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Clay Bennett, Tim O’Toole and Randy Beutler celebrate O’Toole’s retirement from the State Fair Park.

The Oklahoma Zoological Society hosted its first gala, Under the African Skies. At right are: OKC Zoo Chief Marketing Officer Greg Heanue, the Zoo’s Dr. Rebecca Snyder and her husband, Dr. Dwight Lawson, the Zoo’s executive director/CEO. Page 15

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Happy Birthday George!

By Rachel Dallalio Student Intern Special events are planned and OKC offices and venues are set to be closed Monday in observance of Juneteenth. The holiday of Juneteenth National Independence Day is actually Sunday, but is observed this year on Monday. Juneteenth was first recognized in Austin, Texas on June 19, 1866 when Abraham Lincoln sent men to Galveston, Texas to announce the freedom from slavery Beginning as a barelyrecognized holiday only celebrated in the state of Texas, Juneteenth is now honored in 49 states as a national holiday. In OKC, all city offices are closed Monday, but public transportation is continuing on its regular See OKC, Page 4

Village mayor interrupts NHills traffic stop with verbal altercation By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

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Governor George Nigh celebrates his 95th birthday with family and friends. Nigh served as the 17th and the 22nd governor of Oklahoma and as the eighth and 10th lieutenant governor of Oklahoma. He was the first Oklahoma governor to be re-elected and the first to win all 77 counties in the state.

City puts the brakes on Embark proposal By Eric Oesch Staff Writer Members of The Village City Council agreed the $200,000 per year proposal from Embark to provide public transportation was not what the city needs as they continue to contemplate transportation issues.

A presentation from Embark during the council’s May 16 meeting proposed a $200,000 per year agreement which included the purchase of a new city bus and an expanded bus route to include The Village. The council also learned bus ridership is down 50 percent post pandemic which caused Councilman Sean

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Cummings to ask, “Are we bailing out a company that’s going to fail?” “That’s $1 million over five years,” he said. “Once we buy in it’s hard to get out. “We cannot buy in for 211k per year,” he said. “We have to

Dog of the Week Here I am, waiting on you to come rescue me. Will you be the one to give me that forever home? Romeo is 36 pounds, seems housetrained, has made a canine friend at The Village shelter, is great on a leash and just a young guy. His adoption fee is waived. Contact Theresa at The Village animal welfare, (405) 751-9518, for more information. The shelter is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Village Mayor Adam Graham was involved in a verbal altercation with Nichols Hills police officers during a May 28 routine traffic stop. The incident was recorded on police body camera and is detailed in a May 28 email to Nichols Hills Police Chief Steve Cox. At 8:30 p.m., Nichols Hills police initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling north in the 8400 block of Pennsylvania at 43 mph in a 25-mph zone. The report says the vehicle did not come to a stop until it reached Carlisle Road located three blocks outside the Nichols Hills city limits and inside The Village city limits. Nichols Hills Officer Brandon Edwards reports that during the stop he and another officer were speaking with the traffic violator when a vehicle pulled alongside and “began yelling at us through his open windows.” “The man was telling me that we were in the wrong city and that ‘this is The Village, not Nichols Hills’ and that we can’t stop people in The Village,” the email states. Police and fire departments in both Nichols Hills and The Village have had mutual aid agreements with each other for over 50 years. Officers reported the man identified himself as the mayor of The Village and that later after reviewing The Village website learned the man was, in fact, mayor of The Village. The email report says, “His presence directly agitated an already uncooperative driver during the stop and put our safety at risk when it didn’t need to be.” Adam Graham, 29, was elected by his peers to serve as mayor of The Village at the May 2 council meeting. Graham is one of the youngest to serve as a mayor in Oklahoma and the youngest in the 72year history of The Village. He was elected to represent residents of Ward 3 in 2018. It is his first elected office. Nichols Hills police said they have no plans to pursue the case.

OKC FRIDAY first in digital media OKC FRIDAY brought home the first place award in the weekly division of Digital Media at last weekend’s Oklahoma Press Association Convention. “Okcfriday.com was designed by our Production Manager Jason Jewell,” Rose Lane, deputy publisher and editor, said. “It is so easy to navigate and very userfriendly. “Our online edition includes most of the stories and photos from our weekly print edition, as well as each week’s print replica.” The newspaper also maintains a Facebook page and is ramping up

its Instagram and Twitter presence, thanks to OPA student intern, Rachel Dallalio, Lane said. In competition for the Sequoyah Award, OKC FRIDAY placed second or third in four categories: News Content, Advertising, Sales Promotion and Sports Coverage. Individuals had the opportunity to receive awards in 14 categories. OKC FRIDAY staff members Lane, Publisher Vicki Gourley and Jewell were recognized with second and third place honors in Front Page Design, Photo Essay/Picture Page, Personal Column and Sports Story.

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The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum hosted an opening champagne celebration for Prix de West and first-look preview. Above, Linda Howell and Pat Edwards inspect the Gerald Balciar sculpture, “Shade Tree.” At right: Doug and Carolyn Frans get a first look at Daniel F. Gerhartz’s “Caress of Sunlight.” The Prix de West art sale is this weekend.

