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NHills progresses in removing offensive language in city documents

By Eric Oesch Staff Writer

Officials in Nichols Hills continue to make headway in their efforts to remove discriminatory language found in plats filed with the Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office.

Some of the plats date back to the city’s founding in 1929. Today, the city has identified nearly 50 plats with inappropriate language as they continue the lengthy process to update wording on the books.

By Cynthia Archiniaco Special to OKC

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The ScissorTail Croquet Club within the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club hosted its Golf Croquet Club Championship and Conner Helms earned the title of club champion.

Last July, the City Council approved an ordinance for the purpose of removing discriminatory language against certain races from all platted

subdivisions in Nichols Hills. Officiants are finding nearly every subdivision in the city contains the offensive language.

“When potential residents are looking to purchase a home in our city, we want them to be able to search property records and know our community is an inclu-

Today’s croquet is a serious sport and the only sport where neither age nor gender offers any sort of advantage or disadvantage.

sive place where discrimination is unacceptable. We welcome anyone who desires to live in and enjoy our beautiful city.”

The discriminatory language identified by the city prohibits the sale, rental, or occupancy of real property subject of each respective plat. to those who are not white.

There are several recognized, distinct forms of croquet, such as Association Rules 6 See CROQUET, Page 7

Upward Transitions receives international award

Oklahoma City nonprofit Upward Transitions was recognized as the Innovative Agency of the Year for 2025 at the Travelers Aid International Convention in Washington, DC, this month.

Travelers Aid International is an international network of social service agencies, airports, and train stations representing a safety net to individuals of all abilities to connect with a support system or place. The first National Travelers Aid Association was founded in 1917.

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Upward Transitions has

Ralph is an 11-year-old pup who is the definition of a gentle giant. His mom is Serena Woodard. He is a true mama’s boy who loves long naps and meeting new dog friends. Even with three younger siblings in the house, Ralph still proudly runs the pack.

One of his longtime favorite companions was his stuffed lion, Scar, who was named after the little rip his younger sister made right between the eyes! Ralph also loves attending the family's Carne Asadas, where he is convinced everyone came just to see him … and maybe share a taco or two!

served stranded travelers for 100 years through its Travelers Aid Program since 1925, beginning at the Santa Fe Railroad Station in Oklahoma City. Today, the program continues at the OKC Will Rogers

See AWARD, Page 13

Fun Fact: Ralph is a published pup! He was once featured in a children’s Seek and find book, making him a bit of a star in addition to being a family favorite. With his charm, cuddly nature, and big heart, Ralphy has captured the love of everyone who knows him!

Many cities and towns in Oklahoma include this type of unacceptable wording in plats filed decades ago. Although still on the books, the language is no longer legally enforceable following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Shelly v. Kramer, 334 U.S.

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Filing period is set for OKC mayoral election

Candidates interested in running for mayor of Oklahoma City may file for candidacy with the Oklahoma County Election Board Dec. 1–3.

The general election is scheduled for Feb. 10, 2026.

The mayor is to be elected to a four-year term and receives an annual salary of $24,000.

If only one candidate files, that candidate is elected automatically and sworn in as Mayor in April 2026. If multiple candidates file, the candidate receiving a majority of votes in the Feb. 10, 2026, election is elected.

If no candidate receives a majority, the two candidates with the highest number of votes will advance to a runoff election on April 7, 2026.

The mayor, elected at-large, serves alongside eight City Council members, who each represent one of Oklahoma City’s wards. Together, they comprise the Oklahoma City Council.

Candidate information

To be a candidate for Oklahoma City mayor, you must be:

• A citizen of the U.S. and of the State of Oklahoma.

• At least 21-years-old.

• Living in the City of Oklahoma City or an area annexed into Oklahoma City for at least one year.

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Irish debate is a leading chapter

By Rose Lane Editor

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School is one of the National Speech & Debate Association’s (NSDA) 2024-2025 Leading Chapter Awards.

Every year, the NSDA recognizes one school from over 100 competition districts for outstanding student participation in speech and debate.

From more than 4,000 member schools across the country, the Leading Chapters represent the top three percent of speech and debate schools in the NSDA.

“Leading Chapters go above and beyond to advance speech and debate in their school and empower their students to use their voice,” said Executive Director J. Scott Wunn. “These schools understand the life-changing benefits of this activity and serve as an inspiration to speech and debate teams across the country.”

Speech and debate builds confidence, improves communication, increases critical thinking skills, boosts classroom performance, and better prepares students for college and career, Wunn said.

First Flight runner-up Suzanne Spradling and winner Ford Austin.

Championship Flight runner-up Carl Archiniaco and Club Champion Conner Helms.

Ann Felton-Gilliland earns a pair of honors

Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity (COHFH)

Chair/CEO Ann Felton Gilliland is the recipient of two awards: Habitat’s Lifetime Achievement Award and REI’s top award, the West Watkins Vision Award.

Gilliland was honored with the Habitat award for more than three decades of visionary leadership that transformed the landscape of affordable housing in Central Oklahoma. The award was presented during COHFH’s Denim & Diamonds: Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Museum.

U.S. District Judge Stephen Friot, a former Habitat board member, traveled from Virginia to give a heartfelt introduction to Felton Gilliland before the COHFH Board of Directors bestowed the honor. He highlighted how Central Oklahoma Habitat has grown under her leadership to become one of the nation’s top Habitat affiliates.

Since 1990, COHFH has built more than

1,143 new, energy-efficient and affordable homes, developed four affordable-housing neighborhoods, established two ReStores and assisted nearly 800 low-income homeowners through its Critical Home Repair program. He said her vision and faith-based leadership continue to shape stronger communities across Central Oklahoma.

Felton Gilliland expressed gratitude to the mentors, colleagues and loved ones who have supported her throughout her tenure, including longtime board members and friends Art Litell, Nancy Riddell, Dr. David Brown, Sam Gann, Dan Ellis and Henry Bockus. She also thanked her family, the COHFH Board of Directors and staff for their dedication to Habitat’s mission.

The Wes Watkins Vision Award, REI’s top honor, recognizes leaders whose bold vision and sustained commitment have made a lasting impact on Oklahoma’s communities and economy. Named after longtime congressman and eco-

U.S. District Judge Stephen Friot presents Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity (COHFH) Chair/CEO

Ann Felton Gilliland with COHFH’s Lifetime Achievement Award during COHFH’s Denim & Diamonds: Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Museum.

nomic development champion Wes Watkins, the award is among the state’s most prestigious acknowledgments of leadership.

QCB lists promotions

Tyler Stroud joined Quail Creek Bank in 2011, transitioning from operations to the mortgage division in

2015. Stroud has risen though multiple leadership roles, driven by his strong work ethic and commitment to helping customers achieve homeownership.

Under the guidance of his mentor, Mike Thagard, Stroud excelled, achieving every goal and milestone set before him. Over the next nine years, he earned promotions to loan officer, assistant vice president,

and CEO of REI Oklahoma.

vice president, and now senior vice

dent. Stroud has a bachelor’s degree in business administration

from Southern Nazarene University and recently received

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Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Chair/CEO

Ann Felton Gilliland (center) is honored with REI Oklahoma’s top honor, the Wes Watkins Vision Award, during a ceremony at the Grand Casino in Shawnee. She is pictured with Jeff Greenlee (left), REI Oklahoma board chairman, and Scott DeWald, president

TYLER STROUDELISABETH ACOSTA

- Photo by Steve Sisney

Above: OG&E President and CEO Sean Trauschke, the Zoo’s hippo mascot and OKC Zoo Executive Director and CEO Dwight Lawson throw the switch on the Safari Lights. At right: Lillie-Beth Brinkman swings on one of the illuminated interactive features at the Zoo. Safari Lights continues through Jan. 4, 5:30-11 p.m. nightly. For tickets, visit okczoo.org.

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his degree from The Graduate School of Banking at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he was awarded a scholarship. Stroud and his wife stay busy with their son’s baseball schedule and enjoy watching sports together, especially the OKC Thunder and the Texas Rangers. As a family, they also love traveling and spending time with their two dogs.

Safari Lights are on at the OKC Zoo!

Elisabeth Acosta was rpromoted to vice president by the Quail Creek Bank board of directors. Acosta began her career with Quail Creek Bank in 2006 and has since built a wealth of experience across operations, marketing, and HR. Most recently, she’s led the teller team as teller supervisor while gaining deep knowledge of the wires department. She holds a degree in organizational leadership from the University of Central Oklahoma and is a graduate of both the OBA Operations School, Leader-

ship Edmond Class XXXVII and QCB’s in-house Mentorship Program. Acosta credits her success to the incredible mentors who believed in her—especially Martha McCuddy—and the supportive, family-like culture at Quail Creek Bank. She’s also passionate about community work, particularly efforts around youth financial literacy. Outside the bank, Acosta enjoys concerts, pool days, and time with her husband Denver (whom she met at QCB(, their energetic child and their four beloved pets.

- Photos by Rose Lane

FOOTBALL | PLAYOFF PREVIEW

Chargers, Irish advance to quarters

With a pair of firstround victories, both the Heritage Hall and McGuinness football teams advanced to the quarterfinal round of

CLASS 3A SCHEDULE

Friday, November 21

Quarterfinals

Inola at Heritage Hall

Kingfisher at Tulsa-Lincoln Christian

Tulsa-Holland Hall at Sulphur

Perkins-Tryon at Tulsa-Cascia Hall

Friday, December 5

Semifinals

IN-HH Winner vs. KING-LC Winner

HH-SUL Winner vs. PT-CH Winner

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the state playoffs.

The Chargers (10-1) host a Class 3A quarterfinal matchup against Inola this Friday at 7 p.m. at Pop Murray Field.

Heritage Hall cruised to a 52-34 victory over Seminole last week in the first round of the playoffs, as the defense forced four turnovers in the first half which led to 24 points.

Inola outlasted Checotah in a 38-20 win in the first round.

With a win, the Chargers could match up against nemesis Lincoln Christian, which hosts Kingfisher, on Dec. 5 in the semifinals. The site and game time are still to be determined.

Meanwhile, McGuinness rebounded from a disappointing Week 10 loss to clip former district rival Guthrie for a 42-35 triumph in the first round last week.

Junior Harris, starting at quarterback for

CLASS 5A SCHEDULE

Friday, November 21

Quarterfinals

Del City at Lawton MacArthur

McGuinness at Claremore

McAlester at Carl Albert

Newcastle at Pryer

Friday, November 28

Semifinals

DC-LM Winner vs. BM-CLA Winner

MA-CA Winner vs. NEW-PRY Winner

Saturday, December 6

Championship

Semifinal Winners, Noon

Note: All games kick off at 7 p.m., unless noted.

the injured Gage Chance, scored the gohead touchdown on a 2-yard run with just over two minutes left in regulation.

