Red Ridge Nature Preserve Deputy Director Lance Swearengin says protection from human disturbance is helping the area to thrive. Page 10
Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman’s monumental outdoor installation “Formless Matter and Its Devastating Gestures” is now open in Campbell Art Park. Page 13
CATHY COSTELLO
Owner, Chairman of the Board APIO Connectivity and Communication Solutions
Where did you grow up, and do you have a favorite childhood memory? I was born and raised in Overland Park, Kan. I have great memories of my parents taking me to the Kansas City Lyric Opera, Starlight Theatre, the Kansas City Ballet, jazz clubs and attending the Kansas City Chiefs football games with my dad!
What did you want to be when you grew up? A singer, actress and dancer on Broadway.
What are you most passionate about professionally? I am passionate about the growth and development of my family-owned technology company. After the tragic death of my husband, Labor Commissioner Mark Costello, my oldest daughter Anna Marie and I rebranded our 25-plus-year international and global business U.S.A. Digital Communications Inc., We are now doing business as APIO, which reflects the ongoing development and expansion of our services. APIO is the latin verb which means “to connect, join, bind quickly and solidly.” APIO delivers advanced high-speed performance through innovative IT solutions for
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By Eric Oesch Staff Writer
City leaders in Nichols Hills unveiled the first custom art wrap of a city sanitation vehicle last week as they work to create a fleet of roving art pieces on city streets. When complete, all four city sanitation trucks are to be envel-
oped with original art designs by local artists. The designs are part of the city’s ongoing public art initiation.
The effort is led by the Nichols Hills Public Arts Commission and supported by city leaders to project a commitment to bringing public art into everyday community spaces.
“This project represents an intentional, creative effort to expand how residents experience art throughout our community,” said Nichols Hills Mayor Sody Clements. “Nichols Hills is committed to investing in initiatives like this that enhance our city’s identity and enrich our shared spaces in mean-
ingful ways.”
The concept of creating a fleet of roving art pieces on city sanitation trucks originated when Melissa Scaramucci, chairman of the newly-formed Nichols Hills Public Arts Commission, identified an opportunity
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The City of Oklahoma City, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, began construction to replace the May Avenue bridge over Northwest Expressway.
The northbound May Avenue ramp is closed and the southbound May Avenue ramp is to intermittently close, as needed, to allow crews to safely complete con-
FRIDAY’s Dog of the Week
struction operations.
Construction occurs in multiple stages throughout the project, with periodic traffic shifts to allow for bridge demolition and reconstruction, roadway improvements and final finishing work. Drivers should expect temporary lane closures, narrowed lanes and changing traffic patterns on both NW Ex-
Here is Jacki, Vonnie and Tim Garner’s shihpoo (shih tzu/poodle) mix. They adopted her from Nexus Pets and she will be a year old in July. Email Pet of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com.
pressway and May Avenue during construction. At certain phases, traffic are routed onto temporary detour lanes while crews complete paving, drainage and other improvements.
Construction timelines and traffic impacts are posted on vision.okc.gov as work progresses. Motorists are encouraged to stay alert for updates and
plan for possible delays in the area.
As part of the twoyear project, crews are removing the existing May Avenue bridge and construct a new diverging diamond interchange. The redesigned interchange will improve traffic flow, enhance safety and increase mobility for
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The community is invited to help name a new, larger-thanlife sculpture to be installed outside the MAPS 4-funded OKC Louisa McCune Animal Welfare Center. The new center is currently under construction behind the existing facility. People can view a rendering of the artwork and vote for their favorite name among these four finalists at vision.okc.gov. The finalists are:
• Windy;
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• Willow; • Oakie; and,
• Thunderdog.
Voting closes June
30. The name with the most votes will be the sculpture’s official title when it's installed — scheduled for late fall.
About the sculp-
ture: The dog sculpture is to stand 14-feettall and 20-feet-long, creating a new landmark for the animal welfare center. Made from carbon steel, the artwork shows a dog whose windblown fur transforms into a tangle of rustcolored metal tree branch rods. At night, the sculpture is to be illuminated.
Part dog, part Oklahoma wind, part guardian — this artwork is designed to welcome everyone who visits the new OKC Louisa McCune Animal Welfare Center.
About the artist: Olga Ziemska is a globally-recognized sculptor and environmental artist whose large-scale public artworks and sitespecific installations explore the profound relationship between humans and nature.
A graduate of Columbus College of Art & Design (BFA, 2000), she gained early recognition through a Fulbright Fellowship at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, Poland.
Through her art, Ziemska challenges us to rethink our relationship with nature—not as separate observers, but as participants in a deeply interconnected system. Her work offers a poetic and thoughtprovoking vision of what it means to exist within, rather than apart from, the natural world. Renowned for her largescale, site-specific sculptures, Ziemska has exhibited and created works around the world.
About the OKC Louisa McCune Animal Welfare Center:
The 70,000square-foot animal welfare center,
funded through MAPS 4, is critical to making OKC a safer and more welcoming place for residents and pets. The $42million center is scheduled to be completed this fall.
The building is to have four entrances, one for each service: adoption, intake, commons/multipurpose and the clinic.
The center’s layout will improve the building’s flow, safety and hygiene.