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Cowboy Museum toasts Prix de West Taking in the preview of Prix de West are: From left, Trent Riley, Terry and Lonnie Bobo and Sorelle Fitzgerald.

Casady students excel in National Latin Exam Casady School’s Middle and Upper Division Latin students

participated in the 2022 National Latin Exam this spring, along with more than 100,000 students from all over the United States and 21 countries. The NLE tests a student's ability to read and understand Latin and gives them a chance to show their knowledge of both the Latin language and Roman culture. This year, 159 Casady students took the NLE and 89 of them earned awards. Seventh grader Finn FitzSimons earned a perfect score (Intro to Latin). Gold Summa Cum Laude Medals: Isabella Cope (Intermediate Latin); Noah

Seventh grader Finn FitzSimons earned a perfect score in the National Latin Exam.

Dell'Osso (Intro to Latin); Hope Fahler (Intro to Latin); Areeba Farhan (Intro to Latin); Finn FitzSimons (Intro

to Latin); Jason Li (Advanced Latin Poetry); Mason McAllister (Intro to Latin); Keiko Robinson (Intro to Latin) and Rishika Shah (Intro to Latin). Silver Maxima Cum Laude Medals: Aayan Ali (Intro to Latin); Spencer Anderson (Advanced Latin Poetry); Crawford Browne (Intro to Latin); Sam Carter (Intro to Latin); Mariel Carvallo (Intro to Latin); Danzel Chen (Beginning Latin); Praneel Gottipati (Intro to Latin); Adeline Hanneman (Intro to Latin); Emory Hill (Intro to Latin); Elizabeth James (Intro to Latin); Thomas Johnson (Intro to Latin); Colin Jones (Intermediate Latin); Jyothika Kanagala (Intermediate Latin); Chloe Kim (Intro to Latin); Kyuna Lee (Advanced Latin Poetry); Bobby Lowe (Intro to Latin); Aria Nanda (Advanced Latin Poetry); Fahim Nazir (Intro to Latin); See LATIN, Page 4

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OKC From Page 1 schedule. The OKC Animal Welfare shelter, however is closed Sunday and plans to reopen on Monday. All OKC parks facilities plan to be closed and reopen on the following Tuesday. Martin Park outdoor grounds are to be open, but the visitor center is closed, as is the Will Rogers Exhibition Center and Conservatory. Outdoor grounds are staying open during normal business hours. The Municipal Court is not in session on Monday. But, multiple celebrations are scheduled across the city to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. Each event is going to have activities, food and entertainment all to symbolize the meaning of Juneteenth and honor what it stands for. The Sunday Social Brunch for Juneteenth is kicking off the celebrations

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beginning at 11 a.m. at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Food commemorating the Juneteenth holiday is going to be served, with active social time with the OKC community. Tickets are required for entry. OKC Juneteenth On the East Festival is hosted by the With Love Project and is entirely free to the public. The festival is set for Sunday and Monday on Northeast 23rd between North Kelham and North Hood. The festival includes various events and activities ranging from dance performances, spoken word, car shows and plenty of food vendors. The festival is hosting a 5K run for all who wish to participate. Juneteenth holds claim to the Metropolitan Library Jubilee with activities that are free to the public. The Ralph Ellison Library is to offer crafts and family activities. More information and city closing updates can be found at okc.gov or withloveokc.guv.

New Eagle Talal Raed Al-Zubi is a member of Troop 168 chartered to Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Scoutmaster Tony Robertiello.

Al-Zubi earns Eagle Scout rank Talal Raed Al-Zubi, age 17, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank within the Boy Scouts of America program. He is a member of Troop 168 chartered to Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Scoutmaster Tony Robertiello. Talal demonstrated leadership to others in a service project benefitting Citizens Caring for Children where he oversaw the assembly and donation hygiene kits for youth ages 1321. Over 200 kits were donated, which covers 2/3 of the annual demand. A favorite Scouting memory for Talal is attending Trappers Rendezvous, an annual Scout Trade-O-

LATIN From Page 2 Caroline Olszewski (Intro to Latin); Krish Patel (Intermediate Latin); Vishnu Raju (Intro to Latin); James Rosenberg (Intro to Latin); Ozair Saif (Intro to Latin); Masha Sanclement (Intro to Latin); Kyra Sawheny (Intro to Latin); Blake Schuelke (Intro to Latin); Jane Marie Thomas (Intro to Latin); Elle Wallis (Intro to Latin) and Chris Willis (Intro to Latin). 25 Magna Cum Laude: Claire Anderson (Intermediate Latin);

Ree held in Kansas each hear. He said, “It was freezing, but so much fun.” When not Scouting, Talal attends Harding Charter Preparatory High School where he is a member of speech and debate, National Honor Society, Oklahoma Indian Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, the Board Game Club and the Ping Pong Club. He is also on the Friends of Martin Nature Park Teen board and is a Socks for Senior contributor. When asked about Scouting Talal said “Scouting has been a huge and amazing part of my life so far and I know it will continue to be throughout my life.” His parents are Raed Al-Zubi and Reema Oklah.

