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Quail Creek Home Tour

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The Fourth Annual Quail Creek Home Tour is set for Saturday, May 4.

Featuring six homes spanning both north and south Quail Creek, the Home Tour offers a fresh look at houses recently renovated in this established neighborhood in north Oklahoma City.

Last year the Quail Creek Home Tour raised over $40,000.00 for the Quail Creek neighborhood beautification project. For tickets and more information, visit quailcreekhometour.com.

Nichols Hills, Gaillardia, Quail Creek and The Greens Community Magazine featuring “Beauty, Brains and Grace at Every Age” and celebrating the 30th anniversary of the YWCA OKC.

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Village to make first payment

NHills 2nd safest city in Oklahoma

By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

The first interest payment on capital improvement bonds that voters in The Village approved last year is due May 1.

The $228,300 payment to bondholders will be made with proceeds from the ad valorem (property) taxes that feed the “sinking fund” which is earmarked for paying principal and interest charges on the bond issue.

“The good news is that we have the funds on hand to meet this payment,” City Manager Bruce Stone told the City Council.

The first principal payment, $360,000, is not coming due until May 1, 2020, along with another $228,000 interest payment, ledgers reflect.

There were 7,000 eggs on the putting green at the Quail Creek Golf and Country Club for the children to gather.

The event included a cookout, games and pony rides. Above: Tom Elledge and his grandson Brady Stone get into the spirit. At right: Charlotte Hulse gets a big hug from the Easter bunny himself.

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garten through fourth grade. All four of those are now conventional elementary schools whose student body consists of children in pre-K through sixth grade.

In a related matter, principals throughout the school district will be reassigned or retire.

Dr. Jan Matthews, long-time principal at Quail Creek Elementary School, is retiring after a 44-year career in education. She is being replaced by Stephanie Spears, who has 20 years of experience in education: 15 years in Edmond and the last five years as principal at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Oklahoma City.

Nichols Hills has been ranked by Safeties as the second safest city in Oklahoma for the second consecutive year.

“We’re thrilled with this recognition,” Mayor Peter Hoffman said. “This is an honor and a testament to the hard work and excellence of our police department led by Chief Steven Cox and Assistant Chief Casey Nix, under the capable leadership of City Manager Shane Pate. And we thank our residents for their general civility, sense of community, and the quality of their character.”

In its fifth annual “Safest Cities” analysis, Safeties reported that crime rates in the Sooner State exceeded national averages in 2017 (the latest year for which data was available).

However, the 20 safest cities in Oklahoma “bucked that trend.”

Oklahoma averaged 5.32 violent crimes per 1,000 population and the violent crime rate nationally was 4.49 incidents per 1,000; in comparison, Nichols Hills, with a population estimated at 3,940, recorded a rate of 0.51 per 1,000. The property crime rate in Nichols Hills was 14.21, or about half the national rate of 27.11 property offenses per 1,000 population.

“I think it was a combination of factors: our officers being present and being seen throughout the community, and residents calling us when they see something that doesn’t seem to be right,” Cox said. “We’re very proactive and we patrol such a small area.” (Nichols Hills

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Somebunnies are having Easter fun

OKC Public Schools making some major changes

By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer Oklahoma City Public Schools will be vastly different when the 2019-20 school year starts on Aug. 12.

The biggest change is that 15 schools are slated to shut their doors for the last time when the current school year ends May 24. Among them will be Andrew Johnson Elementary School (ES), at 1810 Sheffield Road in The Village.

Average daily attendance at Johnson in the 2016-17 school year (203.3 students) was the third-lowest among the district’s 54 elementary schools.

The 68-year-old Johnson building is expected to be “repurposed” as an early-childhood center, according to

OKCPS Superintendent Sean McDaniel.

Another major change is that under the Pathway to Greatness (P2G) plan proposed by McDaniel and endorsed by the school board, enrollment in elementary schools is limited to students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade and middle schools accommodate students in grades five through eight. OKCPS elementary schools currently teach students in pre-K through sixth grade.

For example, Nichols Hills ES, 1301 W Wilshire; Quail Creek ES, 11700 Thornridge Road; Ridgeview ES, 10010 Ridgeview Drive; and Britton ES, 1215 NW 95th, are set to accommodate students in pre-kinder-

Show House is postponed The Symphony Show House has been a longstanding Mother’s Day tradition for countless families in Oklahoma City. But this year, it is Mother Nature herself who has ended the 45-year streak.

Portions of the historic Sunbeam Family Home were flooded during spring rains.

The almost 90-year-old property is being converted to modern apartments and was slated to open for tours to the public on May 11.

“The good news is the Symphony Show House is

delayed, but not canceled,” said Lisa Reed, executive director of the OKC Orchestra League, which hosts the Symphony Show House each year.

“Perhaps we will be starting a new Father’s Day tradition instead.”

The Symphony Show House is to be held on June 8-16, ending on the Sunday of Father’s Day. Hours for the Symphony Show House are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Tickets are $15 if

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Dog of the Week Beasley is Hunter and Emily Dinkines’ sweet border collie puppy who loves to learn agility routines, play with her dog friends and apparently enjoys decorating her bed with streamers.

Email Dog of the Week, Baby of the Week and Cat of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com. Submissions are used in the order they are received.

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Friday Honors

Fridaylanders win awards

Gov presents Arts Awards at Capitol

Heritage Hall Headmaster Guy Bramble, his wife Julie and daughter Kristen (Mrs. Jay) Ferguson.

Heritage Hall Drama Department Chair Jay Ferguson was awarded the Arts in Education Medal.

Jo Rowan, Chair of the School of American Dance & Entertainment at Oklahoma City University and founder of the American Spirit Dance Company, accepts the Governor’s Arts Award from Gov. Kevin Stitt. Rowan has built the school into a premier dance program in the country and has topped Julliard as the number one dance school in the Nation.

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First Lady and President of Oklahoma State University Burns and Ann Hargis, left, received the Public Service Award from former Governor George Nigh.

OCU President Martha Burger, Dean of the Ann Lacy School of American Dance John Bedford, and Chris Lawson at the Governor’s Arts Awards to cheer for Jo Rowan. Several luminaries in the dance world traveled from out-of-state for Jo. And more than 100 blue OCU t-shirt clad students filled the balconies.

Recipients of the Community Service Award Allied Arts Executive Director Deborah Senner and Volunteer James Loftis.

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Easter fun in The Village A sunny Duffner Park was overrun last Saturday during The Village Easter Egg Hunt.

“It was a community affair,” said Vice Mayor Cathy Cummings, who organized and coordinated the event.

“That’s what made it so great: the community participation.”

Cummings issued a public appeal for candy-filled eggs, and local businesses and residents responded by donating more than 1,000 of them.

Literally scores of children and adults gathered in the park for the event.

The Village Fire Department showed up with its mascot, Marshall, and The Village Police Department distributed candy to the kids.

Above: Ogling a couple of candy eggs is Flo Rich, 21month-old daughter of Marion Rich.

- Photos by Cathy Cummings

Participants in The Village Easter Egg Hunt included the children of Roxanne Foster. From left: Carsten, 4; Scarlette, 6; and Declan, 2.

SCHOOLS From Page 1 Also, Quail Creek ES is adding seven more teachers to its faculty and expects to increase its number of buses from one to three, Matthews said.

Chris Thomas, currently the principal at Andrew Johnson ES, is becoming the principal at Classen Middle School. Thomas has 13 years of experience in education; he started as a teacher’s aide.

Kim Iraggi, principal at Nichols Hills ES, is also retiring after this school year ends. The principal at NHES next year is Aaron Kellert.

Michael Lisenby is returing as principal at Ridgeview ES next year.

At Britton ES, Susan Carlsen is becoming principal, replacing Ronda Hamilton, who is transferring to Arthur ES. Shlonda Brewer, principal at Greystone ES, is becoming the principal at Capitol Hill MS. Dr. Gloria Anderson, principal at West Nichols Hills ES, is becoming the principal at F.D. Moon MS. In addition: Full-time art, music and physical education classes are set to be offered. STEAM (sci-

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ence, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) space will be provided in every elementary school, as well as access to science labs for all students in grades 5 through 12.

“I think the changes will be great,” Dr. Matthews said. “There will be a lot of potential for success for the students.”

Special-needs students who attend Andrew Johnson are assigned to Ridgeview under the P2G realignment plan. District records show that almost one-fourth of the pupils enrolled at Johnson in school year 201617 were special education students, many with multiple disabilities. That rate was the highest among all elementary schools in the Oklahoma City district.

Greystone Elementary, 2401 NW 114th Terrace, is being “reconfigured” into a middle school. Greystone, which currently

SHOW HOUSE From Page 1 purchased before the tours open on June 8, or $20 after the tours begins and will be available at okcorchestraleague.org and other ticket outlets, including discounted tickets at Mathis Brothers. Group rates are also available. The deadline for sponsorships has been extended to May 15 and some Show House Evenings slots are still available.

Rita Dearmon, chairman of the 2019 Symphony Show House, said designers, volunteers and patrons have taken the change in stride. “Not a single person has complained of the inconvenience. They’ve simply

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Chris Thomas, principal at Andrew Johnson Elementary School, examines a book from the “walk-up library” at the front of the school. Johnson ES will close after this school year, and Thomas will become principal next year at Classen MS.

serves students in preK through sixth grade, will be renamed John Marshall Middle School to serve students in grades five through eight. Students promoted from Nichols Hills, Quail Creek, Ridgeview and Britton elementary schools advance to John Marshall MS. West Nichols Hills Elementary, 8400 N. Greystone, is becoming an “application” middle school for Belle Isle fifth and sixth graders.

That means parents/ guardians have to apply to get their children admitted to the school, said Arely Martin, the district’s media relations manager.

said, ‘What can we do to make it work?’ We’re so fortunate to have such committed partners. We hope the public will join us in June and reward them for all of their hard work.”

