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Vol. 58 No. 14 • One Section • 12 pages •August 9, 2024 $1 per copy
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Fridayland’s Greg Treat gets perfect RIED score
By Rose Lane Editor
Fridayland Senator and Pro Tempore Greg Treat received a perfect score of 100 in the State Chamber Research Foundation’s RIED Program.
STATE OF THE CITY Determined
Editor’s Note: This is a second part in a series covering Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt’s State of the City address.
By Rose Lane Editor
In reiterating the determination of Oklahoma City during his State of the City address, Mayor David Holt pointed to residents’ strong commitment to working together.
OKC’s citizens have been willing to invest in convenient and useful public transit, he said.
Seven months ago the city’s first bus rapid transit line, the Northwest Rapid, which goes up Classen and Northwest Expressway, was opened.
“Our residents have asked for it, and though this is a service that takes a lot of planning, the improvements we have seen over the last 10 years are revolutionary,” Holt said.
Our other legislators scored as follows:
• Senator Carri Hicks, D-40, 84.
RIED promotes economic growth through the evaluation of business, job and economic growth issues considered by the Oklahoma Legislature. At the end of each session, RIED scores each legislator on their votes of various economic issues.
• Senator Julia Kirt, D-30, 93.
• Representative Nicole Miller R-82, 88.
• Representative Cyndi Munson, D-85, 59.
• Representative Eric Roberts, R-83, 91.
State Chamber leaders said that 70 is considered a passing score.
Through MAPS 4, rapid lines are also set to head to the northeast and the south. The next major decision point for the community is a regional transit system with rail-based elements, led by the long-awaited commuter rail line from Edmond to downtown OKC to Norman. A regional transit authority has been meeting for the last five years to develop this plan.
“These systems take a long time to develop, fund and implement,” the mayor said. “But the RTA is closer than ever to a major step in the
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Lyric Theatre bringing back favorites, adding regional premieres during 2025
By Rose Lane Editor
The Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma is bringing back some favorites, including “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,”
“Beautiful: The Carol King Musical” and “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!,” as well as every-three-year production of “The Rocky Horror Show” and the annual “Lyric’s A Christmas Carol.”
The season begins Feb. 12March 2, 2025 at Lyric at the Plaza with “Waitress, A Slice of Musical Heaven.” A playful and soulful score by sixtime Grammy nominee Sara
OKC FRIDAY: Fabulous at 50
Bareilles inspires boundless joy in this Broadway smash hit. where Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and an abusive marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop, until a baking contest
Blending charm, humor, spirit
Editor’s note: The following is a letter to OKC FRIDAY Publisher Vicki Gourley from Oklahoma Press Association Executive Vice President Mark Thomas.
Dearest Vicki, Our hearty and unabashed congratulations to OKC FRIDAY on its colorful and creative 50 years covering Oklahoma City’s newspaper kingdom called Fridayland. From the beginning, the Gourley family and OKC FRIDAY have displayed a dazzling blend of charm, humor
and a crusading spirit.
The paper’s early-day policy of 1,000 names and 100 pictures per issue established an unrivaled and influential publication reaching “more millionaires per subscriber than the Wall Street Journal” in their homes and offices.
The editorial voice of OKC FRIDAY, established in 1974, announced the paper would “emphasize moderation and understanding in these times of excess
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in a nearby county and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. With a quirky crew of best friends and coworkers by her side, Jenna bakes a new life, one pound of butter, sugar, and flour at a time.
Next is the regional premiere of a bold new play by
FRIDAY’s
Dog of the Week
This is Romeo. he is a 9-year-old French Bulldog. He suffers from tennis ball addiction.
His dads are Gordon Gearn and Greg Gross.He loves to go to Costco and buy more tennis balls.
He really is a good dog and loves anyone who will play ball with him.
Email Dog of the Week, Baby of the Week and Cat of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com.
Octavio Solis, “Mother Road,” April 2-19, 2025 also at Lyric at the Plaza. Acclaimed MexicanAmerican playwright Octavio Solis creates an unforgettable story for the 21st century and a timely, worthy successor to John
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DAVID HOLT OKC Mayor
From left: Fridaylander Luke Chansolme, Congresswoman Stephanie Bice and Fridaylanders Tucker Jacobsen and Jack Naifeh. Luke, Tucker and Jack have been interning for Congresswoman Bice this summer in her Washington D.C. office. Luke is Jenny and Dr. David Chansolme's son, a Bishop McGuinness graduate and a rising senior at Texas Christian University. Tucker is Nicole and Jeff Jacobsen’s son, a Casady graduate and a rising junior at Washington & Lee University. Jack is Monique and Justin Naifeh's son, a Casady graduate and a rising junior at Boston College.
