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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 55 No. 17 • One Section • 16 pages • September 10, 2021

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First responders recall common bond between OKC and NYC

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

- Photo by Mary-Ellen Wolf

Rockets trounce Capitol Hill in ‘Shartel Showdown’ Members of the Mount St. Mary football team pose with the “Shartel Showdown” trophy as the Rockets rolled to a 63-0 win at Capitol Hill in the second-ever game betwen the neighboring schools.

See story on Sports, Page 13.

Packed city chamber hears parks plans

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer The Village City Council met in front of a packed council chamber of residents and media to hear a revised Tax Increment District No. 1 Public Improvement Plan from LAUD Studio, a landscape and design firm who has worked with the 2.56-square-mile city since 2017 to upgrade all of the six parks.

The special meeting was called to address concerns from members of the Hawthorn Village HOA about park updates in their neighborhood.

Brent Wall, director of LAUD Studio, presented detailed plans for an area com-

monly referred to as the Civic Area. The area is focused on the northeast corner of The Village at Hefner Road and Pennsylvania. The area also includes the Love’s Corporate Campus, Village Library, Village City Hall and the Hawthorn Village neighborhood.

During a two-hour presentation Wall described six new projects in the Civic Area including a dog park, Civic Plaza, Village Green, a community fitness area, Vineyard Boulevard and the Village Trail.

LAUD’s plans call for the Civic Plaza to feature a fountain that doubles as a splash pad and can also convert to a gathering space for markets or

performances. Two covered shelters would provide shade and a public restroom. The dog park is envisioned as a small-scaled park with two sections to accommodate passive and active play for dogs The area includes 22 parking spaces, covered shelter and watering stations.

The Vineyard Boulevard project is planned to convert the large existing right of way into a safe pedestrian connector between City Hall and The Village Library, while the Village Green project updates an underutilized area attached to library. The Community Fitness area replaces the Masonic playground and See PARKS, Page 2

Juliette Lowe Society to honor Bohanon, Goebel Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma’s 18th annual Juliette Low Leadership Society Luncheon is set for Feb. 17, 2022.

Mother-daughter duo Polly Nichols and Sally Nichols Starling are the chairmen of the annual luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the

Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.

Annie Bohanon is the luncheon’s honorary chairman. The luncheon also honors Kay Goebel, who was last year’s honorary chair when the event was moved to a virtual format due to the pandemic.

“I was surprised

and honored when asked to co-chair with my daughter this year, since 18 years ago I co-chaired the very first JLLS luncheon with my friend Christy Everest,” said Polly.

“Girl Scouts is about inspiring the next generation of female leaders – something I

Don’t coming knocking if NHills resident is on the list

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer A “No Knock” amendment to the Solicitors Ordinance in Nichols Hills can minimize unwanted solicitations if residents choose to participate. The Solicitors Ordinance was updated to include the “No Knock” wording in 2017.

The ordinance currently states, “It shall be unlawful for any person to enter or remain upon any privately owned

premises within the City of Nichols Hills for the purpose of making any Solicitation if that premises is listed on the No Knock List or where there is posted a notice stating ‘No Solicitors’ or ‘No Solicitations’ or words of similar import, advising that Solicitations are not desired.”

“Solicitors must obtain a solicitor’s permit, or applicable exemption certificate, prior to See NHILLS, Page 2

hope I’ve done for my daughter and something I know Girl Scouts has done for thousands of young women over the last 100+ years.”

The luncheon comes at a time when Girl Scouts is working to rebound from See LOW, Page 5

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Sept. 11, 2021, marks the 20th anniversary of the horrific events leading to the deaths of nearly 3,000 men, women and children following attacks by foreign terrorists at Shanksville, Pa., the Pentagon and the World Trade Center in New York City.

The attacks drew first responders from throughout the country. It also brought back difficult memories for those who responded to the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City just six years before.

Oklahoma City is familiar with first responders and the immeasurable help they provide to communities under stress from situations beyond their control. Teams from throughout the nation responded to the 1995 bombing in Oklahoma City, providing expertise, manpower and compassion to a city rocked to its core.

Kari Watkins, executive director of the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, remembers the Sept. 11 attack well.

“I watched the second attack (of the Twin Towers) live on television and was shocked,” said Watkins who had just opened the Oklahoma City National Memorial six months earlier.

“I got to the OKC Memorial as fast as possible, driving quickly down the Broadway Extension,” she said.

“Police were already here surrounding the site and later that day we were asked to close the Memorial and Museum. Our country

A long, toxic walk on 9/11 Annie and Federal Judge Dick Bohanon were in New York City on 9/11 as he was hearing cases there.

The Federal Courthouse was located next to the Twin Towers, Annie said. Dick had just entered the courthouse when first tower was hit.

Federal marshalls took judges and staff to the basement. Phone towers were down so there was no communication.

Annie was at the couple’s NYC home, the Yale Club, when the second tower was hit.

See NYC, Page 5

was on high alert.

“The Oklahoma City rescue teams set the standard for others to follow in 1995 and we remain grateful for all those men and women who traveled to OKC to help,” said Watkins.

“Those who came from near and far, we offer our eternal gratitude… those words surround the Survivor Tree as a ‘thank you’ to our rescue teams.”

Watkins said 11 urban search teams came to Oklahoma City to help in 1995. When the events of 9/11 happened the Oklahoma City National Memorial offered its assistance to a city in need.

“In partnership with the American Red Cross, the Memorial See 9/11, Page 15

Rescue Dog of the Week This is Tug. He was brought into The Village animal shelter and was there two weeks before going to a foster home.

He was only 14 weeks, but now is 18 weeks and still a puppy.

He is current on all appropriate vaccinations. His adoption fee has been sponsored by The Village Animal Shelter.

Call Kadin at (405) 751-9518.

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LOW From Page 1 the effects of the pandemic. Within the 39

counties served by Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma, membership dropped 45 percent in 2020. Funds from the luncheon will help “reboot” the troops.

“As a Girl Scout Troop leader myself, I know how important it is to introduce leadership possibilities to girls at a young age,” said Sally. “The Juliette Low Leadership Society makes that programming possible for Girl Scouts in our community. We’re teaching girls leadership skills, while providing adventures that create lifelong memories. I truly believe Girl Scouts is one of the best things we can do for our young ladies, and I’m proud to keep that mission alive through the JLLS luncheon.”

Annie said her love of Girl Scouts “goes back many years.” “. . . But a few weeks ago, Polly surprised me with a visit where she asked me if I would be willing to

2022 JLLS luncheon Co-Chairman Polly Nichols, 2021 Honorary Chairman Kay Goebel, 2022 Honorary Chairman Annie Bohanon and 2022 luncheon Co-Chairman Sally Starling.

serve as this year’s honorary chair,” Annie said. “She brought her typical grace and energy into the room, along with a few friends, a bouquet of flowers, and of course – Girl Scout Cookies. There was only one answer – yes!”

Since 2004, the Okla-

homa City Metro chapter of the JLLS has hosted the luncheon, which provides funding for leadership programming and activity for girls.

Sponsorships for the JLLS luncheon range from $750 to $30,000.

