OKC FRIDAY Vol. 55 No. 11 • One Section • 12 pages • July 23, 2021
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NHills employees rewarded for hard work, dedication
New title for former Miss Oklahoma
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By Eric Oesch Staff Writer Nichols Hills employees will be rewarded for their hard work after the City Council approved bonuses. Six years ago, the Nichols Hills City Council began providing bonuses to city employees from surplus funds available at the end of the fiscal year. This year employees will share approximately $932,000 in surplus funds remaining in the General Fund and Nichols Hills Municipal Authority Fund. Bonuses will range between $1,400 and $5,500 for all 75 employees. The council unanimously approved the bonuses and publicly thanked city employees for their hard work and quality service. As in previous years, the bonuses were offered to all employees including police, fire, public works and city staff. “The council does not guarantee surpluses, or bonuses every year,” said City Manager Shane Pate. “Nichols Hills generally experiences a surplus every year thanks to careful planning and stewardship of public funds by the council and staff.” Pate said the response from staff to the bonuses has been overwhelmingly positive. “They are a great boost to morale particularly this year as our staff worked through navigating a pandemic that affected their personal and professional lives, as well as two major winter weather events,” he said. In other business: • The council approved an Interlocal Agreement for jail services with the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority and the Board of County Commissioners ending June 30, 2022. The agreement has been approved as standard operating practice for years. Earlier this month, The Village City Council voted unanimously to table approval of a jail services agreement citing concerns of deteriorating conditions, overcrowding, maintenance issues and unusually high death and suicide rates. Nichols Hills has one holding cell available to See NHILLS, Page 7
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Miss Oklahoma 2013 Kelsey Griswold and her husband, banker Hunter Paul, are expecting their first child, a little girl whom they will name Keller Grace Paul. The couple was feted at a baby shower and lunch at the Esperanza Club House last week. (See story and more photos on Page 12.)
Ground broken on Love Family Women’s Center By Rose Lane Editor
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From left: Darren Goff, M.D.; John Stanley, III, M.D.; Donald Rayhall, M.D.; Mercy Lynn Britton, president and CEO; Jim Gebhart, president, Mercy Oklahoma City; Cathy Keating, fundraising co-chairman; Judy Love, fundraising co-chairman; OKC Mayor David Holt; Archbishop Paul Coakley; Jesse Campbell, M.D., president, Mercy Clinics Oklahoma; Sister Claudia Ward, sister of Mercy; Sister Rose Power, sister of Mercy; and Laura Beck, director, Women’s Services.
Heroes Ball returning as hybrid event By Elyssa Gerstel Student Intern The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) is hosting its 5th annual Heroes Ball on July 30 at the Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City at 6 p.m. This ball is meant to honor individuals in Oklahoma who go the extra mile for the state’s children. The charity ball is returning to a hybrid in-person event, after being completely virtual last year due to the pandemic. However, for those who would prefer an online option, there is a
live stream of the event via Zoom. In fact, in 2020 OICA won a national award for the Best Virtual Presentation from Lawrence Ragan Communications, a leader in training for corporate communications and social media. This award was due to the advocacy group’s virtual Heroes Ball last year. Attendees of the ball are encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero, to honor the Champion for Children Award winners. This year’s theme is specifically focused on See HEROES, Page 7
On what Mercy OKC President Jim Gebhart called a “momentous occasion for Oklahoma,” ground was broken on the new Love Family Women’s Center at Mercy Hospital. See LOVE, Page 3
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Allied Arts hosts party
Celebrating Allied Arts’ record-breaking fund raising campaign are, from left, Tim Strange, Cindi Shelby, Marylee Strange and Mike Shelby.
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Jane Harlow and Robert Clements are long-time supporters of Allied Arts. The organization raised a record $3.65 million. Allied Arts is also celebrating its 50th anniversary.
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Venture Capital is the new oil and gas in Oklahoma By Nathaniel Harding Managing Partner Cortado Ventures In the home of the Land Run, venture capital is becoming where wildcatters seek outsized returns Oklahoma is an oil and gas powerhouse, home to some of the most prolific fields in the nation, and home to a wildly disproportionate share of industry innovators — Aubrey, T. Boone, Larry, Harold and many other luminaries on a first-name basis in our folklore. I am a third-generation oil and gas entrepreneur. My grandfather, great uncle, uncle, dad, and two brothers have all run their own businesses in Oklahoma and Texas. My nephew’s initials are the molecular formula for natural gas. The earliest advice I remember from my grandfather wasn’t about cars, sports, relationships or life — it was “always collect pre-payments
LOVE From Page 1 Judy Love and Cathy Keating are the co-chairmen of the fundraising campaign which brought in $30 million in the last year and a half. The Love Family donated the lead gift of $10 million. Mercy Ministry is contributing $56 million and the campaign will raise another $10 million. “Judy Love and Cathy Keating dedicated themselves to helping us
Charles Harding (author Nathaniel’s father) and John Shelton in 1982.
