May 03, 2018

May 3, 2018

Vol. 18, No. 49

In This Issue ROUGH CUT SWISS

Rough Cut Swiss, in real life, is located in front of Othello’s Restaurant at the southwest corner of Main and Broadway, but this week it 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.

Graduation this weekend at UCO

See pages 12 & 13

FRIDAY, MAY 4 Mostly sunny High 80° Low 55°

SATURDAY, MAY 5 Mostly sunny High 84° Low 56°

SUNDAY, MAY 6 Mostly sunny High 82° Low 57°

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Jordan Tacker’s creation, “ONE Edmond,” which features all three high school mascots, fetched $1,400 during the recent Edmond Public Schools Foundation banquet.

INSET: Jordan Tacker works on her canvas oil painting, “ONE Edmond,” during the recent Edmond Public Schools Foundation Hall of Fame banquet and auction.

By Steve Gust Rich artistic talent, such as Jordan Tacker’s, doesn’t come around all that often.

The 18-year-old Memorial senior is already making her mark on the world of colors, canvas and paint.

Recently her work, “Into the Jungle,” won a National Scholastic Art & Writing Competition gold medal. (See Page 3) “She is amazing,” said district information director Susan ParksSchlepp. “To win gold at this competition is quite prestigious.”

That honor isn’t a one-shot honor for her either.

She’s already drawn atten-

tion from the Pratt Institute of New York City. That Institute, with world acclaim, prepares its students for successful careers through its schools of art, design, architecture, information, and liberal arts and sciences.

They’ve offered Tacker her $26,000 annually to study there.

She’s looking forward to the experience to learn and train in one of the great art capitals of the world.

“It will be so exciting,” she said.

“I will get to learn a lot from many experts.” During a precollege tour, she visited the Pratt Institute, and knew instinctively she wanted to train there.

She never remembers a time in life when she didn’t like to draw and create.

“My mom (Dana) knew when I was very young that my drawings were special,” she said.

Jordan also gives back.

During the recent Edmond Public Schools Foundation banquet she painted a work entitled, “ONE Edmond.”

That painting featured all three mascots of the Edmond Schools - the Husky, Bulldog and Wolf.

When the bidding ended, it was sold for $1,400. Education Foundation officials said it will be on display at the Keller Williams continued on Page 3

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Jordan Tacker’s work ‘Into the Jungle’ won a Gold Medal at this year’s National Scholastic Art & Writing competition.

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Central Oklahoma offices.

The executive director of the foundation, Lori Dickinson, remembers approaching Jordan about the work.

“Jordan’s artistic talent is phenomenal as is her willingness to use her talent to support causes she feels passionate about,” she said. “We simply asked her if she would paint an interpretation of the theme ‘One Edmond’ incorporating all three mascots. She painted a colorful, beautiful interpretation, which was auctioned.”

Her works are each unique creations and special for Jordan. Last week she was also selling some of her work at the Festival of the Arts in Oklahoma City.

From Page 1 “They (paintings) are all extensions of me,” she said.

For that reason, she can understand why some masterpieces, created by household name artists, sell for large sums of money.

“I can see the value of the art created wth the unique brushes,” she said.

Her work is something that calms her. She envisions a lifetime of continuing to create beauty on the canvas.

Her next step in life will be a big one with an adventure to New York and away from brothers Joshua and Philip and her parents, Dana and Jim, “I’m a bit nervous about this but I’m sure I will like it a lot.”

MELINDA INFANTE

Memorial senior Jordan Tacker displaying and selling some of her work last week at the Festival of the Arts in Oklahoma City.

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From the Publisher

Downtown Edmond Arts Festival here As part of the committee that plans and puts on the annual Downtown Edmond Arts Festival, it seems like we are working year-round on the event. The committee does work year-round on it folks. They start the month after it is over with a session on what was done well and what we could do better. Even though Ray Hibbard it takes a lot of the volunteer’s time during the year, it is always exciting to have the week arrive. This is the week, my friends, and you don’t want to miss it this year, especially since this is the 40th anniversary of the popular event.

