Matt and Natlie Fix join Suzanna Singleterry at the Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma tasting event. Page 12
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Nichols Hills Police took an armed and dangerous violent criminal off the streets
after a high-speed police chase led to the arrest of a suspect wanted for probation violation in Missouri. Vice Mayor and Ward 1 City Councilman Sody Clements
HHall history teacher is the state’s top
Jennifer Huff, a history teacher at Heritage Hall, has been named the 2025 Oklahoma History Teacher of the Year.
This award is presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to K-12 American history education. Huff holds a master of education from the University of Central Oklahoma. She teaches social studies and English at Heritage Hall. She also serves her students as the yearbook advisor, student council sponsor and See TEACHER, Page 2
commended the police department for their efforts during the August City Council meeting.
In his report to city officials, Nichols Hills Police
Grace, a senior, and John McDaniel, a sophomore, head back to school at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School. For more Fridayland students, see Page 2.
Yippee! Southwest brings back nonstop flights to
Southwest Airlines announced it plans to resume nonstop service again from OKC Will Rogers International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport starting March 5, 2026. There is to be two flights daily to Dallas Love Field. “I know Oklahoma City will be happy to hear that Dallas Love Field flights are returning,” Director of Airports Jeff Mulder said. “Southwest Airlines served the route until January 2020, and it has been a frequent request of local travelers to
bring that flight back. We appreciate Southwest’s ongoing commitment to our community and passengers.”
Also, Southwest announced an increase in flights from Oklahoma City to Nashville and Chicago Midway, with service expanding to twice daily beginning in March 2026. In addition to adding flights, the airline is also withdrawing service from St. Louis and San Antonio next spring.
Flights are on sale now and may be booked through southwest.com.
Chief Steven Cox said that just after 2 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, police observed a vehicle traveling 50 mph on Pennsylvania Avenue just north of Wilshire Boulevard.
With the marked patrol car behind the suspect vehicle, the driver continued to accelerate to more than double the
See POLICE, Page 3
By Eric Oesch Staff Writer
After approving a resolution last month to remove discriminatory language in city plats filed with the Oklahoma County Clerk, officials in Nichols Hills are finding it is not as simple as just changing the wording in the plats, but will require state legislation to correct the language.
The City of Nichols Hills has started a lengthy process to remove the offensive language on the books since the 1930s. Before any changes can be made to the language in the century-old plats, they must first be filed and recorded again with the county clerk’s office.
Nichols Hills has 62 plats throughout the twosquare-mile city. City attorneys are currently reviewing each plat to identify discriminatory language so it can be
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removed.
“I don’t know the exact number currently, but I know many of the plats have such language,” said city manager Shane Pate.
The city has chosen the Mayfair Park Section of Nichols Hills as the first to amend. The Mayfair Park Section is the city’s largest plat and was filed in 1930 just after the city was incorporated in 1929. An affidavit filed this month with the county clerk’s office pertaining to the Mayfair Park Section Plat in Nichols Hills states, “due to the inclusion of an illegal discriminatory restrictive covenant, the Plat shall be amended to redact, remove and strict the following illegal discriminatory restrict covenant:
“Ownership Or Occupancy By Negroes
Prohibited: None of the lots shown on said plat
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the co-director of the Explore Week program.
“Teaching history gives me the chance to bring the past to life for my students — allowing them to ponder an American experiment with our Founding Fathers, march alongside the suffragettes and fly with the Tuskegee Airmen,” Huff said in her application. “I love to watch as students begin to understand that history is written through many lenses, and that breaking down myths and exploring different perspectives is essential.”
Huff was nominated for the award by Matthew Carolan, head of school.
“But above all else — and true to the spirit of this award — Jennifer Huff is an extraordinary history teacher. After 15 years in the classroom, her students leave not only with a deeper understanding of American history, but also with sharpened reasoning, expanded empathy and a strengthened sense of citizenship,” Carolan wrote.
In addition to a $1,000 prize, Huff receives an archive of classroom resources and recognition at a local ceremony. She is now one of 53 finalists for the 2025 National History Teacher of the Year Award. The national winner is to be announced later this year.
