March 7, 2019

March 14, 2019 Vol. 19, No. 42

In This Issue DIRECTIONS

SANTA FE STUDENTS

GIVE FROM THE HEART

Double Wolf Dare Week results in $234,225 raised Directions, by Joe Slack, in real life is located in front of OnCue, at 15th and I-35, 4100 E. 15th Street, but this week is hidden somewhere in our paper. Email c o n te s t @ e d m o n d p a p e r. c o m with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing.

For more information, see page 4.

Santa Fe Musical This Week See Page 20

PHOTOS BY MELINDA INFANTE

Edmond Santa Fe students display the total of funds raised for the school’s annual community benefit Double Wolf Dare Week. Most of the funds will be used to help children.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 Sunny High 49° Low 31°

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Partly Cloudy High 53° Low 35°

SUNDAY, MARCH 17 Partly Cloudy High 60° Low 39°

Edmond Santa Fe High School Double Wolf Dare Week ended in triumphant fashion last week as students celebrated raising $234,225 for Pivot and The Anna’s House Foundation.

Pivot is the common thread of all three high schools which receives five percent of all funds raised.

Anna’s House Foundation supports families caring for children in foster care.

“Double Wolf Dare Week 2019 has been a tremendous success at Edmond Santa Fe High School.

Despite two weather cancellation days, we were able to make adjustments and raise an incredible total,” said Jason Hayes, principal of Santa Fe. “I am so proud of the efforts of our students and our educators. I am also very appreciative of the stakeholder support of our parents, feeder schools, and community partners.”

Anna’s House Foundation is a faith-based organization whose mission is to provide immediate,

stable and loving homes for Oklahoma County’s children in state custody.

AHF desires to offer a future of hope and faith to foster children and foster families by providing housing, support, training, and resources in a Christian community setting. They provide an exceptional, personal network of support for families in Oklahoma County and contingent counties caring for children in foster care, and the unique needs these children share.

Of the approximately 8,000 Oklahoma children in foster care, about 2,000 live in Oklahoma County, over half of those are under age six.

This year’s total from Santa Fe did not have matching funds.

“Each year I continue to be amazed at what our school is able to accomplish together to support non-profit organizations throughout Oklahoma. Our recipient this year, Anna’s House, has been an outstanding partner to help us tell the story of children in Central Oklahoma who need quality and transformational

foster care from loving homes,” Hayes said. “We hope that our efforts will have a positive impact on the lives of children served by Anna’s House.”

Santa Fe became the second Edmond high school to conclude its annual community fundraiser. On Feb. 15 North held its BALTO or Bring a Light to Others, benefit which raised $786,052 for the CARE Center of Oklahoma County, which assists child abuse victims. Of North’s total, $500,000, was from an anonymous source. This week Memorial High School wraps up Swine Week, prior to spring break. Proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County.

Pivot, Inc. is a nonprofit community organization that works with young people lacking stability in housing, basic needs, education, employment, life skills and therapeutic care through advocating, educating, intervening and counseling youth and families to make a positive difference in their lives.

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The 2019 version of Heard on Hurd resumes this Saturday in downtown Edmond. It features music, food, entertainment and fun starting at 6 p.m.

The event will be every third Saturday during the warm weather months.

It’s been sponsored for years by Citizens Bank of Edmond.

FILE PHOTOS/ MELINDA INFANTE

Anna and Elsa at last October’s Heard on Hurd in downtown Edmond.

Kinley McCullar, 4, looking at her new face at Heard on Hurd.

There are lots of activities for young and old alike at Heard on Hurd.

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From the Publisher

Sutton returns to UCO Jazz Lab Tres Amigos productions has just announced the next artist to appear at the UCO Jazz Lab as part of their 2019 season. The series offered each year by the not for profit production company is designed to raise money to endow music scholarships through the University of Central Oklahoma Foundation. The group has funded one and is close to having their Ray Hibbard second scholarship endowed. All of the money except for payment of the artist goes toward the scholarships.

American jazz singer and 8-time Grammy Award nominee Tierney Sutton and her band will be returning to the Tres Amigos scholarship series at the UCO Jazz Lab on Friday, April 26. Tickets are $65 and can be purchased by calling (405) 340-8552.

Sutton and her band will be doing one show only starting at 8 p.m. As her previous concert at the UCO Jazz Lab, it is expected to be a sellout so don’t delay in reserving your tickets. It will be an excellent performance.

The New York Times said about Sutton, “A serious jazz artist who takes the whole enterprise to another level.” Based on her previous performances in Edmond I would have to agree. Sutton was born in Omaha, Nebraska, but she grew up in Milwaukee. Her education includes a B.A. from Wesleyan University in Connecticut and she attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.

The last 20 years have found Sutton fronting The Tierney Sutton Band. They are a connected group and make all musical and business decisions together. They tour the world and have headlined at Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Their connectivity shows up in their performances as well. The band members really are together in what makes for an incredible performance.

In 2016 Sutton was approached by director Clint Eastwood for her and her band to compose and perform the score of Eastwood’s smash box office hit “Sully.” The end title song “Flying Home” had music by Eastwood and lyrics by Sutton and JB Eckl. The score also features orchestrations and compositions by band pianist Christian Jacob.

Inspired by the powerful combination of music and film, The Tierney Sutton Band returned to the studio and 19 tracks were born, all with the trademark attention to detail that has resulted in a timetested and proven musical result. “In a sense this is the most organic project we’ve ever done,” says Sutton.

The arrangements and Sutton’s readings of the songs are pure Tierney Sutton Band at the height of its powers, subtly illuminating and revolutionizing each classic. The Tierney Sutton Band has chosen to present this creative, new music in a creative, new way. Five acts, each including 3 to 5 songs, will be released as a digital EP, once a month, beginning in February of 2019. A podcast and other behind-the-scenes material that explore these classic songs and the films that made them so iconic will accompany each of these acts. In June of 2019, a compilation Screenplay CD will be released worldwide.

Tierney Sutton & band For 11 years, Sutton taught in the Jazz Studies Department at the University of Southern California. In 2008, she became the Vocal Department Chair at Los Angeles Music Academy in Pasadena, California. In 2018, Sutton became the first fulltime professor of vocal jazz at the Jacobs' School of Music, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. "I thought it was exciting that there was a university that was willing to focus on the solo jazz singer," said Sutton in an IU press release. "That just didn't exist anywhere else. It's why I'm here."

Battered Boar Brewing on our border After my column last week about Frenzy Brewing coming to Edmond to be its only custom brewing company, I received e-mails from some of the fans of Battered Boar Brewing Company. Folks were correcting my statement that we did not have a custom brewing company in Edmond. Let me be clear, I was correct but only on a technical level. It is one of the places that has an Edmond address but is just outside the Edmond City Limits.

Their trash cans are blue and not green.

Right at our door steps is a small brewing company called Battered Boar Brewing Company. It is owned by a fellow named Mike Sandefur who has progressed over the years from a home brewer to a professional brewer. They bill themselves as a “Little Brewery Big Beer” kind of place. Just because they are a stone throw south of Edmond city limits doesn’t mean we should exclude them from being part of Edmond.

Quite the opposite in my opinion. We always welcome new businesses to our area but we can’t forget about the folks that have been offering great product here for several years. Battered Boar Brewing has been doing exactly that and based on the number of emails I received, folks like their beer.

The brews listed on their web site include La Padite, Lion’s Tooth Floret, Dantes Pepper Porter,

Chuck’s Pumpkin Ale and Coconut Cream Stout.

They claim that “all of our beers are completely natural. We search the world to find the finest ingredients available. What this means is that you get to enjoy a beer that’s not rushed, not pushed through production, not skimped on and not brewed in swimming pool-size batches. You get a beer that is born of passion and necessity. You get a glimpse of our view of the world. Let us challenge your perceptions of just what a beer can be.

Beer brewed one batch at a time.”

The Farmhouse Ale is brewed much the same way it would have been brewed hundreds of years ago. They put their own modern spin on LaPadite.

Select Galaxy and Eldorado hops, crisp orange and lemon zest, and their delicate spice blend give this beer a character all its own. Madagascar Vanilla Beans, and copious amounts of select barley go into every batch.

The Chuck’s Pumpkin Ale uses a full dozen delicious Oklahoma Sugar Pumpkins for each barrel.

Native Oklahoma Pecans, Dark Brown Sugar, Madagascar Vanilla Beans, and select barley go into every batch. They finish each beer off with loads of fresh ground spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and ginger.

