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Vol. 60, No. 21
October 9, 2026
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People You Should Know
- Photo by Rose Lane
Helping break ground for Lone Oak Park are, from left: Tim Smith, Debi Martin, Councilman Matt Hinkle, Councilman Mark Stonecipher, Melinda McMillan-Miller, Erin Frizzell, Debbie Miller and Jason Ferbrache.
City breaks ground on Lone Oak Park By Rose Lane Editor DELANEY WALKER Miss Oklahoma City 2027 What’s the one thing you are deeply passionate about? I’m most passionate about dance because it has shaped so much of who I am today. I have been dancing since I was 4-years-old and finished my competitive dance career back in 2025 as a three-time national champion with the Oklahoma City University pom team. Growing up to be 6feet-tall, I was often told that I didn’t fit the “dancer mold” and that my height would keep me from being successful. Instead of allowing those words to define me, dance taught me to embrace what made me different and recognize it as one of my greatest strengths. That experience is exactly what inspired my community service initiative, Tap N2 Your Uniqueness, which I have been advocating for since I was 17. Through it, I encourage others to embrace their individuality, challenge See PYSK, Page 2
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With the help of Deer Creek Intermediate School students, Oklahoma City officials broke ground on Lone Oak Park. Lone Oak Park is to span 131 acres located between NW 150 and NW 164 along Bluff Creek in the Deer Creek Public School District. The property was a private farm previously owned by the late geologist, civic
leader and philanthropist Dean A. McGee. The students were given shovels and allowed to also turn dirt. Ward 8 City Councilman Mark Stonecipher told those attending the ground breaking that the project first came to being when he received a call from city utilities officials that the department was expanding and NWOKC Soccer Fields at C.B. Cameron Park needing to
be moved. He said he went to Fields and Futures founder and soccer enthusiast Tim McLaughlin for help. Later approaching the owner of the Lone Oak property Tim Smith, Stonecipher said he convinced Smith to donate the land for soccer fields. Then, Stonecipher received word that the soccer fields wouldn’t need to be moved See PARK, Page 12
Explosions rock house fire in The Village By Eric Oesch Staff Writer Village firefighters were called to a house fire in the 2600 Block of Manchester Drive around 9:15 p.m. on Sept. 27 where multiple witnesses and firefighters reported hear-
OKC Zoo honored by AZA OKC Zoo Wild Guides: A Modern Methodology for Interpretive Volunteer Engagement received the Significant Achievement Award in the Operating Budget of $12 Million or More Division of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) 2026 Honors and Awards. Out of the 96 applications submitted across all
ing and observing explosions during the event. “The Village Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire with assistance from Nichols Hills and OKC Fire Departments,” said Village Fire Marshal Nate Trent. “Crews operated on the scene for
nearly two-and-a-half hours to extinguish the fire, check for extension, conduct overhaul and address scene hazards.” As of press time, a fire investigation remained ongoing, and a final cause determination had not been made. Fire officials said the
residence was occupied at the time of the incident, and all occupants were able to evacuate unharmed. The incident presented additional hazards because of the amount of material stored at the residence, See VILLAGE, Page 12
FRIDAY’s Pet of the Week
Meet Mama Cass! She’s the celebrity squirrel of Belleview Drive. Mama Cass first arrived in the fall of 2024, and has become a daily visitor to Mark Beutler’s home. She enjoys peanuts and pecans, and is especially fond of chopped apples. Her favorite pastime is sprawling with me on the patio after her meal, listening to music. She is especially fond of ‘60s tunes, and loves the Mamas & Papas. Mama Cass appreciates the publicity, but wishes I would refrain from photographing her while she eats. She enjoys OKC FRIDAY, but is not a fan of “Monday, Monday. Can’t trust that day.” Email Pet of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com.
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Boys and Girls Club
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Flight for Futures volunteers. From left: back row, Garrett Putman, Carly Johnson, Nathan Moore, Micah Moore, Taylor Fawley, Meg Sine, Addi McAllister, Will Hutchison, Matthew Hawkins, Bequer Gomez, Alistair Connell and Cennedee Shriver; and front row, Shelby Lynch, Courtney Lavender, MaryAnn Grover, Caroline Snodgrass, Emmy Karns, Kiersten Ala, Morgan Iago, Gracen Gibson and Mady Hendryx.
Flight for Futures takes off for youth
Taking place this year in the Jet Set Hanger at Wiley Post Airport, Flight for Futures is a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County. Above, from left, are Randy and Colleen Dame and Christy and Shanon Eichholz.
Above: Clubs Director of Development Carly Johnson and event Chairman Gracen Gibson. At right: Jet Set Hanger owner Magali Wells and Kali Stamatis.
Above: OKC FRIDAY Editor Rose Lane and Arilla Broadus got the memo to wear their matching dresses.
Mark Belcik and his wife Tena, president and CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs.
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Oklahoma Contemporary
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LUXE AFFAIR
- Photos by Rose Lane
Above: Valerie Naifeh, Annie Bohanon, George Catechis, Lin and Ernesto Sanchez at Luxe Affair: Psychedelic Elegance.
Event celebrates Wayne Coyne exhibit Inspired by the imagination and creative legacy of Wayne Coyne, Oklahoma Contemporary hosted its second biennial fundraiser, Luxe Affair: Psychedelic Elegance. The evening celebrated the forthcoming exhibition “Happily One Freak: A Wayne Coyne Retrospective” while raising funds for the arts center’s free admission and educational programs. Honorary Chairmen Annie Bohanon and Charles Oppenheim and CoChairmen Lauren and Rich Johnson welcomed guests for an evening of art, fashion, music and self-expression. Attendees interpreted the psychedelic theme through bold colors, sculptural silhouettes and shimmering textures, bringing their individual style to the celebration. “Luxe Affair celebrates creativity, individual expression, and the extraordinary ways art can bring people together,” said the Johnsons.
“It was an honor to serve as cochairs and to see our community embrace the evening with such enthusiasm. We were especially grateful for an incredible committee whose members so generously shared their time, talent, and resources, and for the Oklahoma Contemporary staff whose hard work and passion for the organization’s mission brought every detail to life.” The evening was a true collective effort, made even more meaningful by the generosity of all those who supported Oklahoma Contemporary’s commitment to free admission, arts education, and accessible creative experiences. Immersive projection mapping by Mat Miller and 1984 Studios transformed Christian Keesee Founders Hall, surrounding guests with artwork and color. The projections See LUXE, Page 14
Luxe Affair Honorary Co-Chairmen Charles Oppenheim and Annie Bohanon.
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Sports Weekly October 9, 2026 | Page 4
Football | Week 6 Preview: Lawton Eisenhower at PC North, 7 p.m. Friday
Panthers look for 1st district win against Lawton Ike By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Despite a slow start to this season, the PC North football team continues to focus on the simple things as it heads into an important district clash this Friday night against Lawton Eisenhower. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Panthers Stadium. “I think our mental approach is great,” said secondyear coach Brian Lockart. “We’re
fighting a lot of different factors, including a large group of young players, as we attempt to turn our program around.” The Panthers (0-5, 0-1 6A-II-2) seek their first win of the season, following a heartbreaking 35-34 overtime loss at Putnam City last Friday. “If we’re able to win (Friday), we will definitely be celebrating,” Lockart told FRIDAY. “Even if we don’t, we’ll still focus on enjoying playing the game of
going through much of the same issues we are,” Lockart said of the Highlanders. “We fully expect them to be ready to go.” Senior Gavin Davis continues his strong season as the team’s leading receiver and helps anchor the defensive secondary. “Gavin is one of good senior leaders,” the coach said. “He’s what I call our iron horse; he does it all.” Fellow seniors Stephen Brown and
Week 6 Schedule Thursday, October 8 Washington at Casady Bristow at Heritage Hall Friday, October 9 Crossings Christian at Little Axe Jenks at Deer Creek NW Classen at John Marshall McGuinness at Pryor OCS at Mount St. Mary Lawton Eisenhower at PC North Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.
football.” Lawton Eisenhower (0-6, 0-2), also winless, comes
off a 62-13 setback against Norman last Friday night. “I think they’re
D’Shaun Leggins help clog the middle of the defense at linebacker. Sophomore Vai Toles starts his first game at quarterback in replacing current starter Owen McMahan who suffered a concussion against Putnam City. Other Week 6 games include: Jenks at Deer Creek, NW Classen at John Marshall and OCS at Mount St. Mary. Crossings Christian travels to LIttle Axe and McGuinness heads to Pryor.
Football | Week 5 Roundup
Rockets overwhelm Plainview By Jason Jewell Sports Editor
Mount St. Mary’s Zachariah Robinson looks for running room against Plainview. Robinson caught a 13-yard touchdown on the first series.