More than just a home tour, the Symphony Show House has served as a vital source of charitable fundraising for the OKC Philharmonic and music education programs for the last 46 years. Businesses, organizations and individuals can reach both marketing and philanthropic goals through a variety of opportunities. To volunteer, advertise, sponsor, reserve an evening or for more information, contact the league at 232-7575, execdir@okcorchestraleague.org or visit okcorchestraleague.org.

Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School, which now has grades six, seven and eight, is becoming an application school for seventh and eighth graders.

Britton ES is becoming a “targeted transformation site.” A leadership team will be assigned to the school to elevate its low academic performance, McDaniel said. Britton Elementary received grades of “F” every year on its “report card” in school years 2013-16 and a “D” last year, OKCPS records reflect.

The following link shows “feeder patterns” for schools in the district; okcps.org/Page/ 3851.

At left: Mila Grace, 3, daughter of Tammy McGill Bragg, met The Village Fire Department’s mascot, Marshall (aka Firefighter Zach Lucas).

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Sports Weekly BASEBALL ROUNDUP

Santa Fe rallies past Antlers After building a lead over the first four innings, the Deer Creek baseball team saw Edmond Santa Fe rally for four runs in the final three innings to suffer a 9-8 loss to the Wolves last Monday.

Jack Hill went 2for-4 with a run scored to lead the Antlers (23-7) at the plate.

Brenden Fitzhugh and Ty Hammack belted a double each for Deer Creek’s only extra base hits, while Ham-

mack drove in two runs and Fitzhugh scored once.

Pitcher Drew Peregrin allowed a run in the bottom of the seventh inning but struck out one batter in 2/3 inning for the loss.

Deer Creek is set to host Piedmont at 6 p.m. Friday and play Lawton in a doubleheader on Saturday starting at noon.

OKC BRONCHOS TOP CHARGERS Heritage Hall committed five errors and managed only three hits in a 10-1 loss to the OKC Bronchos home school team last

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Range Faulkner led the way for the Chargers (16-13) with a solo home run in the bottom of the fourth inning. Max Hardberger and Landry Kyle provided the other two hits, with Kyle hitting a double.

Kyle also got roughed up for nine runs on five hits and struck out two in 2-2/3 innings to take the pitching loss.

NORMAN NORTH BLANKS PANTHERS Committing six errors in one game and allowing 14 Norman North hits in the other, PC North didn’t score a run in a doubleheader loss to the Timberwolves on Monday.

Mason Pierce and Dalton Tarrant accounted for both PC North hits in a 5-0 setback in the first game.

Pitcher Matt Gamblin allowed four runs on 11 hits and struck out nine over five innings for the loss.

Pierce also had the Panthers’ only hit in a 7-0 loss in the nightcap. Tarrant picked up the pitching loss, allowing four runs and a hit in 3-1/3

innings.

The Panthers (1121) are set to host Norman this Friday at 5 p.m. and visit Putnam City on Saturday at 1 p.m.

McLOUD CRUISES

BY ROCKETS Mount St. Mary rallied for a pair of runs in the third inning but four errors proved too much to overcome in a 7-2 loss to McLoud on Monday.

Tucker Resolute went 2-for-3 and scored a run to pace the Rockets (10-12) at the plate. Jacob Loflin belted a two-run single in the third inning and scored another time, while Robert Kalsu accounted for the other hit.

Loflin also allowed a run and struck out two in one inning to take the pitching loss.

GUTHRIE RUNS OVER IRISH Falling behind big in the first four innings, McGuinnes rallied for three runs in the bottom of the third inning but fell short in a 9-3 loss to Guthrie on Monday.

The Irish (9-20)

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PC North’s Mason Pierce (17) slides safely into home during a game against Bridge Creek. Pierce had two hits in a doubleheader loss to Norman North.

managed just four hits, led by Augusto Schroeder with a double and scored a run in the third inning.

Cole Reselar also doubled to drive in a run and scored another.

Derek Abeln and Pat Joyce accounted for the other two hits.

Abeln also took the pitching loss, allowing five runs on six hits in 1-2/3 innings.

ERRORS DOOM CYCLONES IN LOSS Hampered by nine errors, Casady watched as DallasOakridge scored 11

runs in the final three innings for a 14-5 loss in a Southwest Preparatory Conference counter last week.

Teddy Jacobsen went 3-for-4 with a run batted in and run scored to lead the Cyclones (3-12). Three others had hits, including Blake Garrett with a two-run double and singles by Payton Leonard and Tucker Jacobsen.

Pitcher Jackson Kennedy surrendered nine runs on five hits and struck out five over five innings for the loss.

GOLF ROUNDUP

Boys teams ready for regionals Seven Fridayland boys golf teams embark on their quest for a state championship as regional tournaments are staged this Monday in Enid, El Reno, Elk City and Ardmore.

Deer Creek and PC North travel to Enid for their Class 6A regional at Meadowlake Golf Club.

McGuinness ventures west to El Reno for its 5A tournament at Crimson Creek.

Four local teams compete in 4A, with

defending champion Heritage Hall and Harding Charter Prep playing at Lake Murray in Ardmore and Mount St. Mary and John Marshall going west to the Elk City Country Club.

Crossings Christian had to get past its 3A regional qualifying tournament at Lake Murray on Monday to advance to the regional at Fountainhead in Checotah or Brent Bruell in Purcell.

The 3A-6A state tournaments are set for May 6-7.

CHARGERS 3RD AT ARDMORE With two players in

the top 10, Heritage Hall finished third at the 36-hold Ardmore Invitational.

William McDonald fired a 141 (70-71) at Dornick Hills and Lakeview to place second in the individual standings. Matthew McClintock shot a 150 (77-73) for eighth.

KNIGHTS 3RD AT DEL CITY Three players cracked the top 15 to help Crossings Christian to third at the Del City Invitational.

Craig Sanders shot an 84 at Trosper Park to lead the Knights.

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SOCCER ROUNDUP

Playoffs kick off Friday

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Heritage Hall’s Phoebe Shapard and the Charger girls host a Class 5A regional tournament this Monday, which also includes Fridayland rivals McGuinness and Mount St. Mary.

TENNIS ROUNDUP

Charger girls to host 5A regional Seven Fridayland girls tennis teams open the postseason this Monday, as regional tournaments are staged across the area.

Defending state champion Heritage Hall is slated to host a Class 5A regional, which includes Fridayland rivals McGuinness and Mount St. Mary.

Crossings Christian travels to Duncan for its 5A regional.

Deer Creek and PC North stay closer to home to participate in a 6A regional at Kickingbird in Edmond, while Harding Charter Prep competes in a 4A regional at the OKC Tennis Center.

The 4A-6A state tournaments are set for May 3-4 at the OKC Tennis Center.

The Panthers swept both doubles divisions, including the No. 1 team of Katelyn Click and Kaylee Self along with the No. 2 team of Rylee Rolling and Jennifer Nguyen.

Lauren Franze also picked up win in No. 1 singles, while Jai Jones claimed third in No. 2 singles.

The Panther boys, meanwhile, took second behind Dalin Nguyen and James Nguyen’s win in No. 1 doubles.

Jaylen Ellis and Ken Tu took second in Nos. 1 and 2 singles, respectively. Hayden Hasty and Marty Renevillia finished third in No. 2 doubles.

PANTHER GIRLS WIN TRIANGULAR

With three division titles and three others in the top 4, both Crossings Christian squads finished second at the Guthrie Invitational.

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Keyed by three division titles, the PC North girls won the Putnam City Triangular last week.

KNIGHTS NET 2ND AT GUTHRIE

netted a No. 2 singles title, as did the No. 1 doubles team of Ciarra Rose and Aspen Minihan.

Jenna Curry and Olivia Keyers finished fifth in No. 2 doubles, while Anna Murphy came in eighth in No. 1 singles.

Daniel Haley secured a No. 1 singles title for the Knight boys, with Jacob Clinkenbeard and Rhett Gibbs taking second in No. 2 doubles.

Hunter Demunbrun finished third in No. 2 singles, followed by the No. 1 doubles team of Graham Clark and Parker Dillon in fourth place.

CHARGERS TAKE 3RD AT UNION Claiming both singles titles and a doubles title, the Heritage Hall boys finished third at the Tulsa Union Invitational last week.

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TRACK ROUNDUP

2A, 4A teams compete at regionals Five Fridayland track teams begin their quests for a state championship this Saturday for Class 2A4A regional meets being held across the state.

Harding Charter Prep, John Marshall and Mount St. Mary travel to Enid for their 4A regional at Chisholm High School.

Heritage Hall is headed to Madill for its 4A regional.

Crossings Christian, meanwhile, ventures to Cherokee for a 2A regional.

The 4A state meet is set for May 3-4 at Catoosa, while 2A stays in the metro at Western Heights.

BEARS TAKE 3RD AT ALL-CITY Keyed by a trio of individual gold medals and four relay event titles, both John Marshall squads finished third at the All City Conference meet last Saturday at Speegle Stadium.

The Harding Prep

boys also claimed fifth, while the girls were 10th at the meet.

Bryce Stephens earned a gold medal by just five-hundredths of a second in 22.40 seconds, and missed a second gold in the 100 meters by seven-hundredths of a season to settle for silver.

Gabrielle Chandler claimed a win in the 100 meters in 12.49 seconds, just ahead of teammate Margiznee Turner in 12.66 seconds.

The Bears also dominated the field events, with Tavaun Smith and Jaime Richardson winning gold medals in the high jump. Smith posted a winning jump of 5 feet, 10 inches, and Richardson won with a leap of 4-2.

Both teams also won gold medals in the 400- and 800meter relays.

Smith took silver in the long jump, as did Richardson and Amaurey Clark placed third in the event.

Turner finished fourth in the 200

meters, as did Quatara Perry-Davis in the 400 meters. Timothy Stephens also placed fourth in the 100 meters and sixth in the 200 meters.