Inaugurated in 2004, the History Teacher of the Year Award highlights the crucial importance of history education by honoring exceptional American history teachers from elementary school through high school. The award honors one K-12 teacher from each state, the District of Columbia, Department of Defense schools and U.S. territories. The winner of this year’s National History Teacher of the Year Award will be announced in the fall.
Nominations for the 2026 History Teacher of the Year Awards are now open. Students, parents, colleagues and administrators may nominate K-12 teachers for the award by visiting gilderlehrman.org/nhtoy. The deadline for 2026 nominations is April 30, 2026.
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shall be conveyed, leased or given to and no building erected thereon shall be used, owned or occupied by any person of African descent, commonly known as Negroes. This prohibition, however, is not intended to include the occupancy by a Negro or Negroes while employed on the premises.”
Many cities and towns in Oklahoma include this type of discriminatory language in plats filed decades ago. Although still on the books the language is no longer legally enforceable following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Shelly v. Kramer, 334 U.S. 1 (1948) and the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968.
The language was also declared unlawful, unenforceable and null and void by the state of Oklahoma; however, the language has remained in platted subdivision documents through-
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speed limit on the residential street.
“When Corporal McHenry stopped the vehicle, he contacted the driver and obtained his license and rental agreement,” said Cox in his report to the city council. “When he checked the status of the driver’s license, he learned Isaac Bailey had a full extradition warrant out of Missouri for probation violation.”
The report listed Bailey as known to be armed and dangerous and known to obstruct officers during arrests.
“When a second officer arrived, they proceeded to place Bailey
out Oklahoma.
Nichols Hills is now asking the Oklahoma Municipal League to support state legislation that would give the county clerk’s office the authority necessary to remove this language from the original plats.
“As we researched the mechanics of implementing these changes, we observed the notes made on the plats at the county clerk’s office weren’t sufficiently clear as to what change had been made,” said Pate. “Essentially, the plat just has a reference to another book and page in the county clerk’s office where a correction had been recorded, yet the offensive language remained.
“You would have to do some digging to see that the city had taken this step,” he said. “The Oklahoma County Clerk’s office advised us it would be unlawful for them to alter original plats without express statutory authority to do so.”
Pate said the Oklahoma County
under arrest,” said Chief Cox. “After a struggle the officers were able to get Bailey secured in the patrol vehicle.”
During the inventory of Bailey’s rental vehicle, Nichols Hills police officers found a stolen handgun in the center console.
“The gun’s magazine was loaded and chambered with a round,” said Cox. “The gun was reportedly stolen from Georgia.”
Upon further search of the vehicle, Nichols Hills officers discovered PCP and marijuana and Bailey was transported to the Oklahoma County Detention Center.
Police detectives have worked with the ATF and the U.S. Attor-
Clerk’s office is eager to remedy the situation.
City officials in Nichols Hills have now reached out to their state legislators to help advance legislation needed to remedy the issue.
“We have reached out to legislators in Edmond, the city who originally advanced the legislation, and state Senator Carri Hicks, who represents Nichols Hills,” said Pate. “We are asking them to sponsor and or support legislation in accordance with the resolution our City Council approved.”
Cyndi Munson represents Nichols Hills in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
Nichols Hills joins Oklahoma City and Edmond in working to advance legislation at the state Capitol to update the process to remove the offensive language.
Pate said the city’s portion of the work should be complete by January or February. Action by the Oklahoma State Legislature is needed to make the process smoother and more efficient.
ney’s Office to charge Bailey with federal crimes.
During July, Nichols
Hills police took part in 342 traffic stops with 505 citations and written warnings issued.
By Jason Jewell Sports Editor
After nearly two weeks of fall practice, Fridayland football teams face real opponents this week as they compete in scrimmages across the metro area.
On Friday, Casady and Deer Creek host scrimmages against Hinton and Sand Springs, respectively, while Crossings Christian travels to Purcell.