The new facility is to feature separate cat and dog kennel wings designed to create quieter, less stressful spaces for pets awaiting adoption. Each kennel room includes win-
The public is invited to vote for finalists to name this sculpture to be created by Olga Ziemska and to be placed at the OKC Louisa McCune Animal Welfare Center.
dows, so the animals get natural light. The new facility will increase the number of dog kennels to nearly 550 and increase the number of cat condos to more than 300. The new center is named after the late Louisa McCune, who was a passionate advocate for animals. Through her work as Director of the Kirkpatrick Foundation, she was instrumental in securing MAPS 4 funding for the center. Mayor David Holt appointed her to serve on the MAPS 4 Neighborhoods Subcommittee.
McCune passed away in 2024 from cancer.
In OKC FRIDAY’s May 25, 2026, Opinion Piece entitled “Covenant Presbyterian closes after 70 years. We hate to see it go,” we inadvertently said, “Now the
closest Presbyterian Church is in Edmond while the Grand Dame of Presbyterian Churches in Oklahoma City is First Presbyterian Church seven miles away at
1001 NW 25.” We failed to recognize Westminster Presbyterian Church which is 20 blocks closer to The Village than First Presbyterian Church and might have ruffled some feathers in doing so. For that we apologize. Westminster Presbyterian Church is a beautiful church with a rich history of service to the community since its first official service was held May 11, 1947. Church services are held every Sunday morning at 8:15 and 10:30 am. The Church is located at 4400 N. Shartel in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Oklahoma City. There are many Presbyterian Churches in the area that would welcome former members of Covenant Presbyterian Church with open arms.
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to create a public art experience that could reach every part of the community.
During a presentation to the council last November, Scaramucci shared that, while Nichols Hills doesn’t have buses or trains in its fleet of vehicles, the city did have sanitation trucks perfect for art wraps.
Scaramucci has served as the chairperson of the Nichols Hills Public Arts Commission since its founding in 2024.
“I wanted to find a way to make the public art experience more equitable across the city,” said Scaramucci. “I hope this rolling art encounter brings curiosity and excitement to our community, offering residents and visitors alike a delightfully unexpected interruption to their routines.”
More than a dozen artists submitted proposals to create art wraps for the sanitation trucks following City Council approval of the project last February. The artists and corresponding designs were selected through a rigorous process that included artist presentations, public meetings and input from community leaders.
The Public Arts Commission selected five artists for the city’s four sanitation ve-
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traveling through the area. In addition to the new bridge, the project will include updated ramps, traffic signals, street light-
hicles, including the team of Mackenzie Brim and Taylor Clark, Tara Jouzits, Tiffany McKnight and Chase Spivey.
“Each created vibrant, accessible designs that will bring a fresh and imaginative visual experience to Nichols Hills,” said Scaramucci.
Employees from the Nichols Hills Public Works Department played a key role in the process, providing critical insight and feedback essential in shaping designs that were both practical and impactful.
ing and aesthetic enhancements to improve the corridor.
The $15 million project is funded through a combination of an Association of Central Oklahoma Governments grant, the city’s 2017 bond program and Street Development fees.
City Manager Shane Pate said the Cty Council budgeted a collective $25,000 for the project and plans to use operating funds set aside for each project.
Nichols Hills, with nearly 4,000 residents, has more than a dozen works of public art featured in its 31 landscaped parks. The city’s Public Works Department provides residents twice-aweek refuse service with four sanitation vehicles on the streets four days per week.
By Jason Jewell Sports Editor
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fficials at John Marshall teamed up with The Come Up Foundation to offer the first-ever mixed martial arts (MMA) elective course.
“We welcomed the opportunity to partner with them to benefit our students,” said JM principal Rachelle’ Conner at a press conference to highlight the course. “It really helps our students overcome stereotypes and accept the huge challenge of selfregulation.”
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Many of today’s teens and young adults rush into a physical confrontation when challenged or threatened, the principal said.
“Our course teaches students to know how to hold their tongue and keep the peace,” Conner said. “It’s made a huge impact on our culture.”
Recent budget cuts precipitated the need for additional electives, she said.
“We’re always
Students in the John Marshall MMA elective course participate in boxing drills, left, and grappling (wrestling) drills. The boxing drill is limited to body blows, as shots to the head are not permitted. John Marshall student Javaury McCauley tells about his experiences as a member of the school’s MMA elective course.
looking for ways to facilitate growth,” Conner said. “We’ve been looking for creative ways to offer electives like MMA to our students.”
The Come Up Foundation Executive Director Emmanuel Rivera, who leads the class, expressed the many advantages of an MMA-style course.
“Many of the kids who first take our course realize they don’t really know much about fighting,” Rivera said. “Our drills help give students a chance to see how it really is.”
Students spend the first few minutes of the course with boxing drills. Blows are restricted to the body only, as shots to the face or head are not allowed.
Not only does the class help students know what to do when in a fight, it also encourages them to avoid a possible confrontation.
“We really focus on teaching our kids to control their emotions,” said Rivera, who competes as a championship-level MMA fighter
“The drills are intense but not out of
Coaches for the John Marshall MMA course include, from left, Jonathan Gary, Come Up Foundation Executive Director Emmanual Rivera, and Carl Belford. For more information, visit comeupfoundation.com.
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control. Once we’re through, the students shake hands and walk away.”