Harding Prep’s Nathan Veal outpaced the field by a full second to win the 1600 meters in 4:49.89 and came up one-hundredth second short of gold in the 800 meters.

Veal teamed up with Ryan McLaughlin, Cooper Phillips and Trevor Witherspoon to win the 3200-meter relay in 8:47.38 to set a new school record.

McLaughlin earned a silver medal in the 3200 and a bronze in the 1600. August Biggs finished fifth in the 3200 and Witherspoon was sixth in the 400 meters.

Lauren Summers, meanwhile, took second in the discus and fifth in the shot put to lead the Eagle girls. Jtaelii Heath finished fifth in the 100 and sixth in the 200 meters.

Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.

Ten Fridayland soccer teams kick off the state playoffs this Friday as Class 4A opens this Friday with the first round.

Both Mount St. Mary squads host a first-round matchup, with the girls facing Cache at 6 p.m. and the boys battling Classen SAS at 8 p.m.

With a win, the Rocket girls advance to play the Bridge CreekWeatherford winner this Tuesday, while the boys would take on the Southeast-Community Christian winner.

Harding Charter Prep travels to Clinton for a first-round doubleheader also at 6 and 8 p.m., and the Crossings Christian girls visit Dove Science Academy at 6 p.m.

The Eagle and Knight girls could potentially meet in a second-round game this Tuesday, with the Harding boys hoping to face the WeatherfordDove Science winner.

Class 6A and 5A are set to open their postseason this Tues-

STATE SCHEDULE Friday, April 26 Class 4A Girls Cache at Mount St. Mary, 6 p.m.

Harding Charter Prep at Clinton, 6 p.m.

Crossings Christian at Dove Science, 6 p.m.

Glass 4A Boys Classen SAS at Mount St. Mary, 8 p.m.

Harding Charter Prep at Clinton, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, April 30 Class 6A Deer Creek at Mustang, 6 & 8 p.m.

day. Both Deer Creek squads travel to Mustang for their firstround doubleheader at 6 and 8 p.m.

The 5A bracket wasn’t available by press time Tuesday, but both McGuinness teams, along with the Heritage Hall girls, likely made the playoffs based on their district position.

Look for the official first-round pairings at www.okcfriday.com.

a sweep against Kingfisher on Monday.

Abraham Garcia scored two goals, while Eric Jaques and Hayden Arthur added two penalty-kick goals to lead the Rocket boys (12-3) to a 4-1 win.

Ashlanne Fuentes netted the gamewinnning goal as the Rocket girls (8-4) pulled off a 1-0 victory.

ROCKETS SWEEP KINGFISHER

Harding Charter Prep earned a doubleheader sweep at McLoud on Monday.

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Both Mount St. Mary squads picked up key district wins in

EAGLES DOWN MCLOUD

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CALENDAR EVENTS FUNDRAISERS

June 15 • Summer Soiree

Preservation Oklahoma will host its fourth annual summer fundraising party, Summer Soiree, on Saturday, June 15, at 7 p.m.

Taking place on the lawn of the Overholser Mansion, the Summer Soiree will include live music by Born in November; dancing; drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a raffle as well as all the glitz and glamour of the Roaring ’20s. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased preservationok.org/sum mer-soiree. The party is expected to attract a diverse crowd of individuals who are passionate about history, historic preservation, historic living and OKC. For more information, please contact Cayla Lewis at (405) 525-5325 or director@preservationok. org. All proceeds benefit the work of Preservation Oklahoma, Inc., including its stewardship of the 1903 Henry Overholser Mansion.

The Overholser Mansion is located at 405 NW 15th St.

LUNCHEONS

May 13 • OKIE’s Luncheon

The Oklahoma Israel Exchange (OKIE) celebrates OCU President Martha Burger with the Light Leadership Legacy award at their spring luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Jones Assembly. Miss Israel, Linor Abargil is the keynote speaker.

Linor will share her compelling story and how she found her voice through her spiritual journey. She is a proud wife, mother, notable actress,

April 27 • OGS Youth Program

What was it Like During the Oklahoma 1889 Land Run? The Oklahoma Genealogical Society (OGS) will host “What was it Like During the Oklahoma 1889 Land Run?”on Saturday, April 27 from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Oklahoma Genealogical Society Resource Center, 1125 NW 50th St. Ms. Nanitta "Kentucky" Daisey, will be making an appearance at this event. In period dress she will discuss her trip from Kentucky to participate in the 1889 Land Run and how she staked her own claim in what is now known as Edmond. There is a bronze statue placed in her honor in downtown Edmond. All ages with their parents are welcome to attend. The various Oklahoma Land Runs will be discussed, the early settlers' lives and hardships and have items on-hand similar to those that were brought by these early settlers. The program will include time on computers for each participant with parent and/or staff to search for any of their possible Land Run ancestors. O.G.S. also has an "Early Oklahoma Land Tract Books Index" CD for sale. Registration is $20 per child. If your child is a member of the O.G.S. Next Generation; there is a $5 discount for this program. A trail-appropriate snack is planned.

Visit okgensoc.org for details. accomplished attorney and a fearless activist.

Reserve a seat for this powerful program at okisraelexchange.com/ upcoming-events.

FESTIVALS

Through April 28 • Festival of the Arts

The Festival of the Arts is a community celebration of the visual, performing and culinary arts, bringing a variety of talented artists together in downtown OKC’s Bicentennial Park. The Festival has been an OKC tradition since 1967, considered a rite of spring and a signature event for the Arts Council. The event stretches from Lee Ave east to City Hall and from Colcord north to Couch Drive.

Festival is open Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. 9 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Artists, performers and menus are subject to change.

No pets please.

THIS WEEKEND

April 26-27 • Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles

In celebration of the anniversary of Abbey Road, Rain will bring the greatest hits of this epic recording to life, in addition to all your early Beatles favorites.

This mind-blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-fornote theatrical event that is “the next best thing to seeing the Beatles” (Associated Press). Experience the worlds’ most iconic band and come celebrate the best of Abbey Road with Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles at the Civic Center.

April 27 • THUNDERSTRUCK: America's AC/DC

THUNDERSTRUCK: America's AC/DC with special guests Next Halen perform at the Diamond Ballroom.

Doors open at 7 p.m.

Get tickets at Buy For Less and Smart Saver as well as the boxoffice.

deadCenter Announces 2019 Festival Films

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he deadCenter Film Festival has selected 140 films to be screened at the 19th annual festival, scheduled for Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9 at five locations in downtown Oklahoma City.

“This has been another fantastic year for the festival,” said Sara Thompson, Director of Programming for deadCenter, in a statement. “We received more submissions than ever before and the quality of the films was outstanding. We are excited to present our largest slate of films in deadCenter history.”

More than 1,500 films were considered for the 2019 festival. Of the 140 films selected for the festival, 22 are feature-length movies, 108 are short films, and 10 are Virtual Reality 360 films.

Words From a Bear, Jeffrey Palmer’s documentary about Pulitzer Prize winning author and fellow Oklahoman, N. Scott Momaday, leads an outstanding slate of documentary films at this year festival.

Another early crowd favorite is Red Dog, an autobiographical film from Grammy winning songwriter Luke Dick, about being raised in the Red Dog Saloon, where his mother worked as a stripper.

Overall, thirtyeight of the chosen films were made in

Oklahoma or by Oklahoma filmmakers.

Other feature films with an Oklahoma connection include American Heretics: The Politics of the Gospel exploring progressive preachers like Robin Meyers and Lori Walke working in a conservative state; Faces of the 47th, Cacky Poarch’s look at educational activism through art; Arrows of Outrageous Fortune, Mickey Reece’s hilarious, offbeat comedy; Home with a View of the Monster, Alex Greenlee and Todd Greenlee’s psychological thriller; Hosea, an intense drama about addiction and forgiveness, and The Bygone, a gorgeous modern western. deadCenter also chose 108 short films for this year’s festival. Of those, 30 were directed by Oklahomans or in Oklahoma. Casady School graduate Andrew Johnson will make his deadCenter debut with his short film Waste that he directed while at NYU film school. Edgecombe, a short film from Jenks High School graduate Krystal Kayiza that debuted at Sundance will

make its Oklahoma debut. And, Los Americanos, the latest film from local filmmaker Kyle Kauwika Harris, will screen fresh off of winning the Oklahoma City 48 film race.

Once again, deadCenter will offer a full slate of Virtual Reality films and virtual experiences as part of Tapstone Energy’s techCenter conference at 21C Museum Hotel. In addition to the films, deadCenter will host the Oklahoma debut of the Google Levi’s wearable jacket, where the computing power is woven into the actual fabric of a jean jacket. Wearable technology will be one of the key focuses of the techCenter event. deadCenter Film is an Oklahoma City based non-profit that leads free film classes to 3,000 high school and tech center students each fall, offers film seminars for working professionals and public film screenings year round, and hosts 33,000 at Oklahoma largest film festival each June. deadCenter was selected as the 2018 Outstanding Arts & Cultural Nonprofit in Oklahoma by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits.

For a full schedule of films and information on how to purchase passes, please visit deadcenterfilm. org.

Fourth annual Quail Creek Home Tour May 4 The Quail Creek Home Tour features six homes spanning both north and south Quail Creek and offers a fresh look at houses recently renovated in the established neighborhood in North Oklahoma City.

Each home featured in the Quail Creek Home Tour will also showcase floral arrangements from participating local florists.

Homes will also highlight a beautiful tablescapes and decor from local businesses.

The Quail Creek Golf & Country Club will serve as the event “Hub” for the day. Home Tour patrons will begin the day there to receive their tickets (in the

form of a wristband) that will provide entrance into all six homes as well as a Home Tour booklet. In addition, a variety of supportive vendors will be at the Hub for shopping enjoyment.

The Quail Creek Home Tour is made possible by the generous support of several local businesses.

