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Fridaylanders join OKCPS Wall of Fame
By Rose Lane Editor
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation announced its 2024 Wall of Fame inductees, including Fridaylanders Phil Busey, Sr. and L. Michael Dillard.
The 2024 honorees are to be inducted into the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation Wall of Fame on Oct. 28 at the 40th Annual Wall of Fame Humanitarian Awards event.
OKC FRIDAY: Fabulous at 50
By Jonna Kirschner
President Chickasaw Nation Industries
Marking a milestone of 50 years, our locally-owned OKC FRIDAY newspaper continues to be the heartbeat of our community.
With unwavering dedication, it has supported volunteerism and celebrated personal triumphs, from the pig roast in Colony for Winston Scambler’s 18th birthday to Oklahoma Israel Exchange (OKIE) events,
OICA Heroes Ball, the Senior Follies and YWCA Purple Sash Gala, and most recently The Committee for the Consumption of Oysters, to name but a few, bringing people together and spreading joy. Its advocacy for Creative Oklahoma, Oklahoma Educational Television Authority, and the beloved Red Earth festival has left an indelible mark on our collective journey towards greatness. Congratulations and here’s to the next 50 years!
For four decades, the OKCPS Foundation’s Wall of Fame has celebrated the long, rich history of Oklahoma City Public Schools by recognizing alumni and OKCPS trailblazers who are influential leaders and have made a lasting impact in our city, state and beyond. The 2024 honorees will join 106 other Oklahoma City Public Schools alumni who have been inducted since the creation of the Wall of Fame in 1985.
Phil Busey, Sr. (Classen High School) is the founder and chairman of Delaware Resource Group (DRG), a leading global aerospace defense contractor based in Oklahoma City that provides critical training and logistics services for many of
See OKCPS, Page 5
Town Hall speakers set
By Rose Lane Editor
A comedian and satirist, a national economist, a retired NFL quarterback and business entrepreneur, a National Geographic photographer, a political analyst and pollster and a commentator, author and press secretary are to be included in the 20242025 Oklahoma City Town Hall Lecture Series.
See SERIES, Page 6
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Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Fridaylanders celebrated their patriotism with neighborhood parades on the Fourth of July. Above: Maybree Manoles and Uncle Sam Matt Manoles lead the way in Quail Creek. At left: The Greens Golf and Country Club’s Director of Membership and Sales Matt Seward with his daughter Stella and wife Sam. Below, from left: Elizabeth Sullivan, Katherine Sullivan, Dr. Tara Littlefield, Veronica Littlefield (infant), Victoria Sullivan, Matthew Littlefield (child) and Sam Littlefield at the Nichols Hills parade.
Nichols Hills hosts July 4th parade
Natalie Hugos and Wiley Hugos, longtime chairman of the Nichols Hills Fourth of July Parade, along with Rev. Chris Yoder, Anna Yoder and Peter Yoder.
Conrad Forcina and Hiram Forcina ride their scooters at the parade. The pair are grandchildren of Nichols Hills Band director Mike Forcina.
It’s family time at the Nichols Hills 4th of July parade for, above, Cary, Hayden and Tate Triska; and, at right, Naomi, Abby, Shannon, Preston, Gina and Dave Bartek.
Woods Rymer dreams of sometime in the future when he can drive his own car in the Nichols Hills Fourth of July Parade.
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Neighborhood celebrates the Fourth
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Red, White & Boom!
OKCPHIL Artistic Director Alexander Mickelthwate conducts the orchestra during Red, White & Boom!, a free patriotic concert at Scissortail Park. A fireworks show followed.
Above: SoRelle Fitzgerald, Barbara Cooper, Brenda McDaniel and Sandy Meyers enjoy the VIP dinner in advance of Red, White & Boom!. At left: Jane and Gerry Gamble.
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- Photos by Carol Hefner
Rose Creek pulled out all the stops to make the Fourth of July a family day with a parade. Above: Alexis and Blake Burckart with four daughters, Isabelle, Mary Micah, Blaire and Grace.
Rose Creek 2024 Parade organizer Michelle Frasier and daughter, Elle, and friend, Embry Pickett.
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Sports
Fridaylanders earn spots on All-City tennis, golf teams
In addition to athletes named to the soccer team, several dozen Fridaylanders received recognition as members of The Oklahoman’s AllCity teams for tennis and golf for the 2023-24 season.
