New Club House
Shop the Look Fashion Editor Jennifer Clark shows us how to Shop the Look with styles from Pearl by Lela Rose and Cindi Shelby, Krista Anne’s Boutique and the Women’s Health Boutique. Page 11
Excitement abounds at Lake Hefner golf course as construction continues on Phase 1 of a new club house project. Sports, Page 4
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Fridaylanders parade patriotism!
Homebuilder offers Village home for valuable training exercises
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski and Christy Delano
By Eric Oesch Staff Writer Longtime Village residents Bruce and Kim Mulford have been remodeling and building new homes in The Village for over 20 years. The couple is currently preparing to demolish a two-story home sitting on a large lot to make room for two new 3,000-4,000square-foot homes they are building on the site. But before they demolish the home at 3112 Kent Dr., they’ve offered it to The Village Fire and Police Departments to use for training. A total of 30 firefighters took part in training late last month - 18 from The Village Fire Department and 12 from Nichols Hills Fire Department. The combined operations were part of the automatic and mutual aid partner-
From left: Jeremy Webb, Maro Webb, Eli Webb, Dean Imel, Missy Henderson, Robin Henderson, Laura Webb and Mari Imel join in the festivities in Nicholas Hills. For more photos, see Pages 2 & 12.
At left: Cy and Charlie Delano ride in The Greens Fourth of July Parade. At right: Jane Cunningham directs the crowd at the Quail Creek Homeowner’s Association parade.
ship training between the sister cities. In the future, the VFD plans to invite the Oklahoma City Fire Department to take part in training operations. “Opportunities like this don’t come up often, but we’re hopeful they’ll become more available as we continue spreading the word to builders and developers,” said VFD Chief Chris Brigan. “Bruce Mulford has been amazing to work with and has expressed a willingness to provide us with similar training opportunities in the future. Partnerships like this are key to helping us better prepare and protect our community.” Fire crews were able to conduct a wide range of valuable, hands-on training, including search and rescue drills, hose handling, ladder See VILLAGE, Page 7
City of Oklahoma City’s drinking water deemed safe to consume The Oklahoma City Utilities Department has released its latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), also known as the Drinking Water Quality Report, confirming that the city’s drinking water had zero drinking water violations and contin-
ues to meet or exceed all standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ). This annual publication outlines the results of water
testing conducted in 2024 and provides transparency about the safety, treatment, and sources of the public drinking water treated and distributed by the City of Oklahoma City. “I view the CCR as a reflection of our commitment to public health and safety,”
Four to be inducted into Wall of Fame The Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation announces the 2025 Wall of Fame honorees: Marilyn Luper Hildreth, Bill Citty, Patience Latting (honored posthumously) and Richard and Glenna Tanenbaum. Honorees are to be inducted at the 41st annual Wall of Fame event on Monday, Oct. 27, at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. For more than four decades, the Wall of Fame has celebrated alumni and OKCPS advocates whose leadership and service have left a lasting mark on our city, state and beyond. This year’s honorees embody the foundation's 2025 theme, “Together, Somos Más Fuertes” (Together, We Are Stronger). Their individual accomplishments and collective impact demonstrate that strength, resilience and suc-
cess comes from uniting to support our community, our schools, and our future. The 2025 Wall of Fame honorees are: Marilyn Luper Hildreth (Douglass High School). A lifelong advocate for civil rights, Marilyn Luper Hildreth was just ten years old when she joined her mother, Clara Luper, in the historic Katz Drug Store sit-in, igniting a movement that would ripple across the nation. Her commitment to justice, equity and education has never wavered. Today, she continues to champion her mother’s legacy and inspire future generations throughout Oklahoma. Bill Citty (Northwest Classen High School). Bill Citty dedicated more than See WALL, Page 3
Utilities Director Chris Browning said. “As a utility, we operate in one of the most heavily regulated industries in the country, and we hold ourselves to the highest standards to meet those requirements every single day. This report reflects the exceptional
FRIDAY’s Dog of the Week Rosie is a four year old Aussie Doodle. Her parents are Nate and Sam Britten. She loves walks and the Thunder. Email Pet of the Week submissions with complete descriptions to: rose@okcfriday.com.
work our employees do to safeguard water quality and earn the public’s trust.” The CCR details testing results for 20 regulated contaminants, including naturally occurring organic materials See OKC, Page 3