‘Egg’cellent
places to hide eggs!
KERRI BAYER, DNP, MSN
Regional Chief Nursing Officer SSM Health
Where did you grow up, and do you have a favorite childhood memory?
I grew up in Hollis, a small town in southwest Oklahoma near the Texas panhandle. One of my favorite childhood memories is traveling every weekend to visit my grandparents in Wellington, Texas. My sisters and I would ride four wheelers over the cotton fields and make mudpies using my grandmother’s chicken eggs — simple moments that brought us so much joy.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
My dad was a veterinarian in our small town and also
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Heritage Hall first graders tell us where the most “egg”cellent place is to hide an Easter egg:
Logan Robertson’s class
One day Ihad a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. Iwill get on a airplane to Dallas and then I will go to the Dallas Cowboy stadium. Iwill hide it on the field. I will paint it like a football. They can play with it. No one will know it is an egg. I will be watching the Cowboys. They are my favorite NFL team. I will laugh because I know it is an egg. This was the best hiding place ever.
— Logan Allert
One day Ihad a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in
the best place ever. So I grabed my egg and Iwent to find a place for the egg. Iwill not hide it in the desk. They are too
small. The Loft is too easy. The book bins are too big. I will hide
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Redbud Classic returns to Nichols Hills April 11-12
The 43rd annual Redbud Classic returns April 11-12, inviting thousands of participants to celebrate fitness, community and philanthropy in the
heart of Oklahoma City while supporting its 2026 beneficiary, Oklahoma Project Woman. Cycling events take place Saturday, April 11, beginning at the
Waterford Complex, 6301 Waterford Blvd. Running and walking events follow Sunday, April 12, beginning at Nichols Hills Plaza, 6421 Avondale Drive
Jack and Ruthie are Steve Kerr's roomies in Belle Isle. Jack is a 6year-old greyhound/ pointer mix who loves to chase squirrels. Ruthie (aka Ruth Bader GinsKerr) is his 4 year-old Blue Heeler/Pittie mix sidekick, who loves to herd him around the yard. Both are rescues from the OKC animal shelter. One of their favorite activities is running the back fence with the kids at Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School. Email Pet of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday. com. FRIDAY’s
in Nichols Hills. The weekend features a range of events designed for all fitness levels, including 10- and See REDBUD, Page 4
Oklahoma Hospitality Club announces plans for its highlyanticipated 58th annual event, Ladies in the News Luncheon and Style Show, celebrating remarkable Oklahoma women who make a positive impact in our community.
The event is set for Friday, April 10, at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club with check-in at 11 a.m., followed by lunch and fashion show
Heritage Hall first graders Lillian Chen and Brody Davis work on their “Egg”cellent places to hide eggs essays.
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volunteered on the local ambulance service.
Watching him care for both people and animals sparked my early curiosity about healthcare and showed me what is meant to serve a community. From a young age, I knew I wanted to be a part of that world. I feel fortunate to have built a career in nursing, caring for others, supporting families and being present during some of the most meaningful moments of their lives.
What are you most passionate about professionally?
As healthcare continues to evolve, my passions have evolved with it. At my core, I remain committed to ensuring that every person who comes to us in a time of need receives exceptional care. While I no longer provide direct patient care, I see it as my responsibility to ensure our clinicians have the resources, support and environment they need to deliver the level of care we all want for our families. In light of the ongoing nursing shortage, I’ve also developed a deep interest in expanding access to healthcare education so more people, regardless of background, can enter this profession and help meet the growing needs of our communities.
Has your definition of success changed as you’ve developed your career?
Through my career, I’ve come to realize that success isn’t measured by position or title, but by the experiences that shape us and the lessons we carry forward.
What is a perfect day for you?
A perfect day begins before the house is fully awake. I love having that quiet window to myself, heading to the gym and mentally prepping for my day. Once everyone is up, sending my kids off to school and chatting with my college-age daughter gives me an instant boost. Those little moments really set the tone before I dive into the excitement and occasional chaos that comes with healthcare leadership. No two days are the same, which is energizing. By evening, I like to slow things down, reflect on the blessings the day held and reconnect with my kids. It is my way of hitting the reset button –gratitude, perspective and maybe a deep breath or two before doing it all again tomorrow.
What is some of the best advice you’ve received in your life?
A dear friend once told me, “Don’t drown before you get to the water.” It is a reminder I
carry with me, because it is easy to get weighed down by all the “what ifs” that keep us from taking necessary chances, often the very chances that lead to meaningful improvement. What is No. 1 on your bucket list?
I don’t really have a bucket list. Instead, I try to live each day with the intention of being better than the day before, learning from my experiences, and drawing on my courage to pursue opportunities that come my way. Oklahoma has had an amazing sports history, which has featured a lineup of individuals such as Mickey Mantle, Shannon Miller, Jim Thorpe, Patty Gasso, etc. Did you have any sports heroes growing up?
I played sports growing up, but I can’t say I had any specific heroes. I’ve always admired athletes who excel in their craft, though. More than anything, I appreciate the lessons sports taught me – dedication, teamwork, compassion and healthy competition.
How would you like to be remembered?
I would like to be remembered as someone who was present in time of need and who made a meaningful, positive contribution to the world around me.
Strolling violinist Tammy Weiss entertains during the Oklahoma Senior Follies spring luncheon.This year, the Senior Follies are set for June 6-7 at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.
Senior Follies
- Photo by Rose Lane
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30-mile bike tours, a 50mile Fondo, 5K and 10K runs, a 5K wheelchair event, a 2-mile walk and stroller derby, a 1-mile kids’ fun run and the 1mile Woof Walk. Registration is now open at redbud.org.
Since 1983, Redbud Classic has become a spring tradition in Oklahoma City, raising nearly $1 million for local nonprofit organizations while generating broad community and economic impact. The event brings together athletes, families, volunteers, sponsors and local businesses in a shared effort to promote healthy lifestyles and strengthen the community.
“Oklahoma City has
embraced Redbud Classic for more than four decades because it represents more than an event weekend,” said Kristin Hersom, Redbud Classic race director.
“Each year, our participants’ efforts translate into meaningful support for local beneficiaries. We proudly continue that tradition in 2026 by supporting Oklahoma Project Woman and ensuring that the miles our athletes complete directly benefit women and men in our community who need access to lifesaving services.”
Oklahoma Project Woman provides free mammograms and diagnostic services to uninsured and underinsured individuals across Oklahoma, helping ensure early detection of breast cancer regardless of financial circumstances.
In addition to participating, community members can get involved in several ways. Volunteer opportunities are available at redbud.org/redbud-classic/volunteer. Sponsors are recognized at redbud.org/redbudclassic/our-sponsors, and businesses interested in supporting the event can submit inquiries at redbud.org/ sponsorship-interest-form. Direct donations may be made at runsignup.com/ Race/Donate/OK/NicholsHills/RedbudClassic. Redbud Classic continues to focus on building a culture of philanthropy, fun and fitness, reinforcing Oklahoma City pride while creating opportunities for residents to engage, give back and pursue personal wellness goals together.
From Luke 23:32-24:12
Two others — criminals — were also led away to be executed with him. When they arrived at the place called The Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals, one on the right and one on the left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, because they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided his clothes and cast lots.
The people stood watching, and even the leaders kept scoffing: “He saved others; let Him save Himself if this is God's Messiah, the Chosen One!” The soldiers also mocked Him. They came offering Him sour wine and said, “If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself!”An inscription was above Him: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Then one of the criminals hanging there began to yell insults at Him: “Aren't You the Messiah? Save Yourself and us!”
And He said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in paradise.”
The Death of Jesus
When the centurion saw what happened, he began to glorify God, saying, “This man really was righteous!”All the crowds that had gathered for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place, went home, striking their chests. But all who knew him, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things. The Burial of Jesus
But the other answered, rebuking him: “Don't you even fear God, since you are undergoing the same punishment? We are punished justly, because we're getting back what we deserve for the things we did, but this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!”
It was now about noon and darkness came over
the whole land until three, because the sun's light failed. The curtain of the sanctuary was split down the middle. And Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I entrust My spirit.” Saying this, he breathed his last.
There was a good and righteous man named Joseph, a member of the Sanhedrin, who had not agreed with their plan and action. He was from Arimathea, a Judean town, and was looking forward to the kingdom of God. He approached Pilate and asked for Jesus's body. Taking it down, he wrapped it in fine linen and placed it in a tomb cut into the rock, where no one had ever been placed. It was preparation day, and the Sabbath was about to begin. The women who had come with Him from Galilee followed along and observed the tomb and how His body was placed. Then they returned and prepared spices and perfumes. And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment.
Resurrection morning
On the first day of the
week, very early in the morning, they came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb. They went in but did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men stood by them in dazzling clothes. So the women were terrified and bowed down to the ground. “Why are you looking for the living among the dead?’ asked the men. “He is not here, but he has risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, saying, ‘It is necessary that the Son of Man be betrayed into the hands of sinful men, be crucified, and rise on the third day'?’” And they remembered his words. Returning from the tomb, they reported all these things to the Eleven and to all the rest. Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them were telling the apostles these things. But these words seemed like nonsense to them, and they did not believe the women. Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. When he stooped to look in, he saw only the linen cloths. So he went away, amazed at what had happened.
From left: Nichols Hills Police Chief Steven Cox, Redbud Classic Race Director Kristin Hersom, City Manager Shane Pate and Mayor Steve Goetzinger are ready to welcome race participants to the city.
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CEO, Delaware Resources
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President, Delaware Resources
o ANDRE CALDWELL
Senior Counsel, Mobility, Boeing
o JEFFREY CARTMELL
Exec. Dir., Depart. of Human Services
o GRAHAM COLTON
Musician, Partner, Social Order
o JAMES COMPTON
Super. of IT Portfolio Manage., Love’s
o JAMES COOPER
OKC Councilman, Ward 2
o CASEY CORNETT
President, Partner, Flight
o MAREK CORNETT
Owner, Alaine Digital
o RACHAEL CRAWFORD
Exec. Dir., Plaza District Assoc.
