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Women’s Hall of Fame gala

Mercy gala Audrey Logan and Cheyanne Marie Osoria, entertainers from Oklahoma City University during the Mercy Foundation Gala.

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A private moment for Oklahoma Womens Hall of Fame inductees Dr. Kayse Shrum, Dr. Roseline Nsikak and Sue Ann Arnall. The Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women hosted its first induction gala. Page 2 & 11

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Losing touch is a great concern of Class of 2022

By Rachel Dallalio Student Intern

- Photo by Jennifer Clark

The McDaniels supporting Heritage Hall Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award winner Lance McDaniel, from left: Randy, Brenda, Tom, Lance, Stacy and Mark.

Lance is Heritage Hall’s top alumni!

The Heritage Hall Alumni Association (HHAA) selected Lance McDaniel (Heritage Hall Class of 1988) as the 2022 recipient of its Distinguished Alumni Award. Presented annually during the Heritage Hall Upper School Commencement ceremony, the award recognizes an alumnus or alumna who has exemplified the school motto – to Learn • to Lead • to Serve – through personal accomplishments, professional achievements, and/or humanitarian service.

McDaniel is the CEO of McDaniel Entertainment and is an award-winning filmmaker who has worked on 21 feature

films (including the Oscar-winning Million Dollar Baby) and serves as a weekly film columnist for OKC FRIDAY newspaper.

Previously, McDaniel served as executive director of deadCenter Film Festival. Under his leadership, the festival was named Oklahoma’s Best Arts & Cultural Nonprofit 2018 by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits.

In addition to his multifaceted career, McDaniel is well-known for his philanthropic efforts, currently serving on the boards for Oklahoma City University and See McDANIEL, Page 4

A lack of communication due to the pandemic, technology and social media and the need for unification are bothering to the Class of 2022.

OKC FRIDAY asked members of our All Star Scholarship and Leadership Teams, who were included in our Salute to the Class of 2022 last week, what are the greatest concerns facing their generation.

A lack of communication, community and connection to the rest of society is concerning to these Gen Zers.

The class of 2022 lived half of their high school career in the coronavirus pandemic, spending most of the time in online classes during the quarantine. This, Putnam City North graduate Hunter Butler said, is his greatest concern.

“During COVID-19, we lost touch with our ability to connect to other people and be open about who we are,” Butler said. “I have had to learn that it is okay and healthy to be open with another person.”

John Marshall High School graduate Melissa Gathings said the pandemic

subjected her generation to their laptops and other sources of technology.

“We were separated from in-person learning, isolated from support systems such as friends, teachers and counselors,” Gathings said.

“Students have lost a sense of stability and motivation beyond the classroom causing a growing concern.”

Kate Walker from Heritage Hall said it will be difficult to resolve the educational gap created during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

“Students entering college who experienced multiple years of virtual learning or times when school was not conducted at all will be significantly academically disadvantaged,” Walker said.

A reliance on technology and social media is also disconcerting. Bishop McGuinness graduate Romy AbuFadel said this is due to a constant need for stimulation.

“Children spend the majority of their days in front of a screen, consuming content that does not always educate them or foster curiosity,” Abu-Fadel said. “By rejecting reality in See CONCERNS, Page 3

First class graduates from Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School Seniors at Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School made history when the inaugural class of 56 students celebrated their successful journey to becoming high school graduates.

Founded in 2018, Cristo Rey OKC is a private

Catholic high school that combines intensive college preparatory academics with professional experience. The school makes high-quality, faith-based education available to families of limited economic means.

Cristo Rey Principal Chip

Carter said he is proud of the inaugural class and is looking forward to the school’s bright future.

“These kids have worked tirelessly to get where they are today and I couldn’t be more pleased,” Carter said.

“The vast majority of them

Martin receives highest civilian honor to Oklahoma City for the The U.S Navy honored sub’s sailors and officers City Council Chief of and coordinated visits to Staff Debi Martin May 20 the sub for City with the Meritorious Councilmembers for Service Award, the highalmost three decades. In est honor a civilian can times of crisis, Martin receive from the National brought together surOffice of the U.S. Navy vivors and sailors from League. the submarine to help our The award was precommunity heal and cresented to Martin during ate a lasting bond with the inactivation ceremony the boat’s crew. She nurfor the USS Oklahoma tured friendships with 15 City (SSN 723) at the DEBI MARTIN of the ship’s 18 commandPuget Sound Naval ers during her time with the boat.

Shipyard in Bremerton, Wash.

"It's rare for the president/CEO Martin served as the submarine’s primary Oklahoma City liaison for 28 See MARTIN, Page 4 years. She meticulously planned tours

are the first generation in their families to seek higher education. This is not only a celebration of the first class to graduate from Cristo Rey OKC but also a celebration of their communities, their families, and their achievements.

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“These kids have very bright futures, and I am proud it started here. No one will ever be able to take this away from them.”

Each of Sunday’s graduates have been accepted into See GRADS, Page 4

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Let ’s Work Togethe er to Live Healthier Lives.

- Photos by Fran Kozakowski

2022 Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee Carleen Burger, Ollie Starr, Lou Kerr and Debra West. The 20th Anniversary ceremony was the first gala. Carol Hefner was the chairman and Governor Mary Fallin, Oklahoma’s first woman governor, was the honorary co-chairman. For more photos, see Page 11

Women’s Hall of Fame hosts first gala

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News

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OKC FRIDAY in Holland, Belgium The Quail Creek Bank Travel Club just returned from a Springtime River Cruise of Holland and Belgium that highlighted the blooming Dutch tulip fields. The group explored the grounds at the Floriade', a “once in a decade" event that celebrates horticulture on an epic scale. The cruise ended with the world-famous tour of Keukenhof Gardens, featuring acres of tranquil ponds, shaded paths, and more than seven million tulips and other flowers on exhibit. Pictured are Fay Andersen, Ceil and Gary Yowell, Tom and Linda Gulley, Lacey Biffle, Claudia Verstraete, Linda Brinkworth, Pam Korth, Jeanie Mills, Jerry Shinn and Beckie Yowell. When you travel, be sure to pack your newspaper. Email photos to rose@okcfriday.com.

