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NHills police catch burglars in action, recover stolen property from three cities
During a routine morning patrol on the morning of Feb. 11, Nichols Hills police observed a vehicle parked in a driveway of a vacant residence in the 7600 block of Dorset Drive near Christ the King Catholic Church. Upon further investigation officers determined the vehicle was running with no one inside.
New Integris Heart Hospital ‘tops out’
A topping out ceremony is a long-standing construction tradition that typically occurs when the final or highest structural beam is raised into place.
Before the beam was ceremoniously placed using a cranedonors, hospital leaders, cardiovascular physicians, construction team members and other dignitaries were invited to sign the beam for posterity.
“We are excited to mark this meaningful moment in the construction of the INTEGRIS Health Heart Hospital,” said Tim Pehrson, president and chief executive officer of INTEGRIS Health. “Many of those who
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Grace and Bobby J’s human is Cheryl Steckler of The Village.
Bobby J named after a local attorney who was an advocate and friend to all downtrodden dogs.
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The anticipated completion date for the new INTEGRIS Health Heart Hospital is 2024.
played an integral part in making this facility possible, will now be forever memorialized within the hospital’s future walls.”
INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center has long been known as the only hospital in Oklahoma to offer a full spectrum of advanced cardiac care, and the new heart hospital will allow us to continue to offer the best heart care available any-
where in the world.
The 209,000-square-foot building will include 64 ICU beds, multiple cardiac catheterization labs, cardiovascular operating rooms, hybrid operating rooms, electrophysiology heart labs, and cardiac diagnostic testing areasall conveniently located in one easy to navigate location.
The anticipated completion date for the new INTEGRIS Health Heart Hospital is 2024.
“While Sergeants Greenwood and Voyles were walking toward the residence, a male exited the backdoor of the vacant home,” said Chief Cox in his February report to the City Council. “Dispatch contacted the property owners and were advised no one had permission to be on the property and wanted to press charges.”
Arturo Holman, 23, was transported to the Oklahoma County Detention Center and charged with second degree burglary.
Four days later, a second Nichols Hills residential burglary was foiled when officers responded to a late-night call to police to report a suspicious vehicle in the 1500 block of Camden Way.
“The reporting party stated a black pickup pulling a trailer had driven by their residence twice,” said Chief Cox.
The caller told Nichols Hills dispatch that building supplies had recently been stolen their residence.
As officers patrolled the area, they located a pickup with a trailer matching the description given to police backed into the driveway of a home in the 1800 block of Drury Lance several blocks east of the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club.
“Our officer knew the residence was unoccupied,” said Cox, “and made contact with the suspect in the driveway as he was returning the parked pickup truck.
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Oklahoma City plans to host a special collection for unwanted computers, tires, ammunition and prescription medications, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 1, at the OKC Fairgrounds.
The drop off site is to be on the south side of the fairgrounds, east of the Jim Norick Arena. Enter the fairgrounds from May Avenue at Gate 5 on Gordon Cooper Boulevard.
The collection is open to Oklahoma City residents only. Residents must bring their current City of Oklahoma City water bill to prove residency.
Syringes, liquids, inhalers, tire rims, televisions and wheels are not accepted.
The Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Facility at 1621 S Portland Ave. accepts a wide variety of hazardous materials from residents’ homes year-round. The type of products accepted at the facility includes gasoline, automotive fluids, batteries, pesticides, weed killers, swimming pool chemicals and paint-related products. The facility is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays.
Irish libations were flowing as members of The Greens Golf and Country Club donned their best green for the party in the club’s Double Deuce speakeasy. At left: Tom and Deb Barrera listen to the live music.
The Redbud Classic, an Oklahoma City tradition celebrating its 40th year, April 1516, is rerouting its Sunday race courses for the 2023 event.
The Sunday races, including the 5K and 10K, now start and finish at the Nichols Hills Plaza – right next to the Redbud BASH.
The reroute is symbolic of the Redbud Classic’s theme for 2023. Not only are the race courses to be rerouted, but the Redbud Classic is also rerouting the way participants, volunteers and eventgoers give back to their communities. Whether you’re trying to discover ways to get back out in the community to celebrate life in good company, stay committed to your health and wellness goals or lend a hand to your neighbors, you can reroute 2023 with the Redbud Classic through fun, fitness and philanthropy.
“We sat with you through COVID trying to find ways to come together to celebrate the good things happening in and around our state, but now, as we bring back our community, we want to focus on how we can do so with the right mindset,” Redbud Classic Race Director Kristin Hersom said. “Our community thrives off good deeds and the Redbud Classic wants to provide a way
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“The suspect admitted to being in the residence and evidence was located supporting he had been inside,” he said. “While conducting an inventory of the vehicle and trailer our officer located and confirmed stolen property that belonged to both the residence on Camden Way
Wings Special Needs Community exists to enhance the lives of adults with developmental disabilities through social, vocational and residential programs guided by principles of the Bible. Every day is approached by channeling intentionality and joy into members’ lives, which has a ripple effect on their families, communities and those who are blessed to interface with them.
to continue doing so while having fun and connecting with Oklahoma City.”
In keeping with the goal of philanthropy, each year the Redbud Foundation Board of Directors selects an Oklahoma City nonprofit organization to partner with and serve as the beneficiary of event proceeds.
Wings Special Needs Community (Wings), a nonprofit organization designed to enhance the lives of adults with developmental disabilities through social, vocational and residential programs, was selected for 2023.
The Redbud Classic features events for the whole family.
The fun begins on Saturday, April 15, with 10- and 30-Mile Bike Tours, a 50-Mile Fondo, a 1-Mile Kids’ Fun Run and a 1Mile Woof Walk for the tailwagging family members. More
and Drury Lane.”
Roy Munoz, 37, was transported to the Oklahoma County Detention Center and charged with second degree burglary and possession of stolen property.
Further investigation by Nichols Hills Police and The Village Police Department confirmed substantial amounts of property stolen in possession of Munoz from thefts in Nichols Hills, The Village and Oklaho-
fitness challenges continue on Sunday, April 16, with the rerouted 5K and 10K timed runs which start and finish at Nichols Hills Plaza. A 5K Wheelchair and Pushchair Event, 2-Mile Walk and 2-Mile Baby Stroller Derby round out the selection of Sunday events.
Continuing past the finish line, the Redbud BASH is set for Sunday, April 16, at 1 p.m. in the finish area at Nichols Hills Plaza. Participants come together to celebrate with a variety of food from some of Oklahoma’s premier food trucks, beverages from COOP Ale Works and other sponsors. Family-friendly games, activities and music keep everyone entertained.
For complete event details including start times, course maps and registration information, visit edbud.org.
ma City.
“Mr. Munoz was charged accordingly,” said Cox.
“These arrests are an example of excellent work by our officers,” said Assistant Nichols Hills Police Chief Casey Nix. “When you see something suspect always contact the police first. We pride ourselves in our short response time.
