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Getting ready for some football

IT’S WORKING! Mayor says people are wearing masks, numbers going down

Casady football player Conner Richards looks for an open receiver during last Monday night’s football practice.

Looking on from behind are T.J. Murphy (red hat) and Thatcher Wallis. The Cyclones opened fall camp last week and are scheduled to host Holland Hall on Sept. 11 in their season opener at Hoot Gibson Field.

By Rose Lane Editor The Oklahoma City mask mandate is working.

That’s according to Mayor David Holt who said public health officials have always explained that it would take three weeks at a minimum before one can see the benefits of mitigation steps in the data.

“This makes sense when you consider the incubation period of the virus, the time it takes to get tested and to get results, etc.,” Holt said.

Today marks four weeks from the day the ordinance was passed on July 17.

“Well, like clockwork, almost exactly three weeks after passage of the mask ordinance the

See more practice photos on Page 4.

See MASKS, Page 3

- Photo by Jason Jewell

Drive-thru camp tour with Cookies & Cocktails

By Vicki Clark Gourley Publisher The extraordinary new Girl Scout Camp Trivera sets a first-of-its kind urban STEM camp in Lincoln Park between the golf course and the OKC Zoo lake. The new 35,000-square-foot building sits in a forest of 100- to 200year-old trees dotted with

WPA built picnic tables.

Cookies and Cocktails on Sept. 18 will allow the public its first glimpse of this remarkable project. This annual fundraiser for the Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma takes on a new look this year because of COVID-19. Guests drive-thru the camp picking up bites and complimentary beer and wine at stations set

up by local restaurants. 2020 Committee Co-Chairmen are Ally Glavas and Leah Roper.

Tickets to Cookies and Cocktails are $60 and VIP tickets are $80. Tickets are on sale now at gswestok.org/ cc20.

Along the way, restaurants and bars create sweet See COOKIES, Page 2

Girl Scouts’ new Camp Trivera

Boathouse District christens Lacy Landing

Chris Lawson, OKC Councilwoman Nikki Nice and RIVERSPORT Foundation Executive Director Mike Knopp watch as Ann Lacy prepares to christen Lacy Landing.

Oklahoma City community leader and long-time Boathouse District benefactor Ann Lacy was honored with the christening of Lacy Landing at the Chesapeake Finish Line Tower.

Lacy’s most recent gift of $250,000 to the RIVERSPORT Foundation will support rowing and canoe/kayak

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initiatives as well as the new Immersion Center in the district’s Youth Pavilion featuring virtual reality cycling, the Hydrow reality rowing experience and eSports.

Attending the event were OKC Councilwoman Nikki Nice; Ann Lacy Foundation President Chris Lawson; RIVERSPORT Foundation

Executive Director Mike Knopp; Oklahoma City University President Martha Burger; Ann Lacy Foundation Board member Mary Blankenship Pointer; athletes training at the OKC National High Performance Center and youth from RIVERSPORT summer camps.

Lynn Institute is honoring three

By Rose Lane Editor Mo Anderson, Lee Roland and Thomas Lynn, M.D. are the Lynn Institute’s 2020 Lynn Legacy Award recipients.

They are set to be honored during a Thursday, 12-12:45 p.m. virtual event. The event will include insight about the Lynn Institute’s work and impactful ways people can join and support future efforts.

Caylin Moore, the author of “A Dream too Big,” is the guest speaker. Moore has an againstall-odds story with his rise from racial injustice and cruel poverty in gang-ridden Los Angeles to academic success at the University of Oxford, with hope as his compass.

A graduate of Texas Christian University, he was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship in 2017 and See LYNN, Page 3

Cookies & Cocktails

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Camp Trivera

The STEM Lab with overhead electrical power and tools.

The Amphitheater set among Trivera’s acres of old growth forest.

The Dream Deck with views of the Oklahoma City Zoo and Science Museum Oklahoma.

COOKIES From Page 1 and savory bites in a festive atmosphere. Complimentary beer and wine are also available for guests. Participating restaurants include Café Disco, Cookie Dough To Go, En Croute, Guyutes, Kam’s Kookery, Magnolia Bistro and more. Guests submit their votes for the “best bite” of the night and drive through the camp to see everything it has to offer.

All guests should sign up for an arrival time, while VIP ticket holders and sponsors are to be offered indoor tours of the lodge.

To ensure safety, masks are to be required and tours will have a maximum of 10 people throughout the evening. First come, first serve tour time slots are set to be available closer to the event date. All staff and volunteers will wear masks and frequently sanitizing surfaces and hands.

The features of the new camp are amazing.

The buildings sit on 19 acres of the 42-acre parcel. The brick design symbolizes the layers of geological strata. STEM-themed bunk rooms sleep 60. Hammock sleeping is on the secondfloor dream deck with views of the OKC Zoo and Science Museum.

Three treehouses offer cot sleeping for ten.

Two primitive campsites have fire pits and pic-

nic tables.

