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Nichols Hills City Manager Shane Pate and his wife, Kimberly, a local veterinarian, bid up the trips during the live auction at Upward Transitions’ American Tourist event. Page B1

Ally Glavas and Stephen Olson join in the fun during the deadCenter Film Festival. Page B2

OKC FRIDAY Vol. 53 No. 9 • Two Sections • 18 Pages July 5, 2019

www.okcfriday.com facebook.com/okcfriday OKC’s only locally-owned newspaper with all local news Serving Oklahoma City, Nichols Hills, The Village, Quail Creek, The Greens and Gaillardia for 45 years

City to ask for bids on park upgrades

By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer The Village is set to advertise soon for competitive bids on more than a million dollars’ worth of improvements to four city parks.

The City Council authorized City Manager Bruce Stone to solicit bids on improvements to Bumpass, Duffner, Harrison and Wayne Schooley parks.

LAUD Studio (Landscape, Architecture and Urban Design) of Oklahoma City has completed plans and specifications for Phase 1 park improvements that are “the culmination of The Village Vision and the parks master plan,” said LAUD owner Brent Wall.

The estimated price tag for the improvements is $1.2 million, which would be financed from $912,455 in bond issue proceeds plus $296,000 from the city’s half-penny capital See BIDS, Page 2

Burglars target Putting service before self

16 automobiles in The Village

New Rotary Club 29 President Ann Ackerman lives by the Rotary mission as she accepts the presidency from Past-President Tom Phillips.

Ackerman’s inauguration took place at Sanctuary Asia at the Oklahoma City Zoo. For more photos, see Page 11.

For the second time in a little over a year, several vehicles parked overnight in The Village were burglarized.

Police located 16 vehicles that were rifled during the early morning hours of one recent day, Deputy Chief Russ Landon reported. The Village officers “made contact with many of the owners, who reported their vehicles were left unlocked and few things of any value were taken.” The illegal entries occurred on Brighton Avenue, Sheffield Road and Andover Court, records indicate.

The discovery was made when a resident’s dog began barking furiously about 2:30 a.m.

The homeowner peered outside and noticed someone inside one of her vehicles, Landon said. Police were alerted and officers “arrived on the scene quickly and saw two young subjects carrying backpacks.” The officers “engaged in a foot pursuit,” Landon said, but

By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

- Photo by Rose Lane

See BURGLARS, Page 12

Four to be inducted into 33rd OCU Hall of Honor Oklahoma City University’s Meinders School of Business will honor four business and community leaders during the 33rd annual Oklahoma Commerce & Industry Hall of Honor luncheon Oct. 31 at the Cox Convention Center downtown.

The 2019 inductees are Mo Anderson, CEO of Keller Williams, with

the Chairman's Award; Jim Couch, former city manager of the City of Oklahoma City, with the Outstanding Achievement Award; Tricia Everest, attorney, philanthropist and entrepreneur, with the Lifetime Achievement Award; and Dan Boren, president of corporate development for the Chickasaw Nation, with the President’s Award.

The Oklahoma Commerce & Industry Hall of Honor luncheon is the premier event benefitting the Meinders School of Business scholarship program.

Melissa Cory, director of communications and director of executive and professional education, called the event an See OCU, Page 3

FRIDAY’s

He aced it!

Rescue Dog of the Week

HCP student gets perfect ACT

Sponsored by Paulette and Leo Kingston of WePayFast.com

This is Samantha, a sweet 4-to-5month-old mixed breed girl who is about 25 pounds and good with children. She has medium energy.

Samantha wants so badly to be in a home and not at the Village shelter where she has been for about a month. We think she will be a medium-sized adult.

Please call 751-9518 and make an appointment with Bryan, the animal control officer, to meet Samantha or one of the other dogs there. The hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The shelter is closed on weekends.

Harding Charter Preparatory senior Sean Dobson was notified

by ACT he had received the highest score possible, a perfect 36 on his recent ACT. Approximately two-tenths of 1 percent of all test-takers earn this score. According to ACT, among high school graduates in the Class of 2018, just 3,741 of more than 1.9 million students who took the ACT earned a composite score of 36.

The ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions.

SEAN DOBSON

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Dremel enrolls at Southwestern

OKC FRIDAY in Italy

Owen Reid Dremel, a Deer Creek High School graduate was one of 589 students who have enrolled for the 2019 fall semester at Southwestern Oklahoma State University as part of three sessions of the New Student Orientation Program on the Weatherford campus.

Students must apply and be accepted to SWOSU before they can attend an enrollment session.

BIDS From Page 1 improvements sales tax. All of those funds

are already ‘in the bank’, Stone said.

The council “finds it is in the best interest of the citizens of The Village to act expeditiously to complete” the

From left, Bill Miller, Jenny Dakil, Susan Chambers, Kyle Toal, Gay Bernitsky, Ed Dakil and David Bernitsky take OKC FRIDAY to Ravello, Italy. Be sure to pack your newspaper when you travel. Email photos to rose@okcfriday.com.

park improvement projects, a resolution adopted by the City Council states.

Duffner Park is slated to receive an estimated $409,689 in

improvements that are to include paved offstreet parking, a pavilion to replace an existing shelter, a new tennis court, two Harpo aluminum benches, two 8-foot aluminum picnic tables and six 6foot aluminum picnic tables, and three Steely Can trash receptacles.

In addition, $60,000 is budgeted for construction of sidewalks adjacent to the park.

Bumpass Park is designated to receive $317,600 in improvements. Those will include a multi-use court (soccer, tennis, basketball), two Steely Can litter receptacles, four Harpo benches, and more than $100,000 in playground equipment.

The plan at Harrison Park is for an esti-

mated $144,700 worth of improvements, including construction of a basketball halfcourt and rehabilitation of the tennis court, four aluminum Harpo benches and a Steely Can litter receptacle, plus some sidewalks.

Wayne Schooley Park will get an estimated $118,400 in improvements.

Those are to include a $35,000 initial phase of playground equipment, three disc golf baskets, two aluminum Harpo benches and a Steely Can litter receptacle.

Councilman George Colbert requested that a small water fountain be installed for pets that are brought to the park. In addition, a crosswalk is to be created on Lakeshore

Drive to provide safe pedestrian access to the park.

The improvements are set to be bid as one package, Wall said. The park improvement projects will be advertised in late July and/or early August, and after bids are opened “we hope to award a contract by the end of August,” Stone said.

Construction is expected to start by mid-September and all of the projects should be finished by June 30, 2020, Stone said.

A $105,000 cushion is factored in for contingencies and $52,500 is reserved for mobilization expenses (the cost of getting equipment and materials to a site in preparation for construction).

Residents of The Village approved a $10.38 million general-obligation (GO) bond package – the first in the town’s history – on Jan. 9, 2018, to underwrite street repairs, renovations to city parks, traffic signalization at three major intersections, and storm drainage improvements.

A $7.11 million tranche – a little over two-thirds of the bonds – was sold on April 25, 2018, to initiate street, park and drainage projects.

Along with the GO bonds, The Village voters also approved a half-cent increase in the city sales tax, raising the rate from 4 percent to 4.5 percent (or four and one-half cents per dollar) effective April 1, 2018. The extra sales-tax revenue is earmarked solely and exclusively for capital improvements.

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OCU From Page 1 “opportunity to celebrate visionaries, leaders and role models for our students, who are the next generation of business and community leaders. We are thrilled to honor leaders who have made significant contributions to our state and region through their dedication and support to our community.”

Corporate sponsorships and individual tickets are available.

For more information or to make a reservation to attend, contact Cory at 208-5540 or mcory@okcu.edu. Registration is also available online on the Hall of Honor page at okcu.edu/hallofhonor.

About the honorees: The youngest of five, born to tenant farmers in rural Oklahoma, Mo Anderson was the first in her family to earn a college degree.

She taught music in public schools before entering the world of real estate. Her first Century 21 franchise quickly rose to the third-highest producing out of 7,500 locations in North America. She served on the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission, including two terms as chairman.

She convinced Keller Williams Realty cofounder Gary Keller to expand his franchise company outside of Texas. Anderson became the regional owner for Keller Williams Realty Oklahoma. In 1995, she became the first CEO and co-owner of Keller Williams Realty International. The company is now the number-one real estate franchise company in the world in size, units and volume. She currently serves as vice chairman of the board.

Deemed one of Ameri-

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ca’s top 25 Influential Thought Leaders by REALTOR magazine and one of Real Estates Most Influential People, Anderson continues to cultivate the firm’s culture, inspiring 189,000 agents in 32 countries to maintain high standards of character.

