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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 55 No. 9 • One Section • 14 pages • July 9, 2021
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HOORAY FOR THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Residents of Quail Creek and Nichols Hills paraded their patriotism as they celebrated the Fourth of July. Above: Quail Creek’s Hazel Beasley, Eva Beasley, Vivian Beasley, Layla Beasley and Ashlyn Beasley hop on their bikes and join in the fun. At right: Meredith Rawls, Sody Clements and Gregg Rawls at the Nichols Hills event. For more photos, see Pages 2 & 3.
Water’s safe to drink but algae is swimming around in Lake Hefner By Elyssa Gerstel Student Intern While swimming is not permitted in Oklahoma City-owned lakes, residents should be aware that, due to recent storms, toxic blue-green algae have been found in Lake Hefner. People enjoying the lake’s activities such as boating or fishing, should take extra precautions and avoid areas that have visible algae, Malarie Gotcher, an Oklahoma City water conservation specialist, said. Those who decide to fish, it is essential that they thoroughly clean the fish and discard the entrails. “The recent rainfall and nutrient runoff spurred blue-green algae growth in Lake Hefner,” Gotcher said. “These types of algae blooms can produce toxins that can be harmful to humans and animals. We’re spot-treating the areas to knock the algae back and will continue monitoring the lake.”
Blue-green algae are organisms that are naturally found in bodies of water, she said. During warmer weather, algae can become more plentiful and dangerous. Notably, Lake Hefner is one of Oklahoma City’s drinking water reservoirs. The water remains safe to drink because the treatment process brings in water from below algae, she said. Additionally, any algae that get into the water is removed by the treatment process, as are other toxins. “It’s important to note that our drinking water is safe to drink,” said Gotcher. “We bring raw water into the treatment plant from well below the surface where the algae are on the lake, and our treatment plant also removes any potential contaminants before being delivered.” For more information on drinking water, you can visit okc.gov/water.
Harding grad receives Yale award Harding Charter Preparatory High School’s Rori Reiswig was recognized as an outstanding senior by the Yale University Aurelian Honor Society.
The Aurelian Honor Society gives a Book Prize to a senior who has demonstrated high scholarship, effective leadership, sound character and intentional and
compassionate service throughout high school. Reiswig, who plans to attend Yale University in the fall, will receive the See YALE, Page 5
Village votes to table OK County Jail agreement citing deteriorating conditions By Eric Oesch Staff Writer Citing concerns of deteriorating conditions, overcrowding, maintenance issues and unusually high
death and suicide rates, The Village City Council voted unanimously to table approval of a jail services agreement with the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority and the
Board of County Commissioners. By tabling consideration of the agreement, the city might not have had a place to hold detainees for longer than 12 hours as of June 30.
Redbud Classic registration now open The Redbud Classic, Oklahoma City’s esteemed running and cycling tradition, will celebrate its 38th event of bringing fitness, fun and philanthropy to the community in 2021. Registration is now open for all Redbud events set for the weekend of Saturday, Sept. 11, and Sunday, Sept. 12.
The 2021 Redbud Classic features events for the whole family starting on Saturday, with 10-, 30- and 40mile bike tours, a 1mile Kids’ Fun Run, in addition to two inaugural events, the 50Mile Fondo and the 1Mile Woof Walk. The events continue on Sunday, with 5K and 10K timed runs, 5K wheelchair event, 2mile walk and 2-mile
Baby Stroller Derby. New in 2021, the 1Mile Woof Walk takes place immediately following the 1-mile Kids’ Fun Run on Saturday. Registration costs $15 per dog and each owner will receive a medal along with a bandana for their pet. Dogs are required to be leashed at all times, See REDBUD, Page 11
The FY 2021-22 Jail Services Agreement was the same as approved for FY 2020-21 and included provisions for paying for the transport of municipal prisoners for medical reasons and for
prisoner watch services. The daily prisoner boarding costs would have been $47.01 per prisoner per day. The agreement has been a standard See VILLAGE, Page 5
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Rescue Dog of the Week Travis Brorsen dropped by The Village Animal shelter to give some training tips to Ginger to help her get adopted. She is 2-years-old and on a diet at 68 pounds. Ginger has an exuberant personality, likes other dogs and loves people. Ginger has gone through heartworm treatment and is now heartworm-free. Contact Kadin at (405) 751-9518.
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Larry Ottaway cruises in style in his vintage car in Nichols Hills.
Nichols Hills Fourth of July Parade
A great day for a parade At left: Charlotte Butruille celebrates freedom. Below: Mark Anderson and Nichols Hills Band Leader Mike Forcina.
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Above: Nichols Hills Parade Chairman Wiley Hugos with Uncle Sam Russ Walker. Below: NHRyder Flesher (the dog) with Marlee Jandebeur.
Quail Creek Fourth of July Parade
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Patriotism on parade! Above: Jude Scully and Henry Leake. At left: Quail Creek’s Uncle Sam with Jay Ridler Row Strickland, Knox Strickland and Hattie Bender
Hattie Bender and Hallie Leak are dressed in their best red, white and blue for the Quail Creek Parade. For more photos, see OKC FRIDAY’s Facebook page. Carson and Stephanie Buckley with dog Nova.
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Tripp and Jane Cunningham with their daughter Lilly enjoy the festivities at Quail Creek.
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CALENDAR THEATRE Aug. 628 • The 39 Steps The Pollard Theatre Company presents this play adapted from the movie by Alfred Hitch cock. Alongside its mainstage perform ances, The Pollard Theatre is also hosting a brandnew series of productions. An array of concerts, musical revues, and standup comedy events its call ing The Pollard Per formance Series. To learn about upcoming events, visit thepol lard.org.