“Be on lookout for suspicious activity in
Leadership Oklahoma announced the recipients of the 2023 Excellence in Leadership Awards, which are to be presented at the annual Excellence in Leadership Gala at First National Center on Saturday, April 15.
They are: Lifetime Achievement Award — Clay Bennett, chairman, Oklahoma City Thunder, Dorchester Capital.
Distinguished Graduate Award — Dr. Leigh Goodson, president & CEO at Tulsa Community College, Leadership Oklahoma Class XXIII. Statewide Community Award — The Oklahoma Hospital Association.
Business Leadership Award — Pioneer Library System.
“Each year, Leadership Oklahoma recognizes the outstanding contributions of Oklahoma corporate and individual leaders for their commitment and service to elevating the quality of life and empowering our state for greater prosperity,” said Marion Paden, President and CEO of Leadership Oklahoma.
“This year’s Excellence in Leadership award recipients are truly deserving based upon the remarkable and meaningful differ-
ences they have made in Oklahoma,” she said. “It is our privilege to honor them.”
The 2023 Excellence in Leadership award recipi-
ents are:
For ticket or sponsorship information, visit leadershipoklahoma. com/event/2023Gala or call (405) 848-0001.
your neighborhood,” he said. “Set your alarms, lock up your valuables and be sure to use outdoor lighting.” Nix said Munoz is still at the Oklahoma County Detention Center but, “it appears Holman is no longer in custody.”
April 18 •
Wind Ensemble
The Wind Ensemble of the famed Academy of St. Martin in the Fields will perform at Armstrong Auditorium on Tuesday, Apr. 18 at 7:30 pm. Making its U.S. debut, the ensemble will be joined by British pianist Caroline Palmer in a program featuring two quintets for winds and piano by Mozart and Beethoven and trios by Romantic Era composers Carl Reinecke and Erwin Schulhoff. Tickets start at $35 for adults and youth aged 6 and up (under 6 not recommended). For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit ArmstrongAuditorium.org or call the Box Office at (405) 2851010.
April 11 •
Excellence Luncheon
The Societies of Oklahoma City University present the 35th Annual Awards of Excellence Luncheon at the OKC Golf and Country Club. The 2023 Honorees are Hilarie Blaney, Sally Starling, Patsy Homsey and Christina Mallory Chicoraske. Reception with the honorees at 11 am with lunch and program beginning at 11:30 am. Entertainment provided by OCU.
April 1 • Farmers Market
The Farmers Market at Scissortail Park sponsored by Bank of Oklahoma, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma, and Renewal by Andersen returns for the fourth season, Saturday, April 1. Located at the NE corner of the Park at Oklahoma City Blvd and S. Robinson Ave., the weekly outdoor market has become a favorite destination in downtown Oklahoma City. The Farmers Market at Scissortail Park is open every* Saturday from 9am – 1pm, April through October. *Closed on Saturday, April 29. Free parking during market Saturdays is available around the perimeter of the Park and in the special event parking lot across from the Park located off of SW 2nd St. between S. Harvey and S. Hudson Aves.
March 30 •
All Things Gardening Impact Oklahoma presents its All Things Gardening Educational Event with Linda Vater. Vater is a garden designer and stylist who writes and produces garden content for TV, magazines, social media and her website. The educational series is at the Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36th St. Light appetizers, beverages (alcoholic and other) will be served. Space is limited, please register at impactok.org.
Through April 2 • Disney’s Frozen
The Tonynominated Best Musical is now on tour across North America and is at the Civic Center Music Hall. Disney’s Frozen is an unforgettable the
atrical experience filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes and powerhouse performances. It is everything you want in a musical: It’s moving. It’s spectacular. And above all, it’s pure Broadway joy. Go to okcciviccenter.com for tickets.
March 2326 • OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show
The Show and will offer guests a myriad of ideas on everything from home renovation and improvement to inspiration for entertaining both inside and outside. The show will be Friday 128 pm, Saturday 10 am 8 pm and Sunday 11 am 5 pm in the Bennett Event Center at the OKC Fairgrounds. Adult admission is $11 at the box office. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult ticket. Seniors 60+ receive discount.
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Paycom Center Events/Shows: Harlem Globetrotters March 25
Stevie Nicks March 30
Katt Williams March 31
Kenny Chesney Apr. 1 Walker Hayes Apr. 22
The Kid LAROI Apr. 30 Brooks & Dunn May 5
Thomas Rhett Aug. 17
Jason Aldean Oct. 13
Zoo Amphitheatre: Kattfest May 12
Weezer June 10
Matchbox Twenty 2023 June 21 Young the Giant June 30
Happy 40th birthday to The Outsiders. The movie based on the classic teen novel from Tulsa writer Susan S.E. Hinton, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, and produced by Academy Award winner and Oklahoma Hall of Fame honoree Gray Frederickson, premiered 40 years ago this weekend. The film launched the Oklahoma film industry and introduced to the world to some of the biggest stars of the past 40 years.
The Outsiders was filmed in Oklahoma because of producer Gray Frederickson. Frederickson, a proud Casady School graduate, was the producing partner for six-time Academy Award winning writer and director Francis Ford Coppola. Together, they created some of the most celebrated films ever produced, including Apocalypse Now, The Godfather, and The Godfather, Part 2, which earned both of them Oscars.
Frederickson was the person who convinced Coppola to film The Outsiders on location in Oklahoma. Frederickson flew the director to
Tulsa, led the location scout, and reminded him that the studios would be far less intrusive if they made the movie in Oklahoma. Coppola agreed and then stayed in Tulsa to film Hinton’s next book, Rumble Fish
The success of The Outsiders led to a string of studio movies that touched down or brought entire productions to film in Oklahoma in the 1980s and 1990s, including UHF, Rain Man, Far and Away, and Twister. Those films laid the groundwork for the steady stream of television and film productions that film in Oklahoma today.
The Outsiders was a box office success, earning $33.7 million against a $10 million budget, according to Box Office Mojo. But the film is perhaps best known for launching the careers of some of Hollywood’s most successful actors: Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Emilio
Civic Center Music Hall: Frozen Mar. 22Apr. 2
Amy Grant Mar. 30
Other Events/Shows/Awards: Brave Ball Mar. 25
Western Heritage Awards Apr. 1415 Celebration of Hope Apr. 15
According to producer Gray Frederickson, there was one young actor that stood out amongst all of those future stars. There was one teenager who worked harder, stayed focused, and spent all of his free time rehearsing or watching behind the camera. That young actor was Tom Cruise, who is now the highest grossing box office star in history, with $11.5 billion worldwide, and a recent Oscar nominee for producing Top Gun: Maverick
In honor of the 40th anniversary, Rodeo Cinema is screening the movie The Outsiders this weekend. Check their website for screening times. You can also watch the movie on HBO Max, Hulu, Amazon Prime and other streaming channels.