The Irish (10-1) hit the road this Friday for

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tain Del City.

Chargers take down Seminole

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor

Heritage Hall’s defense set the tone early as the Chargers forced four turnovers, which led to 24 points, in cruising to a 52-34 victory over Seminole last Friday night in the first round of the Class 3A playoffs.

“Our defense played lights out tonight,” coach Brett Bogert said after the game. “After (Seminole) scored on a long drive, I was really proud of how our guys refocused.”

Heritage Hall (10-1) opened the game with a 58-yard scoring drive which culminated in tailback Nash Eiser’s 3yard run.

Porter England intercepted a pass on Seminole’s ensuing possession and caught a 37yard TD pass from Jerrod Williams Jr. on a trick play to give the Chargers an early 14-0 advantage.

Following the Chieftains’ only scoring drive of the first half, Heritage Hall responded quickly on a 5-yard run by Walker Wedel.

England caught a pair of TD passes to end the first half, including a 19-yarder from quarterback Hudson Ferris and another for 48 yards from Ferris on a double pass trick play as time expired in the second quarter.

Receiver Rhett Davis also hauled in a 14yard strike from Law-

son following a Seminole fumble.

Brothers Jackson and Austin Echalk extended the Chargers’ lead to 52-6 midway through the third quarter, as Jackson Echalk scored on 10-yard run and Austin Echalk added an 11-yard scamper.

IRISH OUTLAST

GUTHRIE IN 5A

McGuinness’ Junior Harris dove in from one yard out to score

what turned out to be the winning touchdown with two minutes left in the Irish’s wild 42-35 victory at Guthrie last Friday night in the first round of the 5A playoffs.

Harris, who played quarterback in place of injured starter Gage Chance, also scored on runs of 12 and 41 yards as McGuinness (10-1) ran out to a 28-7 lead in the second quarter.

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a 5A quarterfinal contest at Claremore.

With a win, they could get a rematch with MacArthur in the semifinals on Nov. 28.

The Highlanders enter-

Heritage Hall’s Porter England (4) grabs a pass from quarterback Hudson Ferris and takes it in for a touchdown on a trick play to end the first half.

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Casady senior quarterback David Lawler, at right, helped the Cyclones reach the Class 2A-II playoffs for the first time since joining the OSSAA.

Casady’s season ended with a first-round loss at powerhouse Davis last Friday.

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The sophomore also finished with a teamhigh 148 yards on 21 carries.

Tailbacks DreAndre Burton and Michael Gasbarra added runs of four and 1 yard, while Malachi Darby chipped in a 2-yard TD to give the Irish a 35-21 advantage.

Guthrie responded with a pair of scoring drives late in the third quarter and the opening minutes of the fourth period to force a

35-35 tie.

MARLOW RUNS OVER ROCKETS

Despite scoring on its opening drive, Mount St. Mary couldn’t find the end zone again in a 49-6 loss at Marlow in the first round of the 2A-I playoffs.

Quarterback Roman Manella connected with Jefferson Hodge on a 7-yard touchdown pass for the Rockets (7-4).

The Outlaws blew the game open with 21 unanswered points in the second quarter.

OTHER RESULTS

Davis shuts out

Cyclones: Casady’s first time in the playoffs ended quickly with a 49-0 loss at Davis in 2A-II to post a 4-7 record.

Yukon too much for Antlers: Deer Creek fell behind early and never recovered in a 24-7 loss to Yukon in the 6A-I playoffs. The Antlers end their season with a 3-8 record.

Choctaw downs Panthers: PC North saw its season end with a 52-13 loss at Choctaw in the 6A-II playoffs to finish 2-9.

Irish squads claim 2nd place at Altus Invitational

Keyed by eight event victories, both the McGuinness boys and girls swimming teams finished second at the Altus Invitational last week.

Senior John Nguyen captured two individual event titles and participated in a pair of relay wins.

Nguyen won the 200meter freestyle by 11 seconds in 2:11.71 and the 100 breaststroke in 1:15.73 for the Irish.

Brady Mitchell also collected two gold medals at Altus, including a victory in the 100 butterfly (1:06.58) and the 100 backstroke (1:08.20).

Nguyen and Mitchell joined Joseph Nguyen and Brandon Mai in taking the 200 freestyle relay in 1:52.97 and the 400 freestyle in 4:34.38. The Irish also grabbed third in the 200 medley relay.

Joseph Nguyen and Brandon Mai earned medals at Altus, as Nguyen finished second in the 100 freestyle and Mai was third in the 50 freestyle.

Miranda Pina-Pineda and Kaylie Fedor picked up gold medals for the Irish girls. Pina-Pineda won the 100 freestyle 1:13.25, and grabbed second in the 100

backstroke.

Fedor claimed the 200 freestyle title in 2:46.20 and was third in the 100 freestyle, while Isabella Everett added a second-place effort in the 100 breaststroke.

The 200 freestyle team of Pina-Pineda, Fedor, Everett and Sally Rivera took second, as did the 400 freestyle team of Pina-Pineda, Fedor, Everett and Evelyn Gardocki.

ANTLERS TAKE 4TH AT EDMOND

Deer Creek’s Phoebe Little and Harper Husbands earned two individual gold

medals each, as both Antlers squads finished fourth at the Edmond Invitational last week.

Husbands captured the 100-yard butterfly title by two seconds in 1:00.82 and the 200 individual medley in 2:11.89 for the Antler girls.

Little and Edmond Memorial’s Paige Bielefeld posted the identical time of 2:06.82 to tie for first in the 200 freestyle and bested the field by seven seconds in 5:31.66 to claim the 500 freestyle title.

Owen McCall finished just under a half-second ahead of the field to claim

the 50 freestyle crown in 27.56 seconds, while Beckham Shields collected a win in the 100 backstroke in 54.98 seconds.

McCall and Shields also finished second in the 100 butterfly and 200 freestyle, respectively, and Landon Gilmore was runner-up in the 500 freestyle. In addition, Little and Husbands joined Keira Nguyen and Chapel McCollum to win the 200 medley relay by a second in 1:58.66. Both the girls and boys squads also finished third in the 400 freestyle relay.

– By Jason Jewell

- Photo by Angela Boulware

- Photo by Lance Payne, thephotograb.com

McGuinness quarterback Junior Harris (9) scores the game-winning touchdown on a 1-yard dive with about two minutes left to lead the Irish to a 42-35 playoff win at Guthrie last Friday night.

Mount St. Mary running back Christian Tschudy, at far right, fights for extra yardage during last Friday’s Class 2A-I playoff game at Marlow. The Rockets jumped out to a 6-0 lead but the Outlaws erupted for 21 points in the second quarter to pull away.

- Photo by Johnny Holland, jhollandphotography.com

CALENDAR

OPEN HOUSE

Dec. 2 • Open House

VillagesOKC welcomes you to their Christmas Open House at the Concordia Life Plan Community, 7707 W. Britton Rd. on Dec. 2 from 12:30 – 2:30 pm for a come and go festive holiday gathering. Celebrate the start their partnership with Concordia and honor founder Marilyn Olson, as well as welcome their new director, Danny Eischen.

CONCERTS

Dec. 7 • Handel’s Messiah

The majesty and power of the holiday season comes alive as Canterbury Voices, Oklahoma’s awardwinning symphony chorus, presents George Frideric Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 7:00 pm at the Civic Cen

ter Music Hall. Tickets are on sale now. Visit canterburyokc.com or okcciviccenter.com, or call 405­232­7464.

SHOPPING

Nov. 29 • Shop Small Saturday Support local businesses in the Plaza District and celebrate community spirit on Shop Small Saturday. This event is part of the movement to highlight the importance of shopping local and investing in the heart of our community. Whether

Dec. 7 • Snowflakes and Crowns Girls in grades K­12 are invited to Snowflakes and Crowns featuring a guest appearance with Miss Oklahoma City Katelyn Woods from 1:30 to 3 pm, Dec. 7. Hosted by Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma, this event is open to all girls, regardless of Girl Scout membership. An OSU graduate, Woods will spend her year of service as a brand ambassador for Oklahoma City promoting her platform of sparking deliberate and random acts of kindness. In addition to meeting Woods, attendees will enjoy a variety of winterthemed activities, crafts and opportunities for fun with friends. The event is located at Camp Trivera, a 19 ­ acre indoor/outdoor learning environment at 2508 NE 50th St. To RSVP for the event, visit gswestok.org/snow.

you’re checking off your holiday shopping list or simply soaking in the vibes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy from 11 am to 6 pm, 1745 NW 16th St., plazadistrict. org.

SCIENCE FAIR

Dec. 20­23 • Winter WonderLab Science Museum Oklahoma brings families together once again for Winter WonderLab, a playful mix of science and holiday cheer held Dec. 20­23 from 6 ­ 9 pm. Winter WonderLab turns a portion of the museum into an indoor holiday playground and science fair where families can create, build, test and explore together. Tickets are on sale now at sciencemuseumok.org/winterwonderlab.

THIS WEEKEND Nov. 21 •

OCU Star Lights

Oklahoma City University is kicking off the holiday season with its OCU Star Lights tree­lighting ceremony featuring live entertainment and photos with Santa Claus from 5 to 6 pm Nov. 21. The event is open to the public and will take place on the OCU campus in front of the historic Clara Jones Administration building, 2501 N. Blackwelder.

OKC THUNDER

HOME GAMES Paycom Center 100 West Reno Ave.

Sunday, Nov. 23 • Portland Trail Blazers 6:00 pm Wednesday, Nov. 26 • Minn. Timberwolves 6:30 pm Friday, Nov. 28 • Phoenix Suns 8:30 pm Friday, Dec. 5 • Dallas Mavericks 8:30 pm

Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com

This winter, Scissortail Park will shine with light, magic and festive cheer at the all-new SPARKLE – Holiday Walk at Scissortail Park. The immersive, ticketed experience invites guests of all ages to stroll through the park and explore a dazzling display of holiday lights, whimsical vignettes and sparkling scenes that celebrate the spirit of the season.

SPARKLE will be open 5:30–9:30 pm Thursdays through Sundays from Nov. 21 through Dec. 14, and nightly 5:30–9:30 pm from Dec. 18 through Jan. 4. Gen-

eral admission tickets are $9 online or $10 at the gate for guests ages 3 and older. Children 2 and younger are free. Members of Scissortail Park and Myriad Botanical Gardens receive 50% off tickets. Advance tickets are available online at scissortailpark.org/sparkle.