CONCERNS From Page 1 favor of immediate gratification, our society becomes more fragile.”

Mount St. Mary’s graduate Ashlanne Fuentes said technology is causing her generation to drift apart.

“This dependence on technology makes it

harder for us to speak to one another in person,” Fuentes said. “Our reliance on making connections to others primarily through technology concerns me.”

A need for unification of society as time went on is another concern of this generation.

Harding Fine Arts Academy graduate Bitia Cordova shared her concerns on the matter.

“My greatest concern is making sure about equality and diversity,” Cordova said. “It is an

important factor in today’s society for younger generations to be educated about.”

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GRADS From Page 1 a college or university. Almost all plan to pursue one of these institutions or to serve in the United States Armed Services. Collectively, these 56 graduates have earned over 13 million dollars

in scholarship funds.

“The first graduating class at Cristo Rey OKC should be incredibly proud of their achievements,” said Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley, Archbishop of Oklahoma City. “I applaud the mission and vision of Cristo Rey OKC to provide opportunities for students who oth-

erwise may not be able to obtain a quality Catholic education.

Through its rigorous academic curriculum and work-study program, these students are set up for success.

I pray they will take what they’ve learned to serve others and use their talents for the betterment of their families and commu-

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nities.”

Cristo Rey OKC is distinguished by its unique Corporate Work Study Program, which partners students with local corporate employers five days a month. Students learn and practice relevant professional skills throughout the course of their high school experience and graduate with the confidence to succeed not only in

college, but also in the real world.

The Cristo Rey Network is the only network of high schools in the country that integrates four years of rigorous college preparatory academics with four years of professional work experience through the Corporate Work Study Program. Comprised of 38 Catholic, college- and careerpreparatory schools

that today serve up to 13,000 students across 24 states and collectively claim 18,000 graduates, the Cristo Rey Network delivers a powerful and innovative approach to underserved communities' education that equips students from families of limited economic means with the knowledge, character and skills to transform their lives.

MARTIN

the years representing our City with the U.S. Navy."

to help children build life skills, character and health that empowers them through life. She’s helped lead the Youth Council with Leadership Oklahoma City since 2002 and managed the Reading Buddies program for public school children and enlisted more than 100 City employees as mentors.

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along with the Dean for the Center for Maritime Strategy for the national Navy League of the United States to travel from Washington D.C. to attend a ship’s decommissioning ceremony and more over present the organization's Meritorious Service Award to a civilian,” said retired rear admiral and former Under Secretary of the Navy Greg Slavonic. “Debi Martin spent countless hours of work supporting the crew of Oklahoma City’s namesake submarine was recognized recently by NLUS. All Oklahomans should be extremely proud of Debi's dedication over

About Debi Martin On Sept. 22, Martin celebrates 50 years as a City employee Sept. 22.

Martin has been City Hall’s steadfast educator and resource for incoming mayors, City Council members and city executives since 1990 when named City Council chief of staff. She served as the city liaison to assist with relocating the Oklahoma City Museum of Art downtown, which opened in 2002.

During 1995, she frequently met with families who lost children in the Alfred P. Murrah Building tragedy and was named co-chairman of the First Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony.

Martin formed the First Tee youth golf program

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Rodeo Cinema and as board chair for Creative Oklahoma and SixTwelve in the Paseo. He is a former Sergeant at Arms of Downtown Rotary Club 29 and served on the boards of Heritage Hall Alumni Association, Freedom Oklahoma, Leadership Oklahoma, and Lyric Understudies.

McDaniel has also volunteered his talents serving as emcee of nonprofit events such as the Alva Arts Alliance Gala, Calm Waters Under the Big Top, the Heritage Hall Gala, Oklahoma Creativity Gala, Paseo Arts Awards, Red Tie Gala and Wes Welker Cleats & Cocktails.

Presenting the award on behalf of the association, HHAA board member and fellow Class of 1988 alum-

About the USS Oklahoma City The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine was commissioned July 9, 1988 and declared out of service Feb.10, 2022. At 361-feet long and displacing more than 6,900 tons, the USS Oklahoma City supported various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

nus David Ferguson noted McDaniel’s dedication to his career and passion for mentoring young creative minds interested in pursuing careers in film.

“Lance’s commitment to growing the film industry in Oklahoma and giving back to our community is only matched by his commitment to his friends and family,” said Ferguson.

McDaniel said he was “so humbled and honored to receive the Distinguished Alumni Award.

“As an alumni board member when the award was first started, I vividly remember all of the awesome graduates we discussed honoring each year,” he said. “It’s hard for me to believe that I belong in that outstanding group. This award provides the perfect motivation for me to work even harder to make our community a better place for everyone.”

Religion

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Look around and listen to unexpected lessons

By Walker Moore The Baptist Messenger Some of Jesus’ greatest teaching occurred when His disciples least expected it. It seems to me that He liked to share key truths not at a designated hour or place but at random, unexpected times and locations. I believe He still teaches that way. Often, we are in such a hurry that we miss the lessons He is trying to give us—as we go.

Recently, I learned three lessons at times and in places where I did not expect them. Lesson No. 1 came because I needed to renew my driver’s license. Now, I would almost rather visit the dentist’s office than the Department of Public Safety (DPS). That place always reminds me of the old stories about Russia. People waited in a long line for a single loaf of bread, only to find (when their turn finally came) that the store had run out of bread.

Believing that misery loves company, my friend Brent and I went to the DPS together. We got in the first line and, after about 20 minutes, learned that we were in the wrong line and the wrong building. The official told us to cross the street, get a particular form and return to stand in the same line.

We walked across the street and stood in another line, only to hear the announcement that there were too many people in the building, and we would have to come back another day. I didn’t renew my driver’s license after all.

What did I learn? Blessed is the

man who has a friend who will stand beside him—even when he doesn’t accomplish anything.

