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OK County jail says No! Village offenders now off to Yukon

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

City officials in The Village were dealt a second surprise in their search for jail accommodations for municipal offenders last week when the Oklahoma County Detention Center advised City Manager Dave

Heritage Hall receives $2M matching gift for new gym

Heritage Hall

President Aaron Fetrow and the school’s Board of Trustees hosted a reception in recognition of the school’s leadership-level donors. Attending donors were the first to hear an announcement about a $2 million matching gift from Leo and Lauren Mingee, of Edmond, to launch the first phase of a capital campaign for the construction of a Lower School gymnasium on the school’s NW Oklahoma City campus.

More than 60 leadership donors gathered in the Lower School gym-

Slezickey they were not prepared to enter into an agreement with The Village to house arrested offenders.

The news left the city scrambling to find jail accommodation to house their municipal detainees.

Just last month the City of Midwest City ended its twoyear partnership with The

Village to house municipal offenders leaving the city without jail space for the approximately 11 adult detainees sent to jail annually. The Village Police Department has only one holding cell causing the city to rely upon other jurisdictions for cell space.

The City Council original-

ly voted to end the affiliation with the Oklahoma County detention Center in June 2021 citing concerns of deteriorating conditions, overcrowding and unusually high death and suicide rates. At the time, the council voted unanimously to approve an agreement with Midwest City ending the decades long associa-

tion with the embattled detention center.

“The Oklahoma County Detention Center advised us that they needed to resolve some current issues before any new contracts would be accepted from other municipalities,” Slezickey told OKC

See JAIL, Page 15

Food Bank’s Keeley White is named to U.S. 40 Under 40 list

Keeley White, director of community health programs at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, has been recognized as one of the country’s 40 Under 40 in Public Health in recognition of her work.

The de Beaumont Foundation announced its Class of 2023 after reviewing nominations from hundreds of professionals working to benefit state or local public health across the United States.

nasium to view architectural renderings of the proposed location and features of a new gymnasium, the Mingee Family Gymnasium, which is

to be constructed as a FEMA-approved storm safety shelter, rated to withstand an EF-5 tornado and spacious enough to accommodate all students, staff,

and campus visitors quickly. “The safety of our students and employees inspired us to launch this exciting

See GYM, Page 16

“The professionals chosen for the 40 Under 40 in Public Health Class of 2023 demonstrate the determination, commitment, innovation and resilience of the public health field,” said Brian C. Castrucci, president and CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation, which launched the program in 2019. “Their work is strengthening communities and improving lives, and I look

27 of our students are National Merit semifinalists

By Rose Lane

Editor

Twenty-seven students from Fridayland schools have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. They are among more than 16,000 other students in the 69th annual scholarship competition.

These academically-talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that are to be offered next spring. Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition. About 95 percent of the semi-

For photos: Bishop McGuinness, Page 2

Casady School, Page 16 Crossings Christian School, Page 16

finalists are expected to attain finalist standing and approximately half are expected to win a National Merit Scholarship. Our semifinalists, listed by school, are: Deer Creek High School - Jordan Ogee. Academy of Classical Christian Studies

— John K. Abbott, Benjamin J. Creech, Noah A. Finch and Naomi L. Thompson.

Red Andrews needs your support

Since 1947, members of the Red Andrews family, local community leaders and event volunteers have provided Christmas dinner to the community. The event is free and open to the public.

The Red Andrews Christmas Dinner Foundation offers a bag of groceries to prepare a delicious Christmas dinner along with a toy for the children.

Groceries and toys are to be distributed 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Christmas Eve at Santa Fe South Charter School located at 7000 Crossroads Blvd.

“Last year we provided food to approximately 8,000 people,

gave away thousands of toys and coats,” said Mary Blankenship Pointer, board secretary/treasurer. “The Red Andrews’ Christmas Dinner is our gift to the community. Due to the economic environment, the needs are greater this year than ever.

“It has been incredible to witness Oklahomans working together in the spirit of serving our neighbors,” added Pointer. “We are all united in that we recognize what a highly-valued and impactful event this has been on the community for many decades.”

Organizers are also asking for See DINNER, Page 7

Casady School — Jackson J. Coates, David R. Fares, Edward Kang, Noni E. Reding, Raymond T. Rudnicki, Sophia R. Stidham, Jacob Woody and Ayan S. Zubair.

Classen School of Advanced Studies — Brietta H. Chen, Zoe N. Epperson and Nilay Kolli.

Crossings Christian School — Braedon Asbury, Shawn Beebee, Brandon Daniel, Dennis Daniel, Allison Hickey, Benjamin Power, Nathan Rouse, William Sutton and Jake Williams. Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School — Walker S. Lape, Leonard C. Nwanebu and Dean T. Sylvester. Putnam City North High School — Timothy L. Bui.

See WHITE, Page 3

Arena to go to vote

Oklahoma City Council approved a letter of intent with the Oklahoma City Thunder that potentially retains the team in OKC beyond 2050 and called a citywide election for Dec.12 to build a new,

See ARENA, Page 10

Lucy is a spunky 9-pound Chihuahua mix, rescued in 2020 by Whitney Cross. This photo is courtesy of Laurie Anderson at Gertie’s Doghouse, who magically got Lucy to wear a hat and sit still long enough for this hilarious photo to be taken.

Email Dog, Cat, Pet and Baby of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com.

Heritage Hall President Aaron Fetrow, Lauren and Leo Mingee, with baby Wilder, and Heritage Hall Board President Cathy Tompkins at the Leadership Donor event hosted by Heritage Hall.

KEELEY WHITE

National Merit Semis

Casady grad and Air Force Academy student completes OMRF summer program

Since 2009, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has hosted 41 students from U.S. military academies as part of its John H. Saxon Service Academy Summer Research Program. Until this year, however, only two students were Oklahomans.

Casady High School graduate Samuel Jun, a senior biology major at the U.S. Air Force Academy, is now the third. Jun said he was “blown away” by his OMRF experience, from the scientists themselves and the technology in the labs to the foundation’s diverse staff – more than 30 countries are represented at OMRF.

More than anything, Jun appreciated OMRF’s environment. “You can tell how much OMRF cares about their people,” he said.

Open to any military academy student, the Saxon program compresses an intensive summer internship into three to four weeks, culminating in a presentation of their research. John Saxon III, M.D., a Muskogee physician and OMRF board member since 2000, established the program to honor his father, a West Point graduate who taught at the U.S. Air Force Academy and was a career Air Force pilot.

“You’re not going to find any more dynamic people than the cadets in our service academies,” Saxon said. “My father told me that being a West

See JUN, Page 14

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School National Merit Semi-Finalists, from left: Walker Lape, Dean Sylvester and Leonard "Chisa" Nwanebu. They are pictured with Principal David Morton.

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist Susannah Rankin, Ph.D., and Saxon student Samuel Jun, a Casady High School graduate now at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Flights for Futures

It was a beautiful night at the Wiley Post Airport for Flights for Futures, benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County.

The event featured a full buffet, drinks and entertainment.

WHITE

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forward to following their careers and learning from them.”

White said, “This is such an honor, especially to be included among such notable professionals from across the country. I count myself extremely fortunate to work with a truly exceptional team and network of partners that are dedicated to a collective effort to alleviate food insecurity in Oklahoma.”

White, an Oklahoma native, joined the Regional Food Bank staff in 2014 and has worked with a variety of populations experiencing food insecurity through mobile, schoolbased and older adultfocused programs. Since 2018, she has led a team committed to innovative, evidencebased initiatives through community and health system part-

nerships, policy development to expand nutrition security and improving access through impactful programming. In addition to her work in Oklahoma, White also has a long history of global public health experience, partnering primarily with organizations in Haiti, Rwanda and Tanzania. White holds a bachelor of science degree in nutrition, dietetics and food management, as well as a master of public health from the University of Central Oklahoma.