They brew the decadent Coconut Cream Stout with rich dark roasted chocolate malts, hand toasted coconut and vanilla. Coconut, chocolate, and vanilla flavors and aromas abound. The brew tastes much like the name implies. Sweetness is balanced by roasted malts and delicate hops. It finishes clean and refreshing prompting loads of plump barley.

Battered Boar Brewing Company is located at 14700 Metro Plaza Boulevard. You can reach them by phone at (405) 254-5000 and their web address is www.batteredboar.com.

(Ray Hibbard may be reached by e-mail at ray@edmondpaper.com)

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Weekend calendar of events ........................................................Page 6.

Youth earns Eagle rank ................................................................Page 7.

Millions disobey federal laws ....................................................Page 10.

‘Captain Marvel’ film reviewed by George Gust ........................Page 15.

Crossword puzzle........................................................................Page 15.

Please support Santa Fe musical this week ................................Page 20.

Business News ............................................................................Page 21.

Worship directory ......................................................................Page 23.

See if you can find ‘Directions’ “Directions,” in real life is located in front of OnCue, at 15th and I-35, 4100 E 15th Street, but this week is hidden somewhere in our paper. E-mail contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing.

Local artist Joe Slack created the sculpture to draw the public in. “I just want to engage,” said Slack, “And for it to be part of the landscape.” At it’s tallest point of 17 feet ‘Directions' is the largest sculpture Slack has ever attempted. It features three huge faces with a rust patina. Located along I-35 it is certain to draw travelers in to engage with just one of the pieces of public art Edmond is known for.

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 April Burgess, Deanne York

Cover Design April Burgess Legal Counsel Todd McKinnis Ruebenstein & Pitts, PLLC Copyright © 2019 by Edmond Media Publishing 107 S. Broadway Edmond, OK 73034 405.340.3311 (office) 405.340.3384 (fax)

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Contributing Writers Dave Farris, Mallery Nagle, Kacee Van Horn, Rose Drebes, George Gust.

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His legacy Editor’s Note: The following was part of a letter sent by the principal to Central Middle School parents informing them of Cunningham’s death.

This morning, the world lost one of its greatest educators. Together we mourn the loss of our beloved Mr. Chris Cunningham. He brought joy into the lives of everyone who knew him, gave his all to his students and colleagues, and exemplified both kindness & excellence in all he did. Mr. C believed in our school. He believed in the power of education. He believed in freely sharing his contagious smile, his witty sense of humor, his outrageous stories, his wisdom, and his resources with anyone who needed encouragement or help. We are all better people because we knew him.

Blessings. - Principal Laura McGee

Chris Cunningham

Beloved teacher mourned Edmond Public Schools is mourning the unexpected passing of Central Middle School teacher, Chris Cunningham. Chris died Tuesday, March 5 at his home.

Chris was an 18-year veteran of Central Middle School and was loved and appreciated by students, parents and all of his fellow teachers and staff at Central.

"Those who knew Chris will always remember him for his love of his students, school and his passion for the Gateway to Technology programs.

Personally, Chris was kind, caring, hardworking and had a great sense of humor, much of it self-deprecating," said Superintendent Bret Towne. "Chris's

positive influence will be carried forward by all who were touched by his presence."

A memorial service was held for the teacher last week at Life Church.

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Thursday March 14 ---- In the Gallery ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- Art in Public Places Tour ---- Jake’s Birthday Bash ---- The Destruction of the American Bison – Brown Bag Lunch Series ---- A Date with the Duke: The Quiet Man (1952) ---- Transcendence: Contemporary Op Art by Jason Wilson ---- Jurassic Quest Friday March 15 ---- In the Gallery ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- USTRC Oklahoma Winter Championships Team Roping ---- Bison Bonanza: Family Sleepover ---- Jurassic Quest ---- Transcendence: Contemporary Op Art by Jason Wilson ---- The Groove Merchants Saturday March 16 ---- In the Gallery ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- USTRC Oklahoma Winter Championships Team Roping ---- Heard on Hurd ---- The Lucky Coyote 5K ---- Tennis Shoe & Tuxedo Ball ---- Classic Country Revue ---- Bison Film Fest: Buffalo Dreams (2005) ---- Jurassic Quest ---- Bricktown St. Patrick’s Day Block Party ---- OKC Gun Show ---- Oklahoma City’s St. Patrick’s Parade ---- Transcendence: Contemporary Op Art by Jason Wilson ---- Special Exhibition Tours Sunday March 17 ---- In the Gallery ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- USTRC Oklahoma Winter Championships Team Roping ---- Jurassic Quest ---- Bricktown St. Patrick’s Day Block Party ---- OKC Gun Show ---- Transcendence: Contemporary Op Art by Jason Wilson ---- Special Exhibition Tours Extra Information on Weekend Happenings In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Featuring works by Zonly Looman, for information go to: http://www.edmondfinearts.com/ Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered Location: Armstrong Auditorium Extra Info: Free Admission; an archaeological exhibition that will enable visitors to discover the history of ancient Judah’s most famous kingprophet pairing—a story which illuminates how Jerusalem escaped annihilation at the hands of King Sennacherib’s Assyrian army at the end of the 8th century B.C. For more information visit armstrongauditorium.org.

Art in Public Places Tour Location: MAC in Mitch Park Extra Info: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., $10, guided tour, both driving and walking to learn the story behind the public art statues. For more information visit edmondparks.com USTRC Oklahoma Winter Championships Team Roping Location: Lazy E Arena, Guthrie Extra Info: For more information visit ustrc.com Heard on Hurd Location: Downtown Edmond Extra info: 6 – 10p.m., Citizens Banks of Edmond hosting this local street festival. For more information visit citizensedmond.com

Tennis Shoe and Tuxedo Ball Location: Showplace Theatre, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: 8 p.m., for more information go to riverwind.com Classic Country Revue Location: River Lounge, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: 9 p.m., for more information go to riverwind.com The Destruction of the American Bison – Brown Bag Lunch Series Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 12 – 1 p.m., for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org A Date with the Duke: The Quiet Man (1952) Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 5 – 8 p.m., for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org Bison Bonanza: Family Sleepover Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 6:30 p.m. – 9 a.m., for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org Bison Film Fest: Buffalo Dreams Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Information: For more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org Jurassic Quest Location: State Fair Park Extra Info: Fri, 3 – 8 p.m., Sat & Sun, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., indoor event with more rides, activities and dinosaurs than before. For more information visit jurassicquest.com Bricktown St. Patrick’s Day Block Party Location: Bricktown Entertainment District on the Canal at Reno and Oklahoma Ave Extra Info: 1 p.m. to midnight, free admission; for more information visit them on Facebook.

Oklahoma City Gun Show Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: for information visit okcgunshow.org Oklahoma City’s St. Patrick’s Parade Location: Downtown OKC Extra info: 10 a.m., for a map and more information visit ocityparade.com Transcendence: Contemporary Op Art by Jason Wilson Location: UCO – Mitchell Hall Theater, Krottinger Family Gallery Extra Info: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., these paintings, inspired by his grandmother’s quiltwork, take the eye into the transcendental world of highly constructed designs and color-field shapes. For more information visit them on Facebook.

The Lucky Coyote 5K Location: The Patriarch Craft Beer House Extra Info: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., for more information visit them on Facebook.

Jake’s Birthday Bash Location: Showplace Theatre, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: 7 p.m., for more information visit riverwind.com Special Exhibition Tours Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 1 – 2 p.m., 45-minute tours of the spring exhibitions, for more information visit; nationalcowboymuseum.org The Groove Merchants Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Extra Info: 8 p.m., $20 cash or check, for more info visit; ucojazzlab.com

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Annual Black Male Summit to be held on March 27 The University of Central Oklahoma’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host the fifth annual Black Male Summit Wednesday, March 27 in the Nigh University Center Ballrooms on Central’s campus.

The mission of the Black Male Summit is to address the historical, cultural and relevant challenges that affect the development of young, black males; build connections between UCO and public and private high schools across the state of Oklahoma; and, encourage the pursuit of obtaining a postsecondary degree.

The Black Male Summit focuses on high school and college students who are committed to personal, academic and professional development.

During the conference, students will experience nontraditional, creative and interactive presentations, discussing topics on black male masculinity, community policing, the school-to-prison pipeline, higher education, hip-hop education, sports and social justice, voting and politics, and K-12 resources and education.

