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Football season opens

Drive Up Flu shots

John Marshall tailback T.J. Carter fights through traffic during last Friday’s football scrimmage with Star Spencer. The Bears open their 2020 season Sept. 4 against Bethany at Taft Stadium. As a sign of the times, a masked Jeff Horrocks, at right, John Marshall’s new football coach, watches the action.

Thrifty Pharmacy in Quail Plaza at Hefner and May and in Edmond is offering drive-up flu shots. The nurse will come to your car. Pharmacist Danny Lynch said the CDC says get your shot early.

OKC FRIDAY Vol. 54 No. 16 • One Section • 12 pages August 28, 2020

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Inasmuch announces $2.5 mil gift to Myriad Gardens By Rose Lane Editor Inasmuch Foundation President and CEO Bob Ross and Myriad Gardens Foundation and Scissortail Park Foundation CEO Maureen Hefferman agreed it was an exciting day in the history of the gardens as it was announced that Inasmuch Foundation has committed $2.5 million to the second phase of a capital campaign to renovate the Crystal Bridge Conservatory. This phase features a complete renovation of the interior conservatory spaces to enhance visitor

engagement with a more diverse plant collection, interactive educational exhibits, improved ADA accessibility and a museum-quality gift shop. The Visitor Center lobby of the Crystal Bridge was renovated as part of the first phase of the capital campaign and completed in 2018, made possible by a major gift from Devon Energy. Phase one also included renovation of lowerlevel classroom space for use by John Rex Middle School and a new horticulture classroom, funded by Inasmuch Foundation. See MYRIAD, Page 2

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Myriad Gardens Foundation Chair Emeritus Jim Tolbert, Inasmuch President and CEO Bob Ross and Devon Energy Chairman Emeritus Larry Nichols.

And, the shows will go on! Ballet leads off with ‘Nutcracker’

OKCPHIL plans (re)IMAGINE(d) year

In order to keep dancers, staff and patrons safe during the pandemic, the Oklahoma City Ballet has announced changes in its upcoming 2020-21 season of professional ballet performances. The season starts in December with “The Nutcracker: Short & Sweet,” for eight performances at the Civic Center Music Hall. Fall productions of “(e)motion(s), A Triple Bill”

The OKCPHIL has announced a (re)IMAGINE(d) concert season, configured to allow its orchestral performances to continue during the time of a global pandemic. This revised season incorporates energizing 60-minute programs presented without an intermission, a socially distanced setting both on and off stage, and a

and “Cinderella” were forced to be canceled. The season is scheduled to continue with “The Firebird,” Feb. 12-14, 2021; “Future Voices,” March 18-21, 2021; and “The Little Mermaid,” April 16-18, 2021. To best protect patrons, all performances in the 2020/21 Season are one act to avoid intermissions. Artistic Director Robert See BALLET, Page 3

delayed start of the Classics season. These plans, created in partnership with the home venue The Civic Center Music Hall, will feature compliance with the health and safety standards provided by the CDC, state and city mandates, advice from highly-regarded health experts, and guidelines for public gatherings, designed to protect those

in attendance. Out of respect and deference to the health care community and those socially distancing to combat the challenges of the ongoing pandemic, the opening Classics concert will be moved to Oct. 17, while the series finale will be extended to June 5, 2021. “I’m excited to present See PHIL, Page 3

Upward Transitions hopes to stop generational homelessness By Rose Lane Editor As the Cares Act’s temporary moratorium on evictions was lifted on July 25, the work of Upward

Transitions is even more vital. Upward Transitions’ mission is to prevent generational poverty through community collaboration, emergency relief and

empowerment, therefore inspiring hope for people experiencing housing instability. The organization is there to help with electric bills or even a month of rent — much needed assis-

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tance for people who are on the brink of homelessness. “The need for housing and utilities assistance is growing exponentially, especially now that the limitations on evictions has

been removed,” Board President Bob Lane said. “Our neighbors who have hung on by a thread to stay in their homes are now at See UT, Page 11

OKCMOA celebrates 75 years The Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA) celebrates its 75th anniversary year with an exciting slate of exhibitions including “Shared Lives, Distant Places: Recent Acquisitions in Photography,” “Beaux Arts at 75” and “Moving Vision: Op and Kinetic Art from the Sixties and Seventies.” In honor of the museum’s 75th anniversary in May, the OKCMOA has already received 289 gifts or promised gifts of

artworks from donors across the nation. Many of these gifts will be on display at the museum throughout the year, including a planned outdoor installation of “Folded Circle Split” by Fletcher Benton. “The museum has enriched many lives over the last 75 years, and we are proud to build on that legacy,” said Dr. Michael J. Anderson, OKCMOA president and CEO. “The gifts See OKCMOA, Page 3

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The Crystal Bridge Conservatory will close next spring for $2.5 million in renovations.

MYRIAD From Page 1 “This is exciting,” Ross said. “This very special place is so unique to Oklahoma City. The Crystal Bridge at Myriad Botanical Gardens is such a recognizable structure in downtown Oklahoma City. Staff at the Gardens continually strive to create wonderful spaces and learning opportunities for Oklahoma City.” He said that Inasmuch is “just so pleased to do it.” “When I learned of plans for reimagining the tropical plant conservatory to create a superb visitor experience, I knew Inasmuch Foundation would want to support this initiative. The second phase of the Crystal Bridge renovation capitalizes on the momentum of current downtown development.” Since its opening in 1988, (pictured above) the Crystal Bridge Conservatory has remained largely unchanged. As the centerpiece of the gardens, it is home to thousands of tropical and desert plants within 13,000 square feet, divided into two distinct climates: wet and dry. Hefferman said the conservatory will be renovated from “top to bottom and north to south” as community leaders are taking advantage of the downtown momentum. The forthcoming renovation will update aging infrastructure, allow for a more diverse plant collection with both permanent and rotating

exhibits, as well as new and enhanced water elements, circulation paths and sitting areas. A terrace feature will overlook the conservatory and add much-needed educational programming and venue space. Improved accessibility, including an elevator, will enable people of all ages and physical abilities to fully enjoy the space. Hefferman said she appreciates the visionary leadership demonstrated by the Inasmuch Foundation and its major giving support. “This gift enables Myriad Botanical Gardens to significantly improve our Conservatory experience so it is as transformational as the outdoor renovation was that was completed in 2011. An updated and more engaging conservatory will help attract visitors from all of the major downtown developments near the Gardens including Scissortail Park and the Convention Center and Omni Hotel. This investment will further strengthen the Gardens’ standing as one of the premier cultural attractions in Oklahoma City.” Jim Tolbert, chair emeritus of Myriad Gardens Foundation, was a driving force behind the establishment of the Myriad Gardens. “This visionary gift from Inasmuch Foundation will allow a vast enhancement of both its educational and visitor experience,” he said. The Crystal Bridge Conservatory will close for renovations in spring 2021. A grand re-opening will take place in spring/summer 2022.

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OKCMOA From Page 1 we have received so far ensure that we are able to continue to develop our collection and to provide a world-class art museum experience here in OKC. I am particularly excited about the plans we have for ‘Folded Circle Split’ and how this work will complement the museum’s extraordinary postwar art collection and the excellent Op and Kinetic show we have planned for the spring.” In addition to high-

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lighting important museum collections, this year’s exhibitions also honor longtime supporters of the museum. The Beaux Arts Society Ball began in 1945 as a fundraiser for the Museum. We are thankful to the many families that have supported our collection through that gala. 'Beaux Arts at 75' showcases many visitor favorites and highlights this collection during the 75th anniversary year for both organizations.” OKCMOA began as a Works Projects Administration (WPA) art center in 1936

BALLET From Page 1 Mills said he was very thoughtful in planning these alternative performances because they are all meant to be one hour or less. “There will still be fabulous music, sets, costumes and beautifully choreographed dancers,” Mills said. Not only will the abbreviated season help in lessening the spread of COVID-19, but it will also help Oklahoma City Ballet, a 501(c)3 organization, weather financial hardships caused by the virus. “We deeply regret having to alter our season, but we are grateful to keep on dancing for the community who supports us so strongly,” Mills said. “Lady of the Camellias” and “Made in the U.S.A, A Mixed Bill,” which were scheduled for spring 2021 are postponed