Christopher Bankhead (Beginning Latin); Allison Burkhart (Intro to Latin); Jonah Craine (Advanced Latin Poetry); Jude Dunlevy (Intro to Latin); Sofia Dyer (Beginning Latin); Niva Hapani (Beginning Latin); Alexander Hawkins (Intro to Latin); Jennifer Knutson (Intro to Latin); Nathan Lee (Intro to Latin);Ella Li (Intro to Latin); Cami Matthews (Intro to Latin); Max McAllister (Intro to Latin); Ellie Mildren (Beginning Latin); Amelia Mullen (Intro to Latin); Beckett Porter (Intro to Latin); Courtney Pukaite (Beginning Latin); Mishel Razaq (Intro to Latin); Nonie

Reding (Intermediate Latin Reading Comprehension); David Reed (Intro to Latin); Henry Stanford (Intro to Latin); Addison Starling (Intermediate Latin); Graham Stone (Intro to Latin); Brooklyn Wells (Intro to Latin) and Haya Zubair (Beginning Latin). 26 Cum Laude: Moiz Ali (Intro to Latin); Susannah Brown (Intro to Latin); Joseph Chen (Intermediate Latin Reading Comprehension); Cameron Dunn (Intermediate Latin Reading Comprehension); Scarlett Fay (Intro to Latin); Sutton Fraley (Beginning Latin); Max Geib (Beginning Latin); Grace Henry (Beginning Latin); Audrey Rose Horstman (Beginning Latin); Bobby Jacobs (Beginning Latin); Raymond Jiang (Beginning Latin); Daniel Johnson (Intermediate Latin); Parker Johnstone (Intro to Latin); John Luke Kloberdanz (Intro to Latin); Aanika Kumar (Beginning Latin); Liam LaGroue (Beginning Latin); Grace Robey (Intro to Latin); Ella Rudnicki (Intro to Latin); Molly Shepherd (Beginning Latin); Adelaide Smith (Intro to Latin); Thomas Smith (Intro to Latin); Jackson Stewart (Intermediate Latin Reading Comprehension); Mary Tampkins (Intermediate Latin); Savannah Timmermeyer (Intermediate Latin); Edie Tucker (Intro to Latin) and Isabel Zedlitz (Intermediate Latin Reading Comprehension).

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Calvey seeking Republican DA nod Former Army prosecutor Kevin Calvey announced his Republican candidacy for Oklahoma County District Attorney. “I have been urged to run for District Attorney by law enforcement officers, fellow military veterans, and pillars of our metro business community,” said Calvey. As an Army prosecutor in Iraq, Calvey worked with military and civilian law enforcement every day, in a combat zone. According to the Bronze Star Medal Citation awarded Calvey by the Army, he prosecuted some of the most dangerous terrorists on earth: beheaders, car bombers, al Qaeda leaders. “It is critical for prosecutors to cooperate with law enforcement,” said Calvey. “As DA, I will support the police, not persecute them. Above all, my priority will be to protect the public safety of our community. As a fiscal conservative, I will quit using our jail as a debtors’ prison to collect fees, as the cost of jailing such nonviolent petty offenders costs more than the fees collected. I humbly ask for your prayers and your vote June 28.”

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Calvey currently serves as an Oklahoma County Commissioner. He and his wife, Toni, reside in Oklahoma City with their seven children. Calvey is endorsed by a bipartisan array of community leaders, including: Sheriff Tommie Johnson Vicki Gourley Clay Bennett Larry & Polly Nichols Sue Ann Arnall Jim Couch

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Hahn graduates from Larner College of Medicine Elizabeth Hahn, of Oklahoma City, graduated with a doctor of medicine in The Robert Larner M.D. College of Medicine during commencement ceremonies in May. This year's commencement at the University of Vermont, the 221st in its history, marked a return to a traditional celebration outdoors on the Universi-

ty Green after two years of re-imagined ceremonies due to pandemic restrictions. Erik Weihenmayer, one of the most renowned adventurers of the 21st century, best known as the first blind person to summit Mount Everest, urged graduates and family members to emulate a climber in their lives.

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CALENDAR CONCERTS Sept. 2324 • Trace Adkins The 2022 Oklahoma State Fair is excited to announce the return of the PRCA Xtreme Bulls & Broncs Double Trouble Tour & Con certs featuring con certs by Trace Adkins and Chris Janson on Sept. 23 and 24. Tick ets go on sale to the public Tuesday, July 19 at the OKC Fair grounds Box Oﬃce, online at okstatefair. com, or by calling 405 9486800. Stay upto date on all the Fair fun at okstatefair.com, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

SUMMER MOVIES June 29 • Summer Movies Sonic Summer Movie series begins with 2021’s Space Jam: A New Legacy! Go to Myriad Botanical Gar dens for fun and games starting at 7 pm. Food trucks and beverages will be available. The movie will begin at sundown, approximately 9 pm. Families are invited to bring a blanket or chairs and picnic. Enjoy a free movie on the lawn. Next movie is School of Rock on Wednesday, July 6.

