Thank you OKC FRIDAY for story about McDaniels

To the Editor:

Thank you for the article, “Going to work, family, faith are secrets to McDaniels long marriage," which ran in the Feb 10 issue of OKC Friday.

When so much of the news today is discouraging, reading about the qualities of these individuals and their values was very encouraging and uplifting. The consistency of their work, faith and family have not only ben- efited their family but have also been a guiding influence on hundreds of Oklahoma City families. What a wonderful example. The McDaniels exemplify the results of a recent Harvard University study which validates the correlation between long life and long marriage. And, from the smiles in the McDaniel family photo, we suspect there is a lot of happiness there as well. The members of VillagesOKC congratulate the McDaniels and

Allied Arts

From Page 2

2023 campaign video made by Prairie Surf Media. Organizations represented in the video include Metropolitan School of Dance, Arts Council OKC’s Creative Aging program and Canterbury Voices. Donations to Allied Arts are taxdeductible and can be made at alliedartsokc.com. Just $10 provides a pair of ballet slippers for an afterschool program, while $25 under- writes 50 quality music lessons for financially disadvantaged students. A $100 donation provides visual arts programming for 15 seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Some donation levels provide benefits for the donor.

Individuals donating $50 or more receive the OKCityCard, a premier entertainment discount card offering year-round savings at more than 400 arts events and activities, local retail stores and restaurants. Those donating $1,000, $1,500, $2,500 or more will receive additional benefits and donor group membership.

City Of Nichols Hills

From Page 12 in charge, hereinafter designated as the foreman of the Crew, need be registered.

Sec. 48-74. Requirements for Crew foreman.

Every Crew must have a foreman. It shall be the duty of the foreman to properly supervise and direct the work of the Crew of which he is in charge and he shall be responsible for any violations or infractions of the provisions of this Article committed by himself or any member of the Crew.

Sec. 48-75. Suspension or revocation.

In addition to the provisions for suspension or revocation of the registration certificate stated in Chapter 8 of this Code, the Code Official or his designee shall have the authority to suspend or revoke the registration of any Landscape Serviceman who does not comply with this Chapter, including the City’s Code of Forestry Standards.

Secs. 48-76—48-87. Reserved ARTICLE VI. LAWN AND LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION applaud OKC Friday for choosing to run this heartening story. May their story be replicated by hundreds of other couples.

Sec. 48-88. Purpose.

Failure to implement certain lawn and landscape irrigation practices results in the waste of valuable water resources within the City, especially during high-demand summer months, and can create dangerous conditions in the winter. The purpose of this landscape water management regulation is to provide a consistent mechanism for preventing the waste and dangerous use of water resources supplied by the City in addition to the water use restrictions the City may impose under Section 46-54 of the Nichols Hills City Code.

Sec. 48-89. Rain and freeze shut-off and compliance with state regulations.

(a) Any new irrigation system installed on or after January 1, 2017, shall be equipped with rain and freeze shut off functions, which functions shall be in use.

(b) Any new irrigation system installed on or after January 1, 2017, shall be in compliance with state design and installation regulations.

Sec. 48-90. Lawn and Landscape Irrigation Systems: Water Use Management.

No person shall: (a) Overwater a lawn or landscape such that a constant stream of water overflows from the lawn or landscape onto a Street or other drainage area; or (b) Allow water from an irrigation system to pond in a Street or Parking Lot to a depth greater than one inch.

Any violation of this Section is hereby declared a nuisance. Such nuisance or nuisances shall be corrected or abated by the Property Owner from which the water emanates. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Section shall also be guilty of an offense, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in Section 1-17. The imposition of penalties hereby proscribed shall not preclude the City from instituting appropriate action to restrain, correct or abate a violation of this Section. Secs. 48-91—48-101. Reserved.

Marilyn Olson Executive Director Villages OKC

ARTICLE VII. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

Sec. 48-102. Enforcement.