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CEO, Positive Tomorrows
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Vice President, Loves Travel Stops
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AVP, Mktg., Customer Exper., Amer. Fidel.
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Program Officer, Arnall Family Found.
o DENISE DUONG
Artist/Muralist, Little D Gallery
o KELLI DUPUY
Dir. of Market. & Develop., Special Care
o ANGIE GAINES
Chief Devel., Market., Sunbeam
o DARCI LYNNE FARMER
Ventriliquist, ‘America’s Got Talent’ winner
o TAYLOR FUDGE
Manag. Partner, Claims Mgmt. Resources
o ANA GARCIA
OCCC Regent, Nurse Practioner
o ROWDY GILBERT
Dir. of Develop., OK Contemporary
o MEGAN GOLD News 9, Miss Oklahoma 2022
o BAILEY GORDON
Founder., Bailey Gordon Consulting
o ALEX GRAY
CEO, American Global Strategies
o ELIZABETH GRAY
Exec. Dir, Civic Center Foundation
o JONATHAN HAMPTON
Associate, Infinity Capital Partners
o JoBETH HAMON
OKC Councilwoman, Ward 6
o TANNER HANSTEIN
President, Ozarka Water & Coffee
o DAVID HARDY
President/CEO, Prism Bank
o MANDY HEAPS
Exec. Director, OK Zoological Society
o SHEENA KARAMI HOLLANDER
Internatl. Spokesperson, Express Internatl.
o ALANA HOUSE
Assist. Dean for Student Services, OCU Law
o DAVIS HUDIBURG
OMRF Ambassador
o STUART HUDSON
Co-Publisher, Editor, EdibleOKC
o CAROLINE IKARD
AVP/Oper., Tech., American Fidelity
o GABE IKARD Oklahoma Breakdown Podcast Host
o KYLE IMPSON
Chief Market. & Outreach Off., AETNA
o MARK IVY
Financial Development, NewView
o AUDREY KATIGAN
Sr. Portfolio Advisor, Merrill Lynch
o LAUREN OTTAWAY JOHNSON
Director, Crowe & Dunlevy
o RACHEL JOHNSON
Executive Director, Jewish Feder.
o RICHARD JOHNSON
Shareholder, McAfee & Taft
o TOMMIE JOHNSON III
Oklahoma County Sheriff
o ALEX KAISER
VP, JP Morgan Private Bank
o TAYLOR KETCHUM
Vice President, Jones PR
o JENNIFER KOUANDJIO
Chief Market. & Growth Officer, OU Health
o LINDSAY LAIRD
VP Philan. Services, OKCCF
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Senior Analyst, Writer, AETNA
o AMANDA KIRKPATRICK LAWLER
Owner, Metro Mark Realtors
o SETH LEWIS
Founder, Seth Lewis, LLC, Events
o RYAN JOLICOEUR-NYE
Artistic Director, OKC Ballet
o CHRISTOPHER LLOYD
CEO, Partner, Flight
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Director of Education, OKCPHIL
o JANELLE ARCHER MAIDT
Sr. Level Market, Strategies,CoreLogic
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Senior Director, Hall Capital
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Director, Cushman and Wakefield
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CEO, Siena Natural Resources
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Community Volunteer
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Development Comm. Coord., C4K
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Hospitality Consultant
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President, CEO, Homeless Alliance
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Founder, Niroula Law
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News Anchor, KOCO TV
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President, Candor PR
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Exec. Dir., Asian Chamber, State Rep.
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City Manager, Nichols Hills
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Pres., Peck Commercial Construction
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President, Presti Family Foundation
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Principal Broker, Medallion Group
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Manager, Budget Execution, FAA
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Casady eighth graders went on a class trip to Washington DC the week before spring break. They packed a lot in four days. They saw Library of Congress, Supreme Court, the Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Holocaust Museum, Air and Space Museum, Portrait Gallery and much more. This is an annual trip and the 8th graders had a great time with 80-degree temperature one day and snow the next! Robert Browne said, “This was such a great trip and it was so fun hanging out with friends in DC! So glad Casady does this for the eighth graders.” Scout Farmer said, “It was really awesome getting to share an experience with my friends and teachers, seeing a lot of the things that makes our country great!”
THEATRE
April 1026 • Violet Sharp
Carpenter Square Theatre presents Violet Sharp, based on the true story of the 1932 Lindbergh Kidnapping Case, Violet Sharp is named for the young British maid working at the home of Anne Lindbergh’s mother. Violet raises the suspicion of the police with a contradictory testimony about her whereabouts to police investigator Officer Walsh. Visit carpentersquare.com for tickets.
FUNDRAISERS
April 1112 • Redbud Classic
The annual Redbud Classic features two days of running, cycling, walking and marathon events in Nichols Hills district. This year the race benefits Oklahoma Project Woman. Visit redbud.org for information.
April 11 • Ballet Ball
This blacktie evening at the OKC Convention Center supports the Ballet’s performances and community programs. Visit balletball.org for details and tickets.
FESTIVALS
April 18 • Spring Fest
This festival is all about celebrating the
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May and June • OKC Zoo Sip and Stroll Sip and Stroll at the Zoo, Oklahoma City’s most anticipated 21+ events, returns for six nights in May and June. Sip and Stroll features specialty cocktails and mocktails and tasty food items with fun themes and activities unique to the OKC Zoo. Dates are May 8, 15, and 22 and June 12, 19, and 26 from 6 to 10 pm nightly. General admission for Sip and Stroll is $25 per person for nonmembers and $20 per person for ZOOfriends members. Tickets available at okczoo.org / sipandstroll.
beginning of spring the heart of OKCour local makers, artists, small businesses, and food vendors who make the Farmers Market District (311 S Klein Ave) so special. Bring the whole family for the free event from 11 am to 4 pm. Enjoy live music, delicious eats, local shopping, and tons of activities for kids it’s the perfect way to spend a spring Saturday.
CONCERTS
April 1718 • Disney in Concert: Once Upon a Time Brought to life by the talents of four Broadway caliber singers, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, and featuring high resolution Animated Feature Film sequences, Disney in Concert Once Upon a Time explores iconic moments, plot twists and feats of daring heroics from Encanto, Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, The Lion
King and many more at the Civic Center. Visit okcciviccenter. com for tickets.
THIS WEEKEND
April 4 •
Easter at Okana
Celebrate Easter with activities throughout the day, including Easter Bunny photos and family photo ops. No hotel stay required to join the Easter Egg Hunt on the Event Lawn, with hunt times at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm. Photos with the Easter Bunny will be in the event spaces on the first floor from 12
3 pm.
Snoop Dogg is Coming
Hip hop superstar and cultural icon Snoop Dogg is coming to Oklahoma. Snoop is set to star in and produce a movie called God of the Rodeo, which will film in Tulsa and Boley, home to one of the oldest and largest all black rodeos.
Snoop Dogg, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. in Long Beach, California, launched his career in 1993 with a debut album, Doggystyle. The album shot to number one on the Billboard charts, sold four million copies, and introduced two classic rap singles, “What’s My Name?” and “Gin and Juice.” Since then, he has sold 35 million records, co-headlined the Super Bowl Halftime Show, earned seventeen Grammy nominations and a Primetime Emmy, and been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In the past couple of decades, Snoop has been just as busy outside of music. His appearance on Martha Stewart’s cooking show in 2008 led to several collaborations, including television commercials, a television series called Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party, cookbooks, and a co-hosting job of equestrian events at the Olympics. In fact, Snoop was the NBC correspondent during the 2024 Paris Olympics and Team USA’s first-ever Honorary Coach for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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The film Snoop is bringing to Oklahoma is about an inmate at the notorious Angola Prison in Louisiana who finds hope riding in the prison’s first inmate rodeo Oklahoma is the perfect spot to film this movie. Bradley Beesley filmed his awesome documentary, Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo, at the Oklahoma State Peniten-
tiary in McAlister.
Locally, God of the Rodeo is being produced by Rebellium Films. Founded and run by married power couple and super producers Randy Wayne and Talia Bella, Rebellium has produced most of the high-profile films made in Oklahoma for the past few years. Their latest Oklahoma filmed feature, Brian, premiered at the SXSW film festival in Austin last week.
The rest of the creative team is equally fascinating. The film is written and directed by Rosalind Ross, who did the same for the 2022 Mark Wahlberg film Father Stu. That film also starred Mel Gibson, who Ross was married to for nine years. Prior to working in film, Ross was a gold medal winning equestrian.
Legend Ridley Scott and his wife and producing partner Giannina Scott, are on board as producers. Ridley Scott is the Oscar nominated director of Gladiator Thelma & Louise Black Hawk Down The Martian Blade Runner, and Alien. Gianna Scott has been working with Ridley since White Squall as both as an actress and more lately as a producer. She played Russel Crowe’s wife in both Gladiator and Body of Lies
This is an exciting group of people to have coming to Oklahoma. I am so grateful for production companies like Rebellium Films, who work so hard to bring projects here; the Oklahoma Film & Music Office, who provide a solid infrastructure and strong rebate program; and of course, all of the wonderful cast and crew members living in Oklahoma who make the magic happen on screen.
Mitchell’s Shade crowns newest scholarship winners
Mitchell’s Shade has announced the 2026 winners of its Seeds for Hope Scholarship Program, recognizing two Oklahoma City students for essays and artwork reflecting on the meaning and impact of trees in their lives.
The annual program awards two $6,000 scholarships — one to a fourth-grade student and one to an eighth-grade student — which are reserved until the recipients graduate from high school and may be used for tuition at a college, junior college, or trade school. Under the direction of Mitchell’s Shade, the program awards scholarships to
third- through eighth-grade students enrolled in Title I schools across Oklahoma City.