THEATRE June 2126 • Matilda The inspiring story of an extraordinary little girl who, gifted with a

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Through Dec. 31 • Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road: America’s Musical Ambassadors The Edmond Historical Society & Museum presents the new exhibit, Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road: America’s Musical Ambas sadors. Kyle Dillingham, who has performed in 41 countries and on the Grand Old Opry stage, is known as America’s Violin Wizard. Dillingham’s band, Horseshoe Road, includes Peter Markes and Brent Saulsbury. Together, they perform a blend of music that includes jazz, country, swing, gospel and rock, which they call ‘Heartland Americana.’ Edmond His torical Society & Museum is proud to present America’s ﬁrst full exhibit dedicated to Kyle Dillingham, Peter Markes and Bent Saulsbury. This exhibit explores the musical expression of these three performers through their lives, travels and vast repertoire of music. Edmond Historical Society & Museum is open 105 Tuesday – Friday and 14 pm Saturday. Please visit the museum website at EdmondHistory. org for more details. vivid imagination and a sharp wit, dares to prove that you can change your destiny despite all the odds. Packed with highener gy dance and songs, this TonyAward win ning musical revels in the anarchy of child hood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a bet ter life while becoming the greatest little hero. Get tickets at okccivic center.com.

FUNDRAISERS July 15 • The Maine Event Enjoy a fresh Maine lobster boil, wild Maine blueberry dessert, along with wine, Maine's Ship yard Beer, and a signa ture cocktail made with Cold River Blue berry Vodka from...you

guessed it, Maine. Fabulous auction items including a trip for Two to Maine with airfare included, and more will be up for grabs. Corporate Tables and individual tickets are available at OLFC.org. All 2022 proceeds will beneﬁt Oklahoma Lawyers for Children and the event is on the Dunlap Cod ding patio.

THIS WEEKEND June 19 • Concert Series Sunday Twilight free Concert Series contin ues this weekend with Wise Guys, classic rock band at 7:30 pm at the Myriad Gardens. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket so you can sit back and enjoy the show. Outside food and drinks are wel come.

n Tuesday, I returned from a two-week vacation in Europe. My family and I joined 75 people from St. Luke’s United Methodist Church on a tour from Rome to Munich. Along the way, we stopped at many of the world’s most celebrated tourist attractions and cathedrals. From the Colosseum in Rome and St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican to the leaning tower in Pisa and the canals of Venice, each destination offered a look back at some of the most alluring and enduring architectural achievements in history. Our ultimate destination was a passion play offered once a decade for the past 400 years in Oberammergau, Germany. City leaders there made a vow in 1633 that they would perform the play every decade as a thank you to God for sparing them from all dying in the black plague. The shocking part, especially in our modern era, is that each generation of the town kept the vow, except during extreme situations like world wars, and more recently a pandemic. To be honest, I was only mildly curious about the passion play. The 5-hour running time had me prepared for the worst. But I was really excit-

ed to see Italy. The gorgeous Tuscan country side, the delicious wine and food, and the laid back, dolce vita lifestyle of the Italians were all as sumptuous as I had hoped. Even the side trips to smaller towns like Assisi, Siena, and Innsbruck offered world class structures and stories that have lasted for centuries. The play at Oberammergau ended being fantastic. A whopping 2500 of the 5000 people living in the town participated in the play, and the rest fed and housed the thousands of visitors that attended each performance. The morning I returned home; a professional climber scaled the outside of the Devon Tower. At lunch that same day, developer Gary Brooks shared his amazing, multi-year journey transforming the First National Center to an eager crowd at Downtown Rotary. A modern skyscraper piquing the interest of audiences around the world. A historical building finding new

life and purpose for a new generation. It was an exciting day to be back in downtown Oklahoma City. Walking home from Rotary, I started thinking about the differences between Oklahoma City and the renowned European cities I was able to visit days before. All of those cities were gorgeous and intriguing. But they all capitalized on and emphasized buildings, people, and stories from centuries before. There was not a single tour, from Rome to Munich, that focused on anything current. Oklahoma City is a city experiencing its best days right now. We are in the middle of a multi-decade renaissance that was started by city leaders and continued by a population of people who want a better life for themselves, their kids, and grandkids. Like the Medici family in Florence, we have dreamers like Larry Nichols, Clay Bennett, and Gary Brooks that know if they keep building, they can change the landscape of our city for generations to come. And, we have a city full of engaged citizens, just like the people of Oberammergau, that keep the dream alive year after year, decade after decade. There is truly no place like home.

Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com Paycom Center Events/Shows: Andrea Bocelli June 23 James Taylor July 21 Kevin Hart Aug. 14 My Chemical Romance Aug. 20 Backstreet Boys Sept. 14 Pearl Jam Sept. 20 Shawn Mendes Sept. 27

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

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Calm Waters to host Resilience Art Show Calm Waters Center for Children and Families, central Oklahoma’s grief center, is hosting Resilience: An Art Show & Auction June 25 – June 30, featuring over 40 pieces of local art interpreting resilience, life after loss and hope after grief. All the proceeds from Resilience will benefit children and families who have experienced grief due to death, divorce or other significant loss. The second annual Art Show will kick off Saturday, June 25 at 5 pm at Calm Waters Center located at 501 N. Walker, Suite 140, Oklahoma City, where attendees will meet the local artists, bid on the art pieces

and enjoy wine and hors d‘oeuvres. The event is free to attend. “Art has such a beautiful way of communicating healing and hope, especially after loss,” said Erin Engelke, Calm Waters Executive Director. “We are grateful for the support of so many local artists as we host this unique event in Oklahoma City.” Stacy Haggard, an artist from Edmond, is one of more than 30 local artists donating pieces of art for Resilience and is honored to support the work of Calm Waters. Two of her adopted children attended Calm Waters support groups after the loss of their parents

– Stacy’s sister and brother-in-law. “In the midst of the hardest times as a family, counseling and having peers around that had been in similar situations meant the world,” Haggard said. “Knowing someone else has been there and experienced similar trauma is like a warm fuzzy blanket for our kids.” Art pricing will range between $50 and $2,000, with “buy it now” pricing available in person at the Art Show Reception on Saturday, June 25 or via silent auction online through Thursday, June 30. To learn more about sponsorship or for more details on attending the Art Show Opening, visit Resilience Art

Show (calmwaters.org). • Ripples of Hope Breakfast Event • Thursday, Aug. 25 • Ripples of Hope is an annual breakfast fundraiser for Calm Waters Center for Children and Families at the Will Rogers Theatre beginning at 7:30 am. All proceeds will benefit Calm Waters programming, specifically Center-Based and School Support Groups. This breakfast event will include stories of hope and healing as well as fun raffles and contests. If you would like to sponsor Ripples of Hope, please email Abby Sholar, Director of Development and Communications, at abby@calmwaters.org.

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ORDER FOR HEARING PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL ORDER OF COMBINED NOTICE SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION Now on this 10 day of June, 2022, there having been filed an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Linda M. Horn deceased, with a petition that the same be admitted to probate. Said petition further prays that Deborah G. Rankin be appointed as personal representative of the estate to serve without bond. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that petition be and hereby is set for hearing before this Court in the Oklahoma County Courthouse, Room 217 on the 13 day of July, 2022, at 1:30 pm. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED notice of this hearing, and a copy of this Order be mailed by the attorney for petitioner to each of the heirs at their last known place of residence with postage prepaid not less than 10 days prior to the date of the hearing, all according to law. ALLEN WELCH Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) By /s/Teresa Becker Deputy /s/Chuck Moss, OBA 6465 5929 N May Ave, #504 Okla. City, OK 73112 405-849-9577 Fax 405-849-9581 chuck@mosslawoffice.com (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 17, 2022; Friday, June 24, 2022) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA PB-2022-392 In the Matter of the Estate of Maxine Bonita Jackson,

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ORDER FOR HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT The personal representative has filed her final account and request for hearing. The court orders that the Final Account be set for hearing on the 27 day of July, 2022, before the undersigned Judge of the District Court, 2nd floor, Oklahoma County Courthouse at 1:30 pm. ALLEN WELCH Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/J.Pulley Deputy (SEAL) Approved /s/Chuck Moss, OBA 6465 5929 N May Ave, #504 Okla. City, OK 73112 405-849-9577 Fax 405-849-9581 chuck@mosslawoffice.com Atty for Personal Representative

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PUBLICATION NOTICE The State of Oklahoma to: Unknown Father PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Guardianship has been filed by Petitioners, Maria Rosario Granados Angel and Jose Francisco Tito Guerrero Rojo, in the above styled case seeking to become legal guardians of the minor child, JMGA, born September 1, 2004. Unknown father is hereby notified that Petitioners, Maria Rosario Granados Angel and Jose Francisco Tito Guerrero Rojo would like to become legal guardians, and that unless he answers within 14 days of the first publication of this notice, or before June 18, he will be declared by the Court to be in default and Order for Guardianship of JMGA will be entered in favor of the Petitioners, Maria Rosario Granados Angel and Jose Francisco Tito Guerrero Rojo. Rick Warren, Court Clerk By /s/Teresa Becker (SEAL) Deputy Court Clerk Miroslava Vezirska-Gabrovski, OBA #33782 7204 S. Pennsylvania Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73159 Phone: (405) 480-9666 Fax: (405) 778-8847 Email: mira@gabrovskilaw.com (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 17, 2022; Friday, June 24, 2022) IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA No. PG-2017-908