Lesson No. 2: This lesson came through a man whose name I don’t know. He catches my attention because, every time I see him, he is lying on the ground in his front yard, digging around in a hole. Not long ago, I was out walking the neighborhood when I passed his house. There he was, lying on the ground again with ‘60s music blaring in the background. I stopped and asked what he was doing. He told me that last summer, he had chopped down a tree in his front yard. The tree roots had taken over the lawn, so he was digging them out, one at a time. With a smile, he showed me how much progress he had made and how much more he had to go.

Hands in the dirt, he seemed to take great joy in his task.

God spoke to me: “You see those roots that last even though the tree has been cut down? They show the way sin works in your life. Your sins have been forgiven, but their consequences will last for a long time. Asking forgiveness and making amends is like that man lying on his lawn, hands in the dirt. The work may be slow and tedious, but the results will be beautiful.”

Lesson No. 3: I was sitting in the Denver airport waiting on a flight to Gillette, Wyoming. I landed early in the morning and decided to get some breakfast. As I waited in line, the lady in front of me asked her husband what he planned to order. He said, “I am

thinking about an Egg McMuffin, hash browns and a cup of decaffeinated coffee.”

His wife said loudly, “What?

You have NEVER gotten a cup of decaffeinated coffee! WHY are you getting one today?” She turned toward me and said, “We have been married for 24 years and I HAVE NEVER seen him choose decaffeinated coffee.” For the next 10 minutes, she continued grumbling to those around her. The more she said, the more her husband’s shoulders drooped.

I started thinking, “Lady, it’s only a cup of coffee. If he hasn’t ever tried decaffeinated, what harm could it do?” As the man finally got his cup of decaf, I could see and feel the heaviness on his heart. I knew, and he knew, that his wife would probably nag him for a while longer. I felt sorry for him.

Then God spoke to me and said, “Walker, how many times are you exactly like that lady? You have taken something just as worthless as a cup of decaffeinated coffee and used it to dampen someone’s spirits.” I thought of the many times I have yelled at my children about issues that really did not matter or complained to my wife about things that were not important. I took my breakfast, went over to sit by myself and wept silently.

Jesus, thanks for teaching me as You did Your disciples of old, especially when I don’t expect it.

Today, take some time to look and listen. What is Jesus teaching you?

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CALENDAR OPEN HOUSE June 23 • Open House Red Earth Center’s Happy Hour and Open House is every 4th Thursday from 4 – 5:30 pm. Enjoy retail shopping and take a tour of the art center.

The Red Earth Art Center is located at 100 N. Broadway Ave. Ste 110 in downtown OKC's BancFirst Tower at the intersection of Park Ave. and Broad­ way. The Art Center is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

Visit redearth.org for details.

June 30 – July 2 • Red Earth Festival The 36th Annual Red Earth Festival is a cele­ bration of Native art and culture for all ages.

Scheduled for June 30­July 2, at the beautiful National Cowboy Museum & Western Her­ itage Center. Festival guests will experience the artistic creations of some of America’s most celebrated Native artists as they offer their creations for sale. Liichokoshkomo’, the Museum’s interactive outdoor venue will showcase the diversity of the West with inter­tribal native dwellings serving as a backdrop for hands­on arts and craft sta­ tions, artist demonstrations, live music and special presentations of tribal dance throughout the weekend. See a schedule of activities at redearth.org.

Botanical Gardens that features a book theme. This year’s is A is for Art. Bring your little artists to cele­ brate art in literature FESTIVALS with these four books: The Day the Crayons June 9­12 • Quit, Harold and the Film Festival Purple Crayon, The Do you have your Dot, and Aaron Slater, dCFF22 pass? There Illustrator. Splash are now 5 pass around in the Thunder options including a Fountain, ride Mo’s party pass. Get your Carousel, get hands on pass today to enjoy with crafts and classes, screening at Harkins, OKCMOA, Rodeo The­ listen to story time, ater, Film Row Cinema, stretch your imagina­ tion with our interac­ Yale Theater, FAM, tive activity book, and Scissortail Park and more. Hours are daily Wheeler Park. Passes are $175 and give you from 10 am to 5 pm access to all in­person and tickets are $8 per screenings and access person. Advanced reg­ istration is required at to all dCFF22 parties. myriadgardens.org.

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Twilight After Party Though the OKC Zoo THIS WEEKEND Gala is sold out, wildlife fans 21+ are June 3­12 • invited to the Twilight Kids Garden Festival After Party from 9 to The annual Children’s midnight, to dance the Garden Festival is a night away in your family fun, multi­day best “Safari Chic” and event at the Myriad

support the OKC Zoo. Entry to the Twilight After Party is $75/per­ son and each ticket includes event admis­ sion, two complimen­ tary drink tickets, hors d’oeuvres, food truck access, photo oppor­ tunities, a silent auc­ tion, dancing, an opportunity to visit the Herpetarium and unlimited carousel rides. Party tickets are limited and advance reservations are required, no tickets will be sold at the gate. Get your tickets at okczoo.org.

June 3­5 • Pride on 39th St OKC Pride, Inc contin­ ues to organize the city’s annual Pride week and has devel­ oped it to be the largest privately­held event in Oklahoma.

Get OKC Pride on 39th Street 2022 tickets and schedule details for the parade and activities at prideon39th.com.

2022 Heritage Hall Distinguished Alumni Award

- Photos by Jennifer Clark

David Ferguson ‘88 presents Lance McDaniel ‘88 with the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award at the Heritage Hall graduation commencement ceremony at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum on May 26.

Lance McDaniel, Class of ‘88, accepts the Heritage Hall Alumni Association’s annual Distinguished Alumni Award for 2022.

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Keith Urban ­ Greta Van Fleet ­ Zoo Amphitheatre: Matchbox Twenty ­ The Black Crowes ­ Goo Goo Dolls ­ Civic Center Music Hall: Tim Allen ­

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Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma to host 11th annual Cookies & Cocktails Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma will host its 11th annual Cookies & Cocktails fundraiser event at 6:30 pm, Aug. 12 at Camp Trivera, 2508 N.E. 50th. A VIP reception will begin at 5:30 pm.

