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OKIE goes to Washington

Roodman and Goldman listen as Israeli President speaks to Congress

Oklahoma Israel Exchange Executive Director Edie Roodman called the opportunity to hear remarks by Israeli President Isaac Herzog during a joint session of Congress “the honor of a lifetime.”

Congresswoman Stephanie Bice extended the invitation to Roodman and Rabbi Ovadia Goldman.

Roodman said she and Goldman received the VIP treatment from the time they stepped on “The Hill,” including multiple photo ops with lawmakers and a trip on the “members-only” tram. Seated around them in the gallery overlooking the House floor were dignitaries from across the United States, including prominent Holocaust historian and U.S. Antisemitism Envoy Deborah Lipstadt; the grandson of President Harry S. Truman, the first president to recognize Israel, Clifton Truman Daniel; and the daughter of prominent civil rights advocate Rabbi Abraham Heschel, Susannah Heschel.

President Herzog is only the second Israeli head of state to address Congress, the first of whom was his father, Chaim Herzog. The 40-minute speech included multiple references to the historic connections between the United States and Israel.

See SPEECH, Page 12

OICA Heroes Ball

JUDY LOVE

Love 2nd richest woman in America

With a net worth of $10.2 billion, Judy Love, together with her family, was named the second richest selfmade woman in the United States by Forbes magazine

At No. 1 was Diane Hendricks with $15 billion. She is the chairman of ABC Supply, one of the largest wholesale distributors of roofing, siding and windows in America.

Judy and the late Tom Love founded Love’s Travel Stops in See LOVE, Page 3

Change starts with a pair of shoes: Cleats for Kids helps to level playing field

By Annabella Potts Student Intern

In the fall of 2011, Stacy and her husband Mark McDaniel came up with an idea to advocate for sports equity to benefit Oklahoma’s youth.

From that time forward, Cleats for Kids has brought the community together collecting donations of new and used gear to serve over

186,000 Oklahoma kids.

“Cleats for Kids started because Mark McDaniel took the time to notice kids who were not playing,” Stacy said.

When visiting the OKC Pilot Recreational Center, the couple met with Director Lenora Ware, who shared a story about kids in the center failing to engage in physical activity despite expressing their interest. When Stacy

and Mark heard that some parents had no choice but to use their money on groceries and utilities rather than athletic shoes, the pair knew they had to make a difference.

As a local sports coach, Mark found that many children were struggling with finding the funds for their equipment. The idea of Cleats for Kids was born with Stacy and Mark finding

FRIDAY’s Baby of the Week

This is 15-month-old Bennett Gray, enjoying the pool at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. Bennett loves playing with his parents, Rochelle and Alex Gray, and spending time with his younger cousin River.

Bennett has already visited three other countries, but he’s happiest spending time at home with his family and favorite books.

Email Dog, Cat, Pet and Baby of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com. Submissions are used in the order they are received.

donations of gently used sports gear for kids in need, some of which was in their own garage.

Cleats for Kids focuses on donating sports gear and shoes to children in need as a way to broaden the horizon of many young athletes. With the benefits of physical activity including positive mental health, better educational outcomes and graduation rates, increased cogni-

tive functions and overall healthy lifestyles, Executive Director and Co-Founder Stacy McDaniel believes in the power of giving.

“Our mission is about collaboration and community engagement,” Stacy said.

“We have kids involved in all aspects of our mission. They have the hands-on experience of giving back to

See C4K Page 5

Shouse named president of OKCPHIL

Jerrod Shouse has been elected president of the OKC Philharmonic Board of Directors.

In addition to approving a slate of officers, the board determined that going forward, the board president, the president-elect and past president now serve up to two consecutive one-year terms.

“Through the uncertainty of the last few years, the board has discussed terms of officers noting continuity was very important, and board members had not met in person as frequently as past practice,” said OKCPHIL Executive Director Brent Hart. “For an organization of our size there are many moving parts and things to learn.