She is the author of “A Joy-filled Life: “Lessons from a Tenant Farmer’s Daughter Who Became a CEO,” and launched MoAnderson.com, an online mentoring community.

Jim D. Couch was appointed city manager of the City of Oklahoma City on Nov. 9, 2000. There he served as the chief administrative officer of the city, responsible for the management and dayto-day operation of city government, which had nearly 4,300 employees and a total budget of $900 million.

Couch served on several city-related boards and agencies including the Oklahoma City Airport Trust, Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust, Oklahoma City Zoological Trust and the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority.

Couch has served on the Downtown Oklahoma City Board of Directors, Oklahoma Fair Board, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is an ex officio member of the Oklahoma Health Center Foundation. In 2007, he was elected to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame for City and Town Officials.

Prior to his appointment as city manager, Couch served as assistant city manager/ MAPS director and water/wastewater utilities director. In those capacities he served as the general manager of both the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and the McGee Creek Authority, and was responsible for the Water/Wastewater Util-

MO ANDERSON

JIM COUCH

TRICIA EVEREST

DAN BOREN

ities budget of $100 million annually, as well as the $390 million Metropolitan Area Projects capital construction program.

Previously, Couch held positions as the assistant city manager for the City of Edmond; public works director for the City of Casper, Wyoming; and, office director for Buell, Winter, Mousel and Associates, Consulting Engineers – Omaha, Nebraska; Sioux City, Iowa; and Casper, Wyoming. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and is a licensed professional engineer in the states of Oklahoma and Colorado.

A fourth-generation Oklahoman, Tricia Louise Everest is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Everest served as assistant attorney general for the State of Oklahoma before taking a leave of absence to pursue service-oriented projects and posts.

Since that time, Everest has worked with community leaders in the fields of criminal justice, mental health and the arts to create pathways for children to overcome trauma and adverse childhood experiences.

Her focus is to provide men and women the tools to pave new roads

for their children absent of abuse, poor health, poverty, incarceration or addiction.

For her service and dedication, Everest has been named Volunteer of the Year for the YMCA and YWCA, Compassionate Citizen of the Year by the Oklahoma Foundation for the Disabled, and the John and Berta Faye Rex Community Builder Honoree by United Way of Central Oklahoma.

Current engagement includes chairing Palomar, a group of serviceoriented agencies; chair emeritus of ReMerge, a comprehensive female diversion program; and service on the Access to Justice Commission, charged with developing and implementing policies that make quality legal justice available for lowincome Oklahomans.

Dan Boren is the president of corporate development for the Chickasaw Nation.

Based in Oklahoma, Boren helps to drive the Chickasaw Nation’s business diversification strategy. In his capacity, he serves on numerous boards that cut across the technology, health, financial services and energy sectors.

Before joining the Chickasaw Nation, Boren represented Oklahoma’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives for four terms before retiring in 2013.

While in Congress,

Boren played a leadership role on Native American issues, serving as the ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Indian Affairs. Boren helped shape key national economic recovery policies as a member of the House Financial Services Committee.

Before election to Congress in 2004, Boren served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and was the first freshman state lawmaker ever to be elected as caucus chairman.

He currently serves on the boards of the Jasmine Moran Chil-

dren’s Museum, National Rifle Association, Seminole State College Educational Foundation, OU Children’s Hospital Foundation, IBC Bank, Canterbury Voices, Oklahoma Academy, OKC Boathouse Foundation, Domestic Energy Producers Alliance, Sovereign Asset Management (as chairman), Walnut Creek Property Investments, the Last Frontier Council (Boy Scouts of America), the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, Stella Nova, Swift MD and Soldier Strong. Boren is also a Rodel and Hunt Kean Fellow and a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma Class 17.

Community Literacy Centers names new director Community Literacy Centers announced the addition of Dana Kelso as executive director, effective July 1.

Kelso comes to CLC from Builders Association of South Central Oklahoma (BASCO) where she served as executive officer for seven years.

“I am honored to be selected as the next executive director,” she said. “I am an avid reader and thrilled to be part of an organization that is dedicated to teaching adults to read. I look forward to working with the staff, Board of Directors, donors and community partners

to continue the mission of this amazing organization.”

Kelso has a diverse background in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors and extensive managerial experience. She brings more than six years of nonprofit experience to the organization including her work with such organizations as Moore Norman Vo-Tech, MidAmerica Vo-tech, and Norman Public Schools Foundation.

Kelso is a Norman native and a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, where she earned her bachelor of arts in communications and military

science.

“We are excited to have Dana join our team,” Michael Leake, board president, said. “The board is eager to see how she will apply her knowledge, experience and expertise to help CLC continue to grow and expand for the benefit of our community.”

CLC is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission of encouraging and supporting adult literacy in our community. Since its inception in 1987, CLC has served more than 39,000 individuals in Oklahoma County.

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Sports Weekly Energy FC hosts El Paso Locomotive this Saturday OKC Energy FC returns to the friendly confines of Taft Stadium this weekend for the opening of a short two-game homestand in the first half of July.

Energy FC hosts El Paso Locomotive FC this Saturday. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m.

Oklahoma City also entertains Reno 1868 FC on July 17 in its only other home game of the month.

The Greens round out the month at Colorado Springs on July 20 and Tacoma on July 27.

Single-game tickets range from $11-79 and are available at by calling 235KICK or by visiting energyfc.com/july.

Deshorn Brown’s goal propels Energy to win at Las Vegas In last Saturday’s game, OKC found the winner in the 89th minute when Jon Brown found Deshorn Brown over the top of the defense, and Deshorn Brown was able to slip it under the onrushing Vegas goalkeeper Thomas Olsen.

The pair combined similarly in 2018 to earn Energy FC a 1-0 victory at Cashman Field.

The Greens could have taken the lead two minutes after the second half restart. Jon Brown found a gap in the Vegas defense

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and fed Deshorn Brown.

The striker cut inside on the edge of the box to beat Christian Torres, but he couldn’t quite pick out the corner and Olsen was able to get down and make the stop.

In the 82nd minute, the hosts came inches from taking the lead.

Tabort Etaka Preston got to the end line and his cross found Irvin Parra.

Fortunately for OKC, the striker’s volley smacked the post.

Energy FC’s best chance of the first half came in the 24th minute. Cody Laurendi’s goal kick straight up the middle of the pitch was

SCHEDULE Saturday, July 6 El Paso at Energy FC 8 p.m., Taft Stadium Wednesday, July 17 Reno 1868 at Energy FC 8 p.m., Taft Stadium Saturday, July 20 Energy FC at Colo. Springs Saturday, July 27 Energy FC at Tacoma

flicked into Deshorn Brown’s path. The striker was able to split the defense and create a one-vone opportunity with Olsen, but his shot from the penalty spot sailed over

the crossbar.

In the 15th minute, Mekeil Williams had a great opportunity to put OKC ahead early in the game after a free kick into the box from Jon Brown fell to him, but he didn’t get enough on the shot and it was blocked away.

A heads up play from Alvin Jones nearly resulted in a top-quality goal in the 20th minute.

Omar Gordon was fouled at the halfway line, and Jones quickly took the free kick, catching Thomas Olsen off his line, but the shot just missed the target, landing on the top of the net.

– From www.energyfc.com

OKC Dodgers continue series against Round Rock After opening a five-game homestand against Round Rock on Thursday, the OKC Dodgers are scheduled to host the Express in a day-night doubleheader this Friday.

First pitch for the first game is set for 4:35 p.m. at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark with the nightcap to follow at about 30 minutes after the conclusion of Game 1.

The games also features Friday Night

Fireworks after the final game ends.

OKC and Round Rock finish the series with games on Saturday at 7:05 p.m. and Sunday at 1:05 p.m.

The Dodgers then hit the road for a fourgame series at Memphis and another fourgame set at Iowa.

Single-game tickets start at $13 and are available at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark box office and online at www.okc-

dodgers.com.

In Monday’s game, Oklahoma City couldn’t overcome an early four-run deficit in a 43 loss at Nashville in the opener of a fourgame series.

The Sounds scored four runs in the bottom of the four inning before the Dodgers (34-48) responded with one run in the fifth, eighth and ninth innings.

Gavin Lux doubled to score Angelo Mora

in the fifth inning and More drove in Shane Peterson on a single in the eighth inning.

Oklahoma City got two base runners in the top of the ninth inning but only managed one run when Peterson doubled to score D.J. Peters.

Pitcher Tony Gonsolin allowed four runs on six hits but struck out four in 32/3 innings for his second loss of the season.

