Edmond Life & Leisure - February 27, 2020

February 27, 2020 Vol. 20, No. 40

In This Issue FOUR SEASONS

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

Email contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing.

For more information, see page 4.

Globetrotter star brightens day of patients Page 8

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Mostly Sunny High 62 Low 36°

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 Sunny High 63° Low 44°

SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Partly Cloudy High 66° Low 51°

The OSU Spears School of Business Management Science and Information Systems department and the Center for Executive and Professional Development are presenting the fifth annual Cyber Security Conference April 7 at the Hilton Garden Inn at Edmond. A pre-conference networking breakfast will be from 8-9 a.m. and the conference will follow from 9:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

The conference is designed for senior-level leaders, human resource and information technology management professionals, operational technology specialists, systems and data administrators, and other business leaders involved in the decision-making process for cyber security strategy, implementation, and management.

“Cyber security breaches increase yearly,” said Rick Wilson, department head of management science and information systems in Spears

Business. “The Cyber Security Conference offers professionals the opportunity to glean useful knowledge from national and regional experts that they can take back to their company to be more prepared and proactive in approaching cyber security threats.”

Speakers and topics include: • Real Stories from the Dark/Cyber Side by Sundeep Kapur, educator and founder, Digital Credence, Inc., Lexington, Kentucky; • Successful CISO Leaders Excel at these 7 Factors by Todd Fitzgerald, chief security information officer and cybersecurity leadership author, CISO Spotlight, Chicago; • Hacking Exposed - A Look Inside the Techniques of OceanLotus/APT32 by Brian Robison, Chief Evangelist, Blackberry Cylance, Irvine, California; • Cybercrime Finds a Way by continued on Page 5

There is a hacker attack every 39 seconds A Clark School study at the University of Maryland is one of the first to quantify the near-constant rate of hacker attacks of computers with Internet access affecting one in three Americans every year 43% of cyber attacks target small business 64% of companies have experienced web-based attacks.

62% experienced phishing & social engineering attacks.

59% of companies experienced malicious code and botnets and 51% experienced denial of service attacks.

The average cost of a data breach in 2020 will exceed $150 million As more business infrastructure gets connected, Juniper Research data suggests that cybercrime will cost businesses over $2 trillion total in 2019.

In 2018 hackers stole half a billion personal records This was a 126% jump from 2017.

Since 2013 there are approximately 3,809,448 records stolen from breaches every day.. 158,727 per hour, 2,645 per minute and 44 every second of every day reports Cybersecurity Ventures.

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The official opening of UCO’s Bausher Place

The University of Central Oklahoma will celebrate the completion of Bausher Place, a 50,000square-foot, two-story facility, which features the new dining facility, Ayers Kitchen, with seating for more than 500 people and campus office space.

Wanda Edmundson, Human Resource Administrative specialist, in the new offices on the second floor of Bausher Place

Winifred Bausher Bausher Place is named after Winifred Bausher, the residential dining director of UCO’s first dining hall, which was in the basement of Murdaugh Hall. She worked at UCO from 1937 to 1942 as a cateress, dining room superintendent manager and dietician.

University officials, including UCO president Patti Neuhold-Ravikumar, center, cut the ribbon on the new facility.

Tasty food awaits the student body. The dining area can hold 500.

Caroline Vaught and Buddy at the grand opening of Bausher Place.

Photographs by Melinda Infante

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From the Publisher

Scouting continues locally When my son, Clark, graduated from college with his mechanical engineering degree, he asked me if he should include that he was an Eagle Scout on his resume. “Of Ray Hibbard course,” I told him.

I could tell that he didn’t really believe me, but he did so anyway. As it turned out, it was a factor in his getting hired with the company where he worked for seven years. The owner had a son who was getting ready to start Scouting and he asked Clark several questions about the road to becoming an Eagle Scout.

When he finally left that company this last summer for an even more challenging job, I got a call from Clark the evening after he had interviewed. “Dad, I interviewed with four different people at this company and the only thing all four of them commented on was that I had been an Eagle Scout,” is what he said. My first response was, “What, you interviewed for a new job?” I had no idea the boy had another opportunity or that he was thinking of switching jobs.

“Yes, I want to work for this company, but can you believe that is the one common thing they all commented on? Isn’t that cool?” was his response. Of all the things the kid could have told me about the interview process like who the company was and why he wanted to work for them, he picks his impression of how they noticed he was an Eagle Scout.

It is a good thing.

If you have been watching the news, you have noticed that the National Boy Scouts of America is filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. It is bothersome for old Scouts like my son and me. It makes a Scout wonder what his well-earned honor is worth these days. My wife tells me it shows the willingness to complete a big challenge. That may be so, but it was still a sad event in the life of Scouting.

Our local Last Frontier Council District Executive, Andy Melvin, gave the Edmond Rotary Club an explanation of what effect this will have on the Eagle District here in Edmond. I asked him to send me some of the information so that our readers might better understand what the future of Scouting holds locally.

Here is the explanation from the National BSA:

“While the word “bankruptcy” can be intimidating, it is important to know that Scouting programs will continue. Your regular unit meetings and activities, district and council events, other Scouting adventures and countless service projects will take place as usual.

We took this action today amid increasing financial pressure on the BSA from litigation involving past abuse in Scouting. We are outraged that there have been times when individuals took advantage of our programs to abuse innocent children and sincerely apologize to anyone who was harmed during their time in Scouting.

We believe victims, we support them, we provide counseling by a provider of their choice, and we encourage them to come forward. Our plan is to use this Chapter 11 process to create a Trust that would provide equitable compensation to these individuals.”

Probably the best information we can provide is from the Last Frontier Council Scout Executive and CEO, Jeff Woolsey. The Edmond area is in the Eagle District of the Last Frontier Council. Below is the letter he sent to registered members of the Last Frontier Council. We hope this helps families understand that Scouting is still a great program and a safe one for all.

Most of all, it is a local youth program in every way. It is run by your friends and neighbors. My son and I still value what we learned in Scout-

ing and we still used what we were taught every day.

Dear Scouting supporter, You might have recently heard the news that the National Boy Scouts of America is filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, so we wanted to address the issue through this video and letter.

The BSA believes abuse victims and wants to ensure each victim is compensated. BSA is filing Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, which permits reorganization under the bankruptcy laws of the United States to help resolve lawsuits stemming from sexual abuse in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s across the United States.

This does not change anything for the Last Frontier Council. Cub Scout Packs and Scouts BSA Troops are functioning as they always have. We are holding summer camps; we are building character and we are growing young men and women into responsible adults through our local programs. As the Last Frontier Council, we take a rigorous approach to anything we do to make sure our Scouts are safe. Nothing is more important to us than taking care of the boys and girls that are in our program.

We are an autonomous franchise of the BSA and only 1.5 percent of our annual budget accounts for fees that go to the National BSA office.

We do not receive any direct funding sources from the national office. Our

funding streams come from the local community and Scouting families.

We believe one case of sexual abuse is one too many. We can speak for the last 10 years, that under the current leadership, and during this time there have been no instances of adult sexual abuse reported. We have zero-tolerance for this behavior and any instance of sexual misconduct is vigorously investigated and prosecuted based on the facts.

Our Scouts, volunteers and staff are trained to recognize and report misconduct through required Youth Protection Trainings. Experts in the field recognize the BSA’s Youth Protection program has been at the forefront of protecting youth. We have a comprehensive approach, including policies serving as barriers to abuse, as well as training and policies that empower volunteers, staff and youth to recognize, respond and report suspected harm. Our Youth Protection program, per state law, mandates suspected abuse be directly reported to law enforcement. The LFC has an operating Youth Protection committee of key volunteers who oversee the enforcement and best practices of our Youth Protection program.

The three R’s of Youth Protection convey a simple message for the personal awareness of our youth members: Recognize, Respond, Report.

Anyone involved in Scouting must report to local authorities any goodfaith suspicion or belief that any child is or has been physically or sexually abused, physically or emotionally neglected, exposed to any form of violence or threat, exposed to any form of sexual exploitation, including the possession, manufacture, or distribution of child pornography, online solicitation, enticement, or showing of obscene material. An individual may not abdicate this reporting responsibility to any other person.

Please forward this email on to any others you feel might be concerned with this recent announcement. For any questions or concerns, please email us and we will answer your question as soon as possible.

Thank you for your investment in Scouting and for all you're doing to carry out our programs with the utmost safety for our youth and adults.