on AFEs,”referring to managing partner contributions when drilling wells. Oil and gas is in my blood, as it is for many throughout Oklahoma for the past 100 years. So I come from a place of understanding when translating what we’re now doing in venture capital. My partners and I founded
serve more patients and raised an incredible amount of money during a pandemic and worldwide economic uncertainty,” Gebhart said. “We simply could not have done this without them and our Oklahoma City community is better because they are a part of it.” The design of the center, set to open in the fall of 2023, includes 175,000square-feet throughout four stories. The first two floors are to be connected to Mercy Hospital and the third floor accessible to the facility via
Cortado Ventures last year, believing there is a generational opportunity to invest in the companies and sectors which will define the next 100 years. In the middle of a pandemic, we raised $20 million in only nine months — twice our goal in half the time. We tapped into a nascent belief in the future of Oklahoma, extending our state’s legacy beyond oil and gas, while leveraging what makes us great. The process of raising money means you speak to nearly 10 people for each one who consummates an investment. Because of this, I’ve been doing a lot of explaining and have become “bilingual” across O&G and tech. There are some similarities — more than many expect — but also some key differences. Follow OKC Friday on Facebook for installments of this miniseries and what could amount to a “cheat sheet” for anyone wanting to take the leap with us.
sky bridge — thus offering immediate access to care should issues arise. Mercy CEO and President Lynn Britton said the “low-intervention building” will house a birthing center, obstetrics, an emergency room, 73 patient rooms and more. The reality is that more space is needed to serve women and children, Gephart said. “We have seen a 34 percent increase in childbirths at Mercy in the last 10 years,” he said. “We want to be able to serve every pregnant
mom and newborn that needs us, but the reality is that our existing facility is not designed to support our current volume of patients.“ Dr. Jesse Campbell, chief administrative officer of Mercy Clinic in Oklahoma, said the hope is that the Love Family Women’s Center will help people from all over the state. “The goal is for this facility to be a destination for women’s services,” he said. For photos of a reception following the ceremony, see Page 11.
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Sports Weekly UP NEXT Saturday, July 24 vs. Sporting Kansas City II 7:30 p.m., Taft Stadium Saturday, July 31 @ Louisville City FC Saturday, August 7 vs. Memphis 901 7:30 p.m., Taft Stadium Wednesday, August 11 @ Atlanta United II, 6 p.m. Saturday, August 14 @ Indy Eleven, 6 p.m. Sunday, August 22 vs. Louisville City 5 p.m., Taft Stadium
Energy FC hosts Sporting KC OKC Energy FC hosts Sporting Kansas City II this Saturday in its final home match of the month of July. Kick off is set for 7:30 p.m. at Taft Stadium. Following Saturday’s game, Oklahoma City plays three of its next four games on the road with a home match Aug. 7 against Mem-
phis 901. The Greens finish off August with a pair of home games against Louisville City on Aug. 22 and Rio Grande Valley on Aug. 29. Tickets are available at energyfc.com. Greens take Black Gold Derby at Tulsa With just about the last kick of the game, Hiroki Kurimoto popped up with a match winner, his first goal of the season, to win the Black Gold Derby, 2-1, at ONEOK Field Saturday night. A scoreless first half still proved to be an entertaining one with the Greens creating several chances to take the lead. Substitute Frank Lopez scored one of the best goals of the season in the 65th minute – two minutes after
entering the game. After receiving a pass from Kurimoto 35 yards from goal, Lopez took a touch and unleashed an unstoppable rocket that flew past Tulsa goalkeeper Austin Wormell into the top corner for his third goal of the season. As the Greens hung on to the narrow lead, Tulsa’s pressure intensified and it looked like the hosts had stolen a point in the 91st minute. Rodrigo da Costa produced a curling free kick from 25 yards that also found the top corner, lifting the spirits of the home crowd temporarily. In the dying moments of the game, Villyan Bijev found Kurimoto at the top of the box with a cross from the left wing, and the midfielder guided an inside-the-foot vol-
ley past Wormell and into the side netting for the game winner. The win moves Energy FC to 17 points and up to 4th place in the Central Division. Energy, Indy Eleven match rescheduled The Energy FC, Indy Eleven match postponed earlier this month has been rescheduled for Sept. 29 with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. at Taft Stadium. A severe thunderstorm in the area knocked out power to the stadium, which forced the game to be abandoned. Under USL Championship rules, the game will be replayed in full from the opening kickoff. Tickets for the postponed match will be honored for the rescheduled date. – From energyfc.com
OKC Dodgers present ‘Faith and Family Night’ this Saturday The Oklahoma City Dodgers, along with Scott Dawson Ministries, present the annual Faith and Family Night this Saturday at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. OKC is set to take on Sugar Land in the third of a 6-game homestand
with the first pitch at 6:05 p.m. Following the game, Christian musician Crowder and KJ-52 will play a concert. Special group tickets, which include admission to the game and concert, along with a Dodgers baseball hat,
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are available through okcdodgers.com. The Dodgers continue their series against Sugar Land through Tuesday, followed by road series at Round Rock and Albequerque. Dodgers rally falls short against Reno Despite plating four runners in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Dodgers suffered a 7-5 loss against Reno on Monday at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Keibert Ruiz batted 2-for-5 and drove in a run to lead Oklahoma City (34-31) at the plate. Matt Davidson also belted a solo home run in the seventh inning. Pitcher Markus Solbach allowed three runs on six hits and struck out two over five innings in the loss. – From okcdodgers.com.