“Keeley is an asset for the organization and the communities we serve,” said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer, Regional

Food Bank. “We are all so proud of Keeley and this great recognition that is so richly deserved.”

In addition to White, the program’s honorees include epidemiologists, program managers, researchers and policy analysts in state, local and territorial health departments; colleges and universities; nonprofit organizations and the private sector from across the country. The class was selected by a distinguished panel of public health professionals for their leadership and impact on their community’s health.

For more information about the 40 Under 40 in Public Health,

including a full list of honorees, visit debeaumont.org/40Under40.

Right: Brianna Stone and Ryan Cunningham watch as the sun sets on the hanger at Wiley Post Airport. Flights for Futures is hosted by Young Professionals Committee. Erin Stanfill and John Esche were the co-chairmen of the event.

Above: Chris Weigl, Cindy Silva and Landon Wilson. At left: Ross and Genni Ellis. - Photos by Rose Lane

Sports Weekly

FOOTBALL | WEEK 5 PREVIEW: DEER CREEK AT PUTNAM CITY • 7 P.M.

Antlers visit Putnam City in early district test

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor

Being the better team on paper, the Deer Creek football team won’t take Putnam City lightly this Friday in its second straight road game to open District 6AII-2 competition.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Putnam City Stadium.

“Our main focus is getting better every week,” coach Wade Standley said. “Like all the other teams, we

want be playing well at the end of the year.”

The Antlers (2-2, 1-0) are coming off a dominating 56-24 victory at Ponca City last week behind three touchdown passes from quarterback Grady Adamson.

Receiver Colton Neal also had a big night, catching two TD passes and returning a kickoff for 90 yards.

Meanwhile, Putnam City (1-3, 1-0) cruised to a 49-20 win over Lawton in Week 4.

As an important dis-

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trict matchup against Choctaw looms next week, Deer Creek hopes to concentrate on “all three phases,” in preparation for the Pirates.

“We’re trying to improve our offense, defense and special teams,” Standley told FRIDAY. “On offense, we want to able to run the football and convert on third down. On defense, we hope to create some turnovers and get off the field on third down.”

Adamson leads the

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offense, with Neal, Mason Smith, and Jalyn Davis being his main

targets. Tailback Mason Smith has also provided a spark this season,

including a pair of rushing touchdowns against Ponca City.

Linebacker Brady Brewer anchors the defense for Deer Creek, along with defensive lineman Kevin Shenje and cornerback Jaydon Bradshaw who scored on a 25-yard interception return.

Kicker Adrian Arambula has emerged as a special teams weapon as the senior converted a 49-yard field goal and belted a 73-yard punt at Ponca City.

FOOTBALL | WEEK 4 SPOTLIGHT: CHOCTAW 47, PC NORTH 3

Yellowjackets run over Panthers

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor

Hanging tough through the first quarter, PC North ultimately wasn’t able to contain Choctaw in a 47-3 loss last Friday night at Panthers Stadium in the district opener for both teams.

“I thought our defense played tough

and physical and gave chance to our offense,” coach Derek Lane said after the game. “We just need to capitalize on those opportunities.”

Choctaw jumped on the board early when Juju Smith took the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown.

“Their kickoff return really took the wind out and kind of deflated some of our enthusiasm,” Lane said. “I thought we battled back in the first quarter and had some calls that didn’t go our way.”

The Panthers’ defense, however, forced Choctaw into four turnovers, including three fumbles and

an interception by defensive back JaKorey Locke to open the sec-

ond quarter.

PC North’s best drive came at the end of the first half, covering 72 yards and ending with a 25-yard field goal by Bobby Cunningham as time expired in the second quarter.

Choctaw erupted for three more touchdowns in the second half and forced PC North (2-2, 01) into a safety and a pair of fumbles.

“We’ve had a lot of adversity but I feel like we’re always in games,” Lane said. “I like that we didn’t quit.”

PC North’s Markus Stewart (26) tries to bring down Choctaw’s Juju Smith (6) during last Friday night’s football game at Panthers Stadium.

- Photos by Richard Clifton, rtcditigalimages.zenfolio.com

PC North’s Oshaun Kirby (10) looks for running room against Choctaw during last Friday night’s district football game.

Knights reach Super Regionals

Crossings Christian currently sits one step closer to making the Class 3A state softball tournament, as the Knights competed last weekend in a Super Regional at Lone Grove with the winner advancing to state.

Game 1 of the bestof-3 series was set for noon on Thursday followed by Game 2 at 2 p.m. and the “if necessary” contest at noon this Friday.

The 3A state tournament is set for Oct. 5-7.

Meanwhile, McGuinness and Mount St. Mary began postseason play at 4A regionals.

The Irish took on Bridge Creek last Thursday at Elk City, preceded by host Elk City against Pauls Valley in the opener of the 4-team, double-elimination tournament.

The Rockets faced off against host Plainview, with Harrah and Chickasha to follow in another regional.

Regional winners advance to Super Regionals on Oct. 5-7.

Brackets are available at ossaa.com.

REGIONAL RESULTS

Knights down Chargers in final

After battling through the consolation bracket, Crossings Christian beat Fridayland rival Heritage Hall twice – including a 9-5 win in the deciding game – to advance to the Super Regional.

Evan Rouse blasted a 2-run home run in the top of the sixth inning to lead the Knights (1818) to victory.

Lily Staton went 3for-5, drove in a run and scored another, while Addison Martin and Grace Staton collected two hits each.

Martin allowed five runs on nine hits and struck out seven over seven innings for the complete-game pitching victory.

Addi Thompson batted 3-for-4 with a double and two RBIs to pace Heritage Hall (196-1). Ela Gary had two hits and scored twice,

VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP

Rockets sweep Glenpool

Even after falling to No. 2 in the most recent Class 6A poll, the Mount St. Mary volleyball team cruised to sweeps over two top-5 teams as the regular season enters its final week.

Ella Hale collected 16 kills and Ali Catalano chipped in five kills to go along with four blocks in helping lead the Rockets (27-3)

to a 3-0 win at 5A No. 2 Glenpool. Livia Ward contributed 28 assists and 10 digs for her third double-double in the last four games.

Also last week, Mount St. Mary rolled to a 3-0 victory at 3A No. 5 Christian Heritage behind Hale’s 14 kills and Gia McGrew with 11 kills and 14 digs. Ward chipped in 10 assists and a serving ace.

This weekend, the Rockets compete in the Chisholm Trail Conference tournament at Heritage Hall and visits

while Kendall Beres belted a 3-run home run in the fourth inning.

Thompson struck out 14 batters, but allowed nine runs on 12 hits to take the loss in the circle.

Crossings Christian beat Marietta, 15-4, in the opener, but lost 9-2 to Heritage Hall in the semifinals. The Knights rebounded for another 21-10 win against Marietta to reach the final.

Lindsay ends Cyclones’ season

Casady’s first full season in the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA) came to an end last week in a 16-0 loss to Lindsay in a 3A regional final.

The Cyclones (10-12) were hampered by four errors and didn’t manage a hit against the host Leopardettes.

Pitcher Reagan Prestidge surrendered 12 runs on 11 hits and struck out two over four innings in the setback.

Casady posted a 9-7 win over Frederick in the opener.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

Irish run over Shawnee

Jumping out to an early lead, the McGuinness football team cruised to a 48-10 district-opening win against Shawnee last Thursday at Pribil Stadium.