PHIL From Page 1 a season celebrating Beethoven’s 250th birthday with an allBeethoven program, said Alexander Mickelthwate, Music Director of the OKCPHIL. “We will be embracing romanticism with an all-Tchaikovsky program, as well as the romantic German repertoire of Robert Schuman and Richard Strauss and include music of the Americas. Mickelthwate said the Philharmonic will be celebrating racial diversity with African American newcomers Carlos Simon and Jesse Montgomery and Oklahoma’s own Jack Kilpatrick. A personal highlight will be a work by the late Icelandic composer Johann Johansson. We will be presenting the beautiful inci-

and with the end of federal funding in 1942, eventually incorporated as the Oklahoma Art Center on May 18, 1945. To recognize this important milestone, museum staff began soliciting gifts of art that would both complement and strengthen the museum’s permanent collection last fall. Thus far, the 75th anniversary gifts consist of a variety of mediums and subjects and add to the museum’s excellent Op and Kinetic art and photography collections. Museum staff are continuing to pursue gifts for this important

until 2022. “The Nutcracker: Short & Sweet” will feature excerpts of dancing snowflakes and everyone’s favorite characters from the Kingdom of Sweets, which is traditionally in Act Two. All Oklahoma City Ballet performances except “Future Voices” are to be performed at the Civic Center Music Hall, which is investing heavily in the facility to ensure the highest safety standards, Mills said. At this time, the theater is requiring social distancing, masks and temperature checks before entering. However, he said some of those policies might change by December. Additionally, hand sanitizer will be provided, no-touch bathroom faucets have been installed and the entire theater will be disinfected between each performance. “Future Voices” will be held at the Ballet’s Susan E. Brackett Dance Center located at

dental music to plays by Shakespeare and Moliere. And we will pay tribute to the many Americans that died way too early because of the pandemic with Barber’s Adagio.” In addition, the season will also highlight

anniversary. Exhibition Schedule: “Shared Lives, Distant Places: Recent Acquisitions in Photography.” Oct. 17– Jan. 10, 2021. “Beaux Arts at 75.” Nov. 7– April 25, 2021. “Moving Vision: Op and Kinetic Art from the Sixties and Seventies.” Feb. 20–May 16, 2021. About the Oklahoma City Museum of Art: The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is one of the leading arts institutions in the region. The museum presents a dynamic range of exhibitions organized from presti-

6800 North Classen Boulevard in Oklahoma City. “We will know much more about this virus by March and we like that we can control our facility to maximize safety for all,” Executive Director Jo Lynne Jones said. Mills was to debut a highlyanticipated ballet entitled “A Little Peace” at April 2020’s production, which has since been canceled. Oklahoma City Ballet announced that a portion of “A Little Peace” will be premiered at “Future Voices” in March 2021. “A Little Peace” was created in commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing and includes music by Oklahoma’s own Vince Gill. Season ticket packages are on sale now at okcballet.org or by calling (405) 848-TOES. Oklahoma City Ballet is also accepting donations which can be made online or by calling 843-9898.

the remarkable talents of the Phil musicians, as featured soloists. The Pops season has also been slightly modified, but continues to offer a wide range of entertaining programs to our community.

gious museums and collections throughout the world.

For more information, visit okcmoa.com.

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Sports Weekly FOOTBALL | WEEK 0 PREVIEW: ROUGHERS AT IRISH • FRIDAY 7 P.M. • PRIBIL STADIUM

Knights, Irish, Antlers open season tonight By Jason Jewell Sports Editor For the first time since the extra week concept began, the McGuinness football team opens its 2020 season with a Week 0 home game against Muskogee. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Friday at Pribil Stadium. By starting a week early, the Irish can take off Week 1 before playing nine straight games to end the season.

McGuinness finished 8-3 in 2019 and lost 30-15 to district rival Carl Albert in the Class 5A state championship game at UCO. Senior Luke Tarman returns to start at quarterback for the Irish. The 3-year starter accounted for nearly 1,500 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2019. With a bevy of new talent on the defensive end, the Irish return several key

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WEEK 0 SCHEDULE Friday, August 28 Crossings Christian at Community Christian Edmond North at Deer Creek Muskogee at McGuinness Note: All games start at 7 p.m, unless noted.

seniors including defensive back Adam Wheeler who made 59 tackles last season. Meanwhile, Muskogee, which competes in 6A-Division II, also finished 8-3 last year and lost to Choctaw in

the first round of the playoffs. In other Week 0 games on Friday, Crossings Christian travels to Norman to take on rival Community Christian at 7 p.m.

The Knights moved up to Class 2A this season, and will rely on four-year starting quarterback Owen Crotts. He threw for 1,503 yards and 25 touchdowns in helping Crossings to the Class A playoffs where they lost 28-20 at Dibble in the first round. Deer Creek also opens its 2020 season with a Week 0 firstever matchup against Edmond North. The Antlers ended 2019 with a 5-5 record and

just missed out on a berth in the 6A-II playoffs. Two other Fridayland squads are scheduled to compete in their final scrimmage tuneups before the season officially begins on Sept. 4. Heritage Hall heads to Chandler for a scrimmage Friday starting at 6 p.m. Meanwhile, Mount St. Mary hosted a 3team scrimmage with Blackwell and Southeast on Thursday.

Bears battled Star Spencer in scrimmage

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John Marshall’s Devon Jones (22) stretches the ball over a pylon to score a touchdown for the Bears during their scrimmage last week against Star Spencer. John Marshall hosts Bethany on Sept. 4 to open the 2020 season at Taft Stadium. - Photos by Richard Clifton rtcdigitalimages.zenfolio.com

At right: John Marshall quarterback Kane Donovan (5) hands the ball off to tailback T.J. Carter (21) during last Friday’s scrimmage against Star Spencer.

At left: John Marshall defensive back Jarvis Smallwood (20) shadows a Star Spencer receiver.

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VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP

SOFTBALL ROUNDUP

Rockets top 1st poll in 5A After reaching the state quarterfinals last year and opening with an impressive 80 record in 2020, the Mount St. Mary volleyball team was picked No. 1 in the first Class 5A poll released at ossaarankings.com. The Rockets received six first-place votes and accumulated 333 points for the top spot. Deer Creek also cracked the top 5 in Class 6A, occupying the No. 2 spot in the survey. Fridayland rival McGuinness moved up a class and made the 6A poll at No. 10. Two other local teams are inside the top 15. Heritage Hall was selected No. 8, with one first-place vote, in 3A, while Crossings Christian sits at No. 1 in 4A. RESULTS Rockets take 3rd at Carl Albert: Mount St. Mary rolled to a 2-0 win over Skiatook last Saturday to finish third at the Carl Albert Invitational. The Class 5A No. 1 Rockets (8-1) lost 2-1 to Choctaw in the semifinals, but posted wins over host Carl Albert, Skiatook and PC West in pool play. The Mount visits

5A POLL 1. Mount St. Mary 2. Carl Albert 3. Victory Christian 4. El Reno 5. Coweta

6A POLL 1. Ed. Santa Fe 2. Deer Creek 3. Tulsa Kelley 4. Jenks 5. Ed. Memorial Also... 10. McGuinness

Source: ossaarankings.com

McGuinness this Friday and Heritage Hall on Tuesday. Both matches start at 6 p.m. Antlers clip Stillwater: Deer Creek posted a 3-1 win at Stillwater last Thursday in its only game of the week. The Antlers (6-1), ranked second in Class 6A, host Westmoore this Tuesday at 6 p.m. Irish sweep Piedmont: McGuinness cruised to four straight sweeps last week, clipping Piedmont last Monday and cruising to victories over Shawnee and Midwest City at the Carl Albert Invitational. The Class 6A No. 10 Irish (8-0) host Fridayland rival Mount St. Mary this Friday at 6 p.m., before visiting PC North on Tues-

day and Southmoore on Thursday. Eagles dominate Millwood: Harding Charter Prep kept its early undefeated season intact with a 3-0 sweep at Millwood last week. The Eagles (3-0), ranked No. 15 in 4A, have also beaten the OKC Knights and Harding Fine Arts so far this year. Harding Prep hosts Southwest Covenant this Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. and Blanchard on Thursday at 6 p.m. Knights finish 6th at Regent Prep: Crossings Christian suffered a 3-1 loss to Bartlesville in the consolation final at the Regent Prep tournament in Tulsa. The 4A No. 12 Knights (3-4) beat Oolagah in the consolation semifinals and opened with a loss to OCS. Crossings hosts Lincoln Christian this Monday at 6 p.m. and visits Community Christian on Thursday. SW Covenant downs Chargers: Heritage Hall endured a difficult week with a pair of 3-0 loss at Southwest Covenant and McGuinness. The 4A No. 8 Chargers (34) host Mount St. Mary on Tuesday at 6 p.m. and Newcastle on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

