The KenDucky Derby
OKC
okcphil.org/symphony-showhouse for more.
The OKC Philharmonic hosted its Third Annual KenDucky Derby fundraiser at the 2025 Show House, at 6100 Grand Ave. Complete with Kentucky Derby mint juleps, the event included a rubber ducky race in the Show House’s pool. Above: With
PHIL Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate, center, are, from left, Olga Reed, Debra Kos, Irina Miskonsky and Oxana Matthey. The Show House is open through May 25. Visit
Show House
Chairman Mark Taylor with long-time
OKC PHIL supporter Judy Austin. Judy was in town from Texas for the event.
Anthony and Jennifer Godinez with OKC PHIL Executive Director Brent Hart.
- Photos by Rose Lane
Above: Show House architect Rick Brown and his wife Tracey. At right: Brent Colgen and fiance Karen Jarvis.
Sports
TRACK ROUNDUP
Chargers’ Murphy bros win gold at 4A state
Last Saturday turned out to be a good day for the Murphy household, as twin brothers Harrison and Graham earned gold medals at the Class 4A state track meet in Plainview.
Harrison Murphy won the 300-meter hurdles by just over a halfsecond in 39.63 seconds and took fifth in a tight 110 hurdles race in which he was just a half-second off the winning pace.
Graham Murphy
added yet another gold medal to his trophy case with a victory in the high jump. The junior cleared 6 feet, 8 inches to win the title by just over 2 inches, coming another 2 inches short of tying a state record, and placed third in the long jump.
Teammates Addy Washington and Zeffie Ellenburg cracked the top 5 in three events.
Washington captured a silver medal in the long jump in 17 feet
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6 inches and finished fourth in the 100 hurdles for the Chargers.
Ellenburg tied for fourth in the high jump with a leap of 5 feet.
Crossings Christian qualifiers Clara Bebee and Grace Staton finished 10th in the long jump and 100 hurdles, respectively.
Harding Charter Prep’s Rachel Carr tied for eighth in the pole vault, while Heritage Hall’s Landon Gaske took eighth in the pole vault and Sloane Travis was eighth in the 1600.
CYCLONES’ WHITE
EARNS SILVER IN 3A
Casady’ Micah
White earned silver medals in two different events and the Cyclone boys showed well in the relays to finish sixth in the 3A state meet at Plainview.
White came up short
Antler
in the 100- and 200meter races by less than a half-second combined, posting 10.92 seconds in the 100 and 22.21 seconds in the 200 as Marlow’s Jonathon Brite won both events.
Ayden Kerr placed third in the 800 meters and teammate Sam Rhoades came in fifth for the Cyclones. Billy Mathis was the only other athlete in the top 10 with a ninth-place effort in the 3200 meters.
The Casady boys finished second in the 4by-800 relay, and took fourth in both the 4-by100 and 4-by-400 relays.
Three Casady girls cracked the top 10, led by Hope Fahler with a fifth-place finish in the 1600 meters and a tie for seventh in the high jump. Caroline Olszewski captured ninth in the 800 meters, while Eva Scheer was 10th in the 3200 meters.
boys, Irish girls run to 2nd at regionals
Keyed by three goldmedal winners, the Deer Creek boys fin-
ished second and the girls were third at a Class 6A track regional at Chickasha.
The McGuinness girls also grabbed second in a 5A regional, while the Irish boys and John Marshall boys placed third last Saturday in Chickasha.
McGuinness’ Sylvia Harper led all Fridayland athletes with three gold medals. Harper swept all 3 distance events, winning the 800 meters in 2:24.44, 1600 meters in 5:05.95 and the 3200 meters in 11:50.51.
Deer Creek’s Maddie Cottier secured a pair of gold medals in 6A. Cottier secured victories in the 800 meters in 2:18.12 and the 1600 in 5:05.02.
Teammates Jalen Davis, Landon Mays and Alex Nkepang also won gold in field events.
Davis cleared 21 feet, 5.75 inches for the long jump title, while Mays threw 162 feet, 9 inches in the discus and Nkepang threw 53 feet, 10 1/2 inches in the shot put.
Silver medalists
included: Deer Creek’s Emmory Carter, 100 and 200 meters, PC North’s Toni Ibarra, 400 meters; Deer Creek’s George Simon, 800 meters; Deer Creek’s Clyde Davis, long jump. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
Heritage Hall’s Graham Murphy, left, celebrates with his twin brother Harrison Murphy after the pair earned gold medals last weekend at the Class 4A track championships. Graham won the high jump and Harrison took the 300-meter hurdles title.
