CHEC Chronicle

The Newsletter of the Crown Heights-Edgemere Heights Neighborhood

2017 Crown Heights-Edgemere Heights Benefit Party Saturday, May 13th from 6:30 until 10pm 729 NW 38th Street (home of Drs. Kyle Toal and Susan Chambers) Tickets are $30 in advance/$35 at the door - Mail check to CH-EH at PO Box 18283, Oklahoma City, OK 73154 Or online at: www.signmeup.com/119461

Thank You Sponsors! inside President’s Report............................ 5 Progressive Party Photos.............6-7 Sharon Reeves..................................9 Graduating Seniors........................ 10

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The OU Big Event Photos............... 12 Garden Club..................................... 14 CMG Gallery.................................... 16 Camp Chaverim............................... 18 Chronicle Kids................................ 21 Security...........................................22

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OFFICERS Shannon Purnell, President Christine Eddington, Vice President Cathy Campbell, Secretary Judy Krueger, Treasurer DIRECTORS Patricia Ayling Lola Baker Kris Barnett Jane Clark Michelle Eskew Olivia Hanson Dan Johnson John Joyce Dan Mann Kathy McGraw

Kelley McGuire Dawn Rahme Tori Raines Sharon Reeves Julie Richardson Laura Steen Bob White Bronda Williams

For questions or assistance, please contact the appropriate committee chairperson: BLOCK CAPTAIN COORDINATOR Dawn Rahme. . . . dmrahme@phillipsmurrah.com CHRONICLE Amanda Bleakley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 919-7169 amandab3@cox.net Historic Preservation Committee Tori Raines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 940-782-8377 tori.l.raines@gmail.com

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Lola Baker. . . c. 405-592-9770/h. 405-525-7645 lola.baker2011@yahoo.com SOCIAL MEDIA Chris Eddington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 517-3303 christine.eddington@gmail.com HOSPITALITY / NEW NEIGHBORS Kris Barnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 590-9335 krisbarnett@yahoo.com LANDSCAPING & PARK Sharon Reeves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-2967 reevsb48@cox.net

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MEMBERSHIP Laura Steen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473-8861 llcsteen@gmail.com STREET LIGHTS & MARKERS Judy Krueger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-3917 vonkruegers@hotmail.com PET REGISTRY Marti Jourden & Keith Ball. . . . . . . . . . .528-5642 jourden1950@yahoo.com Oklahoma City Action Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297-2535

CH-EH Homeowners Association P.O. Box 18283, Shartel Station Oklahoma City, OK 73154

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President’s report

honored her as Volunteer of the Year at their ARTS annual banquet in March. Thank you to Sharon ARTS FESTIVAL FESTIVAL and all she does to make CH-EH “waving wheat…smell sweet!”

By Shannon Purnell I know I have not included ALL of the CH-EH happenings, but I am only given so much space. klahoma!

So finally, I would like to put in a shameless Where the ARTS ARTS FESTIVAL wind comes sweeping plug for the Annual CH-EH Heights Benefit FESTIVAL Party. The event held at the household of one down the plain.

And the wavin’ wheat of our most gracious CH-EH neighbors Dr. can sure smell sweet Chambers and Dr. Toal is set for Saturday, May 13 and is going to have an Oklahoma When the wind theme. This event is our neighborhood’s only comes right behind fundraiser for the year and underwrites all of the rain! ... our neighborhood events, landscaping as well as our annual fund at Oklahoma City Community Oklahoma, ev’ry night my honey lamb and I 41ST ANNUAL Foundation. There will be silent auction items, Sit alone and talk, and watch a hawk a wine pull, live entertainment, donated food Makin’ lazy circles in the sky. from area restaurants and a bar manned by We know we belong to the land, some of your favorite neighbors.After all of And the land we belong to is grand. that, it is just plain fun to be out meeting And when we say, new neighbors, seeing old familiar ones and “Yeow! A-YIP-I-O-EE-AY!” MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND enjoying the weather and all that an Oklahoma We’re only sayin’ “You’re doing fine spring brings.

Oklahoma!”

Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 8 pm In closing, I for one think we are doing much Oklahoma, OK! better than just OK here in CH-EH. Make it a Monday 10 am - 5 pm great Ooooklahoma spring.

