OKC FRIDAY Vol. 58 No. 5• One Section • 12 pages • June 7, 2024 $1 per copy
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Late night car burglary spree hits The Village near Lake Hefner By Eric Oesch Staff Writer JAN PEERY
Jan Peery to retire from YWCA After 27 years of dedicated service and transformative leadership, YWCA Oklahoma City announces the retirement of President and CEO Jan Peery. Peery's departure marks the end of an era characterized by significant advancements and impactful initiatives within the organization. Under Peery's guidance, YWCA Oklahoma City has flourished, becoming a beacon of hope and empowerment for countless individuals in the community. Through her strategic guidance, YWCA Oklahoma City has expanded its reach, enhanced its services, and strengthened its advocacy efforts, becoming a trusted ally for marginalized individuals and communities. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as President and CEO of YWCA
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Edith Head exhibition coming to OKC Museum of Art Annie Bohanon, left, is dressed like Hollywood’s costume designer Edith Head for a luncheon she hosted with Joan Payne at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. A in-house created exhibition of 70 costumes designed by Head, 20 sketches and three Oscar statuettes opens at the Museum of Art on June 22. For more, see Page 2.
A series of late-night car burglaries in The Village have police looking for suspects who stole items valued at over $3,000 from vehicles near Lakeside Drive and Hefner Road. Reports show the cars were left unlocked. Police are now asking area residents for help with the investigation. “The Village Police Department took reports of auto burglaries that occurred sometime between 7 p.m., May 19 and 10 a.m., May 20. Reports were made in regard to property that was stolen as a result of the auto burglaries,” said Detective Cpl. Taylor Harrill of The Village Police Department. “In total, approximately $3,000 worth of items were stolen from vehicles.” Police reports list two laptops, a designer bag, briefcase, mini drone and $300 in cash taken during the overnight car burglaries. The department is looking for any video footage that residents in the area might have to aid in identifying the suspect(s). “We know of two residents in the vicinity of Hefner Road and Lakeside Drive,” said Harrill of the car burglary reports. “It is believed that other vehicles were burglarized in the vicinity of that area by at least a quarter of a mile in the surrounding neighborhood of The Village.” Police say the burglarized vehicles were left unlocked and parked in the driveway of the residences near Lake Hefner. Those who believe their vehicle was gone through or attempted to be gone through during the same time are encouraged to contact The Village Police Department. “The Village Police Department recommends making sure to lock your vehicles and take your valuables inside,” said Harrill. “If items must
OMRF interns named
National organization honors Judith James
By Rose Lane Editor
The nation’s largest medical specialty organization honored the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s executive vice president and chief medical officer. Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., received the American College of Physicians’ Harriet P. Dustan Award for Outstanding Work in Science as Related to Medicine.
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OKC FRIDAY: Fabulous at 50
Paper champions the community By Linda Whittington Avid Reader OKC FRIDAY is 50-yearsold. Since I have lived longer than that, I can easily state that I am an avid reader of the weekly for about as long. From Ramblings with Randy to Excursions by Joy Richardson, the paper has shared the adventures, hijinks and community activities of the trendsetters across Oklahoma and beyond. As a champion for local
non-profits, the paper has shared the who’s who and what’s what, featuring local soirees, luncheons, dances, speakers and organizational mission. A call to Leland or Vicki would send a photographer/ reporter to memorialize what was happening in our town. Reading the paper to check out the scene around town, encouraged me to investigate organizations and become See 50, Page 2
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The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation welcomed the largest group of summer interns in the foundation’s 77year history — seven of whom hail from Fridayland schools. Chosen for internships were 15 Sir JUDITH JAMES
FRIDAY’s Dog of the Week This is Benji. He is a Havanese rescue and works full time at Well Preserved Advisory Group. He also volunteers at the Northwest Nursing Center. Benji has made many friends, travels exceptionally well and has a great appetite for little Milk Bones. Benji participates in fundraising activities such as Walk 4 Water, Longest Day Alzheimer’s Walk, Christmas Sharing, etc. Email Dog of the Week, Baby of the Week and Cat of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com.
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