April 2014 Newsletter

OKLAHOMA CITY’S FIRST HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER
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HERITAGE HILLS/APRIL 2014/VOLUME 12, NO. 4
OKC MEMORIAL MARATHON - APRIL 27th
Expanded Route in Heritage Hills
The Memorial Marathon has grown and increased its presence in
Heritage Hills. Plan accordingly, on April 27th the following streets will be
closed or have limited access from approx. 6:56AM- 1:20PM:
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MARATHON HERITAGE HILLS MAP 2014
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During the event, patrons will sample food and drinks, be
entertained by the Hey Diddles and The Spy, participate in a
silent auction and raffle, and have the opportunity to mix and
mingle with other Uptown 23rd friends and fans. We hope
that you will join us in the renaissance of the Uptown 23rd
District, making it one of the city’s premier business, arts,
and entertainment districts.
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Participating Restaurants: Back Door Barbecue, Basil
Mediterranean Café, Big Truck Tacos, Bubba’s Bubba-Q,
Byron’s Liquor, Cheever’s Café, Cheever’s Catering,
Cuppies and Joe, Guernsey Park, Mutts Amazing Hot Dogs,
Pizza23, Raising Canes, Thai House, and Tucker’s Onion
Burgers.
NW 22nd Street
NW 21st Street
NW 20th Street
NW 19th Street
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NW 18th Street
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WELCOME NEW
NEIGHBORS!
Perry Christianson
214 NW 18th Street
Brody & Blair Ward
316 NW 18th Stret
Gordon Pennoyer & Andrea Smith
439 NW 18th Street
WATER STOP
Broadway
Harvey
Robinson
Walker
NW 14th Street
Hudson
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Shartel
NW 15th Street
SEE START & FINISH
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FULL MARATHON
HALF MARATHON
RELAY STOP
MEDICAL AID STATION
Tickets are $35 for general admission from 6:30pm-9:00pm
and $50 for early VIP admission starting at 5:30pm. To
purchase tickets go to uptown23rd.com.
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Sponsors: Byron’s Liquor, Emerson Events, Heritage Hills,
OKC Community Church, TEEMCO Gold Dome, The
Neighborhood Alliance, The Spy, Fowler Auto, Land Run
Commercial Real Estate, Pirates Alley Picture Frames, Quail
Creek Bank, Sonic, CSL Plasma, Harding & Shelton
Exploration, Jefferson Park, Mesta Park, and Gatewood
Historic District.
NW 17th Street
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Uptown 23rd will host its first annual Uptown Uncorked event
on April 17th in the newly renovated TEEMCO Gold Dome to
benefit the beautification of the Uptown 23rd medians and
public spaces. Dewey
UPTOWN UNCORKED - APRIL 17TH
Harvey (from 14th Street -22nd Street)
Hudson (from 14th Street - 19th Street)
Dewey (from 14th Street - 19th Street)
Lee (from 14th Street - 22nd Street)
Shartel
19th Street (from Hudson - Dewey)
22nd Street (from Harvey - Lee)
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RELIEF STATION
HERITAGE HILLS
GIVE YOUR INPUT ON HOW OKC
SHOULD GROW
SAVE THE DATE
SPRING NEWCOMER’S
PARTY
MAY 10th 5PM
Invitations will be sent out soon to all
Heritage Hills Social Members. You can
still pay your 2014 Social dues and
come, please contact Debbie Benn at
[email protected] or
831-7453
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Oklahoma City is developing a new
comprehensive plan, called planokc. It is a longrange plan with the goal of ensuring a healthy
environment, community, and economy for
OKC residents. To provide your input:
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Go to http://okc.mindmixer.com/ and create
a login
Watch the brief video describing examples
of how OKC could grow and trade-offs.
Take the nine-question survey.
Show planokc where they should prioritize
investments in OKC.
"THE STORMIN' AND FORMIN'
OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD"
HERITAGE HILLS IN THE 1960'S
APRIL HAPPENINGS
4/1: HONORS DRAMA PERFORMANCE
4:45PM
4/1: PARENT CRT (TEST
INFORMATION) NIGHT 6:00PM
4/15-29: STATE TESTING
4/17: PTA MEETING 6:00PM
4/25: PROGRESS REPORTS SENT
HOME
REMEMBER
EVERY TUESDAY:
• ODYSSEY OF THE MIND 3PM
• GIRL SCOUTS (VARIOUS LEVELS)
AFTERSCHOOL IN CAFETERIA/MR.