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Mount St. Mary set the tone early last Friday night, as the Rockets stormed down the field on their first possession and overwhelmed Plainview for a critical 57-26 district win at Glass Family Field. “I thought we started out OK,” said coach J.D. Runnels after the game. “We had way too many penalties and have a lot to clean up.” Tailback Christian Tschudy opened the first series with a 31-yard run and quarterback Devin Chatman finished it off with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Zachariah Robinson. Mount St. Mary (4-1, 2-0 District 3A1) displayed a bevy of talented players, as three different receivers caught TDs, while Chatman and Tschudy accounted for multiple scores. “I think we’re really balanced,” Runnels told FRIDAY. “We have a number of different playmakers and I
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Mount St. Mary tailback Christian Tschudy (4) receives a handoff from quarterback Devin Chatman (21) during last Friday’s win against Plainview. Chatman accounted for four touchdowns and Tschudy scored twice. think they blend really well together.” Chatman tossed two more touchdown passes to JaRon Jefferson II for 11 yards and Zach Wiley for 40 yards, and scored on a 3-yard scramble. Tschudy added runs of five yards and three yards on the game’s final score. Kicker Paul Glo-
rius nailed a 45-yard field goal just before halftime and convered 6 of 7 extrapoint attempts. Backup quarterback Roman Manella also got on the board with a 14-yard pass to Charlie Bowie. Irish run over Claremore Erupting for four touchdowns in the
third quarter, McGuinness pulled away for a 51-17 victory against Claremore last Friday night at Pribil Stadium. Tailback DreAndre Bruton ran for three touchdowns to lead the Irish (4-1, 2-0 5A-4), including runs of 10, 54 and 26 yards. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
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Softball Roundup
Cross Country Roundup
Rockets advance to super regionals at Lone Grove
Cyclones capture OBU title
Thanks to a big regional win, the Mount St. Mary softball team advanced to a Class 4A super regional at Lone Grove. The Rockets (177) and Longhorns faced off in a best-of3 series, with the first two games last Thursday and the ifnecessary contest on Friday afternoon. The winner moves on to state Oct. 1517 at the ASA Hall of Fame Stadium complex. Mount St. Mary earned its spot in supers with an emotional 4-3 victory over Harrah last Thursday in a 4A regional final. Addy Williams belted a solo home run in the fifth inning for what turned out to be the gamewinning run, and added a double. Lena BokhariBrewer also had two hits and scored a run. Jayla Daniels and Morgan DeHart accounted for the other two hits, as Daniels recorded a double, drove in a run and scored
Combining for all 10 runners in the top 10, including a pair of individual champions, the Casady boys and girls cross country teams swept both titles in the Class 3A division at the OBU Challenge last week in Shawnee. Isaac Heidebrecht completed the 5kilometer course in 18:00.24 to claim the boys crown. Stella Lam outdueled teammate Adeline Hanneman by nearly 30 seconds for the girls’ championship in 13:27.57 over the 2-mile trek. Hanneman posted a time of 13:53.60 for second place. Ben Currie and Lila Garabelli grabbed fourth place for the Cyclones, as Mason McAllister took sixth, followed by George Holt and Wimberly Benton in seventh place and Chance Cashion and Shirley Scheer in eight place. Casady enjoys a week off before regionals on Oct. 17.
Antlers, Panthers play at 6A regionals Both Deer Creek and PC North softball teams hit the road for Class 6A regional tournaments last Wednesday and Thursday. The Antlers completed in a 3-team tournament at Southmoore, along with Jenks. The Panthers traveled to the Tulsa area for a regional at Broken Arrow. Westmoore and Bixby rounded out the 4-team event. Regional winners advance to state next weekend at the ASA Hall of Fame complex. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
another for the Rockets. Pitcher Madeline Jones struck out 10 Panthers batters and allowed three runs on six hits over seven innings. Mount St. Mary opened the regional with an 11-1 win over McGuinness, and split a pair of games against Harrah to set up the ifnecessary game. McGuinness, meanwhile, saw its season end with a 12-5 loss to Harrah in the consolation final at the Mount St. Mary regional. Olivia Giles, Mila
Breslin and Lainey Waldo collected two hits each to lead the Irish (8-19). Giles recorded an RBI double, while Breslin drove in a run and scored another and Waldo chipped in a run scored. Pitcher Madelyn Milligan surrendered four runs on two hits over 1/3 inning in the setback. In addition to the loss to the Rockets, McGuinness cruised to an 18-8 victory against Madill in the consolation semifinal. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
Antlers take 3rd at Chile Pepper Thanks to four athletes in the top 50, the Deer Creek boys placed third out of nearly 140 teams last weekend at the prestigious Chile Pepper Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark. Micah John and Blake Webb led the Antlers in 20th and 22nd places, respectively. Mason Storozyszyn also cracked the top 25 in 24th position. Lucas Antonelli collected 48th place, and Will King rounded out the team in 65th place. Five other Fridayland athletes from McGuinness and Crossings Christian finished in the top third in the field of nearly 1,100 participants from five different states. Henrik Garcia placed 103rd for the Irish, followed by Luke Bryan in 184th and Vincent Desrochers in 356th place. Crossings Christian’s Asher Green came in 206th and Caleb Bryan took 360th place. Meanwhile, the Deer Creek girls placed 29th out of
108 teams at Chile Pepper Festival. Alexis Milam led the way in 163rd position in a field of 869 participants, as Emily Clark and Riley Woodcock made the top 200 in 181st and 188th positions, respectively, and Chloe McCall came in 246th place. McGuinness’ Kynlee Perkins finished just outside the top half of the field in 502nd position for the Irish. This Saturday, McGuinness competes at the OK Runner Classic in Norman and Crossings Christian travels to Bethany. Deer Creek takes part in the COAC meet on Tuesday. Rockets show well at McLoud Four Mount St. Mary athletes finished in the top half of the field on the way to ninth place at the Blackberry Run in McLoud. Leo Elder paced the Rockets in 38th place. Nichols Cook collected 51st place, with William Wendelken in 67th and Hudson Cook in 68th place. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
Volleyball Roundup Rockets net 4A district crown With one tournament already in the books, four other Fridayland volleyball teams competed in Class 3A and 4A regional tournaments last Wednesday and Thursday to earn a berth at state next weekend. Mount St. Mary
cruised to a 3-0 sweep against Blanchard last Monday in a 4A regional final. Blair Smith paced the 4A No. 1 Rockets (29-9) with 12 kills and two blocks. Jentri Denwalt collected five kills and 30 assists, while Sophia Bass had 13 digs and one service ace. Host Mount St. Mary also posted a 3-0 win over Fridayland rival Harding Charter Prep in
the semifinal. Isabella Williams recorded a team-best eight kills and five digs. Denwalt boasted seven kills and nine assists, and Bass chipped in 10 digs and three aces. No. 2 Heritage Hall (29-2) also hosted a 4A regional on Thursday, including a semifinal matchup against Douglass. Verdigris and Pathways competed in the other semifinal, with the
winners to meet in the final. John Marshall traveled to a 4A regional at Tuttle on Thursday, joined by Tulsa-Holland Hall and Chickasha. The Bears (12-9) battled the Tigers in the first semifinal. Both Crossings Christian and Casady held 3A regional tournaments on Wednesday. The No. 3 Knights (207) played the winner of Erick and Minco in a
semifinal, with Chisholm took on Canute or Hennessey. The sixth-ranked Cyclones (14-15) also played host to a 6-team tournament. Tipton and Canadian met in a quarterfinal to play Casady in a semifinal. Oklahoma Christian Academy faced the Cement/Cyril or Sharon-Mutual in the other semifinal. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
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FUNDRAISERS Oct. 16 • Bingo for Babies The 13th annual fund raiser benefiting Infant Crisis Services features a “Palm Royale” 1960s Miami theme, dinner, open bar, dancing, bingo hosted by Mal colm Tubbs, silent auc tion and raffles from 6:3011 pm at OKANA Resort & Indoor Wa terpark. Proceeds sup port Infant Crisis Services’ efforts to provide food, diapers and other essentials to Oklahoma infants and toddlers. Tickets and sponsorships are avail able at events. hand bid.com/auctions/bing oforbabies2026.
FESTIVALS Oct. 12 • Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrate Indigenous cultures with live music, performances, dancing, sports, games, handson ac tivities, food trucks and more at the First Americans Museum from 10 am to 4 pm. Enjoy storytelling, community booths, the annual Chalk Mural Contest and op portunities to learn about Indigenous tra ditions and com munities. Oct. 17 • Stockyards Stampede Stockyards City Main Street hosts its annual Stockyards Stampede Saturday, Oct. 17, fea turing a 10 am long horn parade, live music, a Chuck Wagon
Oct. 16 – Nov. 1 • The Minutes by Tracy Letts Carpenter Square Theatre (CST) is set to open its second production of Season 43 with the comedydrama The Minutes, written by Oklahoma native and Pulitzer Prizewin ning playwright Tracy Letts. The play runs Oct. 16 Nov. 1 on the Inasmuch Foundation Stage at Carpenter Square Theatre, west of downtown at 1009 W. Reno. The Minutes is set in the fictional small town of Big Cherry, and the play unfolds in real time during a stormy city council meeting where local pol itics and realworld power collide. The play was nominated for the 2022 Tony Award for Best Play and was a finalist for the 2018 Pu litzer Prize for Drama. camp with food sam plings, Made in Okla homa Market, kids’ activities, Western photo booth and the Little Miss and Mr. Stockyards City pag eant at noon. Okla homa’s Best Beef Competition begins at 11 am, with tastings and voting available for $25. Events take place throughout Stockyards City, includ ing Rodeo Cinema and the National Saddlery Arena until 4 pm.
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CONCERTS
Through Oct. 18 • Wings Fall Festival Wings Special Needs Community is hosting its annual Fall Festival from 10 am 6 pm Fri days and Saturdays and 1 – 6 pm on Sun days, 1349 E. Wilshire Blvd. The festival fea tures a play patch with bouncy houses, pet ting zoo, pumpkin train, inflatables and yard games. There is also a pumpkin market and Wings member made marketplace. Every dollar raised goes directly to the Wings Day Program.
Oct. 3031 • Music to Die For Step into an evening of haunting elegance this Halloween week end with the Okla homa City Phil harmonic. Music to Die For: Songs from the Shadows brings you a spinetingling journey through cine matic suspense and thrilling orchestral masterworks. Unravel the secrets woven into every note and experi ence a night of sym phonic suspense you
THIS WEEKEND Oct. 9 • Ghoul’s Night! Creep down 16th in the Plaza District for a spooky good time in your Halloween cos tume. Plaza busi nesses will be giving you a fright with their Ghoul’s Night pro gramming from 610 pm.
Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com Paycom Center Events/Shows: Sombr Smashing Pumpkins MercyMe The Jonas Brothers Zoo Amphitheatre: Role Model Civic Center Music Hall:
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Canterbury Voices Evening with C.S. Lewis SHORTS Ballet Music to Die For Phantom of the Opera Home Alone 2 Concert Jones Assembly: Black Country, New Road
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Building Community through Dance This past weekend was a cornucopia of cultural activity around Oklahoma City. From Greek Fest to the Asian Night Market to Fiestas de las Americas to the Head of the Oklahoma Regatta, every section of the city was overflowing with excitement. In the midst of this cultural bonanza, I stopped by the third annual Cure8 show at Oklahoma Contemporary. Cure-8 is a dance show created by Hui Cha Poos and produced by RACE Dance Company that partners local choreographers with local social service organizations to explore pressing community issues through dance. The issues covered this year included rehabilitation and connection, the effect of media on humanity, dementia, postpartum depression, and barriers to higher education. Heavy topics presented in a format that allow the mind to explore ideas instead of searching for easy answers. It was fascinating. Hui Cha Poos is a professor of dance at the University of Central Oklahoma, where she has taught for the past 25 years. She is the founder of RACE Dance Collective, Oklahoma’s first professional dance company incorporating hop-hop, jazz, and modern dance. She is co-founder of the Calderone Dance Festival, an annual celebration of dance that offers free classes and performances of all styles of dance. She is the creator of the RACE’s Hip-Hop Nutcracker, which weaves performances from local high schools into the annual professional holiday show. And she is a first-generation Korean American immigrant who has spent her entire 35-year career creating opportunities to make dance more inclusive. Hui and I met in 20I5 when RACE Dance took over Film Row and performed a street dance mixing Gene Kelly’s Singing in
the Rain with Rihanna’s Umbrella. It was amazing. I immediately asked Hui to help me create a film using only dance instead of dialogue. Together, we created the short film SWIRL about a high school boy’s first crush. The film was a huge success, screening at film festivals around the world. Since that first film, Hui has become my primary producing partner. We have collaborated on three more short films: The Homecoming Trilogy (2017), The Guard (2023) and Odd Sense (2023). And she produced the feature film Finding Carlos based on the Hip-Hop Nutcracker that she created with RACE Dance. Finding Carlos is currently available on iTunes, Apple, and On Demand. Next month, Hui is being awarded the Kirkpatrick Medal of Honor for Education. Previously, she was honored with the Governor’s Arts Award for Education, the Founders Award from Oklahoma Contemporary, and Artist of the Year at the Paseo Arts Awards. But, if you really want to get a sense of Hui Cha Poos’ legacy, you should go see this year’s Hip-Hop Nutcracker. For the annual Hip-Hop Nutcracker, professional dancers from RACE Dance teach free classes inside Oklahoma City high schools. At the end of the fall semester, the students combine their dances with those of the professional dancers and create a new Hip-Hop version of The Nutcracker. The featured high school dance programs this year include Bishop McGuinness, John Marshall, Capitol Hill, Putnam City, and the Northwest Optimist Performing Arts Center. Performances are Dec. 11 at 7:30pm, Dec. 12 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm, and Dec. 13 at 2:00pm at the OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Theatre. Tickets and details are available at www.racedance.com.
Black Country/New Road Old Crow Medicine Show Shakey Graves Tower Theatre: Robby Hoffman The Criterion: Indigo Girls Other Events/Shows/Awards:
Bluegrass Festival FEAST Haunt the Zoo Bingo for Babies OAKtober Market The Big Sing RedEarth FallFest Beans & Cornbread
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Free to Live to host concert and auction with The Wise Guys Auction proceeds to provide food, shelter and medical care for animals Nearly 300 dogs and cats at the state’s largest no-kill sanctuary will be supported by donations raised at a benefit auction and concert from 6 to 9:30 pm on Friday, Nov. 6 at the Jones Assembly in Oklahoma City. The 42-year-old sanctuary, Free to Live, is located in north Edmond and is home to many of the state’s homeless and unwanted cats and dogs. While the sanctuary facilitates adoptions of hundreds of pets each year, there are more than 100 cats and dogs that have become permanent res-
idents of Free to Live due to special needs, age or health concerns. As a nonprofit, Free to Live is supported entirely by donations. Every year, as the organization grows and takes in more animals, the financial needs increase as well. “We are excited to be able to celebrate another year of saving some of Oklahoma’s most vulnerable dogs and cats,” Free to Live Executive Director Reagan Hamlin said. “We often serve as one of the only resources in our rural area for abandoned dogs and cats and that is why events like this are so important to bring awareness and support to these mostdeserving animals.”
The night will include a silent and live auction, as well as entertainment from The Wise Guys, the 5-time recipients of The Oklahoman Readers’ Choice Awards Favorite Band, singing crowd-favorite hits from across the decades. Tickets include food, drinks and entertainment. Tickets can be purchased at freetoliveok.org/wiseguys.
and cats in Oklahoma. More than 100 animals are adopted out of Free to Live to loving homes each year. At the sanctuary, animals that are not adopted live out their lives with healthy food, shelter and medical care. Euthanasia is not practiced.
About Free to Live Animal Sanctuary Free to Live is the largest non-profit, nokill animal sanctuary for stray, abandoned and mistreated dogs
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PYSK From Page 1 societal pressures and stereotypes, and prioritize their mental well-being. I believe no one should ever feel that something they cannot control is a flaw or something they need to change to belong. The very things that make us different deserve to be celebrated. Dance may be my greatest passion, but what it has given me is an even greater purpose: helping others find the confidence to stand tall in exactly who they are. What does a perfect day look like? A perfect day is waking up bright and early and starting off with a Solidcore class. Then getting ready in a cute business casual outfit for work with the Oklahoma City Thunder as a fan development associate. After work, nine times out of 10, I find any excuse to make a Target trip because why not! In a perfect day, I would also have a super fun appearance as Miss Oklahoma City prior to going home to wind down. Lastly, I’d just watch some television, probably Big Brother, and enjoy time with my sweet doggie, Bandit! How do you define success differently today than when you were younger? When I was younger, I defined success by the things I could physically achieve; the trophies I won at dance competitions, making the A honor roll, or receiving an award. Those accomplishments made me feel successful because they were tangible proof that my hard work had paid off. Today, I define success very differently. Success is knowing that the things I pour my time and energy into also fill my cup. It’s being able to look at who I am and know that I’m showing up as the best version of myself, not because of a title, trophy, or recognition, but because I’m proud of the person I’m continuing to become. This past year especially has taught me that success isn’t always something you can hold in your hands; sometimes, it’s simply becoming someone you’re proud of. How important is a formal education for young people? I think formal education is incredibly important for young people because it gives us more than just knowledge. Education gives us the foundation to discover what we’re passionate about and the tools to pursue it. Education has played a huge role in
my own life because, from a young age, it encouraged me to set goals for myself, including becoming a college graduate. Now, as I work toward earning my graduate degree, I’ve realized that education has not only prepared me for my career ambitions, but has also taught me discipline, curiosity, and the importance of continuing to grow. To me, education is ultimately about creating opportunities and giving young people the confidence to pursue what’s next. Who do you consider one of your most important mentors? One of my greatest mentors and inspirations is my grandmother, who I know and love as my Nainai, the Chinese word for grandmother. My Nainai immigrated to the United States from Taiwan in her 20s, not knowing any English and having to adapt to an entirely new way of life. Despite the obstacles she faced, she was determined to build a future for herself and her family, eventually building and finding our family business, Well Go USA, from the ground up. Her strength extends far beyond her professional accomplishments. She is also a fighter against heart disease, having undergone a successful quadruple bypass surgery and later surviving cardiac arrest. Through every challenge, my Nainai has shown me what it means to thrive under pressure, always put my best foot forward, and understand just how far determination and a strong work ethic can take you. She is a true testament to the power of never giving up. As I continue to navigate adulthood, pursue my goals, and build a life and career of my own, I constantly carry the lessons she has taught me. She will forever be one of my greatest inspirations and most important mentors. What philanthropic activities are you involved in and why? I am currently serving on the committee for the Walking With Worth event with the Oklahoma Eating Disorder Association. This organization and its mission are especially meaningful to me because they align closely with my community service initiative, Tap N2 Your Uniqueness. Both allow me to advocate for individuals to recognize their worth, build confidence, embrace what makes them unique, and rise above the obstacles and societal pressures they may face. Beyond OEDA, I
DELANEY WALKER Miss Oklahoma City 2027 am also passionate about supporting and advocating for the American Heart Association. Heart health is incredibly personal to my family because of my Nainai’s journey with heart disease. After undergoing a successful quadruple bypass surgery and later surviving cardiac arrest, she is a powerful reminder to me of the importance of cardiovascular research, education, and awareness. The advancements supported by organizations like the American Heart Association have helped make stories of survival like hers possible. Because of her, I am especially passionate about advocating for women’s heart health and raising awareness surrounding cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Supporting these organizations allows me to advocate for causes that have not only shaped my family but also reflect my commitment to helping others recognize their worth and live healthier, more empowered lives. Do you have a pet, and if so, what is his/her name? Yes! I have an 11month-old aussiedoodle named Bandit! He is the perfect addition to my life and brings energy and love to anyone he meets! He loves playing fetch, meeting new friends, and chewing on ice cubes. Fun
fact: he has black fur but has three white paws and one black paw! We always tell him he’s missing a sock!! What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? The best piece of advice I have received actually came to me this past year: it is okay to say no. As someone who has always loved jumping in and helping wherever I can, I have learned that constantly saying “yes” can eventually become draining, both mentally and physically. A coworker reminded me that it is okay to say no every once in a while, and instead prioritize the things that truly fill my cup. I have learned that being busy does not always mean being fulfilled or productive. There is value in recognizing your limits, listening to your mind and body, and permitting yourself to recharge. That advice has taught me to be more intentional with where I invest my time and energy so that when I do say “yes,” I can show up as the best version of myself. What would you like people to remember about you? I would want people to remember me not necessarily for what I accomplished, but for how I made them feel. I hope people remember me as someone who made them feel seen, valued, and confident in who they are. Whether through a conversation, a friendship, or simply being there when someone needed encouragement, I want to leave people feeling a little more empowered than when I met them. I also hope I am remembered as someone who never allowed what made me different to hold me back but instead used it as one of my greatest strengths. If my life can remind even one person to embrace what makes them unique, believe in their worth, and con-
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fidently take up space in this world, that is a legacy I would be incredibly proud to leave. Do you have a special childhood memory? First, my family and the memories we’ve created together are absolutely important to me. Their love and support throughout my life has been the absolute best! Some of my favorite family memories and traditions started when I was 9 years old. My dad became a season ticket holder for the Dallas Cowboys, and we became a huge Cowboys family and attended so many games together! I also have great memories of our family watching the Cowboys together on Thanksgiving Day! Do you have a favorite Bible verse? Yes! “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9. This verse proves that even through uncertainty and stepping into the unknown, God is with us every step of the way, guiding us in the path he has set forth for us. Knowing we can trust in
the Lord and his plans for us even if we start a new journey into the unknown. When I was a kid, I wanted to be . . . To quote 6-yearold Delaney, “I want to be a pop star, cause I’m a rockin girl!” Did you have any sports heroes when you were growing up? Why was he/she your hero? Yes! I have loved being a Dallas Cowboys fan my whole life. Tony Romo and Jason Witten were my favorite Cowboys players growing up!! What is a question I haven’t asked you that you’d like to answer? Not so much a question, but a few extra fun facts! My current employment other than being Miss Oklahoma City is working for the Oklahoma City Thunder as a fan development associate. I obtained my undergraduate degree in marketing from Oklahoma City University and am currently pursuing my graduate degree in sports administration from the University of Miami Online. As I make my way into the sports industry, I am grateful for the opportunity to work and support the Oklahoma City Thunder!
