, Wrote of her: “Miss Ferris is not only one of the greatest women of Oklahoma City but one of the greatest women of this state. Nor does her greatness as a woman, as a teacher, as a friend and as a counselor depend upon either an era or an event. At any time or in any circumstance the contribution of Miss Ferris has made to the people of this city and state would be a priceless gift to humanity. Inspired teaching is the need of every generation, and inspired guidance likewise.

“She will live in the lives of her pupils who are what they are in no small measure because of what Miss Ferris taught them, because of the influence she had on their minds and their hearts, the direction she gave to their ambitions, the principles which they have followed in all accomplishment.

“Although Miss Ferris, together with so many women of her profession, has no children of her own body and blood, she is a mother to unnumbered sons and daughters.”

The amount of the delinquency is enough to put the property on the list of potential foreclosure actions taken by the county to recoup the losses owed on back property taxes, Shanafelt said. His office will consult with the Portage County Prosecutor’s Office this month to determine how many properties countywide could be considered for a foreclosure attempt after the list of delinquent properties is finalized.