As always, I am forever grateful to Gray Frederickson for all he did for the Oklahoma film community, the digital cinema program at Oklahoma City Community College, and the film industry at large. Rest in peace.
3rd Act Theatre Company, a 501(c)3 non-profit theatre company in Oklahoma City, announces auditions for their first musical production, Gilligan’s Island: The Musical, with music and lyrics by Hope and Laurence Juber and book by Sherwood Schwartz and Lloyd J Schwartz. The production will be directed by Billie Thrash with musical direction by Mariann Searle. Gilligan’s Island: The Musical will cap off a successful season at 3rd Act, closing out Season 4: REGENERATE.
Auditions will be in-person by appointment at the theatre located at 12040 N. May Ave., on March
25. with callbacks on March 26. Detailed information about the auditions including music requirements, vocal ranges, perusal script, rehearsal dates and registration can be found on the theatre’s website at 3rdacttheatreco.com/auditions
Music rehearsals begin April 10, staging rehearsals begin April 17, and performances will run May 1228. Rehearsals and productions will be in-person and a small stipend will be provided.
Gilligan’s Island: The Musical is a family-friendly stage musical version of the ever-popular and iconic 1960s TV comedy show
“Gilligan’s Island.” After their boat the SS Minnow is destroyed in a storm, the passengers are shipwrecked on a remote Pacific Island, where the seven castaways build huts and begin to explore their surroundings while trying to find a way to be rescued. They discover strange hieroglyphics in a spooky cave, which speak of an ancient legend. The weather gets rough, Gilligan foils the best-laid of the castaway’s rescue plans . . . romance develops . . . the castaways have an out-of-thisworld encounter . . . it’s fun, wacky, and entertaining!
Detailed character information
can be found at 3rdacttheatreco. com/audition-information.
C HARACTERS :
GILLIGAN: youthful, masculinepresenting THE SKIPPER: middle-aged and paunchy, masculine-presenting
THE PROFESSOR: early 40s-late 50s, masculine-presenting
THURSTON HOWELL: 60ish, masculinepresenting
LOVEY HOWELL: 50s to 60s, femininepresenting
GINGER: 30s to 40s, femininepresenting
MARY ANN: late teens to mid-20s, feminine-presenting
ALIEN: any age, any gender but must sing in the posted range
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Jumping out to a 10run lead in the second inning, the Crossings Christian baseball team rolled to a 15-0 victory against Millwood last Monday afternoon.
Jake Robison went 2for-2, drove in a pair of runs and scored two more to pace the Knights (6-0).
last Monday afternoon.
Conner Chambers batted 3-for-3 with a pair of doubles, three runs batted in (RBI) and three runs scored to lead the Irish (7-3).
Crossings Christian’s
Preston Mahen belted a 3-run home run, while Maddux Turner had an RBI double and scored once and Brayden Ayala added an RBI single and scored a run.
Ben Corley and Kaleb Anderson belted two hits and scored two runs each, while the duo combined for five RBIs. Damon Cochran provided an RBI double and scored another run.
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Pitcher Alex Foraker threw a no-hitter with four strikeouts over three innings and walked only one batter to miss out on a perfect game.
Crossings is scheduled to compete at the Sulphur Festival this weekend, before hosting Newkirk on Monday at 5 p.m.
Erupting for 12 runs in the fourth inning, McGuinness cruised to a 21-1 win at Del City
Cochran also picked up the pitching victory, as he struck out eight and allowed a run on two hits over five innings.
This weekend, McGuinness hosts Cascia Hall on Friday at 7 p.m. and Fridayland rival Mount St. Mary on Saturday at 5 p.m.
Heritage Hall plated two runs each in the fourth and fifth innings last Saturday to pull away for a 4-1 win over Ponca City at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The Chargers (3-0)
needed just four hits by Austin Lemon, Carson Beam, Zach Fetrow and Whit Thomas as Lemon, Beam and Fetrow also combined for three RBIs.
Pitcher Rhett Davis allowed a hit and struck out four over three innings to pick up the victory.
Heritage Hall also competes at the Sulphur Festival this weekend and hosts a doubleheader against Little Axe on Monday starting at 5 p.m.
Limited to just six hits, Deer Creek suffered a 3-1 loss at Edmond North on Monday.
Ashton Hartwig collected two hits, including the Antlers only run on a solo home run in the top of the second inning.
Jake Ludlam also grabbed a pair of hits, while Brady Hamilton and Kellen Frizzell had singles for Deer Creek (5-4).
Hamilton took the
In a battle of Fridayland squads, the Crossings Christian boys soccer team pulled off a 3-1 win over Harding Charter Prep earlier this month.
Charlie Cook scored a goal and an assist, while Kaden Laisle and Harper Nance added two more to lead the Knights (3-0).
Andreas Markey netted a goal for the Eagles (1-1).
Meanwhile, the Harding Prep girls cruised to a 9-0 victory against the Knights (1-2).
Yamileth Ponce and Rakayla Coulter tallied three goals each and Laken LeForce chipped in two more for the Eagles (2-1).
In earlier matches, the Knight boys won 3-0 at Mount St. Mary as Cook had two goals and 4-0 against Cristo Rey with Laisle netting a pair
pitching loss, allowing three runs on four hits and striking out 12 over six innings.
The Antlers travel up the Tulsa area this weekend to compete in the Jenks-Tulsa Union Festival and play at Northwest Classen on Monday.
After rallying for three runs in the bottom of the seventh, Mount St. Mary forced the game into extra innings but eventually fell 5-3 to Bethany in nine innings last Monday.
Owen Kuklinski batted 2-for-5 and scored a run to lead the Rockets (7-1) and Joshua Shropshire added a 2-run double.
Harry Tesio collected an RBI single and Landon Riggs accounted for the other hit.
Pitcher Maddox Stanley allowed four runs on four hits and struck out five over five innings to take the loss. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
of goals.
The girls suffered a 5-1 loss to the Rockets but cruised to a 12-0 victory over Cristo Rey.
Harding Charter Prep swept Harrah including a 2-0 win for the boys behind two goals from Lennin Ayala and the girls got a 3-2 triumph with goals by LeForce and Coulter.
CHARGERS OFF TO 2-0 START
Heritage Hall boys jumped out to a good start with two wins to open the season.
The Chargers (2-0) posted a 3-0 win against Woodward and a 4-0 triumph over Lawton MacArthur.
Tucker Austin leads the way with five goals and two assists and Caysen Argo has four goals and an assist.
The Charger girls (3-0) also blasted out of the gate with big wins against Woodward (4-1) Lawton Mac (6-1) and OCS (3-0).
Keyed by three individual gold medalists, along with nearly a half-dozen others in the top 5, the McGuinness boys track team finished second and the girls took third in the Clancy Classic meet at Pribil Stadium.
