For our furry friends
McNight Center Laura and Pat O’Hara with their daughter and international opera star Kelli O’Hara and Ross McNight during the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts at Oklahoma State University opening. Pages B1 & B2
Sandy and Scott Prevey with Peanut the dog during the OK Humane Society’s Hero Award gala. Page 9
OKC FRIDAY Vol. 53 No. 24 • Two Sections • 16 Pages • October 18, 2019
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NHills eyes landlord permit ordinance By Ashley Haley Staff Writer
- Photo by Rose Lane
From left: Nominator Maj. Gen. Rita Aragon USAF, Ret., and inductee The Honorable Chief Justice Noma Gurich; nominator Maj. William Holmes, USAF, Ret., and accepting on behalf of posthumous inductee Maj. Helen Freudenberger Holmes, her daughter, Andrea Holmes Volturo; nominator The Honorable Keith Austin, inductee Ollie Starr and nominator Molly Wehrenberg; and inductee Judy Love and nominator Jane Jayroe Gamble.
Four inducted into Women’s Hall of Fame The Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women inducted four women into its Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame. Honored were The Honorable Chief Justice Noma Gurich, Judy Love and Ollie Star. Maj. Helen Freudenberger Holmes, USAF, Ret., was
inducted posthumously. The Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women strives to strengthen and empower women in Oklahoma by improving their opportunities and quality of life. The Hall of Fame first began in 1982.
The Nichols Hills City Council discussed the possible adoption of a new landlord permit ordinance, which would require all property owners who rent or are planning to rent their homes to obtain an annual permit from the city. During a council meeting, city attorney Carla Sharpe presented a draft of the proposed ordinance. With about 130 homes currently rented out in the city, she said the proposed ordinance would secure help to the city from property owners. It would also help enforce issues with property and yard maintenance, payment for utility services, noise and disorderly behavior, parking, hazardous conditions and more. “The ordinance would require landlords to remain mindful and aware of what’s going on at their property that they rent,” Sharpe said. “They could be, if things don’t go well, required to pursue state remedies or evictions against the renters, if necessary, See NHILLS, Page 3
Oklahoma Lawyers for Children is throwing a masquerade ball Get your Masquerade masks ready: Oklahoma Lawyers for Children is hosting the Lace & Mask gala on Oct. 26 at Kalidy Kia off the Broadway Extension. The chic, contemporary event will be emceed by former Attorney General Drew Edmondson and includes cocktails, dinner, mobile bidding auction, live music featuring Adam Aguilar and the Weekend Allstars, games and an escape room. OLFC is Oklahoma County’s only nonprofit that provides pro bono
legal representation for abused and neglected children in foster care. “Our organization provides volunteer attorneys that represent children from the very beginning of their case, all the way through their case until they are reunited with their families, they are adopted, or they are placed in guardianship,” Oklahoma Lawyers for Children President and CEO Tsinena Thompson said. “There are a lot of moving parts to the See GALA, Page 7
- Photo by Ron Vavak
Getting ready for the big event are, from left: Co-Chairman Natalie Kalidy, Sabih Kalidy, Oklahoma Lawyers for Children President and CEO Tsinena Thompson, Director of Development Chelsea Abney and Co-Chairman Amber Brock.
Firemen lauded for Life Saving
Dog of the Week
By Ashley Haley Staff Writer A Nichols Hills captain, lieutenant and firefighter were honored at the city council meeting Tuesday with the department’s first Life Saving Award, after saving a resident who went into cardiac arrest. On the morning of June 15, Capt. Bennie Harris, Lt. Wayne See AWARD, Page 7
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Lola, a Teacup Yorkie, is 2-yearsold and is now a certified Therapy Dog with the HALO group of Oklahoma City. She enjoys bringing smiles to lots of faces and loves chasing the birds in Her backyard. Her human is Patty Harper. Email Dog of the Week, Baby of the Week and Cat of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday. com. Capt. Bennie Harris, Firefighter Nathan Crownover, Kim Bruno and Lt. Wayne Knight.
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