It is certainly again our privilege for Edmond Life & Leisure to be named the presenting sponsor of the Downtown Edmond Arts Festival this year. We are honored to have been asked to produce the official program for this incredible event here in Edmond. As the locally owned and operated newspaper, it is a natural fit for us and we take a great deal of pride in the responsibility of producing the program. It was inserted in last week’s edition and there are copies around town and of course at the festival when you get here. We thank the many advertisers that help make that program possible and the festival committee for putting their trust in us each year.

The festival held in historic downtown Edmond is May 4, 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The event, which is free to the public, will celebrate its 40th year and will extend another block to Campbell Street, feature more than 130 artists and host live entertainment including performances by Olivia Kay, Sam Kahre, the UCO Bass Ensemble and the Geib Repertory Jazz Combo.

Other activities during this family-friendly event include face painting, character appearance from Forever After Parties, interactive games, inflatables, "Draw Your Oklahoma" stencil craft provided by Edmond Young Professionals and canvas painting by the Edmond Metropolitan Library. This year, the arts festival will also feature live art demonstrations by the Plein Aire Painters of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma Sculpture Society and graffiti artist Chris Sker.

There will be music for everyone again this year.

All three days will have street music at the corner of 1st and Broadway and there will be live on stage music at the Festival Market Pavilion. Guitarist Extraordinaire, Edgar Cruz, is scheduled to perform at 1st and Broadway Friday, May 4th at 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, May 5 at 10 a.m. and on Sunday, May 6 at 3 p.m. You certainly don’t want to miss Cruz. He usually brings plenty of CD’s. I think I have each one he has put out. They really are good, and he is a fun performer always engaging the crowd at the festival.

On the Festival Market Pavilion Stage Painted Sky Opera will perform on Friday, May 4 at 4 p.m. and again on Sunday, May 6 at 2 p.m. The UCO Bass Ensemble will be on that same stage Saturday, May 5 at 5:30 p.m. and you won’t want to miss them. They really are fun to watch and certainly listen to folks. Another one of my favorites is Red Dirt Road Band and they will be performing Saturday May 5 at noon on the stage at Festival Market Pavilion.

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Downtown Edmond will be busy this weekend as thousands arrive for the annual Edmond Arts Festival. Lots of art, food and fun will be offered.

There is no festival, anywhere in the world, that food is not a top priority. We love art and music, but the food keeps us coming back. I think it is because it is the type of food you can only get at a festival and would be almost impossible to reproduce at home. One of my favorite food trucks that will be onsite is the “I Don’t Know and I Don’t Care.” In addition to having a fun name, it has some great food to offer festival visitors. Othello’s here in downtown Edmond will again have some surprises for us. There will be no shortage of sweet choices as well.

“This is the 40th year of the Edmond Arts Festival; we are really looking forward to it and have been working hard all year to add some special attractions to commemorate it, including extending the festival to Campbell street," Downtown Edmond Business Association president Stephanie Carel said.

The Arts Festival will benefit Angels Foster Family Network, an organization whose mission is to rescue abused, abandoned, and neglected children, match them with a select group of Angels trained foster parents and ensure the maximum emotional, social and intellectual development of each child.

Angels will be selling tickets to win a gift basket with various items from downtown Edmond merchants. Stop by the hospitality tent at the Arts Festival to buy a ticket and pick up a program for a full listing of the festival’s artists and activities. To celebrate the 40th, Oklahoma T-shirt Company is selling shirts with special designs commemorating the anniversary.

"I can remember when it was just six booths," said Festival Chair Bryanne Wallace, who has worked the festival since 1999. "It has gone from mostly a craft show to a juried art show with more than 130 artists."

Festival Market Place will close Wednesday, May 2 at 8 a.m. There will also be street closings begin-

ning on Thursday, May 3 at 7 a.m. Drivers should be aware of the following closings; Broadway at Second Street north to Campbell; First Street west to the railroad tracks and east to the alley; Main Street east and west to the alley and the alley from Second Street to Main. Streets will reopen on Sunday, May 6 at approximately 9 p.m. To view a map of the street and alley closures, you can visit http://edmondok.com/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=4749 The CityLink Edmond Transfer Center at Festival Market Place will relocate during the Arts Festival.

Park and ride from outer areas of Edmond are also available with CityLink. Please refer to their website for more information at citylinkedmond.com.

