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Vol. 60, No. 18
September 18, 2026
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People You Should Know
KIRSTEN LINDSAY Director, Workforce and Economic Development Francis Tuttle Technology Center Where did you grow up, and do you have a favorite childhood memory? I was born in Nyack, N.Y. and we moved to Tulsa right before I started kindergarten. I came to OKC right after college and have been here ever since. My favorite childhood memories center around travel. My father traveled quite a bit for work and as a family we benefited. I can recall being as young as 6 or 7 and feeling the thrill associated with driving to the airport (of course, air travel in and of itself was more of an” event” in those days). The exhilaration of exploring somewhere new, the fresh feel of a hotel room, souvenir shops, beaches and mountains. “We’re going on a trip! We’re going on a trip!” — I can almost taste my excitement. What did you want to be when you grew up? An actress, a marine biologist or a Taco Bueno employee. I loved watching them swaddle the tacos and burritos in the paper wrap. What are you most passionate about professionally? Like many good Oklahomans, my dad lost his job during the 1980’s oil bust. He was older, and in the aftermath was competing with men a decade or so younger for scarce jobs and struggled to find meaningful work. He was unemployed for quite a while and it was a challenging time for our family, financially and emotionally. As a consequence, I’ve always been passionate about people See PYSK, Page 7
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Former Heritage Hall coach Shirley Webster, joined at her left by school President Aaron Fetrow, cuts the ribbon on the softball field named in her honor. Standing to Fetrow’s left are the Miller family – Kevin, Andrea and Annie-Kate – whose gift through the Miller Family Foundation made the softball complex possible. Behind Webster are the LaLonde Family, from left, David, Leslie, Ellison and Leighton, who donated a major gift for the locker room at the softball facility.
Hall dedicates field to long-time coach By Jason Jewell Sports Editor For more than three decades, Shirley Webster served as an early advocate for girls’ sports and coached a number of them at Heritage Hall. In honor of her service, the school officially named its softball field after Webster last week during a special ceremony. “For 33 years on campus, Shirley showed up for our girls again and again,” Heritage Hall Director of Development Jenifer Standish said. “Today, this field carries her name, and with it,
her legacy: that women's sports matter, that our girls matter, and that the work of building them up is never finished.” The Chargers captured five volleyball state championships under Webster, while also winning the Class 3A slow-pitch softball title in 1997. Webster also paved the way for Heritage Hall’s field hockey program, along with teaching fifth- and sixth-grade physical education and organizing the Middle School Olympics. In addition, Webster played a special role in advocating for girls’ sports across Oklahoma
by helping to establish the softball program at Oklahoma State in the first years after the passage of Title IX in 1972. She has since been inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Association Hall of Fame and the inaugural 2026 class of the Heritage Hall Athletic Hall of Fame. Former student-athlete Nikki Miskovsky Gifford, from the Class of 1998, called Webster “the past, present and future of girls' athletics at Heritage Hall.” Gifford played on Heritage Hall's 1996-97 slow-pitch See COACH, Page 12
Pate reflects upon tenure at state’s most affluent city By Eric Oesch Staff Writer With just 15 weeks until his retirement as city manager of Nichols Hills, Shane Pate reflects upon his 10-year tenure as leader of Oklahoma’s most affluent city. He says that while he is confident he made the right decision to
step down as city manager, it doesn’t make it an easy one. “It’s always difficult to leave a place and group of people you care deeply about,” said Pate. “Nichols Hills had a great culture when I arrived and I think it’s become even stronger over the past decade. I’ve developed great relationships with
36 are named merit semis
By Rose Lane Editor
Thirty-six Fridayland students have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship program. They are among 16,000 semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship program. These academically-talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for about 6,700 National Merit Scholarships worth approximately $24 million that will be offered next
our residents, city council members, staff and the people who volunteer their time to make this community such a special place to live and work.” When hired as city manager in 2016, Pate said he promised the city council he would serve for 10 years. He said his greatest accomplishment is what
he and the community have been able to accomplish together. “When I joined the City of Nichols Hills, I promised to serve 10 years,” he said. “I made that same commitment to my law firm and am very grateful I’ve had the opportunity to fulfill that promise. See NHILLS, Page
FRIDAY’s Dog of the Week This is Sissy Lee Martin and her dad is Herschel Martin. She is a 10-year-old schnauzer, and has been with Martin for all 10 years. She loves to go to the nursing home to visit everyone, and accompanies Martin everywhere. His emotional support, Sissy is the heart and soul of the Martin home. Email Pet of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com.
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Three OKC visionaries honored during Dean A. McGee Awards Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership honored three visionary leaders whose extraordinary contributions have helped shape the future of downtown Oklahoma City at the 39th annual Dean A. McGee Awards. Avis Scaramucci was honored with the Dean A. McGee Award in recognition of her lifetime of transformative leadership and investment in downtown Oklahoma City. Elizabeth Eickman received the Stanley Draper Award for her outstanding contributions to enhancing the visitor experience and cultural vitality of downtown. Chris Fleming was presented with the Neal Horton Award for his visionary role in driving revitalization of a downtown district. This year’s event co-chairmen were Deborah McAuliffe Senner and John Michael Williams. Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership President & CEO Jennifer Nakayama delivered the State of Downtown Address. “Downtown Oklahoma City has been shaped by bold visionaries, and this year’s honorees opened doors to new downtown districts,” said 2026 CoChairman Senner. “Their impact continues to define our city's momentum and vibrancy that will be enjoyed by future generations.” Co-Chairman Williams added, “From the arts and residential to retail and commercial, the honorees envisioned an ever-finer downtown by building communities that attract more people and innovative downtown experiences. These leaders inspire the future of downtown as a dynamic and inclusive destination.”
Downtown OKC Partnership President & CEO Jennifer Nakayama congratulates Liz Eickman who received the 2026 Stanley Draper Award; Chris Fleming with the 2026 Neal Horton Award; and Avis Scaramucci with the 2026 Dean A. McGee Award. At right: Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt welcomes former Mayors Ron Norick (1987-1998) and Mick Cornett (2004-2018) to the 2026 Dean A. McGee Awards. At left: Co-Chairmen of the 2026 Dean A. McGee Awards John Michael Williams and Deborah McAuliffe Senner open the award ceremony.
Greater OKC Chamber Senior Vice President Hardy Watkins, Oklahoma City Memorial Museum President & CEO Kari Watkins, Devon Energy Chairman Emeritus Larry Nichols, and American Fidelity Foundation President Tom McDaniel and his wife Brenda enjoy the Dean A. McGee Awards After-Party held at Perle Mesta by Chef Andrew Black.
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‘Clever, Quick, Magnetic: ‘The Art of Witty Banter’
- Photos by Rose Lane
Nate Freeman, the art correspondent for Vanity Fair, visits with “Clever, Quick, Magnetic: The Art of Witty Banter” curator David Salle during an ArtDesk conversation at Oklahoma Contemporary. At right: Anne and Barry Gray enjoy the reception.
Above: Oklahoma Contemporary Director Trent Riley with artists Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman. “Clever, Quick, Magnetic: The Art of Witty Banter” continues through Jan. 11, 2027 in the Eleanor Kirkpatrick Main Gallery.
Ripples of Hope At left: Sondra Woodruff, right, together with her son Jason, Charlotte Lankard, center, and the late Gene Rainbolt founded Calm Waters after the death of Sondra’s husband and Jason’s father. Pictured with Calm Waters CEO Trisha Koelsch and Lankard, Sondra accepts the Mainsail Award during the Ripples of Home Luncheon. At right: Sherrie Coale, retired Oklahoma Sooners basketball coach, presents the keynote address.
