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Yacht Rocking

Salute to the Class of ‘19

The “Gilligan’s Island” gang at the deadCenter Film Festival Yacht Rock kick-off party: From left: Christy Duane, Mary Ann; Patrick Sherry, Gilligan; Jason Leach; Terri Sadler, Ginger; Klint Shore, Professor; Mike Morgan, Mr. Howell; and Lea Morgan, Mrs. Howell.

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See OKC FRIDAY’s Special Section lauding the All Star Scholarship and Leadership teams from each of our 10 high schools.

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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 53 No. 4 • Three Sections • 42 Pages May 31, 2019

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Villagers urged to wear orange June 7 for Gun Violence Awareness

By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer National Gun Violence Awareness Day will be observed in The Village on June 7, the first Friday of that month.

The official designation was decreed in a proclamation the City Council endorsed unanimously on

the recommendation of Mayor Cathy Cummings.

The observance was requested by Jennifer Joy Birch, a resident of The Village who is the Oklahoma City area group leader of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.

In 2015 Oklahoma ranked ninth in the nation

for firearm deaths, including suicides, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Records indicate 433 Oklahomans used a firearm to commit suicide in 2017.

A total of 232 people were killed in Oklahoma by guns in 2016, Oklahoma State Department of Health data show. The Sooner State

placed fifth in the nation in 2016, and 12th in 2017, for gun-related deaths, Birch said.

Oklahoma’s firearms death rate ranked 13th in the nation in 2017, reports the Violence Policy Center, which describes itself as a national tax-exempt educational organization that works for a safer America

through research, investigation, analysis and advocacy.

Protecting public safety in the communities they serve is the “highest responsibility” of mayors, The Village proclamation declares.

Support for the Second Amendment (to the United See VILLAGE, Page 3

PC parents, students now can SpotMyBus

By Sara Schlecht Student Intern

From left: Kneeling, Sara Anderson, Abby Williams, Kaili Nguyen, Tim Bryer-Ash and Katherine Cadzow; middle row, Lauren Nguyen, Tina Nguyen, Sophia Dykstra, James Lowe, Saadia Nazir, Malavika Rajaram, Celine Vuong, LiBei Pan, Preston Piercey, Bella Hardridge, Myles Andersson, Lukas Schneider, Aiden Semet, Michael Burkhart and Edison (Eddy) Lu; and back row, John Pippin and Aaron Puffinbarger.

This year Casady sent four teams to the state tournament, which included two B Division teams and two C Division teams. Fifty-one students (32 UD students and 19 MD students) competed in 23 C Division build and study

The Putnam City school board approved a bus-tracking mobile app called SpotMyBus, making it available to parents and students for the 2019-2020 school year.

The idea of using the app has been discussed by the school district’s transportation department in the past year or two, according to Steve Lindley, chief communications officer for Putnam City schools.

Using GPS trackers to be installed on all Putnam City school buses, the app will make bus locations and estimated arrival times available to parents and students. The district will provide a code to parents and legal guardians that will give them access to this information. If parents have children on different buses, each of them can be tracked in the app.

With SpotMyBus, the school district expects students can spend less time waiting at their bus stop in cold or rainy weather. The app should help ease worries about whether children are arriving too early or late at their

See CASADY, Page 3

See SPOTMYBUS, Page 5

From left: Kneeling, Michelle Huang, Grace Hua, Julia Janknecht, Eileen Burger, Bailey Jordan, Ria Shah and Peter FitzSimons; middle row, Jenna Jiang, Kyuna Lee, Spencer Anderson, Erik PascualRosales, Jason Li and Andrew Coyle; and back row, Cole Boyd, Eddy Kang, Peter Voegeli and Andrew Young; and top row, Adi Bhaktaram, Stephen Shafer, Tyler Semet and Eric Tien.

Casady Science Olympiad off to Nationals Casady's Science Olympiad Teams successfully defended their 2018 championships by taking first place in both B and C Divisions of the team competitions at the 2019 Oklahoma Science Olympiad State Tournament.

Winning the top spot at the state tournament has earned

the Cyclones the honor of representing the State of Oklahoma again at the National Science Olympiad Tournament at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., this weekend. This is the eighth consecutive year for Casady's Division B Team to win the state tournament.

Maxwell is top alum Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School selected Ryan J. Maxwell ‘98 as the 2019 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient. Alumni Board President John Edwards presented the award to Ryan during graduation ceremonies.

From left: Incoming Alumni President Carly Wegener, Ryan Maxwell and outgoing Alumni President John Edwards. For story, see Page 2.

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McGuinness names Ryan Maxwell Distinguished Alumnus Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School selected Ryan J. Maxwell ‘98 as the 2019 Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Alumni Board President John Edwards presented the award to Ryan during graduation ceremonies.

Maxwell was born and raised in Oklahoma City. While not raised in a Catholic family, he attended Villa Teresa, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School, and graduated from Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School in 1998. During his senior year at BMCHS, he made the decision to become Catholic and was baptized and confirmed in April of 1998.

He attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and earned

his bachelor of arts degree in organizational management from Ashford University in Clinton, Iowa. He works in revenue accounting for Enable Midstream Partners in downtown Oklahoma City.

He was one of the early members of Kairos retreats and to this day, is still an active Kairos Boys trailblazer every year. He participated as a leader for the last 5 years out of his love for its impact upon his own life and our school community.

A lector at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Ryan is an active member of the RCIA core group helping connect to others joining the Church.

By far, the aspect of service we hope catches in the hearts of our stu-

dents can be seen in Ryan almost every Saturday and Sunday as he helps prepare and serve the homeless community as part of Sister Barbara Joseph’s food pantry.

“He has the heart of true servant of God and the mercy, love, and kindness of Mother Teresa and truly embodies our Patron Blessed Pier Giorgi Frassati,” Edwards said.

His hobbies include staying fit, bowling, attempting to play golf, and he is an avid reader.