Mitchell’s Shade is a community partnership with Scissortail Park dedicated to honoring loved ones and expanding the tree canopy in Oklahoma City neighborhoods through free tree giveaways and community programs.
Students participating in the contest submit essays and artwork about their favorite tree and reflect on its significance in their lives. One student compared her special tree to her best friend. A witness to her life and years of memories with spe-
cial people. Another student compared her tree to her mother, writing about how a strong foundation has given her strength through the years.
The 2026 scholarship winners are: Valeria Alcaraz, a fourthgrade student at John Rex Elementary School and Ka’Mariyona Woods, an eighthgrade student at F.D. Moon Middle School.
Each student’s essay and artwork will be displayed during the Mitchell’s Shade annual Tree Giveaway on April 11 at 9 am at the stage area in Scissortail Park.
Through the Seeds for Hope
program, both students will receive $6,000 reserved for them upon high school graduation. The scholarship funds will be administered through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation.
“Planting a tree is really about planting hope,” said Melanie Burns, founder of Mitchell’s Shade. “Seeds for Hope encourages students to reflect on the people and places that help them grow, and it reminds them that their voices, ideas, and compassion matter. These scholarships are a promise to young students that their futures are bright.”
Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit AffirmedRX Invoice No. 5730 for Oklahoma County in the amount of $207 047.88 pending notification of encumbrance to Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Requested by Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit Medical Claims UMR for Oklahoma County in the amount of $663 615.00 pending notification of encumbrance to Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Requested by Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit AffirmedRX Invoice No. 6046 for Oklahoma County in the amount of $ 79 361.48 pending notification of encumbrance to Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Requested by Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit AffirmedRX Invoice No. 6047 for Oklahoma County in the amount of $ 5 348.00 pending notification of encumbrance to Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Requested by Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit AffirmedRX Invoice No. 6119 for Oklahoma County in the amount of $ 6 692.00 pending notification of encumbrance to Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Requested by Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Cancel check no. 116006803 in the amount of $680.00 issued to International Homicide Investigators Association dated 2/11/2026. Do not reissue. Item requested by the Oklahoma County Accounts Payable Department Office of the County Clerk. Monthly Report of Fees for February 2026 for the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau
requested by Ms. Hannah Whipp Director. Monthly Report of Fees for the Planning Commission Inspection Fee Funds State Building Code Fund and the Fee Fund Report for February 2026. Requested by Erik Brandt Principal Planner Planning Department. Monthly Report of Fees for the Court Clerk for February 2026. Requested by Rick Warren Court Clerk. Monthly Report of Fees for Court Fund: February 2026. Requested by Rick Warren Court Clerk. Monthly report of fees for the Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office. Requested by Autumn Jefferis Real Estate & UCC Manager County Clerk’s Office. Discussion and possible action to appoint Lauren Adkison as backup Receiving Officer replacing Michele Nicholson for the attached County Clerk funds. This item is requested by Chantel Boso Chief Finance Officer for the Office of Maressa Treat Oklahoma County Clerk. Litigation: Case No. TC-2026-006 Tort Claim Case No. CJ-2026-1438 Summons Discussion and possible action regarding Tin Horn Installation in District 2 for J. Moore. This item is in compliance with Resolution No. 2020-5733. Requested by Stacey Trumbo PE County Engineer. Discussion and possible action regarding Tin Horn Installation in District 2 for Twisted Images. This item is in compliance with Resolution No. 2020-5733. Requested by Stacey Trumbo PE County Engineer. Discussion and possible action regarding Workers’ Compensation claim payments from Consolidated Benefits Resources in the amount of $3 545.34 for the period of 03-03-2026. Item requested by Karen Kint Director of HR & Safety. End of Consent Docket Departmental Items District No. 1 Discussion and possible action to approve submission of a formal request to the Oklahoma State Auditor and inspector as authorized by 74 O.S. § 212I for an investigative audit of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority including review of financial practices budgeting debt obligation procurement compliance and recent payroll actions. Requested by Jason Lowe Commissioner District One. Lowe moved Davidson seconded to strike. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan Lowe and Davidson Discussion and possible action to establish a working group consisting of one appointee and one alternate from each Oklahoma County elected official’s office. The purpose of the working group will be to study and make recommendations to the Oklahoma County Budget Board and/or the Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners regarding the possible dissolution of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority. All meetings of the working group shall be conducted in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meetings Act. The working group shall select a chair and vice-chair to administer meetings. Requested by Jason Lowe Commissioner District One. Lowe moved Davidson seconded to strike. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan Lowe and Davidson District No. 2 Discussion and possible action regarding the Budget Board recommendation to consider using funds from the JUUL Settlement Fund in an amount not to exceed $320 274.22 as well as interest from the JUUL Settlement Fund in an amount not to
Oklahoma County and Wyatt Bynum to maintain County easements in Northwest Oklahoma County. The term of the agreement is January 1 2026 to June 30 2026 at an amount not to exceed $85 200.00. Requested by Myles Davidson Commissioner District 3. Davidson moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Davidson County Clerk Discussion and possible action regarding a certified copy of a continuation certificate for First American Title Insurance Company in the amount of $100 000.00 effective until February 12 2027. Item requested by Autumn Jefferis Real Estate & UCC Manager. Davidson moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Davidson County Management Discussion and possible action to accept and approve the Free Fair Board’s intention to enter into a contractual lease with Stoneridge Acres Stables for rental of space necessary to conduct the 2026 Oklahoma County Free Fair Horse Show on March 28 2026 as required by 2 O.S. Sections 15-95 and 15-125. Amount not to exceed $900.00. Requisition 12605128. Approved as to form and legality by Lisa Endres ADA. Requested by Jessica Clayton County Manager. Davidson moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan Lowe and Davidson Emergency Management Discussion and possible action for approval of an Oklahoma County Office of Emergency Management 30 - day notice for discontinuing occupancy in the Regional Multi-Agency Coordination Center RMACC. Requested by David Barnes Emergency Management Director. Davidson moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan Lowe and Davidson Engineering Discussion and possible action regarding the Agreement for Services between the Board of County
Legal Notices & Classifieds
3, 2026 | Page 8
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 27, 2026; Friday, April 3, 2026; Friday, April 10, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Case No. FD-2026-485
In Re the Marriage of: ) Jeannie Rendon, ) Petitioner, ) and ) Rogelio Lopez, ) Respondent. )
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
TO: Rogelio Lopez
You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage. You must answer the Petition on or before the 4 day of May, 2026, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 18 day of March, 2026.
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk
By /s/ Jamie Houston DEPUTY CLERK (SEAL)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 27, 2026; Friday, April 3, 2026; Friday, April 10, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Case No. FD-2026-149
In Re the Marriage of: ) Brandi Chamber, ) Petitioner, ) and ) Demetrius McIntire, ) Respondent. )
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
TO: Demetrius McIntire
You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage. You must answer the Petition on or before the 4 day of May, 2026, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 20 day of March, 2026.
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature DEPUTY CLERK (SEAL)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 3, 2026)
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2026-712
In Re: The Name of: ) Donritchie Ekaneewane )
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Donritchie Ekaneewane has petitioned to change his/her name to Donritchie Ekane Ewane. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 29 day of April, 2026, before Judge Bonner at 1:30 o’clock in courtroom 304 at the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 3, 2026)
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2026-690
IN RE: The Name of: ) Pigal Ekaterina Igorevna )
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Pigal Ekaterina Igorevna has petitioned to change his/her name to De La Rosa Ekaterina Igorevna.
A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 29 day of April, 2026, before Judge Bonner in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature BY DEPUTY (SEAL)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 3, 2026)
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
CV-2026-703
In Re: The Name of: ) Ariadne Len Hearon )
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Ariadne Len Hearon has petitioned to change his/her name to Ariadne Len Parks. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:30 o’clock P.M. on the 30 day of April, 2026, before Judge Stinson at 2:30 o’clock in courtroom 712 at the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 3, 2026)
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
CV-2026-708
In Re: The Name of: ) Joshua Stephen Norwood )
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Joshua Stephen Norwood has petitioned to change his/her name to Juniper Stephanie Norwood. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 30 day of April, 2026, before Judge Ogden at 1:30 o’clock in courtroom 325 at the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/J.Pulley Deputy(SEAL)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 20, 2026; Friday, March 27, 2026; Friday, April 3, 2026)
ANYONE HAVING FINANCIAL INTEREST IN A 1970 PLYM VIN#BS23H0B178684 OR A 1972 PLYM VIN#BH23G2B159140, CALL JAMIE 580-363-3939
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Case No. PB-2024-1354 Judge: Martha Oakes IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATES OF Irene Irmtraud McPheron and Robert Lee McPheron, II, Deceased.
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO REOPEN ESTATES, REAPPOINT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, AND REISSUE LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all heirs-at-law, devisees, legatees, and all other interested persons, that Christa Leigh Hillhouse has filed in this Court a Petition to Reopen Estates, Reappoint Personal Representative, and Reissue Letters Testamentary, alleging that the Estates of Irene Irmtraud McPheron (Wife), deceased, and Robert Lee McPheron, II (Husband), deceased, were previously opened and jointly administered in this Court, and that it is necessary and proper to reopen said Estates for the limited purpose of facilitating the administration and transfer of estate property located in the State of New Mexico, and to obtain currently valid Letters Testamentary.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Petitioner requests that Christa Leigh Hillhouse be reappointed as Personal Representative of both Estates and that Letters Testamentary be reissued. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the that the 6 day of May, 2026, at the hours of 2:00 o’clock P.M., of that day, has been appointed as the time for hearing the Petition in Courtroom of the undersigned judge of the District Court, Probate Division, in the County Courthouse, in the
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 27, 2026; Friday, April 3, 2026) OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE
In accordance with Title 37A, Oklahoma Statutes, Section 2-141 Asia Palace Buffet Inc, 5702 NW Expressway, Warr Acres, OK 73132, a Corporation Inc, hereby publishes notice of its intention to apply within sixty days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a Beer and Wine License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That it intend(s), if granted such license to operate as a Beer and Wine establishment with business premises located at 5702 NW Expressway, Warr Acres, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, 73132 under the business name of Asia Palace Buffet, Inc.