Local chefs will use Girl Scout Cookies to create sweet and savory snacks in keeping with their signature styles. Themed cocktails will also be served. VIP tickets, $80 and general admission $60, are available at gswestok.org/cc22.

“At Cookies and Cocktails, we will toast future leaders and problem-solvers. Our supporters help make Girl Scouts’ dreams possible,” said Linda Whittington, inter-

im CEO of Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma. “Funding for upper division projects would not be possible without the support of the public and the efforts of our event co-chairs, Bria Moos and Katie Long.”

Cookies & Cocktails will continue to be hosted at Camp Trivera.

Inaugurated in 2020, Camp Trivera is Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma’s STEM camp, including campgrounds, indoor facilities and outdoor activities, which take place year-round on more than 19 acres of dedicated greenspace.

Funds raised at Cookies & Cocktails will provide resources for Girl

Scouts who take the initiative to earn their Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.

“These efforts acknowledge the commitment behind each Girl Scout’s dedication to not only empowering herself but also making the world better for others, one community at a time,” said Whittington. “Girl Scouts are leaders who identify solutions to shared problems. Higher awards show colleges and employers that Girl Scouts are world changers, ready to face the future no matter what it may hold.”

Sponsorships for Cookies & Cocktails are still available by con-

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CITY (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 3, 2022)

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NICHOLS HILLS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma and the Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will be conducting a public hearing on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM at City of Nichols Hills City Hall, located at 6407 Avondale Dr, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma. The purpose of the hearing is to provide an opportunity for public comment on the proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for General Fund, Municipal Authority, Street & Alley Fund, Capital Improvement Fund (General), Capital Improvement Fund (Municipal Authority), 911 Fund, Designated Accounts Funds, Sinking Fund, Police Impound Fund, Water Impact Fund, Sewer Impact Fund, Drainage Fee Fund, Park Fund, and the Internal Service Fund.

Copies of the proposed budgets are available at the Nichols Hills City Hall. All interested citizens of the City of Nichols Hills are encouraged to attend this budget hearing.

CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS BUDGET SUMMARY FOR FY 2022-2023 GENERAL

MUNIC IPAL

C IP

ST. & ALLEY

DESIGNATED

FUND

AUTHO RITY

Funds

FUND

AC C TS. FUND

911 FUND

SINKING

PO LIC E IMPOUND FUND

FUND

WATER

SEWER

DRAINAGE

PARKS

INTERNAL SERVIC E

TO TAL

IMPAC T FEE

IMPAC T FEE

FEE FUND

FUND

FUND

ALL FUNDS

Proposed Revenues: Sales Tax Use Tax Revenue Tobacco Tax Revenue

5,218,905

5,218,905

849,726

849,726

41,153

41,153

Franchise Tax

330,658

330,658

Building Permits

117,060

117,060

Plumbing Permits

46,584

46,584

Electrical Permits

38,431

38,431

Roof Permits

2,204

2,204

Drive & Tree Permits

8,563

8,563

Food Vendors Permits Garage Sale Permits

76

76

557

557

Plumbing Licenses

22,578

22,578

Electrical Licenses

11,622

11,622

General Contractor Registration

20,900

20,900

9,703

9,703

Alcohol Licenses Dog Licenses

557

557

10,072

10,072

343,896

343,896

Garbage

894,330

894,330

Garbage - Commercial

108,656

108,656

Alcohol Tax Grant Revenue

Solid Waste Fee

5,011

5,011

Ambulance Fees

58,223

58,223

Life and Safety Police Fines Interest Income

1,053

1,053

114,391

114,391

11,931

Leases

3,079

427

100

8,000

100

280

185

251

1,200

400

25,953

290,370

M isc. Income

122,462

Leasehold Transfer

290,370 5,165

750

-

10,000

2,388,851

Water

3,147,688

Sewer

138,377 2,388,851 3,147,688

340,360

340,360

OKC Sewer

1,009,781

1,009,781

Water Taps

38,418

38,418

M XU Installation Past Due Penalty

320

320

16,015

16,015

Gasoline Tax M otor Vehicle License

6,750

6,750

29,007

29,007

911 Revenue

8,000

Ad Valorem Taxes & Interest Earnings

8,000 5,252,575

Police Impound Fund

5,252,575 3,500

Impact Fees

3,500 12,000

11,000

Drainage Fee

23,000 62,148

62,148

Insurance Premiums & Reimbursements

1,030,870

Transfers

1,030,870

896,162

Carryover Fund Balance Total Available for Appropriation

11,068,521

4,560,825

896,162

4,599,922

196,518

77,803

57,516

5,496,084

232,702

78,553

65,616

5,260,575

27,029

123,442

80,215

145,000

1,000,000

30,629

135,722

91,400

207,399

1,001,200

6,307,445 1,041,270

29,270,496

Proposed Expenditures: City Council

785

Administration

785

696,455

Treasurer/Accountant City Attorney

79,137

775,592

1,307

1,307

200,000

200,000

Court

120,167

Police

2,927,453

882,070

74,090

3,883,613

Fire

2,217,118

829,869

2,175

3,049,162

Engineering

120,167

90,000

Street

90,000

384,328

148,846

Sanitation

994,004

932,606

Parks

258,167

93,724

272,970

92,277

Public Works Administration General Government

533,174 1,926,610 1,001,200

1,353,091

2,288

1,826,078

367,535

-

1,826,078

Code Division

406,571

212,808

619,379

Risk M anagement

199,198

71,771

270,969

Information Systems

473,918

M unicipal Authority

4,560,825

255,507

729,425

1,897,470

6,458,295

Street & Alley

232,702

232,702

911 Fund

65,616

65,616

Police Impound Fund

30,629

Water Impact Fund

30,629 135,722

Sewer Impact Fund

135,722 91,400

Drainage Fee Fund

91,400 207,399

207,399

Health Insurance Fund Bond Payments - Principal, Interest etc Total Expenditures

1,041,270

1,041,270

1,041,270

29,270,496

5,260,575 11,068,521

4,560,825

5,496,084

232,702

78,553

65,616

5,260,575

5,260,575 30,629

135,722

91,400

207,399

1,001,200

Dated this 27th day of May, 2022 Amanda Copeland City Clerk City of Nichols Hills