TENNIS
A pair of Fridayland athletes, McGuinness’ T.J. Shanahan and Heritage Hall’s Jasmine Crain, earned spots on the first team of the All-City tennis squad. Shanahan, a sophomore, picked up his first state championship in No. 1 singles with a 3-set win over Tulsa-Holland Hall’s
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Porter Arens in the Class 5A final at OKC Tennis Center. He claimed second in No. 1 singles last year as a freshman.
Crain seemed to handle the adjustment as the Chargers moved up to 6A in 2024, as the junior finished fourth in No. 1 singles at the state tournament.
Heritage Hall’s Tokara Henderson and Eloise Nasr made the second team.
Honorable mention selections included: Casady – Niva Hapani, Warner Hayhurst, Milin Kumar, Emilia Mantilla, Ali Rizvi, Lily Ross, Thomas Rudnicki, David Ruffin, Ava Sachdev, Leela Walia, Thatcher Wallis, Haya Zubair; Crossings Christian – Maggie Brown, Campbell Cryer, Riley DeMunbrun, Lauren Henglein, Kate Lovelace, Chloe Minihan; Deer Creek – Ian Chang, Emma Evans, Evan Ivester, Ashlyn Khien, Julie Myers, Rowan Ochs, Addison
ALL-CITY 1ST TEAMS
TENNIS
Jasmine Crain, Heritage Hall
T.J. Shanahan, McGuinness
GOLF
Allie Justiz, McGuinness Ben Lathrop, Heritage Hall
Parises, Grayson Phelps, Evan Rollins, Austin Williams, Nate Woody; Also, Harding Charter Prep – Lily Boevers, Jayla Harris, Andreas Markey, Ian Ward; Heritage Hall – Duke Brim, Owen Fellrath, Praneel Gottipati, Elin Johnston, Ainsley Trice, Avery Shouse, Charlie Zeiders; Mount St. Mary – Augustine Huston; McGuinness –Julie Abbott, Carl Amaya, Matthew Dell’Osso, Joseph Dickerson, Jenny Do, Paige Griffith, Hunter Hayes, Chelsea Le, Lauren Potter, Kate Thomas, Julien Vann.
GOLF
Another pair of Fridaylanders, Ben Lath-
rop from Heritage Hall and Allie Justiz from McGuinness, received first-team honors on the All-City golf squad.
Lathrop carded a 211 over three rounds to tie for first at the Class 5A state championship, ultimately placing second after a playoff on the 18th hole.
The sophomore finished last season with a 69.3 scoring average, the lowest in Oklahoma high school boys golf, while also leading the Chargers to second place as a team.
Justiz continued to succeed, after a runnerup finish last year in 4A, with a 75.8 scoring average in the move to 5A for 2024.
At the 5A state tournament, Justiz shot a 36-hole total of 152 for second place. She also helped the Fighting Irish soar atop the leaderboard to win the team title by 41 strokes. Three others made the second team, including Heritage Hall’s Gabriella Gross, McGuinness’ Abbie Justiz and Crossings Christian’s Jackson Magness.
Honorable mention selections included: Casady – David Fares, Caroline Garner, Chloe Kim, Jack Lee, Drue Love; Crossings Christian – William Bishop, Eloise Coulter, Patrick Coulter, Harrison Mills, Harper Nance; Deer Creek – Lana Bowen, Chelsea Powell; Heritage Hall – Brody Henderson, Reygann Jones, Drew Kenney, Nate Seres, Roger Smith; Mount St. Mary – Aiden Field; McGuinness – Taylor French, Grace McDaniel, Brianna Rivera.
Recreational sports make a great workout
Billions of people across the globe share a passion for sports. Whether it’s youngsters playing on sandlots, adolescents competing in scholastic sports or even professional athletes locking horns at the highest level, there’s no denying that sports appeals to people of all ages.
The thrill of competition undoubtedly compels many athletes to engage in sports, but playing a sport also makes for great exercise.