SUMMER FUN July 22 • Live PaintAlong On July 22 at Roco co's from 79 pm for an exclusive live pain along with nationally acclaimed artist, Brent Learned. Tick ets are available on the Oklahoma Lawyers for Children website olfc.org as well as its Facebook page.
FUNDRAISERS July 30 • Heroes Ball The Oklahoma Insti tute for Child Advoca cy is hosting its Heroes Ball, July 30 at 6 pm. This year, will have three options to attend. You can attend virtually, like last year's awardwin ning Heroes Ball. Socially distanced at the Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City and at
Through July 11 • All Light, Everywhere – OKCMOA Winner of the Sundance Film Festival's Special Jury Award for Nonfiction Experimen tation, All Light, Everywhere is an exploration of the shared histories of cameras, weapons, policing and justice. As surveillance tech nologies become a fixture in everyday life, the film interrogates the complexity of an objective point of view, probing the biases inherent in both human perception and the lens. “The observer effect is a term used in physics to describe the process in which the act of observation disturbs the system that’s being observed. Humans are such observers—and we have our inherent limita tions, biases, and blind spots that skew how we perceive and interpret. In his remarkable, kaleidoscopic essay film, Theo Anthony (Rat Film) investigates the correlation between how we see things and the tools and prac tices involved in the act of seeing. All Light, Everywhere directs our gaze to some fascinating, often surprising connec tions among technology, weapons, and mechanics of motion, as well as the effect of those factors on the ways in which we con struct our realities. Without being prescrip tive or didactic, Anthony skillfully points out how politicized the act of seeing is and just how flawed our framing methods can be. The supposedly more objective machines aren’t quite the answer either, despite offer ing more detailed perspectives. They can be a reflection of power dynamics and biases too. So don’t let anyone fool you— see All Light, Everywhere." Sundance Film Festival the Greenwood Cul tural Center in Tulsa. Visit oica.org for tick ets and details.
THIS WEEKEND July 911 • Street Rod Nationals 1,700 street rods, customs, muscle cars and street machines will be on hand at the State Fair Park this weekend for the 38th Annual Southwest Street Rod Nationals. This will be the 31st time the NSRA South
west Street Rod Nationals has been held in Oklahoma City and an alltime high number of partici pants and spectators are expected this year. Almost all of State Fair Park will be utilized for the event as well as many of the buildings, which will house a large number of manufac turer and dealer dis plays and other attractions. Visit okstatefair.com for tickets and info.
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Calm Waters to host 3‐day art camp for children in grief Registration closes July 16 Calm Waters Center for Children and Families, central Oklahoma’s grief center, is hosting its fourth annual Camp Courage, a 3-day, artbased camp July 20 – 21, 2021 at Calm Waters Center, located at 501 N. Walker, Suite 140, Oklahoma City, for children who have experienced a recent loss through death, divorce, incarceration, deportation, deployment, and foster/adoptive care issues. Camp registration is $30 per person and is sponsored by Champions of Health and the Edmond Women’s Club. Camp Courage classes will be segmented into morning and afternoon sessions. Children must be 618 years old and have experienced a significant loss due to death, divorce, deployment, deportation, incarceration or foster/adoptive care issues. Campers aged 6- to 9years old will attend camp from 9 am to noon and campers aged 10to 14-years old will attend camp from 1 to 4 pm. Teens, aged 15- to 18-years-old are encouraged to volunteer as a junior camp counselor during the 3-day camp for morning, afternoon or for both camp sessions.
“Summer can often be a difficult time for a child who has recently lost a parent or someone close to them,” said Erin Engelke, Calm Waters Executive Director. “Camp Courage is a fun, healing way for kids to honor the memory of their loved one while making memories with other children who have experienced a similar loss.” Each art class will be facilitated by Calm Waters in-house mental health clinicians and local artists who have donated their time and talent to teach children how to express their grief through art. Camp activities include drawing, painting, mixed media, dance, yoga, magic, gardening, and more. The last day of camp will end with the children’s art show for their families and peers. Registration is limited to the first 50 children. To learn more about the camp and/or to register by July 16, visit calmwaters.org/programs/camp-courage/. Art Supplies donations for Camp Courage can be purchased on the Calm Waters Amazon Wish list at amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UH5 JOQ97V17Z?type=wishlist.
Guest pianists Heather Conner and Jill Jantzen join Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble in four concerts August 3, 5, 7, and 10 at First Baptist Church in midtown Oklahoma City. The festival continues last year’s global celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday alongside a diverse array of other works by contemporary composers, women, and African-Americans like the king of ragtime, Scott Joplin. Concert No. 1 – Tues., Aug. 3 7:30 pm Concert No. 2 – Thurs., Aug. 5 7:30 pm Concert No. 3 – Sat., Aug. 7 4:00 pm (reception to follow) Concert No. 4 – Tues., Aug. 10 7:30 pm Admission for each concert is $20 at the door and free for children, active-
duty military, and students with ID. Or, save $30 with a festival pass available by mail or online at brightmusic.org/passes. Due to the cancellation of several live concerts last year, all season 2019-20 passholders may attend the 2021 festival at no charge. Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble, Oklahoma City’s own chamber ensemble, will perform its 2021 festival and 2021-22 season of fine classical chamber music at First Baptist Church, 1201 N Robinson in midtown Oklahoma City. Free parking is available north and southwest of the building. For more information about the ensemble and upcoming concerts, visit brightmusic.org.