Dated this 19 day of March, 2026.
/s/ Ben Zhang County of Fulton, State of Georgia.
Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Ben Zhang to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed.
/s/Jennifer Clark, Notary Public (SEAL) State of Oklahoma #13007871 My commission expires 08/27/2029
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 27, 2026; Friday, April 3, 2026)
OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE
In accordance with Title 37A, Oklahoma Statutes, Section 2-141 Lawrence Brown, 616 W. Britton Rd., Oklahoma City, OK 73114, an Individual, hereby publishes notice of his intention to apply within sixty days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a Retail Liquor License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That he intend(s), if granted such license to operate as a Retail Liquor Store establishment with business premises located at 616 W Britton Rd., Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, 73114 under the business name of KickBack Liquor Store.
Dated this 18 day of March, 2026.
/s/ Lawrence Brown County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma
Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Lawrence Brown to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed.
/s/Jennifer Clark, Notary Public (SEAL) State of Oklahoma #13007871 My commission expires 08/27/2029
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 27, 2026; Friday, April 3, 2026)
OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE
In accordance with Title 37A, Oklahoma Statutes, Section 2-141
Yaba OK Korean LLC, 3000 W Memorial Rd, Ste 105, Oklahoma City, OK 73120, an LLC hereby publishes notice of its intention to apply within sixty days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a Mixed Beverage License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That it intend(s), if granted such license to operate as a Mixed Beverage establishment with business premises located at 3000 W Memorial Rd, Ste. 105 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, 73120 under the business name of Mr. Kimchi Korean Bistro.
Dated this 24 day of March, 2026.
/s/ Yushan Han County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma.
Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Yushan Han to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that she executed the same as her free act and deed.
/s/Jennifer Clark, Notary Public (SEAL) State of Oklahoma #13007871 My commission expires 08/27/2029
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 3, 2026; Friday, April 10, 2026) OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE
In accordance with Title 37A, Oklahoma Statutes, Section 2-141 Rosa Mezcal Mexican Grill and Cantina 1333 N. Santa Fe Ave Ste 118, Edmond, OK 73003, an LLC hereby publishes notice of its intention to apply within sixty days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a Mixed Beverage License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That it intend(s), if granted such license to operate as a Mixed Beverage establishment with business premises located at 1333 N. Santa Fe Ave. Ste 118 in Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, 73003 under the business name of Rosa Mezcal Mexican Grill and Cantina.
Dated this 25 day of March, 2026.
/s/Oscar H. Jaime County of Bryan, State of Georgia
Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Oscar H. Jaime to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed.
/s/Jennifer Clark, Notary Public (SEAL) State of Oklahoma #13007871 My commission expires 08/27/2029
persons intersted may appear and contest the same by filing written opposition thereto on the ground of incompetency of the application, or may assert their own rights to the administration and pray the Letters be issued to them.
Dated this 30th day of March, 2026. MARTHA OAKES Judge of the District
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 3, 2026; Friday, April 10, 2026) OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE
In accordance with Title 37A, Oklahoma Statutes, Section 2-141 Y and V LLC, 2119 SW 44th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73119 an LLC hereby publishes notice of their intention to apply within sixty days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a Retail Beer License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That they intend(s), if granted such license to operate as a Retail Beer establishment with business premises located at 2119 SW 44th St. in Oklahoma Ctiy, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, under the business name of Penn Discount Tobacco & Foods.
Dated this 25 day of March, 2026.
/s/Ratna Kishore Yalamanchili County of Collin, State of Texas
Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Ratna Kishore Yalamanchili to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed.
/s/Madhu Malik, Notary Public (SEAL) State of Texas #133366784 My commission expires 10/01/2029
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District Attorney. Davidson moved Maughan seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:2Maughan and Davidson No:1 - Lowe Discussion and possible action regarding Amendment No. 07 to the Agreement for Services between Hellmuth Obata Kassabaum Inc. and the Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County to incorporate operator needs in the pharmacy and prepare drawings in the amount of Forty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and no cents $45 000.00. Requisition No. 12605463 has been issued from 2034 - Jail Bond Fund contingent upon final encumbrance of funds. Requested by Stacey Trumbo PE County Engineer. Davidson moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Davidson Juvenile Bureau Discussion and possible action regarding the Services Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners on behalf of the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau and Sooner Mobile XRay Inc. for the purposes of providing portable diagnostic imaging services. Requisition #12601472 in an amount not to exceed $500 has been issued to Sooner Mobile X-Ray. This Services Agreement shall be effective July 1 2025 through June 30 2026. Requested by Hannah Whipp Juvenile Bureau Director. Davidson moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Davidson Purchasing Discussion and possible action regarding an update Oklahoma County Purchase Card Pilot Program. Requested by Purchasing Office of the County Clerk. Davidson moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3Maughan Lowe and Davidson Commissioners Comments/General Remarks: No New Business Recess into executive session 938 Davidson moved Lowe seconded to recess at 9:38 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3Maughan Lowe and Davidson To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 B 4 to engage in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation claim or action in Mark Johns v Oklahoma County WCC No: CM2023-04926X and where on advice of its attorney the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation litigation or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Brad Hermes Safety Program Manager. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. §307B4 to engage in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning the following litigation cases where on advice of its attorney the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation litigation or proceeding in the public interest : 1 Laura Neal Neal Parker Stephens v. BOCC OCCJA CIV23-114-PRW 2 Laura Neal Shawn Slavens v. BOCC OCCJA Case No. CIV-24-575- JD; 3 Kelly Montgomery Courtenay Dolye CIV-25-384 SLP; 4 Kizzie Simms est. of Gregory Neil Davis v. BOCC OCCJA Case No. CIV-23-780-R; 5 Rodolfo Avelar Andrew Avelar v. OCCJA Case No. CIV-24-909D; 6 Kimbrough Lee Chouteau v. OCCJA et al Case No. CIV-23-320; 7 Anita Sue Gonzalez Luis Gonzalez v. OCCJA et al; CIV-25-742 PRW. Requested & Approved by ADA Lisa Erickson Endres Return from executive session 1015 Davidson moved Lowe seconded to return at 10:15 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Davidson Action regarding confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation claim or action in Mark Johns v Oklahoma County WCC No: CM2023-04926X and where on advice of its attorney the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation litigation or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Brad Hermes Safety Program Manager. Proceed as discussed proceed Davidson moved Lowe seconded to proceed as discussed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Davidson Action regarding in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning the following litigation cases where on advice of its attorney the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation litigation or proceeding in the public interest : 1 Laura Neal Neal Parker Stephens v. BOCC OCCJA CIV-23-114-PRW 2 Laura Neal Shawn Slavens v. BOCC OCCJA Case No. CIV-24-575- JD; 3 Kelly Montgomery Courtenay Dolye CIV-25-384 SLP; 4 Kizzie Simms est. of Gregory Neil Davis v. BOCC OCCJA Case No. CIV-23-780-R; 5 Rodolfo Avelar Andrew Avelar v. OCCJA Case No. CIV-24-909D; 6 Kimbrough Lee Chouteau v. OCCJA et al Case No. CIV-23-320; 7 Anita Sue Gonzalez Luis Gonzalez v. OCCJA et al; CIV-25-742 PRW. Requested & Approved by ADA Lisa Erickson Endres Davidson moved Lowe seconded to proceed as discussed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan Lowe and Davidson Citizen Participation: Mark Faulk was called to speak Derrick Scobey was called to speak Christopher Johnston was called to speak Sean Cummings was called to speak Mark Faulk was called to speak Derrick Scobey was called to speak Christopher Johnston was called to speak Sean Cummings was called to speak Citizen Participation: Jennifer Mayo was called to speak Christopher Johnston was called to speak Jennifer Mayo was called to speak Christopher Johnston was called to speak Adjourn 1016 Lowe moved Davidson seconded to adjourn at 10:16 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3Maughan Lowe and Davidson
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Debbie South Metro First Realty @ Lake Hefner
3232 W Britton Rd, 277 Oklahoma City, OK.73120 (405) 706-9077
Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ
The Learning Tree
7638 N. Western Wilshire Village (405) 848-1415
learningtreeokc.com
Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com
Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahoma city.com
Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 Naifehfinejewelry.com
Thrifty Pharmacy 10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 thriftypharmacyedmond.com
BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank
First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300, Okla. City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 | fnbok.com
CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com
Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank
Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com
Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com
Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (495) 751-2126
All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 NW 63 St. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com
Papa Dios 10712 N May, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-2255 papadiosokc.com
First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com
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Chargers sweep Woodward in DH
Combining for more than 25 hits, the Heritage Hall baseball team cruised to a doubleheader sweep over Woodward last Monday.
Andrick Golden batted 3-for-3 with a double, two RBIs and two runs scored to lead the Chargers (10-3) in an 11-1 victory in Game 1.
Austin Echalk and Isaac Beeson recorded two hits each, as Echalk had a triple and two RBIs and Beeson drove in two more runs.
Pitcher Grady Murray struck out eight and allowed a run on three hits over five innings.
Five different players collected at least two hits in a 17-4 win in Game 2.
Golden led the way with four RBIs, followed by three RBIs each from Jackson Echalk, and Caleb Niver.
Pitcher Jack Holbrook allowed four runs on four hits and struck out seven in 3 2/3 innings.
Heritage Hall visits PC North this Friday and Tuttle on Saturday.
Rockets shut out Clinton
Capitalizing on three errors, Mount St. Mary rolled to a 11-0 shutout over Clinton.