John Marshall student Javaury McCauley also talked about his experiences in the course.
“It’s been amazing,” he said. “Definitely more of a physical challenge than I expected. It also helped me with my stamina and helped me realize how much potential I have.”
McCauley expressed thanks to the coaches for their help.
“I really look up to the coaches,” McCauley said. “They treat us like family and take care of each other. We call each other brothers.”
Along with Rivera, the other coaches include Carl Belford and Jonathan Gary.
“I really enjoy coaching these kids,” Belford said. “I enjoy seeing them develop. It’s a different kind of coaching and the most rewarding I’ve ever done.”
The 2026 pool season in Oklahoma City kicked off late last month at OKC Parks' two family aquatic centers, one community pool and 16 spraygrounds. Here's everything you need to know for the summer.
Family Aquatic Centers
OKC Parks operates two family aquatic centers, which are larger, resort-style pools:
• Earlywine Family Aquatic Center, 3101 S.W. 119.
• Will Rogers Family Aquatic Center, 3201 N. Grand Blvd.
The aquatic centers are open 1-6
p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, through Aug. 2. Pools are closed Mondays and on Juneteenth (June 19) and Independence Day (July 4). Pools are also open Aug. 3-30, 1-6 p.m., only on weekends. All OKC pools are cashless. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and ages 3-17, and free for age 2 and younger. Non-swimmers are $4. Concessions are available for purchase.
Season passes are also available and good for both Earlywine Family Aquatic Center and Will Rogers Family
Aquatic Center all summer long. Individual passes are $45. Family passes are $150 for a family of four, plus $35 per additional person.
For more information about rentals, season passes, rules and more, go to okc.gov/swim.
Northeast Community Pool
Oklahoma City operates one community pool, Northeast Community Pool, 1226 N.E. 33. The pool is open 1-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, June 9 through Aug. 2. It is closed Mondays, along with Juneteenth and Independence Day.
Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS), in partnership with Fields & Futures, First Serve OKC and First Tee, is offering a series of free summer sports camps designed to keep students active, engaged and learning throughout the summer months.
The camps provide students with opportunities to develop athletic skills, build confidence, foster teamwork and connect with coaches and mentors in a supportive environment.
“Participation in athletics helps students develop leader-
ship skills, build strong relationships and stay connected to their school community,” said OKCPS
Athletic Director Shane Sanders.
“These summer camps are a great opportunity for students to stay active, learn new skills and continue growing both on and off the field.”
Students and families can register for camps at bit.ly/OKCPSSummerCamps26.
Families are encouraged to contact the OKCPS Athletics Office at 405-587-0046 with questions.
Golf Camp (Grades 7-12)
June 8–9 9-11:30 a.m.
The First Tee of Metropolitan OKC, 600 N. Martin Luther King Tennis Camp (Grades 5-6) June 15–18
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Capitol Hill High School, 500 S.W. 36
Boys and Girls Soccer Camp (Grades 7-12) June 23–25; July 16–17; August 3–5
9 a.m.-11 a.m. OKC Energy Practice Facility, 2810 N.E. 63
Admission is $2 for a day pass or $10 for a season pass for adults. Children younger than 18 are admitted free.
For more information about rentals, season passes, rules and more, go to okc.gov/swim.
Spraygrounds
OKC Parks operates 16 spraygrounds at parks throughout the city. With a variety of buttons, buckets, cannons and levers to douse you with water, the spraygrounds are perfect for kids to cool off and play.
All spraygrounds are free.
Operating hours
for the 2026 season are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day through Sept. 27.
To report an issue, please text 405-4820134.
For more information and a map of the spraygrounds, go to okc.gov/spraygrounds.
Sprayground locations in Oklahoma City include:
• Douglass Park: 901 N. Douglass.
• E.B. Jeffrey Park: 4432 N.W. 16.
• Harvest Hills Park: 8235 N.W. 104.
• Macklanburg Park: 11700 N Stratford Dr.
• McCracken Park: 425 S.E. 64.
• McKinley Park:
1300 N. McKinley.
• Melrose Park: 7800 Melrose Lane.
• Memorial Park: 3600 N. Classen.
• Minnis Lakeview Park: 12518 N.E. 36.
• North Highland Park: 301 N.W. 81.
• Reed Park: 1217 N. May.
• Schilling Park: 537 S.E. 25.
• Sellers Park: S.W. 82 and Villa.
• Taylor Park: 1113 S.W. 70.
• Wiley Post Park: 2021 S. Robinson.
• Youngs Park: S.W. 44 and Youngs. For more info, visit okc.gov
Outdoor public parks are open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. by City ordinance.
Indoor facilities, Martin Park Nature Center and Will Rogers Gardens, have individualized operating hours.
Lake hours are also 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., except for permitted activities, such as boating and fishing.
Permits allow use of the lakes any time or day.
• • • OKC Parks & Recreation 420 W. Main St., Suite 210 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 okcparks@okc.gov
• • • Central Business Office (405) 297-3882
• • • Recreation Division (405) 297-2211
• • • Martin Park Nature Center (405) 297-1429
• • • Will Rogers Gardens (405) 297-1392
About OKC Parks
The mission of OKC Parks is to provide cultural, social and recreational experiences to community members so they can have the opportunity to cultivate wellness and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
OKC Parks inspires the community to explore, learn, grow and play.