PC North’s Toni Ibarra races to second place in the 400 meters during a Class 6A regional track meet at Chickasha last weekend.
- Photo by Richard Clifton, rtcditigalimages.zenfolio.com
CALENDAR
FESTIVALS
May 2426 • Paseo Arts Festival
The Paseo Arts Festival is an annual event that is free to the public and takes place every Memorial Day weekend in the heart of the Paseo Arts District, 3024 Paseo. Visitors can enjoy the entertainment of over 50 live performers on two stages, including blues, jazz, pop and rock n' roll. They can also enjoy the food court featuring 20 food and drink vendors. Visit thepaseo.org for times, parking info, and details.
May 30 •
Pubs in the Park
Take a “trip across the pond” at Scissortail Park’s Event Pavilion for a British Pub inspired beertasting event with more than 10 local breweries serving their favorites. Pubs in the Park highlights beers and ales from local breweries, featuring live music from “Bangers and Mash” – a British cover band, Junction Coffee’s doubledecker bus, food trucks, and games. For tickets and times visit scissortailpark.org.
THIS WEEKEND
May 16 • Lil Wayne
The Hiphop legend performs at the Paycom Center, 8 pm with special guests Hot Boys.
Through July 11 • Chickasaw Artists Exhibit
The Plaza Walls District will welcome two renowned Chickasaw artists at an exhibit of their works now through July 11. The Plaza Walls exhibit will feature works completed by Hensley and Mater individually and collecti vely. Both are prize winning ar ti sts with unique styles and imaginations. Learn more at plazawalls.org.
May 16 & 23 • Sip & Stroll
Guests 21+ can explore the OKC Zoo through seven zones throughout the Zoo, each featuring up
close animal experiences, beverages, and food inspired by wildlife and wild places. Journey through a digital Zoo wide scavenger hunt activated by QR codes in the park. More event dates are June 13, 20 and 27.
May 1618 • Horse Show
The World Conformation Horse Association’s Championship Show is Friday through Sunday, 8 am–6 pm at the OKC Fairgrounds. Admission is free. Visit okcfairgrounds.com for schedule and information.
May 17 • Garden Festival
The Oklahoma City Council of Garden Clubs, with generous support from the Friends of Will Rogers Foundation and the OKC Parks Department are once again hosting the Garden Festival in the Park, Saturday from 9 am 3:30 pm. There will be dozens of garden vendors,
artists and food trucks on site. The garden club and others will have plants and flowers for sale for great bargain prices at Will Rogers Gardens, 3400 NW 36th St. The event free.
Through May 18 • Much Ado About Nothing Check into the Messina hotel for a round of laughs in Much Ado About Nothing, featuring some of Shakespeare's most favorite comedic couples and characters. Performed at the Civic Center, presented by Storyteller Theatre OKC.
Through June 8 •
Native Gardens Carpenter Square Theatre’s Season 41 continues with “Native Gardens,” an outrageous comedy by Karen Zacarias which enacts a backyard battle for the ages. Performances are May 23June 8, 2025 at the theatre’s venue located at 1009 W. Reno in downtown Oklahoma City. Reservations are highly recommended for the intimate theater. For more information, visit carpen
tersquare.com.
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deadCenter Film recently announced the lineup and schedule of films, educational workshops and networking events for the 25th Annual deadCenter Film Festival, to be held June 11 – 15.
This year’s festival offers a diverse array of more than 200 independent film features (including 25 world premieres) and shorts, the greatest number of films in deadCenter Film’s history. It also pays tribute to Oklahoma filmmakers with an “Okie Style” film lineup featuring nearly two dozen Oklahoma filmmakers*. View the full list of films and filmmakers on the deadCenter Film app, available through both the Apple and Android app stores, or on the deadCenter website
“This year’s festival is special in
that it celebrates our 25 years of showcasing unique, groundbreaking independent films from around the world and right here in Oklahoma,” said Cacky Poarch, Executive Director for deadCenter Film. “The festival also emphasizes our organization’s growth and expansion by including more than one dozen workshops and educational panels for both seasoned and budding filmmakers and craftspeople.” Workshops include Camera Workshop, Trends in Non-Fiction and Intimacy in Cinema. Educational panels include Instruction Trends Panel, Production Techniques for Young Filmmakers and Young Filmmakers Panel†
Part of the festival’s education programming is deadCenter Univer-
Okie Shorts
The most popular shorts program at the deadCenter Film Festival each year is Okie Shorts. Okie Shorts is a collection of short films made by Oklahoma filmmakers, typically in filmed in Oklahoma. Because the filmmakers are local, they all come to the screenings at the festival and stay after to talk to audience members about their films. And, the filmmakers’ family and friends pack the theater, creating a raucous, supportive environment for premiering a short film.