Send your calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com My Fair Lady (OKC Broadway) Sept.28Oct.3 Neil Degrasse Tyson Oct. 5 Alice (In Wonderland) Oct. 2224 Alton Brown Live Nov. 7 Other Events/Shows/Awards: Heroes Ball July 30 Prix de West Through Aug.8 Goodwill Fashion Show Aug. 20 Paseo Arts Festival Sept. 46
Redbud Classic Western Heritage Awards Annie Oakley Luncheon Memorial Marathon Rodeo Hall of Fame Beaux Arts Ball
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Down Syndrome Festival & 5K fundraiser for DSACO The Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma (DSACO) will host its 27th annual Down Syndrome Festival & 5K at the Myriad Botanical Gardens on Sept. 25. “More than 900 individuals are living with Down Syndrome in central Oklahoma,” said Sarah Soell, executive director of DSACO. “This event is not only our largest fundraiser; it is also meant to celebrate individuals with Down Syndrome living within our community.” This will be the annual awareness walk held in Oklahoma City to raise funds and promote
DSACO’s mission to raise awareness and provide resources, as well as promote acceptance and inclusion for people with Down syndrome. The 5K will begin at 8 am and the awareness walk (approximately four city blocks) will begin at 9:30 am. Festival fun begins at approximately 9:45 am. This year’s activities include a DJ, carnival games, inflatables, face painters, therapy dogs and entertainment for all ages. The event is expected to draw more than 6,000 people. In addition to the in-person 5K, race options also include a 1-Mile
Fun Run for those who want to support the organization but do not want to run a full 5K, as well as a virtual 5K for those who do not live near Oklahoma City or do not feel comfortable attending the event. Registration for each option is $40/person and includes a tshirt and medal for all finishers. Participating in the awareness walk and entry into the festival are free and open to the public. The Festival & 5K is the largest annual fundraiser for DSACO. Funds raised help the organization accomplish its goals through programs such as microwavebased cooking classes for teens
and adults, a tutoring center, distribution of new parent packets, workshops, parent-to-parent support meetings and scholarships for families to attend national conferences and conventions. To learn more about participating in the Down Syndrome Festival & 5K visit dsfestivaland5k.com. Parking the day of the event will be available free of charge at the American Parking lot on Reno and Harvey. For information about the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma please visit dsaco.org, call (405) 600-9981 or email info@dsaco.org.
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Steven Stefanick, Harding Charter Preparatory High School principal, presents Rori Reiswig, senior, with the Yale University Aurelian Honor Society Book Prize at the school’s recent graduation.
From Page 1 book, Abe: Abraham Lincoln in His Times, written by David S. Reynolds. This is the sixth year in a row the Aurelian Honor Society Book Prize has been given to a Harding Charter Prep senior and the school is the only public school in the United States selected for this honor.
VILLAGE From Page 1 budgetary item for many years, but concerns raised by city council members caused the city to reconsider. City Manager Bruce Stone says there could be ramifications from the council decision. “The county would probably request we enter into the agreement and indicate what the consequences would be if we didn’t,” he said. “They have to take the vast majority of our prisoners even without an agreement. They might refuse to take prisoners charged with municipal offences only.” Ward 3 councilman and current Vice Mayor Adam Graham has been vocal on the use of the Oklahoma County Jail for detainees in The Village. In both 2020 and 2021 he emailed the Jail Trust a series of questions and learned that between 2010 and 2020 a total of 74 inmates had died while incarcerated – with 21 due to suicide. During that same timeperiod the county jail reported 75 suicide attempts - with 64 between 2018 and 2020. The email inquiries reported six stabbings since 2020, and 118 inmates jailed for longer than one year. As of April 2021 the jail reported 1,490 inmates with an average stay of 135.5 days. “I’ve learned over the past couple of years that it’s not working at the Oklahoma County Detention Center,” said Vice Mayor Graham. “The reports and con-
stant issues speak for themselves. “I can only speak for myself, but the facts show us that people are dying and being treated inhumanely,” he said. “Remember, most detainees at the County Jail are still awaiting hearings and not had a day in court. “With slow action from the Jail Trust, we must take immediate action for the safety of individuals in OK County who are our citizens. The conditions in the county jail are not humane,” said Graham. “There are major safety concerns including plumbing issues, bed bugs and low staffing. The length some (detainees) are waiting for hearings all combined make for a bad combination.” Graham was first elected to the council in 2018 and at the time was the youngest to serve the city. In 2019 and 2020, Village Police reported 395 total arrests with 240 being on state charges and 155 on municipal charges. Of the total arrests 21 people went to the county jail – most due to failure to appear at scheduled court hearings. No people were incarcerated in the County Jail on municipal charges without the approval of Municipal Judge Daniel White. “Conditions at the Oklahoma County Jail have deteriorated over several years, to the point that members of City Council have routinely inquired about the legal ability of the City of The Village to look into other arrangements for housing
municipal criminal detainees,” said Assistant City Attorney Jeff Sabin in an advisory memo to the city manager. “Oklahoma law finds there are no geographical limitations on where the city may house its own criminal detainees, nor on where it may house state criminal detainees prior to the Oklahoma County district attorney filing charges.” During the council meeting other county jail sites were mentioned as alternatives to working with the Oklahoma County Jail with Guthrie, El Reno and Noman cited as possible locations. “We have received luke-warm or ‘no thank you’ responses from other county seats about housing our detainees,” said Stone. “The question we face is the safety of prisoners versus cost to the taxpayers and logistical costs of using another facility. Officers would be off the streets in The Village much longer if they are required to transport prisoners to another county jail. “In the last two years our elected officials became more vocal about the conditions at the jail,” he added. “The problems with the jail started right after it was opened.” The $52 million Oklahoma County Jail structure, at 201 N. Shartel in downtown Oklahoma City, opened Nov. 22, 1991. It was funded by a temporary 1-cent sales tax. Stone said the jail services agreement has not been a significant budgetary item as incar-
ceration on municipal charges is rare. He reported approximately 10 individuals per year are incarcerated at the Oklahoma County Jail, with 21 total in 2019 and 2020 combined. Most prisoners held on municipal charges are released on bond or on their own recognizance. The Village currently has a 12-hour holding facility at the police department with two cells that can each hold two detainees. About 200 individuals per year are held at the facility. “Improving our facility would allow us to keep prisoners on municipal charges longer, perhaps up to 10 days,” said Stone. “I don’t know what the requirements would be to upgrade to a 10-day facility, but the standards, training, etc., are more stringent for longer term facilities. This has only been briefly discussed.”