The theme for this year’s summit is “K.O.D.,” which represents three counter-narrative reflections of young, black males: Kings of Destiny, Knowledge Over Destiny and Keys of Development. Inspired by national recording artist J. Cole, the 2019 summit is designed to allow young, black males to (re)discover their identity and reimagine their futures de-

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spite the cultural, political and systemic barriers that they face in society, specifically within education.

This year’s keynote speakers are Raphael Moffett, vice president of Student Services and dean of students at Texas Southern University, and Mychal Denzel Smith, an NAACP Image Award Nominee and author of The New York Times best-seller “Invisible Man, Got the Whole World Watching.”

This year, nearly $6,000 in scholarships will be awarded courtesy of diamond-level sponsor True Sky Credit Union, UCO’s African American Faculty and Staff Association, UCO’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions, UCO’s Office of Housing and Dining, and Perry Publishing and Broadcasting.

For a full schedule or more information about the Black Male Summit, visit www.uco.edu/blackmalesummit o r contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 405-974-3588.

Parents Helping Parents to meet The Edmond Chapter of Parents Helping Parents will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at McLaren's Pantry, 3414 South Boulevard (SE corner of 33rd and Boulevard).

The restaurant is closed to the public during the meeting. Our speaker is, James Patterson, ICADC, Executive Director of Specialized Outpatient

Services. His topic is, "Addicted Thinking: Intervention and Structured Family Recovery." Parents Helping Parents 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 405-642-8198.

Brayden Burke

Earning the rank of eagle Brayden Burke, age 16, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank within the Boy Scouts of America program. He is a member of Troop 685 chartered to the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Edmond, under the direction of Scoutmaster Nathan Davis.

Brayden demonstrated leadership to others in a service project benefitting Mark Twain Elementary School in Oklahoma City. His project was to manage the construction and installation of five benches for the school’s playground.

Brayden said “when learning of Mark Twain Elementary School in Oklahoma City desire to have raised butterfly gardens I began working closely with Teacher Karen Macway. We were able to build two raised beds and plant native flowering plants to attract butterflies for the school.”

Brayden is a straight A student at Santa Fe High School in Edmond, where he plays the French Horn in marching band, and they have

received many distinguished awards. He is an Avid Sportsman, he enjoys fishing, Archery, and rifle hunting. He has harvested wild boar, turkey, and all kinds of fish to help provide nourishing healthy food for his family A favorite scouting memory is one cold campout where the troop strung hammocks in a campground heated bathroom and stayed up all night enjoying the warmth.

Brayden is the youngest

of five children, he has one sister. HIs three older brothers have each received the rank of eagle.

Please join us in congratulating Brayden and his parents, Marde and Renee, on his earning the rank of Eagle Scout.

The Last Frontier Council of the Boy Scouts of America includes 24 counties in Central and Southwest Oklahoma. The Council serves more than 11,000 youth, who annually record more than 100,000 service hours.

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Some of the hundreds participating in last year’s RED Day Run.

May 11 event helps seven nonprofit groups

Get ready for annual benefit RED Day Run Edmond’s largest charitable run, the RED Day Run, will be held in Downtown Edmond May 11 and is poised to give out $150,000 to seven local nonprofits. This is the fifth annual fundraising event for Keller Williams Central Oklahoma (KWCO).

This year’s run is presented by Metro OKC Insurance, The Clay Team with Certainty Home Loans, Tom Rosser with Edmond’s Gateway Mortgage, Stewart Title Edmond, Arvest Bank, Chicago Title Oklahoma, and Dennis Chaumont with State Farm.

“Last year we were completely blown away by the registration of over 600 runners,” said Edmond Realtor Brad Reeser. “We were able to give away $105,000 to five local charities and we could not be more thankful. This year, our goal is $150,000 and we’d love to see 1,000 registered runners. Our vision is for this race to be Edmond’s largest fundraiser and to keep those funds right here in the metro by giving them to these incredibly worthy local organizations.”

Those local organizations include these seven nonprofits: Wings Special Needs Community, Project 66 Food & Resource Center, Pepper’s Ranch, Make-A-Wish Oklahoma, Folds of Honor Oklahoma, Edmond Public Schools Foundation, and Caleb’s Cause Foundation.

Wings exists to enhance the lives of adults with special needs through creative post high school educational programs and specialized job training, encouraging members to realize the vast potential inside them, achieve new levels of independence, and thrive.

Project 66 food pantry is a local faith based ministry providing food to families of need in Edmond, Arcadia, and the surrounding communities.

Pepper’s Ranch is a foster care community located in North Edmond serving 1/8th of the children in Oklahoma DHS custody uniting sibling groups, onsite therapy and services the hope of a home, the hope of a family, and the hope of a bright future.

Make-A-Wish Oklahoma grants the wishes of children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions all over Oklahoma, providing a truly game changing experience for both the child enduring treatment and their family.

Folds Of Honor Oklahoma provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of the fallen, wounded, and disabled military veterans who served in the armed forces. Last year Folds of Honor Oklahoma provided 247 scholarships lo-

cally.

The Edmond Public Schools Foundation provides extra funding to the 25,000 students and 1,500 teachers of the Edmond Public Schools system, allowing for more technology, curriculum advances, grants and more.

Caleb’s Cause Foundation was created to allow children of all ages to be able to serve local children in need by supplying diapers to thousands of local families each year in an effort to stop child abuse and alleviate some of the financial burden families with young children endure.

The organizations will receive the funds raised from registrations and sponsorships on a pro-rata basis based on the number of votes each charity receives. Participants are able to choose which charity their vote goes toward when registering.

“The RED Day Run is our market center’s chance to give back to the community in which our business is based. And, with the help of our realtors, our sponsors, and our participants, we are able to make a real impact all year round,” said Susan Miller, broker of Keller Williams Central Oklahoma.

“Our community is only as good as the people, the schools, the civic groups, the churches and those organizations that serve those that are less fortunate.”

Introduced in 2009, RED Day was created by Keller Williams Realty International to recognize the leadership of KW Vice-Chairman of the Board and longtime Edmond resident, Mo Anderson, in crafting the culture of the company.

Giving back to the community in which KW realtors live and work is at the heart of this company culture. Designed to fulfill the ‘Giving Where You Live’ montre, RED Day is celebrated the second week of May. The company-wide day of giving earned its moniker from the signature hue of the real estate company and also serves as an acronym of the principles describing our goal: Renew, Energize, Donate.

Each Keller Williams market center is free to choose how they spend that day, and the RED Day Run is Central Oklahoma’s version. In 2014, the Edmond market center decided to transition the day of service to a day of fundraising, widening the scope of those impacted by their efforts.

In 2018, the RED Day Run distributed $105,000 to five local charities allowing them to directly help over 29,000 people in the metro area. Since the event’s inception in 2014, over $285,000 has been raised by realtors, affiliates, and runners for those most in need in and around Edmond.

Registration is open and is only $40 per runner! ( $20 for 12 and younger).

Each sponsor and registrant has the opportunity to vote for his or her favorite of the seven local non profits and choose to participate in the 5k or the 1 mile fun run.

“We’d love for you to sponsor the Run, volunteer for the Run, and of course participate in the Run!” said Penny Tully, chairperson of the RED Day Run. “Come join us Saturday, May 11th and help make our 2019 RED Day Run the best one yet!”

If you or your business is interested in giving back with us sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, call Penny Tully at (405) 705-7749.

To register for the run and to find out more about the local non profits benefiting from the fundraiser, visit www.centralokredday.com. To learn more about Keller Williams and the RED Day of service, go to http://www.kw.com/kw/redday.

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Canadian Brass

Canadian Brass return to Armstrong Auditorium Internationally renowned brass quintet Canadian Brass returns to the Armstrong Auditorium stage for an encore performance on Tuesday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m.

Their appearance completes the Armstrong International Cultural Foundation’s 20th anniversary Performing Arts Series, which has included sellout concerts including the Vienna Boys Choir, Russian National Ballet and, more recently, the Julian Bliss Septet.

“Their virtuosity and showmanship put them in a class all by themselves,” Armstrong Auditorium Concert Manager Ryan Malone said. “And there’s nothing like hearing them in the phenomenal acoustic space of Armstrong Auditorium.”

Since its founding in 1970, Canadian Brass has performed its diverse range of compositions and arrangements to sold-out audiences around the world. In nearly half a century, the Grammy award-winning ensemble has achieved a reputation for creating music that is played with a joyful sense of exuberance – as evidenced by the members’ unique performance attire composed of formal black suits and white tennis shoes – but is never-

This April 2 theless marked by a dedication to craft and excellence. Their appearance April 2 marks the fifth time they have performed in Edmond as part of the Armstrong International Cultural Foundation’s Performing Arts Series.