“Maintaining that institutional knowledge on the board is critical

to guiding the organization effectively. The unanimous decision was made earlier this year to update the bylaws ... “

Shouse said, “The OKCPHIL is focused more than ever on reaching new audiences. Every day we work to enhance the cultural life of our community, and we do that through a variety of competitions, educational programs and free concerts, in addition to our regular season performances.

“We do it all with the goal of bringing together our entire community and I am very excited about the upcoming year.”

Shouse joined the board as a director on July 1, 2017 and has See OKCPHIL, Page 12

Superwoman Diana Steincamp and Charlotte and Oliver Veake pose in front of the Batmobile at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy’s Heroes Ball. Pages 2 & 3.

Fashion Editor Jennifer Clark shows how to Shop the Look with styles from CK & Co., Krista Anne’s and the Women’s Health Boutique.

From left: OKIE Executive Director Edie Roodman, Congresswoman Stephanie Bice, Rabbi Ov adia Goldman and Senator James Lankford on Capitol Hill to hear Israeli President Isaac Herzog speak during a joint session of Congress.

Oklahoma County Court Clerk Maressa Treat, Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy President and CEO Joe Dorman and Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat at the Heroes

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy’s Heroes Ball honored Oklahoma’s Heroes for Children. Above: Former Governors and First Ladies Frank and Cathy Keating and Donna and George Nigh. Cathy received the Henry Bellmon Republican Servant Award and Donna was the Laura Boyd Democratic Public Servant Award honoree. Also recognized were the Potts family with the Kate Barnard Lifetime Achievement Award for Child Advocacy and Jabee Williams with the Jay Brown Individual Advocate of the Year. The OICA Organizational Advocate of the Year was the Cherokee Nation.

Heroes Ball honors child advocates

Ball.

- Photos by Rose Lane

Above: 2023 Oklahoma Kid Governor Mila O’Brien and her mom Courtney. Mila gave the keynote address at the event. At left: Doug and Nicole Miller as Thor and Batwoman.

FRIDAY Fumble

The names for these two photos were left out of our special Barbie page on August 4, 2023. They are: Above, Tim Rasmussen, Paula Love and Sean Olmstead; and, at left, Presley Rasmussen and Leigh Smith. The newspaper regrets the omission.

LOVE

From Page 1 1964 with a $5,000 loan from Tom’s parents. They leased and refurbished a gas station in Watonga.

Today, there are more than 600 locations in 42 states. Love's Truck Care offers heavy-duty tire care, including TirePass, light mechanical services and roadside assistance. Love’s Hospitality provides a growing network of hotels and storage rental locations, and Love’s Financial offers freight bill factoring and back-office support to professional drivers.

The next recognizable names on the list were No. 13, Oprah Winfrey, $2.5 billion; No. 20, Rihanna, $2.5 billion; and No. 21, Kim Kardashian, $1.2 billion.

Sports Weekly

VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP

Rockets jump up to Class 6A

By Jason Jewell Sports Editor

After dominating Class 5A over the last decade, the Mount St. Mary volleyball team faces a new challenge of competing in 6A for the 2023 season.

“It’s going to be a big challenge moving into 6A,” coach James Ward said. “If we are able to win a state championship this year, we’ll really have done something special.”

The Rockets have reached the 5A state tournament in 10 staight seasons, winning four state championships with the most recent last year in 2022, and capturing four runner-up trophies along the way.

Mount St. Mary’s move to 6A came as the result of a provision in Oklahoma Secondary Schools

Activities Association (OSSAA) rules which pushes private schools into higher classes based on onfield success.

After opening the season last Tuesday against Choctaw, the Rockets compete this weekend in the prestigious Turner Classic in Pearland, Texas.

“It was exciting for us to get into this tournament,” said Ward, who is in his ninth season as coach. “We were the only team in Oklahoma to be selected so it’ll be good to see how we stack up against other teams from Texas.”