Antlers shut out Ed. North Scoring at least one run in each of the final six innings, the Deer Creek softball team cruised to a 9-0 win at Edmond North last Monday. Peyton Norvelle batted 3-for-3 with a triple, scored twice and drove in a run to lead the Antlers (9-3). Ava Farris also had three hits with two runs scored and drove in a run. Six others had a hit, with Taylor Smith belting two RBIs and

Terin Ritz with an RBI double. Ritz also threw a two-hit, compete-game shutout from the circle, while striking out six Huskie batters and not allowing a walk. Deer Creek is set to host Putnam City this Friday at 6:30 p.m., followed by road games at Edmond Memorial on Tuesday and Lawton on Thursday. YUKON RALLIES PAST PANTHERS PC North built a 53 run through the first three innings, but saw it evaporate quickly as Yukon scored seven runs in the fourth

inning to pull away for an 18-5 win over the Panthers last Monday. Georgia Patterson went 2-for-2 with a double and drove in a run to pace PC North (3-7). Josalyn Faulkner also belted a pair of hits, scored a run and drove in a run. Pitcher Izzy Magrini allowed 18 runs on 19 hits and struck out one over seven innings for the loss. The Panthers visit Norman this Friday, before hosting Enid on Monday and visiting Bethany on Tuesday. All three games start at 5 p.m. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

Northwest Chamber to host first Cornhole Challenge Join the Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber for its first “Boss of the Toss” Cornhole Challenge. As the pandemic has precluded the organization from

hosting its annual Taste of the Northwest, chamber leaders came up with the idea for a cornhole tournament. The 5-8 p.m., Sept. 17 event will be in the back lot

of Project 3810 at 3810 North Tulsa Ave. and is in conjunction with Broke Brewing Company. Various sponsorship levels are available, which

include swag, food and beverage. “Sally’ tickets are for those who want to watch, but not play. Virtual sponsorships are also available.

All registrations and payments must be received no later than Friday, Sept. 11. For more information, visit nwokc.com or call 7891256.

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CALENDAR NEWS

Courtside Experience

SCHOOL EVENT Evening of Royals • Canceled Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School announced the cancellation of their annual com memoration event, An Evening of Royals. Originally scheduled for Thursday, May 5 and postponed to Thursday, Sept. 10, school officials made a final decision to cancel the event that annually celebrates students, donors and corporate work study partners in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID19) and keep the community safe. Cristo Rey OKC is ten tatively planning to resume the celebra tion in May 2021 if it is safe to do so. The event will continue to be cochaired by Bob and Heather Ross and will also honor Judy Love as the recipient of the Cristo Rey OKC Legacy Award. Ques tions can be directed to carolyn@jones.pr or (832)5853684.

DOWNTOWN OKC

NEW DATES/CANCELATIONS

NEW Downtown Parking App • OKC’s new, OnStreet Parking app is now available. Flowbird is an app you can download onto your mobile device that

Night Market at Scissortail Park resumes on August 28

The NBA season restart in Orlando has pro vided plenty of entertainment for fans at home, but with fans unable to physically attend games due to the Coronavirus pan demic, the league has found a new way to bring the atmosphere to the bubble. In collaboration with Microsoft and Michelob Ultra, fans can register for 'virtual seats' at games, with more than 300 NBA fans invited to appear live on the Michelob ULTRA Court side 17foot video boards surrounding the court for each game at the Walt Disney World Resort. Fans can digitally interact with each other throughout the games using Microsoft’s Together mode to create a virtual experi ence, recreating the feeling of sitting next to each other, but from the comfort of your own home, while giving the players a taste of the support and energy in the arena. Fill out the online form at nba.com/thun der/virtualexperienceform to join the wait list to be a virtual Thunder fan in Orlando. If selected, you'll receive participation details via email, so keep an eye on your inbox and get ready to Thunder Up! *Must be 18 or older to participate. enables you to pay your downtown park ing meter straight from your phone. You can feed the meter remotely and never get a ticket again. Flowbird allows you to pay for parking in 3 simple steps: Select Location, Choose Duration, Confirm Payment. Receive parking notifications before your time expires. Download the EMBARK Mobile Parking app at parkingokc.com/app.

SPOTLIGHT Inspiring Hope Fundraiser Needs Your Help

Chesapeake Events/Shows: Michael Buble February 17, 2021 Pearl Jam – postponed Baby Shark Live! – postponed JoJo Siwa – Aug. 18, 2021 Elton John – postponed Maroon 5 – postponed Tool – Canceled Journey – Canceled Cody Johnson Canceled Jimmy Buffett – Canceled Backstreet Boys – Sept. 12, 2021 Cher – postponed Jeff Dunham – Oct. 1 MercyMe – March 12, 2021

The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma’s Advisory Board and Community Relations & Development Com mittee are excited to announce a matching gift they have set in the amount of $28,370. The goal for the annual fundraiser is $200,000 and runs through August 30. Individuals wishing to contribute to the fundraiser may do so online at Inspiring Hope2020.org or by mailing in a check to The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma, Attn: Inspiring Hope, 1001 N Pennsylvania Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73107.

Foo Fighters – Canceled Other Events/Shows/Awards: Prix de West Art Sale Sept. 1213 Cinco de Mayo Festival Canceled Chuck Wagon Festival – Canceled Western Heritage Awards – Canceled Sunbeam Shine a Light – Canceled Brightmusic concert Canceled OKC Ballet Ball Canceled Tatas & Tinis OKC Canceled YWCA Casino Night postponed Memorial Marathon Canceled Paseo Arts Festival Canceled Cristo Rey event Canceled

Night Market

Scissortail Park will host its sec‐ ond Night Market event Friday, Aug. 28 from 5:30 ‐ 9:30 pm. After working closely with the OKC‐ County Health Department and City of Oklahoma City, a new mar‐ ket layout has been approved to ensure proper spacing and COVID‐ 19 protocols. Vendors will be set up along the Promenade and across the entire Love’s Travel Stops Great Lawn to provide additional space for peo‐ ple to appropriately social dis‐ tance. Masks will also be required in the shopping areas, inside the mobile boutiques, in bar service lines and in the food truck lines. Shoppers are asked to please observe the 6‐foot social distance recommendations and bring their own masks to wear while partici‐ pating. “At Scissortail Park, we strive to offer our community safe, quality programming and events,” said Maureen Heffernan, Scissortail Park CEO. “The Night Market was created to support local small

businesses in an outdoor environ‐ ment offering ample space to spread out and social distance. In order to continue to provide these types of programs at Scissortail Park, we are asking the communi‐ ty to assist us by adhering to the established guidelines.” This month’s Night Market will also debut Downtown Starlight, a mobile light and sound experience from Factory Obscura. As the sun sets, Downtown Starlight will begin to shine, along with an origi‐ nal soundtrack, surrounded by illuminated performers at Scissor‐ tail Park. This project is made pos‐ sible by a micro‐grant from Down‐ town Oklahoma City Partnership and Urban Land Institute Oklaho‐ ma. Downtown Oklahoma City Ini‐ tiatives has funded nearly $40,000 in micro‐grants to help fund indi‐ viduals or organizations with proj‐ ect plans to lift the spirits of the community through place making and public art and to drive support of downtown districts and busi‐ nesses.

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[CLASSICS 1] Celebrating the Americas, Oct. 17 [CLASSICS 2] The Inner Realm, Nov. 21 [CLASSICS 3] A Beethoven Birthday Celebration, Jan. 9, 2021 [CLASSICS 4] River Deep, Royal High(ness), Jan. 30, 2021 [CLASSICS 5] Burst of Energy, Feb. 27, 2021 [CLASSICS 6] Only Tchaikovsky!, April 10, 2021 [CLASSICS 7] American Stories ‑ ‘Tis’ a Gift, May 8, 2021

[POPS 1] The Magic of John Williams, Nov. 6‐7 [POPS 2] A Classic Christmas, Dec. 3‐5 [POPS 3] Ragtime and All That Jazz, Jan. 22‐ 23, 2021 [POPS 4] Heartland: The Women of Country Music, Feb. 19‐20, 2021 [POPS 5] The Music of Queen, April 2‐3, 2021 [POPS 6] BLOCKBUSTER BROADWAY!, April 30 – May 1, 2021

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[CLASSICS 8] German Dexterity and Panache, June 5, 2021