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Sports Weekly Casady School awards student-athletes for 2021 season During the Athletics Awards Ceremony, Casady School recognized the achievements of outstanding student sthletes with major school and athletics awards. These students typify the virtues of hard work and sportsmanship, serving as shining examples to the Casady Community. ••• Boys Volleyball MVP — Bilal Zahoor Most Improved — Grayson Wileman Most Improved — Krish Vasan Boys Cross Country
MVP — Larry Mathis Most Improved — David Craine Boys Football Most Valuable Lineman — Cruz Uhland Most Improved Lineman — Nihal Pahdy Most Valuable Back — C.J. Little Most Improved Back — Conner Richards Fenimore — Brennan Wade Boys Soccer MVP — Jes Stanfield Most Improved — Brock Barrett Mike Nichols — Graeme Jones Boys Wrestling
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MVP — Jonah Craine Most Improved — James Coyle Shaffer Award — C.J. Little Boys Basketball MVP — D.J. Freeman Most Improved — Zach Dunn Boys Swimming MVP — Eddy Lu Most Improved — Mattox Blaik Boys Tennis MVP — Eric Tien MVP — Adi Bhaktaram Most Improved — Christian Webb Boys Baseball MVP — Tucker Jacobsen Most Improved — Fisher Moody Highest Batting Average — Tucker Jacobsen Boys Track & Field MVP — Kyler Scoville MVP — D.J. Freeman Most Improved — Larry Mathis Boys Golf MVP — Cam Wallis Most Improved — Zach Dunn ••• Girls Volleyball MVP — Ellen Shafer
Most Improved — Georgia West Girls Field Hockey MVP — Abbey Kays MVP — Grace Utz Most Improved — Caroline Watkins Girls Cross Country MVP — Shanta Ramdas Most Improved — Kyra Patel Most Improved — Jennifer Ou Girls Soccer MVP — Grace Utz Most Improved — Sheridan Piercey Girls Basketball MVP — Jordyn Turner Most Improved — Grace Hua Most Improved — Lili Tran Girls Swimming MVP — Madison Lu Most Improved — Kate Sparling Girls Tennis MVP — Sydney Geiger MVP — Lucy Richmond Most Improved — Paloma Torres-Tona Bryant Memorial — Sophia Dykstra Girls Softball MVP — Layne Bergner Most Improved — Avery Hart
Girls Track & Field MVP — Riley Dumigan Most Improved — Sydney Fleming Girls Golf MVP — Caroline Watkins Most Improved — Savannah Shelton ••• Casady Athletics School Awards Glenn H. Sears Award — Jack Foster Freshman Sports Award — Caroline Naifeh Sophomore Sports Award — Riley Dumigan ••• 3-Sport Athletes Sydney Geiger, Sr. Riley Dumigan, So. Lucy Richmond, Sr. Kyra Patel, Jr. Divya Chandrasekaran, Jr. Caroline Currie, So. Anna Ungvari, Jr. Lili Tran, So. Avery Hart, So. Sheridan Piercey, Fr. Zachary Dunn, So. Tucker Jacobsen, Jr. Cruz Uhland, Sr. Jack Naifeh, So. Jack Foster, Fr. Edward Pascual-Rosales, Sr. David Craine, So. Jonah Craine, Jr.
C.J. Little, Sr. Caden Reynolds, Sr. Cam Wallis, Sr. ••• Founded in 1947, Casady School is a college preparatory Episcopal day school committed to deeper-level learning and has more than 950 students in grades PreK through 12. Casady develops excellence, confidence, and integrity in each of its students and prepares them with the skills and knowledge that serve as the foundation for success. Casady School welcomes a student body that reflects the diversity of the world around us and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, nationality, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs generally accorded or made available to students at the School. Casady School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools, Southwest Preparatory Conference, and Malone Schools Online Network through the Malone Family Foundation.
Energy FC hosts Indy Eleven this Saturday at Taft Stadium OKC Energy FC puts its 4-game unbeaten streak on the line this Saturday, as it hosts Indy Eleven at 7:30 p.m. at Taft Stadium. Three of OKC’s final four matches of the month are on the road with a home game July 24 against Sporting Kansas City II. Following Saturday’s game, the Greens visit Louisville City this Wednesday and Tulsa on July 17. Tickets are available at energyfc.com. Energy, Tulsa play to 0-0 draw last Friday Despite controlling the majority of the match, Energy FC couldn’t find a way through against rivals FC Tulsa last Friday night at Taft Stadium. The draw, following three consec-
UP NEXT Saturday, July 10 vs. Indy 11, 7:30 p.m., Taft Stadium Wednesday, July 14 @ Louisville City
utive wins, means OKC is now unbeaten in four consecutive games. The opening half saw very few clear-cut chances despite OKC controlling play and spending it predominantly on the Tulsa end of the pitch. It was more of the same in the second half, with the Greens dominating possession and creating the best chance of the match in the 59th minute. Arun Basuljevic’s cross from the left found Villyan Bijev near the penalty spot, but the striker’s volley bounced just wide of the post.