Keep Oklahoma Beautiful names board officers
Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB) has elected new officers to its board of directors. Newly elected officers as of July 1, 2024, are Peter Schultze, Waste Management –president; Jeffery Everett, OG&E Energy Corp – president-elect; Chuck Rails, City of Collinsville – secretary; Riley Coy, Oklahoma Forestry
Service – treasurer; Jeri Fleming, Grand River Dam Authority – member at large; and Patrick Riley, Oklahoma Department of Environment Quality – immediate past president. Kyle Smith, Waste Connections, has been elected to the board of directors as of July 1. He joins other board members representing local and state entities including Cheryl Adams, Municipal Electric Systems of Oklahoma; Patrick Gaines, Gaines Government Services; Brad Mirth, Benchmark Construction Services; Ladan Nelson, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; Jerry Schuber, City of Broken Arrow; Siv Sundaram, Oklahoma Department of Transportation; and Howard Wickersham, WarrenCat. Keep Oklahoma Beautiful sponsors several statewide programs targeting beautification, litter remediation, litter education, and environmental sustainability, including the Great American Cleanup and Paint Oklahoma Beautiful. For more information about Keep Oklahoma Beautiful and its programs, visit keepoklahomabeautiful.com.
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hostility. We will be right of center, but, hopefully not considered extreme.” Rarely have they strayed from that principle, and even then, the hyperbole was employed to force readers to think deeply and form their own opinion. Congratulations on a stellar 5-year newspaper journey. Remember, this is not
a letter from on high — Just One Man’s Opinion.
All the best, Mark Thomas Executive Vice President Oklahoma Press Association
Two named to Newman Dean’s List
Eliana Gaytan and Edgar Morales, of Oklahoma City, were named to Newman University’s 2024 Spring Dean's List.
A total of 413 undergraduate students achieved the qualifications required, completing at least 12 credit hours and achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
The Dean's List is an honor bestowed on students who demonstrate a high level of academic study, showing dedication to personal achievement and standards of excellence.
Newman University is a Catholic university named for St. John Henry Newman and founded by the Adorers of the Blood of Christ for the purpose of empowering graduates to transform society. Newman meets the needs of traditional first-time students, returning adults, and graduate students through more than 40 undergraduate and graduate programs.
At left: OKC FRIDAY’s application letter to the Oklahoma Presss Association.
Sports Weekly
Softball teams open 2024 season
After a few weeks of practice, Fridayland softball teams open the 2024 season this week.
Six teams take the field on Monday, including a battle featuring Fridayland teams Mount St. Mary at McGuinness. Casady, Crossings Christian and Heritage Hall play home games at 5 p.m., as the Cyclones host Mill-
wood, Crossings Christian entertains Hinton and Heritage Hall takes on Bristow.
Deer Creek hits the road at Putnam City, also at 5 p.m.
On Tuesday, Heritage Hall and McGuinness enjoy home contests with the Chargers against Jones at 6 p.m. and Irish take on Classen SAS at 5 p.m..
Casady visits power-
house Washington, and Crossings Christian travels south to Little Axe at 5 p.m.
Three teams round out the week on Thursday with Crossings Christian at Little Axe, Bethany at McGuinness and Mount St. Mary at Western Heights.
Next weekend, Casady and McGuinness compete in their first tournaments of the
season. Casady is set to participate in the Cashion tournament, while McGuinness heads to the El Reno Festival.
Other key games on Aug. 19 include: Casady at Community Christian, Crossings at Washington, Edmond Santa Fe at Deer Creek, Heritage Hall at Holdenville, McGuinness at Harrah, and Mount St. Mary at Weatherford.
UPCOMING GAMES
Monday, August 12
Millwood at Casady, 5 p.m.
Hinton at Crossings Christian, 5 p.m.
Deer Creek at Putnam City, 5 p.m.
Bristow at Heritage Hall, 5 p.m.
Mount St. Mary at McGuinness, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 13
Casady at Washington, 5 p.m.
Crossings Christian at Little Axe, 5 p.m.
Jones at Heritage Hall, 6 p.m.
Classen SAS at McGuinness, 5 p.m.
Thursday, August 15
Little Axe at Crossings Christian, 5 p.m.
Bethany at McGuinness, 5 p.m.
Mount St. Mary at Western Heights, 5 p.m.
What young athletes can do to reduce sports injury risk
Exercise is great for the body. Scholastic and recreational sports is one of the primary ways children and adolescents get the exercise they need.
There are ways for student athletes to reduce their risk of getting hurt while playing the games they love.
• Maintain flexibility. Mount Sinai says it is extremely important for athletes to perform dynamic stretches before starting any activity. Cold muscles are vulnerable to injury, so it’s best to do some sort of physical warm-up.
• Practice proper technique. Athletes should learn and implement the proper techniques for whatever sport they are playing to lower their injury risk.
• Don’t push through pain. Pain is one way the body communicates that something isn’t right. At the first sign of pain, an athlete should take a break and be assessed by a medical professional. Playing through pain can make an injury worse and sideline athletes for longer than expected.
• Wear the right gear. Johns Hopkins Medicine emphasizes using proper, well-fitting gear. Certain gear may be cumbersome and athletes may be tempted to forego it, but that can result in greater injury risk.
• Get a sports physical. Most programs mandate an updated sports physical examination. This pre-participation physical allows
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for the screening, prevention and treatment of any conditions that can affect play and contribute to injury.
• Gradually increase training intensity. The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine indicates athletes should always build up their training gradually. One way to do so is to follow the 10 percent rule, which advises against increasing training activity, weight, mileage, or pace by more than 10 percent per week.