The provisions of this Chapter shall be enforced by the Code Official, and it shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with or hinder the Code Official and his/her duly appointed representative(s) in the exercise of their duties under this Chapter. Notwithstanding any provisions contained herein to the contrary, the Code Official and his/her duly appointed representative(s) are hereby granted the authority to issue immediate citations to persons violating any provision of this Chapter.

Sec. 48-103. Nuisance declared; violation.

Any condition of any Tree or Vegetation prohibited by this Chapter is hereby declared to constitute a nuisance. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Chapter shall also be guilty of an offense, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in Section 1-17. The imposition of penalties hereby proscribed shall not preclude the City from instituting appropriate action to restrain, correct or abate a violation of this Section as provided for in this Code.

Section 2. Section 8-5 is hereby amended, with deleted language stricken through and new language underlined, to wit:

Sec. 8-5. Contractor defined. Contractor as used in this chapter Code means any person who in the course of an independent occupation undertakes to do work in the City for another person. Contractors include electrical contractors, general contractors, gasfitting contractors, mechanical contractors, plumbing contractors, and subcontractors. Contractors also include all Landscape Servicemen as set out in Chapter 48

Section 3.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.

Section 4. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions hereof.

Section 5.EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law.

PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 8th day of February, 2023.

APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 8th day of February, 2023.

ATTEST: Steven J. Goetzinger Mayor Amanda Copeland

“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.

By Marnie Taylor President and CEO Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits

Scissortail Park. The Oklahoma City Ballet. The Tiny Homes Community. We can thank a nonprofit for all of those – and more. From the arts to mental health to housing and food, the charitable sector not only stands in the gaps of our community, it also contributes to the vibrant city we all love. The impact they make and resources they provide are one of Okla- homa City’s greatest assets.

Make no mistake, nonprofits are grateful to the thriving business community. Its support fosters and champions the work of thousands of nonprofit employees who work daily to better our communities, help those in need, educate our children and create a state where each of us can thrive.

In terms of economics, the sector drives growth. The 1,374 organizations in Oklahoma County that filed income with the IRS created $6.6 billion in revenue last year. They hold $18.2 billion in assets. Nonprofits’ fiscal wealth is not only impressive but also a very important part of our city’s economy.

Beneath these statistics are our neighbors and friends – people who sacrifice and work for the benefit of others. Driven by a greater purpose and outfitted with a servant’s heart, they confront some of society’s darkest corners with compassion and grace. Nonprofit employees open their hearts to those they serve in

Dear Wise Elder: I know I should plan ahead, but I’m so busy with ordinary life.

When is there a good time to plan?

Dear Busy: Do it BEFORE. And since there is no way to know for sure when an accident or a crisis will come, you must be ready in advance –BEFORE. Think about your future self, “What would I do if?” “What will I do when?” Pretend and play the “what if” game. Fortunately life sends many signals to remind us all exchange for fulfillment and the comfort of knowing they made a positive difference. Oklahoma City is better because of their altruism.

Although many see the glamour of charity fundraisers in the society pages, the day-to-day impact of the nonprofit sector sits with those on the frontlines where reality looks different. They see the people many overlook – homeless, impoverished, hungry and addicted – and they choose to make their life’s work about serving them. If of to take steps to prepare.

1) When a friend has a crisis, think what can I do now to prepare for that happening to me. 2) When you see a news story, think if that were me, would I do?

Evaluate, what could they have done to prevent or prepare for that crisis? Then look at your own situation to evaluate. Your future self will thank you!

- Courtesy VillagesOKC, www.VillagesOKC.org

(405) 990 6637 these Oklahomans are not considered one of our state’s greatest assets, we need a new measuring stick.

We talk a lot about the “Oklahoma Standard,” a service-centric culture that thrives on kindness and goodwill. Those working for and with nonprofits personify the standard in every way imaginable, and each of us benefits.

Every Oklahoman enjoys the fruits of their labor. Their untold impact is a unique, homegrown resource that helps our state flourish.