- Photos by Rose Lane
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Football | Week 3 Preview
Fridayland teams hit road for final non-district games By Jason Jewell Sports Editor As Fridayland football teams prepare for district play, four local squads hit the road for a final non-district matchup this Friday. Heritage Hall looks for its first win at Millwood, after the Chargers (0-2) suffered a pair of tough losses to open the season. In Week 1, they
lost 20-19 to TulsaLincoln Christian. Tailback Nash Eiser scored on an 8-yard run and quarterback Teagan Lawson connected with Tripp Thomas on a 35-yard touchdown. Kicker Beau Butler added a pair of field goals. Heritage Hall opened Week 0 with a 38-25 setback at Shiloh Christian in Sprindale, Ark. Millwood (1-1)
Week 3 Schedule Friday, September 18 Casady at Community Christian Heritage Hall at Millwood John Marshall at Woodward PC North at Newcastle Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.
comes off a dominating 48-7 victory at Douglass last Saturday in the annual Soul Bowl Classic.
PC North and John Marshall also seek their first wins of the season in Week 3.
The Panthers (0-3) travel to Newcastle, following a 42-13 loss to Edmond North last Friday. The Bears (0-3) make the longest trip of the week to Woodward. John Marshall suffered a 28-12 loss to Southeast last Friday at Taft Stadium. Quarterback Malcolm Edd accounted for both touchdowns, including a 1-yard run and a 36-
yard pass to D.J. Rowe. Casady heads to Norman for a battle against Community Christian. The Cyclones (0-2) endured a 40-10 loss last Thursday to former Southwest Preparatory Conference foe Dallas-Greenhill at Hoot Gibson Field. With the exception of PC North, seven other local teams begin district play next Friday.
Football | Week 2 Roundup
Southeast rallies late past Bears By Jason Jewell Sports Editor
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John Marshall receiver D.J. Rowe (14) caught a 36-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Malcolm Edd last Friday against Southeast.
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Coming within two points early in the third quarter, the John Marshall football team saw Southeast score twice in the second half on the way to a 28-12 loss to the Spartans last Thursday at Taft Stadium. “We were able to move the ball, but we killed ourselves with penalties,” said coach Tarion Adams after the game. “We have success whenever we do what the coaches say.” Both scoring drives for the Bears (0-3) covered more than 70 yards and a dozen plays each. Quarterback Malcolm Edd ran for 26 yards and threw for 27 more in John Marshall’s first touchdown drive. Edd finished off the series with a 1-yard run and answered Southeast’s opening score. The Bears then kicked off the second half with another long drive, which was helped by Edd’s running and some key penalties. Edd collected his second TD of the game on a 36-yard
bomb to D.J. Rowe and cut the Spartans’ lead to 14-12. Southeast scored twice in the fourth quarter to set the final margin.
broke free on a 13yard run with 1:14 left in regulation for the game-winning touchdown. Mason Mayhew accounted for the other three TDs for
ness was held to two field goals in a 20-8 loss to the Titans last Friday at Pribil Stadium. Kicker Robert Lehr booted field goals of 23 and 20
Deer Creek’s tailback Brayden Hubbard, left, barrels through the Edmond Memorial defense for a 13yard game-winning touchdown run to propel the Antlers to a 28-21 victory against the Bulldogs.
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Antlers get past Memorial Despite holding a 21-7 lead at halftime, Deer Creek scored in the final minute to secure a 28-21 win over Edmond Memorial last Friday night at Tyler Tidwell Stadium. Brayden Hubbard
Deer Creek (3-0) on a 7-yard pass from quarterback Dax Chancey to go along with short runs of three and four yards. Carl Albert knocks off Irish Limiting Carl Albert to just 108 yards of offense, McGuin-
yards, and the defense forced a safety for the Irish (2-1). McGuinness trailed by four points on its final drive of the game, before Carl Albert forced a fumble and returned it for a game-sealing touchdown. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
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Cross Country Roundup
Softball Roundup Knights run over Chargers Jumping out to an early lead, the Crossings Christian softball team cruised to a 9-1 victory against Fridayland rival Heritage Hall last Monday. Four different Knights recorded at least two hits, led by Jestyn Jenkins with a double, triple, two runs batted in and two runs scored. Pitcher Elizbeth Porter allowed just a
run on five hits and struck out two over five innings in the complete-game win. Heritage Hall’s Kenzie Wells collected an RBI single and Berkley Stewart scored the only run for the Chargers (612). Wells also surrendered nine runs on nine hits with five strikeouts over four innings. Crossings Christian makes the return trip to Heritage Hall this Monday, while the Knights host Community Christian in a doubleheader on Tues-
Casady pitcher Navy White recorded six strikeouts against Little Axe last week.
day and the Chargers entertain Jones. Rockets rally past Pauls Valley Mount St. Mary plated two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to rally for a 2-1 win against Pauls Valley. Morgan DeHart batted 3-for-3 and drove in a run to lead the Rockets (86). Pitcher Madeline Jones recorded 17 strikeouts and allowed just a run on three hits over seven innings in the complete-game victory. Mount St. Mary competes this Friday at the Del City Festival and hosts Bridge Creek on Tuesday. Panthers rout Putnam City
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Erupting for 11 hits, PC North dominated cross-town rival Putnam City in a 15-4 road victory on Monday. Kayla Orton enjoyed a big day for the Panthers (2-15), going 4-for-5 with a double and five RBIs. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
Volleyball Roundup Chargers net SW Covenant crown Not dropping a set in six matches, the Heritage Hall volleyball team rolled to a 2-0 sweep against 4A No. 3 OCS last Saturday to claim the Southwest Covenant Classic championship. The 4A No. 6 Chargers (15-2) claimed sweeps over host 3A No. 5 Southwest Covenant and 4A No. 11 Holland Hall. They also downed Regent Prep, 3A No. 6 Oklahoma Christian Academy and The Academy in pool play. Heritage Hall hosts a rematch against OCA this Monday.