John Marshall, McGuinness and PC
North competed on Thursday night, with the Bears at the AllCity Preview, the Irish at Yukon and the Panthers at Norman.
Rather than compete in a second scrimmage next week, six local squads chose to open the season on Aug. 29 in Week 0 contests.
Crossings Christian is one of those, as the Knights visit KIPPTulsa to kick off the 2025 campaign.
“I’m not partial to a game or scrimmage,”
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said coach Jacob Stephenson. “We’ve decided to set up our schedule for games in Weeks 0, 1 and 2 to give us a bye week before district play starts.”
A downside, according to the coach, can be a lack of preparedness for a game that a team might get with a second scrimmage.
“Sometimes (in Week 0) you’re not going to be quite as prepared,” Stephenson told FRIDAY, “but the other team very likely
Thursday, August 21
John Marshall at All-City Preview, 6 p.m.
McGuinness at Yukon, 6 p.m.
PC North at Norman, 7 p.m.
Friday, August 22
Hinton at Casady, 7 p.m.
Crossings Christian at Purcell, 7 p.m.
Sand Springs at Deer Creek, 6 p.m.
isn’t either.”
Hit hard by graduation in losing 17 seniors from last year’s team, the Knights return just two offense and four defensive starters this
season.
Seniors Drake Manuel and Jackson
Schneberger are projected as offensive starters, with Manual playing receiver and
Schneberger on the offensive line. The pair also started in defense.
Other defensive starters include linebacker James Graham and safety Wyatt Dalton, both juniors.
Taking the field with a young lineup, Stephenson’s main goal during the scrimmage at Purcell is simple.
“The number one thing is just to get our guys some experience,” Stephenson said.
“We’re all stepping into brand new roles.
Cruising through pool play, the Mount St. Mary volleyball team suffered a 3-1 loss to Community Christian to claim the runner-up trophy at the Tiger Classic last weekend in Norman.
The defending state champion Rockets (5-2) reached the championship match with a 31 victory over host
Norman in the semifinals. They also posted wins over Broken Arrow and Norman North in pool play with a previous setback against Community Christian.
Ella Hale collected a team-best 66 kills, 32 digs and five blocks in the tournament, including five service aces. Jentri Denwalt posted 17 kills, 38 digs and six aces to go along with 117 assists, and Cheyenne Denwalt added 65 digs, nine assists and four aces for Mount St. Mary.
The Rockets are set compete at the Broken Arrow Classic this weekend.
PANTHERS TAKE TITLE AT MWC
Keyed by five straight victories, PC North cruised to a 2-0 sweep over host Midwest City to capture the Bomber Classic championship last weekend.
The Panthers (6-1) didn’t lose a set in a semifinal win over Classen SAS, along victories against Fridayland rival Harding
PC North’s Aurielle Cooper goes for a kill during last week’s volleyball match against Midwest City.
Charter Prep, PC West and Lawton. Following a road game at Crossings Christian on Thursday, PC North entertains Ponca City this Tuesday at 6 p.m.
IRISH NET 2ND AT SAND SPRINGS
McGuinness jumped out to a strong start to the season with a sec-
ond-place finish at the Sandite Invitational last weekend in Sand Springs. The Irish (7-1) endured a 2-0 loss to Mustang in the championship match, following a 2-0 win over Stillwater in the semifinals. They also posted victories against Enid, Tulsa-Bishop Kelley, Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
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Facing a 4-run deficit, the McGuinness softball team forced extra innings with a big seventh inning and added two more in the eighth to escape with a 10-8 victory at Fridayland rival Mount St. Mary last Monday.
Megan Milligan batted 3-for-5 with a triple, drove in two runs and scored another to lead the Irish (2-5).
Molly Milligan, Mya Madu and Molly Taylor accounted for two hits each, led by Milligan with three RBIs and a run scored. Madu scored twice and Taylor chipped in an RBI double and two runs scored.
Pitcher Olivia Giles allowed three runs on one hit and struck out three over the final three innings to earn the victory.
