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CUTTING THE RIBBON

Rachel Holt is new United Way of Central OK president

Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits founder Pat Potts, President and CEO Marnie Taylor, Centered on Impact Campaign Committee Honorary Co-Chairman Polly Nichols, campaign Co-Chairman Kathy Williams and Honorary Co-Chairman Larry Nichols help cut the ribbon on the center’s new headquarters in the Innovation District. OKC Mayor David Holt is upper left. Sarah Roberts was also a campaign co-chairman.

OCNP opens headquarters in Innovation District

By Rose Lane

Editor

Called a game changer for the nonprofit sector across Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits cut the ribbon on its new headquarters in the Innovation District.

The building, which the 42year-old OCNP purchased

from the American Red Cross, was revamped with the help of a Centered on Impact Campaign, which has raised $8.5 million of its $10.5 million goal.

Sarah Roberts and Kathy Williams served as co-chairmen of the campaign. The honorary co-chairmen included OCNP founder Pat Potts and her hus-

band Ray, First Lady Kathy and Governor Frank Keating and Polly and Larry Nichols. Sixty percent of the building is dedicated to nonprofit use. The Red Cross is continuing to office there in leased space. There are places where organizations from across the state can

See OCNP, Page 3

Treat receives perfect score in REID Report

By Rose Lane Editor

Fridayland Senator and President Pro

Tempore Greg Treat was one of 45 legislators to receive a perfect report on this year’s REID

(Research Institute for Economic Development) Report.

Treat’s score helped to point to a businessfriendly legislative session.

“For 25 years, RIED has offered a great way

to track the pro-business sentiment of our legislature,” said Chad Warmington, president and CEO of the State Chamber of Oklahoma. “It’s a tool that we value and rely on to make sure elected officials are sup-

porting pro-business issues at the state Capitol.”

The report also revealed fewer pieces of anti-growth legislation than in years past.

See REID, Page 3

By Rose Lane Editor

On Nov. 1, Rachel Holt becomes the 11th president in the 100-year history of The United Way of Central Oklahoma.

The announcement was made by Board Chairman Shane Wharton. She replaces Debby Hampton who announced her retirement this summer from that position after 13 years.

“I am thrilled that Rachel has accepted the position as the next United Way CEO,” Wharton said. “She has my utmost confidence in her ability to lead United Way to fulfill its mission of serving the community of central Oklahoma.”

Holt, who now serves as the executive director of the Office of Juvenile Affairs, said she was “honored by the Nominating Committee and board’s selection of me as the next president and CEO of the United Way of Central Oklahoma.

“In my 11 years of state service in juvenile justice, I know the importance of strong community resources,” she said.

Holt is familiar with many of the 70-plus Partner Agencies in Oklahoma, Canadian and Logan counties and said she was eager to jump in and learn more about each of them and how the United Way can continue to support their critical work.

See HOLT, Page 3

Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women re-elects officers

The Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women (OCSW), a state government commission established in 1994, has re-elected its officers for the 2023-24 fiscal year.

The commission advises the governor and legislature

on issues that are impacting Oklahoma women to improve their quality of life and increase economic opportunities.

“The officers launched a journey last year across the state listening to life stories of Oklahoma women at 15 non-

profits and colleges on a wide range of issues,” said OCSW Chairman Brenda Jones Barwick. “The re-elected officers will continue focusing the commission on its mission to help improve the quality of life and increase economic opportuni-

Kitchen tour supports nonprofits

Tickets are now on sale for the Oklahoma County Medical Society Alliance’s 31st Alliance Kitchen Tour on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

They are available at ocmsalliance.org and Culinary Kitchen + Home, located at 7222 N. Western Ave.

“It’s so exciting to see our community pull together during the kitchen tour,” said event CoChairman Margo Ward. “From alliance members to local businesses to our homeowners, it’s a great collaboration for a great cause.”

The annual Kitchen Tour supports health-related initiatives

and nonprofits throughout Oklahoma County. Through a grant application process, the alliance selects two beneficiaries every year. This year’s tour benefits Vizavance and Healthy Schools Oklahoma (HSOK) led by Bethany Children’s Health Center.

Formerly known as Prevent Blindness Oklahoma, Vizavance advances children’s education by identifying vision issues as early as possible. The organization provides free screenings at public and private schools, daycares and Head Start Centers located

See TOUR, Page 3

ties for every Oklahoma woman.

The officers are nominated by a committee comprised of OCSW commissioners and then elected by the full commission.

The 2023-2024 elected officers, who form the OCSW

executive committee, includes:

• Chairman Brenda Jones Barwick, APR, president and CEO of Jones PR, of Edmond.

• Vice Chairman Carol Hefner, vice president of See WOMEN, Page 15

FRIDAY’s Baby of the Week

Eli McCarthy Ikard is the 5-month-old son of Catherine and Gabe Ikard and the third great grandson of Judy Love and the late Tom Love.

He is pictured with Aunt Claire Judith Cameron.

Email Dog, Cat, Pet and Baby of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com.

RACHEL HOLT

- Photo by Rose Lane

Broadway Bash

2023 Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Broadway Bash Co-Chairmen Beverly and Mark Funke with Chairman Carrie Keating Leonard. The third annual event celebrated Lyric Theatre’s 60th anniversary.

- Photos by Fran Kozakowski

Above: Lyric Executive Producer Ashley Wells (Mary Poppins), Associate Production Manager/Company Manager Matthew Sipress and Producing Artistic Director Michael Baron. At left: Retired Artistic Director Paula Stover and her husband Carl. The evening featured drinks, dinner and entertainment.

Longtime Lyric supporters Mike Turpen, Judy Love and Cathy Keating take in the show. For more photos, see Page 16.

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in all 77 Oklahoma counties. Funds raised will help Vizavance purchase more SPOT Vision Screeners, which provide results in seconds. Almost half of potentially blinding conditions can be prevented if identified early.

HSOK promotes healthy lifestyle choices among children, families and school faculty by improving the quantity and quality of health and physical education programs statewide. About 38,000 students, families and faculty benefitted from their educational programs in the 2022-23 school year. In addition, HSOK schools receive financial assistance, public recognition, educational ideas, evidence-based health and physical education curricula, assessment materials, technical assistance and newsletters.

The annual kitchen tour also funds Alliance Community Service initiatives, through which the organization donates funds, goods and financial assistance to nonprofits year-round.

The Oct. 22 Kitchen Tour is to feature five kitchens – recently built or remodeled – in and around Nichols Hills. In addition to walking through the homes and learning details about each design, tour goers can also partake in a pop-up shop, a jewelry raffle and an organizing services giveaway.

“There is so much more to this event, beyond the beautiful kitchens,” said event Co-Chairman Tessa Wicks.

“We incorporate these extra experiences to not only play up our community partnerships, but also to sell more tickets and raise more money.”

The Alliance hopes for another successful event. Last year, the OCMS Alliance raised $28,900, dividing proceeds among Keaton’s Kindness Foundation (K Club), Health Alliance for the Uninsured (HAU), and Alliance Community Service. Every dollar raised goes back into the community.

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“I believe this role continues my life’s work of improving the wellbeing of children and families,” she said.

Rachel expressed her admiration for her predecessor, Debby Hampton.

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take advantage of office space and host workshops, board meetings and even fundraisers, as well as advocate for their causes.

The facility is also conveniently located in the vicinity of the Capitol.

Roberts said OCNP serves as a connector of Oklahoma’s thriving nonprofit sector and the new headquarters is a hub for those organizations.

“This is a place where the seeds of hope are planted,” she said.

In introducting OKC Mayor David Holt, Roberts called him a “champion for the Innovation District.”

“I am very proud that this organization is headquartered here,” Holt said. “There is so much happening in the Innovation District.

“It’s like a collision of atoms and we’re happy to add a new atom.”