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ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING FOR PETITION TO SELL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY NOW, on this 12 day of May 2022, there having been produced in this Court a PETITION TO SALE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, requesting that the Court Grand and Order for the private sale of real and personal property located at 13821 Oakmond Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73013. The contemplated sell of 13821 Oakmond Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73013 should take place on or after June 14, 2022 by private sale. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that said Petition be and is hereby set for hearing on the 27 day of July, 2022 at 9:00 A.M. in the District Courtroom of Judge Welch in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and all persons may appear and contest the same. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that notice thereof be given by mailing a copy of the Notice of Hearing Petition to all of those entitled pursuant to 30 O.S. sec. 3-110 and 30 O.S. 4-756. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 13 day of June 2022. ALLEN WELCH JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Diane Watson Deputy (SEAL) APPROVED: /s/ Aaron Gwartney Aaron D. Gwartney, OBA #17229 Aaron@GwartneyLawGroup.com Direct Phone: (405)249-3374 The Gwartney Law Group, PLLC 16312 Muirfield Place Edmond, OK 73013 Attorney for Petitioner (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 17, 2022) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2022-386 In the matter of the Guardianship ) of Taylen Zane Houchin) A minor) NOTICE FOR HEARING PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Michelle Renee Houchin has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person and estate of the above-named minor Taylen Zane Houchin, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Richard Kirby Room 223 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 3 day of August 2022, at 10:30 o’clock A.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 8 day of June, 2022.

/s/ illegible signature Judge of the District Court

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 17, 2022) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CV-2022-1061 ) )

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Lynella Rivera has petitioned to change his/her name to Lynella Lawson. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 7 day of July, 2022, before Judge Ogden 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/Diane Watson BY DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 17, 2022)

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Stephanie Michelle Hinkle has petitioned to change his/her name to Stephanie Michelle Holt. A Hearing on said petition is set for 9:00 o’clock A.M. on the 23 day of June, 2022, before Judge Dishman at 9:00 o’clock 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)

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NICHOLS HILLS

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project:

Applicant: Barkocy Construction BC 2022-08

Applicant: Sam Gresham BC 2022-09

Proposed project: Altering more than 50 feet of the façade of a main building

Proposed project: Constructing an addition to a main dwelling and altering more than 50 feet of the façade of a main building

Proposed project: Constructing a main dwelling

Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1819 Drury Lane

Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1641 Queenstown Road

Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1202 Larchmont Lane

The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills.net. This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Any person objecting to or supporting this Application may appear before the Nichols Hills Building Commission on the above public hearing date and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Further, written support or protest regarding the Application may be filed with the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, provided it is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing. Dated this 7th day of June 2022.

This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

Any person objecting to or supporting this Application may appear before the Nichols Hills Building Commission on the above public hearing date and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Further, written support or protest regarding the Application may be filed with the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, provided it is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing.

Dated this 7th day of June 2022.

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

Applicant: Ryan Williams BC 2022-10

Dated this 7th day of June 2022.

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project:

Applicant: Timothy Hughes BC-2022-11

Applicant: Sam Gresham BC 2022-12

Proposed project: Constructing a main dwelling

Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1400 Camden Way

Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1404 Sherwood Lane

Dated this 7th day of June 2022.

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

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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

Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com

J. Holland Photography 1130 W. 15th St. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 341-5088 jhollandphotography.com

Britton Feed & Seed 708 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 842-5590 britton-feed-seed.hub.biz

Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com

First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-4500 myfirstliberty.com

The Adult Clinic at Hearts for Hearing 11500 N. Portland Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 548-4335

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Sports Weekly Fridaylanders dominate All-City track, tennis teams More than two dozen Fridaylanders earned spots on The Oklahoman’s spring AllCity teams in track and tennis. TRACK Ten local athletes, including four from Deer Creek, were named to the All-City track first team with the others hailing from Heritage Hall, Crossings Christian, John Marshall and Harding Charter Prep. Deer Creek’s A.J. Antonelli led the way as a finalist for Athlete of the Year. The senior was the best long-distance runner in the state, claiming Class 6A state championships in the 1600 and 3200 meters.

State champions Rachel Neaves and Jacob Sexton, along with Tyson Ritz round out the Antler quartet. Neaves, a senior, claimed a state title in the discus (150-7) and took third in the shot put, while fellow senior Sexton also won the discus crown (167-11) for the second consecutive season. Ritz took third in the high jump at 6A state. Harding Prep’s Ryan McLaughlin picked up his second straight 4A state title in the 3200 meters, winning in 9:23 and also was runnerup in the 1600 meters. Crossings Christian’s Savanna Meek secured her second straight state championship in the 100-meter hur-

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dles with a winning time of 15.23 seconds and claimed second in the 300 hurdles. Heritage Hall’s Gavin Freeman, John Marshall’s Chloe Threatt and Crossings Christian’s Hayden Wolfe round out members of the first team. Freeman won the 3A title in the 100 meters in 10.81 seconds, while Threatt was runner-up in the 100 meters at state and Wolfe placed eighth in the shot put. Seven other local athletes were named to the track second team. They include - 100 meters: Mason Snyder, Sr., Crossings Christian; 200 meters: Jazmyn Nelson, So., Harding Charter Prep; 800

meters: Bronwyn Link, Jr., Crossings Christian; 3,200 meters: Gilbert VelezRamirez, Sr., Deer Creek; 100-meter hurdles: Jaime Richardson, Jr., John Marshall; 110 hurdles: Eric Threatt, Jr., John Marshall; 300 hurdles: Logan Pierce, Sr., McGuinness. Honorable mention selections included: 100 meters: Andy Bass, So., Heritage Hall; Salvador Jackson, Sr., Mount St. Mary; Ari Maxwell, So., McGuinness; Mary Rocco Phillips, Jr., Heritage Hall; 200 meters: James Allen, Fr., John Marshall; Ella Frey, Jr., Heritage Hall; Jordyn Harris, So., Heritage Hall; 400 meters: Wilson Eseme, Jr.,