One of my all-time favorites Okie shorts is Course of Food, a short documentary that won best Okie Short in 2015. The film was created by restauranteur Marc Dunham, owner of Nashbird Chicken, and filmmaking duo Christopher Hunt and David Tester of 1577 Productions. Hunt and Tester created the documentary about coach Eddie Sutton called Eddie: Cost of Greatness, which premiered at deadCenter.
In Course of Food, the film traces the life cycle of food by following an organically raised pig from Waynoka, Oklahoma all the way through to its final destination as an entrée on a plate at Ludivine Restaurant here in Oklahoma City. Andy Bowen,
the organic pig farmer who also served as Mayor of Waynoka, became a break-out star and ended up moving to Oklahoma City and managing Ludivine Restaurant years later. Course of Food is currently available on Vimeo if you type the title into Google search.
Another stand out is the 2012 and best Okie Short winner Sherman & Pacifico, a short film directed by Jenks High School graduate Daniel Tarr and starring Oscar winner Javier Bardem as the voice of a jellyfish. Tarr had worked as Bardem’s driver on the Terrence Malick film To the Wonder, which was filmed in Bartlesville. The movie is a beautiful, thoughtful, inspirational film about putting others’ needs ahead of your own. Sherman & Pacifico is also currently available on Vimeo if you type the title into Google search.
This year, in honor of their 25th anniversary, deadCenter is opening the festival with a screening of Okie Shorts in the largest theater at
sity, which offers two programming tracks free for participants: two for students and one for teachers. dCU at Rose State focuses on film education for rural high school students. The Youth Camp at Oklahoma City Community College includes four days of immersive learning, networking and collaboration for students to create a short film. The teacher track (with spots still available), held at Oklahoma City University, lays the groundwork for a media arts credential from the state of Oklahoma.
deadCenter Film Festival is one of only 27 festivals to be recognized as an Oscar-qualifying festival in three categories: Live Action Short, Animated Short and Documentary Short.
“We’ve seen graduates from dead-
Harkins Bricktown Cinemas. At 5:30pm on Wednesday, June 11, Okie Shorts will take over Harkins and introduce ten new films, ten new stories, to the world, all created right here in Oklahoma. This year’s Okie Shorts program includes Palate Cleanser, a comedy from Tori Lane Ross; The Daydream After Death, an experimental film from Ethan Holmes; Thin Places, a Native drama from Brit Hensel; Slow Disco, an experimental film about beauty from Lauren Bumgarner; The Thrilling Adventure of Amos Waters, a coming-ofage drama from current USC student Ella Janes; Redbird (Totsu), a Cherokee drama from Emma Barrow; Waiting on You, a dance film from Clarissa Cozzoni; Missing You, a drama about loss from Malu Andrade; The Fall, an action film from Sayla Yong Thompson; and A Film About Toby, a wild comedy from Scotty Strout Make plans now to attend the 25th annual deadCenter Film Festival. Go see Okie Shorts on opening night and meet the filmmakers who will be leading Oklahoma storytelling into the future. Visit deadcenterfilm.org for more details.
Center University move on to win awards in festivals nationwide and build strong careers in the film industry,” Poarch said. “When you attend the festival, you never know when you might see work from a future Oscar winner or meet a rising film star.”
The festival also includes networking events and parties where attendees can mix and mingle with filmmakers and other film fans. Passes for deadCenter Film Festival are $225 and include priority entrance to every film, party, panel and special event, deadcenterfilm.org. Tickets for individual films will also be available on a limited basis 20 minutes prior to a screening and cost $10 each. Individual tickets must be purchased at the door.
deadCenter Film announces schedule for its 25th Annual Film Festival
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space, Steinway-made grand pianos in piano classrooms, other music classrooms and practice rooms.