Having been involved in the nonprofit sector, either serving on boards, working for a nonprofit and now leading the Center for Nonprofits, President and CEO Marnie Taylor said she had a long time to envision such a home for them.

“It is a home for generations and generations to come,” she said. “Our nonprofits now have a place to come when they have need.”

Taylor said that the Potts family is “nonprofits’ greatest champion.”

Addressing Pat, she said the OCNP is here “because you fought like a dog to make it happen.”

Nonprofits address mental health, education, health care and much more, Taylor said.

“This is vital work,” she said.

Potts said she began working to build the Center for Nonprofits with the motto, “Come along and dream with me, the best is yet to come.”

The first board consisted of Mayor Patience Latting and Gordon Greer, a banker. The first office was in an old house with two employees. There were 12 organizations involved.

Now, the center has 24 employees and a new facility.

“I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all who made this happen,” Potts said.

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“The State Chamber is encouraged by the pro-growth voting among our state’s senators and representatives,” Warmington said. “Forty-five lawmakers had a perfect score of supporting bills that will lead to a business-friendly environment for Oklahoma companies.

“You can’t make progress if you are not measuring the success of your efforts. RIED creates a profile of each legislator’s individual voting record on bills impacting business, industry, job creation, and economic growth issues deemed important by the private sector. Each legislator is graded with respect to his or her vote on each bill,” he said.

“I have long admired Debby Hampton’s service in this role, and I look forward to working with her, our dedicated staff and our dynamic and committed board for a smooth transition and strong future,” she said.

Holt is a 2007 graduate of the University of Oklahoma School of

Law. Her background in law and her dedication to the betterment of her community make her a remarkable choice to lead the United Way of Central Oklahoma into a promising future,

Wharton said. She is married to Oklahoma City University Law Dean and OKC Mayor David Holt and they have two children, George and Maggie.

Community Coffees

The Northwest OKC Chamber has set Community Coffees for 8-9 a.m. on the following dates and in the following locations:

Oct. 12 — Essential Offices (formerly PC Executive Services), 3030 NW Expressway, Suite 300

Oct. 19 — Warr Acres Library, 5901 NW 63rd

Oct. 26 — Tinker Federal Credit Union, 13300 N. Rockwell Ave.

Sports Weekly

Irish host rival Guthrie in pivotal district clash

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor

After competing against each other for much of the last decade, McGuinness hosts district rival Guthrie for perhaps the final time this Friday night in OKC FRIDAY’s Spotlight Game of the Week.

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

Both teams fell victim to a number of classification changes coming for the 2024 and

2025 seasons.

McGuinness is set to move up to Class 6A-II, while Guthrie remains in 5A.

The Irish (4-1 overall, 2-0 District 5A-2) enter Friday’s contest on a 2-game winning streak following a dominating 30-14 victory at Lawton Eisenhower last week.

Guthrie (5-0, 1-0) cruised to a 35-0 triumph over Piedmont in its district opener.

In last year’s contest, McGuinness kicker

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Will Kilgallon nailed a 29-yard field goal as time expired to propel the Irish to a 30-27 road win over the Bluejays.

In other Week 6 action, five Fridayland teams enjoy home games on Friday.

Deer Creek hosts a key District 6A-II-2 showdown against Choctaw. The Antlers (3-2, 2-0) started off slow but pulled away for a 34-0 win at Putnam City last week.

PC North also comes off its first district win

WEEK 6 SCHEDULE

Friday, October 6 Star Spencer at Crossings Christian Choctaw at Deer Creek John Marshall at Shawnee Guthrie at McGuinness North Rock Creek at Mount St. Mary Ponca City at PC North

Thursday, October 5 Douglass at Heritage Hall

to host Ponca City. The Panthers (3-3, 2-1 6A-II2) dominated NW Classen in a 55-0 tri-

umph at Taft Stadium.

Crossings Christian tries to get back on track in entertaining

Star Spencer on Friday.

The Knights (4-1, 1-1 2A-2) suffered a 32-10 loss at Jones last week.

Mount St. Mary and John Marshall hope to rebound after district losses in Week 5.

The Rockets (2-3, 0-2 3A-1) took a 24-6 loss at powerhouse Kingfisher, while the Bears (0-5, 0-2 4A-2) endured a 49-28 setback to Chickasha.

On Thursday, Heritage Hall hosted Douglass, after the Chargers (5-0, 2-0 3A-2) won 42-7 at Pauls Valley.

Deer Creek takes out Putnam City

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor

Limping through the first quarter, Deer Creek’s offense came to life and scored on three straight possessions before halftime to pull away for a 34-0 win at Putnam City last Friday night.

“I think we settled down (in the second

quarter),” coach Wade Standley said after the game. “We told our players to ‘do your job’ and play like we can.”

On a warm blustery night at Pirate Stadium, the Antlers (2-2 overall, 2-0 District 6A-II-2) went scoreless in their first three possessions.

Quarterback Grady Adamson finally got Deer Creek on the board with a 26-yard touchdown pass to Mason Smith in the closing minute of the first quarter.

The junior followed it up on the next series with a 17-yard strike to Jalen Davis for a 14-0 advantage.

Kicker Adrian Aram-

bula finished off the first half with a 26-yard field goal.

The Antlers added three scores in the second half, including Mason’s 1-yard run, Arambula’s 18-yard field goal and Adamson’s 4-yard toss to Colton Neal.

Deer Creek’s defense also showed well, forcing Putnam City into nine punts on 10 offensive series and only allowing one trip past the 50-yard line.

“I’m really proud of our defense,” Standley said. “You feel good anytime you can get a shutout. They were really ran to the ball.”

Deer Creek quarterback Grady Adamson threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns in the Antlers’ 34-0 win at Putnam City last Friday night.

- Photos by Richard Clifton, rtcditigalimages.zenfolio.com

Deer Creek receiver Colton Neal looks for running room after making one of his four catches in last Friday’s victory over Putnam City.

CROSS COUNTRY ROUNDUP

Antlers run to Chile Pepper title

With four runners in the top 50, the Deer Creek boys cross country team captured the Chile Pepper Festival championship last weekend in Fayetteville, Ark.

Graham Mitchell finished just 11 seconds off the winning pace in 15:19.4 on the 5-kilometer course at the University of Arkansas to claim fourth place for the Antlers.

Teammate Brody Woodcock came in two seconds behind Mitchell for fifth place.

Tyler Schwarz grabbed 31st place and Daniel Collins was 36th to crack the top 50, while Micah John placed 56th for Deer Creek as 860 runners participated in the race.

Meanwhile, the Dere Creek girls finished

ninth in the prestigious meet which attracts competitors from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, Kansas and Missouri.

Madelynn Clark paced the Antlers with a 39th-place effort, followed by Maddie Cotter in 73rd and Riley Woodcock in 106th place out of 648 runners.

Several other Fridayland athletes competed at the Chile Pepper Festival.

Both Casady squads placed a combined six athletes in the top half of the field, led by Sam Rhoades in 132nd place.

Will Blalock paced the Heritage Hall contingent in 258th place, while Crossings Christian’s Trey Bishop was 298th and McGuinness’ Coffey Collier came in 322nd and Andrew Black placed 341st.

VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP

Chargers down Pauls Valley

MSM’S CARNEY WINS

AT OK RUNNER

Eight different Mount St. Mary athletes placed inside the top 25, including the individual champion, at the OK Runner Classic in Norman.

The Rockets’ Ava Carney completed the 2-mile course in 12:25.66 to claim the small-school division championship.

Teammate Mackenzi DeHart finished just over 30 seconds behind Carney in fifth place, with Michaela Carney in 10th and Jocelyn Peterson in 13th place.