Quarterback Damon Cochran accounted for five touchdowns, including four TD passes, to lead the Irish (3-1, 1-0 District 5A-2). Cochran connected twice with Peter Bilicki for 19 and 64 yards, Andrew Harris for 21 yards and Jack Power for eight yards to go along with a 9-yard run.

CHARGERS ROUT

LONE GROVE

Heritage Hall ran its district winning streak to 67 games after dominating Lone Grove in a 54-21 road victory last Friday.

Quarterback Andy Bass threw three touchdown passes and ran for two more scores for the Chargers (4-0, 1-0

3A-2). Bass tossed a 97yard strike to Jordyn Harris, a 10-yarder to Rashaud Smith and a 22-yard connection to Carter Knowles, and ran for scores of 23 and eight yards.

KNIGHTS GET PAST

LUTHER

Down by four points midway through the fourth quarter, Crossings Christian methodically drove down the field and receiver Luke Olson scored a touchdown with just under five minutes left to pro-

CROSS COUNTRY ROUNDUP

6A

Thursday.

IRISH FALL AT COMMUNITY CHR.

In a battle of No. 1ranked teams, McGuinness came away with a heartbreaking 3-2 loss at Community Christian last Monday.

The 5A No. 1 Irish (23-4) captured the first and third sets before the 4A No. 1 Royals won the final two frames including a 1513 decision in the fifth.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

Antlers run to title at OSU Jamboree

Competing against teams from several different states, the Deer Creek boys cross country team boasted three runners in the top 15 to capture the prestigious OSU Cowboy Jamboree championship last weekend.

Meanwhile, the Antler girls also had three athletes in the top 25 to finish second in the team standings.

Graham Mitchell paced the Antlers with a third-place effort, completing the 5-kilometer race in 15:53.60 at Greiner Family Course.

Teammate Brody Woodcock placed sixth and Tyler Schwarz came in 15th place.

pel the Knights to a 2118 triumph over Luther last Friday at Knights Stadium.

Olson provided a critical play on the drive with a 12-yard run to put Crossings inside the Luther 10yard line to set up the senior’s go-ahead 8yard TD run.

Quarterback Nate Rouse and tailback Jonah Neher also scored for the Knights (4-0, 1-0 2A-2) on runs of five and 41 yards, respectively.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

The Deer Creek girls in the top 25 included Riley Woodcock in 18th, Madelynn Clark in 20th and Sadie Wedge in 22nd place.

Both McGuinness squads competed at the OSU Jamboree, as Coffey Cottier placed 97th out of 327 runners and Joe Hoch finished 105th of 460 competitors for the Irish boys.

CYCLONES TAKE EDMOND

PRE-STATE CROWN

Boasting a combined seven athletes in the top 20, the Casady boys finished first and Crossings Christian took third in the Class 3A division at Edmond Pre-State.

Mount St. Mary cracked the top 10 in sixth place in the team standings. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

McGuinness’ Peter Bilicki (3) gallops to one of his two touchdown receptions against Shawnee.

- Photo by Lance Payne, thephotograb.com

No. 6 Tulsa-Bishop Kelley on

FUNDRAISERS

Oct. 13 •

ARTonTAP

The Oklahoma City Museum of Art will be celebrating 20 Years of beers and cheers with the 20th annual ARTonTAP on Friday, Oct. 13 from 7­10 pm. This beer­tasting event features your favorite Oklahomabased breweries, light bites by McNellie’s Group, live entertainment by DJ Tangerine and Groove Merchants and unparalleled skyline views on the Yuengling Roof Terrace Beer Garden throughout the evening. $50 for museum members and $65 for nonmembers. Visit okcmoa.com for details.

Oct. 20 •

Maestro’s Ball

The OKC Philharmonic invites you to The Grand Masquerade, Maestro’s Ball 2023 on Friday, Oct. 20, 6:30 pm at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. Visit okcphil.org for tickets and details.

Oct. 27 •

Gilded Gala

Painted Sky Opera invites you to the 2023 Gilded Gala in the Grand Ballroom at the Skirvin Hotel, 6 pm. The Gala will feature live and silent auction items, live entertainment with music and dancing. Reserve your seats at

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Oct. 15 • Fall Harvest Festival

OKC Beautiful is hosting its fifth annual Fall Harvest Festival on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 2­5 pm at the Delmar Gardens Food Truck Park in the Farmers Market District. The event will include a variety of seasonal foods and activities. A chili cookoff will feature local restaurants and home chefs, with guest judges Apollo Woods (OKC Black Eats), Phi Nguyen (Take a Bite OK) and Emily Phillips selecting winners. The Big Friendly Beer Bus will be serving local craft beers. Entertainment and activities will include live music by Stephen Salewon and Compost Adjacent, pumpkin decorating, mini farmers market with school garden produce and information about OKC Beautiful’s school garden program, yard games and more. In partnership with Fertile Ground, this is a zero­landfill event. Tickets can be purchased at okcbeautiful.com/fall­harvest­fest. 21+ Tickets are $35 and include two beer tickets, chili and access to games and activities. Youth tickets are $20 and include chili and activities.

paintedskyopera.org.

Nov. 16 •

Arts Awards

The 17th Annual Paseo Arts Awards Dinner and Auction are Thursday, Nov 16 at the Historic Skirvin Hilton Hotel at 6 pm. Each year, the Paseo Arts Association honors artists and art supporters who have made a strong contribution to the arts in our state at the Paseo Arts Awards Dinner. The annual Paseo Arts Awards were created to recognize and honor those individuals who have contributed to the artistic creativity and wellbeing of our state. Visit thepaseo.org for tickets and details.

THIS WEEKEND

Sept. 30 • Fiestas de las Américas Parade

Koe Wetzel ­ Sept. 30

ODESZA ­ Oct. 12

& Street Festival

Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Calle Dos Cinco from 11 am to 9 pm. Fiestas de las Américas Parade & Street Festival attracts thousands of visitors to the Historic Capitol Hill District and celebrates the beauty, flavors and talent of the Américas. Festival includes parade, kids zone, pop­up shops, art exhibits, food trucks, live music and cultural stage. Visit fiestasokc.com for details.

Sept. 30 • Mural Expo

Artists will debut 40 new murals during the Plaza District Festival and Mural Expo from 12 ­ 8 pm. Go to plazawalls.org/ 2023expo to see the artist roster.

Killers of the Flower Moon

Killers of the Flower Moon, the $200 million Apple Original film directed and produced by Oscar winner Martin Scorsese, is finally being released worldwide on Oct. 20. Based on David Grann’s best-selling novel and filmed on location in Osage County starting in April of 2021, the story depicts the 1920’s Reign of Terror, a series of brutal murders where white prospectors married Osage women and killed them for their oil rights.

Killers of the Flower Moon features a prestigious cast led by two of the greatest actors of all time: Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio. De Niro is an eight-time Academy Award nominee and two-time winner for Raging Bull and The Godfather, Part 2. Four of his eight nominated performances have been directed by Scorsese: Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, Cape Fear, and The Irishman Di Caprio is a sixtime Oscar nominee and one time winner for The Revenant DiCaprio became the biggest star in the world in 1997 with the release of James Cameron’s Titanic. Since then, he has forged a highly respected career, earning eleven Golden Globe Nominations, winning three times for The Revenant and for two

Scorsese directed films, The Wolf of Wall Street and The Aviator “As good as those frequent Scorsese collaborators are, however, the revelation for many will be the wondrous Lily Gladstone as Mollie Kyle, the woman unfortunate enough to marry golddigger Ernest,” announced David Rooney in his review for The Hollywood Reporter after the premiere at Cannes.