Aug. 28

Oklahoma City

COMMUNITY BOOSTER SERIES Arrrgghh, Matey… Pirates sure to be spotted on the streets of OKC When was the last time Pirates were seen invading Oklahoma City? It’s safe to say that if it’s ever hap‐ pened, it’s been a couple of centuries, however, that’s about to change on October 17. Cap’n Graybeard’s map has been lost and The Pirates Treas‐ ure Hunt needs your help to find it. The Hunt, created by event planning company, Scavengee, invites you and your favorite mates to don your most creative pirate costume and embark on a high‐tech, citywide scavenger hunt. In this first, socially safe experi‐ ence, The Pirates Treasure Hunt will guide you through the streets, parks and plazas of Oklahoma City, encoun‐

tering virtual pirates, collecting pieces of eight and conquering numerous challenges… all in pursuit of discovering the buried booty. What do you need to participate? Sense of adventure, a smartphone and the ability to channel your inner Pirate. “The Pirates Treasure Hunt was created to help the community tran‐ sition back to some level of normalcy, while also benefitting the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. This enter‐ taining experience blends compo‐ nents of a scavenger hunt with all of the adventure of a ‘who done it’ mys‐ tery adventure,” said Scavengee Cre‐ ator, Steve Tishman. “Scavengee uses proprietary technology to layout a

virtual ‘where is it’ board game across the city and engages Swash‐ buckling Teams, to explore various sites where ‘virtual’ pirates test your knowledge, your powers of deduc‐ tion and your creativity before pro‐ viding pieces of the treasure map. With each completed challenge, the teams earn points and collect map pieces to discover the secret location of the buried treasure; upon comple‐ tion, bragging rights and prizes are awarded for the highest score, best‐ costumed team, and most creative team name.” The Pirates Treasure Hunt takes between 2.5 ‐ 3 hours to find the treasure and is designed for teams of

2‐6 Old Salts & Scallywags (adults and teens). Tickets are available for $50 per team (plus a $2.75 ticketing fee). Have some Lads & Lassies (kids under 12) who might like to join? Great! They can participate for free. The Oklahoma City experience is scheduled for Oct. 17, with the first Pirates beginning at 10 am (teams can begin their adventure between 10 am and 1 pm, however, all Pirates must complete their Hunt by 4 pm). To experience an afternoon of fun, purchase your team ticket and chal‐ lenge your friends and family to bring their own team scavengee.

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Sometimes, you need your Father By Walker Moore The Baptist Messenger My wife and I had just moved to Mesquite, Texas. We didn’t have much in worldly possessions, just some secondhand furniture, an older car and a new baby in tow. I had just gotten a new job as a youth pastor and was continuing my education. We moved into a small house. Even with just the three of us, it was a tight fit. But we were happy and excited about the opportunities that lay ahead. It was there my son Jeremiah began to walk, have birthday parties and make friends. We were coming up on our first Christmas there when Jeremiah began to feel sick. There is sick, and then there is sick. Was he just sniffling and acting lethargic because his body was fighting off an infection, or was this something more serious? The frustrating thing about being a first-time parent is not knowing when and how to react. We didn’t want to be “those parents” who think every sniffle is a life-and-death situation. We had no internet back then; we couldn’t Google or check out WEB MD. And being new to town, we didn’t have many friends or doctors to reach out to. My wife called her mom, but long distance grandparenting doesn’t bring a lot of comfort. We decide to wait and see what course the sickness would take. During the night, Jeremiah started having serious diarrhea. Within a short time, his body looked like one of those pictures of starving children you see in adver-

tisements for hunger relief. The color had drained from his body; the skin lay draped across his ribcage, and his eyes had become lifeless. That’s when we knew we had to do something. My wife and I were both scared, but I tried to act strong on her behalf. We called a doctor in our church, and he told us to take Jeremiah to the emergency room, where the staff rushed our son into a room. Nurses and doctors came in and started an IV to get fluid into his body. They sat us down and told us they thought he might have contracted spinal meningitis. They needed to perform a spinal tap so they could draw out fluid to examine. We signed the papers, and the orderlies came to roll his bed back behind swinging doors that read, “Staff Only.” As his bed reached the doors, Jeremiah rolled his little head over and looked at me. I had never seen such fear radiate from his tiny eyes; with each step, I could see the fear rising up in him. I knew what his eyes were saying: “I need my father.” I told the team to stop. “I need to go with you,” I said. “I need to hold him as you do the procedure.” They had me wash up and put on scrubs, and I held his hands as we went through the doors marked “Staff Only.” Jeremiah’s little body relaxed as they prepared him, and I held him as they inserted the needle. My presence didn’t remove the pain, but he knew that his father was there, and everything was going to be all right. Soon afterward, we learned that the test came out negative.

Jeremiah didn’t have spinal meningitis but an infection that could be treated with antibiotics. My wife and I praised God together. Dear Jeremiah, that moment has been permanently etched in my mind. If I close my eyes and think back on it, I can see it as if it were yesterday. You see, you weren’t the only one who needed his father that day. I was more scared than I had ever been. Your little body looked closer to death than life. As I held you, I cried out to my heavenly Father to hold me. I was scared, but I knew He would give the strength I needed and the peace that would pass all understanding. As I was holding you, my Father was holding me. You are now 44 and strong as an ox. You’re a marathon runner and a mountain climber. And although you don’t remember it, I will never forget the day both of us needed our father. I write this because we are in a season of unrest, social upheavals, loss of income and COVID-19 deaths being reported nightly like a sporting event on the evening news. We can all add our own personal lists: cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, dementia, divorce, unemployment, debts and problems with children or spouses. Never has there been a time we needed our Father more. “I am the Lord your God, who holds your right hand. And I tell you, ‘Don’t be afraid! I will help you’” (Isa. 41:13, ERV). Father, hold us!

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NICHOLS HILLS

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 21, 2020) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CASE NO. PC 2020-01

Notice is hereby given that Roshan Pujari has filed an application (â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Applicationâ&#x20AC;?) with the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma for approval of deeds combining vacant real property into two lots generally located at (6700 NW Grand Boulevard and 1501 Drury Lane). The applicant is requesting approval of deeds containing the following legal descriptions: Description of Tract 1: Lot One (1), Block Forty-two (42), NICHOLS HILLS, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof; Except a triangle tract described as: Beginning at the Northernmost corner of Lot 1; thence South 46Â°10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; West along the West line of Lot 1 between Lots 1 and 2 a distance of 160.50 feet to the Westernmost corner of Lot 1; thence North 55Â°4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; East a distance of 155.53 feet to a point in the front street line of Lot 1; thence Northwesterly on a curve to the left a distance of 25 feet to the point of beginning. Description of Tract 2: Lot Eleven (11), in Block Forty-two (42), of NICHOLS HILLS, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. This Application will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council. These public hearings will be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Both public hearings will be held at the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Any person having any objection to or supporting this Application may appear before the Planning Commission and the City Council on the above dates for the public hearings and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Written support for or protest against the proposed Application may be mailed to the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Written support or protests must be received by the City Clerk not less than three (3) days before the public hearing.

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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 28, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: CV-2020-1691 Stephen Wright Petitioner State of Oklahoma Respondent Notice of Hearing Please take notice, that the undersigned will bring the above petition on for hearing before the Court at Room 201, Oklahoma County Courthouse, City of Oklahoma City, on the 15 day of October, at 9:00 am oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock of that day or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard. /s/Stephen Wright

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 28, 2020) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

IN RE: The name of: ) Daniel Antonio Valdez)

DIVORCE

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2020-2040 In Re the Marriage of: ) Martha Lopez Lopez, Petitioner, and Walter Leroy Moore, Respondent.

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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Walter Moore You are hereby notified that the Petitioner in the above styled action has sued you for a Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility. You must Answer the Petition on or before the 6 day of October, 2020, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 17 day of August, 2020. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By: /s/Gail Bowlby (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 28, 2020; Friday, September 4, 2020; Friday, September 11, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2011-4629 In Re the Marriage of: ) Tara Ramirez ) Petitioner, ) and ) Enrique Ramirez, ) Respondent. ) NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Enrique Ramirez You are hereby notified that the Petitioner in the above styled action has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility and or _____. You must Answer the Petition on or before the 10 day of October, 2020, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 20 day of August, 2020. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Gail Bowlby (SEAL)

PROBATE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 28, 2020; Friday, September 4, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2020-320 Judge James M. Siderias IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ANN K. REICHERT, Deceased.