In anticipation of the move up a class, Ward attempted to piece together a tougher schedule for the 2023 campaign.

“I really tried to beef up our schedule,” the coach said. “We’ve always tried to play a tough schedule.”

SOFTBALL ROUNDUP

The Rockets finish out the month with road matches at Carl Albert (Aug. 15) and McGuinness (Aug. 31) sandwiched between a home game against Bixby on Aug. 24 and the Broken Arrow tournament on Aug. 25-26.

Just two seniors return from last year’s squad, which finished 41-1, including Ally Fees and Avery Moses.

Fees has been a 4-year starter as an outside hitter and recently committed to Harding, a Division II school in Arkansas.

“I’m sure a lot of our opponents are ready for Ally to leave,” Ward joked.

Other contributors include junior Gia McGrew, a hitter, along with sophomore Ella Hale who earned a spot in the starting lineup as a freshman.

Chargers run over Knights in opener

Breaking the game open with four runs in the fourth inning, the Heritage Hall softball team cruised to a 12-1 win against Fridayland rival Crossings Christian last week in the season opener.

Addi Thompson batted 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs batted in and scored three times to lead the Chargers (10). Three others had at least two hits, including Reagan Creamer with a triple and two runs scored, Emilee Chard scored two runs and Janiyah Martin drove in a run.

Thompson posted 18 strikeouts and allowed a run on four hits over seven innings for the

complete game pitching victory.

The Knights (0-1) collected four hits from Grace Staton, Emmy Rouse, Evan Rouse and Addie Martin, while Emmy Rouse had a double and Staton scored their only run.

Martin surrendered 12 runs and struck out four over seven innings in the pitching loss.

Both teams are scheduled to compete this weekend in the pri-

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vate school festival along with Mount St. Mary and McGuinness.

ANTLERS SWEEP PUTNAM CITY

Erupting for nearly 30 hits, Deer Creek cruised to a doubleheader sweep against Putnam City to open the 2023 season.

Mara Davis went 4for-5 with two doubles and two RBIs to pace the Antlers (2-0) in a 14-4 victory over the Pirates in Game 1.

Ryan Amorosi and Keira Coll collected three hits and combined for two RBIs and two runs scored.

Pitcher Jaiden Coffey struck out four and allowed two runs in 3 1/3 innings for the win.

In the nightcap, Davis led the way again with three hits, including an inside-thepark home run and four RBIs. Rylee Houska doubled and drove in three runs.

Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.

Mount St. Mary celebrated its second straight Class 5A state volleyball championship last year. The Rockets move up to 6A for the 2023 season.

- Photo by Mary-Ellen Wolf

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help other kids in their backyard.

“We knew this mission made an impact when we saw the visible, instantaneous smile of the first kids we helped. For many, shoes and sports gear are just vehicles so the kids feel seen and know they matter. For others, shoes and gear that fit correctly are the vehicles that open doors for athletic scholarships. In either case, it is life-changing.”

Cleats for Kids has now grown in size with partnerships from the YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, Simon Greiner Running and the Police Athletic League. The OKC Youth Sports Coalition, which serves as a group of youth sports nonprofits, is working with Cleats for Kids to increase equitable access to youth sports resources and community engagement.

“Early in C4K’s mission, a family came to a kids’ soccer event with the Police Athletic League,” Stacy said. “One of the kids was in tears because he was not getting to play soccer since he did not have shin guards.

“Thankfully, C4K was there with cleats and shin guards and this six-year-old boy’s world was transformed. To this day, I can see his smile and

feel his hug as he ran off with the other kids. This was a moment when I felt ‘why’ this mission is so important. It was when I saw and understood how change all starts with a pair of shoes.”

To help kids become empowered for their future endeavors in life, Cleats for Kids aims to equip physically-active children with all kinds of sports gear. The financial roadblocks preventing kids from joining sports teams, for school or club, can deter many young athletes from doing what they love. With anything from running shoes and soccer cleats to golf clubs and baseball bats, Cleats for Kids offers

as many resources as possible, all through the power of donation.