Individual memberships for JLLS are

available starting at $250, which includes a one-year membership and a ticket to the luncheon. Payments can be made online at www.gswestok.org/jlls . Additional information is available by calling (405) 528-GIRL or by email at info@gswestok.org.

LAUD’s architectural drawings show the company’s ideas for the City of The Village.

PARKS From Page 1

instead offers an exercise area for all ages and abilities.

Hawthorn Village residents were most interested in the Village Trail portion of the project since it includes adding a 10foot-wide multi-path through a quiet greenbelt area that bisects the small neighborhood. Some residents fear the addition of the multi-path will attract bicyclists who could pose a danger to those walking the trail.

LAUD Studio helped develop the city’s Parks Master Plan in 2018 in advance of the bond issue election where residents overwhelming approved the project to upgrade every city park in The Village.

The entire park revitalization plan started nearly 15 years ago when the city lost both Walmart and Albertson’s. The loss of tax revenue meant the city was unable to invest in their parks and began to show signs of neglect.

“We needed a masterplan to guide park improvements according to modern stan-

dards,” said City Manager Bruce Stone.

“After nearly $1.9 million in park improvements were approved by voters in the 2018 Bond Election, we hired LAUD to do the masterplan and prepare for improvements.

The Civic Area plan proposal was last week’s City Council agenda as a “discussion only” item. Stone said the Mayor Sonny Wilkinson’s goal is to have the item on the agenda for approval on Oct. 4.

If approved, “the total plan will be broken into at least two stages,” said Stone.

“The elements to be done in each phase have not been determined.”

Stone said the entire Civic Area plan could be completed in five years at a cost of $7-9 million.

Wilkinson said he wasn’t surprised by the attendance at the special parks meeting and is “thrilled” with the progress the city is making.

“This project has rightly drawn a lot of attention by our citizens,” he said. “It will

truly be transformative for our city and the improvements will rapidly become some of The Village’s most identifiable and enjoyable areas for generations to come.”

Wilkinson said the Civic Area project was the “most transformative project the city has ever decided to undertake,” and that if he had to select the project that was most transformative, he would choose the Civic Plaza.

“My hope is that this plaza/park becomes the city’s gathering spot for festivals, holiday celebrations, farmer’s markets, movie nights and more,” he added. “My personal favorite is the dog park. Residents have been asking about this for years.”

Wilkinson said he was happy the council and members of the Hawthorn Village HOA were able to have an open conversation about the project and listen to concerns on both sides.

“I thought the HOA board really asked thoughtful questions that will result in tweaks to the plan,” he said. “Honestly, I wish the council would work with the other HOAs more frequently in that way. There’s no reason there shouldn’t be more regular conversation about everything going on in the city.”

He said the city has a long way to go to fully complete the parks improvement plan, and voters will need to consider another round of GO Bonds while the council has to continue to fund the rest of the improvements through the city’s Capital Improvement Fund.

Hall Capital

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Fred Jones statue is unveiled

- Photos by Rose Lane

Hall Capital’s Boots, Fred and Kirk Hall unveil the statue of their grandfather, Fred Jones, on Fred Jones Avenue in downtown Oklahoma City. Jones was the founder of the company which began as a car dealership and is celebrating 100 years.

For more photos, see Page 14.

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Cristo Rey honors Judy Love, Boldt Company Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School's annual Evening of Royals event honored Judy Love as the recipient of the Cristo Rey OKC Legacy Award and The Boldt Company as the school’s Corporate Work Study Partner of the Year.

The Cristo Rey OKC Legacy Award recognizes an individual whose ideals, influence and accomplishments on behalf of distinguished record of community service throughout his/her life have left a lasting, positive impression with the Cristo Rey community.

“We are deeply grateful to Judy and proud to recognize her for being such an integral part of the Cristo Rey OKC launch in 2018 and our school’s early success,” Cristo Rey President Chip Carter said. “Judy has been nothing short of miraculous for our school and has done so much for the Oklahoma City community, much more than people know.”

Judy Love was awarded the Cristo Rey OKC Legacy Award at the annual Evening of Royals event. From left: Emcee Mike Turpen, honoree Judy Love, her granddaughter Caroline Ikard and Inasmuch President and CEO Bob Ross, who with his wife, Heather, were the chairmen of the event.

Above: The Boldt Company was named the 2021 Corporate Work Study Partner of the Year at the annual Evening of Royals hosted by Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High School. From left: Chip Carter, Tina Fairless, Delmi Menendez and Tony Yanda.

At left: The Cristo Rey OKC Evening of Royals Event Committee, from left: Melissa Smith, Julie Naifeh, Kingsley Burke, Ana Browning, Becca Giles, Heather Ross, Lauren Paternostro, Kim Harrell, Sue Neuberger and Margie Humphrey. Not pictured are Becky Roten and Marissa Snowden.

BC Clark at Clasen Curve named Coolest Jewelry Store B C Clark at Classen Curve has been named America’s Coolest Jewelry Store by INSTORE, the magazine for the North American jewelry store owner.

The Oklahoma City-based familyowned jeweler took first place in the Big Cool division for the largest independent jewelry stores in North America.

“We are particularly excited about this recognition as we opened the Classen Curve location exactly one year ago amidst a global pandemic,” said Coleman Clark, president of BC Clark. “We believe this store represents our determination to deliver a great customer experience and an ability to evolve during challenging times.

“That is vital for a company that’s been in business for more than 129 years. The Classen Curve store stands for our commitment and faith in the future.”

BC Clark was chosen from among more than 80 stores in the annual contest

that highlights the best examples of independent jewelry retailers in North America.

“Every year, we feel privileged to bring our readers the best of the best in our industry,” said Trace Shelton, INSTORE’s editor-inchief. “From its expansive, dramatic showroom to its chain-draped bridal enclave and exceptional lighting design, BC Clark certainly qualifies.

“But a store wouldn’t really fit our ‘cool’ criteria if it weren’t for such aspects as innovative marketing, creative retail environment and unique work culture.”

The Classen Curve store is Oklahoma’s largest and most prestigious jewelry store. The first floor is 10,000 square feet, most of which is retail space for jewelry and watches, including an expand-

ed Rolex department that is the largest of its kind in the region.

The second level features another spacious showroom, home to our Life:Style department and bridal registry.

Judges also cited the memorable components of BC Clark’s marketing, including their famous jingle and campaigns like Pray for Rain and the recent Faith + Hope + Love initiative.

According to the judges, BC Clark demonstrates authentic caring for their staff and their community by closing on Black Friday so their employees can stay home with families, focusing on charitable giving and encouraging voluntarism.

Stores were judged in exterior appearance, interior appearance, store biography, marketing, web presence and overall individuality.

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NHILLS From Page 1

soliciting in our city,” said Shane Pate, Nichols Hills city manager.

“Along with the permit, a solicitor receives a copy of the list of addresses on the No Knock list.”

If the solicitor knocks on any doors from the list, and the city receives a complaint about it, the solicitor can have their permit revoked and receive a fine. Solici-

NYC From Page 1 Everyone at the Yale Club was evacuated because of a bomb threat across the street at Grand Central Station.

“Because of no cell service I had no idea if he was dead or alive,” Annie said.

Late afternoon, the Yale Club was cleared for everyone to return.