“As a space for everyone in downtown Oklahoma City, it was important for us to create an event that supports our fundraising goals while providing a more accessible price point for many families this holiday season,” said Michelle Furrer, president

Cinema and the Pope

“May your cinema always be a meeting place and a home for those seeking meaning and a language of peace. May it never lose its capacity to amaze and even continue to offer us a glimpse, however small, of the mystery of God.”

Pope Leo XIV, the first pope born in the United States, hosted a summit about cinema last week. He invited famous actors, writers, and directors from around the world to the Vatican. The quote above and those throughout come from a speech he gave in which he extolled the virtues of film and the crucial role cinema plays in society.

“From the outset, cinema was as a play of light and shadow, designed to amuse and impress. However, these visual effects soon succeeded in conveying much deeper realities, eventually becoming an expression of the desire to contemplate and understand life, to recount its greatness and fragility and to portray the longing for infinity.”

The list of film luminaries gathered was diverse both geographically and topically, especially amongst the directors. Polish director Pawel Pawlikowski, an Oscar nominee for Cold War (2019), joined British provocateur Sally Potter, Orlando (1992), Argentinian Palm d’Or nominee Gaspar Noe, Enter the Void (2009), Serbian Palm d’Or winner Emir

Kusturica, Time of the Gypsies (1988), and Norwegian filmmaker Dag Johan Haugerud Dreams (2024). Australian Oscar winners George Miller Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), and Cate Blanchett, Blue Jasmine (2013); were seated with Italian film legend Giuseppe Tornatore, Cinema Paradiso (1988) and actresses Monica Bellucci, The Passion of the Christ (2004) and Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Il Postino (1995).

“Beauty is not just a means of escape; it is above all an invocation. When cinema is authentic, it does not merely console, but challenges. It articulates the questions that dwell within us, and sometimes, even provokes tears that we did not know we needed to express.”

American directors included Oscar winner Spike Lee, Malcolm X (1992), Oscar nominees Greta Gerwig, Barbie (2023) and Gus Van Sant, Milk (2009), Emmy winner Judd Apatow, The 40-YearOld Virgin (2005), and cult favorite Abel Ferrara, Bad Lieutenant (1992). Wildly different storytellers gathered and encouraged to seek out universal truth.

“Giving voice to the complex, contradictory

and sometimes dark feelings that dwell in the human heart is an act of love. Art must not shy away from the mystery of frailty; it must engage with it and know how to remain before it.”

Prior to the summit, the Vatican released a list of the Pope’s top four films. The list included Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), Robert Wise’s The Sound of Music (1965), Robert Redford’s Ordinary People (1980) and Roberto Benigni’s Life is Beautiful (1997). All rich emotional journeys about people seeking light amidst despair.

“Like so many others who come to Rome from all over the world, you too are on a journey as pilgrims of the imagination, seekers of meaning, narrators of hope and heralds of humanity. Your journey is not measured in kilometers but in images, words, emotions, shared memories and collective desires.”

The Chicago born Pope offered cinema up to a higher calling and solicited storytellers from around the world to help spread the word. I’ll be excited to see how this inspires those who were gathered. The full speech is available on the Vatican website.

“May the Lord bless you, your work and your loved ones. And may he always accompany you on your creative journey and help you to be artisans of hope.”

and CEO of Scissortail Park Foundation and Myriad Gardens Foundation. “Having recently wrapped up our 13th annual Pumpkinville fundraiser at Myriad Gardens, our talented team has turned its attention to creating an engaging holiday experience at Scissortail Park. We’re busy building, crafting and setting up displays to take guests on a festive walk from SPARK restaurant to the Children’s Play Pavilion.”

SPARKLE Holiday Walk at Scissortail Park • Nov. 21 – Dec. 14

Thurs. – Sundays | 5:30–9:30 pm

• Dec. 18 – Jan. 4

Open Nightly | 5:30–9:30 pm

SPARKLE Holiday Markets

Friday, Dec. 5 | 5:30–9:30 pm

In addition to the ticketed holiday walk, Scissortail Park will host SPARKLE Holiday Markets on the first three Fridays in December, featuring local vendors, seasonal treats, warm beverages and handmade gifts.

Friday, Dec. 12 | 5:30–9:30 pm Friday, Dec. 19 | 5:30–9:30 pm

NHILLS

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1 (1948) and the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968.

Nichols Hills has 62 plats throughout the two-square-mile city. City attorneys continue to review each plat to identify discriminatory wording to be removed.

The language was also declared unlawful, unenforceable and null and void by the state of Oklahoma; however, the language has remained in platted subdivision documents throughout the state.

Nichols Hills has requested the support of the Oklahoma Munici-

OKC

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pal League for state legislation to give the County Clerk’s Office the authority necessary to remove this language from the original plats.

“As we researched the mechanics of implementing these changes, we observed the notes made on the plats at the county clerk’s office weren’t sufficiently clear as to what change had been made,” said Pate earlier this year. “Essentially, the plat just has a reference to another book and page in the county clerk’s office where a correction had been recorded, yet the offensive language remained.

“You would have to do some digging to see that the city had taken

• A registered voter at an address within the City of Oklahoma City for at least 1 year immediately preceding the filing of a declaration of candidacy.

Candidates must submit a written declaration of candidacy, along with how the candidate wants his or her name to appear on the ballot.

Candidates must include a cashier’s or certified check for $200, or a petition supporting the

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wicket, American Rules 6 wicket, Golf Croquet, and 9 wicket, played around the world. The October tournament was the Golf Croquet format. Although it has a long history, it has experienced a recent resurgence of interest at all levels. There are many golf croquet tournaments worldwide, including regular world championships, so it is not just a beginner’s game.

This golf croquet tournament was a single elimination format with 12 participants in three flights: Championship, First and Second. Participants played participants in their block for the

this step,” he said. “The Oklahoma County Clerk’s office advised us it would be unlawful for them to alter original plats without expressed statutory authority to do so.”

Pate has had meetings with Oklahoma County Clerk Maressa Treat and says her office is eager to remedy the situation; however, the County Clerk’s office has limited manpower to sufficiently update the original plats should numerous cities in Oklahoma County decide to update their wording at the same time.

Nichols Hills joins Oklahoma City and Edmond in working to advance legislation at the state Capitol to

filing signed by at least 2,500 registered voters eligible to vote for the candidate. The check is returned if the candidate is unopposed, receives more than 15 percent of the votes cast in the general election or advances to the runoff election.

Candidates must file their declaration of candidacy and check or petition to the Oklahoma County Election Board, 4201 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105-5210, (405) 713-1515. Call the city clerk at (405) 2972397 for additional information. Voting information

chance to advance to the playoffs. Championship flight competitors included Conner Helms, Scott Spradling and Carl Archiniaco. First Flight players were Ford Austin, Linda Carpenter, Janet Cook, Tina Day, Mary Ellen Gumerson, Diana Robinson, and Suzanne Spradling. Second Flight players were Bob Anthony and Mary Wolf.

Competition was stiff but friendly. After hard fought matches, the Championship Flight winner was Conner Helms with Carl Archiniaco as runner up. In First Flight there were playoff matches in two blocks. The winners from each block then played each other for a chance to play in the finals. Suzanne Spradling and Mary Ellen Gumerson

update the process to remove the offensive language.

City officials in Nichols Hills have reached out to their state legislators to help advance legislation needed to remedy the issue.

“We have reached out to legislators in Edmond, the city who originally advanced the legislation and state Senator Carri Hicks, who represents Nichols Hills,” said Pate. “We are asking them to sponsor and/or support legislation in accordance with the resolution our city council approved.”

Cyndi Munson represents Nichols Hills in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Pate said the city’s

All Oklahoma City voters are eligible to vote in the election. To find your polling location, look at your voter ID card or use the Oklahoma State Election Board website at ok.gov/elections.

The deadline to register to vote in the election is Jan. 16, 2026. Visit ok.gov/elections to download a voter registration application.

The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the primary election is 5 p.m. Jan. 26, 2026.

Early voting for the general election is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 56, 2026.

advanced to play each other to determine who moved to the finals to play Ford Austin who earned a bye in block play.

Suzanne Spradling won that match and then played Ford Austin in the finals. Ford prevailed, winning the First Flight with Suzanne Spradling as runner up. In the second flight, newcomer Bob Anthony prevailed with Mary Wolf taking runner up.

The upcoming Gratitude Tournament on Nov. 23 is a three-year Thanksgiving tradition initiated by Ford Austin. After 25 years producing and acting in Hollywood (many might remember him in Disney’s Peal Harbor in 2018), Ford returned to his native Oklahoma where he now heads the Anderson Family

Richard Schrager to speak at OCU

Oklahoma City University School of Law welcomes Richard Schragger, Walter L. Brown Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law, as the 2025 Brennan Lecture Series lecturer. Professor Schragger will give his lecture on “The Attack on American Cities” on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 5 p.m. in the Crowe Dunlevy Commons at OCU Law. A light reception will follow.

Schragger’s lecture, based on a book manuscript in progress, “chronicles the law and politics of anti-urbanism, describing how state and federal governments are aggressively preempting municipal legislation, threatening local officials with removal and, in some cases, taking over cities’ core municipal functions.”

Schragger’s scholarship focuses on the intersection of constitutional law and local government law, federalism, urban policy, and the

constitutional and economic status of cities. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is available online at okcu.link/

Brennan2025.

The Brennan Lecture is named in honor of the late United States Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

portion of the work should be complete by January or February. Action by the Oklahoma

State Legislature will be needed to make the process smoother and more efficient.

Office. “I became involved with the Homeless Alliance and was inspired by Elise Hatcher’s Christmas celebration event where guests brought two coats for those served by the Alliance. She is now deceased and our Gratitude Tournament works similarly.”

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 21, 2025)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

CV-2025-2695

In the Matter of the Application) of Majiolie Chick ) as next of friend of (child) ) Elsa Miyang Tse ) to Change Her/His Name ) NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Majiolie Chick, as next of friend of Elsa Miyang Tse has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Elsa Miyang Tse to (b) Elsa Miyah Tse; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Andrews of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 8 day of January, 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/ A. Ward Deputy (SEAL)

CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 21, 2025) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

CV-2025-2723

IN RE: The Name of: ) Crystal London-Neal )

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Crystal London-Neal has petitioned to change his/her name to Crystal London. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 8 day of January, 2026, before Judge Andrews in his/her courtroom in 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/illegible signature BY DEPUTY (SEAL)

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 21, 2025)

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

CV-2025-2678

In Re: The Name of: ) Monica Adams Finley )

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Monica Adams Finley has petitioned to change his/her name to Monica Lee Adams.