The host Irish dominated the field events with three event titles.
Andrew Elder tied for first in the high jump with a leap of 6feet, while Reid Henderson captured the pole vault at 11 foot, 6 inches and Brandt Haag took the shot put with a winning throw of 47 feet, 11 inches.
Three Irish girls, along with athletes from John Marshall and Casady earned gold medals.
Taby Roy medaled twice in the hurdles for
McGuinness, winning the 300-meter hurdles in 49.21 seconds and taking second in the 100 hurdles in 16.14 seconds.
Teammate Mary Loftiss won the long jump with a leap of 16 feet, 11 inches and Abigail Kelley took the shot put crown with a throw of 34 feet, 2 inches. Kelly also claimed fourth in the discus.
In addition, John Marshall’s Chloe Threatt broke the tape just three-hundredth second ahead of the field for gold in the 100 meters in 12.37 seconds.
Casady’s Hope Fahler picked up a gold medal in the high jump with a winning leap of 5 feet, 6 inches and finished fourth in the 1600 meters for the Cyclones.
More than a dozen
Placing third or better in three divisions, the McGuinness boys and girls tennis teams placed second at the Rother Cup to open the 2023 season at OKC Tennis Center.
T.J. Shanahan won a marathon 3set match to capture first in No. 1 singles to lead the Irish boys.
Olivia LaForge finished second in No. 1 singles and the No. 1 doubles team of Juli Abbott and Lauren Potter netted second for the Irish girls.
Sam Purnell and Joseph Dickerson placed third in No. 2 doubles and Rusty Cleaver chippped in a fourth place effort.
Chelsea Le and Olesya Rodgers grabbed fourth in No. 2 doubles and Amy Le collected sixth in No. 2 singles.
In an earlier tournament, the Irish boys captured the Claremore Invitation title and the girls were second.
Shanahan, along with Purnell and Dickerson won division titles for the boys.
other Fridayland athletes finished in the top 5 or better at the Clancy Classic.
For the Irish, Kazeyn Bird took second in the shot put behind Haag and third in the discus.
Kellen Fraille also grabbed a silver medal in the discus, as did J.P. Spanier in the 100 meters.
Atticus Richard placed fourth in the 400 meters.
Tyrell Bruner finished fourth in the 110 hurdles and fifth in the long jump.
Loftiss placed third in the 200 meters for the Irish girls, while Margot Knudtson was third and Anna LeForge took fifth in the 3200 and Sabrina Guzman was fifth in the 400 meters.
Casady’s Riley
Dumigan earned a pair of medals, including second in the long jump and third in the 100 meters.
Teammate Larry Mathis brought home a silver medal in the boys 3200 and took third in the 1600 meters.
Sam Rhoades chipped in a fifth-place finish in the 800 meters.
Mount St. Mary’s Makenzi DeHart finished second in the 3200 meters and fifth in the 1600 meters for the Rockets.
Isabel Neuhalfen also claimed a silver medal in the 200 meters and a fourth-place effort in the 100 meters, while Ava Carney finished fifth in the 800 meters.
Meanwhile, John Marshall boasted three other athletes to place in the top 5.
Both girls’ doubles teams –Abbott-Potter and Le-Rodgers – also took first.
The Irish next compete at the Crossings Christian tournament this Monday and Tuesday.
Heritage Hall boasted second in two divisions to earn the runner-up trophy at the Jenks Invitational.
Owen Fellrath finished second in No. 1 singles as did Larsen Van Horn in No. 2 singles to lead the Chargers.
Gray Ferguson and Emerson Ritenour placed fourth in No. 1 doubles, while Duke Brim and McLoud Buergler were fifth in No. 2 doubles.
The Charger girls, meanwhile, competed in a tournament at Tulsa Union to open the season.
Tokara Henderson and Ainsley Trice led the way with a fifth-place finish in No. 1 doubles.
Jasmine Crain finished fifth in No. 1 singles.
This weekend, Heritage Hall hosts the Touramment of Champions.
Contrary to previous seasons, Heritage Hall golf coach Andy Bogert is preparing for a different kind of season from what he’s experienced so far.
“This year will be a bit different,” Bogert said. “I’ve always had five solid players but this year we’re only going to have four.”
The Chargers open their season this Monday at the Jenks Invitational at the Golf Club of Oklahoma.
In high school tournaments, teams count their four best scores but can field five players in the event.
“I’m probably going to be a lot of walking (with the fifth player,” the coach said. “Mostly, I’ll mainly be hep-
ling him with course management.”
When a player gets in trouble, he’s more likely to try a miracle shot which can lead to more trouble rather than playing a more high-percentage shot, Bogert said.
“I try to tell the players that they can survive a bogey,” the coach said, “but doubles and triples can really kill your round.”
Senior Kyle McLaughlin is the Chargers’ top player, coming off a fourth-place finish at state last year.
Juniors Roger Smith and Drew Kenney, along with freshman Ben Lathrop round out the top 4, with freshman Brody Henderson to land the fifth spot.
With three players in the top 15, the McGuinness girls captured the team title at the Classen SAS Invitational.
Allie Justiz carded a 76 at Lincoln Park East to win the individual title, and Abbie Justiz was four shots back in second place. Also competing in the Classen SAS boys tournament, Crossings Christian picked up the team crown.
Patrick Coulter fired a 74 at Lake Hefner for the individual title. Jackson Magness took second, while Trey Bishop was third with a 78 and Gavin McElroy came in sixth. –
By Jason Jewell(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 17, 2023; Friday, March 24, 2023; Friday, March 31, 2023)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Case No. FD-2022-2822
In Re the Marriage of: ) David D. Anderson,) Petitioner,) -and-) Lakiesha Anderson,) Respondent.)
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO:
You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility. You must answer the Petition on or before the 17 day of April, 2023, or the Petition will be taken as true, and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 1 day of March, 2023.
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk
By: /s/Teresa Becker CURT CLERK OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 17, 2023; Friday, March 24, 2023; Friday, March 31, 2023)
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. FD-2023-494
In the District Court within and for said County and State. State of Oklahoma,} } ss. Oklahoma County}
Brenda Forbes, Plaintiff
ABSOLUTE
BEAUTIFUL OFFICE FURNITURE
vs. Tyler Forbes, Defendant
The State of Oklahoma to the said Defendant, Greeting:
You, the said defendant, will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court in the above named and numbered cause for a divorce on the grounds of unreconcilable differences and incompatibility and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 24 day of April 2023, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for said Plaintiff will be rendered against you according to prayer of Plaintiff’s petition.