Since 1998, the Armstrong International Cultural Foundation has welcomed notable performances ranging from classical, jazz and folk music, theater, classical ballet, folk dance and more. With only 75 feet from the stage to the back wall, the Armstrong Auditorium continues to receive praise for its beauty and fabulous acoustics. The 823-seat theater is crafted for the most exceptional projection of balance and sound and boasts a nine-millisecond initial time delay gap – providing an intimate listening experience.

Tickets to the Canadian Brass performance begin at $31 for balcony seating and $59 for orchestra. For more information about ticket options, subscriptions, group rates or current exhibits, please visit www.ArmstrongAuditorium.org or call 405-285-1010.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side Millions ignore federal law Legal discrimination?

I get a bit confused on why we have laws, especially on the federal level.

Right now we have thousands, perhaps hundreds of thousands, of people entering our nation illegally on the southern border.

People who want to enforce the law, which forbids those people from crossing, are called intol- Steve Gust erant and sometimes racist. That leads me to the point of why do we have the law?

To complicate matters, some big cities have made it known they will not enforce the federal law or help federal officials who wish to nab some of the harden criminals mixed in with the people who are crossing illegally. They have "sanctuary" cities or states, which basically tell the feds to fly a kite when it comes to immigration law.

The same people who go ballistic over immunizations, seem to care little that some of the illegal immigrants may have some kind of disease.

One political party of this nation doesn't seem too bothered at all with the numbers of people coming here. They call them "undocumented workers."

I believe we have to expose this for what it is. The liberals want open borders in this nation. They also tell us that the "undocumented workers," commit crime at a lower rate than American citizens. Actually if you think about it, illegal immigrants are all committing a crime by ignoring or breaking immigration law.

But few people seem to care that much.

I'm also curious how states reconcile their mari-

juana laws with a federal marijuana law, which bars the substance.

The point is that we have some federal laws, which seem useless now.

This doesn't even discuss the problem of free speech on college campuses. Actually there is no free speech. Former OU president David Boren brought uber liberal Harry Belafonte to OU a few years ago. Belafonte is free to spew whatever liberalism he wants. Nobody stopped him. Yet if a conservative wants to speak at most campuses they have their safety threatened. This is unacceptable. We are supposed to have free speech. The first amendment dictates it. Yet college administrators let liberals hush dissenting opinion.

Why are the feds allowing this to happen?

I wish I had the answers.

----One law I hope we can all agree to continue to enforce is armed robbery.

I saw a store video last week of a restaurant being robbed in the metro. I can only speculate on the terror the employees suffered during this horrific event.

Someone who would commit this kind of crime obviously places a lot higher value on money than they do human life. What kind of a conscience, or lack thereof, does someone have to have to participate in something like this?

We can only hope the police capture, and jail, this person before someone is hurt, although the trauma from something like this is bad enough.

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By The Oklahoman Editorial Board It is remarkable how often colleges’ pursuit of nondiscrimination ends in government-sanctioned discrimination. The University of Iowa provides the latest example.

The university has a Human Rights Policy requiring that all groups receiving activity funding from the school be open to students without regard to race, sex, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc. Business Leaders in Christ ran afoul of the policy because it requires its leaders to adhere to a statement of faith that emphasizes traditional Christian teaching, including the view that engaging in homosexual activity is a sin. This prompted the group to reject a gay student’s bid to take a leadership role, which led to the university choosing not to recognize the group.

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Christ sued, and a federal judge recently ruled in favor of the students.

U.S. District Court Judge Stephanie M. Rose wrote that “even the most noble government pursuits are bound by the Constitution’s protection of individual liberties” and the Iowa case “underscores the importance of pursuing the best-intentioned policies in an even-handed manner.”

One major reason Business Leaders in Christ prevailed is the university didn't treat all student groups the same. Rose noted the University of Iowa “has approved the constitutions of numerous organizations that explicitly limit access to leadership or membership based on religious views, race, sex, and other characteristics protected by the Human Rights Policy.” Exempted groups included Love Works, which Rose noted requires leaders to sign a “gay-affirming statement of Christian faith.”

Rose concluded that Business Leaders in Christ “was prevented from expressing its viewpoints on protected characteristics while other student groups ‘espousing another viewpoint’” were permitted to do so.

She said the university’s decision to permit some groups to limit leadership or membership based on protected traits, despite the school’s Human Rights Policy, without granting the same treatment to Business Leaders in Christ was “viewpoint discrimination.”

“The University allows groups to speak about religion, homosexuality, and other protected traits through their leadership criteria; but BLinC may not express its views on these subjects,” Rose wrote.

Thus, she found the university violated students’ “constitutional rights to free speech, expressive association, and free exercise of religion.”

Session productive so far, state senator says

By State Sen. Stephanie Bice Throughout each legislative session, we have a series of deadlines to make sure we keep on track for an orderly adjournment by no later than 5 p.m. on the last Friday in May. These deadlines help ensure the process keeps moving, though sometimes in means very intense workloads in the weeks Bice and days leading up to them.

Feb. 28 marked the deadline for Senate committees to vote on bills that were introduced in this chamber. With over 1,000 pieces of legislation filed in the Senate ahead of this session, we had our work cut out for us. Recently, the Senate Appropriations Committee alone had more than 60 pieces of legislation on the agenda. But despite the icy road conditions, our members and staff worked well into the evening to ensure our work was com-

pleted before heading back to our families.

It’s been a hard pace, but I have to say it’s also been extremely productive and I think it bodes well for the rest of the session.

Creating and sustaining greater accountability and transparency has been a top priority for the Senate Republican Caucus in 2019, and several measures to bring that about have already been approved at the committee level. Among those dozens of bills considered in Appropriations was Senate Bill 1, creating the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT). The goal is provide the Legislature with independent budget and performance data to be used in writing the budget and making policy decisions.

As we saw with the Health Department debacle, it is crucial to have independent financial data from an objective source. LOFT will be overseen by a bipartisan committee of House and Senate members and will have a small nonpartisan, independ-

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ent staff of highly educated professionals. They will conduct performance evaluations of agencies, programs or specific divisions and have open access to all agency data and budgets. The reports produced by LOFT will be available to the public.

This isn’t a new concept—about half the states in the U.S. have an office similar to LOFT. I believe this will enhance the checks and balances within government, helping us to be even better stewards of public resources.

In addition, the Senate Rules Committee approved five bills on Wednesday that will help give the governor the authority to hire and fire the executive directors for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and the Office of Juvenile Affairs. These bills would also eliminate the governing boards and commissions and place their duties under their directors.

It should be pointed out that these are executive branch agencies—and yet our chief executive currently cannot enact his agenda or vision if those directors and their commissions refuse. It’s a layer of bureaucracy that lacks the kind of accountability elected officials have. The governor is directly accountable to the people. If he or she fails to direct these agencies in ways that best meet the needs of our state, then that governor will be held accountable come election time.

All of these bills will now move to the full Senate for a vote.

If you have any questions about legislation or other issues dealing with state government, please contact me at 405-521-5592, or email bice@oksenate.gov.

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Display at Heard on Hurd

OU Medical Center Edmond to promote colon screening To observe National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, OU Medical Center Edmond invites the public to walk through a 30-foot inflatable colon, during the March 16, Heard on Hurd event.

Representatives from OU Medicine will provide information about the importance of colorectal cancer screening during the event. Participants can walk through the inflatable colon to better understand the large intestine and how cancer forms.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and according to the American Cancer Society, awareness events have been instrumental in driving improvements in screening, prevention, early detection and treatment. These are the reasons why more than a million people in the United States today count themselves as survivors rather than victims of colon or rectal cancer.

Sagila George, M.D., hematologyoncology specialist with the Stephenson Cancer Center at OU Medicine, said in many cases, there may be no noticeable symptoms of colorectal cancer before diagnosis, and the disease takes 50,000 lives each year.

But, when detected early, these cancers are highly treatable, and highly preventable. “Estimates suggest that 70 percent of all colon cancers could be prevented with recommended screening. As the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, it is appalling that so many

families continue to face this tragic, disease.”

According to the American Cancer Society, screening for colorectal cancer should begin at age 45. OU Medicine offers a wide range of colorectal cancer screenings and treatment, including services offered at OU Medical Center Edmond.

OU Medical Center Edmond offers full endoscopic capabilities for colorectal cancer screenings (colonoscopies) in a private outpatient setting. To make an appointment at OU Medicine Edmond Endoscopy, call 405-359-5536. A physician’s referral is required.