There are more lyrics to the famous Rogers and Hammerstein ditty like per-taters and termay-ters, but the lyrics above are those we (at OVER 90 JURIED ARTISTS least native Okies) remember best.

LIVE MUSIC & GREAT FOOD! We here in Crown Heights-Edgemere Heights are no strangers to “Oklahoma” type events. As a matter of fact, we stage a sort of Land Run every April right here in Crown it’s almost heRe! Heights Park. Yes, the Easter egg hunt that happened April 15 had many markings of the original Oklahoma land run: a shot gun A myriad of activities are available for start (okay, more like a whistle), hoards of Pre-K through Grade 12. participants (these participants were much Casady Summer by the Lake Courses: smaller…sans horses, wagons and guns, but www.casady.org/summer some would argue having equal tenacity) and land/eggs were snapped up in a matter of minutes, uh well, seconds? It is one of the fastest and cutest events in the CH-EH neighborhood. We on the board joke that it takes at least 10 times (probably a higher multiplier should apply) to prepare for this event than the time for it to transpire.

Thank you to all the faithful volunteers who stuff eggs, “hide” eggs and bring coffee/ libations for the celebration. And a special NomiNatioN Ballots PuBlish shout out to the Easter bunny who ranks our June 7 & June 14 neighborhood a priority on his very busy RuNoff Ballots PuBlish schedule each spring.

July 19 & July 26 With the crazy higher/earlier temperatures this spring, the “waving wheat” is requiring Results PuBlish August 23 tending much earlier than usual. Thank goodness we are in good company with thaNk You PuBlish the likes of Sharon Reeves who is our August 30 neighborhood landscape chairman and tends, with other very valuable volunteers, BestofoklahomacitY.com our neighborhood medians and park areas.

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Progressive Party, Feb 18 Photos by Amanda Bleakley

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Thank you to our hosts: Chris & Emily Short Jim & Pam Klepper Michael & Laci Ravina Craig & Leslie Tucker

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Reeves Presented With Volunteer Spirit Award

COMING SOON

By Bronda Williams

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hat do you think about the landscaping in our neighborhood?

What about Crown Heights Park? Pretty awesome, right? Sharon Reeves has made our neighborhood one of the prettiest in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City Beautiful agrees.

Sharon has finally been recognized for her years of hard work. On March 23, 2017, at the 34th Annual Distinguished Service Awards Luncheon, Sharon was awarded the Volunteer Spirit Award. Presented by our own neighbor and voice of the Thunder, Brian Davis, this award recognizes individuals who make an impact on their community.

Congratulations Sharon! Thank you for making Crown Heights-Edgemere Heights THE place to live.

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Graduating Seniors

Alex Bleakley

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lex Bleakley was raised in CH-EH and moved two years ago. After attending Westminster School through eighth grade, he went on to Casady School. Alex lettered in football and soccer and attended Kanakuk annually earning Super K and chosen as Brave his final year at K1.

Alex recently earned his Eagle in scouting finishing the day before his 18th birthday. He has also served as an acolyte for the last ten years at All Souls Church. He will join his sister Kendall at the University of Oklahoma in the fall where he plans to study business with an emphasis on pre-med.

Jacob Coniglione has lived in CH-EH his entire life. He will be graduating from Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School this year. While at McGuinness, Jacob participated in both football and wrestling, was in the Spanish Club, and was the secretary of the Economics Club.

During his time at McGuinness, Jacob developed an interest in bees, and their silent impact on our lives.

He turned this interest into a developing business, Buzzin’ Brothers, LLC. Jacob has started his own apiary, and distributes

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Jacob Coniglione

Sam Hill

his honey to area residents.

Jacob will attend the University of Central Oklahoma next year and plans to study business and accounting.

Sam Hill moved to CH-EH in 2011. He attended Westminster School and then went on to Casady School. He began playing hockey as a fourth grader in Dallas.

By the time he arrived in Oklahoma City and Casady, he was playing on a travel team at the AA level – which meant most weekends during hockey season. He also competed in OKC’s high school league his junior year. Sam has played several sports other sports including track with and emphasis on pole vaulting.

He won an outstanding performance award in the national Latin Exam and volunteered numerous hours at the Oklahoma Food Bank He will be attending the University of Oklahoma in the fall, he will be focusing on business.