– From okcdodgers.com

JM’s Peterson to implement balanced attack on offense

By Scott Wanish Contributing Writer New John Marshall offensive coordinator Eric Peterson is stepping in for the Bears from being a position coach at Mustang.

Head coach Aso Pogi knows Peterson is ready to take the helm of the offense.

Pogi “fell in love” with his preparation at Mustang and and stated that Peterson is a “grade A” hire.

“I take a lot of pride in preparing the kids and I think my unit at John Marshall is an indication of that,”

Peterson said. “In the past as a position coach, I took a lot of pride in the way the players performed.

“I want the kids to go into the football game to be prepared with confidence. It’s like taking a test at school – being prepared and putting in study time breeds confidence.”

At Mustang, Peterson was a position coach under Ty Prestidge and Jeremy Dombeck. Prestidge was the initial coach that he knew of that would spread out the offense and throw it

as much as possible.

Dombeck also implemented a spread approach, but was more run-involved using play-action.

“We’re going to find the stuff that works for us that are easy to learn,” Peterson said.

“We will run as running back Ellian Morales is really good and quarterback Jalen Shells can pull it down and run.

“I’m a firm believer to be able to run and pass and have the ability to get guys out of the box.”

Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.

Business

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Turf Team has over a century of experience Turf Team, LLC is owned by Regina L. Bozalis and Jeffery D. Davidson. Their office is located at 3500 E. Wilshire, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73121. The company began operations January 1997. Their professional staff of mowers, bed maintenance personnel, landscape designers, landscape construction crews, certified chemical applicators, certified arborist, graduate horticulturists, supervisors, managers and owners have over a century working in the landscape industry.

Turf Team is recognized as one of the top 50 companies in the Oklahoma City area. Turf Team is recognized by the local Chamber of Commerce as best of Oklahoma City for the last four years. The company supports the YMCA athletics, Wounded Warriors and many other charitable organizations.

Turf Team is a Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) Certified Company with the Muskogee, Potawatomi, Chickasaw and Cherokee Tribes.

Jeff Davidson, Principal Turf Team Mr. Davidson graduated from Carl Albert High School in Midwest City, Oklahoma in 1988.

He attended Oklahoma State University before going to work at Eagle Industries in Aeronau-

tical Products and part time cutting grass and installing irrigation. Jeff wanted to work for himself and started his own lawn care company in 1995. The company was successful enough that Jeff became an employer and started growing his team and adding employees. He also began attending classes at OSU-OKC in horticulture to fine tune his chosen career. The next big move was purchase of a six-acre property and constructing a four-bay building with spacious office space in 2005.

Jeff has accumulated certifications with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture as a chemical applicator for turf and ornamentals. He holds all requirements as a Certified Arborist. Mr. Davidson attends classes and short courses to continue his education in horticulture. Jeff received specialized training through the Rain Bird Company in irrigation design and installation. Jeff is a Native American member of the Chickasaw Nation and Turf Team is a Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) Certified Company with the Muskogee, Chickasaw and Cherokee Tribes.

Regina L. Bozalis, Principal Turf Team Raised in Oklahoma City, Regina has always had a pas-

sion for design and beauty.

Regina joined Turf Team as a full partner in 1997. Ms. Bozalis immediately took over the books and finances plus scheduling to streamline the business and allow growth.

The full potential of the company could now be explored with her vision and nuclear energy.

She is a TEAM manager and a community leader. The company growth has been recognized by the Oklahoma City Business leaders by awarding Turf Team number “30” in the 2014 Metro 50 Fastest Growing Private Companies in Central Oklahoma. As a member of the Women’s Organization for Business, she received the Riata Distinguished Small Business Award in 2011. She continues to combine her love of design and the great outdoors to help THE TEAM OK produce breathtaking views for their customers.

Regina is a Native American member of the Chickasaw Nation and Turf Team is Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) Certified Company with the Muskogee, Potawatomi, Chickasaw and Cherokee Tribes. Ms. Bozalis is the infectious enthusiasm that keeps the company accelerating into the future.

Leadership Oklahoma announces 33rd class

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eadership Oklahoma announced the members of its 33rd class that were carefully selected from applicants throughout the state.

“Leadership Oklahoma is very proud of the 52 people chosen for this year's program,” said Marion Paden, president and CEO, Leadership Oklahoma. “Class 33 is a diverse group of outstanding leaders with a broad range of experience and interests who will enhance the knowledge and understanding of the critical issues impacting the state. Leadership Oklahoma is dedicated to recruiting, educating and connecting caring and committed Oklahomans and providing them with the information and network to create lasting change in Oklahoma.”

Over the next 10 months, Class 33 members will meet monthly to visit nine communities; Seminole, Lawton/Fort Sill, Tulsa, Tahlequah, Oklahoma City, McAlester, Bartlesville, Guymon and Norman to discuss the many social, environmental and economic complexities of our state in an effort to stimulate inquiry, analysis and solutions for the public good.

Our members of Class 33, their employer and where they live are: Elizabeth Anthony, Reel Classics, LLC, Oklahoma City; Brad Barghols, Make-A-Wish Oklahoma, Edmond; Pamela Campbell, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City,

OKC Branch, Oklahoma City; Francie Ekwereku, The Education and Employment Ministry (TEEM), Oklahoma City; Jeff Ewing, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Edmond; Allen Gradnigo, Cisco Systems (Skyline Advanced Technology Services), Edmond; and Troy Humphrey, Land Run Commercial Real Estate Advisors, LLC, Edmond.

Also, Sherry Jordan, Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce, Edmond; Kyle Lombardo, Rees Associates, Inc., Oklahoma City; Richard McPherson, Oklahoma

Employment Security Commission, Edmond; Jennifer Monies, Saxum, Oklahoma City; Millicent NewtonEmbry, Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Edmond; Fran Pitts, Metropolitan School of Dance, Inc., Oklahoma City; Michael Purcell, The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City; Robin Roberson, Goose and Gander, Edmond; Scott Schaeffer, Oklahoma Center for Poison and Drug Information, Oklahoma City; Frank Wang, Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics, Edmond; and Alba Weaver, OGE Energy Corp., Oklahoma City.

Leadership Oklahoma is a statewide organization founded in 1986 to create a network of leaders whose increased awareness and commitment to service

will energize Oklahomans to shape the state's future.

Approximately 1,629 members from 181 Oklahoma communities have completed the leadership program.

Regina L. Bozalis, Principal Turf Team, with Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby.

Booster

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Please email your calendar submissions to jennifer@okcfriday.com, at least two weeks prior to event.

CALENDAR EVENTS EXHIBITS Through July 9 • Maurice Sendak The Maurice Sendak Exhibit is a retrospective of original works by the beloved children’s book illustrator and author of Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak.

The exhibit includes 50 of Sendak’s works celebrating his heartfelt art on display at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library through July 9 (closed on Thursday, July 4). For hours of operation and to learn more about the exhibit, please visit metrolibrary.org/sendak Through Sept. 22 • French Art Featuring more than 70 works by French and European masters such as Degas, Manet, Monet, Rousseau and Van Gogh, this exhibition celebrates Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon’s extraordinary gift of 19th and early 20th century French art to the VMFA. Tickets can be purchased online at okcmoa.com/vangogh, in person at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art or by calling the Museum at (405) 2363100. Tickets for this high-demand exhibition allow visitors a 15minute window for arrival time with slots available throughout regular Museum hours.

FAMILY July 1-31• Kids Take Over The Cowboy – Daily Fun for Kids 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

July is especially packed with activities that will keep your little ones busy for hours while keeping everyone in the cool indoors. KidsOnly Secret Messages Exploring the Museum has never been more

July 9-14 • Disneys ‘Newsies’ T"Seize the Day" and Change Your World!

Incredible dancing and rousing anthems raisethe-roof in this thrilling story of the New York City Newsboy Strike of 1899. A spirited crew of ragtag orphans "Seize the day" and win the hearts of a nation in this unforgettable Disney musical.

Great fun for the entire family! Times: Tuesday Thursday @ 7:30 PM; Friday @ 8:00 PM; Saturday @ 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM; Sunday @ 2:00 PM Civic Center Music Hall - Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre 201 N. Walker Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102

fun! Each kid gets a decoder spy glass which will allow them to “decode” secret messages next to art and artifacts throughout the Museum. There's now an expanded kids menu at the Grill.

July 6 • Energy FC The OKC Energy take on El Paso Locomotive FC at the historic Taft Stadium beginning at 8 p.m. Get tickets at energyfc.com.

July 9-14 • ‘Newsies’ Lyric at the Civic Center.

For tickets go to lyrictheatreokc.org.

July 10 • Summer Movie Nights SONIC Summer Movie Nights return to Myriad Botanical Gardens Wednesday nights.