If a patient is diagnosed with colorectal cancer, OU Medical Center Edmond is the only hospital in Edmond offering colorectal surgery, including minimally invasive options.

The daVinci Xi robot is a surgical option for colorectal patients at OU Medical Center Edmond, leading to faster recovery and less scarring. The hospital also features a 12-bed Intensive Care Unit and 6-bed stepdown units for postsurgical colorectal patients.

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Lauren Heard

PHOTOS BY PATRICK HALL

Local ballet dancers part of competition Two talented 16-year-old students from Academy of Ballet and Theatre Arts (ABTA) in Edmond are packing their tutus and pointe shoes. Adelya Gosmanova and Lauren Heard were scheduled compete in the first Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) Regional Competition to be held in Tulsa.

YAGP is the world’s largest global network of dance. Each year, more than 12,000 dancers ages 919 from across the world compete to receive awards, scholarships, attend master classes, perform in galas and audition for professional ballet companies. The 2011 major motion picture First Position raised

awareness about this international ballet competition. Over the past 20 years, YAGP has awarded over four-million-dollars in scholarships.

In 2018, Adelya Gosmanova was among only 131 dancers selected worldwide to compete in the Junior Division of the YAGP Finals in New York City.

“I am very grateful to again have the opportunity to compete,” comments Gosmanova. “Dancers are coming to Oklahoma from all over the world to compete in Tulsa and I think this recognition is important for our state.”

This is the first competition for Lauren Heard. To

Adelya Gosmonova

be considered for the finals in New York, each student must perform a classical ballet variation and a contemporary variation.

“I am excited and nervous,” says Heard. “If we dance well, we will qualify to compete in the April finals in New York.”

Adelya is the daughter of Dr. Niyaz Gosmanov and Dr. Albina Gosmanova of Edmond and she attends Heritage Hall High School. Lauren is the daughter of Greg and Michelle Heard of Mustang and she is educated at home. Both students train with Lisa Webb, Artistic Director of ABTA.

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Review of ‘Captain Marvel’

Fun film worth ticket price

By George Gust The more things change the more they stay the same for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

As with their comic book ancestors the MCU movies are tasked with continually introducing new and radical characters that work well in their own story as well as finding a place in the overarching story. What ends up happening with Marvel movies it seems is that they are a lot of fun for the two hours spent in the theater, but months later you’ll be scratching your head to remember the any details from the film.

The newest installment in the series “Captain Marvel” falls in line with many other Marvel movies, in that provides and entertaining movie going experience, but may get lost in the shuffle of the larger Marvel universe at large.

“Captain Marvel” follows Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) as she becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races led

by Yon-Rogg (Jude Law) on one side and Talos (Ben Mendelsohn) on the other. Set in the 1990s, “Captain Marvel” explores a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that features younger versions of Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and Agent Coulson (Clark Gregg).

“Captain Marvel” is an exercise in trying to refresh the origin story tropes of an immensely powerful superhero. For the most part “Captain Marvel” avoids the overwrought origin story beats by structuring the film around Danvers searching for the truth of her past after a bout of amnesia.

However, this story structure also hinders the proceedings by portraying Danvers as a somewhat blank character who needs her story to be told to her instead of her taking the reigns of the film.

This amnesia storyline takes the breath out of Larson’s ability to command the screen as Danvers, until the climatic moments of the film when she fully comes into her own in an empowering scene that takes full advantage of the strength of the film’s female protagonist.

The feeling you come away with from “Captain Marvel” is one of entertaining nostalgia for 90’s culture as well as Marvel Easter Eggs. There is a good amount of humor and fun to be had in this film’s two- hour running time, epitomized by the scene stealing performances turned in by Mendel-

sohn and Jackson. This movie is the most you get to see of Jackson’s Nick Fury and serves as a kind of ‘first mission’ for Fury which provides Jackson the ability to play the incredulous shield officer which Jackson’s mentality fits perfectly for. And no stranger to playing the antagonist (“Rouge One”, “Ready Player One”) Mendelsohn, is humorous as a scenery chewing shape shifter and is a fun foil for Larson and Jackson to play against.

Overall, “Captain Marvel” is well worth the price of admission for the stunning visuals and signature Marvel quality. Marvel’s first foray into a female led superhero movie is an entertaining and empowering film that delivers exactly what you’d want out of a Marvel origin story, and perfectly dovetails into the big showdown in this Spring’s “Avengers: Endgame”.

“Captain Marvel” is rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and brief suggestive language.

3.8 out of 5 stars

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Brie Larson stars as the 90's era superhero ‘Captain Marvel’ in Marvel Studio's first female led superhero film.

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: THE 1940s

Rep. Garry Mize

Lawmaker promoting film industry Rep. Garry Mize, REdmond, announced last week the passage of House Bill 2511 from the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

HB2511 allows the State Purchasing Director to authorize purchases for the Oklahoma Film & Music Office to utilize a state purchase card for programs, functions or services essential to the agency’s mission.

“House Bill 2511 would offer more opportunity to our state’s film and music industries,” Mize said. “My district includes Guthrie, which has a significant presence in Oklahoma’s film and music industries, and I’m proud to serve as the author on this bill to support their local economy.”

Mize said the bill is a request from the Oklahoma Film & Music Office, which promotes Oklahoma’s film and music industries and helps to grow the industries statewide.

ACROSS 1. *Japanese attack locale 5. *Chairman of the Communist Party of China 8. Parent group 11. Horsefly 12. Voldemort's title 13. Ohio city 15. Saintly glow 16. Never a UK currency 17. Disapproved by audience 18. *American concentration camp 20. Peters out 21. *Harry Truman to Margaret 22. Feedbag morsel 23. Mountain climber's tool 26. Overplay in front of audience 30. Negative conjunction 31. Within a building 34. Leafy green 35. Captain America actor 37. Party bowlful 38. Dictum, pl.

39. Network of nerves 40. Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest 42. "To ____ is human" 43. *#23 Across victim 45. Like a human 47. "Never ____ never" 48. Raccoon's South American cousin 50. Mount Olympus' famous dweller 52. *Manhattan Project site 55. Does like a sponge 56. Horizontal wall beam 57. Pelvic parts 59. Actress Parker 60. Geologic time divisions

61. Steve Urkel, e.g.

62. Eat, past tense 63. Lt.'s subordinate 64. "____ Louise" DOWN 1. Mozart's "L'___ del Cairo" 2. Homecoming guest 3. #50 Across wife 4. Kenya's neighbor 5. Native American earthen structure 6. Orderly arrangement 7. Shoe emanation 8. Circus trainer's poker 9. Zac Brown Band's body part hit 10. A in FANBOYS 12. Like weighed down with metal 13. At right angle to a ship 14. *Thor Heyerdahl's raft 19. Third axis 22. Dinghy propeller 23. Unable to move 24. Don't judge a book by it 25. Muse of love poetry

26. Shoshonean people 27. "It is silent" in sheet music 28. U in UV 29. *____ Harbor 32. *a.k.a. Operation Neptune 33. Black gold 36. Miniature Japanese carving 38. Hindu garment 40. Blue overhead 41. Intelligence 44. Impudent 46. Horse-involved activity 48. Man-made stone pile 49. Ladies' fingers 50. *Popular 1940s suit 51. "Ill at ____" 52. Type of molding 53. High school club 54. Ireland's previous name 55. Hot springs 58. Wood-shaping tool

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Homeschooled student helps Mike Osburn at State Capitol Chandler Yates, a homeschooled student from Edmond, paged for State Rep. Mike Osburn from earlier this month at the state Capitol.

House pages run messages to legislators while they are in the chamber debating policy and voting on measures. Pages also participate in a mock session, in which they learn legislative procedure and how to write legislation.

Chandler said she’s not sure yet about her plans after high school because she has so many interests, including music, science and law. Community service projects include serving on a host team at her church and being involved in outreach missions with her youth group. She’s also led worship for her youth group. Her interests include singing, playing piano, dancing, making logos, building websites, painting and doing calligraphy.

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Chandler Yates along with Edmond state lawmaker, Mike Osburn.

House page

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Rep. Nicole Miller, a Republican, serves District 82 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, which includes parts of Edmond, Oklahoma City and Deer Creek. With her is page Sloan Wedge.

Sloan Wedge served as a page for State Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, at the state Capitol March 4-7 during the first session of the 57th State Legislature.

Wedge is a junior at Deer Creek High School, where she is a National Honor Society member.

She runs track and cross country, and her cross country team are the 6A State Champions this year.