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Jamie Houston, Deputy Clerk (SEAL)
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, March 24, 2023)
WHEREAS, Tom and Judy Love and their four children are longtime residents of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma;
WHEREAS, in 1964 Tom Love launched a family-owned business that has grown to a chain of more than 600 truck stop and convenience stores in 42 states in the United States, employing 25,000 people;
WHEREAS, Tom Love’s reputation in business is only matched by his legacy of generosity and commitment to philanthropy, having made many meaningful and life-changing impacts to faith-based institutions, the arts, healthcare, education, and the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area;
WHEREAS, Nichols Hills became a recipient of Tom Love’s generosity and dedication to the betterment of his community with a $1.5 million donation from the Tom and Judy Love Foundation to adopt and improve a park in the City, the largest single donation ever received by the City;
WHEREAS, Tom Love passed away on March 6th, 2023 at the age of 85;
WHEREAS, Tom Love’s dedication to his family, the community, and his business are a testament to a life well-spent;
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on behalf of the citizens, desires to express its appreciation to Tom Love for his many great contributions made to his country, the State of Oklahoma, and the City of Nichols Hills.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma that the City mourns the passing of Tom Love, and honors his name with great reverence and appreciation for his contributions to the business world and inspiring commitment to philanthropy in the community; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma does hereby proclaim March 14th, 2023 “Tom Love Day” in the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and we urge all citizens to use this day to honor Tom Love’s memory and acknowledge his many great contributions to our community.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and the Council and signed by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma on March 14th, 2023.
ATTEST:Steven J. Goetzinger Mayor Amanda Copeland City Clerk
a portion of Lot Two (2) Block Forty-four (44) as shown on the recorded plat NICHOLS HILLS, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northernmost corner of Lot 4 of said Block 44;
THENCE along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 4 on a curve to the left, having a radius of 1,072.00 feet, a chord bearing of South 44°33’23” East, a chord length of 151.06 feet and an arc length of 151.18 feet;
THENCE South 48°48’00” East, continuing along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 4 and along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 3, a distance of 157.55 feet;
THENCE along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lots 3 and 2 on a non-tangent curve to the right having a radius of 680.00 feet, a chord bearing of South 47°54’46” East, a chord length of 58.29 feet and an arc length of 58.31 feet to the
POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE continuing along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 2 on said non-tangent curve to the right having a radius of 680.00 feet, a chord bearing of South 38°14’56” East, a chord length of 170.62 feet and an arc length of 171.07 feet to the Easternmost Corner of said Lot 2
THENCE South 72°54’21” West, along and with the Southeasterly line of said Lot 2, a distance of 198.72 feet to the Southernmost corner of said Lot 2;
THENCE North 53°30’00” West, along and with the Southwesterly line of said Lot 2, a distance of 133.34 feet;
THENCE North 59°26’07” East, departing said Southwesterly line, a distance of 222.40 feet to the POINT OF BEGIN-
NING. Containing 30,078 square feet or 0.6905 acres, more or less.
Basis of Bearing: Grid North as established by state plane datum (Oklahoma State Plane North Zone NAD83)
Nichols Hills Lot 3 Block 44 November 5, 2021
Revised December 29, 2021
Revised January 6, 2022
A tract of land being a part of the South Half (S/2) of Section Five (5), Township Twelve (12) North, Range Three (3) West of the Indian Meridian, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, being a portion of Lots Two (2) and Three (3) Block
Forty-four (44) as shown on the recorded plat NICHOLS HILLS, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northernmost corner of Lot 4 of said Block 44;
THENCE along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 4 on a curve to the left, having a radius of 1,072.00 feet, a chord bearing of South 44°33’23” East, a chord length of 151.06 feet and an arc length of 151.18 feet;
THENCE South 48°48’00” East, continuing along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 4 and along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 3, a distance of 49.51 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE continuing South 48°48’00” East, along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 3, a distance of 108.04 feet;
THENCE continuing along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 3 and along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 2 on a non-tangent curve to the right having a radius of 680.00 feet, a chord bearing of South 47°54’46” East, a chord length of 58.29 feet and an arc length of 58.31 feet;
THENCE South 59°26’07” West, departing said Northeasterly line, a distance of 222.40 feet to a point on the Southwesterly line of said Lot 2;
THENCE North 53°30’00” West, along and with the Southwesterly line of said Lots 2 and 3, a distance of 131.47 feet;
THENCE North 49°56’47” East, departing said Southwesterly line, a distance of 225.53 feet to the POINT OF BEGIN-
NING.
Containing 32,090 square feet or 0.7367 acres, more or less.
Basis of Bearing: Grid North as established by state plane datum (Oklahoma State Plane North Zone NAD83) Nichols Hills Lot 4 Block 44 November 5, 2021
Revised December 29, 2021
Revised January 6, 2022
A tract of land being a part of the South Half (S/2) of Section Five (5), Township Twelve (12) North, Range Three (3) West of the Indian Meridian, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, being a portion of Lots Three (3) and Four (4) Block
Forty-four (44) as shown on the recorded plat NICHOLS HILLS, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northernmost corner of said Lot 4;
THENCE along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 4 on a curve to the left, having a radius of 1,072.00 feet, a chord bearing of South 42°24’19” East, a chord length of 70.68 feet and an arc length of 70.69 feet to the POINT OF BEGIN-
NING;
THENCE continuing along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 4 on said curve to the left, having a radius of 1,072.00 feet, a chord bearing of South 46°26’43” East, a chord length of 80.47 feet and an arc length of 80.49 feet
THENCE South 48°48’00” East, continuing along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 4 and along and with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 3, a distance of 49.51 feet;
THENCE South 49°56’47” West, departing said Northeasterly line, a distance of 225.53 feet to a point on the Southwesterly line of said Lot 3;
THENCE North 53°30’00” West, along and with the Southwesterly line of said Lots 3 and 4, a distance of 135.00 feet to the Southernmost corner of a tract of land recorded in Book 11969, Page 855;
THENCE along and with the Southeasterly line of said tract of land recorded in Book 11969, Page 855 the following three calls:
1.North 43°17’21” East, a distance of 65.34 feet;
2.North 59°34’16” East, a distance of 34.58 feet;
3.North 45°42’06” East, a distance of 93.23 feet to a corner on the Southeasterly line of said tract of land recorded in Book 11969, Page 855;
THENCE South 79°02’26” East, departing said Southeasterly line, a distance of 22.50 feet; THENCE North 39°22’41” East, a distance of 34.90 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Containing 31,149 square feet or 0.7151 acres, more or less.
Basis of Bearing: Grid North as established by state plane datum (Oklahoma State Plane North Zone NAD83)
The property subject to the application is generally located at 6600 Block of NW Grand Boulevard in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma.
This Application will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council. These public hearings will be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Both public hearings will be held at the Council Chambers, City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116.
The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours.
Any person having any objection to or supporting this Application may appear before the Planning Commission and the City Council on the above dates for the public hearings and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Written protest against the proposed Application may be filed with the office of the City Clerk, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116 not less than three (3) days before the public hearing.
