A guide to
Oklahoma County, OK 2016
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Oklahoma County Schools Adams Elementary School
Frontier Elementary School
Alexis Rainbow Charter School
Edwards Elementary School
Belle Isle Middle School
Harper Academy
Capitol Hill Elementary School
Hefner Middle School
Capitol Hill High School
Jackson Middle School
Childrens Center
Kerr Middle School
Cimarron Middle School
Luther High School
3416 Southwest 37th St Oklahoma City, OK 73119 (405) 587-1600 1829 Ne 36th St Oklahoma City, OK 73111 (405) 604-8727 5904 North Villa Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 587-6600 2717 South Robinson Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73109 (405) 587-1800 500 Sw 36th St Oklahoma City, OK 73109 (405) 587-9000 6721 Northwest 42nd St Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 499-4611 3701 South Bryant Ave Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 340-2935
4901 Explorer Dr Edmond, OK 73003 (405) 340-2211
1123 Northeast Grand Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73117 (405) 587-3200 1215 North East 34th St Oklahoma City, OK 73111 (405) 605-2600 8400 North Macarthur Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 721-2411 2601 South Villa Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 587-8700
2300 Linda Ln Oklahoma City, OK 73115 (405) 671-8625 320 Se 2nd St Luther, OK 73054 (405) 277-3263
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Oklahoma County, OK
HISTORY & DEMOGRAPHICS HISTORY
Oklahoma County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2010 census, the population was 718,633, making it the most populous county in Oklahoma. The county seat is Oklahoma City, the state capital. Oklahoma County is at the heart of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area. Oklahoma County is one of seven counties in the United States to share the same name as the state it is located in (the other six counties are Arkansas County, Hawaii County, Idaho County, Iowa County, New York County, and Utah County). Oklahoma County was originally called County Two and was one of seven counties established by the Organic Act of 1890. County business initially took place in a building at the intersection of California Avenue and Robinson Street until the construction of the first Oklahoma County Courthouse at 520 West Main Street in the 1900s. In 1937, the county government was moved to a building at 321 Park Avenue, which now serves only as the county courthouse. (Information gathered from wikipedia.com)
GOVERNMENT HISTORY
Oklahoma County marked its beginnings right along with the Oklahoma Territory. It was one of the first seven counties in Oklahoma, organized under the Organic Act passed by Congress on May 2, 1890. It was designated County Number 2 until voters renamed it Oklahoma County. Located in the State’s geographic center, Oklahoma County has a population of more than 650,000 residents located in an area of 720 square miles. County leaders show their
commitment to excellence in local government through strong leadership, high standards of professionalism, public accountability, and active citizen participation. In the early days of Oklahoma County, all County business was transacted in a building located at California and Robinson Streets, now no longer in existence. On November 4, 1904, Oklahoma County began the construction of the first Oklahoma County Courthouse at 520 West Main Street with a bond issue of $100,000. The building was used as the courthouse until 1937 when county government moved to the building at 321 Park Avenue, which currently serves as the main courthouse. In those days, however, the building housed all county offices and the courts. The Courthouse building was erected during the depression by a $600,000 bond issue approved by the people of Oklahoma County as well as a $540,000 contribution from the Federal Government through the Public Works Administration. Meanwhile, the original courthouse on Main Street was sold on November 28, 1949, for $327,997 to four local philanthropists - C. R. Anthony, L. A. Macklanburg, Harvey P. Earnest, and B. D. Eddie - who submitted the highest bid to take the empty structure off the hands of the County government. By 1965, the Courthouse on Park Avenue was bulging with offices, court rooms, and was totally inadequate to properly serve the taxpayers of Oklahoma County. Departments were overcrowded, and some departments and courts were housed in rented space outside the
DEMOGRAPHICS