A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 20 day of January, 2026, before Judge Bonner at 1:30 o’clock in courtroom 304 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/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL)

PuBlic notice

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 21, 2025; Friday, November 28, 2025; Friday, December 5, 2025)

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Bocc Minutes

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 21, 2025)

11-03-2025 BOCC Minutes Monday, November 3, 2025 Board of County Commissioners Call to Order Roll Call Present:3 - County Commissioner Brian Maughan, County Commissioner Jason Lowe, and County Commissioner Myles Davidson Notice of the meeting was properly posted on October 31, 2025. 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 Led by Commissioner Brian Maughan Approval of Minutes Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes of the meeting held on October 29, 2025 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, Davidson seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Recurring Agenda Items: 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 Oklahoma County Accounts Payable Department, Office of the County Clerk. Lowe moved, Davidson seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Opening of the following bids and/or Requests for Qualifications. Any vendor wanting to review the bids or RFQs may see the Purchasing Agent immediately following this meeting. Item requested by Oklahoma County Purchasing Department, Office of the County Clerk. CW26031-1 Lawn Maintenance Supplies tabulate and return Lowe moved, Davidson seconded, to tabulate and return. CW26031- Lawn Maintenance and Supplies Madison Turf Farms The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Opening of the following bids and/or Requests for Qualifications. Any vendor wanting to review the bids or RFQs may see the Purchasing Agent immediately following this meeting. Item requested by Oklahoma County Purchasing Department, Office of the County Clerk. CW26064 - Online Surplus Auction Services tabulate and return Davidson moved, Lowe seconded, to tabulate and return. CW26064- Online Surplus Auction Services Gov Deals Royal Auction Group Purple Wave Auction Insurance Auto Auctions Group The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation from the Central Purchasing Department for selection of the most qualified firm for the project for SE 15th to SE 29th Street. Item requested by Oklahoma County Purchasing Department, Office of the County Clerk. mkec Lowe moved, Davidson seconded, to approve Award No.17-2025. MKEC The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation from the Central Purchasing Department for selection of lowest and best bid: CW26027 - Correctional Facility Equipment and Supplies. Item requested by Oklahoma County Purchasing Department, Office of the County Clerk. Davidson moved, Lowe seconded, to approve Award No.16-2025. McKesson MedicalSurgical Medline Industries, LP Bob Barker Company, Inc. CharmTex ICS Jail Supplies, Inc. Brady Plus NewView Oklahoma Victory Supply, LLC ACME SUPPLY UTech Products Inc. HW Linen Essential Cares Supplies, Inc. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution No. 2025-4259 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. Davidson moved, Lowe seconded, to approve. The motion

Continued on Page 9

Alcohol BeverAge license

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday,

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 14, 2025; Friday, November 21, 2025)

OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

In accordance with Title 37, Section 522 and Title 37A, Section 2-141 OKC Fondudes LLC, 598 Greystone Dr., Port Washington, WI 53074, an LLC hereby publishes notice of their intention to apply within sixty days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a Mixed Beverage License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That they intend(s), if granted such license to operate as an Mixed Beverage establishment with business premises located at 4 E. Sheridan Ave. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, 73104 under the business name of The Melting Pot.

Dated this 10 day of November, 2025. /s/Thomas Anderson County of Milwaukee, State of Wisconsin.

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 21, 2025)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the City of Nichols Hills will receive sealed bids in the Office of the City Clerk, located at CITY HALL 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 8th, 2025 for the construction of:

PROJECT NO. FC-2502 2025 G.O. BOND ISSUE PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE ADDITION

Bids will be publicly opened at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 8th, 2025 at Nichols City Hall.Bidders shall be prequalified in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids shall be made in accordance with the Notice to Bidders, Requirements for Bidders, Plans, Specifications, and Bidder’s Proposal, which are on file and available for examination at the Office of the City Clerk in the Municipal Building and are made a part of this notice as fully set forth herein and copy of which may be obtained on a Flash Drive from Smith Roberts Baldischwiler, LLC, 100 N. E. 5 th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104 upon a non-refundable payment of $10.00 per Flash Drive. All bids shall remain on file at least forty-eight (48) hours thereafter before a contract shall be made and entered into thereon.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at Nichols Hills Public Works, located at 1009 N.W. 75 th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73116, at 2:00 p.m. on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24 th , 2025. (See INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS for mandatory pre-bid conference requirements.)

Additional information is contained in the Bidding Documents. Bidders must carefully read the Bidding Documents (and addenda, if any) prior to bidding this project.

Dated this 12th day of November , 2025.

Amanda Copeland CITY CLERK

In accordance with Title 37, Section 522 and Title 37A, Section 2-141 Patrick Opene, 12504 Tealwood Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73120, an individual hereby publishes notice of his intention to apply within sixty days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a Retail Spirits Store License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That he intend(s), if granted such license to operate as a Retail Spirits Store establishment with business premises located at 4309 NW 39th St. Suite A in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, 73112 under the business name of 39th Street Liquor.

Dated this 17 day of November, 2025. /s/ Patrick Opene County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma.

Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Patrick Opene, to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed.

/s/Jennifer Clark, Notary Public (SEAL) State of Oklahoma #13007871 My commission expires 08/27/2029

vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Consent Agenda Items on the consent agenda are routine in nature and approved with a single vote. However, any item on the consent agenda is subject to individual consideration at the request of a member of the body. The following items are Consent Items and are routine in nature: Davidson moved, Lowe seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit AffirmedRX Invoice No. 5046 for Oklahoma County in the amount of $143,307.53 pending notification of encumbrance to Mariana Hernandez, Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Requested by Mariana Hernandez, Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit AffirmedRX Invoice No. 5047 for Oklahoma County in the amount of $5,775.00 pending notification of encumbrance to Mariana Hernandez, Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Requested by Mariana Hernandez, Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit Medical Claims UMR for Oklahoma County in the amount of $316,693.62 pending notification of encumbrance to Jackie Wilson, Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Discussion and possible action regarding Workers’ Compensation claim payments from Consolidated Benefits Resources in the amount of $4,133.04 for the period of 10-28-2025. Item requested by Karen Kint, Director of HR & Safety. End of Consent Docket Departmental Items District No. 2 Discussion and possible action regarding the resignation of Hershel Lamirand from the Oklahoma County Home Finance Authority. 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 Davidson Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution 2025-4253 appointing Jennifer Arsenault of Oklahoma City to the Oklahoma County Home Finance Authority. 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 Davidson Discussion and possible action regarding the resignation of Shelly Perkins from the Criminal Justice Authority. This item requested by Brian Maughan, Commissioner for District Two and Chairman of the Board. Lowe moved, Davidson seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson County Clerk Discussion and possible action regarding the dates and times of the 2026 Regular Scheduled monthly meetings for the Board of County Commissioners. Requested by Clerks of the Board, Office of the County Clerk per RE: HB 1416 of the First Regular Session of the 36th Legislature 1977. approve as amended changing November 25th to November 23rd Lowe moved, Davidson seconded, to approve as amended, changing November 25th to November 23rd. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Engineering Discussion and possible action regarding Bridge Inspection Responsibility for compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards as requested by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for Bridge Inspection Contracts for April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028. Requested by Stacey Trumbo, PE, County Engineer Davidson moved, Lowe seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Discussion and possible action regarding signing the claim form 1-16-7-11 from Pinnacle for acquisition services for Bridge and Approaches Replacement Project: J/P 2871805 Luther Rd over North Canadian River. Requested by Stacey Trumbo, PE, County Engineer. Lowe moved, Davidson seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Discussion and possible action regarding Change Order No. 02 to the Agreement for Services between White & Associates, LLC. and the Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County for ARPA Owner’s Representative on Building Improvements and Infrastructure Projects. This is necessary for management and removal of asbestos in the annex elevator shafts. The total amount of the change order shall not exceed Three Hundred Twelve Thousand, Three Hundred Fourteen Dollars and no cents $312,314.00. Requested by Stacey Trumbo, PE, County Engineer. Davidson moved, Lowe seconded, to approve.

The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Planning Commission Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution No. 2025-4208 to amend or not amend the zoning as provided in Title 19 O.S.,§868.16 on a tract of land from R-2 - Rural Residential District to R-1 - Acreage Residential District Z-2025-03. The applicant proposes to change the zoning to develop a single-family subdivision on approximately 228 acres. The Oklahoma County Planning Commission has recommended approval during a public meeting on October 16, 2025. The property is located at the northeast corner of MacArthur Blvd. and NW 178th St. County Highway District #3. Requested by Erik Brandt, Principal Planner and approved as to form and legality by Aaron Etherington, Assistant District Attorney. Davidson moved, Lowe seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Public Improvements and Infrastructure Committee Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to adopt a policy of procedure for the use of the Capital Fund 2010 Capital-as-Needed Fund. Requested by Paul Foster, Chairman. Davidson moved, Lowe seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Sheriff Discussion and possible action regarding a contract between the Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners, on behalf of the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, and Off Duty Management for the management of external customer requests for off-duty deputies’ outside employment services. As a part of this contract, Off Duty Management will provide insurance protection, such as general liability and workers’ compensation. Off Duty Management is on national contract, Sourcewell Contract #030425-OFF, Public Safety Software, and will be performing this contract at no cost to the county. Requested by Tommie Johnson III, Oklahoma County Sheriff. receive document Lowe moved, Davidson seconded, to receive document. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Lowe moved, Davidson seconded, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Commissioners Comments/General Remarks: No New Business Recess into executive session 9:23 Davidson moved, Lowe seconded, to recess at 9:23 am. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. §307B4 to engage in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning an update and litigation status report regarding the potential litigation for breach of contract against Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the return of $1.5 million in ARPA subrecipient funding, 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. Requested by Lisa Erickson Endres, ADA Return from executive session Lowe moved, Davidson seconded, to return at 9:50 am. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson Action regarding in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning an update and litigation status report regarding the potential litigation for breach of contract against Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the return of $1.5 million in ARPA subrecipient funding, 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. Requested by Lisa Erickson Endres, ADA pad Lowe moved, Davidson seconded, to proceed as discussed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson No Citizen Participation Adjourn 9:51 Lowe moved, Davidson seconded, to adjourn at 9:51 am. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:3 - Maughan, Lowe and Davidson

Locally-owned Business Directory

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

Junior’s Supper Club

2601 NW Expressway Oil Center Building (405) 848-5597 juniorsokc.com

Boutique One

7636 N. Western

Wilshire Village

Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 888-9822

boutiqueone.store

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

23rd Street Antiques 3023 NW 23rd. (405) 947-3800 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Antiques23.com