Sincerely, Jeff Woolsey Scout Executive / CEO

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

Check out what’s inside! n Sample ballots for March 3 Super Tuesday election......................Page 8. n Commentary ..............................................................................Page 10. n Weekend Calendar of Events ....................................................Page 11. n Kiwanis Club schedules benefit breakfast ..................................Page 12. n Movie review by George Gust ....................................................Page 15. n Crossword ..................................................................................Page 15. n A good look for the garden ........................................................Page 16. n Business news ............................................................................Page 17. n Worship directory ......................................................................Page 19.

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

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

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

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

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

Publisher Ray Hibbard Jr. ray@edmondpaper.com Partner Christopher T. Hoke Editor Steve Gust news@edmondpaper.com Production Deanne York Advertising Director Alexx Harms alexx@edmondpaper.com Account Executive Bryan Hallman bryan@edmondpaper.com Contributing Writers Dave Farris, Mallery Nagle, Kacee Van Horn, Rose Drebes, George Gust.

Photographer Melinda Infante

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Francis Tuttle students simulate twister hit Last week students from the Francis Tuttle Technology Center Biosciences and Medicine Academy conducted a Mock Disaster Drill as part of their Health Occupations Students of America competitive event.

The drill simulated a direct hit from a tornado, including emergency response procedures and simulated wounds.

Outside agencies will participated, including local EMSA, fire departments, the Oklahoma County Sheriff's office and the State Department of Homeland Security.

The event was at the 12777 N. Rockwell Ave. campus in the metro and included 100 students.

The exercise was entirely student led.

Students from Francis Tuttle Vo-Tech work on emergency care of the injured, following a mock disaster drill at the school, at its western metro campus.

PHOTO PROVIDED/TERRY TUSH OSU

Jim Burkman, clinical associate professor in the OSU Management Science and Information Systems department, moderates a panel discussion with Elaine Dodd, Oklahoma Bankers Association; Rich Lay, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Devin Cox, Heartland Payment Systems, during the 2019 Cyber Security Conference.

Cover From Page 1 n Rick Holland, chief information security officer, vice president strategy, Digital Shadows, Dallas; n Cyber in Oklahoma - Talent, Tax Credits, Education, Economy by Madeline Mitchell, senior consultant, Commercial Cyber Practice, Deloitte, Tulsa; n How Do You Get Support Throughout the Company? by Shane Hadlock, executive vice president of Information Technology and Information Security, Paycom, Oklahoma

City.

Individual registration for the conference is $275 per person. A multiple registration discount is available for eight or more participants.

Conference sponsors are BlackBerry Cylance and Hobby Lobby.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

For more information on the Cyber Security Conference or to register, please visit www.cepd.okstate.edu or call 405-744-5208.

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Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, poses with Dr. Tomas Owens, who served as the Doctor of the Day for the Senate last week.

Senate recognizes physician Dr. Tomas Owens of Edmond served as Doctor of the Day during the third week of session for the State Senate.

Owens was sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat, ROklahoma City.

Owens is a family medicine physician who works for Integris at the Great Plains Family Medicine Center.

The duties of the Doctor of the Day include offering in-house medical assistance, when necessary, to members of the Legislature as well as legislative staff and others at the State Capitol.

Owens served as Doctor of the Day on Thursday, Feb. 20. See Page 11 for photographs of two more Edmond physicians so honored last week.

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Edmond Elks Lodge’s record of support Edmond Elks Lodge and the Elks National Foundation Supports the Community Beginning in 2013 the Edmond Elks Lodge began applying for newly available Community Investment Program (CIP) grants through the Elks National Foundation located in Chicago, Illinois.

The first grant applied for and funded was a $2,000 Gratitude Grant to help fund several local charities. Since that time, the Edmond Lodge Grants Coordinator, Les Cummings, has successfully applied for 26 grants funding a total of $59,500 to local and central-Oklahoma charities.

Beginning with the initial $2,000 grant in 2013 the Lodge has now averaged over $11,000 annually for the past several years through five different grant programs. Nationally, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks contribute over $13 million annually just in these CIP grants.

This year $11,500 in grants were funded, serving over 1200 recipients with 199 Elk members providing 1,116 hours of volunteer time for 14 projects. The grants and projects are as follows: 1. Gratitude Grant, $2,500 funded a. Edmond Boys Ranch Thanksgiving Dinner and School Supplies b. Edmond Senior Center Luncheon Program c. Make Promises Happen Camp 2. Veterans Freedom Grant, $2,000 funded

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Elk members preparing and serving lunch to the Veterans at the Norman Veterans Center.

a. Four luncheons for veterans at the Norman Veterans Center b. Food for Dale Graham Veterans Foundation’s Food Pantry c. Food for Veterans Corner Food Pantry 3. Promise Grant, $2,500 funded a. CAST for Kids Fishing Derby for children with

Tom Duhon, left, of the Oklahoma Children’s Cancer Association accepting toys from Elk members, Joann Moorehead, Exalted Ruler-Elect, and Ricky Oppelt.

disabilities 4. Beacon Grant, $2,500 funded a. Oklahoma Children’s Cancer Association Toy Pantry b. Oklahoma Children’s Cancer Association Christmas Party 5. Spotlight Grant, $2,000 funded a. Oklahoma Homeless Alliance Veterans Stand Down Project helped ten homeless Veterans set up housekeeping in their new apartments Cummings said that “none of these projects and grants could have been funded or held without the members’ continued donations to the Elks National Foundation and their volunteer hours. These are but a few of the ways that the Lodge lives up to its goal, to help those less fortunate.”

Edmond Elks Lodge #2578 will celebrate its 42nd year in August, new officers will be elected in February and installed in March. The Exalted Ruler, Scott McDaneld, encourages anyone with a desire to serve their community to consider joining the Lodge. Membership Chairman, Greg Ruch, can be contacted at 405-664-1941 for membership information. The Lodge meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Lodge on Waterloo Road east of I35 and hosts dinners at the Lodge on Wednesday and Friday evenings. The Lodge has over 5,000 square feet of space available for meetings and rentals.

Contact Sharon McKinnon at 405-282-1589 for rental information and pricing.

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Parents Helping Parents to meet Our Speaker on Tuesday, March 3 is Kyle McGraw with Transforming Life Counseling Center. His topic is “Recovery as a lifestyle: Discovering Your New Normal" Kyle will give away two books to each of the first 20 parents! ”The Edmond Chapter of Parents Helping Parents meets at McLaren's Pantry located at 3414 South Boulevard in the Boulevard Shopping Center located in the

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Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, poses with Edmond Memorial junior Evelyn Carpenter, who served as a page for the Senate last week.

Memorial’s Carpenter serves as page Edmond Memorial junior Evelyn Carpenter has completed a week of service as a page for the State Senate, Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, announced at the Capitol last week.

Carpenter is a member of Business Professionals of America and Environmental Club. She worked as a volunteer at Edmond Hope Center.

Carpenter is the daughter of Eli and Cindy Carpenter. Her mother currently works as the Director of Scheduling for Gov. Kevin Stitt, and previously worked as a Communica-

tions Specialist in the Senate for many years.

Pages serve vital functions during busy legislative sessions, attending a variety of Senate committee meetings and daily sessions of the full Senate. They also assist members and staff as directed.

One of their primary duties is to shuttle messages to and from Senators in the Senate Chamber, which is off limits to the Executive Assistants and other Senate staff. Carpenter served at the Capitol from Feb. 17-20.

Pugh’s bill would recruit more teachers The Senate unanimously approved legislation earlier this month to help get more teachers into Oklahoma classrooms. Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, is the author of Senate Bill 1125 directing the State Board of Education to issue a teaching certificate to anyone who holds a valid out-ofstate teaching certificate, with no other requirements except a criminal history record check.

“We’ve got to be more innovative when recruiting teachers. One way we can help is by getting rid of the expensive and time-consuming roadblocks that are keeping out-of-state teachers who move to Oklahoma from applying,” Pugh said. “Currently, they have to get re-certified, take competency exams and meet other requirements. Under this bill, they’ll only have to get a criminal background check.”

SB 1125 is a follow up to Pugh’s 2019 SB 670 that was signed into law providing reciprocal licensing for military personnel and their spouses. SB 1125 addresses teacher licensing, which was not covered under SB 670 because it is under a different title of law.

“I want to thank my colleagues for their support as we work to get this important bill through the process,” Pugh said. “Senate Bill 1125 has an emergency clause so it will go into effect with the governor’s signature, so we need to get it to his desk as soon as possible. That way these teachers can start applying this summer, and schools can hire them before the fall semester starts. We’re excited to welcome these professionals to our education system.”

For more information, contact Sen. Adam Pugh at (405) 521-5622 or Adam.Pugh@oksenate.gov

SE corner of 33rd and Boulevard in Edmond.

The restaurant is closed to the general public at 6 p.m. The meeting is from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. The group provides support, resources and hope for parents of addicted children (any age child). This is an anonymous meeting and no cost or reservations required.

