Edmond Life & Leisure - January 23, 2020

January 23, 2020 Vol. 20, No. 35

In This Issue FOUR SEASONS

Four Seasons, by Kevin Box, in real life is located in front of the Center for Transformative Learning on the UCO campus, but this week is hidden somewhere in our paper.

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Mayor Dan O’Neil is back in a leadership role some 10 years after his first term.

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By Steve Gust Edmond Mayor Dan O’Neil has many plans for the city. All of this comes some 10 years after his first term as mayor back in 2007-2009.

It was almost a year ago when O’Neil won his second term as mayor, defeating Charles Lamb in April. O’Neil’s first tenure as mayor ended when Patrice Douglas topped him in a re-election bid in 2009. In O’Neil’s most recent run for mayor, incumbent Mayor Lamb died shortly after filing for the seat in December 2018. Due to state law, Lamb had his name remain on the ballot.

O’Neil, a Vietnam veteran and retired federal employee, was sworn into office again last May. His term is for two years.

“The first thing I had to do when I started serving was to get caught up,” he recalled. “Things had changed quite a bit in 10 years.”

There have been stark developments in that time. For openers, more than 10,000 additional people decided to move to Edmond. That has translated into more home construction and work on infrastructure.

That’s also led to housing developments east of Interstate 35. City officials, O’Neil explained, are going to be having a rare meeting.

“I don’t remember a time the City Council and the Planning Commission held a joint workshop, but that’s what will happen in the next few weeks,” the Mayor said.

Another area of consideration is a possible central location for City Hall. As it is now, various city offices are spread out at different locations in downtown Edmond. It’s been suggested that perhaps all of those functions, such as administration and utility payments, be placed under one roof. Some have pointed to having the location of the old police building serve that purpose. The building, which hosted the former police building, has been torn down and the debris removed.

O’Neil made it clear, no decisions have been made yet.

“All of this is preliminary and nothing’s been decided,” he said.

He also wasn’t sure different agencies couldn’t be housed in different locations.

Among the officials in the buildings is city manager Larry Stevens.

Stevens, O’Neil explained, has provided strong leadership for the city for more than 15 years. O’Neil said Stevens has not announced a retirement date, but it’s something the city may want to think about long term.

In terms of visible city projects, the mayor said the Covell Parkway would be built this year. It will be a four-lane road from Interstate 35 to Fairfax addition, near Coltrane.

Landscaping would also be done and there will be bike lanes as well.

The mayor was pleased with the jobs done by Police Chief J.D. Younger and Fire Chief Chris Goodwin. Both men assumed leadership of their respective departments, in the 10 years that O’Neil was out of office.

There have been other improvements in that also. The Intelligent Transportation Systems was first introduced during O’Neil’s first term but has blossomed in recent years.

“They do a good job with traffic flow,” O’Neil said.

The mayor is particularly proud of a water treatment plant near Midwest Boulevard.

The multimillion dollar plant has been called by some city officials as the “most sophisticated in Oklahoma,” and operates using advanced technology. It’s operated 24 hours a day and can process 12 million gallons per day.

“We have a lot going on in Edmond,” O’Neil said. “One of our challenges has been getting our story out to the public.”

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Engagement, Wedding notices Faith Prince

Tony winner to perform at UCO Friday night UCO’s Broadway Tonight Series Presents a Performance by Tony Award Winner Faith Prince The University of Central Oklahoma’s Broadway Tonight series will continue the 2019-20 season with a performance by Tony Award-winning Broadway artist Faith Prince at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the historic Mitchell Hall Theatre on Central’s campus.

“She’s been one of NYC's mostloved leading ladies since winning the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards for her performance as Ms. Adelaide in the Broadway revival of ‘Guys and Dolls,’” said Greg White, Ph.D., director of UCO’s Broadway Tonight series.

Prince won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 1992 and has received three other nominations including Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her work in “Jerome Robbins’ Broadway” and Best Actress in a Musical for “Bells are Ringing” and “A Catered Affair.”

Prince’s television credits include

recurring roles on the ABC series “Modern Family” and ABC Family’s series “Melissa & Joey” as well as a five-season run on Lifetime’s “Drop Dead Diva.”

“Ms. Prince has the rare ability to deeply touch an audience emotionally one moment and make them laugh hysterically the next,” White said.

The 2019-20 Broadway Tonight series season is supported in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Oklahoma and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Tickets range from $25 - $35 and, along with season subscriptions to the UCO Broadway Tonight Series, can be purchased online at www.mitchellhalltheatre.com or by calling the Mitchell Hall Theatre Box Office at 405-974-3375.

For a complete listing of UCO College of Fine Arts and Design events and performances, including Broadway Tonight performances, visit cfad.uco.edu.

Do you have a wedding or engagement notice? If so, please contact us at Edmond Life & Leisure, either by phone, 340-3311 or e-mail, news@edmondpaper.com. We will then send or fax you an engagement or wedding form.The cost is $35, which includes a photograph.

Payment is due upon submission by noon Thursday.

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From the Publisher

Bonoff returns to UCO Jazz Lab If you have watched Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice, you saw at least two singers featured in the documentary that have performed at the UCO Jazz Lab as part of Ray Hibbard the Tres Amigos series that raises money for jazz scholarships for the University of Central Oklahoma. If you haven’t seen this musical biography on one of the most successful and versatile female singers of all time, you should. It is Ronstadt’s incredible story of the early years living on the beach in southern California to her rise to stardom as one of the greatest female singers to her diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. It has kept her from singing and touring for several years.

One of the folks you will recognize seen in the film several times is songwriter and singer Karla Bonoff. This incredible writer and performer will be returning to Edmond at the UCO Jazz Lab as part of the new Tres Amigos Productions series Saturday, March 28, 2020. Tickets are $50 and you can reserve by calling the Tres Amigos Productions ticket hotline, (405) 340-8552. It really isn’t a ticket hotline but rather the architectural office of Hornbeek Blatt. Principle David Hornbeek is the founding “Amigos” of the group. Anything above what is paid to the artist goes to the UCO Foundation to help fund the second scholarship dedicated to helping jazz students. The performances have endowed one scholarship and have almost completed the second one.

Bonoff did a great job on the film.

She wrote many songs for Ronstadt including “Somewhere to lay down beside me”, “Lose Again,” “Goodbye My Friend,” “Trouble Again” and “All My Life” which was a duet with Ronstadt and Aaron Neville. What could have turned into a rivalry between the two artists instead turned into a friendship and many successful collaborations. In interviews, Bonoff said she didn’t create songs for Ronstadt but that when she came looking for songs, the ones written by Bonoff were always a good fit for Ronstadt.

Because Ronstadt was not a writer, she developed a keen ear for songs that would be a good match for her.

Bonoff grew up in west Los Angeles and she was named after her paternal grandfather, Karl Bonoff Her family was Jewish. Her paternal great-grandparents and one of her

Karla Bonoff maternal great-grandfathers were immigrants from the Russian Empire.

One of her mother's grandmothers was born in Pennsylvania to Hungarian Jewish parents, while her mother's other grandparents were born in Austria and Germany.

Bonoff was a songwriter by the age of fifteen. She and her sister Lisa were writing songs and playing as a duo titled "The Daughters of Chester P" named after their father, Dr. Chester Paul Bonoff. She had already fallen in love with the guitar and studied with Frank Hamilton of the famous folk group, The Weavers. By 16, Karla and her sister Lisa auditioned for Elektra Records.

In her early career, Bonoff sang background vocals for Ronstadt and Wendy Waldman before releasing her debut album in 1977, titled Karla Bonoff. Her other albums include Restless Nights (1979), Wild Heart of the Young (1982), New World (1988) and All My Life (a greatest hits collection) in 1999. She also recorded "Somebody's Eyes" for the Footloose (1984) soundtrack and "Standing Right Next To Me" on the 8 Seconds (1994) soundtrack.

Bonoff's first live album was released in September 2007. This double CD includes many of her best-known songs performed live in concert on October 24, 2004, in Santa Barbara, Calif. (except for one song recorded on July 30, 2005, in Japan). She was backed by her touring band, which includes the late Kenny Edwards (guitar, bass, mandolin, cello, vocals) and Nina Gerber

(guitar) plus long-time associate Scott Babcock (drums and vocals).

During her early career, in the ‘60’s, she became friends with other singer-songwriters and musicians who were creating their own unique sound. She talks about lining up at the legendary Troubadour at noon on Mondays to get a slot in the famous Monday night Troubadour "hoot," which was a breaking ground for many artists who went on to great success. She says, "It was an amazing time. Jackson Browne, James Taylor and Elton John were around the Troubadour in those days." There were some other writer-singers who became friends of Bonoff’s, and eventually, they decided to put a band together. They were Kenny Edwards, (who had started the Stone Poneys with Linda Ronstadt and Bobby Kimmel), Wendy Waldman, and Andrew Gold. Something powerful in their combined sound drew them together.

Thus, the band Bryndle was born --one of the early songwriter groups, even before the Eagles. The band made an album for A&M, but it was never released. They were, unfortunately, a bit ahead of their time.

Bonoff says, "They didn't release it.

I think they didn't really know quite what to make of it. This was right before Crosby, Stills and Nash, and before Fleetwood Mac. We were these two girls and two guys ... the closest thing they could compare us to was the Mamas and the Papas. They actually had Lou Adler, producer for the Mamas and Papas, produce a single to try to make us like that. In the

next few years, had we stayed together, I think we could have done well." A single, with Bonoff singing lead, was released from those sessions, but failed to forward the band's career. "It was a hit in Santa Maria, Calif.," she remembers.

Bryndle broke up, but it launched four very illustrious careers. Gold and Edwards joined Ronstadt's band, and through that connection, Ronstadt was to hear a demo of hers. Bonoff recalled playing a tape of "Lose Again" for her. "Hey, you know that's real good," Bonoff remembers Ronstadt saying, "What else have you got?" On Ronstadt’s "Hasten Down the Wind" album, released in 1976, there were three Bonoff songs.

In a 2000 magazine article, Bonoff described herself as "semi-retired".

She was content with going out on short tours a few times a month. But she's also talked of recording a new album as well, perhaps at home. "I'd like to make a record completely for myself, one that isn't governed by what other people in the business think it needs to be," she said. "I don't have to go audition. I don't need a record company to pay for it.

I can put it out on the Internet, and it doesn't really cost anything. If a record company picks it up, great. If they don't, it doesn't really matter."

This will be the third appearance of Bonoff in Edmond on the UCO Jazz Lab stage. It is a venue she is comfortable in and the intimacy for the audience is a perfect fit. You just don’t get to see artists in a venue like this often. Her album “Carry Me Home” that was released last year was her recording new versions of 12 of her hits many of which Ronstadt has recorded. Bonoff’s new arrangements are mostly acoustic. Stephen Holder from Rolling Stone described the album by writing, "Bonoff's approach is softer, plainer and more tentative" than that of Ronstadt but honestly, it is where most of us that were fans of Bonoff in the ‘70’s are at in our lives currently. We can appreciate her softer style even more now and the venue of the UCO Jazz Lab is a perfect match.

I can promise you that it will be a special evening and performance that you won’t want to miss. They tell me because of season ticket holder advance sales, there are only about 40 tickets let and it will be a sell out so call today. Don’t miss this wonder artist in the most intimate venue there is in the United States.

(Ray Hibbard may be reached by email at ray@edmondpaper.com)

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See if you can find ‘Four Seasons’ “Four Seasons” in real life is located in front of the Center for Transformative Learning on the University of Central Oklahoma campus, but this week is hidden somewhere in our paper.

Please e-mail contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing.

Commissioned as a partnership between UCO, the City of Edmond and the Edmond Visual Arts Commission, “Four Seasons” was created by sculptor Kevin Box of New Mexico and was dedicated on the campus on March 24, 2011.

Kevin is a member of the National Sculptor’s Guild. His Box Studio LLC is a strong supporter of the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle concept, using recycled metal as part of the casting process for his sculptures. All of his work is 100 percent recyclable.

For more information on Edmond public art, please visit http://visitedmondok.com/public-art.php.

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State Election Board releases 2020 voter registration stats Official Oklahoma voter registration statistics released yesterday show 2,090,107 Oklahomans are registered to vote heading into the 2020 election cycle. Oklahoma’s official voter registration statistics are counted every year on Jan. 15.

"These statistics continue a decades-long trend of growth for Independents and Republicans as a share of the Oklahoma electorate," said State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax. "And although they are relatively small in overall numbers, Libertarians now have more than 11,000 voters for the first time in state history."

The largest number of Oklahoma's voters are Republicans, who make up more than 48.3% of registered voters.

Two years ago, Republicans ac-

counted for 46.8% of registered voters.

Democrats are the second-largest party at 35.3% of registered voters, down from 38.2% in January 2018.

Democrats had long been the largest political party in Oklahoma, but were passed by Republicans in January 2015.

Independents, or "no party" voters, are now 15.9% of Oklahoma voters, up from 14.8% two years ago.

The Libertarian Party, which gained recognition in 2016, now has 11,171 registered voters, more than double the number in January 2018.

View voter registration statistics at: elections.ok.gov.

Audio is available at: https://www.ok.gov/elections/multimedia/Paul%20Ziriax%20Jan.%2016, %202020.mp3.

Oklahoma’s Registered Voters JAN. 15, 2020

JAN. 15, 2018

DEMOCRATS ........738,256 ........35.3% ................769,772 ..............38.2% REPUBLICANS ....1,008,569 ........48.3% ................942,621 ..............46.7% LIBERTARIANS ....11,171 ........less than 1%................4,897 ......less than 1% INDEPENDENTS......332,111 ........15.9% ................298,867 ................14.8% TOTAL

2,090,107

2,016,157

HISTORICAL VOTER REGISTRATION IN OKLAHOMA The State Election Board began recording statewide voter registration statistics by party in 1960.

YEAR

DEM

REP

IND

OTHER

1960 ..............82.0% ..................17.6% ..................0.4% ........................N/A 1980 ..............75.8% ..................22.8% ..................1.4% ........................N/A 2000* ............56.7% ..................35.0% ..................8.3% ............................* 2020* ............35.3% ..................48.2% ................15.8% ............................*

*Minor parties account for less than 1 percent of voters in Oklahoma.

Troops, overseas voters getting ballots State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced last week that all county election boards in Oklahoma have sent absentee ballots to uniformed services and overseas voters ahead of the Saturday deadline for the March 3 Presidential Preferential Primary.

“State and federal law both require that absentee ballots must be sent to military voters at least 45 days prior to a federal election,” Ziriax said.

“The laws exist to ensure that voters in the uniformed services or those residing overseas have sufficient time to vote. It isn’t easy for election officials to meet that 45-day deadline, but it is very important that we do

so. I am so proud of the county election boards and our State Election Board staff for working together to send absentee ballots ahead of the deadline for the Super Tuesday presidential primary election.”

Ziriax said any registered voter may request an absentee ballot by contacting their county election board or using the OK Voter Portal at https://elections.ok.gov/ovp. The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the March 3 election is Feb. 26.

For more information about absentee voting in Oklahoma, visit the State Election Board’s website at https://elections.ok.gov.

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Chamber Networking hosts Edmond accounting firm Arledge and Associates recently hosted the Edmond Chamber's first Off the Clock networking event of 2020. Pictured are (left to right): Managing Partner Jim Denton, Partner LaDonna Sinning, Partner Josh Mullins, Partner Andy Cromer, Edmond Chamber President and CEO Sherry Jordan and Partner Kelly Schwarz.

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Arledge & Associates Q&A

Avoiding tax mistakes for business owners (Editor’s Note: The following is a Q&A on taxes, answered by LaDonna Sinning of Edmond’s Arledge & Associates accounting firm.)

Q: What are some of the common tax mistakes business owners encounter and how can they be avoided?

A: While I understand the desire for business owners to prepare their taxes independently, there are certain mistakes I see repeated each year. These include underpayment of estimated tax, compliSinning ance issues, late filings and confusion of personal and business expenses. These common mistakes are easy to make, but thankfully, they’re also easy to avoid with the help of expert guidance.

Q: How important are quarterly estimates?

A: It is crucial that business owners are correctly estimating their federal income tax payments. This amount is based upon income made from the business that year and self-employment tax owed based on that income. When this amount is incorrectly estimated, it often results in underpayment, related penalties and possibly even negligence penalties. Similarly, failure to comply with employment tax obligations can also result in substantial penalties, and in extreme cases, criminal prosecution.

Reliable payroll help and expert counsel are invaluable to ensure compliance and avoid these penalties.

Q: What other tax considerations should business owners make?

A: In addition to accuracy, the IRS is big on punctuality. Making payments on time is critical. In order to ensure precision and take full advantage of deductions, many business

owners opt to file an extension. A critical difference between a late filer and a negligent one is intention, so to avoid penalties, business owners must be sure to request an extension by the tax filing deadline.

Q: Can a small business owner pay for business and personal expenses on the same credit card?

A: Though combining personal and business expenses on one credit card might seem easier at the time, it is important to clearly distinguish the two. The time spent categorizing expenses last-minute is costly to businesses and often results in inaccuracy. This is one of the many ways that tax preparation is best treated as an all-year process. With proper planning, it doesn’t have to be a headache. Working with a reputable tax preparer can eliminate the mistakes we’ve mentioned and mitigate the stress that often accompanies the season.

LaDonna Sinning, CPA, CFE, is a partner at Arledge and Associates, PC, an Edmond-based accounting firm. Arledge and Associates, PC is a recognized leader in the accounting industry offering practical solutions in the areas of tax planning, auditing, consulting, accounting advisory services and client accounting. Through its Gateway Executive Solutions division, the firm offers outsourced CFO, controller and cloud-based accounting solutions.

This article contains general information only and does not constitute tax advice or any other professional services.

Before making any decisions or taking any action that might affect your income taxes, you should consult a professional tax advisor. This article is not intended for and cannot be used to avoid future penalties that may be imposed by the Internal Revenue Service.

Chocolate Decadence on Feb. 6 The Automobile Alley Association extends an invitation to the 23rd annual Chocolate Decadence, one of Oklahoma City’s most anticipated celebrations and Valentine traditions.

Tickets are on sale now at ChocolateDecadenceOKC.com for the event taking place Thursday, Feb. 6 at Leadership Square, 211 N. Robinson Ave. Chocolate Decadence attendees will experience an evening of sweet and savory chocolate dishes from OKC’s best restaurants, gourmet coffee, wine, champagne, beer, live music and a silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Automobile Alley Association, which promotes local businesses, awards grants and sponsorships, activates and programs the district with events, placemaking, art, and light displays, cleans and maintains district streets and sidewalks, and advocates on behalf of all area stakeholders.

This year’s event will feature various ways to support Automobile Alley with a silent auction and raffle.

The silent auction will offer attendees an array of items such as staycation packages, tickets to local attractions, gift baskets, gift certificates and op-

portunities to bid on one-of-a-kind experiences from OKC restaurants and businesses.

Tony Foster Jr. and his band will be entertaining the crowd with love songs from across the decades, Jazz standards and today’s hits. Attendees can also request for the DJ to play their favorite song for a small donation.

In addition to the over 20 participating restaurants, attendees will be able to quench their thirst with wine and bubbles provided by Broadway Wine Merchants and craft beer from Automobile Alley’s three breweries: Prairie Artisan Ales, Twisted Spike Brewing Company and Vanessa House.

Automobile Alley is set for a year of unprecedented growth with HoganTaylor LLP and Heartland Payment Systems moving their offices and hundreds of employees to the district. In addition, the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center will be opening its state-of-the-art campus in March and will offer exhibitions, performances, and learning programs.

These employees and guests will have easy access to diverse restaurants, shopping, and the OKC Streetcar.

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New heart meant new lease on life It’s natural as one year comes to an end to reflect and count your blessings. But for one Jenks, Okla. man, he knows firsthand that each new day truly is a gift.

“I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy when I was 40 years old and it never really slowed me down,” says Timothy Stone. “What I didn’t know, is that it was silently getting worse.”

In March of 2015, Stone was working in his backyard when he suddenly collapsed. His wife, Leslie, rushed him to the hospital. It would take some time, but he was eventually diagnosed with double pneumonia. The illness exacerbated his heart condition and led to a cascade of serious health problems. “I felt like I was drowning. My lungs were filling up. I couldn’t breathe. The right side of my heart was shutting down,” remembers Stone.

“Though my wife and I didn’t fully understand how sick I was until I was transferred to Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City.”

Anita Phancao, M.D., is a heart failure cardiologist with the Integris Advanced Cardiac Care program. “In essence Tim needed a new heart, but he was so sick initially that we didn't think he had time to wait for one. So we ended up putting him on mechanical support known as an LVAD, or left ventricular assist device, to try and bridge him until he was well enough to tolerate an actual heart transplant,” says Phancao. “There were many times we were concerned he might not make it out of the hospital.”

But Timothy Stone had a lot to live for, including his daughter’s wedding in June of the next year. “I looked Dr. Phancao right in the eyes and I said, ‘you don't understand. I have to walk my daughter down the aisle … so we need to fix this.’”

Phancao was personally moved by his strong will and determination. “I could still see there

was a fire in him. That he was going to fight no matter what.” She continues, “My father passed away when I was younger and so he never got to walk me down the aisle. If I can help somebody else's daughter have that moment with their father – then that’s what I want to try and do for them.”

Stone’s prognosis wasn’t good. He had a 5 to 10 percent chance of survival without a transplant. His prayers were answered on Oct. 29, 2015.

“Dr. Phancao comes running in the room and Leslie and I are sitting there kind of sobbing a little because we were saying our goodbyes,” admits Stone. “She looks at us and says, ‘we found a heart’. Keep in mind this was eight days after being put on the transplant list and that's basically unheard of. And it was a perfect match. So yeah, I'd say there was some divine intervention involved in that.”

The transplant was a success and four years later, Stone is still doing amazingly well. “I think if you look back at what he looked like in the hospital after being there for weeks and months, to how he is now, he's a completely different person,” states Phancao. “As a physician, its patients like Tim that remind you of why you do what you do. And it makes you realize that we don't just touch the patient, but their entire family.”

Phancao quietly sat in the front row of Tim’s daughter’s wedding, knowing that she had done her job and that her late father would have been especially proud.

“I got to walk my daughter down the aisle on her wedding day. That’s a daddy’s job - and I almost wasn’t here to do it,” says Stone. “I am only alive today because of people like Dr. Phancao and the entire team at Integris.”

Stone also credits his wife, his son, his daughter and his four grandchildren for being his reason for living.

The date Timothy Stone got his new heart, which saved his life.

Timothy Stone with his physician Anita Phancao, M.D.

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Catholic men’s conference is set for Feb. 29 The Rev. Leo Patalinghug once bested Bobby Flay on his Food Network competition show "Throwdown with Bobby Flay."

A man of many hats, including a chef hat, the priest and TV-radio host is best known for his internationally acclaimed faith talks. He will headline the 24th annual "In The Father’s Footsteps" Oklahoma Catholic Men’s Conference set for Feb. 29 in Norman.

The event, titled “Remain in Me,” returns to the Embassy Suites Convention Center and Hotel, 2501 Conference Drive.

Besides Patalinghug, other speakers in the conference lineup include Edward Sri, co-founding leader of Fellowship of Catholic University Students, also known as FOCUS; Paul George, speaker, author, consultant and life coach; Dave Dinuzzo, Catholic evangelist and speaker, author, retreat master, podcaster and theology teacher; and Alex Sanchez, campus ministry director at St. Thomas More University Parish, who will speak during the young men’s luncheon. "‘Remain in Me' is a natural progression of our own conversions from a prior theme of 'Follow Me,'” said Ray Haefele, conference director.

"We are called to take the Word of God into the world. And to keep our relationship with Jesus at the center of our life will assure that His Word will be done. The day will unfold for us how to do both, continue our conversion and to be the Word of God through our daily lives."

Patalinghug hosts "Savoring our Faith," a weekly show on Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), with the theme of bringing the world together "one plate of grace" at a time. He’s a twotime black belt martial arts instructor, an award-winning break dancer/choreographer and award-winning cook. All of that has made him a popular subject on ABC, PBS, NBC and FOX. His talk will be titled “Be a Man and Feed Your Family.”

Sri is a well-known Catholic speaker who also appears regularly on EWTN. His talk will be entitled "No Greater Love: Remaining in Christ at Mass and Beyond."

George has spent more than 23 years helping people discover the art of living through searching themselves, discovering a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and finding true happiness. He will discuss "Men Living Boldly for Christ."

Dinuzzo is the founder of the TrueManhood Men’s Ministry, which focuses on spreading the truth of authentic masculinity in the image of Jesus Christ. His talk will be titled "Living True Manhood: Practically and Reasonably Living a Life of Virtue."

Sanchez is a University of Oklahoma graduate with a bachelor of arts in psychology. After serving as a FOCUS missionary for five years, he currently serves as the director of campus ministry for St. Thomas More University Parish and StudentCenter.

He will talk about "The Guy’s Guide to Handling What’s Really Going on in School Today."

Attendees will be given opportunities for the sacrament of reconciliation and to attend Mass, led by the Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley, archbishop of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.

The cost of the conference is $59 if submitted

by Feb. 10 and $69 after Feb. 10. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, beverages and afternoon snacks. Students may attend at a discounted rate.

For more information or to register, go to catholicmen.net.

What’s Happening This Weekend Jan. 23 ---- 26 Thursday, Jan. 23 ---- In the Gallery ---- Lyric Theatre presents: The Cat in the Hat ---- George Winston Friday, Jan. 24 ---- In the Gallery ---- Brian Gorrell & Jazz Company ---- Broadway Tonight: Faith Prince ---- Kicker ArenaCross ---- Lyric Theatre presents: The Cat in the Hat ---- OKC Philharmonic presents: Raiders of the Lost Ark ---- Oklahoma City Boat, RV & Outdoors Show Saturday, Jan. 25 ---- In the Gallery ---- Kicker ArenaCross ---- Miss Brown To You ---- Roses & Gold (Intermediate/Advanced) Sugar Cookie Decorating Class ---- 2020 Okcdga Ice Bowl ---- Statewide Youth Impressions Juried Art Show ---- Parker McCollum ---- The Blue Cats ---- Lyric Theatre presents: The Cat in the Hat ---- OKC Philharmonic presents: Raiders of the Lost Ark ---- Oklahoma City Boat, RV & Outdoors Show ---- R.K. Gun Show Sunday, Jan. 26 ---- In the Gallery ---- Kicker ArenaCross ---- 2020 Okcdga Ice Bowl ---- VSCO Girls Sugar Cookie Decorating Class ---- Lyric Theatre presents: The Cat in the Hat ---- Oklahoma City Boat, RV & Outdoors Show ---- R.K. Gun Show Extra Information on Weekend Happenings In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Featuring artwork of Jim Sharp; for information go to: http://www.edmondfinearts.com Brian Gorrell & Jazz Company Location: UCO Jazz Lab Extra Info: $10; 8 p.m.; for more information go to ucojazzlab.com Broadway Tonight: Faith Prince Location: UCO – Mitchell Hall Theater Extra Info: 7:30 p.m.; for more information go to calendar.uco.edu Kicker ArenaCross Location: Lazy E Arena Extra Info: 7:30 p.m.; And for more information go to kickerarenacross.com

From Oklahoman.com

The Blue Cats Location: River Lounge, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: 9 p.m.; for more information visit then at riverwind.com Miss Brown To You Location: UCO Jazz Lab Extra Info: $10; 8 p.m.; for more information go to ucojazzlab.com George Winston Location: UCO Jazz Lab Extra Info: 7 p.m.; for more information go to ucojazzlab.com Roses & Gold (Intermediate/Advanced) Sugar Cookie Decorating Class Location: Sweets on the Side Extra Info: $100/person; 6 p.m.; for more information go to sweetsontheside.com 2020 Okcdga Ice Bowl Location: Arcadia Lake Extra Info: $30+: 7:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; for more information visit them on Facebook Statewide Youth Impressions Juried Art Show Location: Downtown Community Center Extra Info: Free; for more information find them on Facebook VSCO Girls Sugar Cookie Decorating Class Location: Sweets on the Side Extra Info: $25, 3 p.m.; for more information go to sweetsontheside.com Parker McCollum Location: Showplace Theatre, Riverwind Casino Extra info: 7 p.m.; for information go to riverwind.com Lyric Theatre presents: The Cat in the Hat Location: Plaza Theatre Extra Info: for information go to lyrictheatreokc.com OKC Philharmonic presents: Raiders of the Lost Ark Location: Civic Center Music Hall Extra Info: for showtimes and tickets go to okcbroadway.com R.K. Gun Show Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: for more information visit aksshow.com Oklahoma City Boat, RV & Outdoors Show Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: for more information and tickets visit rkshows.com

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Last chance to take in 1920’s historical exhibit As the year 2020 rings begins, we are bringing our “1920s Edmond: Ain’t We Got Fun” exhibit to a close.

It’s your last chance to see the exhibit and step back 100 years in time with these fun programs…

Clue Board Game Day at the Museum (All Ages) on Jan. 25 & 26, 14pm.

The Clue board game was set in the 1920s and still played in the 2020s! No matter which version you grew up with—it’s a classic. Visit the museum to free-play different versions of Clue. Volunteers will be on hand to help, play, and share a little history about the game. Free event.

1920s Family Day (Families) on Sat, Jan. 26, 1 to 4 p.m.

The 1920s were the “bees knees.”

Come celebrate the closing our year-

long exhibit with family activities, music, crafts, games and food from 100 years ago. Free event.

Edmond 1920s: Ain’t We Got Fun Exhibit (Last day to see is Jan. 29) Edmond wasn’t roarin’ in the typical sense, because it wasn’t a party town during prohibition. No speakeasies to be found. But what Edmond lacked in gangster activity, it made up for with in sheer determination to engage civically. The infusion of college students kept Edmond updated on the latest trends in jazz music, slang, and fashion…oh the fashion! Edmond in the 1920s was its own kind of ritzy, automobile-driving, tea-party, Rook-playing kind of place….minus the scandal. Ain’t We Got Fun? Museum Information: Edmond Historical Society & Museum hours are

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday – Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Admission is free. More information can be

found on the museum website at www.edmondhistory.org or by calling the museum at 405-340-0078.

Rotary welcomes club members from Honduras The Rotary Club of Edmond welcomed visitors from The Rotary Club of Lago de Yajoa in Honduras. The Honduran Club President presented Edmond President, Chris Koehler and Club Member, Jeff DeSpain with Honduran Club Shirts and coffee. The two clubs plan to a reciprocal relationship International Service Projects. The Rotary club of Edmond meets at noon every Wednesday at the Edmond Mercy Hospital on I-35. Guests are welcome. www.edmondrotary.org. From left are Chris Koehler, Edmond president, Ariel Herrera, Lago de Yajoa president, Randy Taylor, Edmond club member, Jeff DeSpain, Edmond club member and Leonel Herrera, Ariel’s father,

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

Time for super hype The big Super Bowl football hype is well under way.

Only in America can a game be as played up as much as this one. Everybody now is trying to determine whether they are Steve Gust Kansas City or San Francisco fans.

Don't get too excited just yet. The big game is well over a week away on Feb. 2.

It would be interesting if Kansas City won. A few years ago they won the World Series and hundreds of thousands of people were on hand for the celebration parade. From what I read there were people actually parking on the interstates to get to the big party. Folks in Kansas City support their teams.

I also saw somewhere where the average ticket price for the game is a cool $10,000.

That means organizers already make more than a half a billion dollars off the game on ticket prices also. It would be interesting to see what some of the scalpers get for their tickets.

The network advertising goes for millions.

As noted last week, Michael Bloomberg is investing in a $10 million commercial in his bid for the White House.

Amazes me why people like Bloomberg and Trump run for public office.

A lot of folks their age would just as soon retire and have fun.

I discovered something else interesting while writing this. I had to think for a bit to remember who won last year's game. It was New England. And I have to admit I had to look up their opponent. It was Los Angeles. Anybody remember the score?

That's right. It was 13-3. And it was 3 to 3 heading into the final quarter.

I have to admit, I'm not a huge fan of the halftime entertainment. They grab some big name entertainer and import a crowd around the person to hoop and yell.

It's totally manufactured.

But it's all an extravaganza and the next day people yack about their favorite wacky ads.

Enjoy the fun and remember after it's over. It will only be another 365 days or so before everyone gets to do it all over again.

(Steve Gust may be reached at news@edmondpaper.com)

Good news from drug courts

By The Oklahoman Editorial Board Drug courts have been around for many years in Oklahoma, and statistics show they’re effective. The judge who oversees Oklahoma County’s drug court wants to make his even more so.

The Oklahoman’s Kayla Branch recently profiled changes implemented by District Judge Kenneth Stoner, who took over the drug court two years ago.

They’re making a difference.

Stoner, 51, was appointed to the bench after a dozen years in private practice, where he had focused much of his attention on clients who suffered from addiction and mental health issues.

He also is a former prosecutor in Oklahoma County.

He said from the outset that more could be done with the state’s di-

Lawmaker seeks to end death penalty State Rep. Jason Dunnington (D-Oklahoma City) last week filed House Bill 2876 for consideration during the 2020 legislative session. If passed and signed into law, the measure will remove the death penalty from among the options in Oklahoma for sentencing in capital cases.

“I’m proud to be a part of the important progress we’ve made toward criminal justice reform,” Dunnington said. “Oklahomans are becoming more aware of the wasted costs of capital punishment, a system that provides no deterrent to crime while flushing millions down the drain that could be better spent on responses to violence that actually work.”

Dunnington’s legislation found support from The Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley, Archbishop of OKC. “This is a bold proposal that addresses the disturbing realities and inequity of capital punishment,” Coakley said. “We don't end the cycle of violence by committing more violence. In all of these crimes, we lost a life, and the death penalty only serves to further devalue human dignity. When available, we

should choose non-lethal ways to ensure justice and protect society.”

“This is neither a partisan nor an ideological proposal,” Dunnington said. “The profound problems with the death penalty are a concern for all Oklahomans, indeed for all Americans. That is why Republicans and Democrats from Alabama to Oregon are increasingly embracing the call for a repeal of the death penalty.”

Dunnington detailed the primary objections to continued use of the death penalty: n For every 10 inmates executed on death row in the US since 1976, one inmate has been exonerated; n The taxpayer cost of incarceration for death row inmates is more than twice that of inmates with life sentences; n There is no evidence to support that use of the death penalty is an effective crime deterrent; n Families of victims routinely testify that executing the convicted offers little consolation for their pain and loss.

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version courts. “We are experiencing a watershed moment where we are beginning to embrace a paradigm shift, moving to a more effective understanding of addiction and recovery,” Stoner said the day he was appointed.

One effective tool has been to increase incentives for drug court participants to follow the program. The incentives can range from certificates given to those who complete phases of the program, to gift cards, and even tickets a Thunder game.

Stoner awards Payday candy bars to those who find work.

“The science says that incentives are powerful in changing behavior, as much as or more than a sanction,” Stoner told Branch. “We hadn’t done a good job of having an adequate number of incentives, so we are trying to think of everything we could

work in to reward someone for good behavior.”

To that end, a nonprofit account has been established by the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma to help pay for additional incentives and to assist drug court participants, who must pay not only the court’s fees, but also restitution and other costs.

Stoner also has come up with new sanctions — apart from a trip to jail — for those who miss a therapy session.

These include curfews, weekends working with a jail-labor program, or even writing a paper.

Says Stoner: “For every step that you can put in before jail, the better.

Jail stays are supposed to be the heavy sanction.”

Stoner’s court has also formed a partnership with the citycounty health department to hire two peer educators. These are people who have been through similar programs, and thus can offer invaluable insight and assistance to participants.

The ultimate goal is to keep participants, who are thoroughly vetted for acceptance in the program, out of jail.

In 2019, 126 people graduated from the Oklahoma County program, which now has about 450 participants and an 85% graduation rate.

Figures provided to the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council show that jail days from July 2018 to July 2019 decreased by 65% compared with the prior 12-month period. That saves the county money, and keeps participants with their families and in the workforce.

These are encouraging results that taxpayers should hope will only continue to grow.

Kudos to Stoner and all those who are playing a role.

Letter to the Editor

Gov. Stitt right to want to renegotiate compacts (Editor's Note: The following letter is in response to the Jan. 9 From the Publisher column, "What was our Governor thinking?"

EDITOR: READ THE COMPACT! Gov. Kevin Stitt is correct! What he was thinking is clear - he seeks to renegotiate the terms of the 15 year compact that expired 01/01/2020 as spelled out in that document.

You, the tribes, and the Oklahoma Attorney General now do not want to follow that original contract it seems. Remember, Hunter is the pol who is trying to extort money from deep-pocket drug companies because of opioids excessively prescribed by individual M.D,s. He obviously wants to get hold of some opioid money so he can control it and openly has refused to do his duty in this gambling case.

Of course the tribes don’t want to pay more fees/taxes/money to the state, but the amount now paid to the state is paltry compared to casinos' gross income. In my opinion, state revenues from this source should at least double with the newly negotiated terms (the compact spells out how such negotiations should proceed as the tribes disagree with the state.)

Your article was hardly a balanced presentation of the issue and is a regrettable example of journalistic bias supporting special interests against the people of the state of Oklahoma.

J.O. HARRIS

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Home & Garden Show

Thousands of people once again attended the annual Oklahoma City Home & Garden show last weekend at the State Fairgrounds.

RIGHT -- David, 4, and Omar Olvera, 3, check out the John Deer exhibit at the show.

MELINDA INFANTE

OC history journal named best in the United States OC’s history students recognized for their undergraduate journal and for participation in the history honors society Phi Alpha Theta. The honors are a fitting finish to the career of OC’s Distinguished Professor of History John Maple.

History students at Oklahoma Christian University once again have been recognized as the best in the nation. OC’s chapter of the Phi Alpha Theta history honor society had its history journal named as the Best Undergraduate Print Journal in the nation. In addition, the student group was named a Best Chapter for the 24th consecutive year.

OC’s journal has placed first three times before in what is known as the Gerald D. Nash History Journal Award competition.

OC’s chapter, known as Tau Sigma, now competes in a division against universities that have won five or more Best Chapter awards. That recognition is known as the Nels A. Cleven Award, and winners are evaluated on each chapter's activities throughout the year.

"An award of this magnitude doesn't come without hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence," Dr. Tina Winn said.

"Thank you to Dr. John Maple for his leadership and to the other faculty and students for representing OC so well."

Maple is OC’s long-serving and beloved distinguished professor of history. He retired in December and gave his last lecture Jan. 8. A reception to honor him and his 43 years of service to OC was held afterward.

“This is another triumph for our talented students,” Maple said. “It is an honor to retire just after these students won another Best Chapter Award and Best Undergraduate Print Journal Award.”

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OC's longtime Distinguished Professor of History John Maple gives his final lecture earlier this month. He retired in December, ending a 43-year career at OC.

Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts John Fletcher emphasized Maple’s leadership of OC’s history students.

“His leadership in this area is legendary,” Fletcher said. “Congratulations to him and the students on another exemplary achievement.”

Those who wish to honor Maple can contribute to a fund to create an endowed scholarship in his name for history students.

More information is available at www.give.oc.edu/maples.

OC’s “Journal of Historical Studies” includes more than 100 pages of academic articles and research written and edited by students. This is OC’s 27th volume; it has placed among the top three in the nation 11 times since 2003.

History student Justin McLeckie said OC’s chapter ac-

tivities help students after graduation, and the award brings recognition to the program.

“The Tau Sigma chapter of Phi Alpha Theta is a place where students can grow their skills related to history. Those skills benefit us even after graduating from OC, especially helping prepare us for graduate school,” McLeckie said.

OC students are already working toward another win next year. Phi Alpha Theta recently hosted a representative of the University of Tulsa Law School. In addition, the group will travel to San Antonio, Texas, in January for the Phi Alpha Theta National Conference. Seven OC students will present research papers at the selective research conference.

Those and additional students will also present at the Oklahoma Regional Conference in February.

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Support Staff Critical to Edmond Public Schools’ Success PHOTO BY ERIECH TAPIA, EDMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Bennie Price, left, a bus driver for EPS, stands beside his monitor Sharon Parkhurst.

Every birthday is special for former coach Bennie Price as these are the days he treats his school bus riders with special gifts and cards, imprinting lasting memories.

Price thought he was done coaching and enjoying retirement but has found a new passion for coaching students while at the helm of a school bus.

“The kids get to know you,” Price said. “That is a special thing.”

Working with Edmond Public Schools since 2011, Price said he was tired of spending his days drinking coffee at McDonald’s and shooting the breeze.

Instead, he wanted to make a difference.

The bus driving job gives Price extra money to spend on his grandchildren and enjoy Thunder basketball games. At the same time, he is supporting the district as a support staff member.

“The surrounding here does not make it feel like a job, instead it is like a hobby,” Price said.

With nearly a 25 percent turnover rate in support staff, the district is hoping to highlight ways those in the community can spend their extra time by helping students.

“The school district does not work without everybody,” said Director of Support Personnel Amanda Genzer. “There are so many ways you can get involved in the district.”

There are around 1,300 support staff positions throughout the district from teaching assistants to maintenance staff, and many areas have openings often with the growing district.

“Support staff are an important part of our school system,” Genzer said. “They play a role in the delivery of education to children in our community.”

For full-time support staff, they are qualified to join the Oklahoma Teachers Retirement system along with receiving health and life insurance.

Edmond Public Schools also offers training to all of its new employees. And, new this spring is an annual $500 award for the support staff member of the year and six $250 finalists.

“Many support staff are some of the most dedicated and hardworking individuals you could meet,” Genzer said, who started as a support worker herself.

Zigo Tesfai is one such worker having dedicated 35 years to the district so far. Over the years she has held positions on the custodial team, helped monitor students and for the past seven years has worked in child nutrition. For her, the best part of the job is interacting with students.

“Without the children, we cannot do anything,” Tesfai said. “If they are happy, then everything will go well.”

Pay rates for support staff vary by position, starting at $11 per hour. Bus drivers are required to have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and start at $14.26 per hour. The district provides CDL training if needed.

Individuals interested in a job with the district can search and apply for jobs by going to the district homepage and clicking on the careers quick link.

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Cox Innovation in Education grants Each year, Cox employees donate to Cox Charities through recurring payroll deductions and one-time gifts.

Cox Communications pays all administrative costs so 100 percent of every employee dollar is invested directly into the communities they serve.

Cox Charities supports programs and services that impact residents in the areas of youth, education, social issues and the arts. To date, more than $7.6 million have been donated back into our local communities.

Cox Charities fulfills its mission to improve the quality of life for their employees, customers and neighbors through two primary grant programs.

One is the Community Investment grants and the second is the Innovation in Education grant program. The period to file for the Innovation in Education grants is approaching.

The 2020 timeline for applications will be open from February 1, 2020 through March 1, 2020. The web page for applications will not be active until February 1, 2020, and the address is www.coxcharitiescentral. org. Interested organizations can also call Jana Corwin at (405) 286-5075 for more information.

Cox Charities is committed to helping children achieve their full potential in the classroom. Innovation in Education grants support technology, programs and curriculum that promote students’ academic success and enhance the educational experience.

Innovation in Education grants are open to pre-K - 12 public and private schools within Cox Communications Oklahoma City service areas which includes Edmond. There are individual classroom grants (up to $5,000) for programs or curriculum impacting a single classroom. Collaborative grants (up to $10,000) are for programs or curriculum impacting multiple classrooms, grade levels, disciplines or schools.

Grant guidelines: • Multiple teachers/administrators should not submit applications for the same project.

• Teachers can only receive one grant per school year; schools may receive multiple grants if they are for unique requests.

• Funds granted by Cox Charities must be used for the request listed in the grant application and used within the school year in which the grant was paid.

• Schools may reapply each year.

The following will not be considered for funding: • Playground equipment • Technology that is not part of a larger curriculum or program • Teacher development and /or substitute days • Student/Teacher conferences • Financial compensation • Teacher travel, student field trips, guest speakers or performers

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Facility plans to reopen in late March

Edmond Library renovations progressing

PHOTOS BY APRIL BURGESS

The temporary Edmond Express Library is next to Pelican Bay on Bryant Ave. The main facility plans to reopen in late March.

By Rose Drebes Edmond Public Library-goers will be greeted with $2,126,000 in renovations when the facility reopens in late March.

Metropolitan Library Director of Marketing and Communications Kim Terry said the Edmond Library, located at 10 South Boulevard, closed on Dec. 9, 2019 for improvements to the facility’s energy efficiency. An all-new HVAC system, roof, carpet, ceiling and LED lighting are being installed.

The building is owned by the City of Edmond. The contractor for the project is A.C. Owen Construction.

The Edmond Library opened in 1967 and moved to its current location in 1973. Terry said that in 1996, Edmond voters approved funding to expand the Edmond Library, adding 10,000 square feet and additional parking.

The renovation was completed in 2000 and the expanded space included the Fred P. Snyder Quiet Reading Room, a special children’s area, more meeting room space, a room for events, a “teen corner” and new furnishings.

The Edmond Library is the busiest in the county and accounts for 23 percent of all of the circulation in the Metropolitan Library System, Victoria Stephens, internal communications

coordinator, said.

“In fiscal year 2019, the Edmond Library had more than 360,000 visits,” Stephens said. “The library also had a 14 percent increase in materials borrowed since 2018, a 17 percent increase in the number of programs offered to the community and an 8 percent increase in library visits.”

Overall, the library serves over 58,000 active customers, she said.

Stephens said customers will enjoy the same offerings when the library reopens, but in a new light.

“Customers may notice the ceiling tiles and new carpeting, in terms of visible changes,” Stephens said. “They may also notice a difference in the new LED lighting.”

A temporary Edmond Express Library at Pelican Bay is open at 1030 S. Bryant near Hafer Park, where Edmond Library customers can pick-up holds and return items.

The Metropolitan Library System is a public library system serving Oklahoma County residents. MLS includes 19 library branch locations. The Metropolitan Library System is the largest library system in Oklahoma, serving anyone who lives, attends school, or owns property in Oklahoma County.

MLS circulates over 6 million materials each year.

For more information, visit www. metrolibrary.org/locations/edmond.

District Looks to Implement New Social Studies Standards

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Kasi Aska, the eighth grade social studies teacher at Central MiddleSchool, reads along as students read aloud from their textbook.

Changes are coming to the way social studies is taught in Edmond Public Schools, in an effort to reach a new generation of technology users and curious minds.

The current elementary curriculum is 13 years old, last adopted in 2007 and the secondary curriculum has been in place since 2012.

“The history portion has not changed, but what has changed

is how we look at it,” said Liz Rogers, social studies content specialist for the district.

District leaders have brought together 48 people from across the district to collaborate on how to make sure the proposed curriculum is blending itself among the grade levels.

Changes to the curriculum will align with the new 2019 state standards which provide a fourstrand framework of incorporating history, geography, civics and economics together.

The enhanced curriculum will include adding more discussions on current civic events, more technology usage and studies on tribal sovereignty, Rogers said. Additionally, students will be introduced to more evidence-based writing, critical reading and interpretation of the sources they are using.

“The new grade-level standards will be more robust and seamless,” said Rogers.

Lynn Neumeister, a seventh-grade social studies teacher at Central Middle School has been a part of the collaboration effort. “Every social studies teacher in our district will have a say in this,” she said.

After teaching 37 years, Neumeister said the way teachers teach and the way students learn has changed. The curriculum used to be a checklist of things students needed to learn said Neumeister, but now it requires a much more in-depth look at social relationships and the functioning of society. She expects the new curriculum to achieve that.

“The proposed changes are good for students, encouraging them to become better informed about the world around them,” Neumeister said.

A final vote on curriculum changes will happen in early April.

Keystone Hosts Open House

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Keystone students enjoy the benefits of daily outdoor time.

For fifteen years, Keystone Adventure School and Farm, an accredited preschool and elementary school in Edmond, has been welcoming students to a safe, inclusive learning environment full of the wonder of childhood.

Keystone students benefit daily from time spent outdoors, unstructured play, individualized education, art, group projects, music, time with animals, and hands-on learning. The school and farm is located on 15 beautiful acres, with horses, llamas, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese, homing pigeons, a pond, a creek, an organic garden and more.

If you’ve ever been curious about this unique school right here in our own community, now is your chance to check it out!

Keystone is hosting a come-and-go Open House on Sunday, January 26 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

“The Open House is a great time for interested families to tour the school, meet the teachers and staff, and even catch a glimpse of our baby llama,” said Jenny Dunning, co-founder/co-director.

Interested families are encouraged to RSVP on Keystone’s website for the Open House. Enrollment for the 2020/2021 school year will open in late February, but families are welcome to start the process now by attending the Open House and applying online.

Keystone’s summer program,

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Summer on the Farm, also will start enrollment at the end of February.

Keystone’s summer programs are designed to engage all kids from Pre-K through 5th grade. Spaces fill up fast, and Keystone offers both daily and weekly rates.

“Our Summer on the Farm camps let students spend their days outside, on the pond and at the creek, or inside creating a functioning city where they earn money by doing reading or math,” said John Duhon, co-founder/ co-director. “Summer kids also take care of our pasture animals in the morning and our organic garden as well.

This year, Keystone has launched their first-ever Capital Campaign, called “Buy the Farm” to purchase the property on which the school resides. Just six months after launching, the capital campaign is nearly fully funded.

“Outside of Oklahoma, Keystone is being recognized as a leader in the field of education,” Dunning said.

“The giving community recognizes the importance of this school and the importance of ensuring Keystone’s longevity. Buying the farm will make Keystone ‘whole,’ ensuring pathways for the school to go forward as a strong non-profit entity.”

More information about Keystone is available on their website at: www. keystoneadventureschoolandfarm. com or by calling 405-216-5400.

edmond public school’s spring break is march 16 - 20, 2020!

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High-speed internet to qualified low-income households

Cox’s Connect2Compete internet program provides ‘digital inclusion’

Cox’s Connect2Compete provides low-cost internet to qualified families with K-12 students at home.

Access to technology at home is critical to the quality of a student’s education, yet many students in America lack internet access. That’s why Cox is working to provide opportunities for families and students by offering low-cost internet to qualified households with the Cox Connect2Compete program.

Below are a few statistics: • 1/3 of households with children ages 6 to 17 do not have a highspeed internet connection at home.

• 25% of teens are often unable to complete homework assignments due to unreliable computer or internet access.

• 91% of Cox Connect2Compete enrolled parents agree low-cost internet service at home gives children a leg up for high school graduation.

• 95% of parents enrolled in Cox Connect2Compete reported that internet has improved their communication with their child’s school.

To qualify for the Cox, Connect2Compete affordable internet program, your household must have at least one K-12 student and participate in a government assistance program. Applicants may need to provide documentation for eligibility.

The application process includes a few simple steps: 1. They will confirm that you have not subscribed to Cox High Speed Internet service in the last 90 days and have no outstanding Cox bills or unreturned equipment.

2. Once approved, you can choose between self-installation or in-person

setup.

3. For in-person setup, a Cox representative will schedule a home visit to install any necessary outlets, setup your Wi-Fi modem and activate internet access.

Cox is committed to promoting digital inclusion by providing connectivity, digital literacy training, and low-cost equipment.

Who is eligible for the $9.95 highspeed Internet through Cox Connect2Compete?

Households who meet ALL the following criteria qualify for the program: • A child in a K-12 School • Participate in one or more of the following government subsidy programs:

• National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

• SNAP

• TANF

• Public Housing • Have not subscribed to Cox Internet service within the last 90 days • Have no outstanding debt or unreturned equipment with Cox (Families can pay off their bill or return equipment then sign up) Are there other fees or features associated with the Cox Connect2Compete Internet offer?

There are no deposits, contracts, or installation fees for the program.

Families can stay enrolled in the program for as long as they qualify.

Eligible families can start the application process by visiting cox.com/c2c.

Handling a midschool-year move The U.S. Census Bureau says roughly 35 million Americans move each year. In a perfect world, families who have to relocate will time their moves to take place before or after the school year.

Summers are often ideal opportunities for people to move because they afford families time to settle into their new homes, get a feeling for the community, and prepare for the start of school. However, circumstances may not always afford families the luxury of moving outside of the school year.

Moving in the middle of a school

year can be challenging, but the following are some ways to ease such a transition.

• Discuss the move openly. Call a family meeting and let kids know why and how the move is taking place. Knowing about the move well in advance can help kids prepare for leaving their current classes and friends.

• Stress the connectivity of social media. Leaving friends behind if the move involves traveling to a different city, state or province may be met with resistance. Explain that social continued on Page 7B

Edmond Schools to expand Parent University to two nights Edmond Public Schools, together with its community partners, is expanding its parent university to two nights. The unique event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6 at the district’s administrative center, 1001 W. Danforth in Edmond. The Tuesday night event will focus on topics of interest to parents of middle school and high school students while the Thursday night event will focus on topics of interest to parents of elementary students.

“By expanding this event to two nights our hope is that we can target our presentations with age-appropriate material to better serve our parents,” said Student Supports and Counseling Facilitator Erica Harris.

Parents may choose from several different sessions each evening. Session topics and their presenters include: • “Conscious Discipline” – Elizabeth Ging, EPS Early Childhood Education Facilitator • “Preventing Sexual Child Abuse” – Shelby Lynch, Director of Education, The Care Center • “Supporting Children Through Divorce” – Jordan Parks LMFT, Calm

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media can help kids stay connected to their friends. Texting and video chatting provide ways to stay in touch.

• Research the new school and take a tour. Once you know where the children will go to school, arrange for a tour of the campus.

Be sure to ask about after-school activities, transportation and other concerns. Let the student lead the way (age-permitting) to ask his or her own questions.

• Help kids make a good first impression. Smiling, eye contact and keeping arms uncrossed are simple body language strategies that can help a student present a friendly demeanor. Such body language may

Waters • “Digital Dangers”- Detective Sgt. Jimmy Gwarthney, Edmond Police Department • “Drugs, Alcohol and Vaping” - Lt. Derick Pickard, Edmond Police Department • “Helping Your Child Through Conflicts With Peers” - Elizabeth Suddath,”- Director of Prevention Services, OKSDE “Each session equips parents with knowledge, new or additional skills, and resources to help them handle the challenging issues that can arise when raising children,” said Harris.

The event is free but space is limited and child care is not available.

Individuals may attend both nights if they desire but registration is required. Registration will open January 22, 2020.

Elementary Registration: https:// forms.gle/NvPmXHUjhnDne2Hy8 Secondary Registration: https:// forms.gle/v6xnUCTTxuWZfi7e7 For additional information, email Erica Harris at erica.harris@edmondschools.net. from Page 6B

increase the chances kids make new friends quickly, which can make the transition that much more smooth.

• Tell kids to embrace the spotlight. Unlike being a new student in the beginning of the year, when teachers are trying to find their grooves and all of the students are new to the classroom and schedule, moving mid-year helps the new student stand out a little more. Such a spotlight may compel other students to approach and offer friendship.

Moving in the middle of a school year may elicit various feelings and concerns. With patience and preparation, families can fit in and quickly students can excel.

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Groundbreaking for the next St. Jude Dream Home

Pictured left are Gamma Zeta members Laura Howells, Veronica McCain, Tietje German, Winnie Redwine, Jacci Gantz and Taylor Johnson, ALSAC St. Jude representative, shovel dirt for the St. Jude Dream Home 2020.

Dream Home being built in Edmond again The new home will be located in Edmond near Air Depot and Sorghum Mill Road and built by Larry E. Belk Design Company, who also built last year’s gorgeous dream home.

The official kickoff for the groundbreaking was televised by Fox 25. This year’s goal is $800,000. Tickets go on sale June 4 and are $100 each so that is 8,000 tickets to be sold. All money raised

goes to help fight childhood cancer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

A new component this year is Michael Mallony, St. Jude Design Ambassador, who will design a mystery suite for the home. He worked on Extreme Home Makeover on ABC. Keith Corner, Pella Window rep, and Michael Tucker, Jetta representative, were also present at the groundbreaking.

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National NYC case from 1989

Wrongly convicted man to speak at OC Feb. 3 Oklahoma Christian University’s annual Black History Month event, History Speaks welcomes Raymond Santana, one of the wrongfully convicted 'Central Park Five' now known as the 'Exonerated Five.' A popular annual event in its sixth year, History Speaks is known for bringing in the most influential voices for civil rights and Santana is no exception.

The tragic events unfolded in 1989, when a young female jogger was brutally attacked and raped in New York City's Central Park. She was found unconscious with severe, life-threatening injuries. She recovered with no memory of the assault.

Initial police investigations quickly focused on a group of African American and Latino youths. The defendants, five boys between 14 and 16 years of age, were convicted and became known collectively as the ‘Central Park Five.’

After the teens served out their sentences, Matias Reyes came forward to claim sole responsibility for the attack. A convicted serial rapist and murderer serving a minimum 33year sentence, Reyes’ DNA and confession matched evidence. The Central Park Five were finally exonerated in 2002.

Santana had spent five years in prison and more than a decade as an outcast for a crime he did not commit. The investigation of the convictions of these five teenagers has raised questions regarding police coercion and false confessions, as well as, the vulnerability of juveniles during police interrogations.

After his exoneration, Santana became a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform and often speaks on the topic.

A tweet from Santana to awardwinning director Ava DuVernay led to

Raymond Santana the dramatization of their story in the popular Netflix original series, “When They See Us.” The four-part series not only became one of Netflix’s most-watched shows, but it also earned the streaming giant its most Emmy nominations with a total of 16.

History Speaks is an annual civil rights lecture hosted by Oklahoma Christian University as a part of the institution’s commitment to engage students and the community with complex dialogue. Past History Speaks lecturers include Ambassador Andrew Young, Wheeler Parker, Jr., Diane Nash, Olympic medalists John Carlos and Tommie Smith, Carlotta Walls LaNier and Terrence Roberts of the Little Rock Nine, and Claudette Colvin and Fred Gray.

History Speaks takes place Monday, Feb. 3, in Baugh Auditorium at 7 p.m. The event is free, but tickets are required and typically sell out quickly.

Reserve tickets at OC.edu/historyspeaks.

Santana now works closely with the Innocence Project and is a member of the New York City Justice League. He owns the clothing company Park Madison NYC, named after his home city.

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Bonniedaye, Gamma Zeta member, presents her educational look on the life of famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman.

ESA member gives presentation on American abolitionist Tubman Harriet Tubman was the educational topic presented to Epsilon Sigma Alpha’s Gamma Zeta chapter recently. Bonniedaye explained how Tubman was born into slavery in eastern Maryland sometime between 1820 and 1821.

After escaping from slavery, she returned to Maryland in 1850 as an Underground Railroad conductor.

She employed numerous disguises as she helped over 70 friends and relatives escape slavery.

She joined the Union army as a nurse, but she also acted as a scout and spy behind enemy lines. Her most famous mission was the raid on the Combahee Ferry in South Carolina where she helped Union Colonel James Montgomery free over 700 slaves at once. She also heavily

promoted women’s suffrage with figures like Susan B. Anthony. She died in the Home for the Aged she herself had founded and was buried with military honors in the Fort Hill Cemetery in Auburn, N.Y. ESA, an international service organization, volunteers its time and monies to local nonprofit charities including UR Special, Coffee Creek Riding Stables, Boys Ranch Town, and No Boundaries.

The state projects are Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur, Oklahoma and Oklahoma School for the Blind in Muskogee. The national project is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

If you are interested in joining the energetic group, call Veronica McCain at 405-589-5820.

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Camera’s unique way of following the action

Cinematic experience of ‘1917’ truly engaging

By George Gust Winner of the Golden Globe Best Picture-Drama, “1917” follows two young British soldiers (DeanCharles Chapman and George MacKay) during the First World War are given an impossible mission: deliver a message deep in enemy territory that will stop 1,600 men, and one of the soldiers' brothers, from walking straight into a deadly trap.

From Oscar winning writer/director Sam Mendes (“American Beauty” “Skyfall”) “1917” is an immersive cinematic experience taking place in real time and entirely in ‘one shot’ with no apparent cuts away from the action around our protagonists.

From a technical level, “1917” is an achievement at the highest levels of filmmaking. The amount of action taking place in front of and just off screen and the way the camera moves to track it all is impressive to say the least.

Cinematographer Roger Deakins uses light, shadow and color to make every frame of this film dramatic and heartbreakingly beautiful at the same time.

"1917" features a star-studded cast in supporting roles along the way for our widely unknown and fresh-faced protagonists. Major named actors like Colin Firth, Mark Strong and Benedict Cumberbatch are given moments to impart a sense of gravitas to the proceedings, but ultimately "1917" is not a character driven film.

There are a few emotional beats in the story that are handled with the appropriate amount of weight and compel an emotional reaction to the horrors of war especially by the Chapman and

MacKay, but those moments ultimately take a backseat to the grandeur of the action/suspense direction of Mendes.

Overall, "1917" is a film best observed on the largest screen with the loudest sound system possible, as the artful direction and beautiful cinematography convey the brutalities of war in an immersive and wide sweeping manner.

Throughout the experience, you'll be astounded by the way the camera follows the action, but there are times when the art and magic of making the movie are in the forefront of you mind instead of the race against the clock story unfolding in front of the camera.

As a purely cinematic experience, you'd be hard pressed to find a more engaging movie from 2019 than "1917" however the story can sometimes feel tertiary to the visceral elements Mendes means to convey.

“1917” is rated R for violence, some disturbing images, and language.

4.6 out of 5 stars

Following a pair of soldiers on an impossible mission during World War 1, ‘1917’ is a technical marvel by acclaimed Director Sam Mendes.

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OCU art sculpture on display Oklahoma City University will host a large fabric art sculpture by Sarah Fitzsimons Friday through March 6, with an opening reception set for 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 14 in the Norick Art Center at N.W. 26th Street and Blackwelder Avenue.

“Pacific Quilt” is a large fabric sculpture map of the Pacific Ocean with varying shades of blue fabric created to convey underwater topography, and sewn with quilting lines to describe surface currents.

The quilt is designed to be used as art or bedding, which would overflow off a bed and flood a bedroom.

The intricate applique stitching makes visible typically unseen ocean depths, allowing one to see beneath the surface, and comprehend the whole of the huge entity that covers about one-third of the planet.

Fitzsimons is an assistant professor at the University of WisconsinMadison and a visual artist who makes sculpture that interacts with and derives meaning from its surroundings.

Much of her work seeks to reconnect constructed culture with wider patterns of nature. She exhibits internationally and in cities across the U.S. She has an MFA in sculpture from UCLA and a BFA in sculpture and a BA in political science from Ohio University.

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: THE OSCARS ACROSS 1. Cracked open 5. Protrude 8. *"Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" supporting nominee 12. Eggnog time, traditionally 13. Pol request 14. Capital of Senegal 15. *Jo Van Fleet won for her role in "East of ____" 16. Augmented 17. Shoemaker without shoes, e.g.

18. Ones full of desire 20. VSCO girl's shoes 21. New Zealand native 22. "The Nutcracker" step 23. Boiled bread product, pl.

26. Guarapo de jagua fruit 30. Edith Wharton's "The ____ of Innocence" 31. "____ 'er ____!"

34. *1935 Best Picture nominee "A ____ of Two Cities" 35. Plant a.k.a. golden buttons 37. *Dustin Hoffman was nominated for role in "____ the Dog" 38. Does like Matryoshka 39. Narrative poem 40. Brunch drink 42.

Gumshoe 43. 10sided polygon 45. Qatar native 47. Greek R 48.

"Friends" favorite spot?

50. Fodder holder 52. *Oscar winner for "The Revenant" and 2020 nominee 55. Uses a paring knife 56. Twelfth month of Jewish civil year 57.

Whirlpool 59. *The first to refuse his award, for "Patton" 60. *He was nominated for

"Lost in Translation" 61. Sunburn aid 62. Negative contraction 63. Chi precursor 64. *"The Marriage Story" nominee DOWN 1. Reply to a captain 2. *RenÈe Zellweger's role 3. Away from wind 4. Dub again 5. *Movie with most 2020 Oscar nominations 6. First cradles 7. *Oscar-winners Gore, Fonda and Cameron did this talk, pl.

8. *South Korean black comedy thriller 9. Image in an Orthodox church 10. Soaks in rays 11. The old college one 13. With numerous veins 14. Backless sofa 19. Campaign trail gathering 22. Coach's talk 23. Diminished 24. Open-mouthed 25. Relating to a gene 26. Garbage in, garbage out 27. Primo, on Italian menu

28. What tailor shops do 29. *He won an Oscar for role in a Scorsese movie 32. *Oscar-winning writer Julius Epstein to Oscar-winning writer Philip Epstein 33. Ewe's mate 36. *She's nominated in 2020... twice 38. Civil rights org.

40. Jersey call 41. Sudden increase in wind 44. *Whoopi Goldberg scored an Oscar for this movie 46. *"Phantom ____," 2018 nominee 48. Locomotive hair 49. Round openings 50. Cul de ____, pl.

51. *Meryl Streep won for "____ Lady" 52. Mortgage, e.g.

53. Not in action 54. Skunk's defense 55. Tire measurement 58. Japanese capital

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Gift to establish nutrition center at Children’s Hospital David and Cory LeNorman have a unique perspective on the critical nutritional needs of newborns and a heightened awareness of the demand for extraordinary care. Their daughter, Quincy, was born 24 weeks into pregnancy, much earlier than the 38- to 40-week period considered optimal by neonatology experts. The family’s personal experience was the driving force behind their dream, and motivated the $1.5 million gift made to establish the Quincy LeNorman Nutrition Center at The Children’s Hospital at OU Medicine. The gift will significantly advance the care provided at the nationally ranked hospital, adding state-of-the art technologies that further elevate best practices in nutritional science.

“We’re both grateful and delighted to accept this generous gift presented by the LeNorman family,” said Jon Hayes, president, The Children’s Hospital. “It perfectly joins the long-held, shared vision of hospital and physician leaders with the heartfelt desire of the LeNormans. Thanks to this funding, we’ll realize a mutual goal to build upon and expand nutrition services that are vital to health and healing of the children we care for at The Children’s Hospital.”

Born weighing less than two pounds, Quincy LeNorman, the center’s namesake, spent the first 88 days of her life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children’s. Now 17, she thrives as a student who plays high-school soccer, with no evidence of an early struggle for life. Quincy’s mother, Cory LeNorman, said her pregnancy was normal in every respect, with no hint of trouble until two days before delivery.

“The reason Quincy is here today is because of the great support we received - skilled and dedicated nurses, doctors and other personnel, and a facility that was equipped to provide the best possible care.”

Nearly three months after her birth, Quincy was discharged from the NICU. But the LeNormans never forgot the labor of love that gave Quincy a chance at life. In years that followed, David and Cory began to consider ways to give back that would match their keen interest and address identified needs at The Children’s Hospital.

At the same time, NICU personnel and hospital leaders envisioned better ways to meet their patients’ diverse nutritional demands. Laying the groundwork to bring the vision to reality, leaders toured several NICU centers in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, observing best practices in neonatal nutrition handling, touring thoughtfully planned facilities, and identifying a model to emulate at Children’s.

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From left are David, Cory and Quincy LeNorman with Jamie Kilpatrick, director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The Children’s Hospital at OU Medicine.

Trent Tipple, M.D., neonatology specialist and chief of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, The Children’s Hospital, said, “The Children’s Hospital is where the state’s tiniest and most vulnerable patients come for the level of care their complex conditions require. The future center represents another major step forward in neonatal nutrition.

Thanks to the LeNorman family, we will have greater capacity to deliver life-saving technologies and redefine excellence in neonatal care.”

One of the significant components that will distinguish the new nutrition center will be its use of sophisticated software that will track and analyze detailed metrics information. A human milk analyzer will determine how and to what extent milk must be fortified to meet specific nutritional needs. It will also identify babies whose growth is not progressing adequately.

Jamie Kilpatrick, M.S., R.N., CENP, director of

the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children’s, said, “Currently, formula and human milk preparation for neonates is done in a small human milk lab, which we have already outgrown. Feeding preparation for other hospitalized children occurs in a separate area.

All services are performed by excellent and expert hospital team members who follow best practices to meet high-reliability nutrition demands. However, a more seamless operation - more centralized and expanded for greater efficiency - will support our capacity to supply the best nutritional services possible on a broader scale.”

The proposed nutrition center will benefit not only babies receiving care as NICU patients, but other infants and pediatric patients who face a range of complex feeding needs. These special needs may be related to specific treatment, care or rehab related to surgery, or due to other unique nutritional deficits or sensitivities.

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From left to right: Solara Sain, VP of Donated Goods Retail; Jenna Morey, VP of Workforce Development; Stephanie Bailey, VP of Finance; and Traci Moses, SVP of Enterprise Support.

Goodwill Industries honored CARF International (CARF) announced that Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma (Goodwill) received accreditation for a period of three years for its Employment Supports services, Job Development services, and Rapid Rehousing and Homelessness Prevention programs.

This is the first Three-Year Accreditation that CARF, an international accrediting body, has given to Goodwill.

“We are honored to receive this achievement in support of the work we do to help Central Oklahomans develop in-demand skills, harness the power of work, and achieve self-sufficiency,” Goodwill Workforce Development Vice President Jenna Morey said. “CARF accreditation demonstrates our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered services to those facing challenges to employment.”

Receiving CARF accreditation represents the highest level of accreditation that can be given to an organization and shows Goodwill’s substantial conformance to the CARF

standards. An organization receiving a Three-Year Accreditation has put itself through a rigorous peer-review process and has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site visit its commitment to offering programs and services that are measurable, accountable, and of the highest quality.

CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process and continuous improvement services that center on enhancing the lives of the persons served. Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and now known as CARF International, the accrediting body establishes consumerfocused standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality of their programs and services.

Goodwill is a nonprofit organization that provides job-readiness and skills development training courses and employment search.

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Protect yourself against predators Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, is a supporter of National Stalking Awareness Month and its call to action to recognize and respond to the serious crime of stalking.

January is National Stalking Awareness Month. According to the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC), an esti-

mated 6 to 7.5 million people are stalked in a one year period in the United States.

Stalkers use many tactics, including: n Approaching the victim or showing up in places when the victim didn’t want them to be there n Making unwanted telephone calls n Leaving the victim unwanted messages (text or voice)

n Watching or following the victim from a distance n Spying on the victim with a listening device, camera, or GPS According to SPARC, here are a few tips to do if you fear you are being stalked. n Don’t communicate back with the stalker or respond to any of their attempts to contact you. n Trust your instincts. Don’t downplay danger. If you feel unsafe, chances are you are in danger. n Tell friends, family and co-workers about the stalking. n Keep evidence, including any messages, voicemails, letters and notes. n Take threats seriously.

OKCIC’s Wellness Center hosts Women’s Self-Defense Seminars. Victims and survivors often suffer anxiety, social dysfunction and severe depression as a result of their victimization.

“Learning how to defend yourself is something all women should consider,” Bryan Fehr said, HPDP Manager at OKCIC. “These seminars provide women with some confidence to defend themselves if necessary, and provide life-saving techniques to protect themselves from being attacked.”

If you think you are being stalked, contact Victim Connect helpline at 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846). If you think you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Prison population reduced On the one-year anniversary of Gov. Kevin Stitt’s inauguration, Stitt announced last week he signed 62 commutations, 93 pardons and 23 paroles, bringing the total signed during his first year to 774 commutations, 290 pardons and 101 paroles.

“This has been a historic year for criminal justice reform in Oklahoma,” said Gov. Stitt. “Under new leadership in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and at the Pardon and Parole Board, the Board’s favorable recommendations increased by 225% over last year. I applaud everyone’s hard work and thorough management of a significant increase in casework without needing additional funds. The most impactful changes come when the right leaders are in place in state agencies, operating with a shared vision. My administration remains committed to pursuing bold changes in criminal justice reform over the next few years, to include reforming the criminal code and changing the culture in state prisons to help people return as productive members of society.”

On November 1, 2019, Gov. Stitt signed the largest single-day commutation in U.S. history, commuting the sentence of 523 non-violent, lowlevel offenders that were recommended by the Pardon and Parole Board under the HB 1269 docket.

This historic commutation docket was the result of months-long collaboration between the Governor’s Office, the Department of Corrections, the Pardon and Parole Board, nonprofit volunteers and other state agencies. On November 4, 2019, Gov. Stitt and First Lady Sarah Stitt greeted the 55 women at the Eddie Warrior Correctional Facility that

were released through the HB 1269 docket.

With the leadership of the Governor’s Office, Pardon and Parole Board, and dozens of nonprofits, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections also held its first-ever transition fairs for inmates at 28 facilities across the state. More than 200 people from 45 community partners, nonprofits and state agencies attended the fairs to help provide inmates with the support and resources needed in order to successfully reintegrate into society. These fairs connected 781 inmates with information and tools to help them prepare to leave the criminal justice system and return to their families and friends.

Additional criminal justice reform highlights from Gov. Stitt’s first year in office include: n Invested in drug courts and diversion programs in the FY 20 budget. n Reformed in the FY 20 budget how District Attorney Offices are funded so they are not reliant on high fines, fees and court costs. n Called for and signed into law HB 1373, implementing licensing reform to help remove a major barrier for former offenders to access work opportunities. n Called for and signed HB 1269, approving an expedited commutation process to release offenders currently incarcerated on low level drug possession crimes or any other felony that would now be considered a misdemeanor due to changes in law. n Provided correctional officers with a $2 per hour pay increase. n Issued EO 2019-41 to address the crises of contraband cellphones in state prisons across Oklahoma.

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Officers of the newly organized Cordelia Steen Chapter, NSDAR posed at the organizational meeting. They are, from left, librarian Ellen Lee, historian Norma Newton, registrar Jan Beattie, treasurer Gail Hamill, recording secretary Chris Dobie, chaplain Mary Poulain, vice regent Tammy Ross, chapter regent Andrea Aven, state regent Sue Allen and state organizing secretary Velda Jo Bradley.

Members of Cordelia Steen Chapter, NSDAR. Back row left to right: Chaplain Mary Poulain, Laura Riley, Librarian Ellen Lee, Historian Norma Newton, Sheila Everett, Registrar Jan Beattie, Heather Schafstall, Treasurer Gail Hamill, Recording Secretary Chris Dobie, Kathy Cooley, Vice Regent Tammy Ross, Chapter Regent Andrea Aven, Cathryn Schmid, State Regent Sue Allen, Jennifer Belcher, State Organizing Secretary Velda Jo Bradley.

Front row left to right: Katie Poulain Ellis, Stephanie Resendez, Meagan Bobo, Kimberly Lowery, Natalia Mora, Claudia Mora, Debbie Adams and Nancy Gibson. Not pictured: Jacquie Adams, Cristen DeGraffenreid and Theresa Lewis.

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New DAR chapter founded in Edmond A new chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has been organized in Edmond.

The Cordelia Steen Chapter was formed so that working women and those with daytime commitments have the opportunity to be active in one of the most successful and long-standing service organizations in the nation. Final confirmation of the chapter will occur at the National Society's Board of Management Meeting in February.

The chapter's Organizing Meeting was held on Jan. 12 at the First Baptist Church of Edmond at 1300 E. 33rd Street, with 77 in attendance including 23 chapter members, numerous state DAR officers and those with national assignments, and officers from chapters across the state. The color guard from the Oklahoma City Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, posted and retired the colors during the event. Edmond City Mayor Dan O'Neil, Councilman Dr. David Chapman, and Executive Director of the Edmond Historical Society and Museum Amy Stephens were also in attendance.

Mayor O'Neil spoke to the audience about the importance of remembering Edmond's history, and Director Stephens shared her thoughts on

Cordelia Steen, the chapter's namesake, and the Steen's indelible mark on Edmond.

Cordelia Steen, along with her husband John and son Charles, came to Edmond before the Land Run of 1889. John was an engineer with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, and was sent to Mile Marker 103 (later named Edmond) in late 1886 to establish a coal and watering station.

John and the railway crews dug a 128-foot deep well, a water tower on stilts, and a two-room pump house. One room of the pump house held the boiler and pump, and the other room was the family's home. Cordelia and Charles joined John once the pump house was completed; they were the very first settlers of Edmond. The Steens supported those who made the Land Run in 1889 by providing hams, coffee, and bread to the settlers and the train crews. Cordelia was a strong, enterprising, and courageous woman who enjoyed being a pioneer of Edmond. Yet there is nothing in Edmond named for Steen Family - no park, no monument, no street is named for the first family of the city.

As Cordelia Steen Chapter Regent Andrea Aven stated, "The Cordelia Steen Chapter is proud to be

the first entity in Edmond named for the Steen Family, and honored that our namesake was a brave, strong, and determined woman who not only made an indelible mark on the history of Edmond, but who exemplified the same ideals we embrace as Daughters of the American Revolution." Also attending was Derek Lee, Curator of Collections at the Edmond Historical Society and Museum.

Founded in 1890, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children. With more than 185,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world's largest and most active service organizations. Any woman 18 years or older-regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible for membership. For more information go to the Oklahoma DAR site at: https://oklahomadar2.weebly.com/, or the National DAR website at: DAR.org.

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World Cancer Day on Feb. 4 Stephenson Cancer Center at OU Medicine will host its second annual community World Cancer Day event, Tuesday, Feb. 4.

World Cancer Day is an annual, international observance. The Stephenson event will feature health screenings, a lunch and learn, browsing tables and guest speakers including experts in oncology and related fields.

“At Stephenson Cancer Center, our work is perpetually focused on the vision of a world where cancer is preventable and access to life-saving treatment is accessible to all, regardless of who they are or where they live,” said Robert Mannel, M.D., director of Stephenson Cancer Center. “World Cancer Day unifies us with people across the globe to raise awareness, improve education and spur action at every level of personal or governmental involvement. In collaboration with community partners, we reimagine our state and its people - no longer fearful of a potentially deadly cancer diagnosis.”

Stephenson Cancer Center World Cancer Day activities will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb 4, on the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center campus at Presbyterian Health Foundation Conference Center, 655 Research Parkway.

Meinders School of Business students participate in the on-campus residency, one of the components of the school’s online program. This class was led by Mike Ming, former state secretary of energy and executive at the GE Global Research Center.

Recognition for OCU business school The U.S. News & World Report announced last week Oklahoma City University is ranked 41st in the country for Best Online Business Programs (nonMBA), specifically recognizing the online master’s programs in Energy Management and Energy Legal Studies. The Meinders School of Business has been on the list for six consecutive years.

“We are excited that U.S. News & World Report recognized and highly ranked our energy master’s degrees yet again,” said Graduate Energy Program Director Meredith A. Wegener. “This is an optimal time to earn a master’s degree in an energy industry that is on the precipice of a global, dynamic shift.”

The Energy Legal Studies and Energy Management degrees provide rigorous, graduate-level education for professionals working in the energy industry. The energy-focused curriculum prepares graduates to succeed in leadership roles or begin their own company.

The Meinders School of Business began offering live-streaming, hybrid courses in 2012 to out-of-state students and on-campus students who relocated or traveled frequently for work. The desire to complete the degree online has grown exponentially in recent years, and because of this, the two programs in en-

ergy will again be offered online in the 2020 fall semester.

“Our engagement with the energy industry will continue to expand beyond the region and make a positive impact on the energy industry throughout the country,” Wegener said.

The full list and methodology can be viewed on the U.S. News & World Report website.

U.S. News ranked the schools on five general categories: student engagement, a measure of how well students can interact with their instructors and fellow classmates; student excellence; expert opinion, a survey of high-ranking academic officials in business; faculty credentials and training; and student services technology. U.S. News selects factors, known as ranking indicators, to assess each program in those categories.

The Meinders School of Business ranks in the top 4.5 percent of business schools in the world and has earned accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

The MS in Energy Management and MS in Energy Legal Studies programs are also accredited by the American Association of Professional Landmen.

Dr. Johnson

Metro hospital names Johnson to key role Michael Johnson, M.D., was recently named Chief Medical Officer of The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital.

Dr. Johnson is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric hospital medicine. He earned an undergraduate degree in microbiology from the University of Oklahoma, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and a medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.

Following the completion of his medical degree, he completed a pediatric residency at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Ohio.

Dr. Johnson began working at The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital as a hospitalist in 2013.

In 2015 he joined the team full-time as medical director of inpatient services, and in 2016 was named vice president of medical services, in addition to his director of inpatient services role.

To learn more about The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital, please visit our website at www.miracleshappenhere.org.

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The EEDA presented Steve and Susanne Flewelling, owners of Edmond Trophy Company, with a commemorative arrow for being a featured business in The Arrow.

EEDA honors Edmond Trophy Company The Edmond Economic Development Authority (EEDA) recently featured Edmond Trophy Company, LLC in a recent issue of EEDA's newsletter, The Arrow.

The Arrow is a monthly newsletter emailed to approximately 2,000 subscribers. Featured businesses also receive a commemorative arrow to recognize their participation.

"The featured business portion of The Arrow was created as an outlet for the EEDA to further support and promote the Edmond business community," said Janet Yowell, EEDA executive director. "Edmond Trophy Company has been part of the Edmond business community for more than 40 years and we were pleased to feature the company in The Arrow."

Edmond Trophy Company, LLC has been locallyowned by Steve Flewelling, Susanne Flewelling and other members of the Flewelling family since 1978.

Located at 401 W. 15th Street, the company offers awards, trophies, engraving and so much more.

"We chose to locate our business in Edmond because of the great sense of community, terrific schools and awesome people," said Susanne Flewelling. "Telling our story in The Arrow was a great opportunity to reach more people with our product offerings."

To read the full Edmond Trophy Company feature in The Arrow, visit www.eeda.com/archives.

To subscribe to The Arrow, visit www.eeda.com.

The EEDA exists to offer resources that stimulate the growth of Edmond's economy by creating and maintaining an optimum environment for both new and existing businesses, offering services that facilitate the growth and expansion of those businesses and generating opportunities to increase the sales tax base of the city of Edmond.

Career fair at UCO on Feb. 5 UCO Spring Career and Internship Fair Connects Students and Alumni with Job Opportunities, Feb. 5.

The University of Central Oklahoma’s Career Development Center will host its 2020 Spring Career and Internship Fair from noon to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 5 in the Nigh University Center ballrooms on Central’s campus.

The event provides an opportunity for students and alumni to connect with potential full-time employment and internship opportunities. Employers will represent a wide range of organizations and graduate programs

recruiting all majors.

“This is a great opportunity to meet face-to-face with employers who are looking to hire students and alumni,” said Elizabeth Enck, M.Ed., director of the Career Development Center at Central.

Professional attire is not required but encouraged. Attendees are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resume.

For more information about the career fair or Central’s Career Development Center, visit www.careers.uco.edu or call 405-9743346.

Chamber promotion announced budget through her The Edmond Area events and programs, Chamber of Comsponsorship earnings merce is proud to anand the Total Resource nounce the promotion Campaign. of Savannah White“Savannah has been head to Vice President a hard-working memof Events and Prober of our team since grams. day one and has In addition to Whiteproven that you don’t head’s current responhave to be a seasoned sibilities, she will help professional to make a lead the chamber team big impact. She continthrough re-accreditaues to improve every tion with the U.S. aspect of her position Chamber of ComSavannah Whitehead and I am proud to merce in 2020. have her on staff”, said Sherry JorWhitehead joined the Edmond dan, President and CEO. Chamber in 2016 after graduating The Edmond Area Chamber of from Oklahoma State University. In Commerce is the voice for business. the nearly four years she has worked for the Edmond Chamber, her efforts It is a hundred-year-old, 1,000-member organization working together to have led to record numbers of attencreate a strong local economy and to dance at events, as well as an inpromote the community crease to the chamber’s overall

Gourmet Gallery offering special event The Gourmet Gallery, located in Edmond Market Place at 3325 S. Boulevard, Suite 107, will have a preinventory tasting event on Friday, Jan. 24 and Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10: a.m. to 3 p.m.

The trained staff will be sampling

products complete with recipes, perfect for Super Bowl & meal planning.

A 20 percent off storewide will be offered at the store. Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up. For more information please contact The Gourmet Gallery at 715-3663.

The Oklahoma House of Representatives will consider legislation to prevent telemarketers from replicating numbers and misrepresenting the origin of a phone call.

Rep. Kyle Hilbert (R-Bristow) last week filed House Bill 3081 to prohibit callers from tampering with information displayed on caller IDs to disguise their identities. This practice is known as caller ID spoofing and is commonly used by telemarketers and scammers.

Hilbert said while the ultimate solution to this problem lies at the federal level, and through the work Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter is doing with federal regulators, Oklahoma should take steps now to cut down on spam phone calls.

“We must do everything in our power as a state to limit these calls,” Hilbert said. “We need to give Oklahoma prosecutors every tool possible to hold accountable the morally bankrupt individuals who run these telephone scams on the elderly and the vulnerable.”

Hilbert said the idea came from a similar bill passed in Texas last year.

Sen. James Leewright (R-Bristow) will serve as the Senate author.

“Every Oklahoman has experienced firsthand how frustrating it is to answer a call with your area code only to be met with an automated telemarketer or scammer,” Leewright said. “Until Washington takes strong action to prohibit these dishonest and unethical practices, Oklahoma needs to take steps to cut down on caller ID spoofing within our state.”

Joe Ann Vermillion, Oklahoma state volunteer president for AARP, says the organization is in support of the bill.

“AARP is pleased to see Oklahoma legislators taking action on preventing these predatory telemarketing practices that prey upon our citizens.”

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Jennifer Lawrence, the Academy Award-winning star of Silver Linings Playbook, The Hunger Games, and American Hustle put her stunning New York penthouse in The Laurel up for sale last July and, with a downturn in the Manhattan luxury-condo market, has lowered the original price of $15.45 million to $14.25 million now down to $12 million.

Purchased in 2016 for $15.6 million, taking a loss on the property might not faze one of the highestpaid actresses in Hollywood. Though Lawrence got her big break in New York, she now spends her time in Los Angeles close to the studios.

Lawrence lived the fairy tale that so many people fantasize about. As a teenager who was born and raised in Kentucky and acting in plays put on by her church group, it was a matter of being in the right place at the right time when on a 2006 vacation trip to New York with her parents at age 14, she was discovered by a talent scout who arranged an audition.

The audition went so well, they convinced her parents to let her audition in Los Angeles and her star was on the fast track leading quickly to television and film roles. Fast forward to today at age 29, she has won an Academy Award for Best Actress in Silver Linings Playbook and three Golden Globes, a BAFTA award, seven MTV Movie Awards and six People’s Choice Awards. Her unassuming, down-to-earth personality and ability to keep life’s priorities straight in the face of fame, fortune and continuous media attention has made her America’s girl next door -

and it doesn’t hurt that her acting roles have been some of the best in Hollywood.

By 2016, Lawrence could afford any living accommodations that suit her fancy and she picked a glamorous duplex penthouse on New York’s Upper East Side at the top of The Laurel, a 30-story condominium.

Aside from its stunning interior and views to die for, its 3,000-squarefoot, two-floor outdoor terraces encompass all one could ask for gracious entertaining including an outdoor kitchen, fireplace with pergola, built-in ping pong table and amazing views of the city and Hudson River.

The 4,073-square-foot apartment has three bedrooms, five baths and is filled with light through walls of glass. The formal living and dining room is surrounded by stunning city views and the eat-in chef’s kitchen has everything for the serious cook.

The master suite is unusually large and the game room opens to yet another spectacular view. The building’s amenities include a concierge, fulltime doorman, gym, pool, sauna, screening room and private storage.

Superstar Jennifer Lawrence is selling her glamorous New York penthouse which she bought in 2016 for $15.6 million. Listed in July 2019 for $15.45 million, it has gone through two price cuts.

Now priced at $12 million, the listing agent is Pamela D’Arc of Compass, New York City.

Visit TopTenRealEstateDeals.com for more historic, spectacular and celebrity homes and real estate news.

School mourns founding dean’s death William E. Brown, D.D.S, 98, founding dean of the University of Oklahoma, College of Dentistry, died Jan. 16, 2020.

“Dr. Brown was a phenomenal individual, who laid an incredible foundation for the outstanding program we have here today,” said Raymond A. Cohlmia, D.D.S., College of Dentistry dean.

The son of a practicing dentist, Brown was originally from Benton Harbor, Michigan, and earned his doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.

After graduation, he joined his father’s dental practice, then pursued

specialty training in pediatric dentistry, ultimately establishing a pediatric dentistry practice in Ann Arbor, which continued for 15 years.

He taught in the department of pediatric dentistry at the University of Michigan and in 1961 became a full professor, and a full-time faculty member in 1962. He also served as associate dean for graduate and postgraduate dentistry. Concurrent with his leadership role in dental education, he became actively involved in organized dentistry and served as president of the Michigan Dental Association, American Society of Dentistry for Children and American Academy of Pedodontics.

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New year & new appeal for volunteers at food bank As the new year continues, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is seeking volunteers to donate their time to fight hunger in the state. The hard work of volunteers helps the Regional Food Bank distribute nearly one million pounds of food per week to community-based partner agencies in 53 Oklahoma counties.

"The beginning of the year is one of our slowest times for volunteers," said Kendra Loper, chief community engagement officer of the Regional Food Bank. "With the help of individuals, community groups and corporate groups we can help provide much needed nutrition to our neighbors living with hunger."

Last year, more than 44,830 volunteers helped the Regional Food Bank save over $4.2 million in labor costs. Volunteers like Bill, who regularly donates his time to help assemble meals in Hope’s Kitchen.

“It fills a need and it's very rewarding to prepare and send out food when you realize how many people it helps," Bill said.

The Regional Food Bank has more than 3,351 individual slots available in February. Volunteer shifts are offered Monday through Saturday, including several evening shifts. A range of opportunities are available to volunteers: Volunteer Center - Volunteers play a key role in the Regional Food Bank’s Food for Kids Programs, including bagging cereal and assembling food sacks for the Backpack Program. Other tasks in the Volunteer Center include bagging and boxing food items and sorting produce and bread.

Hope’s Kitchen – In our production kitchen, volunteers prepare and pack fresh, healthy meals for the Kids Café and Senior Servings programs.

Protein Packaging Center - Protein is a very important source of nutrition for people living with hunger. Volunteers in the Protein Packaging Center help repackage bulk protein donations into familysize portions.

Mobile Markets - The Regional Food Bank places a priority on increasing the volume of fresh fruits and vegetables for Oklahomans with inconsistent access to healthy food. Volunteers assist with distributing fresh produce at both the Fresh Food Mobile Markets and the Senior Mobile Markets at various locations around the Oklahoma City metro.

Moore Food & Resource Center - Volunteers at the Moore Food & Resource Center assist clients as they shop for food, restock shelves and help sort inventory.

Find a full list of volunteer shifts and descriptions by visiting rfbo.org/volunteer.

Two of last year’s nearly 45,000 volunteers helping at the Regional Food Bank.

Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi Good Shepherd Anglican Church (Traditional Episcopal) 1000 N. Broadway, Edmond •314-8715 Sundays - Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00am Animal Friendly Parish “If you have people who exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have those who deal likewise with their fellow human being.”

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