OKC Parks manages all operations and maintenance of City parks and recreation facilities, such as:
• 6,800+ acres of public lands.
• 170+ public parks.
• 100+ miles of trails.
• 11 community centers.
• 5 swimming pools and aquatic facilities.
• 5 municipal golf courses.
• 5 sports complexes.
• 2 gymnasiums.
• Fish hatchery.
• Martin Park Nature Center.
• Bricktown Canal.
• Will Rogers Gardens. Visit: okc.gov/CommunityRecreation/OKC-Parks.
July 3 • Red, White & Boom! OKCPHIL’s Red, White & Boom! concert is a highenergy patriotic celebration that brings the community together for an unforgettable summer evening of music and fireworks. Set against the backdrop of Oklahoma City’s skyline at Scissortail Park, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic performs a vibrant program of American classics, fan favorites, and stirring patriotic anthems that capture the spirit of Independence Day beginning at 8:30 pm.
July 712 • Sister Act
Experience the musical that proves sometimes, salvation comes with a beat. Enjoy divaontherun Deloris trade sequins for a habit as she takes over the struggling choir at the convent. Lyric Theatre, lyrictheatreokc.com
Aug. 1123 • Hamilton OKC Broadway brings this Tony and Grammy award winning musical to the Civic Center for two weeks of show times.
June 57 • 39 Years on 39th
The Oklahoma History Center Museum presents The Longest Stretch: Route 66 in Okla‐homa in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road. The exhibit explores how Oklahoma’s 400plus miles of drivable highway shaped communities along the route and continues to draw travelers today at the Oklahoma History Center, okhistory.org. Visitors will see a 1915 Model T Roadster, a restored Taft Stadium sign, a Big Boy statue, and a 1961 Corvette on loan from the National Cor vette Museum. Handson interactives will allow visitors to engage directly with the story of Route 66 and its evolution.
Visitors will see a 1915 Model T Roadster, a restored Taft Stadium sign, a Big Boy statue, and a 1961 Corvette on loan from the National Cor vette Museum. Handson interactives will allow visitors to engage directly with the story of Route 66 and its evolution.
The 39th Street District has persevered as a landmark for the queer community for 39 years in the face danger, fear, and hate. Celebrate 39 years of Pride on 39th this weekend in the historic 39th St District. The weekend is packed with live takeovers, artist markets, and drag events such as the Pride Icons Drag Brunch. The annual Pride Parade begins at 6 pm on Sunday, June 7.
June 6 • PopUp Market
The PopUp Market is a oneday openair market featuring local small businesses. For one day only, visit the PopUp Market on the corner of NW 10th & Hudson to shop from 60+ local shops and makers. From vintage
finds to women’s clothing, leather goods, art, books, and more, the PopUp Market will have something unique for everyone from 10 am to 4 pm.
June 6 • Scissortail Park Concert
The FREE Scissortail Park Summer Concert Series is back, bringing the community together all season long. Grab a blanket, bring your friends and settle by the Love’s Travel Stops Great Lawn around 8 pm to hear Summer of Soul featuring Charlie Redd and the Full Flava Kings, J Stew/Nev and the Summer of Soul Band plus more amazing live performances that will keep you dancing all night long under the Oklahoma sky. Paycom
Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com
My oldest nephew Cole McDaniel is getting married this weekend to an amazing young woman named Avery Timberlake. They are tying the knot, or putting on the kouloura, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church. That means the McDaniel family is about to take part in our very first Big Fabulous Greek Wedding. We are super excited!
Avery Timberlake is a Casady School alumna who studied interior design at Texas Christian University. She worked for Jenkins Interiors in Dallas then returned home to bring her fabulous design aesthetic and business skills to the dynamite team at Birdhouse Studio led by co-owners Elaine Price and Mindy Brown. She is now designing houses, rooms, and offices across Oklahoma City
More personally, Avery is a raven-haired beauty with a disarming smile who is as kind and thoughtful as she is talented. She has fantastic personal style. And, she has felt like family since the first time we sat down together to share a meal.
Cole is a Heritage Hall graduate who attended the University of Oklahoma for both undergraduate and law school. He is now an Associate Attorney at Gable Gotwals. Cole serves as President of the OKC Young Professionals Board for Oklahoma Cleats for Kids and just cochaired their C4K Patio Party in May.
Cole is the oldest of my five nephews and nieces, all of which I love equally and differently. I have watched Cole transform from an uncommonly bright child to a musclebound State Champion football player to a successful lawyer and thoughtful community leader who puts others first and listens with his whole heart. Cole is now a trusted friend and respected
peer as much as a nephew. It has been the most joyful journey of my life. My Big Fat Greek Wedding, the movie, is one of the biggest success stories in independent film. Writer and star Nia Vardalos launched the piece as a 45-minute monologue about her life in Winnipeg with a very Greek family and a non-Greek husband. She sold out shows by marketing to Greek Orthodox Churches in the area.