The following map shows the area affected by the Application:
Dated this 15th day of March, 2023
Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
Mad Honey By Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney BoylanThis novel has been cowritten by two very gifted novelists, Jodi Picoult, writer of thirty novels, and Jennifer Boylan who has published some twenty. They have written this book in the voice of two people, Olivia McAfee, the mother of a handsome teenager named Asher Fields, and that of Lily Campanello, a beautiful young girl who has recently relocated with her mother to Adams, New Hampshire, for her final year of high school.
This is a book of secrets, lies, murder, complete jury trial and very human covering of all the above under the shadow of family, police, friends and an intense love story. The high and low roads are offered, and described with such accuracy that the book could pass for non-fiction.
There is also a truthful history of the beekeeping business from Olivia’s family’s background told with such detail that it is believable as a history and accounting of another actual bee business and roles that the characters have taken from the beginning of Queen Bee to her death.
The jury is in, and the trial begins with a shocking revelation that Lily is trans. At this point the court delves into the unknown. Much is learned about gender confirmation through the testimony of Dr. Monica Powers, a gender confirmation surgeon from Burlingame, California as she explains the difference in sex and gender in such terms that any layperson could understand but not be embarrassed to discuss or seek clarification. Without revealing too many of the shocks and revelations, it goes without saying that a book concerning murder, family love, teenage love, misinformation and fear makes a very fast moving read. The youth do not understand people and life with its needs for healthy relationships and loyal friendships.
Another unexpected
breather is the recipes for honey dishes that are given. Favorites are Bees Knees Cocktail, Kale Salad, Queen Bee Cocktail, Honey Glazed Doughnuts and Honey Pine Nuts and others. A 15- Mind-Stretching-Discussion Question section is included which is guaranteed to give the reader even more to consider. A final plus is the list of references used. This input is the exclamation point for information, as trans, LGBTQ and the Rainbow Alliance are marched out and clarified.
Things spin around, up and down through these very human individuals, but the authors get their point across in quoting Soren Kierkegaard, “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.” There are great risks people will take to become or even to know who they really are. Life is lived at its fullest when the truth about one’s self is known and appreciated, no matter how hard it is to admit that truth and run with it.
Thanks to Full Circle Bookstore for sharing these books with FRIDAY Readers.
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Swiss Cleaners @ Laundry 3737 NW 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 946-0629
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
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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
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International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, . Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233
Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.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) 947-3800 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
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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
Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com
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Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138
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First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-4500 myfirstliberty.com
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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
First Source Real Estate Residential Sales 12020 N. Penn Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747
Michael Biddinger Real Estate Commercial Sales, Management 12020 N. Penn Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747
The Adult Clinic at Hearts for Hearing 11500 N. Portland Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 548-4335
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grass must cover the entire property between the public street and the wall facing the street.
b.No Accessory Building, Accessory Structure or Accessory Use shall exceed the height of the Main Building.
c.Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures, and Accessory Uses shall be included in the Lot Coverage calculations, unless expressly excluded by Division 6 of this Article, and are subject to the development regulations of this District.
Buildings, Accessory Structures, and Accessory Uses shall be a minimum of ten feet from the Main Building.
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to the height of the playground equipment, in addition to any walls that may be used to screen the playground equipment. Evergreen landscaping or other methods approved by the city code official shall also be installed between the playground equipment and any adjacent or abutting property owners to provide a noise barrier. Except where sidewalks, evergreen landscaping, or other landscaping approved by the code official exist, lawn quality natural grass must cover the entire property between the public street and the wall facing the street.
(4) Additional requirements for tree houses.
i. Developmental regulations. Tree houses may not exceed 14 feet in height, and may not exceed 100 square feet in area.
ii. Screening requirements. Tree houses shall be screened from view from the public street to achieve a visual barrier to the height provided herein. Such screening shall be at least six feet in height, and shall consist of a combination of stone or masonry walls and evergreen landscaping, berms or other methods approved by the city code official. Any tree houses exceeding eight feet in height must be completely screened with evergreen landscaping to the height of the tree house, in addition to any walls that may be used to screen the tree house. Evergreen landscaping or other methods
natural grass must cover the entire property between the public street and the wall facing the street.
(4) Additional requirements for tree houses.
i. Developmental regulations. Tree houses may not exceed 14 feet in height, and may not exceed 100 square feet in area. ii. Screening requirements. Tree houses shall be screened from view from the public street to achieve a visual barrier to the height provided herein. Such screening shall be at least six feet in height, and shall consist of a combination of stone or masonry walls and evergreen landscaping, berms or other methods approved by the city code official. Any tree houses exceeding
and Accessory Uses which are subject to Section 50-132 Division 6 of this Article and the following:
a.No Accessory Building, Accessory Structure or Accessory Use shall be located in front of the Main Building, except fences, walls, and flag poles, fountains not exceeding 56 inches in height, and other types of Accessory Structures that are allowed to be located in the Front Yard as permitted in this Chapter; provided, where a Lot with a Main Building has been combined with an abutting or adjacent vacant Lot, the following additional regulations shall apply: (1) I in no case shall any Accessory Building, Accessory Structure or Accessory Use on what was the vacant Lot be located in front of the Main Building on any abutting or adjacent Lot.
(2) Additional Setback requirements for Playground Equipment and tree houses.
i. For platted Lots, playground equipment, as defined in section 8-488 of this Code, and tree houses must be located behind the out-Building limit line, or the Building limit line closest to the rear wall of the Main Building, established on the recorded plat containing the Lot where such playground equipment or tree house is to be located, and a distance from the side Lot line equal to the applicable Main Building Side Yard Setback requirement.
ii. For unplatted parcels and platted parcels with no out-Building limit line or Building limit line, playground equipment, as defined in section 8-488 of this Code, and tree houses must be located behind a line running parallel to the rear property line, which line shall be located a distance equal to 25 percent of the average distance from the rear property line to the front property line. Such playground equipment must also be located a distance from the side Lot line equal to the applicable Main Building Side Yard Setback requirement.
(3) Playground equipment, as defined in section 8-488 of this Code, shall be screened from view from the public street to achieve a complete visual barrier to the height provided herein. Such screening shall be at least six feet in height, and shall consist of a combination of stone or masonry walls and evergreen landscaping, berms or other methods approved by the city code official. Any playground equipment exceeding eight feet in height must be completely screened with evergreen landscaping to the height of the playground equipment, in addition to any walls that may be used to screen the playground equipment. Evergreen landscaping or other methods approved by the city code official shall also be installed between the playground equipment and any adjacent or abutting property owners to provide a noise barrier. Except where sidewalks, evergreen landscaping, or other landscaping approved by the code official exist, lawn quality natural grass must cover the entire property between the public street and the wall facing the street.