Last year the Quail Creek Home Tour raised over $40,000 for the Quail Creek neighborhood beautification project.

Twilight tickets provide access to the regular Home Tour from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., and also include a Bonus Twilight Home that will be the only home open from 5:30

p.m. – 8 p.m., where cocktails and light appetizers will be served.

Tickets may be purchased online, at Norwalk Furniture or day-of at Quail Creek Golf & Country Club.

Ticket sales support the Quail Creek Beautification Project. For more information on this important project or to purchase Home Tour tickets, visit quailcreek hometour.com. For more information regarding the Quail Creek Home Tour email qchometour@ gmail.com.

2019 Quail Creek Home Tour Homeowners: Shawn Abernathy, Michael and Mary Fitch, Doug and Susie Fuller, Dr. Matthew

and Samantha Guffey, The Hester Family, Brian and Alicia Rush, Bryce and Laura Johnson and Jeremiah and Beth Jansen.

The following tickets are offered: Regular Home Tour 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. $15 Home Tour Ticket when purchased in advance $20 Home Ticket - when purchased day of tour Twilight Home Tour 5:30 – 8 p.m. $30 Twilight Tour Ticket - when purchased in advance $35 Twillight Tour Ticket - when purchased day of tour

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Students

April is an exciting time of the year at McGuinness A

s the school year is coming to a close, the Bishop McGuinness community is as busy as ever. With multiple athletic, academic, and extracurricular activities going on, April is one of the most exciting times of the year.

The speech and debate team performed very well and won second place in the Class 5A Speech and Debate State Tournament. Special congratulations to sophomore Catie Leonard for her first place finish in Prose, senior Carson Tollison for his first place finish in Lincoln Douglas Debate, and juniors Clare Jordan and Abigail Miles who won 1st place in Humorous Duet, as well as many other competitors who

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placed in events. A big thank you to speech and debate instructor Brett Young who has helped our competitors greatly in his two years at McGuinness.

• McGuinness inducted its new members of the National Honor Society. There were over 60 new members to the Society, which is the largest organization for recognizing exemplary high school students, with over 1 million members nationally and chapters found in all 50 states.

Thank you to guest speaker Dana West for speaking about the

The soccer boys and girls celebrate senior night.

The senior members of track and field celebrate senior night.

qualities of an honorary person at the event.

• Senior night for Boys and Girls Soccer was held on Tuesday, April 9. The seniors and their parents were recognized before the boys game, and both teams went

on to soundly defeat their opponents the Del City Eagles, the girls 10-0 and boys 40. Both teams are undefeated in district games this year and are hoping to do well in playoffs. The Track and Field senior night was also held at half-

PCN presents ‘The Diary of Anny Frank’

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his spring Putnam City North’s drama department put on a production of “The Diary of Anne Frank.”

It is important that we put on productions that have historical significance, because although we are taught about these things in school, it’s good to see our students immerse themselves in the events that occurred during this time.

Our drama department is full of talented students, and they put on a spectacular show.

“I honestly couldn’t be more proud of this cast,” theater teacher Lisa Hamilton said.

“They gave 100 percent to their performances, and had the audience in tears, along with a few laughs too. I also want to say the stage crew was amazing, and that performance couldn’t happen without them and Mr.Gup-

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till.”

The production was successful, but not without some obstacles.

“I think the first challenge was the actual casting,” Hamilton said. “I didn’t cast any of the male roles because my son was auditioning. I just didn’t feel that was fair, so I called on my colleagues, Mr. Guptill and Mrs. Henson.” “:They are both drama majors and have a lot of experience, so I trusted them to give me the right cast of males.”

The cast also had to be fast on their feet.

“Since most of the characters never leave the stage, some of the technicalities of the

scene changes were difficult, like changing into pajamas or fixing your hair,” junior Natalie McGowan said. “If there was some kind of mistake, you couldn’t deal with it until intermission, or the end of the show.”

The play was also important to students, not only because of the historical meaning, but also because of what it meant to them personally.

“It meant a lot to me to learn as much as I could about Anne, her family and WWII in general so I could portray it to my best ability,” sophomore Jordan Moore said.

“Because of how many people are still affected by the Holocaust, I knew it was important to understand just how strong of an impact this play could have.”

The somber atmosphere of the production meant that the cast had to adapt to

Seven chosen for Youth Leadership OK Seven Fridayland students are among the 52 rising high school seniors selected by Leadership Oklahoma to to participate in its annual Youth Leadership Oklahoma (YLOK) class program.

Fridayland members of YLOK Class 19 and their respective high schools are: Delaney Barghols, Crossings Christian School; Ford Collier, Bishop McGuinness; Daniel Coronado, Classen School of Advanced Studies; Zane Hermen, Heritage Hall School; Lydia Lytle, Bishop McGuinness High School; Kailey O'Connor, Mount Saint Mary High School; and, Ford Watkins, Casady School.

They were chosen

through a competitive process based on proven leadership,

geographic, ethnic and See YOUTH, Page 8

match it.

“To prepare, I had to understand the stress and withdrawal of the situation, learning to jump at every creak, even eating sparingly to understand the changes,” sophomore Jack Pierce said.

The cast did an amazing job handling the challenge of the emotional and serious roles they took on for the production.

time of the boys game.

Thank you to all our seniors for their hard

work and contributions towards McGuinness athletics!

The Dance Visions show was on April 1011 in the auditorium.

The dancers performed several numbers for a packed house. They have been working hard all year and are eagerly awaiting the chance to show their skills.

News

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VILLAGE From Page 7

The Village residents approved a $10.38 million general-obligation (GO) bond package – the first in the town’s 69-year history – on Jan. 9, 2018, to finance street repairs, renovations to city parks, traffic signalization at three major intersections, and storm drainage improvements.

A $7.11 million tranche – a little over two-thirds of the bonds – was sold on April 25, 2018, to initiate street, park and drainage projects.

Most of the funds have been devoted to resurfacing several residential streets and paying the city’s share of the $3.95 million project to rebuild Britton Road between May and Pennsylvania avenues.

The tax-exempt general-obligation bonds, which received a “AA” rating from Standard & Poor’s, were purchased by a Wisconsin company at a net interest cost of $2,475,728 over the 20-year life of the debt.

The city still has $3,270,000

YOUTH From Page 7 cultural diversity YLOK Class 19 members will travel the state during a weeklong trip to learn about Oklahoma’s history, culture, issues and leaders and begin to develop a greater understanding and appreciation for our state. Youth Leadership Oklahoma (YLOK) was created in 2001 with the mission to develop in young leaders who feel hope, pride and a responsibility for Oklahoma’s future. Over 850 students have participat-

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bonds to be sold at a later date.

Ben Oglesby, an investment adviser representative with Municipal Financial Services of Edmond, said there is no statutory requirement to sell those bonds within a specific time period. Nevertheless, he recalled, the City Council’s original plan was to issue the remaining bonds within three to five years, after the local property tax levy declines a bit as some of the bonds from the first issue are paid off.

According to the Oklahoma County Assessor’s Office, the current, 2018 ad valorem tax levy in The Village is 105.11 mills, or $105.11 per $1,000 of assessed property valuation.

That includes 7.18 mills to meet the city’s debt service obligations on the GO bonds; 58.84 mills for support of Oklahoma City Public Schools; 15.45 mills for support of MetroTech; and 23.64 mills for Oklahoma Council, which includes support of county government, a countywide school levy, the City/County Health Department, and the Metropolitan Library System.

ed in this one of a kind program.

The all-expense paid weeklong program begins and ends in Oklahoma City. Other cities visited throughout the week will include Norman, Lawton, Tecumseh, Tulsa, Stillwater, and Enid.

In each community, YLOK Class 19 will learn about Oklahoma’s resources, issues and treasures, meet with state leaders and further develop their own leadership skills.

“Thanks to YLOK, I have a sense of hope for Oklahoma’s future, but I also recognize the responsibility that I have to invest in that future.” said Josie Frazier, a YLOK Class 18 participant. “The lead-

On the NWOKC Chamber calendar: Bethany Breakfast 7:30-9 a.m.

Southern Nazarene University Join us for this insightful community series!

Happening on the first Thursday of the month, all are invited for information sharing, relationship building for citizens and businesses in Bethany, announcements by Mayor KP Westmoreland and guest speakers.

Co-sponsored by the City of Bethany and the chamber, the breakfast is held at different locations in Bethany each month.

ership opportunities through YLOK helped me learn about trust, problem-solving, communication, cooperation, and career opportunities, while helping me understand why Oklahoma is a great place to build a future.”

“Leadership Oklahoma is very excited about the fifty-two young people chosen for this year’s program.

YLOK Class 19 is an outstanding blend of student leadership from across the state.” said Michele Campbell, state Director at Oklahoma Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Leadership Oklahoma’s Class 19 Youth Program chairman.

Chabad Community Center 20-Year Anniversary Gala

- Photos by Fran Kozakowski

The Chabad Community Center for Jewish Life and Learning hosted a 20-Year Anniversary Gala and presented its Aspire to Inspire Awards. At left: Connie and Gary Backman, center, receive the Champions of Isreal Award from Nechoma Goldman and Rabbi Ovadia Goldman.

Dick Sias, center, is presented the Outstanding Community Leadership Award, in memory of his late wife, Jeannette, by Nechoma Goldman and Rabbi Ovadia Goldman.

The event was cochaired by Sue Ann Arnall, above, with Steve Agee, and Dick Tanenbaum, below, with his wife Glenna.

Dr. Paul Silverstein, second from right, was the winner of the Chabad Founders Visionary Award.

He is pictured with, from left, Nechoma Goldman, his wife Amalia and Rabbi Ovadia Goldman.

Chamber to host State of Education The Northwest OKC Chamber will host its annual State of Education Luncheon on Thursday, May 2, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Francis Tuttle Technology Center, 12777 N. Rockwell.