For more information please call 405642-8198.

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Globetrotter star visits Lakeisha “Swish” Sutton, Harlem Globetrotter, visited The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital last week. The team will be in town for their show at the Chesapeake Arena scheduled in March.

Sutton played at the University of South Carolina leading the team to an appearance in the 2012 NCAA women’s tournament where the team advanced to the Sweet 16. At South Carolina, Sutton accumulated nearly 1,300 career points and 350-plus assists. The 5-7 guard scored double figures in more than half of her appearances, earned All-SEC honors and was named to the SEC All-Defensive Team.

Prior to joining the Globetrotters, Sutton played professionally overseas in Taiwan, PHOTO PROVIDED Finland, Ecuador, Germany, and Bulgaria Lakeisha ‘Swish’ Sutton recently visited The Children¹s Center from 2013-2016. Sutton put on a great Rehabilitation Hospital. Sutton put on a great show for patients, show at the hospital, entertaining patients showing off her ball-handling skills and even taught the patients and staff members with her incredible balla few tricks too.

handling skills. It was a memorable time for all who attended, and a visit the patients look forward to every year.

“It’s a privilege and honor to be here, I can’t really put it into words. This means more than basketball. Basketball is 40 minutes of the game and you go home. But to be able to put the ball away and not worry about making shots or losing the ball, to just talk to kids, interact with them, share stories and make them smile, that means more than basketball,” said Sutton.

The Harlem Globetrotters Smile Patrol is a hospital community outreach program.

Smile Patrol visits over 100 children’s hospitals annually.

To learn more about the medical staff and services provided at The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital, please visit our website at www.miracleshappenhere.org.

Sample Ballots

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Above is the sample ballot for Republican voters in the March 3 Super Tuesday election. Polls will be open that day, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is also a county measure on the ballot, which will decide if liquor stores may remain open on Sundays.

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Above is the sample ballot for Democrat voters in the March 3 Super Tuesday election. Polls will be open that day, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters in the Oklahoma City area will also decide on an eighth cent sales tax measure, which would be used to fund parks there.

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New season of music to kick off at Round Barn ARCADIA – Singer-songwriters Nellie Clay, Buffalo Rogers, Marco Tello and Rick Reilley are among the Oklahoma musicians who will usher in a new season of Morning Music at the Arcadia Round Barn.

Joe Baxter and the Round Barn Ramblers have kept the Round Barn warm on Saturday mornings during the winter months, performing acoustic Americana tunes for a loyal local crowd as well as Route 66 travelers. Now that spring is just around the corner, the Ramblers will yield the 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday time slot to a lineup of guest musicians who will fill the calendar through Oct. 24.

Baxter, a Midwest City singer-songwriter who coordinates the music at the barn, will kick off the season with a concert of his original music on Feb. 29. Morning Music is in the downstairs museum of the barn.

The Elm Tree Concert Series will be back for a second season, Baxter said, with Oklahoma City guitarist Edgar Cruz launching the series at 1 p.m.

March 22. The outdoor concerts beneath the shade of the giant elm tree on the north side of the Round Barn will continue once or twice a month until autumn.

The Round Barn Rendezvous jam session will also continue through the summer on the second Sunday afternoon of the month, except on June 14 when the popular ukulele festival will fill that noon to 4 p.m. slot.

Admission to the Round Barn is free but donations are accepted for the maintenance of the barn, which was built in 1898 and now operates as a nonprofit museum and event venue. The barn is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located six miles east of Interstate 35 on Historic Route 66.

For more information about live music at the barn, call Baxter at 405-833-1350.

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The famous Round Barn in Arcadia will soon host musicians again.

Heart healthy advice According to the American College of Cardiology, heart disease is the most frequent condition in those 65 and older, and the No. 1 cause of death. Additionally, seniors are more likely to suffer from a heart attack or stroke due to the stiffening of heart and blood vessels and decrease in function and mobility. February is American Heart Month and GlobalHealth, an Oklahomabased health insurance provider, is sharing information to educate Oklahoma seniors on available preventive measures to ensure both physical and emotional heart health.

“Your heart is crucial in keeping your body functioning every day, so it is never too late to make your heart health a priority,” said Dr. Wesley Williams, medical director at GlobalHealth. “Our hearts work hard for us, and taking a few steps to make it stronger can help contribute to you living a longer and more active life.”

GlobalHealth is providing information to help Oklahoma seniors take care of their hearts.

What is heart disease? Heart disease is a term used to refer to different types of heart conditions.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which affects the blood flow to the heart. CAD is present in about 20% of those 65 and older, and in about 30% of those over the age of 70.

While people can be born with a heart disease, it more commonly occurs when the valves in the heart are not working properly or the heart is not pumping well.

Signs and symptoms. What may feel like heartburn after a meal or an occasional chest pain throughout the week could be the sign of something greater. Many people are unaware they are suffering from heart disease until they experience a heart attack, heart failure or an arrhythmia. Fatigue, aches or pains, heart palpitations, shortness of breath and swollen feet are just some of the signs of heart disease.

Physical heart health. The heart is delicate but strong and, like any other organ, keeping it healthy is vital. Exercising 30 minutes a day, five days a week can help in maintaining blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Additionally, staying at a healthy weight can help decrease added stress placed on your heart and blood vessels.

Emotional heart health. Keeping the heart emotionally healthy is also important as you age. Minimizing stress can decrease your chances of developing a heart disease, so it’s important to make a point to try to laugh more and do the things you enjoy. This, in turn, could help make your heart feel lighter and healthier.

Preventive heart measures. There are several things you can do to prevent heart disease.

Make sure to schedule an appointment with your primary care physician every year for routine visits.

Watch what you eat and ensure your diet is low in both sodium and fat, and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

This will help to keep your cholesterol and blood pressure at a normal level. It is also important to avoid smoking, as according to the CDC, smoking is the leading cause of preventable death, and can be detrimental to your health and your heart.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

Lawmakers asleep?

About 15 years ago, I had an elected official tell me how disappointed he was with the way a local election turned out.

Then he was quick to add that it was important for him to recognize what voters Steve Gust were trying to tell him.

That's kind of my reaction to the early primary success Bernie Sanders has enjoyed in the Democrat presidential race.

At first glance it doesn't make a lot of sense to me that so many people rally around someone openly promoting socialism. It hasn't worked out too well in most places.

Yet there are a few issues that resonate with Bernie's people.

One of those has got to be student loans. When most people are in the first grade, it's drilled in their heads constantly that going to college is the only way to get ahead in life.

I'm not sure that's true, but it's a pretty steady message for most folks.

So when they get to the age to go to the college they discover they don't have the funds for it. No problem. Welcome to the world of student loans.

Some graduate from college with a degree with limited employment opportunities. Yet they have the debt.

People get caught in that trap and, before long, a $20,000 loan has mushroomed into $50,000 with the ultimate debt ceiling nowhere in sight.

The entire process screams for reform.

Can't the government cut back a bit on the interest rates? I firmly believe the loans need to be paid back, but the interest is just crazy. Bernie's war on that appeals to a lot of people, I'm sure.

Health care is another concern. I think a millennial probably seethes in anger after they go to an emergency room and later discover the sticker shock. Their health insurance policy, costing them hundreds every month, doesn't cover the hospital visit because the deductible is way too high.

In the socialist world, college and health care should be free. That makes Bernie an appealing candidate to many.

I don't think Sanders could push such a radical platform through Congress. Still, all of Washington should be paying attention. People want some action on both of those subjects and they want it yesterday.

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

State senator urges public to be counted in the census

By State Senator Stephanie Bice Every 10 years, the federal government conducts an official census to count our population. It’s something our Founding Fathers required in the U.S. Constitution, so that population was the basis of sharing political power.

Representation in Congress is tied to those population counts. Census data is also used when we determine boundaries for our state’s House and Senate districts, so it directly impacts representation at the State Capitol.

Furthermore, businesses use census data when determining whether to locate or expand in a particular area, bringing more jobs and positively impacting local economies.

But what many people may not realize is how the census determines the distribution of hundreds of millions of federal dollars that support core services in our state. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than $675 billion in federal funds is spent annually on schools, hospitals, roads, public works and other essential programs. But those funds are distributed based on population counts from the census — when people don’t fill out their forms, there’s less money for the services and programs they depend on.

Consider the fact that every person not counted in the census costs the state approximately $1,800 per year in lost federal funding for ten years. An undercount of just two percent could cost the

state up to $1.8 billion over a decade. As you can see, getting an accurate census count is vital to Oklahoma.