Miles Stanley batted 2-for-2 with four RBIs and three runs scored for the Rockets (13-3). Jefferson Hodge and Wade Webb had two hits each and combined for three RBIs.
Pitcher Parker Hayes tossed a 1-hit shoutout with seven strikeouts in 3 1/3 innings.
Mount St. Mary entertains Woodward this Monday in a doubleheader.
Antlers down Sand Springs
Deer Creek notched four runs in the third and seventh innings on the way to an 11-6 win at Sand Springs last Monday.
Five different
players contributed two hits each for the Antlers (10-4).
Grant Richards belted a double and nailed a 2-run home run in the seventh inning. Ryan Hubble hit a double and drove in a run, while Madden Edwards chipped in a 2-run home run in the second inning.
Pitcher Grant Adams allowed four runs on five hits and struck out four over five innings in the victory.
Dere Creek competes at the Enid Festival this weekend and hosts Bartlesville on Monday.
Irish trounce Del City
Erupting for 14 hits, McGuinness cruised to a 19-1 victory over Del City on Monday.
Waite Swanson batted 3-for-3 with a double and drove in four runs to lead the Irish (4-7).
Three others recorded at least two hits, highlighted by Robert Nelson
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with a double, three runs-batted-in and three runs scored. Gehrig Lair drove in two runs and scored two more, while Joseph Yost also scored twice.
Pitcher Rex Dahlgren allowed just a run on two hits and struck out eight over four innings in the win.
McGuinness hosts Duncan this Monday at 5 p.m.
Chisholm edges Knights
Crossings Christian scored at least a run in six innings but ultimately fell short in a wild 18-10 loss at Chisholm on Monday.
Malachi Kliewer recorded three hits and drove in two runs to lead the Knights (13-4). Maddox Turner and Jake Robison collected two hits each, including doubles, and combined for three RBIs, while Evan Wall added a pair of singles. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
Casady girls 2nd at Cyclones Inv.
Finishing fourth or better in all four divisions, the host Casady girls tennis team claimed a runner-up trophy at the Cyclone Girls Invitational last week.
Fridayland rivals McGuinness placed fourth and Deer Creek took fifth in the tournament.
Bailey Wasburn secured an individual championship in No. 2 singles, with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Carl Albert’s Preston Yi in the title match.
Larissa Goodman grabbed second in No. 1 singles, following a 3-set loss to Elli Clark from Jenks in the final.
Both McGuinness doubles teams finished third in victories over Casady. Kate Thomas and Ellie Warren defeated Garabelli/Sill from Casady in three sets in No. 1 doubles, while Jenny Do and Chelsea Le
downed the Cyclones’ Pierce/Ridley in No. 2 doubles. Paige Griffith finished fourth in No. 1 singles for the Irish and Georgia Grelle fell to sixth with a loss to Deer Creek’s Cambelle Harris in the No. 2 singles consolation final.
Deer Creek’s Claire Hopkins settled for sixth in No. 1 singles.
Chargers take 3rd at TOC
Keyed by a strong performance from both doubles squads, the Heritage Hall girls grabbed third place at the Tournament of Champions.
Tokara Henderson and Leila Williams teamed up for first in No. 1 doubles with a 3-set win over Edmond Memorial for the host Chargers. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
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Eagles shut out Elk City
Jumping out to an early lead, the Harding Charter Prep boys soccer team cruised to 6-0 win over Elk City last week.
Gio Valero netted three goals to lead the Eagles (4-0). Sebastian Silva, Andreas Markey and Evan CastellanosBui accounted for the other scores.
The Harding Prep girls split a pair of games, including a 7-1 win over Cristo Rey and a 7-4 loss to Elk City.
Lucia Markey scored two goals in each game for the Eagles.
Both squads host Newcastle this Tuesday starting at 5 p.m. Chargers top Newcastle
The Heritage Hall boys captured a pair wins in a busy 3game week following spring break.
Noah Ragozzino, Davis Griffin, James Berrong and Teagan
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Lawson scored goals in a 4-0 victory at Newcastle for the 3time defending state champion Chargers (4-1).
Ragozzino and Griffin also found the back of the goal in a 3-2 overtime loss against Southeast.
Ragozzino added two more goals, while Griffin had a goal and an assist in a 5-2 triumph at Classen SAS. Meanwhile, the Heritage Hall girls edged Newcastle 2-1 in overtime and posted a 4-0 win over Classen SAS.
Heritage Hall traveled to Douglass last Thursday.
Rocket girls fall to Harrah
The Mount St. Mary girls split two games last week, including a 4-1 loss to Harrah and an 8-1 win against Madill.
Landri Ward scored on an assist from Lila Creel for the Rockets (5-1) against Harrah. Ward recorded three goals and two assists to lead Mount St. Mary in the win over Madill.
Josie Peterson netted two goals and three assists, as Creel added two more goals.
The Rocket boys (3-1) cruised to a 6-1 win over Crossings Christian and a 4-3 overtime triumph against Woodward last week.
Both squads travel to McLoud this Tuesday and host Corn Bible on April 9.
OCS gets past Knight girls
Both Crossings Christian squads split a pair of games last week.
The Knight girls (3-2) endured a 4-1 loss against OCS, behind a goal by Grace Mazza. They opened the week with a 4-2 win over Tulsa-Victory Christian. Mazza led the way with two goals and Callie Graham had two assists.
The Knight boys (3-3) also suffered a 6-1 setback at Mount St. Mary, with Rhett Featherstone recording the only goal.
Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
Charger boys win Bethany title
Keyed by an individual gold medalist and a relay win, the Heritage Hall boys track team claimed the 62nd Annual Ed Forester Invitational championship last weekend at Bethany.
Landon Gaske cleared 12 feet, 6 inches to win the pole vault to lead the Chargers.
Jerrod Williams secured a silver medal in the 100 meters, falling short of a win by just under a quarter-second in 11.22 seconds.
Harrison Murphy finished second to Casady’s Jude Dunlevy in the 110meter hurdles, as Dunlevy broke the tap in 16.05 seconds and Murphy was just behind in 16.07 seconds. Murphy also claimed third in the 300 hurdles.
The Chargers claimed a win by just a tenth-second in the 4-by-100 relay and were second in the 4-by-400 relay.
In addition, the McGuinness boys placed fourth and
Chargers’ Gross swings to win at El Reno
Battling through strong winds and warm temperatures, Heritage Hall’s Gabriella Gross found cruised to her third straight title.
Gross shot a 3over 75 at Crimson Creek to claim a 5stroke victory in the El Reno Invitational last Monday and helped the Chargers to fifth in the team standings.
All four other Heritage Hall players
finished inside the top 50, with Riley Semore in a tie for 16th and Blakely Lamb shared 26th place. Elizabeth Modera finished 33rd and Taylor Williams rounded out the team in 42nd position.
Crossings Christian boasted three players in the top 50, led by Elli Smith in a tie for sixth with a round of 87. Caitlyn Schmidt
finished in the group at 26th position and Blair Murphy was in 46th place.
Antlers take 7th at COAC tourney
With a combined five players in the top 25, the Deer Creek boys finished seventh and the girls took ninth at the COAC (Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference) tournament.
Lilly Tate led all
Antler players in a tie for 13th place with a round of 87 at The Greens in windy, warm conditions. Cole Lorenzen and Luke Newton carded 80s to tie for 19th place. Raymond Lee and Deacon Caldwell tied for 25th with round of 81. Blake Hoopingarner rounded out the team in a tie for 34th place.
Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
Casady came in sixth at Bethany.
The Irish’s Preston Sevenson came up just over a halfsecond short of a title in the 300 hurdles and took fourth in the 110 hurdles.
Ben Schoeffler claimed third in the pole vault and Kason Givens Tyner placed third in the 110 hurdles, while DreAndre Bruton came in fourth in the 100 meters.
Beckham Kerr picked up a pair of silver medals in the 200 and 400 meters, and Denton Suthers was fourth in the 300 hurdles for the Cyclones.
Jayden Owens led Harding Charter Prep with a fifthplace effort in the 800 meters.
In the girls division, McGuinness finished in seventh place and Heritage Hall was just behind in eighth at Bethany.
The Irish’s Lainey Sylvester and the Chargers’ Zeffie Ellenburg earned gold medals. Sylvester cleared 5 feet, 2
inches to secure the high jump title, while Ellenburg won the 3200 meters in 11:33.31.
Kennedy Brown was the only other medalist for McGuinness with a runner-up finish in the pole vault.
The Irish girls also finished third in the 4-by-800 relay. Casady’s Cami Matthews claimed a silver medal in the 800 meters and took fourth in the 400.
Antler girls win Elgin Classic
The Deer Creek girls boasted three individual gold medalists and three more in the relays to claim the Elgin Owl Classic championship. Arabella Allo swept the hurdle events, winning the 100 meters by two seconds in 15.19 seconds and edging teammate Brooklyn Davis by more than three seconds in the 300 hurdles in 42.66 seconds. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
Heritage Hall’s Gabriella Gross carded a 3over 75 at Crimson Creek to win the El Reno Invitational by five strokes last Monday.
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his spring, I invite you to take a moment to engage with nature. Look around your neighborhood, your local green space, a local wildscape, or even your own backyard, and you’ll find that trees are doing some of the most important environmental work in our community. Trees provide thermal refuge and habitat, offering food, shelter, and nesting sites for birds, pollinators, and other native wildlife.
Bringing awareness to trees has been a long-standing tradition in the United States. For more than 154[AM1.1] years, the wonderful springtime tradition known as National Arbor Day has been observed on the last Friday in April. Since its founding in Nebraska in 1872, inaugural celebrations have resulted in the planting of more than one million trees—a testament to an early understanding that trees play a vital role in sustaining healthy landscapes and quality communities.