Coyle Law Firm 125 Park Ave. No.100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 583-3909 coylelaw.com

Gulfport Seafood Market 8016 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-3468 Gulfportseafoods.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

Retirement Investment

Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.com

Thrifty Pharmacy 10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 thriftypharmacyedmond.com

BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank

First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 848-2001 fnbok.com

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

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

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

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

Cindi Shelby, Stylist Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela Rose 333 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. F Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 830-1138

Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (495) 751-2126

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

Papa Dios 10712 N May, Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 755-2255 papadiosokc.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Niroula Law 511 Couch Dr., No. 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 496-9250 niroulalaw.com

OKC FRIDAY P.O. Box 20340 Oklahoma City, OK 73156 (405) 755-3311 okcfriday.com

Strebel Creek Vineyard & Gift Shop 11521 North MacArthur Blvd. Okla. City, OK 73162 (405) 720-7779 Fri. 1-5 pm, Sat. 10-5 pm, Sun. 2-5 pm FB. Strebel Creek Navigating Medicare 2232 W. Hefner Road Suite A. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 842-0494 navigatingmedicare.com

Cityof NiChols hills

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 21, 2025)

ORDINANCE NO. 1291

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NICHOLS HILLS CITY CODE

REGARDING MOBILE FOOD VENDORS; REPEALING ALL CON-

FLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

EMERGENCY ORDINANCE

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA:

Section 1. Division 3, Mobile Food Vendor Permits, Article III, Food Service, Chapter 24, Health and Human Services of the Nichols Hills City Code is hereby amended, with deleted language stricken through and new language underlined, to wit:

Sec. 24-117. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Act means The Food Truck Freedom Act, 63 O. S. §§ 1-150 et seq., as it may be amended from time to time by the State of Oklahoma.

Food Vending Vehicle means a Mobile Food Establishment, a Mobile Push Cart or a Mobile Retail Food Establishment, as each of those terms are defined by the Act.

Mobile Food Vendor shall mean any Person, partnership, corporation or other form of Business entity which offers for Sale to the general public, either for consumption on or off any Premises, Food or beverages from any motorized vehicle, pushcart, or trailer equipped with facilities to cook and/or sell Food and beverages to customers who dispenses food or beverages from a Food Vending Vehicle

Temporary Mobile Food Vendor Permit shall mean one-day, 30day or one 180-day permits issued to Mobile Food Vendors in accordance with this Division.

Sec. 24-118. Temporary Mobile Food Vendor Permit required.

(a) No Mobile Food Vendor shall operate or conduct Sales in the City until a permit therefor has been issued by the City Clerk in accordance with this Division.

(b) A Temporary Mobile Food Vendor Permit shall be for facilities that are vehicle mounted and readily moveable A Person desiring to operate a Mobile Food Service Establishment Food Vending Vehicle in the City limits may apply for either a one-day, 30-day or 180-day Temporary Mobile Food Vendor Permit prior to any Sales at said establishment from such vehicle. This Temporary permit shall be issued by the City Clerk following approval of the Application by the City Clerk. The Temporary permit may be renewed for an additional 180 days following approval by the City Clerk.

Sec. 24-119. Application process for Temporary Mobile Food Vendor Permit.

(a) Applicants for a permit under this Division must file with the City Clerk an Application in writing on a form to be furnished by the City Clerk, which shall give the following information:

(1) Name and description of Applicant.

(2) Mailing address of Applicant.

(3) Brief description of Business, goods to be sold, location desired.

(4) Time period for which Applicant wishes to do Business.

(5) License number and description of vehicle to be used.

(6) Proof that Sales tax has been or is being paid on the merchandise sold or to be sold, if applicable.

(7) Proof that the Applicant is in compliance with the Act’s requirements for an Oklahoma City-County Health Department permit and inspections. has been obtained.

(8) At time of filing, a Permit Fee as provided in the City Fee Schedule shall be paid to the City Clerk.

(9) Each Applicant shall file with the Application a Certificate of insurance from the appropriate insurer that the Applicant has general liability and vehicular insurance in the amount required by the State.

(10) Detailed map of the location where the vehicle will be placed.

(11) Written permission of the Owner of the Property where the vehicle will be placed, if applicable.

The Applicant must also provide a copy of the Applicant’s Oklahoma Food Establishment License as required by the Act.

(b) The City Clerk shall review the Application to ensure:

(1) The Applicant is aware of Applicant’s responsibility to collect and pay Sales tax and that Applicant is properly registered with the Oklahoma Tax Commission. If Applicant is not properly registered with the Oklahoma Tax Commission, the permit will not be issued.

(2) That a valid Oklahoma City-County Health Department permit and inspection is obtained Oklahoma Food Establishment License is in effect and that the Applicant is in compliance with applicable City ordinances and State law

(c) Within seven five business days after receipt of the Application, the Applicant’s Oklahoma Food Establishment License, and verification that the Applicant is in compliance with the City’s ordinances, the City Clerk shall either approve or disapprove the Application.

(1) If the Application is approved, the City Clerk shall issue the permit within three days after the approval.

(2) If the Application is not approved, the City Clerk must State with specificity the reasons for non-approval and the City Clerk shall notify the Applicant within three days after nonapproval. Proper mailing address shown on the Application shall be adequate notification to the Applicant.

Sec. 24-120. Conditions of Temporary Mobile Food Vendor Permit issuance.

(a) Conditions of permit issuance. In addition to the requirements for operating Food Vending Vehicles set out in the Act, Mobile Food Vendors are subject to the following restrictions:

(1) For operations on private property, A all Mobile Food Vendors must have the permission of the Property Owner prior to operating on the subject Property. City Council will approve the location of the Food Vending Vehicle at any City events.

(2) No Mobile Food Vendor may stop for longer than 12 hours at a single location or address in a 24-hour period. For the purposes of this Section, any and all spaces within a single Parking Lot, even where such Parking Lot is shared by multiple Businesses, shall mean a single location. This Section shall not apply to Food Sales at events that are not open to the general public or are sponsored, catered, or hosted by a Business group.

(3)

and

of this Section, public right-of-way means any Street or Highway and Property adjacent to Streets and Highways which is dedicated to public use and over which the Federal, State, or municipal government, or any agency, Department or subdivision thereof, exercises control and dominion; or any bridge, Alley, Sidewalk, or pedestrian way which is dedicated to public use and over which the Federal, State or municipal government, or any agency, Department, or subdivision thereof, exercises control and dominion.

(4) Except as set out in Section 24-122, no Mobile Food Vendor may sell Food or drinks at or within 75 feet of any Cityowned Parks; except, Mobile Food Vendors may sell Food or drinks on the Park side of the Street at the following Parks, provided the City Council has approved an event at such Park:

a. Margaret Davis Park.

b. Kite Park.

c. Grand Island Park.

(b) Permit issuance.

(1) Permits shall be issued by the City Clerk.

(2) A permit must be issued prior to any actual selling activity by the Applicant.

(3) The permit shall be prominently displayed in a conspicuous location for public view at the Applicant’s selling location.

(4) After the City Clerk has issued a permit, during the life of the permit no new permit is required for any additional locations of Sales by the Mobile Food Vendor which were not included in the original Application for the permit, provided, the Mobile Food Vendor has submitted to the City Clerk a supplement to the original Application containing the following:

a. A detailed map of the additional locations where the vehicle will be placed.

b. Written permission of the Owner of the additional Property where the vehicle will be placed.

(c) Permit Fees. The fee to be paid to the City Clerk upon

submission of the Application for a Temporary Mobile Food Ven-

dor Permit shall be the amounts established in the City Fee Schedule.

Sec. 24-121. Mobile Food Vendor operations

All operations of Food Vending Vehicles by Mobile Food Vendors in the City must comply with the Act, including the following:

(1) The Food Vending Vehicle must be maintained in good operating order.

(2) A waste receptacle for customers that is visible must be provided, and the Mobile Food Vendor must request that customers use that receptacle.

(3) All refuse within a 25-foot radius of the operating area be removed and disposed of at the conclusion of operations.

Further, Mobile Food Vendors are prohibited from:

(1) Interfering with or obstructing the free passage of pedestrians or vehicles along any street, sideway or parkway.

(2) Blocking or restricting ingress to or egress from private property.

(3) Operating a noisemaking device that exceeds 75 decibels measured at 23 feet from the Food Vending Vehicle on Sundays or between the hours of 7:00 p.m. or sunset, whichever shall first occur, and 7:00 a.m. on Monday through Saturday of each week

(4) Operating under circumstances amounting to or creating a nuisance

(5) Operating at any location other than that allowed by the City pursuant to the applicable permit.

Sec. 24-122. Mobile Food Vendor operations at City-sponsored events.

Mobile Food Vendors secured by the City to provide services at events sponsored by the City will not be required to obtain a Temporary Mobile Food Vendor Permit for the event but will be required to enter into a contract with the City for the event. Such vendors may operate at any location(s) within the City as approved by City Council, including on Public Streets and in City Parks. The City may require that it be made an additional insured under the Mobile Food Vendor’s insurance policy for the term of the event. Operation by the Mobile Food Vendor for the event must comply with the Act and the applicable requirements set out in this Division.

Sec. 24-123. Enforcement of Mobile Food Vendor regulations.

Violations of this Division shall be misdemeanors, and any Person, partnership, corporation or other form of Business entity which violates any provision of this Section, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon Conviction, shall be punished as provided in Section 1-16. Every day a Sale is conducted in Violation of this Division shall constitute a separate offense.

Secs. 24-122 4—24-140. Reserved.

Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.

Section 3. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions hereof.

Section 4. EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the immediate preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law.

PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 12th day of November, 2025.

APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 12th day of November, 2025.