My walls are filled with art I have purchased over the years at the Downtown Edmond Arts Festival. Artist Janet Loveless has been one of my favorites and she is back again this year. The selection of the artists is juried so you can be sure the best of the best is allowed into the festival each year. As a rule, unlike the OKC Arts Festival that just concluded, the art at our festival here in Edmond is much more reasonable but the quality is second to none.

Before my sister, who has been a longtime volunteer at the OKC Arts Festival, kills me, let me say I love their festival as well. It is full of great art, music and food as well. I guess what I like best about our Downtown Edmond Arts Festival is that it has more of the small community feel to it. You run into folks you know or haven’t seen in some time, greet neighbors and I believe it is even more family friendly. It should be beautiful weather and you won’t want to miss bringing your family and enjoying the fun.

See you this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Edmond Downtown Edmond Arts Festival.

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

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

Columnist examines career planning ............................................Page 8.

A look back at the 1933 KC Massacre..........................................Page 9.

UCO Class Marshals ..................................................................Page 13.

George Gust reviews blockbuster ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ ..........Page 15.

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

The problem of debt explored ....................................................Page 16.

Business news ............................................................................Page 22.

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

Find the ‘Rough Cut Swiss’ Rough Cut Swiss, in real life, is located in front of Othello’s Restaurant at the southwest corner of Main and Broadway, but this week it is hidden somewhere in our paper. E-mail contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing.

Rough Cut Swiss is by artist David Phelps. Phelps is an Oklahoma based sculptor whose work has been featured throughout the state. He is inspired by expansive spaces and hopes his works will inspire meaningful meditation.

Said Phelps, “I grew up on a farm in the central valley of California where the fields became an extension of oneself. I continue to live in the wide open spaces of Oklahoma where my sculptural images expand to include their environments as part of the aesthetic experience.”

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Pictured are EMHS U.S. government and politics teacher Greg Oppel, Amelia Bond, Sarah Tuttle, Taylor Berkheimer, Ethan Maddy, Alec Hopkins, Brendan Murphee and Superintendent Bret Towne.

C-SPAN & Cox honor Memorial video teams

Two teams from Edmond Memorial High School were recently honored by C-SPAN and Cox Communications as winners in CSPAN'S annual student video documentary competition, StudentCam. This year, students addressed the theme, "The Constitution & You: Choose a provision of the U.S. Constitution and create a video illustrating why it's important to you." Students

Sarah Tuttle, Amelia Bond and Taylor Berkheimer won Third Prize and $750 for the video, "Fake News and Freedom of the Press." Students Ethan Maddy, Alec Hopkins and Brendan Murphee won Honorable Mention and $250 for the video, "How Important is the First Amendment on College Campuses?"

All of the videos can be seen by going to www.studentcam.org.

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DOCTOR OF THE DAY -- Paul Wright, M.D., of Edmond, recently served as Doctor of the Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol during this year’s legislative session. He was sponsored by Rep. Lewis Moore, right.

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May 4 ---- In the Gallery ---- Lazy # Red Dirt Reining ---- UCO Dance Senior Project Showcase ---- Broadway & Brew ---- 5x5 Art Show and Sale ---- Shortt Dogg ---- 40th Annual Downtown Edmond Arts Festival ---- Brewing Up A Storm ---- Spring Membership Drive ---- El Reno Fried Onion Burger Day Festival ---- First Friday Gallery Walk ---- OKC Philharmonic Presents: The Music of ABBA ---- ONA Coin & Currency Show ---- Rose Rock Music Festival May 5 ---- In the Gallery ---- Lazy # Red Dirt Reining ---- 40th Annual Downtown Edmond Arts Festival ---- SWOSU Convocation ---- Smilin Vic ---- A National Train Day ---- Saturdays for Kids: Cowboy Cooking ---- Cowboy Cooking for Families ---- Spring Membership Drive ---- Spring Sampler Tour ---- Bank of America Museums on Us ---- Festival of the Child ---- El Reno Fried Onion Burger Day Festival ---- OKC Philharmonic Presents: The Music of ABBA ---- ONA Coin & Currency Show ---- Rose Rock Music Festival ---- Prague Kolache Festival ---- Home Team Double-Header ---- May Fair Arts Festival ---- Cowboys of Color Rodeo ---- OKC Garden Fest ---- OKC Energy FC vs Swope Park Rangers May 6 ---- In the Gallery ---- Lazy # Red Dirt Reining ---- 40th Annual Downtown Edmond Arts Festival ---- Spring Membership Drive ---- Spring Sampler Tour ---- Bank of America Museums on Us ---- ONA Coin & Currency Show ---- Rose Rock Music Festival ---- May Fair Arts Festival May 7 ---- Edmond Art in Public Places Tour ---- Spring Membership Drive More Information In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Featuring works by Fine Arts Institute Adult Students For more information go to http://www.edmondfinearts.com/ Lazy E Red Dirt Reining Location: Lazy E Arena For more information go to 405-282RIDE www.LazyE.com or call Jessica Clayton, 405-282-RIDE UCO Dance Senior Project Showcase Location: Mitchell Hall Theatre, UCO Extra Info: 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online at Mitchellhalltheatre.com, or 405-974-3375 Broadway & Brew Location: Aubrey McClendon Whitewater Center Oklahoma City Boathouse District Extra Info: 7 – 11 p.m.; Listen to the music of The Bread and Butter Band while you sample beers from great breweries along with tasty treats from local eateries. There will also be a raffle for some fantastic prizes! Attendees must be 21 to enter.

