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Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, September 12, 2014, Page B-2 news

Gill, Anoatubby named recipients of 2014 John F. Kennedy Awards

Country music leg- end Vince Gill and Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatub- by will accept the John F. Kennedy Community Service Award at an event set for Oct. 28 in City. Service For Sight The event, which will be held at the THE OKC DELTA Gamma Alumnae Chapter officers met to discuss their Golf philanthropic project “Service for Sight;” providing funds and services to those who are visually impaired or blind. They are supporting the local and Country Club, is non-profit, New View, this year as well as the Owl Camp for visually being hosted by the impaired children. Delta Gamma officers, left to right; Betsy Enos, Beth Knights of Columbus VINCE GILL GOV. BILL ANOATUBBY Ann Perry, (in the back), Suzanne Reynolds (front) Kristen Derryberry (in Council 1038. Proceeds the back), Jane Clark (front) Mario Vaughn, Pam Troup and Kay Lindsey. from the dinner support tinguished club of hon- for his contributions of the Santa Fe Family orees, and to celebrate time and talents for Life Center in its mis- the legacies they con- numerous causes in sion to provide recre- tinue to build in Okla- Oklahoma, his willing- ation and athletic pro- homa and beyond.” ness to participate in grams for disadvan- The John F. Kennedy the celebration of Okla- taged, disabled and award honors individu- homa’s history and for mentally challenged als making a significant providing comfort to children. contribution to Okla- Oklahomans in times of “This year’s hon- homa, its communities devastating tragedies. orees exemplify a com- and its people, while Anoatubby’s selec- mitment to community paying homage to the tion is in recognition of and generosity,” said memory of John F. his leadership and for former Governor David Kennedy, the thirty- the extraordinary sup- Walters, chairman of fifth President of the port and generosity the the event. “We are United States and a Chickasaw Nation excited to welcome Mr. proud member of the demonstrates across Gill and Governor Knights of Columbus. Oklahoma. Worthy Anoatubby to our dis- Gill is being honored causes, large and small across the state, benefit from the governor’s vision to improve the lives of Oklahomans. This year marks the sixth John F. Kennedy Awards Dinner. Previ- ous honorees include David Boren, , Toby Keith, Jack Mildren, Donna Nigh, , Barry Switzer, Wayman Tisdale and Mike and Susan Turpen. Mike Turpen will serve as this year’s master of ceremonies. Ticket and sponsor- ship information is available by contacting Mary Kay Audd at 405- 528-2860 and marykay @walterspower.com. More information about the event and past recipients of the award is available at www. jfkaward.com. MANHATTAN CLEANERS Oklahoma City Family-Owned for 50 Years • Sanitone Dry Cleaning • Complete Laundry Service • Wedding Gown Preservation • Households Oklahoma City 10805 N. May • 751-5447 Ask any of our customers about us!