Steinway-made pianos include the respected handmade Steinway pianos, in addition to the Boston and Essex nameplates in the Steinway family.
This milestone makes a significant commitment to arts education in the Oklahoma City Public Schools, as the school now uses Steinway & Sons pianos exclusively for teaching, practice and performance.
“This distinction is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in music education and to the extraordinary talent of our students,” said Dr. Misty N. Tope, Principal of Classen School of Advanced Studies High School at Northeast. “Here music is not just a class — it is a calling. Students use these pianos daily during classes, lunch, before and after school.
“Many of our piano majors can be found practicing every free
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or certification through Oklahoma’s CareerTech system.
“I’m so grateful for the opportunity to support our guard members. They defend our nation, and help our towns and cities throughout Oklahoma during natural disasters,” Hicks said. “This is a way to thank them for that service, by helping provide the resources and education to achieve their potential, both in uniform and in civilian life. I’m humbled and honored to receive this award.”
House principal author, Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan, and Hicks were each nominated for the award in their respective chambers by Scott Irwin, with the National Guard Association of Oklahoma.
“The National Guard Association of Oklahoma is grateful for the leadership behind Senate Bill 31. By expanding access to CareerTech education, this legislation opens doors to opportunity, strengthens our workforce, and invests in Oklahoma’s future,” Irwin said. “We commend the authors for their hard work.”
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moment they have. All music major students are required to take at least two piano classes to fulfill their major course requirements,” said Tope. “Our piano curriculum spans seven progressive levels, modeled after university group piano programs, and includes improvisation, harmonization, technique, theory and performance.”
Beyond piano, the campus at Classen SAS @ Northeast is alive with the sounds and images of orchestra, band, drama, vocal music, guitar, dance and visual art — all housed within the schools nationally-recognized Visual and Performing Arts Pro-
gram.
“Students in all disciplines thrive in a dual-path model,” she said, “either in visual and performing arts or in the world of worldrenowned international Baccalaureate Programme where they have the opportunity to receive both a high school diploma and an IB diploma (a two-year pre-university curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and global citizenship).”
The school serves more than 800 students in grades 9-12 who apply and audition from across Fridayland, Oklahoma, nationally and internationally. Students who are accepted represent a diverse and talented scholar body — with more than 70 percent identifying as minority.
“Our (student) scholars have performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C, the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City and at national and international music festivals and competitions across the country including Disney Performing Arts,”
said Tope. “These experiences give our students not only exposure to worldclass stages, but the confidence to know they belong on them.
“Our students and families are the heartbeat of our school community, and it is their passion, resilience, and commitment that make Classen SAS @ NE a beacon of excellence in Oklahoma education,” she said. “We also recognize and deeply appreciate the support of our entire OKCPS community, whose bond support ensure that arts remain a vibrant, foundational part of our students’ education.”
Tope said becoming a Steinway Select School is not just a recognition, but a promise, “A promise to our students, our staff, and our city, that we will continue to strive for the highest standards, to nurture artistic excellence and to ensure every student has the opportunity to shine. I give special thanks to our longtime partners at Edmond Music and the tireless advocacy of our piano Director, Marye Cory.
“We are honored to carry this designation
Sen. Carri Hicks, DOklahoma City, named 2025 Legislator of the Year by the National Guard Association of Oklahoma.
forward with pride –and with the full heart of a school community that
changing power of the arts,” she said.
DR. MISTY N. TOPE Principal Classen SAS
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 16, 2025; Friday, May 23, 2025) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2024-1354
Oakes IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATES OF Irene Irmtraud McPheron and Robert Lee McPheron, II, Deceased.
NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT, PETITION FOR ORDER ALLOWING FINAL ACCOUNT, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION, AND DISCHARGE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Christa Leigh Hillhouse, Personal Representative of the Estates of Irene Irmtraud McPheron (aka Irene I. McPheron and Irene McPheron) and Robert Lee McPheron, II, (aka Robert Lee McPheron and Robert L. McPheron and R.L. McPheron and Robert McPheron) both Deceased, has filed in this Court, her Final Account of the administration of said Estates, Petition for Order Allowing Final Account, Determination of Heirs, Decree of Distribution, and Discharge of said Executor; and also asks the Court to hear the Application Seeking Approval of reasonable Attorney’s Fees and Application Seeking Statutory Fee for serving as Personal Representative. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the hearing of same is hereby set by the Court on the 12 day of June, 2025, 1:30 o’clock, p.m., in the District Court of Oklahoma County, Probate Division, in the Oklahoma County Courthouse, in the County of Oklahoma, Oklahoma, all persons interested in said estates to then and there appear and show cause, if any they have, why the said Account should not be settled and allowed; the Heirs Determined; said Estates Distributed to the Heirs, Legatees and Devisees thereof; the Executor Discharged; Attorney’s Fees Approved; and Statutory Fee for serving as Personal Representative be approved.