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DIVORCE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 2, 2026; Friday, October 9, 2026; Friday, October 16, 2026) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2026-562 In Re the Marriage of: Daemen King, Petitioner, and Jenee Robinson, Respondent.
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Jenee Robinson You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage. You must answer the Petition on or before the 7 day of November, 2026, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 24 day of September, 2026. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 9, 2026; Friday, October 16, 2026; Friday, October 23, 2026) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2026-1041 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Heather D. Alexander, Petitioner, and Bradley D. Alexander, Respondent.
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO THE ABOVE NAMED Respondent: Bradley D. Alexander GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above names Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by the petitioner in said Court on or before the 26 day of October, 2026, said Petition will be taken as true and judgement granting to the petitioner a Dissolution of Marriage, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you and for other relief and orders rendered according to the prayer thereof. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 11 day of September, 2026. /s/Heather Alexander Petitioner RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature Deputy
NAME CHANGE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 9, 2026) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2026-2106 In the Matter of the Application ) of Keilee Morales ) as next of friend of (child) ) Levi James Fuller ) to Change Her/His Name ) NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Keilee Morales, as next of friend of Levi James Fuller has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Levi James Fuller to (b) Levi James Morales; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Palumbo of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 20 day of October, 2026 at 11:00 o’clock a.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Jamie Houston By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 9, 2026) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2026-2255 In the Matter of the Application ) of Gamaliel Ignacio Rojas ) Ramirez & Yohana Damaris ) Ramos Ramirez ) as next of friend of (child) ) Gamaliel Ramos Ramirez to ) Oliver Gamaliel Rojas Ramos ) NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Gamaliel Ignacio Rojas Ramirez & Yohana Damaris Ramos Ramirez, as next of friend of Oliver Gamaliel Ramos Ramirez has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Oliver Gamaliel Ramos Ramirez to (b) Oliver Gamaliel Rojas Ramos; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Bonner of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 22 day of October, 2026 at 1:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature Deputy (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 9, 2026) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2026-2167 ) )
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Joel Tyler Davis has petitioned to change his/her name to Joel Tyler Miranda. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 12 day of November, 2026, before Judge Andrews in courtroom 359 at the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Misty Zaragoza By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 9, 2026) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2026-2200 IN RE: The Name of: Nicole Muse
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TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Juanmanuel Barron Salgado has petitioned to change his/her name to Juanmanuel Barron. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 22 day of October, 2026, before Judge Andrews at 1:30 o’clock in courtroom 359 at the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Nicole Muse has petitioned to change his/her name to Nicole Colton. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 3 day of December, 2026, before Judge Andrews in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of ) Beatrice Marie Signaigo, ) Deceased. ) COMBINED NOTICE TO CREDITORS, NOTICE OF HEARING UPON FINAL ACCOUNTING, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, AND DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE All Creditors having claims against BEATRICE MARIE SIGNAIGO, deceased, are required to present the same, with a description of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named Special Administrator at: ANNA HARDWICK, Special Administrator c/o Jacquelyn L. Dill, Attorney at Law The Dill Law Firm, P.C. 4801 Gaillardia Parkway, Suite 300 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73142 on or before the following presentment date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, or the same will be forever barred. Further, all persons interested in the Estate of BEATRICE MARIE SIGNAIGO are hereby notified that on the 17th day of November, 2026 at 9 o’clock A.M. before the Honorable Judge Terrell H. Monks, in the District Courthouse of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, will be heard the Final Accounting, Determination of Heirship, Distribution of the Estate, and Discharge of the Special Administrator. All persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the same should not be done. Notice is further given, the Final Account and Petition for Distribution and Discharge will
be filed herein on or before the 4th day of November, 2026, at 5 o’clock p.m. Any person objecting to said Petition must file an objection at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing with the Clerk of this Court, and shall furnish a copy of any such objection to the Petition in care of the attorney listed below, or that person will be deemed to have waived any objections to the Petition. If any objection is filed at least ten (10) days before the hearing, the Court will determine at said hearing whether summary administration proceedings are appropriate, and if so, whether the Estate will be distributed and to whom it will be distributed. H. TERRELL MONKS JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By: /s/ illegible signature Deputy Prepared by: /s/Jacquelyn A. Dill, OBA #19955 4801 Gaillardia Parkway, Suite 300, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73142 (405) 253-6444 jdill@dilllawfirm.com Attorney for Special Administrator (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 2, 2026; Friday, October 9, 2026) IN AND FOR THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PB-2026-978 IN THE MATTER OF THE ) ESTATE OF ) THOMAS JEFFREY LEACH, ) Deceased. ) NOTICE TO CREDITORS All creditors having claims against Thomas Jeffrey Leach, Deceased, are required to present the same with a description of all security interests and other collateral, if any, held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named Personal Representative, c/o Redmond P. Kemether, 500 North Walker, Suite I, OKC, OK 73112 on or before the following presentment date: November 12, 2026, or the same will be forever barred. Dated this 10 day of September, 2026. /s/ Redmond P. Kemether OBA No. 10872 Attorney for Petitioner 500 North Walker, Suite I Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 235-7639 phone
BOCC MINUTES AND PROCEEDINGS (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 9, 2026) 09-23-2026 BOCC Minutes Wednesday September 23 2026 Board of County Commissioners Call to Order Roll Call Present: 3 - County Commissioner Brian Maughan County Commissioner Jason Lowe and District 3 - Chief Deputy Kimberly Zuhdi Notice of the meeting was properly posted on September 22 2026. For purposes of this agenda “Action” means any of the following: amending approving approving as amended deferring denying giving instructions to staff making a recommendation to another public body receiving documents or presentations referring to committee reconsidering re-opening returning or striking the item. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes of the meeting held on September 16th and 18th 2026 prepared by the County Clerk as authorized by statute 19 O.S. §243 244 and 445 subject to additions or corrections by the Board of County Commissioners. Lowe moved Zuhdi seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Recurring Agenda Items: Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution No. 2026-3915 for Blanket Purchase Orders as submitted by each department list available for inspection in the office of the County Clerk Room 203. Item requested by Oklahoma County Purchasing Department Office of the County Clerk. Lowe moved Zuhdi seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Discussion and possible action regarding payment of Purchase Card Statement dated 8-31-26 to Bank of America for purchases made using Oklahoma County purchase cards. Item requested by Oklahoma County Purchasing Department Office of the County Clerk. Maughan moved Zuhdi seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Discussion and possible action regarding all claims; list is attached and available for inspection in the Office of the County Clerk Room 203. Item requested by the Accounts Payable Department Office of the County Clerk. Lowe moved Zuhdi seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Consent Agenda Items on the consent agenda are routine in nature and approved with a single vote. However any item on the consent agenda is subject to individual consideration at the request of a member of the body. Lowe moved Zuhdi seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Discussion and possible action regarding Workers’ Compensation claim payments from Consolidated Benefits Resources in the amount of $10 427.79 for the period of 09-15-2026. Item requested by Grant Huddleston Safety Coordinator. Discussion and possible action regarding Tin Horn Installation for M. Hatfield in District 1. This item is in compliance with Resolution No. 2020-5733. Requested by Stacey Trumbo PE County Engineer. Monthly Report of Fees for August 2026 for the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau requested by Ms. Hannah Whipp Director. Monthly Report of Officers for August 2026 for the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau requested by Ms. Hannah Whipp Director. Cancel check# 101031369 in the amount of $197.98 issued to Pitney Bowes Inc. dated 2/25/2026. Re-issue on 9/23/2026. Item requested by the Oklahoma County Accounts Payable Department Office of the County Clerk. Discussion