Courthouse. A $6 million bond issue was approved by voters in 1965 to construct a County Office Building at 320 Robert S. Kerr Avenue and linked to the existing Courthouse by crosswalks. The six-story building opened in 1967. Situated in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City, the main county complex includes the Courthouse, County Office Building, Investors Capital Building, and Metro Parking Garage located at the corner of Park Avenue and Robert S. Kerr Avenue. The new jail at 201 N. Shartel Ave., the Human Services Center at 7401 N.E. 23rd, the Juvenile Justice Center at 5905 N. Classen Blvd., and field offices for each of the Commissioners. Oklahoma County government is multi-million dollar business with more than 1,500 employees. Prior to 1986, the administration of juvenile justice was conducted in offices in the County Office Building, in the courthouse, and in offices outside the County Complex. With changes in state law and a need to consolidate its services, Oklahoma County built the Juvenile Center, which started operation on October 1, 1986. It houses the County Juvenile Bureau, the Juvenile Division of the District Court, and the juvenile detention facility. (Information gathered from www.oklahomacounty.org)
As of the Census of 2010, there were 718,633 people, 277,615 households, and 172,572 families residing in the county. The population density was 1,013 people per square mile (391/km²). There were 319,828 housing units at an average density of 416 per square mile (161/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 64.6% White, 15.4% Black or African American, 3.5% Native American, 3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.1% from other races, and 5.3% from two or more races. 15.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 12.4% were of German, 12.3% Mexican, 10.1% Irish, 7.9% English, and 7.7% American ancestries according to the Census 2010. 84.4% spoke English and 11.5% Spanish as their first language. There were 277,615 households out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.26. In the county, the population was spread out with 25.60% under the age of 18, 10.90% from 18 to 24, 30.00% from 25 to 44, 21.40% from 45 to 64, and 12.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.80 males. The median income for a household in the county was $42,916, and the median income for a family was $54,721. The per capita income for the county was $25,723. About 11.70% of families and 15.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.70% of those under age 18 and 8.60% of those age 65 or over. (Information gathered from wikipedia.com)
LOCAL HEALTHCARE O K L A H O M A C O U N T Y, O K
911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES CALL
McBride Orthopedic Hospital 9600 Broadway Ext, Oklahoma City, OK Phone: (405) 486-2100 Oklahoma VA Medical Center 921 Ne 13th St, Oklahoma City, OK Phone: (405) 456-1000
Oklahoma Heart Hospital 4050 W Memorial Rd, Oklahoma City, OK Phone: (405) 608-3800
Lakeside Women’s Hospital 11200 N Portland Ave, Oklahoma City, OK Phone: (405) 936-1500
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South 5200 E I-240 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, OK Phone: (405) 628-6000
St Anthony Hospital 1000 N Lee Ave, Oklahoma City, OK Phone: (405) 272-7000
Integris Health Edmond 4801 Integris Pkwy, Edmond, OK Phone: (405) 657-3000
Mercy Hospital Emergency Room 4300 W Memorial Rd, Oklahoma City, OK Phone: (405) 752-3784
Integris Baptist Emergency Medicine 3300 Northwest Expy, Oklahoma City, OK Phone: (405) 951-2277
Childrens Hospital 1200 Everett Dr, #5345, Oklahoma City, OK Phone: (405) 271-5554
OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OK
Community Activities MUSEUM OF OSTEOLOGY
America’s First and ONLY Skeleton Museum! Visit Oklahomas Museum of Osteology and see over 300 skeletons. Focusing on the form and function of the skeletal system, this 7000 square ft. museum displays hundreds of skulls and skeletons from all corners of the world. Exhibits include adaptation, locomotion, classification and diversity of the vertebrate kingdom. The Museum of Osteology is the only one of its kind in America. 10301 South Sunnylane Rd Oklahoma City, OK 73160 Phone: (405) 814-0006 HOURS Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 11am - 5pm Sunday 1pm - 5pm
ADMISSION Children under 3 w/ adult ticket: FREE $7 Children 3-12 $8 Adults 13 & up Call for group rates For more information visit: www.museumofosteology.org
MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS
The Myriad Botanical Gardens is one of Oklahoma City’s most beloved public spaces, offering its visitors a 15 acre natural escape in the very heart of the metro known as downtown Oklahoma City. 301 West Reno Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Phone: (405) 445-7080 HOURS
ADMISSION
Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory Monday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm Sunday: 11am - 5pm
Water Features Open 10am - 8pm daily
Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory $8 Adults $7 Seniors (62+) $7 Active Military $7 Students (13-19 or w/ valid college ID) $5 Children (4-12) Children (under 4): FREE Myriad Gardens Foundation Members: FREE Groups (10+): $5 adults; $3 children (4-12)
For more information visit: www.myriadgardens.com
Outdoor Grounds: FREE Myriad Botanical Gardens Grounds: FREE
Myriad Botanical Gardens Outdoor Grounds Open daily: 6am - 11pm
2016 HOROSCOPES
ARIES March 21 - April 19 Your ruler, the rambunctious Mars with a takes-no-prisoners manner, zig zags through the houses of your chart in 2016. He pays special attention to personal growth, love and marriage, and the expansion of philosophy and just regular wandering around. Mars begins the year making direct hits to the house of both one-on-one intimacy, and funds received from other people. He stays on a wild ride through that house for the first eight months of the year with an occasional peek into the house of philosophical thinking. Neptune is his silent partner, bringing a spiritual element to life... a kind of acceptance or “it is what it is” attitude. Jupiter is in the house of the workplace and in this position gives you a sense of purpose, better working conditions, or possibly a new job with increased salary. Since this house is also connected to your health, Jupiter brings you more vitality and physical strength. In September this lucky star moves into the house of marriage and improves on an already blooming love affair or your marriage. If you’re single he has been known to bring that special person to the scene. TAURUS April 20 - May 20 The Fifth House, that place of daring but light-hearted love, creativity, sports, and -- yes -- children, is your key to happiness this upcoming year. The always sultry Taurus has an inner bad boy/bad girl and he or she swims to the surface in 2016, bringing you any number of new and lusty adventures. You’ll be redefining your image, too, with Jupiter in this house, expanding your capacity for love... and that thirst is real. The eternal teacher Saturn is in the Eighth House of intimacy, and it’s cooling off those one-on-one sexy encounters. Now it’s not about sex, it’s about love. Love is in the air all year, Bull, but you will be also dealing with deeper issues. It’s true that our belief system rules our lives, and for you with Uranus in the Twelfth House you are in for an upheaval or reversal in what you believe, as both philosophical and religious ideologies are up for change. With Pluto in the Ninth, some of you may be returning to school, or taking extra academic classes. When these two heavy-hitters, agents of change are in the mix. You are not only ready for change, but celebrating it. GEMINI May 21 - June 20 Mercury, your ruler, runs rampant this year and so do you, Gemini. As the year begins he stops in his tracks and reviews his status, and sets a pattern for your behavior for the upcoming twelve months.This year this occasionally superficial but darling rascal makes his list and checks it twice (that is, moves into retrograde motion) four times instead of the usual three. He is a tad more impulsive than usual but the big news is he is taking on Saturn and actually opposing that stern taskmaster all year. During those times when testing is inevitable, there is no end to the targets: romantic unions, friendship, or career. You’ll get in there and dig deep and this could be one of the most transformative years in decades. You want your way this year and will use any means to achieve that end. With Neptune holding tight to your Tenth House you have decided that your career must have more personal meaning, and look for more authenticity in all areas of your life. The largest star in the heavens, Jupiter, is helping you achieve inner peace in the Fourth House, the place of home and family of origin, and in the Eleventh House, too -- bringing new pals your way, and a possible special love interest. CANCER June 21 - July 22 Cancer, you already know that home, career, and love can present the most crucial of life’s continuing challenges, and this year the cosmos decided you need to review or polish each and every one of these categories. You are bonded to the home more than any of the other signs and there could be that first signal in March when a Lunar Eclipse shines its heavy and bright light on your sanctuary. Although this wild card drops a hint about change on the premises as early as March, it isn’t until September that Jupiter moves into the Fourth House and this actually spells out new happenings are eminent.