Inside the building entrance, a touch screen Wall of Women highlights international, national and local women in the STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Math) industry, all of which play a significant role in today’s modern Girl Scout experience.

Girl Scouts USA has pledged to prepare 2.5 million girls for the STEM workforce pipeline by 2025. Camp Trivera supports that pledge and offers opportunities to girls in Oklahoma.

Camp Trivera Spaces include a 350-person Gathering Room, STEM Lab, Discovery Room, several covered patios with gas and wood-burning fireplaces and a fellowship lounge. There is also a full-size pool for swimming and underwater robotics.

The Hawk’s Landing Amphitheater seats 250 and has two wood-burning firepits. The Monarch Flyway is a zip line across the zoo lake to the Oklahoma City Zoo. The main lodge is called the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation STEM Center of Excellence.

Designed by REES Architect and built by Lingo Construction with assistance from Cooper & Associates as the owner’s representative.

Camp Trivera is available for other organizations, corporations and individuals to rent.

There are many room options from small gatherings, birthday party packages, weddings, corporate picnics, luncheons and overnight options.

News

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John Thompson celebrates big day!

- Photos by Rose Lane

It was John Thompson’s 59th birthday and his wife Tsinena invited friends and family members over to celebrate on their front lawn. She served adult-beverage slushies and cookies. Above: Tsinena and John with his mom Jan Pitney and their nephew, Bryan Pitney, who came from Austin, Texas, for the party. Above left: Diana Hampton and Bill Anderson.

Memorial Marathon is going virtual The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon announced changes to the upcoming 2020 Marathon.

This is the 20th Anniversary of the OKC Memorial Marathon, a race created to celebrate life and remember and honor the 168 killed in the OKC bombing and all those changed forever.

“While we would all prefer to have 25,000 people at the start line in front of the Memorial Museum on Oct. 4, it just isn’t possible at this time in Oklahoma City,” Race Director Kari Watkins said. “After considering feedback from runners, the health of Oklahoma communities and advice from medical professionals, a virtual race is

MASKS From Page 1 hospitalizations and new cases began significantly declining,” Holt said.

He said that since mid-July, there has consistently been approximately 200 hospitalizations in the OKC metro for COVID-19.

“Now, .... we’re at our lowest hospitalizations level since early July,” Holt said. “The mask ordinance has clearly worked exactly

LYNN From Page 1 earned his master’s degree at the University of Oxford, Jesus College.

The Lynn Legacy Award honors Oklahomans, individuals and organizations, who reflect Lynn’s highest values and are recognized for their devoted support of those in need. They are visionary leaders whose wisdom and spirit of collaboration help to make a difference that will outlast their lifetimes.

Anderson is a an author, speaker and vice chairman of the board of Keller Williams.

Roland is an author, speaker and education consultant.

Lynn is the former

the best solution for the 2020 Run to Remember. The disappointment of not running the Memorial Marathon together is being felt by all of us. But the health and safety of everyone participating – runners, volunteers, and the community support – must be our highest priority.”

The virtual OKC Memorial Marathon races will take place from Oct. 4-18. All race information will be posted on social media, the Marathon’s website and emailed to registered participants in the coming weeks.

The OKC Memorial Marathon is partnering with Tulsa’s Williams Route 66 Marathon

this year. Anyone who participates in the virtual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon or Half Marathon and the virtual Williams Route 66 Marathon or Half Marathon in November 2020 will receive a special commemorative Oklahoma Standard medal in addition to their individual race medals.

Also this year, participants who ran the Full or Half Marathon in 2019 and participate in either the Full or Half Marathon virtual race in 2020 will be honored with the Changing the Course of OKC Challenge Coin.

For more information or to register, go to okcMarathon.com.

as public health officials predicted.”

The mayor expressed his gratitude to Council Mark Stonecipher, who authored the mandate, and the City Council who passed it.

“It has literally saved lives, it is pulling our health care system back from the brink, and it’s allowing our economy to continue its recovery,” Holt said.

In addition, he said that it appears compliance has been very high.

“Ultimately, you can

tell in the virus data that people are wearing their masks, because the numbers are coming down,” Holt said.

While the ordinance allowed for $9 for fines for first and second offenses and $100 fines for third offenses, he said that no tickets have been written.

The mandate is set to expire on Sept. 7.

“I expect we will be having that conversation soon about an extension, especially now that we have such strong validation that it worked,” Holt said.

dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and an emeritus member of

the Lynn Board.

For more information on how to take part, 602-3939.

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Sports Weekly FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

Football practices open across Fridayland Casady head coach Koby Scoville (in visor) gives instructions to his players during football practice last Monday night. The Cyclones, along with seven other Fridayland schools, opened fall camp last week and are scheduled to open their season Sept. 11 against Holland Hall.

- Photos by Jason Jewell

Casady’s Conner Richards looks for an open receiver down field during Monday’s football practice.

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Above, Casady’s Ian Wallis looks for running room at practice last Monday. At right, Cam Wallis prepares to punt during a special teams drill.