• Rest and take breaks. Athletes who play sports year-round have a greater tendency than others to suffer overuse injuries because their bodies are not given an opportunity to rest and recover. Athletes should take at least one season off per year.
• Play different sports. By participating in different sports, an athlete can avoid using the same muscle groups all the time. Utilizing different muscles reduces the risk for overuse injuries.
• Strengthen the core. Mount Sinai notes a strong core, which is the abdominal area of the body, can help athletes avoid injuries. Exercises that strengthen the core can improve balance, stability and strength.
LYRIC
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Steinbeck’s epic
The Grapes of Wrath. Set almost 90 years after the Joad family's journey west, William Joad believes he is the family’s sole descendant with no heir to pass the family’s original Oklahoma farm on to – until he discovers Martín Joad, a young Mexican American migrant worker who is descended from Steinbeck’s character Tom Joad. In a reversal of the family’s original journey, William and Martín embark on an epic trip, taking Route 66, the Mother Road, from California back to Oklahoma while forming an unexpected bond along the way. With folk-inspired music and poetry woven through the scenes by a chorus of characters they meet along the way, “Mother Road” reveals family mysteries and answers to long-forgotten questions.
Lyric moves to the Civic
Center Music Hall, June 24-29, 2025 for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” One of the most beloved musicals of all time, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” returns to Lyric’s season for the first time in 15 years. This colorful retelling of the story of Joseph and his unique ability to interpret dreams is a humorous retelling of the Biblical story, his 11 brothers, his father Jacob, and the coat of many colors. Follow Joseph’s journey from bondage to becoming Pharaoh’s righthand man to his ultimate reunion with his family. This delightful and pop musical mashup embracing countrywestern, calypso and Elvisstyle rock is a family-friendly, high-energy experience that will have audiences singing long after the show ends.
“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” is set for July 8-13, 2025 at the Civic Center. Experience the inspiring true story
process, and this is also something you’re going to hear more about as a proposal in that regard will also be ready for your consideration in the foreseeable future.”
As the city’s renaissance continues, Holt said we need to remember what started it all — MAPS. The 15year MAPS 3 was recently completed, which brought the convention center, the whitewater course, Scissortail Park, the State Fairgrounds event center, the streetcars and much more. The city is now entering the meat of MAPS 4, which is putting $1.1 billion into the community’s quality of life over the next decade and includes 16 projects and hundreds of subprojects.
Among the projects are a new coliseum at the fairgrounds and a multipurpose stadium, as well as Diversion Hub and animal shelter projects, Holt said.
that created the soundtrack of a generation! “Beautiful” traces music hit-maker Carole King's journey from teenage songwriter to chart-topping solo artist. King, who created countless smash hits for teen idols, rock bands, big-haired girl groups, and big-voiced R&B legends, made the leap from songwriter to the stage with her hit album “Tapestry.” This Tony and Grammywinning phenomenon is filled with pop gold made famous by Aretha Franklin, Little Eva, Neil Sedaka, James Taylor, The Supremes, Carole King, and more. Featuring over two dozen hits, including “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Up on the Roof,” “One Fine Day,” and “Natural Woman,” this Broadway celebration is filled with the songs all remember and a story all will never forget.
“Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, the Official State Production” takes the stage July 22-27, 2025 at the Civic Center. Custom-created for
The support of the residents of OKC has been tremendous, he said. MAPS 4 was approved by 72 percent of voters. Seventy-one percent were in favor of the new arena. A recent citizens survey revealed that 71 percent of respondents believe the city is heading in the right direction.
“We are moving forward through consensus and with a seemingly unbreakable coalition of 70 percent of residents who are unified around our city’s direction,” Holt said.
OKC’s economy remains strong, he continued.
“Most notably is our unemployment rate,” the mayor said. “I think sometimes we take it for granted, but anyone who lived here in the 1980s knows what it is like when unemployment is high.
“We are now sitting on the thirdlongest streak in city history — 34 straight months below 4 percent unemployment.”
Meanwhile, he said, the Greater OKC Chamber is working closely with the city team and the Alliance
Oklahoma audiences, Lyric’s classic production is to be enjoyed on stages in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Enjoy favorite characters, including Curly, a charming, proud cowboy, and Laurey, a headstrong farm girl, in this highspirited musical where true love unfolds amidst the comical adventures of Ado Annie and Will Parker, capturing the essence of hope, determination and the promise of a new land. Featuring all the favorite songs, including “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” “People Will Say We’re in Love,” “I Cain’t Say No!” and Oklahoma’s official state song, “Oklahoma!” Every three years, Lyric Theatre does “The Time Warp again,” staging the raunchy, hysterical and uproarious 1973 rock musical to the delight of the show’s enthusiastic fans. This year’s production runs Oct. 2-Nov.1, 2025. Well, hot patootie, bless my soul, one of the most popular cult musi-
for Economic Development to pursue big picture economic development strategies and specific projects.
In the next year, the OKC National Memorial and Museum is to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the bombing. OKANA, the Chickasaw Nation’s $400 million development around the First Americans Museum, in an area soon to be known as the Horizon’s District, is on track for completion in the next year.
“Ever since the opening of the First Americans Museum ... I have believed that Oklahoma City can be a national capital for Native and Indigenous people,” Holt said.