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NOTICE FOR HEARING OF FINAL REPORT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION

OF THE ESTATE AND DISCHARGE OF THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Notice is hereby given that Joeseph C. Reichert, Personal Representative of the Estate of Ann K. Reichert, deceased, having filed in this Court his Final Report and Petition for Distribution of the Estate and Discharge of the Personal Representative, the hearing of the same has been fixed by the Judge of said Court for the 28 day of September, 2020, at 1:30 pm before the Honorable James M. Siderias at the Oklahoma County Courthouse, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, and all persons interested in said estate is notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why said report should not be allowed and said estate distributed, and the Personal Representative discharged. Dated this 21 day of August, 2020. /s/ THE HONORABLE JAMES M. SIDERIAS (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 28, 2020; Friday, September 4, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2020-862 In the Matter of the Estate of Taiyeba Imam ORDER FOR COMBINED NOTICE ORDER FOR SPECIAL ADMINISTRATION Now on the 20 day of August, 2020, the Court has reviewed the Petition for Administration. The Court has reviewed the Petition for Administration. The Court finds that this matter is proper for summary administration pursuant to 58 O.S. 245, et seq. . The Court further finds that the petitioner is the heir, being the mother of the decedent and the father is deceased as shown in PB 2013-1075, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. The Court finds that it should dispense with the regular estate proceedings prescribed by law and order notice to creditors and issue and order for hearing upon the petition for Summary Administration, determination petitioner is the sole heir of deceased. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that notice to creditors shall be combined with the notice of hearing for Summary Administration, and petition for determination of heirs, legatees and devisees and distribution and the hearing on the Summary Administration, final accounting, and petition for determination of Heirs, and legates is hereby set for the 7 day of October, 2020 at 9:00 am before Judge Welch, at the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Dated this 19 day of August, 2020. ALLEN WELCH Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) By /s/ Gail Bowlby Deputy Prepared by: /s/ Leslie Corbly OBA 338666465 Corbly and Moss 500 N. Meridian, #300 Okla. City, OK 73107 405-949-5544 Fax 405-949-5572 chuck@mossbankruptcy.com Attorney for petitioner

TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Daniel Antonio Valdez has petitioned to change his/her name to Daniel Antonio Zavala. A Hearing on said petition is set for 10:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock A.M. on the 10 day of September, 2020, before Judge Timmons at 10:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Gail Bowlby By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 28, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CV-2020-1706 In the Matter of the Application of Daisy Stitt as next of friend of (child) DaNiyah Gates to Change Her/His Name

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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Daisy Stitt, as next of friend of DaNiyah Gates has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) DaNiyah Jade Gates to (b) DaNiyah Jaylin Stitt; 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 15 day of October, 2020 at 1:45 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. /s/unknown signature (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 28, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CV-2020-1707 In the Matter of the Application of Daisy Stitt as next of friend of (child) Dashylah Gates to Change Her/His Name

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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Daisy Stitt, as next of friend of Dashylah Gates has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Dashylah Ly Gates to (b) Dashylah Jayla Stitt; 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 15 day of October, 2020 at 1:45 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. /s/unknown signature (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT

GUARDIANSHIP (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 28, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

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NOW, on this 18 day of August, 2020, the Court having conducted a judicial inquiry on the application of Kimberly Combs to serve notice by publication in the above-styled matter to the following necessary party: Father of ward B.C.F. (a minor child) The Court makes the following findings: The Court conducted a judicial inquiry into the sufficiency of plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s search to determine the names and whereabouts of the defendants who were served herein by publication, and based on the evidence adduced the Court finds that plaintiff has exercised due diligence and has conducted a meaningful search of all reasonably available sources at hand. The Court approves the publication service given herein as meeting both statutory requirements and the minimum standards of state and federal due process.

/s/unknown signature JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 28, 2020)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

Amanda Copeland Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

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So ordered this 18 day of August, 2020.

CV-2020-1681

Dated this 20th day of August, 2020

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE/GUARDIANSHIP/ ADOPTION of B.C.F. ORDER APPROVING NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NAME CHANGE

The following map shows the area affected by the Application:

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 21, 2020; Friday, August 28, 2020; Friday, September 4, 2020)

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2020-519 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF Andre Washington Jr., a minor

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Angel Justice has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minor Andre Washington Jr., and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Siderias Room 217 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 16 day of November 2020, at 10:30 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 19 day of August, 2020. JAMES M. SIDERIAS Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Bill Young, Deputy (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 28, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2020-397 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIPS OF Ariauna Denise Gordon, Minor

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Steve Eugene Taplin, Sr. and Robin Denise Taplin has petitioned this court to be appointed Guardians of the person and or the estate of the above named minor, Ariauna Denise Gordon, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Siderias in room 217 in Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 19 day of October 2020, at 1:30 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock P.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 18 day of August, 2020. JAMES M. SIDERIAS Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Bill Young, Deputy (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 28, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

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BOARD Minutes from 8-12-2020

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 28, 2020)