Rose Rock Music Festival Location: Noble Extra Info: for more information go to www.nobleok.org 5x5 Art Show and Sale Location: Downtown Edmond Arts Festival Extra Info: The 5x5 Art Show and Sale is a fundraiser for the Fine Arts Institute of Edmond. Over 250 5"x5" canvases will be available for purchase.

Over 125 artists statewide are repre-

sented. Each canvas is a $55 donation, first come first serve. For more information go to www.edmondfinearts.com OKC Energy FC vs Swope Park Rangers Location: Taft Stadium Extra Info: for more information go to www.energyfc.com Cowboys of Color Rodeo Location: State Fairgrounds Arena Extra Info: for more information go to www.cowboysofcolorrodeo.com Shortt Dogg Location: UCO Jazz Lab Extra Info: Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.; $10 First come first serve seating. For more information call 405-974-2100 or www.ucojazzlab.com 40th Annual Downtown Edmond Arts Festival Location: Downtown Edmond Extra Info: This event is free to the public and will feature more than 100 artists, live entertainment, and food vendors. Extra information can be found at www.downtownedmondok.com or 405-249-9391 Brewing Up A Storm Location: National Weather Museum & Science Center, Norman Extra Info: 4 – 9 p.m. Tickets: $20 members, $30 non-members. Help the weather museum and enjoy craft beer from Black Mesa. Form more information and tickets go online www.brewingupastorm.org Prague Kolache Festival Location: Prague, Ok Extra Info: for more information go to www.praguekolachefestival.com OKC Garden Fest Location: 301 W Reno Ave, OKC, OK ONA Coin & Currency Show Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park OKC Philharmonic Presents: The Music of ABBA Location: Civic Center Music Hall Extra Info: For more information and tickets go to www.okcphil.org SWOSU Convocation Location: Pioneer Cellular Event Center, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford Smilin’ Vic Location: UCO Jazz Lab Extra Info: Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.; First come first serve seating; $10. For more information: 405-974-2100 or www.ucojazzlab.com A National Train Day Location: Oklahoma Railway Museum, Oklahoma City Extra Info: All day, Train rides available for kids of every age. The train leaves Oakwood Depot at the museum at 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 3:15p.m. For more information call (405) 424-82222or go to www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org May Fair Arts Festival Location: Andrews Park, Norman Extra Info: outdoor art show and festival Edmond Art in Public Places Tour Location: MAC in Mitch Park Extra Info: Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Price: $10 Guided tour to learn the story behind the public art statues that make Edmond the beautiful city it is. This tour is both driving and walking. The walking part will cover most of downtown Edmond from 2nd Street to Hurd and back. There will be stops throughout the tour for restroom and/or drink breaks. Transportation for the tour will be provided by Edmond Parks and Recreation using a 15-passenger van.

All funds collected are split between the Edmond Visual Arts Commission and Edmond Parks and Recreation.

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Thousands of acres in northwest Oklahoma were scorched during wildfires in April. Relief efforts in that part of the state continue.

Baptist Disaster Relief effort ongoing in NW Oklahoma Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) “ash out” crews are serving families in western Oklahoma after aggressive wildfires that began April 12 swept hundreds of thousands of acres, according to the Oklahoma Forestry Services.