PICKLEBALL
Perhaps no recreational sport has enjoyed a surge popularity as significant as pickleball in recent years. The 2023 Topline Participation Report from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association indicates participation in pickleball grew by 159 per-
cent between 2019 and 2022. Pickleball is something of a hybrid sport that combines elements of tennis and ping-pong to form a fun activity that’s also great exercise. An ongoing examination of pickleball by Apple has found that participation in the sports helps players reach moderate to vigorous heart rate zones, which cardiologists note can improve cardiac fitness.
BASKETBALL
Basketball is among the more accessible recreational sports, as it’s not uncommon for players to find a pickup game at their local park on a nice spring or summer afternoon or evening. Basketball combines various components of a great workout, including
cardiovascular exercise, coordination and balance and weightbearing activity.
GOLF
The serene setting of a typical golf course can make it easy to see the sport as fun but not necessarily a great workout. But that’s a misconception, as a round of 18 can make for great exercise. A 2016 study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine noted that golf can be a useful ally in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases such as heart attack, stroke, certain cancers, and diabetes, among other conditions. Walking the course, as opposed to renting a cart during a round, makes for excellent cardiovascular exercise as well.
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today’s modern military programs and aircrafts. Since founding DRG with his wife Cathy in 2002, the family-owned company has grown to over 125 locations internationally. The contractor serves the U.S. military and other large aerospace companies including Boeing and Lockheed Martin. Busey received his bachelor of arts from Oklahoma City University and his juris doctorate from OCU School of Law. He practiced law nationally for over 20 years and is recognized in the top 1 percent of attorneys in the nation by Martindale-Hubbell as an AV-rated attorney. He was inducted into the OCU Business Hall of Fame in 2013. He is a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation and the Delaware Tribe and is an advocate for minority small businesses, Native American tribal economic partnerships and cultural inclusion. Busey has previously served as a distinguished professor at OCU School of Law, a professor lecturer at American University in Washington, D.C. and is currently a professor lecturer for the OU Aerospace master’s program. In 2013, Cathy and Phil
Busey founded El Sistema Oklahoma, a nonprofit organization that provides a free afterschool music program for students attending Oklahoma City and Edmond Public Schools, serving approximately 200 students each year.
L. Michael Dillard (Southeast High School) is a prominent real estate entrepreneur, business owner, area developer and owner and founder of Century Martial Arts, LLC. In 1995 he founded Waterford/Raptor Properties in Oklahoma City, a regional commercial real estate holding company with substantial investments in commercial, office and warehouse real estate. His participation on the wrestling team at Southeast High School led to his interest in martial arts. He officially began his martial arts training in 1969 while obtaining his accounting degree from Oklahoma State University. He won his first championship in 1972 and continued on to fight in over 300 tournaments, including several Oklahoma state championship titles and two national championships. In 1976, he started the Century Martial Arts company out of his parents’ garage where he began creating highquality martial arts uniforms. Century has since
become the leading supplier of martial arts equipment across the world. The company has also designed some of the most iconic pieces of martial arts gear including the first freestanding punching bag, Wavemaster, and the first body opponent bag (BOB) which has been featured in several TV shows and movies. Chuck Norris became his instructor in 1980. For 20 years, Dillard performed stunt work featured in numerous action movies for Norris. He holds a prestigious ranking of ninth degree black belt in Karate. Dillard also established the Martial Arts Industry Association (MAIA), a consulting agency that provides resources and support to help owners of martial arts Sschools across the country to thrive.
“For 40 years the OKCPS Foundation has recognized OKCPS alumni who are truly making a difference, and we are deeply honored
to announce this year’s class for our renowned Wall of Fame,” said Mary Mélon-Tully, president and CEO of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation.
“Each inductee is an example of the remarkable impact our district and public education has on the students they serve. We are looking forward to honoring these outstanding individuals, and their families, by providing them with this well-deserved recognition at October’s event.”
The 40th annual Wall of Fame Humanitarian Awards is to take place at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a welcome reception, with the program and seated dinner starting at 6:45 p.m. The 2024 event co-chairmen are Pastor Derrick Scobey, 2020 Wall of Fame member, and Tana Cashion, OKCPS Foundation Board of Directors chairman-elect.
OPINION OPINION O O UR UR S S TAND TAND
“And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus).
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767.
If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb
“Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818.
“Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878.
“We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.
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All lectures begin at 11 a.m. on the third Thursday of the month at Church of the Servant, 14343 N. MacArthur Blvd. Luncheons with the speaker follow.