“The commitment to his faith, family and Bishop McGuinness makes Ryan an inspiration to all alumni and a role model for everyone,” Edwards said. “We are proud to have such a ‘person for others’ as our 2019 Alumni of the Year.”

RYAN J. MAXWELL

FRIDAY in Bora Bora OKC FRIDAY had a great time with friends cruising in French Polynesia. Pictured on the Island of Bora Bora are, from left, Linda and Don Dunn, Gary Hillman, island native Nora, Susan Hillman and Mary and Jerry Neff.

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Signing for fine arts Each year, student-athletes at high schools take part in signing ceremonies to commit to colleges they will attend. This year, 23 Putnam City North fine arts students also took part in a signing ceremony in which they committed to colleges and universities at which they will continue their fine arts education. Seniors in band, orchestra, choir, theater, film, dance and visual arts all took part. Above, choir student Sakeena Godfrey commits to Pepperdine University. In the background, fellow choir student Sean McDaniel commits to the University of Oklahoma.

CASADY From Page 1 events and 23 B Division build and study events. Events range from Astronomy to Microbe Mission to Potions and Poisons to Mystery Architecture to Helicopters, and everything in between.

“Science Olympiad is truly a unique experience for our students,” said Nathan L. Sheldon, head of Casady School. “The strength in Casady’s program and the continuous engagement and hard work by our students and faculty sponsors year-to-year shows incredible dedication

and interest in our school’s STEM curriculum.”

The B Division teams finished first and fourth at the State Tournament and have competed since 2012, earning the top spot each year. The C Division teams also finished first and fourth at the State Tournament this year. C Division teams have only competed for five years, and as four-time state champions, have won the state tournament every year since 2015.

“Science Olympiad competitions are like academic track meets,” the Science Olympiad website states. “Each year, a portion of the events are rotated to reflect the ever-chang-

VILLAGE From Page 1 States Constitution) rights of lawabiding citizens “goes hand-in-hand with keeping guns away from people with dangerous histories,” the proclamation continues.

By wearing orange on June 7,

ing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering and technology. By combining events from all disciplines, Science Olympiad encourages a wide cross-section of students to get involved. Emphasis is placed on active, handson group participation.

Through Science Olympiad, students, teachers, parents, principals and business leaders bond together and work toward a shared goal.”

Students participating in Casady's Science Olympiad program work on their projects during the week and on Saturdays when they are preparing for a

Americans “will raise awareness about gun violence and honor the lives” of victims and survivors of gun violence, the proclamation reads. “(W)e renew our commitment to reduce gun violence and pledge to do all we can to keep firearms out of the wrong hands and encourage responsible gun ownership to help keep our children safe,” supporters of the proclamation vowed.

competition. Students began preparing for the Science Olympiad season in September and have participated in local tournaments as well as tournaments in Kansas and Missouri.

The state tournament is the culmination of multiple events that began in the fall.

Faculty leading the students in Division B are Shannon Semet, Aric Sappington and Jake Staats. Faculty leading the students in Division C are Lisa Bek-gran, Eric Ebert and Paul Marley.

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Sports Weekly A panoramic view of PC North’s new football stadium located on the east end of the campus at 11800 N Rockwell in northwest Oklahoma City.

Panthers christen new football stadium In recent years, several local public school districts have begun constructing on-campus football stadiums.

Putnam City got added to that list after Fridayland’s PC North High School opened its new stadium for the 2019-20 school year. The Panthers held a special Cardinal and White scrimmage last Friday to christen the facility.

Nearly since its inception in the late 1970s, PC North has been sharing Putnam City Stadium, located near NW 50 and Meridian, with Putnam City and PC West.

PC North quarterback Aaron Norment, left, hands off to his brother Amaurion Norment (25) during last weekend’s Cardinal and White scrimmage to help christen the Panthers’ new on-campus football stadium.

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PC North’s Keilan Scott (3) tries to fend off Haydn Thornton (30) on a run during the Cardinal and White scrimmage.

At right: The flag plaza at PC North’s new football stadium.

At left: The press box entrance at PC North’s new on-campus football stadium.

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OACF welcomes new Executive Director Lauren Sullivan

By Mark Beutler Special to OKC FRIDAY Back in the early 1990s, little was being done in Oklahoma City for those living with HIV/AIDS. Times were different then, and the disease was still relatively new.

That’s when Barbara Cooper decided it was time to take a stand. She formed the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund, and with the help of her husband Jackie and a small group of friends, they were able to raise a modest amount of money through their fundraiser, Red Tie Night.

Through the years, the event has grown and so has OACF. The board has been implementing a series of positive changes over the past few months, resulting in the new hire of Lauren Sullivan as executive director.

“The work of OACF is just as important now as ever,” Sullivan said. “Oklahoma is still facing an HIV and AIDS epidemic. We now have the science and ability to end HIV in Oklahoma — but we need more funding.”

“My goal as executive director is to educate and advocate for all Oklahomans. We are dedicated to ending the epidemic, but we need broad community support, so our friends and neighbors don’t have to face HIV alone.”

Sullivan was born and raised in

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LAUREN SULLIVAN Oklahoma and graduated from Casady School. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Ohio’s Denison University.

She married her high school sweetheart, Andy, and they have four children: Hayes, Lucille, Grant and Rhett. Before joining OACF Sullivan was a consultant for several non-profit organizations and taught yoga.

She began working for OACF a few weeks prior to Red Tie Night in March and in her first few months on the job, she is learning quickly about the organization as well as the disease itself.

Today, an HIV diagnosis is considered a manageable illness. But

already come and proceeded from the stop.

Lindley said the district believes its transportation department will benefit from knowledge of the exact location of buses in real time and

On the NWOKC Chamber calendar: BuILD NW 12-1 p.m.