Jason Thomas Mullen will graduate from Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School. He is a member of the band and orchestra where he plays the guitar and bass. He has

Jason Mullen

won numerous music awards and plans to attend UCO majoring in Music. Jason also attended Westminster School and was born and raised in CH-EH, a neighborhood he loves.

Nathan Stalder moved to Crown Heights in 2005 whereby, he developed some close-knit friendships, which inspired his transfer of schools to Westminster. While there he enjoyed a variety of sports such as basketball, soccer and track. He also played ‘Troy’ in his school play ‘High School Musical’. He participated in a mission trip to Jamaica before attending high school. Nathan then went on to finish his schooling at Bishop McGuiness High School.

While there, Nathan enjoyed many extracurricular activities including football, basketball, soccer and track. He was also the Homecoming escort for Lauren Jeldy.

On a personal note, Nathan and his Dad put together a Shelby kit-car last year and will complete his private pilot license by summer. Upon graduation he will be attending The University Of Oklahoma with plans to major in business and potentially go on to law school there. He has always

Audrey Wheeler

Nathan Stalder

enjoyed music and has recently taken up the guitar. But most of all Nathan loves his family.

Audrey Wheeler is a lifelong CH-EH resident and has attended Bishop McGuiness Catholic High School.

Audrey is a two-year varsity cheerleader at McGuiness and a competitive cheer AllAmerican. While at McGuiness Audrey has served as a French Club officer, Student Ambassador, and is a member of FCA and Camino Club.

Audrey has served on the Infant Crisis Center and Special Care Teen Boards and was an American Heart Association Sweetheart. Audrey is the daughter of Lane and Kay Wheeler and the niece of Nelson and Carla Pickrell. Audrey plans to pursue a career in nursing and will attend the University of Arkansas in the fall.

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‘Growing’ with Edgemere Elementary School

By Dorothy Thadani

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dgemere Elementary School at 3200 N. Walker is now a thriving school after undergoing many changes.

MAPS for Kids brought updated classrooms and a new cafeteria/ auditorium, but other proposed items were canceled due to cost overruns.

In response to this, a group named Friends of Edgemere was formed and began raising money to assist with technology, school supplies, furniture and playground equipment which were all sorely needed.

Members of the organization have continued to support the school financially and as mentors and volunteers.

CH-EH has also supported the school financially with money raised at the Heights’ Benefit party. In 2015, the school was renamed the David. L. Lopez Community School at Edgemere Elementary when it became the first community school in Oklahoma City and embarked on a five-year

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pilot project to determine the success of this concept.

A community school seeks relationships with local businesses, churches, social organizations and other services. These partners provide financial help mentoring programs and other resources to benefit students and families.

Parental involvement in the school is strongly encouraged.

After school activities in the arts and sciences are developed.

The school now has several after-school clubs; the chess club, music (El Sisteme), hiphop (provided by the Paseo Arts Association), robotics, theater (with Oklahoma Childrens Theater) and the Garden Club.

The Garden Club was started by community coordinator Colin Strickland, who secured a grant from Devon Energy of $25,000 and built raised beds and compost bins. Planters, a greenhouse and an irrigation system were installed.

Last year, an abundant harvest of tomatoes, peppers,

herbs and other vegetables were enjoyed by the school community. This year, the school partnered with Master Gardener volunteers from the OSU Extension who are instructing the 15-20 members of the club in vegetable growing.

Each session begins with a short lesson on topics such as plant requirements, soil needs, photosynthesis, seeds, propagation, pollination and insects (a favorite) The children then proceed to the garden to plant seeds, mulch, cull, water and generally learn how to raise their own food.

All the kids are excited and enthusiastic and love to dig in the dirt and experience new foods.

It is inspiring to see how they

enjoy the lesson and the garden experience. They are hoping for bumper crops this year.

Fortunately, the School Board has decided, for the time being, not to close the school. However, the future is still uncertain because of budget cuts and closure is still a possibility even before completion of the five-year pilot project as a Community School.

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Western has a new gallery

By Staff Reporter

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MG exhibits local artists’ contemporary creations, with a focus on clay, metal, and glass, but other mediums including wood, fiber, stone and mixed media are also present.

The gallery’s concept was developed by local ceramic artist, Jean Keil, who had an interest in sharing her love of contemporary sculpture.