“When we see the world as ‘we’ and not ‘me,’ we can be part of something bigger than ourselves,” said Stacy. “Acting in a spirit of gratitude, look for opportunities to bless

the life of another.”

Bring donations of new or gently-used sporting goods to the Cleats for Kids Locker Room at 720 W Wilshire Blvd, Suite 120, or any of the donation locations found on cleatsforkids.org.

Cleats for Kids founders Mark and Stacy McDaniel during a 2022 Gamechangers tailgate party which raised $1.3 million for their mission.

SAVE THE DATE

Aug. 18 • Tickets On Sale for Haunt the Zoo

Get your tickets early for Haunt the Zoo, celebrating 40 years of magic, wild memories and trick­or­treating fun that can’t be outdone. Haunt the Zoo provides a festive setting for families and friends to enjoy a unique, safe trick­ortreating experience surrounded by the Zoo’s wondrous wildlife. Trick­ortreaters will discover photo booths with elaborate decorations and props along the trail as they collect treats from friendly volunteers. Show off your festive best and wear your Halloween costume. Adults are encouraged to dress up, too, but nothing scary. Haunt the Zoo is on Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 7­29, from 9 am to 4 pm, with a morning reservation block from 9 am to noon and an afternoon block from noon to 4 pm. General Zoo admission or ZOOfriends memberships plus, official Haunt the Zoo treat bags are required to trick­or­treat and must be purchased in advance at okczoo.org.

FUNDRAISERS

Sept. 8 • Renaissance Ball

The 47th Renaissance Ball is Friday, Sept. 8,

Paycom Center Events/Shows:

Canterbury Voices 2023­2024 Season

The season will open Oct. 22 with “Modern Masters,” showcasing exquisite works of world­renowned, modern composers. On Dec. 3, the awe­inspiring majesty of “Handel’s Messiah,” will fill the Civic Center Music Hall, bringing this timeless masterpiece to life just in time for the holiday season. And closing in March, 2024, “For All the Saints (Especially Patrick)” will pay homage to the spirit of the Irish, with timeless beauty and ancient melodies. Season Tickets for Canterbury Voices’ 2023­2024 season are available for purchase now and patrons are encouraged to secure their seats early. For more information, please visit CanterburyOKC.com or call 405­232­7464.

at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club from 7 pm until midnight. Kicking off the social season, this year’s black­tie gala will be chaired by Bobby and Meredith Wegener and the theme will reflect the OKCMOA’s summer exhibition – True

Nature: Rodin and the Age of Impressionism

The evening will feature an open bar cocktail reception followed by an elegant dinner. The Late Night celebration, a separately ticketed event featuring an open bar, refreshments, dancing and live music by Hook, begins at 9:30 pm ­ midnight. To learn more visit okcmoa.com.

THIS WEEKEND

Friday, Aug. 11 •

Concert on the Lawn: Dhaka Topi, Myriad Gardens

Jessica Kirson, Bricktown Comedy Club

Jimmy Eat World, The Criterion

Ross Clayton, The Jones Assembly

Dodgers Vs Isotopes, Dodgers Stadium

Saturday, Aug. 12 •

Jessica Kirson, Bricktown Comedy Club

Pop­Up Flower Greeting Cards, Artspace at Untitled Screen Printing Workshop, Artspace at Untitled Oklahoma Opry, Oklahoma Opry

Sunrise Paddles, Riversport OKC Dodgers Vs Isotopes, Dodgers Stadium

Sunday, Aug. 13 •

Midtowners Bowling Party, Dust Bowl Lanes

Puppy Yoga, 50 Penn Place

Wyatt Cote, Bricktown Comedy Club Dodgers Vs Isotopes, Dodgers Stadium

Thomas Rhett ­ Aug. 17

The 2023 John F. Kennedy Community Service Awards Gala is set for 7 pm, Sept. 21 in the Meinders Hall of Mirrors at the Civic Center, 201 N. Walker Ave. Cocktail hour begins at 6 pm before the evening’s dinner and awards ceremony.