June 4 Black Bear Diner 3015 W. Memorial Rd. BuILD NW is Business & Individual Leadership Development from the NW Chamber. A peer-led study and discussion group, this month we are wrapping up our discussion of "Business Finance" and introducing as a topic: "EOS - Entrepreneurial Operating System" with Greg Elliott, owner and COO of Standley Systems.

There is no cost to attend but each person orders and pays for their own lunch.

Register at www.northwestchamber. chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/5843.

because people can live long, normal healthy lives with proper treatment, Sullivan says the need for funding is as great as ever.

“HIV medications cost an average of $3,200 per month,” she said.

“But 60 percent of Oklahomans living with HIV earn less than $12,000 per year, which is well below the poverty level. There are many things patients need that aren’t covered by federal funding — emergency medication, other medical bills, other wrap-around health needs like dentures or eye glasses.”

“OACF uses funds raised from Red Tie Night to award grants that help these individuals,” Sullivan said. “We also work with case workers and help clients and families living with HIV through Emergency Assistance funding, which is also a product of Red Tie Night and World AIDS Day luncheon.”

The organization is also using education and awareness to not only end the disease in Oklahoma, but to eradicate the stigma surrounding an HIV diagnosis.

Much has changed in the nearly 30 years since Cooper, her husband and friends founded OACF. Red Tie Night continues to be the organization’s main fundraiser and it has become the premier social event of the year.

Maintaining long-time supporters and attracting a new genera-

provide substitute drivers with an audible turn-by-turn of a given route. Additionally, the number of calls parents make to ask about the location of their children’s buses is expected to decrease.

tion of young Oklahomans is important to keeping Red Tie Night fresh and fun — all with the bottom-line goal of helping our neighbors.

“We are trying to end the HIV epidemic in Oklahoma within the next 10 years,” Sullivan said. “And OACF is vital to achieving that goal.”

“As the largest funding source for HIV care, OACF plays an integral role in coordinating services and filling in the gaps of government programs. Increased funding allows for faster HIV diagnoses and my hope is that we find funding by educating the community about the needs.”

Since the first Red Tie Night, more than $11 million dollars has been distributed to Oklahomans living with HIV/AIDS. By the efforts of the board members, the Red Tie Night committee and countless volunteers, the event has become the most successful singleevening fundraiser in the state.

“We are thrilled to have Lauren as our new executive director,” said Wendy House, OACF board member and former Red Tie Night cochairman. “Her knowledge and experience is the perfect fit for OACF, and she will take us a long way.”

For more information on OACF or to donate, visit www.okaidscarefund.com

“The first people [the app] helps are parents and students,” Lindley said. “That’s good enough reason to add that capacity. But the truth is, by helping students and parents, it also helps the dis-

trict. If parents and students know more ... they’re more satisfied.”

The SpotMyBus app is a free download available to both iPhone and Android users.

Bowl-a-Rama features three ways to give back

By Sara Schlecht Student Intern The Northwest OKC Chamber is set to host its fourth annual Bowl-a-Rama on Thursday, June 6.

Chamber secretary and Bowl-aRama Committee Chairman Alicia Rankin said this year’s event offers three different ways to give back to the local community.

First, there is the bowling tournament itself, in which teams consisting of people from local businesses and other individuals will compete for money to be donated to local charities of their choice.

The teams that finish in the top three places receive money to donate to any charity in the Oklahoma City metro area.

A second method of giving back

exists with the Bad Bowlers Anonymous club, in which people can pay to have pizza and drinks at the event, as well as bowl a frame, without participating in the tournament. A portion of each of these participants’ entry fees will go to a Feed the Children initiative.

A third method of giving back is the turkey raffle, which gets its name from the bowling term for three consecutive strikes. In this raffle, the money from ticket sales will increase the pot of money for the winner who is drawn. This money will be split three ways.

“We wanted to spread the money out this year,” Rankin said.

The winner will get one third of the pot and choose a nonprofit organization that is a member of

the chamber to receive one third.

The final portion will go to the chamber itself to help find a new location.

Beyond participation in the tournament and raising money for charities, businesses can use Bowla-Rama as an opportunity for their own benefit by sponsoring various parts of the event.

“Different businesses can advertise and get noticed,” Rankin said.

Bowl-a-Rama will be held at Heritage Lanes, 11917 N. Pennsylvania. Check-in is at 6 p.m. with the bowling tournament to follow at 6:30 p.m. Raffle tickets can be purchased online at www.nwokc.com or at the event.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, call 7891256 or email info@nwokc.com.

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Booster

CALENDAR EVENTS CONCERTS

June 4 • Luis Miguel

Recently winning both his sixth Latin Grammy and the Latin American Music Award for Best Tour of 2018, Mexican singer, icon and one of the most successful artists in Latin American history, Luis Miguel, performs at the Chesapeake Arena beginning at 8:30 p.m. Visit the arena website for tickets.

KIDS

June 5 - July 31 • Okietales

Join the Oklahoma History Center for Okietales each Wednesday in June and July from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Okietales is a one-ofa-kind reading and storytelling time where kids see and hear history. This program is for kids five and older.

The cost is $2 for OHS members and $4 for the general public. Call (405) 521-2491 for information.

SHOPPING

June 7-9 • Affair of the Heart

This three-day shopping event features unique, one-of-a-kind and often handmade items from jewelry and handbags to furniture, clothing and gourmet foods. It is a rare opportunity to shop for housewares, clothing, jewelry and more from artists, craftsmen and independent retailers from across the country at the State Fair Park.

Friday/Saturday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE

Sept. 30 • Annie Oakley Awards Save the date for the

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

May 31 - June 2 • Pro-Am Classic 2019

Oklahoma City Pro-Am Classic is back for its 8th year bringing you three days of racing, in three incredible districts with three exciting courses in Midtown, Film Row and Automobile Alley. It offers an exciting atmosphere the whole family can enjoy. Friday night's race in Midtown rolls through one of the nation’s largest night markets, H & 8th, providing almost 30,000 spectators a front row seat to the action. Whether you participate in the racing, cheer on your local favorite, or volunteer, you won't want to miss it.