Today in central Oklahoma, the newly formed Arboretum Collaborative is working to carry that legacy forward by championing trees. The Arboretum Collaborative brings together related organizations to promote conservation, advance tree plant -
ing, and support habitat preservation for wildlife and humans alike. We encourage the use of native plants, work to expand tree canopies to support wildlife, and host programs focused on restoration and environmental stewardship.
The chief mission of the Arboretum Collaborative is to convene and align member organizations to advance conservation and protect biodiversity across the properties of Red Ridge Nature Preserve, Mollie Spencer Farm, Campbell Art Park at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, and Park House. This year, the collaborative has expanded to include SSM Health St. Anthony. Together, we work to advance conservation initiatives, protect natural resources, and increase biodiversity across all participating sites. Our internationally accredited tree collection includes dozens of native species, and we plan to expand the collection in the coming years. Each partner site contributes
unique plantings that increase biodiversity and strengthen the resilience of the urban and native forest.
The collaborative recently planted trees in the urban forest [AM2.1]at Campbell Art Park, adjacent to the Oklahoma Contemporary. This project was made possible by our friends at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation through the Margaret Annis Boys Trust. We are grateful for the opportunity to plant trees and to honor our commitment to expanding the native and urban forests in central Oklahoma. Looking ahead, new projects will further extend this impact. The Eleanor B. Kirkpatrick Garden and Great Lawn, opening in 2027 at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, will provide a new green space designed for both restoration and education. Featuring shaded seating, walking paths, and diverse plantings, the space will also offer opportunities for selfguided exploration of the plantings and community learning.
Later this month, the Arboretum Collaborative will celebrate National Arbor Day with a series of public events focused on trees and the wildlife it supports. These programs offer a chance to connect with nature while learning how small actions, like planting and caring for trees, can make a lasting difference in your own backyard. We hope to see you there.
Join me in the months ahead as we continue to explore the natural world around us and discover just how much can be found, even in our own backyards.
Happy Spring and Arbor Day!
Dixie Ann Gordon
March 23, 2026
On March 23, 2026, Dixie Ann Gordon passed away, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, energy, and lasting friendships.
Dixie was born in Mesa, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert “Duck” Dale and Phyllis Dale, and by her niece, Sharon Flanagan. She spent her adventurous childhood moving frequently with her military family, living in a variety of locations both in the United States and abroad. These experiences helped shape her outgoing personality and lifelong gift for connecting with others and turning strangers into friends.
After graduating from high school in San Antonio, Texas, she attended Oklahoma State University, where she became a proud and active member of its alumnae community. She made her home in Oklahoma, living in both Stillwater and Oklahoma City, and built a successful career as CEO of Midwest Management Company, a real estate management firm.
Dixie was deeply involved in her community. She served as President of the Casady Mothers Club, board of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and twice chaired the Oklahoma City Decorator Show House. Her leadership, creativity, and enthusiasm made a lasting impact on the organizations she served.
In 2008, she and her husband retired to Colorado Springs, Colo., where she continued her vibrant social life. She was an active member of several women’s organizations, including AAUW, PEO, and the Red Hat Society, forming many cherished friendships.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Bruce Gordon of Colorado Springs; her daughter, Dana Duggan (Murray Arenson) of Colorado Springs; and her sons, Kevin Gordon (Heather) of Western Springs, Ill.; Brian Gordon (Christy) of Edmond, Okla.; and Scott Gordon (Christy) of Yukon, Okla. She was a proud grandmother to Ally Arenson and
Ariana Arenson; Cole Gordon; Gavin Gordon and Austin Gordon; and Conner Gordon. She is also survived by one great-grandchild, Archer “Arch” Gordon; her brother, Robert “Bob” Dale of Brenham, Texas; her niece, Kimberly Hastings (Dale); and her nephew, Bobby Dale; her sister-in-law, Joanie (Bruce) Flanagan of Washington; her nieces, Beth Potarf, Laurie Flanagan and Eileen Flanagan; and her nephew, Bruce Flanagan.
Dixie will be remembered for her boundless enthusiasm, her welcoming spirit, and her insatiable love of bringing people together. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Dixie by breaking bread with a friend, a simple joy she cherished throughout her life.
https://www.dignitymemorial.c om/obituaries/colorado-springsco/dixie-gordon-12805637
LADIES
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One of the community’s favorite events, Ladies in the News began in 1966 and has honored over 700 women for their distinguished and outstanding contributions to their profession and service to their community. Proceeds from the event will benefit the vital services of The 34 Project and The Christmas Connection Crisis Connection. Oklahoma Hospitality Club has honored outstanding women leaders from diverse fields – business, education, civic service, health, philanthropy and the arts. This year’s honorees are: Whitney Anderson, founder, The Dragonfly Home; Rachel Cannon, founder, Rock Paper Cannon; Jackie Davis, Owner/CFO, Davis Paint & Collision, Inc.; Stacy McNeiland Edmonds, CEO, Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma; Dr. Tina Floyd, Owner/CEO, OKC Spark SoŌball; Kendra Horn, president/CEO, Oklahoma City Public Schools Founda-
tion; Ayana Lawson, VP Lifestyle Services & Social Impact, Oklahoma City Thunder; Sydnie Peebles, Founder, Sydnie Banks Luxury Handbags; Erica Portell, director of community engagement, Oklahoma City Ballet; Amy Reeves, VP/coowner, Landmark Fine Homes LP; Jane Semple Umsted, owner, Indian Territory Art Gallery; and Veronica Zelada, owner, Café Kacao.
“Ladies in the News is always an exciting time for our members and could not take place without the 12 honorees graciously agreeing to help support our fundraising efforts” said Susan Howard, Oklahoma Hospitality Club president.
Guests can look forward to beautiful fashions modeled by the honorees from Nancy Farha’s Clothing and Accessories and Krista Anne’s Boutique, presentations from the beneficiaries, beautifully curated raffle baskets, a live auction of Robin Marsh Art and opportunities to support the club’s ongoing philanthropic work. More information can be found at oklahomahospitalityclub.com.
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it behind the board. Blake’s stuffy got stuck in the board. No one will look behind the board. I hide it behind the board because we use the board. No one will have time to look behind it. I will hide it behind the board because Charlies will watch it. The egg will mabye fall down. But the egg is big. Its easy to get it out too. This was the best hiding place ever.
— Daniel Fu
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. I will hit it in a tree. No one will look there! the tree is very very tall! Now I am at the top of the tree. I pu the egg in the tree. Then Iclimb down the tree. I tell my friends that they can look for the egg now It takes hours for them to find the egg. When the day is over, no one has foud the egg. This was the best hiding place ever.
— Hildie Geyer
One day I had a great idea. Iwanted to hide my easter egg in the best place ever. I could hide it behind the book’s, or by the baseball field. I could hide it out of school. I could hide it on a different planet. I’d hide it on pluto. No one would find it there. but I don’t know how to get it there. It will be hard. First, We have to get in a rocket ship.Then I will land on pluto. Last, I will put the egg somewhere on pluto. This was the best hiding place ever.
— Whitley Guenther
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. i would dig a hole then pu the egg in the hole. Then cover it with sand. “Nobody can find it there!’ I say. The hole would be in the northshore. The Northshore is a beach in hawaii. This is a great place! Then I would relax and go surfing. I wouldn’t stay long though! i need to get back quickly to check on the egg. Hopefully no one finds it This is the best hiding place ever!
— Nuha Naqash
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. I went to my desk it was too small. Then I went to mrs. Robertsons drawer and put my shinny egg in the drawer. No one will look there. Me and Mrs. Robertson would be the only one to know. It is sneaky. This was the best hiding place ever.
— Idhaanth Rao
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide by Easter egg in the best place ever. I am going to travel to find my spot. I am going to travel to Spain! My ears hurt when i travel. I am finally at Spain! Oh! Now I know where i am going to put it! will have to travel to California! I am going to hide by Easter egg in the sea! I am going to the sea. Okay now I am at the sa. I am going to hide under the sand under the dea. I am traveling back to Oklahoma. Now my friends are looking for it. They can’t even get close to it. I tell them a clue. They still can’t find it. This was the best hiding place ever.
— Halston White
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my easter egg in the best place ever. I will go to a beach and hide it under the sand really deep. I will go on a place to get there. I like beaches. I like to play in the water. It is fun to play in the water. It is fun to play at a beach. No one will find it. I like to play. It is really fun to play. I like to play at a beach. I love to play at a beach. I love to
Where to hide an egg
hide eggs. I love to find eggs. This is the best place ever to hide an egg.
— Ben Wilson
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. I would hide my egg in dark matter. First I would sneak it on a roket ship. then I would go to dark matter to hide the egg. I would trow it in the matter. then I would explore space and get some rocks. I would jump very high be because of grav ty! While Iam there I will say Hello to Saturn. This was the best hiding place ever.
— Maverick Murphy
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. It’s going to be a box in a box ect ect ect. biggest one is 1 mile tall and 30 feel long. The smallest one with the egg in it is 8 inches tall and long. They will need an army to pick it up. It’s going to be funny! On yeah they take it to Paris. No ones going to find it thet’s good. Wait I have more! Wait never mind I don’t have more. This was the best hiding place ever!
— Erin
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. I will hide it in a tree! No one will look there! so I start to climb the tree. the tree is very very tall. Now I am at the top of the tree. Iput the egg in the tree. Then I climb down the tree. I tell my friends that they can look fo rthe egg now It takes hours for them them to find the egg. When the day is over, no one has fud the egg. This is the best hideing spok ever.
— Hildie
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. I am not going to hide it in a desk. I am going to hide it in the ipad cabinet. I go back home and hope the kids find it. The kids don’t use there ipads. I check on it and it’s still there. It is Friday, I hope one of the kids finds the egg. Icheck Monday night and I don’t see it. This was the best hiding place ever.