SCHUH’S ROOM
EVERY THURSDAY:
• CHESS CLUB 3PM (IN CAFETERIA)
• PTA RUNNING CLUB 3PM
SPARK
A Great Summer Program
for Kids
Submitted by Catherine Ratliff
SPARK (Support Program of Arts and
Reading for Kids) at First Presbyterian
Church is an 8 week full day program for
youth in 1st through 8th grade. SPARK
provides interactive learning using a
developed theme that weaves through
different activities. This year’s theme is
“Mystery Detectives.” Children will learn
to problem solve in groups or individual
projects. There are weekly field trips,
swimming outings and creative projects.
SPARK is designed to help children have
an enjoyable summer experience while
retaining what they learned during the
school year. All activities are age
appropriate planned and supervised by
highly, trained staff. Volunteers often help
with special project activities.
SPARK began at First Presbyterian
Church in 1985 as a Reading and Arts
After School program to support children
attending Edgemere School. Over the past
28 years, SPARK has added a Summer
Program, Before School hours for
parents who must be at work early and an
Intersession Program during holiday and
OKC Public Schools breaks.
For more information call the SPARK
office 525-0081 or email
[email protected] or STOP BY FOR A
VISIT.
First Presbyterian Church also provides a
Pre-School for ages 6 months through Pre
K during the school year. The Pre-School
has a summer Mother’s Day Out program
including indoor/outdoor playtime and
arts and craft activities. For more
information call 525-7521.
On March 12th, the Cookbook Committee
conducted an interview at the Oklahoma
History Center with some of the women who,
in the 1960's, played important roles in what
Karren Napier calls the "Stormin' and Formin'
of the Neighborhood." Dr. Bob Blackburn,
Director of the History Center, graciously
loaned us the use of the Center's recording
studio for the interview, which will be archived
at the Center with other Heritage Hills
materials. Afterwards,
Moderator Karren
Napier, Dannie Bea Hightower, Jeannette
Gilbert Willet, Nancy Kerr, and Cookbook
Chair Lillian Yoeckel enjoyed a luncheon
prepared by Linda Adams and Trudy White at
Trudy's home. There the spirited discussion
continued, providing the Cookbook Committee
not only some lively oral history of our
neighborhood but also some delectable recipe
ideas!
THANK YOU ON BEHALF OF THE
HERITAGE HILLS ASSOCIATE
BOARD (HHAB)
The HHAB would like to thank the
homeowners who have graciously opened
their home and hosted the neighborhood
General Meetings during the past year.
•Rainy & Kirk Broussard
•The Rev. Carol & Dr. James
Hampton
•Renate & Chuck Wiggin
•Kathy & John Jacobsen
Back row: Lillian Yoeckel, Trudy White, Nancy
Kerr, Jeannette Gilbert Willet, Karren Napier
Seated: Dannie Bea Hightower
FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
April 22nd-April 27th
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The Arts Council OKC will be hosting this free
festival at the Myriad Gardens, Festival Plaza,
and on Hudson Avenue. The Visual Arts section
will feature over 144 artists. The Culinary Arts
will feature food vendors partnered with area
non-profits and there will be four stages featuring
various Performing Arts. For more information
check out www.artscouncilokc.com.
Tuesday-Saturday: 11am-9pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm
RIVERSPORT Rowing
Don’t miss your chance to get on the water this Spring and Summer at the Chesapeake Boathouse!
Ages 11-19 welcome to join the development rowing team as well as several different summer camps.
All participants are eligible to join the OKC RIVERSPORT Chesapeake Junior Crew in the fall.
OKC RIVERSPORT Chesapeake Junior Crew offers competitive rowing for kids ages 11 to 19 – and
you don't have to be a proven athlete to give it a shot. Rowers come from all backgrounds and all levels
of athletic ability.
Camps take place in week-long sessions and once you’ve completed a novice camp, you can
participate in the intermediate camp.