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LLS Society names man, woman of 2021 The Oklahoma Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society recently presented its Man and Woman of the Year Award at a gala at Frontier State Bank. Dr. David Schomas and Dr. Kari Hooper were the honorees. The fund supports patient services through the Oklahoma chapter of the
national organization that provides education and support for individuals diagnosed with a blood cancer, their families and health care providers. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society also funds blood cancer research and advocacy to improve patient access to treatments and services.
The Leukemia and Lemphona Society Man of the Year is Dr. David Schomas, second from left, with his wife Michelle, far right, at the LLS banquet with their family.
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
National All-Star candidates for raising the most money for LLS are Adam Alright and Mary Blankenship Pointer.
LLS Woman of the Year Dr. Kari Hooper, at the gala with Christina Lohmeyer. Justin and Amanda Kemp at the LLS banquet.
YWCA Purple Sash raises money for domestic violence victims Victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking find refuge and help at the YWCA of Oklahoma City. Each year the nonprofit organization hosts Purple Sash, the proceeds of which fund the YWCA programs. It provides care and hope to victims.
Welcoming guests to Purple Sash are, at left, from left, Cheryl Jackson, Sami Grega, and Mary Ellen Alexander.
At the gala, photo right, are Shannon Humphrey and Julie Newton.
Modeling during Purple Sash are, at right, Cloe Hill, Becca Young, and Elisa Hancock.
At left: Jan Peery, right, executive director of the YWCA and her husband, Greg.
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
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In accordance with Title 37, Section 522 and Title 37A, Section 2-141 Magic Noodle 2 4604 NW 153rd St., Edmond, Okla. 73013, an/a LLC hereby publishes notice of their intention to apply within 60 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 they intend(s), if granted such license to operate as a Beer and Wine establishment with business premises located at 2800 Classen Blvd. Ste. 101 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, under the business name of Hotpot Heroes. Dated this 30 day of June, 2021. /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.
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) /s/Claudia Flynn, Deputy Clerk (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 2, 2021; Friday, July 9, 2021; Friday, July 16, 2021)
/s/Jennifer Clark, Notary Public State of Oklahoma #13007871 (SEAL) My commission expires 08/27/2021
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2021-1312 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Ivory Lee Scott, Petitioner, -andJoyce Marie Nolan, Respondent.
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: Joyce Marie Nolan GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by this petitioner in said Court on or before the 2 day of August, 2021, said Petition will be taken as true and judgment granting to the petitioner a Dissolution of Marriage, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you and for other relief and orders rendered according to the prayer thereof. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 15 day of June, 2021. /s/Ivory Scott Petitioner
/s/Jovana Johnson Notary Deputy
SUBSCRIBER AND SWORN to before me this 15 day of June, 2021. My commission expires: 07/25/22 Commission Number: 18007370
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Bobbe Chaffin and Morey Hill to marry on Oct. 30 in Nashville
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Luke, Terre, Bobbe and Dr. John Chaffin celebrate Bobbe’s upcoming nuptials.
Third time is a charm! Anyone scheduled to marry in 2020 knows the meaning of learning flexibility. Dr. John and Terre Chaffin, Nichols Hills, held a longawaited celebration for their daughter and soon to be son-in-law in June. Bobbe Chaffin, from Nichols Hills, will marry Morey Hill in October in Nashville, home of the engaged pair. The original wedding was planned for the spring of 2020, moved to September of 2020 due to COVID and then cancelled again as the pandemic spread across the world.
At least 100 friends and family turned out for the lovely backyard party. “We thought we might have 30 people,” Terre said, adding they were thankful that so many friends and family turned out to toast the couple. Bobbe, who graduated from Sewanee University outside of Nashville and Morey, a Nashville native and Washington and Lee graduate, will make Nashville their home. The couple is planning a smaller wedding and reception in Nashville on Oct. 30.