The John F. Kennedy Awards celebrate Oklahomans whose philanthropy has served the community in impactful ways. Elite gymnast Maggie Nichols and local nonprofit advocate Marnie Taylor are this year’s honorees, along with business leader John Kennedy, who will receive the Mark Ruffin Lifetime Achievement Award.

Proceeds from the gala support the Santa Fe Family Life Center in its mission to provide recreation and athletic programs for children who are disadvantaged, or have physical or intellectual disabilities.

Sponsorship opportunities and ticket information can be found at sfflc.com/jfk-award.

“Honoring Oklahoma’s philan-

Kill a Mockingbird ­ Oct. 10­15 Bluey’s Big Play ­ Oct. 17­18 Handel’s Messiah ­ Dec. 3 Tina Turner Muscial ­ Dec. 26­31

thropists reminds me of the tremendous difference a single individual can make for friends, neighbors and strangers in need. The John F. Kennedy Community Service Award honors individuals whose legacy of

service has defined their life and improved the lives of others,” said Matt Bond, executive director at SFFLC. “Our work would not be possible without the dedication of our volunteers and sponsors.”

John Kennedy Marnie Taylor Maggie Nichols

Why VillagesOKC? Why now?

There are a lot of people in the 50+ demographic.

According to the United States 2020 Census, there are more than 370,000 people over the age of 50 living in the greater Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. By 2030, that number will exceed 400,000 in the area from Guthrie to Norman and Choctaw to El Reno. That’s a lot of people who have this season of life in common. We want to know whom to trust and where to start.

VillagesOKC is a 501c3 non profit and is member driven. Organized less than five years ago, VillagesOKC is an organization of individuals, organizations and professionals dedicated to connecting people with information and resources to age successfully – with vitality and purpose. Core Values are Learn. Plan. Serve. We are living longer.

Due to great medicine, people are living longer – some well past a century. The Oklahoma Centenarian Society has honored over 2,800 individuals who have

lived longer than 100 years and estimates are on any given day 400 Oklahomans are over 100 years old. Many are cognitively sharp. VillagesOKC has members in that esteemed category as well as Brain Health workshops for improving the brain for those “youngsters” just turning 60 and more. We need criteria to choose trusted companies.

Oklahoma City has experienced hundreds of new companies in home health, hospice, healthy living and specialty services to “help” with all the decisions. Every company’s brochure says “really care.” Which one to choose?

Then there is keeping up with annual changes in insurance, Medicare, as well as legal changes at the state and federal level. Then add the changes in technology, computers, Facebook, smartphone combined

with the need for cybersecurity awareness, scams and safety in general. So many choices; decision fatigue can easily set in for older and younger. VillagesOKC is here to connect seniors and families with trusted healthcare professionals and businesses whom we know personally. Rather than duplicate, VillagesOKC connects to the great opportunities here in the metro. Families want resources too.

Many seniors have loving families with willing support but are not close by – available within 20 minutes. Some live in other states. Some live close by but are raising young families and feel sandwiched between checking on and caring for parents and children. VillagesOKC is available to fill the gaps.

The increasing number of retirement centers, independent and assisted Living are an option.

There is a wide variety of senior living options in Oklahoma City. Seeing retirement communities personally and learning about the benefits, process and cost is the only way to determine the best choice. VillagesOKC can suggest professionals who help with where to start and what questions to ask. VillagesOKC members are in various seasons and also thinking through “What do I really want?” Many people want to age in their own homes.

AARP’s study says 89% of people plan to remain in their own homes and neighborhoods. Considering there are 370,000 people 50+, this is really a good thing since there are not enough retirement communities to accommodate everyone anyway. Most see themselves growing old gracefully with dignity and vitality, if not in the home they have lived in for years, at least in the neighborhood and community they know and love. And for some this is the best choice.

