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ome celebrate! The 45th Annual CH-EH Fourth of July celebration is Tuesday, July 4. Events are scheduled beginning at 7 a.m., including:

5k and 10k Contact John Mackechnie for more information at 557-1093

11:45 a.m. – Pet costume contest Noon – Picnic

7 a.m. – Foot race

10 a.m. – Parade and float contest

Line up at 9:30 on 38th by the park

Run begins at Crown Heights Park

inside Read OKC..........................................3 President’s Report............................ 5 Heights Party 2018 Thank You’s.....7 Heights Party Pics............................8 Artist Lauren Florence .................. 13

Begins before the picnic

The CH-EH Neighborhood Association provides hotdogs and drinks. Each family is asked to bring two side dishes (salad,

OCCF Endowment........................... 15 Smash Bangles............................... 17 3rd of July....................................... 19 2018 Graduating Senior.................20 Paseo Farmers Market................... 21 Gorilla Hill .....................................22

vegetable or dessert). Guests are welcome and are $5 per person. Join your neighbors for a day of family fun. Inflatables, games, egg toss, tug of war, 3-legged race and more!!!

Jo Jones Oklahoma City Ballet......25 Security Update..............................26 Neighborhood groomers................. 27 Chronicle Kids................................29 Recipes in the Heights...................33 Directory Updates...........................35

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id you know that access to books and reading during the summer months prevents a drastic loss in reading skills, especially for those in greatest need? is an initiative of The Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools to promote the love of reading to the students of OKCPS and in our community. As the ReadOKC initiative moves into its second year, we are excited to announce the launch of the 2018 Get in the Game Summer Reading Challenge. Elementary students are being challenged to read a total of 1 million minutes, greatly diminishing the summer slide experienced by non-reading students. Parents and students can track their reading minutes on a downloadable reading log from the OKCPS / ReadOKC website. The school year will kick off with prizes and parties for reaching the 1 million minutes, so now is the time to cuddle up with a good book. Crown Heights and Edgemere Heights residents can also assist with access to books by championing a ReadOKC Little Library placed at Edgemere and Horace Mann elementary schools. The cost to place a portable ReadOKC unit is $750. Then the stewardship component is to maintain a continuing supply of donated new or gently used children’s books. For details on how to make this happen, please contact members of the ReadOKC planning committee from the neighborhood (Kathleen Lienke or Marcy Price).

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pring has sprung in Oklahoma, and as it happens here every other year or so, our temps go from freezing to something like heat from a blast furnace. Where did our nice spring temps go? I don’t know about you, but as I add candles each year to my birthday cake, I become increasingly intolerant of the heat that is Oklahoma summer. However, this never stops me from heading to the park every July 4th to view the parade, set up the picnic and watch games and the pet parade. Last year, we had a stroke of luck and the temps hovered in the upper 80s and we were all amazed at our good fortune. As I was standing with a group of neighbors at Crown Heights Park, we started to discuss the whole concept of what we do each year. From float planning parties (with a little friendly neighbor spying) to the 5K/10K run the morning of the 4th to parade, pet parade and games, we reflected that it all is a little piece of Americana, kind of Mayberry/Leave It to Beaver with a modern twist and an adult beverage or two tossed in for good measure. As we watched kiddos from toddlers to teens and even those off to college and returning to the neighborhood, we wondered aloud if or when they would come to appreciate this sort of ritual we go through each year. In a time when the news comes at us in a continuous 24-hour cycle and is most often not the most settling, these microcosms of good, old-fashioned fun and celebration go a long way in restoring my faith in human kind. So here’s hoping you and your family can get involved in all or even a part of CH-EH neighborhood Fourth of July celebration.

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Make it Rain Heights Party 2018 Thank You’s

Higher attendance and raffles made a big impact on the annual Heights Party. By Bronda Williams | Photos Karson Brooks and Kimberly Lynch

he annual Heights Party was a huge success! The committee was a bit anxious this year, as we changed things up a bit. First, every resident in CH-EH received two free tickets to the event. We worried about giving up that revenue. In previous years, tickets were $30 each. Also, we would have little idea on the number of attendees. We have many new neighbors and wanted to encourage everyone to attend. It worked! We had higher attendance than last year and saw many new faces. Second, we replaced the silent auction with raffles. With the silent auction, the party felt segmented. We had music, drinks and food outside; however, with the amount of auction items inside and bidders “watching” their bid, it was like having two separate parties. Our hope was once you dropped your raffle tickets in the boxes, you would be free to come outside and enjoy the party. Third, we added a live auction. Brian Preston was the auctioneer, and he did a wonderful job energizing the party

and encouraging bidders to raise their bids, which raised more money for the neighborhood. Another change was the day of the week of the event. This year, the party was on Friday evening instead of Saturday evening. Our hope was to avoid Mother’s Day plans. Neighbors could come to the party after work and still have the weekend to celebrate moms. Thank you to presenting sponsors! Legacy Cleaners is a top supporter. New this year as a presenting sponsor was Hom Kitchen + Bath. Thank you to our platinum sponsors: Wendy Chong, the McBride and Pickerell families and Oklahoma Employees Credit Union. Alotta Action Advertising saved our committee “a lotta” time and “a lotta” money! They printed all of the invitations, tickets, auction programs and sponsor signs at cost. I emailed them files of information, and they provided a great product in a very small amount of time. They are true professionals. Thanks, Jen and Chris!

Thank you to our gold sponsors, Patricia and Rick Ayling, Mr. Bob White, Lisa and John Joyce-Engineering Associates, Michele and Bob Eskew-Physical Therapy Associates, Orthodontic Arts, Pati White, David Gipson-Gipson Design and Malena and Brent Crandall-Clyde Riggs Construction. The goal was to give our sponsors more for their sponsorships. We added a page to our website with our sponsor names and logos, larger and more professional signs at the party and a champagne reception before the party. Thanks to our wonderful committee — John Joyce, Olivia Hanson, Patricia and Rick Ayling, Julie Richardson, Pati White, Dorothy Thadani, Marjie Galt, Jane Clark, Dan Mann, and Shelley Reeves — for their time and efforts. Shannon Purnell, Judy and Fred Kruger and Allison Waldo, your dedication to the event made my fourth year as chair the easiest one yet.

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Isabelle de Borchgrave: Fashioning Art from Paper features the life-size, trompe l’œil paper costumes of Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave (born 1946). This exhibition is organized by Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Society of the Four Arts, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Frick Art and Historical Center, and Artis—Naples, the Baker Museum.

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Festival of the Arts Artist Lauren Florence By Hannah Meeske

Lauren Florence with Caryn Ross at the 2018 Arts Festival | Photo provided

auren Florence is an Oklahoma City-based artist. Originally from Bartlesville, she majored in textile design at the University of Kansas and worked as a computer programmer, working her way up to IT project management. Eventually, she decided to resign and moved back to Bartlesville

in 2009, where she founded Hopestone Studio, an artwear clothing line. She met her husband, Russ Florence, and closed her clothing business when they had their son Luke. In 2013, her husband’s job moved the family to Oklahoma City, where she picked up painting. The family chose Crown Heights as their home. “I found an acrylic painting class at Oklahoma Contemporary [Arts Center] taught by Oklahoma City artist Bert Seabourn on Tuesday nights, and it was just what I needed,” Florence said. It took six months for her to bring home a painting she liked, but a year after that, a friend wanted to buy one of them. When it comes to her family, she thinks of herself as “a full-time mom and part-time artist.” She displayed some artwork at a gallery in Pawhuska, but the distance made it difficult to maintain. Currently, she is not represented full-time at a gallery but is working on commissions from the Arts Council Oklahoma City’s Festival of the Arts. In the summer of 2017, she had her first solo show at

Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve in Osage County and taught two painting workshops. Later, she also had a solo show at The Vault Art Space in Pauls Valley. When it comes to painting, Florence said she likes to play with a lot of color. “I have a book full of color charts I’ve made that I refer to regularly,” she said. “I often will limit myself to just a few colors on a painting to see what I can come up with within that constraint.” Her colorful art focuses on people and animals of the American West. “Lately, I have become interested in old photographs and bringing those to life,” she said. Florence used inspiration from an old photo to paint her husband’s grandfather with his three brothers. Old photographs intrigue her, and she enjoys illustrating their stories in her art. “Snapshots are the best. They have so much more character than the staged studio shots,” she said. “They trigger real memories. It’s so fun to watch them come to life on the canvas.” Her Marfa Cattlemen series kicked off last fall from a single photo she discovered in her travels to Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas. “I have since painted several old family photos, and three of the four commissions I have on the calendar now are old family photos of my clients,” she said. Florence will teach two workshops this summer, an intro to acrylics July 7 and an intro to watercolors July 8 at Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve. In September, she will have an art show at Bartlesville Community Center. “Neighbors are welcome to stop by the house anytime,” she said. “If they call first, I can promise there won’t be any Legos on the floor.” Visit laurenflorence.com.

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f you have an IRA and if you are at least 70 1/2 years old, you must withdraw part of your IRA each year as an IRA Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). The RMD is a calculated amount that is mandatory, and if you don’t withdraw it you pay a penalty. The RMD withdrawal amount is taxable, and of course it increases your taxable income and in turn your tax liability. If you are required to take a RMD this year, you can decrease the amount of your RMD that is taxable by donating from your IRA to qualified charities. The amount donated is a called a qualified charitable distribution (QCD), and it benefits you as well as the charity. This year CH-EH has been awarded a Kirkpatrick Family Fund three-to-one matching grant. That is, for every three dollars we raise, the Kirkpatrick Family Fund will match it with one dollar.

Our goal is to raise $9,000 through individual donations and a donation of the proceeds from the annual CH-EH fundraiser. If we raise $9,000, the Kirkpatrick Family Fund will match it with $3,000, netting a fund balance increase of $12,000. If we don’t raise $9,000, there will be no Kirkpatrick Family Fund match. All or nothing. Past donations have ranged from $25 to $1,000, and any amount makes a difference. A strong participation rate will show our membership to be active and involved and is encouraged by the Kirkpatrick Family Fund. The law allows up to $100,000 per person to be distributed from an IRA to a qualified charity each year. If you are 70 1/2 or older, rather than simply take an IRA withdrawal this year, you can direct your IRA administrator to distribute one or more gifts (QCDs) from your IRA to qualified charities of your choice. Most

administrators provide forms and a procedure for you to help you make a rollover gift. And remember to include the CH-EH Improvement, Inc. Fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Please understand that the information provided here is general. You need to contact your tax advisor to fully understand if the IRA Rollover Gift can optimize your tax planning.

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Smash Bangles brings local art to the Paseo Arts District

By Cindy Cornelsen

i, Crown Heights neighborhood people! I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce myself and let you get to know me a little. My name is Cindy Cornelsen, and I am the owner/ artist-in-residence at Smash Bangles on the Paseo. We opened October 6, 2017, and with any luck will be celebrating our one-year anniversary this fall. Growing up in northwest Oklahoma, I always had a passion for the arts. Like most kids in this state, I was starved for creative outlet and didn’t have much opportunity in school. My parents were good enough to get me to an art tutor when I was in grade school, where we studied the classics and techniques. I have been making art in one fashion or another ever since. In 2001, I moved to the Paseo Arts District, where I fell in love with the performance scene at Galileo’s. In 2004, I was able to follow my dream of performing by attending Second City’s training center in Chicago. My life was packed into a car and moved north to start a journey of theater, improvisation and comedy. Through various theater projects in Chicago, there was a rocket boost when I fell into stand-up comedy. After performing in 18 states and living in Los Angeles and New York City, fate took me back to Oklahoma, where I began

making jewelry. Over the last decade, through various day jobs, my evenings and free time have been spent honing my craft. Last year, the clouds parted, stars aligned and I was able to open Smash Bangles. My sister-in-law and 30-year silversmith/ jewelry veteran Nisa Blackmon has been very helpful in teaching me new skills and keeping me sharp. So it was with great delight that I was able to showcase her work at my shop. The series in-house right now, Homage2, pays tribute to Josef Albers’ Homage to the Square series of paintings. In it, she has upcycled tin boxes (tea, cookie, biscotti, wasabi pea, etc.) and used them in her brooches and earrings. They make for truly unique, wearable art.

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Also, I’m happy to showcase my friend Tabatha Roberts. She is a selftaught oil painter with a knack for portraiture. Honestly, more often than not, there are audible gasps when viewers are taking in her work. She is remarkably talented, and I am so pleased to have an opportunity to promote her. Recently, I teamed up with fellow jeweler and Paseo local Armando Ortiz of Creative Studio. Armando creates fabulous costume jewelry that can be worn out for dinner, in the spotlight or out to the grocery store. There is no mistaking his bling when you see shimmering Swarovski crystals sparkling away. A few weeks ago, he added another jewel to his artistic tiara by adding vibrant yard sculptures to his repertoire. We have so much talent in this everexpanding city, and that is what sets Oklahoma City apart. While it can be easier to pick up a gift or a card while you’re running errands at Target or Walmart, please remember us on the Paseo. Most artists here are more than happy to make you something; just give them a budget. This one certainly will! It was nice meeting you, and I hope to see you around the Paseo. British butterfly design (illustrator unknown) printed with vegan-friendly ink on vegan china | Photo provided

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Residents gather for an evening of decorating floats for the parade. By Jane Clark

H-EH sets the standard when it comes to patriotism and celebrating Independence Day! Even more fun is the evening of July 3, socializing with your neighbors while throwing together a so-called “float.” When we say “float” that doesn’t mean Oklahoma State University homecoming. Each block is encouraged to create an entry for the parade, such as decorated bikes, a trailer behind a pickup, a golf cart or even pedestrians carrying signs. The themes usually center around current events. Last year, a group produced a giant Kevin Durant face titled “The Grinch Who Stole 4th of July.” It doesn’t require much preplanning; the more spontaneous the better. Talk to your neighbors and make a plan. If you’re interested in participating in a float but your block isn’t doing one, contact your block captain and we’ll find a street who needs extra hands. The goal is to have fun, get to know your neighbors and celebrate our country’s independence. BLOCK CAPTAINS WEST Blocks between Western and Shartel EAST Blocks between Shartel and Walker 36th Terrace West Mina Henry - newyorkiacde@att.net 36th Terrace East Brenda Walters - bwalters28@cox.net 37th Street West Carolyn Bell - Bell90967@yahoo.com

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ne of the best ways to support your community, especially your local neighborhoods, is to visit a local farmers market. The new Paseo Farmers Market meets 9 a.m.-noon every Saturday on the grounds of SixTwelve, 612 NW 29th St., in The Paseo Arts District. Co-founders Andrea Koester and Megan Sisco bring a wealth of experience to the market. Sisco is the co-owner of Circleculture Farms, an urban farm and CSA (community-supported agriculture) program in Oklahoma City. Koester owns Holey Rollers and was hired to manage the old Uptown Farmers Market, which is now defunct. “It failed because people showed up but they didn’t buy things,” Koester said. “Vendors will only show up regularly if they know they are going to earn enough money to make it worth their while. We’re really hopeful that the Paseo community will get behind our

vendors and support them.” The market started the first Saturday of May, and it now has 12-15 regular vendors as well as solid initial community support. Koester said they started small to ensure that there will be enough customers to sustain a weekly market. Products are produce-focused, but bread, hummus, eggs, local crafts, doughnuts, coffee and Fertile Grounds composting are also available. Sisco, whose own farm is 100 percent organic, says all the produce vendors at Paseo Farmers Market are required to use organic practices. “Buying local and organic produce guarantees a level of quality and nutritional benefits you can’t get from store-bought goods,” Koester said. The team is also creating a community space at the market. Live acoustic music is provided regularly, and they are hoping to schedule artists weekly in the near future. Paul

Fresh produce is available at the Paseo Farmer’s Market every Saturday at 612 NW 29th. | Photo provided

Mays, the director of permaculture at SixTwelve, joined forces with Sisco and Koester to help manage the market. Paul also cares for the garden on Saturdays, which means visitors can watch and interact with actual farming. “Bring your kids,” Koester said, “and help them learn where food comes from. One of the most amazing things about being at SixTwelve is that kids can experience farming. They can watch Paul pull a carrot from the ground, pick greens, tend the garden, smell the earth and touch fresh produce. They can see the process of creating good, natural foods.” That educational component is important to the whole team. Koester said they hope to teach their customers about farming, food production and seasonal, sustainable agriculture. “If you come to this market and don’t see a watermelon, there’s a reason for that,” she said. “We want people to learn about the important benefits of eating seasonally and purchasing from your local farmer.” Part of that educational experience will be showcased in a fundraising Farm Crawl set for later this fall. Customers can sign up to visit the urban farms in Paseo, learn about how each farm uses different gardening techniques and enjoy local brews. “The more we can educate the community, the higher the chances are to see this market bloom,” Koester said. For details on the Farm Crawl or interest in becoming a vendor, contact Megan Sisco at paseofarmersmarket@ gmail.com. Paul Mays and Megan Sisco care for the garden. | Photo provided july | august 2018