Lily Gladstone is a Native American actress whose star has been on the rise since her breakout role in the 2016 Western drama Certain Women. For that role, she was nominated for 19 awards, winning Best Supporting Actress from the Los Angeles and Boston Film Critics Associations. Since then, she has landed great parts on televisions shows like Billions and Reservation Dogs and starred in several independent films. Her most recent film, Fancy Dance, won Best Narrative Feature at the 2023 deadCenter Film Festival. Gladstone flew to Oklahoma City to present the award to the film’s writer and director,

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As with any film adaptation, Scorsese and screenwriter Eric Roth, who won the Oscar for Forrest Gump, have made changes to the story from nonfiction book. The founding of the FBI, which is well documented in the book, takes a backseat in the film to make room for the addition of the love story between Gladstone’s Kyle and DiCaprio’s Hale. Elevating the role of Mollie Hale and her family allows for a more authentic Osage perspective of the atrocities that is missing from the book. Scorsese mentioned in his recent interview with GQ magazine that meeting with the Osage tribe several times during pre-production highlighted the need to bring more of their perspective to the story.

Killers of the Flower Moon is the biggest movie ever produced in Oklahoma. It is 206 minutes long, making it the longest movie I plan to ever see in a theater. Luckily, Scorsese, De Niro, and DiCaprio are three of the greatest filmmakers in history. And, given how much will be written and discussed about the film locally, you will avoid months of spoilers if you see the film in theaters instead of waiting for the streaming release on Apple+.

Adult Halloween event returns to the Zoo

It’s a little shop of wild and weird at OKC Zoo’s Haunt the Zoo: All Grown Up, Oklahoma City’s exclusive Halloween scene for adults 21+.

The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden invites Halloween fans, 21 and older, to embrace their enthusiasm for the strange and spooky at this year’s annual Haunt the Zoo: All Grown Up.

Returning to the Zoo on Friday, Oct. 27, from 7 - 11 pm, Haunt the Zoo is a festive night for thrill seekers to explore the Zoo after-hours. Inspiration for

this year’s All Grown Up theme stems from the bizarre world of botanicals! Guests will go wild for a night of fun, fright and creepy carnivorous plants as they encounter a variety of custom decorations and elaborate photo props that bring the event’s theme to life.

Party goers will also enjoy the haunted trail, a dozen bars featuring specialty cocktails and brews, lawn games, unlimited “scare”ousel rides and dancing to music provided by DJ Kora Waves and DJ Limitless! Take time to enjoy delicious bites available for pur-

chase from Food Truck vendors, Psycho Taco, Oh My Gogi, JD’s Eats and Brasco’s Chicken & Waffles. Halloween is about the costumes and All Grown Up guests are encouraged to dress the part. Real or fake weapons and full coverage masks are prohibited.

A special treat with Haunt the Zoo, $2 from every event ticket will go directly to the OKC Zoo’s Round Up for Conservation program in support of Asian elephant conservation.

General admission for Haunt the Zoo All Grown Up is $42 per person and $37 per person for

ZOOfriends members. Consider purchasing drink tickets in advance online or at event checkin for faster bar access during the event. A sheet of six drink tickets is $18. Event bars will accept cash and cards throughout the night. Admission tickets are on sale now at okczoo.org. Event attendance is limited so purchase tickets early. This event is rain or shine, and tickets are non-refundable. For event information or to purchase tickets visit okczoo.org. Stay connected with the Zoo on Facebook, X, Instagram, Linktree, Threads and TikTok.

Beauty and the behemoth of choreography:

Casady theater for newbies

This year, Casady Theatre is putting on “Beauty and the Beast” as the fall musical and I am very excited. Belle was my favorite Disney princess growing up, and this show seems like the perfect way to go out with a bang my senior year. I’ve never done a musical or play before in high school, so when I heard that we would be doing “Beauty and the Beast” I knew instantly that I absolutely had to be a part of it.

One of the main draws of Casady

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CASADY COMMUNITY

School’s Theatre program is its annual retreat to Canyon Camp. The cast, director, choreographer, and technical director all venture out to Hinton, about an hour away from Oklahoma City.

Right before you enter the camp, there is what’s known as the “Bye-Bye Hill” as this is the last area one has

donations of coats of all sizes.

“Last year we gave away hundreds of much needed coats to children and adults,” Pointer said. “Many times the adults will sacrifice to get coats for their children.”

Beginning Oct. 1, donations of new, unwrapped toys and coats are accepted at the following locations:

cell service before entering the camp.

Once inside, electronics become useless and you are forced to dial in and focus on what’s going on in front of you.

The retreat is a twoday choreography intensive event designed to give cast members a dedicated chunk of time away from the clutter of the outside world to get through the hardest dance numbers of the musical.

We spent 10 hours in total working on “Belle,” “Gaston,” and “Be Our Guest,” which

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Monetary donations should be made payable to the Red Andrews’ Christmas Dinner Foundation, attention Mary Blankenship Pointer, 2513 124, Oklahoma City, OK 73170.

“Serving at the Red Andrews’ Christmas Dinner has changed my life forever,” Pointer said.

“A young boy with tears in his eyes said that he had been good

are arguably the most iconic songs in the musical outside of “Beauty and the Beast” by Mrs. Potts. I had a blast workshopping all the pieces; twirling about pretending to be forks, villagers, plates, and one of Gaston’s evil cronies. So far, the musical has been a blast and I’m so happy I decided to take the leap and audition this year.

More and more I’m realizing that my time in high school is limited, and I want to grab every opportunity I can to make this year the most memorable one yet.

all year.

“Unfortunately, when he got up Christmas morning Santa did not leave a gift under the tree for him. Later, he was thrilled to see Santa and receive a toy at the Red Andrews’ Dinner.”

Volunteers are needed to help prepare on Dec. 17, 23 and the 24.

“We will need approximately 200 volunteers this year,” said Pointer. “

For more information, contact Pointer at (405) 886 2886, marybpointer@gmail.com or visit redandrewsdinner.org.

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National Weather Center to host annual National Weather Festival

The National Weather Center is hosting the National Weather Festival on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 am-2 pm. The National Weather Festival is open to the public and free to attend.

The event features many weatherrelated organizations, including the National Weather Service, the Oklahoma Mesonet, and the NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center. Local broadcast meteorologists from News9, KOCO5, KFOR, Telemundo Oklahoma, and Fox 25 will also make an appearance, along with helicopters and storm vehicles. Other activities include hourly weather balloon launches from the National Severe Storms Laboratory and drone demonstrations from the Cooperative Institute for Severe and HighImpact Weather Research and Operations. Other entities present will include the National Weather Museum & Science Center, Norman Firehouse Art Center, metro-area emergency management, the Oklahoma Aviation Academy, and more. Food trucks and a DJ will be on site.

For a regularly updated list of vendors and further information visit ou.edu/nwc/nwf.

The Other Mozart

The Other Mozart is the true, forgotten story of Maria Anna (Nannerl) Mozart, the sister of Amadeus - a prodigy, virtuoso and composer, who performed throughout Europe with her brother, to equal acclaim, but whose work and story faded away, lost to history. The play is based on facts, stories and lines pulled directly from the Mozart family’s humorous and heartbreaking letters.

This production is Nov. 16 – 17 in the Bruce Owen Theater, in the Arts and Humanities Center, on the Oklahoma City Community College Campus, 7777 South May Ave.

All Reserved Seats are $35.Additional handling charges will apply to all ticket purchases over the phone (405-6827579), online or in person.

Group discounts available at the OCCC Box Office, 405-682-7579, or online at occc.universitytickets.com.

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publicly owned downtown arena.

The new arena is the primary condition for securing the commitment from the team.