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HUGE MOVING AUCTION

REAL ESTATE & ESTATE AUCTION

Coins will sell at 10:01 AM • Running 2-3 Rings All Day • Owners: Mike & Cathy Lozier

For more photos & info please visit our website: chuppsauction.com

Sells Absolute, No Reserve! Real Estate will sell at 12:01 PM 40 Acres +/- in Bristow! 2 bed 2 bath home, 1056 sq ft, built in 2000 featuring a covered front porch overlooking beautiful 2+ acre pond. Kitchen was updated in 2021 with new cabinets, granite countertops, appliances and flooring. Includes bonus room, large closets, separate utility room and more. Acreage is mostly wooded, 20% pasture with detached 30x50 garage/shop, 12x20 barn and 2nd homesite w/separate well and electric (single wide trailer and detached garage).

For more photos & info please visit our website: chuppsauction.com

Live Onsite & Online Biddingg on Lots1-188 at 12:12 PM

Open p Houses: Mondayy June 6 & 13 from 4-6 ppm. Real Estate Only! y

Thursday, June 9 • Starts @ 9:12 AM • 121259 NS 409 Rd. • Eufaula, OK 74432 Coins, Guns - Ammo - Accessories, Knives, Greenhouses, Farm Tractors & Implements, Trailers, Mowers, Fire Truck, Golf Cart, Pickups, Big Dog Motorcycle, Gaming Tables, Side-BySides, Mini Bikes, Gold Mining Equipment, Priefert Cattle Panels, Boats, Hand tools, Lawn Equipment, Lots of Fishing Gear, Cannabis Equipment & Supplies, Camping Equipment, Fencing, Cookware, Lots of Old Comic Books, Jewelry, Very Rare Collection of Indian Grinding Stones (1K+ yrs. old), Household Furniture, Decor Items, Collectibles & More!

Dale & Maria Chupp Coldwell Banker Neokla Select | (918) 630-0495

Tuesday, June 21 • Starts @ 9:04 AM • 45487 W. 171st St So., Bristow OK

Dale & Maria Chupp Coldwell Banker Neokla Select | (918) 630-0495

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AUCTIONS PRIME STILLWATER REAL ESTATE AUCTION. 5300+ sq. ft. office building, 7th and Western Ave., Stillwater. Seller = Oklahoma Ag Credit. June 3, 10:00 AM. Call Gregg for details. 405-747-9304. www.pickensauctions.com.

REAL ESTATE ONLINE ONLY AUCTION – JUNE 8TH | 2.27+/- Ac. w/Home Site/Homestead Potential w/in 1 Hr. of OKC | Dover Area | WigginsAuctioneers.com 800-3753773

REAL ESTATE AUCTION – JUNE 17th, 11 AM: 53.34 +/- Acres 3,256 +/- sf Home — Offfering in 3 Tracts | Lake Getaway | Timber/Grassland | Keystone Area, Osage Co., OK | wigginsauctioneers.com | (800) 3753773

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2022-947 IN RE: The name of: Gabriela Seculini Newman

) )

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties.

Take notice that Gabriela Seculini Newman has petitioned to change his/her name to Gabriela Seculini.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 23 day of June, 2022, before Judge Timmons in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court.

Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 3, 2022) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2022-980 IN RE: The name of: Cira Estrella Sanchez Palacio

) )

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties.

Take notice that Cira Estrella Sanchez Palacio has petitioned to change his/her name to Cira Estrella Sanchez Santiago.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:30 o’clock P.M. on the 4 day of August, 2022, before Judge Andrews in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court.

Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 3, 2022)

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For more information or to place an ad, contact Landon Cobb at (405) 499-0022 or toll-free in OK at 1-888-815-2672.

CV-2022-1003 IN RE: The name of: Santiago Ibarra

) )

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

You are hereby notified that Shedaye Smith has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the estate of the above-named minors Zei’Ziah SmithMerrell, Ziylan Smith-Merrell, Zei’Kiylah Smith-Merrell, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Welch Room 217 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 320 Robert S Kerr Ave on the 22 day of June 2022, at 1:30 o’clock P.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted.

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 24 day of May, 2022.

ALLEN WELCH JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Lisa Stephens, Deputy (SEAL)

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 3, 2022) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2013-162 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF Zei’Ziah Smith-Merrell Ziylan Smith-Merrell Zei’Kiylah Smith-Merrell, minor children

) ) ) ) ) ) )

200 NW 114TH ST, OKLA. CITY, OKLA. (W. Side Service Rd of the Bdwy Ext. between 122nd & Hefner)

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 3831 ALAMEDA ST, NORMAN: B&B COUNTRY STORE. Approx. 3,000 SF Building. Setting on Approx. 2 Acres MOL. TO BE SOLD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING REAL ESTATE: Contents of Convenience Store, Equipment, Shelving & Food (Any food that is out of date will be disposed of by purchaser) & 8’x40’ Conex.

2530 S. WESTERN AVE AND 831 SW 25TH ST, OKC: Approx. 2,822 SF Building. Formerly a Catering Company. Setting on Approx. 0.38 Acres MOL. Fenced Lot Behind Building Goes with Property. Lot Sized 50 x 140’ Zoned C4-General Commercial.

2508 NW 39TH ST, OKC: Approx. 1,144 SF Building. Former Vehicle Shipping Office. Setting on Approx. 0.20 Acres MOL. TERMS ON REAL ESTATE: 5% down, 45 days to close. Closing cost & title ins. split 50/50. 10% Buyers Premium.