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Jerrod Shouse installed as 112th president The Rotary Club of Oklahoma City installed Jerrod Shouse as the 112th president of the club at Tuesday’s inaugural event at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. Shouse, who is the president of public affairs firm Shouse Consulting, took over the role from former Governor David Walters, founder and chairman of Walters Power International. “With Governor Walters’ leadership, the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City made a significant impact on our community over the past year,” Shouse said. “We raised over $100,000 for the first time for our OnePledge campaign to support community projects and scholarships and funds that typically would have covered luncheon meals were used to support Oklahoma City’s most vulnerable citizens and to support our front-line health care workers.” Other Rotary officers for 2021-2022 include: President-Elect Wes Milbourn, Treasurer Bill Hughes, Secretary Lesli Massad, Assistant Treasurer Lisa B. Synar, Sergeant-At-Arms Kermit Frank and Past President David Walters. The directors are Dr. Dawn Byram, Dr. Mary Jane Calvey, Cliff Dougherty, Collins Peck, Emily Stratton, Clay Cockrill, David Mayfield, Scott Parman, Sherry Rhodes, Ashley Smith; and the presidential advisors are Dr. Marion Paden, Jim Sharrock and Clayton Taylor. Recognized during the event were Rotarians of the Year Tim Dowd and Mike McAuliffe. McAuliffe was posthumously recognized for his many years of service to the club, and his sister and fellow club member Deborah McAuliffe Senner accepted his award on behalf of his family. Also, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt was the recipient of a special recognition awarded to community leaders who have made significant contributions through service to Oklahoma City, the Service Above Self Award. “In the early days of the pandemic large organizations like ours were all struggling with how to be safe and how to be sensitive to a wide spectrum of views,” Walters said. “The mayor and his staff and the City-County Health Department helped us devise the protocols that allowed us to survive our club’s second pandemic in our 112year history. He was the right guy, at the right time, to lead this city through this health challenge.” The evening celebration included more than 200 Rotarians, friends, and family members to mark the beginning of a new Rotary year. The event was planned and coordinated by Amber Sharples, Lisa Synar, and Jeanette Nance with food by Kam’s Kookery, beverages from Café Contemporary, and music provided by Shaun Suttle. Major sponsors included Rhonda and David Walters, BancFirst, Ellen and Tim Fleming, Heather and Evan Walter, Tom Phillips, Jerrod Shouse, and Smith and Kernke Funeral Homes. With nearly 600 members, Rotary Club of Oklahoma City was the 29th club formed in Rotary International and is the third largest Rotary Club, out of 35,000 clubs, worldwide. The club meets weekly, and membership is by invitation only. More information is available at www.okcrotary. club.
Rotary Club of Oklahoma City’s new President Jerrod Shouse with Past Presiden David Walters.
- Photos by Carl Shortt
Above: Past President David Walters presents Deborah McAuliffe Senner with her late brother’s Rotarian of the Year Award. Below: Walters also presents the Rotarian of the Year Award to Tim Dowd.
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and his wife Rachel. The mayor received special recognition for his significant contributions through service to the city, the Service Above Self Award.
Delta Gamma Alumnae host dinner
Above: Suzanne Reynolds and LeAnn Harmon. At right: Beth Jennings, Caroline Mitchell and Ginger Castleberry. Below: Abigail Langenberg, Mandy Hansen and Shannon Barghols. Below: Arden Pentz, Margaret Clark and Cierra Stapleton enjoy the evening with their Delta Gamma sorority sisters.
The Delta Gamma Alumnae chapter hosted a dinner at Bellini’s Restaurant. A brief business meeting was conducted to finalize plans for next year, but the main purpose was social. Several members from the NAUTICALS group (New Alumnae Under Thirty) also attended. Twenty-five alumnae enjoyed an evening of sisterhood with ages ranging from 23-84.
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CALENDAR FUNDRAISERS July 31 • Art of Brunch It’s finally here! The annual summer party you've been waiting for returns to Oklaho ma Contemporary’s new downtown cam pus July 31. Art of Brunch has a curated brunch menu from OKC’s hottest eateries, including Stitch, Neon Coffee Bar, Stella Mod ern Italian Cuisine, Quincy Bake Shop and our very own Cafe Contemporary. You can partake of bot tomless mimosas, beermosas, cocktails and mocktails, along with a selection of brunchpaired lagers from beer sponsor, COOP Ale Works. Enjoy photo opps with fun decor, makeand take art projects, catch up with friends and more. Be among the first to see ArtNow before it opens to the public. VIP ticket hold ers will enjoy access to the terrace, which will feature exclusive cock tail and food options, while sponsors get to start the event early from 9:3010:30 am. The event is from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm and tickets are $100 at oklahomacontempo rary.org.