Maddy Jones paced Rockets (1-1) with three hits and three runs scored. Ella Still record-
ed two hits, including a run-scoring triple, while Jayla Daniels chipped in a double and drove in three runs.
Jones also struck out 13 Irish batters but allowed 10 runs on 10 hits over eight innings in the pitching loss.
McGuinness visits Kingfisher this Monday and hosts Bethany on Tuesday, while Mount St. Mary hosts Anadarko on Monday before traveling to Pauls Valley on Tuesday.
Chargers shut out Chisholm
Heritage Hall pitcher
Addi Thompson enjoyed a big day with two pitching victories and two hits in helping lead the Chargers (3-0) to a doubleheader sweep over Chisholm last Monday.
Thompson recorded 17 strikeouts and didn’t allow a base runner in a tossing a perfect
game in the opening 50 win. She also batted 2-for-3 with a double, drove in a run and scored another.
Kendall Beres and Jasey Hernandez belted doubles and combined for two RBIs.
In Game 2, Keke Jobes collected three hits including a 3-run home run in the first inning of a 7-0 victory for Heritage Hall.
Thompson added a pair of hits, and tossed a 2hit complete-game shutout with another 17 strikeouts, while Beres chipped in a double.
This weekend, the Chargers participate at the Cashion tournament.
Panthers down Classen SAS
PC North jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a 11-0 victory against Classen SAS last Monday.
Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
Meet Will and Tasha Knowlton and their daughters Parker and Lola, proud Greens Members for Life, and passionate champions of racquet and paddle sports at The Greens!
Tasha is Orange Power through and through! She spent 12 years at Oklahoma State University, from undergrad to medical school, and then completed her residency at OSU Hospital in Tulsa. She now leads the schedule at INTEGRIS Baptist, where she practices anesthesia.
Will and Tasha have been married for nearly 20 years (anniversary coming up in April!) and have an incredible story – meeting and getting engaged just two weeks after they met.
Will is a proud stay-at-home dad, self-proclaimed home chef, and full-time "Uber driver" for their daughters. He's played a huge role in raising Parker and Lola into strong, confident young women.
Parker is entering 8th grade at Heritage Hall and earned the Coach's Award last year as the topperforming seventh grader! Lola is heading into fifth grade and keeps
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Parker, Tash, and I are all playing tennis at The Greens and we freaking love it. We love the people who work here and love the friends we've made along the way. Moving over from Quail Creek was a great decision. We are in The Greens for life!”
After 17 years, the Working Man’s Triathlon makes its return to Oklahoma City this fall.
Not since 2008 has this unusual, but challenging sporting event hosted local athletes to compete in this all-day competition, scheduled for Oct. 4.
Established in 1992 in Santa Barbara, Calif., the event consists of three separate disciplines, with no handicaps allowed: 18-hole golf tournament, three games of bowling, and a double-elimination 8- ball pool tournament.
Points are collected based on finishing spot in each event.
OKC native and founder Tim O’Connor said it’s time to bring the event home.
“Lots of friends and fami-
ly have been lobbying to bring it back, so we thought this is the year,” said O’Connor, a two-time winner of the competition, who grew up in OKC, went to the University of Oklahoma and now lives in Los Angeles.
“What makes this event special is that nobody is good at all three events. Scratch golfers can’t always bowl, so finishing somewhere consistently in the top 20% of each sport is the key,” O’Connor said.
Several local Oklahoma sports names will be competing this October, including World Lightweight Boxing Champion Sean O’Grady, as well as ex-MLB pitcher for the NY Mets DeWayne Vaughn.
Proceeds from the tournament will go to The United
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and the day-long competition should last until about 9 p.m., after the pool tournament. For more information on how to enter, visit
www.wmt-usa.com to download an entry form. Or, email Tim O’Connor at wmt.champ@gmail.com
All entries must be received by the Sept. 10 deadline.
Sept. 4 • PIXIES
The Pixies bring their North American Tour 2025 to the Zoo Amphitheatre with special guests Spoon and Fazerdaze. Visit okczooamp.com for tickets.
