Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Members of the Norman Alliance of Citizens with Disabilities waited outside the office of Governor Walters on Wednesday until the Governor's staff agreed to set up a meeting between members of the group and Walters."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Nature recently revealed this year's new autumn colors at Midwest City's Regional Park."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Retired Army Col. Don Livesay, executive assistant to the Oklahoma adjutant general and adviser to the secretary for veterans affairs, addresses members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and other veterans at the USS Oklahoma Memorial in downtown Oklahoma City on Thursday during ceremonies commemorating VJ Day and the Allies' victory over Japan in World War II."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Von Ray Logston shows the medal he received from the Russian Federation."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Jean Ann and James Hartsuck and Joan and Ed Marron, from left, stand by an elaborate sculptured ice and floral display."

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Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Jesse Martinez"

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Oklahoma City University vocalist George Massey sings an operatic aria to event chairwoman Karen Swyden."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Jeanie Mercer's kitchen has a huge skylight above the preparation island that's highlighted with maple crown moldings to match the cabinets and woodwork throughout the house."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Lisa McBride and John Marshall take in a concert."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Jeanie Mercer and her decorator/ designer Linda Amen work together to find the right spot for a collection of family heirlooms and furniture from Mercer's former home."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Academic All-Stater Darrell Wayne MacDonald, a senior at Star-Spencer High School, calls himself "just an ordinary guy."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Adam Moore, 13, captivates an audience of scoolchildren with the story of how he became "The Broken Arrow Boy."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "After decades of running her own business, Jeanie Mercer, 67, has retired into a new French cottage in Edmond, designed specifically to meet her orthopedic limitations."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Philip Mills uses his hands to talk about his studies at Oklahoma City Community College."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Adam Moore, 13, shows off the award-winning book he wrote detailing his painful recovery after he fell on an arrow that pierced his brain five years ago."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Philip Mills uses his hands to talk about his studies at Oklahoma City Community College."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "While most people would avoid working with traumatized people, Jonni McCauley sees it as a rewarding job."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Candles made by Margaret Mitchell"

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "The towers, from left, are for Norman, Nichols Hills, Yukon (of course) and one now under construction in Mustang."