Rita Wilson, another actress of Greek heritage and wife of Tom Hanks, loved the show. She and Tom bought the rights and produced the movie for $5 million in 2001.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding was released in 2002 using a roll out release. It premiered in just 108 theaters, made $822,000 but garnered tons of great word of mouth and press. From there, they added 200 theaters by week four, 400 by week 8, 1000 by week 18. By week 19, the movie was in 1600 theaters and raking in $11,000,000 at the box office. Ultimately, the film brought in $368 million worldwide and became the biggest selling romantic comedy of all time.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding was also a critical success. It was nominated for Best Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes and won the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Comedy. Nia Vardalos was nominated for the Golden Globe, SAG, MTV, and Teen Choice Awards and won Best Debut Performance at the Independent Spirit Awards. Vardalos was also Oscar nominated as a writer for Best Original Screenplay. And Rita Wilson was given the Visionary Award from the Producers Guild of America for bringing this wonderful story to the big screen.
Congratulations to Avery and Cole! Na zisete!
Big dreams and bigger possibilities are imagined this summer at Science Museum Oklahoma. Until September, step into a world where imagination leads the way at Barbie You Can Be Anything: The Experience for no additional cost to admission.
Created by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in partnership with Mattel, this hands-on traveling exhibition invites kids and families to explore careers, creativity, leadership, problem solving, and adventure through interactive play. Guests can pilot an airplane,
direct a film, code a robot, climb a rocky mountain, design fashion looks, care for animals, and more while discovering the many ways curiosity can shape the future. Along the way, visitors will also meet real women throughout history who changed the world through science, leadership, athletics, aviation, medicine, the arts, and beyond.
Barbie You Can Be Anything: The Experience is included with general admission and will be featured until September 2026. Visit sciencemuseumok.org/
Sixteen Fridayland students are among 49 high school students named to the 14th annual Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Teen Leaders class. These students visit OMRF monthly throughout the 2026-27 school year
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optimal connectivity. It not only is a joy to deliver excellent and useful services to our customers so they can thrive, it is a joy for us as a family to carry on Mark’s legacy. I think he would be very proud! Has your definition of success changed as you’ve developed your career? In the business world, I think I’ve always been grounded regarding what success is. Of course, to the world, success is often times observed in temporal processions — cars, home, vacation, etc. But I believe real success is seeing your employees and customers fulfill their dreams, because you didn’t give up on yours.
What is a perfect day for you? Sleep-
to meet with philanthropic leaders from Oklahoma City and surrounding areas. They also will spend time in OMRF’s labs, learn about how nonprofit organizations function, and develop an understanding of the impact charitable giving makes
ing in, getting a massage, lunch or early dinner with friends, curling up with a blanket and a glass of wine and watching a good movie. A day that I don’t have to answer the phone or make decisions!
What is some of the best advice you’ve received in your life? “Choose joy and gratitude everyday, in spite of life!” (that’s my own advice!) and, ”Comparison is the thief of joy and a tool of the devil.” A friend’s mother told me that once, but I think it might be attributed to Theodore Roosevelt. What is No. 1 on your bucket list? I’d like to go on a luxury cruise! Oklahoma has had an amazing sports history, which has featured a lineup of individuals such as Mickey Mantle, Shannon Miller, Jim Thorpe, Patty Gasso, etc. Did you
on a community.
Listed by high school, below are Fridayland’s 202627 Teen Leaders.
• Bishop McGuiness: Paige Ihrig, Gabriella Kunnath, Kinley Randolph and Kiona Wadmia.
• Casady: Dhiya Jeevanantham,
have any sports heroes growing up? Yes!! I have a cousin, professional ice skater Christy Haigler who was a two-time silver and one-time bronze Olympic medalist and close friend and teammate of skater Peggy Fleming. How would you like to be remembered? Just like the Maya Angelou quote: ”People will forget what you said, and people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” I hope I make people feel seen, heard and loved. What is one question I haven’t asked you that you would like to answer? Well, I’d like to share my REAL passion, which is mental health reform. Some of your readers may remember I lost my husband, Mark Costello at the hands of our mentally ill son
Chloe Kim, Maya Kumar, Nathan Lee and Rishika Shah.
• Deer Creek: Siya Pasula, Claire Hopkins and Nadhi Rajendrakumar.
• Heritage Hall: Sophia Albiek, Adam Hamadeh, Kimberly Phan and Hunter Trudgeon.
who suffers with schizophrenia. Now I am a state and national mental health advocate and speaker. I have been instrumental in passing landmark state and federal legislation to improve how we address mental health needs in our communities, health care approaches and the workplace.
I give presentations for CIT — Crisis Intervention Training, a 40-hour course for police, sheriffs and first responders all across the state, educating law enforcement to recognize and assist an individual in a mental health crisis. My outlet??? Music! I have a degree in classical music and opera from the University of Kansas. I sing for veterans, churches, governors, presidents, weddings, funerals, Christmas parties and civic events. Music is healing!
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FA-2026-28
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF AUSTIN GARRETT HOWARD, A MINOR.
NOTICE FOR HEARING APPLICATION TO DETERMINE CHILD ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT CONSENT OF PUTATIVE FATHER AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: UNKNOWN BIRTH FATHER YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI-
FIED that an Application for Order Determining Child Eligible for Adoption Without Consent of Unknown Birth Father and Termination of Parental Rights has been filed by Christina Marie Hammontree, in the above referenced cause, determining Austin Garrett Howard, DOB, March 7, 2017, to be a child eligible for adoption without your consent and for termination of your parental rights for the reason that you have willfully failed to exercise parental rights or duties toward the minor, including, but not limited to, failure to contribute to the support of the natural mother during the term of her pregnancy, pursuant to 10 O.S. §7505-4.2.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that said application has been set for hearing before Judge Martha F. Oakes, on the 26 day of June, 2026, at 9:00
o’clock A.M. in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, at which time you may appear and show cause, if any there be, why the Court should not grant said application and enter an order determining said child to be eligible for adoption without your consent and for termination of your parental rights.
FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE HEARING SHALL CONSTI-
TUTE A DENIAL OF INTEREST IN THE CHILD WHICH DENIAL MAY RESULT, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE OF THIS PROCEEDING, OR ANY
SUBSEQUENT PROCEEDING, IN THE GRANTING OF
THE APPLICATION FOR ADOPTION OF THE MINOR CHILD WITHOUT YOUR CONSENT, AND IN THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS.
Dated this 22 day of May, 2026.
MARTHA F. OAKES JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT(SEAL)
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature Deputy
APPROVED FOR ENTRY:
/s/Robert C. Boren
OBA #10209
4500 N. Classen, Ste. 202 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 706-6100
Attorney for Adoptive Parents
/s/James A. Ikard, OBA #4540
4500 N. Classen, Ste. 202 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 834-9117
Attorney for Birth Mother
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 5, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Case No. FA-2026-29
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF MARKUS DEAN HOWARD, A MINOR.
NOTICE FOR HEARING APPLICATION TO DETERMINE CHILD ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT CONSENT OF PUTATIVE FATHER AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: JUSTIN PRATHER YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an Application for Order Determining Child Eligible for Adoption Without Consent of Birth Father and Termination of Parental Rights has been filed by Christina Marie Hammontree, in the above referenced cause, determining Markus Dean Howard, date of birth, February 12, 2026, to be a child eligible for adoption without your consent and for termination of your parental rights for the reason that you have willfully failed to exercise parental rights or duties toward the minor, including, but not limited to, failure to contribute to the support of the natural mother during the term of her pregnancy, pursuant to 10 O.S. §7505-4.2. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that said application has been set for hearing before Judge Martha F. Oakes, on the 26 day of June, 2026, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, at which time you may appear and show cause, if any there be, why the Court should not grant said application and enter an order determining said child to be eligible for adoption without your consent and for termination of your parental rights. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE HEARING SHALL CONSTITUTE A DENIAL OF INTEREST IN THE CHILD WHICH DENIAL MAY RESULT, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE OF THIS PROCEEDING, OR ANY SUBSEQUENT PROCEEDING, IN THE GRANTING OF THE APPLICATION FOR ADOPTION OF THE MINOR CHILD WITHOUT YOUR CONSENT, AND IN THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS.
Dated this 22 day of May, 2026.
MARTHA F. OAKES JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT (SEAL) RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature Deputy
APPROVED FOR ENTRY: /s/Robert C. Boren, OBA #10209
4500 N. Classen, Ste. 202 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 706-6100 Attorney for Adoptive Parents
/s/James A. Ikard, OBA #4540 4500 N. Classen, Ste. 202 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 834-9117 Attorney for Birth Mother
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 5, 2026; Friday, June 12, 2026; Friday, June 19, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2025-2838
In Re the Marriage of: ) Jaimee Lacey, ) Petitioner, ) and ) Christina Mendoza, ) Respondent. )
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Christina Mendoza
You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage. You must answer the Petition on or before the 27 day of June, 2026, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 27 day of May, 2026.
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/K. Shoults (SEAL)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 5, 2026; Friday, June 12, 2026; Friday, June 19, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Case No. FD-2026-596
In Re the Marriage of: ) Tamara Jackson, ) Petitioner, ) and ) Anthony Jackson, Sr., ) Respondent. )
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Anthony Jackson Sr.
You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage. You must answer the Petition on or before the 11 day of July, 2026, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 27 day of May, 2026.
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/C. White (SEAL)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 5, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2026-979
In the Matter of the Application ) of Zola Oakley-Morales ) as next of friend of (child) ) Liliana Beth Oakley ) Morales ) to Change Her/His Name ) NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Zola Oakley-Morales, as next of friend of has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as
follows, to-wit: From (a) Liliana Beth Oakley Morales to (b) Liliana Beth Morales Oakley; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Bonner of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 24 day of June, 2026 at 9:00 o’clock a.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, June 5, 2026)
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2026-1260
In Re: The Name of: ) Brooke Michelle Montoya ) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Brooke Michelle Montoya has petitioned to change his/her name to Brooke Michelle Fruitt.
A Hearing on said petition is set for 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 18 day of June, 2026, before Judge Palumbo at 11:00 o’clock in courtroom 809 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, June 5, 2026) IN THE COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2026-697
Garro Herbert Petitioner
Frank Holiday/Unknown Owner Respondent
NOTICE OF HEARING
Please take notice, that the undersigned will bring the above Petition for hearing before the court at Room 304, Oklahoma County Courthouse, Cit of Oklahoma City, on the 24 day of June, 2026 at 9:00 o’clock AM of that day or as council can be heard.