Bring chairs or a blanket and a picnic (no glass) or enjoy offerings from a variety of local food trucks and vendors. Activities begin at 8 p.m. and the movie begins at 9 p.m. The Children's Garden and Thunder Fountain will be open as well. July 10: Annie, July 17: Wonder, July 24: Aquaman.

July 13 • American Cowboy Warrior 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Cowboys face whatever challenges come their way, and now kids can

test their mettle against slightly more modern challenges at the National Cowboy Museum. Kids will have the chance to work their way through an inflatable obstacle course.

After burning off some energy, your family can cool down with FREE snow cones. Activities are free with Museum admission and free for members. While supplies last.

July 20 • Cowboy Road Trip Along with the opening of our new exhibit Passport, we invite you to take a trip across the American West, all within the walls of the Museum. Each child will receive their very own passport, with the chance to collect stamps throughout the Museum and a prize as they leave. We’re inviting all children to bring their favorite stuffy or doll along for the ride.

THIS WEEKEND July 6 • Free Independence Day Celebration 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Celebrate Independence Day on the frontier at the National Cowboy Museum. With a cake walk and a variety of other activities, there is certain to be something for guests of all ages.

FREE for children and accompanying adults.

CityRep Announces 18th Season

CityRep, Oklahoma's award winning professional theatre, is proud to announce our 20192020 Season.

CityRep's eighteenth season fills the stage with exciting Oklahoma premiere productions and actors from among the best of Broadway, throughout the nation and in Oklahoma.

Founding Artistic Director Donald Jordan says "Our eighteenth season continues our mission to serve Oklahoma's diverse artistic, educational and civic needs by providing dynamic professional theatre that entertains, enlightens and inspires."

Every Brilliant Thing An Oklahoma professional premiere September 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 & 20, 21, 22, 2019 A heart-wrenching yet humorous presentation about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love.

A Doll’s House part 2 An Oklahoma premiere November 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 & 22, 23, 24, 2019 “…lucid and absorbing…Mod-

ern in its language, mordant in its humor and suspenseful in its plotting…the play judiciously balances conflicting ideas about freedom, love and responsibility.”

—Time Out NY Sexy Laundry An Oklahoma premiere February 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, & 21, 22, 23, 2020 By turns poignant and laughout-loud funny, Sexy Laundry is a romantic comedy guaranteed to strike a deep and resounding chord.

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder An Oklahoma professional premiere June 5, 6, 7 & 12, 13, 14, 2020 A distant heir to a family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm... and a dash of murder.

For information on Season FlexPasses, which offer a significant savings over single ticket prices, or for individual tickets, go to cityrep.com or call the CityRep Ticket Hotline at 405-848-3761.

Send your calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com

The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Kicks Off Annual Fundraiser The 14th annual Buck$ 4 Bikes fundraiser kicked off in July for Cleveland and Oklahoma counties in anticipation of Christmas.

Beginning July 1, over 100 counter top red kettles will be distributed to area businesses to collect donations. The Buck$ 4 Bikes program was founded in 2006 to help families in need at Christmas. “In 2018, 1,403 children wished for a bike and 1,403 received one thanks to the generosity of Central Oklahomans,” said Major Susan Ellis, area commander. “It is so heartwarming to see the outpouring of support from the community whether it be donating funds

or helping to assemble over 1,000 bikes at Christmas.”

The Buck$ 4 Bikes program raises funds to purchase bikes in support of The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma’s Angel Tree program. Every penny donated to this cause will go to the purchase of a new Huffy bicycle with prices ranging from $37 to $62. “This annual fundraiser is more than just raising funds for bicycles,” said D’Anna Pulliam, Buck$ 4 Bikes committee chair. “It is about making a child’s Christmas wish come

true. I am also extremely pleased that FedEx has confirmed free delivery once again this year of bicycles and our friends at Oklahoma Bicycle Society will be providing a new helmet for each bike purchased.”

Donations may be made by visiting one of the area businesses below by August 1st: ADG Architecture Advance Chiropractic Advantage Bank – both locations Alray’s Cleaners Al’s Bicycle – N. MacArthur Arvest Bank – all locations in Oklahoma & Cleveland Counties BancFirst – Sunnylane location BancFirst – Sooner Road location BancFirst – Jones location BancFirst – NE 23rd location Bandana Reds Diner

Beauty Mark Salon Celestial Cycles Coffee Slingers Cuppies & Joe Del Rancho – NE 10th location Feller-Snider Law Office First Bethany Bank – both First National Bank Fox Pools Game HQ Ginger’s Tag Greenway Plaza Tag H&H Gun Range & Café Heritage Lanes Bowling Center Homeland – NW 122nd Jasco J’s Hallmark – all locations in Oklahoma & Cleveland Counties Maccini Construction MWC YMCA Napoleon Deli Old Dominion Freight Lines Pace Butler Corporation Paris Plaza 66 Platinum Beauty Salon Pro Bikes

Quail Creek Bank Quail Tag Agency RCB Bank – N. Broadway & N. Western locations only Schlegel Bikes Stitch Swiss Cleaners The Blue Bean The Buzz Coffee shop Tilted Tulip Boutique Tinker Tag Agency Veritiv Westland Tag Agency Wheeler Dealer Bicycle Wilshire Gun Range

Donations may also be made by mailing a check to: The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary 1001 N. Pennsylvania Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Memo: Buck$ 4 Bikes

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Religion

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You can tell a lot about someone by their shoes

By Daris Howard Columnist One day when I was in my mid-teens, I was helping an older lady from our community.

Leona was a widow and almost ninety. She lived alone and still took care of herself. But there was some yard work that was hard for her to do, so my parents would send me to help her now and then.

One day when I finished the yard work she needed to have done, she offered me some lemonade. I accepted it gratefully. I wiped the sweat from my face and sat down on her step to enjoy the refreshment. She sat in a lawn chair close to me.

Leona was someone who thought deeply about things, and when she spoke, what she said always seemed wise. This occasion was no different.

“Daris,” she said, “do you know what I like to look at when I look at someone?”

I took a sip of lemonade and shook my head.

“I like to look at two things,” she said. “I like to look at a person's hands and shoes. And do you know why?”

Again, I shook my head, so she continued. “You can learn a lot about a person by their hands and their shoes. Take you, for instance. I can see that even though you are a still a very young man, your hands are brown and calloused from

hard outdoor work. Your hands show scratches and scars that indicate the work you do must be quite rough. Many boys your age have hands that don't show that kind of work."

Leona then pointed at my shoes. “I can see that you are wearing thick, heavy work boots. They are the kind with a steel toe. That indicates the work you do is tough, physical work that might entail a little danger.”

She chuckled slightly as she continued. “I’m sure you’ve heard people say not to judge someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. I say that is a good idea, because you’ve got a mile head start on them, and you have their shoes.”

She smiled at me and finished by saying, “But seriously, the next time you meet someone, why don't you see what their hands and shoes can tell you?”

I noticed that Leona’s hands were wrinkled with age, and her shoes were soft, older-person shoes. As I went home, I thought a lot about what she said.

A few days later was our community Fourth-of-July breakfast. As I ate, my mind was drawn to what Leona said, and I started looking at people's shoes. Most of the farm boys in the community had heavy work boots like mine.

But many of the young men who lived in town wore softer tennis shoes.

There were ranchers in cowboy boots. There was a banker wearing shiny black dress shoes. There were women in high heels and others in sensible loafers. Some families with little money had shoes that were old and worn. Some shoes were meant to work hard, others were for play, and still others were for dressy occasions.

The more I observed, the more diversity I saw.

As we ate breakfast, the speaker talked about this great country and how it was built by people from every continent and every background coming together in a common desire for freedom. He said our differences made us strong and resilient, and our similarities made us united. I thought about how the differences in who we were could be seen in something as simple as the types of shoes we wear.

It has been many years since Leona talked to me about shoes. She long ago passed from this life, but what she shared with me still lingers in my thoughts. It helps me to consider both the differences and similarities I share with people I meet. It also reminds me that those differences need not be hurdles to harmony, but instead can add variety to friendship.

But most of all, it helps me to consider what it might be like to walk for a time in someone else’s shoes.

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All-Star Teachers

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2019 graduates reflect on impactful teachers Compiled by Sara Schlecht Student Intern MOUNT ST. MARY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Mark Woodward, AP Calculus AB and BC, Computer Science “Mr. Woodward encourages me academically and spiritually. He helps me to succeed in all that I do.”

