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How can you and your loved ones benefit from Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma? Founded in the 1960’s, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma has been bringing “no cost” legal services to Oklahoma to give access to much needed services to families!We will be asking all the questions that you want answers to and that’s why we bring you these radio shows as well as in print in the Oklahoma Senior Journal. In the OSJ Radio Studio is Michael Figgins, Legal Aid Services Executive Director & Attorney at Law. www.legalaidok.orgMichael Figgins J.D. graduated from the School of Law at Gonzaga University in 1980. In 2012, Michael became the Executive Director of Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO).Since 2012, LASO has grown from a program with 80 staff attorneys and a budget of $6 million, to a team of almost 300 and a budget that exceeds $40 million.https://legalaidok.org/

Back by top popular demand… to freeze your property taxes has to be done by the end of March 2026. Julie Akerman is in the OSJ Radio Studio today Informing all of us on How to FREEZE your Property tax … YES it is a real thing! PROPERTY TAX REFORM IN OKLAHOMA!We will start the show by asking what is property tax reform in Oklahoma again you will be able to freeze your taxes on your property after you turn 65. This is a part two last year. We ran a show on being able to freeze your taxes after 65 on your property. This is got extra information in this need to know radio show!Julie Akerman has become an expert in her field on the property tax reform in Oklahoma. Julie is a resident of the Shawnee Twin Lakes in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Pottawatomie County and has lived there for 25 years. Property Tax Reform in Oklahoma: propertytaxreform-ok.compropertytaxreform-ok.com

This is the Sherri Coale show from April WITH A BONUS added interview from the Second Half Expo and Robin’s End-of-Year Thanks Yous.What a HUGE positive response The OSJ Radio Hour got when we first ran the “Sherri Coale” Show … originally aired 4/19/25. Due to all the positive responses we were asked to run the show again so we are this Saturday on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour at 9:05am on 96.9FM The Freedom Channel.Coach for 25 years and holds the record for the Winning’s Coach (OU Coach), and she brags on all the hard work of the winningest players with the OU basketball girls and Sherri along with the OU basketball girls put them on the map.She is now an author, a speaker and consultant and can be found at: sherricoale.com for speaking engagements, consulting, or to order one of her books.She sold out on her first book (Rooted to Rise, more have been printed) that was released last year on Amazon. You can also pick up both her books (new; The Compost File ) on Amazon as well as some brick and mortar Oklahoma bookstores or on her website at sherricoale.com.Our very first question out of the shoot is what have you been doing since your retirement from girls basketball ?Well, Sherri‘s not just sitting around. She is out there making a difference still in other people‘s lives including her own. This is a tremendous interview and Sherri doesn’t hold back at all.You will Love this interview! Sherri Coale is a native Oklahoman who grew up about thirty miles to the right side of the Red River in Healdton, Oklahoma. In 1987 after a highly successful collegiate career at Oklahoma Christian, she hung up her high tops, moving from the court to the sideline as she began what would become a Hall of Fame career as a Women’s Basketball Coach.For 25 years, Sherri Coale served as the head women’s basketball coach at the University of Oklahoma where she is the winningest women’s basketball coach in OU history. Sherri is an author, a master motivator, an engaging speaker, a gifted writer, and a keen observer of everyday life.

Staff Sergeant Tara Hardin with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office … Is in the OSJ Radio Studio speaking on frauds and scams, especially around the holidays targeting our precious seniors. Some of the topics we will be coving are; “Fake Package Delivery Texts”, “Fake Retail Websites”, “Fake Ticket Websites”, and What are Skimmers? Will be addressing these topics and many more in this very important OSJ Radio Show, I learned so much myself. The three most important words to remember are; Prevention Prevention, Prevention! Staff Sergeant Tara Hardin began her career with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office in 2011 and has served as the TRIAD Coordinator since July 2021. She is dedicated to the TRIAD program’s mission of preventing and reducing crimes against older adults, with a particular focus on combating scams and fraud targeting seniors.In addition to her monthly classes throughout the metro, online and phone-in, her weekly crime prevention segment,”Senior Moments,” is shared every Friday on the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page offering timely tips and resources to help seniors stay informed and safe. Triad Coordinator, Tara HardinOklahoma County Sheriff’s OfficeO: 405-713-1086Tara.Hardin@oklahomacounty.org

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When Santa Claus speaks, everyone listens, including tippy🐾🎅🐾‼️What does Santa and Saint Ann Retirement Community have in common?? We will answer that question and much more! Richard Amend a.k.a. Santa and Director of Community Relations at Saint Ann Retirement Community, will be discussing how Santa and Saint Ann’s work together to meet the needs of our community. They have a unique and very wonderful thinking outside the box for the residents at Saint Ann Retirement Community.We will discover how Saint Ann puts the residents as their #1 priority —all at an affordable all-inclusive pricing! The holidays are a common time for making new decisions in your life, as well as adult children being able to help make decisions with their parents when living at home alone is not always feasible anymore.Listen in this coming Saturday at 9:05am on 96.9 FM Oklahoma’s Talk Radio to receive the knowledge we have on the OSJ Radio Hour to give you and your family peace of mind.Richard AmendRichard AmendRichard W. Amend has worked at Saint Ann Assisted & Independent Living for the past 19 years. He has an M.ED. in Adult Education with an emphasis in Gerontology. He has always had a passion working with senior adults and truly loves Saint AnnAssisted & Independent Living. Richard especially enjoys being Santa for the residents, staff, and their families. He also brings that joy to a magnitude of locations around Oklahoma City, whether Santa or his exuberant self. He and his wife Cecilia have been married for 45 years and have adopted 8 children. Saint Ann Assisted & Independent Living – A Ministry of the Archdiocese of OKC(405) 721-0747Website – SaintAnnRetirementCenter.comFacebook – St. Ann Retirement

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Listen to our recording of the OSJ remote from The Santa‘s Market on Saturday the 22nd from 9:05AM to 10 AM on 96.9 FM Freedom Talk Radio!Featured beside Garth Brooks is Joan Clarke, cofounder of The Santa 🎅 Market! TheSantaMarket.org November 21 & 22State Fair Park-OKC in the Pavilion Building Joan ClarkeJoan Clarke, one of the co-founders of The Santa Market. After losing her husband to Alzheimer’s in 2007, she channeled her love of craft shows into a way to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. She works tirelessly year round to provide a wonderful fundraiser for this terrible disease.