Oct. 2 – Nov. 1 •
Rocky Horror Show
Every three years, Lyric Theatre does “The Time Warp” again, staging the raunchy, hysterical, and uproarious 1973 rock musical to the delight of the show’s enthusiastic fans. One of the most popular cult musicals of all time returns to Lyric’s stage in an allnew 2025 production featuring the signature Texas theme that made Lyric’s 2022 production a soldout hit. Secure your tickets now for the best seats and prices at Lyric at the Plaza, lyrictheatreokc.com.
Oct. 3 • Mark Twain Tonight!
Mark Twain Tonight! is a legendary oneman show that brings the wit, humor, and wisdom of Mark Twain to life on stage. Originally created and performed by Hal Holbrook, the play features Twain’s sharp observations on politics, society, and human natureremarkably relevant today. Now, Emmy
Sept. 45 • Bat Man of Mexico
From sampling batfriendly tequila to learning about the impact and ecology of bats in Mexico, the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History is excited to announce two special events featuring internationally acclaimed conservation biologist Dr. Rodrigo Medellín, affectionately known as “The Bat Man of Mexico,” on Sept. 4 and Sept. 5. On Sept. 4, from 6:308:30 pm, Dr. Medellín will present a free public lecture at the museum, about the ecological importance of bats in Mexico and their surprising connection to the production of batfriendly tequila. On Sept. 5, from 68:30 pm, the museum will host Tour de Tequila, a ticketed tequila tasting event celebrating agave cultivation and sustainable tequila production. Tickets are $42 for museum members and $50 for nonmembers. Guests must be 21+ to attend and can register for either event at samnoblemuseum.ou.edu, or by calling (405) 3257977.
Award winner and Tony nominee Richard Thomas steps into the suit at Rose State College, presented by OKC Broadway. Visit okcbroadway.com for tickets.
Aug. 23 • Red Shoe Rendezvous
Ronald McDonald House Charities Oklahoma City invites you to an unforgettable evening at the Red Shoe Rendezvous on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the OKANA resort. The Red Shoe Rendezvous is a festive night of elegance, entertainment and impact. Hosted by News 9’s Karl Thorp and Bobbie Miller, the Rendezvous will include dinner, a silent auction, raffle and games, a live auction, presentation of the Red Shoe Award, and engaging ways for guests to connect with
RMHCOKC. Cocktail reception at 6:30, seated dinner and program at 7:30 pm with live entertainment and exclusive auction items. Secure your seat, by calling 4054246873 ext.170.
Aug.24 • Israel Fest
Get to know Israel with camel rides, music, food, games and more at this familyfriendly event. The community is invited to get to know Israel – it’s a patchwork quilt of foods, music, and culture at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe, balancing the sacred and the simple, archeology to technology. Festival is from 11 am to 2 pm at the Emanuel Synagogue, 900 NW 47th St. Visit emanuelokc. org for tickets.
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An expert in hip-hop music and culture will give a glimpse of the artform’s future cultural impact during a public presentation at 7 pm, Sept. 23 at Oklahoma City University.
OCU’s next Martha Jean Lemon Distinguished Speaker Series presenter is Adam Bradley, a bestselling author, professor and leading authority on hip-hop culture. Bradley’s presentation, “Hip Hop’s Futures,” promises an engaging exploration of the genre’s evolution and its trajectory as a global cultural and economic force. Bradley will delve into the profound question: What happens when a music cen-
tered on youth culture reaches middle age?
With hip-hop having celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, it has transitioned from a localized expression to a global art form and multibillion-dollar industry. Bradley will address what hip-hop looks and sounds like now, and what it will become in years to come, moving beyond its early days as an upstart cultural phenomenon and its peak as a dominant commercial force.
Drawing on his extensive research, including close listening to some of hip-hop’s most iconic songs and candid conversations with influential artists such as Rakim, Tyler
Oklahoma Film Icon Alison Naifeh-Dick has been nominated for the 2025 Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary Feature award for her work on the blockbuster hit, Twisters. The award is voted on by the Location Manager Guild International (LMGI), a worldwide film association, and is the highest honor that the film industry bestows on location professionals. The winners will be announced this weekend in Santa Monica.