The new arena is proposed to be funded in part by a 72-month, one-cent sales tax that will start when the MAPS 4 tax ends and will not increase the sales tax rate.

In the letter of intent, the Thunder’s ownership group agrees to keep the NBA basketball team in Oklahoma City beyond 2050 and

contribute $50 million toward the cost of the new arena.

The new arena would secure Oklahoma City’s status as a destination for premier concerts and similar events. If passed, the new arena is to be built downtown, but the exact location has not been determined.

Workforce Intermediary Programs

City Council also adopted a resolution directing the City Manager to negotiate the use of workforce intermediary programs by the new arena operator for recruitment, training and hiring of Oklahoma

City residents who are in most need of jobs.

The resolution also requires the new arena operator to pay its parttime and full-time employees a wage equal to what City of Oklahoma City employees earn for similar work. Additionally, the resolution creates a working group to study and evaluate the use of labor peace agreements at the new arena.

Budget

In addition to the 72month one-cent temporary sales tax, the arena will be paid for with $70 million in MAPS 4 funding and $50 million from the Oklahoma City Thunder ownership

group.

Paycom Center

The Oklahoma City Thunder will play all home games at the Paycom Center until the new arena is ready to move in, no later than the start of the 20292030 National Basketball Association season. The Thunder’s 25-year commitment to remain in Oklahoma City begins when they move into the new arena.

The Paycom Center is the smallest in the NBA by square footage, it has the second-smallest capital investment of all NBA arenas, and at 21 years old, it is increasingly within range of the oldest arenas in the

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entire NBA.

The Paycom Center is not capable of securing a long-term lease with an NBA team. Meanwhile, there are U.S. markets larger than Oklahoma City that don’t have an NBA team, some of which already have or are planning an NBA-ready arena. Also, without a new arena, it will prove more and more difficult for Oklahoma City to retain and attract new major concerts, family shows, and other similar events.

Arena Background

The Oklahoma City Thunder has called Oklahoma City home since 2008. In 2023, the

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initial term of the 2008 use license agreement expired. The Thunder exercised an option to extend the agreement for three years to allow time for the city to develop a plan for a new arena.

“I commend the Council for authorizing me to sign this historic letter of intent, I thank the Thunder for their partnership, and I congratulate all of OKC for getting to this point,” Mayor David Holt said. “One step does remain, and that is the vote of our residents on December 12th. We encourage everyone to come out and set the course for our city’s future.”

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The balance of said bond funds shall be used as follows:

Improvement, rehabilitation and repair of the City’s water system, including water lines, water well collection lines and water wells, water system equipment, utility and paving repair and relocation, easement acquisition, engineering; and, expenses of the bond issue. $1,210,000

PROPOSITION NO. 3 (SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Two Million

Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,300,000) to provide funds for the purpose of repairing, rehabilitating and improving the City’s sanitary sewer system, to include as necessary, utility and paving repair and relocation, and engineering, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

The specific projects for which the proceeds of the aforesaid bonds shall be expended, which may be accomplished through participation with other governmental agencies and others, and which may be accomplished in phases, and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows:

Project Description Costs

1.Repair, rehabilitate and improve approximately 9,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer lines, to include as necessary, related facilities, utility and paving repair and relocation, engineering and design. $2,200,000 The balance of said funds shall be used as follows: Sanitary sewer system improvements, to include as necessary, related facilities, utility and paving repair and relocation, engineering; and, expenses of the bond issue. $100,000

PROPOSITION NO.

thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

The specific projects for which the proceeds of the aforesaid bonds shall be expended, which may be accomplished through participation with other governmental agencies and others, and which may be accomplished in phases, and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: COSTS

1.Purchase of light duty fleet vehicles for fire department, and related equipment. $100,000

2.Purchase of medium duty fire and emergency vehicles for fire department, and related equipment. $150,000 The balance of said funds shall be used as follows: Fire department improvements and equipment; and, expenses of the bond issue. $50,000 PROPOSITION NO. 5 (TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) to provide funds for the purpose of acquiring and installing technology improvements, facilities and equipment to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semiannually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

The specific projects for which the proceeds of the aforesaid bonds shall be expended, which may be accomplished through participation with other governmental agencies and others, and which may be accomplished in phases, and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows:

Project Description Costs

1.Acquire and install Cox drive and update Digital twin 3D mapping Software. $40,000

2.Acquire and replace two PBX phone systems at the City’s Public Works Complex and City Hall. $75,000

3. Upgrade software used for finance, utility billing, personnel, payroll, permits and licensing. $85,000

4.Replacement of mainframe computer system and upgrades. $250,000

The balance of said funds shall be used as follows:

Technology improvements; and, expenses of the bond issue. $50,000

PROPOSITION NO. 6 (PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) to provide funds for the purpose of improving and equipping the City’s Public Works Complex and facilities, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

The specific projects for which the proceeds of the aforesaid bonds shall be expended, which may be accomplished through participation with other governmental agencies and others, and which may be accomplished in phases, and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows:

Project Description Costs

1. Construct, install and equip additional parking canopy at the City’s Public Works Complex. $600,000

2. Construct, install and equip additional garage and storage facilities at The City’s Public Works Complex. $250,000

3. Renovate, improve and equip Public Works Administration Building at the City’s Public Works Complex. $100,000

The balance of said funds shall be used as follows:

Improvement and equipping of the City’s Public Works Complex, along with related design and engineering; and, expenses of the bond issue. $50,000

PROPOSITION NO. 7 (PARKS)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), to provide funds for the purpose of improving and equipping parks, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twentyfive years from their date?

The specific projects for which the proceeds of the aforesaid bonds shall be expended, which may be accomplished through participation with other governmental agencies and others, and which may be accomplished in phases, and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows: Project Description Costs

1. Construct, improve and equip parking lot for Grand Boulevard Park, including related design and engineering. $150,000

2.Acquire and install security camera system for Grand Boulevard and Love Parks, and related walking trails, sport fields, and parking areas. $300,000

3.Install Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility improvements in City parks. $250,000

4.Install playground equipment at Davis Park. $75,000 The balance of said bond funds shall be used as follows: Improving and equipping City parks, which may include dog waste stations, trash receptacles, landscaping, fitness equipment, related design and engineering; and, expenses

fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date? The specific projects for which the proceeds of the aforesaid bonds shall be expended, which may be accomplished through participation with other governmental agencies and others, and which may be accomplished in phases, and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:1 COSTS

1. Purchase police vehicles and related equipment, along

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for conducting county and state elections and the numbers and locations of the polling places and the names the persons who conduct said election shall be the same as for county and state elections, all as respectively designated and prescribed by the county election board for Oklahoma County; the polls for said special election shall be opened at 7:00 o’clock a.m. and shall remain open continuously until and be closed at 7:00 o’clock p.m.; and the returns of said election shall be made to and canvassed by the Oklahoma County Election Board as provided by law

SECTION 3. That with respect to the election to be held on October 10, 2023:

a.The Secretary of the Oklahoma County Election Board shall be notified that a special municipal election shall be held in The City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on October 10, 2023, in order to submit to the registered, qualified voters of said City of ten (10) propositions for the issuance of general obligation registered bonds of the City in the total amount of Forty Million, Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($40,850,000).

b.The exact wording of the bond issue proposition to be submitted to the registered, qualified voters of the City is set forth in Section 1 above (Propositions No.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10).

c. The question of the approval of Propositions No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 shall be decided by voting by the qualified, registered voters who reside within the limits and boundaries of the City.

d.The special election shall be of a nonpartisan nature.

e.The election laws of the State of Oklahoma shall apply to the special election.

f. That the City Clerk is directed to immediately submit to the Oklahoma County Election Board (i) this resolution, (ii) a current certified copy of the Charter of the City as required by Section 13-109 of Title 26 of the Oklahoma Statutes (iii) a current map defining the municipal limits and ward boundaries of the City as required by Section 13-107 of Title 26 of the Oklahoma Statutes and (iv) any other information or documents which the said Secretary of the County Election Board may request.

SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution.

SECTION 5. EMERGENCY SECTION. That by reason of the inadequacy of the streets and public utilities enumerated in Section 1 hereof, the life, health, safety and property of the inhabitants of said City are in danger and by reason of the imminent need for improving the streets and public utilities of the City, it is therefore deemed and hereby declared necessary for the immediate preservation of peace, welfare, health and safety, that said improvements shall be made and this election be held without delay, and that this Resolution shall become operative immediately; wherefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Resolution shall be in force and effect immediately from and after its passage and approval.

ADOPTED by the Council and APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on July 11, 2023.

Sody M. Clements (SEAL) Mayor ATTEST: Amanda Copeland City Clerk STATE OF OKLAHOMA ) ) SS COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA )

I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a Resolution authorizing the calling and holding of an election for the purpose therein set out adopted by the governing body of said municipality and Transcript of Proceedings of said governing body at a special meeting thereof held on the date therein set out, insofar as the same relates to the introduction, reading and adoption thereof as the same appear of record in my office.

Notice of the schedule of regular meetings of the governing body of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma for the calendar year 2023 having been given in writing to the City Clerk of said City at 5:30 o’clock p.m. on October 11, 2022, and public notice of this meeting, setting forth the date, time, place and agenda (as attached hereto) was posted at 5:32 o’clock p.m., July 7, 2023, by posting on the City’s Internet website (www.nicholshills.net) the date, time, place and agenda for the meeting in accordance with Section 3106.2 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes, and was posted at the place of this meeting in prominent view and open to the public twenty-four (24) hours each day, seven (7) days each week at 6:00 o’clock p.m., on July 7, 2023, each being twenty-four (24) hours or more prior to this meeting, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and State designated legal holidays, all in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. Further, as required by 25 O.S. § 311A(9)(b), the City made the notice of this public meeting available to the public in the principal office of the public body (6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma) during normal business hours at least twenty–four (24) hours prior to the meeting.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City on July 11, 2023.

Amanda Copeland City Clerk (SEAL)

MINUTES ADOPTING SPECIAL ELECTION PROCLAMATION AND NOTICE

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR SESSION IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, ALSO KNOWN AS TOWN HALL, 6407 AVONDALE DR., IN SAID CITY ON JULY 11, 2023, AT 5:30 P.M.

PRESENT:CLEMENTS, HOFFMAN, GOETZINGER

ABSENT:NONE

Notice of the schedule of regular meetings of the governing body of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma for the calendar year 2023 having been given in writing to the City Clerk of said City at 5:30 o’clock p.m. on October 11, 2022, and public notice of this meeting, setting forth the date, time, place and agenda (as attached hereto) was posted at 5:32 o’clock p.m., July 7, 2023, by posting on the City’s Internet website (www.nicholshills.net) the date, time, place and agenda for the meeting in accordance with Section 3106.2 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes, and was posted at the place of this meeting in prominent view and open to the public twenty-four (24) hours each day, seven (7) days each week at 6:00 o’clock p.m., on July 7, 2023, each being twenty-four (24) hours or more prior to this meeting, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and State designated legal holidays, all in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. Further, as required by 25 O.S. § 311A(9)(b), the City made the notice of this public meeting available to the public in the principal office of the public body (6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma) during normal business hours at least twenty–four (24) hours prior to the meeting.

(OTHER PROCEEDINGS)

Thereupon, the Mayor introduced Special Election Proclamation and Notice and upon motion by Councilmember Goetzinger seconded by Councilmember Hoffman said was adopted by the following vote:

AYE:CLEMENTS, HOFFMAN, GOETZINGER NAY:NONE

Said Special Election Proclamation and Notice was thereupon signed by the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk, sealed with the seal of said City, and is provided herewith. (To be published in okcFRIDAY on ___, ___, and ___, 2023) SPECIAL ELECTION PROCLAMATION AND NOTICE

I, SODY CLEMENTS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM AS FOLLOWS:

1. Under and by virtue of Section 27, Article 10 of the Oklahoma Constitution and the Statutes of the State of Oklahoma, and the laws of the State of Oklahoma, and acts complementary, supplementary, and enacted pursuant thereto, and Resolution dated July 11, 2023, of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, authorizing the calling of an election for the purposes hereinafter set forth, as adopted and approved by the Council of said City on July 11, 2023, I, the undersigned Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, do hereby call a special City-wide election and give notice thereof to be held in the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on October 10, 2023, for the purpose of submitting to the registered, qualified voters of said City the following Propositions:

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (STREETS)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing its registered bonds in the sum of Twenty Eight Million Dollars ($28,000,000), to provide funds for the purpose of constructing, reconstructing, repairing and improving streets and sidewalks, including as necessary, related engineering, right-of-way acquisition, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, drainage, equipment, and intersection improvements, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

PROPOSITION NO. 2

(WATER SYSTEM)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000), to provide funds for the purpose of improving, rehabilitating, repairing and equipping the City’s water system, including new and rehabilitated water wells and water lines, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

PROPOSITION NO. 3

(SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Two Million

Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,300,000) to provide funds for the purpose of repairing, rehabilitating and improving the City’s sanitary sewer system, to include as necessary, utility and paving repair and relocation, and engineering, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially

CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS

PROPOSITION NO. 5 (TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) to provide funds for the purpose of acquiring and installing technology improvements, facilities and equipment to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semiannually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

PROPOSITION NO. 6 (PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) to provide funds for the purpose of improving and equipping the City’s Public Works Complex and facilities, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

PROPOSITION NO. 7 (PARKS)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), to provide funds for the purpose of improving and equipping parks, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twentyfive years from their date?

PROPOSITION NO. 8 (POLICE)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000) to provide funds for the purpose of purchasing police vehicles and related equipment, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

PROPOSITION NO. 9 (PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Seven Hundred

Thousand Dollars ($700,000) to provide funds for the purpose of purchasing public works vehicles and related equipment, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

PROPOSITION NO. 10 (TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) to provide funds for the purpose of constructing, acquiring and installing traffic control equipment and improvements, signals, signs and devices, and related engineering, to include pedestrian crosswalk improvements, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

2.The ballot setting out Propositions No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 inclusive, to be submitted to the registered, qualified voters of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, shall set out the ten (10) Propositions set forth above and shall also contain in connection with each Proposition, the following words:

For the above Proposition - Yes

Against the above Proposition – No

If the voter desires to vote for the above proposition, the voter shall complete the arrow “For the above Proposition –Yes,” or otherwise indicate a vote “for” the Proposition in the manner directed by the Oklahoma County Election Board and as permitted by law.

If the voter desires to vote against the above proposition, the voter shall complete the arrow “Against the above Proposition - No,” or otherwise indicate a vote “against” the Proposition in the manner directed by the Oklahoma County Election Board and as permitted by law.