Oklahoma City continues to recognize its civil rights story. He said a multimillion-dollar Clara Luper and her sit-inners monument is to be dedicated in the next year.
OKC continues to rise as a global city with its strong Sister Cities program. The OKC Public Schools is working to implement a billion-dollar based bond issue, he said.
cals of all time returns to Lyric’s stage in an all-new 2025 production featuring the signature Texas theme that made Lyric’s 2022 production a sold-out hit. Only Lyric subscribers may secure their tickets now as an add-on to subscription purchases before single ticket buyers snatch up all the seats.
Everyone’s favorite holiday tradition returns in Lyric’s 2025 edition of Charles Dickens’ magical tale, “A Christmas Carol,” Nov. 28-Dec. 28, 2025 at Lyric at the Plaza. Featuring stunning new sets, costumes and a cast of beloved characters that will spark the holiday spirit in audiences of every age. Audiences will go from humbug to happy in one magical night when Ebeneezer Scrooge and a host of ghosts whisk you away to Merry ‘Ole London, where the true spirit of Christmas is brought to vibrant life.
For more information, visit lyrictheatreokc.com.
The city’s work to address homelessness is ongoing. While the population of OKC continues to rise, the homeless count is on the downturn, Holt said.
New mental health crisis centers are to be built as a result of MAPS 4. Artists are having special years with exhibits at local museums.
The film industry is basking in the glory of having produced the No. 1 film “Twisters.” And, of course, the Thunder’s exciting year and the promise of the year to come has resonated with the determination of OKC.
“The story of any city is full of ups and downs,” the mayor concluded. “I think that sometimes in our past, OKC has been almost completely defined by its tragedies and its losses.
“All the more reason to celebrate to the greatest run we’ve every had. Will it end some day? Not if we can help it. And with all of us continuing to work together, all OKC will do is win.”
CALENDAR
COMEDY
Aug. 17 • Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood
Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV’s "Whose Line is it Anyway?," take the stage in a onenightonly uproarious live show at the Civic Center. Armed with their lightningfast wits, Mochrie & Sherwood transform the audience’s suggestions into an unpredictable evening of nonstop comedy gold. “Asking For Trouble” is a wild rollercoaster ride of hilarity, where two improv legends prove they are still the best in the business. Show starts at 7:30, see details at okcciviccenter.com.
CONCERTS
30Sept. 2 •
The 17th annual WriterCon is an event that provides knowledge and opportunities designed to push you forward along your writer's journey. There are three days of breakout sessions, some for newbies, some tailored for multiplebook authors and most fall in between—meaning they're useful for everyone. The breakout sessions cover every aspect of writing, marketing and publishing. Pitch sessions are also provided for those looking for agents or publishers. Attend evening roundtable discussions, MasterClasses, a firstpage panel, private consultations (with anyone there), manuscript reviews (by published authors), open mic night, karaoke, smallgroup meal opportunities with speakers and much more at the Renaissance Waterford Hotel. Visit writercon.com for details.
Aug. 17 • Barry Manilow Barry Manilow, the most successful Adult Contemporary artist of all time, is returning to OKC for his final concert at Paycom Center. Don’t miss out on this onceinalifetime experience. Barry Manilow has been a prominent figure in the music industry with a career spanning multiple genres and producing numerous charttopping hits. Get your tickets now and see Barry perform his hit songs in a onenightonly concert event.
FESTIVALS
Sept. 1315 • Tattoo Festival
The OKC Tattoo Festival offers a selection of over 200 of the best artists from all over the world at the Convention Center for three days of tattoo
ing, art making, merch selling and much more. At the Festival, attendees will have the opportunity to get tattooed from traveling and local artists. There will be more to do at the festival like contests, competitions, merchandise and more. Visit oklahomacitytattoo.com.
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
By Jonathan Haidt
This fascinating bestseller addresses the deteriorating state of mental health of youth in the early 2010s, written by Jonathan Haidt who earned a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1991 and has practiced almost twenty years. His research on moral and political psychology has produced several books on what he describes as “the Coddling of the American mind.”
This book clarifies such a condition which has invaded American youth and some of the reasons for it taking hold in that culture. He also tells why the following social revolution affected girls more than boys leading to addiction, loneliness and perfectionism.
The call to action for addressing this devastating situation reveals simple guidelines that could be started for addressing the epidemic of mental illness, youth suicide and restore a more humane childhood. He stresses the effects of sleep and attention deprivation and fragmentation, addiction and loneliness. He lists these four simple rules for changing things. No smartphones before high school. No social media before age 16. Phone-free schools in schools from elementary through high schools, and all smart watches or devices that can send or receive daytime texts. He reasons that this is the only way to “free up their attention for each other and their
teachers.” More unsupervised play and childhood independence.