The Rocket boys boasted a pair in the top 10 to place third in the team standings.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

Knights to host regional tourney

Ranked in the top 5 for much of this season, Crossings Christian hosted a Class 3A volleyball regional last Thursday and Casady competes in the playoffs for the first time since joining the OSSAA in 2023.

The third-ranked Knights are the top seed at their 6-team regional, which also includes No. 14 Salina, Chickasha, Tipton, Taloga and Fridayland rival Harding Charter Prep.

No. 9 Casady traveled east to a regional at eighth-ranked Okay on Thursday, joining Oklahoma Union, Seminole and Braggs.

Meanwhile, Heritage Hall ventured

west to Yukon for a regional hosted by Southwest Covenant. Other squads in the 6team tournament include No. 16 Erick, Sharon Mutual, Hennessey and Canute. Regional tournament winners advance to state which is set for Oct. 12-14 at Yukon.

Crossings Christian (18-9) ended its regular season last week a 3-1 victory over 3A No. 1 Southwest Covenant.

The Knights also won a pair of matches against Christian Heritage and host Heritage Hall at the Chisholm Trail Conference tournament.

Delany Sullivan posted 276 digs and a 97% serving percentage

so far this season. Aubree Jeffries collected 160 kills and Sarah Clark tallied 254 assists for Crossings in 2023. Casady (16-9) cruised to a 3-0 win against Destiny Christian in the season finale, while Harding Prep (10-13) swept Millwood but fell to Blanchard over the final two games of the season.

ANTLERS NET JENKS INV. TITLE

Deer Creek escaped with a 5-set victory over 6A No. 1 Jenks to claim the Jenks Invitational championship last weekend.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

Jumping out to an early lead, the Heritage Hall football team cruised to a 42-7 district win at Pauls Valley last Thursday.

Quarterback Andy Bass accounted for three touchdowns and tailback Barrett Travis added two more for the Chargers (5-0, 2-0 District 3A-2).

Bass threw a 2-yard pass to Calvin Welker and an 86-yard bomb to Jordyn Harris to go along with a 39-yard scoring run. Travis also ran for a pair of scores covering four and 19 yards.

Jerrod Williams opened the game with a 77-yard TD pass to Rashaud Smith on a trick play.

CYCLONES TOP OKC PATRIOTS

Building a 3-score

lead by halftime, Casady held off the OKC Patriots for a 4128 victory last Friday at Hoot Gibson Field.

Quarterback Ethan Hamilton tossed a pair of touchdown passes to Micah White for 19 yards and Andrew Fitzpatrick for 46 yards for the Cyclones (5-1).

Fitzpatrick and Max Geib chipped in scoring runs of 15 and four yards, respectively, while Conner Phelps provided a defensive TD on a 15-yard punt return.

Kicker Braden Gerard nailed two field goals of 23 and 22 yards and connected on all five extra-point attempts.

JONES RUNS OVER KNIGHTS

Falling behind early, Crossings Christian never recovered in a 32-10 loss at Jones on Friday night.

Casady quarterback Ethan Hamilton (14) accounted for two touchdowns in a win over the OKC Patriots.

Antlers host 6A regional tourney

Four more Fridayland softball teams began their postseason last week as squads from Classes 4A-6A compete in regional tournaments.

Deer Creek is the only local team to host a regional.

The Antlers, which compete in 6A, opened against Midwest City last Wednesday afternoon and Edmond North took on Yukon in the second game. The championship contest was set for Thursday with the winner advancing the state tournament on Oct. 12-14.

Three other squads played their regional tournaments on the road.

PC Noth traveled up to the Tulsa area for a 6A regional at Broken Arrow. The Panthers opened against Enid last Thursday.

In 4A, McGuinness ventured out west to Elk City where the Irish took

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on Bridge Creek in the first round, while Mount St. Mary faced off against host Plainview.

The championship game for all three regionals is set for Friday at 2 p.m. with the “if necessary” contest at 4 p.m. for a spot in the state tournament.

KNIGHTS FALL AT LONE GROVE IN SUPER REGIONAL

Crossings Christian’s bid to reach the Class 3A state tournament ended with a pair of losses at Lone Grove in a Super Regional last Thursday.

Audrey Martin batted 2-for-3 for the Knights (18-20) in a 12-0 setback in the opening game. Evan Rouse, Emmy Rouse, Lily Staton and Addison Martin accounted for the other four hits.

Addison Martin also allowed 12 runs on 13 hits and struck out one over 4 2/3 innings in a losing effort.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

- Photo by Johnny Holland, jhollandphotography.com

THEATRE

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Oct. 12­22

Antelope Party

Presented by OKC Rep in partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary. A group of friends gather weekly to visit Equestria — a land of enchantment aka Ben’s apartment in rural Pennsylvania. The friends role­play adult My Little Pony and revel in a pretend land where nothing bad can happen.

When a foreboding neighborhood watch starts patrolling the world outside, fear starts to seep in. This timely dark comedy explores what happens when a new social order upsets the dynamics of friendship, neighbors and an entire community. For more information call 405­9510000 and visit oklahomacontemporary.or g. Oklahoma Contemporary Te Ata Theater is located 11 NW 11th St.

SCIENCE FUN

Oct. 20 • SMO21+: DreamLab

Get ready for a night of glamorous adventures at SMO21+: DreamLab from 6:3010 pm. From exploring diverse careers, to interactive activities that will make your imagination soar­ get ready for a magical evening where dreams come to life.

Compete in thrilling Power Wheel Racing

Oct. 12 • 'Voctave'

OCCC's Performing Arts Series presents "Voctave: The Corner of Broadway and Main Street" for one show only on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 pm in the Visual and Performing Arts Center theater on the OCCC campus. Enjoy a night of Broadway show tunes and Disney showstoppers. When a cappella comes together in the best way, it’s something visceral. That’s the magic of central Florida’s Voctave – 11 powerhouse singers with backgrounds in gospel, contemporary Christian, barbershop, pop and choral music. Widely recognized for high­energy performances and impressive arrangements, Voctave weaves tight vocal tapestries that wrap around an audience. Their videos have gathered an eye­popping 150 million views on social media. This is feel­good music at its finest. Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.occc.edu or by calling the OCCC Box Office at 405.682.7579.

through a themed track and gain insights into the magic behind these miniature dream machines.

Unleash your inner fashionista at the doll make overs station, where you can transform or deconstruct dolls. Design your own dream home that will ignite your creativity and is complete with all the glamor and style you can imagine.

Immerse yourself in the colorful world of chemistry at the Universal Indicator/Pink pH Test station. General admission tickets for just $25 in advance at science museumok.org or $30 at the Science Museum Oklahoma door.

THIS WEEKEND

Through Oct. 22 • Pumpkinville

The 30,000+ pumpkins for Myriad Gar­

Reservation Dogs

Reservation Dogs, the Emmy-nominated television series created by Holdenville native and University of Oklahoma graduate Sterlin Harjo, aired its final episode last week after three award-winning seasons. Produced by FX and streamed on Hulu, Reservation Dogs is the first television series to feature all Native American writers and directors and the first to film entirely in Oklahoma.

dens’ annual Pumpkinville have arrived.

Oct. 6–22 is the 10th annual Pumpkinville, presented by OG&E. Pumpkinville 2023 is a travel­themed festival inspired by retro postcards, highlighting landmarks, culture and wildlife from around the world.

Pumpkinville is the Gardens' largest annual festival and a beloved fall tradition for thousands of families. Get more details at myriadgardens. org/pumpkinville.

Oct. 7 • Gothic Midnight Celebrate Halloween early with the OKCPHIL on Saturday, 8 pm, at the Civic Center. This concert features masterworks with otherworldly associations. Tickets start at $19, and are available at okcphil.org.

Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com

Paycom Center Events/Shows:

ODESZA ­ Oct. 12

Jason Aldean ­ Oct. 13

Nate Bargatze ­ Oct. 22

Luis Miguel ­ Oct. 26

Kevin Gates ­ Nov. 2 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks ­ Nov. 18­19 Rod Wave ­ Nov. 24

Cody Johnson ­ Nov. 30 Ringling Bros Show ­ Dec. 15­17

Zoo Amphitheatre:

All American Rejects ­ Oct. 14

Civic Center Music Hall:

To Kill a Mockingbird ­ Oct. 10­15 Bluey’s Big Play ­ Oct. 17­18

SIX The Musical ­ Sept. 26 ­ Oct. 1

As Oklahoma’s first network television series, Reservation Dogs has been both a critical and commercial success. At the end of its first season, it was named best show on television by the Hollywood Reporter, New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Variety. The show won Best New Scripted Series and Best Ensemble Cast at the 2022 Independent Spirit Awards. And, Reservation Dogs was nominated for 45 awards for its first two seasons, including the 2022 Golden Globe Award for Best Comedy Series, 2023 Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Series, and the 2023 Writers Guild Award for Best Episodic Comedy.

Creator Sterlin Harjo, a member of the Seminole Nation with Muscogee heritage, is one of Oklahoma’s most revered voices in film. With the debut of his student short film Goodnight, Irene in 2005, Harjo became

one of very first Native American writers and directors creating modern Native American stories on film.

Harjo’s first feature film Four Sheets to the Wind was a finalist for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2007. His second feature, Barking Water, won Best Oklahoma Film at the deadCenter Film Festival in 2009. deadCenter presented Sterlin Harjo with its highest honor in 2014, the Oklahoma Film ICON Award. His third feature, Mekko, was selected to screen at the esteemed Toronto Film Festival in 2015. And, in 2021, Harjo served as a presenter at the Emmy’s and was named Tulsa People magazine’s “Tulsan of the Year.”

From the pilot episode to the series finale, Reservation Dogs is estimated to have had an economic impact of nearly $50 million in local spending throughout its three-season, 28episode run, according to the Oklahoma Film + Music Office. The series created more than 480 local job opportunities for crew and just as many onscreen opportunities

OKC Ballet’s Hamlet ­ Oct. 27­29

Handel’s Messiah ­ Dec. 3

Tina Turner Muscial ­ Dec. 26­31

Other Events/Shows/Awards: Haunt the Zoo ­ Oct. 7­29

ARTonTAP ­ Oct. 13

for Oklahoma actors and background talent. Local icon and twotime Emmy winner Megan Mullally joined the fun with a guest starring role in season two.

The impact of Reservation Dogs is much broader than the people lucky enough to work on it. The Muscogee (Creek) Nation, where the show is filmed, has established a film commission and is working on an incentive program to lure new projects and help develop other storytellers within their tribe. Cherokee Nation Film, who employed Sterlin Harjo as a director creating documentaries for Osiyo Television, recently expanded Cherokee Film with a high-tech sound stage in Owasso and a $1 million-dollar annual rebate program.

Last Month, the deadCenter Film Festival gave the 2023 Oklahoma Film ICON Award to every cast and crew member working on Reservation Dogs. It was an acknowledgement of the unique role each of them played in bringing Oklahoma’s first network television series to life. And, it highlighted the fact that one person focused on expanding the tent and creating opportunities for others can actually change lives. Congratulations and thank you, Sterlin Harjo.

FallFest celebrates Indigenous People’s Day

The beautiful Devon Lawn at Myriad Botanical Gardens is the site of the annual Red Earth FallFest featuring a parade, art market and youth powwow. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic to enjoy the day of free family-friendly activities.

FallFest will celebrate Oklahoma City Indigenous People’s Day with many events, artist vendors and food trucks from 10 am – 5 pm on Oct. 14.

FallFest Youth PowWow in full regalia will include dance contests and awards ceremony.

The PowWow is co-hosted by OKCPS Native American Student Services. There will be first, second and third place cash awards for each category. Age groups are tiny tots 0-5 years old to teen, 1317 years.

The PowWow schedule starts with registration at 9 am, art market beginning at 10 am, gourd dance at noon, 2 pm grand entry and contests followed by the 5 pm award ceremony.

Amid the skyscrapers of downtown, the Grand Parade will kick off a day of celebration with an explosion of tribal cul-

ture featuring dancers and tribal leaders.

FallFest Parade lineup begins at 8:30 am with the start at 10 am. Parade route will start south on Walker from NW 6th St. to Sheridan. You can view the parade map online at redearth.org.

The parade includes a float competition with the winning float receiving a $500 gift card to Great Wolf Lodge.

Red Earth is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join their team of volunteers for the upcoming Red Earth FallFest. There are volunteer opportunities

for set up, tear down, sign, supplies and merchandise delivery, parade set up, trash detail, parade marshals, cleanup of streets and cleanup of Devon Lawn after the event.

Volunteers must be sixteen years of age or older; if under eighteen, the volunteer must volunteer with a parent. Volunteer will work with artists and staff to help keep the event clean and fun. Requires walking and lifting. Complete the volunteer application as soon as possible at redearth.org/pages/fallfest-volunteers.

Counselor Tiffany Briggs helps Senior Sha’nese Shaw complete a college application.

JM students complete 200 college applications

The Oklahoma College Assistance Program sponsors the Oklahoma College App Week.

It is an opportunity for high school seniors, especially those who have never considered college or will be the first in their family to attend college, to receive handson assistance from knowledgeable volunteers while completing their application to college.

College App Week happens onsite at high schools, library or other community agencies and

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encourages the entire community to promote college as the next step after high school.

John Marshall held its College Application Day on Wednesday, Sept. 27. We had over 100 students participate in the day and students completed almost 200 applications.

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Jamiera Washington and Meghan Hand take a picture after completing college applications.

Counselor Ashley Westerman helps Naa’shormeh Butler complete college applications at the JM college app day.

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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 abandonment and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 4 day of November 2023, 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/L. Bell, Deputy Clerk (SEAL)

State of Oklahoma,} } ss. Oklahoma County} Ana Cervantes, Plaintiff vs. Gustavo Santos Godoy Reyes, 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 incompatibility and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 6 day of November 2023, 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/Jamie Houston, Deputy Clerk (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 6, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No: PG-2023-378

In the matter of the Guardianship of) Justice Hubbard and) Jeremiah Hubbard, minor children)

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN

You are hereby notified that LaTonja McCarty has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minors Justice Hubbard and Jeremiah Hubbard, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge __ Room 217 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 29 day of November 2023, at 1:30 o’clock P.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted. Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 28 day of September, 2023.

SHARON WIGDOR BYERS JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/C. White, Deputy (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 6, 2023) IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CV-2023-2326

THE APPLICATION OF) Theresa Zabel) To Issue Title) NOTICE OF HEARING Please take notice, that the undersigned will bring the above Application for hearing before Judge Ogden in room 325, Oklahoma County Courthouse, City of Oklahoma City, on the 2 day of November,

INDEPENDENCE CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Last Devil to Die

This murder mystery in the “Thursday Murder Club” series has just arrived and is an instant best seller from Richard Osman. Although it is the fourth in the series, the reader does not miss clues or much history from the prior books. The book continues the series but could well stand alone as a mystery.

The members of the Thursday Murder Club are septuagenarian friends who have known each other for years and continue to be engaged in solving crimes with them as their typical quirks and characteristics bring humor and sparks to their efforts. They meet murder, drugs, crime and robbery. Obviously, each person is important in his or her own right as the friends work alongside. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim plus Alan, the almost human dog, have clicked together for years, and undoubtedly will be around for years to come.