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Irish down Edmond Memorial McGuinness got back on track with a pair of dominating wins last week. The 5A No. 1 Irish (16-4) cruised to a 3-1 win over 6A No. 11 Edmond Memorial and outlasted Fridayland rival 3A No. 7 Casady for a 3-2 victory. McGuinness travels to 4A No. 2 OCS this Tuesday. Knights sweep Chr. Heritage Crossings Christian made the most of a light week with a dominating 3-0 sweep at 3A No. 10 Christian Heritage. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
Chargers run to title at Meeker With a combined 10 athletes in the top 20, including an individual champion, the Heritage Hall boys and girls cross country teams captured the Meeker Bulldog Invitational title last weekend. Sloane Travis completed the 2mile course at Camp Cargill in Sparks in 13:03 to earn the individual championship for the Charger girls. Tobi Yokohori posted a time of 17:56 to finish runner-up in the 5kilometer boys race. Four other Heritage Hall runners cracked the top 10, as both Andrew Bessonov and Kaylee Norman placed fifth, Finn Martin claimed sixth, Zeffie Ellenburg took seventh and Grady Moulton grabbed 10th place. Rounding out the
teams were Andrew Fulton in 11th, Rory Lawson in 16th and Karen Martinez in 17th position. The Chargers compete this weekend at the Jones Longhorn Run. Cyclone girls 2nd at Community Chr. Casady boasted eight runners in the top 25, as the Cyclone girls finished second and the boys were third at the Community Christian Invitational in Norman. Isaac Heidebrecht led all Casady athletes in fifth place and Shirley Scheer came in sixth. James Blackwell and Ben Currie cracked the top 10 in seventh and ninth places, respectively, followed by Wimberley Benton in 15th, Lila Garabelli in 17th and George Holt in 21st place
for the Cyclones. Casady also takes part in the Jones Longhorn Run this weekend. Irish take 3rd at #R4RYK Festival Keyed by four runners in the top 25, the McGuinness boys claimed third at the #R4RYK Festival hosted by Moore at First Baptist Church. Henrik Garcia paced the Irish with a fifth-place finish in the 5K race. Luke Bryan garnered 15th place, while Vincent Desrochers took 17th and Gabriel Ireland came in 24th place. Macy Schebel was the only McGuinness girl inside the top 50 at 45th place. The Irish travel to McKinney, Texas, this weekend for the LoveJoy Festival. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
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FUNDRAISERS Oct. 1 • Prestidigitation! Prestidigitation! The Magic of Joshua Jay is OKlahoma Israel Ex change’s signature event at the Okla homa City Golf and Country Club. This year’s event rec ognizes Tom McDan iel with the President’s Award. Visit okisrael exchange.com for de tails. Oct. 6 • Sunshine and Brews Sunbeam Family Serv ices will host its sec ond annual Sunshine and Brews from 4:30 to 6:30 pm Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Stonecloud Brewing, 1012 NW 1st St. #101. The event welcomes young professionals ages 2145 for com plimentary food, local brews and conver sations about oppor tunities to support children and families through volunteering, foster care and other community efforts. RSVP at Sunbeam FamilyServices.org.
SAVE THE DATE March 4, 2027 • Payne Brain Games The annual Payne Brain Games fund raiser benefiting Payne Education Center will take place Thursday, March 4, 2027, at Will Rogers Theatre & Event Center. The 21and
Sept. 19, 26, 27 • Orr Family Farm Fall Festival The Orr Family Farm Fall Festival opens Sat urday, Sept. 19, kicking off the fall season with more than 25 family attractions, includ ing a pumpkin patch, hayrides, fall maze, car nival rides, train rides, slides, animal barnyard, photo opportunities and more. The opening weekend also features the Apple Festival on Sept. 19, with additional Apple Festival dates Sept. 2627. The festival runs on select dates through Nov. 14 at 14400 S. Western Ave. Admission starts at $16.95 on line. over event features dinner, an open beer/wine bar, team trivia, raffle items and prizes. Dinner and drinks begin at 6 p.m., with trivia from 79 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person or $600 for an eightseat table.
THIS WEEKEND Sept. 1727 • State Fair The Oklahoma State Fair returns Sept. 17 27 at OKC Fair Park, offering carnival rides, classic fair food, livestock and animal exhibits, creative arts, shopping, live music and family entertain ment. Highlights in clude the new America 250 Wheel, glassblowing work shops, pig races, cir cus performances, hypnosis and live wrestling, plus nightly laser light shows and special events at the OG&E Coliseum. Sept. 18 • Flight for Futures Hosted by the Young Professionals Com
mittee of the Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma County, Flight for Futures raises funds and awareness for its pro grams. From 710 pm at the Jet Sets Hangar, Wiley Post Airport. Sept. 1820 • Tap Dance Festival The OKC Tap Dance Festival returns Sept. 1820, bringing na tionally recognized tap artists and more than 150 dancers to Oklahoma City for three days of classes, performances and events, including a new public showcase at Civic Center Music Hall on Saturday. Hosted by the Metro politan School of Dance, the festival gives dancers from Oklahoma and sur rounding states the opportunity to train with local and na tional instructors while celebrating the history and evolution of tap. Festival reg istration, schedules and event infor mation are available at okctapfest.org.
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Civic Center Music Hall: America the Beautiful Sound of Music Canterbury Voices Jones Assembly: My So Called Band Black Country/New Road Old Crow Medicine Show
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Butcher’s War Butcher’s War, the latest action film from Oklahoma director Kyle Kauwika Harris, has landed high level distribution through Samuel Golden Films in North America and Voltage Pictures overseas. The film was produced here in Oklahoma by Randy Wayne and Talia Bella through their company Rebellium Films. Butcher’s War stars Aaron Eckhart as a former special ops commander who is pulled out of isolation and thrown back into action for a covert mission to rescue a foreign leader. According to Peter Goldwyn, President of Samuel Golden Films, in an interview with Deadline last week, “This is the action thriller audiences have been waiting for. Aaron Eckhart headlines a whiteknuckle story from a vibrant young filmmaker with a vision all his own.” Director Kyle Kauwika Harris is an Oklahoma based filmmaker and member of the Choctaw Nation who served in United States Navy. He launched his film career in 2015 with a series of award-winning short films including Los Americanos. His feature length documentary, I Stand: The Guardians of the Water, about the Standing Rock Sioux Nation protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline, won the 2020 Heartland Emmy for Best Cultural Documentary. Since then, his three feature films, Out of Exile, Reverence, and The Huntsman, have established Harris as a go-to writer and director for intense characters, dramatic stories, and pumped-up action. Aaron Eckhart is best known for his role as Batman’s nemesis Harvey Dent/Two-Face in Christopher Nolan’s 2008 Oscar winning film The Dark Knight. But Eckhart has been a mainstay of independent and big budget film since his unsettling debut in Neil LaBute’s In The Company of
Men, for which he won an Independent Spirit Award in 1998. Eckhart teamed up with LaBute in five more challenging, offbeat films, including Your Friends and Neighbors and Nurse Betty. And he starred in dark comedies like Thank You for Smoking, intense dramas like Rabbit Hole with Nicole Kidman, and romances like Love Happens with Jennifer Aniston. His more recent movies have veered heavily towards action. His presence in Butcher’s War is a major draw for distributors and audiences alike. Producer Randy Wayne is an Emmy nominated actor who graduated from Moore High School, moved to Hollywood after college, and starred in more than 100 feature films and television series. Producer Talia Bella was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and produced more than 100 commercials, music videos, short films, and features before moving to Oklahoma in 2019 with Wayne. Since then, they have gotten married, had a child, launched two successful companies, and produced several movies each year in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. They initially launched Thunderbird Films to create a production company that supported filmmakers coming to Oklahoma and provided a bridge between Oklahoma actors and crew members and the visiting productions. Their success was fast and furious. In 2022, they expanded their scope and launched Rebellium Films to add film financing to their slate of services and produce movies around the world. Stay tuned for more news about this exciting new film, Butcher’s War, and the talented Oklahoma filmmakers keeping our state in the Hollywood spotlight.
Shakey Graves Nov. 2 Tower Theatre: Cannons Oct. 2 The Criterion: Amy Grant Sept. 20 Indigo Girls Oct. 17 Other Events/Shows/Awards: King James Sept. 1127
Animal Conference Tap Dance Festival Luxe Affair ZOObrew Prestidigitation! Greek Festival Sunshine and Brews The Big Sing
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Día de los Muertos exhibit runs through January The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History is excited to unveil “Lives of the Dead,” a vibrant temporary exhibition exploring the history, art and cultural traditions of Mexico’s Día de los Muertos celebration through Jan. 3, 2027. Featuring an extraordinary collection of two- and three-dimensional artwork spanning more than 1,000 years, “Lives of the Dead” examines how generations of artists and communities have understood death not as an ending, but as a continuation of life. The exhibition highlights the rich artistic traditions surrounding Día de los Muertos, a celebration that blends the Catholic observance of All Souls Day with Indigenous traditions honoring ancestors.