Offering reports and thoughtful discussion will be Putnam City Superintendent Fred Rhodes, Bethany Superintendent Drew Eichelberger, Oklahoma City Superintendent Sean McDaniel, Deer Creek Superin-

tendent Ranet Tippens and Francis Tuttle Deputy Superintendent Michelle Keylon.

Individual seats are $30.

Sponsorships of a table of eight are $300.

Registration is required online and must be paid by noon, Monday. Those who cannot meet these requirements are asked to call 789-1256 prior to 5 p.m., Friday.

For more information, visit www.nwokc.com.

Attendees listen to local education leaders during last year’s State of Education Luncheon.

Religion

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Nichols Hills UMC moving outside to encourage Memorial Marathon runners In anticipation of the OKC Memorial Marathon, Nichols Hills United Methodist Church is moving its worship services outside on Sunday at 8:30 and 10:50 a.m.

The people in the church will gather that morning in the green space to the west of the church’s parking lot which is located at 1212 Bedford Drive in Nichols Hills.

When the runners come down Mile 20 on Grand Avenue they will hear beautiful music from the church’s Chancel Choir and a steel drum band.

The worship services will also include an inspiring message based on the story of the walk to Emmaus in Luke 24:13-35.

“This is the fourth year we are moving our services outside, and Marathon Sunday has quickly become one of our congregation’s favorite Sundays,” said Dr. Trevor Smith, senior pastor. “The people in our church really enjoy supporting the runners.”

When the runners come down Mile 20 on Grand Avenue they will hear beautiful music from the church’s Chancel Choir and a steel drum band.

The morning will include an inflatable bounce house, face painting and other fun activities for children.

“We love to reach out to our community and encourage people,” Smith said.

Plan to bring a lawn chair and to dress casually. There will be a golf cart to assist any-

one who may need a ride from the church parking lot to the place the church is gathering.

“We hope people will join us that morning. It’s a great place to watch the race and cheer on the runners.”

For more information, call the church at (405)842-1486 or visit www.nicholshillumc.org.

Village UMC sets free health fair for Saturday The Village United Methodist Church is hosting a free Spring into Health Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday at the church located at 2501 W. Britton Rd. The event is set to include

free health screenings, child car seat checks, chair massages, health info tables and interactive sessions and healthy cooking and Tai Chi demonstrations.

There will also be giveaways,

free infant caps and diapers.

Members of The Village Fire and Police Department plan to attend.

For more information, visit www.villagemethodist.org or call 751-8116.

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Chloe Shelby James R. Tolbert III Ron Walker April 30 Billye Barton Lori Burd Lori Cable William Cain Misti Cox Richard Cudjo Agnes Glasgow Phil Haddad Judy Havens Bill Luna Beverly Mackey Meredith Milligan Toni Ragsdale May 1 Ann Acers Madeleine Carrol Marion Cathcart Maggie Chaney Eleanor Havens Evelyn Hooge Jill Kewmmet Robert Lange Steven McIntyre Ted Moock Ellen Morgan Penny Replogle Jack Sadler Retha Tyson May 2 Mary Beck Natalie Biddinger Michele Crivello Chadley Earles Scott Foster John Robert Nichols Jason Jump Judy Kinney Ellen Lisle Robert Potts Beth Schwisow Amy Sergent John Trigg Reta Walker William Wolfe

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Editorial Page

OPINION OUR STAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.”

John 8:32 (quoting Jesus).

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.”

– Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767.

If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.”

– Ancient Chinese Proverb.

“Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.”

– Byron, 1818.

“Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878.

“We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.”

– J. Leland Gourley, 1959.

M EMBER OF ON THIS OKC FRIDAY EDITORIAL OPINION PAGE: We urge courtesy in disagreement. We view with favor wise public choices and view with alarm flawed public choices. We give good advice to public officials at federal, state and local levels, and society in general, on what to do right. So, if they don’t take our advice, it’s not our fault.

EMAIL YOUR OPINION to: vicki@okcfriday.com

Memorial focuses young on values M

ARKING THE ANNIVERSARY of the Oklahoma City bombing each year is more than a tribute to the fallen and the rescuers. It is a teaching moment.

Only those 35-years-old or older have any memory of the bombing and the meaning of Oklahoma Strong. Or any memory of September 11, 2001.

The Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum walks visitors through the timeline. Interactive exhibits tell the story of those who were lost, those who survived and the rescuers. Also, those affected by the bombing. Hundreds of school children go through it each year. Even our new Governor and his family had not been there.

Executive Director Kari Watkins and the Memorial Foundation board have done an excellent job in teaching thousands about that day.

“Dave” the Kangaroo at the Bronx Zoo and Vicki. A 15-year-old ordered Dave off of the internet then could not handle him and the zoo became his new home. Now he is a TV star on The Zoo.

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Even though the terror of that moment in time cannot be replicated, it does an excellent job of giving visitors an insight into the loss.

The OKC Bombing was done by homegrown terrorists, Americans.

Six years later Islamic terrorists flew planes into the World Trade Center, Pentagon and would have crashed one into the nation’s Capitol if not for the brave passengers breaking into the cockpit.

All of us alive at the time suffered the horror and fear of those moments.

How do we communicate that to those under 35 years-of-age so they will understand without scaring and frightening them?

The answer is museums like the Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial Museum or the 9/11 museum. The lessons they teach about

the futility of terrorism and the emotional damage done to those who suffered through it are priceless in saving our future.

The example of the Muslim Congress woman Ilhan Omar, who supposedly said, “Because some people did something” referring to the 9/11 attacks, shows the harmful effects of only being vaguely aware of what actually happened.

This woman knows terror. She fled the Somali Civil War with her family in 1991.

Americans were killed, and Americans killed Somalis. She is scarred by events, and so are we.

Make the time to take your young people through our museum and the significant history museums in New York, Washington D.C. and others in the U.S, and abroad. Read history. Watch some of the signifcant documentaries. They need to know.

Meeting new cheetahs at the Bronx Zoo If you are fans of The Zoo on Animal Planet channel, you are going to be extremely jealous of my weekend in New York City before Easter.

I now personally know “Dave” the kangaroo and many of the zoo’s Animal Encounter ambassador animals.

The reason for the trip was The Bronx Zoo now has two new Ambassador cheetah and hosted a fund-raising event for the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) in Namibia.

Bronx Zoo Director Jim Breheny and Kathleen LaMattina, Curator of Animal Encounters, were our hosts at the zoo.

I became a CCF USA Trustee in 2012 and have been fortunate enough to host and attend many cheetah parties here in the USA, including our annual one in Oklahoma City in October.

There are less than 7,500 cheetah in the wild, and the most significant population is in Namibia. I met Dr. Laurie Marker when she lectured at the OKC Zoo, 25 years ago, shortly after she founded CCF. Everyone at the National Zoo kept saying “somebody has to go save the cheetah.”

Nobody stepped up, so Laurie sold everything

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she owned and moved to Namibia. Farmers there were shooting 800-900 cheetah a year, legally, because they thought cheetah were killing their livestock.

Laurie went to Africa to save the cheetah and ended up saving the native farmers. She brings in farmers from the villages for livestock management seminars, over 6,000 farmers so far.

She also founded Future Farmers of Africa (FFA) and does dozens of workshops in schools and at CCF. She also breeds Anatolian Shepherds, large livestock guarding dogs from Turkey and gives them to farmers, hundreds over the years.

Richard Wiese’s Born to Explore show about CCF is nominated for an Emmy this year.

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Young Creativity Ambassador Family and friends gather to congratulate James Austin Kerr, Creative Oklahoma’s 2019 Young Oklahoma Creativity Ambassador. From left: Lance McDaniel, Marnie Taylor, Brent Berry, Georgia Fiering, Lori Fraser, John Fraser, Beth Kerr, Brenda Hubbard, Nancy Hixon, Steve Kerr, James Kerr, Brandon Hager, Laura Kerr, Shannon Kerr, Taylor Ogle, Bill Kerr, Kristi Birk and Jim Hixon.

- Photo by Rose Lane

Easter family time Sandy Shapard enjoying the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch with son, Nathan Shapard and son-in-law, Jeff Jacobsen and grandsons, Teddy and Tucker Jacobsen and Cooper, Sumner and Sutton Shapard.

NHILLS From Page 1 encompasses approximately two and one-half square miles.)

Nichols Hills has 16 sworn police officers, including Cox. Thirteen of those officers are assigned to the department’s Patrol Division, he said.

A minimum of two officers are on duty during each shift every day, and every Nichols Hills police officer will drive an average of 50 to 75 miles during every 8-hour shift, Cox said.

“You don’t have to look very hard to find us, any time, day or night.”

Elgin, population 3,164, in Comanche County, was deemed to be the safest city in Oklahoma. Its violent crime rate was logged at 0.32 per 1,000 population, and its property crime rate was calculated to be 2.84 per 1,000.

SafeWise is a professional, inde-

Celebrating the announcement that Nichols Hills has again been ranked the second safest city in Oklahoma were, from left: City Manager Shane Pate, Vice Mayor Steven Goetzinger, Mayor Peter Hoffman, Councilwoman Sody Clements and Police Chief Steven Cox. pendent website that provides free reviews and resources to consumers.

Its “Safest Cities” report was based on FBI crime statistics and population data.

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Quail Creek Golf and Country Club

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- Photos by Rose Lane

And they are off! Children race to gather their share of the 7,000 eggs hidden during the Quail Creek Golf and Country Club Easter Egg Hunt.

‘Egg’cellent day at QCGCC

Above: It was family time for Laken and Kory Cook with their daughters Rowan and Sloane.

At left: Egg hunting is serious business for Jameson Simmons.

Above: With the wind in his face, Luca Shetley goes for a pony ride.

At left: Kirby Keuchel is on the hunt for Easter eggs.

Above: Ashley Merritt and her daughter Riley enjoy the cookout-style lunch. At left: Graham and Travis Wolfe and Lindsey and Elizabeth Evans.