and possible action regarding Tin Horn Installation in District 2 for PhatPhabz. This item is in compliance with Resolution No. 2020-5733. Requested by Stacey Trumbo PE County Engineer. Discussion and possible action regarding Transcript of Proceedings from the County Treasurer on the sale of county property acquired at RE-SALE described as follows: MARCUS JOHNSON 05-147- 3000; ARMOR ADDITION; E60FT OF N40.36FT OF LOT 5 EXEMPT; BLOCK 000 Authorize Chairman to execute County ReSale deeds conveying the above described real estate transactions. Requested by Forrest “Butch” Freeman County Treasurer. Litigation: Case No. CD-2026-003056 Motion Case No. CJ-2025-4556 Notice Case No. CJ-2025-8581 Notice Case No. CJ-2026-7245 Summons Case No. CJ-2026-7283 Summons Case No. CV-2026-1239 Notice Case No. CV-2026-2184 Petition Case No. CV-2026-2185 Petition Case No. CV-2026-2186 Petition Case No. CV-2026-2187 Petition Case No. CV-2026-2188 Petition Case No. CV-2026-2199 Notice Case No. CV-2026-2211 Notice Case No. CV-2026-2211 Petition Case No. JTC-2026-018 Tort Claim End of Consent Docket Departmental Items District No. 1 Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution No. 2026-3865 for the Chairman to sign the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments ACOG Rural Economic Action Plan Grant REAP in the amount of $191 500. Funding would be utilized to purchase a brine production system and brine blending and truck fill system. Installation and training is also included with the purchase of these systems. This grant would greatly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of District One’s winter weather response. Application and project development was prepared by Dan Spaeth. Requested by Jason Lowe Commissioner District One. Lowe moved Zuhdi seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Discussion and possible action to allow the hanging of flyers in the Oklahoma County Courthouse and Annex Building by District 1 to
spread awareness about Commissioner Jason Lowe recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month on Monday October 5th 2026 at 9 a.m. during the Board of County Commissioners Meeting. Requested by Jason Lowe Commissioner District One. Lowe moved Zuhdi seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi District No. 2 Discussion and possible action regarding the resignation of Donna Jackson from the Oklahoma County Retirement Board. This item requested by Brian Maughan Commissioner for District Two and Chairman of the Board. accept Maughan moved Lowe seconded to accept. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Discussion and possible action to appoint Richard Rich Reniers to the Oklahoma County Retirement Board to replace Donna Jackson and serve out the rest of her term. This item requested by Brian Maughan Commissioner for District Two and Chairman of the Board. Maughan moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Discussion and possible action to accept the terms of engagement of the State Auditor and Inspector to conduct a special investigative audit of the Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office for the period of January 1 2025 to present. This item reviewed by Lisa Endres ADA and requested by Brian Maughan Commissioner for District Two and Chairman of the Board. Mark Faulk was called to speak Christopher Johnston was called to speak Zuhdi moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi District No. 3 Discussion and possible action for the Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County to pass a resolution recommending the County Clerk to take corrective action to resolve findings of the State Auditor regarding the Lack of Monthly Reconciliation of Accounts. Requested by Paul Foster Interim Commissioner District 3. ammend and add section 4 924 Lowe moved Zuhdi seconded to amend and add section 4. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi res with amendment Lowe moved Zuhdi seconded to receive with amendment. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Discussion and possible action to consider the release of the website for the new Oklahoma County Detention Center. Requested by Paul Foster Interim Commissioner District 3. Zuhdi moved Maughan seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 2 - Maughan and Zuhdi No: 1 - Lowe County Management Discussion and possible action with respect to a resolution authorizing the Oklahoma County Home Finance Authority to issue its revenue note taxable series 2026A Revolving Letter of Credit in the aggregate revolving principal amount of $10 000 000; waiving competitive bidding and authorizing the note to be sold on a negotiated basis; and containing other provisions relating thereto. Requested by Jessica Clayton County Manager. Maughan moved Zuhdi seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Discussion and possible action with respect to a resolution approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Oklahoma County Industrial Authority issuing its revenue bonds or notes alley north hotel project the “bonds” or as otherwise designated in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $15 000 000; authorizing the issuance of said bonds; waiving competitive bidding with the respect to the sale of the bonds by the authority at negotiated sale at a price less than par or with premium; authorizing execution of all necessary documents; and containing other provisions relating thereto. Requested by Jessica Clayton County Manager. Lowe moved Zuhdi seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Discussion and possible action with respect to a resolution approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Oklahoma County Industrial Authority issuing its revenue bonds series 2026A and subordinate revenue bonds series 2026b broadband project in one or more series on a tax-exempt or taxable basis in the aggregate principal amount of note to exceed $20 000 000; authorizing the issuance of said bonds; waiving competitive bidding with the respect to the sale of the bonds by the authority at negotiated sale at a price less than par or with premium; authorizing execution of all necessary documents; and containing other provisions relating thereto. Requested by Jessica Clayton County Manager. Lowe moved Zuhdi seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the FY26 Opioid Abatement Grant Award Agreement between the State of Oklahoma by and through the Office of Attorney General and the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board and Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County. Agreement is effective August 13 2026 and will expire on December 31 2029. Amount not to exceed $900 000.00. Requested by Jessica Clayton County Manager. Zuhdi moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Engineering Discussion and possible action regarding Change Order No. 045 to the Agreement for Services between Flintco LLC and the Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County for ARPA American Rescue Plan Act Project #10130 - Behavioral Care Center in an amount not to exceed Ninety-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Three Dollars and NO/100 $97 503.00. This change order is necessary to provide the Pharmacy Furniture Fixtures and Equipment “FFE” scope of work for the Behavioral Care Center. The additional scope includes furnishing and installing two 2 wireless controllers for the Pharmacy roll-up doors; furnishing and installing the Pharmacy FFE as detailed in the Uniweb Shop Drawings; and furnishing installing and maintaining floor protection for the duration of this scope of work. The Pharmacy layout has been coordinated and confirmed with the CREOKS Pharmacy representative. Requisition No. 12702377 in the amount of $97 503.00 from Jail Bond Fund 2034 contingent upon final encumbrance of funds. Requested by Stacey Trumbo P.E. County Engineer. Lowe moved Zuhdi seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Discussion and possible action regarding Change Order No. 001 to the Agreement for Services between 3XP Services Inc. and the Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County for the Memorial Road and N.E. 108th Street project in the amount not to exceed Thirty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Seven Dollars and 65/100 $32 757.65. This change order is necessary to provide for 1 922 SY of 6-inch dowel-jointed pavement in lieu of asphalt pavement placed on compacted subgrade. Requisition No. 12702414 has been issued from 1111 - County Bridge and Road Improvement Fund CBRI contingent upon final encumbrance of funds. Requested by Stacey Trumbo PE County Engineer. Lowe moved Zuhdi seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Planning Commission Discussion and possible action to approve or deny Resolution No. 2026-3867 accepting the Final Plat of 7227 N. Peebly Rd. Addition pursuant to Title 19 §868.8 of the Oklahoma Statutes. This Final Plat FP-2026-08 was approved by the Planning Commission on September 17 2026. The plat consists of two 2 lots encompassing approximately ten 9.99 acres. The subject property is located along Peebly Rd. .5 mile south of Britton Rd. in County Commissioner District 2. Requested by Erik Brandt Principal Planner and approved as to form and legality by Lisa Endres Assistant District Attorney. Maughan moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Discussion and possible action regarding approval or denial of Resolution No. 2026-3869 accepting the Final Plat of Avondale Estates as provided in Oklahoma Statutes Title 19 §868.8. This final plat FP-2026-06 was approved by the Planning Commission on September 17 2026. The plat consists of ninety-eight 98 lots that encompass approximately one hundred and forty-eight 148.40 acres. The subject property is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of NW 206th St./Covell Rd. and MacArthur Blvd. in County Commissioner District 3. Requested by Erik Brandt Principal Planner and approved as to form and legality by Lisa Endres Assistant District Attorney. rec Lowe moved Zuhdi seconded to receive document. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Lowe moved Zuhdi seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Policy & Governance Discussion and possible action to reduce the total award amounts for the following ARPA projects: Project 10033 Court Clerk Social Distancing by $0.01; Project 10047 Community Violence Intervention by $437.49; Project 10064 Emergency Operations Center by $0.01; Project 10077 Detention Center Loading Dock Updates by $1 055.00; Project 10090 Violence Intervention Program by $27 563.10; Project 10091 Tele-Mental Health by $1 482.98; Project 10113 COVID Medical Claims - Projection by $182 557.92; Project 40002 Record Retention by $10 055.86; Project 40115 Burial and Cremations by $59 352.44 and Project 30034 Bonnies Helping hands by $32.81 for a combined reduction of $282 537.62 and to reallocate those funds to ARPA Project 10131 BCC for contact tracing equipment and change orders. The identified reductions represent funding that is not required for completion of the contributing projects and are not expected to impact their approved scope performance outcomes or established deadlines. Requested by Jessica Clayton County Manager on behalf of Accenture. one penny off Zuhdi moved Lowe seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Discussion and possible action regarding reallocation and reduction of the total award amount of ARPA Project 10073 Revenue Replacement - HVAC by $100 474.05. The identified reduction represents Revenue Replacement funding that is not required for project completion. Upon approval the funds will be returned to the County’s available Revenue Replacement funding balance for future allocation. Requested by Jessica Clayton County Manager on behalf of Accenture. Lowe moved Zuhdi seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Sheriff Discussion and possible action for Oklahoma County to accept an award from the Oklahoma 911 Management Authority Primary Public-Safety Answering Points PSAP onetime payment $36 366.00. The program is designed to help emergency communication centers fund specific non-recurring infrastructure and technology upgrades. The Sheriff’s Office will utilize the funds under the guidelines of the payment guidelines . The funds are required to be spent by June 30th 2027. This is the award the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners is required to sign. Major Baisden will do all the programmatic reporting program guidelines. There are no matching funds required. Requested by Tommie Johnson III Oklahoma County Sheriff. Lowe moved Zuhdi seconded to approve. The motion carried by Continued on Page 9 LPXLP
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BOCC MINUTES & PROCEEDINGS From Page 8 the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Discussion and possible action regarding FY27 agreement between Enterprise Fleet Management and the Board of County Commissioners on behalf of the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office for the lease of upfitted public safety vehicles not to exceed $1 782 552.00. Analysis determined a lease to be the most economical approach to preventing a loss of operational effectiveness due to vehicle replacements because of age mileage mechanical condition and lifecycle considerations. The effective date of this contract is through June 30th 2027. This item is requested by Tommie Johnson III Oklahoma County Sheriff and reviewed by General Counsel. Lowe moved Zuhdi seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Commissioners Comments/General Remarks: No New Business Recess into executive session 904 Lowe moved Zuhdi seconded to recess at 9:04 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi To enter executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. §307B4 to engage in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning CV-2026-1432 Tommie Johnson v. the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority & the Board of County Commissioners where on advice of its attorney the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation litigation or proceeding in the public interest. This item requested by Brian Maughan Commissioner for District Two and Chairman of the Board. Return from executive session 911 Lowe moved Zuhdi seconded to return at 9:11 a.m The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi Action regarding in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning CV-2026-1432 Tommie Johnson v. the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority & the Board of County Commissioners where on advice of its attorney the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation litigation or proceeding in the public interest. This item requested by Brian Maughan Commissioner for District Two and Chairman of the Board. No action Citizen Participation: Mark Faulk was called to speak Christopher Johnston was called to speak Michael Washington was called to speak Adjourn 945 Lowe moved Zuhdi seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 Maughan Lowe and Zuhdi 09-23-2026 BOCC Proceedings 80024869 BLANKET- NOC- Professional Svc 5250.00 AARON KEITH COOPER 80024870 STANDARD NOC LICENSE RENEWAL F 49.99 ALL STAR TRAINING LLC 80024871 Blanket/SW0173/GPS Services fo 2614.40 ALLIED UNIVERSAL ELECTRONIC MONTIORING US INC 80024872 1GWV-QVHT-4MKD 1LHX-KHMX-6RKL 2177.09 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC 80024873 MONTHLY MILEAGE 394.44 APRIL DOOLEY 80024874 Utility Bill/Natural Gas Custo 176.33 ATHENA ENERGY SERVICES HOLDINGS LLC 80024875 Omnia R201203/Quote 248683958/ 2323.95 BEST BUY STORES LP 80024876 NOC/Blanket for Maintenance Ma 320.90 BPB HOLDING CORP AKA BATTERIES PLUS 80024877 TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT 141.50 BRYAN HUTCHENS 80024878 MONTHLY MILEAGE 292.60 CAMERON MCKEOWN 80024879 BLANKET - SW1012 - Funds for D 284.63 CELLCO PARTNERSHIP 80024880 MONTHLY MILEAGE 250.80 CHOL MCCARTHY 80024881 BLANKET NOC JANITORIAL SUPPLIE 3640.95 CLASSIC PAPER SUPPLY INC 80024882 TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT 97.28 COBY WHEELER 80024883 0016110051777303 31223.93 COX COMMUNICATIONS INC 80024884 MONTHLY MILEAGE 248.52 DAVID CLEVENGER 80024885 MONTHLY MILEAGE 303.24 DEVON ALLEN BRYCE 80024886 MONTHLY MILEAGE 293.36 DREW MITCHELL 80024887 BLKT NOC FY26-27 Contract for 678.00 DUBBER INC 80024888 Blanket CW26006 - Water Bottle 67.79 EUREKA WATER COMPANY 80024889 BLANKET SW1048M SURVAILANCE EQ 250.00 FIRETROL PROTECTION SYSTEMS INC 80024890 MONTHLY MILEAGE 307.80 FRANK PEARSON 80024891 BLKT - SW1014GR - EPIK Lines 1989.67 GRANITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC 80024892 MONTHLY MILEAGE 348.08 HAYDEN HARMON 80024893 BLANKETSW1034M- Copier Maint 5148.61 IMAGENET CONSULTING LLC 80024894 NOC/Blanket for Job Advertisin 946.50 INDEED INC 80024895 Blacket/Contract for Maintenan 378.25 ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP LLC 80024896 MONTHLY MILEAGE 184.68 JACOB COMPTON 80024897 MONTHLY MILEAGE 360.24 JASON KING 80024898 MONTHLY MILEAGE 375.44 JEFF DODGEN 80024899 MONTHLY MILEAGE 205.20 JIMMY HORTON 80024900 MONTHLY MILEAGE 341.24 JOSEPH FALCON 80024901 MONTHLY MILEAGE 262.96 JUAN HERNANDEZ 80024902 BPO USC #2019001564 morning wa 1552.32 KONE INC 80024903 NOC/Quote /Shield Badge/Detent 320.00 MTM RECOGNITION CORPORATION 80024904 MONTHLY MILEAGE 240.16 NATHAN BOWEN 80024905 Free Fair Reimbursement - Prem 21060.02 OKLAHOMA COUNTY TREASURER OK CTY FREE FAIR 80024906 SW0086M/Quote 1963/Shirts for 290.01 ORCHID UNIFORM RETAIL SALES LLC 80024907 BLANKET FOR WATER/NOC 55.00 QUENCH USA INC 80024908 BLANKET SW1034R 981.34 RK BLACK INC 80024909 MONTHLY MILEAGE 308.56 ROCKY SLOAN 80024910 MONTHLY MILEAGE 976.60 RYAN LOWRANCE 80024911 CF25-1799; SANTIAGO - HOUSTON 1619.71 SECURITY TRANSPORT SERVICES INC 80024912 NOC: Per-Diem Travel Claim for 417.76 SHANNA MILLER 80024913 TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT 108.83 SKY MILLER 80024914 SW1034M/Bureau Copiers/Lease F 1628.93 STANDLEY SYSTEMS LLC 80024915 BLKT - NOC - FY2027 Contract R 588.00 STATE OF OKLAHOMA 80024916 NOC - Serviot Refurbished Driv 1900.00 THE DRALA PROJECT INC 80024917 TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT 97.28 THOMAS W. SHANNON 80024918 Blanket Contract/Prof Serv/Med 10953.63 TURN KEY HEALTH CLINICS LLC 80024919 NOC/Quote/Safety Supplies/Dete 603.95 ULINE INC 80024920 NOC/Quote/Clothing/Detention 837.52 VICTORY SUPPLY LLC 80024921 BLANKET OMNIA #R240808 M R & O 30.78 W W GRAINGER INC 80024922 NOC - Office Supplies/Stamps 671.70 WALKER COMPANIES INC 80024923 MONTHLY MILEAGE 373.16 ZACHARY SCHLITTENHARDT 80024971 PCARD STATEMENT 083126 15237.18 BANK OF AMERICA N.A. 101032305 NOC/Quote #QT247697/Kitchen Su 91.67 COOKS DIRECT INC 101032306 PRIVACY FILM PLAT PANES 2975.00 JAMES FORD DBA MR. 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Debbie South Metro First Realty @ Lake Hefner 3232 W Britton Rd, 277 Oklahoma City, OK.73120 (405) 706-9077 Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ The Learning Tree 7638 N. Western Wilshire Village (405) 848-1415 learningtreeokc.com Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahoma city.com Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 Naifehfinejewelry.com Thrifty Pharmacy 10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 Thriftypharmacyokc.com
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Presort Mail 31.40 PRESORT FIRST CLASS 101032332 16015586 1601557 886.00 SPEARS WORLD TRAVEL SERVICE INC 101032333 Blanket FY27 SSM drug and alco 294.00 SSM HEALTHCARE OF OKLAHOMA INC 101032334 BLANKET SW2002SU DOCUMENT DEST 390.88 THE MEADOWS CENTER FOR OPPORTUNITY 101032335 NOC - Office Supplies/Blank Ch 845.26 TYLER BUSINESS FORMS 101032336 Sourcewell #111621USF/Blanket 7634.68 US FOODSERVICE INC 101032337 POSTAGE REFILL ACCT 465987101 5745.00 US POSTAL SERVICE CMRS-FP 101032338 BLANKET for tele Comm SVCS sw1 1753.43 VERIZON WIRELESS SERVICES LLC 101032339 5013-452273-004 2637.58 WASTE CONNECTIONS OF OKLAHOMA INC 80024832 BLANKET OMINA R-TC-17006 Suppl 185.30 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC 80024833 NOC Blanket Highway Equipment 588.24 BATTERY OUTFITTERS INC 80024834 D3 Blanket NOC Motor Vehicle O 118.11 BRUCKNER TRUCK SALES INC 80024835 Quote# 1479 Printing Service P 484.80 CENTRAL PRINTING AKA STATE CENTRAL PRINTING 80024836 NOC Blanket Highway Equipment 223.20 CLARENCE L BOYD COMPANY INC 80024837 NOC Building & Grounds Repair 107.53 EMSCO ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO INC 80024838 CW26006 Blanket Safety Supplie 36.60 EUREKA WATER COMPANY 80024839 CW27026-1 BLANKET Road & Bridg 807171.28 HASKELL LEMON CONSTRUCTION CO 80024840 BLANKET NOC Equip Repair 171.19 HOLT TRUCK CENTERS OF OKLAHOMA LLC 80024841 BLANKET NOC AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 38.36 HOWARD GM II INC 80024842 D3 Blanket NOC Motor vehicle r 31.55 MIDWEST HOSE AND SPECIALTY 80024843 BLANKET SW307M AUTOMOTIVE PART 1159.91 O’REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC 80024844 BLANKET NOC EQUIPMENT REPAIR S 40.00 OKLAHOMA COPIER SOLUTIONS 80024845 SW1013R Blanket Copier Lease D 151.00 RK BLACK INC 80024846 BLANKET NOC Shop Maintenance/S 380.75 SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC 80024847 D3 NOC ETR Fund - Loan Payment 100000.00 STATE OF OKLAHOMA 80024848 BLANKET CW27017 Exterminating 39.00 STEPHEN M USSERY 80024849 D3 Omnia 032119-CAT