-Madison Kalsu “No matter how well I did or didn’t do in class and especially on days I didn’t pay the closest attention, Mr. “Woo” treated me with the utmost patience and kindness. My success is his victory.”

-Alejandra Cisneros John Baldridge, World Geography, AP Government “Through Mr. Baldridge’s enthusiasm in the subjects he teaches, I have become much more interested and passionate about the way our society is structured.”

–Patrick Martinez Kathryn Pickens, Pre-Calculus, Statistics “Ms. Pickens arrives on campus an hour before class to be available to students. Sometimes I visit her for math help, many other times I visit to talk about life. She has instilled in me confidence in myself and my abilities.”

-Emily Rockers Tyler Schilly, English III and IV “Mr. Schilly’s genuine care for his students extends far beyond the classroom. He has helped me through trying times and been by my side through my triumphs.”

-Ean Heise “Mr. Schilly has helped me grow as a students and individual, and I am very thankful for him!”

-Donovan Heard François Boda, Global Business, Personal Finance, French I-IV “He pushes students to be inspired by themselves…Teachers like him create the world’s next best everything possible.”

-Madeline Martin John Keilty, Physics “I look up to him and strive to make my presence impactful just like him.”

-Christian Yabut

does…Because of her, I recognize the importance of loving what you do.”

-Sophia Brown “I am grateful that she challenged me to think for myself while also holding me to a high standard.”

-Megan Hooper “Her fierce dedication to her students motivates me to work hard. She has the impressive ability to simplify even the hardest concepts.”

-Waverly Wang Randy Baker, English “Dr. Baker has been a wonderful example of character for me. While he is a wonderful teacher, he also has legitimate concern and interest in his students’ lives.”

-Mitch Grantham “He challenges us to learn and solve problems by ourselves but is there along the way to offer guidance and encouragement.”

-Megan Szymanski Sarah Myrick, Art “Her constant encouragement and challenges have developed my photography skills tremendously over the past few years. I am thankful to her for finding something I am truly passionate about.”

-Maggie Molina Michael Brown, Band “He cares about his students and makes sure to let you know that he is there for anything you may need.

He has been an influential part of my life for six years.”

-Talin Propes

HARDING FINE ARTS ACADEMY Naomi Rotherock, French I-III, AP French, Volleyball, Student Council “Any time I had a problem, she would always jump in and help and give me fantastic advice. I look up to her, and I couldn’t have asked for a better role model at school.”

-Emily McKerley “Mrs. Rotherock has shown me what it means to be an amazing leader.”

-Gideon Morris “She has taught me to take mistakes and create them into solutions.”

-Haley Monday “She helped me see my potential as a volleyball player on the court and as a leader in the classroom and community through student CROSSINGS council.”

CHRISTIAN SCHOOL -Bailey Gennings Tammy Jensen, Catherine Etter, Drama Leadership “Ms. Etter has been a “She helped me get involved in student council bright star in our school, and she’s only been here as well as volunteer in the for a year. I have never met special needs community.

Both activities have helped someone more loving, compassionate and kind.” me grow into the person I -Hanna Jackson am today, and it is all Jennifer Allman, because of her and her Photography and guidance.”

-Ryan McKee Martial Arts “There is no hesitation Helen Denman, when saying Jennifer AllPre-AP Chemistry, AP man is the most selfless Chemistry, Physics “Mrs. Denman has influ- woman, offering everything she is to her students.” enced my life because of -Lauren Schmelzenbach her passion for what she

Teresa Holleman, Graphic Design, Journalism “Mrs. Holleman is the most compassionate person I have ever met…She has been my journalism teacher for the past two years. I have learned so much from In-Design to empathy.”

-Maggie Jenson Travis Rhodes, AP European History, World History “Mr. Rhodes was always very patient and compassionate towards me…He’s had a great influence on my life that will last longterm.”

-Harley Woods

taught me how to graph a logarithmic equation, but also to conduct myself in a way that promotes humanity, logic and love.”

-Miranda Jelinek “No matter the difficulty in class, Mrs. Drum pushed me to be my best while showing interest in my life outside of the classroom.”

-Cassidy Potter Rebekah Hightower, Student Council “She is always there for me. She lifts me up when I am down and challenges me to go above and beyond.”

-Maddie Clarke

BISHOP MCGUINNESS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Julia Anderson-Holt, AP Chemistry “Mrs. Anderson-Holt is the teacher that has impacted me the most throughout my high school years.

Demanding yet caring, she constantly pushed me to expand my base of knowledge and to challenge myself both in and out of the classroom.”

-Sang Nguyen “She naturally acquires respect from her students in the manner in which she carries herself and is simultaneously able to create an enjoyable learning experience. During my time in her classes, we learned through labs, lectures and even through comparisons of chemistry to awkward school dances.”

-Victoria Sullivan Jennifer Collins, AP Art History, AP US Government and Politics, AP US History “Ms. Jennifer Collins teachers her AP classes with a college level mindset and expects much from her students…I am thankful for her teaching because it has helped me discover what I want to pursue upon entering the workforce” -Hanna Newby Nicky Goff, AP Physics 1, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Calculus AB/BC “His class has never failed to encourage individual thought, whether that be in the way in which I solve my calculus problems or in my religious or political views.”

-Cailin Harrington Diane Drum, Pre-AP Geometry, Pre-AP Calculus “Mrs. Drum is not only an amazing math teacher but also is a confidant for many students to discuss their ambitions” -Sabrina Lopez “Ms. Drum is a teacher that never gives up on you, no matter the situation. She has taught me ways to study and use my time more efficiently.”

-Denzel Akuffo “Through her gentle kindness, unfailing dedication to her students and great wealth of wisdom, Mrs. Drum has not only

CASADY SCHOOL Larry Moore, Strings “Through his actions, he has demonstrated that the most effective leaders are confident yet humble, and I intend to follow his example.”

-Katherine Cadzow Andrew Banecker, English “Mr. Banecker pushed me to explore topics past my areas of comfortability.

In his class, I discovered my love for English and the power of communication.

He gave me the confidence to share my ideas which have helped me in all areas of study and beyond.”

-Sahanya Bhaktaram Mark Del Grosso, Honors Biology, AP Biology “He has an insatiable curiosity for the biological world. He teaches with contagious passion, and his kindness and authenticity inspire me daily.”

-Whitney Thomas Carmen Clay, Service Learning, Spanish “Mrs. Clay has instilled in me a heart for service and taught me the importance of listening to the stories of others. She empowers her students and truly leads with compassion.”

-Katherine Schoeffler Chris Halpern, Calculus “He is truly dedicated to developing students, whether that be explaining a concept or testing one’s knowledge…He really cares about his students in and out of the classroom.”

-Brandon Trachtenberg Amanda Pardue, 3-D Art, Ceramics “She realized my artistic potential and allowed it to flourish with constant support. She encourages me to push my creative boundaries in everything I do.”

-Ruby Berryman Dr. Emily Wardrop, AP US History “Through her passion for the subject and never-failing positivity in the classroom, Dr. Wardrop has taught me the value of history.”

-Claire Richardson Greg Zamarripa, Honors Physics, AP Physics C “From showing demos to deriving formulas, he has prepared me for the future.”

-Timothy Bryer-Ash

DEER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL Lacey Brown, AP Macroeconomics, AP Government “Mrs. Brown has taught me to value work ethic above talent. When I struggled in macroeconomics, she dusted me off, approached the problems differently and continued to check on me after every assignment.”

-Taylor Cheek Debbie Hill, Pre-AP Spanish I-III, AP Spanish “Every day, she chooses to demonstrate to her students how learning a new language will enable you to make connections with all kinds of people, revealing the beauty within diversity.”

-Sofia Ferguson “Mrs. Hill’s commitment to her students is unparalleled.”

-Jada Lusk Craig Hays, Geometry, Tennis “He has been a great model of how to handle adversity and how to use what you’ve been given both on and off the court the past four years.”

-Matthew Ivester Carla Brown, Biology, Pre-AP Anatomy “Carla Brown has made a significant impact on my life through her passion for science, happy-go-lucky attitude and unconditional love for her students and everyone around her.”

-Lauren Fox Jennifer Turner, Peer Mentoring, Computer Applications “She has impacted me through education because she has taught me how to be a leader and care for those around me.”

-Kate Turner David Riden, English “He has truly changed my life, and 50 words or less cannot do justice to his impact on me.”

-Steven Clark Gena Beeson, English “Mrs. Beeson has made learning fun yet interesting.

She has broken out of the normal boring classroom desks. She creates a fun and relaxed learning environment.”

-Will Roberts Sidney Barton, Eighth grade English at Deer Creek Middle School “She was always so sweet to everybody in class and brought a joyful attitude every single day. Mrs. Barton is my favorite teacher ever.”