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 9, 2021) 06-28-2021 BOCC Minutes Monday June 28 2021 Board of County Commissioners 4th Amended Special Call to Order Roll Call Present: 3 - County Commissioner Carrie Blumert County Commissioner Brian Maughan and District 3 - Chief Deputy Gabriel VanNess Notice of the meeting was posted on June 24 2021. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance was led by David Barnes. For purposes of this agenda “Action” means any of the following: amending approving approving as amended deferring denying giving instructions to staff making a recommendation to another public body receiving documents or presentations referring to committee reconsidering re-opening returning or striking the item. Approval of Minutes Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes of the meeting held on June 21 2021 prepared by the County Clerk as authorized by statute 19 O.S. §243 244 and 445 subject to additions or corrections by the Board of County Commissioners. Taylor moved VanNess seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Blumert Taylor and VanNess Recurring Agenda Items: Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution No. 2021-8574 approving Blanket Purchase Orders as submitted by each department list available for inspection in the office of the County Clerk Room 201. VanNess moved Taylor seconded to strike. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Blumert Maughan and VanNess Opening of the following bids and/or Requests for Qualifications. Any vendor wanting to review the bids or RFQs may see the Purchasing Agent immediately following this meeting. P21910-18 District 1 Granite Rip Rap for River Project at Wilshire VanNess moved Taylor seconded to tabulate and return. P21910-18 District 1 Rip Rap Granite for River Project at Wilshire Green Dream Int. Dolese Brown Transportation Prairie Dirt A&A Trucking Martin Marietta The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Blumert Maughan and VanNess Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation from the Central Purchasing Department for selection of lowest and best bid: CW22025-1 Highway Materials Supplies and Services VanNess moved Taylor seconded to accept. CW22025-1 Highway Materials Supplies and Services Award No. 18-2021 Bernie Mathes Trucking Dolese Brothers Co. Dub Ross Co Inc. Brown Transportation Martin Marietta Asphalt Producers A&A Trucking Inc. Paving Materials Vance Brothers Haskell Lemon Construction Logan County Asphalt Wear Parts & Equipment Co. T&C Asphalts Materials General Materials Silver Star Construction Co. Inc Oklahoma Cement Solutions Atlas Paving Company Blessing Gravel The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 Blumert Maughan and VanNess Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation from the Central Purchasing Department for selection of lowest and best bid: CW22004 Senior Center Services VanNess moved Taylor seconded to accept. CW22004 Senior Center Services Award No. 19-2021 Daily Living Centers The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 Blumert Maughan and VanNess Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation from the Central Purchasing Department for selection of lowest and best bid: P21910-18 District 1 Granite Rip Rap for River Project at Wilshire Blumert moved VanNess seconded to accept. P21910-18 District 1 Rip Rap Granite for River Project at Wilshire Award No. 20-2021 Green Dream Int. Dolese Brown Transportation Prairie Dirt A&A Trucking Martin Marietta The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Blumert Maughan and VanNess Departmental Items District No. 2 Discussion and possible action regarding approval of 2022 Holidays. Requested by Brian Maughan Chairman. New Year’s Day Friday December 31 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday January 17 2022 President’s Day Monday February 21 2022 Good Friday Friday April 15 2022 Memorial Day Monday May 30 2022 Juneteenth Day Monday June 20 2022 Independence Day Monday July 4 2022 Labor Day Monday September 5 2022 Veteran’s Day Friday November 11 2022 Thanksgiving Thursday & Friday November 24 and 25 2022 Christmas Friday & Monday December 23 and 26 2022 Taylor moved VanNess seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Blumert Maughan and VanNess Discussion and possible action to approve a legal services agreement with Collins Zorn Wagner to provide legal representation for Joseph Hedderman in Chapman et al v. BOCC CIV-20-825-D.This contract for fiscal year of July 1 2020 through June 30 2021. Amount of the contract not to exceed $5000.00. Requisition No. 12107439-00 has been issued to Collins Zorn Wagner PC from General Government. Requested by Brian Maughan County Commissioner District 2. Taylor moved VanNess seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 Blumert Maughan and VanNess District No. 3 Discussion and possible action regarding an interlocal agreement between the Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners with and on behalf of the Oklahoma County MIS Department and the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority for IT services beginning on July 1 2021 through December 31 2021 at an hourly rate not to exceed $56.00 dollars an hour. This agreement can be renewed for up to six monthly renewals. Requested by Kevin Calvey Commissioner District 3. Blumert moved VanNess seconded to approve as amended for original contract to match agenda wording. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Blumert Maughan and VanNess Discussion and possible action regarding an agreement between the City of Edmond and the Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners for reconstruction of Douglas Blvd. from Route 66 to Danforth Road. Work includes but is not limited to clearing and grubbing right of way reconstructing roadway subgrade placement of 5 inches of asphalt pavement replacing cross culverts reshaping ditch line and erosion control. Total amount of agreement not to exceed $400 000.00. City of Edmond will reimburse Oklahoma County for 100% of material cost and an estimated amount of labor and equipment costs. Requested by Kevin Calvey Commissioner District 3. VanNess moved Taylor seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Blumert Maughan and VanNess Discussion and possible action regarding an agreement between the Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Edmond to permit Oklahoma County to perform necessary maintenance in the city limits of Edmond beginning on June 30 2021 through July 1 2022. The city of Edmond shall reimburse Oklahoma County for all actual expenses incurred by the County with a mowing cost not to exceed $86.23 per lane mile. Requested by Kevin Calvey Commissioner District 3. VanNess moved Taylor seconded to strike. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Blumert Maughan and VanNess No Commissioners Comments/General Remarks No Citizen Participation Adjourn Taylor moved VanNess seconded to adjourn at 1:45 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Blumert Maughan and VanNess
Above: Morey Hill, groom to be, and Karen Chaffin. At left: Moe Hill, father of groom, and Bobbe Chaffin.
Casady classmates: Abbey Giambaresi, Tori Meyer, Carpenter Parham, Bailey Norris, Rosemary Joseph, Matt Silver, Hayden Hisey, Madison Murray, Emily Katigan and Bobbe Chaffin (front).