Visitors can find a diverse array of artwork, including colorful sugar skulls, papier-mâché skeletons, ceramic figures, antique prints and contemporary paintings. The exhibition showcases works by some of Latin America’s most celebrated folk artists, including pieces by the renowned Linares family, known for their masterful cartonería sculptures, and artisans from Metepec known for their ceramic Catrinas and narrative tableaux. “The best works of art tell a story, and ‘Lives of the Dead’ gives visitors an opportunity to explore one of Mexico’s most meaningful cultural celebrations through the art inspired by it,” said Laura Vaughn, head of education and community engagement at the
museum. “The exhibition reveals how Día de los Muertos can connect people across cultures and generations. At its core, the exhibit reminds us of a shared, universal desire to honor and remember those who came before us.” Other exhibition highlights include rare prints by influential Mexican artists José Guadalupe Posada and Manuel Manilla, whose iconic skeletal imagery helped define the visual language of modern Día de los Muertos celebrations. Another centerpiece of the exhibition is an elaborate traditional Mexican ofrenda, or offering altar, featuring foods, decorations and symbolic objects used to welcome the spirits of departed loved ones during Día
de los Muertos observances. “With cultural objects representing such a broad span of time and history, visitors can see how ideas about life, death and remembrance have evolved through the centuries in Mexico and the broader Americas, all while preserving deep connections to community and family,” Vaughn said. “Whether guests are already familiar with Día de los Muertos or encountering it for the first time, this exhibit will offer a stunning and unforgettable visual experience.” “Lives of the Dead” is on exhibit in the museum’s first-floor special exhibition gallery and is included with regular museum admission. For more information visit samnoblemuseum.ou.edu.
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PYSK From Page 1 and work — helping people identify their gifts, get the training they need, seek out and find opportunities. The ability to find meaningful work, to put food on the table, and to be a contributor is a core element of human dignity. I’m fortunate in that I get to do this work with such an exceptional, high-performing team in my role at Francis Tuttle. Recently, I’ve become fascinated with the anthropology of work and workplace cultures. How does the introduction of a new leader impact a high-performing team? What is the effect of salary transparency on culture? Those sorts of things. The entire human “work” experience all the way around intrigues me. People spend a lot of time at work. They need to feel good while they’re there. Has your definition of success changed as you’ve developed your career? Most definitely. Lately, it’s less about chasing the title and the salary, and more about being able to seek out, and learn from
and collaborate with, those with similar ideologies. It’s a privilege to be at the point where I say “Here’s what I love doing. I’m going to work with others who love it too.” Make no mistake, I’d love a big fat salary, but it’s exciting to finally know what I want to be when I grow up. What is a perfect day for you? I’m in Santa Fe with my family. It’s holiday season, we’ve rented a house and it’s snowing out. We’re all cozied up around a fireplace, everyone doing their thing — reading, watching a movie, relaxing – but together. At some point we head out to dinner, something spicy, and red and green, served with exceptional margaritas. We engage in lively, intelligent conversation, we walk home in the snow and then play board games. I’m fairly competitive so ideally, I win. What is some of the best advice you’ve received in your life? “Turn that thing off.” The “thing” can be the ringer on a phone, negative self-talk, a disturbing movie, media telling me I must buy those shoes, the need to be right. Whatever
it is, just turn it off for a bit. Clarity often comes from silence. You can turn it back on later if you want to. What is No. 1 on your bucket list? For years, it was something involving Mount Everest — no illusions about summiting, but perhaps being an operations person at base camp. I’ve aged out of that fantasy so, as unimaginative as it sounds, I’m going to say travel. Any travel, but travel especially to unique spots, domestic and international, remains enticing. “We’re going on a trip!” Oklahoma has had an amazing sports history, which has featured a lineup of individuals such as Mickey Mantle, Shannon Miller, Jim Thorpe, Patty Gasso, etc. Did you have any sports heroes growing up? My dad was from up east so we didn’t really follow local sports in our house. I went to elementary school with a
nephew of Roger Staubach’s, so I was a fan briefly just because I knew someone who was related to him and that seemed cool. Does that count even though he’s not from Oklahoma? (or is it worse because he’s from Texas?). And then, of course, Nadia. Also not originally an Oklahoman, but what girl of my generation doesn’t love Nadia? How would you like to be remembered? Direct and pragmatic but compassionate and kind. Someone who tried to look at the world through a variety of lenses and experiences. Someone who took life seriously, but was quick to laugh, at herself, and at life’s many idiosyncrasies. What is one question I haven’t asked you that you would like to answer? “What’s a unique skill you possess?” Answer: I can still do a killer, near “perfect 10” cartwheel.
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) SS.) COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA ) ALL PERSONS having claims against this estate are required to present the same with a description of all collateral (if any) close pulses held by each creditor with respect to any claim, to the undersigned attorney for the personal representative, Robert P. Powell, of Powell Hanner, The Metropolitan Building, 400 North Walker Avenue, Suite 220, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73102 on or before November 20, 2026. If no claim is received, the same will be forever barred. DATED this 2 day of September, 2026. Respectfully submitted, /s/Robert P. Powell OBA#16962 Athlea Adkisson OBA#17375 POWELL HANNER The Metropolitan Building 400 N. Walker Ave., Ste. 220 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Phone: 405-456-0525 Fax: 405-928-0525 rpowell@powellhanner.com aadkisson@powellhanner.com Attorneys for Petitioner Leslie Hudson
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 11, 2026; Friday, September 18, 2026; Friday, September 25, 2026)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 11, 2026; Friday, September 18, 2026)
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. FD-2025-2194
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the District Court within and for said County and State. State of Oklahoma, } } ss. Oklahoma County }
CASE NO: PB-2026-724 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BRENDA IYANA RIVON, Deceased.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Antwain Rawls, Plaintiff vs. Charlee Boss, Defendant The State of Oklahoma to the said Defendant, Greeting: You, the said defendant, will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court in the above named and numbered cause for a divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences and for grounds for divorce and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 12 day of October, 2026, 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/ A. Ward, Deputy Clerk (SEAL)
PROBATE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 11, 2026; Friday, September 18, 2026) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PB-2026-858
All creditors having claims against the estate of Brenda Iyana Rivon, deceased, 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 at 8400 NE 36th Street. Bldg 3, Apartment 3208, on or before the following presentment date: November 12, 2026, or the same will be forever barred. Dated this 1 day of September, 2026. /s/Elzora S. Barry Personal Representative
PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 4, 2026; Friday, September 11, 2026; Friday, September 18, 2026) ANYONE HAVING FINANCIAL INTEREST IN A 1980 FORD VIN#F60HVHG0231, A 2012 FRHT VIN#1FVACWDT7CDBD6094, OR A 2017 FRHT VIN#3AKJGLDR8HSHT4440 CALL JAMIE 580-363-3939
CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 18, 2026)
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the City of Nichols Hills will receive sealed bids in the Office of the City Clerk, located at CITY HALL 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 12th, 2026 for the construction of:
2026 G.O. BOND ISSUE PAVING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. PC-2601 1600 Block of Westminster Place Bids will be publicly opened at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 12th, 2026 at Nichols City Hall. Bidders shall be pre-qualified in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids shall be made in accordance with the Notice to Bidders, Requirements for Bidders, Plans, Specifications, and Bidder’s Proposal, which are on file and available for examination at the Office of the City Clerk in the Municipal Building and are made a part of this notice as fully set forth herein and copy of which may be obtained on a flash drive from S m i t h R o b e r t s B a l d i s c h w i l e r, L L C , 1 0 0 N . E . 5 t h S t r e e t , O k l a h o m a C i t y, O k l a h o m a 7 3 1 0 4 upon a non-refundable payment of $10.00 per Flash Drive. All bids shall remain on file at least forty-eight (48) hours thereafter before a contract shall be made and entered into thereon. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at Nichols Hills Public Works, located at 1009 N . W. 7 5 t h S t r e e t , O k l a h o m a C i t y, O K 7 3 11 6 , a t 2 : 0 0 p . m . o n Tu e s d a y, S e p t e m b e r 2 9 t h , 2 0 2 6 . (See INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS for mandatory pre-bid conference requirements.) Additional information is contained in the Bidding Documents. Bidders must carefully read the Bidding Documents (and addenda, if any) prior to bidding this project. Dated this 8th day of September, 2026. Amanda Copeland CITY CLERK
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BOCC MINUTES AND PROCEEDINGS (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 18, 2026) 09-01-2026 BOCC Minutes Tuesday September 1 2026 Board of County Commissioners Call to Order Roll Call Present: 3 County Commissioner Brian Maughan County Commissioner Jason Lowe and Interim Commissioner Paul Foster Notice of the meeting was properly posted on August 31 2026. For purposes of this agenda “Action” means any of the following: amending approving approving as amended deferring denying giving instructions to staff making a recommendation to another public body receiving documents or presentations referring to committee reconsidering re-opening returning or striking the item. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes of the meeting held on August 26 2026 prepared by the County Clerk as authorized by statute 19 O.S. §243 244 and 445 subject to additions or corrections by the Board of County Commissioners. Foster moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster Recurring Agenda Items: Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution No. 20263577 for Blanket Purchase Orders as submitted by each department list available for inspection in the office of the County Clerk Room 203. Item requested by Oklahoma County Purchasing Department Office of the County Clerk. Foster moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster Opening of the following bids and/or Requests for Qualifications. Any vendor wanting to review the bids or RFQs may see the Purchasing Agent immediately following this meeting. Item requested by Oklahoma County Purchasing Department Office of the County Clerk. P27500-03 Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office Portable Handheld XRay Equipment Upgrade Lowe moved Foster seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster Discussion and possible action regarding all claims; list is attached and available for inspection in the Office of the County Clerk Room 203. Item requested by the Accounts Payable Department Office of the County Clerk. Foster moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster Consent Agenda Items on the consent agenda are routine in nature and approved with a single vote. However any item on the consent agenda is subject to individual consideration at the request of a member of the body. The following items are Consent Items and are routine in nature: MINUS 8 Foster moved Lowe seconded to approve the consent agenda with the exception of number 8.. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit Medical Claims UMR for Oklahoma County in the amount of $662 210.64 pending notification of encumbrance to Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Requested by Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit AffirmedRX Invoice No. 7402 for Oklahoma County in the amount of $26 384.48 pending notification of encumbrance to Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Requested by Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit AffirmedRX Invoice No. 7403 for Oklahoma County in the amount of $6 713.00 pending notification of encumbrance to Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Requested by Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit Medical Claims UMR for Oklahoma County in the amount of $866 633.03 pending notification of encumbrance to Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Requested by Mariana Hernandez Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Foster moved Lowe seconded to strike. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster Discussion and possible action regarding Workers’ Compensation claim payments from Consolidated Benefits Resources in the amount of $4 665.80 for the period of 08-25-2026. Item requested by Grant Huddleston Safety Coordinator. Discussion and possible action regarding the Treasurer Depository Fund Summary for the month of July 2026. Requested by Forrest “Butch” Freeman Oklahoma County Treasurer. Cancel check # 101032174 in the amount of $11 706.48 issued to Oklahoma County Public BLDG Authority dated 8-19-26.Do not reissue. Item requested by the Oklahoma County Accounts Payable Department Office of The County Clerk. Cancel CK# 116006934 in the amount of $450.00 issued to National Association of School Resource Officers dated 7-8-26. Check will not be reissued. Item requested by the Oklahoma County Accounts Payable Department Office of the County Clerk. Litigation: Case No. 26-12806 Bankruptcy Case No. 26-12806 Bankruptcy Duplicate Case No. TC-2026-022 JTC 2026015 Tort Claim Case No. TC-2026-023 JTC 2026-016 Tort Claim End of Consent Docket Departmental Items District No. 1 Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution to recognize September as Hunger Action Month in Oklahoma County. Requested by Jason Lowe Commissioner District One. Foster moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution 2026-3602 recognizing Labor Day September 7 2026 and honoring the contributions of workers organized labor and labor unions to Oklahoma County and the State of Oklahoma. Requested by Jason Lowe Commissioner District One. Lowe moved Foster seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster Discussion and possible action to appoint Ronald “Skip” Kelly to the Citizens Bond Oversight Advisory Board. Requested by Jason Lowe Commissioner District One. Lowe moved Foster seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster District No. 3 Discussion and possible action on coordinating with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation ODOT for the “Oklahoma Keep Our Land Grand” Artwork Competition. This year’s theme is “Teamwork.” Drop off of the submissions will take place September 1st 2026-October 30th 2026 outside the elevators on the 2nd floor of the Annex building. Commissioners will vote on entries during the month of November. Requested by Kimberly Zuhdi Chief Deputy District Three. Foster moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster Engineering Discussion and possible action regarding the Oklahoma County Highway District Two application for CED 5 funds available to Oklahoma County in the amount of Thirteen Thousand Nine Hundred Ten Dollars and Forty-Three Cents $13 910.43 for the purchase of a computerized diagnostic system. Upon approval the application will be forwarded to CED 5 for consideration. Requested by Stacey Continued on Page 9
AUCTIONS REAL ESTATE AUCTION
227 S. PHILADELPHIA, SHAWNEE WED. OCT. 7TH AT 2:00 PM OPEN HOUSES: SAT. SEPT. 26TH & OCT. 3RD FROM 10:00 AM TO 3:00 PM SOLD ON LOCATION Approx. 13,500 SF Brick Building, Setting on Corner Lot. Electric, Plumbing and All Exit Sign Required by Fire Department Updated. The Main Building has New TPO Roof (Approx. 3 years old), Brand New 5-Ton Daikin HVAC. All Metal Tables stay with building. TERMS: 5% down, 30 days to close. Closing cost and title insurance split 50/50. 10% Buyers Premium.