Groundbreaking begins newest phase of development at The Cowboy
July 29 • Oklahoma Shakespeare Oklahoma Shakespeare announced the opening of a new outdoor performance and event space at the theatre company’s home in the Paseo Arts District. As part of the ren ovation and expansion of the indoor com plex, Oklahoma Shakespeare will also reveal the new Shakespeare Gardens on their grounds as part of the grand opening on July 29. The inaugural performance at the new outdoor theater will be William Shake speare’s whimsical comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The production will perform Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings July 29 Aug. 15. To support Okla homa Shakespeare’s new venue, make a donation at okshakes.org/donate. Contribu tions are accepted online, over the phone and via mail: Oklahoma Shakespeare P.O. Box 1437 Okla. City, OK 73101. school building in OKC. Cork & Canvas will fea ture appetizers, wine pairings, a signature cocktail and silent and live auctions. The highlight of the event is original artwork cre ated by the students at Positive Tomorrows, Oklahoma’s only ele mentary school serv ing children and fami lies experiencing homelessness. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at positivetomorrows.org /events. Attendees must be 21+ and tick ets must be purchased in advance.
Aug. 20 • Waste Zero Wine Keep Oklahoma Beau tiful is hosting its 2nd Waste Zero Wine (a zero waste) event and Aug. 5 • you're invited! Tickets Cork & Canvas are $40 each and pro Tickets are now on sale for Cork & Canvas, vide heavy appetizers, two free wine tastings from 6–9 pm Thurs day, Aug. 5 at Positive and plenty of more wine and beer to pur Tomorrows’ new
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chase. Alcohol, not your style? Water and soda will also be avail able. Come support a great cause from 6:30 9:00pm at Clauren Ridge Vineyard & Win ery in Edmond. Get tickets at keepokla homabeautiful.com.
THIS WEEKEND July 2325 • Weekend of Local Join the Plaza District and the OKC Chamber in the Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC this month and for Inde pendent Shopkeepers Association’s Weekend of Local. For each dol lar spent locally, 67 cents stays in the com munity and directly pays for vital city serv ices. The OKC Zoo’s new giraffe calf, born June 3, has been named Kioni from an online naming contest.
Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com JoJo Siwa Feb. 1, 2022 Backstreet Boys – Sept. 14, 2022 Zoo Amphitheatre: Foo Fighters Aug. 7 Judas Priest Oct. 16 Matchbox Twenty June 22, 2022 Theatre: Master Class (Lyric) Sept. 15Oct. 3 Civic Center Music Hall:
In a sunny Tuesday morning ceremony, National Cowboy Museum president, board members and supporters broke ground on the newest phase of Museum expansions, the Meinders Event Lawn & Garden and additional parking structures. “Phase II of our Capital Campaign has required a lot of hard work and coordination by many, many partners,” said National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum President and CEO Natalie Shirley at the ceremony. “First and foremost, we have to thank Herman and LaDonna Meinders for their support. Without it we would not be able to create this wonderful garden that will soon grace the front of the Museum. What you see now is asphalt, but in just a few short months, you are going to see something lush, green and beautiful.” In addition to the new garden and event lawn, Phase II of the expansion plan includes a parking garage and terraced, uncovered parking spaces on Museum
grounds, as well as a refresh of the Sam Noble Special Events Center. “We have had a dream of solving several issues to bring this museum to a higher level,” said Larry Nichols, Museum Board Member and Chairman of the Capital Campaign, in a speech at the ceremony. “We need more parking, we need covered parking, we need a better entrance, and we need additional spaces for people to gather.” The Meinders Event Lawn & Garden, made possible by a generous donation from Herman and LaDonna Meinders, will include walking paths, an event lawn and a butterfly garden. Construction on the garden and additional parking is the second phase in a three-phase plan to beautify and improve the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. The first phase of expansions produced Liichokoshkomo’, the Museum’s 100,000 square foot outdoor play-based learning addition including native dwellings and STEAM learning opportunities.
Calm Waters to host inaugural Art Show, featuring local artists depicting hope after loss Calm Waters Center for Children and Families, central Oklahoma’s grief cen‐ ter, is hosting Resilience: An Art Show & Auction Aug. 7–12, featuring over 30 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 a loss due to death, divorce, or other significant loss. The Art Show will kick off Saturday, Aug. 7 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 ‘oeu‐ vres. “Art has such a beautiful way of com‐ municating 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 launch this unique new event in Oklahoma City.” Stacy Haggard, an artist from Edmond, is one of nearly 30 local artists donating pieces of art for Resilience and My Fair Lady (OKC Broadway) Sept.28Oct.3 Neil Degrasse Tyson Oct. 5 Alice (In Wonderland) Oct. 2224 Alton Brown Live Nov. 7 Other Events/Shows/Awards: Horror Con July 2425 Heroes Ball July 30 Art of Brunch July 31 Cork & Canvas Aug. 5
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 situa‐ tions meant the world,” Haggard said. “Knowing someone else has been there and experienced similar trauma is like a warm fuzzy blanket for our kids.” Participating artists include Jessica Bartusch, Emma Difani, Chandler Domingos, Denise Duong, Stacey Hag‐ gard, Lindsay Harkness, Katelyn Noel Knick, Lana Lopez, Jacquelyn Musgrove, Rita Ortloff, Christy Owen, Romy Owens, Jamie Nickels, Nick Solis, Shirley Ann Thompson‐Smith, and Taylor Young. Art pricing will range between $50 and $2,000, with Buy‐it‐Now pricing available in person at the Art Show Reception on Saturday, Aug. 7 or via silent auction online through Thursday, Aug. 12 at calmwaters.org. Prix de West Goodwill Fashion Show Paseo Arts Festival Redbud Classic Western Heritage Awards Annie Oakley Luncheon Memorial Marathon Rodeo Hall of Fame Beaux Arts Ball
Through Aug.8 Aug. 20 Sept. 46 Sept. 1112 Sept. 1718 Sept. 29 Oct. 23 Nov. 1112 Nov. 27
Kurt Russell, George Strait and Robert Duvall among inductees Returning in-person for it is 60th year, The Cowboy honors individuals who have made significant contributions to Western heritage through their life and career during the Western Heritage Awards, Sept. 17-18. Often called the “Oscars of the West,” this black-tie, celebrity-hosted event held at The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum attracts the biggest names in Western literature, music, television and film every year. This year’s ceremony will recognize honorees and inductees from both 2020 and 2021. Inductees include Academy Award winner Robert Duvall and Emmy-nominated Kurt Russell, as well as American country music singer George Strait.