The Anxious Generation is a book that stresses childhood as an apprenticeship for learning the skills needed for success in culture, to learn through play, to take turns, synchronize and form bond groups and communities. He believes social media inhibits connection, not just confined to puberty early years, but even to the ages 9 and 15 where these are critical ages of puberty as they move on in their own social lives. He discusses the steps as a ladder from childhood to adulthood as:
Age 6 – The age of local freedom of play
Age 10 – The age of roaming
Age 12 - The age of apprentice ship
Age 14 - The beginning of high school
Age 18 – The beginning of legal adulthood
Age 21- Full legal adulthood
He stresses that children do not turn into functioning adults alone and that they will need assistance getting there. There is a very detailed discussion of evidence of harms of social media and the necessity for stillness, silence and focus for development of spiritual elevation.
Chapters seem to write themselves on what governments and tech companies need to do now as well as what schools can do to help. It may sound flip to think what “better recesses” and such suggestions for what parents can do now, but he masterfully lists additional recommendations for children in bringing childhood back to earth and closes out his book with supplemental ideas which will surely appear in future books for study. Thanks to Full Circle Bookstore for sharing these books with FRIDAY readers.
Childhood hunger can keep kids from reaching their full potential. Through Sept. 30, every donation to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Food for Kids Programs is matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $315,000 thanks to the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma, Chesapeake Energy, Mark and Beth Brewer, Marathon Oil, Dolese Bros. Corp., Energy Transfer, David Gorham and David and Lezlie Hudiburg.
“The Regional Food Bank’s Food for Kids Programs support children and their communities,” said John Logan, executive director of the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma. “We are proud to work
together to help provide this important match to ensure sure Oklahoma children have enough food on the table.”
KOCO 5 News returns as the official television sponsor of the Food for Kids Match and will highlight the impact of the Regional Food Bank’s four Food for Kids Programs. Through the Food for Kids Programs, the Regional Food Bank provided more than 2 million meals last school year.
“We know that children who don’t get enough food are at risk for increased health and development problems,” said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. “That’s why we are so
grateful for the Food for Kids match sponsors who have stepped up to help provide nutritious meals for Oklahoma’s children. Double the impact of your donations by making a gift today.”
The Food for Kids Programs are the School Pantry Program, the Summer Feeding Program, Kids Cafés and the Backpack Program.
The School Pantry Program provides chronically hungry middle and high school students with food to sustain them after school and over weekends. The Summer Feeding Program provides free meals and snacks to children up to the age of 18 throughout the summer months when school is not in ses-
sion. Many children in Oklahoma lack access to proper nutritious meals outside of school, so these programs are essential for their well-being.
Kids Cafés are afterschool and school break programs that provide meals and snacks as well as tutoring and mentor services to children. The Backpack Program provides kidfriendly, nutritious food to elementary school children who have been identified as being food insecure.
A $100 donation to the Food for Kids match will support two children in one of the Food for Kids Programs for an entire school year. Make a donation today at foodforkids.us.
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OKC FRIDAY travels with Quail Creek Bank to the French Riviera
A group of Quail Creek Bank travelers recently returned from a glorious week traveling along the French Riviera or Côte d'Azur.
The tour commenced in the stunning city of Nice, a coastal pearl of the Mediterranean known for its legendary opulence and balmy beaches. During the weeklong tour, the group traveled along the spectacular Corniche coastal road to the Principality of Monaco where some travelers tried their luck at the world-famous Monte’ Carlo Casino.
The travelers learned the
secrets of perfume making during a hands-on workshop and tour of the Fragonard Perfumery.
Next, they were off to Cannes and rub elbows with Europe’s elite as they walked in the footsteps of celebrities when they saw the Film Festival Palace and the iconic red carpet featured during the Cannes Film Festival.
The group spent a glamorous and chic afternoon in Saint-Tropez, which is the place to be. This former fishing village has become a hotspot for celebrities, jetsetters and art lovers, who flock
to its sandy beaches, charming old town and lively nightlife.
They admired the yachts in the harbor, strolled along the colorful streets, paid a visit to the museum that showcased the artistic heritage of SaintTropez, and had the local cuisine and wine in one of the famous cafes.
Then it was on to Paris for a few of the group where they enjoyed dinner along the Siene River while looking out at the Eiffel Tower. The Parisgoers traveled around the city and even took a tour of the Palace of Versailles.
Pictured in front of the walled city of Saint-Paul-de-Vence are Lacey Biffle, Ann Lees, Tara Annesley, Angela Matlock, Tom & Linda Gulley, Jeanie Mills, Jerry Shinn, Debbie Thompson, Susan Medina, Kathy Cleaver, Marilyn Hesselgren and
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Petitioner, ) and ) Berontaye Rashea Ighaede, ) Respondent. )
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: Berontaye Rashea Ighaede GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above names Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by the petitioner in said Court on or before the 2 day of September, 2024, said Petition will be taken as true and judgement granting to the petitioner a Dissolution of Marriage, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you and for other relief and orders rendered according to the prayer thereof.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 19 day of July, 2024.
/s/ Samuel Ighaede, Petitioner /s/illegible signature, Deputy (SEAL)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 9, 2024) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Case No. CV-2024-2076
In the Matter of the Application ) Of Sarah Ramirez ) as next of friend of (child) ) Castulo Abelardo Ramirez ) to Change Her/His Name )
NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
MY HAND AND SEAL
this 15 day of July, 2024.