Development Team
Ages 11-19 • Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu 4-6p • $75/Mo Boathouse District, Oklahoma River
March 3-May 31 • June 2-August 30
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Coed Novice Rowing Camps
Ages 13-19 • Mon-Fri, 9a-noon • $150 Boathouse District, Oklahoma River
May 19-23 • May 26-30 • June 2-6 • June 16-20 • June 23-27 • July 7-11 • July 14-18 • July 21-25
Co-ed Intermediate Rowing Camps
Ages 13-19 • Mon-Fri, 9a-noon • $250 Experience Required Boathouse District, Oklahoma River June
2-6 • June 23-27 • July 14-18 • July 21-25
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Full Day Option • 8a-4p• $300 per week
For more information please contact Coach Jim Andersen at [email protected] or visit us online at
boathousedistrict.org/riversport-kids/rowing/
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Service Providers
PROTECTING YOUR HOME
The following list are people/companies that
have been recommended by your neighbors.
We encourage everyone to help keep this list
current and useful. New contractors can be
added or current listed contractors removed
by contacting [email protected].
HERITAGE HILLS PRESERVATION
REVIEW COMMITTEE
• Provides guidance in securing
Certificate of Appropriateness (CA)
from the City of OKC
• Simplifies the CA process for the
homeowner.
CONTACT MARVA ELLARD, CHAIR
405-521-1420
Antique Lighting: rewire, repair,restore,
antique lighting for sale: [email protected]
Architect: Teresa Delaney, AIA. 650-9336.
Structural design incl. for historic homes
Brick (Historic) Repointing, Repair:
Larry Courtney Masonry; 405-590-6265
Carpentry: Keith Hobbs, 777-9552
Carpentry: Legacy Interiors Kyle Howerton,
203-9663
Carpentry: Jerrett Maxwell 816-3269
Car Wash at your Home: Elite Mobile
Wash Systems, Inc. Barry Kelly,
405-971-4750
Closets: OK Closets and More: Dudley
Tucker, 517-7440. okclosets.com
Complete Fabrications: custom drapes,
Roman shades, curtains, pillows, cushions.
Mary Coyle [email protected]
Contractor – Historic Preservation
Specialist: David Burke, 580-370-8607 or
www.davidburkehistoricpreservation.com
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS
SECURITY ASSOCIATION
• Off-Duty Oklahoma City Police Officers
• Patrols Heritage Hills, Mesta Park, and
Heritage Hills East
• Responds to Members’ Security Needs
• Provides Home Checks for Member’s if
out of town.
JOIN TODAY 405-348-1436
Countertops: tub and sink resurfacing.
www.countertopsplustubs.com 216-3091
Landscape Architect: Steve Buxton
692-8845. Also does work on sprinkler
systems.
Countertops: Warhall Designs. Granite
countertops, cabinets and tile work. 330-0907
Landscape Design and Lawn Care: Erich
von Holt. 535-5922
Electrician: Bell Electric; Eric Bell 245-5950
Lawn Care: Dean Lawn Maintenance. Full
Service Lawn Care. Cody Dean. 664-7136
Electrician: Hayes Electric: 405-789-2065
Electrician: Danco; Daniel Draper,
[email protected]; 249-3910.
Lawn Care: Professional Lawn Care –
landscaping, lawn maintenance, sprinkler
systems. www.plcokc.com 405-308-6682
Floor Leveling & Piers: Hennessee
Constructions Co. (Ron)
405-370-8389;405-443-5043.
Lawn Care: Turf Guard – Michael Harris
831-3079. Lawn renovation and maintenance
incl. spraying
General Contractor: James Justice Fine
Craftsmanship. 820-1600. Remodeling,
specialty tile installation, custom woodwork.
Lawn and Tree Care: ArborTech Tree
Surgery, Inc. Steven Wright, BSF.