Alison and her location team spent several months with the director, Oscar nominee Lee Isaac Chung, scouring Oklahoma for the most interesting locations. The pressure was high because Twisters was the sequel to the most popular movie ever filmed in Oklahoma. Even more so for Alison, whose first location job in the film industry was the original 1996 blockbuster Twister
The locations that made the final cut in Twisters include iconic locations across the state, from the Lone Ranger Gas Station in Fairview to a Farmers Market in El Reno to the Gilded Acorn restaurant at the First National in downtown Oklahoma City. Now, those local favorites will go head-to-head with the locations of three Oscar winners,
Anora, A Real Pain, and Conclave, and the Tom Cruise international thriller Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which filmed in South Africa, Norway, and England. It’s great exposure for Oklahoma and a huge honor for the team.
Alison is an Enid native and Oklahoma State University graduate who began her career in Los Angeles working for Canon Film Group and NBC Productions. After starting in locations on the original Twister, she launched a 25-year film career that offered her many roles in the industry, including Location Manager, Assistant Location Manager, Location Scout, and Production Coordinator.
During her illustrious career, Alison has served as the first point of contact for nearly every production that comes to Oklahoma. Most notably, she secured locations for Oscar nominee August: Osage County, Matt Damon blockbuster Stillwater, Christian smash I Can Only Imagine, and hit television series Reservation Dogs
the Creator, Chuck D, Rapsody, Latto and Kendrick Lamar, Bradley will guide the audience in imagining the many potential futures of hiphop.
Bradley is a professor of English and African American Studies at UCLA, and the founding director of the Laboratory for Race & Popular Culture (the RAP Lab). He is widely recognized for pioneering the academic study of rap lyrics as poetry and has collaborated with prominent artists in popular music. He has co-curated major exhibitions, including “Hip Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit” at the GRAMMY Museum.
A prolific author, Bradley is a
When Alison talks about the success of Twisters, she is quick to point out that the most important location for the production was Prairie Surf Studios. Even though her job involved securing every location outside of the studio, none of the filming would have been possible if Prairie Surf had not been able to provide the $150 million production with multiple giant sound stages in the same location.
Alison and I will be discussing the role of sound stages and studios and much more at a member only dinner and film panel about the film industry on Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. On the panel, we will be joined by producer and director Brent Ryan Green, who produced the Martin Scorsese film Silence and now oversees production for the worldwide hit television series The Chosen; and Rock Paper Cannon CEO Rachel Cannon, who helped land and manage Twisters as co-CEO of Prairie Surf Studios and boasts 80 network television credits as an actor, including six years on the ABC sitcom Fresh Off the Boat Check with the club for details.
Best of luck to Alison this weekend!
writer-at-large for the New York Times’s T Magazine, where he crafts long-form essays. He is the author of six acclaimed books, including “Book of Rhymes,” “The Anthology of Rap” and the national bestseller “One Day It’ll All Make Sense,” a memoir co-written with the Grammy Award-winning rapper and actor Common. Bradley’s work consistently bridges academia with popular culture, making complex ideas accessible and engaging.
For more information about Bradley, visit his website at adamfbradley.com. For more information about the lecture series, visit okcu.edu/lemonlecture
) as next of friend of (child) ) Layla Socorro Espinoza ) to Change Her/His Name ) NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Reem Al-Nassir, as next of friend of Layla Socorro Espinoza has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Layla Socorro Espinoza to (b) Layla Ameera Adel Al-Nassir; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Bonner of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 13 day of October, 2025 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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EMERGENCY ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA:
ORDINANCE NO. 1287 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REMOVING DISCRIMINATORY LANGUAGE AGAINST CERTAIN RACES CONTAINED IN EXISTING PLATS DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA, AND FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE OKAHOMA COUNTY CLERK; AMENDING THE FINAL PLAT OF MAYFAIR PARK SECTION OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA:
Section 1. The purpose of this Ordinance is to remove discriminatory language
Language”) from the final plat of Mayfair Park Section of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma (the “Plat”) which was filed of record on April 4, 1930, in Book 22 of Plats, Page 32, in the office of the Oklahoma County Clerk. The Discriminatory Language prohibits the sale, rental, or
occupancy of real property subject of the Plat. Such real property is in the SW/4 of
Section 5, Township 12 North, Range 3 West of the Indian Meridian. The Lots and Blocks which comprise the Plat are Block 45, Lots 16 thru 33, Block 48, Blocks 49 thru 53, Lots 1 thru 8, Block 54, and Lots 1 thru 3 and 19 thru 22, Block 55.