DATED: May 12, 2025.
Prepared by:
/s/Vivid Niroula OBA #35188 Niroula Law, PLLC 511 Couch Dr Suite 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 456-9250 vivid@niroulalaw.com Attorney for Petitioner/ Personal Representative
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 16, 2025; Friday, May 23, 2025) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2024-1258 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE ) OF: ) )
DOROTHY F. SANGO, ) Deceased. )
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITIONER’S RETURN OF SALE
The Petitioner’s Return of Sale shall be heard on June 9, 2025, at 9:30 PM CST before Judge Harrington regarding the real property described as follows for the amount of $50,000.00: Lots Thirty-Six (36), Thirty-Seven (37) and Lot Thirty-Eight (38), Block Eleven (11), DYKINS HEIGHTS ADDITION, to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma of record and less and except all oil, gas and other minerals of whatsoever nature. Respectfully Submitted this 9 day of May, 2025.
/s/Aaron P. Budd, OBA#30506 9104 Pine Creek Drive Midwest City, OK 73130 (405) 990-9472 aaron@ablegacylaw.com Attorney for Petitioner
alcohol beverage license
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 9, 2025; Friday, May 16, 2025) OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE
In accordance
Notice of Hearing Petition for Letters of Administration, Appointment of Personal Representative, and Determination of Heirs at Law
NOTICE is hereby given that Donna J. Todd has filed a petition in this Court praying for Letters of Administration to be issued to Donna J. Todd upon the Estate of John G. Hoard Jr., and that the 26 day of June, 2025, at the hour of 1:30 o’clock p.m. in Court Room __ of the Oklahoma County Court House, Oklahoma City, OK of said day, has been appointed as the time for hearing said Petition, before the Judge of the District Court, Oklahoma County Courthouse, in the City of Oklahoma City, County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, when and where any person interested in said estate may appear and contest said petition by filing written opposition thereto on the ground of incompetency of the applicant, or may assert his own rights to the administration and pray the Letters be issued to himself. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 2 day of May, 2025.
/s/Martha Oakes THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT
Prepared by: CREEK COUNTY LAW, PLLC G.Gene Thompson, Esq., OBA#31243 101 E. Lee Ave. Sapulpa, OK 74066 Office (918) 223-3044
Fax (918) 998-0344
Attorneys for Donna J. Todd
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 16, 2025; Friday, May 23, 2025) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA In the Matter of the Estate of ) TERRY LEE HARRISON, ) Deceased. )
Case No: PB-2024-792
NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR AMENDED FINAL ACCOUNT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, AND FOR DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of Terry Lee Harrison, Deceased, that on the 1 day of May, 2025, there was filed with this Court the Amended Final Account of Personal Representative and Petition for Decree of Distribution and Discharge.
Pursuant to an Order of this Court made on the 7 day of May, 2025, notice is given that 7 day of July, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. is the day and time the Amended Final Account of Personal Representative will be heard in the Courtroom of Judge Lydia Green in the Oklahoma County Courthouse, State of Oklahoma, and all persons interested may appear and contest the same. Witness, the undersigned, Judge of the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, this 8 day of May, 2025.