For more, see OKC FRIDAY.com

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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 11, 2023)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2023-15 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed seeking a variance from the Nichols Hills City Code on the following described property: The East half (E/2) of Lot Seventy-nine (79) and all of Lots Eighty (80), Eighty-one (81) and Eighty-two (82), in Block One Hundred Six (106), in Wilshire Section to Nichols Hills Addition, to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof. The property is also known as 1811 Dorchester Drive. Current zoning

is R1-75.

The applicants desire to build an accessory structure. For the proposed accessory structure, the applicants are seeking a 5’8’’ variance from the rear setback for accessory structures, leaving a 4’4’’ rear setback.

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on said application by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers, City Hall 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116 on the 16th day of August 2023 at 5:30 p.m. ALL PERSONS, OWNERS, OR RESIDENTS within the above described area are hereby given notice that they may appear at said hearing or file a petition within the Board of Adjustment and offer arguments and evidence for or against the granting of said application as they deem proper in the premises.

Dated this 1st day of August 2023.

Amanda Copeland City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2023-16

AT 9:00 AM

RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/illegible signature Deputy (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 11, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2023-1259

In the Matter of the Application ) Of NICOLLE COLLETT) As next of friend of minor child ) NATHON MICHEAL GONZALEZ-) COLLETT)

To Change His Name ) NOTICE OF FILING FOR NAME CHANGE

To whom It May Concern: Take notice that Nicolle G. Collett, as next of friend of Nathon Micheal Gonzalez-Collett has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, towit: from Nathon Micheal GonzalezCollett to Nathon Micheal Collett Gonzalez in which the last name of Gonzalez-Collett is being changed to Collett Gonzalez without the dash; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Timmons of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 7 day of September, 2023 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.

/s/Nicolle Collett Petitioner

(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 11, 2023)

DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2023-1851

IN RE: The name of:) Jenifer Lorraine Adkins) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Jenifer Lorraine Adkins has petitioned to change his/her name to Jenifer Lorraine Jackson. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:30 o’clock P.M. on the 7 day of

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed seeking a variance from the Nichols Hills City Code on the following described property:

Lot Two (2), in Block Twenty-one (21), in Nichols Hills, to Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof.

The property is also known as 1304 Glenwood Avenue. Current zoning is R1-75.

The applicants desire to build an addition to the dwelling. For the proposed addition, the applicants are seeking a 1’ ‘’ variance from the north side yard setback, leaving an 8’ north side yard setback. For the proposed addition, the applicants are also seeking a 1’ building envelope variance on the north side of the dwelling.

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on said application by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers, City Hall 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116 on the 16th day of August 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

ITEMS LOCATED AT: BROWN’S BAKERY1100 N. WALKER AVE, OKC; FORMERLY INGRID’S BAKERY-6501 N. MAY AVE, OKC AND DAKIL AUCTIONEERS-200 NW 114TH ST, OKC INSPECTION: TUES. AUG. 15TH FROM 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM AND STARTING AT 8:00 AM DAY OF AUCTION

AUCTION HELD AT: DAKIL AUCTIONEERS, INC 200 NW 114TH ST, OKLA. CITY, OKLA. CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE AUCTION, BID LIVE ON-LINE AT WWW.DAKIL.COM

ALL PERSONS, OWNERS, OR RESIDENTS within the above described area are hereby given notice that they may appear at said hearing or file a petition within the Board of Adjustment and offer arguments and evidence for or against the granting of said application as they deem proper in the premises.

Dated this 2nd day of August 2023.