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H-EH resident Jo Lynne Jones has been named the new John Kirkpatrick executive director at Oklahoma City Ballet. Jones comes to Oklahoma City Ballet from Infant Crisis Services, where she served 16 years, most recently as director of development and communications. Before her tenure in nonprofit, Jones worked in the broadcast industry as a news reporter and anchor. “It is an honor to join the talented staff of Oklahoma City Ballet, one of the city’s premiere cultural institutions,” said Jones. “Like so many young girls, I, too, grew up dreaming of being a ballerina. While I didn’t pursue that artistic path, I know that my calling as a nonprofit leader will serve me well in this new and exciting position. I am thrilled to lead an organization of distinction in our community, and I look forward to working with the board of trustees, patrons, administration and artistic staff of this illustrious company.” As the John Kirkpatrick executive director, Jones will take the helm of the organization during a very exciting time for the ballet. A capital campaign has been underway for a little over a year and is 91 percent to goal as renovations continue in the new facility at 6800 N. Classen Ave. In addition to her nonprofit career, Jones is also a board member for Brave Woman, a national organization giving voice to domestic abuse survivors. She serves on the CH-EH board of directors and is past president of the

Oklahoma chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Oklahoma County Bar Auxiliary. She is a member of Leadership Oklahoma City Class 30 and Westminster Presbyterian Church. Jones is married to Tom Mullen, an attorney. They have two sons and have lived in the neighborhood for 20 years. “Jo is a perfect fit for us. She is enthusiastic about our company, our performances and especially our community involvement,” said Sally Nichols-Starling, board of trustees president. “She comes to us at a crucial time as we continue the move into our new iconic dance center. With Jo as our executive director, we look forward to continued growth and recognition on a national level.” The John Kirkpatrick executive directorship is a newly endowed position, with the endowment gift coming from Kirkpatrick Family Fund. The position was named for John E. Kirkpatrick, who was an integral part of the founding of Oklahoma City Ballet with Yvonne Choteau and Miguel Terekhov. About Oklahoma City Ballet: Founded in 1972 by Ballet Russe dancers Yvonne Chouteau and Miguel Terekhov, Oklahoma City Ballet has been the city’s professional ballet company for 46 years. It is the resident dance company of the Civic Center Music Hall and currently boasts dancers from around the world. Led by artistic director Robert Mills, the company produces five main-stage productions per season in Oklahoma

City and tours across Oklahoma and the surrounding states. Oklahoma City Ballet restages the classics in addition to neoclassical and other works of the 20th century. It also regularly commissions new works from the industry’s leading choreographers.

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Security Update

ecurity reports for the first half of May showed 92 house checks. Gates were closed and open garage doors reported to owners. One incident reported by a security driver involved a homeless 23-yearold white female seemingly sick and confused. When approached by a CH-EH homeowner, she did not know where she was or her next destination, so the owner called CH-EH Security. The lady was east of Walker Avenue on 40th Street. After talking to her, the security officer called OKCPD, who, upon arriving, determined she needed medical attention and called EMSA to check her out. EMSA took her to the hospital. Security members should be aware that the city has delivered green recycle bins the same size as our black trash cans. These are to replace the blue recycling tubs. The city will not empty these green cans until August 1. So if you have filled them, they will not be touched until a date after August 1. Please read the top lid of the green bins to see what the city wishes us to place in these containers. These are not to replace the black trash containers but rather the blue tubs. If you wish to join CH-EH Security, please call 524-5500 and leave your name. A member of Security will call you and give you a packet.

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any people are passionate about their pets, but not everyone is passionate enough to start their own grooming business. Business partners Sylvia DeLeon and Tracy Burch, co-owners of Groomer A Go-Go Pet Market & Salon, are proof that a pet project can be a business. Burch and DeLeon met about 16 years ago; the former worked in real estate, and the latter in sales. They both started rescuing animals, which they sent home with a surplus of supplies: a crate, food and more. Eventually, Burch acquired a mobile unit for grooming, and a year later, DeLeon left her job in sales and joined her. The mobile unit took off, and there was so much business that Burch and DeLeon had to institute a waiting list. They decided it was time for a brick-andmortar business. They settled on their 4141 N. Western Ave. location because of the CH-EH community atmosphere. “We live in the 73118, and we have for all these years and really wanted to give back to our community and give them a place to come and bring their dogs, where it’s locally owned,” DeLeon