McGuinness; Reed Lindsey, Sr., Mount St. Mary; 3,200 meters: Jackson Fowler, Jr., Heritage Hall; 110 hurdles: Tyrrell Bruner, Jr., McGuinness; 300 hurdles: Charlotte Frans, So., Crossings Christian; Garrett Williams, So., McGuinness; Nate Rouse, So., Crossings Christian; High jump: Andrew Elder, So., McGuinness; Isabella Scherm, Sr., McGuinness; Long jump: Ari Maxwell, So., McGuinness; Pole vault: Olivia Fosbenner, Jr., McGuinness; Paul Tarman, Sr., McGuinness; Shot put: Kazeyn Bird, Jr., McGuinness; Discus: Abigail Kelly, Jr., McGuinness. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

Locals shine at All-State soccer games Crossings Christian’s Luke Butler passes to a teammate during the All-State soccer game.

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Mount St. Mary’s Ashlanne Fuentes and Abby Howard suited up for the West squad.

Heritage Hall’s Kilyn Carey (15), left photo, and Mount St. Mary’s Lane Smith (12) participate in the All-State soccer game last Saturday at Bishop Kelley in Tulsa.

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Tucker Hill graduates, is going into the Army

Tucker Hill (Bishop McGuinness Class of 2018), son of Shannon and David Hill, graduated from Princeton University earning a degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering and a minor in history and the practice of diplomacy. In addition, he commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army as an aviation officer. Tucker joins his older brothers, Capt. David Hill, Jr and Lt. Hunter Hill as active duty army officers. From left: David Hill, Shannon Hill, 2nd. Lt. Tucker Hill, Gen. Mark Milley, 1st Lt. Hunter Hill and Capt. David Hill, Jr.

VILLAGE From Page 1 start there. Unless that can be drastically reduced or eliminated, I don’t see a deal happening.” Councilman Sonny Wilkerson reminded the council the city is prohibited by law from entering into multi-year contracts. “It is clear they’re wanting a lot of money and I’m shocked with the decline in their ridership,” he said. “What was proposed is not what our needs are. “This provides us with an opportunity to get creative,” said Wilkerson. “We need to go back to Embark and ask them to tone it

down a little.” During discussions, the council talked of numerous options, including partnering with senior residential communities who already have transportation vehicles for their residents, Uber or Lyft and partnering or with other suburban communities in the metro. “I am willing to consider all options within The Village city limits. It’s a very small space,” Councilman Cummings added. “Maybe we subsidize a local Uber driver.” Councilman Cummings suggested polling residents of The Village with a questionnaire in city water bills asking their thoughts and needs for public transportation. “My constituents have never

told me they can’t get to work and need public transportation,” said Councilman Bubba Symes. “Are we just trying to be socially conscious?” “How can we get creative with Embark,” added Wilkinson during discussions. “Clearly this is 2020 and not 1952. We can make this work.” As talk continued the issue turned to providing transportation to residents within the city limits only. “We need to work with our destinations including the YMCA, grocery stores and The Village Library,” said Wilkinson. “This is economic development. Public transportation makes the city very livable.”

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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. EMAIL YOUR OPINION to: vicki@okcfriday.com

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hannel 9 hosted a debate last week between the top six candidates for Inhofe’s vacant U.S. Senate seat. The TV station panel asked tough questions of the candidates stance on many issues. Markwayne Mullins was the only no-show of the top six, claiming he had to be in Washington. Former Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives T.W. Shannon was the shining star of the event.

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Shannon said he would not bend on any form of gun control. “The Founders got it right. I am opposed to red

flag laws.” He said the Democrats’ “Green New Deal” is responsible for the current high gas prices and for restricting our oil and gas industry, keeping them from making America energy independent. He opposed “Earmarks” that have grown the national debt and wants the U.S. budget balanced every year as soon as possible. Shannon, who is Chickasaw, wants the state and tribes to work together.

Drummond for Attorney General We need a born leader for Attorney General. The office is independent of the Governor and can have enormous power. Gentner Drummond is the man to do that. He is endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police and Sheriffs across Oklahoma. The power is currently being abused by Stitt appointee John O’Connor.