The U.S. Census Bureau will begin mailing out postcards this coming March telling citizens how, for the first time ever, they can respond to the census online. Nonprofit organizations will also be partnering with local libraries and other entities to ensure those without internet or who only have dial up can take advantage of this or other options for completing their census questionnaire.

The arrival of the census also brings employment opportunities with pay starting at $15.50 an hour. To learn more, go to: 2020census.gov/jobs or call 1-800-JOB2020.

Anyone who isn’t counted this year won’t have another opportunity to be included for a decade. Please join me in 2020 and help our communities and our state get the full count we all deserve!

If you have any questions about legislation or other issues dealing with state government, please contact me at 405-521-5592, or email Stephanie.Bice@oksenate.gov. Thank you for allowing me to be your voice in the Oklahoma State Senate.

MAKE IT COUNT OKLAHOMA! Census Day is April 1 and Oklahoma needs a full count. An undercount in the census of just 2 percent can cost the state $1.8 billion in lost federal money over the next 10 years. Fill out your census form, Oklahoma. Learn more at: www.2020census.gov.

Shaping up to be an interesting race for sheriff

By The Oklahoman Editorial Board As the Oklahoma County jail moves toward being managed by an administrator, the sheriff finds himself adjusting to a new role — and being challenged by at least three men who want the job.

P.D. Taylor, a veteran of nearly 50 years in law enforcement, became sheriff in a 2017 special election following the retirement of his predecessor.

Taylor strongly opposed turning the jail over to an administrator, but lost that fight last year when the newly formed jail trust approved the change.

Taylor has set April 15 as the date for the administrator to assume oversight of the jail, although that could change. He initially set the date as Jan. 1 before agreeing to mid-April.

After having fought it, Taylor now says an upside to the pending change is that, “I will be able to devote all my time to law enforcement.”

He plans to focus on, among other things, improvements to the office’s patrol and investigation units, management practices for his deputies, and

He (challenger Mike McCully) said he wants to improve relations with other elected and appointed officials, and increase immigration enforcement. getting additional funding to boost service in the county’s unincorporated areas. His priority, Taylor said in announcing his re-election bid in November, “will be keeping citizens safe and working hard and continuing to do the very best job we can.”

Others believe they’re better suited for the job.

One of those is a current sheriff’s deputy, Mike McCully, who was critical of his boss as he announced his intention to run.

“We need a sheriff who will serve with honesty and integrity to come in and change the environment of our department,” McCully said.

He said he wants to improve relations with other elected and appointed officials, and increase immigration enforcement. He also wants to change hir-

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ing, firing and promotion practices in the office, saying that advancement for too long has been tied to “being a crony of the sheriff or doing his political bidding.”

Another announced candidate is Tommie Johnson, a police officer in Norman since 2015. Johnson says that as sheriff, he would focus on fiscal responsibility, promoting partnerships and using policing in rural areas to create safer communities.

“As the last few years have made abundantly clear, the old ways of doing things just aren’t getting it done,” he said.

The third announced challenger to Taylor is Wayland Cubit, an Oklahoma City police officer. Transparency, mental health and increased community policing are among the points of focus for Cubit, who 10 years ago began an officer-led outreach program that mentors at-risk youth.

“Law enforcement should be about helping people,” he said recently in starting his campaign.

“That’s what I’ve focused on as a police officer and what I want to bring to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office.”

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What’s Happening This Weekend Feb. 27 – March 1 Thursday, Feb. 27 ---- In the Gallery ---- Amour Tea Party ---- Black History Month: Night at the Apollo ---- Nine ---- Traditional Cowboy Arts Assoc Workshop: Rawhide Braiding ---- Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park Presents: Romeo and Juliet ---- Pollard Theatre presents: Love Letters Friday, Feb. 28 ---- In the Gallery ---- Amour Tea Party ---- Nine ---- Wise Guys Benefit Concert ---- 2020 National Women’s Team Indoor Championships – DII ---- Tennis Shoe & Tuxedo Ball ---- Traditional Cowboy Arts Assoc Workshop: Rawhide Braiding ---- Warhol and Wine Paint Night ---- Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park Presents: Romeo and Juliet ---- Pollard Theatre presents: Love Letters ---- Backwoods Hunting & Fishing Expo Saturday, Feb. 29 ---- In the Gallery ---- Amour Tea Party ---- Nine ---- 2020 National Women’s Team Indoor Championships – DII ---- Edmond Memorial Hog Jog 5K ---- Give it a TRI: Swim – Bike – Run/Walk Event ---- Ties & Tiaras: Daddy Daughter Dance ---- Drive ---- Special Exhibition Tour ---- Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park Presents: Romeo and Juliet ---- Pollard Theatre presents: Love Letters ---- Backwoods Hunting & Fishing Expo ---- Winter Jam ---- OKC Philharmonic presents: Colliding Contrasts ---- Oklahoma Gun Show Sunday, March 1 ---- In the Gallery ---- Nine ---- 2020 National Women’s Team Indoor Championships – DII ---- Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park Presents: Romeo and Juliet ---- Backwoods Hunting & Fishing Expo ---- Oklahoma Gun Show Extra Information on Weekend Happenings In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Featured artist is Stacy Haggard; edmondfinearts.com Amour Tea Party Location: Inspirations Tea Room Extra Info: Adults: $26.95, children: $19.95; inspriationstearoom.com Nine Location: UCO – Mitchell Hall Theater Extra Info: $15-$25; Thurs – Sat. 7:30 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m.; facebook.com/events 2020 National Women’s Team Indoor Championships – DII

Location: Oak Tree Country Club Extra Info: Free; Facebook.com/events Edmond Memorial Hog Jog 5K Location: Downtown Edmond Extra Info: 8:30 a.m.; $25; swineweek.org Give it a TRI: Swim – Bike – Run/Walk Event Location: Mercy Fitness Edmond I-35 Extra Info: $24-$30; 7 – 11 a.m.; facebook.com/events Ties & Tiaras: Daddy Daughter Dance Location: Hilton Garden Inn & Edmond Conference Center Extra Info: Ages 3-12; $15 per person; 4-6 p.m. & 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; edmondparks.com Black History Month: Night at the Apollo Location: University of Central Oklahoma, Constitution Hall Room 200, 2nd floor, NUC Extra Info: 5:30 p.m.; sites.uco.edu/studentlife/diversity/programsandevents/bh m.asp Wise Guys Benefit Concert Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Extra Info: 8 – 10:30 p.m.; $25; facebook.com/events

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Dr. Savannah Stumph with Rep. Nicole Miller on the floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

House ‘Doctor of the Day’ The Oklahoma House of Representatives honored two Edmond residents as the “Doctor of the Day” this week at the State Capitol. Dr. Savannah Stumph and Dr. Allan Metz are residents of District 82 and were presented by State Rep. Nicole Miller (REdmond).

Dr. Savannah Stumph, D.O., was recognized by Miller Tuesday for her service to the District 82 community for years as a pediatrician. She also is involved with multiple organizations regarding children and public health.

Stumph currently serves as the

Vice President of the Oklahoma County Medical Society and is an active member of the Oklahoma State Medical Association Legislative Council. She is also the Chapter Immunization Representative for the Oklahoma chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Stumph helped begin the Deer Creek Parent Legislative Action Committee.

Stumph was recognized as a “Doctor of the Day” last session as well.

Dr. Metz is featured below on his honor as Senate ‘Doctor of the Day,” which Dr. Stumph also received.

Tennis Shoe & Tuxedo Ball Location: Riverwind Casino, Showplace Theatre Extra Info: 8 p.m.; riverwind.com Drive Location: Riverwind Casino, River Lounge Extra Info: 9 p.m.; riverwind.com Traditional Cowboy Arts Association Workshop: Rawhide Braiding Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org Warhol and Wine Paint Night Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 6 – 9 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org Special Exhibition Tour Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 1 – 2 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park Presents: Romeo and Juliet Location: 2920 Paseo Extra Info: okshakes.org Pollard Theatre presents: Love Letters Location: Pollard Theatre, Guthrie Extra Info: thepollard.org OKC Philharmonic presents: Colliding Contrasts Location: Civic Center Music Hall Extra Info: okcphil.org Backwoods Hunting & Fishing Expo Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: backwoodsshow.com Winter Jam Location: Chesapeake Energy Arena Extra Info:chesapeakearena.com Oklahoma Gun Show Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: oklahomagunshows.com

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Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, poses with Dr. Allan Metz, who served as the Doctor of the Day for the Senate on Feb. 19.

Dr. Metz also shares honor Dr. Allan Metz, of Oklahoma City, served as Doctor of the Day during the third week of session for the State Senate.

Metz was sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat, ROklahoma City.

Metz is a retired internal medicine specialist. The duties of the Doctor of the Day include offering in-house medical assistance, when necessary, to members of the Legislature as well as legislative staff and others at the State Capitol.