Jean said, “I have been working with clay all of my adult life. Depth and texture have been a driving force in my designs. It just makes sense to share this passion with the world. Featured artists’ works involve depth, texture, a tactile quality; objects you will want to touch or use, walk around,

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or even wear on your body; art to wrap your eyes around.

At CMG, I want to bring awareness and support for our outstanding Oklahoma artists.

The quality and diversity is amazing. I am carrying work of all price ranges, so beginning as well as seasoned collectors can find that perfect item. All the art is sculptural, from bowls and vessels, jewelry, wall pieces and southwest style fetishes, to cork screws, pens, dog bowls, to metal and glass sculptures.

There are artists here you will recognize and new names of emerging artists you will want to remember.”

Artists with work currently on display at CMG include: • Basil Martin: Metal • Buck Dollarhide: Clay • Butch Lindsey: Wood and Clay • Dan Harris: Clay • Diana J. Smith: Clay • Jean Keil: Clay • JASWORX: Fused Glass • Jolene Forbes: Fused Glass • Joshua Cook: Mixed Media • Kalee Jones: Stained Glass and Jewelry • Glass By MSSE: Blown Glass • Nicki Albright: Fused Glass and Jewelry • Roberta McBride: Clay • Rod Hannaman: Clay • Sally Fayssoux: Clay • Tim Sullivan: Clay

• Todd Jenkins: Metal and Jewelry • Barbara Farber: Clay and Jewelry • Toni Milewski: Jewelry • Musette Young: Clay • ZRG Woodworking: Wood Submissions are always welcome to CMG. Jean will curate new work monthly into the gallery.

CMG is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on the First Friday of each month from 5pm to 7pm for the Paseo Gallery Walk.

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Chaverim Means “Friends”

By Pamela Richman Chaverim Unplugged and Amazing Athletes.

Camp Chaverim is open for three sessions: Session One: June 5-23 (three weeks) Session Two: June 26-July 14 (three weeks) Session Three: July 17-28 (two weeks) For more information: Visit the camp page on the Jewish Federation website: jfedokc.org/wp/programsevents/camp-chaverim You can also like us at: facebook.com/ CampChaverimOKC Contact: Pamela Richman Director, Camp Chaverim Jewish Federation of Greater Oklahoma City 710 W. Wilshire Creek Blvd., #103 Oklahoma City OK 73116 Office: 405-848-3132 Cell: 405-740-3051

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amp Chaverim is a full-service day camp sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Oklahoma City.

(Chaverim means “Friends” in Hebrew.) 2017 will be our 30th summer of friendship and fun.

We offer a variety of programs for children ages 2-14.

The camp staff is rigorously screened and trained in all camp policies and procedures.

Senior counselors (18 years and older) are CPR and First Aid Certified. We maintain an excellent staff-to-camper ratio.

Our trained, experienced counselors encourage team spirit, cooperation, peace, respect, kindness, personal growth, and, above all, lots of fun.

Camp Chaverim, located on the grounds of Temple B’nai Israel in Oklahoma City, is open for eight weeks every summer.

Facilities include a BIG gym,

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swimming pool with separate toddler pool, air-conditioned indoor rooms, outdoor sports fields and play areas, campfire/ scouting site, age-appropriate equipment and safe rooms.

The goals of Camp Chaverim are to build skills, boost confidence, encourage independence, enhance social skills, foster friendships, nurture healthy bodies and minds, enrich Jewish identity,

and expose kids to new experiences and activities.

Daily activities include: swim lessons, arts and crafts, sports and a special that changes weekly (e.g. music, dance, theater, science, kid yoga, scouting and cooking.) Specialty camps for older campers include horseback riding, theater arts and river sports.

New camps for this summer are Kids in the Kitchen,

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Chronicle kids

Brock Ayres

By Daly Barnett

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Brock Ayres is a six and a half year old boy who attends kindergarten at Westminster School. Brock has lived in Edgemere Heights for his whole life.

Brock has a lot of fun hobbies, which include: playing Minecraft, building Legos, playing with his dog, Charley, and watching YouTube videos. Brock also plays quite a few sports. He plays, golf, basketball, t-ball, soccer and tennis. He also enjoys watching the OKC Thunder. Brock really loves his teacher Mrs. Hudson. His favorite subjects in school include math and reading. In his free time, Brock loves to go to Texas to visit and play with his cousin Charlie. Brock’s favorite season is summer, because it is warm enough outside for him to swim. During the summertime, Brock likes to swim, go to summer camps, play basketball in the driveway and play outside with his dog. Brock has some friends in the neighborhood as well. His closest friend in the neighborhood is Noah, but he is also friends with Anna and some other neighbors. Now you know more about Brock Ayres, maybe you can meet him sometime.