“Dick had walked from downtown to uptown — all the time breathing in the horrid air, filled with asbestos and many other carcinogens,” Annie said. “All of Yale Club staff and myself were very thankful when he finally made it uptown, all the time breathing that noxious air.

“Dick died of lymphoma of the lung — the No. 1 killer of first responders.”

Dick was also a survivor of the Murrah Building bombing and is the only known survivor of both.

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tors are required to always carry and display their solicitor’s permit as identification.

While Nichols Hills has approximately 1,720 residences located within the city limits of the mostly residential community, Pate says only about 116 homes are currently listed on the No Knock List.

Residents can be added to the No Knock list by calling the Nichols Hills Police Department at (405) 843-5672 or they can sign up online at nicholshills.net.

Booster

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CALENDAR AUTHOR

Oct. 9­31 • Haunt the Zoo Trick­or­treating fun, the sights and, of course, an abundance of candy are all part of the OKC Zoo’s 38th annual Haunt the Zoo for Hal­ loween. Trick­or­treaters will discover themed photo booths along the Haunt the Zoo trail as they collect treats from friendly volunteers.

Volunteers will distribute candy and snacks through 8­foot “treat tubes” into official Haunt the Zoo bags from a safe distance. Show off your festive best and wear your Halloween costume to Haunt the Zoo. Adults are encour­ aged to dress up, too, but nothing scary. Haunt the Zoo is happening Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 9 ­ 31. Trick­or­treating is available each day from 9 am to 4 pm through timed ticket­ ing. To purchase tickets and view all ticket options, visit okczoo.org.

Sept. 18 • Author Reading During Full Circle’s weekly Storytime, local author Najah­ Amatullah Hylton will read her children’s book, Opal’s Green‐ wood Oasis at 10:30 am. Full Circle book signings are open to the public and copies of the books being signed at each event will be available for purchase while sup­ plies last.

FUNDRAISERS Oct. 1 • ZOObrew Tap into your wild side at the Oklahoma Zoo­ logical Society’s 13th annual beer­tasting event, ZOObrew, at the OKC Zoo. More than 2,500 craft beer fans will enjoy a wide variety of tastings from over 60 of the finest local, and national breweries located in Oklahoma and beyond from 7 ­ 10 pm. Attendees will also enjoy other liba­ tions, including wine and specialty cocktails and non­alcoholic bev­ erages available to designated drivers.

ZOObrew is a 21+ event. Purchase tickets at zoofriends.org/zoo­ brew.

THIS WEEKEND Sept. 11 • Rodeo Opry

The Rodeo Opry is Oklahoma's Official Country Music Show.

Bringing the best in live, family­friendly entertainment to Okla­ homa City since 1977.

Every Saturday night at 7 pm, you can now catch a live show at the historic Stockyards Central Event Center in Stockyards City.

Seating is limited, so get your tickets before they sell out at ohfo.org. Sept. 11 is hosted by Tracy Thomas, featuring James Hostler, Carly James, Makenna Fields and Rodney Jones.

Sept. 10 – Jan. 2022 Art Exhibit Visitors to The Cow­ boy can discover the power of the West’s physical, cultural and spiritual landscapes through the eyes of romantic and mod­ ernist artist of 1888 through 1982 with the

N EW D ATES 2021 Paycom Center Events/Shows: Alabama ­ Sept. 17 Michael Buble ­ Sept. 19 Gold Over America ­ Oct. 5 Kane Brown ­ Oct. 14 MercyMe – Oct. 28 Jeff Dunham ­ Jan. 27, 2022 Elton John ­ Jan. 30, 2022 JoJo Siwa ­ Feb. 1, 2022

New Beginnings: An American Story of Romantics and Mod‐ ernists in the West exhibition on display now through January 2, 2022. For more information on New Beginnings: An Ameri­ can Story of Romantics and Modernists in the West, visit national­ cowboymuseum.org/a ll­exhibitions.

RENAISSANCE BALL UPDATE In light of the contin‐ ued rise of COVID infections and hospi‐ talizations in Oklaho‐ ma, the Renaissance Ball is fully outdoors at the OKC Golf & Coun‐ try Club. The Late Night party will now also take place out‐ doors, will begin thirty minutes earlier, at 9 pm, and will conclude at 11 pm to accommo‐ date local noise ordi‐ nances.

Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com Backstreet Boys – Zoo Amphitheatre: Judas Priest ­ Matchbox Twenty ­ Theatre: Master Class (Lyric) ­ Civic Center Music Hall: My Fair Lady (OKC Broadway) ­ Neil Degrasse Tyson ­

Sept. 14, 2022 Oct. 16 June 22, 2022 Sept.15­Oct.3 Sept.28­Oct.3 Oct. 5

Calm Waters now offering trauma‐sensitive yoga classes Calm Waters Center for Children and Families, the only grief center in Oklahoma City offering free grief support services to the entire family, introduces Trauma-Sensitive Yoga classes for those over 13 years old and female-identifying. Classes are 6 pm every Tuesday evening at Calm Waters Center located at 501 N. Walker, Suite 140.

Classes are $40 a month.

Each Trauma-Sensitive Yoga class will be led by Heather Warfield, LMFT, Calm Waters’ Clinical Director, and who has been trained in the Trauma

Center’s Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, (TCTSY).

All abilities are welcome and movement options will be provided throughout the session.

“In order to heal from grief and trauma, both the body AND mind need to heal,” said Warfield. Whether the loss was sudden or anticipated, traumatic or not, grief affects a person’s whole self, and symptoms can include headaches, body aches, nausea, muscle tension, heaviness in the chest, and loss of appetite.”

Benefits of a Trauma-Sensitive yoga class can include body

empowerment, a reduction in physiological symptoms, and an increased sense of safety within self and others.

Trauma-Sensitive yoga is based within clinic intervention for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with foundations in Trauma Theory and Attachment Theory. Elements of the Hatha style of yoga are modified to restore the connection of mind and body and cultivate a sense of agency that is often compromised as a result of trauma.

To learn more or to register for yoga classes, visit calmwaters. org/yoga/.

FREE trees, flowers to metro neighborhoods This fall, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is leading beautification efforts throughout the metro by providing 400 trees and 70,000 daffodil bulbs to help our community recover from the harsh winter weather of 20202021.

“Community beautification has been a cornerstone of the community foundation since 1991,” OCCF President Nancy Anthony said. “After the ice storm last October and the subfreezing temperatures in February, helping our community recover was a natural and necessary extension of these efforts.”

Over the past decade, the community foundation has worked with the City

of Oklahoma City, Association of Central Oklahoma Governments and Oklahoma Forestry Services to document the environmental, aesthetic and functional benefits trees provide as well as help improve the community’s park system. With the devastating weather last winter, much of the Oklahoma City metro tree canopy was damaged or destroyed.

“When you lose trees, especially in great quantities like this, it’s extremely important to restore that tree canopy,” said Brian Dougherty, director of OCCF’s parks and public spaces initiative. “Over the next several months, Releaf 2021 will provide us the opportunity to work

Alice (In Wonderland) ­ Oct. 22­24 Alton Brown Live ­ Nov. 7 Other Events/Shows/Awards: Ballet Under the Stars ­ Sept. 10 Renaissance Ball ­ Sept. 10 Oklahoma State Fair ­ Sept. 16­26 Western Heritage Awards ­ Sept. 17­18 Annie Oakley Luncheon ­ Sept. 29 ZOObrew ­ Oct. 1

closely with neighborhood associations throughout the metro that are preparing for succession planting in ungated portions of their neighborhood frontage, medians, greenbelts and parks.”

