TOWN HALL

From Page 1 nationally-recognized speakers for your enjoyment,” said President Dawn Hopkins. “This year is no exception. When you see the speakers that we have lined up for our 2023-24 season, you will be as excited as I am.”

Oklahoma City Town Hall is set to be graced with the presence of a political strategist, a U.S. astronaut and pilot, a combat veteran, a professional diver and a Marine Corps Sergeant that specializes in military working dogs.

The first speaker to take the stage is Cristina Zenato on Sept. 21. In 1994, Zenato became a professional diver which allowed her to explore parts of the ocean many don’t have the privilege to experience. As an underwater cave explorer, she’s used to taking on challenges, but Zenato’s heart is with the fishes.

She is a well-known shark behaviorist and is dedicated to ocean conservation and marine life studies.

Zenato works with Caribbean Reef Sharks in the Bahamas, but she continues to travel the world to expand her quest for education and exploration.

She is a member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame,

The Explorers Club and the Ocean Artists Society. Zenato specializes in shark-handling courses, but she also offers technical diving training. To advocate for ocean and environmental issues affecting people and marine life alike, she founded People of the Water, a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding the training, resources and education surrounding our oceans.

The following Town Hall speaker is Karl Rove, a political strategist and author set to speak on Oct. 19. Rove is known as an iconic strategist with education on major political issues. As a past Presidential appointee, he served as senior advisor to President George W. Bush from 2000-2007, and deputy chief of staff from 2004-2007.

Within the White House, Rove became known as “The Architect” of both President Bush’s campaigns. He coordinated the White House policy-making process and went on to supervise offices of Strategic Initiatives, Political Affairs, Public Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs. Previously, Rove served on the White House Fellows regional selection panel and was a member of the Board of International Broadcasting.

From there he helped oversee Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty operations.

Rove now writes for the

Wall Street Journal on top of being a best-selling author of his first book, Courage and Consequence, and he recently released The Triumph of William McKinley.

Chris Willingham is the next Town Hall speaker on Nov. 16. As a retired master sergeant who served 20 years in the United States Marine Corps, Willingham found himself dedicated to the Military Working Dog Program. He was deployed to the middle east on multiple occasions and had a vital role in developing improved Military Working Dog courses and policies due to his years of experience.

Willingham served as a handler, trainer, instructor, supervisor and program manager. He has been active within community outreach programs to shine light on the sacrifices made by Military Working Dogs and their handlers.

Willingham and his dog Lucca conducted counterinsurgency operations together, which included locating numerous explosives that saved countless lives. During Lucca’s career, she led over 400 missions and only suffered one major injury on the battlefield. Today, Willingham is president of the U.S. War Dogs Association.

In our Aug. 25 edition: The slate of 2024 Town Hall speakers.

Pearsons and Kyle Loveless obtained and made in said Court on the 18 day of April, 2023, on its cause of action wherein the court found that there was due the amount of $88,321.92, interest from the 1st day of April 2020 at the rate of 5.500 per cent per annum, late charges in the amount of $5,489.37, escrow shortage of $26,662.61, abstracting and any other advancements made by Plaintiff for protection and preservation of the property in the amount of $17,619.69, attorney’s fees in the amount of $2,700.00, all as of March 16, 2023, and the costs, all accrued and accruing herein, he will on the 21 day of September, 2023 at the hour of 2:00 pm of said day in Room 101, Jury Assembly Room, in the Oklahoma County Courthouse, 320 Robert S. Kerr, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma 73102, offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder for cash, the said property above described, or as much thereof as will satisfy said judgement with interest, costs and attorney’s fees, said sale to be subject to taxes on said property, if any; the total appraised value of said property being the sum of $110,000.00. The name of any person or unknown successor of any person whose actual address is unknown who has an interest in said property is: Amy Pearsons and Kyle Loveless. WITNESS my hand this 26 day of July, 2023.

/s/Tommie Johnson III Sheriff of Oklahoma County

/s/Rex Livingston OBA#11906 Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 111 Braggs, Oklahoma 74423

Name Change

A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 7 day of Sept., 2023, before Judge Ogden at 1:30 o’clock in courtroom 325 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/Teresa Becker By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 18, 2023)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2023-1886

In the Matter of the Application ) of George G. Andoh) as next of friend of (child) ) Mikaela Sophia Acheampong) to Change Her/His Name ) NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) George G. Andoh, as next of friend of Mikaela Sophia Acheampong has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, towit: From (a) Mikaela Sophia Acheampong to (b) Mikaela Sophia Andoh; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Stinson of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 7 day of Sept., 2023 at 1:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.

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ORDINANCE NO. 1235

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 36-26 OF THE NICHOLS HILLS CITY CODE REGARDING ORDINARY GARBAGE RECEPTACLES; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCE

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA:

Section 1.Section 36-26 of the Nichols Hills City Code is hereby amended, with new language underlined, to wit:

Sec. 36-26. Receptacles.

(a) Ordinary receptacles. The owner or occupant of all premises in the City shall place all garbage in approved plastic bags or watertight metallic or plastic cans that must be of sufficient size to hold not less than ten, nor more than 35 gallons, with close-fitting covers and with handles upon the sides; provided, however, that 48 gallon metallic or plastic cans may be used where the owner or occupant of the premises has been unable to obtain a 35-gallon can and such use is approved in advance by the director of the Public Works Department. Such bags or cans shall be located on the premises of the owner or occupant in a convenient place for the removal of garbage by the Public Works Department. Such bags or cans shall be screened from view from the street on which the premises is located and from the view of the abutting property owners. Any person who shall violate the screening requirements of this subsection shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not more than $200.00. Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. *****

Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.

Section 3. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions hereof.

Section 4.EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law.

PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 8th day of August, 2023. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 8th day of August, 2023. ATTEST:E. Peter Hoffman Jr. Vice-Mayor 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