-Jake Hayward FRANCIS TUTTLE BIOSCIENCES AND MEDICINE ACADEMY Karen Evans, Chemistry “She helped me grow my leadership abilities as well as helping me grown as an outstanding and helpful leader, student and friend.”

-Ellie Shumate See TEACHERS, Page 9

All-Star Teachers

TEACHERS From Page 8 JOHN MARSHALL Mr. Steel, Algebra I, Geometry “Mr. Steel is a highly positive and encouraging person. I did so well in his class because he always had a patient, positive approach towards teaching.”

-Christiana Bakare Mrs. Caton, Piano, Choir “Mrs. Caton helps you inside and outside of school, and she is very nice. She has also taught me confidence.”

-Elise Butler Patrick Cudjoe, English, Basketball “Coach Patrick Cudjoe has made a profound impact on my life by teaching me to stay committed to my goals no matter what.”

-Marcellas Edwards Ms. Hill, Greystone Upper Elementary “She enforced manners within the class such as ‘yes, ma’am,’ ‘no, ma’am,’ and ‘may I?’ She also had the class practice public speaking often throughout the year, and because of this I acquired the public speaking skill that not many have.”

-Mia Galbreath Shelly Campbell, English “Mrs. Campbell always told me what I needed to hear. She always gave me a straight-up answer on what I needed to --accomplish.”

-Jarod Leviston “She pushes everyone hard and way past their limits—limits that you don’t even know you can reach. Most of the time when I’m slacking, all I need is her little extra push.”

-Susan Hicks “She has been integral in my growth, and I am endlessly grateful for who she is as an educator as well as a person.”

-Marla Knight “I really appreciate what she’s doing and how she is getting me ready for life outside of high school.”

-Davion Knight Crystal Gonzales, Sixth grade Language Arts and Literature at Deming Intermediate School

“She has taught me a lot Natalie Runnels, AP Language and in many different aspects Composition of my life.”

“Her kindness and com-Kimberly Acosta passion is something that I HARDING CHARTER aspire to every day. She is PREP the north star that I can Andrea Adams, count on to lead me in the AP Biology right direction” “I can talk to her outside -Nikita Lewchuk Jolene Ruder, Reading of the classroom, and she has helped me make sure I and History at Bishop John Carroll School manage my time well.”

“Ms. Ruder sparked a -Alisha Hemani Mrs. Taylor, Orchestra, love of literature and hisBand, Yearbook tory that guided my high school experience. She “Mrs. Taylor has taught made me feel that nothing me not only the imporwas outside of my ability. tance of music, but of Her love for students was being a well-rounded immeasurable and made human being.”

-Dania Kennedy me want to achieve nothCrystal Walker, ing short of excellence.”

Leadership -Xavier Rhone “She has helped me grow as a leader by always PUTNAM CITY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL encouraging me to put my Edwin Ford, AP US Hisideas into action. She has tory, AP US Government also taught me how I can and Politics take my leadership skills “I have never met a to college and beyond.”

-Rayven Medice teacher that was so dedicatJenny Farris, ed not only to his job but Second grade at Bishop also to his students. He has John Carroll School taught me about my rights as a citizen and how pow“She made me feel included because I was the erful my voice can be if I chose to use it.” new kid. Throughout the year, Mrs. Farris always -Vy Ngo Elzie Clark, made sure I knew what FACS, Parenting classes was going on.”

“Mr. Clark was a great -Caroline Dinh Jeremy Scott, Band and teacher and person. He will Orchestra at Belle Isle always take time out of his day to listen to me whenev“He went above and er I need to talk. He would beyond. He continuously always think about others challenged us with diffibefore himself.” cult music and brought us to district competitions.

-Lauren Franze These challenges motivat- Michelle Hopper, AP Spanish ed us to become better “Ms. Hopper is a great musicians and better peorole model and teacher, as ple.”

-Joseph LaSala she challenged me to Michael Kraus, become a better leader AP Spanish inside and outside of school..She taught me to “He has taught me that balance my commitments the value of language lies and mental well-being and in its ability to build bridges. Most importantly, ultimately to work hard to achieve my dreams.” he has taught me that no matter how much I have -Nikki Hoang Mat Peters, learned, there is always Reading at Hefner Middle more to explore.”

-Julianne Tran School, High School Counselor Mrs. Runneis, English “His lessons from early “She constantly encouron have stuck with me live aged me to do my best, and have helped my acaand I learned so many demic life, mental struggles writing skills from her.”

-Madison Ellis and religious path.”

Tony Chancellor, -Savio Sebastian Brittani Phillips, Leadership at Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School Student Council “Mrs. Phillips showed “He was my greatest supporter in middle school me not only how to be a leader within my school and still is today.”

-Addie Zahn and community but taught

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me that if you are not going to give something your all, then you should not bother doing it.”

-Shane Wilson “Mrs. Phillips is the teacher that got me involved in leadership at North. It has helped me grow so much over the past two years as I’ve been able to meet new people and step out of my comfort zone. I owe all of it to her.”

-Kassidy Powell Stephanie KeeganMooring and Angela Murphree, Choir “Under the guidance of my choir directors, I have blossomed not only as a performer but as a person.

They showed me what it means to be unified with others and to be passionate, a combination that I’m sure will lead me to find success in adulthood.”

-Caprie Gordon Dane Romano, Band “He has been my teacher for seven years and has continuously challenged me to become a better musician and become the leader he knows I can be.”

-Quinn Self Mr. Castle, Math at Hefner Middle School “Mr. Castle helped me discover my love for math.

He taught me many life lessons that I still use today, like self-discipline and time management.”

-Kylie Booth Charleigh Addison, Reading at Greenvale Elementary School “My mother has been both a parent and a teacher to me. From a young age, she encouraged my reading, and in high school, she supported me through all my AP classes.”

-Colin Addison

insights about how to approach some of the difficult aspects of education have made high school a very pleasant adventure.”

-Turner Watkins George McDowell, Leadership “Mr. McDowell challenges me every day to be a better leader. He has pushed me to envision a bright future by teaching me to create lifelong goals and a mission statement while inspiring others through honesty and integrity.”

-Emory Stephenson Jay Ferguson, Drama “Mr. Ferguson has created and maintained a safe space to fail, and therefore, grow, in rehersal and onstage.”

-Jacob Livesay Chris Hamel, Honors US History “Dr. Hamel devotes so much energy and care to encouraging and challenging his students. He has helped me grow into a more confident, open-minded person and writer.”

-Emily Tompkins Azlan Smith, English, Poetry, Creative Writing “Mr. Smith is an amazing, engaging teacher. His classes are extremely thought-provoking and fun.

He has been an incredible mentor and has helped me grow not only as a scholar but also as a person.”

-Alina Wilson Dylan Sullivan, Finance “Mr. Sullivan had an impact on me as my advisor, giving me wisdom and giving me a lot of perspective on life and how lucky I am to be in my position.”

-William McDonald Katie Trudgeon, Western Civilization “Mrs. Trudgeon really opened my eyes to the larger problems around me and HERITAGE HALL helped me to expand my Nick Carter, English worldview. Her passion for “As a freshman, he taught teaching and the world inspired me to be a better me to write well and the and more informed global importance of revising your citizen.” work. As I’ve grown older, we have an even stronger -Pramela Gottipati Patricia Brown, Science at relationship. His advice and St. Mary’s Episcopal willingness to help has put School me where I am today.”

“I always looked forward -John Griffin “Mr. Carter is one of the to school on science class most outstanding teachers I days. Imagine that! A fourth-grader wanted to go have ever had. He was to school. We bird-watched, exactly what I needed my looked for animal tracks first year of high school and even made electrical English.”

-Mart Smith circuits. There was never a dull day.”

“His unwavering upbeat attitude and thoughtful -Aneirin Truong

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Editorial Page

OPINION OUR STAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.”

John 8:32 (quoting Jesus).

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.”

– Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767.

If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.”

– Ancient Chinese Proverb.

“Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.”

– Byron, 1818.

“Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878.

“We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.”

– J. Leland Gourley, 1959.

M EMBER OF ON THIS OKC FRIDAY EDITORIAL OPINION PAGE: We urge courtesy in disagreement. We view with favor wise public choices and view with alarm flawed public choices. We give good advice to public officials at federal, state and local levels, and society in general, on what to do right. So, if they don’t take our advice, it’s not our fault.

EMAIL YOUR OPINION to: vicki@okcfriday.com

Oklahoma County realizes jump in revenue C

ounty Assessor Larry Stein reported to BOCC on June 20 congratulating his staff on the excellent state of the county’s tax system. Oklahoma County, which accounts for 720 of the state’s 69,000 square miles, is now worth $7.32 billion of Oklahoma’s $35.1 billon value of real estate.

Stein credits his staff for the growth in tax revenue without raising tax rates, citing a 586% increase in net value since 1980. The county assessor’s office also does a comparatively great job of setting desirable property tax assessments, as only 1 in 10,000 cases were appealed this year. The national average is anywhere from 5 to 15 percent appealed.

The primary function of the County Assessor is to “assess” a property and determine a property tax basis. These

taxes are called “Ad Valorem,” because the amount of money collected is a percentage of the assessed value. A breakdown of a property tax dollar is available on the Assessor’s website, but I’ve summarized it below for you here.

The largest recipients of property tax funds are local schools, which receive 58.07% of each collected dollar. At 13.18%, the next largest divisions are Career Tech and College Tech centers. Thus at around 71%, Oklahoma County puts a priority on

spending its tax funds on education.

The county itself only receives just under a 10th of each tax dollar (9.74%). Nearly half of the county’s funds go to the Sheriff.

The rest of this funding goes towards the treasurer, assessor, county clerk, commissioners, court clerk, and various departments and services such as facilities management and drug court. 9.44% is collected for the cities and towns covered in the county. Finally, the remainder goes to joint operations between the city and county.

These include the OKC-County Health Department (2.15%), the OKC-County library (4.33%). 3.09% goes to various Tax Increment Finance, or TIF, districts.

As always, if you have questions or suggestions, please email me at kevin.calvey@oklahomacounty.org or call 405-713-1503. Thank you!

Leadership OK names board The Leadership Oklahoma Board of Directors recently elected Scott Stidham, Tulsa Market president and director of commercial banking, MidFirst Bank, to be chair of the organization’s 2019-2020 board of directors.

Leadership Oklahoma is entering its 3rd year as a statewide leadership development program designed to identify, educate and challenge the leaders of our state. This program has had a positive impact on the entire state with over 1600 program graduates representing communities from Idabel to Guymon and Altus to Miami.

The board of directors is representative of that membership and has the energy and vision to continue the goal of creating a dynamic network of leaders to shape Oklahoma’s future and to fulfill Leadership Oklahoma’s vision of Oklahoma leaders making Oklahoma the leader.

The board also elected members of its executive committee for the upcoming year. Local

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officers include: Chair-Adult Program Committee, Mark Williams, Edmond; Chair-Development Committee, Jodi Lewis, Edmond; Chair-Membership Committee, Sammye Cravens, Oklahoma City; and Immediate Past Chair/ Chair – Nominating Committee, Greg Wheeler, Oklahoma City. Our at-large members of the 2019 – 2020 executive committee are: Heather Lisle (Membership Chair-Elect), Oklahoma City; and Ginny Bass Carl (Adult Chair-Elect), Oklahoma City; and Jim Robertson, Oklahoma City.

Local members of the 2019–2020 board of directors are: Brian Byrnes, Edmond; Ken Miller, Oklahoma City; T.W. Shannon, Oklahoma City; and Ted Streuli, Edmond.

Advisory board members elected to serve a one-year term are, Erika Lucas, Edmond; and Cornell Wesley, Oklahoma City.

Dr. Marion Paden, Oklahoma City, serves as the president and CEO of Leadership Oklahoma.

Rotary Club 29

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Ann Ackerman takes reins of Rotary Club

Ann Ackerman was inaugurated as the president of Rotary Club 29 during a ceremony at the OKC Zoo’s Sanctuary Asia. Helping with the event are, from left: OKC Zoo Director Dwight Lawson, Don Perry, Betsy Brunstetter, President Ann Ackerman, Kathleen Stevenson, Lisa Synar, Beth Kerr and Lance McDaniel.

Safari casual was the attire for the inauguration. Getting into the spirit, above: Betsey and Ted Streuli and Russell and Penny Voss.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Gayle and Richard Parry brought a friend along for the safari-themed party. Rotary Club 29 is the second-largest club in the world.

From Page One

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BURGLARS From Page 1 the suspects evaded capture.

In April 2018, more than 18 vehicles parked on streets and in driveways in The Village were burglarized over an eight-day peri-

od. The crime wave finally ended when the burglars – three Oklahoma City teenagers – were interrupted and arrested following a high-speed chase that ended at 63rd and Meridian after a couple of their tires blew out.

The police “heavily patrol” residential areas in The Village, “but it’s diffi-

cult to catch someone at night who is dressed in dark clothing and is listening and watching for approaching vehicles so they can hide in the shadows,” Landon said. “We recommend that people park in well-lit areas at home or out in public,” he advised.

“We suggest that they take everything of value

into their home or apartment, or place the items under the vehicle seat or in the trunk, out of view.” A thief can walk along a street, “pull on car door handles” and “go through center consoles and glove compartments quickly and easily,” Landon said. If the vehicle is locked, a thief “will usually not break a

window unless there is something of value that’s visible,” he said.

Several firearms were stolen from vehicles in The Village “in the last few months,” so the Police Department “strongly encourages people to take their guns inside when parking their vehicles overnight,” Landon said.

Some factors to consider when choosing carpeting When the time comes to choose flooring for their homes, homeowners may be overwhelmed by the vast array of options at their disposal.

People have long extolled the virtues of hardwood flooring, but carpeting can be just as stylish and provides a host of other benefits as well.

Carpeting insulates rooms in the summer and winter, adding that extra level of protection against the elements. Carpeting also absorbs sound in a home.

Many appreciate the warmth and cozy feeling of carpet, especially when

stepping out of bed. Carpeting also can increase the level of safety at home.

Today, there are many different types of carpeting available. Selecting the right carpeting for a room comes down to identifying the level of traffic in a particular room, the attributes homeowners would like the carpet to have and any other needs that fit with their lifestyles.

Type of carpeting There are many different types of carpeting, some of which are best suited to certain situations. For example, plush and saxony carpets are

better in low-traffic areas.

These carpets may show footprints and also vacuum tracks and dirt, but they’re higher on the comfort spectrum than other types of carpet.

Berber, which is more flat and dense, helps mask stains and tracks. It is durable in high-traffic areas. Textured carpets like frieze are cut from fibers of different heights, so they mask stains and are also softer on the feet than berber.

Padding Padding can impact the way carpeting feels and how long it lasts. It isn’t

always necessary to purchase the most expensive or thickest padding.

However, it is wise to pick a pad that matches the type of carpeting you’re selecting and one that aligns with how you plan to use the room. You may be able to go with a thinner pad in low-traffic rooms and beneath dense carpeting like berber. In high-traffic rooms, choose a thicker, more durable padding.

Padding prevents carpet backing and fibers from coming apart over time. It pays to invest in a padding that will last as well.

Installation Select a reliable carpet retailer and installer for your home or business.

Competent installers will lay the carpeting in the correct manner so that it will look beautiful and maintain its durability for the life of the product.

Shop around to find the right installer or even do the work yourself if you feel capable.

Take time when shopping for carpeting, which is a substantial investment that can last for many years if the right material is chosen and installed correctly.

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New York, New York

For its annual American Tourist gala at the Farmer’s Market, Upward Transitions chose a “New York, New York” theme. Dancing to the song by the same name, above, are Richard and Barbie Nightingale and Pam and Tim Dowd.

Upward Transitions’ mission is to prevent generational poverty through community collaboration, emergency relief and empowerment.

Above: Helping out the team is Helen Gibson, as she points out bidders during the live auction.

At right: John and Ashley Symcox check out the silent auction items.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Markie Berg and Hailey Wallis are all dressed up in their finest Big Apple attire for the Upward Transitions event.

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deadCenter Film Festival

Friday Night Frolic Dunlap Codding on Film Row was the site of the deadCenter Film Festival’s Friday Night Frolic party. At left: Seth Lewis and Alyx Davis enjoy the event.

- Photos by Rose Lane

In photos, clockwise, starting above, are: Sean Thorton and Michelle Keylon; Jane Jenkins and Howell Felsenthal; and Lauren Riepl and Katie Watts.

News

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JRB Art at The Elms Presents Rebecca Wheeler ‘Woman Revealed’ Longtime Oklahoma City resident and beloved artist, Rebecca Wheeler, will be exhibiting her latest collection of paintings, “Woman Revealed,” at JRB Art at The Elms in The Paseo during the month of July 2019.