The series starts on Sept. 19 with comedian and satirist Seth Dillon. He is the owner and CEO of “The Babylon Bee,” a conservative Christian news satire website that publishes satirical articles on topics including religion, politics, current events and public figures. It has been referred to as a Christian version of “The Onion.” Seth and “The Bee” enjoy making fun of everyone and everything.
Next, on Oct. 17, Town Hall hosts Joe Theismann, retired NFL quarterback and business entrepreneur. Losing his successful career at 35 to a serious knee injury, Theismann learned how to think, analyze and reinvent in
the face of adversity and change. The most successful quarterback in Washington D.C. football history, he is also a world-class entrepreneur whose positive, high-energy presentations provide audiences with strategies for handling trying circumstances and dealing with unforeseen change.
Political analyst and polster Chad Alexander takes the stage on Nov. 21. Alexander, an Oklahoma radio talk show host, began his career in politics in 1994 as part of the historic campaign for J.C. Watts. He served as deputy campaign manager and then campaign manager. In 2003 Chad established his own political consulting and lobbying company. To date he has served on two presidential campaigns, congressional campaigns and consulted for numerous statewide campaigns. This presentation is designed to analyze the November election and explain the results and what to expect.
Stephen Moore, a national economist, is set to speak during the first lec-
ture of 2025 on Feb. 20. Moore has served as a senior economic advisor to Presidents focusing on tax reform, regulatory reform, and energy policy. He is a senior economic analyst at CNN. His breadth of experience on the intersection of the private sector and public policy provides his audience with actionable insights for the most pressing issues. With more than 30 years of experience as an economist and as a leading thinker on the impact of government on business, Moore is well positioned to provide his audiences with a deepened understanding of the shifts in the global economy.
Joel Sartore, National Geographic photographer, is the March 20 speaker. He is an award-winning photographer, speaker, author, conservationist and the 2018 National Geographic Explorer of the Year. His hallmarks are a sense of humor and a midwestern work ethic. Joel specializes in documenting endangered species and landscapes around the world. He is the founder of
Dear Wise Elder: When do I need to consider memory care for mom?
Dear Considering: Deciding when to consider memory care for a loved one, such as your mom, is a deeply personal and often challenging decision. But don’t jump the gun. A UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) can manifest memory symptoms. Treated with an antibiotic all signs of memory fog dissipate. Dehydration also can create memory issues for anyone of any age. So, take time to watch, observe, make notes and investigate thoroughly before moving mom.
You may observe what appears to be memory loss,
Photo Ark, a 25-year documentary project to save species and habitats. The Photo Ark is the subject of the television series, “RARE.” In addition to National Geographic, Joel contributes to Audubon, the New York Times and Smithsonian.
The final speaker in the 2024-25 series on April 17 is Kayleigh McEnany, a commentator and author, and who served the administration of Donald Trump as the 33rd White House press secretary, April 2020 to January 2021. She began her media career as a producer for Fox News and later worked as a commentator for CNN. Following the Trump Administration, she became an on-air contributor for Fox News and serves as co-host of “Outnumbered.” Kayleigh also serves as the primary guest host for “The Ingraham Angle,” “Jesse Watters Primetime,” “Hannity, The Five” and “Fox & Friends.”
For more information and to purchase tickets, see okctownhall.org.
when it can be solved with physical or medical intervention. If mom is making decisions that are unsafe for her or someone else, that could be a cause for concern. Additionally, changes in behavior, mood swings, or difficulty managing daily tasks like cooking or personal hygiene may signal the need for specialized care. If caregiving responsibilities become overwhelming or if your mom's needs exceed what can be safely managed at home, memory care may be the best option.
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CALENDAR
FUNDRAISERS
July 27 • Heroes Ball
The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) will hold its annual Heroes Ball on July 27 beginning at 6 pm at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City. The event honors the state’s “Heroes for Children,” including advocates, activists, public servants and organizations. To get tickets, a full table, or even a sponsorship for the event, simply go to oica.org and click on ‘Events’ to see the options available.
CONCERTS
July 26 • Janet Jackson
The legendary Janet Jackson is bringing her Together Again 2024 Tour to the Oklahoma City Paycom Center with special guest Nelly! Get tickets at paycomcenter.com.