SOFTBALL ROUNDUP

Antlers hold off Moore in opener Scoring three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning, the Deer Creek softball team held off Moore over the final two frames to pull off a 6-5 seasonopening win over the Lions last Monday.

Hailey Evans went 2-for-4 with a double and drove in two runs to pace the Antlers (10). Taylor Smith had a pair of hits, while Terin Ritz added a solo home run.

Peyton Norvelle also belted a two-run single for Deer Creek.

Ritz allowed five runs on seven hits and

struck out six over seven innings for the complete-game win.

Deer Creek is scheduled to compete at the Broken Arrow tournament this weekend and host Norman North on Monday at 6:30 p.m.

PANTHERS FALL AT SANTA FE PC North opened the game with three runs in the top of the first inning, but saw Edmond Santa Fe plate six runners over the fifth and sixth innings en route to a

9-5 road loss.

Jordan Faulkner belted a three-run home run to get the Panthers on the board first. Three others had hits, including Katy Duffy-Relf with two runs scored, Jayde Johnson and Madyson Hammonds.

Pitcher Izzy Magrini got roughed up for four runs on three hits in 1 1/3 innings to take the loss.

The Panthers (0-1) are set to compete in the Norman North tournament and host Southmoore on Monday at 5 p.m.

Business

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Coulter Express is coming!

The McMurrain Building at 10720 N. May May Ave. has come down and a new Coulter Express car wash is going up.

Watching the demolition are Stephanie Coulter, owner Mark Coulter’s (back right) wife with their children Emma and Benton. The baby and the smaller children are Mark and Cheyanne Hintze’s.

He is the operation’s general manager.

Coulter said the project is in the architectural and civil drawings stage.

Building should start

by Oct. 1. He hopes to be open by May 1, 2021.

- Photo by Rose Lane

John joins SSM Health Medical Group

S

SM Health Medical Group welcomed Dr. Nathan Blake John, family medicine, JOHN as a new primary care physician for families in north Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

He will provide comprehensive, nonemergency treatment for men, women and

children across acute and chronic conditions, as well as preventive care.

Dr. John graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Oklahoma State University. He

earned his medical degree at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine before pursuing residency at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital.

He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Dr. John is welcoming new patients at his office located at 924 N.W. 58th Street in Oklahoma City near the Chesapeake Energy campus.

Booster

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CALENDAR

“No event” event drawing people to donate from comfort of home or office chair

NEWS

Opry Heritage Foundation of Oklahoma Dear Opry family and friends - This month we would normally be joining together to celebrate our 43rd Anniversary and raise funds through a special concert and auction. COVID-19 has made everything extra challenging by closing down all of our regular revenue generating sources. Therefore, the need for donations is greater now than ever before. Please consider making a donation and joining with us in our belief that the arts can heal, music is essential and we are all stronger together. By going to ohfo.com, you can make a donation, view our fundraising goal and find more information on how these donations will be used. We understand that not everyone can make a donation at this time. We ask that you consider sharing our fundraiser and message with others via email and social media. From our staff, board, musicians and students: Thank you for your continued support of the Opry Heritage Foundation of Oklahoma.

EXHIBITS Now Showing • New to the Gallery Sheridan Conrad’s jewelry is now at JRB Art at the Elms in the Paseo District. JRB is located at 2810 N. Walker at the Southeast end of the Paseo Arts District. Open Tues. – Sat. 11 am to 5 pm and also by appointment, call (405)528-6336 or go to jrbartgallery.com for information.

CONCERTS Aug. 21 • Brothers Osborne “Brothers Osborne: Let’s Play Live,” presented by Lighting Link™, brings together the thrill of live entertainment in the comfort & safety of people’s homes across America, as Award-winning duo Brothers Osborne will perform an exclusive, free live stream concert on YouTube complete with their Grammy-nominated tracks and Platinumselling hits. During the concert, fans will be encouraged to donate to ACM Lifting Lives COVID-19 Response Fund to be disbursed to individuals in the Country Music community who are currently in need of pandemic relief assistance. To learn more about the response fund, visit ACMLiftingLives.org.

The concert is 7 pm CT

NEW DATES/CANCELATIONS

The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma hosting annual Inspiring Hope Fundraiser

at youtube.com/brothersosborne.

OKC TOWN HALL Season Finally Set Since having to postpone and then cancel the last two speakers on this past season, Town Hall has worked with speakers and the church to make sure that there will be a season this coming year. In order to achieve the goal, this year's lecture series will start January 21, 2021 with Sam Anderson, the author of "Boom Town", who was supposed to speak last March. There will be five lectures ending in May. This season the tickets are $90 and you can order online at okctownall.org. A bonus this year is that all lectures will be live streamed for season ticket holders. Secondly

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

the luncheons have been discontinued for this year and the Q&A will follow the lectures via live stream.

OKC ZOO NEWS The Oklahoma City Zoo is excited to extend another week of free general admission afternoons for August 17–21. Discover the OKC Zoo’s wondrous wildlife and habitats for free the week of Monday, Aug. 17 - Friday, Aug. 21, from 12:30 to 4 pm each day. Guests making an online reservation at okczoo.org/ tickets will receive free general Zoo admission. Attendance will be limited each afternoon to ensure appropriate social distancing among guests while in the park. This offer applies to all guests.

MercyMe – March 12, 2021 Foo Fighters – CANCELED Other Events/Shows/Awards: Prix de West Art Sale - Sept. 12-13 Cinco de Mayo Festival - Canceled Chuck Wagon Festival – Canceled Western Heritage Awards – Canceled Sunbeam Shine a Light – Canceled Brightmusic concert - Canceled OKC Ballet Ball - Canceled Tatas & Tinis OKC - Canceled YWCA Casino Night - postponed Memorial Marathon - Canceled Paseo Arts Festival - Canceled

The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma’s Advisory Board and Community Relations & Develop‐ ment Committee invite you to sup‐ port the ministry of The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma from your couch or office chair. Why not redirect the money you would have earmarked to attend an event by donating to this alternative fundraiser? The goal for the annual fundraiser is $200,000 and runs from August 1 ‐ August 30.

“The Salvation Army is not new to service during pandemics, hav‐ ing been around since 1865,” said Ryan Frace, chairman of the adviso‐ ry board. “Ministry was just as important then as it is now. Indi‐ viduals are in need of solace, com‐ passion and someone to talk to as isolation can be overwhelming. The Salvation Army has not paused in its service to the community.”

The Salvation Army’s feeding programs remain up and running, the emergency shelter is still pro‐ viding rooms for men, women and families who find themselves homeless and The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club has been offering

a safe place for youth of essential personnel to enjoy social interac‐ tion, music, and other creative arts throughout the day.

“We ask the community to make a generous donation today to sup‐ port The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma. Be assured that for every $1 donated, 82 cents goes directly into programs and servic‐ es,” said Traci Jinkens, director of development.

Individuals wishing to contribute may do so online at Inspiring‐ Hope2020.org or by mailing in a check to The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma, Attn: Inspiring Hope, 1001 N Pennsylvania Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73107.

“Our hope is the community ral‐ lies around this very important fundraiser and raises much needed funds to ensure everyone who needs help receives it, especially during the tumultuous times we find ourselves in with the novel coronavirus,” said Frace. “We are seeing many first‐time clients seek‐ ing assistance and we want to do what we can with the resources we have been provided.”

Purely Proxy Prix de West 2020 Virtual Experience The nation’s premier Western art exhibition and sale will have a new look for 2020. The 48th Annual Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale, from Aug. 1‐ Sept. 13, is now Purely Proxy Prix de West 2020 Virtual Expe‐ rience, with a proxy‐bid‐only virtual sale Sept. 12 from 5:30‐9:00 pm.

How to SEE Prix de West There are three easy ways to see the magnificent paintings and sculpture that are in this year’s Prix de West at the National Cow‐ boy & Western Heritage Museum.

Visit in‑person Come to the Museum and experi‐ ence the exhibition in‐person dur‐ ing regular Museum hours from through Sept. 13. The galleries are large and there is plenty of space to roam. The exhibit is free with Museum Admission.

Schedule a private showing A number of private, after‐hours showings are being scheduled throughout August. Sign up for one of the small private showings by calling Trent “Proxy” Riley at (405) 478‐2250 ext. 251 or email tri‐ ley@nationalcowboymuseum.org.

View online Visit the online catalog to see high‐ resolution images of each piece in the exhibition and live auction and

learn more about each participat‐ ing artist. A 3D tour, which will allow visitors to browse the exhibi‐ tion virtually, is coming soon.

How to EXPERIENCE the Sale While the 2020 Prix de West sale will be held virtually, the Museum is working hard to make it a fun and interactive online event. You’ll enjoy interviews with artist and collectors, the announcement of the Buyer’s Choice Award, see the list of winners of select proxy bids and view the live auction.

No ticket or registration is necessary to watch the sale Sept. 12, although you must register if you wish to par‐ ticipate in the live auction. The sale will begin at 6:00 pm and the live auction will begin at approximately 7:15 pm. More details to come.

Questions? Contact Trent “Proxy” Riley at (405) 478‐2250 ext. 251 or email triley@nationalcowboymuse‐ um.org.

Oklahoma City

COMMUNITY BOOSTER SERIES 5K to benefit the Children’s Hospital Foundation The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Asso‐ ciation (OCA) is hosting Lope for Hope 5K on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Lazy E Arena near Guthrie, Okla.

The event will benefit the Children’s Hospital Foundation.

“We’ve had a partnership with the Children’s Hospital Foundation (CHF) for 23 years. CHF has been the charity of choice for the OCA Ranch Rodeo since 1997 and in that time the event has raised more than $531,000 for CHF and the event has affectionately been called, Cowboys Helping Kids,” said Michael Kelsey, OCA Executive Vice President.

“We are hosting the Lope for Hope 5K the weekend before the Ranch Rodeo with hopes of raising

even more funds to help with Chil‐ dren’s Medical Research.” All funds raised for CHF in Oklahoma stay in Oklahoma. “We invite you to lace up your running shoes and join us at the Lazy E Arena for the first ever, Lope for Hope,” Kelsey said.

To bridge the two events, each 5K participant will receive a ticket voucher to attend the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Ranch Rodeo on Friday, Aug. 21 at the Lazy E Arena. The OCA Ranch Rodeo fea‐ tures 12 historic Oklahoma ranch teams in head to head competition for bruises and bragging rights. The OCA event is comprised of six events depicting day‐to‐day ranch‐ ing jobs. The event also features a

trade show and kids dummy roping.

The OCA Ranch Rodeo is sanctioned by the Working Ranch Cowboys Association and the Champion team at the event represents Oklahoma at the world competition each year.

In addition, 5K participants will have access to discounted ticket rates to the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) and World Champion Rodeo Alliance (WCRA) performances held later in the day on Aug. 15 at the Lazy E Arena. Registration begins at 6 am at the Lazy E Arena. Shot gun start at 7 am and awards will be at 9 am. The race starts and ends at the Lazy E Arena near Guthrie, Okla.

The coarse will route through the Silverleaf Shooting Sports course

that features shady trails and air‐ conditioned bathroom facilities. Pre‐ Entry is $30 and is available at okcattlemen.org/lope‐for‐hope‐5k.

On‐site entry will be available; how‐ ever, the fee will be $40.

The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Associ‑ ation is a member led and driven organization, established in 1953.

OCA is the trusted voice of the Okla‑ homa Cattle Industry and is the only voice that speaks solely for the cattle‑ men of Oklahoma and represents beef producers in all 77 counties across the state. For more informa‑ tion about OCA membership, the theft reward program or activities call (405)235‑4391 or visit okcattlemen.org.

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Church camp great to ‘train up a child’

By Walker Moore The Baptist Messenger One of the casualties of social distancing this summer is the cancellation of church camps.

Tens of thousands of students across America will not experience a week at church camp, and here in Oklahoma, one of the most famous camps in the world, Falls Creek, has been canceled.

When I was growing up, church camp was the highlight of my year. Churches from around the community would bring their young people in old, beat-up buses and cars, sleeping bags and suitcases strapped to the roofs. For a week, we lived in a temporary makeshift community with eternal results. The cabins were musty, not air-conditioned and close to being condemned. You might have called them run-down, but I think advertisers today would refer to the camp as having “rustic charm in an outdoor setting.”

Two-thirds of the word “rustic” would be a more accurate description.

The worship tabernacle was a slab of concrete with poles holding up a hot tin roof. There we sat on old wooden pews, sweating, worshiping and watching the pastor sweat as he taught us the Word of God. Those camp days have been engraved in my memories until the day I go home to be with Jesus. Here are the five things I remember most: • The opposite sex: During elementary school years, camp was about us boys hanging together, but as we entered junior high, our focus began to shift.

We were now traveling as a

group of boys checking out groups of girls. And what better place to do this than camp? We had heard rumors that the girls from the next county over were prettier than the girls in our county, and the boys in that county had been told the same about our girls. The new girls came from exotic towns like Utica, Meadville, Linnaeus and Brookfield. Some of them had come from as far as 30 miles away. But none of us boys were sure what to do if one of them ever approached us. Still, our hearts went home full of hope that next year, we wouldn’t let this opportunity pass us by.

• Music: At camp, we sang fun songs, songs with motions, songs in which the tempo got faster and faster with each round. We sang songs about Jesus and His wonderful love.

We sang in the morning, afternoon and evening. One night during the week, the staff built a huge bonfire. We sat in its glow singing our hearts out, praising God and hoping the evening would never come to an end.

• Activities: I remember many of the camp activities. I was taught how to build a fire, tie many different knots and swim. During first aid class, I learned to identify that rash on my arm as poison ivy. Each activity was led by someone who found out an hour earlier that they were to teach this class. The only difference between the leader and the students was that the leader had the instruction book.

• Friendships: The fourth thing I remember about camp was the friendships we made.

Spending a week with the other

members of our youth group helped us grow closer to one another. We knew each other from school and church, but something happens when you sit on your bunk and talk about life.

During the week of camp, we moved into more spiritual conversations. We prayed together and shared our hearts with each other.

• Bible studies: These are what I remember most about camp. We were taught the importance of the Bible. Here, I learned how to have a “quiet time.” Each morning, we would take our Bible and lesson sheet and seek a place to be alone with God and His Word. The lesson instructed us to pray about the Scriptures we were going to read, asking God to illuminate that morning’s truth. Then we would answer questions about our study such as “What does this mean to me?” or “How do I apply this truth to my life?”