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By: /s/Teresa Becker Deputy (SEAL)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 26, 2024; Friday, August 2, 2024; Friday, August 9, 2024)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Case No. FD-2024-617
IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Samuel Ighaede, )
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To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Sarah Ramirez, as next of friend of Castulo Abelardo Ramirez has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Castulo Abelardo Ramirez to (b) Abel Julian Ramirez; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Timmons of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 20 day of August, 2024 at 11:00 o’clock a.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Jamie Houston Deputy (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT
(Published in OKC
16, 2024; Friday, August 23, 2024) IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DERICK A. STEPHENS AND MELISSA A. STEPHENS, PLAINTIFFS, V. LAURA L. MCKINNEY AND, IF DECEASED, THEN THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF LAURA L. MCKINNEY, DECEASED, DEFENDANTS. NO: CV-2023-2570 FIRST AMENDED NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
The State of Oklahoma to: Laura L. McKinney, and, if she is deceased, then the unknown heirs, devisees, successors, and assigns of Laura L. McKinney, deceased. You and each of you are hereby notified that Derick A. Stephens and Melissa A. Stephens, as Plaintiffs, have filed in the District Court of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, their Petition against Defendants alleging that Plaintiffs are the owners in fee simple of the following real property: an unplatted part of the SW/4 of Section 34, Township 11 North, Range 1 West, Oklahoma County,
Public Notice
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF ) I.G.C. ) A minor child. )
AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION THAT CONSENT OF FATER IS NOT NECESSARY AND THE ALTERNATIVE FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
1. Notice is hereby given to Juan Jose Luna a/k/a Ivan Luna, the natural father of I.G.C., born July 8, 2015 that an Application for Determination that Consent of Father is Not Necessary and in the Alternative for Termination of Parental Rights, as it pertains to I.G.C. born July 8, 2015 has been filed in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma.
2. THE HEARING ON SAID APPLICATION WILL BE HELD ON THE 25 DAY OF SEPT., 2024 AT 3:00 PM BEFORE JUDGE KERR, AT THE OKLAHOMA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 321 PARK AVENUE, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73102.
3. Juan Jose Luna a/k/a Ivan Luna is the natural father of I.G.C., born July 8, 2015 in Oklahoma.
4. That the consent of natural father, Juan Jose Luna a/k/a Ivan Luna, is not necessary to this adoption because he has failed to maintain a substantial and positive relationship with the minor child through visitation or communication for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months out of the last fourteen (14) months immediately preceding the filing of a Petition for Adoption on June 20, 2024, pursuant to 10 O.S. § 7505-4.2(H).
5. An additional ground for the Application is that the consent of the natural father, Juan Jose Luna a/k/a Ivan Luna, is not necessary because he has abandoned the minor child.
6. Further gound for the Application are that Pursuant to 10 O.S. § 7505-4.2(A), the grounds for terminating a Natural Father pursuant to this section shall be identical to the grounds for permitting an adoption without the consent of a parent, pursuant to Section 7505-4.2 of Title 10. Thus, in the alternative, the Petitioners request that the Court terminate the parental rights of Juan Jose Luna a/k/a Ivan Luna.
YOU ARE THEREFORE NOTIFIED THAT THE COURT WILL HEAR EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF AND IN OPPOSITION TO THE GRANTING OF THE PETITION AT THE TIME AND PLACE ABOVE SHOWN WHERE YOU WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD AT SAID TIME AND PLACE INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE ADOPTION WITHOUT CONSENT OF NATURAL FATHER AS TO SAID CHILD; YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AT SAID HEARING SHALL CONSTITUTE A DENIAL OF YOUR INTEREST IN THE CHILD, WHICH DENIAL MAY RESULT, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE OF THIS PROCEEDING OR ANY SUBSEQUENT PROCEEDINGS, IN THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS OR ADOPTION WITHOUT YOUR CONSENT TO SAID CHILD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA.
APPROVED: /s/Abigail M. Patten OBA #33036 Lance B. Phillips OBA #17120 Phillips Patten Law, PLLC 7 S. Mickey Mantle Dr. Ste. 377 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 (405) 235-5944 (405) 232-4679 fax lance@phillipspattenlaw.com abby@phillipspattenlaw.com ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONERS
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16th annual ZOObrew returns to the OKC Zoo
Cheers to ZOObrew’s Sweet 16! Fans 21 and older will delight in a night of craft brews and delicious libations, savory bites and Zoo experiences as they support the OKC Zoo. Event tickets on sale now.
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, together with the Oklahoma Zoological Society (OZS), celebrates the return of the 16th annual ZOObrew and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before! ZOObrew, presented by Byron’s Liquor Warehouse, is Oklahoma City’s largest outdoor craft beer festival and one of OZS’s most popular fundraisers in support of the OKC Zoo. This sud-sational event on Friday, Sept. 27, from 4 - 9 pm invites fans 21 and older to fill (and raise) a glass for wildlife conservation as they enjoy unlimited samplings of specialty brews from numerous Oklahoma and national breweries, as well as other libations–wine,
cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. ZOObrew goers can take in the beauty of the OKC Zoo as they stroll the majority of the park after hours!