/s/Garro Herbert Petitioner/Signature
Viola & Double Bass – Senior Division in competition for the Buttram Awards
First Place: Patrick Markes, double bass
Second Place: Noah Rye, double bass
Third Place: Michael Berg, double bass
Cello – Senior Division in competition for the Buttram Awards
First Place: Avery Wiggins, cello
Second Place: Ely Gonzalez, cello
Third Place: Noah Koo, cello
Violin – Senior Division in competition for the Buttram Awards
First Place : Abbygail Tai, violin
Second Place: Eden Bales, violin
Piano – Senior Division in competition for the Senior Piano Awards
First Place: Luca Maddox-Diaz, piano
Second Place: Jayden Nguyen, piano
Third Place: Jaxson Thorpe, piano
Debbie South
Metro First Realty @ Lake Hefner 3232 W Britton Rd, 277 Oklahoma City, OK.73120 (405) 706-9077
Full Circle Bookstore 1900 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 842-2900 (800) 683-READ
The Learning Tree 7638 N. Western Wilshire Village (405) 848-1415 learningtreeokc.com
Nancy Farha’s 9205 N. Pennsylvania Casady Square
The Village, OK 73120 (405) 775-0404 nancyfarha.com
Moorman's Distinctive Carpets and Area Rugs 3835 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-4888 moormanscarpetsoklahoma city.com
Naifeh Fine Jewelry 6471 Avondale Dr,. Nichols Hills, OK 73116 (405) 607-4323 Naifehfinejewelry.com
Thrifty Pharmacy
10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 Thriftypharmacyokc.com
Winners from the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Young Musician Competition, held Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Petree Recital Hall of the Wanda L. Bass Music Center at Oklahoma City University.
Piano – Junior Division in competition for the Gilliam Awards
First Place: Jade Holt
Second Place: Owen Wu
Third Place: Madeleine Maddox-Diaz
Woodwind & Brass – Senior Division in competition for the Carver Awards
First Place: Braxon Vess, trumpet
Second Place: Eisley Sewell, flute
Third Place: Mia Brown, clarinet
Guitar/Harp/Perc. – Senior Division in competition for the Haire Awards
First Place : Laila Smith, harp
Second Place: Candace Sao, marimba
Third Place: Amaan Rahman, guitar
Strings – Junior Division in competition for the Keith Awards
First Place: Danelle Wall, violin
Second Place: Ezra Curry, cello
Third Place: Isaac Bales, violin
BancFirst 6200 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 270-1622 Bancfirst.bank
First National Bank of Oklahoma 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., No. 300, Okla. 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
Quail Plaza Barber Shop 10940 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (495) 751-2126
All About Travel, Ltd. 6104 NW 63 St. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405) 384-3880 www.allabout-travel.com
First Fidelity Bank 6404 Avondale, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 416-2222 Website: ffb.com
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 N. MacArthur Blvd. Okla. City, OK 73162 (405) 720-7779 Fri. 1-5 pm, Sat. 10-5 pm, Sun. 2-5 pm FB. Strebel Creek
Navigating Medicare 2232 W. Hefner Road Suite A. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 842-0494 navigatingmedicare.com
First Liberty Bank 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 608-4500 myfirstliberty.com
Robert Don Gifford GIFFORD LAW, PLLC P.O. Box 2682 Oklahoma City, OK 73101 (405)778-4647 giffordlawyer.com Robert.Gifford@ GiffordLawyer.com
Cross Timbers Arborist 3500 S. Brunson St. Oklahoma City, OK 73119 (405) 682-4777 crosstimbersarborist.com
Lewis Orthodontics
Edmond - MWC (405) 330-5095 lewisbraces.com
Women's Health Boutique 12062 N.May Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 936-0030
Midfirst Bank (888) 643-3477 midfirst.com
OCCC 7777 S. May Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73159 (405) 682-1611 occc.edu
Mountain Smoke Band Hal Clifford 1004 N 80th
Oklahoma City, Ok 73114 (405) 818-5591
Red Ridge Nature Preserve, an island of forest and creek-side habitat surrounded by development, is demonstrating remarkable plant and wildlife diversity thanks to protection from human disturbance.
Biodiversity — the variety of life, including plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms — is evident throughout the preserve. Visitors and citizen scientists have recorded numerous native trees, wildflowers, insects, mammals and a wide array of birds that use Red Ridge for breeding, foraging, and migration stopovers. The preserve’s location along Deep Fork Creek adds aquatic and riparian species, increasing habitat complexity.
Conservation partners, including the Oklahoma Ornithological Society and the Oklahoma Audubon Society, have documented a rich assemblage of native songbirds, raptors and migratory species. Aquatic birds have been observed along Deep Fork Creek, which borders the preserve’s northern edge, underscoring the value of connected habitats for both land and water species.
The Oklahoma City Zoological Park and Botanical Garden is another conservation partner with an interest in biological documentation at Red Ridge. Each year in May, they scout the landscape and identify the organisms on the property.
Using the iNaturalist mobile application, a quick photo can instantly identify the species in question. iNaturalist automatically logs the species on a map at the location where it was
seen. The results over two years have been like those from birdwatching events. The data show a high level of biodiversity among plant, animal, and insect species at Red Ridge.