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Security Update

By Fred Krueger

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ince I took over the job of reviewing the CH-EH security patrol daily duty activity reports, I found the following has helped reduce crime in CH-EH. 1. The patrols consist of watching work crews, yard crews, walkers, dog walkers, joggers and the postman.

2. Common night incidents: Garage doors left open, headlights left on, an automobile on 42nd Street was “egged,” checked on house preparing for a garage sale, checked on suspicious car on 38th East, also asked to check suspicious van and man walking around property — help arrived and checked out property.

3. These reports were made in a one-month period. During the period, only one “incident” report was made as follows: Lady called that a sentimental scarecrow was stolen from a front porch. Went to check on the item, found it in a bush at the edge of the porch. It appeared that someone may have tried to take it but decided against doing so.

5. Patrol person writes up a report hourly about people and items seen and any suspicious incidents. They will call City Police if needed for any items noticed on the property of security members only. They will not inspect or report any item on non-security members property unless the incident is a matter of life or death.

4. During one-month period, 210 house checks were made.

House checks cover checking buildings to be secure and locked, picking up papers and packages and any mail left outside the house. These items are delivered on the date the security member says they will return and be available.

6. Any security member can call the office 297-2535 for any request to check homes, pick up papers, help with car failures or other items that the security patrol person can help with.

I hope these notations will help you see how a security member can depend on protection of his person or

property. No wonder CH-EH is considered the safest neighborhood in OKC. PS: A security meeting was held January 24 at Will Rogers Lobby. Several items were discussed including new membership and getting people to pay timely. The annual meeting will be held May 21 at a place to be announced.

The current membership consists of 268 members with 17 new members this year.

Thanks to all who keep CH-EH safe!

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Urban Kitchen

By Staff Reporter

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rban Kitchens has a new location in the heart of West Fest (or Western Avenue) “I always want my clients to wake up to a cup of coffee in the kitchen of their dreams, “ says Jo Meacham, owner of Urban Kitchens.

Since the fall of 2016, Jo Meacham shares offices with Brad Owens, of BDO Construction, and Shara Castillo, owner of Castle Rock Granite.

“Last year we had an opportunity to move our design studio to Western Avenue. We remodeled our showroom in order to display current samples of tile, flooring, countertop options, and cabinets. We have a one -stop shop for homeowners when they are considering renovating their kitchens and baths, ” Jo says.

Urban Kitchens, formerly known as Vintage Kitchens, has been designing and building kitchens and bathrooms in the heart of Oklahoma City since 1999. With a Masters in Architecture, Jo spent 18 years as a historic preservation consultant. “This specialty has worked well due to the stately historic districts in Oklahoma City. I love older homes! Mid century modern homes from the 50’s and 60’s are popular today, as are Brady Bunch era homes in the 1970’s.” Jo chuckled when she discovered that original laminate countertops might be appealing to some homeowners.

While style and design are important, Urban Kitchens also has worked to provide a worry free remodeling process “We provide professional design assistance, professional drawings, specifications for every project and we communicate with our clients on a regular basis. Our design

studio, conveniently located at 4410 North Western, allows our clients to meet with us to discuss and collaborate as the project unfolds.” Jo states.

Jo is aware that old houses are being revitalized with new kitchens and bathrooms on most every block in OKC’s older neighborhoods. “As the value of homes goes up, it becomes more realistic to tear out old kitchens and baths. We are passionate about creating kitchens and bathrooms that families will enjoy for decades to come. I have designed and completed over 400 kitchens and baths since 1999. It looks and feels like everyone in Oklahoma City is remodeling,” says Jo Meacham. “Of course, we love it!”

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Directory Updates

By Laura Steen

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pring cleaning isn’t just happening in your home…it’s in the works for our neighborhood directory, too! Are you new to the ‘hood?

Do you have updated contact information? Have you always avoided being in the previous directories, but have changed your mind? Great news! All residents are welcome to join us in

the 2017-2018 CH-EH directory!