REAL ESTATE, 405-751-6179

www.dakil.com

REAL ESTATE AUCTION STATE OF OKLAHOMA

PROPERTIES THURS., JUNE 9TH & FRI., JUNE 10TH @ 10:00 AM BOTH DAYS AUCTION HELD AT:

DAKIL AUCTIONEERS, INC. 200 NW 114TH ST, OKLA. CITY, OKLA. (W. Side Service Rd of the Bdwy Ext. between 122nd & Hefner)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

APPROX. 60 PARCELS OF LAND BEING SOLD IN 11 COUNTIES ACROSS OKLAHOMA including Oklahoma, Creek, Wagoner, Tulsa, Murray, Canadian, McClain, Grady, Lincoln, Rogers & Craig.

In the matter of the Guardianship of ) ) Knowledge Dokes and ) Lyric Dokes, minor children )

You are hereby notified that Nakitha L. Bulock has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minors Knowledge Dokes and Lyric Dokes, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Welch Room 217 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 23 day of August 2022, at 1:30 o’clock P.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted.

WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 25 day of May, 2022.

ALLEN WELCH JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/L.Bell, Deputy (SEAL)

PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 3, 2022) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No: CV-2022-950 THE APPLICATION OF

) ) ) )

Sheila Silas To Issue Title

See web site for detailed listing & maps.

TERMS: 5% down, 45 days to close. Closing cost and title insurance split 50/50. 10% Buyers Premium.

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN

Please take notice that the undersigned will bring the above Application for hearing before Judge Bonner in room 304, Oklahoma County Courthouse, City of Oklahoma City, on the 6 day of July, 2022 at 11:00 o’clock a.m.

DIVORCE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 3, 2022; Friday, June 10, 2022; Friday, June 17, 2022) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2021-609

Dakil

REAL ESTATE, 405-751-6179

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LARGE ABSOLUTE AUCTION MUSTANG MANDARIN RESTURANT THE ORIGINAL LEMONADE HOUSE GRILL OTHER RESTAURANTS

TUES., JUNE 7 • 9 AM ITEMS LOCATED AT: Mustang Mandarin, 1200 N. Mustang Rd., Mustang OK Lemonade House Grill, 1444 N. Kelly Ave., Edmond, OK Other Restaurants, 200 NW 114th St., OKC, OK INSPECTION: Mon, June 6 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and starting at 8:00 AM Day of Auction

AUCTION HELD AT:

DAKIL AUCTIONEERS, INC. 200 NW 114TH ST, OKLA. CITY, OKLA. (W. Side Service Rd of the Bdwy Ext. between 122nd & Hefner)

CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE AUCTION, BID LIVE ONLINE AT WWW.DAKIL.COM Complete Restaurants Being Sold. See web site for detailed listing & pictures. Buyers premium will apply.

Dakil

AUCTIONEERS, 405-751-6179

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PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 3, 2022) NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE OF LIEN SALE In accordance with the provisions of State law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner and/or manager’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at the Life Storage location(s) listed below.

LARGE ABSOLUTE AUCTION

APEX CLEANERS WED., JUNE 15 • 10 AM ITEMS LOCATED AT: 1617 N. GARTH BROOKS BLVD., YUKON, OKLA. INSPECTION: Tues. June 14th from 8 AM to 5 PM and Starting at 8:00 AM Day of Auction AUCTION HELD AT:

DAKIL AUCTIONEERS, INC. 200 NW 114TH ST, OKLA. CITY, OKLA. (W. Side Service Rd of the Bdwy Ext. between 122nd & Hefner)

CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE AUCTION, BID LIVE ONLINE AT WWW.DAKIL.COM Complete ultra modern dry cleaning & laundry including all support equipment.

See web site for detailed listing & pictures.

Dakil

AUCTIONEERS, 405-751-6179

www.dakil.com

LARGE ABSOLUTE AUCTION

MODERN MUSIC

TUES., JUNE 14 • 10 AM ITEMS LOCATED AT: 1703 Linwood Blvd #5033 and 5621 W. Reno, Okla. City, Okla.

INSPECTION: Mon. June 13th from 8 AM to 5 PM and Starting at 8:00 AM Day of Auction

AUCTION HELD AT:

DAKIL AUCTIONEERS, INC. 200 NW 114TH ST, OKLA. CITY, OKLA. (W. Side Service Rd of the Bdwy Ext. between 122nd & Hefner)

CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE AUCTION, BID LIVE ONLINE AT WWW.DAKIL.COM Pool Tables • Video Games • Pinball Machines • Juke Boxes • Collectible Memorabilia of All Types • All Support Equipment • Vehicles Buyers Premium Will Apply.

Dakil

AUCTIONEERS, 405-751-6179

www.dakil.com

Life Storage #1060 – 1401 NW 122nd St, Okla.City, OK 73114 (405)652-0880

In Re the Marriage of: ) Guadalupe Garza, ) Petitioner, ) and ) Ricky Quiroz, ) Respondent. )

620 – Christopher Hack 2325 Oklahoma Ave, Woodward, OK, 73108 Hsld gds/Furn 642 Nathaniel Snyder 2528 NW 116th Oklahoma City, OK, 73120 Hsld gds/Furn, Tools/Applnces

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

GUARDIANSHIP

AUCTION HELD AT:

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 3, 2022)

/s/Sheila Silas

TO: All interested parties.

Take notice that Santiago Ibarra has petitioned to change his/her name to Nihan Ibarra.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 23 day of June, 2022, before Judge Timmons in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court.

Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

OPEN HOUSES: Sat., May 21st & 28th from 10 AM to 3 PM

Dakil

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN

NOTICE OF HEARING

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

REAL ESTATE AUCTION THURS., JUNE 2ND @ 6:00 PM

CASE NO: PG-2022-335 RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Diane Watson By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

Landscape design and installation, flowers, clean-ups and landscape renovations. Degree in Landscape Architecture and Horticulture, 30 yrs exp, References, Free Consultation and Estimates. Call Charlene: 405-517-1665 Garden Design

ONLINE ONLY AUCTION, JUNE 17TH, 6 PM: Car Lifts | 870 John Deere | Scag Mower | Tools | Household | Appliances | SO MUCH MORE | wigginsauctioneers.com | (800) 375-3773

NAME CHANGE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 3, 2022)

Deadline: Friday 3:00 p.m. the week before publication 405-755-3311

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 7 day of July, 2022, 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 18 day of May, 2022.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature (SEAL)

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Life Storage #1061 – 15505 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Edmond, OK 73013 (405)735-5722.