08-12-2020 BOCC Minutes Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes Wednesday August 12 2020 9:00 AM BOARD MEMBERS: Kevin Calvey Chairman will appear via video conference Carrie Blumert Vice Chair will appear via video conference Brian Maughan Member will appear via video conference ouTube Stream: https://youtu.be/rHjzfwbk6_4 Call to Order NOTICE: One or more members of this meeting will be participating by video or teleconference. Should audio or video capabilities be lost during the meeting efforts to restore connections will be attempted for a maximum of thirty 30 minutes. If connectivity is unable to be restored the meeting will reconvene at a date time and place certain determined by the Board. Roll Call Present: 3 County Commissioner Carrie Blumert County Commissioner Kevin Calvey and County Commissioner Brian Maughan Notice of the meeting was posted Monday August 10 2020 Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Brian Maughan 1. Discussion and possible action to set date time and place meeting will reconvene in the event technical difficulties arise during the course of this meeting and cannot be corrected within a maximum of thirty 30 minutes. No Action Approval of Minutes 2. Approve the minutes of the meeting of August 3 2020 prepared by the County Clerk as authorized by statute 19 O.S. § 243 244 and 445 subject to additions or corrections by the Board of County Commissioners. Blumert moved Maughan seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan Consent Agenda The following items are Consent Items and are routine in nature: Blumert moved Maughan seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan 3. Monthly Report of Fees for Juvenile Bureau for July 2020 4. Cancel CK #101020022 in the amount of $27 896.02 issued to Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger dated 7 15 20 Do Not Reissue. 5. Approve Employee Benefit CVS Invoice #52886662 for Oklahoma County in the amount of $151 467.76 pending notification of encumbrance to Jackie Wilson Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. 6. Approval of Workers’ Compensation claim payments from Consolidated Benefits Resources in the amount of $25 609.81 for the period of 08/04/2020. 7. Approval of Transcript of Proceedings from the County Treasurer on the sale of county property acquired at RE SALE described as follows: CH4 QUALITY HOMES LLC 01 592 0625; BRAUERS HEIGHTS ADDITION; E9FT LOT 010; BLOCK 001 U B V INC 14 133 5520; WEBBS HEIGHTS SUB ADDITION; LOT 006; BLOCK 009 Authorize Chairman to execute County ReSale deeds conveying the above described real estate transactions. Requested by Forrest Butch Freeman County Treasurer. 8. Monthly Report of Fees for the Planning Commission Inspection Fee Fund State Building Code Fund and the Fee Fund Report for July 2020. 9. Approve Employee Benefit Warrant No. 750234 through 750707 for Oklahoma County in the amount of $ 216 827.57 pending notification of encumbrance to Jackie Wilson Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. 10. Approve Employee Benefit CVS Invoice #52891806 for Oklahoma County in the amount of $153 197.28 pending notification of encumbrance to Jackie Wilson Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. 11. Discussion and possible action for approval of Tin Horn Installation Walker District 1. This item is in compliance with Resolution No.118 08. Requested by Stacey Trumbo PE County Engineer. Document Received and Available for Review in the County Clerk’s Office 12. Discussion and possible action for approval of Tin Horn Installation Cranford District 1. This item is in compliance with Resolution No.118 08. Requested by Stacey Trumbo PE County Engineer. Document Received and Available for Review in the County Clerk’s Office 13. Discussion and possible action for approval of Tin Horn Installation Pursell District 2. This item is in compliance with Resolution No.118 08. Requested by Stacey Trumbo PE County Engineer. Document Received and Available for Review in the County Clerk’s Office 14. Discussion and possible action for approval of Tin Horn Installation Alcorn District 1. This item is in compliance with Resolution No.118 08. Requested by Stacey Trumbo PE County Engineer. Document Received and Available for Review in the County Clerk’s Office 15. Discussion and possible action for approval of Tin Horn Installation Williamson District 2. This item is in compliance with Resolution No.118 08. Requested by Stacey Trumbo PE County Engineer. ocument Received and Available for Review in the County Clerk’s Office 16. Receive Litigation: Case No. 20 33113 Bankruptcy Case No. CV 2020 1490 Notice of Hearing Case No. CJ 2020 163 First Amendment to Petition Case No. TC 2020 033 Tort Claim Case No. TC 2020 034 Tort Claim Case No. CJ 2020 3578 Foreclosure Petition Case No. 20 332333 Bankruptcy Case No. 20 43597 Bankruptcy End of Consent Docket Departmental Items District No. 1 17. Discussion and possible to approve early termination of a current lease agreement between the Central Oklahoma Workforce Investment Board COWIB and Oklahoma County Social Services. The current lease located at 7401 NE 23rd St is for 3 745.62sf of office space @$2 809.22/mo. and expires June 30 2021. COWIB wishes to terminate said lease effective August 31 2020. Requested by Carrie Blumert Commissioner District 1. Blumert moved Maughan seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan 18. A Resolution/Ordinance of the Commissioners of the County of Oklahoma Establishing the Nine One One Emergency Telephone Fee Rate for Calendar Year 2021. Requested by Carrie Blumert County Commissioner District No. 1. Blumert moved Maughan seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan District No. 2 19. Discussion and possible action to approve an agreement between Oklahoma County and the Coyle Law Firm PC Attorneys at Law to represent Commissioner Brian Maughan in his individual capacity for July 1 2020 June 30 2021 concerning case number CIV 18 00707 G. The total amount of the agreement shall not exceed $100 000.00 Requisition No. 12101667 00 has been issued to the Coyle Law Firm PC Attorneys at Law in the amount of $100 000.00 contingent upon encumbrance of funds. Requested by Brian Maughan County Commissioner District 2 and has been approved as to form and legality by Aaron Etherington Assistant District Attorney Maughan moved Calvey seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan District No. 3 20. Discussion and possible action to approve a Lease Agreement between the Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners on behalf of the Oklahoma County Free Fair and the Oklahoma State Fair Park for the rental of Barns 7 and 8 for the 2020 Oklahoma County Horse Show. Rental of the facility will begin on August 21st 020 extending through August 22nd 2020. Oklahoma County will pay the State Fair Park a total of $4 847.00. Requested by Kevin Calvey Commissioner District 3. Calvey moved Blumert seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 Blumert alvey and Maughan 21. Discussion and possible action to approve a Lease Agreement between the Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners on behalf of the Oklahoma County Free Fair and Jones Public Schools for the lease of the Don Ramsey Agricultural facility for the 2020 Oklahoma County Fall Livestock Show. Move in to the facility will begin on August 27th 2020 and will continue until move out on August 29th 2020. Lessee will pay Jones Public Schools the sum of $4 500.00. Requested by Kevin Calvey Commissioner District 3. Calvey moved Blumert seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan 22. Discussion and possible action to receive the amended response of the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office to the Oklahoma County Jail Property Audit as of June 30th 2020. Requested by Kevin Calvey Commissioner District 3. Calvey moved Blumert seconded to receive. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan 23. Discussion and possible action to transfer two vans from the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office to the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority VIN numbers 1FTYR2CM3HKA31049 and 1FTYR2CMXHKA25569. Requested by Kevin Calvey Commissioner District 3. Calvey moved Maughan seconded to strike. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan 24. Discussion and possible action to use federal CARES Act funds to reimburse Oklahoma County for the cost of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority budget and the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office budget. Requested by Kevin Calvey Commissioner District 3. Calvey moved Maughan seconded to strike. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan 25. Discussion and possible action to transfer $3 million of CARES Act funds or other funds to the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority for operations costs of hero pay for employees and additional maintenance people as needed to respond to COVID caused conditions. Requested by Kevin Calvey Commissioner District 3. Calvey moved Maughan seconded to strike. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan 26. Discussion and possible action to transfer $3 million from CARES Act funds to the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority for immediate capital expenditures to make the jail more COVID resistant including but not limited to plumbing and air handling items. Requested by Kevin Calvey Commissioner District 3. Calvey moved Maughan seconded to strike. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan Budget Evaluation Team 27. Discussion and possible action regarding a transfer of $1.5 million dollars from Special Project Fund 1400 CARES Act to the Oklahoma County Home Finance Authority OCHFA so that OCHFA can establish a COVID 19 housing response program for the citizens of Oklahoma County; said program would provide for utility rental and mortgage assistance for individuals residing within Oklahoma County as outlined in the attached resolution. Any recommendation would be contingent upon the monies spent by OCHFA be in accordance with the requirements placed upon CARES fund dollars by the U.S. Treasury Department. This item is requested by Cody L. Compton District One. Calvey motioned to defer motion failed for lack of second. Blumert moved Maughan seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:2 Blumert and Maughan No:1 Calvey 28. Discussion and possible action regarding recommendations to the Budget Board to approve requests for Relief Funding expenses in the amount of $989.67 from the Special Project Fund 1400 CARES Act. This item is a recommendation by the Budget Evaluation Team and was approved by the Budget Board on July 30th and is requested by Cody Compton Chairman. Blumert moved Maughan seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan 29. Discussion and possible action regarding recommendations to the Budget Board to approve requests for Relief Funding expenses in the amount of $47 547.92 from the Special Project Fund 1400 CARES Act. This item is a recommendation by the Budget Evaluation Team and was approved by the Budget Board on August 6th and is requested by Cody Compton Chairman. Blumert moved Maughan seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan County Clerk 30. Discussion and possible action to receive the Oklahoma County Finance Authority Financial Statement for fiscal year ended June 30 2019 and 2018 as performed by Russell & Williams CPAs PC. Requested by David B. Hooten Oklahoma County Clerk. Blumert moved Maughan seconded to receive. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan 31. Discussion and possible action to adopt Resolution 2020 3957 Policy Regulating the Use of County Property for Free Speech Activities said policy to become effective immediately upon approval. This item requested by Rick Warren Oklahoma County Court Clerk. Calvey moved Maughan seconded to defer until 8 14 2020 special BOCC meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:2 Calvey and Maughan No:1 Blumert Emergency Management 32. Discussion and possible action in regard to recommendations and an update from the Oklahoma County Emergency Response Committee. No Action 33.Discussion and possible action to approve the Annual Fire Equipment Agreement between Oklahoma County and the City of Harrah/Harrah Fire Department. This Agreement as reviewed by the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office commences upon approval by the Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners and ends on June 30 2021. Maughan moved Blumert seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan Engineering 34. Discussion and possible action to approve the Architectural Agreement between Frankfurt Short Bruza Associates FSB and the Board of Oklahoma County Commissioners for Oklahoma County Project Krowse 2020 1 to provide Interior Remodel Services for the Krowse Building. The total amount of the contract shall not exceed $12 500.00. Requisition No. 12101353 has been issued to Frankfurt Short Bruza Associates FSB in the amount of $12 500.00 from M&O Funds contingent upon encumbrance of funds. Requested by Stacey Trumbo. PE County Engineer and has been approved as to form and legality by Gretchen Crawford Assistant District Attorney. Blumert moved Maughan seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:2 Blumert and Maughan No:1 Calvey 35. Discussion and possible action to approve the Agreement for Household Hazardous Waste Disposal between the City of Midwest City and Oklahoma County. Midwest City agrees to accept HHW from residents of unincorporated Oklahoma County and will bill Oklahoma County monthly. The term of this agreement will be effective July 1 2020 and will conclude June 30 2021. Purchase Order No. 22101129 has been issued to the City of Midwest City in the amount of $5000.00 from General Fund/Engineering 10194000. Requested by Stacey Trumbo PE County Engineer and has been approved as to from and legality by Gretchen Crawford. Blumert moved Maughan seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan Planning Commission 36. Discussion and possible action to approve/deny Resolution No. 2020 3815 to accept the Re plat RE 2020 03 of Lot 35 in Block Lettered I Lake Hiwassee Subdivision an Addition to Oklahoma County. The purpose of the re plat is a Lot Line Adjustment to increase the buffer between homes as provided in O.S. Title 19 §868.8. This re plat was approved by the Planning Commission in an open meeting on July 16 2020. Requested by Tyler Gammon Planning Director and approved as to form and legality by Gretchen Crawford Assistant District Attorney. Calvey moved Blumert seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan Recurring Agenda Items: 37. Approve all claims list available for inspection in the office of the County Clerk Room 201. Blumert moved Maughan seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan 38. Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution No. 2020 3928 approving Blanket Purchase Orders as submitted by each department list available for inspection in the office of the County Clerk Room 201. Blumert moved Maughan seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan No Commissioners Comments/General Remarks: No New business Executive Session Recess into executive session Blumert moved Maughan seconded to recess at 9:58 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan 39. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 B 4 to engage in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation claim or action by Michael McCully EEOC Case No. 564 2020 01504 and where on advice of its attorney the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation litigation or proceeding in the public interest. 40. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 B 4 to engage in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation claim or action by Cait Chapman v. BOCC et al CJ 2020 1924 and where on advice of its attorney the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation litigation or proceeding in the public interest. 41. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 B4 to engage in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a potential claim for reimbursement of amounts paid by the Oklahoma Unemployment Security Commission and where on advice of its attorney the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation litigation or proceeding in the public interest. Return from executive session Blumert moved Maughan seconded to return at 10:15 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan 42. Action regarding confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation claim or action by Michael McCully EEOC Case No. 564 2020 01504 and where on advice of its attorney the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation litigation or proceeding in the public interest. Blumert moved Maughan seconded action to reject mediation at this time. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan 43. Action regarding in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation claim or action by Cait Chapman v. BOCC et al CJ 2020 1924 and where on advice of its attorney the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation litigation or proceeding in the public interest. 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office to move this to Federal Court and pay the $400.00 fee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan 44. Action regarding confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a potential claim for reimbursement of amounts paid by the Oklahoma Unemployment Security Commission and where on advice of its attorney the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation litigation or proceeding in the public interest. Blumert moved Maughan seconded action to direct nonpayment until the correct invoice is sent. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan Adjourn Maughan moved Blumert seconded to adjourn at 10:17 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKLAHOMA COUNTY OKLAHOMA Kevin Calvey Chairman ATTEST: David B. Hooten County Clerk and Secretary to the Board

