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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 57 No. 31 • One Section • 14 pages • December 8, 2023
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Voters: You need to say ‘Yes’ on December 12 Editorial By Vicki Clark Gourley Polls show the majority of Oklahoma voters are in favor of voting “yes” on Dec. 12. But it will not happen unless you go to your voting place and cast your ballot on Tuesday. The Thunder, which is currently playing here on a short-term lease, has agreed to sign a 25year lease to play in the new arena.
It is an investment we have to make and we can make it without a tax increase. A new arena is not just about basketball. Every month, we have world-class shows. That will only grow with a new arena. Our current arena has the smallest square footage in the NBA and is not equipped to attract larger shows That is why, too often, great acts choose Tulsa over OKC because its
arena is larger. A new arena will take away this disadvantage and we can bring great shows here. Often when I travel people have never heard of Oklahoma City, but when I mention The Thunder everyone knows about them and wants to talk about them and their players. The only way to keep them is to vote Yes on Dec. 12.
Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Lifetime Achievement Award winner Lisa Synar.
Nichols Hills City Manager Shane Pate with Rebud Park Improvement Project Chairman Nancy Farha and Co-Chairman Nancy Herzel stand in the northwest corner of Grand Boulevard and Sherwood Lane, an area the ladies are trying to raise funds to improve. - Photo by Laura Eckel Photography
Working to keep Nichols Hills beautiful By Rose Lane Editor Residents and the City of Nichols Hills are teaming up to enhance the northwest corner of Grand Boulevard and Sherwood Lane. But, they need some help. The Redbud Park Improvement Project is to con-
tinue the work along Grand Boulevard, an area that sorely needs attention, Project CoChairman Nancy Herzel said. Jamie Farha, the chairman, and Herzel are asking for donations to the $1,26 million project. A huge difference in pedestrian access and quality of life is to result in the aftermath of the
improvements, Farha said. The plans include: • A major renovation to the channel area, including a water fountain; • Stone veneer at the Sherwood Lane and Grand Boulevard bridges; • New walking trails; See NHILLS, Page 4
Synar tapped for Lifetime Achievement OKC Beautiful’s Executive Director, Lisa Synar received Keep Oklahoma Beautiful’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Environmental Excellence Celebration. The Keep Oklahoma Beautiful awards recognize individuals and organizations in Oklahoma that have contributed to the beautification and environmental stewardship of the state. “Keep Oklahoma Beautiful is excited for the opportunity to recognize one of our star affiliates and their Executive Director,” said Jeanette Nance, executive Director of Keep Oklahoma Beautiful. “Our Board of Directors spent little time choosing a perfect choice in Lisa Synar as our 2023 Lifetime Achievement awardee. Lisa not only exhibits a passion for her See SYNAR, Page 4
AWARE Luncheon chairmen named By Rose Lane Editor Hilary Karchmer and Vicki Knotts are the co-chairman of the Alzheimer’s Association’s AWARE Luncheon, set for April 16, 2024. Elaine Levy is to be lauded as the honorary chairman. Alice Dahlgren hosted the AWARE group for a ALOIS Brunch at her home, at which time the announcement of the co-chairmen and honorary chairmen were made. Alois Alzheimer is who put a name to this disease “It is such an honor to support this mission and all that the Alzheimer’s Association stands for,”
said co-chairman Hilary Karchmer. The event directly supports the OKC community with education, research, resources, and support as well as raising awareness. “Too often, this disease is misunderstood and stigmatized. This event is designed to educate and unite voices to support increased understanding for those affected by memory loss,” Knotts said. Sponsorships and tables are now available for the Oklahoma City Alzheimer’s Association AWARE Luncheon. To find out how to sponsor and participate in this year’s luncheon, contact Dana Edwards at daedwards@alz.org. For a photo of the chairmen, see Page 2.
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Cat of the Week Little Bitty is a 9 year-old Snowshoe Siamese and she comes to work with Collin Kerr at the real estate office he owns. Her job description includes squirrel watching, cat napping, and meowing for food seven times per day. We love her so much and she is such a sweetheart. Email Dog, Cat, Pet and Baby of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com.