Gentner Drummond is a rancher, owns banks and other companies and is too rich to steal. His platform includes protecting our Second Amendment rights, and fighting back against government overreach from Joe Biden and the Washington, DC liberals. He will stop the organized crime syndicates and foreign nationals now growing marijuana in Oklahoma and put the criminals behind bars. He abhors the Governor’s fights with our Native American Tribes (four lawsuits that Stitt filed and lost). “We need to cross-deputize Native American

District Attorneys, sheriffs, police, and everything. If you take the Native Americans out of Oklahoma we are a third-world county.” When his nation called, Captain Gentner Drummond led the first U.S. Combat fighter pilots mission in the Gulf War and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for “extraordinary achievement.” By the end of Operation Desert Storm, Capt. Drummond was among the most highly decorated Oklahomans of the war. He earned his law degree at Georgetown. After eight years of service to our country, he earned a law degree from Georgetown University.

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Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, June 17, 2022, Page 13

Five Oklahoma governors and their significant others came together to support Oklahoma’s entry into the national Kid Governor program. The event was hosted by Gov. David Walters and his First Lady Rhonda (second row left). Joining the Walters were Gov. George and Donna Nigh (first row, seated), Gov. Frank and Cathy Keating (second row, center), Gov. Brad and Kim Henry (second row, right), and Gov. Mary Fallin and Wade Christensen (first row, standing). Current Oklahoma Kid Governor Charlotte Anderson (far left) and former Kid Governor Luke Peterson (far right) also attended the event.

Kid Governor

– Photo by Fran Kozakowski

– Photos by Fran Kozakowski

World Chaîne Day Heather Hale, Greg Knight, Keith Chappell, Adele Blom, Young Chappell and Rolf Blom during the OK Chapter of Chaîne’s World Chaîne Day celebration. Chaîne is based on the traditions and practices of the old French royal guild of meat roasters. Revived in 1950, the society has professional and amateur members in more than 90 countries worldwide. In the United States, there are nearly 130 bailliages (chapters), each offering a variety of culinary activities to suit the interests of local members. Keith Chappell is OK Chapter president.

Above: David and Chinh Nguyen. At right: Jonna Kirschner and Fait Maison Chef Olivier Bouzerand, who prepared the dinner for the OK Chapter.

Dr. Fatima Pais and Dr. Sarah Sung. Below: Melanie and Mark Hanstein.

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Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, June 17, 2022, Page 14

The Jubilee Nicole and Bill Bondurant hosted a celebration for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and Nicole’s birthday. The party was over-the-top with a horse and carriage rides, photo ops with the queen, croquet, traditional English food, music & dancing. Sashes were provided and a tiara contest were all a part of the elebration. At left: Nicole Bondurant, Andrea Malherbe, Kirsten Lindsay, Kevyn Colburn, the Queen and Ashley Lee.

OKC Town Hall From left: Mary and Bill Price, Janice Dobbs, artist and sculptor Paul Moore, Board President Dawn Hopkins and Michael Hines welcome Moore to the OKC Town Hall Lecture Series. Moore was the speaker at a recent lecture.

Oklahoma Zoological Society

Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, June 17, 2022, Page 15

Zoo’s first gala celebrates Legacy honorees, Expedition Africa The OKC Zoo’s first gala was a “wild” celebration like no other. Under the African Skies recognized dedicated individuals who have amplified the OKC Zoo’s mission of connecting Oklahomans with the world’s wildlife and wild spaces. The honorees were Byron Gambulos, Don and Carolyn Zachritz and the Kirkpatrick Family Fund. Slated to open in June 2023, Expedition Africa is to feature animal habitats for giraffe, honey badger, flamingos, zebra, okapi, wildebeest and more, while creating new and immersive guest experiences.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Liz Eickman, above, director of the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, accepts the organization’s award. The fund was acknowledged for championing a shared mission with the OKC Zoo of caring for, connecting with and conserving wildlife. At left: Mike and Lisa Frances, in their best Safari Chic, the attire for the evening.

Honorees Don and Carolyn Zachritz were recognized for their dedication to advancing the beautification of the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden and beyond.

Honorees Byron Gambulos, seated, with his family, from left: Jennifer Arsenault and Peter, Blake, Ellen and Grant Cody. Gambulos’ dream to share decades of Zoo stories and accomplishments with guests came to fruition with the opening of the Patricia and Byron J. Gambulos ZooZeum in 2011.

Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, June 17, 2022, Page 16

State Fair President Tim O’Toole’s retirement celebrated Friends, family and colleagues gathered to celebrate State Fair President and CEO Tim O’Toole’s retirement. He had served in the position since January 2004. At right: Robert Henry, Kathleen and Tim O’Toole and Jennifer and Fritz Kiersch. Below: Kandy and Mayor Ron Norick.

- Photos by Fran Kozakowski

Dr. Glen Johnson, Bill Citty and Jim Couch. Under O’Toole’s leadership, the OKC Fairgrounds has undergone over $150 million dollars of renovations to their trade show, equine and livestock facilities, evolving the property into a 21st Century tourism destination.

Bill Durrett, Ed Martin, Michael Cox and Clay Bennett. O’Toole has worked closely with the City of Oklahoma City on these improvements and MAPS projects at the OKC Fairgrounds, including the MAPS 3 Bennett Event Center which opened in January 2017.