ATTEST:

Amanda Copeland City Clerk

Reviewed as to Form and Legality: John Michael Williams City Attorney

STATEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT, AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND OTHER CONTRACTS AND INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO CONSUMMATE SALE, ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS; FIXING OTHER DETAILS OF THE BOND SALE AND ISSUANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

WHEREAS, on October 10, 2023, pursuant to notice duly given, an election was held in the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, for the purpose of submitting to the registered qualified voters the question of the issuance of general obligation bonds of said City, which election included the following propositions: (i) $28,000,000 to provide for streets improvements; (ii) $6,000,000 to provide for water system improvements; (iii) $2,300,000 to provide for sanitary sewer system improvements; (iv) $300,000 to provide fire improvements; (v) $500,000 to provide for technology improvements; (vi) $1,000,000 to provide for public works facility improvements; (vii) $1,000,000 to provide for parks improvements; (viii) $800,000 to provide for police improvements; (ix) $700,000 to provide for public works vehicles and equipment improvements; and (x) $250,000 to provide for traffic control systems improvements; and with all of said improvements of facilities being either exclusively owned by said City or being streets or bridges within said City, all pursuant to Article 10, Section 27 of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; and

WHEREAS, as shown by the canvass of the returns by the Oklahoma County Election Board at said election, there were cast by the registered, qualified voters of said City 284 votes on proposition (i) above, of which 264 were in favor of and 20 were cast against the issuance of said principal amount of bonds for such purpose; and

WHEREAS, as shown by the canvass of the returns by the Oklahoma County Election Board at said election, there were cast by the registered, qualified voters of said City 284 votes on proposition (ii) above, of which 270 were in favor of and 14 were cast against the issuance of said principal amount of bonds for such purpose; and

WHEREAS, as shown by the canvass of the returns by the Oklahoma County Election Board at said election, there were cast by the registered, qualified voters of said City 282 votes on proposition (iii) above, of which 267 were in favor of and 15 were cast against the issuance of said principal amount of bonds for such purpose; and

WHEREAS, as shown by the canvass of the returns by the Oklahoma County Election Board at said election, there were cast by the registered, qualified voters of said City 284 votes on proposition (iv) above, of which 264 were in favor of and 20 were cast against the issuance of said principal amount of bonds for such purpose; and

WHEREAS, as shown by the canvass of the returns by the Oklahoma County Election Board at said election, there were cast by the registered, qualified voters of said City 284 votes on proposition (v) above, of which 252 were in favor of and 32 were cast against the issuance of said principal amount of bonds for such purpose; and

WHEREAS, as shown by the canvass of the returns by the Oklahoma County Election Board at said election, there were cast by the registered, qualified voters of said City 279 votes on proposition (vi) above, of which 242 were in favor of and 37 were cast against the issuance of said principal amount of bonds for such purpose; and

WHEREAS, as shown by the canvass of the returns by the Oklahoma County Election Board at said election, there were cast by the registered, qualified voters of said City 278 votes on proposition (vii) above, of which 227 were in favor of and 51 were cast against the issuance of said principal amount of bonds for such purpose; and

WHEREAS, as shown by the canvass of the returns by the Oklahoma County Election Board at said election, there were cast by the registered, qualified voters of said City 279 votes on proposition (viii) above, of which 253 were in favor of and 26 were cast against the issuance of said principal amount of bonds for such purpose; and

WHEREAS, as shown by the canvass of the returns by the Oklahoma County Election Board at said election, there were cast by the registered, qualified voters of said City 279 votes on proposition (ix) above, of which 241 were in favor of and 38 were cast against the issuance of said principal amount of bonds for such purpose; and

WHEREAS, as shown by the canvass of the returns by the Oklahoma County Election Board at said election, there were cast by the registered, qualified voters of said City 277 votes on proposition (x) above, of which 246 were in favor of and 31 were cast against the issuance of said principal amount of bonds for such purpose; and

WHEREAS, a lawful majority of the registered, qualified voters voting on the above propositions (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi), (vii), (viii), (ix) and (x) cast their ballots in favor of the issuance of the indicated principal amounts of bonds for such purposes and the issuance thereof has been duly authorized; and

WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma pursuant to Title 62, Oklahoma Statutes 2021, Sections 353 and 354, as amended, hereby deems it necessary and beneficial at the present time to sell and issue general obligation bonds with respect to the October 10, 2023, election authorization in the aggregate principal amount of $6,000,000 to finance the following corresponding projects:

• Street Bonds

• Water System Bonds

• Sanitary Sewer System Bonds

Steven J. Goetzinger Mayor

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, November 21, 2025)

EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1292

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN THE SUM OF SIX MILLION DOLLARS ($6,000,000) BY THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZED AT AN ELECTION DULY CALLED AND HELD FOR SUCH PURPOSE; PRESCRIBING FORM OF BONDS; PROVIDING FOR A COMBINED BOND ISSUE DESIGNATED “GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2026”; PRESCRIBING REDEMPTION PROVISIONS; DESIGNATING BONDS FOR PURPOSES OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; PROVIDING FOR REGISTRATION THEREOF; APPOINTING A PAYINGAGENT REGISTRAR FOR THE ISSUE AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF AN ANNUAL TAX FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS; APPROVING THE FORMS OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL

$4,000,000

$1,415,000

$250,000

WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma to issue an aggregate principal amount of $6,000,000 of said bonds, authorized by the foregoing election of October 10, 2023, as a combined issue of general obligation bonds as authorized by Title 62, Oklahoma Statutes 2021, Sections 353 and 354, as amended.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA, STATE OF OKLAHOMA:

Section 1. That pursuant to Title 62, Oklahoma Statutes 2021, Section 354, as amended, with respect to the October 10, 2023 election authorization, $4,000,000 Streets Bonds, $1,415,000 Water System Bonds, $250,000 Sanitary Sewer System Bonds, $100,000 Technology Improvements Bonds, $100,000 Parks Bonds, and $135,000 Police Bonds are hereby combined and are hereby ordered and directed to be issued in accordance with the form as hereinafter set out, in the aggregate principal amount of Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000), which Bonds shall be designated “General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026,” shall be dated January 1, 2026, and shall become due and payable and bear interest from their date until paid as follows:

Legals

Interest on the bonds shall be payable semi-annually on the 1st day of January and the 1st day of July of each year, commencing on July 1, 2027. The bonds are issuable as registered Bonds in denominations of $5,000.00 or any integral multiple thereof, provided when a book entry system is utilized, the Bonds may be represented by one Bond for each maturity of Bonds.

Section 2. That each of said Bonds and the endorsements and certificates thereon shall be in substantially the following form: [FORM OF REGISTERED BOND]

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF OKLAHOMA

NO. _________ $500,000

CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA

GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND

SERIES 2026

INTEREST RATEMATURITY DATE DATED CUSIP NO. January 1, 2026

REGISTERED OWNER: CEDE & CO.

PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS

KNOW ALL PEOPLE BY THESE PRESENTS: That the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma hereby acknowledges itself indebted to and for value received, promises to pay the principal amount set forth above to the person named above or registered assigns (hereinafter called the “Registered Holder”), for the bond number(s) set forth above, together with interest thereon at the rate specified hereon, (computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months), from the date hereof until paid, payable semi-annually on the 1st day of January and July, respectively, in each year, beginning July 1, 2027.

If this Bond is held in book-entry-only form, it will be registered in the name of the Securities Depository or its nominee, which will initially be Cede & Co., as nominee for The Depository Trust Company. Payments of interest on and principal of this Bond shall be made to the Securities Depository in accordance with its procedures. If this Bond is not held in book-entry-only form, interest hereon shall be payable by check or draft mailed to the registered owner hereof at the address as it appears on the books of registry (as of the fifteenth day of the month next preceding each interest payment date) kept by BOKF, NA, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as paying agent and registrar for the Bonds (the “Paying Agent-Registrar”). Payment of principal on this Bond will be made at the principal office of the Paying Agent-Registrar, or at the principal office of a successor Paying Agent-Registrar. Both the principal of and interest on this Bond are payable in any coin or currency of the United States of America, which, at the respective dates of payment thereof, is legal tender for the payment of public and private debts.

THE FULL FAITH, CREDIT AND RESOURCES of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of this Bond.

THIS BOND is one of an issue of like date and tenor, except as to date of maturity, rate of interest, redemption provision, and denomination, aggregating the principal sum of Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000). This Bond, and the Bonds of the issue of which it is one, has been issued for the following purposes with respect to the October 10, 2023 election authorization of the City (i) $4,000,000 for street improvements within the City, (ii) $1,415,000 for water system improvements, (iii) $250,000 for sanitary sewer system improvements, (iv) $100,000 for technology improvements, (v) $100,000 for parks improvements, and (vi) $135,000 for police improvements, with all of said improvements or facilities being either exclusively owned by said City or being streets or bridges within said City, and being voted and issued pursuant to Section 27, Article 10, of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma and statutes of the State of Oklahoma complementary, supplementary and enacted pursuant thereto.

The Bonds maturing in the years 2028 through 2032 are not subject to redemption prior to maturity. The General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 maturing in the years 2033 through 2039 are subject to redemption at the option of the City on any date on or after July 1, 2032, at the principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption. If less than all of the Bonds are to be redeemed and if less than all of a maturity is to be redeemed, the Paying Agent/Registrar shall determine by lot the Bonds, or portions thereof, within such maturity to be redeemed.

Notice of redemption shall be given by the Paying Agent-Registrar by mailing notice thereof to the registered owners not less than 30 days prior to the redemption date and as otherwise required by law. Interest on any bond or bonds so called for redemption shall cease on the redemption date designated in the notice.

No person shall be entitled to any right or benefit provided in this Bond unless the name of such person is registered by the Paying Agent-Registrar in the Registration Record maintained in its corporate trust office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This Bond shall be transferable only upon delivery of this Bond to the Paying AgentRegistrar, duly endorsed or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Paying Agent-Registrar, duly executed by the Registered Holder hereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing, and such transfer registered in the Registration Record. The Paying Agent-Registrar shall not be required to make such transfer after the fifteenth (15th) day preceding any interest payment date until after said latter date. The name of the Registered Holder endorsed hereon shall be deemed the correct name of the owner of this Bond for all purposes whatsoever. The Paying Agent-Registrar will keep the Registration Record open for registration of ownership of registered Bonds during its business hours. In the event of a change of Paying Agent-Registrar for any reason, notice thereof shall be mailed, by registered or certified United States mail, postage prepaid, to the Registered Holder at the address shown in the Registration Record, and such notice shall be effective on the date of mailing and sufficient as to all persons.

IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED AND RECITED that all acts, conditions and things required to be done, precedent to and in the issuance of this Bond have been properly done, happened and been performed in regular and due form and time as required by law, and that the total indebtedness of said City, including this Bond, and the series of which it forms a part, does not exceed any constitutional or statutory limitation; and that due provision has been made for the collection of an annual tax sufficient to pay the interest on this Bond as it falls due and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal hereof at maturity.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said City has caused this Bond to be executed with the manual or facsimile signature of its Mayor, attested with the manual or facsimile signature of its Clerk, and sealed with a facsimile seal of the City as of January 1, 2026.

Mayor

STATE OF OKLAHOMA ) ) SS COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA )

We, the undersigned, District Attorney and County Clerk, respectively, of said County, in said State, in which the within named City is situated, hereby certify that the within Bond is one of a series of Bonds issued by the within named City pursuant to law, and that the entire issue of said Bonds is within the debt limit imposed upon said City by the Constitution and laws of the State of Oklahoma.