579-6226(o) 520-9660 (c)
General Contractor: Bison Construction, Jay
Fink. Kitchens/Baths/Remodels 340-3541 or
514-6557 (c)
Moving, lifting, hauling,raking, snow
removal, etc. The Cardenas
Brothers. 808-8672
Hardwood Floors: Jerry Ingram Hardwood
Floors (h) 918-324-5614 or (c) 918-409-9896
Painting: Randall Farris 503-0853
Hardwood Floors: Feighny Hardwood
Floors. Patrick Feighny 558-1069
Painting, Interior Only: Tom & Lisa Lees; 45
yrs experience; 596-2479 or 596-5280
Plumbing: Snake Drain: Matt Funk: 843-2045 (o)
204-7777 (c)
Plumbing: Phil Siran 769-9260
Plumbing: Marty Wolf of Wolf Mechanical
HVAC: 843-2045(o) 204-7777(c)
Roof Repair: Tuff Roof – Amber Hallaba.
405-821-7710.
Shoe Repair: Fina Boot and Shoe Repair:
Dee’s 3626 N. Penn. 524-4871. Includes
repair of belts,luggage, purses, etc.
Shoe Shine Service: Larry Bailey:
424-1287(home); 232-4746 (shop). $5.00/
pair. Free pick-up and delivery for a minimum
of 3 pairs. Also does shoe repair.
Sprinkler Systems & Landscape Lighting:
H2Glow. Ed Kleese. 290-8668
[email protected]
Termite & Pest Control: Roberts Termite &
Pest Exterminating. Mike Roberts 843-8183
Tree Service: Chris’ Tree Service 789-2118
(o); 863-4298 (c)
Tree Service: James Luker Tree Service.
691-8835 (o); 630-5893 (c)
Home Staging: Stage for Success LLC.
Deidra Rader. 918-695-3811
Pest Control: Roberts Termite & Pest
Exterminating. Mike Roberts
843-8183
House Cleaning: Cathy’s Cleaning Service;
Cathy & Gaby; 503-6329, 396-9035
Pest Control: Edwin Conant of Get’em Pest
Control 401-3140
Wooden Window Construction:
www.wewokawindowworks.com
House Cleaning: Shine & Sparkle; Nancy Orellana
405-999-2346
Pet Sitting While You Are Away: Elizabeth
Graham 210-8770 35 yrs. experience.
Irrigation & Outdoor Lighting Services:
Hayes Lawn & Irrigation Services 905-0509
Pet & House Sitting: Carey Pet & House
Care. 605-3355 www.careypet.com
Disclaimer: We list the names of vendors and service
providers as furnished by homeowners. We have not
independently checked their goods or services. We do not
endorse any vendor or provider and assume no
responsibility for their goods and services. We suggest you
check these vendors or service providers just as you would
any other vendor or provider.
Window Cleaning: Crystal Clear Window
Cleaning (OKC), Kathryn Hatcher: 830-0626
HERITAGE
Historical Preservation, Inc.
P.O. Box 1046
Oklahoma City, OK 73101-1046
HERITAGE is published 12 times a year by Historical Preservation, Inc. for the residents of Heritage Hills. HPI President - Pete Holcombe;
Vice President- Lance Leffel; Treasurer - Jim Lisle; Secretary -Nancy Nagle; Editor - Jennifer Gallagher ([email protected])
Event Calendar at a Glance
Apr. 8th: Brightmusic Chamber Music Concert - 7:30PM- St. Paul’s Cathedral
Apr. 10th: Opening Reception for “Shifting Frontiers” by Jason Cytacki- 5PM-7PM - Gaylord
Pickens Museum
Apr. 11th: ACM@UCO Rocks Bricktown Festival featuring Moby
Apr. 14th: Passover
Apr. 17th: Uptown Uncorked Fundraiser for Uptown 23rd - 6:30PM-9PM - TEEMCO Gold Dome
Apr. 19th: Annual Heritage Hills Easter Egg Hunt - 10AM - Overholser Lawn
Apr. 20th: Easter
Apr. 21st: Bulk Trash Day
Apr. 22nd: Earth Day
Apr. 22nd: Oklahoma City’s 125th Birthday - 8:30AM-5PM - City Hall free birthday cake
Apr. 22nd-27th: Festival of the Arts - 11AM-9PM Tues.-Sat., 11AM-6PM Sun - Myriad Gardens
Apr. 25th: Food Truck lunch to benefit BBBS, 9th & Robinson
Apr. 27th: OKC Memorial Marathon
Would you like to receive Heritage Hills e-mails about upcoming events? Contact [email protected] to get your email address added.