Visit okcpac.com for the details. annual Annie Oakley Society luncheon and awards event at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum beginning at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon honors Sheila Johnson for her powerful influence in the entertainment industry.

Arrive early or stay late to shop local vendors and handmade goods at the Little Sure Shot Marketplace. For details visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/an nieoakleysociety.

CAR SHOW

June 8 • Car Show

The Southern Thunder Car Show is open to the public and free to attend located at the Walnut Square Shopping Center, 2201 W I-240 Service Rd. The car show is a public exhibit of automobile models, classic cars, trucks and possibly out-of-production classics. Auto owners, automotive industry entrepreneurs, auto enthusiasts, and the general public will be in attendance. Car show is from 10 a.m.

– 2 p.m. Awards will be around 1:30 p.m.

THIS WEEKEND

May 31 • H&8th Night Market

This yearly, family- and pet-friendly street festival is built around a lineup of the city’s top gourmet food trucks and live music in con-

junction with the ProAm Classic from 7-11 p.m.

There is no cost to attend. Located at the corner of Hudson Ave. and NW 8th St.

June 1-2 • Air Show

The Tinker Air Force Base Star Spangled Salute Air Show is open to the public and admission is free from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2001 S. Douglas Blvd.

See the Navy’s Blue Angels, F-16 Viper, B2 Spirit, MiG-17F, Wings of Blue and many more. Go to tinker.af.mil for more information.

June 1 • Junk Utopia OKC

Junk Utopia returns to the Centennial Building at the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. Bringing some of the best vintage, retro, handmade, junk, antique, decor, salvage and boutique vendors to OKC. Free admission to this event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the State Fair Park.

Free parking as well.

June 1 • Vivanldi: Four Seasons

Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons features the baroque tone poem, a renowned masterpiece featuring the OKC PHIL's concertmaster Gregory Lee. Post conert Q&A with Gregory Lee and Alexander Mickelthwaite, free for all attendees in the Civic Center lobby.

Cash bar available.

Get ready for deadCenter 2019

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he 2019 deadCenter Film Festival is coming up next week. deadCenter is Oklahoma’ largest film festival, screening 140 films from around the world and across Oklahoma. For the past 19 years, deadCenter has served as the hub for independent film and filmmakers around the state. Last year, deadCenter was selected as the outstanding arts and cultural nonprofit in Oklahoma by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits.

There are two ways to experience deadCenter: buy an All Access pass or purchase individual movie tickets. The All Access pass offers priority entrance to all 140 films and access to every party and special event. If your goal is to truly experience the festival, meet the filmmakers and celebrities, and see why deadCenter is considered one of the 20 coolest film festivals in the world, you should buy a pass.

All Access passes are $200 and can be registered online at deadcenterfilm.org by clicking the BUY button at the top right of the page.

Passes can also be purchased in person at the deadCenter Box Office inside the Paramount on Film Row at 701 W Sheridan Ave. start-

ing Tuesday, June 4.

Individual tickets are sold for $12 before each screening for the remaining seats after all of the passholders have been seated. deadCenter screens most of their films at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and on five screens at Harkins Bricktown Cinemas. The films start at 5:30pm on Thursday, June 6, and run through Sunday, June 9, at 10:30pm. There is also a free public screening on Saturday, June 8, at 9:00pm, at the Myriad Gardens Great Lawn. The free screening includes the latest short film from Oklahoma City Thunder Films called Growing Up George about NBA All Star Paul George and the feature length music documentary Bluebird starring Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, Faith Hill, and more talking about being discovered at the legendary songwriters café in Nashville.

For technology enthusiasts, deadCenter will host their popular techCenter conference at

21c Museum Hotel during the festival in conjunction with Tapstone Energy.

The techCenter conference is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00am to 6:00pm and will feature ten Virtual Reality films and eight interactive Virtual and Augmented Reality experiences. techCenter will also offer a glimpse into the future of wearable technology, including the Levi’s Google Wearable Smart Jacket and Wrist World, an augmented reality company using wristbands created by a group of Norman middle school students. If you think watching a movie on your phone is unusual, wait until you see what’s next.

If you want to learn meet the short filmmakers in town, deadCenter is hosting SHORT TALKS@STELLA NOVA on Friday, June 7, from 1:00 – 4:00pm at the Stella Nova on Robinson and Park. And, if you want to learn how movies are made, there are free film panels from the Oklahoma Film + Music Office at ACM@UCO on Saturday, June 8, from 10:00am – 5:00pm.

For information about all 140 films and the full schedule, please visit deadcenterfilm.org.

Wes Welker Foundation raises over $50K

Cecilia Robinson-Woods, Superintendent of Millwood Public Schools, Shannon Hayes, Millwood Athletic Director and Wes Welker.

The Wes Welker Foundation recently hosted its annual fundraiser on April 12 at Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.

The evening focused on the kids in Oklahoma City public schools who have been recipients of grants from the Foundation since 2007. Photos of these student-athletes were featured in the entry while guests enjoyed food, drinks and silent auction items.

The evening ended with the Foundation raising over $50,000 for field equipment for seven new middle schools in the "Pathway to Greatness" program. This equipment will be ready for the children when they return to school in August.

Court and Megan Roueche and Marissa and Jeff Snowden.

T HIS M ESSAGE S PONSORED B Y T HESE L OCAL B USINESSES :

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Students

Bishop McGuinness honors students The annual Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School Awards Ceremony was held to honor and recognize several Bishop McGuinness students in various fields.

Honored as National Merit Scholars were Madison Ernst, Cailin Harrington, Sabrina Lopez and Sang Nguyen. Military acceptances include Michael Dwerlkotte into the United States Military Academy West Point.