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Locally-owned Business Directory Debbie South RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Office: (405) 751-4848 debbiesouth.com Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ Swiss Cleaners @ Laundry 3737 NW 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 946-0629 LEAP COFFEE ROASTERS 44 NE 51st St. Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 602-5800 Junior’s Supper Club 2601 NW Expressway Oil Center Building (405) 848-5597 juniorsokc.com Boutique One 6478 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hill Plaza (405) 888-9822 boutiqueone.store The Learning Tree 7638 N. Western Wilshire Village (405) 848-1415 learningtreeokc.com Carwin’s Shave Shop 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1197 carwinsshaveshop.com
Winter House 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1199 winterhouseinteriors.com Journey Quilt Company T-shirt Quilts 16516 N. Penn Ave. Edmond OK 73012 (405) 340-0444 journeyquilts.com 23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd. (405) 943-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.com Concordia Life Plan Community 7707 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 720-7200 concordiaseniorliving.com Coyle Law Firm 125 Park Ave. No.100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 583-3909 coylelaw.com Gulfport Seafood Market 8016 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-3468 Gulfportseafoods.com Home Care Assistance of Oklahoma 323 S. Blackwelder Ave. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 277-0035 homecareassistance.com Mary’s Maid Service 7009 NW 53rd St. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 728-1805 marysmaidokcity.com
Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahomacity.com Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 Naifehfinejewelry.com Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.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 State Farm Insurance Gary Baccus 16145 N. May Ave. Edmond, Ok 73013 (405) 844-6300 Garybaccus.com Balliets 6443 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 848-7811 Balliets.com BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank Britton Feed & Seed 708 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 842-5590 britton-feed-seed.hub.biz
First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 fnbok.com La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 840-3047 labaguettebistro.com McBride Orthopedic Clinic 9600 Broadway Ext. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 486-2530 mcboh.com CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com Chickasaw Community Bank 909 S. Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 946-2265 ccb.bank Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank James B. Lowe, DDS 2821 NW 58th Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 848-3535 Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com
International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, . Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233 Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com We Pay Fast 2239 NW 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (800) 937-2932 wepayfast.com Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138 Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. (495) 751-2126 Norwalk Furniture & Design 12100 N. May OKC, OK 73120 (405) 919-3847 All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com Pirates Alley Picture Frames 2733 W. Britton Road (405)751-4395 1700 NW 23 (405) 525-0091 piratesalleyokc.com Papa Dios 10712 N May, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-2255 papadiosokc.com
Deer Clan Books 3905 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 495-9005 deerclanbooks@gmail.com J. Holland Photography 1130 W. 15th St. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 341-5088 jhollandphotography.com First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-0528 myfirstliberty.com First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com Mathnasium of North OKC The Math Learning Center 14101 N. May, Suite 106 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 mathnasium.com/northokc (405) 412-8758 Norma Cokeley RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite No. 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 630-7696 (405 751-4848 Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com Beef Jerky Emporium 810 W Danforth (next to Hobby Lobby) Edmond, OK (405) 359-8200
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OPINION OUR STAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb. “Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818. “Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878. “We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.
M EMBER OF We urge courtesy in disagreement. We view with favor wise public choices and view with alarm flawed public choices. We give good advice to public officials at federal, state and local levels, and society in general, on what to do right. So, if they don’t take our advice, it’s not our fault. EMAIL YOUR OPINION to: vicki@okcfriday.com
Violent crime? What’s causing so much of it? Reprinted from Friday, September 27, 2013
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HAT HAS CAUSED the continuing of so much violent crime, i.e. mass killings and individual murder? Thousands of families have been torn apart by the murder of one of their own. It’s no longer safe to be alone away from home at night, especially for women. What has caused this growing local and national horrible problem? How can we stop it? Where are all these criminals, beginning with violent murderers, starting in their teens, coming from? The sad thing is that we probably are stuck with the problem for some time before we can get it stopped. It was born in the first grade of school.
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It started with failure of our public education system’s ability to teach many thousands of children how to read. What happens to a fifth grader when he or she struggle to keep up, due to their inability to read? They can’t read. So they are embarrassed by not being able to keep up with their peers. They start thinking “this is not for me.” So, as they get to junior high, the drop outs start flowing. By the time they get in high school, it magnifies. Before high school graduation, statistics show that half of those who started school 12 years ago are not there anymore. We have a 50% school dropout rate of people out there in society somewhere. What happens to them?
Some have been able to make it by getting adult literacy schooling. Some get menial jobs. Some are living on welfare. And some are living on crime. It’s the criminal segment of our society that is growing. And getting madder every day. They steal. They rob. More of them are of the mental state of not caring about the law. If they face problems, they settle their dissatisfaction by not worrying about killing. It’s a safe bet that the rising amount of shooting and killing is coming from whom? Those dropouts -- thrill killings, group murders, robbing, stealing, settling arguments with a gun. We keep seeing comments in the news of people saying parents need to help their kids more. MILLIONS OF THEM DON’T HAVE ABLE PARENTS. Our growing list of dysfunctional homes is due to the last generation of dropouts. These people don’t have the ability to help their kids scholastically. We hope you are alarmed enough to join the fight for schools to teach all kids to read.
