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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 58 No. 24 • One Section • 14 pages • October 18, 2024 $1 per copy
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Nichols Hills golf tourney benefits the United Way By Eric Oesch Staff Writer Nichols Hills employees raised nearly $22,000 during their third annual golf tournament to benefit the United Way of Central Oklahoma. The tournament was held at Lake Hefner Golf Course. One hundred percent of Nichols Hills’ employees contributed financially to support the United Way fundraiser. The United Way helps 68 partner agencies that administer 137 programs in central Oklahoma. More than 600 companies in Oklahoma, Canadian and Logan Counties run employee campaigns to support the organization. The organization announced it raised over First Place Employee Team winners, from left: Ron Burnett, street department; Matt Voyles, police department; Sterlin Richardson, street department; and Brandon Ridgeway, police department.
Annie Oakley Society to honor Kathie Lee By Rose Lane Editor Entertainer Katie Lee Gifford is the recipient of the 2024 Annie Oakley Society Award. The presentation is to be made during the annual Annie Oakley Society Luncheon, which is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Annie Oakley Society Chairwoman Judy See KATHIE LEE, Page 13
Three to be inducted into OCU Hall of Honor Chickasaw Nation Lieutenant Governor Chris Anoatubby, Love’s Executive Vice President and Chief Culture Officer Jenny Love Meyer and Jenee Naifeh Lister, wealth management consultant for Merrill Lynch Financial, are to be welcomed into the Oklahoma Commerce & Industry Hall of Honor during its 38th annual induction ceremony next month. Anoatubby is to receive the Chairman's Award; Love
OKC FRIDAY: Fabulous at 50
Newspaper a fantastic neighbor By Doug Fuller CEO & President Quail Creek Bank Congratulations OKC FRIDAY! Here we are both celebrating our 50th year. Quail Creek Bank started on Dec. 4, 1974 and has grown from $3 million in assets to approximately $800 million today. From our humble beginnings, we have held steadfast to our core principles: integrity, customer service and community. We think of OKC FRIDAY in the same way — locally owned, relationship driven and community focused. If you want to know what is happening in north OKC, Nichols Hills, The Village, look no farther. Events, sports, arts,
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community functions, they cover it all. As I look back over the decades of reporting I always start with Leland Gourley. There weren’t many weeks that went by I wouldn’t hear my fatherin-law, Ray Ackerman, mention a vision or cause that didn’t include Mr. Gourley. They were both always dreaming of how to make OKC a better place to live! Thankfully, this continues with Vicki Clark Gourley, publisher, and Rose Lane, editor, who have been consistent voices bringing common sense and stability to our community alongside our local government leaders. Happy anniversary OKC FRIDAY and thank you for being our fantastic neighbor for 50 years!
Meyer, with the President's Award; and Lister with the Outstanding Achievement Award. The ceremony is set for 11:30 a.m., this Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Oklahoma City University established the Oklahoma Commerce & Industry Hall of Honor to recognize business and community leaders who have made significant contributions to growth and develop-
FRIDAY’s Dog of the Week This is Chief, named for his dad, Dennis Smith’s favorite football team, the Kansas City Chiefs. He loves his daily runs to Dolese Park and to his adopted grand’s house. His favorite girlfriend is Jupiter, who also comes to play at the grands. Submitted by “Grand,” aka/Barbara Brown McMullin. Email Pet of the Week submissions to rose@ okcfriday.com.
ment in the state. It is housed in the Meinders School of Business at OCU. Corporate tables and individual tickets for the luncheon are available at okcu.edu/hallof-honor. Anoatubby began his career in 1997 as a staff pharmacist with the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health, then was named inpatient pharmacy supervisor. Later, while serving See HONOR, Page 7