Through Releaf 2021, the community foundation is inviting neighborhood associations that fall in the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Tree Canopy Area to apply for trees for succession planting. Applications are now open until Oct. 6, 2021, and trees will be allocated on a firstcome, first-serve basis.

Neighborhoods are responsible for planting and maintaining trees awarded. To learn more or apply, neighborhoods are encouraged to visit occf.org/releaf.

Memorial Marathon ­ Haunt the Zoo ­ Heritage Hills Home Tour ­ Beans and Cornbread ­ Rodeo Hall of Fame ­ Beaux Arts Ball ­

Oct. 2­3 Oct. 9­31 Oct. 23­24 Oct. 28 Nov. 11­12 Nov. 27

Kurt Russell: ‘I’m having hip surgery’ Due to an unforeseen medical issue, Kurt Russell is not able to attend the 60th Western Heritage Awards on Sept. 17-18 as previously planned. Kurt and his father, Neil Oliver “Bing” Russell, will now be recognized during the 61st Western Heritage Awards as 2022 inductees into the Hall of Great Western Performers.

“I’m having hip surgery,” said Kurt Russell. “I had hoped it could wait, but my doctors said it needs to be this September. As much as I hate missing this year, I’m grateful to the Museum for

being willing to move our recognition to 2022 so I can be there in-person to accept this great honor.”

Often called the “Oscars of the West,” this black-tie, celebrityhosted event held at The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum attracts the biggest names in Western literature, music, television and film every year. This year’s ceremony will recognize honorees and inductees from both 2020 and 2021. At this time, all other inductees, including Academy Award winner Robert Duvall

and American country music singer George Strait, still plan to be in attendance.

“While we’re disappointed that Mr. Russell will not be here this year, we’re glad accommodations could be made for 2022,” said Natalie Shirley, Museum President and CEO. “This year will still be a starstudded event, and 2022 is already shaping up to be just as special.”

Due to the overwhelming support of our Inductees, Honorees, their families and sponsors, tickets to the 2021 Western

Heritage Awards Induction Ceremony are sold out, but tickets for a special livestream remote dinner held in the Museum’s Annie Oakley Center are available for purchase and includes access to the cocktail reception preceding the induction ceremony, Saturday, Sept.18.

The full list of Western Heritage Honorees and Inductees for 2020 and 2021 are listed below. For more information about the 2021 Western Heritage Awards, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/western-heritageawards.

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Students

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Rockets rock with first pep assembly R

ah! Rah! Rah! The Rockets kicked off their football season against Capitol Hill in the annual Shartel Showdown, and to celebrate, held the first pep assembly of the year.

The cheerleaders got the fun started by leading the student body in the MSM tradition of class cheers. Each pep assembly, the classes compete to be the most spirited class and be awarded bragging rights among

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ROCKET REPORT their peers.

Next up, student games! Fall sports captains played Marco Polo, but with pool noodles.

The athletes ran around, blindfolded, trying to find their opposition.

Next up was the class Lip Sync battle. Grade levels were given songs and students lip-synced and danced to whatever song was decided. The class winners then competed against the new MSM teachers and staff, a staff versus student showdown!

Throughout the assembly, the captains of each fall sport were introduced and promoted their upcoming events.

The assembly conclud-

ed with the beautiful tradition of the Mount St. Mary fight song and Alma Mater. This fight song has been a tradition played and performed at every pep rally and football game since before our principal, Talita DeNegri, was a cheerleader herself!

It is our favorite way to show pride in our school and prepare for big games! We are looking forward to a fun fall of ROCKET PRIDE!

Finity commemorates the legacy of Kilpatrick

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ast week, I had the opportunity to accompany OSSM’s president Dr. Frank Wang along with some fellow students to the unveiling of Finity, a new sculpture at Science Museum Oklahoma commemorating the legacy of philanthropist John Kilpatrick.

Finity was a large reflective structure of towering geometric shapes. The sculpture uses magnetic forces between each piece to become interactive.

When we first arrived, we had the

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OSSM OBSERVATIONS wonderful opportunity to speak with both Sherry Marshall, president and CEO of Science Museum Oklahoma, and Tom Shannon, the artist of Finity. It was so amazing to meet Tom Shannon himself and speak to him about his work.

He said, when asked about his inspiration, that it was “a sculpture made of shapes that have existed throughout eternity,” and that was what made the sculpture so fascinating.

After that, we were seated, and speakers came forward to speak about John Kilpatrick’s tremendous legacy and impact in Oklahoma as well as the journey of creating Finity. Because of the Sculpture’s size, there was no way to have either a curtain or ribbon cutting, but the great unveiling came

when it was revealed that the sculpture moves! When pushed, Finity glides across the ground, all the separate shapes spinning as they balance against one another.

The unveiling was fantastic, and we had the opportunity to walk around the museum afterwards and visit some new exhibits.

The experience overall was so fun and I’m so excited to visit Science Museum Oklahoma and see Finity grandly glistening in front of the entrance.

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Sheriff Sale (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 3, 2021; Friday, September 10, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CJ-2019-3972 Judge Natalie Mai M&T BANK; Plaintiff, vs.

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NOTICE OF ALIAS SALE OF LAND UNDER EXECUTION THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Notice is hereby given that on the 7 day of October, 2021, at 2 o’clock p.m., (location at Courthouse or Room #), 101, of the Oklahoma County Courthouse Annex Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the undersigned Sheriff will offer for alias sale and sell for cash to the highest and best bidder, subject to real estate ad valorem taxes, superior special assessments and all interests of record, if any, except the Mortgage and interests foreclosed herein on the following described real property, to-wit: The North 8 feet of Lot Fifteen (15) and all of Lot sixteen (16), in Block Two (2), in DODSON & WINTER 1ST ADDITION, an Addition to The Village, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded Plat thereof, commonly known as 9716 Georgia Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (the “Property”) Alias sale will be made pursuant to a Special Execution and Order of Alias Sale issued out of the office of the Court Clerk in and for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, and pursuant to said judgment reserving the right of Plaintiff to recall said execution by oral announcement and/or order of the Court, prior to the alias sale, said judgment entered in the District Court in and for said County, State of Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ-2019-3972, entitled M&T Bank, Plaintiff vs. Crosby Griffin; Bettye Lee Griffin, et al., Defendants, to satisfy: FIRST: The costs of said action accrued and accruing; SECOND: The judgment and first lien of the Plaintiff, M&T Bank, in the sum of $85,938.03 with interest thereon at the rate of 5.75% per annum from January 1, 2019, as adjusted, if applicable, until paid; advances for taxes, insurance and preservation expenses, accrued and accruing; abstracting expenses, accrued and accruing; bankruptcy fees and costs, if any; and an attorney’s fee, plus costs, with interest thereon at the same rate, until paid.

Persons of other entities having interest in the property, including those whose actual addresses are unknown and persons or other entities who have or may have unknown successors and such unknown successors are hereby notified are: Crosby Griffin; Spouse of Crosby Griffin, if married; Spouse of Bettye Lee Griffin, if married; Occupants of the Premises; State of Oklahoma, ex rel. Oklahoma Health Care Authority, and The Heirs, Personal Representatives, Devisees, Trustees, Successors and Assigns of Bettye Lee Griffin, Deceased, and the Unknown Successors.

The property has been duly appraised in the sum of $110,000.00 WITNESS MY HAND this 20 day of August, 2021.

By: /s/Tommie Johnson KIVELL, RAYMENT AND FRANCIS A Professional Corporation Jason Howell, OBA #19128 Triad Center I, Suite 550 7666 East 61st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 Telephone (918) 254-0626 Facsimile (918) 254-7915 E-mail: jhowell@kivell.com ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

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Case No. FD-2021-759 In the Matter Of The Marriage Of: Augusta Ann Ussery, Petitioner, and Mohammed Saad Albalawi, Respondent.

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PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Comes now the Petitioner by and through William O’Brien, attorney at law and in support of this petition states as follows: 1. That the parties were married in Frisco, Texas, on or about December 11, 2017, and that since that time they have grown incompatible to a degree that warrants the legal termination of their marriage.

2. That the Petitioner has been a legal resident of Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County for the preceding six months that makes this jurisdiction the proper forum for this action in accordance with Oklahoma law.

3. That no children have been born of the marriage and that the Petitioner is not now pregnant.

4. That during the marriage the parties have acquired personal properties and that they should be awarded the personal property that is currently in their individual possession and that any debts that may have been incurred during their marriage is in their individual capacity and that they should personally be responsible for any such debts.

WHERFORE, premises considered, the Petitioner requests that this Court issue an order dissolving the marriage of the parties in accordance with the terms set forth in this petition.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, /s/ William O’Brien #6736 Attorney for Petitioner 9009 N. May Ave., #115 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-752-1733 bobrien3@cox.net

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. SC-2021-6962 NATHAN FEROLI, Plaintiff, ) v. ), LENNIN FRIAS, Defendant.

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SERVICE OF SMALL CLAIMS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Lennin Frias, if living, or if deceased, then to his unknown successors.

You are hereby notified that an action has been filed in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, Case No. SC-2021-6962, styled Nathan Feroli v. Lennin Frias.

The action alleges that Defendant Frias negligently caused a motor vehicle accident that resulted in damages to Plaintiff Feroli’s property.

You are hereby notified that you have been sued in this action and must answer the Petition filed by Plaintiff on or before October 21, 2021, by the end of the court proceeding pertaining to this matter. If you do not reply to this Petition by the aforementioned date and time, the allegations contained in said Petition will be taken as true and judgement will be entered in the favor of Plaintiff in a sum of $3,431.49.

Given under my hand and seal this 24 day of August, 2021.

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) Court Clerk of Oklahoma County /s/ L. Bell Deputy

CV-2021-1990 IN RE: The name of: Victoria Crowson

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

Take notice that Victoria RaeAnne Crowson has petitioned to change his/her name to Lilith Noctis Valdisdottir.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 9:15 o’clock A.M. on the 8 day of October, 2021, before Judge Prince at 9:15 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/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

Respectfully submitted by: Nathan Feroli, Plaintiff

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VERIFICATION This is to certify that I, Augusta Ann Ussery, the Petitioner in this action, state under penalty of perjury that I have read it and that its terms are true and correct. /s/Augusta Ann Ussery (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 3, 2021; Friday, September 10, 2021; Friday, September 17, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project:

PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 10, 2021; Friday, September 17, 2021)

In accordance with Sec. 106 of the Programmatic Agreement, AT&T plans a new pole at 309 DEAN MCGEE AVE, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73102. Please direct comments to Gavin L. at 818-8984866 regarding site CRAN_ROAR_OKCDT_343_2E. 9/10, 9/17/21 CNS-3507695# OKLAHOMA CITY FRIDAY

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Case No. FD-2021-2105 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Jackie R. Henderson, Petitioner, and Rose Mary Henderson, Respondent.

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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: Rose Mary Henderson 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 15 day of October, 2021, 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 August, 2021. /s/Jackie R. Henderson /s/Cecelia Spain Petitioner Notary SUBSCRIBER AND SWORN to before me this 26 day of August, 2021.

Notary: /s/Cecelia Spain (SEAL) My commission expires: 09/15/2021 Commission Number: 09007717

SMALL CLAIMS (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 27, 2021; Friday, September 3, 2021; Friday, September 10, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY

This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.

Any person objecting to or supporting this Application may appear before the Nichols Hills Building Commission on the above public hearing date and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Further, written support or protest regarding the Application may be filed with the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, provided it is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing.

Dated this 1st day of September, 2021.

Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2021-05

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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 eleven (11), in Block one hundred eight (108) of Blocks 106-109 and Blocks 112 and 113 in WILSHIRE SECTION, an addition to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma which is a part of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter (S/2 NE/4) of Section Thirty-One (31), Township Thirteen (13) North, Range Three (3) West according to the recorded plat thereof.

The property is also known as 1821 Westminster Place. Current zoning is R-1-60.

The applicants desire to build an addition to the main dwelling. For the proposed addition, the applicants are seeking a 4’2’’ variance to the east side yard setback, leaving a 1’10’’ east side yard setback.

SATURDAY, SEPT 11 AT NOON

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 September 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

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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.

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On Friday, Sept. 10, Oklahoma City Ballet will present its second annual Ballet Under the Stars at 7 pm at Scissortail Park’s Love’s Trav‐ el Stops Stage & Great Lawn in downtown Oklahoma City. This FREE community per‐ formance, made possible by Express Employ‐ ment International, will feature Oklahoma City Ballet’s professional dancers, students from the Oklahoma City Ballet Yvonne Chouteau School, and students from the OU School of Dance performing both classical ballet and modern dance.

Family activities will begin at 6 pm prior to the performance. While some dancers will be warming up on stage, others will be available for a meet‐and‐greet with audience members.

At 6:30 pm, there will be a family dance class led by Oklahoma City Ballet dance instructors.

“At last year’s event, we loved seeing kids dancing along to the performances, so we thought a short introduction to ballet would be fun for children and their families,” remarked Stephanie Pitts, Community Engagement Manager for Oklahoma City Bal‐ let.

Ballet Under the Stars will feature excerpts from classical ballet such as Don Quixote, Romeo & Juliet, Viva Vivaldi, and Swan Lake, plus a preview of The Sleeping Beauty which Oklahoma City Ballet will present in May 2022. Modern dance will include Dissipation, a work choreographed by Oklahoma City Ballet Principal Dancer DaYoung Jung plus a new work by Rena Butler of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago in conjunction with the OU School of Dance.

“We are thrilled to make Ballet Under the Stars a new tradition for Oklahoma City. Be sure to arrive early to find a great place on the lawn, and to take part in our pre‐performance activities,” said Oklahoma City Ballet Execu‐ tive Director Jo Lynne Jones. In addition to the dancer meet‐and‐greet and the family dance class, there will be chances to win tickets to October’s production of ALICE (in wonder‑ land).