City Clerk City

AUCTIONEERS 405-751-6179 (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 11, 2023)

Nichols Hills, Oklahoma NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project: Applicant: Coleman Homes, BC-2023-18 Proposed project: Construction of an addition to an existing main dwelling Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1509 Buttram Road The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills.net. This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Any person objecting to or supporting this Application may appear before the Nichols Hills Building Commission on the above public hearing date and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Further, written support or protest regarding the Application may be filed with the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, provided it is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing. Dated this 2nd day of August 2023 Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 11, 2023)

September, 2023, before Judge Andrews 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 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/Teresa Becker By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 11, 2023) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2023-1858 In Re: The Name of:) Tayler Vernita Brooks) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Tayler Vernita Brooks has petitioned to change his/her name to Tayler Vernita Satterwhite. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:30 o’clock P.M. on the 7 day of September, 2023, before Judge Andres at 2:30 o’clock in courtroom 359 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/Diane Watson By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 11, 2023) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA PG-2023-531 In the Matter of the Guardianship) of Naiely Constante ) the Minor Child ) NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CO-GUARDIAN BY PUBLICATION To: Whom it may Concern You are hereby notified that Paulita Hernandez has petitioned the Court to be appointed guardian of the person and estate of the minor child Naiely Constante DOB 4/26/2017. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTICED THAT if you do not file a written objection within 20 days of the first publication of this notice judgement may be entered in the above case. /s/Paulita Hernandez Petitioner Pro Se Continued on Page 9 (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 11, 2023; Friday, August 18, 2023) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO. PB-2023-959 IN THE MATTER OF: SARAH MATTIE LOFTIS COMBINED NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING (For Publication) BY ORDER OF THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that J.B. Loftis, Jr. has been appointed personal representative (administrator) of the estate of Sarah M. Loftis. The Court will hold a hearing on the 18 day of Sept., 2023, at 1:30 p.m. in the Courtroom No. __, 1.5 Courthouse at which time the Court will consider the following: I.Admission of the will to probate II.Petition for Summary Administration III.The Final Accounting IV.Petition for Determination of Heirship, Distribution and Discharge The following information is provided to interested parties: 1. The name, address of the decedent is Sarah M. Loftis, and the date of death of the decedent is February 2, 1990. 2. The name and address of the petitioner is J.B. Loftis of 4310 Elsie Faye Heggins St. Dallas, Texas 75210 3. A will does not exist. 4. The name and address of the personal representative, if specified, is (see#2). 5. The name and address of the heirs or devisees are: NameLast known address James E. Loftis 5601 Republic Dr. Okla. City, OK 73135 J.B. Loftis, Jr. 4310 Elsie Fay Heggins St. Dallas, TX 75210 Alfred Vernell Loftis 12256 Cypress Inn, Fayetteville, GA 30215 6. The probable value of the estate of the decedent as set forth in the petition is Forty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred ($48,500) U.S. Dollars. 7. The date, time and place to the final hearing is Sept. 18, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. The person receiving the notice or any interested party may file objections to the petition at any time or before the final hearing and send a copy to the petitioner or that person will be deemed to have waived any objections to the petition. If an objection is filed on or before the hearing, the court will determine at the hearing whether the will attached to the petition shall be admitted to probate, whether summary proceedings are appropriate, and, if so, whether the estate will be distributed and to whom the estate will be distributed. All creditors having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims, with a description of all security interests or other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named personal representative at 4310 Elsie Faye Heggins St. Dallas, Texas 75210 on or before the following presentment date: Sept. 11, 2023, or the same will be forever barred. (Presentment date is no more than thirty (30) days following the filing of the petition and combined notice.) DATED this 3 day of August, 2023. /s/J.B. Loftis, Jr. Personal Representative for the Estate of: Sarah M. Loftis NAME CHANGE

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Not all heroes wear costumes,

By Joe Dorman President and CEO Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy

With the conclusion of the annual Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) Heroes Ball, we know it is time to trade our costumes for our secret identity normal clothes, but I need to share with you the final winners of the year.

The Heroes Ball is a superhero-themed costume party and gala that helps raise funds for our organization while at the same time bringing recognition to some of Oklahoma’s outstanding champions for children.