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Registration open for UCO’s Black Male Summit The University of Central Oklahoma’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host the sixth annual Black Male Summit Tuesday, March 24, in the Nigh University Center Ballrooms on Central’s campus. The event, now in its sixth year, encourages youth to pursue postsecondary education.

The theme for this year’s summit is “The Marathon Continues.” Inspired by the late rap artist Nipsey Hussle, the 2020 summit is designed to allow young black males to (re)discover their identity and reimagine their futures despite the cultural, political, and systemic barriers that they face in society, specifically within education.

This year’s keynote speaker is former NBA player Etan Thomas. Thomas has redefined himself as “The Activist Athlete” and defies the stereotype of the apolitical athlete, planting his roots in his formidable literary career, passion for mentoring and civic engagement. The summit also includes presentations and discussions on black male masculinity, community policing, the school-to-prison pipeline, higher education, hiphop education, sports and social justice, voting and politics, and K-12 resources and education.

“UCO’s Black Male Summit provides such a transformative PHOTO PROVIDED and immersive experience for The University of Central Oklahoma will host the annual Black Male Summit March 24. This year, the summit will feature young black males,” said Dene keynote speaker Etan Thomas, a former NBA player. Pictured, 2019 Black Male Summit attendees.

Roseburr-Olotu, assistant director for Diversity Retention Programs Black Male Summit focuses on high school and college students who are commitand UCO Black Male Summit coordinator. ted to personal, academic and professional development.

“At its very core, the Black Male Summit is about empowering and uplifting This year, nearly $6,000 in scholarships will be awarded courtesy of diathis often-forgotten segment of our community. And every year Central plays mond-level sponsors Perry Publishing and Broadcasting, CSAA Insurance a pivotal role by providing a welcoming space that allows more than 400 stu- Group an AAA insurer, UCO’s African American Faculty and Staff Association, dents to come together and engage in authentic conversations while emphaUCO’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions and UCO Campus Enterprises. sizing the importance of postsecondary education.”

Scholarship applications are due March 7 and winners will be announced the The mission of the Black Male Summit is to address the historical, cultural and day of the event. relevant challenges that affect the development of young, black males; build conRegistration for both high school and college students is currently open and nections between UCO and public and private high schools across the state of closes March 7. For additional information visit www.uco.edu/blackmalesumOklahoma; and, encourage the pursuit of obtaining a postsecondary degree. The mit or contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 405-974-3588.

Edmond Kiwanis Club schedules ‘Rise & Dine annual Pancake Day’ The Edmond Kiwanis Club’s Rise and Dine Annual Pancake Day, Family Celebration and Silent Auction will be held from 7 am to 11 am on Saturday, March 7th in the Family Life Center at First Presbyterian Church, 1001 South Rankin.

The Centennial Kiwanis Club is cosponsoring this community-wide family event that benefits the children and youth of Edmond. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased from any Kiwanis member or at the door. For children under 12, the cost is $3. The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast includes sausage and a beverage.

There will be a silent auction which will feature many quality items donated by local merchants, as well as a special raffle drawing. Come early to bid on your favorite items. In addition, the children’s creative center will feature coloring sheets, face painting and temporary tattoos.

This fundraising event benefits activities for children and youths, including sponsoring Key Clubs at the local high schools and supporting Edmond’s Title 1 schools. Kiwanis also supports the Children’s Hospital Foundation (CHF), the Edmond Hope Center and Angels Foster Family Network.

Join in this family celebration, while enjoying the pancakes and fellowship! And don’t forget to make a bid or two on an item you must have from the silent auction!

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Edmond Kiwanis Club founded in 1926 meets every Wednesday at noon in downtown Edmond at the Citizens Bank building, 1 East First Street, on the second floor.

There is a program with a speaker and lunch is available.

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased from any Kiwanis member or at the door. For children under 12, the cost is $3.

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Exciting happenings at Science Museum Okla.

Two exciting opportunities for teens are coming to Science Museum Oklahoma this spring and summer as the museum hosts an Earth Optimism Teen Event in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution in March and welcomes a new class of apprentices to the museum’s Teen Apprentice Program in June.

Set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 14, and open to teens ages 1317, SMO’s Earth Optimism Teen Event will be a day dedicated to learning from local teens who are working to live more sustainably. Thanks to support from the Smithsonian, up to 100 teens can receive free admission to the event by applying on the museum’s website

by March 2 at www.sciencemuseumok.org/earth-optimism.

“As we look forward to celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we recognize that our home planet needs us and the teens who will inherit this planet can lead us all to be better,” said Clint Stone, vice president of programs for SMO. Developed in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution and Smithsonian Affiliates across the U.S., SMO’s Earth Optimism Teen Event will include the chance for attendees to learn from local organizations and scientists working in environmental science, meet with organizations and peers who are making efforts to live more sustainably, participate in a panel discussion with other teens who are taking steps to protect the

A teen apprentice, left, watches as a Science Museum Oklahoma camper operates an exhibit.

environment and more.

“We’re excited to welcome teens to our Earth Optimism event who are motivating others to use less stuff, who choose walking over driving, who may have started a recycling or composting program at school or where they work, who are repurposing items instead of throwing things away, and any other number of ways to reduce, reuse and recycle,” Stone added.

At the conclusion of the event,

A Science Museum Oklahoma guest inspects succulents in the museum’s hobby greenhouse.

The Metro’s Riversport! offers lots of thrills for visitors and employees.

Season opens March 14

Riversport! hosting job fair Fun and work go together when summer is spent working at RIVERSPORT! With opening day coming in March, RIVERSPORT is hoping to fill 200 positions at their spring job fairs.

RIVERSPORT job fairs will take place Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 29March 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. inside the McClendon Whitewater Center. Applicants should be prepared for on-the-spot interviews.

“We’re looking for dependable students and adults to represent RIVERSPORT OKC as raft guides, adventure guides, and camp counselors, as well as in guest services and food and beverage,” said Adven-

tures Program Manager Lucas Williams.

Positions are available at all three RIVERSPORT locations, including RIVERSPORT OKC in Downtown Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District, Lake Hefner Boathouse and Lake Overholser Boathouse.

Candidates must be 16 or older to apply. Dress code for the fair is business casual. Applicants are encouraged to complete an application online at https://www.riversportokc.org/jobs/ prior to the job fairs.

RIVERSPORT OKC will open with for the spring season starting Saturday, March 14.

teens will develop and suggest ideas for community action that they want to lead themselves. Representatives from SMO will take those ideas to Washington, D.C., and present them at the Smithsonian during the Smithsonian’s Earth Optimism Summit, April 23-25, and compete for a micro-grant to support implementation.

An Affiliate of the Smithsonian since 2003, SMO was chosen as one of only 12 partners for the project out of the Smithsonian’s affiliated network of 213 museum and educational organizations. SMO’s event is part of the Smithsonian’s National Earth Optimism Teen Conversation, a nation-wide outreach effort to cultivate teen leaders around issues impacting the environment.

Applications are also open for SMO’s Teen Apprentice Program, a summertime volunteer program for students entering grades 7-12.

Through the Apprentice Program, teens can spend a summer increasing science literacy, developing job skills

and having fun at the museum.

“Our apprentice program is an opportunity for students to build on their love of science, develop valuable job skills and learn how to work in a professional environment. It’s a competitive program because we’re looking for students who will be hands-on with our exhibits, camp activities, stage performances and even some behind-the scenes work,” said Greg Miller, director of education and training at SMO. Applications are available on SMO’s website and will close March 20. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.

For more information about the Earth Optimism Teen Event at Science Museum Oklahoma or to apply, visit www.sciencemuseumok.org/earth-optimism or https://earthoptimism.si.edu.

For more information about the program at Science Museum Oklahoma or to apply, visit www.sciencemuseumok.org/apprentices.

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Dodgers will commemorate bombing anniversary The Oklahoma City Dodgers have announced a series of initiatives along with the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the April 19, 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.

The Dodgers will retire No. 168 at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark to signify the number of lives lost during that fateful day. The team will place the new retired number next to the currently retired Nos. 1 and 42 along the left field wall.

Additionally, the team will retire No. 19 in the OKC Dodgers Rookie League to honor the 19 children who were killed as a result of the bombing. No Rookie League participant will ever wear the No. 19, and a memorial display will be placed at Wheeler Park, where Rookie League games are played.

On the field, the Dodgers will wear a special jersey patch on the right sleeve to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the bombing during the entire 2020 season.