REAL ESTATE 405-751-6179
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REAL ESTATE AUCTION WED. OCT. 7TH AT 10:00 AM OPEN HOUSES: SAT. SEPT. 26TH & OCT. 3RD FROM 10:00 AM TO 3:00 PM AUCTION HELD AT: DAKIL AUCTIONEERS, INC. 200 NW 114TH ST, OKLA. CITY EDMOND: 23001 N. BRIARWOOD DR, EDMOND: OFFERED IN TWO SEPARATE TRACTS, THEN AS A WHOLE. TRACT 1: Approx. 2,973 SF 2-Story Home w/4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Approx. 575 SF Finished Converted Garage. Swimming Pool, Approx. 248 SF Cabana, Approx. 825 SF Outbuilding. Approx. 3,920 SF Barn, Approx. 1,500 SF Barn. Deer Creek Schools. Setting on Approx. 12.68 Acres MOL. TRACT 2: Approx. 5.82 Acres MOL. DEL CITY: 4301 SUNTANE RD, DEL CITY: Approx. 1,107 SF Home w/3 Bedrooms & 1 1/2 Baths. Walk-In Closet in Master, 2-Car Garage, Corner Lot, Large Covered Patio, Roof Replaced 2024 w/Class 4 Shingles (High Impact), Lennox A/C Under Warranty (parts) until June 2032, New A.O. Smith 40 gal. Hot Water Heater 2025, PVC Corrected Vinyl Floors (Waterproof) throughout Home. MOORE: 1201 SE 12TH ST, MOORE: Approx. 1,255 SF Home w/3 Bedrooms & 2 Baths. Approx. 420 SF Garage and Carport on Front Driveway. SPENCER: 12625 SE 36TH ST, SPENCER: Approx. 696 SF Home w/2 Bedrooms & 1 Bath. Approx. 264 SF Finished Converted Garage.
TERMS: 5% down, 30 days to close. Closing cost and title insurance split 50/50. 10% Buyers Premium.
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Trumbo P.E. County Engineer. Maughan moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster Discussion and possible action regarding Change Order No. 043 to the agreement with Flintco LLC for the Oklahoma County Behavioral Care Center to add structured cabling in the amount of Four Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and No/100 $427 281.00. Requested by Stacey Trumbo P.E. County Engineer. Foster moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster MIS Discussion and possible action regarding the FY 2026-2027 renewal between the Board of County Commissioners and ESRI. This agreement is to be effective September 1 2026 through August 31 2027. The total amount is not to exceed $487 000.00 $268 750.00 to be paid by MIS and $218 250.00 to be paid by the Assessor. Requisitions 12701999 and 12702009 have been issued to ESRI pending encumbrance of funds. This item is requested by Dayne Coffey Director Information Technology and has been approved as to form and legality by Lisa Endres Assistant District Attorney. Foster moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster Sheriff Discussion and possible action to regarding a contract renewal between Bid4assets.inc and the Board of County Commissioners on behalf of the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office. Requested by Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson III. Foster moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster Discussion and possible action regarding the attached grant award by and between the City of Oklahoma City the City of Edmond the City of Midwest City and the County of Oklahoma County regarding the United States Department of Justice - Justice Assistance Grants JAG Program FY 2026 award. This agreement states the City of Oklahoma City will waive their 10% of the funds for administrating the grant. Oklahoma City will receive $306 112.00 Edmond will receive $10 184.00 Midwest City will receive $13 155.00 and Oklahoma County will receive $171 255.00. The Sheriff’s Office will utilize the funds in the same manner as the previous JAG funds to support Law Enforcement Purposes. The funds are required to be spent by September 30th 2028. Major Baisden will do all the programmatic reporting program guidelines. There are no matching funds required. Requested by Tommie Johnson III Oklahoma County Sheriff. Lowe moved Foster seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster Discussion and possible action regarding approval of Oklahoma County to accept from the Oklahoma 911 Management Authority Primary Public-Safety Answering Points PSAP a onetime payment $36 366.00. The program is designed to help emergency communication centers fund specific non-recurring infrastructure and technology upgrades. The Sheriff’s Office will utilize the funds in accordance with the grant guidelines. The funds are required to be spent by June 30th 2027. Major Baisden will do the application and all the programmatic reporting program guidelines. There are no matching funds required. Requested by Tommie Johnson III Oklahoma County Sheriff. Approve the Burn Ban ext Foster moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster Commissioners Comments/General Remarks: New Business: Foster moved Lowe seconded to approve the Burn Ban Extension. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 Maughan Lowe and Foster No Citizen Participation Adjourn 922 Foster moved Lowe seconded to adjourn at 9:22 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Foster 09-01-2026 BOCC Proceedings 80024612 11920551 CW26027/Maint. 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Debbie South Metro First Realty @ Lake Hefner 3232 W Britton Rd, 277 Oklahoma City, OK.73120 (405) 706-9077 Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ The Learning Tree 7638 N. Western Wilshire Village (405) 848-1415 learningtreeokc.com Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahoma city.com Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 Naifehfinejewelry.com Thrifty Pharmacy 10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 Thriftypharmacyokc.com
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for Exterminat 140.00 RIP PEST AND WEED CONTROL LLC 101032240 1601111 1601112 PRISONER EXTRA 2427.02 SPEARS WORLD TRAVEL SERVICE INC 101032241 SW0180 Blanket Office Supplies 77.93 STAPLES 101032242 Sourcewell 070924-SCC/Blanket/ 1512.58 STAPLES CONTRACT AND COMMERCIAL INC 101032243 BLANKET CW27017 PEST CONTROL C 40.00 TERMMAX PEST CONTROL LLC 101032244 BLANKET SW2002SU DOCUMENT DEST 387.68 THE MEADOWS CENTER FOR OPPORTUNITY 101032245 Sourcewell #111621USF/Blanket 5070.09 US FOODSERVICE INC 101032246 BLANKET SW1012V COMMUNICATIONS 38.52 VERIZON WIRELESS SERVICES LLC 101032247 Blanket/Contract for Serv/Tras 1494.01 WASTE CONNECTIONS OF OKLAHOMA INC 80024619 SW0776 Guardrails 34033.17 ACTION SAFETY SUPPLY COMPANY 80024620 OMNIA R-TC-1700 Heavy Equipmen 83.27 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC 80024621 CW27025-1 BLANKET Road Buildin 129227.41 ATLAS PAVING COMPANY 80024622 NOC Blanket Highway Equipment 390.17 BATTERY OUTFITTERS INC 80024623 SW031423-EDP Highway Equipment 43136.68 C&H OUTDOOR LLC 80024624 Blanket NOC First Aid Supplies 322.23 CINTAS CORPORATION 80024625 NOC Blanket Highway Equipment 286.38 CLARENCE L BOYD COMPANY INC 80024626 D3 NOC - Marking Paint 303.00 CRAFCO INC 80024627 CW27025-1 Highway Materials 68759.72 DALE BROWN INC 80024628 CW26006 Blanket Safety Supplie 184.80 EUREKA WATER COMPANY 80024629 CW27025-1 Blanket Road & Bridg 7448.90 HASKELL LEMON CONSTRUCTION CO 80024630 CR CM991977 -18.00 232.05 HOWARD GM II INC 80024631 BLANKET NOC WELDING EQUIPMENT 161.79 LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC 80024632 BLANKET SW307M AUTOMOTIVE PART 821.08 O’REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC 80024633 NOC Oil Grease & Other Suppli 