3.Under and by virtue of 62 Okla. Stat. 2021, § 574, and Resolution dated July 11, 2023, of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, a listing of the specific projects for which the bond issue proceeds shall be expended and a further listing of dollar amounts to be expended on each specific project listed under Propositions No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 inclusive, are enumerated as follows:

Proposition No. 1 (Streets):

Project Description Costs

1. Reconstruction of 1800 Block of Windsor Pl., between Huntington Ave. and Hillcrest Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$236,691

2. Resurfacing of 6400-7700 Blocks of Western Ave., between N.W. 63rd St. and Wilshire Blvd., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$629,500

3. Resurfacing of 7600-7800 Ollie Ave., between Western Ave. and Wilshire Blvd., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$96,950

4. Reconstruction of 1200 Block of Larchmont Ln., between Trenton Rd. and Glenwood Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$909,800

5. Reconstruction of 6700 Block of Nichols Rd., between Bedford Dr. and a private drive, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$429,900

6. Reconstruction of 1500 Block of Camden Way, between Huntington Ave., and Brentwood Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$930,350

7. Reconstruction of 1700 Block of Drakestone Ave., between Pennsylvania Ave. and Stratford Dr., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$1,021,491

8. Reconstruction of 1600 Block of Elmhurst Ave., between Nichols Rd., and Pennsylvania Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$567,840

9. Reconstruction of 1700 Block of Elmhurst Ave., between Pennsylvania Ave. and Stratford Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$918,645

10. Reconstruction of 1800 Block of Guilford Ln., between Stratford Dr. and Dorset Dr., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $834,800

11. Reconstruction of 1600 Block of Westminster Pl., between Nichols Rd. and Pennsylvania Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $1,411,683

12. Reconstruction of 1700 Block of Bedford Dr., between Kingsbury Ln. and Devonshire St., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$754,968

13. Reconstruction of 1800 Block of Drury Ln., between Pennsylvania Ave. and Bedford Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$618,891

14. Reconstruction of 6600 Block of East Grand Blvd.,between Bedford Dr. and Huntington Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$946,491

15. Reconstruction of 1200 Block of Belford Ave., between Trenton Rd. and Avondale Dr., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$702,975

16. Reconstruction of 7000 Block of Nichols Rd., between Avondale Ct. and Wilshire Blvd., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$498,423

17. Reconstruction of 1100 Block of Park Manor Dr., between Western Ave. and Trenton Rd., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$655,200

18. Reconstruction of 1100 Block of Tedford Way, between Western Ave. and Trenton Rd., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$600,600

19.Reconstruction of 6700 Block of Trenton Rd., between Tedford Way and Marlboro Ln., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $275,730

20.Reconstruction of 7100 Block of Waverly Ave., between Avondale Dr. and Wilshire Blvd., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$394,485

21.Reconstruction of 1700 Block of Westminster Pl., between Pennsylvania Ave. and Stratford Dr., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$887,250

22.Reconstruction of 6600 Block of Avondale Dr., between Bedford Dr. and Huntington Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $1,544,600

23. Reconstruction of 1200 Block of Bedford Dr., between Avondale Dr. and N.W. Grand Blvd. (center), which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $858,005

24. Reconstruction of 1400 Block of Camden Way, between Bedford Dr., and Huntington Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $682,500

25. Reconstruction of 1900 Block of Guilford Ln., between Dorset Dr. and Coventry Ln., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $450,450 26. Reconstruction of 1600 Block of Huntington Ave., between Bedford Dr. and Camden Way, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$287,742

27. Improvements and repair at the 7100 Block of Brentwood, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $112,500

28.Improvements and repair at Drury and Nichols Road, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $75,000

29.Reconstruction of 1800 of Westminster Pl., between Stratford Dr., and Greystone Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$1,112,475

30. Reconstruction of 1500 Block of Dorchester Dr., between Waverly Ave. and Nichols Rd., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $1,483,100

31. Reconstruction of 1600 of Dorchester Dr., between Nichols Rd., and Pennsylvania Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$839,475

32.Reconstruction of 1200 Block of Glenbrook Terr., between N.W. 63rd St. and Lenox Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $908,469

33. Reconstruction of 1100 Block of Glenwood Ave., between Trenton Rd. and Western Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $863,970

34.Reconstruction of 1400 Block of Kenliworth Rd., between Nichols Rd. and Waverly Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $1,037,400

35.Reconstruction of 1200 Block of Sherwood Ln., between Avondale Dr. and N.W. Grand Blvd. (center), which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $614,250

36.Reconstruction of 1600 Block of Drakestone Ave., between Westminster Pl. and Pennsylvania Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$610,974

The balance of said bond funds shall be used as follows: Constructing, reconstructing, repairing and improving streets, sidewalks and appurtenant facilities, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, equipment, engineering; and, expenses of the bond issue. $2,196,427

Proposition No. 2 (Water System):

Project Description

Costs

1. Replace water line along Bedford Drive between N.W. Grand Blvd. (West) and Western Ave., with related water system improvements. $1,250,000

2. Drill, re-drill, rehabilitate and/or acquire and equip new and existing water wells, including as necessary, related collection lines, well sites and well site improvements including access roads, well houses, fencing, easements, water rights, related facilities, and engineering.$3,000,000

3. Construct and install water line connecting Water Well # 22 (located on the north side of the 900 Block of N.W. 63rd Street) to other water system facilities, along with related water system improvements. $500,000

4.Acquire and install pressure sensors for water system. $40,000

The balance of said bond funds shall be used as follows:

Improvement, rehabilitation and repair of the City’s water system, including water lines, water well collection lines and water wells, water system equipment, utility and paving repair and relocation, easement acquisition, engineering; and, expenses of the bond issue. $1,210,000

Proposition No. 3 (Sanitary Sewer System):

Project Description Costs

1.Repair, rehabilitate and improve approximately 9,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer lines, to include as necessary, related facilities, utility and paving repair and relocation, engineering and design. $2,200,000 The balance of said funds shall be used as follows: Sanitary sewer system improvements, to include as necessary, related facilities, utility and paving repair and relocation, engineering; and, expenses of the bond issue. $100,000 Proposition No. 4 (Fire): Project Description Costs

1. Purchase of light duty fleet vehicles for fire department, and related

Description Costs

1. Install and enhance pedestrian crosswalk improvements at Wilshire Blvd. and McKinley Ave., including related signage, design and engineering. $75,000

2. Install and enhance pedestrian crosswalk improvements in the 1800 Block of Guilford Ave., including related signage, design and engineering. $75,000

3.Install and enhance pedestrian crosswalk improvements at Pennsylvania Ave. and Drury Ln., including related signage, design and engineering. $75,000

The balance of said bond funds shall be used as follows:

Traffic control system improvements, including related design and engineering; and, expenses of the bond issue. $25,000

4.That only the registered, qualified voters of the City of Nichols HillsiH, Oklahoma, may vote upon the Propositions set forth above.

5.The polls for said special election shall be opened at 7:00 o’clock a.m. and shall remain open continuously until and be closed at 7:00 o’clock p.m.; and that absentee ballots will be authorized in connection with the conduct of the said special election as provided by law.

6.The special election to be held on October 10, 2023, shall be held at the same places and in the same manner prescribed by law for conducting county and state elections and the number and locations of the polling places and the persons who shall conduct said election shall be provided by the Oklahoma County Election Board, all as respectively designated and prescribed by the county election board for Oklahoma County, in accordance with the laws of the State of Oklahoma.

7.The officers conducting said election shall also act as counters and certify the results thereof as required by law.

8.Unless otherwise prescribed by the Election Board of Oklahoma County, the number and location of the polling places for said election shall be as follows:

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Point graduate opened doors for him from then on, and I tell these students the same holds true about OMRF. Even if you’re here for a short time, having that after your name means something.”

Jun worked in the lab of OMRF scientist Susannah Rankin, Ph.D., who studies how chromosomes are duplicated and packaged during cellular division. The biology major studied whether two distinct proteins interact with each other and, if so, how that affects different cell

John F. Kennedy Awards honor community leaders

Above: Marnie Taylor accepts the John F. Kennedy Community Service Award from her presenter Meg Salyer. At left: Maggie Nichols with her John F. Kennedy Community Service Award and presenter Representative Ellyn Hefner. At right: David Rainbolt presents the Mark Ruffin Lifetime Achievement Award to John Kennedy. More photos next week.

types.