“The West is more than a geographical location; it is a story we tell,” said Natalie Shirley, Museum President and CEO. “For more than a century, writers, musicians and film producers have interpreted the trials and triumphs of the people who built the American West. At The Cowboy, we are pleased to honor the work these men and women have done in telling the great stories of the American West.” Each award winner and inductee receives a Wrangler, an impressive bronze sculpture of a cowboy on horseback created by Oklahoma artist Harold T. Holden, a 2017 Hall of Great Westerners inductee. This year, Woodrow Wilson Wool-
wine “Woody” Strode (1914-1994), will be the 2021 inductee into the Hall of Great Western Performers along with 2020 inductees Kurt Russell and Neil Oliver “Bing” Russell (1926 – 2003). Inductees into the Hall of Great Westerners for 2020 are Montford T. Johnson (1843 – 1896) and Bennett Richard “Ben” Houston (1929 – 2016). Inductees into the Hall of Great Westerners for 2021 are Matthew “Bones” Hooks (1867 – 1951) and Mel O. Potter. Singer and songwriter George Strait will receive the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award and actor Robert Duvall will receive the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. Both honorees will also receive a commemorative
three-piece Western buckle set created by Traditional Cowboy Arts Association silversmiths Scott Hardy and Beau Compton. Due to the overwhelming support of our Inductees, Honorees, their families and sponsors, tickets to the 2021 Western Heritage Awards Induction Ceremony are sold out, but tickets for a special livestream remote dinner held in the Museum’s Annie Oakley Center will be available for purchase and includes access to the cocktail reception preceding the induction ceremony, Saturday, Sept. 18. The full list of Western Heritage Honorees and Inductees for 2020 and 2021 are listed at nationalcowboymuseum.org/western-heritage-awards.
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Jones is Merit Scholar
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By Elyssa Gerstel Student Intern
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Graeme S. Jones, Casady School graduate, was among the 1,000 additional winners of the National Merit Scholarship financed by colleges and universities. Jones will join more than 3,100 scholarship recipients around the United States who were announced in June. The National Merit Scholarship is given out through one's four-year higher educational institution, which is to be used during an undergraduate program. Jones received his scholarship through the University of Oklahoma, where he plans to study Journal-
ism. The National Merit Scholarship is a prestigious award given to a select few finalists, pulled from a group of 17,000 students who qualify which is proportional to the state’s number of 2021 high school graduates. These students participate in a series of essays, endorsements from a high school teacher, an outstanding academic record, contributions to the community and a very high PSAT score. According to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, the goal of the program is to promote academic excellence in collegiate experiences and to recognize exceptional students.
NHILLS From Page 1 hold detainees for up to 12 hours. The Village has two holding cells that can hold detainees for up to 12 hours. “We have not had to utilize the services contemplated by this contract for many years,” said Pate. “We keep it in effect in case we do encounter a situation where it is necessary to use.”
Marvel’s Captain America and DC Comics’ Wonder Woman, who are both celebrating their 80th birthday. The 2021 honorees include Chad and Charis Richardson and the highly decorated Kate Barnard Perseverance Award will go to Bob and Jean Harbison of Lawton, who have worked to enact early childhood education in the state. Organizational honorees include the Oklahoma State Department of Health, various county health departments and tribal health departments for their COVID-19 vaccine efforts. Finally, Public Service Awards will go to Congressman J.C. Watts and Senator Judy Easton McIntyre, both of Oklahoma. This year’s event chairmen are the Honorable J.C.Watts, the Honorable Dan and Andrea Boren and Mary Blakenship Pointer. Tickets begin at $75 and are selling out quickly. For more information, you can visit eventbrite.com/e/oica-heroes-ball-2021-
Pate said the city has investigated conditions at the Oklahoma County Jail. “We are aware leadership at the county level and over the jail itself are working to improve conditions at the jail and wish them success,” he said. • The council approved payment of $134,534 to Rudy Construction Co. for paving improvements to N. Pennsylvania Ave from Wilshire Blvd to Westminster Place and the 1600 Block of Drury Lane. • Mayor Peter Hoffman recog-
nized retiring employees Ronnie Jones and Kelly Hurley for their many years of service to the city. Each will receive pension benefits from the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund. • Christ the King Catholic School parent Matt Cagigal addressed the council to provide information on the 2021 CK Run scheduled for Sept. 25. Previous events have included a 5K event, one-mile fun run or walk and a Toddler Dash. The council approved their application.