First question we ask Inspire Specialty Hospital in Midwest City, OK … For those who might not be familiar, what exactly is a Long Term Acute Care Hospital and how does it differ from a Short Term Acute Care hospital or other acute care providers? This OSJ Radio Hour is pack for of information“Bridging Critical Care to Recovery”Inspire Specialty Hospital 🏥 approach is designed to deliver the right care at the right time bridging the gap between “critical care” Inspire the ones you love.www.inspirehospital.com Cody Metscher:I have spent almost seven years growing with Inspire Specialty Hospital, supported by my amazing wife and the cheerful whirl of our two golden retrievers. I strive to meet everyone with trust and genuine compassion, whether at work or out in the world. Connecting with people, listening well, and showing care shape how I navigate each day.Eliza Shay is a Dynamic Marketing Director and liaison with a unique background in Pre-Med and Political Science, blending analytical precision with strategic communication. Skilled in driving brand growth, leading cross-functional teams, and crafting campaigns that connect data-driven insights with human impact. Passionate about “inspiring” innovation, and advancing meaningful engagement in healthcare and beyond including community involvement. www.inspirehospital.comFACEBOOK: /InspirehospitalINSPIRE Specialty Hospital8210 National AveMidwest City, OK 73110P: 405-739-0800 F: 405-331-7910

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Money Moments with MidFirst Bank  on frauds and scams! There is quite an impressive program going on at MidFirst Bank called “Money Moments” with an entire fraud department!There’s a new scam that is impersonating your bank, and we give you ways to combat this. Pictured left is; Candler Eve – Director of Enterprise Fraud Risk Management at MidFirst Bank and Pictured Right is; Kate Orth – Certified Fraud Examiner as the Fraud Operations Manager at MidFirst Bank.This show will beautifully educate you on how to provide you and your loved ones with protection from fraud and scams!Money Moments by MidFirst Bank is also on page 30 in the current issue of the Oklahoma Senior Journal! Candler Eve has spent over 18 years as a fraud professional. Candler has created and led multiple fraud programs including the implementation and governance of those programs. He is passionate about preventing, detecting, and investigating fraud scams that impact the good people of Oklahoma. Since 2019 Candler Eve has been the Director of Enterprise Fraud Risk Management with MidFirst Bank.Kate Orth, CFE is a Certified Fraud Examiner with over a decade of banking experience. As FAVP, Fraud Operations Manager at MidFirst Bank, she leads a high-performing team, specializing in fraud prevention, fraud detection and risk analysis. Kate is passionate about innovation, continuous learning and delivering exceptional service in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.Social Media: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads: @MidFirstFind fraud information on: MidFirst.com AND MoneyMoments.comPHONE: 405-767-7000

JOIN US! For a OSJ Radio LIVE Remote from Scissortail Park for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2025!The 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s is in Oklahoma City, OK on Saturday, November 1, 2025Schedule of Events: Party at 8:30 a.m. Ceremony at 10 a.m. with the walk to follow.Location: Scissortail Park- Great Lawn (Love’s Stage area) | 300 SW 7th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73109Route Length: Regular route is 2 miles – Short route is .6 milesWalk is a rain or shine event. However, in the case of severe weather, we will cancel. If this is the case, we will update our Walk homepage on or before the morning of the event.Contact: Jessica Hogner | 405.279.9068 | jnhogner@alz.orgJoin us at Scissortail Park for an inspiring day. Register online at okcwalk.com.

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Our first question out of the shoot is… Tell us about Oklahoma Human Services “Aging Our Way” Initiative?We not only talk about “Aging Our Way,” but we also talk about prevention of falls and what you can do to eliminate your risk of a fall which can often lead to much decline. An Initiative called; “Stay Steady & Prevent Falls.”Pictured Left is: Joncia Johnson, Director of Oklahoma Human Services. Pictured Center is: Madelyn Maxwell, Oklahoma State Department of Health Injury Prevention Services. This is a 10-year program providing initiatives for our large aging population. By the year 2030, there will be more 50+ adults than the 18 & under age group!Joncia Johnson is the Aging Initiatives Director for Oklahoma Human Services, where she leads Aging Our Way Oklahoma, the state’s 10-year Multisector Plan on Aging. She works with partners in sectors across health, housing, transportation, and workforce to ensure Oklahomans have the opportunity to age on their own terms. Madelyn Maxwell, M.A. is the Healthy Aging and Falls Prevention Project Coordinator for the Oklahoma State Department of Health Injury Prevention Service. To advance statewide prevention, she engages cross-sector state and community stakeholders to implement strategies to reduce fall-related morbidity and mortality to improve older adult health outcomes. For more information, contact:Oklahoma State Department of Healthphone: 405-426-8442Oklahoma.gov/HealthandAging Our Way Website: https://oklahoma.gov/

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