The relationships between the members are a mystery in itself and adds the touch of reality as well as the competition between the crime solvers and the cops. These confrontations add shock and confusion, spiced up by a constant unknown and a touch of forgery from the art world. Death, friendships, evil, suspense keep stirring the pot, but there are other surprising rewards for the reader, such as a moving and realistic understanding of the tragedy of dementia and also the heartbreak from and loss of lifetime friends in the everyday life of wise and charming 70-year-olds as they join forces to combat evil and face their own uncertain life spans. If you find no other reason to read this book than to actually enjoy the story of crime and suspense, you might think of forming a local murder mystery club for you and your older friends. Obviously it would add an edge of purpose and fun to what is often derogatorily referred to as old age. Thanks to Full Circle for sharing these books with FRIDAY readers.

405-755-3311 (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 22, 2023; Friday, September 29, 2023; Friday, October 6, 2023)

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

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

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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

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Winter House 6411 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza (405) 607-1199

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International Wigs 4429 NW 10th St, . Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (405) 943-1233

Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com 23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd. (405) 947-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.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

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Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888

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Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323

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Retirement Investment

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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

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

CK & Co.

6429 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-7636 ckandcompany.com

Quail Creek Bank

12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank

Covenant Brothers 5900 Mosteller Dr. No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-4671 covbros.com

Justin Beasley, DDS 4600 W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 (405) 755-5400 drbeasley.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. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (495) 751-2126

All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 Northwest 63 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.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

First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-4500 myfirstliberty.com

First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com

Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com

First Source Real Estate Residential Sales 12020 N. Penn Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747

Michael Biddinger Real Estate Commercial Sales, Management 12020 N. Penn Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747

The Adult Clinic at Hearts for Hearing 11500 N. Portland Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 548-4335

Christian Science Reading Room 6490 Avondale Drive (Nichols Hills Plaza North) Nichols Hills, OK 73116 405 843-5334 christianscienceokc.org

Steam It Klean It LLC Carpet Cleaning PO Box 20232 Oklahoma City, OK 73156 (405) 602-4960 Steamitkleanit@gmail.com

Amy Wade & Co. Real Estate Team Amy Wade - Listing Specialist 3000 E. Britton Rd. (405) 605-9195 Oklahoma City, OK 73131 AmyWadeandCo.com

Renaissance Hardwood Floors 3608 E. I 35 Frontage Rd. Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 225-3044

Krista Anne’s Boutique 7602 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 310-5500

Tim Hughes Custom Homes, LLC 7009 N. Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 229-7504

Norma Harris Harris Realty Company 13800 Quail Pointe Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73134 (405) 740-0123

Paul Seikel Pearls Oyster Bar 5641 N. Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 848-8008 www.pearlsokc.com

Representatives with the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City joined VillagesOKC officers at the Mitch Park YMCA in Edmond. Seated with Anissa Chadick, executive director of healthy living, are Amy Shirola, VillagesOKC director of administration and finance, at left, and VillagesOKC Executive Director Marilyn Olson. Standing, left to right, are Chris Berry, executive director, Edmond district; Kathy Wilson-Gold, past Edmond district council chairman, and Mike Roark, vice president and COO.

Ashley Dickson Oso, program/communications director for the Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma, left, joined VillagesOKC Executive Director Marilyn Olson for the September Neighbors Night Out.

VillagesOKC – A plan for aging that connects the city

That’s what we hear from friends who’ve been watching as we’ve grown over the past five years. And, while we aren’t everywhere, we are lots of places with our own events and partnering with others. Our newest partnerships are with the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City and the Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma.

The YMCA partnership is intended to foster a sense of community and social connection among members of the YMCA and VillagesOKC. The Neighborhood Alliance partnership includes the opportunity to publish olderadult focused articles in the Alliance’s quarterly newsletter, which has a distribution list of 6,600. Here are some of the other organizations with which VillagesOKC partners to con-

nect members with information and resources to age successfully – with vitality and purpose.

• Caregiver Ambassadors is a program within VillagesOKC which helps train a net-

work of volunteers guiding faith communities through the challenges of aging.

• Senior Living Truth Series offers two monthly seminars on topics affecting older adults. We are educa-

tion partners with the Truth Series.

• NewView Oklahoma is a valuable partner that provides services and employment opportunities to empower individuals who are blind or have low vision.

• OKC Town Hall Lecture Series brings nationally recognized speakers to the city. We are proud to partner with them and promote these stimulating and informative lectures.

• Veterans Initiatives include partnering with Force50 Foundation, Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight, Vietnam Era Veterans recognition and pinning, and Path to Freedom hosted by NewView Oklahoma. Details for all our activities and those of our partners are on the Events Calendar on our website: www.villagesokc.org, or call (405) 990-6637. We’d love to see you!

“VillagesOKC is everywhere!”

The balance of said bond funds shall be used as follows:

Improvement, rehabilitation and repair of the City’s water system, including water lines, water well collection lines and water wells, water system equipment, utility and paving repair and relocation, easement acquisition, engineering; and, expenses of the bond issue. $1,210,000

PROPOSITION NO. 3 (SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Two Million

Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,300,000) to provide funds for the purpose of repairing, rehabilitating and improving the City’s sanitary sewer system, to include as necessary, utility and paving repair and relocation, and engineering, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

The specific projects for which the proceeds of the aforesaid bonds shall be expended, which may be accomplished through participation with other governmental agencies and others, and which may be accomplished in phases, and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows:

Project Description Costs

1.Repair, rehabilitate and improve approximately 9,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer lines, to include as necessary, related facilities, utility and paving repair and relocation, engineering and design. $2,200,000 The balance of said funds shall be used as follows: Sanitary sewer system improvements, to include as necessary, related facilities, utility and paving repair and relocation, engineering; and, expenses of the bond issue. $100,000

PROPOSITION NO.

thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

The specific projects for which the proceeds of the aforesaid bonds shall be expended, which may be accomplished through participation with other governmental agencies and others, and which may be accomplished in phases, and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: COSTS

1.Purchase of light duty fleet vehicles for fire department, and related equipment. $100,000

2.Purchase of medium duty fire and emergency vehicles for fire department, and related equipment. $150,000 The balance of said funds shall be used as follows: Fire department improvements and equipment; and, expenses of the bond issue. $50,000 PROPOSITION NO. 5 (TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) to provide funds for the purpose of acquiring and installing technology improvements, facilities and equipment to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semiannually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

The specific projects for which the proceeds of the aforesaid bonds shall be expended, which may be accomplished through participation with other governmental agencies and others, and which may be accomplished in phases, and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows:

Project Description Costs

1.Acquire and install Cox drive and update Digital twin 3D mapping Software. $40,000

2.Acquire and replace two PBX phone systems at the City’s Public Works Complex and City Hall. $75,000

3. Upgrade software used for finance, utility billing, personnel, payroll, permits and licensing. $85,000

4.Replacement of mainframe computer system and upgrades. $250,000

The balance of said funds shall be used as follows:

Technology improvements; and, expenses of the bond issue. $50,000

PROPOSITION NO. 6 (PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) to provide funds for the purpose of improving and equipping the City’s Public Works Complex and facilities, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

The specific projects for which the proceeds of the aforesaid bonds shall be expended, which may be accomplished through participation with other governmental agencies and others, and which may be accomplished in phases, and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows:

Project Description Costs

1. Construct, install and equip additional parking canopy at the City’s Public Works Complex. $600,000

2. Construct, install and equip additional garage and storage facilities at The City’s Public Works Complex. $250,000

3. Renovate, improve and equip Public Works Administration Building at the City’s Public Works Complex. $100,000

The balance of said funds shall be used as follows:

Improvement and equipping of the City’s Public Works Complex, along with related design and engineering; and, expenses of the bond issue. $50,000

PROPOSITION NO. 7 (PARKS)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), to provide funds for the purpose of improving and equipping parks, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twentyfive years from their date?