430.00 PENLEY OIL CO 80024634 BLANKET CW27017 Exterminating 39.00 STEPHEN M USSERY 80024635 CW27025-1 Blanket Road & Bridg 3645.55 VANCE BROTHERS PARTNERSHIP 110019172 CW25027-1 Road & Bridge Materi 57140.89 ATLAS ASPHALT PRODUCTS INC 110019173 D3 Blanket NOC - CEO Agreement 15775.00 CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES INC. 110019174 FUEL OIL GREASE AND LUBRICAN 27495.33 FLEET FUELS LLC 110019175 SW0086M Safety Supplies 2746.20 GELLCO CLOTHING & SHOES 110019176 D3 NOC Wearing Apparel 180.00 GELLCO CLOTHING & SHOES INC 110019177 SW0307M Blanket Motor Vehicle 1050.89 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY 110019178 D3 Omnia #16154 Building Mater 119.81 HOME DEPOT USA INC 110019179 NOC Blanket Equipment Rental 374.61 INDUSTRIAL WELDING & TOOL SUPPLY 110019180 NOC Blanket ?Highway Equipment 165.00 IRA’S TIRE SHOP INC 110019181 BLANKET SW0820 AGRICULTURAL EQ 39.86 LOWE’S COMPANIES INC 110019182 D3 Blanket NOC Misc Shop Suppl 256.88 MAXWELL SUPPLY COMPANY INC 110019183 NOC Blanket Parking Dist. 1 273.00 METRO PARKING GARAGE 110019184 130821779-1 153.03 OG&E 110019185 BLANKET NOC AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPME 1164.73 OKLAHOMA KENWORTH INC 110019186 BLANKET SW0196M AGRICULTURAL E 1701.85 P & K EQUIPMENT INC 110019187 NOC Blanket Highway Equipment 320.00 PERFECTION EQUIPMENT CO INC 110019188 BLANKET SW0106PE AUTOMOTIVE AC 490.70 RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF OKLAHOMA INC 110019189 BLANKET NOC SECURITY FIRE SA 239.75 SECURITAS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 110019190 BLANKET SW0180M OFFICE SUPPLIE 191.06 STAPLES CONTRACT AND COMMERCIAL INC 110019191 BLANKET NOC RENTAL OR LEASE SE 384.05 UNIFIRST HOLDINGS INC 110019192 SW1012V Blanket Equipment Tele 412.54 VERIZON WIRELESS SERVICES LLC 110019193 D3 NOC Blanket Professional S 12285.00 WYATT BYNUM 80024584 BLANKET- Eng.Kickapoo Turnpi 12212.88 MKEC ENGINEERING INC 80024585 BLANKET OMNIA-R-TC-17006 AMAZO 7.21 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC 80024586 STANDARD-NOC-FY 2027 POWERBUIL 2085.00 APPEON INC 80024587 BLANKET-OMES-LETTERHEAD ENVELO 839.11 CENTRAL PRINTING AKA STATE CENTRAL PRINTING 80024588 BLANKET-CW27006 WATER RESALE B 6.10 EUREKA WATER COMPANY 80024589 BLANKET NOC OFFICE STAMPS ETC 42.50 WALKER COMPANIES INC 113004489 43601-46036 334.64 CITY OF MIDWEST CITY 113004490 BLANKET - USC16154 RESALE BLDG 75.94 HOME DEPOT USA INC 113004491 BLANKET-RENEWAL SAS ORACLE DAT 8126.18 ORACLE AMERICA INC 113004492 BLANKET SW095 PRESORT MAILINGS 18.90 PRESORT FIRST CLASS 113004493 BLANKET-OMNIA - 4863 OFFICE SU 1308.29 STAPLES CONTRACT AND COMMERCIAL INC 113004494 642556703-00001 123.03 VERIZON WIRELESS SERVICES LLC 152000328 BLANKET- NOC- Parking 4718.00 METRO PARKING GARAGE 80024590 BLANKET- SW0771- Car rental 261.60 EAN HOLDINGS LLC 80024591 BLNKT NOC; 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OU mobile mammography clinic is coming to Acclaim
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cclaim Independent Living, part of Legend Senior Living, is bringing the community together for a day focused on women’s health, connection and community on Monday, Sept. 28, with its Pink Power Hour event and an OU Mobile Mammography clinic. The OU mobile mammography clinic is available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., providing convenient access to breast cancer screening in the community. Appointments are encouraged for those wishing to receive a mammogram during the event. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Acclaim hosts its Pink Power Mini Fair, featuring local women-focused businesses, organizations and services. Guests can connect with participating companies, learn about products and services designed to support women, and enjoy sweet treats from the Pink Sugar food truck. Pink Power Hour is about more than breast cancer awareness — it’s about bringing people together, creating connections and making important health resources accessible within our community. The event is also sponsored by Thrifty Pharmacy.
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SSM Health details leadership shifts SSM Health announces leadership appointments that will support the continued growth and success of its Oklahoma and Mid-Missouri region and system overall. Joe Hodges, regional president for Oklahoma and MidMissouri, has been promoted to the position of chief operations executive for SSM Health. The new position expands his responsibilities to include ensuring strategic alignment across the health system overall
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Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School National Merit semifinalists, from left: Front row, Mary Krodel, Luke Bryan, Lucas Welch-Bell, and Paul Moody; and back row, Kate Heinlen, Kinley Randolph, William Humphries, Wesley Lemons and Baxter Lape. FitzSimons, Alexander MERITS spring. Hawkins, Chloe Kim, Evan To be
considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 95 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and approximately half of the finalists win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title. Our semifinalists, listed by school are: Deer Creek High School — Olivia Do and Bryson Roberts. Academy of Classical Christian Studies/Midtown — James C. Blackwell and Margaret A. Peterson. Casady School — Charles From Page 1
Casady School’s National Merit semifinalistjs, from left: Top row, Bobby Lowe, Evan Kirt, Alexander Hawkins, Moiz Ali and Finn FitzSimons; and front row: Chloe Kim, Mishel Razaq, Sindhu Thaduri, and Daisy Yelahanka Raghavendra.
Kirt, Robert Lowe, Mishel Razaq, Sindhu Thaduri and Darshini Raghavendr Yelahanka. Crossings Christian School — Abigail Asbury, John Michael, Meacham Reeves and Hannah Wang. Harding Charter Prep — Zoe J. Hsu. Heritage Hall — Sophia N. Albiek, Catherine E. Dunn, Arhant Edupuganti, Adam Hamadeh, Carter M. Harris, Ryan C. Johnson and Avery Shouse. Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School — Luke Bryan, Katherine Heinlen, William Humphries, Mary Krodel, Baxter Lape, Wesley Lemons, Paul Moody, Kinley Randolph and Lucas Welch-Bell. Mount St. Mary High School — Ainsley Cook and
Nicholas Welch. Three types of National Merit Scholarships are to be offered in the spring of 2027. Every finalist competes for one of 2,500 National Merit $2,500 scholarships that will be awarded on a state-representational basis. About 700 corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards are set to be provided by approximately 120 corporations and business organizations for finalists who meet their specified criteria, such as children of the grantor’s employees or residents of communities where sponsor plants or offices are located. In addition, about 140 colleges and universities are expected to finance some 3,500 college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards for finalists who plan to attend the sponsor institution.
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Above: Shirley Webster is surrounded by former students, players and Heritage Hall staff members before cutting the ceremonial ribbon at Shirley Webster Field. At right: Shirley Webster receives a hug from Christina Boghetich ’08 following the dedication of Shirley Webster Field at Heritage Hall.