This year, we have two ways to provide your info. Either visit us online at https://tinyurl. com/chehdirectory or complete the form below and return to Laura Steen, Membership Chair (620 NW 41st Street). We look forward to seeing all of you this fall in the newest edition of our Directory!

Directory Listing Form First and Last Name of Person Completing This Information

House Information Street Number

Street Name

Home Phone

Publish Home Phone

Yes

No

Resident #1’s Information First Name

Last Name

Email

Publish Email

Cell Phone

Publish Cell Phone

Work Title

Organization

Work Phone

Publish Work information and Work Phone

Yes Yes

No No

Yes

No

Spouse’s Information Spouse’s First Name

Spouse’s Last Name if Different

Do you want a spouse’s listing in addition to primary listing?

Yes

No

Spouse’s Email

Publish Spouse’s Email

Yes

No

Spouse’s Cell Phone

Publish Spouse’s Cell Phone

Yes

No

Spouse’s Work Title

Spouse’s Work Phone

Spouse’s Organization

Publish Spouse’s Work Information and Work Phone

Yes

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Children’s Information Name of Children Publish Children’s Names

YES!

Yes

No

I Would Like To Be Contacted About Neighborhood Association Memberships or Being An Officer or Board Member.

Vintage Recipes FROM CH-EH Cookbook Milk Chocolate Chip Pie 2 c. milk, scalded 1/4 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. white sugar 1/3 c. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1/2 tsp. vanilla 2 T. butter 1/2 c. milk chocolate chips 1/2 c. whipped cream

Instructions

Ham With Wine

Tangy Broccoli Salad

7 to 9 lb. ham butt 2 lemons, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 c. brown sugar 1 c. white sugar 1/3 bottle whole cloves 1/2 bottle whole allspice 1/2 L. Mogen David Concord grape wine

Serves 7

Instructions

Place ham in roaster. Using toothpicks, attach silces of lemon all over ham. Pour brown sugar and white sugar over ham. Pour allspice and cloves over ham. Pour wine over ham, Cover and bake at 350°. Baste every 30 minutes. Use meat thermometer for desired doneness.

Combine sugar, salt, flour and well beaten eggs. Add milk slowly, stirring constantly.

Add butter. Heat until thick and smooth.

Add vanilla. Stir in chocolate chips and pour into baked pastry shell. Chill. When ready to serve, top entire pie with whipped cream.

Sprinkle more chocolate chips over the top.

Pecan Pie

1 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon flavored gelatin 1 c. boiling water 1 (10 oz.) pkg. chopped broccoli 1/2 tsp. salt 1 (8 oz.) ctn. plain yogurt 2 tsp. minced onion

2 c. sugar 1 c. white Karo 6 eggs 1/2 c. butter 2 c. pecans (add last)

Instructions

Mix all ingredents together. pour into uncooked pie shell. Bake 10 minutes at 375°, then 300° until done, about 30 more minutes or until a knife comes out clean. Make a circle of aluminum foil with the center cut out. Place over crust after 10 minutes so it will not burn. Makes 2 (8-9 inch) pies.

Dissolve gelatin and salt in water. Add frozen broccoli. Stir until broccoli separates and gelatin begins to thicken. Blend in yogurt and onion. Pour into 4-cup mold or individual molds. Chill until firm, about 4 hours. Unmold on salad greens.

Instructions

Scalloped Potatoes

Pie Crust

Potatoes Onions Cheddar Cheese Lawry’s seasoning salt I can Mushroom Soup

2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 c. unsalted butter, softened 1/2 c. shortening 1/3 c. ice water

Instructions

Instructions

Cook potatoes in their jackets in salted water until tender. Peel and slice. Grease casserole and place layers of potatoes, thin chopped onion, grated cheddar cheese and Lawry’s seasoning salt. Mix 1 can of mushroom soup and 1/2 can water. Pour over layers of potatoes, onions, cheese and salt. cover and bake in 325° oven for 1 to 11/2 hours. Allow one medium-sized potato per person.

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Sift flour and salt together in large bowl.

Cut butter and shortening into flour until mixture resembles pea-size coarse meal.

Add water, one tablespoon at a time and toss to moisten until dough forms a ball. Chill in freezer 10 to 15 minutes; roll out on floured surface. Transfer to pie plate; push sides down and crimp edges attractively.

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