The specific projects for which the proceeds of the aforesaid bonds shall be expended, which may be accomplished through participation with other governmental agencies and others, and which may be accomplished in phases, and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows: Project Description Costs

1. Construct, improve and equip parking lot for Grand Boulevard Park, including related design and engineering. $150,000

2.Acquire and install security camera system for Grand Boulevard and Love Parks, and related walking trails, sport fields, and parking areas. $300,000

3.Install Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility improvements in City parks. $250,000

4.Install playground equipment at Davis Park. $75,000 The balance of said bond funds shall be used as follows: Improving and equipping City parks, which may include dog waste stations, trash receptacles, landscaping, fitness equipment, related design and engineering; and, expenses

fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date? The specific projects for which the proceeds of the aforesaid bonds shall be expended, which may be accomplished through participation with other governmental agencies and others, and which may be accomplished in phases, and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:1 COSTS

1. Purchase police vehicles and related equipment, along

prescribed by

for conducting county and state elections and the numbers and locations of the polling places and the names the persons who conduct said election shall be the same as for county and state elections, all as respectively designated and prescribed by the county election board for Oklahoma County; the polls for said special election shall be opened at 7:00 o’clock a.m. and shall remain open continuously until and be closed at 7:00 o’clock p.m.; and the returns of said election shall be made to and canvassed by the Oklahoma County Election Board as provided by law

SECTION 3. That with respect to the election to be held on October 10, 2023:

a.The Secretary of the Oklahoma County Election Board shall be notified that a special municipal election shall be held in The City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on October 10, 2023, in order to submit to the registered, qualified voters of said City of ten (10) propositions for the issuance of general obligation registered bonds of the City in the total amount of Forty Million, Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($40,850,000).

b.The exact wording of the bond issue proposition to be submitted to the registered, qualified voters of the City is set forth in Section 1 above (Propositions No.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10).

c. The question of the approval of Propositions No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 shall be decided by voting by the qualified, registered voters who reside within the limits and boundaries of the City.

d.The special election shall be of a nonpartisan nature.

e.The election laws of the State of Oklahoma shall apply to the special election.

f. That the City Clerk is directed to immediately submit to the Oklahoma County Election Board (i) this resolution, (ii) a current certified copy of the Charter of the City as required by Section 13-109 of Title 26 of the Oklahoma Statutes (iii) a current map defining the municipal limits and ward boundaries of the City as required by Section 13-107 of Title 26 of the Oklahoma Statutes and (iv) any other information or documents which the said Secretary of the County Election Board may request.

SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution.

SECTION 5. EMERGENCY SECTION. That by reason of the inadequacy of the streets and public utilities enumerated in Section 1 hereof, the life, health, safety and property of the inhabitants of said City are in danger and by reason of the imminent need for improving the streets and public utilities of the City, it is therefore deemed and hereby declared necessary for the immediate preservation of peace, welfare, health and safety, that said improvements shall be made and this election be held without delay, and that this Resolution shall become operative immediately; wherefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Resolution shall be in force and effect immediately from and after its passage and approval.

ADOPTED by the Council and APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on July 11, 2023.

Sody M. Clements (SEAL) Mayor ATTEST: Amanda Copeland City Clerk STATE OF OKLAHOMA ) ) SS COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA )

I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a Resolution authorizing the calling and holding of an election for the purpose therein set out adopted by the governing body of said municipality and Transcript of Proceedings of said governing body at a special meeting thereof held on the date therein set out, insofar as the same relates to the introduction, reading and adoption thereof as the same appear of record in my office.

Notice of the schedule of regular meetings of the governing body of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma for the calendar year 2023 having been given in writing to the City Clerk of said City at 5:30 o’clock p.m. on October 11, 2022, and public notice of this meeting, setting forth the date, time, place and agenda (as attached hereto) was posted at 5:32 o’clock p.m., July 7, 2023, by posting on the City’s Internet website (www.nicholshills.net) the date, time, place and agenda for the meeting in accordance with Section 3106.2 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes, and was posted at the place of this meeting in prominent view and open to the public twenty-four (24) hours each day, seven (7) days each week at 6:00 o’clock p.m., on July 7, 2023, each being twenty-four (24) hours or more prior to this meeting, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and State designated legal holidays, all in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. Further, as required by 25 O.S. § 311A(9)(b), the City made the notice of this public meeting available to the public in the principal office of the public body (6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma) during normal business hours at least twenty–four (24) hours prior to the meeting.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City on July 11, 2023.

Amanda Copeland City Clerk (SEAL)

MINUTES ADOPTING SPECIAL ELECTION PROCLAMATION AND NOTICE

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR SESSION IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, ALSO KNOWN AS TOWN HALL, 6407 AVONDALE DR., IN SAID CITY ON JULY 11, 2023, AT 5:30 P.M.

PRESENT:CLEMENTS, HOFFMAN, GOETZINGER

ABSENT:NONE

Notice of the schedule of regular meetings of the governing body of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma for the calendar year 2023 having been given in writing to the City Clerk of said City at 5:30 o’clock p.m. on October 11, 2022, and public notice of this meeting, setting forth the date, time, place and agenda (as attached hereto) was posted at 5:32 o’clock p.m., July 7, 2023, by posting on the City’s Internet website (www.nicholshills.net) the date, time, place and agenda for the meeting in accordance with Section 3106.2 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes, and was posted at the place of this meeting in prominent view and open to the public twenty-four (24) hours each day, seven (7) days each week at 6:00 o’clock p.m., on July 7, 2023, each being twenty-four (24) hours or more prior to this meeting, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and State designated legal holidays, all in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. Further, as required by 25 O.S. § 311A(9)(b), the City made the notice of this public meeting available to the public in the principal office of the public body (6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma) during normal business hours at least twenty–four (24) hours prior to the meeting.

(OTHER PROCEEDINGS)

Thereupon, the Mayor introduced Special Election Proclamation and Notice and upon motion by Councilmember Goetzinger seconded by Councilmember Hoffman said was adopted by the following vote:

AYE:CLEMENTS, HOFFMAN, GOETZINGER NAY:NONE

Said Special Election Proclamation and Notice was thereupon signed by the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk, sealed with the seal of said City, and is provided herewith. (To be published in okcFRIDAY on ___, ___, and ___, 2023) SPECIAL ELECTION PROCLAMATION AND NOTICE

I, SODY CLEMENTS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM AS FOLLOWS:

1. Under and by virtue of Section 27, Article 10 of the Oklahoma Constitution and the Statutes of the State of Oklahoma, and the laws of the State of Oklahoma, and acts complementary, supplementary, and enacted pursuant thereto, and Resolution dated July 11, 2023, of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, authorizing the calling of an election for the purposes hereinafter set forth, as adopted and approved by the Council of said City on July 11, 2023, I, the undersigned Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, do hereby call a special City-wide election and give notice thereof to be held in the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on October 10, 2023, for the purpose of submitting to the registered, qualified voters of said City the following Propositions:

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (STREETS)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing its registered bonds in the sum of Twenty Eight Million Dollars ($28,000,000), to provide funds for the purpose of constructing, reconstructing, repairing and improving streets and sidewalks, including as necessary, related engineering, right-of-way acquisition, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, drainage, equipment, and intersection improvements, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

PROPOSITION NO. 2

(WATER SYSTEM)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000), to provide funds for the purpose of improving, rehabilitating, repairing and equipping the City’s water system, including new and rehabilitated water wells and water lines, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

PROPOSITION NO. 3

(SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Two Million

Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,300,000) to provide funds for the purpose of repairing, rehabilitating and improving the City’s sanitary sewer system, to include as necessary, utility and paving repair and relocation, and engineering, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially

CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS

PROPOSITION NO. 5 (TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) to provide funds for the purpose of acquiring and installing technology improvements, facilities and equipment to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semiannually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

PROPOSITION NO. 6 (PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) to provide funds for the purpose of improving and equipping the City’s Public Works Complex and facilities, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

PROPOSITION NO. 7 (PARKS)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), to provide funds for the purpose of improving and equipping parks, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twentyfive years from their date?