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softball team, which From Page 1 finished 24-7 and won a state championship. Thirteen of that team's 16 players also competed on state championship volleyball teams coached by Webster. The field dedication brought together former players, colleagues, family members, students and supporters. The event also included a ribbon cutting for the LaLonde Family Locker Room and a ceremonial first pitch before the Chargers' varsity softball game against Casady. A major gift from 1995 graduate Kevin Miller and his wife, Andrea, through the Miller Family Foundation, helped make the new softball facility possible. Miller also served as general contractor for the project. Rather
than place their family's name on the field, the Millers chose to honor Webster and her legacy. “Heritage Hall is literally bursting at the seams with role models, great teachers, strong coaches and amazing mentors,” Miller told the current students and athletes in attendance. “But if you ever need one more to add to your arsenal, you cannot get much better than the legacy of Coach Webb.” Webster's sister, Sue Harris, shared that Webster's coaching career began in fourth grade, when she persuaded their mother to coach a newly formed YWCA softball team. Although their mother was officially in charge, Webster created the lineup and coached third base when she was not batting. “Honest and true, she started coaching in fourth grade and has never quit,” Harris said.
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“I’m proud of the projects we’ve completed, the progress we’ve made and the work we’ve done to maintain and strengthen a culture of excellent service, accountability and comm u n i t y involvement,” he said. “Ultimately, I hope my greatest contribution has been leaving the city in an even stronger position than I found it, with a great team and a solid foundation for the future.” While Pate didn’t disclose if he has plans to serve as a new city attorney upon his retirement from Nichols Hills, he did say, “I am rejoining the prior law firm which has represented the city for many years and hope to continue supporting our beautiful city and serving res-
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idents in a new capacity.” Prior to his hire as Nichols Hills city manager, Pate was affiliated with the law firm Williams, Box, Forshee & Bullard where he concentrated on commercial, municipal and land use law. During a Sept 4 special meeting the Nichols Hills City Council entered into an executive session to discuss the retirement of Pate and the appointment of cur-
rent Village City Manager Dave Slezickey as city manager-designate. “I’m very pleased that Dave Slezickey will be taking over as city manager,” he said. “He is an experienced leader, and I have complete confidence that Nichols Hills will remain in very capable hands.” As part of the Sept 4 special meeting, the council identified several projects and tasks they want completed before Pate departs on Dec 31. “The list includes various projects, tasks and applications the council identified for me to prioritize resolving, continue facilitating public discussion, coordinating next steps or assisting with administration before I fully transition out of my role as city manager at the end of the year,” he said. The creation and
Heritage Hall Class of 1976 gathered for its 50th reunion last week. The event was held at the Heritage Hall Upper School on the main campus. Attendance was good for the class of 82 graduates from 1976. Nine of the graduates had passed from the class and a memorial was held in their honor. Many of the class had been in school at Heritage Hall since the seventh grade and some of them had gone through grade school together.
Cheers to the Class of 1976
Above: Debbie Hooks Carlin, Mike Hurley and Lou Ann Sutherland Kattiger got reacquainted during the HH Class of ’76 reunion. At right: Lisa Freeman Hibbard and Ray Hibbard graduated from Heritage Hall in 1976. The two classmates were married in 2017.
adoption of a new city flag to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the city and a Nov. 30 Winter Festival in Nichols Hills are included on the list of projects the council wants to see completed prior to
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Pate’s departure. Additional projects and tasks include the Richard Coyle adoption application of Coyle Park, a storm water draining improvement plan for the 6600 Block of N.W. Grand Boulevard, completion of a do-
nation application for Charlie Givens Park, a landscaping and signage project for City Hall, an overlay zoning district project for Westminster Place and a sanitary sewer manhole sensor installation project.
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Road to 100 event series is kicked off The Oklahoma Hall of Fame hosted a kickoff for its Road to 100 event series. As the organization approaches its centennial in 2027, it is to host luncheons in 13 cities and towns to celebrate 100 years of impact, promote educational programs, and connect with Oklahomans from all corners of the state. Since 1927, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame has honored the stories of remarkable individuals who have called Oklahoma home. With a focus on expanding access to educational and historical resources, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame provides classroom curriculum, free museum tours, book donations, scholarships and more. “Our centennial is the perfect opportunity to highlight the important mission of sharing Oklahoma's stories,” said Shannon L. Rich, president and CEO of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. "These stories remind us the power of what we've accomplished, and they inspire future generations of Oklahomans to continue making our state and our world a better place." Kickoff Co-Hosts Wes Milbourn and Luis Lopez of Oklahoma City welcomed guests to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum on Wednesday, September 2 to learn about the work and accomplishments of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame over the past 100 years, as well as
the organization's plans for the future. Milbourn is on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Board of Directors and Lopez is the chair of the organization's Second Century Board of young professionals. Theresa Fout of Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) spoke about the impact of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame's work and its partnership with OKCPS to bring free lessons, classroom supplies, and books to more than 2,500 third grade students through the Oklahoma Originals program during the 2025-2026 school year. Oklahoma Hall of Fame Inductee Tricia Everest (Class of 2019) shared remarks to close out the program. She serves as a Statewide Honorary Co-Chair for the Road to 100 alongside fellow Oklahoma Hall of Fame Inductees Christy Everest (Class or 2004) and Vince Gill (Class of 1997). The Oklahoma Hall of Fame Road to 100 celebration will continue in other towns and cities across the state. With the help of District Co-Chairs in each location, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame will honor the unique stories and spirit of each community. For more about the Road to 100 visit the Oklahoma Hall of Fame website. Those interested in attending an event should sign up for updates at the bottom of the webpage.
OMRF’s Penny Voss and Sonny Wilkinson flank Olahoma Hall of Fame member Mo Anderson during the kickoff for its Road to 100 event series.
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Above: H.J. Reed, who is a district co-chairmen for the Road to 100 and Bruce Benbrook who is going to be included into the 2026 Class of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. At right: Kickoff Co-Host Wes Milbourn and First Lady Cathy Keating, a member of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
Teen Board is named Friday Fumbles In the September 4, 2026 edition of OKC FRIDAY, the above photo was incorrectly identified as Julie Korff, Oklahoma Hall of Fame director of accounting and benefits specialist, and Laurena Sherrill, theatrical and event manager. It is actually April Waggoner, Hall of Fame director of special events, with Laurena. The photo was taken at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame’s Second Century Board’s annual Born and Brewed, not the Second Century Club’s event as we reported. The newspaper regrets the errors.
The selected students represent 38 high schools from across the state and will meet throughout the school year to learn about Oklahoma's history and people while supporting the Oklahoma Hall of Fame's educational programs.
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame welcomes 51 high school students — eight of whom are students at Fridayland schools — to serve on the 2026-2027 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Teen Board. The selected students represent 38 high schools from across the state and will meet throughout the school year to learn about Oklahoma's history and people while supporting the Oklahoma Hall of Fame's educational programs. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame Teen board offers 11th and 12th grade students the opportunity to meet and learn from Oklaho-
mans who are changing the world. At the same time, they practice valuable real-world skills and develop deeper connections to their communities. The Teen Board is responsible for planning and implementing an annual fundraiser benefiting the Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum’s Free Field Trip Program, which offers field trips at no cost to schools across Oklahoma. The Teen Board also funds an annual scholarship as part of the Oklahoma Scholarship Competition that takes place each spring. To date, the Teen Board has raised
more than $386,000 through their fundraising efforts. Our 2026-2027 Teen Board Members include: Xander Applegate, Oklahoma City, Putnam City North High School; Hattie Mae Bradford, Nichols Hills, Heritage Hall; Carson Byrnes, Edmond, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School; Stella Cruzan, Edmond, Casady High School; Avery Guhl, Edmond, Casady High School; Blessing Gwaabe, Oklahoma City, Deer Creek High School; Bauer Lewis, Edmond, Heritage Hall; and Owen Roberts, Oklahoma City, Crossings Christian School.