Wedge plays an active in serving her community through involvement with Habitat for Humanity and First Light Shelter. She hopes to attend a service academy following her high school graduation next year. Wedge was elected as the Speaker of the House for the pages’ mock session.

She is the daughter of Doug and Shawn Wedge. The family resides in District 82 in Edmond. State Rep. Mark Vancuren, R-Owasso, is her uncle.

“Sloan did a wonderful job serving as a House page this week,” Miller said. “She was a diligent and professional worker this week and asked numerous thoughtful questions to learn more about our state’s legislative process. I’m sure she’ll continue to succeed in whatever she sets her mind to.”

House pages run messages to legislators while they are in the chamber or committee meetings.

Pages also participate in a mock session, in which they learn legislative procedure and how to write, present and debate legislation.

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High school students around the metro will have the opportunity to showcase and develop their photography skills as the University of Central Oklahoma’s Photographic Arts program, part of the Department of Mass Communications, hosts its sixth annual Photo Day Camp. The week-long photography day camp is June 3-7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

College making plans for prep summer photography camp High school students around the metro will have the opportunity to showcase and develop their photography skills as the University of Central Oklahoma’s Photographic Arts program, part of the Department of Mass Communications, hosts its sixth annual Photo Day Camp.

“Each year we change our activities to keep camp interesting to our returning campers. Students with any level of knowledge or interest in photography will benefit and improve their portfo-

lio,” said Angela Mackey, MFA, manager of Central’s Photographic Arts facilities.

High school students are invited to participate in the week-long photography day camp June 3-7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The camp provides an opportunity to work with UCO photography professors and gain hands-on experience with professional equipment and facilities while learning and exploring a variety of photographic methods such as fashion photography, darkroom tech-

Pinnell pedal power will be on display Saturday lion industry in the United Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell States,” continued Pinnell. “I last week announced his commend District Bicycles and participation in the upcomthe Stillwater community for ing Land Run 100 bike race, taking the initiative to create which kicks off March 16 this rapidly growing race. I’ve from downtown Stillwater. often said that tourism is the The Lt. Governor will comfront door to economic develpete in the Land Run 50, a opment, and the Land Run race fifty mile version of the Pinnell is undoubtedly having a huge Land Run 100 gravel impact on both the economy grinder race. The Land Run and quality of life in Stillwater and 100 is one of the fastest growing the surrounding area.” gravel races in the country.

Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell also “I couldn’t be more thrilled to be serves as Secretary of Tourism and participating in my first Land Run Branding. race next weekend,” said Lt. GoverIn that role, Pinnell will participate nor Pinnell. “Events like this are part in several races, festivals, and events of what makes Oklahoma great. I throughout the year to highlight Oklook forward to participating in this lahoma’s unique attractions and desnationally recognized race.”

“Bicycle tourism is now an $83 bil- tinations.

niques, and Photoshop and digital printing. The week’s events will conclude with a gallery exhibition of the student’s work.

Tuition for the camp is $350, with lunches included. Personal DSLR cameras are recommended, but not required. The application deadline is May 17.

For more information, contact Mackey at amackey5@uco.edu or 405-974-5887.

For more information about Central’s Photographic Arts program, visit www.mcom.uco.edu.

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For OKC Dodgers

Fan Fest scheduled for Saturday The Oklahoma City baseball Dodgers will host their fifth annual Fan Fest Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The event is open to the public, and admission and parking are free.

Although it is not required, those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP at okcdodgers.com/fanfest. Online registrants will be entered into a drawing to win a 4Topps nightly table rental during a 2019 OKC Dodgers game.

“Fan Fest has developed into an exciting tradition over the past few years,” said OKC Dodgers President/General Manager Michael Byrnes. “It’s that time on the calendar when fans are itching to get back to Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark and we are eager to host them as we get ready to begin a new season.”

This year’s Fan Fest will also coincide with the team’s annual National Anthem Tryouts, presented

by The Oklahoman. Tryouts will take place on the Mickey Mantle Plaza from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., and although all 125 registration slots filled up less

than one week after registration opened in late January, standby performers will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.

As a new addition to Fan Fest, 405 Yoga will lead a goat yoga class beginning at 9:30 a.m. on the right-center field grass berm. Goat yoga has become a new national trend, combining all-level yoga with animal-assisted therapy. The fee to participate is $25 and registration will soon be available through okcdodgers.com/fanfest. After the yoga class is over, the goats will join other furry friends in a petting zoo on the concourse.

Fan Fest will also feature the fourth annual Dodger Dog eating contest. The competition is open to all fans 18 and older, with separate divisions for male and female competitors. Whoever eats the most Dodger Dogs and buns in five minutes will receive a trophy and a 4Topps nightly table rental during a 2019 OKC Dodgers game, and the second-place finisher will be awarded a four-pack of field seats during a 2019 OKC Dodgers game. Registration is currently open.

AAA opens new center AAA recently opened Edmond’s first Car Care Insurance and Travel Center at 1701 S. Broadway Ave. Customers visiting the 11,100square-foot building will be able to access car repair and service alongside traditional AAA membership, travel and insurance services.

While the new center provides all of the services that auto club members have come to expect from

AAA’s retail locations, car care services are being introduced for nonmembers as well, although AAA members will enjoy a lower price with a discount on their repair labor.

This location offers a free self-serve station for drivers to check and add air to their tires and a charging station for drivers to power up their electric vehicles.

Upcoming ‘Clink for Pink’ benefit will support breast cancer cause Project31 will host its second annual Clink for Pink from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., April 18 at the Howell Gallery in Oklahoma City. Individual tickets are available for $50, or participants can purchase a Gal Pak of five tickets for $40 each.

Clink for Pink will benefit Project31, an Oklahoma-based support network for breast cancer victims, survivors and their families.

“It’s vital to the healing process to stay positive. That's why it’s so important to have events like Clink for Pink, not just for those women enduring their diagnosis but for their families as well,” said Sarah McLean,

executive director of Project31.

Guests attending Clink for Pink will enjoy food with wine from Elite Wine and Spirits. Guests will also have the opportunity to experience the art on display at the Howell Gallery.

Project31 is an Oklahoma Citybased nonprofit that works to restore lives and families impacted by breast cancer through counseling, mentoring, support groups and providing “Handles with Care,” gift bags that contain items frequently needed by breast cancer survivors.

For tickets and more information about Project31, please visit www.Project31.com.

Lions ‘Chili Feast’ on March 26 Give the gift of sight…and enjoy a great “All you can eat” Chili Feast at the Edmond Evening Lions Club annual Chili Supper, Tuesday, March 26, 5 to 7 pm. Proceeds benefit the Oklahoma Eye Bank, provide vision screenings, service dogs, eyeglasses, training and medicine to improve vision.

Hellen Keller invited Lions Club International to join her as "Knights of the Blind.” For 103 years Lions have

impacted hundreds of millions of lives through vision-related work and wellness programs. Join this effort and your friends… enjoy home-made chili, corn bread, salad, fixin’s and desserts.

Tickets: $7 for adults, $5 for kids … available at the door … the west door of the Nazarene Church on South Boulevard in Edmond. For tickets and more information contact Don Jones, 696-5063.

Group’s candidate forum scheduled The guest speakers for the March 18 Edmond Republican Womens Club meeting will be the candidates for City Council Wards 1 & 2 and Mayor, in the upcoming Edmond Municipal General Election, which will be Tuesday, April 2.

Ward 1 David Chapman Devyn Denton Ward 2 Josh Moore

Matt Thomas Mayor Dan O’Neil The name of deceased Mayor, Charles Lamb will also be on the Ballot The meeting will be held at Johnnies Charbroil on 33rd St., in Edmond, beginning at 11:30 a.m. for those who will be ordering lunch.

The business meeting will begin at noon.

City Council Election April 2

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Cimarron Middle School Students Celebrate Black History Month Cimarron Middle School eighth-graders spent time during February learning about key figures in African American History. Classmates Ryley Watkins, Samantha Rodriguez, and Spencer Holleyman chose to study Ida B. Wells-Barnett, a journalist and social reformer. The students then created posters detailing their chosen historical figure’s accomplishments. The posters were used to create a Black History Gallery.

SF Play this Week

Monty Navarro (Ben Beasley), Sibella Hallward, (Selah Spain) and the maid (Alexis Christensen) in this week’s upcoming musical presented by Edmond Santa Fe High School Santa Fe High School will be putting on ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,’ with shows starting tonight, Friday and Saturday. Each show gets under way at 7 p.m. at the Santa Fe Auditorium, 1901 W. 15th Street. Tickets are $11 for adults $9 for students and those over 55. Children under six are free.

LEFT -- Lord Adalbert (Greyson Arguello) in this week’s Santa Fe musical, which starts at 7 p.m. each night.

Photos by MELINDA INFANTE

Part of the ensemble for the production.

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Business owners and inspiration Entrepreneurship starts with an idea. One of the challenges once the business gets off the ground, though, is coming up with more ideas that push the company forward.

An idea often stems from inspiration and lacking that, some business owners say, can result in stagnation or a failed enterprise.

“Without innovation and forward thinking, no business can succeed,” says Peter J. Strauss (www.peterjstrauss.com), an attorney, entrepreneur and author of The Business Owner’s Definitive Guide to Captive Insurance Companies. “But being a business owner is very demanding, and at some points, you’ll hit a wall where you can’t seem to come up with new ideas.

“To be a successful entrepreneur, you have to stay on the search for the next idea that will grow your business. And the truth is that most entrepreneurs are in need of some inspiration to ignite those ideas.”

Strauss says there are several solid ways to cultivate inspiration: n Fix things that bug you daily. Entrepreneurs encounter frustrations, and the more bothered they are by certain issues, the more those can become an obstacle in the way of the business. Focusing some attention on negatives of the business and solutions can move it forward. “Your desire to eliminate a daily problem or a building annoyance can inspire you to fix it,” Strauss says. n Listen to your employees. “Ask yourself, ‘How could they get better at what they do?’” Strauss says. “How could they be happier and make our business better as a result of their passion and growth?” n Think outside the box. “The day-to-day grind shouldn’t prevent the entrepreneur from daring to dream,” Strauss says. “Have fun with it; see five to 10 years ahead and where you envision the busi-

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Citizens Bank ‘Vault 405’ expanding Vault 405, downtown Edmond’s only co-working space powered by Citizens Bank of Edmond, is expanding.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will kick off at 4:05 p.m. this Friday, March 15, located at 10 N. Broadway in historic downtown Edmond. Attendees will be able to tour the facility during this time as well as the Grand Opening event scheduled on Saturday, March 16 during Heard on Hurd, also powered by Citizens Bank of Edmond.

Vault 405 marked its one-year

tional offices as well as additional co-working space. “We are humbled by the success Vault 405 has ensued,” said Jill Castilla, President and CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond. “Expanding the facility will ensure entrepreneurs and small businesses have a place to thrive in Edmond. We consistently support local businesses and the local community and being able to power a co-working space for our customers to thrive and grow their business is at the heart of that support.”

Chamber officials, and well wishers, welcome Office Express Janitorial Service.

Chamber welcomes office cleaning business Office Express Janitorial Service (OEJ) recently held a ribbon cutting with the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate their new Oklahoma City metro location.

Fabian Harris of OEJ asks, “Who are you leaving your keys with at night?” Running a business has its challenges but choosing a janitorial service for your business shouldn’t have to be. You want to trust someone to care about your business setting as much as you do. OEJ owners, Fabian and Amy Harris, want customers to be secure in their decision.

Downtown Edmond helps out ‘Fetch Fido a Flight’ cause In the days leading up to Valentine's Day, Downtown Edmond Business Association members sold candy grams to benefit a local non-profit, Fetch Fido a Flight. The group raised $667 for the organization.

Fetch Fido A Flight is a donation based charity working to fly large numbers of 'at risk' shelter pets from high intake shelters.

These animals would othPHOTO PROVIDED erwise be euthanized.

Downtown Edmond president Stephanie Carel, Those lucky enough to re- left, presents a check to Vikki Smith with Fetch ceive a spot on a flight go Fido a Flight for $667. to no-kill shelter partners about Fetch Fido A Flight and the willthroughout the United States. ingness to help was amazing," Carel "This was our second year to sell said. candy grams for Valentine's Day to Founded in 2016, Fetch Fido A benefit a local non-profit organization.

Flight works to relocate healthy and We heard about Fetch Fido A Flight adoptable pets from their rescue and through one of our board members shelter partners throughout the State and were all excited to help fly these animals to safety," Downtown Edmond of Oklahoma to a safe location where they will be quickly adopted into a forBusiness Association president ever home.

Stephanie Carel said.

Downtown Edmond Business AssociThe money raised helped go towards ation (DEBA) is a membership organia flight that could save as many as 125 zation formed by business owners in dogs.

Downtown Edmond. DEBA holds many "We also wanted to help get the family-friendly events and community word out about this organization. drives throughout the year.

Many of our customers did not know

Helping ex-felons get licenses State Rep. Zack Taylor, R-Seminole, last week commented on the passage of a bill that will give people with felonies on their records the opportunity to still seek occupational licensing for certain professions as long as the crimes are not violent or sexual in nature. The bill accomplishes occupational licensure reform in conjunction with criminal justice reform.

House Bill 1373, known as “Fresh Start,” passed the House by a vote of 96-2. It now moves to the state Senate.

“This allows people who have made some mistakes to still be able to re-enter the work force, to take

anniversary on March 1, currently hosting more than 25 businesses, nine non-profit organizations and more than 65 members. Vault 405 was launched by Citizens Bank of Edmond as an innovative space, designed for thinkers, doers and entrepreneurs, offering resources to forge connections with other businesses to inspire growth.

Growth in occupancy at Vault 405 led Citizens Bank of Edmond to expand the space to accommodate approximately 1,000 more square feet, providing five addi-

care of themselves and their families and to contribute to their communities,” Taylor said. Taylor said his effort is aimed at helping reduce Oklahoma’s incarceration rate in a way that still protects public safety.

HB 1373 requires the state entity charged with oversight of occupational licensure to explicitly list the specific criminal records that would disqualify an applicant, and allows for denial of licensure only for a conviction of a crime that substantially relates to the practice of that occupation and poses a reasonable threat to public safety.

OEJ is a locally owned and operated, full-service janitorial company that has been serving Oklahoma for over 20 years. They are fully insured, and background check all employees. OEJ prides itself on quality control, great customer service and a high client retention rate. They provide general cleaning for small and large businesses, waxing, carpet cleaning, high speed buffing and more. OEJ looks forward to serving the community for many more years to come.

For more information, visit www.officeexpressjanitorial.com

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Cattleman’s Association donates $500,000 to Children’s Hospital The Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association's (OCA) Ranch Rodeo has a close relationship with the Children's Hospital Foundation (CHF) that spans 21 years and involves raising more than $500,000. The OCA Ranch Rodeo Committee was set to present $30,000 to the CHF, which is the donation from the 2018 event.

The donation took place at the Lazy E Arena during the Cinch Timed Events Championship at half-time of the 7:30 p.m. performance.

"We are so excited to have surpassed $500,000 in donations PHOTO PROVIDED to the Children's Hos- Becca Gagan of the Lazy Rafter Slash Ranch Team pital Foundation. CHF puts a smile on this young boy's face by giving him a has been our benefit- chance to ride a horse during a special afternoon that we call, 'The Kid's Ranch Rodeo.' ting charity since 1997," said Tim Drummond, OCA Ranch Rodeo Chairman. Rodeo will take place at the Lazy E The OCA Ranch Rodeo involves 12 Arena on Aug. 23 and 24, 2019.

Oklahoma ranch teams that compete Tickets will go on sale in mid-May. The OCA is the trusted voice of in five different events depicting real the Oklahoma Cattle Industry. OCA life activities that happen on the is the only voice that speaks solely ranch. The event has affectionately for the cattlemen of Oklahoma and been called, "Cowboys Helping Kids" because of the long-standing relation- represents beef producers in all 77 counties across the state. The OCA ship with CHF. officers, board of directors and mem"The Oklahoma Ford Dealers have bership encourages you to join us in been the presenting sponsor since our advocacy efforts to ensure less the inception of the event," said Drummond. "Without their generous government intervention, lower taxes and a better bottom line. For more support, we would not have been able to help near as many Oklahoma information about OCA membership, the theft reward program or activities children who are needing medical call 405-235-4391 or visit www.okhelp." cattlemen.org.