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Allied Arts/Pivot

Above: Jennifer Burwell and Curtis Ensler.

Below: The BKD guys — Bob Lane, Doug Van Meeter and Jonathon Hampton.

Allied Arts’ annual martini tasting, this year had a Startini theme and was held at the Science Museum Oklahoma. In addition to craft martinis, the event feature food and an auction featuring more than 100 works from local artists. Above: Terry Cooper, right, sports a martini-motif dress. She is with Eileen Paternostro. At right: ready to walk into the star-studded evening are, from left, Lonnie Green, Anita Crites Milam, Frederick Redwine, Justin Edwards and Daryl Epler.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Above: Tasting the craft martinis are Lauren Riepl, Christina Tabin and Ekaterina Kasyanenko. At left: Former Governor Mary Fallin and her First Gentleman Wade Christensen. At right: Colton and Chloe Cumbie.

Pivot’s One Eighty event helps change the lives of at-risk youth Art Cotton and Jennifer Goodrich present Gene Rainbolt, center, with an award from Pivot for his passion and support in meeting the needs of the resilient youth served by the organization.

- Photo by Fran Kozakowski

One Eight, an evening benefiting Pivot, combined food and fun to raise funds for at-risk youth services. Above: Debbie and Jeff Trachtenberg. At right: Diane and Jeff Beeler with Karen Delaney.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Rebecca and Bob Thompson support the mission of Pivot, which is to advocate, educate, intervene and counsel youth and families to make a positive difference in their lives.

Above: Vivian Colburn and her daughter at the Farmer’s Market, enjoying dinner prepared by four local chefs. At left: Looking over the silent auction items are Alex Kaiser and Zack and Angela Skinner.

Legals

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ORDINANCE 744 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE VILLAGE, OKLAHOMA AMENDING CHAPTER 13, SECTIONS 13-1, 13-222, 13-223, 13-228, AND 13-233 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF THE VILLAGE; PERTAINING TO PARKING OF CERTAIN VEHICLES, INCLUDING TRAILERS, BOATS, MOTOR HOMES, AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE VILLAGE: Section 1. That Chapter 13, Section 13-1 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 13-1. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Authorized emergency vehicles. Vehicles of fire departments, ambulances and police vehicles, including vehicles owned or operated by the United States Marshals Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation or by any local organization for civil defense such vehicles shall be equipped with siren capable of giving an audible signal, as required by law, and a flashing red light.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-103.

Cross references—Injury to motor vehicles, § 12-102; arrests for violation of traffic ordinances, § 14-18(d); abandoned, junked, etc., vehicles, § 15-60 et seq.; parades, § 21-25 et seq.

Automobile. Every motor vehicle of the type constructed and used for the transportation of persons for purposes other than for hire or compensation. This shall include all vehicles of the station wagon type whether the same are called station wagons, or ranch wagons, van wagons, except those used for commercial purposes, suburbans, town and county, or by any other name, except when owned and used as a school bus or motor bus by a school district or a religious corporation or society as elsewhere provided by law.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-103.1.

Bicycle. A bicycle is a device upon which any person or persons may ride, propelled solely by human owner through a belt, chain, or gears, and having two or more wheels, excluding mopeds. As used in this chapter the term “bicycle” shall include tricycles, quadcycles, or similar human-powered devices, electric-assisted bicycles, and motorized bicycles, unless otherwise specifically indicated.

(Ord, No. 601, 4-19-2005; Ord, No. 619, §1, 08-01-2006) State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-104.

Boulevard. Any highway or portion thereof where vehicles are required to come to a full stop before entering from an intersecting highway.

Bus. Every motor vehicle designed for carrying more than ten (10) passengers and used for the transportation of persons and every motor vehicle, other than a taxicab, designed and used for the transportation of persons for compensation.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-105.

Business district. The territory contiguous to and including a highway when within any six hundred (600) feet along such highway there are buildings in use for business or industrial purposes, including but not limited to hotels, banks, office buildings, railroad stations and public buildings, which occupy at least three hundred (300) feet in frontage on one side or three hundred (300) feet collectively on both sides of the highway.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-106.

Commercial equipment shall mean any vehicle, devise, or constructed machine, excluding trailers, used primarily for business or commercial purposes that is incapable of self-propelled motion in excess of thirty-five (35) miles per hour.

Controlled-access highway. Every highway, street or roadway in respect to which owners or occupants of abutting lands and other persons have no legal right of access to or from the same except at such points only and in such manner as may be determined by the public authority having jurisdiction over such highway, street or roadway.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-110.

Crosswalk. That part of a roadway at an intersection included within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway measured from the curbs or, in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the traversable roadway. The term shall also mean any portion of a roadway at an intersection or elsewhere distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-111.

Curb loading zone. A space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or materials.

Driver. Every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-114.

Electric-assisted bicycle is any bicycle with: (1) Two or three wheels; and (2) Fully operative pedals for human propulsion and equipped with an electric motor: (a) With a power output not to exceed one thousand (1,000) watts; (b) Incapable of propelling the device at a speed of more than twenty (20) miles per hour on level ground; and (c) Incapable of further increasing the speed of the device when human power alone is used to propel the device at a speed of twenty (20) miles per hour or more.

An electric-assisted bicycle shall meet the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as set forth in federal regulations and shall operate in such a manner that the electric motor disengages or ceases to function when the brakes are applied.

(Ord. No. 601, 4-19-2005; Ord. No. 619 §1, 08-01-2006) Farm equipment shall mean any tractor designed and used primarily as a farm implement or any trailer or wagon designed or used for carrying passengers or property and being drawn by animal or motive power.

Freight curb loading zone. A space adjacent to a curb for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of freight or passengers.

Front building line means a line extending from side property line to side property line and being the minimum horizontal distance between the front property line and the front of the main building or any projections thereof other than steps, unenclosed balconies, or unenclosed porches.

Highway or street. The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. The words “highway” and “street” are synonymous.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. §§ 1-122, 1-171.

Implement of husbandry. Every vehicle designed and adapted exclusively for agricultural, horticultural or livestock raising operations or for lifting or carrying an implement of husbandry and in either case not subject to registration if used upon the highways. Farm wagon type tank trailers of not over one thousand two hundred (1,200) gallon capacity, used during the liquid fertilizer season as field storage “nurse tanks” supplying the fertilizer to a field applicator and moved on highways only for bringing the fertilizer from a local source of supply to farms or fields or from one farm or field to another, shall be considered implements of husbandry for purposes of this chapter. Trailers or semi trailers owned by a person engaged in the business of farming and used exclusively for the purpose of transporting farm products to market or for the purpose of transporting to the farm materials or things to be used thereon shall also be considered implements of husbandry for purposes of this chapter.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-125.

Intersection. The area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two (2) highways, which join one another at, or approximately at, right angles or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways joining at any other angle, may come in conflict. Where a highway includes two (2) roadways thirty (30) feet or more apart, then every crossing of each roadway of such divided highway by an intersecting highway shall be regarded as a separate intersection. In the event, such intersecting highway also includes two (2) roadways thirty (30) feet or more apart, then every crossing of two (2) roadways of such highways shall be regarded as a separate intersection.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-126.

Laned roadway. A roadway, which is divided into two (2) or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic.

Motor home. A small bus or trucklike vehicle with a roomlike area behind the driver’s seat outfitted as living quarters.

Motor vehicle. Every vehicle which is self-propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails the term shall exclude implements of husbandry.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-134.

Motorcycle: A motorcycle is any motor vehicle having: (1) A seat or saddle for the use of each rider; (2) Not more than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding a tractor; and, (3) A combustion engine with a piston or rotor displacement of greater than one hundred fifty cubic centimeters (150 cu cm).

those having express or implied permission from the owner, but not by other persons.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-148.

Railroad. A carrier of persons or property upon cars, other than streetcars, operated upon stationary rails.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-149.

Railroad sign or signal. Any sign, signal, or device erected by authority of a public body or official or by a railroad and intended to give notice of the presence of railroad tracks or the approach of a railroad train.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-150.

Railroad train. A steam engine, electric or other motor, with or without cars coupled thereto, operated upon rails, except streetcars.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-151.

Resident district. The territory contiguous to and including a highway not comprising a business district when the property on such highway for a distance of three hundred (300) feet or more is in the main improved with residences or residences and buildings in use for business.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-154.

Right-of-way. The privilege of the immediate use of the roadway. For purposes of Article IX of this Chapter, rightof-way shall also mean the portion of property owned by the public, or by which the public has obtained a legal right, established by usage or grant, for public roadways and use by a public utility.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-156.

Roadway. That portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the shoulder. In the event a highway includes two (2) or more separate roadways, the term “roadway” as used herein refers to any such roadway separately but not to all such roadways collectively.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-158.

Safety zone or island. An area or space officially set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians and which is protected or is so marked or indicated by adequate signs as to be plainly visible at all times while set apart as a safety zone or island.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. §1-159.

Shoulder. The portion of the roadway contiguous with the traveled way for accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use and for lateral support of base and surface courses.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-158.

Sidewalk. That portion of a street between the curb lines, or the lateral lines of a roadway, and the adjacent property lines, intended for the use of pedestrians.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-163.

Stand or standing. The halting of a vehicle whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in receiving or discharging passengers.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-167.

Stop. When required, the complete cessation from movement.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-169.

Stop or stopping. When prohibited, any halting even momentarily of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or trafficcontrol sign or signal.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-170.

Taxicab. Any motor vehicle for hire, designed to carry seven (7) persons or less, operated upon any street or highway, or on call or demand, accepting or soliciting passengers indiscriminately for transportation for hire between such points along streets or highways as may be directed by the passenger or passengers so being transported but this classification shall not include motor vehicles of seven (7) passenger capacity or less operated by the owner where the cost of operation is shared by fellow workmen between their homes and the place of regular daily employment, when not operated for more than two (2) trips per day, nor shall the classification include automobiles operated by the owner where the cost of operation is shared by the passengers on a “share the expense plan,” nor shall this classification include motor vehicles transporting students from the public school system when said motor vehicle is so transporting under contract with public, private or parochial school board or governing body.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-174.

Through highway. Every highway or portion thereof on which vehicle traffic is given preferential right-of-way, and at the entrances to which vehicular traffic from intersecting highways is required by law to yield right-of-way to vehicles on such through highway in obedience to either a stop sign or a yield sign, when such signs are erected as provided in this chapter.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-175.

Traffic. Pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles and other conveyances either singly or together while using any highway for purposes of travel.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-177.

Traffic-control signal. Any device, whether manually, electrically or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and to proceed.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-178.

Traffic lane. The portion of the traveled way for the movement of a single line of vehicles.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-179.

Trailer. A nonautomotive vehicle designed to be hauled by road. For purposes of Article IX of this Chapter, regulations applicable to trailers, generally, are not applicable to travel trailers or watercraft trailers when there are separate regulations for those vehicles.

Travel trailer. A trailer (as defined in this Section) designed and equipped to serve wherever parked as a temporary dwelling or place of business.

Truck. Every motor vehicle designed, used or maintained primarily for the transportation of property.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-182.

Unpaved surface shall mean a surface consisting of crushed gravel, loose aggregate, or similar material provided as a surface over a compacted base material sufficient to withstand the weight of the vehicle to be parked on it; and sufficiently designed, constructed, or maintained to prevent erosion, rutting, and vegetation.

Urban district. The territory contiguous to and including any street which is built up with structures devoted to business, industry or dwelling houses situated at intervals of less than one hundred (100) feet for a distance of a quarter of a mile or more.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-185.

Vehicle. Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks provided, however, the definition of “vehicle” as used in this chapter shall not include implements of husbandry. Vehicles include automobiles, boats, vans, trucks, travel trailers, or any other simila-r type conveyance propelled or towed by motorized power.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-186.

(Code 1976, § 15-1-1) Vehicle, commercial shall mean any vehicle: (1) having a combined laden weight over 8,000 pounds and used primarily for business or commercial purposes; (2) having a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 16,000 pounds; or (3) having a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 10,000 pounds and a maximum height greater than nine (9) feet.

For purposes of this definition, “combined laden weight” means the weight of a vehicle and its cargo or payload, and “gross vehicle weight rating” means the value specified by a vehicle’s manufacturer as the maximum load weight of a single vehicle.

Vehicle, recreational shall mean a van or utility vehicle used for recreational purposes, as camping, and often equipped with living facilities.

Watercraft trailer. A trailer (as defined in this Section) designed to transport boats or other forms of watercraft.

Yard, front means a yard located in front of the front elevation of a main building and extending across a lot between the side yard lines and being the horizontal distance between the front property line and the main building or any projection thereof, other than steps, unenclosed balconies or unenclosed porches.

Yard, rear means a yard extending across the rear of a lot measured between the side yard lines and being the horizontal distance between the rear lot line and the rear of the main building or any projections other than steps, unenclosed balconies or unenclosed porches. On corner lots, the rear yard shall be considered as parallel to the street upon which the lot has its least dimension. On both corner lots and interior lots, the rear yard shall in all cases be at the opposite end of the lot from the front yard.

Yard, side means a yard between the main building and sideline of the lot and extending from the front lot line to the rear lot line and being the minimum horizontal distance between a side lot line and the side of the main building or any projections other than steps, unenclosed balconies or unenclosed porches.

Section 2. That Chapter 13, Section 13-222 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 13-222. Parking of travel trailers, boats, motor homes, watercraft trailers, and recreational vehicles. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, all travel trailers, boats, motor homes, watercraft trailers, and recreational vehicles of any kind are prohibited from parking on any street or highway in the city at any time except for the purposes of loading or unloading, which procedure shall be limited to a total of two (2) hours.

(Ord. No. 386, §1. 7-21-87 Ord. No. 469, §1, 5-19-92) (b) No travel trailer, motor home, or recreational vehicle that: (1) is unregistered or unlicensed (as may be required by law); or (2) exceeds eight and one-half (8.5) feet in width, twenty-two (22) feet in length, or nine (9) feet in height (including accessories such as loading arms or frame-mounted equipment, but excluding rooftop equipment such as air conditioning units and vents) shall be parked, stored, or occupied in the front yard on any lot occupied by a dwelling or on any lot in any residential district except for purposes of loading or unloading, which procedure shall be limited to a total of forty-eight (48) hours.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-135.

Motor-driven Cycle. A motor-driven cycle is any motor vehicle having: (1) A power source that: (a) If the power source is a combustion engine has a piston or rotor displacement of greater than thirty-five cubic centimeters (35 cu cm) but less than one hundred fifty cubic centimeters (150 cu cm) regardless of the number of chambers in the power source; or (b) If the power source is electric, has a power output of greater than one thousand (1,000) watts; and (2) A seat or saddle for the use or each rider; (3) Not more than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground;

(c) No boat or watercraft trailer shall be parked or stored in the front yard of any lot occupied by a dwelling or in the front yard of any lot in any residential district except for purposes of loading or unloading, which procedure shall be limited to a total of forty-eight (48) hours. (d) No travel trailer, boat, motor home, watercraft trailer, or recreational vehicle shall be allowed in the front yard on any residential lot unless parked in accordance with the provisions of Section 13-228 of this Chapter. (e) A permit may be obtained from the city clerk for the temporary parking of travel trailers, motor homes, or recreational vehicles on residential streets. Travel trailers, motor homes, or recreational vehicles that have obtained a temporary parking permit pursuant to this section shall not be subject to the twenty-four (24) hour parking provisions contained in Section 13-224 of this chapter. Said permit shall be in an amount established by resolution of the city council and shall be issued in accordance with the following regulations: (1) No permit shall authorize temporary parking for more than four (4) consecutive days.

(2) No residence shall be allowed more than two (2) temporary parking permits per calendar year.

(3) All permits shall be subject to revocation if the parking of any motor home or recreational vehicle is determined by the city to constitute a traffic hazard.

(4) Permits shall be placed on the trailer or vehicle in plain view at all times. (f) The provisions of paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this Section shall not apply to travel trailers, boats, motor homes, watercraft trailers, and recreational vehicles that are currently or regularly parked on residential lots within City limits as of October 1, 2019, provided that the owners or person(s) entitled to possession of such vehicles register such vehicles on or before that date by submitting the following information to the City: (1) Vehicle Identification Number and/or Hull Identification Number; (2) Name of owner(s) or person(s) entitled to possession, and the address where the vehicle will be parked; (3) Current registration, if applicable; and (4) Proof of insurance.

To remain under the provisions of this paragraph, ownership or entitlement to possession of such vehicles and the address where such vehicles will be parked must remain the same as originally registered with the City, and owners or persons entitled to possession shall be required to submit proof of current registration, if applicable, and insurance to the City annually on or before October 1 each year.

A motor-driven cycle requires a driver’s license of proper class with endorsement.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-136.

Motorized bicycle is any bicycle having: (1) Fully operative pedals for propulsion by human power; (2) An automatic transmission; and, (3) A combustion engine with a piston or rotor displacement of fifty cubic centimeters (50 cu cm) or less, regardless of the number of chambers in the engine, which is capable of propelling the bicycle at a maximum design speed of not more than thirty (30) miles per hour on level ground.

Motorized Scooter: A motorized scooter is any vehicle having: (1) Not more than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground; (2) Handlebars and a foot support or seat for the use of the operator; (3) A power source that is capable of propelling the vehicle at a maximum design speed of not more than twenty-five (25) miles per hour on level ground, and: (a) If the power source is a combustion engine, has a piston or rotor displacement of thirty-five cubic centimeters (35 cu cm) or less regardless of the number of chambers in the power source; (b) If the power source is electric, has a power output of not more than one thousand (1,000) watts.

For purposes of this section, an electric personal assistive mobility device, bicycle, electric-assisted bicycle, or motorized bicycle, shall not be considered a motorized scooter. A motorized scooter shall not be required to be registered under the laws of this State. The operator of a motorized scooter shall not be required to possess a driver’s license or to comply with the vehicle insurance or financial responsibility laws of this State.

Official traffic-control devices. All signs, barricades, signals, markings, and devices not inconsistent with this chapter placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-139.

Park or parking. The standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-142(a).

Passenger curb loading zone. A place adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers.

Paved surface shall mean a solid, sealed surface constructed of asphalt, concrete, stone, brick, or other similar material which is designed to adequately support the weight of vehicles using such surface and which is designed to prevent the occurrence of mud and dust with continued vehicular use. Honeycombed concrete, brick, or stone pavers that are designed by the manufacturer for use as a decorative parking surface shall be deemed a paved surface, provided that adequate surface area is provided so that all wheels of the vehicle are parked on such surface. Gravel, loose aggregate or other similar materials that are not bonded together so as to provide a solid, sealed surface shall not be deemed a paved surface.

Pedestrian. Any person afoot.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-143.

Police officer. Every officer of the police department and any other officer who is authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violation of traffic ordinances.

State law reference—Similar provisions, 47 O.S. § 1-147.

Private road or driveway. Every way or place in private ownership and used for vehicular travel by the owner and

(Ord. No. 469, §1, 5-19-92) Cross references—Chapter 13, Sections 13-214 (c), 13-224.

Section 3. That Chapter 13, Section 13-223 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 13-223. Parking of trucks, vans, commercial vehicles, buses, and trailers. (a) No bus or van in excess of one-half-ton capacity, dual-wheeled pickup truck, commercial vehicle, or trailer may be parked on any street or highway within the city between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., except for the purpose of loading or unloading, which procedure shall be limited to a total of two (2) hours. (b) No bus or van designed to carry more than twelve passengers may be parked on any residential lot or driveway, unless said bus or van is parked in an enclosed area and out of public view. (c) No commercial vehicle or trailer may be parked within the front yard on any residential lot or driveway unless said commercial vehicle or trailer is less than: (1) Eight and one-half (8.5) feet in width; (2) Twenty-two (22) feet in length; and (3) Nine (9) feet in height (including frame-mounted accessories but excluding rooftop equipment). (d) No truck, van, commercial vehicle, bus, or trailer shall be allowed on any residential lot unless parked in accordance with the provisions of Section 13-228 of this Chapter. (e) The provisions of paragraph (c) of this Section shall not apply to commercial vehicles or trailers that are currently or regularly parked on residential lots within City limits as of October 1, 2019, provided that the owners or those entitled to possession of such vehicles register such vehicles on or before that date by submitting the following information to the City: (1) Vehicle Identification Number and/or Hull Identification Number; (2) Name of owner(s) or person(s) entitled to possession, and the address where the vehicle will be parked; (3) Current registration, if applicable; and (4) Proof of insurance.

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Case No. FD-2019-412 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Corwin Craig Pierre, ` Petitioner, and Angela Pierre, Respondent.

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GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above names Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by the petitioner in said Court on or before the 24 day of May, 2019, said Petition will be taken as true and judgement granting to the petitioner a Dissolution of Marriage, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you and for other relief and orders rendered according to the prayer thereof.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 26 day of March, 2019. /s/Corwin Pierre Petitioner SUBSCRIBER AND SWORN to before me this ___ day of ____, 2019.

Notary: /s/Cecelia Spain (SEAL) My commission expires: 09/15/21 Commission Number: 09007717 (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, April 19, 2019; Friday, April 26, 2019; Friday, May 3, 2019) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2019-907 In re the Marriage of:

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COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA ) State of Oklahoma to: DARRIN LEE HUBBARD NOTICE! You have been sued in the above-named Court by the abovenamed Petitioner for Dissolution of Marriage on grounds of incompatibility. The Petition requests orders providing for child custody, support and visitation, and that the parties be awarded property in their possession and responsible for their own debts.

If you intend to defend this lawsuit, you must file a written response to the Petition on or before the 28 day of May, 2019, or said Petition will be taken as true and judgement will be rendered for the Petitioner for the relief requested.

If you intend to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your response may be filed on time.

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties.

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A Hearing on said petition is set for 2 o’clock P.M. on the 30 day of May, 2019, before Judge Truong at 2 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2019-01 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed seeking a variance from the Nichols Hills City Code on the following described property: A portion of Lots FIVE (5) and SIX (6), of Block SEVENTY (70), in NICHOLS HILLS, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof, more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point, which point is the Northwest Corner of said Lot 6 and the Southeast Corner of said Lot 5; THENCE S72°53’00� E along the back line of Lot 6 a distance of 26.00 feet; THENCE S52°35’27� W a distance of 202.78 feet to a point on the front line of Lot 6, said point being located 167.00 feet Northwesterly from the Southeast Corner thereof; THENCE to the right along the arc of a curve having a radius of 271.6 feet for a distance of 165.01 feet to a point, said point being locate 95.30 feet Northwesterly from the Southwest Corner of Lot 5; THENCE S86°22’29� E a distance of 211.95 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.

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The applicants desire to build a new house. For the proposed new home, the applicants are seeking a 6’ 5� variance to the North side yard, leaving a 10’ North side yard setback; and the applicants are seeking a 6’ 5� variance to the Southeast side yard, leaving a 10’ Southeast side yard setback.

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on said application by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers, City Hall 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116 on the 15th day of May 2019 at 5:30 p.m.

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The property is also known as 7714 Dorset. Current zoning is R-1-75.

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Debutante and escort parents are treated to tea 2019 Beaux Arts Ball CoChairman Aimee Harlow, Oklahoma City Museum of Art President and CEO E. Michael Whittington and Chairman Margo Ward. The proceeds from the ball, which is held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, will benefit the Museum of Art.

Parents of the 2019 Beaux Arts Society Debutante court were the guests at a special tea at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. Above, from left, are Heidi Fisher, Karen Hanstein, Kim O’Connor and Liz Muckleroy.

Court parents, Wiley Hugos, Eric Dahlgren and Libby Naifeh.

Above: Escort mom Trish Clous and debutante mom Connell Branam.

Photography committee members Burke Beck and Katherine Buxton with Katie Altshuler, who is in charge of invitations.

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By-liners are honored The Oklahoma City Chapter of the American Women in Communications honored seven women during its By-Liner Awards luncheon. From left: Jonna Kirschner, Rosaline Nsikak, Susan Harkness, Linda Haneborg, Molly Wehrenberg, Natalie Shirley and Christina Rehkop. The organization exists to promote the advancement of women in all fields of communications, to work for First Amendment rights and responsibilities of communicators, to recognize distinguished professional achievements and to promote high professional standards throughout the communications industry.

To remain under the provisions of this paragraph, ownership or entitlement to possession of such vehicles and the address where such vehicles will be parked must remain the same as originally registered with the City, and owners or persons entitled to possession shall be required to submit proof of current registration, if applicable, and insurance to the City annually on or before October 1 each year.

(Ord. No. 386, §1, 7-21-87; Ord. No. 616, §1, 04-18-2006; 2014 City Code).

Section 4. That Chapter 13, Section 13-228 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 13-228. Parking vehicles/farm equipment on paved surface, rights-of-way, etc.

(1) Parking on Unpaved Surfaces. Except as described in this Section, it shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle on any unpaved surface on any residential lot. (a) Exception for rear yard and side yard behind the front building line of interior lots. No more than one (1) vehicle may be parked on an unpaved surface located in the rear yard, or in the portion of the side yard that is situated behind the front building line, of any residential lot in the city, provided that the following screening and load bearing design requirements are met: (i) Screening Requirements. Any vehicle parked on any unpaved surface must be located behind a minimum six (6) foot high sight-proof fence erected so that any vehicle so parked will not be visible from outside the premises. (ii) Design and load bearing requirements. Any unpaved surfaces upon which a vehicle may be parked pursuant to this Section: (1) must consist of crushed gravel, loose aggregate, or similar material; (2) must be provided as a surface over a compacted base material sufficient to withstand the weight of the vehicle to be parked on it; and (3) must be sufficiently designed, constructed, or maintained to prevent erosion, rutting, and vegetation.

(2) Maximum Number of Vehicles Permitted on a Residential Lot. (a) Each legal and current occupant of any single-family residence who holds a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License shall be allowed to park two (2) passenger vehicles on the lot occupied by said residence provided however, that in no instance shall more than six (6) vehicles be parked in an unenclosed parking area on any residential lot occupied as a single-family residence. (b) No more than two (2) vehicles may be stored in an unenclosed parking area on any unoccupied or vacant single-family residential property. (c) No more than three (3) vehicles falling under any of the following defined classifications may be parked on any residential property at any given time: trailer, boat, bus, travel trailer, watercraft trailer, motor home, commercial vehicle, or recreational vehicle. Additionally, no more than one (1) such vehicle may be parked without being screened from public view within or behind a building or behind a sight-proof fence. (d) Nothing contained in this subsection shall be construed to supersede or negate other parking regulations contained in this chapter, including by not limited to, provisions relating to parking on a paved surface parking in the front, side and rear yards, sight-proof fencing green area requirements, and vehicle size or categorical restrictions.

(3) Exposure of Unpaved Rights-of-Way to Vehicle Traffic. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to allow the unpaved right-of-way adjacent to the front or side property line of any lot to be subjected to continued exposure of vehicle traffic so as to create mud, dust, or ruts in said right-of-way. (b) City street rights-of-way shall not be paved or used for vehicle parking except for ingress and egress driveways or as may otherwise be provided for herein.

(4) Parking of Farm or Commercial Equipment. It shall be unlawful for any person to park, place, keep, or maintain on any residential lot in the city any farm or commercial equipment, regardless of use or purpose, without storing said farm or commercial equipment behind a minimum six (6) foot high sight-proof fence so that said farm or commercial equipment will not be visible from outside the premises.

(5) Parking on Driveways and Other Paved Surfaces. (a) No person shall stop, stand or park upon a paved portion of the right-of-way used for an ingress and egress driveway, except for the purpose of loading or unloading, any vehicle, which by virtue of its length or height, creates a sight restriction for motorists using an adjacent ingress-egress driveway. (b) No vehicles shall be parked so as to encroach on any paved portion of the right-of-way, including a paved portion of the right-of-way used for an ingress and egress driveway. Recreational vehicles or motor homes tagged with a legal and current handicap license plate shall be exempt from this subsection. (Ord. No. 643, §1, 09-15-2009) (6) Exemptions. The following vehicles shall be exempt from the provisions of this section: (a) Vehicles engaged in the construction and/or maintenance of utilities, buildings, or properties when parking on an unpaved surface is necessary to facilitate the timely completion of the activity and (b) Vehicles parked at YMCAs, schools, churches or public property during sporting events, carnivals, circuses and similar public events when adequate paved parking space is not available.

(7) Additional Uses Not Authorized. (a) This section shall not be deemed to allow uses in any zoning district where the provisions of any such zoning district do not expressly allow such use. (b) This section shall not be deemed to authorize the erection of any fence on property that does not conform to other applicable building regulations or area regulations to which the authorized use of the property is subject.

Section 5. Repealer Clause. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Section 6. Severability Clause. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or portion of this Ordinance 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 Ordinance.

Section 7. Effective Date. The provisions of this Ordinance shall take full force and effect as of October 1, 2019.

PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE VILLAGE, OKLAHOMA, this _____ day of _______________, 2019, after compliance with the notice requirements of the Open Meeting Law (25 O.S. § 301, et seq.).

SONNY WILKINSON, MAYOR ATTEST: Bruce K. Stone, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY this _____ day of _______________, 2019.

Leslie V. Batchelor, City Attorney

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