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarship award was given to Corie Naifeh. Nayos Sirisoot received the Stephen P. Parsons Award for Dedicated Service. Receiving the Hugh O’Brian Leadership Foundation Award was Peyton McCuan.

The Father David Monahan Award was presented to Luke Schwartz for his dedication to academics and service to the school. Receiving the Chi Rhoan Newspaper Award were Megan McDougall and Hannah Segell, while Cassidy Potter received the Chi Rho Yearbook Award.

The Scholar Athlete Award was presented to Denzel Akuffo, Madeline Clarke, Ethan Dawson, Grace Goodrich, Thomas Hughes, Miranda Jelinek, Corie Naifeh, Mollie Pitman, Roshan Raj, Elizabeth Ray, Rebecca Ray, Sean Rieger, Stanley Rupert and Victoria Sullivan. The Sports Headliners Scholar Athlete Award went to Hanna Newby and Charles Covington.

Receiving the NIAAA Scholastic/ Athletic Scholarship were Katelyn Pierce and Michael Dwerlkotte. Honored with the Athletic Achievement Award were Madeline Clarke, Corie Naifeh and Katelyn Pierce.

Selected to Boys’ State were Ford Collier, Holden Husbands, Duncan Ille, Jacob Marino, Carter Pierce and Maxwell McReynolds, while the Girls’ State nominees were Katherine Hill and Lydia Lytle.

Receiving Outstanding Ambassadors Awards were seniors Madeline Clarke, Samuel Geiger, Corie Naifeh, XuanNhi Nguyen, Kate-

Nayos Sirisoot received the Stephen P. Parsons Award for Dedicated Service. He had 3,000 community service hours while at Bishop McGuinness.

lyn Pierce, Cassidy Potter, Citlalli Ramirez-Arteaga and Nayos Sirisoot; juniors Jewel Gander, Kennedi Harbin, Barrett Maberry, Meghan McDaniel, Emma Mossauer, Danielle Nguyen and Carter Pierce; sophomores Elyse Cronic, Kira Jones, Aleena Kappen, Wyatt Lanphear, Peyton McCuan and Cooper Moody; and freshman Angela Torres.

Special recognition was given to Katherine Hill and Ryan Schwartz for Leadership Skills; and Denzel Akuffo and Meghan McDaniel for Youth in Action.

Serving as Junior Rotarians were Nayos Sirisoot and Victoria Sullivan.

Irish Service Award recipients were Denzel Akuffo, Isabella Bice, Madeline Clarke, James Clarke, Anna Doan, Michael Dwerlkotte, Jordan Freeman, Hailey Harris, Miranda Jelinek, Sabrina Lopez, Mollie Pitman, Cassidy Potter, Roshan Raj, Hannah Segell, Vic-

Michael Dwerlkotte received an appointment to the United States Military Academy West Point.

National Merit Scholars: Clockwise, Sabrina Lopez, Madison Ernst, Cailin Harrington and Sang Nguyen.

toria Sullivan, Luke Schwartz and Vivienne Vogler. Honored with the School Spirit Award were Thomas Hughes, Brandon Jacobs and Alexandra Parrott.

President Senior Leadership Awards went to Madeline Clarke, Student Council president; Michael Feighny, Clancy Club president; Caden Bennett, Camino president; Alexandra Sweis and Meg Tebow, Big Sis/Lil Sis co-presidents; Victoria Sullivan, Senior Class president; Anna Doan, Olympics chairman and Miranda Jelinek, Canned Food Drive chairman.

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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

2019 Legislative session marked by both victories and defeats For the children:

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he end of the 2019 legislative session has arrived. While there were some great ideas passed into law and a budget that provided additional funding to many worthy causes, there were also several issues left unaddressed.

For instance, the restoration of the refundability of the Earned Income Tax Credit – which would lift thousands of families out of poverty – did not receive consideration this year. Similarly, an “Oklahoma Plan” for using federal funds to reduce the uninsured rate never materialized, though there was an initiative petition filed by citizens to send this proposal to the voters.

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Criminal Justice Reform was a mixed bag.

House Bill 1269 passed, making the provisions in State Question 780 retroactive. This means that non-violent offenders previously convicted of simple drug possession will have an opportunity for early release through the pardon and parole process. However, other reform measures failed or were ignored – including bail reform – that are important to pursue if we are serious about reducing Oklahoma’s nation-leading incarceration rates. We hope more progress is made on this front in 2020.

With all that said, there were many bills that passed which will support children and families and improve the services they rely on, including the General Appropriations Bill.

That includes additional funding for schools, further support for foster care programs, an extra $4.6 million for county health departments to provide vaccinations, and another $10 million to help reduce the Developmental Disabilities Waiting List. There was also an increase in resources for SoonerCare, which offers health insurance coverage to children in low income families. We will be documenting policy successes – which in some cases were the direct result of successful advocacy by OICA, our advocates and partner youth organizations – in our upcoming legislative report card. Our report card, to be released next week, will allow Oklahomans the chance to learn about child-related bills and which lawmakers supported them.

Moving forward, OICA is also asking for your assistance in submitting ideas to lawmakers for potential legislation. Between now and the 2020 legislative session, state senators and representatives can request an official hearing in order to research a topic. These interim studies are submitted to the presiding officer of the requesting member’s body and they can approve, deny or consolidate these studies together for consideration. From these studies, lawmakers can propose potential legislation for the next session, review the actions of a state agency doing work regarding a previous bill that has passed, or simply raise

awareness about an issue which needs further attention.

If you have an idea for something which should be studied at the state level, please contact your state senator or representative to have the issue filed. If your idea centers on policies impacting the youth of our state, please also contact us at info@oica.org to help us provide that idea to lawmakers in hopes of having a detailed analysis occur. We have seen these studies successfully impact policy, as it has done in the ongoing study of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) at the state level. We hope to continue this momentum to see even more ideas become reality on behalf of the children of Oklahoma.