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Chasha Nicole Blair, Plaintiff vs. James Earl Blair, Defendant The State of Oklahoma to the said Defendant, Greeting: You, the said defendant, will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court in the above named and numbered cause for a divorce on the grounds of _______ and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 30 day of July 2021, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for said Plaintiff will be rendered against you according to prayer of Plaintiff’s petition. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Teresa Becker, Deputy Clerk (SEAL)
NAME CHANGE
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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Antionette, as next of friend of Tytiana Pace has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Tytiana Pace to (b) T’Aasha Lashaun Pace; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Ogden of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 12 day of August, 2021 at 1:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. /s/illegible signature CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 23, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-1681 ) )
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Cheyenne Jene Holt has petitioned to change his/her name to Shane Jene Tybur. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:30 o’clock P.M. on the 19 day of August, 2021, before Judge Truong 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. COURT CLERK /s/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 23, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-1665
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties.
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN MILTON SEBREE AND MARY ANDREA SEBREE
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Jill Amber Streck has petitioned to change his/her name to Jill Streck Womastek. A Hearing on said petition is set for 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 8 day of September, 2021, before Judge Natalie Mai 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, July 23, 2021)
Case No. CV-2020-2344
NOTICE OF HEARING Please take notice that the undersigned will bring the above petition for hearing before the court at ____, Oklahoma County Courthouse City of Oklahoma City, on the 25 day of August, 2021 at 1:30 o’clock p.m. of that day or as council can be heard. /s/Noel Hernandez Plaintiff Signature
NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR ORDER ALLOWING FINAL ACCOUNTING, DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE The State of Oklahoma to heirs, next of kin and creditors of the said John Milton Sebree, and Mary Andrea Sebree deceased: You are hereby notified that Bangela Powell has applied for Order Allowing Final Accounting, Distribution, And Discharge on said estate and that said Petition will be heard by said Court at the Court Room #___ in the Oklahoma County Courthouse in the City of, in said County, on the 8 day of August, 2021 at 9:00 o’clock a.m. when and where all persons interested may appear and contes the same. Witness my hand and seal of said court affixed this 15 day of July, 2021.
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 23, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2021-753 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WANDA JERALDINE WOFORD, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against Wanda Jeraldine Woford, deceased, are required to present the same with a description of all security interests and other collateral, if any, held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named Personal Representative at: Kirk Lee Woford c/o Conner L. Helms Helms Law Firm One NE 2nd Street, Suite 202 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 on or before the following presentment date: October 1, 2021 or the same will be forever barred.
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF MOTION TO DISMISS AND NOTICE OF HEARING To the above-named Plaintiffs: RHONDA SMITH (KING) ET AL Take notice that a Motion to Dismiss and/or Vacate Protective Order by the above-named Defendant, Falvey Smith, has been filed against you in the Oklahoma County District Court and is set for hearing on November 8, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. before the Honorable Judge Johnson, Oklahoma County Courthouse, room no. 202. Defendant, Falvey Smith, seeks to have the Victims Protective Order obtained by you on August 26, 1996 be dismissed. Witness my hand and seal this 15 day of July, 2021. Rick Warren, Court Clerk By: /s/illegible signature Deputy Court Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED: /s/Stephen Box Stephen A. Box, #15117 Attorneys for Defendant 2621 S. Western Oklahoma City, OK 73109 (405)632-7778
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DATED this 19 day of July, 2021. /s/Conner L. Helms Conner L. Helms, OBA No.12115 Scott A. May, OBA No.33963 HELMS LAW FIRM One NE 2nd Street, Ste. 202 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Telephone: (405)319-0700 Facsimile: (405)319-9292 Attorneys for Personal Representative
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NICHOLS HILLS (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 23, 2021)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE NICHOLS HILLS CITY CODE REGARDING THE CITY FEE SCHEDULE REGARDING SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS FOR APARTMENTS AND CONDOMINIUMS; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA: Section 1. Chapter 3 of the Nichols Hills City Code, Section 3-3 (City Fee Schedule) is hereby amended, with new language underlined, to wit:
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Kenna Conway has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minor Hayven Malu Tauvao, 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 3 day of August 2021, at 9:00 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 14 day of July, 2021. ALLEN WELCH Judge of the District Court (SEAL) RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature, Deputy (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 23, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2021-490 ) ) ) )
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Adrianna Johnson and Isaiah Mehagan has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the abovenamed minors Aaliyah Lister and Beautiful Lister, 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 22 day of September 2021, at 9:00 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 14 day of July, 2021. ALLEN WELCH
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EMERGENCY ORDINANCE
CASE NO: PG-2021-418
IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF Aaliyah Lister and Beautiful Lister, minors
RHONDA SMITH, ET AL, Plaintiffs, v. FALVEY SMITH, Defendant.