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and Express Employment International CEO Bill Stoller will welcome the audience to help kick off the event. Guests are encouraged to bring picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs. Some con‐ cessions will be available at the park. Scissor‐ tail Park is located at 300 SW 7th St. in down‐ town Oklahoma City. In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for Sat‐ urday, Sept. 18.

Visit Oklahoma City Ballet’s website okcbal‐ let.org, or follow their Facebook and Insta‐ gram pages (@okcballet).

Locally-owned Business Directory Debbie South RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Office: (405) 751-4848 debbiesouth.com Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ Swiss Cleaners @ Laundry 3737 NW 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 946-0629 LEAP COFFEE ROASTERS 44 NE 51st St. Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 602-5800 Junior’s Supper Club 2601 NW Expressway Oil Center Building (405) 848-5597 juniorsokc.com Boutique One 6478 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hill Plaza (405) 888-9822 boutiqueone.store The Learning Tree 7638 N. Western Wilshire Village (405) 848-1415 learningtreeokc.com Carwin’s Shave Shop 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1197 carwinsshaveshop.com

Winter House 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1199 winterhouseinteriors.com Journey Quilt Company T-shirt Quilts 16516 N. Penn Ave. Edmond OK 73012 (405) 340-0444 journeyquilts.com 23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd.

(405) 943-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.com Concordia Life Plan Community 7707 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 720-7200 concordiaseniorliving.com Coyle Law Firm 125 Park Ave. No.100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 583-3909 coylelaw.com Gulfport Seafood Market 8016 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-3468 Gulfportseafoods.com Home Care Assistance of Oklahoma 323 S. Blackwelder Ave. Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 277-0035 homecareassistance.com Mary’s Maid Service 7009 NW 53rd St. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 728-1805 marysmaidokcity.com

Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahomacity.com Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,.

Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 Naifehfinejewelry.com Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd.

Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.com Thrifty Pharmacy 10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 thriftypharmacyedmond. com State Farm Insurance Gary Baccus 16145 N. May Ave. Edmond, Ok 73013 (405) 844-6300 Garybaccus.com Balliets 6443 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 848-7811 Balliets.com BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank Britton Feed & Seed 708 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 842-5590 britton-feed-seed.hub.biz

First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 fnbok.com La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 840-3047 labaguettebistro.com McBride Orthopedic Clinic 9600 Broadway Ext. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 486-2530 mcboh.com CK & Co. 6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com Chickasaw Community Bank 909 S. Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 946-2265 ccb.bank Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank James B. Lowe, DDS 2821 NW 58th Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 848-3535 Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com

International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, .

Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233 Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.com We Pay Fast 2239 NW 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (800) 937-2932 wepayfast.com Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138 Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. (495) 751-2126 Norwalk Furniture & Design 12100 N. May OKC, OK 73120 (405) 919-3847 All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com Pirates Alley Picture Frames 2733 W. Britton Road (405)751-4395 1700 NW 23 (405) 525-0091 piratesalleyokc.com Papa Dios 10712 N May, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-2255 papadiosokc.com

Deer Clan Books 3905 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 495-9005 deerclanbooks@gmail.com J. Holland Photography 1130 W. 15th St. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 341-5088 jhollandphotography.com First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-0528 myfirstliberty.com First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com Mathnasium of North OKC The Math Learning Center 14101 N. May, Suite 106 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 mathnasium.com/northokc (405) 412-8758 Norma Cokeley RE/MAX Preferred 9520 N. May, Suite No. 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 630-7696 (405 751-4848 Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com Beef Jerky Emporium 810 W Danforth (next to Hobby Lobby) Edmond, OK (405) 359-8200

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

John 8:32 (quoting Jesus).

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

– Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767.

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

– Ancient Chinese Proverb.

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

– Byron, 1818.

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

– Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878.

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

– J. Leland Gourley, 1959.

MEMBER OF 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.

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Diverse focus at Animal Conference The Animal Conference hosted by the Kirkpatrick Foundation and led by Louisa McCune focused on the humane treatment of animals and how they effect humans.

“Animals are the canary in the coal mine,’ McCune said. ”We don’t have a political or vegan agenda.”

Philip Tedescan, director emeritus of Institute for Human Animal Connection, led a long list of expert speakers. The social capital of animals as companions is prevention of loneliness and isolation.

“Prisons have improved lives and outcomes by pairing up inmates with dogs and training them as companion animals.”

The University of Oklahoma’s Nancy Snow said, “When animals don’t fare well, people don’t fare well. Maximize and expand the ethical treatment of animals.”

In MY Opinion by VICKI CLARK GOURLEY vicki@okcfriday.com

Peoples’ behaviors toward animals predicts their behavior toward humans.

The philosopher closed with a series on “wet markets” “We need to leave animals in their natural habitats to prevent viruses like COVID.” Big Ag or Industrialized Agriculture (IA) is big business in Oklahoma, especially in the panhandle. Family Farm Action Alliance founder Joe Maxwell stunned and staggered his audience with photos and figures on Big Ag Companies. He started with a photo of thousands of pigs smashed together in large sheds, the feet of many not able to reach the floor. The pigs are given high doses of antibiotics. Humans get the antibiotics through eating the pork and then people become resistant to the antibiotics.

The Farm Bill gives government subsi-

dies, and finances to Big Industrial Ag, driving our food bills and taxes higher. We are not helping our rural population, just big business.

The U.S.’s small farmers could provide 70 to 80 percent of the world’s food if we could stop Big Ag Companies.

Alex Berney, Kirkpartick Policy Group, gave a legislative update. In 2014 Oklahoma had the highest (and rising) annual euthanasia rates.

Other reports included naming “rescue animals” the state pet and protecting the use of working animals from Agritourism.

The lottery for killing Mountain Lions must be limited. If you take out the state’s superpredaptor, then other populations realign. One of the reasons over-population of deer has become problematic is the decline in the population of coyotes.

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“Indigestible Science” was co-authored by Dr. John Armitage & Larry Bookman, MD

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Sports Weekly FOOTBALL | WEEK 2 PREVIEW: OCS AT CROSSINGS CHRISTIAN • 7 P.M. FRIDAY

Knights gear up for difficult challenge against OCS

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor After a dominating win in the opener and a bye last week, the Crossings Christian football team is gearing up for a physical challenge against Oklahoma Christian School (OCS) this Friday in FRIDAY’s Spotlight Game for Week 2.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Knight Stadium.

The Knights rolled to a 23-6 win over Com-

munity Christian in Week 0, but coach Jonathan Keathly saw areas for improvement.

“We are going to rely on our defense,” Keathly said. “They played really well against Community and we’re going to face a big challenge with OCS’s great offense.”

Another area of focus in practice has been more offensive consistency, Keathly said.

“We’ve got a lot of work to do on offense,”

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the coach said. “We need to put together more consisten drives and not shoot ourselves in the foot with silly mistakes.”

Against Community, the Knights turned the ball over twice and committed eight penalties in the 17-point win.

Quarterback Drew Wood threw a touchdown pass, while Justin Walraven and Mason Snyder ran for two more scores.

OCS, meanwhile, is

WEEK 2 SCHEDULE Friday, September 10 OCS at Crossings Christian Deer Creek at Yukon Clinton at Heritage Hall John Marshall at NW Classen Tulsa Kelley at McGuinness Crooked Oak at Mount St. Mary PC North at Piedmont Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.

coming off a 14-0 win over Morrison last Friday night.