Minutes from 8-14-2020 08 14 2020 BOCC Minutes Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes Friday August 14 2020 11:30 AM BOARD MEMBERS: Kevin Calvey Chairman will appear via video conference Carrie Blumert Vice Chair will appear via video conference Brian Maughan Member will appear via video conference YouTube Stream: https://youtu.be/rHjzfwbk6_4 Call to Order NOTICE: One or more members of this meeting will be participating by video or teleconference. Should audio or video capabilities be lost during the meeting efforts to restore connections will be attempted for a maximum of thirty 30 minutes. If connectivity is unable to be restored the meeting will reconvene at a date time and place certain determined by the Board. Roll Call Present: 3 C o u n t y Commissioner Carrie Blumert County Commissioner Kevin Calvey and County Commissioner Brian Maughan Notice of the meeting was posted Wednesday August 12 2020 Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance 1. Discussion and possible action to set date time and place meeting will reconvene in the event technical difficulties arise during the course of this meeting and cannot be corrected within a maximum of thirty 30 minutes. Board of County Commissioners 2. Discussion and possible action to adopt Resolution 2020 3957 Policy Regulating the Use of County Property for Free Speech Activities said policy to become effective immediately upon approval. This item requested by Rick Warren Oklahoma County Court Clerk. Calvey moved Maughan seconded to strike. Public Comments from the following in no particular order: Sincare Terry Austin Mack Emily Blount Hannah Royce Mark Faulk Bailey Colbert Adriana Laws Suzette Grillot Laine Bergeron Jacqui Ford Jaye Mendros Clay Curtis Casey Davis Sean Cummings Garland Praitt Jess Eddy Aleah Walker Jakob Lavicky J. Cagle Savannah Edgar Illiana Haury Lisa Brooks Isabella Aana Serena Prammanasudh Zed Scott Levi Mwirigi Bundi Brandon Ross Alan Hatcher Lazaro Ecemarec The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan District 3 3. Discussion and possible action to transfer $3 million of CARES Act funds or other funds to the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority for operations costs of hero pay for employees and additional maintenance people as needed to respond to COVID caused conditions. Requested by Kevin Calvey Commissioner District 3. Calvey moved Maughan seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 2 Calvey and Maughan No:1 Blumert 4.Discussion and possible action to transfer up to $1 million of CARES Act funds or other funds to the to the Juvenile Department for operations costs of hero pay for juvenile employees as needed to respond to COVID caused conditions. Requested by Kevin Calvey Commissioner District 3. Calvey moved Maughan seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan 5. Discussion and possible action to transfer $3 million from CARES Act funds to the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority for immediate capital expenditures to make the jail more COVID resistant including but not limited to plumbing and air handling items. Requested by Kevin Calvey Commissioner District 3. Calvey moved Maughan seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:2 Calvey and Maughan No:1 Blumert Sheriff 6. Discussion and possible action to transfer $1 million of CARES Act funds or other funds to the Oklahoma County Sheriff Dept. for operations costs of hero pay for Sheriff Employees as needed to respond to COVID caused conditions. Requested by P.D. Taylor Oklahoma County Sheriff. Calvey moved Maughan seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan Commissioners Comments/General Remarks: Adjourn Maughan moved Calvey seconded to adjourn at 1:18 PM. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 Blumert Calvey and Maughan BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKLAHOMA COUNTY OKLAHOMA Kevin Calvey Chairman ATTEST: David B. Hooten County Clerk and Secretary to the Board

Proceedings from 8-12-2020 08-12-2020 BOCC Proceedings HOLDING COMPANY LLC Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011662 D 3 US Comm Yard Buildi $29.97 HOME DEPOT USA INC Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011663 USC16154 BLANKET Building & Gr $31.74 HOME DEPOT USA INC Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011664 Highway Equipment Repair/P $73.49 INLAND TRUCK PARTS COMPANY Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011665 Pesticide $110.48 J R SIMPLOT COMPANY Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011666 D 3 NOC Travel Claim Lewis Sha $138.15 LEWIS SHAMBAUGH Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011667 D 3 STAKES $932.04 MAXWELL SUPPLY COMPANY Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011668 EMPLOYEE PARKING/aUG 2020 $450.00 METRO PARKING GARAGE Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011669 D 3 Special Reimbursement $86.50 MICHAEL J MEEK Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011670 AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT $10.50 ML&S INC Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011671 CREDIT INV#0234 231232 FLEX PI $2 390.55 O’REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC AKA FIRST CALL Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011672 D 3 ACCT#131538557 3 MO ELEC S $1 415.11 OG&E Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011673 D 3 NOC MOTOR VEHICLE $132.33 OKLAHOMA KENWORTH INC Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011674 SW195 Lease/Purchase Hwy Equip $9 649.44 OKLAHOMA STATE BANK Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011675 TURNPIKE TOLLS/JULY 2020 $356.66 OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011676 Hwy Equip Repair P $765.50 P & K EQUIPMENT INC Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011677 AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT $1 923.79 P & K EQUIPMENT INC Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011678 Hwy Equip Repair/Parts 3/8 $538.00 PATRIOT STEEL LLC Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011679 WATER TEMP $341.91 PENSKE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES US LLC Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011680 ADAPTER $9.21 PERFECTION EQUIPMENT CO INC Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011681 Shop Supplies $198.50 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011682 WELDING EQUIPMENT $231.05 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011683 HWY EQUIP REPAIR/PARTS SEN $218.64 ROBERTS TRUCK CENTER OF OKLAHOMA LLC Fund 1110 Highway Cash 110011684 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CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC Fund 1162 Sheriff Grant Fund 162000123 EXT TECHNICAL SUPPORT & SOFTWA $495.00 ITOUCH BIOMETRICS LLC Fund 1162 Sheriff Grant Fund 800001700 Caliber RMS Software Pro $29 359.69 COLOSSUS INC Fund 1231 Juvenile Probation Fee Fund 123000156 Client Reimbursement/ovepaymen $20.00 JACOB DEAN BENNETT Fund 1231 Juvenile Probation Fee Fund 123000157 DA Contract for Professional S $1 606.25 BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV OF OKLA Fund 1240 Planning Commission Fee Fund 124000682 IN STATE TRAVEL / MATT B. KEIT $340.98 DAVID KEITH BARNES Fund 1240 Planning Commission Fee Fund 800001692 744777654 BLANKET FOR JOURNAL $54.62 THE JOURNAL RECORD PUBLISHING CO Fund 1400 Special Projects Fund 140000022 DSV Disinfectant $164.95 HOME DEPOT USA INC Fund 1400 Special Projects Fund 140000023 REIMB:COVID 19 SAFETY SUPPLIES $519.80 OKLAHOMA COUNTY HWY DIS1 Fund 1400 Special Projects Fund 140000024 COVID 19 Lexan sheets to prote $734.75 REGAL PLASTIC SUPPLY CO Fund 1400 Special Projects Fund 140000025 COVID 19 Spray Bottles & Trigg $77.50 RIGHT A WAY Fund 1400 Special Projects Fund 140000026 Reimburse for items need to pr $44 685.81 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Fund 1400 Special Projects Fund 140000027 Reimburse for items needed to $951.21 OKLAHOMA COUNTY COURT CLERK Fund 1400 Special Projects Fund 800001693 Disposable 3 ply Face Masks $59 011.74 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC Fund 1400 Special Projects Fund 800001694 Rags to disinfect CW20028 $925.00 CLASSIC PAPER SUPPLY INC Fund 2010 Capital Improvement Regular 201001289 Annex Remodel Project E0022 $14 600.00 CHRIS MUNDELL Fund 2010 Capital Improvement Regular 201001290 BLANKET Architect Services fo $925.00 THE SMALL GROUP LLC Fund 2010 Capital Improvement Regular 201001291 5013 462372 BLANKET Trash Ser $377.16 WASTE CONNECTIONS OF OKLAHOMA INC Fund 2010 Capital Improvement Regular 800001695 Annex Carpet C0046 $6 532.67 FLOORSOURCE LLC Fund 2010 Capital Improvement Regular 800001701 BLANKET Jail Fire Pump Repl $39 340.93 FIRETROL PROTECTION SYSTEMS INC Fund 2010 Capital Improvement Regular 800001702 Courthouse Carpet C0047 CW200 $5 712.98 FLOORSOURCE LLC Fund 2010 Capital Improvement Regular 800001703 Oklahoma County Jail Steam Pla $27 500.00 SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC Fund 4010 Employee Benefits 401001440 BLANKET RX Consulting FY 2020 $4 166.67 SUMMIT CONSOLIDATED GROUP INC Fund 4010 Employee Benefits 401001441 Claims for July 2020 $16 899.39 VISION SERVICES PLAN INC OKLAHOMA Fund 4010 Employee Benefits 401001443 Claims for June 2020 $17 173.43 VISION SERVICES PLAN INC OKLAHOMA Fund 4010 Employee Benefits 401001444 Emp Ben 8 12 2020 Check 750 $216 705.36 EMPLOYEE MEDICAL BENEFITS Fund 4010 Employee Benefits 800001696 Emp Ben 8 12 2020 Inv# 52886 $151 467.76 CVS PHARMACY INC Fund 4020 Worker’s Compensation 402000366 WC 8 12 2020 Check 25564 $23 964.60 WORKERS COMPENSATION LPXLP