While we did not achieve all our goals in 2019, we are thankful for the progress which was made for the children of Oklahoma, and we will build on this momentum as we move into 2020. We look forward to your help in making this possible going forward!

- By Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy CEO Joe Dorman

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deadCenter Film Festival

Kick-off party Yacht Rocks the Governor’s Mansion deadCenter’s annual kick-off party followed a Yacht Rock theme and was held at the Governor’s Mansion. Rocking their best nautical cocktail attire are Brian Pelts, Lauren Rieple and Kayla Coffey. deadCenter hosted this year’s party at the Governor’s Mansion to celebrate the the 40th anniversary of the Oklahoma Film + Music Office.

deadCenter Film Festival Executive Director Lance McDaniel with Cacky Poarch.

Proceeds from the party support deadCenter’s yearround education programming.

- Photos by Rose Lane and Cy Prigmore

Above: Valeriya Yabluchanska, Alyona Bashkirtseva and Jenny Ferugson. At right: Peter Dolese, executive director of Arts Council of OKC and recipient of the Stanley Draper Award for community excellence in downtown Oklahoma City (see Page B1) and Chris Lawson.

Above: Jeremiah Holland and Jay Shanker. At left: Jay Baker and Jane Helms.

Below: Brenda McDaniel and her son, Oklahoma Treasurer Randy McDaniel.

Business

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Variety Care hosts Putting it Together for Oklahoma

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he First Annual Variety Care Luncheon, themed Putting it Together for Oklahoma, featured a host of dignitaries, patient testimonials, and a call to action encouraging stakeholders to expand access to quality, affordable health care across the state.

With nearly 200 guests in attendance, the ceremony began with a welcoming message from Variety Care Board of Directors President Amy M. Dunn. Dunn’s opening message emphasized the importance of the

day’s event.

“The investment you make today is encouraging and makes our mission possible,” Dunn said. “It takes vision and courage to face the facts of the health disparities that plague Oklahoma. We know the stats are daunting, but we stay

Board Treasurer Jared Deck and CEO Lou Carmichael pose with Youth Leadership Exchange (YLX) student Jonathan Ortega at the Variety Care Luncheon. YLX’s Youth in Action Program recently donated $20,000 to help Variety Care support DACA students in Oklahoma.

focused on better (health outcomes.)

Variety Care Board members gather with patient Rachel Gooding at the Variety Care Luncheon. Gooding shared her story of recovery and hope at the inaugural event which advocated for expanded health care in our state. From left: Dona Brogan, Janie McCurdy, Leslie Warrior, Leigh Ann Albers, Andrew Lasser, Rachel Gooding, Louis Almaraz, Lou Carmichael, Jared Deck, Amy Dunn and Ann Dagg.

Thank you for all you do to make Oklahoma

healthier.”

Variety Care had

plenty to celebrate during the luncheon.

In 2018, the state’s largest community health center served 18,000 uninsured patients, 30,000 children received care, and a combined total of 123,000 individuals were served. Since 1932, Variety Care has served more than a million Oklahomans.

In a passionate message revealing the heart of Variety Care’s mission, CEO Lou Carmichael said that “while we have done a lot – there is still so much to do. Putting the programs and services together around people are what moves health in a better direction — that is what matters.”

Patient panels have high acuity and the demand for care continues to increase, pointing to a greater need for financial and donor support to truly help the nonprofit achieve its mission.

Potential donors were drawn to four separate patient testimonials, all highlighting the high standard of care offered at Variety Care.

One of the most compelling stories came from Rachel Gooding, a patient receiving medically assisted treatment for addiction from Dr. Elizabeth Foote, a psychiatrist at the Britton Health Center.

“From the minute I walked in, I was a person,” Gooding said.

After injuring her back in college, Gooding thought the intense injury would end her budding dance career. The injury not only detoured her dance career, but it also placed her entire life in jeopardy.

“Last year, I was homeless and jobless,” Gooding said. “I luckily had a car that I didn’t sell for drugs. I was pregnant and terrified.”

With the help of friends, family and a patient-centered medical home at Variety Care and with providers like Dr. Foote at her side, Gooding is now a mom working daily to win her fight against addiction. Her baby is doing well and she is hopeful.

The event concluded with a final call to action from Board Treasurer Jared L. Deck which directed event attendees to the heart of Variety Care’s mission: “Quality health care must be affordable and accessible to everyone.”

For more information on Variety Care, visit varietycare.org.

To schedule an appointment, call 6326688.

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Dean A. McGee Awards James Pickel presents the Neal Horton Award to Stan Lingo. The award recognized Lingo for his work with the revitalization of downtown Oklahoma City.

- Photos by Rose Lane

The Skirvin Hotel was the site of the 33rd Annual Dean A. McGee Awards, honoring community leaders for their contributions to the betterment of downtown OKC. From left: Cheering on the award winners are former City Manager Jim Couch and his wife Kathy, City Councilman Mark Stonecipher and his wife Debbie, Susan and Carl Edwards and Jane and David Thompson.

Peter Dolese receives the Stanley Draper Award for community excellence in downtown Oklahoma City from Dennis Clowers.

Charles E. Wiggins is presented the Dean A. McGee Award

by Frank Hill.

The award honors a lifetime of visionary leadership.

Photos, clockwise, starting at left: Beverly and Mark Funke attend the ceremony. Jane Jenkins, president and CEO of the Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership, center, receives a gift from event Co-Chairmen Larry Nichols and Judy Hatfield. County Commissioner Kevin Calvey and his wife Toni.

Sunbeam Family Services

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Shine A Light Gala honors Jennie and Ric Penner Sunbeam Family Services has been providing vital support to individuals and family in central Oklahoma for 112 years.