Equipment 1419.96 WARREN POWER & MACHINERY INC 80024850 BLANKET Sourcewell 032119-CAT 106.43 WARREN POWER & MACHINERY INC 80024851 D3 NOC Blanket Professional S 21294.00 WYATT BYNUM 110019235 D3 SW1012A Blanket Data Cards 540.02 AT&T MOBILITY II LLC 110019236 CW25027-1 Road & Bridge Materi 40472.63 ATLAS ASPHALT PRODUCTS INC 110019237 NOC Blanket Highway Equipment 47.07 CENTRAL OKLAHOMA HOSE INC 110019238 NOC Heavy Equipment Part 118.44 CHAMPION HI-TECH OF OKLAHOMA INC 110019239 D3 NOC Blanket - Water/Sewage 236.99 CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY 110019240 D3 Q27-002 District #3 Seal Co 23400.00 COUGAR KING EPOXY LLC 110019241 D3 CW27017 Blanket - Pest Cont 40.00 ERWIN’S AFFORDABLE PEST CONTROL INC 110019242 BLANKET NOC Safety Shoes 188.95 GELLCO CLOTHING & SHOES INC 110019243 SW0307M Blanket Motor Vehicle 1081.14 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY 110019244 D3 Blanket Omnia #16154 Buildi 64.81 HOME DEPOT USA INC 110019245 USC16154 Building & Grounds Re 71.29 HOME DEPOT USA INC 110019246 NOC Blanket Equipment Rental 374.61 INDUSTRIAL WELDING & TOOL SUPPLY 110019247 BLANKET SW0820 AGRICULTURAL EQ 141.31 LOWE’S COMPANIES INC 110019248 D3 NOC Blanket - Electric Serv 156.23 OG&E 110019249 NOC Blanket Utilities Electric 93.76 OG&E WAREHOUSE 110019250 D3 NOC Blanket - Natural Gas S 244.21 OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS 110019251 NOC Blanket Fees for License & 35.04 OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY 110019252 NOC Blanket Highway Equipment 129.83 P & K EQUIPMENT INC 110019253 BLANKET NOC SECURITY FIRE SA 239.75 SECURITAS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 110019254 SW0180 Blanket Office Supplies 51.72 STAPLES 110019255 NOC Blanket Professional Servi 55.00 TERRY L DITTNER 110019256 D3 NOC Blanket - Portable Toil 375.00 THE DUMP DEPOT LLC 110019257 NOC Blanket Highway Equipment 44.98 TISDELLS IMPLEMENTS LLC 110019258 D3 NOC Blanket Uniform Rental 951.86 UNIFIRST HOLDINGS INC 110019259 SW1012V Blanket Equipment Tele 844.56 VERIZON CONNECT 80024819 BLANKET-CW26006 OFFICE WATER 54.90 EUREKA WATER COMPANY 80024820 BLANKET-CW27017 PEST CONTROL R 87.00 STEPHEN M USSERY 113004518 BLANKET-RESALE PUBLICATION HEF 157136.00 HEFTON OPERATING COMPANY LLC 113004519 BLANKET-30% REIMBURSEMENT OF N 59.46 OKLAHOMA COUNTY PUBLIC BLDG AUTHORITY 113004520 BLANKET SW095 PRESORT MAILINGS 19.83 PRESORT FIRST CLASS 80024857 NOC - Prof Serv. 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Gloves 552.62 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC 80024823 NOC; FLEET - TOWING BLANKET 641.50 ARROW WRECKER SERVICE INC 80024824 SW1014C; COMMUNICATIONS CABLE 15.78 COX COMMUNICATIONS INC 80024825 NOC; COFFEE LEASE ANNUAL BLNK 44.95 DAIOHS USA INC 80024826 NOC; FLEET - ANNUAL BLANKET 895.95 HOWARD GM II INC 80024827 NOC; Admin - Sheriff Thunder C 8581.50 LEATHAM FAMILY LLC 80024828 NOC; DRUG SCREENING BLANKET 270.00 MCBRIDE CLINIC ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL LLC 80024829 SW0818; FLEET - MISC PARTS BLA 1340.37 O’REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC 80024830 SW0185UN; RANGE BLANKET 455.88 UNITED RENTALS NORTH AMERICA INC 80024831 NOC; Reserves - Notary Renewal 155.50 WALKER COMPANIES INC 116007017 NOC; FLEET BALNKET ; ALIGNEMTN 99.95 SBC RHC C MWC LP 116007018 NOC; Personnel - Badges and La 366.00 BADGEPASS INC 116007019 69325-45008 WATER / TRASH SERV 1223.56 CITY OF MIDWEST CITY 116007020 NOC; Fleet - Forklift Repair 1240.01 DEEP SOUTH EQUIPMENT CO 116007021 NOC: Investigations -Blanket ; 1000.00 ENSURITY MOBILE CORP 116007022 TRAVEL REIMB: EMERG PREPAREDNE 102.00 ERIC KIRBY 116007023 NOC; FLEET - BLANKET DIAGNOST 199.95 SBC RHC C MWC LP 80024852 Sourcewell 042021ZET; Annual 9826.10 STOLZ TELECOM LLC 162000195 47QSWA20D001M; TRAINING ARMOR 18032.80 LIONHEART ALLIANCE LLC 80024853 OMNIA #RTC17006 - ANNUAL OFFIC 37.99 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC 80024854 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT:TRADE IN 680.96 MATTHEW KEITH 80024855 BRANDT - OFMA 2026 CONF REGIST 700.00 OKLAHOMA FLOOD PLAIN MANAGERS ASSOCIATION 80024856 BLANKET - MASTER PLAN UPDATE 6825.00 C H GUERNSEY & CO 124001150 SW0180M - ANNUAL OFFICE SUPPLY 252.06 STAPLES CONTRACT AND COMMERCIAL INC 80024859 Blanket - 2025 OAG Opioid Abat 15473.85 OKLAHOMA COUNTY DIVERSION HUB INC 140000128 ODMH 781 Funds Project Transf 378010.86 OKLAHOMA COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER 80024860 AR120 Annex Elevators 232775.71 KONE INC 80024861 BLANKET- KROWSESW1048D/AR1006 841.58 DIGI SECURITY SYSTEMS LLC 80024862 NOC-Refund Overpayment Retiree 320.00 GORDON A BOURET 80024863 Blanket- Medication for Phrm 9 2784.59 GRAPHITERX INC 80024864 Blanket SW0023M County Pharmac 74466.71 MORRIS & DICKSON COMPANY 401002002 Blanket-NOC Medication and Sup 1870.72 AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORPORATION 402000769 Work Comp 09/23 Check #28066 10427.79 WORKERS COMPENSATION 995003231 Professional Service 3500.00 MGT IMPACT SOLUTIONS LLC September Payroll COMMISSIONER’S PROCEEDINGS Oklahoma County Oklahoma Fiscal Year 2026/2027 9/30/2026 We the undersigned governing board of Oklahoma County jointly approve the following purchase orders and authorize checks issued covering same provided that all purchase orders involving salaries or wages shall be subject to Federal and Oklahoma state withholding income tax. Department Check Amount Assessor General 211 231.57 Assessor Revalue 304 601.02 Benefits 26 515.05 Commissioners 53 119.37 Drug Court 41 242.90 County Clerk 278 843.28 Court Clerk 705 239.08 District 1 Highway 185 416.02 District 2 Highway 118 033.09 District 3 Highway 222 193.97 Election Board 111 000.00 Emergency Management 34 184.41 Engineering 38 151.75 Excise & Equalization Board 200.00 Facilities Management 95 000.00 Health & Safety Human Resources 30 649.37 Information Technology 180 780.48 Juvenile Justice Bureau 668 440.43 Planning Commission 35 507.00 Retirement Board 100.00 Sheriff 1 203 070.48 Social Services 35 000.00 Treasurer General 13 459.79 Treasurer Mortgage Fee Fund 9 364.76 Treasurer Resale 240 240.87 Grand Total $4 841 584.69 Attest: Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County Oklahoma Maressa Treat Chairman Oklahoma County Clerk LPXLP
BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank
Denner Roofing Co. LLC 6608 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4411 dennerroofing.com
Niroula Law 511 Couch Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 496-9250 niroulalaw.com
Cross Timbers Arborist 3500 S. Brunson St. Oklahoma City, OK 73119 (405) 682-4777 crosstimbersarborist.com
First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300, Okla. City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 | fnbok.com
The Adult Clinic at Hearts for Hearing 11500 N. Portland Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 548-4335
OKC FRIDAY P.O. Box 20340 Oklahoma City, OK 73156 (405) 755-3311 okcfriday.com
Lewis Orthodontics Edmond - MWC (405) 330-5095 lewisbraces.com
Quail Creek Bank 12201 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-1000 quailcreek.bank
Christian Science Reading Room 6490 Avondale Drive (Nichols Hills Plaza North) Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 843-5334 christianscienceokc.org
Strebel Creek Vineyard & Gift Shop 11521 N. MacArthur Blvd. Okla. City, OK 73162 (405) 720-7779 Fri. 1-5 pm, Sat. 10-5 pm, Sun. 2-5 pm FB. Strebel Creek
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 Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (495) 751-2126 All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 NW 63 St. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com
Steam It Klean It LLC Carpet Cleaning PO Box 20232 Oklahoma City, OK 73156 (405) 602-4960 Steamitkleanit@gmail.com Krista Anne’s Boutique 7602 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 310-5500 Paul Seikel Pearls Oyster Bar 5641 N. Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 848-8008 pearlsokc.com Basey's Roofing Gary Basey 2700 S. May Ave. Okla City, OK 73109 (405)755-8717 baseysroofingjs@gmail.com
Navigating Medicare 2232 W. Hefner Road Suite A. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 842-0494 navigatingmedicare.com First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-4500 myfirstliberty.com Grand Dental Studio Michael Kirk, DDS 1057 N.W. Grand Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 848-3719 DentistOKC.com Robert Don Gifford GIFFORD LAW, PLLC P.O. Box 2682 Oklahoma City, OK 73101 (405)778-4647 giffordlawyer.com Robert.Gifford@ GiffordLawyer.com
Women's Health Boutique 12062 N. May Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 936-0030 Midfirst Bank (888) 643-3477 midfirst.com OCCC 7777 S. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73159 (405) 682-1611 occc.edu Mountain Smoke Band Hal Clifford 1004 N. 80 Oklahoma City, Ok 73114 (405) 818-5591 Brad Sullivan Tag Agency 2511 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73106 (405) 524-8247 Full Service Tag Agency Since 1985 Southwest Builders Inc. 4508 NW 50th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73122 (405) 789-1022
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Opinion October 9, 2026 | Page 10
Eric’s beloved Lil’ Red. She was rescued after the 2013 Moore tornado event.
‘Go find my human. They need you now.’ By Eric Oesch Staff Writer I lost my sweet Lil’ Red to dementia last month. She was the OKC FRIDAY Pet of the Week for the Oct. 17, 2014 issue. We found each other 16 years ago when she was part of a rescue event at the Quail Springs PetSmart. The folks from the animal rescue told me she was 1-year-old and rescued after the Moore tornado event. She stole my heart and had it wrapped around her tiny paw from day one. Dementia is a terrible thing. In older dogs it’s a progressive brain decline like human Alzheimer’s disease. It took me a while to realize Lil’ Red was suffering from dementia. It happens gradually and is heartbreaking to watch. Lil’ Red was a hoot! Teeny tiny and so much fun. Peppy and full of life. Her tail never stopped wagging. Belly “scritches” were her favorite thing right after rabbit and squirrel chasing. She was an excellent backyard patroller and nighttime snuggler. She was my shadow. I loved her dearly and miss her more than I can say. Over the years Red’s critter chasing and backyard patrolling became less frequent until one day she just stopped. She never lost her love of snuggling. She was declining and I didn’t know what to do. She had all the signs of dementia. I wasn’t ready. Looking back, I now realize Lil’ Red had been trying to tell me for a long time that something was wrong. She was tired and hurting from arthritis and creaky bones.