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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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Mask Up OKC will save lives and keep businesses open

he City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD), and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber launched a campaign this week urging the community to follow public health guidelines regarding mask wearing during the coronavirus pandemic: MASK UP OKC - it’s for you, it’s for me, it’s for OKC. By encouraging residents to follow the Centers for Disease Control and county health guidelines, the group hopes businesses will continue to be able to safely serve the community, stay open during this critical time and help halt new transmissions while keeping our economy moving in the right direction. “Another round of closures would be devastating to small business, impact more jobs and significantly harm the economy,” said Roy Williams, CEO and president of the

In MY Opinion by VICKI CLARK GOURLEY vicki@okcfriday.com Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. “This affirms our commitment to keeping our residents safe and healthy so our city can remain open. We believe our residents want our community to succeed and we are so appreciative of those who volunteered to help us in this effort. This is another time where we need to pull together for the good of OKC.” The campaign includes commercials, billboards, digital media and social media platforms. The citywide effort features OKC celebrities, business owners, local officials, neighborhood leaders and other residents wearing masks and delivering a message to encourage their neighbors, family, and friends to follow health protocols for face coverings and social distancing. “The people of Oklahoma City have really stepped-up this last month and the wearing

of masks has brought the COVID-19 numbers back down,” said Mayor David Holt. “This new campaign keeps that momentum going. The virus is still here. The simple act of wearing a mask keeps our numbers down and allows our small businesses to continue their recovery. Mask up, OKC!” In more than a month since Oklahoma City introduced a mask mandate, Oklahoma County has seen its seven-day averages for daily infections fall from 213 infections in mid-July to 136 daily infections by midAugust. “The most effective step society can take to stem the tide of the virus is to wear a face mask any time and every time we are in public – especially when indoors,” said Dr. Patrick McGough, DNP, executive director of OCCHD. “They provide a simple barrier to help prevent respiratory droplets from traveling into the air and onto other people when the person wearing the cloth face-covering coughs, sneezes, talks, or raises their voice.” The campaign will begin airing today on local media. Find more info, get links to social media sites and downloadable, sharable social media graphics and posters at maskupokc.com.

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Beutler named to Cancer Society’s All Regions Club O

klahoma City resident Mark Beutler has been named to the All Regions Club of the American Cancer Society. Beutler is director of communications and handles all internal and external media throughout Oklahoma and north Texas. The All Regions Club consists of high-performing staff members who were nominated by their peers and then selected by a leadership team for achieving significant progress and modeling the organization’s core values and cultural beliefs. “Mark has a keen eye for content develop-

ment and has successfully increased the Society’s presence on social media in Oklahoma and beyond,” said Jeff Fehlis, executive vice president of the ACS South Region. “The past few months, Mark has taken on additional responsibilities to support a fellow colleague who has been on leave. Mark is an

UT From Page 1 greater risk than ever of suffering evictions. In many cases, they’re literally one unexpected expense away from not being able to pay rent or their electric bill and Upward Transitions tries to be that safety net to help keep them from becoming homeless.” Periann Pulliam, CEO, said June 30 marked the end of Upward Transitions’ 95th year of service to the community. She called 2020 “unprecedented and extraordinary.” “I never imagined I would see the world come to a screeching halt, but when it did, we knew our work to prevent homelessness would become even more important for the community,” Pulliam said. To maintain stable housing through this crisis has been an immense challenge for many in Oklahoma City. She said that the city will more than likely see a dramatic increase in homelinesss if the community doesn’t act quickly.

MARK BEUTLER incredible storyteller and leads our Marketing and Communications team with stories that tell the ACS story with truth, accuracy and compassion.” Beutler has a farreaching background in

At the beginning of the crisis, the United Way provided funding and Sunbeam Family Services assisted with personnel to allow Upward Transitions to provide relief to nearly 550 people in more than 200 households. “The people in these households were at risk of becoming homeless as they could not pay their bills due to a loss of income related to COVID-19,” Pulliam said. “Not only did Upward Transitions help renters stabilize their housing, we helped property owners and managers collect rent they needed to pay their own bills and employees.” Pulliam said that as Upward Transitions is expecting an uptick in evictions, the nonprofit is readying staff to provide more assistance through UDS’s Emergency Solutions Grant, FEMA’s Emergency Food and Shelter Program and the CARES Act. Additionally, the City of Oklahoma City is partnering with Upward Transitions and the Dragonfly Home to help victims of human trafficking using a federal grant for transitional housing. The $500,000 federal grant from the Justice Department’s

Oklahoma City media and has been employed by the American Cancer Society since 2017. “Until I began working for the American Cancer Society, I was very much in the dark about the organization’s local footprint,” Beutler said. “Through my work I have attempted to help publicize the amazing work ACS does every day. From life-saving research, a free ride to treatment, or just giving a patient a free wig, ACS is truly a beacon for those who are fighting cancer.” Throughout his career, Beutler has been state Capitol

Office for Victims of Crime helps victims of human trafficking with up to two years of transitional housing costs, including rent, utilities and relocation expenses. The grant will also help victims find permanent housing and employment, and provide access to occupational training and counseling. “Not only are evictions on the rise, but for those who are currently homeless, the ability to secure employment is becoming even tougher with pandemic-related restrictions,” Lane said. “Upward Transitions can help to secure and re-establish one’s identity through procuring birth certificates and state identification cards, therefore allowing the client to apply for employment that can help them move toward self-sustainability and put a roof over their head for them and their family.” But, this all takes community support. “The funding we have in place is only a fraction of what is needed to help address the growing distress in our community,” Pullium said. For more information or to make a donation, visit upwardtransitions.org.

reporter for OETA-TV, and was media spokesman for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. He has worked as a freelance writer for several local publications and for several years was known as “Mark After Dark,” a local radio personality on KXY-FM. His philanthropic work includes serving on the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund and chaired the organization’s 2011 “Red Tie Night.” Beutler has served on the board of Oklahoma City’s City

Rep Theatre and is active in the Wilemans Belle Isle Neighborhood Association. Beutler earned a master’s degree in communications and two bachelor of arts degrees in communications and journalism from the University of Central Oklahoma. Other honors include a Best Writing award from Society of Professional Journalists for a story he wrote on Miss America 1967, Jane Jayroe. He was also awarded Best On-Air Performance from Radio Equity Partners.

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