Section 2. Although the Discriminatory Language is no longer legally enforceable pursuant to the United States Supreme Court ruling in Shelly v. Kraemer, 334 U.S. 1 (1948), the provisions of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C., Section 3601 et seq., and 11 O.S. § 42-106.1(E), it remains part of the Plat Title 11 O.S. § 42-106.1(E) provides a process for the removal of the Discriminatory Language by means of the amendment (the “Amendment”) of the Plat.
Section 3. The Discriminatory Language against certain races contained in the Plat is as follows:
Ownership Or Occupancy By Negroes Prohibited: None of the lots shown on said plat shall be conveyed, leased or given to and no building erected thereon shall be used, owned or occupied by any person of African decent, commonly known as Negroes. This prohibition, however, is not intended to include the occupancy by a negro or negroes while employed on the premises.
This is a reversion clause in this dedication and upon the violation of said condition, last above set out, the lot or lots and the improvements thereon shall immediately revert to the Company or its assigns and it shall be entitled to immediately re-enter and take possession of said lot or lots and improvements thereon; provided this reverter shall not affect the lien of any mortgage or deed of trust placed on any lot in said addition prior to the violation of the restriction in this clause if the same is placed thereon in good faith and so long as such lien is held or owned by and for a person not a Negro.
Provided, further, any person not a Negro who shall obtain a valid Sheriff’s deed to any lot in said addition under the foreclosure of the lien of any mortgage described above and shall obtain rightful and lawful possession of said property under said Sheriff’s Deed, shall take the same free from any violation of this condition accruing prior to the sale under which said Sheriff’s Deed is issued, but shall, in all other, take same subject to this condition and right of reverter.
Section 4. The Plat is hereby amended to delete, remove and strike in its entirety, the Discriminatory Language. The provisions of this Amendment shall supersede and control over any conflicting provisions contained in the Plat.
Section 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign any documentation necessary to effectuate this Ordinance.
Section 6. Emergency Section. In the judgment of the City Council it is necessary for the immediate 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 and ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 12th day of August, 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 12th day of August, 2025. CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA
ATTEST: Steven J. Goetzinger Mayor Amanda Copeland City Clerk
Reviewed as to Form and Legality: John Michael Williams City Attorney LPXLP
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The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767.
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By Joe Dorman President and CEO Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) partnered with the Foster Care Association of Oklahoma (FCAO) to hold a back-to-school bash for more than 350 foster youth and caregivers. The event was held at Wheeler Park in Oklahoma City, and multiple partner organizations provided resource information for families. Thanks to a generous donor, OICA sponsored the
music supplied by the Rockin’ Roly Polys, a kid’s rock band, and dinner was provided by Dado’s Pizza. We also thank the
Oklahoma City Fire Department, longstanding supporters of foster care assistance programs, for being present to visit with the
youth and should anyone become overheated. FCAO stepped in when one of the normal annual events could not occur, and I
Dear Wise Elder: My sisterin- law (72) now has her mother (101) living with them in their home. The relationship is amicable and the mother is strong cognitively, but physically compromised. The care is making my SIL exhausted. For months, I encouraged her to engage a private-duty home care agency to help carry the load. She had to work through the “guilt of not being able to do everything,” and now she has help. Two days a week, an energetic helper comes to be a companion and shower her mother, as well as do the laundry and bedding. Having
will say it went flawlessly thanks to their hard work. For OICA, this event signals the beginning of the school year ,but
someone else to share the load is making all the difference for my sister-in-law.