WITNESS our respective officials’ hands and the seal of said County as of 2025.

District Attorney, District Number 7

County Clerk, Oklahoma County ***

FORM OF ASSIGNMENT

For value received, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto the within Bond and does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint attorney to transfer such Bond on the books kept for registration and transfer of the within Bond, with full power of substitution in the premises.

Dated:

In the presence of: Signature guaranteed by: ***

STATE OF OKLAHOMA ) ) SS COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA )

I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and acting Treasurer of the within named City in said County and State, hereby certify that I have duly registered the within Bond in my office as of , 2025. Witness my hand the date above written.

City Treasurer ***

STATE OF OKLAHOMA

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

BOND DEPARTMENT , 2025

I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have examined a certified copy of the record of proceedings taken preliminary to and in the issuance of the within Bond; that such proceedings and such Bond show lawful authority for the issue and are in accordance with the forms and method of procedure prescribed and provided by me for the issuance of Bonds of like kind; and that said Bond is a valid and binding obligation, according to its tenor and terms and, under the provisions of Title 62, Oklahoma Statutes 2021, Sections 11, 13 and 14, requiring the certificate of the Bond Commissioner of the State of Oklahoma thereon, is incontestable in any court in the State of Oklahoma unless suit thereon shall be brought in a court having jurisdiction of the same within thirty days from the date of this approval of said Bond appearing in the caption hereto.

Attorney General Ex-Officio Bond Commissioner of the State of Oklahoma

[END OF FORM OF BOND]

Section 3 That each of said Bonds shall be executed by manual or facsimile signature of the Mayor and have the facsimile corporate seal of said City imprinted thereon, and be attested by the Clerk of said City by manual or facsimile signature; that said officers be and hereby are authorized and directed to cause said Bonds to be prepared and to execute the same for and on behalf of said City, have the same registered by the Treasurer, endorsed by the District Attorney and County Clerk and presented to the Attorney General, Ex-Officio Bond Commissioner, together with a certified transcript of all proceedings had in connection with their issue, for the approval and endorsement of the Attorney General, Ex-Officio Bond Commissioner, that thereafter said Bonds shall be delivered to the purchaser upon payment of the purchase price thereof, which shall not be less than par and accrued interest. The proceeds derived from the sale of said Bonds shall be placed in a special fund and used solely for the purpose of providing funds for the purposes set out in the Form of Registered Bond in Section 2 hereof.

Section 4 Whenever any registered Bond or Bonds shall be exchanged for another registered Bond or Bonds of different denomination, the Paying Agent-Registrar shall cancel the Bond or Bonds surrendered in such exchange on the face thereof and on the Registration Record. If the supply of registered Bonds for making exchanges shall have been exhausted, the Paying Agent-Registrar shall cause additional registered Bonds to be prepared, at the expense of the City. The City covenants that upon request of the Paying Agent-Registrar, its appropriate officers promptly will execute such additional registered Bonds on behalf of the City.

Section 5 The Paying Agent-Registrar for all registered Bonds issued pursuant to this Ordinance shall be BOKF, NA, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, which shall maintain a Registration Record in its corporate trust office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the purpose of registering the name and address of the Registered Holder of each registered Bond. The Paying Agent-Registrar will keep the Registration Record open for registrations during its business hours. In the event of a change of Paying Agent-Registrar, notice thereof shall be mailed, registered or certified United States Mail, postage prepaid, to the Registered Holder of each registered Bond. The name and address of the Registered Holder as the same appears on the Registration Record shall be conclusive evidence to all persons and for all purposes whatsoever and no person other than the Registered Holder shown on the Registration Record shall be entitled to any right or benefit in relation to the Bond so registered; provided, that the foregoing shall not apply to any successor by operation of law of such Registered Holder. Registered Bonds shall be transferable only upon delivery of such Bonds to the Paying Agent-Registrar, duly endorsed or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Paying Agent-Registrar, executed by the Registered Holder thereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing, and such transfer registered on the Registration Record. If the form of Assignment of such Bonds is exhausted, such Registered Bonds delivered to the Paying AgentRegistrar for registration of transfer shall be canceled by the Paying Agent-Registrar on the face thereof and the Paying Agent-Registrar shall authenticate and deliver to the transferee Bonds in aggregate principal amount equal to the unpaid principal of the surrendered Bonds in new registered Bonds, in denominations of $5,000.00 or any integral multiple thereof. The Paying Agent-Registrar shall not be obligated to make such transfer after the fifteenth (15th) day preceding any interest payment date until after said latter date. The Record Date for the Bonds shall be the 15th day, whether or not such is a business day, of the calendar month preceding each interest payment date on the Bonds.

istered public obligations with respect to the Bonds which specify the persons entitled to the Bonds and the rights evidenced thereby shall be registered upon such books, and the Mayor and Clerk (or in their absence or incapacity, the Vice Mayor and Deputy Clerk, respectively) are hereby authorized and directed to execute such documents and instruments as may be required to implement the foregoing system of registration.

Section 7 The Bonds maturing in the years 2028 through 2032 are not subject to redemption prior to maturity. The General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 maturing in the years 2033 through 2039 are subject to redemption at the option of the City on any date on or after July 1, 2032, at the principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption. If less than all of the Bonds are to be redeemed and if less than all of a maturity is to be redeemed, the Paying Agent/Registrar shall determine by lot the Bonds, or portions thereof, within such maturity to be redeemed.

Section 8 That beginning with the fiscal year beginning in the year 2026, a continuing annual tax sufficient to pay the interest on said Bonds when due and for the purpose of providing a sinking fund with which to pay the principal of said Bonds when due shall be and is hereby ordered levied upon all taxable property in said City, in addition to all other taxes, said sinking fund to be designated “General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 Sinking Fund.” Said tax shall be and is hereby ordered certified, levied and extended upon the tax rolls and collected by the same officers, in the same manner and at the same time as the taxes for general purposes in each of said years are certified, levied, extended and collected; that all funds derived from said tax shall be placed in said sinking fund, which, together with any interest collected on same, shall be irrevocably pledged to the payment of the interest on and principal of said Bonds when and as the same fall due.

Section 9 The Continuing Disclosure Agreement and Official Statement, forms of which are provided herewith and incorporated herein by reference, are hereby approved and the Mayor and City Clerk (or in their absence or incapacity, the Vice Mayor and Deputy Clerk, respectively) are authorized to execute the Continuing Disclosure Agreement and the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to sign the Official Statement for and on behalf of the City.

A Continuing Disclosure Agreement, as a material inducement to the Purchaser(s) of the Bonds, in substantially the form of the draft thereof presented at the meeting at which this Ordinance is adopted and to be dated the date of initial delivery of the Bonds, is hereby authorized to be executed and delivered by the Mayor and Clerk (or in their absence or incapacity, the Vice Mayor and Deputy Clerk, respectively). The City hereby covenants and agrees that it will comply with and carry out all of the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Ordinance, failure of the City to comply with the Continuing Disclosure Agreement shall not be considered an event of default on the Bonds; however, any Bondholder may take such actions as may be necessary and appropriate, including seeking mandate or specific performance by court order, to cause the City to comply with its obligations under this Section. “Continuing Disclosure Agreement” shall mean that certain Continuing Disclosure Agreement executed by the City and dated the date of issuance and delivery of the Bonds, as originally executed and as it may be amended from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof.

The City hereby covenants and agrees for the benefit of the Bondholders to provide annual financial information on the City in accordance with the Continuing Disclosure Agreement and to provide, in a timely manner, notice of events specified in paragraph (b)(5)(i)(C) of Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The annual financial information and any notices of material events will be provided by the City to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board via the Electronic Municipal Market Access System (“EMMA”) @ www.emma.msrb.org

The City authorizes the use of the Official Statement in connection with the sale of the Bonds by the purchasers thereof.

Section 10 The Mayor (or Vice Mayor in the absence of the Mayor) is authorized and directed on behalf of the City to execute and deliver the Bonds upon receipt of the purchase price and to direct disbursement of proceeds received from the sale of the Bonds, to include payment of the costs and expenses of issuance of the Bonds, and further to approve, execute, and deliver all bond, securities, tax and security documents, contracts and certifications necessary to consummate issuance of the Bonds, including but not limited to the Official Bid Form and contracts with the Paying AgentRegistrar, financial adviser, bond counsel and others providing services with respect to issuance of the Bonds.

Section 11 The City reasonably anticipates that the aggregate amount of “qualified tax-exempt obligations” (as defined in section 265(b)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”)), which will be issued by the City and all subordinate entities thereof during calendar year 2026 will not exceed $10,000,000, and hereby covenants and agrees, as a material inducement and consideration to the purchasers of its Bonds, that neither the City nor any subordinate entity thereof will, during calendar year 2026, issue “qualified tax-exempt obligations” (as defined in Section 265(b)(3)(B) of the Code), in an aggregate amount exceeding $10,000,000. Further, it is the purpose and intent of this Ordinance that the Bonds shall constitute and the Bonds are hereby designated as “qualified tax-exempt obligations” as defined in Section 265(b)(3)(B) of the Code, in order that the purchasers of the Bonds may avail themselves of the exception contained in said Section 265(b)(3)(B) of the Code with respect to interest incurred to carry tax-exempt bonds. The City hereby covenants and agrees that it will not designate as “qualified taxexempt obligations” more than $10,000,000 in aggregate amount of obligations issued by the City or any subordinate entity thereof during calendar year 2026. Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, the City and other related entities may issue obligations, provided that the issuance of such obligations do not disqualify the Bonds as “qualified tax-exempt obligations” as defined by Section 265(b)(3)(B) of the Code. The City hereby covenants and agrees with the purchasers of the Bonds to take such further actions and execute such documents and instruments as may be necessary or proper to carry out the intent of this Ordinance, including a Certificate of Designation, and/or as may be in furtherance of the issuance of the Bonds, and the Mayor (or Vice Mayor in the absence of the Mayor) is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to take such actions and execute such documents as may be deemed necessary or proper from time to time.

Section 12 The Mayor, Vice Mayor, City Manager, Treasurer, Director of Finance, City Clerk, and City Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to execute, separately or jointly, and deliver such documents and take such other action as may be necessary or appropriate in order to effectuate the issuance, execution and delivery of the Bonds, including specifically, but not limited to, engagement letters and contracts for professional services associated with the issuance of the Bonds, the Bond forms, tax or tax compliance documents, closing certificates, continuing disclosure or other security or securities-related documents, scope of services agreements for professional services associated with issuance of the Bonds, disbursement orders for Bond proceeds and other disbursement orders, or any other letter, representation or certification otherwise necessary and attendant to the issuance and delivery of the Bonds.