Jan. 18, 2025 • Alan Jackson Country Music Hall of Famer Alan Jackson is preparing to bring his Last Call: One More for the Road Tour to Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center. Alan Jackson’s music and performances have gained him worldwide acclaim. In OKC, he’ll continue his longrunning tradition of “keepin’ it country” as he brings over 30
Aug. 12 • Nature Explorers Preschool
Nature Explorers Preschool at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is now enrolling for fulltime care for the 202425 school year starting Aug. 12, 2024. Nature Explorers is open to children who are ages 35 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2024. All three classes will be mixedage groups. Each class of approximately 15 children will have two teachers for fullday preschool through May 2025. Preschool tuition is $345 weekly and includes breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack as well as a ZOOfriends membership Passport for four (4) while student is enrolled. To learn more about Nature Explorers Preschool visit okczoo.org/preschool.
years of hits to the stage one final time. Raise a glass – it’s Last Call: One More for the Road! Get tickets at paycomcenter.com.
THIS WEEKEND
July 13 – 21 • RowFest Oklahoma City wel
comes rowers from across America this summer for nine days of racing and revelry at USRowing’s RowFest. It’s all happening at RIVERSPORT in the Boathouse District with event activities. You’ll find all the daily details on USRowing.org.
Summer Family Fun
Happy Summer. Twisters, the giant blockbuster filmed on location in Oklahoma last year, storms into theaters next Wednesday, July 17. Directed by Oscar nominee Lee Isaac Chung and starring Glen Powell, the hottest actor in Hollywood, Twisters is perfectly positioned to become the most successful movie ever made in Oklahoma. But that’s not all. Fancy Dance, the independent film that won deadCenter last year, is streaming on Apple + and superstar recording artist Graham Colton just dropped a hot new single.
Twisters, the $200 million movie that took over six soundstages at Prairie Surf Studios and employed hundreds of Oklahoma filmmakers, will finally have its worldwide premiere next week. If you haven’t seen the trailer yet, go watch it. It is fantastic. The special effects look amazing. The new team is trying to outshine the flying cow from the first movie, which is still circling around my memory twenty-eight years later. Twisters is exactly the type of highoctane blockbuster that gets people into theaters in the heat of summer. And it should keep Oklahoma on everyone’s mind as they start making plans to
attend the Olympics here in 2028.
Twisters boast a great all-around cast. But the man at the helm, Glen Powell, is likely to become the biggest star on earth after this movie. He is already on the precipice. Powell broke out on Fox’s Scream Queens, then played astronaut John Glenn in Hidden Figures, Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick, Gary in Hit Man, and Ben in the surprise box office smash Anyone But You. If Twisters is a hit, Powell will join Timothee Chalamet and Austin Butler as the new kings of Hollywood.
Fancy Dance, an Oklahoma-made drama from writer/director Erica Tremblay that stars Oscar nominated actress Lily Gladstone, is now available for streaming on Apple +. Fancy Dance premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize, then screened at SXSW, where it was nominated for the Audience Award. At the deadCenter Film Festival, Fancy Dance won Best
Narrative Feature and Best Indigenous Feature and Tremblay was awarded with the 2023 Oklahoma Film ICON Award. My favorite recording artist of all time, Graham Colton, released a new single on July 4 called “American Summer.” It is awesome. Colton is a Heritage Hall graduate who made it big in music, then moved home to help shape the music industry here in Oklahoma. His influence on our local music culture has been immense. He tours, he records, he collaborates, he gets his songs placed in famous movies and television shows, he mentors other local musicians, and he co-owns and manages the best new music venue in Oklahoma this century, The Jones Assembly.
Colton’s song, “American Summer (In Another Life)” is a pop song that feels like driving with the top down through miles of open fields on a summer road trip. The peppy instrumentation and driving beat provide a beautiful contrast to the introspective lyrics about a love lost too soon.
“American Summer” is a wonderful addition to Colton’s catalogue and great reminder of his tremendous gift as a songwriter. Have a fabulous summer.
OKCPS Foundation’s 2024 Coat-a-Kid Campaign
OKCPS Foundation launches 2024 Coat-a-Kid Campaign annual fundraiser to provide coats for OKCPS students in need
It’s summer now, but for the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation, all eyes are on the upcoming chilly months as the nonprofit kicks off its 2024 Coat-a-Kid campaign. This important program provides new winter coats to OKCPS students, ensuring every child in the district who needs a coat has one to protect them from the cold temperatures.