HON. JUDGE LYDIA Y. GREEN JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 16, 2025; Friday, May 23, 2025) IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PB-2025-557 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE ) OF ) John G. Hoard Jr., ) DECEASED )
Dated
/s/Yushan
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04-30-2025 BOCC Minutes
30 2025 Board of County Commissioners Call to Order Roll Call Present: 3 - County Commissioner Brian Maughan County Commissioner Jason Lowe and District 3 - Chief Deputy Paul Foster Notice of the meeting was properly posted on April 29 2025. For purposes of this agenda “Action” means any of the following: amending approving approving as amended deferring denying giving instructions to staff making a recommendation to another public body receiving documents or presentations referring to committee reconsidering re-opening returning or striking the item. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance was led by David Barnes. David Barnes Approval of Minutes Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes of the meeting held on April 23 2025 prepared by the County Clerk as authorized by statute 19 O.S. §243 244 and 445 subject to additions or corrections by the Board of County Commissioners. Foster moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3Maughan Lowe and Foster Recurring Agenda Items: Discussion and possible action regarding all claims; list is attached and available for inspection in the Office of the County Clerk Room 203. Item requested by the Oklahoma County Accounts Payable Department Office of the County Clerk. Foster moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster Opening of the following bids and/or Requests for Qualifications. Any vendor wanting to review the bids or RFQs may see the Purchasing Agent immediately following this meeting. Item requested by Oklahoma County Purchasing Department Office of the County Clerk. G25-003 Opioid Abatement Grant - Maternal Care Foster moved Lowe seconded to tabulate and return. Board Of Regents – University Of Oklahoma – Health Sciences Center Recovery Center Oklahoma Treatment Services The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution No. 2025-1660 for Blanket Purchase Orders as submitted by each department list available for inspection in the office of the County Clerk Room 203. Item requested by Oklahoma County Purchasing Department Office of the County Clerk. Foster moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster Consent Agenda Items on the consent agenda are routine in nature and approved with a single vote. However any item on the consent agenda is subject to individual consideration at the request of a member of the body. The following items are Consent Items and are routine in nature: Lowe moved Foster seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit AffirmedRX
873100 through 873113 for Oklahoma County in the amount of $ 5 022.29 pending notification of encumbrance to Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Requested by Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit Medical Claims UMR for Oklahoma County in the amount of $ 400 711.06 pending notification of encumbrance to Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Requested by Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit AffirmedRX Invoice No. 2728 for Oklahoma County in the amount of $ 244.24 pending notification of encumbrance to Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Requested by Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Discussion and possible action regarding Workers’ Compensation claim payments from Consolidated Benefits Resources in the amount of $5 305.92 for the period of 04-22-2025. Item requested by Karen Kint Director of HR & Safety. Monthly report of fees for the County Commissioners for the month of March 2025. Requested by the County Finance Department Office of the Oklahoma County Clerk Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution2025-1622: To appoint Jessica Clayton as Requisitioning Officer for Special Projects Fund 15003850 Opioid Settlement and 15003900 JUUL Settlement. This item is requested by Myles Davidson County Commissioner District Three and Chairman of the Board. Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution 2025-1623: To appoint Charlotte Swindle as backup Requisitioning Officer for Special Projects Fund 15003850 Opioid Settlement and 15003900 JUUL Settlement. This item is requested by Myles Davidson County Commissioner District Three and Chairman of the Board. Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution No. 2025-1687 disposing of equipment from the inventory of Oklahoma County District #2. These items are broken or obsolete and are too costly to repair. With the requested approval they will be junked in accordance with the provisions set forth in Title 19 Section 421. Requested by Amber Harris County Clerk’s Office One 1 Scotsman Ice Maker c/n DB618-00205 s/n 08051320014387 acquired 06/02/2008 from Jerry Amundsen Inc. 1740 W. Main Oklahoma City OK for $1 840.00 Litigation: Case No. 25-10460-MFW Bankruptcy Case No. CJ-2025-2563 Summons Discussion and possible action regarding Tin Horn Installation in District 2 for Crawford. This item is in compliance with Resolution No. 2020-5733. Requested by Stacey Trumbo PE County Engineer. Discussion and possible action regarding Tin Horn Installation in District 1 for Evans. This item is in compliance with Resolution No. 2020-5733. Requested by Stacey Trumbo PE County Engineer. End of Consent Docket Departmental Items District No. 1 Discussion and possible action to approve the Agreement for Specific Assistance between Oklahoma County
Fax: 405-253-6445 Attorney for Petitioner LPXLP RIVERSIDE, IMPULSE, PRESTIGE LABELS All pre-1970 Vinyl Many hard-to-find labels, artists and 1st pressing ID catalog numbers 630-852-1110
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 16, 2025)
Five rise to the rank of Eagle Scout
Five Boy Scouts, members of Troop 120, Last Frontier Council, Oklahoma City, were recognized in a Court of Honor ceremony.