(4) Additional requirements for tree houses.
i. Developmental regulations. Tree houses may not exceed 14 feet in height, and may not exceed 100 square feet in area.
ii. Screening requirements. Tree houses shall be screened from view from the public street to achieve a visual barrier to the height provided herein. Such screening shall be at least six feet in height, and shall consist of a combination of stone or masonry walls and evergreen landscaping, berms or other methods approved by the city code official. Any tree houses exceeding eight feet in height must be completely screened with evergreen landscaping to the height of the tree house, in addition to any walls that may be used to screen the tree house. Evergreen landscaping or other methods approved by the city code official shall also be installed between the tree house and any adjacent or abutting property owners to provide a noise barrier. Except where sidewalks, evergreen landscaping, or other landscaping approved by the code official exist, lawn quality natural grass must cover the entire property between the public street and the wall facing the street.
b.No Accessory Building, Accessory Structure or Accessory Use shall exceed the height of the Main Building.
c.Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures, and Accessory Uses shall be included in the Lot Coverage calculations, unless expressly excluded by Division 6 of this Article, and are subject to the development regulations of this District.
c. No Accessory Building, Accessory Structure or Accessory Use shall have living or conditioned space above the ten-foot plate height. *****
(e) Development regulations.
(1) General.
a.In no case shall a Main Building, or Accessory Building, Accessory Structure or Accessory Use be located over a utility easement. *****
(3) Side Yard Setback *****
b.Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures or Accessory Uses: less than 14 feet in height: Six feet;
c.Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures or Accessory Uses 14 feet or more in height: Six feet, plus one foot for each full foot of additional Building height greater than 14 feet;
(4) Rear Yard Setback *****
b. Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures or Accessory Uses shall be set back as follows:
1. Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures, and Accessory Uses less than 14 feet in height: Ten feet;
2. Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures, and Accessory Uses 14 feet or more in height. Ten feet plus two feet for each full foot of additional Building height greater than 14 feet.
(8) Maximum Building Height
a. Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures or Accessory Uses: 22 feet.
1. Accessory Buildings will have a ten-foot maximum plate height measured from finished floor.
2. The finished floor shall be permitted to be one foot above undisturbed surrounding grade. Anything higher than one foot shall be subtracted from the ten-foot plate height.
b. No build envelope. No Accessory Building, Accessory Structure or Accessory Use is permitted within “no build” areas created as follows:
1. Establish a point at the side, and Rear Yard Setbacks, at the finished floor level then move vertically up ten feet to points “A.”
2. At points “A” a 45 degree angle will be drawn to the point where it intersects with the maximum Building height which is point “B.”
3. Connect points “A” and “B” to delineate a “no build” area on every side of the Structure. *****
(12) Separation of Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures, and Accessory Uses from Main Building. Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures, and Accessory Uses must have a minimum separation of ten feet from the Main Building. Section 8. Section 50-51 is hereby amended with deleted language stricken through and new language underlined, to wit:
Sec. 50-51. R-2 Two-Family Residential District. *****
(c) Conditional uses.
(1) Secondary Buildings, subject to the following: a. A detached garage which exceeds a 450-square-foot Building footprint or a 20-foot Building height shall be considered a secondary Building.
b. Secondary Buildings shall be subject to the development regulations for Main Buildings.
(2) Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures, and Accessory Uses which are subject to section 50-132Division
poles, and other types of Accessory Structures that are allowed to be located in the Front Yard as permitted in this Chapter provided, where a Lot with a Main Building has been combined with an abutting or adjacent vacant Lot, the following additional regulations shall apply: (1) I in no case shall any Accessory Building, Accessory Structure or Accessory Use on what was the vacant Lot be located in front of the Main Building on any abutting or adjacent Lot.
(2) Additional Setback requirements for Playground Equipment and tree houses. i. For platted Lots, playground equipment, as defined in section 8-488 of this Code, and tree houses must be located behind the out-Building limit line, or the Building limit line closest to the rear wall of the Main Building, established on the recorded plat containing the Lot where such playground equipment or tree house is to be located, and a distance from the side Lot line equal to the applicable Main Building Side Yard Setback requirement.
ii. For unplatted parcels and platted parcels with no out-Building limit line or Building limit line, playground equipment, as defined in section 8-488 of this Code, and tree houses must be located behind a line running parallel to the rear property line, which line shall be located a distance equal to 25 percent of the average distance from the rear property line to the front property line. Such playground equipment must also be located a distance from the side Lot line equal to the applicable Main Building Side Yard Setback requirement.
(3) Playground equipment, as defined in section 8-488 of this Code, shall be screened from view from the public street to achieve a complete visual barrier to the height provided herein. Such screening shall be at least six feet in height, and shall consist of a combination of stone or masonry walls and evergreen landscaping, berms or other methods approved by the city code official. Any playground equipment exceeding eight feet in height must be completely screened with evergreen landscaping to the height of the playground equipment, in addition to any walls that may be used to screen the playground equipment. Evergreen landscaping or other methods approved by the city code official shall also be installed between the playground equipment and any adjacent or abutting property owners to provide a noise barrier. Except where sidewalks, evergreen landscaping, or other landscaping approved by the code official exist, lawn quality natural grass must cover the entire property between the public street and the wall facing the street.
(4) Additional requirements for tree houses.
i. Developmental regulations. Tree houses may not exceed 14 feet in height, and may not exceed 100 square feet in area.
ii. Screening requirements. Tree houses shall be screened from view from the public street to achieve a visual barrier to the height provided herein. Such screening shall be at least six feet in height, and shall consist of a combination of stone or masonry walls and evergreen landscaping, berms or other methods approved by the city code official. Any tree houses exceeding eight feet in height must be completely screened with evergreen landscaping to the height of the tree house, in addition to any walls that may be used to screen the tree house. Evergreen landscaping or other methods approved by the city code official shall also be installed between the tree house and any adjacent or abutting property owners to provide a noise barrier. Except where sidewalks, evergreen landscaping, or other landscaping approved by the code official exist, lawn quality natural grass must cover the entire property between the public street and the wall facing the street.
b.No Accessory Building, Accessory Structure or Accessory Use shall exceed the height of the Main Building.
c.Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures, and Accessory Uses shall be included in the Lot Coverage calculations, unless expressly excluded by Division 6 of this Article, and are subject to the development regulations of this District.
Uses subject to review.
recreation facilities related to a permitted project, when such facilities are located outside of the envelope created by the existing primary and secondary Structures.
care housing or convalescent homes, provided that such proposed project sites shall have direct access to an arterial street.
(2) Gated communities with controlled access
(3) Accessory Buildings, Structures, and uses customarily incidental to the uses listed in this
for Main Buildings.
(2)Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures, and Accessory Uses customarily incidental to the uses listed in this Section when located on the same Lot.
(d) Uses subject to review
(5) Secondary Buildings, which are subject to the Development Regulations for Main Buildings. *****
(f) Development regulations.