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REDBUD From Page 1 with no retractable leashes allowed. Each year, the Redbud Foundation Board of Directors selects an Oklahoma City nonprofit organization with whom to partner and serve as the beneficiary of event proceeds. Annually, multiple agencies apply to the Redbud Classic as potential beneficiaries. The Oklahoma City Police Athletic League (OKC PAL), a nonprofit organization whose mission is provide athletic programs, leadership skills training and service opportunities to the students and schools involved in their programs, was originally chosen as the 2020 beneficiary and continues to serve as the 2021 beneficiary since the 2020 race was canceled. “Redbud has raised more than $900,000 for local nonprofits in Oklahoma since our first race in 1983,” Redbud Classic Race Director Kristin Hersom said. “After such a tumultuous year, we are honored to bring the tradition of fun, fitness and philanthropy back to Okla-
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homa City this fall. We are thrilled to have partnered with the Oklahoma City Police Athletic League as the 2021 beneficiary and look forward to providing race participants with the opportunity to help students create a healthy, active lifestyle and receive quality mentorship from our community’s local heroes.” OKC PAL works in partnership with the Oklahoma City Police Department to serve students and schools in Oklahoma City. OKC PAL’s mission is to create a safe place for kids to participate in sports and leadership and to strengthen the relationship between police officers and youth. The nonprofit aims to drive change by providing positive opportunities for the youth they serve. “We are thankful to be chosen as the beneficiary of Redbud and can’t think of a better way to support our organization and our students,” OKC PAL Executive Director Mark Eby said. “The Oklahoma City Police Athletic League has worked to create an environment where kids are taught the importance of teamwork, leadership and pursuing an
active lifestyle and we appreciate the opportunity Redbud has given us to share our message.” The Redbud Classic events continue past the finish line with the Redbud BASH. The BASH is set for Sunday, Sept. 12, at 12 p.m. in the finish area at Nichols Hills Plaza. There will be a variety of food from some of Oklahoma’s premier food trucks, beverages from COOP Ale Works and other sponsors, free family-friendly games and activities, music and other entertainment. Registration is available online, or you may register in person at the registration office Sept. 9-11. By registering early and online at redbud.org, participants are more likely to receive their choice of Tshirt size as well as a timing tag. Until Sept. 6, early-bird registration fees are $35 for the running/walking events, $40 for the cycling tours and $60 for multi-day registration. Registration fees for the 1-mile Kids’ Fun Run and the Woof Walk are $15. For complete event details including start times, course maps and registration information, visit redbud.org.
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Sandy Meyers, who with late husband Stewart, founded the Meyers Theatre for Young Audiences, joins with Marvin and Peggy Lunde and Dawn Hopkins during a recent fund-raising and FUN-RAISING event.
Enjoying a preview of the Musical RUSHMORE are Annie Bohanon, Jane Jayroe Gamble, Joe Fallin, Robin Schausten, and Pat Edwards.
Meyers Theater party features the composers A musical – and principal character ,Thomas, cannot speak. But ala Harpo Marx-, he communicates! It’s called ‘RUSHMORE!’ Summer heat was relieved in the best way – we went to ‘Meet the Composers,’ benefitting the Meyers Young Audience Theatre. OKC Golf and Country Club was cool, inviting and we hugged on friends we had not seen in a year and a half. Sandy and the late Stewart Meyers created this lovely gift to our community, in partnership with Oklahoma City University. If you are a small childwho has never seen a live play, just think of the magic! The model for this program involves school buses transporting students to and from OCU Kirkpatrick Auditorium, accompanied by school staff and volunteer parents. Their first experience is being greeted by OCU college students and Meyers Theatre members. Dr. David Herendeen goes on stage to introduce the play, briefly explaining characters and the overall theme to the children. Various grade schoolers have seen nearly a dozen stage presentations from ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ to ‘Pirates of Penzance.’ Our treat was excerpts from an original musical written and directed by professor Jan McDaniel and Dr. David Herendeen. Breathtakingly talented OCU students teased
our senses with selections from the musical. Sitting next to Annie Bohanon is always a treat, and she just breezed in from a trip, ten minutes prior. I kept insisting I would get her some of the lovely hors’ d’oeuvres because she’s in a cast with a broken arm. After the second time I really insisted. “Joy,” she admitted. “We stopped at Eischen’s on the way home. I’m FULL.” Oh, I get it. Mary Ann Harroz kept looking for her nametag, and puzzling, “I know I put it on!” You must laugh. It was stuck to her forearm. Her look at discovering that was priceless. Joe Fallin, Robin Schausten, Ann Garrett, Carol and Don Kaspereit, Nancy Arnold, Linda Haneborg and Jane and Gerald Gamble were all wildly clapping at the talent. I guess that is something Jane Jayroe Gamble would know about? Others people I got to hug were Dawn Hopkins, Cathy and Former Gov. Frank Keating, Carrie Leonard, Beth and Jim Tolbert, Arden Barrett, Pat Edwards, Jan and Richard Smith, Betty Crow, and Kay Oliver. Also saw Cindy and Bob Barnard, Joan Frates and Ed Barth, SoRelle Fitzgerald and Peggy and Marvin Lunde. But, if you missed the party, you will be able to see the full production in Nov. 2022 – it is something special to look forward to! Did you know they are making babies differently now? I haven’t been to a baby shower in some time, and I needed an education.
There is a registry of things I didn’t know were, well - things. Did you also know there is a machine that warms the little baby wipes for wee bottoms? The online process of ordering, paying for and sending items about gave me the vapors. However, I was determined to be modern. I did it. Successfully. They sent me two. But the pretty mothers are still glowing and excited. Meredith Wilson is lovely, gracious and adorable. She and husband Samuel are expecting their first child. Hostesses were Ann Gilliland, Elizabeth Wilson and Misti Aduddell. Cute little blue plaid bunnies on the invitation asked guests to bring a signed book to start the baby’s library. Upon entering Ann’s home, you had to smile at the stairway with an amazing grouping of BIG fat blue and white balloons that were so bouncy and cheerful. Finding a way to drive east on Dorchester off Pennsylvania is a challenge these days, but when women want to flock and munch and chat – they find a way. Among the group were Barbara Kerrick, Inda Burchfiel, Kirk Hammons, Juli Johnston, Toby Walker, Carolyn Coffey, Marilyn Meade and Cindi Shelby. Eyeing tea sandwiches, lemon bars, munchies and fruit were Beth Hammack, Ellen Lisle, Nancy Ellis and Linda Rodgers. Did you see that I made fun of them? In reality, Bette MacKellar and I sampled the whole table though we were having dinner at another party in 30 minutes. We have no shame.
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