“The events that occurred both on and after April 19, 1995 play an indelible role in the story of Oklahoma City and our community,” said OKC Dodgers President/General Manager Michael Byrnes. “By taking these measures, we want to make sure that story is always at the forefront of our minds, and that we can help live up to the Memorial & Museum’s standard of remembering those who were killed, those who survived, and those changed forever.”

Between April 18-19, 2020, the Oklahoma City Dodgers will honor our first responders who con-

tinue to serve our state, as well as those who were instrumental on April 19, 1995. Events include recognizing families and first responders impacted by the bombing, live displays on Mickey Mantle Plaza, the formal unveiling of the No. 168 display in left field and much more.

Other actions include the Oklahoma City Dodgers Baseball Foundation stepping up to the Oklahoma Standard by completing 25 acts of kindness throughout the 2020 season, highlighting the power of community and recognizing the good works of others.

“We are honored to work with the Dodgers on this special commemoration as they join our community in looking back and thinking forward,” said Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Executive Director Kari Watkins. “By doing this they

help us tell this story to a new generation and to teach the senselessness of violence.”

The OKC Dodgers open their 23rd season at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Tuesday, April 14.

Season ticket packages and group outings for the 2020 season are currently on sale, and single-game tickets will go on sale March 3. For more information, call (405) 218-2182 or visit okcdodgers.com.

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From back left to right, Skylar Hemenway, a junior musical theatre major from Houston; Sophie Mings, a sophomore musical theatre major from Colleyville, Texas; Guest Artist Ryan Steer; and, Sierra Sikes, a junior musical theatre major from Choctaw, star in the University of Central Oklahoma’s production of ‘Nine’ at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27-29 and 2 p.m. March 1, in the Mitchell Hall Theatre Central’s campus.

Starts tonight

UCO will be presenting ‘Nine’ a Tony Award winning musical The University of Central Oklahoma School of Music will present the Tony Award-winning musical “Nine” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27-29 and 2 p.m. March 1, at Mitchell Hall Theatre located on Central’s campus.

A musical adaptation of Frederico Fellini’s film “8 ½,” “Nine” centers around Italian film director Guido Contini. While facing a midlife crisis, he struggles creatively on his next project, which entangles him in a web of romantic difficulties.

“I’m absolutely in love with the story of ‘Nine.’ It’s funny and very poignant,” said Greg White, Ph.D., director of musical theatre at Central and director of the production.

Propelled by an imaginative and florid score by Maury Yeston, the original production of “Nine” won the Tony for Best Musical. “Nine” also was adapted into a major motion picture by Rob Marshall, the acclaimed director of the 2002 film version of “Chicago.”

Aside from Guido and a 9-year-old boy, the cast will consist of 27 women – nine of whom are principal

characters.

“The production offers nine dynamic principal roles for our UCO musical theatre women, each of whom rises to the occasion,” White said.

“It’s about how we look for happiness in the midst of living our difficult lives,” added Eric Grigg, musical director of the production.

“The show has compelling things to say about work-life balances and relationships, while also not being afraid to throw in some big production numbers.”

Tickets for “Nine” range from $15$25 and can be purchased online at mitchellhalltheatre.com or by calling the Mitchell Hall Box Office at 405-974-3375.

This production features mature themes including nudity and sexual content, explicit language and suggestive dialogue, violence, drug references, gunshots and strobe lights, as well as fog or haze.

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

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‘Last Thing He Wanted’ not Netflix’s finest

By George Gust These days it seems that Netflix is the loud guy in the restaurant spilling money all over the bar, handing out money to any and all creators coming their way.

What’s a three-hour epic with a $100 million budget or a high concept fantasy series with big name stars to the streaming juggernaut? Some of these shows and movies are truly interesting and attention holding, while some are forgettable and fade into the background of the near endless waves of video content.

“The Last Thing He Wanted” is an adaptation of Joan Didion’s Novel of the same name, directed by Dee Rees (“Mudbound”), starring Anne Hathaway, Ben Affleck, Willem Dafoe and Rosie Perez, and unfortunately falls squarely in the forgettable category of Netflix original movie.

“The Last Thing He Wanted” follows a veteran D.C. journalist Elena McMahon (Hathaway) who finds herself on dangerous ground when she abandons coverage of the 1984 presidential campaign to fulfill her bed-ridden father's last wish (Dafoe). Thrust into an international melee of politics and covert ops, Elena goes from byline to unwitting subject in the story she’s trying to break.

The political thriller genre of film, when done

right, can deliver a gripping, exciting and thought-provoking experience. However, “The Last Thing He Wanted” delivers a mixed bag of overly written dialogue and voice-over, confusing and convoluted plots all told with a few solid performances and high production value. “The Last Thing He Wanted” doesn’t delve too much of the political atmosphere of the early 80’s Central America and the 1984 presidential reelection campaign of Ronald Reagan at home but touches just enough on each to confuse and frustrate the audience. The problem is that “The Last Thing He Wanted” is about those issues and none of those issues at the same time.

Director Rees does well to create visually interesting sequences that make mundane tasks like receiving a news story of the early 80s wire from

Central America feel like something you’d like to see. However, the film’s nonsensical plot squanders any piqued interest of the audience as the slow pace, plot false starts and overly cliched writing can make even the most avid viewer lose interest. Hathaway and Dafoe have moments where their performance rises slightly above the script, but those moments are few and far between. And Affleck’s mysterious political figure misses the mark and comes off as just another wooden suite from D.C. Overall, “The Last Thing He Wanted” proves to be the last thing any audience would want from a political thriller. Full of cringe inducing clichés and convoluted plots, “The Last Thing He Wanted” is a movie that can never decide what it wants to be. There may be a successful movie hiding somewhere within this adaptation, but somewhere along the filmmaking process it was hidden away for good.

“The Last Thing He Wanted” is rated R for language, some violence, disturbing images and brief nudity. Available to stream on Netflix now.

1.3 out of 5 stars

(To contact George, please e-mail George Gust at gust.george@gmail.com.)

Anne Hathaway leads a talented cast in Netflix's misguided adaptation of Joan Didion's political thriller novel ‘The Last Thing He Wanted.’

Reminder on dental health for kids Oklahoma City Indian Clinic. a nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, participated in Give Kids A Smile Day earlier this month.

“About 1-in-5 children will have an untreated decayed tooth,” Monica McKee said, OKCIC’s Dental Director. “By being a part of Give Kids a Smile, we were able to treat over 40 children with oral health care.”

The ADA Foundation’s Give Kids A Smile program began nationally in 2003 by the American Dental Association to provide free dental visits for children. Thousands of dentists and volunteers collaborate at Give Kids A Smile events to help provide dental care to underserved children.

Today, more than 5.5 million children have been cared for throughout the nation.

February is Children’s Dental Health Month, a month to bring awareness to the benefits of starting oral health care at a young age. According to MouthHealthy by the American Dental Association, developing healthy habits of brushing teeth and regular visits to the dentist can prove medically beneficial as a child ages into adulthood. Early visits to the dentist can increase the chances of discovering minor issues before they become major issues.

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD

71. Japanese money, pl.

72. Blitzed 73. Industrious

THEME: CANDY ACROSS 1. Unfathomably deep chasm 6. Lawyer group 9. Factoid 13. Non-flat area 14. Loquacious person's gift 15. Member of clergy 16. Kitty sounds 17. Mesozoic one 18. All thumbs 19. *Who's Pieces?

21. *Life ____ 23. Comic book cry 24. Evening in Roma 25. Boar's mate 28. Bank deposit 30. Actress Ali or singer Tim 35. Flying saucers 37. Yeahs' opposers 39. One of the Muses 40. Ancient region of western Europe 41. *Sweet bear 43. In a little while, oldfashioned 44. Like a neon sign 46. Fashion's "New Look" inventor 47.

Weasel's cousin 48. Cash in credit card points, e.g.

50. "Good grief!"

52. The Old Man's turf 53. Tucked in 55. Sine ____ non 57. *"Gimme a break" bar 60. *Egg with a surprise 63. Southwestern hut 64. Step on it 66. Small Asian ungulate 68. What radiology and biology have in common 69. Chihuahua's cry 70. a.k.a.

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51. Fertilized 54. C2H5 56. "J'____" by #46 Across 57. Green superfood 58. Desktop picture 59. Facebook photo links 60. Not disregarded, as in a promise 61. Marine eagle 62. Surprise at a speakeasy 63. *Almond-induced state 65. Cardinal 3 67. Bovine hangout

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Nothing like peonies to add beauty to garden

By Melinda Myers Set aside a sunny spot in your garden or landscape for a few easy-care, herbaceous peonies. These traditional favorites are treasured for their bountiful early summer flowers, vigorous, shrub-like habit and amazing longevity. Peonies blend nicely with other perennials and are a good addition to both formal and informal garden designs.

The peony’s sumptuous flowers and captivating fragrance have been admired by generations of gardeners. While many other plants come and go, peonies have staying power. The variety ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ was introduced in 1906 and has been popular ever since. Its plush, pale pink flowers have silvery tips and open late in the peony season.

To maximize your enjoyment, extend the peony season by growing an assortment of early, mid and late-blooming varieties. Choose wisely and it’s possible to have peonies in bloom for a month or more. If you live in an area with relatively warm weather, plant more of the early and midseason varieties so the plants have plenty of time to display their blossoms before the weather gets hot.

Add variety to your peony display by including plants with different flower styles. Options include single, anemone, semi-double, double and bomb types. Herbaceous peonies also come in many beautiful colors, including white, cream, coral, pink, rose and dark red.

Start the season off with a few of the earlier bloomers such as Coral Charm, Buckeye Belle, Festiva Maxima, Bowl of Beauty, Black Beauty, Purple Spider and Red Charm (longfield-gardens.com).

Coral Charm’s lightly fragrant flowers are a unique blend of coral and cream. This semi double peony is the recipient of the American Peony Society Gold Medal.

The large double ruby red flowers of Buckeye Belle are displayed on compact plants that are the perfect size for perennial gardens.

Pairing this peony with the snowy-white flowers of Festiva Maxima is a striking combination.

Transition into mid-season with the heirloom variety Red Charm.

Its long stems have few side buds, which makes it great for cutting.

And the rose-like fragrance perfumes gardens and bouquets. For a completely different look, consider the fragrant, double bomb flowers of Lady Liberty. Its frilly inner petals are cream and apricot, and form a tight ball resting on a double row of flamingo pink petals.

Anemone-style peonies have frilly centers surrounded by a single or double row of larger petals. The variety Sorbet features layers of candy pink and cream petals. It is deliciously fragrant, with sturdy stems that are excellent for cutting. Don’t overlook other classic, mid-season bloomers like Duchess de Nemours, Celebrity and Red Supreme.

Law firm offers a way to expedite airline screening Evans and Davis law firm is pleased to offer TSA Pre✓ enrollments onsite at Evans & Davis in Downtown Edmond on March 2-6.

TSA Pre✓ is an expedited screening program that enables identified low-risk air travelers to enjoy a smart and efficient screening experience.

For TSA Pre✓ travelers, there is no need to remove shoes, 3-1-1 liquids, laptops, light outerwear or belts. Today, TSA Pre✓ has more than 450 lanes at 200+ U.S. airports.

The TSA Pre✓ application program allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to directly apply for TSA Pre✓. Once approved, travelers will receive a “Known Traveler Number” (which needs to be added to a travelers airline profile and reservations) and will have the opportunity to utilize TSA Pre✓ lanes at select security checkpoints when flying on the 50 carriers that currently participate in TSA Pre✓.

To participate in this local enrollment event, follow these steps to pre-enroll 1. Click www.identogo.com to access the application page 2. Click “Start Application Now”, then click “New Enrollment” 3. Fill out Steps and choose “Next” at the bottom of each screen 4. Type 73034 in the Zipcode/City/Airport Code box – search 5. Choose location “Pop Up: Evans and Davis, 3/2-3/6” and click “Next” 6. Select your desired appointment time (Please be sure to make note of your appointment time, no reminders will be sent out) IMPORTANT! To complete the application process, you will need to bring documentation proving identity and citizenship status! If you have a valid U.S. passport, that is all you need for ID! You will finish the process onsite by providing your fingerprints for a background check.

The application fee is $85 and can be paid by credit card, money order, company check, or certified/cashier's check. Cash and personal checks are not accepted.

Enroll now in TSA Pre✔ and become part of an expedited security screening program that helps take the stress out of travel.

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Age discrimination a reality for many

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From left are DJ Pursell, Jason Reagan and Ryan Alexander.

Titan Professional Resources

New company focuses on improving personnel Three metro businessmen with an extensive background in employment services have joined forces to launch Titan Professional Resources, a metrobased personnel company with a focus on specialized recruitment, placement, and development.

For two years, business partners Jason Reagan, DJ Pursell and Ryan Alexander, have been placing Oklahomans in blue collar positions through their company, Grit Resources. Now they are putting that expertise toward professional and specialized jobs using their successful formula. Reagan and Alexander live in Edmond and Pursell is originally from Edmond.

“Our business model focuses on people, relationships, and connections,” Jason Reagan said. “Employers across Oklahoma are struggling to connect the right candidate for the job. Using a shotgun approach to announce a specialized job opening by simply posting an application on a job website, for instance, will rarely get good results. Quality employees are the greatest asset a business can have. Our goal is not only to connect

talented people, but to cultivate that talent as well.”

At no cost to job candidates, Titan Professional Resources will match top-flight employees with Oklahoma’s best companies.

“Even though we never collect a dime from our candidates, we value them with the same respect and attention they expect from the companies that hire them,” stated Ryan Alexander. “Many personnel companies believe their work is finished once the candidate is hired. We consider each candidate a career-long partner. We dedicate ourselves to their professional development and create opportunities for their growth.

Demand for talented candidates is at an all-time high in Oklahoma and we are committed to filling that gap.”

DJ Pursell added, “Titan is a true partner for our clients in a community that we love. We don’t take shortcuts; our long-term focus is on people. Afterall, that’s what makes Oklahoma unique.”

For more information on Titan Professional Resources visit www.titanprojobs.com or call (405) 286-7900.

Events help metro economy The Redland Rendezvous took place at the OKC Fairgrounds from Jan. 4 through 5. Athletes and spectators took to the Bennett Event Center for the volleyball tournament.

Seventy percent of attendees came from out-of-town, while 30 percent were locals. Attendance for the event exceeded 17,000, generating more than $3.31 million worth of direct spending into the metro economy.

The 2020 Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show took place at the OKC Fairgrounds from Jan. 17 through 19.

Ninety percent of event attendees were locals, while 10 percent came from out-of-town. Attendance for this show exceeded 32,000 and generated more than $2.99 million worth of direct spending into the Oklahoma City economy.

The OKC Fairgrounds hosted a total of 18 events during the month of January. In addition to the above mentioned, other events included: the 2020 Jr. Open Wrestling Championship, Midwest Arms Collector Gun

& Knife Show, Oklahoma Bridal Show, OKC Boat & RV Show, OKC Gun Show, Police Bomb Squad & Mobile Command Post Training, OKC Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show, Oklahoma Gun Shows, Repticon Reptile & Exotic Animal Convention, 66th Annual OKC Boat, RV and Outdoors Show, 2 Hip Chicks Roadshow, 37th Triangle Winter Sale, R. K. Gun Show, Greater Oklahoma Hunter Jumper Winter Schooling Show, and OCPD ERT Event. In all, there were 96,857 visitors present during January events held at the OKC Fairgrounds, generating more than $11.21 million in direct spending into the Oklahoma City economy.

For more information regarding the January events, or any upcoming months, please contact the OKC Fairgrounds Office at 405-948-6700. To stay up-to-date on all the OKC Fairgrounds has to offer, visit www.statefairparkokc.com, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

By Paula Burkes Oklahoman.com When my Midwest City friend Jon Wheeler was looking for a job four years ago in his 50s, a hiring manager complimented Wheeler on his “strong resume” and promised to get back to him.

After a few days of hearing nothing, Wheeler called the friend who’d gotten him the interview who told him managers worried he was too old to keep up.

Age discrimination is pretty much an accepted phenomenon in today’s workplace. But a January survey by Oklahoma City-based international staffing firm Express Employment Professionals seems to confirm it.

Of 704 business leaders, decision makers and jobseekers polled by Express, 84% believe age has been a factor in hiring over their careers.

Respondents — 48% of whom were ages 55 to 64 — provided reallife examples, including “I was told, ‘You'll probably want to stay home and sit by the pool with the grandkids within a year,’ ’You’re overqualified,’ or ‘We’ve decided to go in a different direction.’”

Terri Greeno and Lee Wenninger, Express franchise owners in Crystal Lake, Illinois, and Fishers, Indiana, respectively, said they’ve had clients request young employees, whom

employers may believe are more flexible, adaptable and technologically savvy. They’ve also stipulated “not too young.”

Whether hiring or laying off employees, businesses should have agediverse panels and evaluate workers on knowledge, skills and behaviors, said Patty Smith, Express vice president of human resources and compliance.

“A successful economy is made up of workers from every generation because people of all ages bring different skills and life experiences to the table,” Express CEO Bill Stoller said.

“At the end of the day, it’s important to hire the best person for the job.”

Oklahoma City human resources expert Jim Farris said older workers can use some common-sense approaches when searching for employment, including omitting early, irrelevant jobs from their resumes and removing older-looking pictures from their social media sites.

“Don’t go into the interview asking, ‘Does this company hire old folks?,’” he said. “Instead, market yourself as a motivated employee, pointing to the Excel and other Microsoft courses and training you may have taken to stay up to date.”

In 2019 alone, there were 15,572

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Relationship woes & mental health

By Jamie Prisco Edmond Family Counseling I recently held a class with a group of high school students on the topic of dating abuse and intimate partner violence. Before I could even get started, some of the students groaned at me saying: “relationships suck!” and “why do we Prisco need to talk about this?!” All valid comments considering their age. To my surprise, as I started my talking points, some of the students began to speak up and discuss their own experiences with troublesome past relationships. We discussed stalking behaviors, emotional manipulation, and even ghosting people (the act of purposefully ignoring someone’s texts or calls in the hope they will leave you alone and move on to someone else). By the end of the class period, some of these abusive behaviors seemed pretty common among these high school students and it helped me realize that intimate partner violence is alive and well in modern relationships.

What is intimate partner violence? Turns out, there are many, many different definitions depending on where you look or who you talk to. For the sake of keeping it simple, intimate partner violence is any

physical, sexual, or psychological act that causes physical and/or emotional harm to an individual in a relationship. While physical abuse seems to be the one we hear about the most, intimate partner violence (IPV) can also manifest itself in other ways such as financial or digital abuse. These behaviors can occur in any relationship and both males and females can be victims as well as perpetrators of these acts. Being in a relationship surrounded by abusive and manipulative behaviors can negatively impact one’s physical health, quality of life, and heightens the risk of developing mental health issues over time.

In an article by Mahin Delara from the University of Manitoba, she analyzed the correlation between physical IPV and mental health consequences in abused women. The results from the study indicate that women who were physically abused by their partner were eight times more likely to develop a persistent

mood disorder. Additionally, victims of physical abuse have an increased chance of experiencing symptoms of depression such as difficulty completing daily tasks or making important decisions. Women who have experienced physical IPV are also at an increased risk for anxiety disorders, PTSD, substance use disorders, and suicidal ideation.

Another great resource, LoveIsRespect.org, has a comprehensive list of dating abuse statistics and longlasting effects of IPV. Both male and female victims in abusive relationships are at an increased risk for eating disorders, risky sexual behavior, and continued experiences of domestic violence. These are just some examples of the risks associated with IPV and future research could potentially identify additional consequences as well.

Dating abuse and intimate partner violence is a universal experience. It does not discriminate by age, class, gender, or culture. It is a silent epidemic that leaves victims hurt, broken, and at risk for long-term consequences.

If you or someone you know is a victim of intimate partner violence, visit LoveIsRespect.org for additional information and resources on how to get help. If you need further resources or help, you can call Edmond Family Counseling at 405-341-3554 or visit our website at www.EdmondFamilyCounseling.org.

Age From Page 17 age-related discrimination claims to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Nathan Whatley, labor and employment attorney with McAfee & Taft law firm in Oklahoma City, said he’s defended two hiring discrimination cases just in the past couple of years.

“Employment discrimination laws are just as applicable to hiring decisions as firing or promotion decisions,” Whatley said.

“It comes down to a matter of proof in terms of statements made during the interview,” he said.

“If discrimination is proved, employees can be awarded the lost wages associated with the position, which can be a sizeable sum,” Whatley said.

“But employees have a duty to mitigate damages and show that they’ve made a good-faith effort to find another job,” he said.

Employment laws just act in one direction: protection of workers 40 and older, Whatley said.

“There’s no prohibition to favoring older workers.”

One Express survey respondent said a hiring manager told him he had the necessary education and experience, but “not enough whiskers.” Likewise, my pharmacist friend John Suggs of Tulsa said he — early in his career — had to convince managers he could make them money, despite his junior-high looks.

Farris recently had a bank overlook a CEO candidate because the board felt he was too young. “He was in his 30s, brilliant and had done all he needed to do to earn the job,” he said.

Age discrimination in hiring very much depends

Retired registered nurse Mary Zizzo Freeman, of Yukon, said she could work part time if she wanted, while Kathy Endo, 60, of North Salt Lake, Utah, is working 45 hours a week as an RN and loving it. on the industry, I learned from polling my peers on Facebook.

Retired registered nurse Mary Zizzo Freeman, of Yukon, said she could work part time if she wanted, while Kathy Endo, 60, of North Salt Lake, Utah, is working 45 hours a week as an RN and loving it.

Meanwhile, my high school classmate Tim Harris, of Kingston, landed a new job in the past year as a commercial electrical journeyman.

“Tim emailed his resume, had a brief interview over the phone, then was asked if he could drive to the office on the following Monday to fill out the new hire paperwork,” his wife Kerri Gilmore Harris told me. “One job application, one brief phone interview and he was hired,” she said.

Did you know?

Based on January 2018 data, the latest available, the average tenure for an employee aged 55 to 64 is 10.1 years. Comparatively, the average tenure for workers 25 to 34 is 2.7 years.

Peripheral Artery Disease explained It’s a disease most have never heard of, but by the year 2050 it’s estimated 19 million Americans will have it. As part of American Heart Month, INTEGRIS Health would like to raise public awareness of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).

“A significant gap exists in the public's awareness and understanding of PAD compared to other similarly, prevalent atherosclerotic conditions, such as heart attack,” says Timothy Daly, M.D., an interventional cardiologist with INTEGRIS Cardiovascular Physicians at INTEGRIS Heart Hospital.

“A significant knowledge gap also exists among physicians, resulting in a large number of patients with PAD going undiagnosed.”

PAD is a type of vascular disease, which is a subgroup of cardiovascular disease. Like Coronary Artery Disease

(CAD), PAD is also the narrowing of the arteries, but instead of the narrowing being in your heart it is in the arteries that provide blood flow to your legs, arms, stomach and head.

For many, PAD is undiagnosed, asymptomatic or mistaken for something else. If symptoms do present, they can include pain in the legs and/or feet that occur with walking shorter distances than one would expect (called claudication - consider it angina for the legs), cramping of leg muscles which can disturb sleep; sores or wounds on toes, feet, or legs that heal slowly, poorly, or not at all; color changes in the skin of the feet, including paleness or blueness; a lower temperature in one leg compared to the other; poor nail growth and decreased hair growth on toes and legs.

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NFL great to headline adoption benefit event set for May 28 Deaconess Pregnancy and Adoption (DPA) announced recently that Tony Dungy, a legend in the world of football as a coach, player, commentator, and proud dad of 10 children, seven of whom are adopted, will be their speaker at their Angels of Destiny event on Thursday, May 28 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum!

Prior to his role as an analyst for NBC’s Football Night in America, Tony spent 13 seasons as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tony’s teams averaged more wins in the regular season than any head coach in NFL history.

He was also the first African American coach to lead his team to a championship when his Colts defeated the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI. Tony himself won his first Super Bowl as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is one of only three individuals to have won the Super Bowl as both a player and a head coach.

In 2016, Dungy was selected to join the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Known for a leadership style that emphasizes decency and respect, Tony’s priorities of faith and family were always evident in his coaching and these values have been adopted by his crop of assistant coaches, many of whom have gone on to NFL head coaching positions.

Like Tony, DPA believes in decency and respect for all, and that faith and family are everything. “Our clients come to us during an extremely vulnerable time in their lives; whether it is experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, or recognizing the hope of having children biologically may

never happen, and it is our privilege to get to walk with them,” states Executive Director, Heather Hails.

Tickets to the event are $150 per person and include dinner and the opportunity to hear Dungy’s story. Reservations available online at www.deaconessadoption.org or by calling (405) 949-4200.

Monies raised at the event will be used to fund the many free services DPA provides to expectant parents, adoptive families, and children. Sponsorships ranging from $500 - $75,000 are available.

For more information contact Debbie Davis at (405) 949-4200. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at #AOD2020 to learn more about this event.

Children’s book writers event Professionals from established publishing companies and literary agencies will share their insights about children’s literature at the upcoming Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators conference.

The Oklahoma Chapter of SCBWI, a professional organization of writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved with literature for young people holds an annual conference to allow aspiring writers and illustrators to meet publishing professionals in person. This year’s conference will be held on Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4 at the Embassy Suites in Oklahoma City.

Authors and Illustrators may also have three of their currently-in-print and available books for sale at the official conference book table. Registration is $160 for SCBWI members and $190 for non-members.

More information and registration forms can be found at www.oklahoma.scbwi.org.

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

St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)

www.anglicancgsedmondok.com 1928 Book of Common Prayer • anglicancgesedmondok.com

SCRIPTURE • TRADITION • REASON

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