(1) General. Building Setback and Lot Coverage requirements shall conform to all platted Setback and Building lines as specified in section 8-4 or as follows, whichever is greater; provided that:
a.In no case shall a Main Building, Secondary Building, or Accessory Building, Accessory Structure or Accessory Use be located over a utility easement. *****
Section 13. Section 50-126 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 14. Section 50-136 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 15.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. Section 16. 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 17.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 14th day of March, 2023.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 14th day of March, 2023.
ATTEST:Steven J. Goetzinger Mayor Amanda Copeland City Clerk
Reviewed as to Form and Legality:
John Michael Williams City Attorney LPXLP
From left: Charlotte Chesrow, Grace Ellsworth, Rita Aragon, Polly Nichols, Kristen Ferate, Mary Meritt and Karon Brown. Polly Nichols was surprised by the Samuel King Chapter of the DAR with the National Society Woman of American History Award during a Behind the Scenes Tour at the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum. This medal is awarded during Women’s History Month to honor women who have made an outstanding contribution to their community.
At right: Polly Nichols with
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“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.
In 1984, a Sunday School Class at Westminster Presbyterian Church was searching for a service project when they decided they wanted to assist parents who struggled to provide their little ones with essential items. These women created a small diaper and formula pantry, and Infant Crisis Services was born.
Throughout the years, Infant Crisis Services called many places home, but in 2009, The Donald W. Reynolds Center on NE 42nd and Lincoln became the permanent location of central Oklahoma’s only food and diaper pantry serving infants and tod-
dlers. Today, Infant Crisis Services continues to provide infants and toddlers with life-sustaining food, formula, and diapers because no baby should go hungry.
Little ones under 4years-old can visit the main office or the BabyMobiles four times per calendar year. Each time, they receive a week’s worth of diapers and food or formula. The agency also provides other essentials like wipes, bottles, clothing, books and car seats based on availability.
With one in four Oklahoma babies currently being born below the poverty line, the items provided by
Infant Crisis Services are essential to their brain development. By distributing these essentials, Infant Crisis can ensure that babies and toddlers across the state have full tummies, dry diapers, and growing brains.
Even one missed meal can have lifelong, detrimental impacts on a baby’s cognitive and behavioral development. Infant Crisis Services is committed to closing the gaps created by poverty and malnutrition so that all Oklahoma babies can have a prosperous future.
Today, the agency serves nearly 2,000 babies and toddlers every month. In
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the past year, 21,036 little ones received essentials from Infant Crisis Services across 26 Oklahoma counties. Throughout its lifetime, Infant Crisis Services has provided a week’s worth of food and diapers over 350,000 times to families from all walks of life.
The organization operates under the leadership of Executive Director and CoFounder Miki Farris, who has grown the agency to 27 staff members with a $3.7 million annual budget.
This year, Infant Crisis Services celebrates 39 years of serving babies and toddlers and 10 years of the unique BabyMobile program. Created as a
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response to the transportation barrier that so many clients faced, the BabyMobiles take food, formula, and diapers on the road to over 50 partner locations across the state.
As Infant Crisis Services continues to grow and meet the needs of Oklahoma’s babies and toddlers, there are many ways for community members to make an impact. The agency offers opportunities for volunteer groups, community drives, and hosts multiple events throughout the year. To learn more about volunteering or making a monetary or in-kind donation, please visit www.infantcrisis.org.
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D aily Living Centers promoted Amanda Dirmeyer, M.Ed to president and chief executive officer.
Dirmeyer carries a master’s degree in gerontology and experience in the healthcare field for over 20 years.
“Ms. Dirmeyer has shown us that she is an incredible leader who is dedicated to Daily Living Centers, our participants and our caregivers,” said Jim Gray, Daily Living Centers Board president.
Dirmeyer has been with Daily Living Centers for over four years, serving as social service coordinator, director of development and social services, and her most recent role as vice president of development and social services.
“I am honored to be offered the opportuni-
ty to lead this incredible organization,” said Dirmeyer. “I knew DLC was special when I completed my graduate school practicum at the DLC Mayfair location in 2008. It is exciting to come full circle with this organization 15 years later.”
Daily Living Centers provides reliable services for caregivers who need extra support and participants who need a safe space for engagement, interaction or rest.
“We are blessed with the ability to provide peace, hope, and joy for our caregivers,” said Dirmeyer. “Our services provide quality care and give our participants a
sense of purpose. Serving older adults and adults with disabilities is one of my life’s passions and I hope to continue the positive impact in the lives of numerous families in the community.
“It is my goal to advocate for our participants and their families and to push for greater awareness of adult day services.”
Painted Sky Opera announced a change in leadership.
Barbara Fox DeMaio has stepped back from executive director duties of the
The Pi Beta Phi Foundation and OKC Alumnae Club is set to host its 27th Annual Gathering of Angels luncheon on Thursday, April 6th.
Pi Beta Phi alumni, Julie Beffort and Leslie Norick are this year’s co-chairmen.
Event proceeds go to ReadOKC, a program promoting the love of reading for students through reading challenges and by providing access to reading materials. Last year, the event’s donations supplied all of the books for the program’s new bookmobile.
organization she cofounded seven years ago.
Fox DeMaio continues to play an active role in fundraising and development.
“The time has come for me to take a step back, partially due to several health challenges I’ve faced over the past couple of years,” she said. “I have come to the realization that I should focus on a specific area of the company, instead of the many hats I wear as execu-
“In 2023, we hope to provide even more books and opportunities for students. Our goal is to raise $30,000 and OKC students are counting on your support,” officials said.
ABC correspondent and Oklahoma City native, Erielle Reshef is the keynote speaker.
A variety of sponsorship levels are still available and individual tickets are for sale. This event is welcome for all to attend, not just Pi Beta Phi alumnae. For more information, contact Leslie Norick @ 405-922-5870/Leslierusse ll09@gmail.com.
tive director. I would never completely step away from this company that I love so much, so I hope to continue to be of service as executive director emeritus focusing on fundraising and development.”
On an upward trajectory, Painted Sky Opera and its Board of Directors has begun the process of evaluating what skill set the next executive director will need to take this growing organization into its eighth year.
Christi Jeffreys, a graduate of Oklahoma City University's - Nonprofit Management Degree program is beginning her new role as senior director of development at SSM Health St. Anthony Foundation.
Jeffreys’ new role includes strategic and financial planning, program development and implementation, fundraising activities and legal compliance.
Dahlia Shadid of Nichols Hills, Class of 2025, was named to the dean’s list at Tufts University for the Fall 2022 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.
Tufts University, located on campuses in Boston, Medford/Somerville, and Grafton, Massachusetts, and in Talloires, France, is recognized among the premier research universities in the United States. Tufts enjoys a global reputation for academic excellence and for the preparation of students as leaders in a wide range of professions.