They are: John Robert Fletcher, Charles Fuhrman Townes Robert Green, Turner Hadrava and Travis Loeffelholz.
These young men are among only 6 percent of all Boy Scouts who attain the Eagle Rank after a lengthy review process, according to Scoutmaster Matt Jackson.
Each candidate must earn 21
merit badges and successfully complete a community, church, or synagogue-related service project to earn his Eagle rank.
John Robert Fletcher, 18, of Oklahoma City, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in April 2025. He chose to design and build a requested bookshelf for a preschool classroom at Christ the King Catholic School in Oklahoma City.
Fletcher is a senior at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School and a member of Our Lady’s Cathedral in Oklahoma
City. Fletcher served as co-captain of the varsity football team and participated in numerous student organizations throughout his high school career. He plans to attend the University of Arkansas in the fall.
He is the son of Suzanna and Roy Fletcher, and brother to Kate.
Charles Fuhrman, 18, of Oklahoma City, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in April 2025. He chose to design and See EAGLES, Page 12
The Eagle Scouts of Troop 120, Last Frontier Council, are, from left: Front row, Travis Loeffelholz and Turner Hadrava; and back row, Townes Green, John Robert Fletcher and Charlie Fuhrman.
Luncheon benefit Zigfield-style show
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Elementary students learn valuable lessons through butterfly release
Elementary school students from districts across Putnam City along with staff, gathered in our outdoor classroom to celebrate Earth Day.
The highlight of the event was the release of butterflies that the students had been nurturing as part of their science curriculum.
This tradition, a longstanding element of the elementary school program, is carefully planned by Environmental Science teacher Kenda Kirby.
“We’re either in our fourth or fifth year now. It started with just North and James L.
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Dennis Elementary, and now it’s expanded,” she said.
Over the years, the event has grown. Last year, a few third grade classes from Will Rogers Elementary participated and this year the entire third grade class joined in. This Earth Day celebration has become a
build a Little Library for the Sanctuary Women’s Development Center at Catholic Charities in Oklahoma City. The library will allow people from the community to donate books to the homeless women whom the sanctuary supports. “I really enjoyed building the library. It’s really cool to see how much joy it brings to so many people. I’m happy I had the opportunity,” said Fuhrman.
Fuhrman is a senior at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School and has been a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Oklahoma City for 18 years. He played football, tennis, and golf and participated in many other student organizations throughout his four years.
much-anticipated event for students and staff alike.
The event’s purpose goes beyond just a fun activity. It’s a key part of the elementary school curriculum, designed to teach students about pollination and its importance in nature.
“It’s vital for students and all of us—to understand that plants can’t propagate without pollinators, and that human life wouldn’t exist on Earth without them,” Kirby said.
The butterfly release serves as a powerful, hands-on lesson in the interconnectedness of all life.
Fuhrman will attend the Price School of Business at the University of Oklahoma in the fall where he plans to study Economics and Pre-Law. He is the son of Deven Vernon and Chris and Molly Fuhrman, and younger brother to Austin Fuhrman, who is also an Eagle Scout from Troop 120.
Townes Robert Green, 18, of Oklahoma City, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in September 2024. He chose to design and build a storage unit for the Christ the King Catholic School preschool program. Green said, “As a graduate of CK, it felt good to be able to give back to the school that helped me learn the importance of serving others.”
Green is a senior at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School and a member of Christ the King Catholic
“It’s about life coming back after a hard winter, and how resilient the Earth is, It’s a reminder that life is short, but it’s also beautiful,” Kirby said.
Additionally, some extracurricular classes get involved, including the Eco Club. Junior Gracie Popchoke who serves as club president and junior Jasmine Banks who serves as club historian helped with keeping the garden in tip top shape and decorating the outdoor classroom for the elementary schoolers.
“We did the chalk on the ground, trimmed the flowers down, made
Church in Oklahoma City. Green was a member of the football, golf, wrestling and baseball teams. He also volunteered with Focus on Home Teen Board, Wes Welker Foundation, and Christ the King summer camps and youth basketball programs. He plans to attend the University of Oklahoma in the fall. He is the son of Matt and Cari Green.
Turner Hadrava, 18, of Oklahoma City, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in July 2024. He chose to design and build a moveable 20-unit wooden cubby storage system for the Pre-K Center at Andrew Johnson Elementary School in the Village for the after-care program. The inspiration for the project came from his preschool teacher, Melanie Maguire, who is a teacher at the school. “I’m
sure there were no weeds in the garden, and took some cardboard from the recycling to make some wings to pose in front of,” Banks said.