Being a junior high student, I hadn’t become a deep thinker, but I knew that one of these days, I would have to seriously think about these questions.

Then we would go to smallgroup Bible study and then on to large-group Bible study. This camp’s priority was getting God’s Word into all the campers.

As I reflect back more than five-plus decades ago on my camp experiences, I only remember a few of the names and I can’t remember how to tie a knot or start a fire. But I still remember most of the songs and Scriptures we studied. And those can never be canceled. “Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it” (Prov. 22:8,

August 13 Rodney Bates Ramon Bates Kenny Bridges Pat Galegor Dustin Hamby Hershel Lamirand Amy Lee Jane Lepak Kristen Long Chris Lopez Jodie Lukeman Jackie Jones Scot Martin Barbara Pacheco Scott Starcevich Amber Taylor Becky Walker August 14 Scotty Adams Louis Borgman Russell Brown Candi Combs Bullard Ctaci Combs Kayla Courtney Barb Denny Philip D. Isaacs Henry James Gauthier Christie Gilbert Hal Harris Shanna Kristic Patsy Schoonover Lally Sweeney Ron Winfrey August 15 Dorsey Buttram Maureen Martin Jennifer Freeman Brannon Lepak Lane Schollenbarger Shannon Smith Tina Strickling August 16 John F. Benham Stacy Fitzgerald Leslie Kearns Johnna Kienholz Holly Million Sharon Naylor Hillary Staley Joe Summers

August 17 Terri Benear Morgan Chaney Marge Chesher Carol Corneil Carol Fehrle Tula Fessenden Brody Hall Brian Howard Dottie Jackson Katie Neilson Mary Smith Gary Stoner Doug Summers Mary Truss Jeremy Whitlow August 18 Chris Adams Daryl Beadles Norma Cokeley Lyn Elam Etta Emerson Michael F. Gross Travis Mills Pam Rothwell August 19 Rachel Dalton Stephanie Fleet Janet Henderson Elizabeth Holt Jeff Krausse Tanya Marman Keith Oehlert LaVonna Saul Lloyd Scheidt Brad Shelley Todd Stewart August 20 Tamera Boehm Mike Bruno H. Pat Butler Laurel Cockrill Elisa Foshee Eleanor Issacs Mary McDaniel Bud Patterson Heidi Post John Rankin John Sevier Susan Small Deaana Spillers

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS All creditors having claims against NELISA MOORE ANDERSON are required to present the same with a description of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named Personal Representative c/o Edward Kelley, 4901 Richmond Square, Suite 104, OKC, OK 73118, on or before the following presentment date: October 1, 2020, or the same will be forever barred.

Dated this 27 day of July, 2020. /s/Edward Kelley, OBA #21526 Attorney for Personal Rep. Britany Wright 4901 Richmond Square, Suite 104 OKC, OK 73118 (580)478-3130 (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 7, 2020; Friday, August 14, 2020) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Wilda Marie Schwartz DECEASED DISTRICT COURT NO: PB-2020-710 STATE OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA

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NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that on the 17 day of July, 2020, Michelle Stevens Filed in the District Court of the County of Oklahoma and State of Oklahoma, a Petition praying for Letters of Administration to be issued to Michelle Stevens upon the Estate of Wilda Marie Schwartz, deceased, late of the County of Oklahoma and State of Oklahoma.

And pursuant to an order of said Court, the 25 day of August, 2020 at the Hour of 1:30 pm o’clock am of said day has been appointed as the time for hearing said application, before Judge Siderias, Judge of the District Court in the District Court Room Probate Division Room 217, Oklahoma County Courthouse 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, when and where any person interested in said estate may appear and contest said petition by filing written opposition thereto on the ground of incompetence of the applicant, or may assert his/her own right to the administration and pray for Letters to be issued to _________.

Dated this 4 day of August, 2020.

JAMES M. SIDERIAS Judge of the District Court (SEAL) RICK WARREN, Court Clerk Oklahoma County, Oklahoma By: /s/ unknown Deputy

NOTICE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 14, 2020) NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. FD-2013-3263 In the District Court within and for said County and State.

State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma County

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John Ryan Wilkerson, Plaintiff vs.

Angela Marie Wilkerson, Defendant The State of Oklahoma to Joe L. Alaniz, Greeting: You, Mr. Alaniz, will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court in the above named and numbered cause for a challenge to presumption of paternity and you must answer Plaintiff’s motion filed herein on or before the 21 day of October 2020, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for said Plaintiff will be rendered against you according to prayer of Plaintiff’s petition.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/unknown, Deputy Clerk (SEAL)

NAME CHANGE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 14, 2020) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2020-1582 IN RE: The name of: Ariana Karin Mehler

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

Take notice that Ariana Karin Mehler has petitioned to change his/her name to Ariana Karin Teller.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 3 day of September, 2020, before Judge Prince at 1:30 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. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Maya Devorce By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 14, 2020) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2020-1603 IN RE: The name of minor:) Alexia Michelle Barker) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO

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CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties.