This year, we honored the Cherokee Nation, the Potts Family and the Potts Family Foundation, Jabee Williams, and former Oklahoma First Ladies Donna Nigh and Cathy Keating. We also announced our People’s Choice Award winners based on nominations by Oklahomans and then selected by votes of child advocates for Oklahomabased hero organizations and/or individuals.

Our board of directors narrowed the nominees down to the top finalists, with the winners being chosen by online voters and those in attendance at the Heroes Ball. Alethea Satterwhite from ReMerge Oklahoma was the individual advocate selected, and Sara’s Project was the top vote-getter to win the organizational advocate for children award.

The individual who nominated Alethea noted how she has dedicated her life and career to meeting the needs of Oklahoma children and their families. For 14 years, Alethea served at Oklahoma Human Services as a child welfare worker and later, on the post-adoption team to provide resources to foster families and children who previously experienced significant trauma or neglect.

Following her time at Human Services, Alethea joined ReMerge of Oklahoma County. There, she currently leads the “Strengthening Families” team and ensures that mothers and their children are reunified and receiving the services they need to thrive as a healthy, happy family.

Alethea has not only served Oklahoma children at work, but she has also opened her heart and made a home for foster children in need of a safe, welcoming environment to grow. Alethea is currently fostering her 26th child. She is a fierce advocate for families who uses her trauma-informed expertise to build strong alliances with those she serves and make them feel valued, seen, and heard.

Alethea embodies the quote by Nelson Man-

Dear Wise Elder: I’ve heard about an advance directive, but I’m curious what it is exactly and who needs one?

Dear Curious: An advance directive is a legal document that allows you to express your healthcare preferences and make decisions about your medical treatment in advance, especially in situations where you may become incapable of communicating or making decisions for yourself. It outlines their wishes regarding medical interventions, end-of-life care, and the appointment of a healthcare proxy or agent to make decisions on your behalf. An advance directive is essential for

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dela, which reads: “Let us reach out to the children. Let us do whatever we can to support their fight to rise above their pain and suffering.”

Alethea Satterwhite is a champion for children and an everyday hero who is making a difference in individual lives and in our community.

In the nomination for Sara’s Project, we were reminded that this organization has dedicated staff members with the mission of helping children. They are always engaged and seeking solutions for problems and keep Oklahomans very informed about what is happening not only at the local office but also on state level. They are constantly involved in improving their facilities and raising funds to provide the best possible outcome for the children that they are tasked with helping.

Their level of engagement with local law enforcement, schools and other agencies is second to none. I am proud to know the staff of Sara’s Project and am thankful to have such a trusted resource in south-central Oklahoma.

Sara’s Project provides so many needed services for children in and around the Ardmore area. They provide everything from crisis management and on-site school crisis assistance to the Child Advocacy Center and Sexual Assault Response Teams serving children and adult victims of sexual abuse/assault. They provide a safe and confidential environment for victims to tell their stories and undergo forensic collections.

While all our nominees were deserving, voters certainly selected two wonderful choices!

anyone, regardless of age or health status, as unexpected accidents or illnesses can happen to anyone at any time. However, it is particularly crucial for individuals with chronic illnesses, terminal conditions, or those who anticipate potential future incapacity. By creating an advance directive, you ensure that your medical treatment aligns with personal values and preferences. VillagesOKC offers several low-cost opportunities during the year to meet with an attorney to create healthcare forms like advance directives.

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Herzog noted that “the two nations have an irreplaceable bond” and stressed that “when the United States is strong Israel is strong and when Israel is strong, the United States is more secure.”

Roodman said that she was “awestruck at such a grandiose experience.

“The halls of Congress are steeped in history and it was quite moving,” she said.

In particular, she explained, “My sense of pride in the United States, my Jewish pride and my pride in being an Oklahoman, as well as representing the Oklahoma Israel Exchange (OKIE), all merged as I saw members of Congress from both sides of the aisle stand and applaud over a dozen times.”

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