— Royce McPherson
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. Iwill buy a ticket to Dubai. Iwill take a photo of the Burj Khalita. I will hide my egg on the tallest building in the world. No one will find it because no on will climb it. I will enjoy Dubai. Iwill buy stuff from Dubai. This was the best hiding place ever.
— Jack Snider
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. Iwould wait until the Easter bunny came. Then I will give the egg to the Easter bunny. He will take it home. Then he will hide the egg in his house. He would hide it under the couch, and noboby will know where it is! This was the best hiding place ever.
— Carsen Gilliam
Kaylin Moran’s First Grade
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. I asked Mr.s Moran if I could go into the hall. I decided to put it in the BATHROOM. I went to the bathroom Sink? Too easy! Toelet? No way! Paper towel despender? I can’t even put it in there! So I put it NEXT to the Toilet. The next day I saw an egg in my cubbyhole, when I saw a lizard and it wanted to be my pet! hooray!
— Knox
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best spot
ever. Iwoud hide my Easter egg on the roof. Noone would look there I grad a ladder. Then I put then I put the Easter egg on the roof. It was the best spot ever oh the roof. Ilove the spot so much. It wast he best. no one can fid It. I love the spot. — Jack
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. I will hide my Easter egg inodssa in Ukraine. The odssa building in the vp is the best spot. I will make a building on top of the building. If people see Imake the building I will be made. Mr. Sponebob is guarding the building. The door is going to be behind the building I am going to make a room. I am going to eat at my room. Fish is a good food to eat. And my house is the odssa building with my white egg. I am going to play video games with my egg. The end.
— Eli
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. At school. I thought hiding up in the loft but it would be easy to find. I wanted to hide it in my bag. I put i in there. It is the best place. Now I finisned ya! And guess what? Someone found it! Ms. Willams. I was proud. The end. — Elianna
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. I was it in Disney World. on Pirate Island. In a great hideing spot in hole in a dent in a cave in a rock by a hill. The hill is not very tall. Or if that place is not open then I will put it at the top of a water slide at Toyhoon Logoon. No one would ever thank of looking there. My tan egg would blend in perfectly with the floor. The floor is made of tan wood and because my egg is tan it will blend in.
— Will
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. JJ had a idea so went to Mikey’s house. He hid his blue egg in the mines. It was filled with gold and damind with emerolds too. Mikey also hid a egg it was green. He hid his on top of JJ house, skellutins hid there egg too it was cool. It was a tnt egg. Zombies hid there skull egg spiders too it was a ... over world egg. Piglento, it was a nether egg. Pigs too, it was a ender men egg. Chickes too, it was a white. Fish too it was a ocean egg. — Davis
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. the class was too small so I thought and thought and thought. I am going to hide the egg in Washington D.C. Capitol. Yeah the capitol that Do-
nold Trump stays in. The safe there. with the usd army guarding it. With a face scan. A eye scan too. And fighter jets too. Add a tank. And with spikes. That is what I will do. — Hank
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. I would also bring Abbott. I dont need to sneak in the valcano were I’m going And and Arfarf wants to come. First I’ll need to sneak out of school. them me and Arfarf will get Abbott. How will we get to the vacano? Wait! Look theres stairs! Lets go! “Yeah let’s go” said Abbott. We’re at the top! Letls go bury them. perfect! Our eggs are brown with silver stipes! Oh, it also has bunny ears. The end. — Maylie
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. Iwould hide it in a coconut I would put the coconut in a chest. I would go on a boat. I would would dive to the bottom of the sea. I would bury the chest at the bottom of the sea. I would use a little boat. I my eg would de blue. It woud have patterns on it. The boat would go fast. I would put a map to it in a chase. I woud bury the chest. — Remy I want to hide my Easter egg. I go out. I look everywhere I look in the bird house. The birdhouse is too small I look under the flower. The flower is too drity. I look in the bird next because The brird will Think it’s her egg. Then The brird wil keep the Easter egg safe. T his was the best hiding place ever.
— Killian Payne
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. I hid it in Miss Moran pink and white Bag. I was at carpool my room was 1 minute a way. But I slet out of carpool. I But it in her bag. But she was not there was a sudstitute miss Horn got a call She said Lynnon come with me bou She took me to her office
bo you know how luckl you ar? No actually I do not want t be her she pressed a button on the wall a... disco ballcame out! then she said it’s time to Party!!!! I love that green and blue and pink and last but not lest purple! OhI frogot it had a puppy namd Waffle — Lynnon
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. I looked and looked like there was a no place to hide it. But I thought and looked the best plase ever — the cabinet. I looked for it and and ... Bam! I found it. So I rushed to put it in there. It was red and the cabinet was red. — Sloane
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. I will give it to Maylie. She will hide it in a volkano. It is a Easter egg with brown and silverlinieing with bunny ears. It will be the best hiding spot. Maylie is my best friend. they will never find it. She will hide it good. My plan will work. It will be the best. — Abbott
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. I do not like to put it in my room. Because my room is too messy. Maybe it should go in the bathroom. No my dog will eat it. I brought my egg to school. Put my teacher will teacher break my egg on purpose. I should bring my egg to softball. But my coach will throw my egg on purpose ane Blue. Should I put my egg in the desk? I think that is the best place ever. — Kennedy
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. It was to hid my Easte egg in my teachers room The egg was behind her shelf. The egg is purple It also has white polka dots I decided to move my egg I took it to Mrs. Hickman’s room I put it behind her chair she will. never find it! oh man she did find it.
“Where would be the best place to hide an Easter egg?” ponders Heritage Hall firstgrader Blake Magann.
Nash Kitch works on his essay about the most “egg”cellent places to hide an Easter egg.
Where to hide an egg
‘I
wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever’
Andrea Pile’s First Grade
In the future my name will be MR. Potato Head. In so Iam going to hide an egg. On the ultimate place ... in my sleave. Oh! There’s Sponge Bob! Come on! My mom will try to find it. She looked in the closet. Nope. So she looked under the bed. Oh! There’s Piggsley. Here comes Royce bodoys. She finds it in my sleave. — William Blair
I have an Easter egg. It is golden and perfect. I will hide it. Iam going to hide it in the ipad cage. It is secretet and safe. No body knows where it is. I think a person could find it. I will be worrted about the egg and me too. Iam a afraid. wen it is morning. it will be Easter Day. I found my egg. I opened it. I see candy in the egg. I eat the candy. It was delicous. I was happy that the easter bunny came. I found another egg. I think it is a mystery egg. It had purple spots on it and pink. It will open it. I see candbars in it. Ihad so much fun. I tell mom Ihad lots of candy and toys. I Love Easter Day. The end.
— Lincoln B
Hello friends! I’m an Easter bunny. Today is Easter. That means it’s time to hide bright eggs. I need to be secret. But I need a spot to hide the gold egg. If someone finds it They will get a Prize! If they don’t find it They will just get candy or toy from the egg. Thats a different egg but it will be hard to find the gold egg. On the grass I hid five gold eggs. The rest and not gold. It is Time for kids to find eggs happy Easter.
— Lillian Chen
I am a fainiy. I am one of the friends of the spning Easter bunny. My egg is purple. I fly on a and hide my egg. It was so fun. Climeing up there The end. Hattie Cranme
One day Ihade a gold egg. Where should Ihide it. How about under the pillow in the bed room. The next morning he couldn’t find it. He didn’t find it until summer. Next year I hid it again. But this time I hid it behind the bed. He found it immediatly. Next year I pu it in his pocket. He coudn’t find it. He dropet it and found it. Next year I hid it in the closet. He didn’t see it. He didn’t know. He foud it during summer. That was a short 4 years.
— Brody Davis
One day I had an Easter egg. It was gold and shiny. I was thinking where to hide it. Is it going to be in my bedroom? Is it gonna be under the tall bed? I thought a little bit. I whispered to myself, “I know where!” Iquickly looked under my bed. Isaw a little pocket It was under the little bed under the big bed! I put the egg in the pocket. Nobody could find it. Only I knew! I loved that Ihad a secret golden egg!
— Arianna Du
One day Ihad a fun ieda. The best idea to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever! I walk up to my desk and Imake a map. I put it on Hattie’s desk. That morning Hattie saw it and she looked at the ceiling for a long time. Then she stared at me. She said, “Is This your map? Really fishy. I said. “Yes and your egg is pink? were is it? in my desk what? Yes you can help me hide it really? you are just saying that? No one. Fine fine Hattie said yay I said. Hoars later. Let’s hide it from everyone it can be a scaventer hunt o. says Hattie. Ok we are at the playground bat why I made a secret hideout come on ok. I get my romote. ok. Wow this is beautifull! Iknow I will place it there. We put it
the egg is safe and sound. Ok, Now we just have to get out quietly and qucklly ok! says Hattie. ok! I said. ok now we just wait. 5 mins later. Ok I hear foot steps. I said. Same! Hattie said. I don’t see an egg, says Letty. Same! says Kendle. 5 hours looking for the egg. What are you doing? says lillian. hey whats this it opened look its the egg. Wow thanks lillian your wolcome. Wow its so shiny. I know you found my egg. good job! Thank you! Wow this candy is a blast. Iknow. I am going home now bye Meleah by. Hattie come on! We are going home. “Coming!” said Hattie. At home ... Mom we ate so much candy. The end.
— Meleah Everett Hi! My name is Nash. My friend Hank and I are hiding a golden egg from my frind Brody. Hank and I will got to Hawaii. We buried it deep in the sand”oh no,” sead Hank, “We are running out of time. Brody is now looking for it. He looks in the house, in the school, and in the pool. He gave up. I Seid in Hawaii. We flew to Hawaii. we went to the Beach. He looked deep in the sand. He found it!!!