Snyder, who had five

catches in the opener, will be called upon for another big night from his wide receiver spot,

along with Cole Taylor and Blake Meek on defense. Taylor collected five tackles and a sack against the Royals, while Meek had three tackles.

In other Week 2 games, Deer Creek visits Yukon; Heritage Hall hosts Clinton; John Marshall takes on NW Classen; McGuinness entertains Tulsa Kelley; Mount St. Mary hosts Crooked Oak; and, PC North travels to Piedmont.

CROSS COUNTRY ROUNDUP

Antler boys run to Bixby title With five runners in the top 15, including the top 3 individual finishers, the Deer Creek boys cross country team won the Bixby Invitational last week.

Gilbert Velez led the Antlers with the individual championship, finishing the 2-mile course in 9 minutes, 47.38 seconds.

Teammate Graham Mitchell finished just about 30 seconds behind Velez in 10:14.94 and

Lucas Cisneros came in third in 10:17.81.

Tyler Schwartz placed seventh and Spencer Carlson took 14th to round out the quartet.

Daniel Collins and Cord Lorenzon also cracked the top 25 in 16th and 22nd, respectively.

The Deer Creek girls finished third at Bixby with four runners placing in the top 15.

Tabitha Fox also won an individual title, completing the 2mile race in 11:49.24 to beat the field by 15 seconds.

Julia Reed claimed eighth place, followed by Kenzie Rose

in 13th and Cadee Shannon in 15th place.

CHARGER GIRLS 5TH, BOYS 6TH AT CARL ALBERT Both Heritage Hall squads placed two in the top 25 as the girls finish fifth and the boys were sixth in the Titan Invitational at Carl Albert.

Jackson Fowler paced the Chargers with a fourth-place finish in the individual standings, and Dominique Matthews took 11th for the girls.

Story continued at okcfriday.com.

VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP

5A No. 2 Rockets sweep OCS Mount St. Mary continued its hot start to the 2021 season with a 3-0 sweep over OCS last week.

The Class 5A No. 2 Rockets (9-1) got a big game from the defensive combo of Jane Ertl, Liv Ward and Georgia Alhert who combined for 13 blocks.

Hadley Moses and Ally Fees led the team in kills.

After hosting Community Christian on Thursday, Mount St. Mary competes in a

tournament at Catoosa this weekend and hosts Crossings Christian on Sept. 16.

ANTLERS OUTLAST MUSTANG Deer Creek pulled off a pair of road wins last week.

The 6A No. 6 Antlers (9-2) posted a 3-1 victory at Mustang and a 3-0 triumph at Westmoore.

They compete at the Heather Harkness Invitational in Edmond this weekend and host Norman on Tuesday.

OTHER RESULTS Panthers sweep

Ponca City: PC North rolled to a 3-0 sweep over Ponca City in its only game of the week.

The Panthers (4-8) travel to Choctaw this Tuesday.

Irish fall at Norman North: McGuinness suffered a 3-0 loss at 6A No. 8 Norman North last week. The 6A No. 12 Irish (7-3) also compete at the Harkness Invitational and visit Southmoore on Monday.

CCS too much for Chargers: 4A No. 11 Heritage Hall (8-6) endured a 3-0 road loss at 3A No. 2 Community Christian.

Story contiuned at okcfriday.com.

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FOOTBALL | WEEK 1 ROUNDUP: MOUNT ST. MARY 63, CAPITOL HILL 0

Rockets put Redwolves away early in ‘Shartel Showdown’

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Erupting for five touchdowns in the first quarter, the Mount St. Mary football team cruised to a 63-0 victory at Capitol Hill last Friday night to capture the second “Shartel Showdown” title at C.B. Speegle Stadium.

“I thought we got out to a good start and played our game,” Rockets coach Willis Alexander said after the game. “But we have a ways to go and a lot of work to do.”

In the opening quarter, the Rockets (0-1) scored at least once in

all three phases. Tailback Salvador Jackson kicked off the scoring with a 56-yard TD run, followed by Jaxyn Ward with a 51-yard punt return and Jaxson Daniels’ 1-yard fumble return.

Quarterback Joseph Krug finished off the period with a pair of touchdowns on a 16yard run and a 7-yard pass to Daniels.

Ward added two more scores in the second quarter, including a 14-yard pass from Krug and another 51yard punt return, just before halftime, while Jackson had a 9-yard run to open the period.

Mount St. Mary quarterback Joseph Krug (12) looks for running room against Capitol Hill in last Friday’s “Shartel Showdown.”

Emmanuel Paramo capped the scoring with a 1-yard run in the fourth quarter.

CYCLONES GET PAST APACHE A made extra-point attempt proved to be the difference as Casady held off Apache for a 14-13 win last Friday night at Hoot Gibson Field.

Quarterback Conner Richards ran for a touchdown and Kyler Scoville added another as the Cyclones (2-0) and Apache scored all their points in the second and third quarters.

Richards finished with 139 passing yards to go along with 55 rushing yards, while Scoville notched a team-best 95 yards on the ground.

PANTHERS FALL TO PIRATES IN 2OT Stopping Putnam City’s Marcellous Hawkins proved to a be challenge for PC North last Friday night as the Pirates quarterback accounted for 5 touchdowns and the gamewinning 2-point con-

- Photos by Mary-Ellen Wolf

Mount St. Mary’s Jaxyn Ward (4) fights off a Capitol Hill defender on the way to one of his three touchdowns in the Rockets’ 63-0 win last Friday night.

version to hand the Panthers a 36-35 double-overtime loss.

Tailback Amaurion Norment accounted for three TDs on a 5-yard interception return and 10-yard run, while also throwing a TD pass to Reece Moffett to lead PC North (0-1).

Panther QB Carson Laverty chipped in 2 TD passes to Cameron Scott for 49 yards and Jackson DeSouza for 23 yards.

BETHANY RALLIES PAST BEARS After jumping out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, John Marshall scored just once in the second half en route to a 30-22 season-opening loss at Bethany on Friday night.

Quarterback Kane Donovan threw for a 190 yards and two touchdowns to JeSean Jackson and Davien

Taylor to lead the Bears (0-1). Tailback Charles Carter ran for a teambest 121 yards and a touchdown.

OTHER RESULTS In other Week 1 results, Deer Creek cruised to a 44-0 win over Southmoore and Heritage Hall posted a 44-18 victory against Millwood on Thursday night at Pop Murray Field.

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News

To the editor

Reimagining a more resilient UN system with Taiwan in it

By Jaushieh Joseph Wu Minister of Foreign Affairs Republic of China (Taiwan) After more than 200 million infections and over 4 million deaths and counting, the COVID-19 pandemic has raged across the globe. This has created a profoundly devastating socio-economic impact on our interconnected world, with virtually no countries spared. The pandemic has disrupted global trade, exacerbated poverty, impeded education, and compromised gender equality, with middle to low income nations bearing the brunt of the burden.

As many countries brace for another spike of the virus, prompted by the highly contagious Delta variant, the world looks up to the United Nations (UN) to ramp up comprehensive efforts to resolve the crisis, ensure better recovery, and rebuild sustainably. This is a daunting task that requires all hands on deck. It is time for the global body to welcome Taiwan, a valuable and worthy partner that stands ready to lend a helping hand.