Wheeler has spent her entire life mastering the language of paint in her unique, intuitive, gestural style. She has always focused on the human condition, particularly the human condition of being female. She has painted series of women working, playing, singing, dancing, and reading. She has depicted them as angels, the disenfranchised, mothers,

daughters, and friends. Recently, realizing that the strength of her work has progressed so that layers of paint give way to reoccurring images

which suggest and project the essence of being a woman, Wheeler has created an entire series of female nudes.

After viewing the paintings included in “Woman Revealed,” New York City based Art Curator, Julie Maguire, said “Rebecca Wheeler has tack-

led the subject and gives us the female form as seen by a woman.” The alternate gaze of the woman in art history is a thinner thread, but it does exist. Artists such as Vigee LeBrun, Mary Cassatt, Georgia O’Keefe, and Ms. Wheeler’s own teachers, Elaine Kooning and Carol Summers all created at the highest level.

Wheeler has studied at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, Oklahoma City University, San Francisco Art Institute, the New York Studio School in Paris, France, the University of Oklahoma, the Arts Student League in New York City and the American Cultural Center in Paris, France.

Integris Cancer Institute presents: The Troy and Dollie Smith Wellness Center at the INTEGRIS Cancer Institute invites you to our 25th annual art exhibit dedicated to the curative powers of creativity and to all whose lives have been affected by cancer.

Showcasing all forms of art including fiber, graphics, oil, watercolor, mixed media, photography, pottery, sculpture, writing and poetry.

Register art by Monday, July 8, 2019.

Deliver art by Friday, July 19. Pieces will be displayed from July 25 through Sept. 6, 2019.

Artists of all ages wishing to express how

their lives have been affected by cancer will have their work on display.

In lieu of a 10 percent sales commission, there will be a nominal $10 registration fee for each piece submitted (limited to two entries only) per artist. Registration proceeds will benefit the INTEGRIS Foundation’s Art Therapy fund to help continue the exhibit dedicated to all affected by cancer.

The registration fee will be due from the artist on the art dropoff day, Friday, July 19, 2019 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Registration fees will be accept-

ed in cash or a check made payable to INTEGRIS. Registration of art is available at integrisok.com/celebration-of-life or by calling 405-773-6600.

OPENING RECEPTION Artists, cancer survivors, families and friends will be recognized at the 25th annual Celebration of Life Art Show and Opening Reception on Thursday, July 25, 2019, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the INTEGRIS Cancer Institute, 5911 W. Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73142. To RSVP for the event, please call 405951-2277.

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Home Energy Aid Fundraiser to Raise Funds for Oklahoma Families The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma is pleased to announce its annual Home Energy Aid fundraiser with community partners Oklahoma Gas & Electric, Oklahoma Natural Gas and Public Service Company of Oklahoma will take place on Friday, July 19th at its 1001 N Pennsylvania Avenue, Oklahoma City location from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Utility bills continue to be a challenge for many in our community,” said Major Susan Ellis, area commander.

“We want to help as many seniors, persons with disabilities and families on low and fixed incomes as we possibly can with the resources provided. The Salvation Army stands ready to help our neighbors in need regroup from personal disasters they may be experiencing. I look forward to seeing everyone at the Home Ener-

gy Aid fundraiser.”

Tickets are being sold in advance and day of the event. For a $7.50 ticket, individuals will be treated to a fresh-grilled hamburger, chips and drink. To go orders will also be available.

“Funds are critical to meet this ongoing need which is what makes this fundraiser so important,” said Traci Jinkens, director of development. “Donations and sponsorships of this event will be directed right back into the utility assistance programs.”

All donations for this fundraiser will be matched one-to-one up to $3,000 thanks to the gift of an anonymous donor.

For utility assistance information, contact The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma at 405-2461100. To sponsor or make a donation, contact Traci Jinkens at 405246-1109.

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LEGAL NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICES

LANDSCAPE SERVICES

DIVORCE

NAME CHANGE

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 21, 2019; Friday, June 28, 2019; Friday, July 5, 2019)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 5, 2019)

(Third Publication)

(First Publication)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. FD-2019-546

CV-2019-1475

In the District Court within and for said County and State.

State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma County

In the Matter of the Application of Sonia Silva Calderon as next of friend of (child) Perla Sarahi Jacobo to Change Her/His Name

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Mary Birdsong, ..Plaintiff vs.

Kubayh Birdson Sr… Defendant

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) /s/Elizabeth Warne, Deputy Clerk

PROBATE

To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Sonia Silva Calderon, as next of friend of Perla Sarahi Jacobo has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, towit: From (a) Perla Sarahi Jacobo to (b) Perla Sarahi Jacobo Silva; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Andrews of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 2 day of August, 2019 at 2 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk(SEAL) /s/Diane Watson CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT

(Second Publication) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 28, 2019; Friday, July 5, 2019) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION (First Publication)

CASE NO. PB-2016-1189 Honorable Richard W. Kirby ) ) ) ) ) )

AMENDED ORDER AND NOTICE FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES Rollin Nash, Jr., the duly-appointed Special Administrator, on June 18, 2019 filed herein his Petition for Probate of Will and Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees. This proceeding initially commenced, and is still being administered, as an intestate proceeding. On March 25, 2019, a Petition was filed herein requesting admission of a Last Will and Testament executed

by Decedent Dean A. Kidd, said Last Will and Testament dated June 3, 2004.

Thereafter, on April 2, 2019, a Last Will and Testament executed by Decedent Dean A. Kidd was filed in this proceeding, said Last Will and Testament dated May 31, 2007. On May 28, 2019, the above-entitled cause came on for hearing at which time the Court ordered that this proceeding be further set for hearing to determine the admissibility of either of the referenced Last Wills and Testaments, or whether this proceeding should continue to be administered as an intestate proceeding. The Petition for Probate of Will and Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees further requests that the heirs, devisees and legatees be judicially determined for both Decedents.

IT IS THEREFORE, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED by the Court and notice is hereby given that the Special Administrator’s Petition for Probate of Will and Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees be, and it is hereby set for hearing before the Honorable Richard W. Kirby, Judge of the District Court, in this courtroom in the Oklahoma County District Court, Oklahoma City, on Wednesday, the 31st day of July, 2019 at 9:00 o’clock a.m.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Notice thereof be mailed by the attorney for Special Administrator to each of the heirs, devisees and legatees of both said Decedents at their last known places of residence with postage thereon prepaid not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of hearing, all according to law.

SIGNED:

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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

The State of Oklahoma to the said Defendant, Greeting: You, the said defendant, will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court in the above named and numbered cause for a divorce on the grounds of incompatibility and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 4 day of August 2019, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for said Plaintiff will be rendered against you according to prayer of Plaintiff’s petition.

IN THE MATTER OF THE JOINT ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATES OF DEAN A. KIDD, Deceased, and ANNA REID IRENE KIDD, Deceased.

Deadline: Friday 3:00 p.m. the week before publication 405-755-3311

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 5, 2019) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-1475 In the Matter of the Application of Sonia Silva Calderon as next of friend of (child) Perla Sarahi Jacobo Silva to Change Her/His Name

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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Sonia Silva Calderon, of lawful age, being first duly sworn on oath deposes and states: 1. That the affiant is the Petitioner/next friend of the Minor Child(ren) in the above styled cause; 2. That the above styled and numbered action is the one in which service by publication is authorized by 12 O.S. Section 2004; 3. That the Next Friend of the Petitioner attempted to locate the minor child(ren)’s non-custodial parent to notify him/her of the Petition for Name Change by the following means: _______________________________ _______________________________ 4. That with due diligence, service of personal notice cannot be made upon the non-custodial parent of the minor child(ren) by any other method than Publication, reflected in the court file.

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25 day of June, 2019. /s/Margarita Mendoza NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: 4/9/21 My Commission Number: 09003111 (SEAL)

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RICHARD W. KIRBY JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By: /s/Gail Bowlby Deputy (SEAL) APPROVED: /s/Rollin Nash, Jr. OBA #6584 NASH COHENOUR GIESSMANN & SCOTT, PC 4101 Perimeter Center Dr., Ste. 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Telephone: (405) 917-5000 Facsimile: (405) 917-5005 Email: rnash@nashfirm.com Attorney for Rollin Nash, Jr. Special Administrator

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Food Fashion Fireworks Zhander D. P’ng hosted a fundraiser for the Miss Oklahoma organization, Food Fashion Fireworks. Winners of Miss Oklahoma titles modeled fashions. At right: Miss Oklahoma Board President Jack Cooper, Miss Oklahoma 2018 Ashley Thompson and Zhander D. P’ng.

David Nimmo, CEO of the Chickasaw National Industries, Inc., and his wife Carolyn enjoy the food and fashion show.

- Photo by Rose Lane

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