— Nash Kitch
One day I wanted to hide a shiny egg. It would be eggstordinary. Iwas hiding it for Mr. Check Smacke. I went home. Iopened the door, “creeeek”! What’s for dinner? I said “Chicken wings,” said mom. Then I had an idea. I put the egg in the chicken wing. Wow! Then Iput the chicken wing in the closet. Wala! Mr. Chicken smackers won’t find it. The next morning it was still there. It was still there for a day. It was the same each morning. It was there for ten years. The chicken wing was hard. Mr. Chicken Smackers couldn’t find the egg. — Henry Lich
Once a upon a time I had an Easter egg. So Iknew I had to hide it. So I thought about it. Oh, I know where to hide it. So Ihide it in the loft. When they were at recess. I told Ms. pile I needed to go to the Bathroom. But I did not go to the Bathroom. I went to class. so I put the egg in the loft. Them I herd the door creek. I was Ms. pile. I hide in the loft. She said Liza! Where are you? So she left. She went to lobby. But She came back. She called my Mom. The Phone rang. My mom said. “hi, I poped out!! I said, Iwas up here hiding. my egg. Liza you right me an apolagy letter.
— Liza Stuart
One day the Easter Princess was looking for the best s ot to hid an Easter egg. The Easter princess was me. And yer I was looking for the best spot to hide an Easter egg. I looked up. I looked down. Ilooked all around. Ilooked outside. I looked inside. No good hiding spots. Ichecked and checked. But then it was geting closer to night. “Oh no, “I thought, tomorrow is
At left, Arianna Du, and, at right, Liza Stuart explain the best places to hide an Easter egg. They are first graders at Heritage Hall.
Easter and I have not found a spot. “what will I do. I looked everywhere. But then Ifound it in the class room but where in the classroom. I the egg under the table in the loft. I finished just in time. Hurray! B ut thats not all we have to do. The children can’t see me here. Its allmost morning. I fly as fast a possible. I made it hurray! agin.
— Halle Ward
Hi I am an Easter bunny. My name is E. Ihave a great idea. Iwill hide an Easter egg. Ilook in the classroom In the rotation buckets are too obvious. Behind the bean bag, but the egg is too shiny. It would stand out. I know a perfect idea. I will hide it in the lobby couch cushion. Ms. Pile is going to look for it. Itell her to go to the school. She does. She looks in her classroom. She dose not see it. She goes to the lobby. She looks in the couch cushion. She finds it. She looks in it. It has a gift. The gift has a smelly marker. The flaver is cherry. She love it. — Lizzy Wicks
One day Ihad a great idea. Iwanted to hide my Easter egg in the best plase ever. I woud hid it in the Thunder stadium in the loaker room. I told my brother to go find egg While we were at thunder game. He looked in the seat. He looked on the court. Then he looked in the locker room. He found it! — Lincoln Wynne
On day I had to hide an Easter egg. Icould not decide were to hide it. Oh I know where to hit it. I went to hide in Hawaii. But that is too far away that wll be impossible to find. So I will hide it under my teacher’s desk. That was so fun.
— Dash Zantout
On Easter I hid my red egg. Iwll hide it in my shoe. No one will know. The great Chet Holmgren wll come and thy to find ititte is here. Hello! I will find your egg. I found it. How? I said. IT’s in your shoel Might wat to make it harder next year. I will see you next year. Lill show him. 1 year later, I will hide it under my bed. I am here said shet Hello! I found i. How? Make it hard said Chet. I quit, this is terrible. Next year I will hide his basket ball.
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Blake Magann
Margaret Murray’s First Grade
One day, Ihad a great idea. Iwanted to hid my Easter egg in the best place ever. Iwould hide it in the Eiffel Tower. I would go to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Do you think I should hide it in the Eiffel Tower? The Eiffel Tower vry big! That why Ithink I should hide it there. I love the Eiffel Tower because it is so big.The Eiffel Tower is not colrful. Iwould paint my egg gray because the Eiffel Tower is gray. I would have to fly toparis. Paris is filled with people. I have been to paris.Have you
been to paris? No one will find my egg. It will be so fun I will chill in paris.
— Rylan Faurot
One day, Ihad a great idea. I painted my Easter egg brown an dIhid it by the tree. I loked at the gg and Icouldn’t even see it from how brown it was. After I sat on the tree and ead a book. When I was dond with the book. I fell asleep. When Iwoke up I frgot that the egg was there. Then I saw the egg! I noticed that some won was going to steal the egg. T hen I saw her. I scared her away! She did not like how scary it was. The end.
— Kristina Sweis
Where would Ihide my eastete egg? I will gid My easter egg under the cdwch. Nobody will find it I will hide it I wil hide it under The bed. Iwill hide it next to the cowch I will hide it inside the plant Nobody will find thowse. Somebody found it Somebody found another one.
— Jack Sexton
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever! Iasked my mom if Icould duy a pasport to the ... beach! Hmm my mom Said. Yes! Yesss I screamed! Itook my egg on the phone. Finally we’re hee! OK let’s see, hmm yes, I’ll hide you in the Sand! Dig, dig, dig yes rigte here. Nobody will find you. OK, time to swim in the ocean. Bye.
— Bailey Blankenship
The best spot to hide an egg is in the sewers First, I would go to North Carolina. Next, I will paint it black. Them Iwill put it in the sewers. Last I will cover It with coal.
— Anders Cook
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever! I would paint my Easter egg every color in the world. Next, I would find a place to get airpol clothes and then get disguises. Then Iwould be one of the pepple to fly the airplane. I would fly to Paris. Iwould pant the egg the same kind of color to the grass! Lat, I would fly back to Oklahoma City. The end! — Poppy Ward
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever! I would hide it in the northpole. I would did a hole in the snow. While Iam in the North pole Iwould play in the snow. Then Iwould meet Santa there. — Letty Rager
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever! The toy box was too hard. The closet was too crampt. I hid it in the basement. Noone ever gose in there. — Kaden Riffle
One day I had a great idea. Iwanted togo the Bahomas to hade my egg There. Iwould hide it in the sand. We tand together, and she had her batheing suit on. she was so cute
with it on and got so tan. she looked brown we put on sun screen! We put 5 lares me and my egg got wet It burned because it was sun screen. But we were ok. Ilooked brown too. I am having fun. Then we got a pina colada. The egg’s name was GiGi. My name is Evelyn. We are frinds.
— Evelyn Taccia
One day, Ihad a grate idea I wanted to hide my Easter egg in a landfill First, Iwould get in my car. Next, Iwould drive to the land fill. Then, I woul put it in the landfill. Last, I would drive away — Arthur Straehla
One day, Iwanted to hide my Easter egg in the best hiding place. First, I will take a sub to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Next, Iwill use a robotic claw to bury my egg in the sand. Then, Iwill look around to see if anyone was looking. Last, Iwill go away in my sub. Nobody will find it again. — Blake Guan-Zhu
One day Ihad a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in a basketball court. It would be at the OKC thuer court. It will be the best idea It will be good. No body will fide it. I know how to fight Bennet egg in spase. Iwill be a genius yay Iam smart yay you are too. OK OK we are back. — Ryder Clark
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever! I wold place my egg in space on a planet named the Peth Planet. I you come there you wold alrady be Dead. Ones you are dead you are anailen. you wold have your own ship. The egg would be camoflange. There will be a ailen gerd. he has a laser gun Ihave 20000r487641 guards. — Bennet Harms
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever! First I would, fly to Paris. Next I would, go to the Eiffel tower, take the elevator to the top, and hide it at the vary top. No one would ever find it. Next I would, just chill in Paris. Then, get a baguette. Last I wolud, say bang bang chicken gang. Then no one will fined it ever again relly never again. Last I wolud, be relly tierd. This time I wolud, sleep. For 2 hours then Iwolud, play with my dogs. Last I would, play on my ipad for the rest of the day. — Blake Brewer
One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever! I would fly on an airplane to Japan. I would hide it on the tallest place there. Iwould go to a store that has very, very big laders. Then I will buy paint from the store. I would paint the egg black. I would use the tall ladder to hide the egg on the roof. It will blend in. No one will see it!
— Kendal Graven
News/Summer Camps
Senior Follies set for June 6-7
At left: Gina Bramlett and Michael Pone, directors of the Oklahoma Senior Follies during the organization’s spring luncheon. At right: Lisa Synar models fashions during the event. In 2010, the Oklahoma Senior Follies was founded under the umbrella of the Burbridge Foundation, inspired by founder, Bobbie Burbridge Lane. Its mission is to "Promote, encourage and stimulate the social and active lives of Oklahoma Seniors."
Camp Chaverim returns for 39th summer of friendship, growth, fun
As summer approaches, many Oklahoma City families begin asking the same question: where our kids spend their days in a place that is not only fun, but meaningful and enriching? For nearly four decades, Camp Chaverim has been an answer to that question.
Now entering its 39th summer, Camp Chaverim — run by the Jewish Federation of Greater OKC — welcomes kiddos ages 3 to 15 from across the community. Open to families of all backgrounds, our camp offers an inclusive and welcoming environment rooted in friendship, creativity, and personal growth.
Each day at camp is filled with a wide range of activities, including arts and crafts, sports, music, drama, swimming and themed programs. Older campers will enjoy additional opportunities such as field trips and specialty experiences, while younger campers will benefit from a nurturing, on-site environment designed just for them. What truly sets Camp Chaverim apart is its focus on building community and confidence. The word “Chaverim” means “friends” in Hebrew, and that spirit is reflected in every aspect of camp culture. Staff members are
trained not only to supervise, but to mentor—helping campers try new things, form friendships, and discover their own strengths.
Camp Chaverim dates this summer are June 1stJuly 24th. Registration is now open, and families are encouraged to enroll early as space is limited.
For more information or to register, visit www.jfedokc.org/camp-chaverim or contact our Camp Director at dan@jfedokc.org. For families seeking a summer filled with fun, connection, and growth, Camp Chaverim continues to be a cherished community tradition.
Now entering its 39th summer, Camp Chaverim — run by the Jewish Federation of Greater OKC — welcomes kiddos ages 3 to 15 from across the community.