ZOObrew creates the perfect night for friends and loved ones to connect as they sample suds from great local breweries, sip spirits and experience unique Zoo attractions like the Endangered Species Carousel, a caretaker chat and animal enrichment. Animal and nature lovers will be interested in the evening’s silent auction and the chance to bid on one-of-a-kind items, experiences and Zoo encounters with proceeds supporting the OKC Zoo, its programs and conservation initiatives. Guests can also take in a view of the African savanna while discovering the Zoo’s newest and largest habitat expansion, Expedition Africa, for incredibly close looks at giraffe, zebra, hyena, honey badgers and more.
Revelers can complement their beer and beverage tastings with savory dishes and bites available for purchase from local food truck vendors and Zoo concessions.
ZOObrew tickets are on sale at ozsgiving.org/zoobrew. General admission to ZOObrew is $70 per person including event access, from 6 - 9 pm, unlimited beer, wine and spirit samplings, and carousel rides.
Proceeds from ZOObrew will support the Zoo and its global wildlife conservation efforts. The Zoo will close at 1 pm, last entry at noon, on Friday, Sept. 27 in preparation for ZOObrew.
ZOObrew provides fun volunteer opportunities for adults 21 and older and is a great way to give back way to wildlife and wild places by giving your time and talents. To learn more about volunteering at ZOObrew and to register, visit okczoo.org/volunteer.
Sam Noble Museum reaccredited by American Alliance of Museums
The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History has achieved a significant milestone by receiving reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, a distinction earned by about 3% of museums in the United States. This prestigious recognition underscores the museum’s commitment to excellence in collections stewardship, educational programming and ethical practices.
Peace, love and protons
Peace, love, and protons are all coming together for a flashback to 1969! Enjoy a one-of-a-kind evening and relive the magic of Woodstock at SMO21+: SMOstock. From the study of mycology (mushrooms) to the chemistry of tie-dye, this event is sure to be far out. Put on your grooviest outfit and come let your inner flower child blossom at Science Museum Oklahoma, Aug. 30 from 7 - 10 pm. Experience the spirit of Woodstock with a scientific twist. Perfect for date night, girls’ night, or a group night out, this event is
sure to hit all the right notes. Check out some of the happenings below.
Upcycled Costume Contest: Come in your best hippie gear and use upcycled materials to upgrade them in a fun and ecofriendly fashion contest.
Tie-Dye Chemistry: Get hands on and explore tie dying techniques and some of the chemistry behind it.
Mycology Microscopy/Spore Printing: Examine mushroom spores under a microscope and learn the process to make spore prints.
Instrument Making:
Build musical instruments from everyday materials. Learn about sound and music while creating instruments you can play and take home.
Bicycle Spin Art: A nod to Dr. Albert Hoffman, create unique and colorful art using a stationary bike.
Acid Testing: Nothing to see here. We’re just doing some pH tests…. And, there’s always a Secret Room...
Tickets are $25 in advance at sciencemuseumok.org and $30 at the door. Tickets are first come first serve and may sell out prior to the event.
Oklahoma City Community College film school named one of the ‘30 Best’ in the U.S. and Canada
Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) has been named one of MovieMaker magazine’s 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada in 2024.
OCCC’s Gray Frederickson Department of Digital Cinema has been recognized for three consecutive years by MovieMaker, an online publication with a quarterly print issue based in Hollywood, California.
“Being honored on MovieMaker ’s list of
the ‘Best’ year after year is a testament to the quality of our program,” said Sean Lynch, professor of digital cinema production at OCCC.
“Our students have contributed to blockbuster movies, award-winning TV shows and more.”
OCCC’s Gray Frederickson Department of Digital Cinema offers world-class training by industryexpert instructors with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, all at an affordable price point.
“Oklahoma City Community College is training the workforce that supports Oklahoma’s film industry,” said OCCC President Dr. Mautra Staley Jones. “OCCC appreciates MovieMaker ’s continued recognition of our esteemed program.”
For more information about OCCC’s Gray Frederickson Digital Cinema Department and the Digital Cinema Production program, visit occc.edu/dcp
Locally-owned Business Directory
Debbie South RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Office: (405) 751-4848 debbiesouth.com
Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ
Junior’s Supper Club 2601 NW Expressway Oil Center Building (405) 848-5597 juniorsokc.com
Boutique One 7636 N. Western Wilshire Village Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (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
Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com
23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd. (405) 947-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.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
Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahoma city.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
BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank
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
CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com
Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank
Covenant Brothers
5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com
Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com
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. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (495) 751-2126
All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com
Papa Dios 10712 N May, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-2255 papadiosokc.com
First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com
Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com
First Source Real Estate
Residential Sales 12020 N. Penn Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747
Michael Biddinger Real Estate Commercial Sales, Management 12020 N. Penn Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747
The Adult Clinic at Hearts for Hearing 11500 N. Portland Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 548-4335
Christian Science Reading Room 6490 Avondale Drive (Nichols Hills Plaza North) Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 843-5334 christianscienceokc.org
Steam It Klean It LLC
Carpet Cleaning PO Box 20232 Oklahoma City, OK 73156 (405) 602-4960 Steamitkleanit@gmail.com
Krista Anne’s Boutique 7602 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 310-5500
Paul Seikel Pearls Oyster Bar 5641 N. Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 848-8008 pearlsokc.com
Laura Lynn’s Home Care 9801 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 418-2961 lauralynnshomecare.com
Chelle Greene Real Estate RE/MAX First 1000 W. Wilshire, Ste. 428 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 818-91931 Chellegreene.com
Basey's Roofing Gary Basey 2700 S. May Ave. Okla City, OK 73109 (405)755-8717 baseysroofingjs@gmail.com
Cornerstone Home Health, Inc. 8370 NW 39th Expressway Bethany, OK 73008 (405)354-5454 cornestonehomehealthservices.com
Niroula Law 511 Couch Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 496-9250 niroulalaw.com
Locally-owned business listings are only $25 a month. Email rose@okcfriday.com for more information.