“A new warm winter coat can
make a world of difference in the life of a student,” said Mary MélonTully, OKCPS Foundation President and CEO. “It empowers attendance, offers them the confidence to succeed in school and lets them know that the community cares for them.”
With 92% of OKCPS’ 33,000 students living at or below the poverty line, students’ families work tirelessly to make ends meet and pay necessary bills, but are often unable to afford items like coats. As a result, thousands of kids in the district lack coats to keep them warm, safe and comfortable in the cold winter months.
Because the need is so great, and
to make sure that every student who needs a coat receives one, the OKCPS Foundation accepts yearround donations to its Coat-a-Kid program and begins actively fundraising during the summer months.
“We thank our hundreds of loyal supporters who step up to donate to the Coat-a-Kid program every year, and we want to encourage everyone in the community to participate in this year’s Coat-a-Kid fundraiser. Any donation is appreciated and will help us provide thousands of OKCPS children with much-needed physical and emotional warmth,” Mélon-Tully
added.
Since the Coat-a-Kid program was established in 2016, the OKCPS Foundation has been able to provide a coat for every OKCPS student in need thanks to the support of generous community partners. In honor of its 40th anniversary this year, and in recognition of this remarkable milestone, the Foundation hopes to make the 2024 Coat-aKid campaign the best and most successful one yet.
To learn more about the OKCPS Foundation, its Coat-a-Kid program and how you can help provide critical support for our district’s students, visit okckids.com/coat-a-kid.
PUBLIC NOTICE
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TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Karol McMullen (Sanchez) has petitioned to change his/her name to Kallie Ann McMullen AKA Kallie Ann Sanchez. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 8 day of August, 2024, before Judge Ogden at 1:30 o’clock in courtroom __ 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/R. Valle By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
CV-2024-1868
In the Matter of the Application ) of Rene Ramirez) as next of friend of (child) ) Mariana Rosales ) to Change Her/His Name ) NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Rene Ramirez, as next of friend of Mariana Rosales has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Mariana Rosales to (b) Mariana Jessica Ramirez; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Dishman of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 9 day of August, 2024 at 11:00 o’clock a.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.
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TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Azsure N. Pope has petitioned to change his/her name to Azsure N. Barnes. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:00 o’clock P.M. on the 20 day of August, 2024, before Judge Dishman in his/her courtroom in 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
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Retirement Investment Advisors 2925 United Founders Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 842-3443 theretirementpath.com
Thrifty Pharmacy 10904 N. May Ave. L Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 751-2852 230 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond OK 73003 thriftypharmacyedmond.com
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La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 840-3047 labaguettebistro.com
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First Source Real Estate Residential Sales 12020 N. Penn Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 236-4747
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The Adult Clinic at Hearts for Hearing 11500 N. Portland Ave. OKC, OK 73120 (405) 548-4335
Christian Science
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Krista Anne’s Boutique 7602 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 310-5500
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At Rose Creek:
At The Greens: Christy, Charlie, Cy and Craig Delano are ready to drive their golf cart around the neighborhood, a Fourth of July tradition for the family.
At Rose Creek: Right photo, Iman and Dominic Dangora with patriot pup, Willow.
At Red, White & Boom!: At right, from left, Sonny Wilkinson, Katy Andres, Sheri and Jed Dreisker and Curt and Wendi Wilson.
At Red, White & Boom!: Zach Huseth, Rachel Morrow, Parker Poarch, Meade Poarch and Cacky Poarch.
Quail Creek turns out for 4th of July parade
Above Tom Kerstine and Dave Amis. At right, Bryan and Jessica Beavers with their children Colt, in stroller, and Ainsley.
Theresa Orsburn, Gillett Cobb, Henrietta Dockendorf, Oliver Orsburn and Sadie Adhikari show their love for the USA!
Courtney Graves, Connie Graves, Rebecca Thompson, Diane Cox, Lexi Weakley, Judge Graves, and Monroe Graves enjoy the Quail Creek 4th of July festivities.
Cory Heston and Claire Heston await the start of the the Quail Creek 4th of July parade.
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski