February 01, 2018

February 1, 2018 Vol. 18, No.36

In This Issue BELLY DANCER

Belly Dancer, in real life is located in front of On Cue at 33rd and Kelly but is hidden somewhere in our paper this week. Email contest@ edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing. For more information see page 4.

Read about Sequoyah’s record breakers See Page 17

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Partly cloudy High 49° Low 35°

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Mostly sunny High 59° Low 30°

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Mostly sunny High 49° Low 25°

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Getting ready for the Edmond Women’s Club big gala on Feb. 24 are, from left, Beth Vowell, Jill Merritt, Patti Wynn, Joleen Chaney, Heather Langhofer and Crystal Carte.

The Edmond Women’s Club (EWC) will present Mardi Gras Masquerade Gala 2018, on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 6:30 in the evening at Gaillardia Country Club.

EWC is pleased to announce that past EWC President Lisa Owens is the presenting sponsor for the evening. EWC also announces that Joleen Chaney, KFOR-TV news anchor, will emcee the event.

The event will also commemorate EWC’s 35th anniversary year and will be filled with dinner, dancing, casino tables, silent and live auctions, and special entertainment from the Claire Piersol Trio. A couple of noteworthy auction items are two fabulous Caribbean vacation packages and three sets of Thunder tickets including courtside seats.

Since this is a masquerade gala,

guests are encouraged to wear their best Mardi Gras mask. Individual tickets and corporate sponsorships are available at www.ewc.org.

The annual gala is one of two major fundraisers conducted by EWC to support their scholarship and grant programs. EWC President Patti Wynn is encouraging the Edmond community to participate in this most important fundraising event.

Wynn said, “We have received grant requests this year totaling $157,000, which represents a serious need in the Edmond community. Our Grants committee does an outstanding job of screening applicants to insure our strict guidelines are met and the funds are spent on items for which the grant was awarded.”

EWC focuses on the basic needs of life, i.e. food, clothing and shelter,

when awarding grants.

Wynn said sponsorships are still available until Feb. 10 and would like to see more Edmond businesses get behind EWC’s efforts to give back to the community. For sponsorship information please go to www.ewc.org or call Jill Merritt at 405-517-4341. To donate an auction item, please call Beth Vowell at 405-203-1638.

Over EWC’s 34-year history, the organization has passed the $3 million mark in terms of financial giving. EWC annually gives between $75,000 and $100,000 to community nonprofits that cover a wide spectrum of local needs including UR Special Ministries, Edmond Mobile Meals, HOPE Center of Edmond and WINGS.

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Gracelawn Cemetery costs could double

By Eriech Tapia NewsOK.com/The Oklahoman Rates at Gracelawn Cemetery are likely to double as city officials look toward expanding the cemetery and creating a sustainable future.

A rate increase was discussed at the last city council meeting, with no council members opposing the increase. A final vote is expected Feb. 12 when the city council meets again, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

“We are looking at this as a whole process of things that we are working toward,” said Assistant City Manager Steve Commons.

The cemetery loses on average about $91,534 every year, and the city must subsidize it out of taxpayer dollars.

“What we are trying to do is make sure that subsidy does not grow,” Commons said.

At Gracelawn, only about 360 adult plots remain, and city officials are hoping to expand the cemetery, allowing for future growth.

“We are working toward expansion of the cemetery, but it does not do any good if you do not have the resources to do it, so we need additional resources,” Commons said.

Expansion plans Expansion of the cemetery would be directly north of the current area.

The city now owns the land north of the current cemetery, except for a small portion right before Covell Road.

While the rates would increase immediately if the city council approves them, the new rates would not be much different from surrounding

cities like Yukon and Moore, Commons said.

Now, an adult burial plot costs $700, but it would cost $1,400 under the proposed plan. The cost of cremation plots would increase to $700. Infant plot prices would remain at $350.

However, cremation opening and closing fees for infants would nearly double depending on when the event would occur.

For those who already own a plot, opening and closing fees would go up to $900 during regular cemetery hours, and Saturday morning burial would cost $1,400.

In the new plan, Saturday afternoon burials would no longer occur, and all graveside services would be finished by 11 a.m., which was determined during talks with local funeral homes and the city.

Every three years, city staff would submit a rate review to the finance committee along with the city council for consideration.

Current rates for the cemetery were approved in June 2011.

The city is also proposing that 20 percent of the cemetery's revenue go into a perpetual care fund, if the council approves.

“It really will provide for decades and decades of growth into the future for Edmond,” Commons said. “If we do nothing, it only gets worse.”

This fund would secure the longterm viability of Gracelawn Cemetery allowing for upkeep.

Although, by law, the city must maintain a cemetery capital fund for future projects and it has already done that.

Children’s author scheduled at Edmond’s Best of Books Best of Books has announced the upcoming book signing of Oklahoma City children's author, Glenda Buckmier.

Buckmier will be signing copies of her book, “A Horse Goes to the Store”, and hosting a special storytime on Saturday, February 10th starting at 11 a.m. She is the author of the “Johnny Bob Adventures.”

These adventures come from the creative mind of Buckmier's six year old grandson, Johnny Bob, who will also be at the book signing. A Horse Goes to the Store is the first book of the

Johnny Bob Adventures.

“A Horse Goes to the Store” is the story of a farm horse named Dusty.

Dusty needs new shoes because his feet hurt from wearing shoes that are too small. Dusty decides to go shopping, something that he enjoys doing. He creates a list that includes new shoes and treats for his farm animal friends. This adventure to the store is sure to be a surprising event for everyone.

Please call (405) 340-9202 if you would like to reserve signed copies of books after the event.

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From the Publisher

The best chamber banquet ever Being a community journalist for the last 38 years means you go to about a million award banquets. I have heard my colleagues call this the “rubber chicken” dinner circuit referencing the Ray Hibbard food that is sometimes served. While they are always enjoyable, going through the motions of handing out awards can become tedious at times. Ever occasionally, it can be downright boring. Please do not misunderstand because I love my job and always enjoy spending time with folks that read our newspaper weekly. It has just become a way of life for me that I enjoy. Covering such events is an important part of the job and the truth is that folks still like to see their picture in the paper.

Last year, Edmond Chamber President and CEO Sherry Jordan went about the task of making changes in the annual banquet that would liven it up a bit. She and her awesome staff found ways to shorten some of the process for handing out awards without taking away from the importance of the recognition. She introduced video presentations that were not only well done but darn right entertaining. There was only one important factor missing from the improvements in the banquet.

A proper place to have the annual event Just in the nick of time, along comes the new Edmond Hilton Garden Inn and Edmond Conference Center. I know I bragged on this venue in last week’s column, but it just deserves another tip of the Edmond Life & Leisure fedora this week. Our new center held the largest crowd ever to attend the Chamber awards banquet, 490 people I believe. The food was incredible including steak, roasted potatoes, crisp green salad and wonderful desserts. I will just give the bread served a medium, but it was still good. The steaks were hot and cooked to perfection as well.

If you are new to Edmond, you need to understand what a change this is for our community. For so many years we have been stuck with institutional type food. This place has a real chef that knows how to do a meal for two or two thousand and still have it taste good. Acoustics in the room are outstanding. The banquet hall has a good sound system,

year. How do you follow Darci Lynne Farmer’s performance after receiving the award? Most of us give a bit of a short speech saying thank you. It just won’t seem quite the same.

RAY HIBBARD

Sherry Jordan, Edmond Chambers president and CEO, congratulates Edmond’s Citizen of the Year, Darci Lynne Farmer. Last fall Darci, 13, was the winner of the television network program, ‘America’s Got Talent.’

but it was also designed with special sound features that allows a person at the front of the room to speak in a normal tone and be heard through the entire hall. It really is amazing.

The star of the show had to be our local 13-year-old with super star status, Darci Lynne Farmer. She received the Citizen of the Year Award and as a former recipient I completely endorse this choice by the Chamber committee. I think I served on that committee this year. Without a doubt, she is the most talented of us that have been honored to receive this prestigious award.

After the award presentation, Farmer brought out two of her friends to perform two different songs. It was fantastic, and she had the crowd both laughing and in awe of her singing talent, without moving her lips folks. Mom and Dad were there helping her set up and to support their daughter. At one point her dad was helping her arrange the stage for her performance and there was a bit of a pause. Being a natural entertainer, Farmer looked up to the crowd and said, “Give it up for dad.”

It drew a round of applause and complete understanding from every dad in the place.

Edmond Life & Leisure was honored to be the first publication to announce the award winners before the award banquet. But, the Small Business of the Year award final winner was only revealed at the banquet last Friday evening. The Small Business of the Year Award, now in its 16th year,

honors small businesses that have made outstanding contributions to the Edmond economy and community.

This year’s finalists included RadVine Strategies, Red Valley Landscape & Construction, and Martha Garzon DMD. Requirements for Small Business of the Year state that nominees must be an owner/partner/major shareholder of the business and be active in the day-to-day management and operation of the business. The business should also display leadership in business and community affairs, be actively involved in professional and/or trade associations and maintain equal opportunity employment.

This year’s winner was Red Valley Landscape. Edmond Life & Leisure congratulates them on this award.

Being a past award winner in this category, we know what a big deal this can be especially when your competitors haven’t won it. While being a finalist is a great experience, winner is even better folks. I know the PC thing is to give an award to all that participate but honestly, it feels good to win. That is just the way I was raised folks.

Congratulations to Sherry and the staff at the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce for putting on a firstrate annual award banquet. There is only one problem, how are you going to top it next year?

I thought the same thing about the person that is honored to be named Edmond Citizen of the Year next

Leading by example You must like what the newly formed group Step Up Oklahoma has done. A group of business and civic leaders came together and showed our friends at the Oklahoma Legislature how to compromise and get a plan written. They are leading by example. It was a diverse group of different political parties and career backgrounds. Yet, they were able to agree on a plan of action.

It remains to be seen what our legislatures will do with the document. I believe it needs to be adopted in whole and as is to be successful.

While there are revenue raising measures in the plan, there are also strong reforms that need to be put in place.

Not the least of which is eliminating waste in state government with an independent budget office to scrutinize spending of state agencies. It would, or should, take the politics out of the process.

Of course, this could also be the reason many in the legislature have come out against the plan or they prefer to cherry pick the plan that was provided. My guess is that egos are bruised because they didn’t pull together and come up with a successful plan or that some members of both parties don’t want to give up their influence in the process. Others still would like to see the process stay behind closed doors and then just spring the budget out to the balance of our delegation in the last week of the session.

My question to them is, “How is that same process working for you?”

The reluctance to change the way business is done just baffles me folks.

Only government can afford to continue to beat a dead horse.

These folks are all firmly a top of the horse just beating away and convinced he will rise again if they just keep doing the same thing, year after year.

To our friends at the State Capitol, someone else has done the hard part for you.

They met, organized, compromised and have written a plan that has something for everyone. It raised needed revenue, but it also puts reforms in place. It is done. Just pass it then cut cost by going home early.

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

Check out what’s inside! n Weekend calendar of events ........................................................Page 6. n Columnist against raising taxes ....................................................Page 8. n Character Council honors resident ............................................Page 10. n UCO to mark Black History month ............................................Page 13. n George Gust reviews western film ‘Hostiles’ ..............................Page 15. n Crossword ..................................................................................Page 15. n Business News ............................................................................Page 21. n Obituary notice ..........................................................................Page 22. n Worship directory ......................................................................Page 23.

Find the ‘Belly Dancer’ bear’ We are continuing the bear art for our regular weekly contest.

Belly Dancer, in real life is located in front of On Cue at 33rd and Kelly but is hidden somewhere in our paper this week. Email contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing.

Belly Dancer is by artist Joshua Tobey.

“We love that Edmond encourages business owners to purchase art. Beyond the aesthetic appeal of the artwork, our bear is friendly and greets our customers with a wave and a smile. Our bear has personality and has been known to dress up from time to time (we think he may be a Thunder fan). We encourage customers to take selfies with our bear and tag @oncueexpress and use the hashtag #MyOnCue.”- Laura Griffith Aufleger, VP Corporate Communications for OnCue

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Skyline of downtown Edmond could change with new building

By Eriech Tapia NewsOK.com/The Oklahoman The skyline of downtown Edmond could change with the addition of a $23 million five-story city office and retail building, as city officials look to replace the old police station.

Before a city council meeting, architects with Small Architects detailed plans to demolish the old police station at First Street and Littler Avenue and consolidate most of the city offices.

“It is a very exciting development for downtown Edmond,” said Thomas Small, principal and director at Small Architects. “We see this intersection as becoming the town center for public services within the city.”

The size of the new building is expected to be about 83,673 square feet and last for 100 years.

Construction for the new building is now left up to a vote of the Edmond City Council.

Each year the city council waits, Small expects the price to go up nearly 5 percent. No date has been set on when it would be heard, but construction could take up to three years.

The first floor could be dedicated to office space and possibly retail space facing the street.

“It is a little unique for a public building,” Small said. “So, you (the city) would be a landlord.”

Retail space would be on the south and east sides of the building, taking up around 5,000 square feet on the first floor. But, several in the room were against the government leasing the space.

“It encourages business even within the public building, and we like that idea,” Small said.

The second, third and fourth floors would be filled with city offices. Each department would be about 20 percent larger than what the city currently has.

A penthouse would be on the fifth

floor of the building, which would include a multiuse room for meetings and the city council.

The size of the room would be twoand-a-half times the size of the current city council chambers. Plans also include a catering kitchen next to the room.

Parking concerns The proposed construction project is part of the city’s master Town Center plan, which was created in 2013 to move all city offices to the area of First and Littler.

The old police station, which was built in 1965, has been vacant since 2015, when the new police station was built across the street.

Parking for the new building will be limited, with street parking and the current city lots being used until the city creates a new parking lot or garage.

However, downtown businessman Pete Reeser and attorney Randel Shadid said the city must address parking before moving the offices to one location.

“We are pretty much going to be filling the sides from property to property line,” Small said, adding that parking would be addressed in a long-term plan.

Around 150 spaces would be needed for the offices, but city officials said they have enough parking, though it would require walking from several blocks away.

“We are trying to change the mindset of people on parking,” said City Manager Larry Stevens.

During the meeting, Small said that demolishing the Edmond Downtown Community Center is a part of the Town Center plan and could be used for parking.

The current building on the southwest corner of First and Littler could be torn down at a later time to make room for a small park, Small said.

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February 2 ---- Shortt Dogg ---- Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans ---- State Jr High Wrestling Championship ---- Mindscape: The Subjective Realism of Steve Breerwood February 3 ---- State Jr High Wrestling Championship ---- Make & Take Valentine workshop, Oklahoma Territorial Museum ---- OC women’s basketball v. Rogers State ---- OC men’s basketball v. Rogers State ---- Truck and Tractor Pull & No Limits Monster Trucks ---- Bluegrass Open Jam Session ---- Larry the Cable Guy ---- Classic Country Revue ---- Mindscape: The Subjective Realism of Steve Breerwood ---- BALTO Week 5k & Fun Run ---- Tea at the Rodkey House ---- Truck and Tractor Pull & No Limits Monster Trucks February 4 ---- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers ---- Mindscape: The Subjective Realism of Steve Breerwood More Information Shortt Dogg Location: UCO Jazz Lab Extra Info: Doors open 7 p.m. – Show starts 8 p.m., $10 Blues & Soul ---- First come first serve seating Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Location: Chesapeake Energy Arena Extra Info: 8 p.m.

State Jr High Wrestling Championship Location: Jim Norick Arena, Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: 8 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Make & Take Valentine workshop, Oklahoma Territorial Museum Location: Oklahoma Historical Society Extra Info: The Oklahoma Territorial Museum hosts a Make & Take Valentine workshop for kids of all ages from 10 am to 4 pm. This is a free event and light refreshments will be served. The workshop is a casual come-and-go event. Supplies will be provided.

Women’s Basketball v. Rogers State Location: Payne Athletic Center, Oklahoma Christian University Extra Info: 1 p.m.

Men’s Basketball v. Rogers State Location: Payne Athletic Center, Oklahoma Christian University Extra Info: 3 p.m.

Bluegrass Open Jam Session Location: The American Banjo Museum, Bricktown Extra Info: http://www.americanbanjomuseum.ccevents Larry The Cable Guy Location: Showplace Theatre, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: 10 p.m.

Classic Country Revue Location: River Lounge, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: Free live music from local performers Mindscape: The Subjective Realism of Steve Breerwood Location: UCO – Melton Gallery Extra Info: Steve Breerwood’s paintings are a look into his mind, labeled “the space between my own ears” and there are varying subjects in the paintings. Exhibit will continue through the 22nd. Open 10 a.m. to – 4 p.m. Free Admission BALTO Week 5k & Fun Run Location: Mitch Park Extra Info: “Bring A Light To Others” during Edmond North’s 2018 Annual 5k & Fun Run benefiting the Hugs 4 Hope organization. 8:30 AM for Fun Run; 9 AM for 5k $30/Person Registration Fee Tea at the Rodkey House Location: Rodkey House Event and Education Annex Extra Info: Tea is designed for girls and women ages 5 and up.

10 a.m. or 2 p.m., $20 Truck and Tractor Pull & No Limits Monster Trucks Location: Lazy E Arena Extra Info: Experience the thrill that is Monster Truck Racing during the “No Limits!Monster Trucks” featuring Bigfoot, the king of monster trucks.

2 PM & 7:30 PM Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Location: Chesapeake Energy Arena Extra Info: 1 p.m.

Clarification In the Jan. 18 publication of Edmond Life & Leisure, in the Hall of Fame cover story the role of Edmond Realtor, Brad Reeser, with the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce

was mistaken. Erroneous information provided said he was a part of the board.

He is though a member of the chamber.

Upcoming election This is the ballot some Edmond voters will see on Feb. 13 as they head to the polls.

Jamie Underwood of the Edmond School Board is seeking her fourth five-year term on the board for distrrict No. 3.

Her opponent, Dave Evans, announced last month he was no longer actively seeking the post. Yet his name will remain on the ballot.

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Brad McNeil

Edmond FAI showcasing works of artist McNeil The Edmond Fine Arts Institute (FAI) Gallery features the art of Brad McNeill, Feb. 1 to 28. An artist reception, open to the public, will be held on Thursday, Feb. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Edmond Fine Arts, 27 East Edwards, Edmond, OK. Brad is a 1987 Edmond Memorial graduate and lifelong Edmond residence. His love of art and painting has always been part of his all his life but just recently he rediscovered his creative spirit. His abstract paintings have been met with great success and popularity in the community. The Edmond Fine Arts Institute is proud to showcase the work of Brad McNeill, a true example of an emerging artist with a passion for creativity.

For 33 years the Fine Arts Institute has been Edmond’s non-profit community arts organization offering educational enrichment for adults and children in the visual and performing arts. Visit the Edmond Fine Arts Institute Gallery, 27 East Edwards Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit edmondfinearts.com or call 340-4481.

Brad’s story in his own words: My name is Brad McNeill and I love art. I love all art- books, movies, music, but I really am interested in visual arts and specifically painting. I was raised in Edmond as an only child. I had a lot of time to myself. I had two loves as a child, art and football. I would combine the two by drawing football scenes, football players, football helmets. I was obsessed with the bright colors and logos associated with football.

As I grew I would always study art.

I took every art class I could in junior high all the way up through high school. I graduated from Edmond Memorial High School in 1987 and decided to attend UCO where I wanted to study art and possibly graduate with a degree in art. I had a professor give me some good advice with regards to art.

He said, “art is about being free.”

Up to that point, my art was always about “realism.” By letting myself be free I accidentally developed my first abstract painting. This was something consistent with my personality, and

so I went headlong into it.

Upon graduating from college, I realized there wasn’t much opportunity in the real world for an abstract painter so I took a job at an advertising agency. A few years later I got married to another Edmond graduate, Rachel James. We have two kids and run a concrete and paving company. How time flies. I still get to work with paint, only this time it’s those stripes on parking lots. We have built a great life together thanks to the blessings of God and the business, and it allowed me to reconnect with art.

A few years ago, Rachel and I were in an antique store in Eureka Springs, Ark. when she spotted an abstract painting she had to have. I told her I could paint that. (I’m not sure she believed me.) So, I went home and painted, with my own touch, of course.

Then I painted a couple of more paintings. We had a decorator come to our home to help us and she noticed the paintings. She asked where we got them. When she found out I had painted them my painting career took off. Shelly Arnold has sent my name to the four corners of the OKC metro area and beyond. I am forever grateful to her and her customers for appreciating my art.

Since then I have worked with other awesome decorators (Tammy Barrett), have had my work displayed at Fine Arts Institute in Edmond thanks to the wonderful Shannon Price, and have had many awesome customers who have put value in my art.

Another major blessing was the day Rachel and I moved next door to the former mayor Saundra Naifeh.

She and her husband Frank have a true passion for art and supported me greatly. I have many friends and family who have supported me and my art through the years and am so thankful for their generosity.

The greatest painter is God and there is no better painting than an Oklahoma sunset. I am fortunate to see it and appreciate all the blessings I have. There are many, many great Oklahoma artists and I am truly thankful to be a part of them.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

Cut more budget fat Pay no attention to a government official who says a state budget can’t be cut any more.

I don’t believe it.

Not only that but in the last week there has been evidence that fat reSteve Gust mains in the state budget.

Turn to Page 18 of this week’s edition. There is an article on how Oklahoma State University saved $48 million making their energy use more efficient.

If you think that’s an isolated incident The Oklahoman ran an article last week saying a third of the instructional space for the OKC Schools is not being used.

So about 1,000 vacant rooms are being heated and cooled at a cost of $2.4 million to the district.

Reminds me of a Beatles song, “Taxman.” The Beatles generally championed every liberal cause in the world.

Yet when it affected their pocketbook they drew a line in the sand.

The late-George Harrison wrote the song and you can hear the venom in his voice when he’s singing about the taxman.

I can imagine what inspired it.

Some accountant probably gave him some bad news in the 1960s.

“Congratulations Mr. Harrison. You made 10 million pounds last year.

The bad news is you only get to keep 500,000 pounds.”

To be fair, Great Britain at the time had a much higher confiscatory tax rate than America.

I like the way Harrison ends the song. “I’m the taxman and you’re working for no one but me.”

That’s an excellent point by George.

The more money we pay for government, the more we’re working for them.

I believe the government could be collecting 90 percent of our salaries and they would STILL claim to be underfunded.

I am all in favor of teacher pay raises and properly funding education.

If the state was serious about it, they would appoint a commission which would figure out additional ways to make the government more efficient.

Hold weekly garage sales at the state fairgrounds. Why not?

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

An ivory tower?

EDITOR: I attended the Downtown Urban Board Meeting Jan. 9. As the meeting was coming to the end, Assistant City Manager, Steve Commons, broke the news. He was given a new task to work on. An administrative office will continue to be the focus of the City Council and staff for 2018.

The placement of this Ivory Tower will be located on the property where the police department was, prior to the new safety center.

Ironically, I was appointed to be one of 21 people appointed to a seventeen (17) meetings, over 34 weeks, Capital Improvement Task Committee on what the City’s needs are. Twenty million dollars ($20,000,000.00) was not mentioned as a need. A tennis center, a performing arts center, a parking garage, club house for golf center, and fire station on 15th was on the list. The animal shelter, which was hit with a 4.2 earthquake and was damaged as well as being over crowded, made the top 20 list of needs.

Letter to Editor A $20 million ($20,000,000.00) administrative building was not on the list.

If it would have made the list, the vote on the 1/2 percent sales tax may have had a negative impact on the results for the 1/2 percent increase for 10 years.

The safety center as completed is state of the art. The city jail is the envy of police departments throughout the United States and we saved Barnet Field for children with a fantastic water park.

The former First National Bank building was converted to the city administration building is very nice and spacious, no elevators or stairs in case of storms, evacuations etc. Every Edmond Citizen should take the time to visit that building prior to putting the citizens $20 million ($20,000,000.00) in a new Ivory Tower for the elected officials and top salaried city employees.

I’m asking all citizens of Edmond to take a walk through of the present facilities. Do it Monday through Friday as they are closed on Saturday and Sunday. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You might ask yourself the question, $20 million ($20,000,000.00) for an Ivory Replacement of the present administration office building, or spend the taxpayers’ money to repair the worn out streets?

Please let this help you make your decisions at the next city election.

PETE REESER

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I was marching for me EDITOR: I noticed the editor’s comments about the Women’s March and other rambling thoughts in last week’s paper. (“Rename Annual Protest,” Steve Gust. Commentary.) I would like to share MY perspective about the March he discussed.

As a 65-year-old woman who had never marched in anything but the high school band, I marched on Saturday. I marched because it was a celebration of the women and men who have come before me and those that will follow me. I marched on a beautiful day at our State’s Capitol with hundreds of women, men and children and I was thrilled at the sight!

Why did I march? Much has been gained over the years in equal rights, justice and fair treatment of all, but, unfortunately, several incidents over the last 12 months have illustrated that there is much work still to be done. I credit the actions of the current president of the United States and elected officials at the federal and state levels for motivating women like me to not be complacent anymore. That is why I marched. I joined with millions across the country who want to build the best future possible for ALL!!!!

Letter to the editor

I have heard from many women who have said that those who marched last Saturday weren’t marching for them. I have heard from those who share that they have worked hard and owe no one their success. To those ladies I say congratulations.

I was not marching for you. I was marching for me. I was marching for my nieces and nephews and their children. I was marching for my friends that have battled roadblocks every step of the way and succeeded. I marched for those who have battled roadblocks and have yet to be rewarded for their efforts. I marched for those who are fighting for healthcare, justice in the courts, right to stay in the country they have lived in since their youth, a living wage and so much more.

Most importantly, I marched for my sons, my nieces and my nephews, their children and their future. I want to leave them a legacy of being a participant, not a bystander.

I look forward to more marches in the future!

DANA SHADID

State issue a matter of life & death EDITOR: HB 1013 appears to have been stalled in committee by Senator Yen, the healthcare committee's chairman (also an MD) even though this bill was passed by the House in 2016. HB 1013 addresses a critical issue (the status of APRNs or Advanced Practice Registered Nurses) which affects all Oklahomans.

It is a fact that there is a shortage of MDs in Oklahoma according to a study entitled "Oklahoma Primary Care Healthcare Workforce Gap Ananlysis" which also points out that about 30 percent of Oklahoma's primary care MDs are 60 years old or older. This begs the question as to who will provide primary care to the citizens of Oklahoma. The answer is APRNs who are fully certified to do so.

The shortage of family practice primary care MDs seems to be a purely economic issue as specialty practice MDs earn exponentially more than family practice MDs. Many different participants in the debate over HB 1013 do not understand that APRNs (who in effect act as family practice care providers) are the gateway through which patients are referred to specialists. The overarching issue is that the role of APRNs is not fully understood by many who are consumers of healthcare, by those who are members of the healthcare community (to wit; Sherri S. Baker, MD, pediatric cardiology and president of the Oklahoma Medical Association), and by the members of the Senate Healthcare Committee.

In fact, Dr.Baker has publicly demeaned (in a printed interview) APRNs as not having enough education when in fact many APRNs have many more actual hours of hands on clinical practice experience than the many doctors for whom they work.

I believe it is time for Senator Yen and the entire committee to learn more about the role of

Affordable and efficient delivery of healthcare is a critical issue for all Oklahomans.

Letter to the Editor APRNs as a critical and integral component of the healthcare delivery system in Oklahoma. I am told by the Republican State Senator from Edmond, a member of the committee, that Senator Yen basically runs the committee as a fiefdom and that the committee members are basically told what to do. This begs the question as to why there is a committee in the first place when Senator Yen is unilaterally calling the plays.

My colleagues and I would like to meet with anyone to provide mportant information about APRNs. Given that the House has passed HB1013, it is counter intuitive to me that it is being held in Committee as this tactic will only deprive Oklahomans of access to affordable healthcare and a source for vetted specialists.

February will see the start of the new legislative session. Affordable and efficient delivery of healthcare is a critical issue for all Oklahomans; one that is too important to be constrained by entrenched interests such as the Oklahoma Medical Association and Senator Yen who is an MD. GERALD DWYER P.S. I am a concerned citizen and a resident of Edmond.

I am not a lobbyist nor am I being compensated in any way by the APRN community.

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From left are Cathy Williams, award recipient Maureen Coury and Emoly Walters.

Character Council honors Coury for compassion trait

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Sitting in the waiting room at her doctor’s office, Cathy Williams read an ad in the newspaper that encouraged her to nominate a person who modeled the character trait of the month.

She thought of her long-time friend, and sent a recommendation to the Character Council of Edmond’s website. At January’s Edmond City Council meeting, Cathy’s friend, Maureen Coury, was honored as Champion of Character for Compassion.

The two ladies met 23 years ago, when Maureen, her husband, Gerald, and their children moved from Virginia to volunteer at the Character First Training Center in Oklahoma City. Cathy and her sons, also volunteered at the Center.

Maureen said that Jesus’ example served to inspire her kindheartedness.

Before she heard about Him, she looked for love, truth and purpose.

But, felt empty. When she met Jesus, He changed her life. She found a new love in Him and passion for life that she wanted others to experience. So, she decided to use every opportunity to share the transformation and hope she’d discovered by knowing Jesus.

Maureen views compassion as, “someone who is sympathetic in action.” She said, “It’s an action…and Jesus is all about action and showing people that He cared.”

Cathy said in her nomination, “In the midst of Maureen’s own schedule and needs, she reaches around each person and draws them into her circle of compassion, and when they leave from there they are renewed and encouraged and strengthened to go out again.”

Cathy said that during the three years that the Courys helped out at the CFTC, Maureen treated the student volunteers like her own kids and welcomed them to her home. Maureen’s ability to see the potential in young people helped them to develop confidence. Cathy saw the positive changes in her own sons through Maureen’s influence.

Maureen still uses her home to welcome others. She invites friends to bring their grandchildren over to swim and eat lunch. Cathy said, Maureen allows time to listen to a friend.

If she can help, she’s there for them.

Since Cathy met Maureen, she’s witnessed the joy her compassion

Maureen Coury gives. She brings expectation when hope flees, meets needs when resources fail and makes herself available when it counts. That’s why Maureen’s face came to mind when Cathy read the Character Council’s ad.

Maureen and Gerald Coury moved to Edmond about six years ago. They have four children, Matthew, Adam, Hannah and David.

Maureen, who calls herself “a professional volunteer,” helps out at All Things Baby, OKC. Gerald, an Adjunct Professor at Oklahoma Christian University, teaches Ethics and Attitudes, in the Master’s Program.

On behalf of the City of Edmond and the Character Council of Edmond, Maureen Coury was honored before the City Council as a Champion of Character for exemplifying the character trait of compassion (helping those in need).

The Character Council is a grassroots, nonprofit organization committed to creating a citywide initiative to build Edmond into a "Community of Character."

The group believes that the character of a nation can only be strengthened one person at a time, one community at a time.

Toward that end, the Character Council of Edmond seeks to recognize residents who demonstrate character, as witnessed by those who have been affected and influenced.

To nominate a citizen as a “Champion of Character,” one who exemplifies these character traits, visit www.edmondcharacter.org or write: Champions of Character, PO Box 392, Edmond OK 73083-0392.

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Four ways to lower health care expenses

According to the most recent data available from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the average American spends nearly $10,000 per year on medical care, and that number is expected to continue to rise. The Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants offers these tips to help you get the care you need while reining in spending. n Shop around and negotiate. Are your health insurance premiums too high? Shop around for a better deal.

Compare your options carefully, since a plan with lower monthly premiums may come with higher deductibles, co-payments or other expenses. Before an expensive procedure, ask the hospital for an estimate of what the cost will be and determine how much of it you’ll have to pay. If it’s too much, contact other hospitals and compare costs. Don’t hesitate to negotiate once you’ve received a medical bill, either. The hospital or physician may be willing to reduce the total if you pay in one lump sum, for example, or can offer evidence that the charge is higher than average for your area or at similar medical providers. n Get lower prices on medications.

Generic drug prices are generally less expensive than those for brand-name medications. If you prefer a brand name, however, there may be less expensive alternatives to the one you’re using. Find out if your insurance covers a cheaper medication that does the same job. Check prices at a variety of pharmacies, too, to see who has the best deals—discount card offerings may be cheaper than billing through your insurance. Pharmaceutical companies offer coupons for many popular medications, but be sure that the drugs on offer are actually best for your needs and check if and when the discount expires. There are also federal and state organizations and nonprofits that help lowerincome consumers save money on prescriptions. Drug companies often have patient assistance programs that provide free or lower-cost medications to those in need.

n Know the details of a high-deductible health insurance plan. You might choose a high-deductible insurance plan if you consider yourself generally healthy and don’t expect any medical issues in the near term.

The attraction is that monthly premiums may be significantly lower than other plans with lower deductibles.

The risk, however, is that if you have medical expenses, you will have to pay more of them upfront because of the high deductible. If your deductible is several thousand dollars a year, for example, you will pay out-ofpocket for many doctor’s visits and prescriptions, as well as other medical care, before you’ve met the deductible and your insurance coverage kicks in. The bottom line: Read the fine print carefully before choosing one of these plans so you aren’t surprised later about expenses for which you’re responsible. In addition, consider coupling this plan with a health savings account (HSA). Designed to be used exclusively with high-deductible health insurance plans, HSAs offer a tax-advantaged way to save money used for out-of-pocket medical costs. n Explore flexible spending accounts. With a flexible spending account set up by your employer, your contributions can be used to pay for items not covered by your health insurance, such as copays. Your contributions are not included in your taxable income, lowering your tax bill, and withdrawals are tax free as long as they’re used to pay for qualified medical expenses. If your employer offers this benefit, find out the details to determine if it’s right for you.

Knowing your health care needs will be covered is critical to anyone’s peace of mind, but insurance can also put a big dent in your budget.

Contact your local CPA with questions about making the best health insurance choices or with any other financial concerns. If you don’t have one, you can get a free referral and free 30-minute consultation at www.FindYourCPA.com.

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Bill Pink, Ph.D., is one of four special guests who will speak at the 35th Multicultural Education Institute Feb. 23-24 at the University of Central Oklahoma. Pink, who earned a Master of Education from UCO, is president of Grand Rapids Community College in Michigan.

Registration open for 35th Multicultural Education Institute The 35th annual Multicultural Education Institute (MEI) at the University of Central Oklahoma is set for Feb. 23-24 at the Nigh University Center, located on Central’s campus.

Samuel Betances, Ph.D., will provide the keynote on Feb. 23. Betances, a sociology professor at the former Chicago Teachers College – now Northeastern Illinois University – has worked and conducted workshops for educators in more than 950 school systems in the United States.

“Dr. Betances is passionate about social justice and increasing the cultural competencies of those who teach urban students; we are honored to have him at UCO,” said April Haulman, Ph.D., faculty in

UCO’s bilingual/multicultural education program.

Other speakers include: n Sedelta Oohsahwee, senior program/policy analyst/specialist at National Education Association in Washington, D.C. – A native of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Oohsahwee also served as senior adviser and acting deputy director in the Office of Tribal Relations for the U.S. Department of Agriculture; n Bill Pink, Ph.D., president of Grand Rapids (Michigan) Community College –Pink, who earned a master’s degree in secondary education from UCO, has served in leadership capacities at both UCO and Oklahoma State University; and

n Roger Rosenthal, executive director of the Migrant Legal Action Program, a national nonprofit support and advocacy center in Washington, D.C. Current and future teachers, paraprofessionals, bilingual professionals and community members who work in education are invited to register for workshops centered on the theme, “35 Years of Multicultural Education: Celebrating the Mosaic of Diversity.” The institute also is open to high school students and college students.

The registration deadline is Feb. 14.

For more information or to register, visit www.uco.edu/ceps/events/mei or call 405-9745721.

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UCO events mark Black History month The University of Central Oklahoma’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events throughout February to honor the history and accomplishments of AfricanAmericans and highlight current issues within the community.

This month’s events will reflect the theme “Roots of Resilience” and will kick off at 2 p.m. Feb. 1 in Nigh University Center, Ballroom A, with a keynote from Oklahoma Representative Rev. Dr. George E. Young Sr., the vice chair for Oklahoma’s House Minority Caucus and the chair of the Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus.

During the event, the African-American Faculty and Staff Association and the Black Student Association, will recognize Myron Pope, Ed.D., Central’s vice president for student affairs, with the “You Made a Difference Award” and also will honor the first AfricanAmerican athlete to graduate from Central, Booker T. Washington.

Washington played football and basketball, while also running track, at Central. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in education in 1961, Washington continued his basketball career, later playing for the original Harlem Globetrotters.

Eventually, he became a teacher with Oklahoma City Public Schools, where he served for 20 years and continues to serve as a substitute teacher.

Other Black History Month events include a screening of the film “Detroit,” a NAACP Black History Game Night, an African dance session, a fashion show and a “Selma to Montgomery” 5K event.

For a complete schedule of UCO’s Black History Month events, visit www.uco.edu/bhm or contact Central’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 405-974-3588.

BROADWAY TONIGHT -- This week the world-renowned Diavolo Dance Theatre performed ‘Architecture in Motion’ at UCO’s historic Mitchell Hall Theatre stage, as part of the Broadway Tonight series. The Diavolo Dance Theatre, from last season’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ television show, performed with interactive sets and acrobatics, as it incorporated abstract narratives into the human experience.

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Changing tech habits account information these

By Melissa Stroder days, and with so much comWith the holidays in the munication occurring over rear view mirror, this is a email, it’s easy to fall victim. time to take stock of the year The key to protecting your that’s past and evaluate goals data privacy is in exercising and changes we’d like to caution about the emails you make in the New Year. open and the attachments Weight loss, exercise, better you download. Unless you eating and financial goals top Stroder know the sender – just don’t, many resolution lists, and and if you have any doubt truthfully, those are things on about the authenticity of something my list too.

But when you consider that the av- you receive, do the old fashioned thing and pick up the phone before erage American household is now home to seven internet-connected de- providing any sensitive information vices, it makes sense to take stock of online. AT&T has a lot of good tips on this topic. Just visit our use of technology and to assess http://att.com/CyberAware for more our habits. tips.

Here are five ideas to help put Clean Up Your Kids’ Devices, Too: your tech house in order in the New Privacy settings on apps are everYear.

Help Your Kids Put a Stop to Cyber changing, and that includes apps that are popular with young people. To Bullying: With great technology keep kids safe, review app prefercomes great responsibility, and with ences regularly, paying special attencyber bullying on the rise, parents tion to apps that include mapping have a responsibility to be aware of features. Unless you want internet the pitfalls an anonymous internet strangers to know the location of can hide. A 2017 poll from the Tyler your child in real-time, turn location Clementi Foundation found that about 50 percent of teens have expe- services off. And take a minute to remind your kids not to share personal rienced cyber bullying, but only information with people they don’t about half told their parents. Fortuknow, especially online. nately, there are free tools to help Put Down Your Phone: Today’s combat this problem. Download apps kids have never known life without like Stop That – an easy emoji keysmartphones, but that doesn’t mean board that empowers kids to speak up for themselves, and others, online. they shouldn’t be able to function without one for the duration of a Resolve to Be Safer on the Road: family dinner. This year, I’m making a Speaking of responsibility – texting behind the wheel of a moving vehicle point of putting my cell phone on the charger when I walk through the isn’t just foolish; it’s potentially doors after work. We’re making dindeadly. Download AT&T’s free “Driner, enjoying it together at the table veMode” app, which will send autoand spending family time reading, mated messages in reply to texts playing a game of “Go Fish” or two others send while you are driving. and watching our favorite shows toThere’s no text, no conversation, no gether. And you know what? My social media status update, that’s daughter eats it up. She’s happy to worth a life. Resolve to focus on the have her parents’ undivided attenroad in the New Year. tion, and I feel like a better mom for Protect Your Data Privacy: Spam, giving her the security that provides. phishing and scamming – oh my! It seems criminals will stop at nothing (Melissa Stroder is an Edmond resto gain access to consumers sensitive ident who works for AT&T.)

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WINNING TEAM --- This past weekend the Sequoyah Science Bowl Team won the Oklahoma Regional Science Bowl. This team will represent Oklahoma at the National Science Bowl in Washington DC. The competition will be held April 26th-April 30th. Team members from left to right: Billy Sweiger, Shiv Patel, Sam Doerflinger (captain), Sydney Saenz, Alex Kelley and Miriam Conrady (coach).

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Actor Christian Bale, left, stars in the latest western on the big screen, ‘Hostiles.’

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A western that rides tall again

By George Gust When it comes to Hollywood westerns, in my mind there are two generally accepted approaches; the slick and fun shoot 'em up style (2016's "Magnificent Seven," "Shanghai Noon," "Young Guns") or the realistic and dower style ("True Grit," "Unfogiven") with very little crossover in between.

"Hostiles," the latest film from writer/director Scott Cooper ("Crazy Heart," "Black Mass"), falls squarely in the realistic and dower approach to portraying the American Wild West on film. If you're looking for awe shucks, bank robbing, winking at the camera Western film, "Hostiles" is not the film for you, but if you game for an impactful and emotional journey through the Old West this film delivers.

Set in 1892, “Hostiles” tells the story of a legendary Army Captain (Christian Bale), who reluctantly agrees to escort a dying Cheyenne war chief (Wes Studi) and his family back to tribal lands. Making the harrowing journey from New Mexico, to the grasslands of Montana, the former rivals encounter a young widow (Rosamund Pike), whose family was recently murdered by a group of hostile Comanche.

"Hostiles" is a character driven drama that deftly uses the brutal and harsh reality of the Old West to portray the pain and regret that comes with dealing with heartbreaking trauma. Whether it’s the pain of losing your family or coping with the horrors that follow war, "Hostiles" gives its talented cast the opportunity to explore a myriad of emotions to great effect, and the cast wonderfully answered the call. In terms of plot, this film doesn't conform to a classic story structure which gives it a grounded realistic feeling as the scenes don't necessarily feel like they are pushing the plot forward more as a recounting of this arduous journey from New Mexico to Montana.

Auditions to sing anthem The Oklahoma City Dodgers and The Oklahoman will host open auditions Saturday, March 3 for musical performers to sing or play “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Dodgers home games throughout the 2018 baseball season and online registration is now available.

National Anthem Tryouts presented by The Oklahoman and the OKC Dodgers will take place from 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. March 3 in the center court at Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma City.

Tryouts are open to the public and registration begins today online at okcdodgers.com/anthemtryouts. The first 170 people to register will have a guaranteed audition. Registration slots typically fill well in advance of the event each year, so interested performers are encouraged to register early.

Performers will take the stage in front of a live audience and a judging panel consisting of editors and columnists from The Oklahoman, city officials and community leaders. Winners will be selected based on voice quality, creative style and stage presence.

For more information about National Anthem Tryouts presented by The Oklahoman and the Oklahoma City Dodgers, 2018 ticket packages, or group outings, call (405) 218-1000 or visit okcdodgers.com.

Characters and conflicts come and go without regard to a traditional three act structure, but the film's strong performances take you away from simply wanting to know what happens next and draw you in on a more emotional level.

While the majority of the performances in the film were fantastic, the central performance of Bale proves to be the most outstanding. Bale has been known to bring a certain amount of intensity to his roles, most notably in his Oscar winning performance in "The Fighter" and in "Hostiles" he brings the full force of his intensity to the role. Portraying the effects of a life spent at war and the atrocities his character has either committed or witnessed, Bale is able to engage the audience on his journey of self-discovery as he seeks to find the strength to forgive himself for his gruesome past and ask for forgiveness from one of his most bitter rivals.

Overall, "Hostiles" isn't going to be the feel good film of the year, but with beautiful cinematography of the western landscape and gripping emotional drama from some truly moving performances it was able to be a standout in the modern Western genre. "Hostiles" is rated R for strong violence, and language.

4.3 out of 5 stars

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turn pumpkin into carriage 72. Fishing mesh 73. Relieves DOWN 1. Steffi of tennis 2. "Me and ____ and the Dying Girl" 3. Cocoyam 4. Native of American Great Plains 5. Very much 6. 0.001 inches, pl.

7. Mozart's "L'____ del Cairo" 8. Hajj destination 9. Head-hiding place 10. Bad to the bone 11. Post-it slip 12. Like some martinis 15. Broad-brimmed beachwear 20. Watts events, 1965 22. Make a scene 24. Hard to pin down 25. *Avian symbol of love, pl.

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32. Cockatoo's cousin 33. Rome's Colosseum 34. *Paper greetings 36. Suggestive look 38. *Valentine's Day Gettogether 42. Medicinal worm 45. Up in the air 49. Tsetse, e.g.

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Metro genealogy conference Feb. 10 Edgar Linzy’s granddaughter Jeyla is “a bright kid, who has been observant her entire life,” Linzy said.

So he did not brush her off when Jeyla was 7 years old and asked him, “Who am I, and where did I come from?”

“We know she is African-American,” Linzy said of his daughter’s child, “and we thought her paternal genealogy was Native American, Western European and African. I didn’t have an answer except these were the things I presumed. No one to my knowledge

had gathered that sort of information.”

So Linzy, a sales and management consultant who lives in Norman, began the work of documenting his ancestors.

He will share what he learned as a beginning genealogist during the Feb. 10 “Treasure Your Roots” genealogy conference at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 5700 N Kelley.

“Nearly 100 people have registered for the conference,” said Sarah Bushman, a member of the volunteer organizing committee. “Registration will be available at the door, but early signup is encouraged for best class selection and guarantee of a boxed lunch.”

Participants can choose from 20 classes offered during the 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. conference.

Keynote speaker will

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Red Cross teams up with Globetrotters The American Red Cross Central and Southwest chapter enters the second season with the Harlem Globetrotters as its official charity partner through the team’s Great Assist initiative to help people in the Oklahoma City area prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters big and small.

Known globally as the Ambassadors of Goodwill, the Harlem Globetrotters’ Great Assist initiative, which was launched in October 2015, promises to spread 100 million smiles over the next decade through sportsmanship and service. As part of a two-year partnership, the Red Cross will engage the Harlem Globetrotters nationally and locally in all aspects of its mission, including its Home Fire

Campaign. The team, along with local fire departments and other community partners, has already helped the Red Cross install its one-millionth smoke alarm to help Americans stay safer from home fires.

“We’re honored to join forces with the Harlem Globetrotters in Oklahoma City through our disaster response efforts and much more,” said Lynn Horton, Regional Chief Executive Officer.

The Harlem Globetrotters will feature the Red Cross at more than 300 games throughout the basketball season, including in Oklahoma City on Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The game will feature a Red Cross PSA and in-game player announcement.

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Sports Sequoyah football record breakers The eighth grade Sequoyah football team updated their record board in a private ceremony on Jan. 25. New records set this year were: Jacob Varnell- Solo Tackles - 45 (previous record 38) Wood Ingram and Jacob Varnell- Quarterback Sacks- 7 each Jacob Varnell, Wood Ingram and Cole CarrollTackles for Loss- 17,13,12 Respectively (previous record 10) Landry Wilson- Interceptions- 7 (tied team record) LEFT --- Landry Wilson attaches his interceptions award

BELOW -- Jacob Varnell, Cole Carroll and Wood Ingram accept and place their record plaque for tackles for loss.

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During winter give your body the ‘D-fense’ it needs min D.” Winter drives most of Prescott recommends us indoors to escape the that all adults consider a cold. But while cozying vitamin D supplement. up inside is great for stay“It’s especially important ing warm, it may leave us for women and all older short in another imporpeople,” he said. Vitamin tant area: vitamin D. D is critical to bone Known as the “sunhealth, and a deficiency shine vitamin,” vitamin D can predispose these is essential for strengthgroups to osteoporosis ening bones, proper cell and other related bonegrowth and bolstering health problems. the immune system.

Dr. Prescott Bone issues, though, are “Sunlight is the key to not the only concern. producing this vitamin, which hapVitamin D deficiency is also being pens when our skin is exposed to ulstudied for its links to diabetes, cantraviolet rays,” said Oklahoma cer, hypertension and autoimmune Medical Research Foundation Presidisorders. dent Stephen Prescott, M.D. “That’s What makes vitamin D deficiency fine in the summer, when we’re so dangerous, said Prescott, is that spending a lot of time outdoors. But most people don’t recognize the when temperatures drop and we problem until it’s too late. head inside, it’s important to find “It’ll sneak up on you. There are no new sources of vitamin D.” obvious symptoms. Things like broUnfortunately, not a lot of foods ken bones wouldn’t occur until an adnaturally contain vitamin D. As a revanced stage,” he said. “Obviously, sult, it’s added to foods like milk, orthat’s not something you want to ange juice and breakfast cereals.

Vitamin D supplements are also avail- happen.”

As is so often the case, said able.

Prescott, an ounce of prevention is “Other vitamins and minerals are worth a ton of cure. “Vitamin D supusually consumed in appropriate levplements are safe and inexpensive. els by eating a sensible, balanced And they can protect you from a muldiet,” said Prescott. “But with most titude of problems down the road.” people, this isn’t the case with vita-

Through energy efficiency

OSU president claims $48 million in savings Casey Keyser, senior enTwenty Oklahoma State ergy manager with OSU EnUniversity employees and one ergy Services, expressed department on campus have appreciation to luncheon been recognized for contributsponsor Johnson Controls, ing to the success of the Inc. (JCI), and thanked the school’s energy management company for taking the opprogram, which has saved the portunity to recognize indiuniversity millions of dollars viduals on campus after over the last decade.

Hargis partnering with OSU on difPresident Burns Hargis conferent energy saving projects. gratulated the honorees on “We would not have been able to Thursday during a luncheon hosted host the luncheon without the supby OSU Energy Management at the port of JCI,” Keyser said. “It's been Wes Watkins Center. He attributed very much a team effort.” their efforts and the program's overKeyser added that students have a all success to the commitment of the university’s staff, faculty and students huge impact on energy saving in the areas of waste reduction and recydoing their part on a daily basis. cling.

“Each of the awardees has gone Maintaining sustainability is also a beyond basic personal responsibility and has done something that created major focus in the department, and different energy managers have partthe opportunity for greater energy nered with residential advisers to proconservation in their area," Hargis said. "Often that opportunity allowed mote the best practices to conserve energy in residential life. for the expansion of that idea to “Students are a key focus because other areas on campus.” we have so many new faces coming OSU's Energy Management Proin each semester that we need to edgram is nationally recognized as a leader in behavior-based energy man- ucate about the program,” Keyser said. “There's so much that can be agement. Hargis recognized the dedone. Just making sure the lights are partment's efforts in saving nearly off in empty areas, shutting down $38 million at OSU-Stillwater and computers and monitors when $48 million system wide. He expects they're not in use, and reporting the department's success to climb even higher in the future as everyone through the customer portal of a on campus works together for Energy water leak or when spaces are too hot or too cold. These are all areas Management to continue to be an where energy would be wasted.” important part of OSU's mission.

Keyser said everyone on campus “When we work together, we can can identify these opportunities to achieve great things,” Hargis said. make changes for the future of en“Congratulations to all and to the ergy conservation at OSU. program on 10 years of success!”

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Sports

UCO falls just short

MELINDA INFANTE

Melinda Murillo, 22 advances the ball down the court during the Bronchos’ win Saturday.

Women now 17-3 The University of Central Oklahoma women’s basketball team beat Missouri Southern 75-65 Saturday afternoon at Hamilton Field House in a Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association matchup. The 16th-ranked Bronchos improved to 17-3 on the season and 8-3 in league play.

“I feel like we had a few players really step up today and help us when a lot of players got in foul trouble,” UCO head coach Guy Hardaker said. “Both teams had a couple of players foul out of the game and we were fortunate to have some girls step up.”

Hardaker got three, big bench performances from Ireon Smith, Megan Hartness, and Sadie Mason.

Smith scored 12 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and added three blocks and two assists. Hartness scored 13 points on 5-for8 shooting. Mason didn’t score, she was just 0-for-1, but had seven rebounds and a block, and also drew a charge on defense.

Melinda Murillo led the Bronchos in scoring Saturday, going for 22 points. She made 7 of 13 shots, both of the two 3-pointers she attempted, and all six of her free throws. Murillo also had four rebounds, three steals and two assists.

Murillo and Smith both fouled out. Referees whistled 51 fouls on the day. The Bronchos had an early edge thanks to its freethrow shooting. UCO hit 23-of-31 free-throws on the day.

Central Oklahoma hits the road for two games, playing at Central Missouri next Thursday and at Southwest Baptist next Saturday.

An impassioned Central Oklahoma rally fell short Saturday afternoon at Hamilton Field House as the Bronchos dropped a hard-fought 95-89 decision to Missouri Southern.

It was a tale of two halves, with the Lions dominating the first 20 minutes only to see UCO do the same in the second half.

MSSU had an imposing 25-point halftime lead at 61-36, but the never-say-die Bronchos clawed to within two in the final seconds before the Lions finally closed out the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association thriller.

“I was just real disappointed in the first half because we didn’t come out ready to play,” head coach Tom Hankins said. “For whatever reason we thought we didn’t have to play real hard and that is not the case. In order for us to be really good, which we can be, we have to bring it every minute of every game.

“We just started playing with a lot more passion and a lot more purpose in the second half. It just came down to wanting it more and trying harder. We challenged MELINDA INFANTE them and they answered.”

Tip off of the men’s game begins with Jake HaThe Bronchos almost answered with a mond, 12 of UCO and Kinder Lambert, 11 of resounding comeback before falling just Missouri Southern. short at the end.

Central was within a bucket twice down the Jordan Hemphill 10. Alex Ogunseye provided stretch, the first with 1:06 left when two Mar- eight big points in just six minutes off the queese Grayson free throws made it 86-84 and bench. The Lions hammered UCO on the again at 0:22 when Grayson splashed through boards, finishing with a 47-27 rebounding advantage and outscoring the Bronchos 34-12 in a long 3-pointer to make it 91-89. second-chance points.

But the Bronchos wouldn’t score again and MSSU had 14 offensive rebounds in the first MSSU iced the game at the foul line. CJ Carr half alone and never trailed after scoring the made two free throws with 16 seconds remainfirst four points of the game. The Lions led by ing and then followed a UCO miss with two 27 (61-34) before Grayson hit a last-second more at 0:06 to clinch the win.

The Bronchos fell to 14-6 on the season and shot to make it a 25-point game at intermis7-4 in league play with their first home confer- sion.

Central was still down 21 (74-53) with ence loss. MSSU improved to 13-8 and 8-4.

12:46 to play before getting back in the conGrayson was sensational for the Bronchos, test with a 14-2 run. making 8-of-15 shots with three 3-pointers and Grayson started that spurt with a 3-pointer all eight free throw attempts in scoring a ca– extending UCO’s remarkable streak to 900 reer-high 27 points. The senior guard added a consecutive games with at least one trey – and team-high seven rebounds, three assists and the Bronchos were within nine at 76-67 with two steals.

8:11 left after Jordan London made one of “Marqueese really stepped up and wanted two free throws. to win,” Hankins said. “He showed a lot of UCO continued to chip away at the lead toughness and I’m really proud of him.” and finally got within two in the late stages beCorbin Byford hit 7-of-9 shots in a 16-point fore coming up short. outing, while Kole Talbott added 11 points and

Late collapse ends ex-OC golfer’s bid to win tourney GREAT ABACO, Bahamas -- So close to a potential first win on the Web.com Tour, Rhein Gibson saw it all collapse over the final two holes on last week in The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic.

The Oklahoma Christian Athletic Hall of Famer, tied for the lead after 16 holes, closed his round at The Abaco Club with two bogeys and finished third, two shots behind Adam Svensson of Canada and one shot behind one of his playing partners, Sungjae Im of Korea.

It was the second third-place finish in as many Web.com Tour events this season for Gibson. He earned $40,800 and is third on the season money list with $69,600.

The top 25 money earners during the Web.com Tour's regular season will earn a PGA Tour card for 2019, along with the top 25 money earners during the Web.com Tour's postseason.

Gibson entered the final round in a three-way tie for second with Im and Svensson, one shot behind Willy Wilcox of the U.S. Wilcox fell out of contention with a triple bogey on the par-4 No. 11 and it became a three-man race, with Svensson leading the way.

Gibson started well, with an eagle on the par-5 first hole,

then bogeyed No. 3 and No. 4 to give back his gains. By the turn, he was 2-under for the round, but Svensson was 4under thru 10.

Svensson three-putted on No. 17 for bogey, allowing Gibson –playing in the final group – to move into a tie for the lead at 17-under, one shot ahead of Im. But Gibson left his tee shot short at No. 17 and ended up also three-putting, while Im got up and down after hitting his tee shot into the rough.

Svensson managed only a par on the par-5 No. 18, leaving the door open for Gibson and Im. Gibson's second shot, however, sailed into the rocky rough and appeared to land in a hedge. Gibson's caddie removed the ball without consulting Gibson, resulting in a two-shot penalty. Gibson nearly converted his chip shot from off the green, then made a putt for a bogey.

His 2-under-par 70 put him at 15-under 273 for the tournament. Gibson posted four under-par rounds, having shot 71, 65 and 67 in the first three rounds.

Im – who won the tour's season opener last week, also in the Bahamas – missed a 10-foot birdie putt that would have forced a playoff.

Rhein Gibson

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Evans, ex-UCO & ex-North wrestler gets major honor record, then repeated Former Central as regional champion Oklahoma great Kyle and was national runEvans has been sener-up the following lected for induction season in finishing 30into the NCAA Divi5. sion II Wrestling Hall He became the first of Fame, it was anindividual in UCO’s rich nounced Monday. history to complete a Evans was a fourfull season undefeated time All-American as a junior in 2006-07, and two-time naputting together a pertional champion who fect 39-0 campaign in finished his career winning the national with the Bronchos in title and leading the 2008 as one of the Bronchos to their 15th most decorated indiEvans team championship. viduals in the school’s Evans capped his career illustrious wrestling with another sensational season as a history. senior, going 32-2 with a schoolHe will become the 14th UCO record 11 technical falls in winning a member in the NCAA Division fourth straight Midwest Regional Wrestling Hall of Fame during an incrown and repeating as national duction ceremony that will be held champion.

Thursday, March 8 in Cedar Rapids, He ended with a phenomenal 125Iowa on the eve of the 2018 NCAA 20 career record that included 53 Division II Wrestling Championships. bonus-point wins and put together a A state champion as a senior in 2003 at Edmond North High School, 43-match winning streak spanning his Evans redshirted his first year at Cen- final two seasons. Evans is UCO’s alltral before starting at 141 pounds the time leader in technical falls with 25 and also holds records for single-seanext four seasons. son (51) and career near-falls (134) Evans captured the Midwest Rewhile ranking fourth in career wingional title and finished sixth nationning percentage (.862). ally in 2004-05 in compiling a 24-13

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Memorial girls record setting 200-yard medley relay team included Sydney Parker, Angelina Rossi, Kellie Fischer and Katie Callahan.

North wins Edmond City Championship swim meet North’s boys and girls swim teams joined forces to win the Edmond City Championship MeetThursday night at the Edmond Schools Aquatic Center.

In a first for the swimmers, the city championship allowed the boys and girls teams to pool efforts to accomplish an overall win. While the teams earned scores in individual genderbased events as typical, the relays were mixed. Memorial united for silver, and Sante Fe combined for bronze.

The meet also featured a non-scoring exhibition event in which Memorial’s Sydney Parker, Angelina Rossi, Kellie Fischer and Katie Callahan went for and set a new school record in the girls 200-yard medley relay with a time of 1:48.85.

“City Champs is about great Edmond swimming, and we accomplished that,” said Edmond Public Schools Head Swim Coach Heather Devoe, noting this is the one time Edmond’s teams compete only with each other.

“The seniors make the lineups, and most athletes compete in at least one event they don’t normally race,” Devoe said. “Adding to that the combined component and the record-setting event this year certainly created a team-building high note to end the regular season on and get us ready for serious preparation for Regionals and State.”

While Memorial took home the most golds of the night, winning eight of 19 events, and Santa Fe finished with six wins, North used its depth to dominate.

Contributing to North’s success were individual event winners Evan Drum, boys 200-yard individual med-

ley; Matt Hutson, boys 500-yard freestyle; Ryann James, girls 100-yard breaststroke; and D.J. Scott, boys 100-yard backstroke.

North also took gold in the mixed 400-yard freestyle relay with Lady Huskies Ivy Ott and Michelle Ross teaming up with Huskies Turner Bogues and Drum for the win.

Memorial was led by double-event winners Luke Davis and Fischer. Davis dominated the boys 100- and 200yard freestyle events, and Fischer championed the girls 50-yard freestyle and 200-yard individual medley events.

Also earning wins for Memorial were Callahan, girls 500-yard freestyle; Denton David, boys 100yard breaststroke; and Parker, girls 100-yard butterfly.

Memorial also took the top finish in the mixed 200-yard freestyle relay, with Callahan and Denton joining Genna Callahan and Teddy Shinn for gold.

Santa Fe’s top scorer was Chloe Case, who achieved first-place finishes in the girls 100-yard freestyle and 100-yard backstroke events. Also earning wins for Sante Fe were Ryan Harris, boys 100-yard butterfly; Braden Nicholson, boys 50-yard freestyle; and Arrian Taton, girls 200yard freestyle.

Santa Fe’s quartet of Case, Nicholson, Ethan Reed and Taton also garnered gold in the mixed 200-yard medley relay.

The teams now head to the 6A West Regional Championship Meet, with preliminaries on Friday, Feb. 2, and finals on Saturday, Feb. 3.

The meet will be held at the Edmond Schools Aquatic Center and begin at 5 p.m. both days.

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Chloe Case of Santa Fe participates in the freestyle competition during the city championship meet. She finished first in the event.

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Energy group endorses ‘Step Up’ plan One week after the executive committee of the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association (OIPA) announced its support of the Step Up Oklahoma plan, the full board of the OIPA has unanimously endorsed the slate of reform and revenue measures presented by business and community leaders.

The OIPA board of directors includes representatives from 60 companies from Oklahoma’s independent oil and natural gas industry, including publicly traded oil and natural gas producers, family-owned production companies, service companies that support independent producers, third-generation Oklahoma companies and newly formed businesses.

“The wide scope of members that make up the OIPA board of directors offers a true cross section of Oklahoma’s oil and natural gas industry and is representative of all sectors of the

state’s defining industry,” said OIPA Chairman Berry Mullennix, an independent producer from Tulsa. “The board’s unanimous support of the Step Up Oklahoma plan is a powerful indication that Oklahoma’s oil and natural gas industry is in full support of broad-based, long-term solutions to the state’s budget issues.”

Mullennix said the board’s support was contingent on all industries included in the revenueraising proposals being included in final legislation and two significant issues being addressed in the package — 1) retaining the state’s percentage depletion allowance that is used by more than 100,000 oil and natural gas producers and mineral owners each year and 2) applying the state’s gross production rate for new wells to wells returned to service after being shut in for more than one year and for previously unproduced zones.

RAY HIBBARD

AT&T DONATION --- Jan Moran, left, with AT&T recently provided the Francis Tuttle Foundation with a $20,000 AT&T Aspire grant at last week’s Edmond Chamber of Commerce legislative breakfast. The event was held at the new Edmond Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center at I-35 and Covell. The money was used to promote STEM education and training for Edmond-area high school girls as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to education. AT&T’s signature philanthropic initiative, AT&T Aspire, drives innovation in education – through technology, social innovation and relationships — to ensure all students have the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.

Through AT&T Aspire, AT&T has committed $400 million to education efforts since 2008. Projects supported by AT&T contributions range from after-school programs and camps for students at risk of dropping out to hands-on technology labs and elite robotics competitions.

State Insurance Commissioner to lead national organization NAIC, state insurance regulaOklahoma Insurance Comtors establish standards and missioner John D. Doak has best practices, conduct peer been named Chair of the Nareview and coordinate regulational Association of Insurtory oversight. ance Commissioners’ (NAIC) Doak will serve as Chair of Antifraud (D) Task Force. the NAIC Midwest Zone in Doak was also named to the 2018. The zone groups are International Insurance Relapart of the NAIC Executive tions (G) Committee, ExecuDoak Committee. They help carry tive (EX) Committee and out the authority and responsiProperty and Casualty Insurbilities of the NAIC’s goals. The Midance (C) Committee. west Zone represents 13 states.

“These appointments allow me to Doak has also been named the tackle critical issues affecting the inNAIC’s representative to the Organisurance industry and consumers,” sation for Economic Co-operation said Doak. “Keeping consumers safe and Development (OECD). As part of from insurance fraud has been a top duties, Doak will attend meetings priority of mine from day one, so I appreciate the opportunity to find in- with international insurance regulators to discuss emerging insurance isnovative ways to accomplish that sues around the world. goal. Collaboration is the key to success, and I look forward to working About the Oklahoma with my fellow commissioners across Insurance Department the country over the next year.”

The Oklahoma Insurance DepartThe NAIC is the U.S. standard-setting and regulatory support organiza- ment, an agency of the State of Oklahoma, is responsible for the tion created and governed by education and protection of the insurinsurance regulators from all 50 ance-buying public and for oversight states, the District of Columbia and of the insurance industry in the state. five U.S. territories. Through the

OG&E to tweak billing options Beginning in February, OG&E will add billing and payment options to its myOGEalerts customer notification platform. The new options will allow customers to pay their bill by text and receive payment confirmation from OG&E. Since November, when OG&E launched myOGEalerts, more than 360,000 customers have enrolled to receive more information about their electric service through text, email or voice notifications. The platform allows customers to receive alerts for power outages in their area, get status updates and restoration times, report outages by text and be notified when power is restored. Customers also can find a variety of service in-

formation by signing in at oge.com, calling the 24-hour outage line or checking SystemWatchTM, OG&E’s online outage map.

“We’ve had positive feedback on myOGEalerts. Customers see this as peace of mind with power outage information and soon will have that same peace of mind with bill payment,” said Terena Boyer, Director Customer Operations. “Text to pay has become a very popular option for customers with many of the companies with which they do business. It just makes sense to offer it as a convenient way to pay your electric bill.”

Customers who have an online account with oge.com have been automatically enrolled for e-mail alerts.

Forducey named to lead Integris recovery center Pam Forducey, Ph.D., will serve as the administrative leader of the integris Arcadia Trails Center for Addiction Recovery, which will be located on the Integris Health Edmond campus.

Forducey is a longtime employee of Integris, beginning at Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation in 1994 as a Forducey rehabilitation psychologist.

She was instrumental in establishing the Jim Thorpe Traumatic Brain Injury program, the James R. Daniel Stroke Center, the MDA Neuromuscular and ALS Center at Integris Southwest and the TeleStroke Network of Oklahoma.

Even though Forducey has held many administrative positions, she continues to utilize her clinical skills through volunteer work at Crossings Community Church. She is active in the recovery program there and is the volunteer director of behavioral health at the Crossings Clinic.

Her education is equally impressive: Pre-law - Pepperdine University; bachelors in psychology – University of Oklahoma; masters in education, community counseling – University of Oklahoma; honors psychology – University of Adelaide/Australia; Ph.D. in counseling psychology – University of Oklahoma; and achievement of specialty certification in rehabilitation psychology from the American Psychological Association.

Integris Health President Avilla Williams is “excited to have Dr. Forducey join the team of committed professionals and community members as we endeavor to develop a world class facility”.

Forducey is transitioning from her current position as system director of the Integris eHealth program and will turn her full attention to her new role as assistant vice president of Arcadia Trails in February. Crews have begun to move dirt on the project as the facility is scheduled to open in 2019.

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‘Galentine’s Day’ event helps YWCA At Okla. History Center YWCA Oklahoma City will host Galentine’s Day brunch event, presented by AT&T Oklahoma, on Feb. 10.

The brunch will be a fun and unique way for women in our community to come together and celebrate each other. Additionally, the proceeds will support services for over 140,000 individuals annually, including direct victim services, educational outreach, prevention education and crisis hotline.

YWCA OKC is the only certified shelter for victims of domestic violence in Oklahoma County as well as the only SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) program in Oklahoma County.

The event will take place at the Skirvin Hilton Ballroom located at 1 Park Ave. in Oklahoma City. Guests

will enjoy a brunch buffet, mimosas and goody bags. A cash bar will also be available.

Tickets cost $35 for one ticket, $65 for two, or $95 for three. Guests can also choose to purchase a table for a discounted rate.

Current sponsors for the brunch include; Red Heart Sponsor AT&T Oklahoma, Yellow Heart Sponsor Barnett Real Estate, and Pink Heart Sponsors are many local businesses.

Sponsorships are still available. To find out more about sponsoring, please contact Sami Grega at sgrega@ywcaokc.org.

Registration begins 9:30 a.m. and the event will start at 10:00 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. To attend, you may purchase tickets here http://www.ywcaokc.org/galentine-sday.

Flight simulator added to Vietnam exhibition

In the fall of 2017, the Oklahoma History Center opened its newest exhibit, “Welcome Home: Oklahomans and the War in Vietnam.”

Hundreds of patrons have visited that exhibit since the opening. A new attraction has just been added that heightens the interactive aspect of the exhibit. Digital Design of Green Bay, Wis., a company specializing in interactive multimedia applications and exhibits, has produced a helicopter flight simulator that puts the patron in the pilot’s seat of a Huey helicopter.

With a widescreen monitor displaying the flight path, the operator has the task of leaving a landing pad and flying over a tropical jungle to a site to rescue their fellow soldiers and return them to safety. It should be noted that this is a rather difficult task and small children should not attempt the operation.

“Welcome Home” looks at more than the historic events that occurred during the war. It explores the impact of the war on Oklahoma families, as told through the stories of the young men and women who served their country in the armed services and the immigrant families who fled Vietnam and came to Oklahoma seeking freedom and opportunity. Artifacts

on display include uniforms, POW items, weapons and personal communications to and from service members and those at home.

“Welcome Home: Oklahomans and the War in Vietnam” will be open for two years in the E. L. and Thelma Gaylord Special Exhibits Gallery. The Oklahoma History Center is located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. in Oklahoma City and is typically open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Oklahoma History Center is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, National Archives and is an accredited member of the American Alliance of Museums. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma.

Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.

Obituary notice Dorothy (Lucas) Penland

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1935-2018 After retirement Dorothy and Dorothy (Lucas) Edwin enjoyed traveling, most rePenland, a long-time cently in their RV. They formed some resident of Edmond, wonderful friendships in their travel Okla. passed away club, Frontier Sam’s Club and with peacefully January other “winter Texans.” Only 25 days 19, 2018. Dorothy ago Dorothy was preceded in death was born January by her husband, Edwin. She is sur31, 1935 in vived by her daughter and son-in-law, Okemah, Okla. to Penland Brenda and Steve Peterson, her son Idell and Herb and daughter-in-law, David and JenLucas. She spent nifer Penland, all of Edmond, four most of her younger years in grandchildren: Andrew (Brandy) PenOkemah. land, Sarah (Dane) Wilber, Lucas PeThe family moved to Oklahoma terson and Seth Peterson, and four City where she attended Oklahoma great-grandchildren: Caroline and AnCity schools and graduated from derson Wilber and Charlie Mae and Classen High school in 1953.

Remington Lou Penland. Dorothy In 1956 she married the love of was also preceded in death by her her life, Edwin Penland. They were parents, Idell Lucas and Herb Lucas, married for 61 years, most spent in and sisters: Jean Goff and Lois Head Edmond where they lovingly raised their two children, Brenda and David. and brothers: Billy Lucas and Glynn Lucas.

They were charter members of Special thanks to her wonderful Henderson Hills Baptist Church and and devoted caregiver, Diana later members of Quail Springs BapDobkins of Edmond, the staff at tist Church. Dorothy worked in EdBradford Village and Faith Hospice. mond for Otasco, McCalls, and Dorothy is rejoicing in heaven as she Ralston Purina where she retired in is reunited with her devoted hus1995 after 22 years. She and Edwin band, Edwin and many other family moved into the Bradford Village reand friends. In lieu of flowers the tirement community in Edmond in family requests donations to Faith 2015.

Hospice, 921 NW 164th St Suite B, Dorothy was a devoted wife and Edmond, OK 73013 or to the mother. She loved being a GrandAlzheimer’s Association, 6601 N. mother and Great-grandmother.

Broadway Ext, OKC, OK 73116, or at Dorothy was a great sister, aunt and alz.org/Oklahoma. friend to many. Dorothy loved to A Celebration of Life was held Jancook for her family and all enjoyed her biscuits and gravy, which became uary 27, 2018 at First Christian Church, Edmond, Okla. a family tradition.

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What is old is new again in fitness

By Brian Attebery There are many ways to exercise.

It seems like every year we hear about the latest and greatest way to accomplish the most efficient, magical way to have the body of your dreams in the shortest amount of time. Many forms of exercise are recycled from years past that we Attebery had put on the figurative shelf when we got bored with them many years ago.

We repackage them in various ways and combine them with other forms of exercise and slap a new, fancy name on them to make them relevant again.

What we have to capture is the concepts of strength building, toning, cardiovascular development, flexibility and power and figure out what is best for our particular goals and body types because one size does NOT fit all.

The last 10 or so years we have seen Kettle bells show up in gyms. These funky look weights have a big hook on them welded to a bell-shaped cast-iron weight. They sometimes have a rubber coating on them with fancy colors but underneath is an oldschool kettle bell that was first used in the 19th century Russia and Europe. You would see circus strongmen hoisting up these large cast-iron bells in a feat of strength.

We have found their use today in the form of ballistic movements that combine cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training. When you see the word ballistic and flexibility in the same sentence, you have to take note that there can be high risk associated with that type of weight-lifting. Form and function for the right type of body and goals should

be noted. I think kettle bells can be part of a great workout but should not be your soul form of working out. Is it new and fancy?

Not at all. We just repackaged it and brought them back.

One device that never goes away but got a new lease lately is the infamous medicine balls that has its roots back to 1876. Gone are the days where you just had a sand-filled leather ball that weighs approximately 8lbs to toss, lift, hold and throw for added resistance and challenge. Now we see them range from 2-25lbs and can be hard rubber to allow them to be slammed on the ground for an upper-body plyometric type training program. Smaller med bells can be place between knees while performing leg presses or squats to encourage proper alignment of the knees.

Medicine balls are a great tool to add for a variety of exercises in your fitness routine and they do not seem

to be going away any time soon.

Fitness needs to be fun and we are always looking for ways to challenge the body. What was old can be new again if you rediscover some of these great exercises. We also need to be aware that some exercises probably went away for a reason. Not everyone needs to do every program out there regardless of what celebrity says it was the key to their new fabulous body. We are all unique but physiology of the body needs to address strength, flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning and muscle toning. Have your trainer shows you some exercises that you may be able to incorporate in your routine in fun workout to give you new challenges for 2018. What is old is new again. We are ready for our new fit bodies as well!

(Attebery is a Degreed/Certified Trainer. He owns and operates Results Fitness and Nutrition Center, L.L.C. in Edmond. www.resultsfitnessusa.com)

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Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.”

Matthew 10:16

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“Like a bird that wanders from its nest is a man who wanders from his place.”

“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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