Take notice that Alexia Michelle Barker has petitioned to change his/her name to Alexia Michelle Jones.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 3 day of September, 2020, before Judge Prince at 1:30 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. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Gail Bowlby By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 14, 2020) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2020-1604 IN RE: The name of minor: Hayden Don Barker

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

Take notice that Hayden Don Barker has petitioned to change his/her name to Hayden Don Jones.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 3 day of September, 2020, before Judge Prince at 1:30 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. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Gail Bowlby By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 14, 2020) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

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

Take notice that Erika Diann Smith has petitioned to change his/her name to Erika Diann Jones.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 3 day of September, 2020, before Judge Prince at 1:30 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. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Gail Bowlby By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 14, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2020-1367 In the Matter of the Application of Jenny Sayarath as next of friend of (child) Julianna Singnavong to Change Her/His Name

DON ANDREWS CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By: /s/unknown (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 14, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Jenny Sayarath, as next of friend of Julianna Singnavong has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Julianna Maylinh Singnavong to (b) Julianna Maylinh Sayarath; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Andrews of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 27 day of August, 2020 at 3:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

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(SEAL) RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Lisa Stephens, Deputy

PROBATE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 14, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

CV-2020-1368 Case No. PB-2020-13 In the Matter of the Application of Jenny Sayarath as next of friend of (child) Jayden Singnavong to Change Her/His Name

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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Jenny Sayarath, as next of friend of Jayden Singnavong has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Jayden Vixay Thanh Singnavong to (b) Jayden Eck Vixay Sayarath; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Andrews of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 27 day of August, 2020 at 3:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

DON ANDREWS CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By: /s/unknown (SEAL)

GUARDIANSHIP (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 14, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2020-461 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF

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Precious Dixon and Anthony Dixon, minors

CV-2020-1605 IN RE: The name of: Erika Diann Smith

Deadline: Friday 3:00 p.m. the week before publication 405-755-3311

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Kaunna Burress has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minors Precious and Anthony Dixon, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Siderias Room 217 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 28 day of October 2020, at 3:00 o’clock P.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted.

WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 5 day of August, 2020.

JAMES M. SIDERIAS Judge of the District Court

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In the Matter of the Estate, DANIEL BENNETT QUINN, Deceased.

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR ORDER FOR FINAL ACCOUNT, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, AND DISTRIBUTION Pursuant to an Order of said Court made on the 4 day of August, 2020, notice is hereby given that on the 15 day of September, 2020 at the hour of 1:30 o’clock p.m., of said day has been appointed as the time for hearing Petition for Order for Final Account, Determination of Heirship, and Distribution, which is scheduled to occur in the Courtroom of Judge James M. Siderias at the Oklahoma County Courthouse in the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in said County and State, when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ illegible signature Marvin E. Quinn, OBA#14582 PO Box 18187 Oklahoma City, Okla. 73154 Telephone: (405)831-2564 Attorney for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE (Third and Second Publication)

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This vehicle is in the possession of DON W. TUCKER 1995 Chevrolet Pickup 1500 Vin# 2GCEK19KXS1208193 Contact: Don W. Tucker Phone #(405) 590-7651

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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 14, 2020)

Estate of Ralph & Lottie Wells 430 W. Jefferson St. Purcell, OK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2020-02

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed seeking a variance from the Nichols Hills City Code on the following described property: Lot five (5), in Block nine (9), of the NICHOLS HILLS ADDITION OF NICHOLS HILLS, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma according to the recorded plat thereof.

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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 19th day of August 2020 at 5:30 p.m.

ALL PERSONS, OWNERS, OR RESIDENTS within the above described area are hereby given notice that they may appear at said hearing or file a petition within the Board of Adjustment and offer arguments and evidence for or against the granting of said application as they deem proper in the premises.

Dated this 5th day of August, 2020.

Amanda Copeland City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

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Annual Match supports Food Bank programs Online license system is big win with users In Oklahoma, one in four children lives with food insecurity, a number expected to worsen amidst the COVID­19 pandemic and economic downturn. The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma, Dolese Bros., Mark and Beth Brewer, David and Lezlie Hudiburg and David Gorham have issued the Food for Kids Match chal­ lenge. Through Sept. 30, every donation made to the Regional Food Bank’s Food for Kids Programs will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $160,000. “The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma and Masonic Lodges across the state are again committing our efforts to support the Food for Kids Match campaign,� said John Logan, executive director of the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklaho­ ma. “This incredible campaign allows our

lodges to make a mean­ ingful contribution to the benefit of children and families across our state.�

"In the last year, the Food for Kids Programs provided more than 2.8 million meals to nearly 42,000 chronically hun­ gry children," said Deb Bunting, interim CEO of the Regional Food Bank.