Its Shine A Light Gala honored

Jennie and Ric Penner for their service to the organization. Sun Ann Arnall, president of the Arnall Family Foundation, was the chairman of the event committee.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Above: Jennie and Ric Penner accept Sunbeam Family Services’ Aspire Award. They were called a “hands-on mission statement for Sunbeam Family Services” as they have donated their time, talent and treasure in various roles throughout the years. At left: Supporting Sunbeam’s mission are Gary and Michelle Chilton and Heather and Todd Bondy.

Randy Lewis and Kacie Cardenas at the Shine A Light Gala.

Above: Pat and Laurie Hollingsworth and Paul and Erin Timmons. At right: Event Chairman Sue Ann Arnall addresses the audience.

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News Sunday Twilight Concert Series 7:30-9:00 P.M. · JUNE - AUGUST DEVON LAWN STAGE • MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS Grab a lawn chair and a picnic basket and head to the Myriad Botanical Gardens for the 39th annual Sunday Twilight Concert Series, presented by the Chickasaw Nation. This beloved, free event offers a variety of musical performances and genres throughout the summer. There is something for everyone to enjoy!

The 2019 featured bands include: June 2: The Tap Band (Jazz/R&B) June 9: Miss Brown to You (Folk) June 16: Chanda Graham (Jazz/Blues) June 23: Hi-Def Howlers (Rock/Pop) June 30: 145th Army Band (Big Band) July 7: Equilibrium (Soul/Jazz) July 14: Steelwind (Bluegrass) July 21: Son D’Cuba (Latin Pop) July 28: Empire State Band (Blues/Rock) August 4: Wight Lighters (Red Dirt/Country) August 11: Beau Jennings & the Tigers (Americana) August 18: The Imaginaries (Singer/Songwriter) August 25: Oklahoma Virtuosi (Modern Symphony) “The Sunday Twilight Concert Series is staple to the OKC Community. Each week people from across the metro gather on the Devon Lawn Stage to hear local musicians perform. This year, we kick off with The Tap Band, who are sure to have people dancing in the park, we’ll celebrate our service men and women with the 145th Army Band, hear the jazz and blues styling from Chanda Graham, and close out the series with Oklahoma Virtuosi, a modern chamber orchestra. Every week you’ll find a new genre that will delight people of all ages. Grab your family and friends, pack a bag with your favorite snacks and drinks and join us this summer, it’s the perfect way to close out the weekend and celebrate the arts in our community!” – Seth Lewis, Projects Director.

Each concert will also include a free giveaway. Sponsors, giveaway items, event images and the promotional poster will be posted at artscouncilokc.com/twilight. Due to summer temperatures and the noise from our performances, we kindly ask that you leave your pets at home. For additional updates and highlights, check out the Sunday Twilight Concert Series Facebook event page.

Free Fishing Days, close to home fishing locations There is no better time than Free Fishing Days to introduce your friends or family members to the great American pastime of fishing.

Anyone can fish for free June 1-2, 2019, in Oklahoma. On that weekend, a state fishing license will not be required for any resident or nonresident angler to fish.

The Sooner State has some excellent fishing in lakes, ponds, rivers and streams, but also in urban waters designated by the Oklahoma

Department of Wildlife Conservation as “Close to Home Fishing” locations. Go to wildlifedepartment.com for a list of more than 35 Close to Home Fishing lakes across the state that are periodically stocked with fish to help make some magnificent memories!

Although state fishing licenses and the Oklahoma City fishing permit (where applicable) are not required during Free Fishing Days, anglers should note that certain city

permits may still apply in other urban fishing areas. Additionally, anglers fishing Lake Texoma should be aware that Free Fishing Days applies for all of the lake on June 1 but only on Oklahoma portions of the lake on June 2.

Oklahoma was the first state in the nation to offer free fishing days about 35 years ago and has since been followed by dozens of other states that have established similar days.

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Wine and dine in Stockyards City Come to Historic Stockyards City for the 10th annual Wines of the West! The event will be held on Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Oklahoma National Stockyards, 2501 Exchange Avenue.

Tickets for the general public are now available online at stockyardscity.org and through ticketing partner EventBrite. Attendees will enjoy a variety of Oklahoma produced wines while experiencing everything Stockyards City has to offer, including free parking throughout the entire district.

The wine tasting will be held at the iconic Oklahoma National Stockyards.

Visitors will be able to sample different varieties and to purchase bottles of wine, enjoy a variety of foods and watch live entertainment throughout the day. While in Stockyards City,

shop at the most unique boutiques and knowledgeable western merchants around. There will be additional entertainment and dining options throughout the evening as well.

Wines of the West is the first sign of summer in Stockyards City. Tickets are only $20 per person with all the proceeds from Wines of the West going to support the programs and projects of Stockyards City Main Street. Ticket purchasers are required to show a government issued photo ID, be at least 21 years of age and must wear the event bracelet in order to sample the wines. The entire family is welcome to attend the event and enjoy live entertainment.

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IN THE HAMILTON SUPERIOR COURT ROOM NO. 1 CAUSE NO. 29D01-1903-AD-489 STATE OF INDIANA )SS: COUNTY OF HAMILTON N THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF CODY BRIAN JAMES SHUMYLO, a minor child

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However, IC 31-17-5-3(b) provides that such a petition must be filed prior to the date a decree of adoption is entered. It is for that reason that you are receiving this notice: In order to protect any rights of grandparent visitation, which you may have, you should contact your own attorney without delay. Failure to act on your part could cause you to lose your right of grandparent visitation, if such a right exists.

This notice applies to you even if the parent(s) of the Child have voluntarily allowed you to visit. Only court ordered visitation is protected, if at all.

Pursuant to IC 31-19-4.5-1.5, a notice required under IC 31-19-2.53(a)(3) is limited to the issue of visitation and may not be used to contest the adoption.