PROPOSITION NO. 8 (POLICE)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000) to provide funds for the purpose of purchasing police vehicles and related equipment, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

PROPOSITION NO. 9 (PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Seven Hundred

Thousand Dollars ($700,000) to provide funds for the purpose of purchasing public works vehicles and related equipment, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

PROPOSITION NO. 10 (TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS)

Shall the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing registered bonds in the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) to provide funds for the purpose of constructing, acquiring and installing traffic control equipment and improvements, signals, signs and devices, and related engineering, to include pedestrian crosswalk improvements, to be owned exclusively by said City, to be completed with or without the use of other funds, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds as it falls due, and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to be competitively sold and bear interest at the lowest rate not to exceed ten percent (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually, and to become due serially within twenty-five years from their date?

2.The ballot setting out Propositions No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 inclusive, to be submitted to the registered, qualified voters of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, shall set out the ten (10) Propositions set forth above and shall also contain in connection with each Proposition, the following words:

For the above Proposition - Yes

Against the above Proposition – No

If the voter desires to vote for the above proposition, the voter shall complete the arrow “For the above Proposition –Yes,” or otherwise indicate a vote “for” the Proposition in the manner directed by the Oklahoma County Election Board and as permitted by law.

If the voter desires to vote against the above proposition, the voter shall complete the arrow “Against the above Proposition - No,” or otherwise indicate a vote “against” the Proposition in the manner directed by the Oklahoma County Election Board and as permitted by law.

3.Under and by virtue of 62 Okla. Stat. 2021, § 574, and Resolution dated July 11, 2023, of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, a listing of the specific projects for which the bond issue proceeds shall be expended and a further listing of dollar amounts to be expended on each specific project listed under Propositions No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 inclusive, are enumerated as follows:

Proposition No. 1 (Streets):

Project Description Costs

1. Reconstruction of 1800 Block of Windsor Pl., between Huntington Ave. and Hillcrest Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$236,691

2. Resurfacing of 6400-7700 Blocks of Western Ave., between N.W. 63rd St. and Wilshire Blvd., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$629,500

3. Resurfacing of 7600-7800 Ollie Ave., between Western Ave. and Wilshire Blvd., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$96,950

4. Reconstruction of 1200 Block of Larchmont Ln., between Trenton Rd. and Glenwood Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$909,800

5. Reconstruction of 6700 Block of Nichols Rd., between Bedford Dr. and a private drive, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$429,900

6. Reconstruction of 1500 Block of Camden Way, between Huntington Ave., and Brentwood Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$930,350

7. Reconstruction of 1700 Block of Drakestone Ave., between Pennsylvania Ave. and Stratford Dr., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$1,021,491

8. Reconstruction of 1600 Block of Elmhurst Ave., between Nichols Rd., and Pennsylvania Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$567,840

9. Reconstruction of 1700 Block of Elmhurst Ave., between Pennsylvania Ave. and Stratford Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$918,645

10. Reconstruction of 1800 Block of Guilford Ln., between Stratford Dr. and Dorset Dr., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $834,800

11. Reconstruction of 1600 Block of Westminster Pl., between Nichols Rd. and Pennsylvania Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $1,411,683

12. Reconstruction of 1700 Block of Bedford Dr., between Kingsbury Ln. and Devonshire St., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$754,968

13. Reconstruction of 1800 Block of Drury Ln., between Pennsylvania Ave. and Bedford Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$618,891

14. Reconstruction of 6600 Block of East Grand Blvd.,between Bedford Dr. and Huntington Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$946,491

15. Reconstruction of 1200 Block of Belford Ave., between Trenton Rd. and Avondale Dr., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$702,975

16. Reconstruction of 7000 Block of Nichols Rd., between Avondale Ct. and Wilshire Blvd., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$498,423

17. Reconstruction of 1100 Block of Park Manor Dr., between Western Ave. and Trenton Rd., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$655,200

18. Reconstruction of 1100 Block of Tedford Way, between Western Ave. and Trenton Rd., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$600,600

19.Reconstruction of 6700 Block of Trenton Rd., between Tedford Way and Marlboro Ln., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $275,730

20.Reconstruction of 7100 Block of Waverly Ave., between Avondale Dr. and Wilshire Blvd., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$394,485

21.Reconstruction of 1700 Block of Westminster Pl., between Pennsylvania Ave. and Stratford Dr., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$887,250

22.Reconstruction of 6600 Block of Avondale Dr., between Bedford Dr. and Huntington Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $1,544,600

23. Reconstruction of 1200 Block of Bedford Dr., between Avondale Dr. and N.W. Grand Blvd. (center), which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $858,005

24. Reconstruction of 1400 Block of Camden Way, between Bedford Dr., and Huntington Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $682,500

25. Reconstruction of 1900 Block of Guilford Ln., between Dorset Dr. and Coventry Ln., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $450,450 26. Reconstruction of 1600 Block of Huntington Ave., between Bedford Dr. and Camden Way, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$287,742

27. Improvements and repair at the 7100 Block of Brentwood, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $112,500

28.Improvements and repair at Drury and Nichols Road, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $75,000

29.Reconstruction of 1800 of Westminster Pl., between Stratford Dr., and Greystone Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$1,112,475

30. Reconstruction of 1500 Block of Dorchester Dr., between Waverly Ave. and Nichols Rd., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $1,483,100

31. Reconstruction of 1600 of Dorchester Dr., between Nichols Rd., and Pennsylvania Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$839,475

32.Reconstruction of 1200 Block of Glenbrook Terr., between N.W. 63rd St. and Lenox Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $908,469

33. Reconstruction of 1100 Block of Glenwood Ave., between Trenton Rd. and Western Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $863,970

34.Reconstruction of 1400 Block of Kenliworth Rd., between Nichols Rd. and Waverly Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $1,037,400

35.Reconstruction of 1200 Block of Sherwood Ln., between Avondale Dr. and N.W. Grand Blvd. (center), which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering. $614,250

36.Reconstruction of 1600 Block of Drakestone Ave., between Westminster Pl. and Pennsylvania Ave., which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, and engineering.$610,974

The balance of said bond funds shall be used as follows: Constructing, reconstructing, repairing and improving streets, sidewalks and appurtenant facilities, which may include as necessary, related intersection and drainage improvements, utility repair and relocation, traffic control improvements and devices, equipment, engineering; and, expenses of the bond issue. $2,196,427

Proposition No. 2 (Water System):

Project Description

Costs

1. Replace water line along Bedford Drive between N.W. Grand Blvd. (West) and Western Ave., with related water system improvements. $1,250,000

2. Drill, re-drill, rehabilitate and/or acquire and equip new and existing water wells, including as necessary, related collection lines, well sites and well site improvements including access roads, well houses, fencing, easements, water rights, related facilities, and engineering.$3,000,000

3. Construct and install water line connecting Water Well # 22 (located on the north side of the 900 Block of N.W. 63rd Street) to other water system facilities, along with related water system improvements. $500,000

4.Acquire and install pressure sensors for water system. $40,000

The balance of said bond funds shall be used as follows:

Improvement, rehabilitation and repair of the City’s water system, including water lines, water well collection lines and water wells, water system equipment, utility and paving repair and relocation, easement acquisition, engineering; and, expenses of the bond issue. $1,210,000

Proposition No. 3 (Sanitary Sewer System):

Project Description Costs

1.Repair, rehabilitate and improve approximately 9,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer lines, to include as necessary, related facilities, utility and paving repair and relocation, engineering and design. $2,200,000 The balance of said funds shall be used as follows: Sanitary sewer system improvements, to include as necessary, related facilities, utility and paving repair and relocation, engineering; and, expenses of the bond issue. $100,000 Proposition No. 4 (Fire): Project Description Costs

1. Purchase of light duty fleet vehicles for fire department, and related

Project Description Costs

1. Install and enhance pedestrian crosswalk improvements at Wilshire Blvd. and McKinley Ave., including related signage, design and engineering. $75,000

2. Install and enhance pedestrian crosswalk improvements in the 1800 Block of Guilford Ave., including related signage, design and engineering. $75,000

3.Install and enhance pedestrian crosswalk improvements at Pennsylvania Ave. and Drury Ln., including related signage, design and engineering. $75,000

The balance of said bond funds shall be used as follows:

Traffic control system improvements, including related design and engineering; and, expenses of the bond issue. $25,000

4.That only the registered, qualified voters of the City of Nichols HillsiH, Oklahoma, may vote upon the Propositions set forth above.