said. “By being right here, on 41st [Street] and Western [Avenue], it gives us the opportunity to get involved in the community.” Establishing a storefront location also allowed DeLeon and Burch to refine their grooming process, with a focus on making it as comfortable for the animals and worry-free for their parents. “From the moment that your dog comes in, it’s in one of our hands,” DeLeon said. At Groomer A Go-Go, pets are greeted with grain-free treats (which are also for sale) and eco-friendly toys. They play even after the owner leaves, and then the finely honed process begins. Pets are taken to the bathing area, washed and then, unlike other salons, hand-dried. Burch said hand-drying arose out of necessity; in the mobile unit, there was no time for kennel drying, which is essentially allowing animals to dry in a kennel with a fan blowing air across them. Instead, hand-drying allows for pets to remain in close contact, and a high-velocity dryer helps to remove dead undercoat, Burch said. This can also

mean less vacuuming for pet owners, as there can be a big difference in the amount of hair a dog loses afterward. After being washed and dried, pets have the chance to go to the bathroom and they’re taken to the groomer. Once they’re groomed, they go back onto the floor and their parents are called. Because Groomer A Go-Go works on a by-appointment basis, it’s not an all-day process and pets can be reunited with their owners more quickly. Groomer A Go-Go also works closely with pets that are older or have anxiety, and Burch and DeLeon said they have no problem putting two employees with one animal if it needs more attention to feel comfortable. In addition to grooming and salon services, Groomer A Go-Go also offers a pet market, selling locally made collars, safe and environmentally conscious toys, grain-free foods and treats and CBD oils for pets. This all-around focus on pet well-being has also helped create a community of trust and shared love for furry friends.

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Chronicle Kids Sarah Miller By Daly Barnett | Photo provided

eet Sarah Miller. She is a 14-year-old who attends Westminster School. However, she is about to graduate from eighth grade and will be attending Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School this fall. Sarah loves all of her current classmates and adored all the projects they did in eighth grade, but she is excited to meet new friends and join new clubs. One of Sarahâ€™s favorite things to do is play tennis. She also loves to travel to Chicago. Some people Sarah admires are her parents because she respects how hard they work. As summer is approaching, Sarah is excited to swim, play more tennis and hang out with her friends. Some cool facts about Sarah are that she frequently volunteers at Infant Crisis Services and Homeless Alliance.

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The ultimate party food, using two crowd pleasers: Taco Seasoning and Red Bell Ranch! Take this to your next summer barbecue, potluck or game-day celebration. Yields 16 servings

2-3 more minutes or until the beef is cooked through. Drain the mixture if necessary. Transfer the ground beef mix to a 9x13 dish and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Evenly spread Red Bell Ranch over the beef, then layer on lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sliced olives. Serve with a big bag of tortilla chips.

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Red Bell Ranch Spice n Easy Mix 1 2 cups sour cream 1/4 cup milk 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef 4 tablespoons Taco Seasoning 1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes & green chiles, drained 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles 1/2 head romaine or iceburg lettuce, finely chopped 4 Roma tomatoes, diced 1 (8 oz.) bag shredded cheddar or Mexican-style blend cheese 1 (2.25 oz.) can sliced black olives, drained Tortilla chips, to serve

Directions Stir together Red Bell Ranch mix, sour cream, and milk. Set the mixture aside until ready to use. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Add Taco Seasoning, canned tomatoes and green chiles, and diced green chiles. Cook for

Everything Bagel Egg Salad A traditional egg salad with a twist! The Brooklyn Everything Bagel Blend adds gorgeous flecks of seeds and subtle onion and garlic flavor. Yields 4 servings

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Southern Lemonade

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5 cups water 1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 6 or 7 lemons) 1 cup Whiskey Barrel Smoked Sugar

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6 eggs 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 stalk celery, diced small 2 tablespoons Brooklyn Everything Bagel Blend 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Coarse Black Malabar Pepper, to taste

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3/4 cup Dutch Cocoa Powder 1/4 cup Black Onyx Cocoa Powder 1/4 cup potato starch 1/4 cup tapioca flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 cups sugar 2 eggs 1/3 cup canola oil 1 tablespoon Pure Madagascar Vanilla Extract 1/4 cup water

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This year, we have two ways to provide your info. Either visit us online at https://tinyurl.com/chehdirectory or complete the form below and return to Crown Heights - Edgemere Heights Homeowners Association, 2018 Neighborhood Directory, 3701 N Shartel Ave, OKC, OK 73118. We look forward to seeing all of you this fall in the newest edition of our Directory!

pring cleaning isn’t just happening in your home…it’s in the works for our neighborhood directory, too! Are you new to the ‘hood? Do you have updated contact information? Have you always avoided being in the previous directories, but have changed your mind? Great news! All residents are welcome to join us in the 2018-2019 CH-EH directory!

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