OPINION OPINION O O UR UR S S TAND 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.
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Our hometown — A Gold Medal City
By Eric Oesch Staff Writer
Have you been watching the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris? I’ve always loved watching the Olympics. The amazing feats of athleticism combined with pomp and circumstance, patriotism and heartwarming back stories draw me in every time. There have been 30 Summer Olympic Games held in 21 cities. The world’s greatest cities have hosted the games including Athens, Paris, London, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Berlin, Rio De Janeiro, Rome, Atlanta and
Beijing. Los Angeles is to host the games of the XXXIV Olympiad in 2028. And then there’s Oklahoma City.
Our Mayor David Holt confirms that for the last six years city leaders have been working closely with those from LA ‘28 and the City of Los Angeles to develop a plan to host Olympic softball and canoe and kayak slalom events in Oklahoma City during the 2028 LA Olympic Games.
Why build multimillion dollar facilities to host these games when they’re already right here in Oklahoma City? That’s forward think-
ing on the part of our city leaders.
The 2028 games welcomes the return of softball to the Olympics and it seems there’s no better place in America to host the games than OGE Energy Field at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. Most of us remember it as the Softball Hall of Fame Stadium. It’s next to Remington Park and the Oklahoma City Zoo in the Adventure District. It’s also the home of the Women’s College World Series that recently received a $30 million upgrade.
The $45 million RiverSport Rapids Canoe Slalom Center on the Oklahoma
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River in downtown OKC is to play host to 28 canoe and kayak slalom events during the LA Games. Six gold medals are to be presented during the canoe and kayak events.
Both are spectacular venues that will be showcased to the world during the event scheduled July 14-30, 2028. What a major coupe for our hometown! We become one of the rare cities in the world to host Olympic events. Not Dallas. Not Houston. Not Denver. Not Philadelphia, Miami, Chicago or Boston. But Oklahoma City!
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Just imagine what a positive impact hosting these events will have upon our beloved city. Not only will hosting these games provide a huge economic impact, but they will provide a tremendous boost to our image. Hosting these Olympic events will tell the world that Oklahoma City is not a dusty, dry oil field Cowtown. We’re a city of amazing people. A city with forward thinking leaders. A city with beautiful attractions. A city you want to visit. We’re a city where you might just want to live and raise a family.
We’re a Gold Medal City!
Community Dental Day D-DENT partners with Positive Impact Dental Alliance as hosts
Earlier this summer, D-DENT, Inc. partnered with the wonderful dental professionals of Positive Impact Dental Alliance to host a two-day Community Dental Day at Brixton Family Dental in Oklahoma City.
During this two-day event Dr. Israelsen and his team of dentists performed necessary dental procedures. The clinic was able to serve 38 patients, perform 270 extractions and 96 bone grafts.
In the end the total estimated donated services valued at over $206,000.
CDD coordinator Cat Ellis expressed pride in the event’s success.
“It was a profound blessing to be able to put together this amazing clinic with the help of such wonderful volunteers. Without the help of such compassionate and caring dental professionals we would not be able to have this life-changing dental clinic,” Ellis said. “To be able to witness first-hand the joy it brings to someone finally getting the help they need and the gratitude they express, it still brings tears to my eyes. A very special thank you to Dr. Israelsen, Brixton Family Dental, Positive
Impact Dental Alliance and all the staff and volunteers who made this clinic possible. I am very excited to see how we can partner in the future to help further improve the quality of our patients’ lives.”
D-DENT’s mission is to improve the oral health of Oklahomans.
By hosting clinics such as this one the organization can help more people get the dental health care they need.
Because of this clinic, over half of those seen will now be ready for their first-ever pair of dentures giving some the ability to chew, pain free, for the first time in years.
All patients still needing follow up services will be seen by pri-
vate dentist volunteers in their communities to complete the restorative oral health process. Any dental professionals that would like to volunteer with DDENT to host a Community Dental Day, or to see a patient in their private clinic should call 405-424-8092 or find the sign up link at d-dentok.org.
D-DENT services are made possible by the generosity and kindness of the Oklahoma dental community, Delta Dental Foundation, United Way of Central Oklahoma and the many grantmakers and donors who support their mission. Donations can be received online at d-dentok.org.
More than a dozen volunteers turned out for Community Dental Day at Brixton Family Dental.
Dr. Josh Rogers, from Bridges Family Dentistry, and Dr. Steven Miller of Excel Dentistry and Braces, with Debra (center) who received treatment during the Community Dental Day event.