Dear Encourager: Good job. Many caregivers across the nation wear out and succumb before the patient, so you very well may have saved your SIL. If the older adult is the spouse of a veteran, there may be funding readily available to cover all the costs. When appropriate, the funds could allow for additional hours per week or a week away for your sister-in-law.
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truly plans started for families weeks ago. The first weekend of August saw the statewide sales tax holiday for shoppers. This legislation was authored by Sen. Jay Paul Gumm, now with OICA, nearly two decades ago. Due to budget restrictions, this was limited to specific clothes items, matching the Texas sales tax holiday. There is discussion that this might expand to athletic equipment and school supplies, so please reach out to your own See DORMAN, Page 11
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has selected 58 high school students from across the state for its 13th annual Teen Leaders class, 17 of whom are from Fridayland schools.
The students selected visit OMRF monthly throughout the upcoming school year to meet with philanthropic leaders from Oklahoma City and the surrounding area. They also
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spend time in OMRF’s labs, learn about how nonprofit organizations function and develop an understanding of the impact charitable giving makes on a community.
Among those in the 2025-26 class are seven returning students from last year’s class who will function as an advisory council. By high school, our 2025-26 Teen Leaders are:
lawmakers if you feel this would benefit families.
More recent legislation will also impact students as the “bell to bell, no cell” law goes into effect this year. With certain exceptions dealing with health issues, this law prevents students from having their mobile devices on them during school hours. After this first year, schools will be able to adapt policies which best fit their school district as determined by their own local school board.
In addition, State Superintendent Ryan Walters expressed his desire for school meals to be offered at no cost to students, along with an end to the school standardized testing required under state and federal law. Though not policy yet, for testing, he has submitted a waiver request to the federal government to elim-
Bishop McGuinness: Paige Ihrig, Gabby Kunnath and Kinley Randolph. Casady School: Nathan Lee and Lauren Kim. Classen School of Advanced Studies: Uma Geng. Crossings: Esther Vasantha.
Deer Creek: Kirthika Duggisetty, Jordan Kuruvilla, Hannah Labus, Nadhi Rajendrakumar and Sanya
inate this requirement. Both policies must also be addressed by the Legislature for amending laws relating to each, along with necessary funding allocations.
The most exciting part of the school year for OICA directly is the kick-off of our annual Kid Governor program. This is a project for which OICA is the state affiliate of this nationally based program. Free curriculum approved by the Oklahoma Department of Education is provided to fifth grade teachers for lesson plans about state government. The role of elected officials is a highlight, as is the importance of voting when the students turn 18. The program also encourages civility in resolving policy disagreements.
Teachers can opt into an enhanced program that allows them to hold a classroom election, with the winner in each class competing statewide for the office of Kid Governor. The winner is selected by votes from the stu-
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Heritage Hall: Henry Winland, Luke Dillon and Adam Hamadeh. Mount Saint Mary: Talayne Thompson. Putnam City North High School: Ava Tu. Advisory council members are: Casady School: Haya Zubair.
Classen School of Advanced Studies: Sreekar Vajjha. Heritage Hall: Hunter Trudgeon.
dents going through the program, showing them how voting with ballots works. The Kid Governor and cabinet members speak to civic organizations and work with lawmakers to see ideas they promote possibly become law. Go to ok.kidgovernor.org/ to learn more about the program.
Additionally, OICA has partnered with Oklahoma 4-H to hold an “Oklahoma 4-H Junior Governor” program, a one-day civicsbased conference with students who range from fourth to sixth grades. Check with your county 4-H extension leader for how your 4-Her can participate or contact Cathleen Taylor at cathleen.taylor@okstate.edu for more information.
We hope you will share this information with your local fifth grade teachers and 4-H leaders as we want to see these young Oklahomans are prepared to hold an elective office someday, with possibly even a future governor inspired by this!