Over the past few months, Taiwan, like many other countries, has been dealing with a surge of COVID-19 cases after almost a year of success in containing the virus.

Yet, it got a handle on the situation and emerged even more ready to work with allies and partners to tackle the challenges posed by the pandemic. Taiwan’s effective response to the pandemic, its rapid capacity expansion to meet global supply chain demand, and its substantive assistance toward partner countries around the world all speak to the fact that there is no

lack of compelling reasons for Taiwan to play a constructive role in the UN system.

However, under pressure from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the UN and its specialized agencies continue to reject Taiwan, citing the 1971 UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) as a legal basis for this exclusion. But the language of the resolution is crystal clear: it merely addresses the issue of China’s representation in the UN; there is no mention of Chinese claim of sovereignty over Taiwan, nor does it authorize the PRC to represent Taiwan in the UN system. The fact is, the PRC has never governed Taiwan. This is the reality and status quo across the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. The Taiwanese people can only be represented on the international stage by their popularly elected government. By falsely equating the language of the resolution with Beijing’s “one China Principle,” the PRC is arbitrarily imposing its political views on the UN. The absurdity doesn’t end there.

This exclusion also obstructs the participation of Taiwan’s civil society. Taiwanese passport holders are denied access to UN premises, both for tours and meetings, while Taiwanese journalists cannot obtain accreditation to cover UN events.

The only reason for this discriminatory treatment is their nationality.

Barring members of Taiwan’s civil society from the UN defeats the ideal of multilateralism, contravenes the UN’s founding principles of promoting respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and hampers the UN’s overall efforts.

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- Photos by Rose Lane

Kathy and Jim Couch with Oklahoma City Ward 8 Councilman Mark Stonecipher and his wife Debbie attend the festivities surrounding the unveiling of the Fred Jones statue by his family and grandsons, Kirk, Boots and Fred.

Fred Jones Statue unveiled

Above: Ethan House visits with Bob and Brenda Barwick at the ceremony unveiling the statue of Fred Jones.

At left: Senator James Lankford and his wife Cindy attended. A party followed at the Jones Assembly. The event commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Hall Capitol, founded by Jones as a car dealership.

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Honoring First Responders

9/11 From Page 1 sent members of the family, survivor and first responder group to New York weekly for six to eight weeks to ride the ferries to Ground Zero with 9/11 families,” she said. “We also started calling (the families of) the six Oklahomans killed on 9/11 and reached their families to offer comfort or any care or assistance we could provide.”

The Oklahoma City National Memorial later developed a Shared Experience exhibit and invited organizers of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to view the exhibit.

“That is a shared bond we still have today, 20 years later,” she said.

“Incredible bonds and friendships were formed that stand to this day. Ten of those men who came to Oklahoma City to help us in 1995 later died in 2001 during the World Trade Center incident.”

••• Retired OKCFD Battalion Chief of Operations Larry Hanson served the City of Oklahoma City for 32 years. He was involved in first responder rescue efforts in both Oklahoma City and New York City.

“I had just come off shift the morning of April 19, 1995,” said Hanson about the blast that rocked downtown Oklahoma City. “I responded from my house after the explosion and met up with two other crew members, grabbed our bunker gear and drove to the Murrah building.”

Hanson spent the next 17 days working multiple functions of the incident from rescue and recovery, as liaison for Rescue Command, safety officer on the eighth floor and in the OKCFD Command Post.

He worked alongside first responders including California Task Force 1, Virginia Task Force 1 and members of the FDNY. “Their professional knowledge and skills concerning structural collapse and disaster response was outstanding,” said Hanson about working with the first responders.

“Their attitudes were great and they were impressed with the people of Oklahoma.

“My best memory is when I was working in the Command Post and the FDNY members wanted to meet with Gov. Frank Keating before they returned to New York,” he recalled. “One of their

team members said he came with a dollar in his pocket and still had it because our city had provided their team with everything. He never had to spend a dollar even for a cup of coffee and they wanted to thank the governor for the support of our city.”

Hansen spent over two weeks as a first responder following the Sept. 11 attack in New York City.

While there he attended the funeral for FDNY Special Ops Chief Ray Downey who was killed in the attack. Downey was one of the 10 FDNY members killed at the World Trade Center who had responded to the Oklahoma City bombing.

“We helped at the (World Trade Center) site working alongside FDNY firefighters and retired personnel,” he said of his experience. “It was very tragic that international terrorists could plot and carry out such a massive attack on our own soil. It was a scary time for everyone.

“There were several groups from OKCFD that assisted at the World Trade Center site. We were sent well after the initial response but worked next to FDNY, NYPD and Port Authority Police Department members raking and going through debris looking for remains and personal items.”

Hansen said there were several personnel from Edmond and Norman who traveled with their groups to assist with stress management support.

“I worked with lots of FDNY personnel including a retired lieutenant named George Reilly. He was there almost every day,” said Hanson. “His son, firefighter Kevin Reilley assigned to Engine 207, had been killed in the attack and they still hadn’t recovered his remains. It was gut wrenching and humbling to work next to a man who had lost so much.

“We share a common bond with New York City. Both of our cities have been torn apart by cowardice acts of violence and terrorism. Both cities have overcome the tragedies with the incredible human spirit and generous hearts on display by first responders and our citizens,” he said. “I have worked with some incredible selfless firefighters, police officers and city personnel. It has been an honor to respond and help with many high-profile incidents. The Oklahoma Standard is always on display.”

Jack and Phyllis Poe, retired since 2011, worked as chaplains for the Oklahoma City Police Department for over 25 years – Jack as staff chaplain and Phyllis as a volunteer chaplain. Both responded to the Oklahoma City Murrah bombing and World Trade Center events as first responders.

Jack was asked to respond to the media and helped establish the family assistance program at Oklahoma City’s First Christian Church at NW 36 and Walker just minutes from the bombing site. The church provided a respite where pastors, priests and clergy would have a place to be with members of their congregations who were victims and survivors of the bombing. It became a hub of activity for weeks with media debriefings, counseling and ministering to those impacted by the bombing.

“I would go to the bomb site and a first responder would yell at me to come and pray,” he said. “After the bombing I was asked by the Secret Service to be their volunteer chaplain. I was honored they asked and still serve them today.”

Poe said he will never forget the commitment of the first responders who worked at the site of the Murrah Federal Building.

“Their commitment to work at their own risk in order to serve the victims

and survivors of this horrendous act is something I will never forget,” he said.

“Many paid a big price for their efforts including PTSD, depression, trauma and risk of injury.”

Jack was one of five Southern Baptist Chaplains asked to go to New York to help with recovery efforts. The group joined other first responders from Oklahoma City who traveled to New York including the Red Cross and Salvation Army.

When NYPD officials learned the group was from Oklahoma City they were told, “you know what you’re doing, do it!”

He was assigned to work in a morgue as their chaplain, where he contin-

ued for 11 days.

“We know God called us to serve in ministry,” said Phyllis about their service. “God has blessed

us immensely. Jack and I prayed together on our first date 60 years ago for God to lead us and He has been faithful to do that.”

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