The 35th annual OCA Ranch

Inspired From Page 21 ness being. Further, use that inspiration to fuel sound ideas for expanding the business sooner than you thought, and even adding new ventures.” n Meet with peers. Strauss says an entrepreneur can re-energize and be inspired by being around like-minded leaders and speakers, perhaps at an industry trade show, where participants are pumped up. “It can get you more excited about your business and remind you of why you started it,” Strauss says. n Read frequently. Strauss says leaders learn far more when they not only keep up with industry trends through reading but by reading about topics outside of their industry. “This can really inspire you,” he says, “because when you read outside your niche, you see creativity you’re not used to, and it inspires ideas.” n Unplug and take walks. In the often loud and chaotic world, we live in, especially in the business sphere, entrepreneurs need quiet time to clear their minds and then think freely. “We live with distractions,” Strauss says. “They get in the way if we let them – or if we don’t get away from them on occasion. Walking in nature is a great way to do it.

Quiet time opens a door to inspira-

tion and creativity.” n Tailor an existing idea to your business. “You don’t want to exactly copy people, but it’s foolish not to observe and learn from other businesses’ ideas,” Strauss says. “Then find innovative ways to apply them to your business.”

“Inspiration rarely just shows up out of nowhere, uninvited,” Strauss says. “An entrepreneur needs to make time for it and go look for it, and there are a variety of ways to make that search energizing for you and your business.”

About Peter J. Strauss Peter J. Strauss (www.peterjstrauss.com) is an attorney, entrepreneur and author of several books, including most recently The Business Owner’s Definitive Guide to Captive Insurance Companies. He is the founder and managing member of The Strauss Law Firm, LLC, on Hilton Head Island, S.C, and also the founder and CEO of Hamilton Captive Management, LLC. He is a graduate of the New England School of Law and of Harvard Business School’s Owner/President Management program. Strauss also holds an LL.M. in estate planning from the University of Miami and speaks regularly at public seminars.

A better body & a better you

By Brian Attebery Exercise builds muscle, strength and endurance. It can totally change your physical body.

One of the greatest aspects about people it can change Attebery is not just muscle, tone and endurance but the self-esteem. Throughout the years, I have watched many people’s self-worth change when they began to take care of their physical health.

You need to prioritize your health inside and out to feel and look your best. How you feel about yourself will affect others as well. I have also learned that you can’t judge a book by the cover. Some of the nicest, best looking, apparently successful people can also the most insecure.

We all have different insecurities at different levels. If you say you do not, you have not put yourself out there enough to discover yours.

The majority of my clients are women. That being said, society places a tremendous pressure on women that men do not have at the same level. In addition, family pressures and life experiences have shaped women’s (and men’s) self-perception of themselves. For some, it is a self-induced standard they have established.

I do think it is good to have realistic standards and some positive pressures in life. I think it is just as dangerous to have apathy and simply not care. In addition, I see people make many excuses and rationalize why they are “doomed” to be out of shape and unhealthy. Where do we draw the line?

Many crash diets are centered around quick fixes. This is one of the first mistakes people make. The United States of “diet fads” is one of the greatest reasons we have weight problems. I bet the United States has more fad diets than any country in the world. Ironically, we also have the fastest growing obesity problem.

We have become lazy and keep looking for short cuts. When rapid weight loss doesnot happen, we feel like failures. Many times, this sets up a cycle of yo-yo diets and feeling like losing weight is never going to work.

That is wrong and the first mistake people make. If it does work because

you starved and then you gain it all back rapidly in a few months, that is also hard on your body and mind.

Healthy weight loss is one to two pounds a week at most. For some, you might lose five pounds the first week due to water weight in part.

For others, you might not see the scale budge at all for a few weeks and that is alright as well. Everyone is different and you can’t compare yourself to what a celebrity who wrote about their great “diet” that dropped “x” amount of weight in 2 weeks.

Many celebrities do not need to be role models for any of us when it comes to physical and mental health.

What you must focus on is making life changes in your nutrition and daily exercise. You must invest in an expert to set you up on realistic exercise programs and a lifestyle of nutrition that you can live with. You must mentally prepare yourself that this is NOT a quick “fix” and this is a lifestyle choice. With exercise, you must be prepared to change your routines often. This is important so your mind and body do not get bored.

You must also prepare yourself for stumbles along the way and remind yourself that you are just human.

Building your body can help lead to a greater self- esteem. When you equip yourself with the right tools to succeed with exercise and wellness, you start to believe in yourself and feel more confident. You must surround yourself with positive, encouraging people that also understand what realistic weight loss is. If you are trying to build muscle bulk, you must also be realistic about how long that takes as well.Sometimes, you must try to remove the emotion from your weight loss focus and use logic to ask yourself if you have been looking at this the right way. If you start focusing on those realistic outcome aspects, you will start moving in the right direction and take some of the pressures off. This can be an emotional experience. Stay with it and you can build your body and self - esteem together as long as you keep it in perspective. Whatever you do, do not give up. You will never achieve your goals if you do that.

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

Group helping grieving children Calm Waters Center for Children and Families, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Oklahoma City providing free support groups for children and families on their grief journey caused by death, divorce or other significant loss, launched the Charlotte Lankard Giving Society with an inaugural reception at the home of Michael Bradley and Shelly Giese earlier this month.

“I have never had anything named after me,” said Charlotte Lankard, Calm Waters Founder. “I am so excited to be a part of an organization fighting for grieving children and I know that through Societies such as this one, we can make an even greater impact on families in our community.”

The evening consisted of heavy hors d’oeuvres provided by The Mad Platter and a program which included a moving story by a past Grief Group participant whose husband suddenly died last year.

“Charlotte Lankard has been pivotal in the growth and success of Calm Waters and we are so grateful to honor her withour new giving society,” said Calm Waters Executive Director, Erin Engelke. “We have over 40 society members committed and are hopeful to reach our goal of 100 before the end of our fiscal year. The funds will directly impact hurting children and fami-

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Chef’s Feast raises more than $170,000 for food bank The metro's best chefs were on full display March 1 during Chefs' Feast 2019 as they helped raise more than $170,000 for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Food for Kids Programs.

The total amount raised during the food tasting event was one the highest in the 32-year history of Chefs' Feast. Support from the chefs and community will ensure that 1,700 chronically hungry students will be able to receive meals for an entire year through a Food for Kids Program.

"We are blown away by the generosity of our community. Their kindness will help provide meals to thousands of Oklahoma children living with food insecurity," said Katie Fitzgerald, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. "Of course, Chefs' Feast would not be a success without the unending support of our chefs. We are so grateful for their hard work and dedication each year."

After a vote from guests, Chef Larry McNeal of

McNeal's Catering took home the 2019 Foodie Favorite Award. Other participating chefs were Chef Jenn Snow of Junebug Catering, Chef Becky Hinson of Doyenne Events, Chef Heather Brehm of Wicked Hangry, Chef Kendall Curry of Chef Curry to Go, Chef Liz Howe of US Foods, Chefs Rachel Cagial and Gail Vines of Flip's Wine Bar and Trattoria, Chef Kamala Gamble and Barbara Mock of Kam’s Kookery & Guilford Gardens, Chef Gary Arnold of Local-Homa at The Collective, Chefs Jay Mays and Michael Paske of The Hamilton, Chef Jonas Favela of Union Wood Fired Grill, Chefs Eddie Hartwick and Krysten Adams of SONIC Drive-In, Chef Patrick Williams of FLINT, Chefs Don Thiery and Pat Morris of Guckenheimer Café, Chef Andy Feldman of Platt College and Chef Aaron Ware of OSUIT. The Regional Food Bank provided more than 2.3 million meals for chronically hungry children

through the Food for Kids Programs last school year.

This includes the Backpack Program which provides children who have been identified as food insecure with kid-friendly, nutritious food to eat over the weekend and holidays. Learn more about the other Food for Kids Programs by visiting rfbo.org/programs/food-for-kids.

Chefs’ Feast was sponsored by APMEX.com, BC Clark Jewelers, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Caption Partners, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, the Chickasaw Nation, the Cresap Family Foundation, Dell Corporation, Devon Energy Corporation, Express Employment Professionals, Just Kids Pediatrics, Locke Supply, Lopez Foods, MVP Photobooth, News 9, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma Shirt Co., Paycom Payroll, Michael Pullen Design, Quik Print, US Foods and 110 Events.

Grief From Page 22 lies in our community,” Engelke said.

The speaker, Cheneah Williams, mother to a 9 year old son who also attended Calm Waters’ free Grief Support Group, shared her grief story with those in attendance, including, Gene Rainbolt, Kay Goebel, John and Judy Mee, Bruce and Donna Lawrence and many others.

“I wasn’t prepared for the journey we had to walk after the funeral, phone calls and visits were over,” said Williams.

For more information about the society and how to join, please visit www.calmwaters.org/charlottelankard-giving-society

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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