Throughout the year, the club helps take care of the outdoor classroom, ensuring it remains a place for learning and connection with nature. “We planted a new bed of wildflowers last year, this year we are working on getting a greenhouse, and on actual classrooms outside, but we haven’t started most of that yet,” Popchoke said.There are big plans for the future of the out-
grateful to have had the opportunity to serve my community and in the process learn new skills,” said Hadrava. Hadrava is a Senior at Heritage Hall High School and a member of St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Oklahoma City. Hadrava is a member of the Math, History, and Spanish honor societies, and the Cum Laude Society. In February 2025, Hadrava was recognized as a National Merit Finalist. Hadrava has served on the First Serve Teen Board for the last two years, including Vice-President the past year. He is the son of Rick and Ann Hadrava. Travis Loeffelholz, 18, of Cashion, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in December 2024. He chose to complete a Playground Restoration for St. Mary’s Academy, in
door classroom. “We’ve been trying to make a lot of different changes like adding more areas to go like the greenhouse, so we can continue to grow plants through the winter,” Banks said.
This Earth Day celebration brings the school community together, fostering an appreciation for the environment and teaching students about their role in preserving it. As the event continues to grow, it will inspire future generations to think critically about the world they live in and how they can protect it for years to come.
Guthrie, OK, by improving two play areas which began by conducting clean up, then bringing in sand and barriers, building a bench and procuring donated umbrellas to provide shade sitting spots for students and teachers. “It’s easy to work on something that people are excited about,” said Loeffelholz. “Who doesn’t like a playground? It was fun making so many people happy,” he added.
Loeffelholz is a senior at Cashion High School and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Guthrie. Loeffelholz was a member of the football team, powerlifting team, track team, and the FFA shooting team, and participates in the peer mentoring program and the Francis Tuttle welding program. He is the son of Kurt and Rhonda Loeffelholz.
A luncheon at The Greens Golf and Country Club served as a fundraiser for the Oklahoma Senior Follies. Krista Anne’s Boutique provided the fashions for a style show. Sara Getto presented her musical talents. Above, the 2025 Senior Follies beauties are, from left: Jackie Short, Valerie McMurray, Sam Koebrick, Carol Berry, Pam Holzberger, Barbara DeMaio, Patti Mellow, Jeanette Nance and Nieka Harms.
- Photos by Frank Kozakowski
Dr. Bill Parry and Dr. Joe Fallin at the Senior Follies luncheon.
Senior Follies Director Gina Bramlett and Michaed Pone. Shows this year are set for June 14
15 at Mitchell Hall on the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.
Cocktails in the Creek
In Bloom
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Oklahoma County District Court; Erin Engelke, ReMerge; Emily Faith, KFDX Channel 3, Wichita Falls; Kathy Frankenfield, Kirkpatrick Bank; Brandi Garner, Oklahoma County Detention Center; Dr. Lori Johnson-Vegas, Oklahoma Military Spouses Network; M. Elizabeth Laurent, Riversport OKC; Jodi Lewis, Leadership Oklahoma; Cyndi
Munson, Oklahoma House of Representatives; Tamara Pratt, Guernsey and Maressa Treat, Oklahoma County clerk.
The honorees modeled fashions from Nancy Farha’s Clothing and Accessories and Krista Anne’s Boutique.
Honorary Cochairman/Emcee was former honoree, Cherokee Ballard, communications director, Oklahoma County Clerk.
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Bob and Rebeca Thompson enjoy the Shadid’s beautiful patio during Cocktails in the Creek.
- Photos by Rose Lane
Above: Homeowners Jennifer and Paul Shadid. At left: Committee members Jessica Beavers
Caroline Mildren, Cocktails in the Creek co-chairmen; and Somer Heim and Mary Fitch, Home Tour cochairmen.
Cocktails in the Creek was a prelude to the Quail Creek Homeowners Association Home Tour.
Jennifer and Paul Shadid opened their home for the party. At left: Adelece Traylor and Amanda Prugh.
Annie Duffey and Juan Camarena during the Bubbles & Blooms party on the rooftop of the Oklahoma City Musuem of Art. The party celebrated the museum’s Art in Bloom exhibit.