5.The polls for said special election shall be opened at 7:00 o’clock a.m. and shall remain open continuously until and be closed at 7:00 o’clock p.m.; and that absentee ballots will be authorized in connection with the conduct of the said special election as provided by law.

6.The special election to be held on October 10, 2023, shall be held at the same places and in the same manner prescribed by law for conducting county and state elections and the number and locations of the polling places and the persons who shall conduct said election shall be provided by the Oklahoma County Election Board, all as respectively designated and prescribed by the county election board for Oklahoma County, in accordance with the laws of the State of Oklahoma.

7.The officers conducting said election shall also act as counters and certify the results thereof as required by law.

8.Unless otherwise prescribed by the Election Board of Oklahoma County, the number and location of the polling places for said election shall be as follows:

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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Gentner Drummond

Attorney General

October is National Domestic Violence

Awareness Month, an opportunity to acknowledge survivors and to serve as a voice for those who are being victimized.

As Oklahoma is plagued by domestic violence more than almost any other state, it is crucial that we recognize its pervasiveness and what we can do to stop these horrific incidents.

In the 10 years that I served on the Tulsa

Family Safety Center Board, one of the most striking things I learned about domestic violence is that it does not discriminate. Domestic violence affects people in all walks of life, regardless of age, social status, race, gender or political affiliation.

In the next five minutes, approximately 100 victims in the U.S. will be physically abused by an intimate partner. The number of these victims from Oklahoma will be disproportionately high. A 2023 report by the World Population Review indicates our state has

the highest rate of domestic violence in the nation. While that study is based on data several years old, there is no disputing Oklahoma has a grave problem with domestic violence. Approximately 40 percent of Oklahoma women and 38 percent of men have been or currently are being abused physically. We also have the secondhighest rate of the number of women killed by men.

The repercussions of domestic violence can span generations. No child should suffer the lifelong consequences of trauma from witnessing an episode of domestic abuse. In Oklahoma, however, children are present at 30 percent of all domestic homicide cases.

The best way to stop

these tragic scenarios is to work together. In September, my office hosted the Partners for Change Conference, which focused on domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. State and tribal officials, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, victim advocates and allied professionals met to discuss effective strategies to enhance safety for victims and to end domestic violence.

In the Office of the Attorney General, the Victim Advocacy and Services Unit provides several programs to serve domestic violence victims. These include:

The Victim Information Notification Everyday program provides information about inmate custody status in county jails and state prisons. Victims can

Dear Wise Elder: I’m just 65 years old and “slightly” overweight. I know I need to be more active, but I just can’t seem to get motivated to exercise more. Any suggestions to get me off the couch?

Dear Inactive: What you tell yourself can be very powerful. You can talk yourself out of being active, or you can talk yourself into it. “Ugh, the stairs.” “This class looks too hard.” “I just can’t play tag with them. Not with these knees.” You can talk yourself out of doing almost anything. But there’s something you can

receive notification about booking and release dates at no cost.

The Address Confidentiality Program protects the physical address of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking and child abduction.

The SAFELINE 24/7 hotline provides victims with information about immediate action that should be taken, social services and legal remedies. The hotline is toll free at 1-800-522-SAFE (7233).

The Oklahoma Victim Advocates Academy is a week-long course of study for crime victim service providers new in their careers.

Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking Program Certification ensures

do to turn those can’t dos into can dos. You can train yourself to think about being active in a more positive way … just stop, ask, and choose your thoughts. Think of ways to be around people who will be a positive asset to your new thinking. You don’t have to do formal exercise to improve your fitness. You just need to move more. So, find something you enjoy and move. VillagesOKC exists to help make this possible.

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that 35 victim services agencies and programs are properly certified. My office also oversees the Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board. This panel reviews domestic violence-related fatalities and works to prevent future deaths by identifying gaps in prevention and protection, and it recommends improvements in the state’s coordinated response to domestic violence.

Oklahomans cherish the family. For far too many, however, domestic violence can make family a source of pain and fear. The collaborative work taking place in Oklahoma is aligned to combat our epidemic of domestic violence. That work will, and must, continue. It is a matter of life and death.

Editor

WOMEN

Cedars Commercial Development, of Edmond.

• Financial Officer Jill Shero, grassroots coordinator, Every Kid Counts Oklahoma, of Oklahoma City.

• Secretary: Julie Dermody, secretary of Rogers County Election Board, of Oologah.

• Advisory Council Chairman Dr. Nyla Khan, professor at Oklahoma City Community College and owner of Rheumatic Diseases Clinic of Oklahoma, of Oklahoma City.

“The Commission has hosted several summits on important topics impacting Oklahoma women, such as domestic violence and mental health. Our fall summit will focus on economic barriers for women with focus on access to affordable childcare services,” said Chairman Barwick.

The summit is set for Tuesday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Oklahoma City Community College, located at 7777 S. May Ave. in Oklahoma City. Entitled “Navigating the Oklahoma Childcare Crisis as a Barrier to Women’s Economic Opportunity,” summit tickets and sponsorships are available at ocswadmin@omes.ok.gov or call (405) 401-6970.

Barwick added that the Commis-

sion is educating Oklahomans on how to recognize the early signs of human trafficking.

“The Commission held five Not Me Stop Human Trafficking panel discussions this past spring and reached nearly 1,500 Oklahoma college students and community leaders statewide on how to identify, intercept and stop human trafficking,” she said.

In January 2023, the commission launched the Not Me Stop Human Trafficking educational initiative to connect and educate students at colleges, universities and high schools with a panel of experts for community conversations in Alva, Durant, Lawton, Seminole and Weatherford. The Commission partnered with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, several higher education institutions and nonprofit groups that are providing services to human trafficking survivors.

OCSW works closely with the Oklahoma legislative and executive branches to provide expertise and to identify issues impacting the quality of life, inequality and barriers for women and families in Oklahoma through community conversations, summits and research. OCSW communicates these issues to appropriate governmental branches with recommendations of solutions through legislation or policies. Visit klahoma.gov/ocsw to learn more about the commission’s focus areas, summits, community conversations, and educational activities.

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OCSW officers, from left, Julie Dermody, Carol Hefner, Brenda Barwick, Jill Shero and Nyla Khan.

Broadway Bash

JFK Awards are presented

Emily McConnell, Scott Bartel, Kindt Meyers, Malel Yangilmau, Seth Lewis and Amy Young enjoy the Broadway Bash, benefiting the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma.

- Photos by Fran Kozakowski

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Above: Lance McDaniel, Brenda McDaniel and Michelle Tibbs. At let: Leslie and Grant Flurry.

Misty Dovney with Chickasaw Nation Secretary of State Bill Lance and his wife Sherri at the JFK Awards, a fundraiser for the Santa Fe Family Life Center.

Glen and Melinda Johnson and Wendy and Chuch Garrett at the gala at the Civic Center.

The Taylors: Clayton, Marnie, Becky and Clay. Marnie was the recipient of a John F. Kennedy Community Service Award.