Section 13 Emergency Declared. It is the judgment of the City Council that by reason of the City being without adequate streets improvements, water system improvements, sanitary sewer system improvements, parks improvements, technology improvements, and police improvements, it is deemed and hereby declared necessary for the immediate preservation of peace, welfare, health and safety that this Ordinance become effective immediately and without delay. Wherefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be in force and effect immediately from and after its passage, approval and publication.

Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma described herein.

Authorized Officer

Section 6 There is hereby created and established a system of registration for uncertificated registered public obligations with respect to the Bonds as provided in the Registered Public Obligations Act of Oklahoma, Title 62 Oklahoma Statutes 2021, Section 582(13)(b), whereby books shall be maintained on behalf of the City by the Depository Trust Company, New York, New York, for the purpose of registration of transfer of the uncertificated reg-

PASSED AND APPROVED ON NOVEMBER 12, 2025. Steven J. Goetzinger (SEAL) Mayor

ATTEST: Amanda Copeland City Clerk

OPINION OPINION O O UR UR S S TAND TAND

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Support Main Street this holiday season

By Jerrod Shouse State Director

National Federation of Independent Business

In all likelihood, Black Friday sales have been hitting your inbox before you got your kids’ Halloween costumes put away. But the big box stores aren’t the only place to find holiday shopping deals. Small Business Saturday, the day after Black Friday, offers shoppers an opportunity to find great quality items at a competitive price and invest in their community.

This year, Nov. 29 is Small Business Saturday. There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season

than shopping small. What began 15 years ago as a way to promote local businesses recovering from the Great Recession has blossomed into one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Last year, shoppers spent roughly $22 billion at their local businesses.

The holiday season is a time to celebrate and express gratitude. Here in Oklahoma, small business owners are particularly grateful for how elected officials in Oklahoma City and in Washington, D.C. have stood up for Main Street.

First, the Oklahoma Legislature passed and Governor Stitt signed into law several bills that make it

easier to do business in the state, including tax cuts and caps on non-economic damages in civil lawsuits. Then, in July, Congress and President Trump made the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent, averting a major tax hike at the end of the year.

These reforms on the state and federal levels will help our small business owners navigate an uncertain economic environment. Between rising prices, a tight labor market and a decline in sales, small businesses across the country are heading into the holiday season with a little less cheer.

According to a recent

Dear Wise Elder: My co-worker is exhausted helping her husband’s 65year-old friend who had a stroke. For a year she has bought food and prepared meals and cared for the husband’s friend without compensation. The stroke victim seems to have no family and yet will not compensate this lady who is a good neighbor. She takes him to doctor appointments and keeps his schedule like a loving daughter. My co-worker is exhausted caring for her own family, working, and caring for the husband’s friend. Any suggestions?

Dear Co-worker: Your friend’s exhaustion creates brain fog. Thankfully, you can provide clarity and

NFIB survey, optimism among small business owners declined in October, as job creators reported reduced sales and profits. And while many small businesses want to hire, filling open positions is becoming nearly impossible.

With a looming state ballot initiative to raise the minimum wage headed before voters in June of next year, it’s incumbent on Oklahomans to reject SQ 832. Raising the minimum wage only stands to exacerbate the hiring challenges on Main Street.

Small businesses are the beating heart of our state’s economy, accounting for more than 99 percent of

businesses in the state and employing more than half of working Oklahomans, according to the Small Business Administration.

When you stop in at your favorite coffee shop, locallyowned boutique, or familyrun hardware store, your dollars go further. Nearly 68 cents of every dollar spent at a small business stays within the community where it’s spent and creates another 50 cents in local business activity.

This holiday season, don’t forget to shop small. Our local businesses keep our communities strong and our economy growing. When Main Street prospers, we all prosper.

reason so that she can be a good neighbor for the long term, not just be the full-time caregiver for a few more months. There are services available; however, the stroke patient must consent to receive the help. The most loving thing she can do is help the stroke patient give permission for Healthcare Power of Attorney, permission to conduct business affairs, and legally reach out to whatever family there is. Ultimately, the stroke patient has to decide to trust someone and put that trust in writing. It is his choice.

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International Airport where its team of volunteers assists every kind of traveler. In its fiscal year 2025, Upward Transitions’ Travelers Aid Program’s 36 volunteers dedicated nearly 5,905 hours serving 136,292 visitors and callers at the airport.

Today, Upward Transitions also assists the most vulnerable in our community, experiencing or at risk of homelessness, through its Community Outreach Program providing birth certificates and IDs to assist those seeking employment and housing in exiting homelessness. The agency also assists those at risk of homelessness due to eviction through assistance with rent and/or utilities payments to prevent families with minor children and seniors from entering homelessness.

Upward Transitions was recognized last June by The Courage Project, a new national initiative praising actions at the community level bolstering civic engagement and inclusive community values as well as to honor and celebrate everyday acts of civic bravery.

The organization’s work to prevent families with minor children and seniors from losing their housing through eviction was honored by the project’s members and awarded with a $20,000 grant.

In October, Upward Transitions launched its newest program, Hope Flyers. The innovative program, funded by United Way of Central Oklahoma’s WayFinder Grant, is the first of its kind assisting individuals experiencing transportation poverty in maintaining employment and saving for reliable, full-time trans-

portation by lending them e-bikes through a partnership with Drop Mobility.

The Innovative Agency of the Year award was created by Travelers Aid International in 2024 to recognize organizations that implement groundbreaking programs to meet the specific needs of their communities.

All 31 Travelers Aid International member agencies, including those from the U.S., Canada and Australia, were considered for this award. T

he first Innovation Award was presented at TAI’s annual conference in 2024 to Donna Paramore, CFRE, executive director of the Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans. Upward Transitions was selected for its innovative, creative, and dedicated service to the Oklahoma City community.

“I cannot think of another organization more deserving of this award than Upward Transitions and its brilliant leader, CEO Periann Pulliam,” commented Travelers Aid International President and CEO Kathleen Baldwin.

“Periann has been the driving force in her nearly seven years at the UT helm for the agency's innovative, creative and dedicated service to the Oklahoma City community.”

The award was presented to Upward Transitions’ CEO Periann Pulliam and Upward Transitions’ Travelers Aid Volunteer Coordinator Sharon Scott during the conference.

“We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition,” said Pulliam. “Upward Transitions has served our community for 100 years, and our team is incredibly dedicated, compassionate, and motivated to make positive changes in the lives of those we serve.”

For information about Upward Transitions and its programs and services, visit www.upwardtransitions.org, or contact Conna Dewart, Development and Public Relations Manager at 405-2325507 or cdewart@upwardtransitions.org.

More information about Travelers Aid International can be found at travelersaid.org.

From left: Peter Lauten, director of partnerships of Travelers Aid International; Periann Pulliam, CEO of Upward Transitions; Kathleen Baldwin, president and CEO of Travelers Aid International; and Sharon Scott, Travelers Aid volunteer program coordinator of Upward Transitions.

Uncommon Ground

Day One

At right: Chris Fleming and Sam Presti introduce the Foreword Campaign. Day One is the beginning of 168 Days of Remembrance. Chung told of her experience covering the bombing of the Murrah Building as a national journalist. Foreword introduces new and expanded programming spaces in an engaging architectural work. Visitors ascend to the new lobby level, greeted by curated art from the Murrah Federal Building itself and an overview of the Museum’s ensuing chapters. A new orientation area, as well as a civics are to also be a part of the expansion.

Above: Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum President and CEO Kari Watkins talks with Chief Gary Marrs, Oklahoma City fire chief (retired) and journalist Connie Chung during the Memorial’s Day One Annual Luncheon.

A reception at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club introduced The Uncommon Ground, Oklahoma’s first, 62-acre sculpture park. From left: Architect Rand Elliott, Edmond Fine Arts Executive Director Shannon Price, The Uncommon Ground Executive Director, hosts Nancy Herzel and Jamie Farha, Board President David Thompson and Cynthia and Howell French, founder and visionary. The Uncommon Ground is set to open in the fall of 2026.

- Photos by Rose Lane

SSM Health Saints Ball: A Night to Remember

Samba & Sparkle: A Night in Rio! raised an all-time high $1,437,795 for the Saints Forward campaign to complete the Love Family Entrance and assist with renovation of Patient Tower floors at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital. Above: Vicky and Dr. Leonard Bowen. At right: Elizabeth Willis, Governor David and Rhonda Walters (co-chairmen), Amanda Leonard and Spring. Dr. Senthil & Thatcha Raju were also co-chairmen.

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Ana and Dr. Rajesh Kumar. The event featured live and silent auctions, raffles, live music and more.

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Above: Margaret Freedy Owens and Dan Owens. Below: Charity Head and Leah Roper.

Above: Rev. Father Aaron Fooshee, Most Rev. Archbishop Paul Coakley

At left: Russell Davis, Charlotte Myers.

-Photos by Fran Kozakowski

National Cowboy & Western Heritage

Small Works, Great Wonders

The Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s Small Works, Great Wonders art sale featured a fusion of traditional and contemporary paintings and sculpture at affordable prices. Attendees enjoyed cocktails with more than 100 of the nation’s finest artists, including many from the prestigious Prix de West. Refreshments and beautiful works of art make for a truly special evening; purchasers may leave with art in hand at the end of the night.

WELCOMING OTHER DAR MEMBERS. At their recent annual membership tea, members of Colonel John Starke, Sr. Chapter welcomed Oklahoma Society Daughters of the American Revolution Regent Grace Ellsworth of Cushing, First Vice Regent Peggy Evans of Jenks, OSDAR Registrar Sue Cline of Cushing, Capital District Director Karla Killinger of Oklahoma City and prospective members from the metro area. Carolyn Rawlings of The Village hosted the event in her home. Attendees enjoyed rosemary lemonade and green tea, finger foods, and desserts. The chapter is raising funds to provide welcome packs to new citizens at the naturalization ceremony in OKC in May. DAR is a national nonprofit women’s lineage organization that promotes patriotism, historic preservation, and education whose motto is God, Home, and Country. From left: Carolyn Rawlings who hosted Tea, Marcia Yanish and Linda Moore, all members of Colonel John Starke, Sr.

Above: Larry and Donita Thomas. At right: Barbara Brou, Maryann Harroz and Ginny Bass Carl.

Above: Molly and Marcos Penal. Below: Colby and Rachel Edwards.

Above, from left: Anna, Chloe, Casey and Kami Fredericks. At left: John and Cissy Lennon shop at Persimmon Hill at the Cowboy.

-Photos by Rose Lane