"The programs have always played a crucial role in providing food to Oklahoma children. Dur­ ing the COVID­19 pan­ demic, these programs take on an even more important role in provid­ ing meals to children during challenging times.�

Since the outbreak of the COVID­19 pandemic, the Regional Food Bank's Food for Kids Programs have been at work pro­ viding nutritious meals to children across cen­ tral and western Oklaho­ ma. While Oklahoma

Oklahoma State Fair to host Fair Food To�Go event to enjoy one of the largest and most popu� lar aspects of the Fair – the amazing food,� stat� ed Timothy J. O’Toole, President & CEO of Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. “It’s also a way for our food vendors to generate some busi� ness in a safe and responsible setting, which we are happy to be able to help with.�

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Vendors will be set up in front of the Ben� nett Event Center.

Guests are asked to enter the grounds at the main entrance, at May Ave. and Gordon Cooper Blvd., across from Forest Lumber.

No tables or benches will be provided, all food will be packaged in to�go containers.

Attendees of this event are asked to maintain social distance of at least six feet from oth� ers. “Hosting this event gives us the opportuni� ty to invite the public

schools were still in ses­ sion, the Regional Food Bank began sending indi­ vidual components of the Backpack Program to schools so they could continue to safely pro­ vide meals and snacks for children who partici­ pate in the program.

Typically, a $100 donation would provide enough food to support a child in the Food for Kids Program for an entire year. With the match, the donation would provide enough food to support two stu­ dents for an entire year.

Donations can be made by visiting foodforkids.us or by calling (405)600­ 3136.

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A status report for the Wildlife Department’s online licensing system contained plenty of good news for customers and for Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commis� sioners during their reg� ular August meeting.

GoOutdoorsOkla� homa.com began in Jan� uary 2019, giving people a convenient “one�stop shop� to interact with the Oklahoma Depart� ment of Wildlife Conser� vation to get hunting and fishing licenses, per� mits, automatic�renewal choices, merchandise

sales and event registra� tion. The Go Outdoors Oklahoma mobile app allows licenses to be car� ried on a mobile device while also providing resources including reg� ulations, in�field E� check, Game Warden contacts, and public land maps.

Mike Chrisman, License Supervisor for the Wildlife Department, told Commissioners that year�over�year increases were seen in the num� ber of transactions, number of customer accounts, revenues, and

number of items sold. “We are trending upward, which is always positive,� he said.

Importantly, a public survey showed that users were highly satis� fied with the service they received from the Go Outdoors Oklahoma call center, rating most survey categories at 90 percent or greater.

The Wildlife Depart� ment partners with Brandt Information Services to provide the Go Outdoors Oklahoma online and mobile sys� tem.

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

John 8:32 (quoting Jesus).

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

– Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767.

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

– Ancient Chinese Proverb.

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

– Byron, 1818.

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

– Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878.

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

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The Blue Zoo brings incredible under sea adventures to Quail Springs Mall

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y love of snorkeling and SCUBA diving began when I was 13-years-old.

My Dad packed up the whole family and drove us to Los Angeles to catch a 14hour flight to Honolulu to visit his friend, and later partner, Dr. Kid McCoy. The minute I put on a mask and stuck my head beneath the waves, I developed a lifetime fascination with the ocean. My mother even bought me an “Itsy Bitsy Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” because I was always in the water.

As the late Barbara Paul used to say, “It is like Dr. Seuss down there.”

Now all Fridaylanders can experience the fabulous undersea world at the new Blue Zoo OKC aquarium in Quail Springs Mall.

Its saltwater tanks feature the most colorful tropical fish and corals. More baby Nemos than you can count swim gracefully by Dory.

The little ones shrieked with joy when I visited last week. Older kids and quite a few

In MY Opinion by VICKI CLARK GOURLEY vicki@okcfriday.com adults fed the stingrays, while teenagers petted the big lizard and held a turtle.

Lizards are not my thing. While on a diving trip through Indonesia, I signed up for a shore adventure where I followed a guy carrying a dead rancid goat for half-a-mile to a pit. Huge Komodo dragons followed us all the way there. Our guide carried a big stick to fend off the dragons, which probably measured 10 to 20 feet. That’s where I learned the meaning of terrified.

Back to the Blue Zoo, there is an adventure for everyone because it’s more than an

aquarium and a different kind of zoo.

Quail Springs Blue Zoo is only the third one in the United States. Seatle, Washington, and somewhere in Utah are the two others.

Mask up and take the whole family. I even saw several adults sneaking in without kids.

They loved it. I’ve gone back a couple of times myself.

Be sure to read about its founder and see lots of pictures from the Blue Zoo OKC in our Nichols Hills and Community Magazine inside this week’s OKC FRIDAY. Speaking of Hawaii, it is quarantined again. Beaches closed, you cannot even go to a neighboring island without quarantining two weeks.

My brother and I still own the house on the Big Island my father built. We donate it to charity auctions and had to cancel on four buyers.

Wear your mask. Stop infecting other people and shutting down businesses.

Send your letters to the Editor to: Editor, OKC FRIDAY, PO BOX 20340, Okla. City, OK 73156 or email: vicki@okcfriday.com

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