High biodiversity strengthens ecosystem resilience. Environments with many interacting species tend to withstand pests, disease, and environmental change better than low-diversity systems. By contrast, monocultures — where a single species dominates — are vulnerable to catastrophic losses if a pest or disease strikes. Invasive plants can also reduce biodiversity by outcompeting native species and disrupting established ecological relationships.
Protecting and expanding habitat in urban and suburban areas is a practical step residents can take. I recommend that everyone reconnect with nature: observe migrating monarchs, learn the names of local wildflowers and consider how everyday choices affect nearby ecosystems.
Small actions in yards and community spaces can support pollinators, birds and other wildlife. With drought conditions continuing across Oklahoma, planning is important when adding plants to home landscapes.
Experts suggest:
• Choose native plants that bear fruit and support local wildlife.
• Use a variety of
native species to enhance biodiversity.
• Prioritize species adapted to central Oklahoma’s climate to improve survival and resilience.
June is an ideal time to get outdoors and experience the natural world, even in urban backyards.
For those interested in contributing to local science, participating in community surveys or using apps like iNaturalist can help document and protect the biodiversity that makes Red Ridge — and other urban green spaces — vital to the region.
Join me as I continue to share observations from the land in the months ahead. I look forward to helping you discover where to find nature — even in your own backyard.
For more information, visit redridgeokc.org and molliespencerfarm. org.
Dear Wise Elder: My friend had a heart episode and I was called to the hospital bedside. As a memory care resident, we thought the updated Power of Attorney paperwork would have been sent with her from the highly reputable memory care community. We were concerned that the doctors would recommend a pacemaker and without the healthcare proxy who understood the complete story, this would extend life unnecessarily. This was not what the patient nor family wanted. The family and friends are very perturbed. Dear Perturbed: Relying on the system to work perfectly may result in disappointment since systems are managed by people. Having current paperwork on file at the community is good, but even better is a copy with the friend or family who are also in attendance. Another step that would be helpful is to get hospice for the patient now, before another heart episode. The hospice system gives a team of additional hands on support that helps insure the patient gets the care that the patient and family really want.
VillagesOKC, VillagesOKC.org (405) 990 6637
Five Scouts from Last Frontier Council of Scouting America’s Troop 120 at Christ the King Catholic Church have risen to the rank of Eagle.
Patrick Flinn is the son of Sean and Erin Flinn and brother to Ryan and Hannah Flinn. He is a member of the graduating class of 2026 from Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School. In addition to earning the rank of Eagle Scout from Troop 120, Patrick is a member of the National Honors Society, a peer mentor in the Rother Program, an AP Scholar with Honor, and a recipient of the Red Cord from BMCHS, signifying his completion of over 300 hours of community service. After graduation Patrick will attend Auburn University in Alabama, where he plans to major in finance.
Jack Coyle attended Christ the King from Pre-k through eighth grade. He began his scouting career as a member of the cub scouts in 2014. He completed his Eagle Project in February of this year, which was a flag retirement box that has been placed at the Hispanic Cultural center. He graduated from Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School on May 13. He was a four-year member of the golf team where he received his varsity letter. He was on the 2025 Homecoming court and received the Distinguished Award for March 2026 Student of the Month. Jack will be attending the University of Oklahoma in the fall. He is the son of Heather and Billy Coyle.
For his Eagle Scout project, Sam Earley chose to replace
large plant boxes within the garden center at The Center of Family Love in Okarche. “I’m grateful for the opportunity and pleased to serve the community at the Center of Family Love as it’s a special place with such a worthwhile mission,” he said.
Earley graduated this year from Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School and is a member of St. Eugene’s Catholic Church. He plans to attend the University of Oklahoma in the fall. He is the son of Cari and Tom Earley and brother to Hannah and Colin.
Connor Trout is a member of the graduating class of 2026 at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School and the son of Keya and Keiffer Trout. He completed his Eagle Project for Bellevue Health & Rehab Center, constructing a raised planter bed and a bench for the community to enjoy. He started scouting as a Tiger Cub in first grade attending Pack 163. After crossing over, Connor chose Troop 120 out of Christ the King Church. Boy Scouts has had a massive impact on his life and he is proud that he completed his Eagle with Troop 120.
Hagen Sine, 18, of Oklahoma City, chose to design and build two, two-seater benches for The Center of Family Love in Okarche. Hagen graduated this year from Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School and is a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Oklahoma City. Hagen participated in a variety of student-run organizations such as venturing crew, art club, Irish 4 Life and more. He plans to attend the University of Oklahoma in the fall.
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Quentin Burgess and Octavius Flient, of Oklahoma City, were named to the Spring 2026 Honor Roll at McPherson College, a 4-year private college located in central Kansas. Students must be enrolled fulltime and earn a grade point average of 3.55 or higher during the last term to qualify for the honor roll.
Students earning a grade point average of 3.25 to 3.54 are named to the
McPherson College offers more than 20 bachelor and pre-professional programs with a curriculum emphasizing entrepreneurship and career- focused education.
An opening reception at Oklahoma Contemporary celebrates Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman’s monumental outdoor installation “Formless Matter and Its Devastating Gestures” in Campbell Art Park. Oklahoma Contemporary Executive Director Trent Riley high-fives Friedman while Duong looks on. The exhibit is through April 26, 2027.
The Junior League’s Legacy and Legends honored members for their commitment to the organization Above: Co-chairmen of the event Erin Engelke and Rachel
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