This notice complies with the Indiana Code but does not exhaustively set forth a person’s legal obligations under the Indiana adoption statutes. A person being served with this notice should consult the Indiana adoption statutes and their own legal counsel. /s/ Kathy Kreag Williams Clerk, Hamilton Superior Court Room No. 1 (SEAL)

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file a petition in court to establish or protect grandparent visitation rights.

However, IC 31-17-5-3(b) provides that such a petition must be filed prior to the date a decree of adoption is entered. It is for that reason that you are receiving this notice: In order to protect any rights of grandparent visitation, which you may have, you should contact your own attorney without delay. Failure to act on your part could cause you to lose your right of grandparent visitation, if such a right exists.

This notice applies to you even if the parent(s) of the Child have voluntarily allowed you to visit. Only court ordered visitation is protected, if at all.

Pursuant to IC 31-19-4.5-1.5, a notice required under IC 31-19-2.53(a)(3) is limited to the issue of visitation and may not be used to contest the adoption.

This notice complies with the Indiana Code but does not exhaustively set forth a person’s legal obligations under the Indiana adoption statutes. A person being served with this notice should consult the Indiana adoption statutes and their own legal counsel. /s/ Kathy Kreag Williams Clerk, Hamilton Superior Court Room No. 1 (SEAL)

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Filed in the District Court of the County of Oklahoma and State of Oklahoma, a Petition praying for Letters of Administration to be issued to Mackenzie Stark upon the Estate of Linda Sue Schuldt, deceased, late of the County of Oklahoma and State of Oklahoma.

And pursuant to an order of said Court, the 25 day of June, 2019 at the Hour of 9 am o’clock am of said day has been appointed as the time for hearing said application, before Judge Kirby, Judge of the District Court in the District Court Room Probate Division Room 315, Oklahoma County Courthouse 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, when and where any person interested in said estate may appear and contest said petition by filing written opposition thereto on the ground of incompetence of the applicant, or may assert his/her own right to the administration and pray for Letters to be issued to Mackenzie Stark, Carrie Shephard, Derek Rettig.

Dated this 24 day of May, 2019.

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GUARDIANSHIP

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, May 10, 2019; Friday, May 17, 2019; Friday, May 24, 2019; Friday, May 31, 2019) SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN MARICOPA COUNTY CASE# JS 519082 IN THE MATTER OF Jayden Ray Coleman DOB 6/13/2013 NOTICE OF INITIAL HEARING ON PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PETITIONER: Micaela Richardson has filed a Petition for Termination of Parent-Child Relationship with the Juvenile Court in Maricopa County regarding the above named child or children and Randy Ray Coleman.

AN INITIAL HEARING HAS BEEN SET TO CONSIDER THE PETITION: DATE: July 30, 2019 TIME: 9:30 AM BEFORE: COMMISSIONER GIALKETSIS At the Maricopa County Juvenile Court located at: Southeast Facility; 1810 S. Lewis Street; Mesa, AZ 85210

You are hereby notified that Ellen Lorene Williams has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minor Genesis Nadine Hodnett, and that said Petition will be heard in court room 217 of Judge Allen J. Welch, in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 18 day of June 2019, at 1:30 o’clock P.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted.

WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 17 day of May, 2019.

ALLEN WELCH Judge of the District Court (SEAL) RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Elizabeth Warne, Deputy

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Tract 2: 100 Acres M/L, Dikes on 3 sides for access road, Entrances on North & South end on Lake Rd. New irrigation well (250 gpm) able to flood for pits for duck hunting or could be planted in crops.

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Please take notice, that the undersigned will bring the above petition on for hearing before the Court at Room 201, Oklahoma County Courthouse, City of Oklahoma, on the 13 day of June, 2019 at 10 o’clock a.m. of that day or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard.

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Crossings Church to host Thrive Gathering: Single Moms Conference Crossings Community Church is excited to host Thrive Gathering: Single Moms Conference, June 21-22, at Crossings OKC Campus 14600 North Portland Ave. This conference is designed with single moms in mind and addresses the unique challenges they face in their relationships and while raising their families.

Thrive Gathering includes three keynote sessions which will feature the following women and leaders: Pam Kanaly, co-founder of Arise Ministries; Kim Heinecke, writer and speaker for Arise Ministries; Shelley Pulliam, executive director of Arise Ministries; Alice Richardson, pastor of Prospect Church; and Lina Abujamra, founder of Living with Power Ministries.

Additional breakout sessions will feature women from a variety of professional and personal backgrounds including Lisa Leininger, Stacey Johnson,

Melissa Hiett, Janelle Reed, Christy Johnson, Tia Murry, Amber Given and Beth Brown.

Their topics vary to include everything from dating as a single mom to raising your children to dealing with rejection and betrayal.

Other breakout sessions will include topics such as finance and self-defense taught by Gary Olson and Jason Scarbrough. The conference will include opportunities to connect with other single moms, enjoy encouraging messages and inspirational worship, and enter to win giveaways.

“What a beautiful ministry,” Amy Parker Graham said. “I leave every Thrive Gathering: Single Moms Conference better equipped to parent my sweet girls as a single momma. Every single mom should attend at least once.”

The conference will be held 5:45-8:45 p.m. on Friday, June 21 and 8:15 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 22.

Tickets are available for $30 per person (includes catered lunch); childcare is $5 per family. Purchase tickets online, and learn more about Thrive Gathering at crossings.church/ thrive.

Crossings Community Church is a Christ-centered church committed to live by faith, be a voice of hope, and be known by love.

Crossings celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2019 and details about special events, history, and more can be found at crossings.church/ 60.

Crossings hosts services at its OKC campus at 80 a.m., 9:15 a.m., and 10:45 a.m. each Sunday. Crossings Edmond, 1500 W Covell Road, hosts services at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. each Sunday.

Services are also available online at live.crossings.church Sundays at 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 12:15 p.m., Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., and streamed each Sunday to Crossings Joseph Harp.

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