ORDINANCE NO. 1194
GUARDIANSHIP
IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF Hayven Malu Tauvao, a minor
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 23, 2021; Friday, July 30, 2021)
Noel Hernandez Plaintiff _____________ Defendant
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
CASE NO. PO-1996-2082
No. PB-2018-594
ALLEN WELCH District Judge RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/ L. Bell Deputy (SEAL)
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 23, 2021)
IN RE: The Name of: Iraima Gabriela Escalona
CV-2021-1107
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
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IN RE: The Name of: Cheyenne Jene Holt
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN RE: The Name of: Jill Amber Streck
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Take notice that Iraima Gabriela Escalona has petitioned to change his/her name to Gabriela Escalona Grothe. A Hearing on said petition is set for 10:30 o’clock A.M. on the 17 day of August, 2021, before Judge Bonner 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.
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Section 4. EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law. PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 13th day of July, 2021. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 13th day of July, 2021. ATTEST:
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Amanda Copeland City Clerk Reviewed as to Form and Legality: John Michael Williams City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. 1195 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 8 OF THE NICHOLS HILLS CITY CODE REGARDING FENCES; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA: Section 1. Section 8-246 is amended as follows, with deleted language stricken through and new language underlined, to wit: Sec. 8-246. Building permit required. A building permit shall be obtained from the City Clerk prior to the erection or construction of any fence or wall. The permit fee shall be as established in the City Fee Schedule, and the permit shall be valid for six months from the date of issuance. No permit shall be required for the repair or replacement of 25 percent or less of an existing fence or wall two panels or less of an existing fence. Section 2. Section 8-247 is amended as follows, with deleted language stricken through and new language underlined, to wit: Sec. 8-247. Setback requirements for fences and walls; procedure for appeals. (a) No fence or wall shall be constructed in front of the front wall of the main building on any lot or building site on which a main building exists. However, such restrictions shall not apply to fences or walls of ornamental design located on a lot or building site on which a main building exists which meet the following criteria: (1) Maximum height of the basic fence panel or wall element is 30 inches above ground level; (2) Support posts or columns, and light fixtures or ornamental attachments, may extend six inches above the installed fence panel or wall element; (3) Such ornamental fence structures shall be located not closer than 20 feet to the back of the street curb or to the edge of the street pavement if there is no curb. The restrictions in paragraph (a) of this Section shall not apply to (b) fences or walls on the east side of lots located at the following addresses: (1) 1100 Larchmont Lane (2) 1101 Larchmont Lane (3) 1100 Huntington Avenue (4) 1101 Huntington Avenue (5) 1100 Hemstead Place (6) 1101 Hemstead Place (7) 1100 Glenwood Avenue (8) 1101 Glenwood Avenue (9) 1100 Belford Avenue (10) 1101 Belford Avenue (11) 1100 Marlboro Lane (12) 1101 Marlboro Lane (13) 1100 Tedford Way (14) 1101 Tedford Way (15) 1100 Park Manor (16) 1101 Park Manor (18) 1100 Bedford Drive (19) 1101 Bedford Drive (20) 1100 Fenwick Place (21) 1101 Fenwick Place However, if a fence on the east side of the lots at such addresses extends to within three feet of the Nichols Hills entry markers, the height of the fence must be tapered to match the height of the entry markers. (b)(c) Where a lot with a main building has been combined with an abutting or adjacent vacant lot, no fence or wall on the vacant lot shall be constructed closer than eight feet behind the front wall of the main building, nor in front of the front building line on any adjacent property or premises; provided the City Manager shall be authorized to, in his or her discretion, permit such fence or wall to be constructed an additional two feet closer to the front wall of the main building where necessary to place the fence or wall in front of existing permanent improvements such as air conditioning units, doors, windows, large trees, trash receptacle screens or walls, utilities, pool equipment, electric generators, utility meters, and other similar conditions. Fences or walls described in this subsection shall run either parallel or perpendicular to the street on the vacant lot. (c)(d) The Board of Adjustment shall have the power, in specific cases and upon such conditions as the Board shall deem appropriate, to grant such variance from the terms of subsection (a) of this Section as will not be contrary to the public interest where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions thereof will result in unnecessary hardship and by granting a
variance, the spirit of this Section will be observed and substantial justice will be done. Such variances may be granted only upon findings by the Board of Adjustment that the application of this Section to the particular piece of property would create an unnecessary hardship; such conditions are peculiar to the particular piece of property involved; and relief, if granted, would not cause substantial detriment to the public good, or impair the spirit, purposes and intent of the restrictions contained in subsection (a) of this Section. (d)(e) Appeals to the Board of Adjustment shall be taken by filing a notice of appeal with the City Clerk, together with a list of all owners of property within a 300-foot radius of the exterior boundary of the subject property, and payment of a fee in the amount established in the City Fee Schedule. Notice of the public hearing by the Board of Adjustment shall be given in the same manner as required for hearings on requested variances from the terms of the zoning ordinances; and the provisions of Chapter 50, Article IV, shall apply to all proceedings before the Board of Adjustment for variances from the terms of subsection (a) of this Section. Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. Section 4. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions hereof. Section 5. EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law. PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 13th day of July, 2021. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 13th day of July, 2021. ATTEST:
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Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahomacity.com Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 Naifehfinejewelry.com Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.com Thrifty Pharmacy 10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 thriftypharmacyedmond. com State Farm Insurance Gary Baccus 16145 N. May Ave. Edmond, Ok 73013 (405) 844-6300 Garybaccus.com Balliets 6443 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 848-7811 Balliets.com BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank Britton Feed & Seed 708 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 842-5590 britton-feed-seed.hub.biz
First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 fnbok.com La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 840-3047 labaguettebistro.com McBride Orthopedic Clinic 9600 Broadway Ext. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 486-2530 mcboh.com CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com Chickasaw Community Bank 909 S. Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 946-2265 ccb.bank Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank James B. Lowe, DDS 2821 NW 58th Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 848-3535 Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com
International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, . Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233 Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com We Pay Fast 2239 NW 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (800) 937-2932 wepayfast.com Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138 Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. (495) 751-2126 Norwalk Furniture & Design 12100 N. May OKC, OK 73120 (405) 919-3847 All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com Pirates Alley Picture Frames 2733 W. Britton Road (405)751-4395 1700 NW 23 (405) 525-0091 piratesalleyokc.com Papa Dios 10712 N May, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-2255 papadiosokc.com
Deer Clan Books 3905 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 495-9005 deerclanbooks@gmail.com J. Holland Photography 1130 W. 15th St. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 341-5088 jhollandphotography.com First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-0528 myfirstliberty.com First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com Mathnasium of North OKC The Math Learning Center 14101 N. May, Suite 106 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 mathnasium.com/northokc (405) 412-8758 Norma Cokeley RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite No. 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 630-7696 (405 751-4848 Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com Beef Jerky Emporium 810 W Danforth (next to Hobby Lobby) Edmond, OK (405) 359-8200
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OPINION OUR STAND “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.
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OK has over 8,000 kids in foster care Oklahoma has over 8,000 kids in foster care. Many of these kids are moved from home to foster home and back as many as 40 times. Thousands more kids are in abusive homes or being neglected. “It is time we stopped asking what is wrong with these kids and start asking what happened to these kids,” said Joe Dorman, head of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA). Child advocacy resources are available to help children get back to normal. Most of these children live in homes where there is violence, abuse, neglect, or drugs. The Department of Human Services and nonprofits like Parent Promise counsel both the child
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and the families. “There is no question that these children are learning (bad behaviors) at home,” Dorman continued. “We have to make sure services are available throughout the state. The more counselors the fewer cases.” What can we do about this problem? Giving money is always the best answer. Donate to OICA, Parent promise, and others involved in solving this problem. Kids raised in a violent home or who have parents in and out of jail, think that is normal. They have never known anything different. It is difficult to imagine that with 8,000 kids in foster homes, every one of them is in a
good situation. DHS monitors these homes, but there is always a problem with staffing. We need to encourage our legislators to sufficiently fund these programs. There is also a problem when these kids age-out of foster care at 18-years-old. A vast percentage end up homeless, in jail, or commit suicide. Sue Ann Arnall began to address this problem several years ago, working to help the kids transition. These young people need an adult figure to be an advisor and help stabilize the situation as they suddenly are out on their own. OICA is a preventive organization that works with lawmakers, state agencies, and community partners to create policy that benefits Oklahoma's children and families. It has no oversight over the Department of Human Services or other state agencies. If you are having an issue with DHS, please file a grievance there. You can help by attending the Heroes Ball, (See Page 1) or donatating directly to OICA.
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Love Family Women’s Center
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, July 23, 2021, Page 11
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
The Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club was the site of a Donor Appreciation Reception following the ground breaking for the new Love Family Women’s Center at Mercy Hospital. Above left: Fundraising Co-Chairman Cathy Keating, Sister Claudia Ward and Governor Frank Keating.
Reception honors donors Herman Meinders, Linda Drumm and Bob Meinders.
In photos, clockwise, starting at left: Tricia Everest and Kathy Brown; Jane Jayroe Gamble and Laura Beck; and Jenny Love Meyer and Father Rick Stansberry.
At left: Karen Gebhart, Campaign Fundraising Co-Chairman Judy Love and Mercy OKC President Jim Gebhart. At right: An artist rendering of the Love Family Women’s Center.
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, July 23, 2021, Page 12
Friends gather for Kelsey and Hunter’s shower From Page 1
Kelsey Paul is the Arts Administrator for St. Luke’s Methodist Church. Her husband, Hunter Paul, is the Community Outreach officer for Chickasaw Community Bank and
yes, Paul’s Valley is named for his family and he is a Chickasaw. The couple met while they were music and theater students at Oklahoma City University. Hostesses for the baby shower were
Michelle Clark, Cindy Paul and Carol Sander. Guests included family members and friends. Hunter’s grandmother and one of the hostesses, Carol Paul Sander, right.
Miss Oklahoma 2019 Addison Price, left, and her date Christian Paul Brown, with Addison’s mother, Shannon Price.
Don Whitsett entertains the ladies at his table, Roseann Smith, center, and Marilyn North.
Eleanor Whitsett and Gary Sander catch up at the baby shower.