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Vol. 59, No. 47
People you should know
April 3, 2026
1 Section • 16 Pages
‘Egg’cellent places to hide eggs! Heritage Hall first graders tell us where the most “egg”cellent place is to hide an Easter egg:
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 See PYSK, Page 3
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Logan Robertson’s class One day I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in the best place ever. I will get on a airplane to Dallas and then I will go to the Dallas Cowboy stadium. I will 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 I had a great idea. I wanted to hide my Easter egg in
Heritage Hall first graders Lillian Chen and Brody Davis work on their “Egg”cellent places to hide eggs essays. the best place ever. So I grabed my egg and I went to find a place for the egg. I will not hide it in the desk. They are too
small. The Loft is too easy. The book bins are too big. I will hide See EGGS, Page 14
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
FRIDAY’s Dogs of the Week 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.
in Nichols Hills. The weekend features a range of events designed for all fitness levels, including 10- and See REDBUD, Page 4
Ladies in the News honors 12 women 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 at noon. See LADIES, Page 13
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