411 – Michelle Johnson 1730 Brighton Ave, The Village, OK 73120 Hsld gds/Furn, Tools/Applnces, Other: Baby Items, Decorations, Handheld Electronics, Crochet Items 426 – Jonathan Bearden 2456 NW 197th St, Edmond, OK 73012 Hsld gds/Furn, TV/Stereo Equip, Tools/Applnces, Other: Tires, Baby Items 435 – Donald Kerschner 16800 SE 44th St, Choctaw, OK 73020 Hsld gds/Furn, Off Furn/Mach/Equip, Lndscpng/Cnstr equip, Tools/Applnces, Other: Vintage Dolls, Decorations 616 – Maritza Molina 2817 Lakeside Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Hsld gds/Furn, Other: Tire & Wheel, Vacuum, Stroller Due notice having been given to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of at a public auction to be held online at www.StorageTreasures.com, which will end on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 10:00am.

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Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, June 3, 2022, Page 9

The Only Woman in the Room,

by Marie Benedict

The current revival in World War II lore has resulted in personal stories, biographies told by the allies, the military, the enemies, the survivors, the families and spies of that time.

Marie Benedict’s novel The Only Woman in the Room, however, is probably the first fictional history as told by a movie star, Hedy Lamarr, who lived it.

Written in 2019, this novel is more than a war story. It addresses the world of Old Hollywood as well as conflicts and frights from foreigners who play a role in looking for an end to cruelty and anti-semitism.

We see the secret lives of families in Vienna, Austria through the eyes of young Hedy Kiesler, fascists and the cruel uncertain world of those living in Jewish/Catholic neighborhoods under the cloud of antisemitism of the 1930s.

These were years of fear and uncertainty.

The grandiose lifestyle encompassed music, art and gentili-

ty that devalued the gifts of women as well as Jews. Hedy Kiesler’s beauty, sensuality and emergence in the world of Austrian nobles and owners of castles began with her European movie stardom from the provocative show Sissy which highlighted those talents. Her bright mind kept an edge on her choices of the cultural world even as she worried about the Nazi undercurrent.

She actually turned her full attention to finding a way to use her scientific gift to work against Hitler.

As history reminds us, life was dangerous for Hitler’s enemies as well as for Hitler.

The future looked chaotic. Hedy had the encouragement from her father to marry a munitions manufacturer millionaire to protect her and her family whose Jewish roots were well hidden. The marriage brought opulence but also physical abuse.

With the help of friends, she was able to slip into the United States and through her beauty and her brilliant use of her skills, she transformed from Hedy Kiesler into Hedy Lamarr. Soon she was sporting several marriages, divorces, development of her scientific mind and becoming known as

well as a screen star as for the inventive brain. Along with her breathtaking beauty this would fit the pattern to aid her in the quest to fight the Nazis.

Just as do the intrigues of Benedict’s The Other Einstein and Carnegie’s Maid capture the full attention of readers, her Only Woman in the Room brings us the real Hedy Lamarr who has unbelievable hidden talents and purpose.

This book is factual, interesting and a thriller for every phase of Hedy’s life.

Just as today’s world reveals treachery among nations, and ‘MeToo’ problems for the rich and famous, nothing could be more intriguing than this beauty’s journey from being a risqué European show stopper to an exotic traveler who is out to win wars and acquire the love of friends and adventure.

This is a true story of a beauty who sets out to revolutionize communications as well as use her gifts for the survival of the world. The Only Woman in the Room is a tribute to Hedy Lamarr’s surviving Hollywood as well as the world of wars.

Thanks to Full Circle for sharing books with FRIDAY readers.

OKC Zoo participates in AZA breeding program for Sumatran tigers The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is proud to announce that its female Sumatran tiger, Lola, 10, is pregnant and due to give birth this summer.

The OKC Zoo participates in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP) for Sumatran tigers which made the recommendation for Lola to breed with mate, Kami, 14. The Zoo is committed to helping protect Sumatran tigers and sustain their population through its participation in the AZA’s SSP for this critically endangered species. This is Lola’s second pregnancy with Kami. The pair welcomed male triplets in July 2017.

“This pregnancy is great news for Sumatran tigers and we are anxiously awaiting Lola’s due date,” said Tyler Boyd, OKC Zoo’s curator of carnivores.

“Through our involvement with the AZA’s SSP for Sumatran tigers, the OKC Zoo is helping strengthen their population while further raising awareness for the conservation of this incredible species and its habitat.”

Lola’s birth on July 9, 2011 marked a historical event for the OKC Zoo as she and her three siblings were the first litter of Sumatran tigers to be born at the Zoo! Six years later on her birthdate, July 9, Lola gave birth to her first litter,

which was three males – Eko, Gusti and Ramah.

Days after giving birth to her triplets, Lola became a foster mother to a female Amur tiger cub, Zoya. Zoya, now 4, was born at the Philadelphia Zoo and her mother did not have the maternal instincts to care for her, so Zoya was cross-fostered with Lola’s triplets. This was the first documented case of cross-fostering tigers of a different subspecies among AZA zoos.

OKC Zoo’s veterinary and carnivore care teams confirmed Lola’s pregnancy through ultrasounds. Following an approximately 100day gestation, she is expected to give birth this summer. According to Lola’s caretakers, she is healthy and they will be working closely with the Zoo’s veterinary team to monitor her pregnancy through ongoing exams and ultrasounds. Lola voluntarily participates in medical care behaviors such as ultrasounds through positive reinforcement training, making it a comfortable experience for her.

Sumatran tigers are critically endangered with only an estimated 500 individuals living in the forests of Indonesia.

Their survival is seriously threatened by habitat loss driven primarily by the cultivation of palm oil plantations and by illegal hunting.