He made an impression on Rankin, who singled out his can-do attitude and willingness to learn. “Samuel made a significant contribution to an ongoing project in our lab,” Rankin said. “His result helps us to better understand how every new cell is able to inherit a perfect copy of the genome.”

After graduation, Jun will begin a fiveyear military commitment. But he hasn’t ruled out medical school.

“I was shocked by what I was able to do at OMRF this summer,” says Jun. “I’m excited to see what the world has to offer.”

The OSU Alumni Association hosted A Night with OSU in OKC Metro at the OSU Hamm Institute for American Energy. Attendees heard updates from a panel of OSU representatives including football Coach Mike Gundy and Cowgirl Softball Coach Kenny Gajewski. The emcee Ann Caine, president of the Alumni Association, who recognized Dr. Don Dunn, above center, for being the longest season ticket football holder at OSU. Dunn is flanked by OSU President Dr. Kayse Shrum and his wfie Linda Dunn. It was exciting for Dr. Dunn and Dr. Shrum to be together as they are both from Coweta and have similar medical backgrounds as well as being top OSU fans.

Mayor David and Rachel Holt were the emcees for the John F. Kennedy Community Service Awards hosted by the Santa Fe Family Life Center.

- Photos by Rose Lane

OKC FRIDAY in Iceland

Gracie Moyers and Judie Steelman went on an Iceland and Scotland adventure. The 10-day cruise included stops at Antwerp, Belgium; Edinburgh, Invergordon and Kirkwell, Scotland; and Akureyri, Isafjordur and Reykjavik, Iceland. The ladies said they were unable to stop at the Faroe Islands due to the weather. “Iceland was especially interesting with its fjords, volcanic mountain chains, basaltic rock formations, waterfalls, geysers, colorful houses and fishing industry,” they said. Be sure to pack OKC FRIDAY when you travel. Email photos to rose@okcfriday.com.

Town of Britton reunion

Rachelle’ Conner new principal at JM

by Gabby James JM JOURNAL

Theadministrative staff of John Marshall High School is almost all new to the building this year, minus a longstanding assistant principal, George Canning.

We are excited to get to know our new administrative staff and for them to get to know us. Our new head principal is Rachelle’ Conner. Conner has a wide background of teaching and administrative experience; from an elementary teacher in Aurora, Colo. to a high school principal in Las Vegas. Her vast experiences will be a great asset to our building.

“I love the kids at JM and already see so much potential,” exclaimed Conner during our interview.

She is excited for this school year and can’t wait to see what our students can accomplish. Conner values education and has quite a few degrees herself:

The town of Britton is hosting a reunion, 2-4 p.m., this Sunday at Special Care, 12201 N. Western. Old friends and neighbors are getting together to enjoy memories and photos. Attendees should bring snacks or desserts and drinks of

bachelor of architecture from Prairie View A&M University; masters of education in curriculum and instruction from University of Nevada Las Vegas; masters of education, administration and supervision from University of Phoenix (Las Vegas campus), and a STEM Certification from the National Institute of Science Educators.

Conner isn’t only an administrator though, she has seven brothers and four children, so you could say Conner is comfortable in a crowd! She is a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. since her induction in the fall of 1985.

Having been born in Okmulgee, she was glad to come back to Oklaho-

their choice. Lawn chairs are also suggested. Plans are to set up under the awning on the north side of Special Care. There is plenty of parking. Donations to Special Care are to be accepted.

The 23-24 JMHS Administrative Team, from left: Assistant Principal Shlonda Brewer, Head Principal Rachelle’ Conner, Administrative Intern Todd Gragg, Assistant Principal Coquestia Ladd and Assistant Principal George Canning.

head principal job at JM. We welcome Conner and her administrative team to John Marshall.

FRIDAY. “We’ve probably used Oklahoma County Detention Center prior to Midwest City for decades.”

Last week Slezickey and Police Chief Russ Landon reached out to the City of Yukon to inquire about partnering with the far west Oklahoma City suburb to house arrested offenders from The Village. Slezickey reported to the council that they were well received.

Officials with the Yukon Police Department sent an Interlocal Governmental Cooperation Agreement (IGA), detailing the specifics of an agreement to house offenders from The Village at the Yukon City Jail. The agreement, with minor modifications, was approved at the last Cty Council meeting authorizing Mayor Bubba Symes to execute the IGA.

“I can’t say I was surprised that Oklahoma County was not prepared to enter into an agreement with us,” said Ward 4 councilman and vocal critic of the Oklahoma County Detention Center Sean Cummings. “I was more surprised by Midwest City canceling our contract. I have been a huge thorn in the side of Oklahoma County Jail for a year.

“I was relieved when Yukon stepped up to the plate and offered their services, I won’t lie,” said Cummings. “I swore an oath to uphold the constitution of the United States and the constitution of Oklahoma. By putting our detainees there, I would be violating the 8th and 14th amend-

ments.

“First and foremost, the Oklahoma County Detention Center still has a terrible bedbug infestation. They have got the prison population down to a reasonable amount, but the jail is still trashed,” he said. “I would question why it took them three years to start painting and cleaning each cell... three years?”

Cummings said he’s not ready to go back to Oklahoma County and would like to see the agreement in Yukon last for the long term.

“If they (Oklahoma County) have bedbugs at their current facility the prisoners will just take them to the next facility,” he said. “If they have staff that are acting in inhumane ways, the same staff will be at the new facility. I do, however, like the new administrator, Brandy Gardner. She is doing her best, but she’s still surrounded by the old staff.”

Yukon is to provide their services for $42 per day for each detainee. The cost is the same as the city had with Midwest City. Arrested offenders from The Village will be housed with other municipal offenders in Yukon.

The Oklahoma County Jail Trust is finalizing a yearlong search for a location to construct a new Oklahoma County Detention Center to replace the 32-year facility located at 201 N. Shartel in downtown Oklahoma City.

When constructed in 1991 the cost of the Oklahoma County Detention Center was $52 million. Oklahoma County voters approved a $260 million bond package last year to fund construction of a new jail.

National Merit Semifinalists

Architectural rendering of The Mingee Family Gymnasium, to be located just north of Heritage Hall’s Lower School.

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campaign with the construction of the gymnasium because of its potential use as a storm shelter for our entire campus,” said Fetrow. “The consistent growth in our Lower School enrollment points to the importance of beginning there, as well.”

As a multi-functional, regulation-sized gymnasium, complete with locker rooms, spectator seating and scoreboards, the new gym’s square footage is twice the footage of the Lower School’s existing gymnasium. The new

gym is going to provide better year-round utility for indoor recess during inclement weather, after-school activities, campus events and athletic events.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the generosity of the Mingee family whose lead gift officially launches an exciting campaign for our new gymnasium and storm shelter,” noted Heritage Hall Director of Development Jenifer Standish.

To support or to learn more about Heritage Hall’s capital campaign for a new Lower School, visit heritagehall.com/ support or contact Jenifer Standish, director of development, at jstandish@heritagehall.com.

Casady School’s 2023 National Merit Semifinalists, from left: Thomas Rudnicki, Eddy Kang, Jake Woody, Jax Coates, Ayan Zubair, David Fares, Nonie Reding and Sophia Stidham.

Crossings Christian School’s 2023 National Merit Semifinalists, from left: Braeden Asbury, Shawn Bebee, Brandon Daniel, Dennis Daniel, Allison Hickey, Benjamin Power, Nathan Rouse, William Sutton and Jake Williams.