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Longtime CH-EH residents and father and daughter Robert and Patricia White are Neighbors of the Year. By Ian Jayne | Photo by Kendall Bleakley

obert White has always loved the CH-EH Fourth of July picnic and parade. With its irreverent floats, visiting judges and block captains, the event always promises a good time, but this year, it had a special twist for Robert and his daughter, Patricia, who were named CH-EH Neighbors of the Year. “We were knocked off our feet,” he said. That’s how Bob and

Pati described the recent announcement of their win, which was kept secret from neighborhood association board member Bob. “We had no idea,” he said. “They called our names, and we were both in shock.” Pati said that she normally accompanies Robert to neighborhood meetings and he had received an email asking him to nominate individuals for Neighbor of the Year. Both had brainstormed and discussed

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many great candidates, Pati said. At the ceremony, however, they were both named. The Whites’ win marks the first time a father and daughter have jointly won the annual award. “We’re just incredibly honored. We love doing things for the neighborhood because we love the neighborhood,” said Pati. “We love our neighbors. We’re happy here, and we’ve been happy here for a long, long time.” Bob first moved to the CH-EH area 53 years ago.

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Originally from the Capitol Hill area of Oklahoma City, he has a business degree from the University of Oklahoma and served in the military for four years. His background is in the wholesale paper business, banking and plastics — a little bit of everything. Although officially retired, Bob said he still occasionally works a little here and there. After spending some years living in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he met his wife, Bob moved back to OKC in 1959 and then to the CH-EH area in 1965. As a charter member of the neighborhood association and of its security association, Bob has seen the area grow and change throughout the years. Bob is only the third owner of his house, a testament to the neighborhood’s staying power. “We moved here before the neighborhood discovered modernized kitchens,” said Bob, “before they had landscaping. When I moved in my house, there were two or three of those giant cylindrical cedar trees that were in the front, right in front of the house. There were no flowerbeds; it was all grass.” Over the years, kitchens have changed and yards burst with seasonal flowers. Now, Bob’s

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Neighbors of the year, cont. front yard has vibrant flowerbeds, and the home he shared with his late wife is colorful and bright inside, a blend of tradition and variety. Change is inevitable, but some things stay the same, such as beloved neighborhood traditions. “We love the Fourth of July parade and Octoberfest and the annual fundraising event and the dinners,” Bob said. “Anything that’s going on in the neighborhood, we’ve always been fans.”

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“It’s such a connected neighborhood. A lot of people who grew up in this neighborhood have now come back because they had such good experiences growing up,” Pati said. Pati, who has a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Oklahoma and has worked in bank, hospital and pharmaceutical marketing, moved from northwest OKC back to CH-EH around ten years ago after her brother passed away and she wanted to be closer to her dad. For Pati, CH-EH is a neighborhood, a community in which kids play in front yards and homeowners might give out over a thousand pieces of candy to delighted trickor-treaters on Halloween, as was the case for Bob last year. “You have people of all different ages; you have really young families, and then you have older people. I like that about it. We’re diverse,” Pati said. According to Pati, another element that makes life in CH-EH so full is the preponderance of social groups and activities. Apart from official neighborhood-wide events, there’s always something to do, some way to connect and spend time with one’s neighbors: dinner parties, mah-jongg meet-ups, book clubs, bridge games and bunko groups that have been playing for 25 years. “I think that’s really cool,” said Pati, who has plenty of experience with the communal joys of living with true neighbors. She recounted a memorable example of neighborhood solidarity when, several years ago, a storm swept across the area and knocked out several power lines. When their power went out, neighbors had warned Pati to have flashlights on hand, which she did. Throughout the several days that the CH-EH area was without power, Pati said neighbors would band together, going out to dinner in groups and eagerly spreading news of restored electricity block by block.

Bob also credited the neighborhood’s security association — a 24/7, 365-days-ayear enterprise — for keeping crime rates low and ensuring safety, peace and quiet. “It’s a nice, quiet neighborhood,” Bob said, before adding, jokingly, “except on garbage days and with construction.” Bob said the CH-EH community is such a great place to live partially because of community efforts to fundraise and spend, as evidenced by the 501(c)(3) endowment through Oklahoma City Community Foundation, which is used for median upkeep and maintaining lights around the park. “It’s just a nice place to live, nice people,” Bob said. “It’s kind of a small-town effect in the middle of all this hubbub,” Bob said. The small-town effect must exist, in part, because of the concerted efforts of residents like Bob and Pati, whose dedication to the neighborhood and involvement in activities big and small put the “neighbor” in neighborhood. “We’ll try to make sure we’re stellar neighbors, keep the mantle,” said Pati.

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President’s Report

By Shannon Purnell

s I write this column on a hot summer day toward the end of July, there is a young boy out on the corner of my front lawn selling lemonade. He is one of my son’s friends from the neighborhood. He called earlier in the day and asked if he could set up the stand in my front yard … having the foresight to know that my house is on a much more traveled street than his and, thus, would afford more visibility for his wares. I was a bit skeptical about his success because even though Walker Avenue (our side yard faces this street) is well traveled, people tend to drive at a much more rapid pace than the side streets in our neighborhood and I didn’t think he would get many to slow down enough to trade with him. However, over the next few hours, as I looked out again and again, I did see cars stopped at his stand. So it happens again as I struggle to pen this report and sometimes get caught up in the craziness of work, kid’s schedules, etc. that something or someone in our neighborhood brings me back to the simple good stuff that is life. And our neighborhood has it in spades. We just got through with our annual Fourth of July parade and picnic. We crowned our first father/daughter Neighbor of the Year pair, Bob and Pati White. And our parade was one of the largest in recent history (spanning approximately 15 whole minutes) spurred on by a renewed commitment to block captains organizing and just plain getting the word out. Thank you, Jane Clark and Christine Eddington. Next up, one of our newest board members, Erika Oliveira, is concocting a back-to-school ice cream night. Look for details around the hood. And our annual Octoberfest will be back again in the park on Sunday, Oct. 14. So how did the lemonade stand story end? A couple of hours later, as I was finishing up this column between chores, meals, etc., my son’s friend circled back to the house to join him to play tennis and swim. I asked him how the day’s venture had turned out. He proudly announced that he had made $40. (Obviously prices for lemonade have updated with the times and inflation.) I congratulated him while making a note to charge rent for space the next time I was approached.

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Blended style

Leslie and Craig Tucker’s updated midcentury home reflects the simultaneously nostalgic and forward-looking spirit of CH-EH. By Ian Jayne | Photos provided

erhaps one of the best things about CH-EH neighborhood is the seamless blend between old and new and how walking the line between past and present creates a plethora of ways to explore the style of one’s home.

For Leslie and Craig Tucker, a refusal to commit fully to traditional or modern styles has blended their approach to the interior and exterior of their one-story home on 38th Street, where they have lived for four years. “When we found this house, we weren’t even looking in this neighborhood,” Leslie said. While CH-EH was not initially on the Tuckers’ radar during their search for a new home, the neighborhood’s close proximity to a variety of different districts — Midtown and downtown — as well as restaurants has proven a definite plus. Leslie and Craig are empty-nesters, but with a daughter and Leslie’s mother in Norman, having easy access to highways makes it easier to visit. Although the Tuckers had not been actively searching for homes in the CH-EH area, they were told about the house in which they now reside. One of the “newer” houses on the Edgemere side — built in 1956 — their house had the one-story floor plan with a single, large gathering space that they

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wanted. “Because our kids are all grown, we wanted a big living room for our growing family,” Leslie said. “This fit the description.” Additionally, the house was move-in ready, a definite plus for the Tuckers. “We looked at so many old houses that needed a lot of work,” Leslie said. Although they contemplated purchasing a house that would require extensive renovations before moving in, they eventually settled on one to which any changes could be made down the road. “To walk into a house that was redone was really nice,” Leslie said. “We use every room. It’s just laid out beautifully for our family.” After living in the house for a few years, the Tuckers decided it was time to make some changes to the interior and exterior of the house to more accurately reflect their style and change things up. One major change included the color scheme of the exterior, which was previously brick painted an earthy green, with whitetrimmed windows and a low brick wall at the front porch. Given the historical nature of the CH-EH neighborhood, the Tuckers limited aspects of the renovation to maintain a certain commitment to the original structure.

The exterior — now a crisp white — has a streamlined porch and new landscaping and rocks in front, creating an updated but still recognizable aesthetic. “We wanted to stay with the character of this house — it’s kind of a midcentury modern — but just bring it up to date. We like the clean, transitional style,” Leslie said. The Tuckers started renovations just after Easter, in early April, and have been finished for about two months. In addition to updating the exterior, the Tuckers also made a similar change to the interior: repainting the house’s dark walls in bedrooms and hallways to a bright white. This change made a cohesive transition between exterior and interior, honoring the house’s mid-century, California feel by making the setting light and breezy, with plenty of room for pops of color in the furniture and artwork. “We just wanted the front to match the inside,” said Leslie. “We’re not quite as traditional as we used to be, but we do have a lot of traditional furniture, so we’ve mixed it all.” Living space Even from their first visit to the house, before they purchased it, the living room held a special sway for the Tuckers and alleviated

concerns about furniture not fitting or not matching the structural style. “We’d looked at a lot of houses, and I would always say, ‘That’s not going to work; my furniture’s not going to fit,’” Leslie said. “I walked into this room, and I could see all of our furniture working. Everything we brought, it all worked.” A large room with two sofas, a table and two walls of exposed, whitewashed dark

stone, the living room also looks onto an outdoor deck area. The unusual flooring — the composite terrazzo — is original, another nod to the past. The room also represents a fusion of form and function, a beautifully arranged space that also serves as the primary hub for social and family activity. “It’s really cozy in the winter, even though it’s got all of the windows. The fireplace, it’s gas, and we have it on all the time. It’s just a great gathering room for our family,” Leslie said. In addition to the living room, the kitchen is also, as the saying goes, the heart of the home. Leslie said they love to cook, so when her daughters and their husbands are in town, everyone gathers in the kitchen as well. Like most homeowners, the Tuckers have a clearly defined sense of style, but Leslie said their approach to decorating continues to evolve as they change things here and there, like the recently recovered dining room chairs. “We’re still buying and changing,” Leslie said. “I’ll never be totally midcentury style. I don’t want to be completely traditional, either. I’m just trying to mix; I like old and new.” And what better neighborhood than

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Chronicle Kids Ryleigh Elizabeth Klepper By Daly Barnett | Photo provided

eet Ryleigh Elizabeth Klepper. She is a 14-year-old who recently graduated eighth grade from Westminster. Her favorite parts of eighth grade were her friends and her art class, but Ryleigh is looking forward to starting high school next year at Heritage Hall. She’s mainly excited to meet new friends and take more fun art classes. Since she is beginning at a new school, Ryleigh wants to be a part of the art club and possibly a politics club. In her free time, Ryleigh loves to paint. Some of her other hobbies include doing makeup, playing volleyball and going skiing. When she isn’t busy with those activities, she loves to listen to music. Ryleigh adores music by Panic! at the Disco and Billie Eilish. She also enjoys traveling and all of the new experiences that come with it. Ryleigh has the most fun going to Whistler, Canada, or San Francisco, California. Ryleigh also has a brother who is 21. She really admires him because “he is a really great person, and he cares a lot about his friends.” There’s a sneak peak of Ryleigh Klepper. I hope you get to meet her!

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Cleats for Kids

An area nonprofit believes in the power of sports. By Taylor Self| Photos provided

or many children in Oklahoma City, sports are a daily fixture of their lives. Some of them hit the field with their team after school or travel several hours to play games. Still others independently carve hours out of their day set aside for honing their skills on the court. Sports and physical activity provide an outlet for energy, a place to clear one’s head as well as an important breeding ground for invaluable lessons such as diligence and teamwork. The benefits of sports, however, are not just nebulous. In fact, studies have shown that athletes achieve better academic outcomes than their non-athlete peers. Applying that directly to Oklahoma City Public Schools, a study in 2016 reported that athletes in the district experienced a 16 percent higher graduation rate overall and 6 percent higher attendance. Many teachers will tell you that kids engaged in regular physical activity are also ready to learn and focused in class, be it to keep their grades for their eligibility or because of the healthy outlet they’ve found. Many parents know that sports come with a price tag. The cost varies by sport, but for some, it can reach into the hundreds. In a district like Oklahoma City, where one in four families live below the poverty line, many parents have to choose between participation and keeping their family afloat. As a result, some kids find themselves relegated to spectator. The McDaniel Family saw a solution to this problem in the plastic tubs full of cleats

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and running shoes collecting dust in their garage. With three incredibly active children, Stacy and Mark thought this discarded equipment could serve another purpose: giving other children a chance to enjoy sports their kids and their friends saw as a given. And thus, Cleats for Kids (C4K) was born. C4K meets the issue of accessibility head-on by providing sports shoes and equipment to Oklahoma athletes of all ages and skill levels free of charge. It is a unique, one-ofa-kind mission in the community because it empowers kids to pursue their passion for sports and, in turn, change lives. When a child leaves the C4K Locker Room wearing a pair of well-fitting cleats or running shoes, they feel confident in themselves. That confidence can create a ripple effect through their entire life from social development to academic achievement. But where does the equipment come from? C4K is able to provide the equipment free of charge through community drives and 24 drop-off donation centers found across the metro area. Once the gear is collected, hundreds of volunteers sort it and place it on shelves. Student athletes and coaches are invited to shop at the 2,400 square-foot Locker Room, which is made to mimic a real shopping experience. The best part about equipment collection is that much of C4K’s inventory comes from other kids. From Devin, the boy from Midwest City who forgoes birthday gifts to collect equipment

each year to the hundreds of middle and high school students serving on C4K’s Junior Varsity and Varsity Boards, C4K exists because of its youth volunteers. C4K places a high value on the idea of kids helping kids because it believes the young people in the community are natural philanthropists. Teaching children of all ages that helping others should be a regular practice will without a doubt make for a stronger and more equitable OKC. C4K believes in getting more done together, which is why it’s always looking for new families, businesses, students and organizations to collaborate with. As school begins this fall, even the smallest action such as cleaning out your closet could mean the world to a child in your own backyard. You could even enlist your kids to help sort through their outgrown sports equipment and clothing and talk to them about what they love about sports and why they think other kids should be able to play them too. C4K will be collecting equipment at First Friday Sept. 7. Look for donation boxes throughout the Paseo with the C4K logo to donate new or gently used equipment for any sport and of any size or type. To learn more about C4K’s mission and its various sport-specific programs, visit cleatsforkids.org.

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ee that no child struggles to learn to while taking advantage of discounts at many of your favorite stores Oct. 26 through Nov. 4! Give $50 for a Premier Card and get up to 20 percent off purchases from participating merchants in OKC, Norman and Edmond during the 10-day event. All proceeds are used to fund Payne Education Center’s teacher training programs and dyslexia advocacy efforts. Payne Education Center is a great asset in our community for children who struggle with dyslexia and reading difficulties. The center not only provides teacher training but also valuable resources directly to families in need. With a Premier Card, get up to 20 percent off purchases made from merchants in the CH-EH neighborhood as well as Penn Square Mall, Casady Square Shopping Center, Classen Curve, downtown, Nichols Hills, The Paseo Arts District, Shoppes at Northpark, Western Avenue, Wilshire Village, Edmond and Norman. Participating merchants for 2018 are listed on the Payne Education Center website: payneeducationcenter. org. Select Premier Card. By mid to late September, the participating merchants for 2018 will be listed. This fall, as you anticipate your costs ranging from eyeglasses and antiques to Christmas gifts, wait and get your Premier Card and enjoy 20 percent savings. With careful planning, you can save much more than the $50 you spent to purchase the card. You can get your Premier Card at many of the participating merchants or simply by calling your CH-EH neighbor Kathy McCraw, Payne Education Center board member, at 405-902-4109 for a personal delivery.

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Security Update By Fred Krueger nother quiet time in CH-EH!  One major incident. Security found a man with bloodied face lying on his front lawn.  A neighbor helped the man get up and enter his house. The daughter reported that a white male had chased them and punched her father in the face. The fire department and the OKC police arrived and checked things out.  Since there was no reported damage to the father and daughter, the police reported that no one  filed a complaint and Security had covered the incident. They were not going to file a report. Everyone left the location.  The help of a neighbor and the quick report of the incident by CH-EH Security is a great example of CH-EH helping our friends who live here. Do we have a large number of police reports for CH-EH versus the other neighborhoods around us?  A survey of the latest 12-month reports by the OKC Police Department provided the following information.  Reports by OKC police cover actual incidents for which they made a report on the interior boundaries of the neighborhood.  These are provided by Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma and are available two months after the reported incident happens. Here is a survey for the months of April 2017 through March 2018. These numbers give a monthly average of police reports for each neighborhood.

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oley Rollers started out in 2016 as a food truck. The doughnut and coffee shop in the historic Paseo Plunge building opened last November, and in that time, the shop’s “sensible sweets” have developed a following around the state. Owner and founder Andrea Koester was a successful catering director for Big Truck Tacos when she recognized an underserved niche in Oklahoma City. “Everyone loves dessert,” Koester said, “but some people have dietary restrictions that make finding an appropriate dessert difficult.” Her solution was Holey Rollers: a combination of doughnuts (baked and fried) and fritters, all of which are dairy-free, and in some cases, gluten-free. The difficulty was in producing doughnuts that had the taste and texture of the doughnuts you buy at a momand-pop doughnut shop, so she and her team went to work on vegan and vegetarian recipes until they found the sweet spot. People pop into the shop nearly every day for the first time, and they’re amazed that they are tasting doughnuts made without animal products. Vegans and vegetarians are thrilled to have the option, of course, but no one who tastes one of Koester’s doughnuts or fritters can tell the difference between Holey Rollers and the fat-saturated doughnuts around town, unless they recognize that Holey Rollers actually tastes better. One day last week, a young couple came in for the first time. The girl had dietary restrictions, and the boyfriend was being kind and accommodating, but he was clearly skeptical. He got a vanilla bean fried yeast doughnut for himself and asked for it to go. He was four steps out the door when he

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