In addition to supporting the AZA’s SSP for Sumatran tigers, the OKC Zoo committed to protecting this species through a partnership with Rainforest Trust, a conservation organization whose mission is to work with local partners to purchase and protect threatened tropical forests. Using funds donated by OKC Zoo guests through the Zoo’s Round Up for Conservation program, Rainforest Trust purchased 13,000 acres of rainforest in central Sumatra. This lowland forest is rich in biodiversity and is now designated as a protected area, safe from conversion to palm oil plantations and logging and patrolled to prevent illegal activities, such as poaching. Some of the Zoo’s most popular and endangered species, including Asian elephants, Sumatran orangutans and Sumatran tigers, are found here.

OKC Zoo is expecting a baby boom this summer and fall! Look for updates regarding its moms-to-be including chimpanzee, Nia, okapi, Kayin and Sumatran tiger, Lola, on the Zoo’s social media.

The Oklahoma City Zoo is open from 9 am to 5 pm daily with the last entry no later than 4 pm. To learn more about Zoo happenings, call (405) 424-3344 or visit okczoo.org.

Locally-owned Business Directory Debbie South RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Office: (405) 751-4848 debbiesouth.com

Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com

Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ

Journey Quilt Company T-shirt Quilts 16516 N. Penn Ave. Edmond OK 73012 (405) 340-0444 journeyquilts.com

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 boutiqueone.store 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 winterhouseinteriors.com International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, .

Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233

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

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

We Pay Fast 2239 NW 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (800) 937-2932 wepayfast.com

First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com

Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138

Mathnasium of North OKC The Math Learning Center 14101 N. May, Suite 106 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 mathnasium.com/northokc (405) 412-8758

Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. (495) 751-2126

Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com

All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com

Beef Jerky Emporium 810 W Danforth (next to Hobby Lobby) Edmond, OK (405) 359-8200

Pirates Alley Picture Frames 2733 W. Britton Road (405)751-4395 1700 NW 23 (405) 525-0091 piratesalleyokc.com

Norwalk Furniture & Design 12100 N. May OKC, OK 73120 (405) 919-3847

Papa Dios 10712 N May, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-2255 papadiosokc.com

First Source Real Estate Residential Sales 12020 N. Penn Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747 Michael Biddinger Real Estate Commercial Sales, Management 12020 N. Penn Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747

Balliets 6443 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 848-7811 Balliets.com

James B. Lowe, DDS 2821 NW 58th Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 848-3535

Deer Clan Books 3905 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 495-9005 deerclanbooks@gmail.com

BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank

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Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, June 3, 2022, Page 10

OPINION O UR S TAND “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.

MEMBER OF We urge courtesy in disagreement. We view with favor wise public choices and view with alarm flawed public choices. We give good advice to public officials at federal, state and local levels, and society in general, on what to do right. So, if they don’t take our advice, it’s not our fault.

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Prayer without action will not protect our children

By Joe Dorman CEO, Oklahoma Institute on Child Advocacy Over this past week, not only did our state see the conclusion of the 2nd Session of the 58th Oklahoma Legislature, I had the pleasure of serving as the parliamentarian for the Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church.

I want to thank all of those who gathered for both occurrences for carrying on their respective work in our state.

At the Conference on Wednesday morning,

we sat in prayer for the state of our nation following the tragic news from Uvalde, Texas – another school shooting that killed both grade school students and teachers. I began to reflect on the plans to act on so many issues, even beyond mass school shootings – plans that we have carried out and plans we have not.

It is hard to believe that it has been a decade since the Sandy Hook school shooting where a mentally ill 20year-old rampaged through an elementary school, executing children after killing his

mother. Now, in Uvalde, an 18-year-old who lived with his grandmother, his first victim of the day, made his way essentially unchallenged into an elementary school’s 4thgrade classroom. This followed the recent mass shooting in Buffalo, New York carried out by an 18-year-old racist, and yet another mass shooting over the weekend in Taft, Oklahoma.

There was a predictably mixed response to these shootings. Some called for prayers, others demanded action. Still, others proclaimed this was not the time to discuss solutions they deemed political. Many demanded restrictions on firearms – which I doubt will happen in our nation.

I welcome the discussion because it is always the time to discuss protecting our children. We must find solutions to reduce the violence in our nation.

Following Sandy Hook, I called together a statewide gathering of school officials and lawmakers to seek answers.

I felt the discussion was a good start; even so, nothing came as a result.

I proposed a $500 million statewide bond issue to build safer schools, fortified to protect against tornados and active shooters; it was never considered.

Other than some states increasing much-needed mental health funding, little else has happened to protect schools other than arming some teachers.

If now is not the time

for adults to discuss solutions, then when?

The ubiquitous calls for “thoughts and prayers” has almost become a Pavlovian response after each shooting.

Prayer is always appropriate, but as one rabbi put it, “praying after the fact for something preventable is an affront to God and humanity.”

We must engage with youth in our local communities. This is the solution to so many concerns – from broken homes to drug addiction to abuse and neglect – in addition to senseless violence. The first step in enacting change is getting involved in the lives of youth. Begin there and build to encouraging policymakers about having an honest discussion about reducing

youth trauma and subsequent violence.

Finally, for those praying for a fix, please do not expect God to fix this alone. My faith encourages believers to be agents of change and to ask for the strength to act for change. I believe God wants us to be his agents for better in this world.

OICA has trigger locks donated to us by a grant from the National Shooting Sports Foundation to help protect kids. If you would like one or more, please reach out to us.

Do not expect others to simply awaken to the troubles which face our state and nation.

Actions will generate those around you to also act. I commit that I will do more going forward, and I hope you will also.

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Commission on the Status of Women

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Guardian honorees Senator Darrell Weaver and Representative Daniel Pae.

Women’s Hall of Fame hosts first gala Honorable Mary Fallin presenting the women’s Hall of Fame medallion to 2022 WHOF inductee Wanda Jackson.

From left to right, Christine and Commissioner Rod Cleveland, OCSW Commissioner and Chair of the 20th Anniversary Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame Carol Hefner and husband Robert Hefner IV, Katie Walters and husband OK Secretary of Education Ryan Walters.

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Judy Love was the other honorary co-chairman at the event benefiting the Mercy Health Foundation and the Love Women’s Center.

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