With your home life it could range from some minor renovation, to someone moving in, to an actual move. But, wait! Change can only take place in accordance with how much insecurity you can tolerate, which, for you, water baby, is minimal. Cancer does love to be safe and this may just be the year you question the caution you’ve been living with. A big change that feels scary at first can turn out great! Then there’s Uranus in the Tenth House of career, promising more rocking and rolling in the area of your work or your image. The last area to be stirred is Pluto still in the Seventh House of total commitment, hammering away at your love life and asking you to be even more true or faithful. It could be that this year, when Jupiter, Uranus, and Pluto are up at bat and all will whack that ball out of the park, it’s not personal, it’s business, Cancer. Leo July 23 - August 22 Dramatic, generous, and romantic, Leo, you are everyone’s dream date... and 2016 isn’t any different, except that you could be even more giving. Jupiter, the gift giver, could outdo himself this year with the beautifully wrapped baubles given for no particular reason. He’s in the Second House of you-belong-to-me and there is an abundance of intimacy and good feelings. If you have one -- or if you want one -- a love affair emits the glow that films and novels are born from. The majority of the stars hover around the place that signifies your partner zone, and they are flashing a green light with almost any new idea you conjure up. You could be tempted to totally overlook restrictive Saturn in the place of letting the good times roll. He does keep nudging you in the direction of making a commitment to that long-time love, improving your performance on the job, and keeping a watch on finances. It will become harder and harder to ignore his nudges this year, especially with the wildcard eclipses doing their job. They are shining their light on the financial houses and reminding you to keep it all real and not take unnecessary risks. Overall, you couldn’t ask for a better year to expand on both your emotional happiness and your financial future. Virgo August 23 - September 22 The year begins with the largest star in the heavens, Jupiter, in your own sign and in the house of who you are. What could possibly be the result of this position? Expansion of your personality, emphasis on your own personal growth and happiness, and a general “me, me, me” attitude. You are certainly in for one of the best years of your life, Virgo, and in September this gift-giving star moves into the house of finances and you can also look for expansion in the flow of funds. In direct opposition to all this is Neptune in the house of whom it is we love, possibly ready to blind you to reality... and your ruler Mercury is adding to the confusion. This year is more about an inner journey and possibly remembering or wanting to relive a time when love was wild and wicked and you want more of the same. The eclipses in Pisces and Virgo this year shake up the status quo if you let them as they rattle the houses of Me and You. Libra September 23 - October 22 Your ruler Venus is pushing you this year, as she scoots through all of the twelve signs and then some, waking up old dreams, forgotten talents, and stirring new ambition. By mid-October she’s right back where she started in the house of communication along with sometimes prissy Saturn, who behind the scenes is quietly refining your everyday chatter. Venus ends the year in the house of love and December could be that important month that sees you making an important change. Jupiter lends a helping hand and takes the form of an angel whispering in your ear, and you’ll seem to intuitively know all the right words and moves. In September he moves into your own sign of Libra and you enjoy the limelight fully. Jupiter in Libra opens the door to the good life, and lightens up your personal life as well as your relationships -- both personal and professional. This cosmic gift giver is increasing your self-confidence, your sex appeal, and your charm... and it shows, Libra. You’re magnetic this year. Scorpio October 23 - November 21 Always a force to be reckoned with, Scorpio, you aren’t in the mood to settle in any of the areas of your life this upcoming year. Whether it’s your lover’s intentions, career issues, or that shoved under the carpet family secret everyone’s been whispering about for years, with your ruler Pluto in the Third House, you are aiming for clarity. Never really chatty, you do definitely this year adopt a “take no prisoners” attitude surrounding communication. The wily but wise Pluto literally pushes you to shed light on matters that have been buried. Neptune brings a touch of mystery as well as spice to the Fifth House of the light love affair, or the one-night stand. Here, you bring passion and intensity and could turn a short love story into a 500-page novel. Mars, co-ruler of
2016 HOROSCOPES your chart, plays a big part in your intimate and unsolved mysteries as he begins the year flexing his muscle. He spends the year traversing the most personal sector of your life, shaking it up and one of the many answers you are seeking suddenly is within vision. With Saturn’s influence, whether you are prosperous or not, you feel there is a lack of funds. You want to know what actually belongs to you, whether its hard cash, a trust fund, or that antique trunk that’s been in the family for generations. Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 Wow, Sagittarius, in 2016 you could not be more into your own interests and developments if you wanted to. It looks like the stars are giving you a free pass to indulge in your own pleasures and pursuits. Nice! As the year begins, eight of the moving stars are in the eastern hemisphere of your chart, the hemisphere that is all about you and what you want. Saturn, the wisdom figure, is in your sign, and as you indulge yourself totally, you are taking those indulgences seriously. There is nothing trivial about your personal interests this year. It’s the personal stars, though, that add zing to everyday life and they revolve around your love interests. Mercury, Venus, and Mars will be moving quickly through the relationship houses, so that your partner gets some well-deserved attention. The mischievous star Mercury rules the house of love and committed relationships and he stops and starts four times this year, which is out of the ordinary, bringing more of those torrid interludes that you do love. This is the kind of year you may have dreamed about in the past... and here it is in living color, Sag. Capricorn December 22 - January 19 Your ruler Saturn’s two year stay in the lofty Sagittarius is now underway, Cap, and you may have noticed ever so slightly in the past year or two how elements of your life are seemingly fading away. It’s subtle, as if you catch the action out of the corner of your eye, but you are in a finishing up phase, especially in career matters. What is actually happening is you are clearing the decks for a new bigger and better beginning. Those wild-card eclipses in 2015 and into 2016 drop a hint or two about career elevation or change as early as March, but it isn’t until September that Jupiter moves into the Tenth House and actually spells out new happenings that could be eminent. As the year begins you have Pluto in the First House of your chart and there is a new intensity to you personally as well as in both love and career relationships. This is basically a getting-in-touch-with-yourself transit and you could be surprised at your own control issues and how deep they really go. Despite this new awareness you just can’t help yourself, especially in those hot and sexy matters of the heart. You might actually stake a claim this year. Aquarius January 20 - February 18 The always on the move Aquarian plays it true to form in 2016. Uranus, your ruler, still occupying the Third house nurtures your need for constant learning, offbeat conversations, and short journeys off the beaten track. More curious and ambitious than ever, the craving for sexy affairs of the heart is quite strong. Jupiter, the largest star in the heavens, is in the house of intimacy, and in September he enters the house of faraway places and that yearning becomes too strong to ignore. For that single Aquarian who truly follows his heart it could be you find love on foreign soil. To satisfy these desires, even if they are brought down a notch, you may be working harder to attain the necessary funds. With Neptune, the star of illusion, disillusion, and dissolving conditions, in the house of income, you’ll be fine-tuning that area of your life and the last four months of the year could see you not only improving your financial situation but exceeding your expectations.
Pices February 19 - March 20 Here you are in 2016, Pisces, deep into the magic of the once-in-a-lifetime transit of your ruler, Neptune, to your Sun. More than likely you are redefining your romantic world, reshaping your body image, and even contemplating finishing that novel. Although you do have a list of priorities for the year, love is your first concern and your romantic life is on fire! Good times are very much on the agenda with two eclipses in your own sign, and it’s all about you -- what it is you want, whom you love, and what you look like. Behind the scenes and prodding you firmly is the very wily and wise Pluto, taking up residence in one of the health houses. This is the year you begin a stricter and healthier daily regime as the need to take better care of yourself continually grows and you just could become your own project. From January through September it’s all about love, personal pleasure, and your body image. In September these are still priorities but your romantic life becomes lustier and more sex driven, while your mind turns toward finances and career. (astrology.com)
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Local Churches Epworth United Methodist 1901 N Douglas Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Phone: (405) 525-2346
Archdiocese of Oklahoma City 7501 Northwest Expy Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Phone: (405) 721-5651
Church at the North Gate 6705 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd Edmond, OK 73034 Phone: (405) 330-0123
St Teresa’s of Avila 1576 Tim Holt Dr Harrah, OK 73045 Phone: ( 405) 454-2819
First Church of Christ Scientist 6417 Avondale Dr Nichols Hills, OK 73116 Phone: (405) 942-8186
Baptist Temple Church 2433 Nw 30th St Oklahoma City, OK Phone: (405) 946-1497
Village Baptist Church 10600 N May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Phone: (405) 751-1951
Grace United Methodist Church 6316 N Tulsa Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Phone: (405) 943-9683
Epiphany of the Lord Baptist 7336 W Britton Rd Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Phone: (405) 722-2110
Cherokee Hills Christian Church 6601 N MacArthur Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Phone: (405) 721-5861
Christ Temple Community 2717 N Kelley Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73111-2811 Phone: (405) 424-7140
Crossings Community Church 14600 Portland Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405) 755-2227
Christ the King Catholic Church 8005 Dorset Dr Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Phone: (405) 842-1481
St James Catholic Church 4201 S McKinley Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73109 Phone: (405) 636-6800
Church of the Servant 14343 N MacArthur Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73142 Phone: (405) 721-4141
Fairview Missionary Baptist 1700 NE 7th St Oklahoma City, OK 73117 Phone: (405) 232-1621
Windsor Hills Baptist Church 5517 NW 23rd St Oklahoma City, OK 73127 Phone: (405) 943-3326
Avery Chapel AME Church 1425 N Kelham Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73117 Phone: (405) 424-3331
Covenant Life Family Worship 1212 N Hudson Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73103 Phone: (405) 232-0754
New Covenant Fellowship West St. Rd Carthage, NY 13619 Phone: (315) 493-3531
St Paul’s Lutheran Church 10600 N Council Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73162 Phone:(405) 721-0590
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