She was confused. And looking for help from me. She was ready to cross the Rainbow Bridge. So, I made one of the hardest decisions ever and invited the veterinarian to the comfort of our home. While Red rested in my arms the vet helped her fall asleep and she woke up in heaven. That was it. Only a precious memory now. There’s a popular saying I’ve found online that says when a pet dies, they whisper to another animal, “go find my human; they need you now,” prompting a new companion to come into your life. The belief suggests that departed pets look out for their owners from afar and guide a new animal to take their place when the time is right. This past weekend I decided it was time to have Lil’ Red guide me to find another pup to fill the empty. So, the search begins. I’ve discovered a lot of wonderful people out there working tirelessly to find homes for adoptable pets. I visited the OKC Animal Shelter in southeast Oklahoma City and saw the new $43 million facility scheduled to open soon. The Oklahoma Humane Society in Nichols Hills and The Village Animal Shelter were so impressive. Sparkling clean with caring volunteers and animals to love. October is Pet Adoption Month, and I went to three events last weekend. Lil’ Red will play a big part in this search. Rather than feeling like a replacement, Lil’ Red will guide a new soul into my life. A final gift from her that the bond we shared is eternal.
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Dear Wise Elder: My gentle, favorite uncle who is very old has been quite ill. During some of that time he was delusional, confused, disoriented, and agitated. After he recovered, he couldn’t believe when I told him he had been mean and uncooperative—a really nasty person. Why did his personality change? Dear Why? As people age, they can experience times of high stress – particularly in the weeks, days, and even hours before death. The clinical term for this extreme stress at end of life is terminal agitation. In times of intense trauma (from illness or approaching death) we tend to lose touch with all social skills and usual “filters.” We no longer do the socially correct life-skills. His personal-
ity did not change; he was experiencing extreme stress and trauma. These behaviors are not the “real” person; it is the pain talking. Hospice professionals know the medications that minimize the stress or pain and improve quality. Asking for hospice is another way to show love. - Courtesy VillagesOKC, VillagesOKC.org (405) 990 6637
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Student News
October 9, 2026
David De La Garza with counselors from Metro-Tech after being chosen as a student ambassador.
Bears join Reserve’s Board of Directors
T
he Federal Reserve Student Board of Directors is a program offered by the Kansas City Branch of the Federal Reserve. John Marshall has five student participants: Haven Kakkak, Alexandra Ramirez, Dominique Fair, Nely Flores, Aaliyah Hawkins, and Aniyah Barrow. Meeting once a month, students from across the state discuss current and future prospects pertaining to their potential impact to the economy. Individuals will be given the chance to tour business offices of the OKC Thunder, while also learning about their personal strengths, business etiquette, and improving leadership skills!
The program concludes with a celebratory dinner at the Petroleum Club in downtown Oklahoma City, where each student who completes the program will receive a pin, certificate and special graduation cord. This week I was elected by MetroTech to become a Metro-Tech Student Ambassador! Serving as a representative to show off the extraordinary opportunities available at the STEM Center of Metro-Tech, encourage and educate the people unaware of Metro-Tech, as well as show dignity, re-
sponsibility, and pride at events. I’m excited to have been given this wonderful opportunity and will see it through to the best of my abilities. • Last week, we had student-led conferences. This was a new way of conducting parent teacher conferences where students advocate for themselves. Each student was given information regarding their grade reports, attendance sheets, test evaluations, and other data to present and go over with their parents/guardians. Teachers were
present, but only stepped in to say hello or offer any insight. “My family really liked this format. My uncle is disabled and it was nice to have all the teachers in one place,” said senior Haven Kakkak. • Last week was College Application Week. Counselor Shannon Schenk created a fun week of college rep visits, college bingo with great prizes, and a day of hard work where the seniors submitted applications to their top schools. Senior Samauria Coleman said, “I got a lot of good information and applied to two colleges. It was nice to have people there to help me as I filled out the applications.”
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Explosions rocked a home at 2644 Manchester Drive in The Village. Fire officials say there were no injuries and an investigation is ongoing.
VILLAGE From Page 1 the spread of the fire into other parts of the home and multiple reported explosive events. “The residence sustained significant fire damage, primarily involving the rear portion of the home, including a covered rear porch and deck area, living room and into portions of the attic and roof system,” said Fire Marshal Trent. “The structure was not completely destroyed, but the damage was significant enough to raise structure and life-safety concerns.” Fire officials said due to the intensity of the fire and its fuel load in its relation to nearby homes, they did note potential damages to neighboring residences because of the incident. “Multiple witnesses and firefighters reported hearing or observing explosive events during the fire,” he said. “Bystander video from the incident also documented at least one such event. Because several events were reported from multiple locations and different times, I cannot provide a definitive number at this time. “We documented multiple fire damaged portable propane cylinders and other damaged or ruptured containers in the rear portion of the property,”
said Trent. “These items are being considered as potential explanations for some of the explosive events reported during the fire. However, the fire department has not conclusively identified the source of each reported explosion. “The Fire Department has not established a separate dollar value attributable to specifically to any explosive event,” he said. “Fire, heat, smoke, suppression activities, and other factors all contributed to the overall property damage. “It is also important to clarify that investigators have not determined that an explosion caused the original fire,” he added. “The sequence of events, area of origin, and potential ignition sources remain under investigation.” There has been previous city code enforcement activity associated with the property with complaints of trash and discarded items. There has not been any determination yet that illegal activity caused or contributed to the fire. “The city has cleaned up outside the residence multiple times,” said Ken Nelson, building inspector and Code Enforcement Department head. “Right now, the Fire Marshal is investigating the fire. The City Council will take up the matter during Monday’s council meeting to determine the outcome of the house and determine whether it is salvageable or to tear it down.”
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afterall. He went back to Smith and asked if the land could still
be donated for a park. On the property is a massive tree which stands by itself. “Dean McGee loved the tree and spent a lot of time around it,” Stonecipher said. “He called it Lone Oak.” The tree is estimated to be 100-150 years old and 123 feet wide. The park project preserves both the tree and Bluff Creek which runs through the property. The Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation Department gathered community input from local neighborhood residents to guide the initial footprint. The approved master plan includes: • A multi-use trail system consisting of a comprehensive nature and walking trail network designed to weave through the rural landscape and follow along the scenic Bluff Creek system. • A dedicated playground structure built to fit naturally into the surrounding rural environment. “It is a huge accomplishment for North OKC to receive a land gift to develop Lone Oak Park. We greatly appreciate all the landowners’ that gifted a portion of the former Dean McGee farmland,” Stonecupher said. “This will be a wonderful park for our children and help preserve Bluff Creek and the historic Dean McGee oak tree called Lone Oak.”
- Photos by Rose Lane
Ward 8 City Councilman Mark Stonecipher addresses the crowd at the ground breaking for Lone Oak Park.
Deer Creek Intermediate students turn dirt for the new Lone Oak Park.
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Friday Fashion
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Chic, feminine, and endlessly wearable. Trends aren’t rules. They’re a chance to explore the world through what you wear. Discover what’s new and what feels right to you. For the Soft Nostalgia trend think Poet Blouses and soft volume sleeves with movement, warmth, and tonal richness. Feminine, intentional, and softly luminous in every detail, Low Key Luxe gives you polished silhouettes and softly tailored layers that feel as good as they look. Refined, comfortable, and quietly luxurious in every detail. Country Calling includes richly textured knits and warm tailored layers
designed
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Cozy, confident, and
a grounded,
lived-in
ease.
beautifully worn-in. - Rebecca Thompson, cabi stylist
fall
Fashion
The arrival of fall brings with it a comforting collection of rich hues in warm browns, caramels and deep chocolate with chocolate brown taking center stage as the season’s new black. After gaining momentum in European fashion, these beautiful, grounding shades have become a defining neutral for fall. We’re also seeing a wonderful return to femininity. Scarves, romantic ruffles, flowing skirts, delicate knits and touches of tulle are bringing softness back to the wardrobe, often juxtaposed with animal prints and modern Western influences. Jewelry is stepping away from subtlety, too. Larger, more expressive pieces are catching the eye, whether worn beautifully on their own or layered together for a more collected look. Fall is a season of richness and texture, and a beautiful reminder that parting with the old can make way for something truly beautiful. This season has absolutely enchanted us at Krista Anne’s! — Krista Souther, Owner, Krista Anne’s Boutique
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Oklahoma Contemporary
- Photos by Rose Lane
LUXE AFFAIR
Howell Felsenthal and wife Jane Jenkins in their best Psychedelic Elegance at the Luxe Affair.
LUXE From Page 3 featured work by Shane Belcher, Jaiye Farrell, Jessica Longley, Mat Miller, Zack Miller, Jerry Nguyen and Rick Sinnett. DJ LiTEBRiTE and DJ YuchiBoy provided the evening’s soundtrack. Echoing the Psychedelic Elegance dress code, Te Ata Theater and Founders Hall were adorned with stylishly attired mannequins displaying original designs by Korey J. Éakers, Sydnie Banks, Stella Thomas Designs, TWINHAUS and William & Lauren. VIP ticket holders also enjoyed a dedicated space in the Te Ata Theater.
Oklahoma Contemporary Director of Development Rowdy Gilbert and Luxe Affair Honorary Co-Chairman Annie Bohanon.
Luxe Affair Co-Chairmen Lauren and Rich Johnson. - Photos by Rose Lane
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award categories, 42 projects From Page 1 were selected for recognition at AZA’s Annual Conference in Portland, Ore. last month. “This year’s award recipients represent the very best of the AZA community,” said Dan Ashe, president and CEO of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. “From advocacy to research to education, our members are advancing the field through innovative programs and meaningful collaboration with local communities, researchers, policymakers, conservation partners and one another. Their achievements not only strengthen our profession but also advance our shared mission of saving species and inspiring people to care for the natural world. Congratulations to this year’s honorees!” Chief Mission Officer at the North Carolina Zoo and Chair of AZA’s Honors and Awards Committee Dr. Rich Bergl said, “The depth and breadth of achievement represented in this year’s set of awards is truly impressive. AZA institutions across the country and, indeed, across the world are really making a difference for their guests, their communities and wildlife conservation.” Each of AZA’s Honors and Awards recognizes the excellence, innovation and impact of AZA-accredited members across the zoo and aquarium community. Every year, at the AZA Annual Conference, facilities are recognized for their outstanding achievements in animal care and wellbeing, education, conservation, research, diversity and more.