Don Williams, DR state director, said preliminary DR figures estimate nearly 100 homes were affected by the blazes, whether that be partially damaged or entirely burnt down.

“We have begun to work on the almost 20 job requests we have received and expect more in the future,” Williams said about the April disaster.

DR volunteers in western Oklahoma continue to survey the damage sustained to families’ property as a result of the wildfires.

In most cases, families had little-orno warning before having to evacuate their homes due to the fires spreading primarily at night.

DR and Oklahoma Baptists joined cleanup efforts with local fire departments, the Vici Community Center and members of Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church in Woodward.

For the latest updates, or to make a tax-deductible donation to Oklahoma Baptist DR, visit www.OKDisasterHelp.org.

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Volunteers, with ash on their faces, pause for a moment during their work.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

Challenges face higher education

This can be an exciting time of year for college graduates.

If they don't have a job lined up, it can be a bit too exciting as well as stressful.

Lets hope they've done enough career planning along the Steve Gust way. One of the saddest things I’ve seen is a student who has racked up a lot of student loan debt without any career prospects.

I really wish someone would explain the situation to the young adults before they sign up for the loans. I'm not anticollege education or anti-liberal arts degrees. I have a liberal arts degree and I've actually made a living in my field of study. Yet just having a college degree doesn't mean you have a Willy Wonka Golden Ticket for life.

I can understand getting a loan if a student is sure engineering or the medical field is their passion. Those fields probably compensate enough to repay the loans in a timely manner. Other than that, I'd think you'd want to keep a loan in the $20,000 range. What good is having a degree if you're weighed down to a massive loan the rest of your life?

Then again, please realize I respect

our local universities and their mission a lot. Having said that I hope high school students are told they have options in life. I read a lot about how many of the trades are looking for people to fill their ranks. I don't see anything wrong with going to one of the vo-techs and learning a skill. Joining the military isn’t a bad choice either.

Here's something else many young people don't think about. Why don't they start their own business? I know that sounds pretty radical, but why not? There are lots of enterprises they can throw themselves into. This is still America, the land of opportunity.

It's my hope counselors in high school and college are explaining options to students.

The bottom line for college students is they're not expected to retain everything they learn. A lot of it won't be used in their occupational fields. Yet, like one professor told my class at OU, "we want to teach you how to think."

That’s OK as long as it’s not what political beliefs to have.

---Along those lines, a new grad should give a new job or career a fair chance. I think at least six months working. After that, if they're not happy they should explore options. Sadly some work environments are toxic. That's stressful.

Reminds me of an article I did last year. The gentleman got his degree at OU and later pursued advanced academic degrees. Eventually he became a tenured professor at a college back east. He had a six-digit salary. There was one problem. He was miserable and the stress led him to counselors and psychologists who medicated him.

After years, he no longer could handle the situation and quit, moving back to Oklahoma.

Needing a job, he took one at WalMart. The one-time college professor was soon pushing shopping carts in a parking lot. Yet with no health benefits, he went off his medication and started feeling better. He also listened to Catholic radio and soon developed a strong faith.

He stayed with Wal-Mart and discovered he liked his new job. He's in management now and values his new found faith. That's probably the key to life, finding something that gives you peace of mind. He still has challenges and not every day is full of joy. Yet he's better prepared for what life throws at him.

For a lot of people, working at WalMart may not the ultimate career goal, but it works for this guy,

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

Letter to The Editor

Bringing attention to train quiet zones EDITOR I went to a City Council workshop held in the council chambers on April 3.

The speaker had experience in working with other towns and small cities to establish "quiet zones."

Edmond is blessed with nine railroad crossings.

It would take probably 18 months to complete the engineering of this project, then almost a year for construction.

The cost would run between $3.5 million to $5.2 million. Now in 2018, with inflation, trust me, to get this approved and engineered, it will run closer to $6 million.

Edmond is growing rapidly.

So many homes, apartments, as well as, the business world, would benefit from the new quiet zone.

Edmond has, on one side or the other, 24 trains a day.

This would increase the value of homes to the west side to Kelly, to the east side to Bryant, and from 33rd Street to Waterloo north and south.

I would encourage Edmond property owners, as well as, the tenants to encourage the city officials to approve this project.

Then encourage the city to cooperate with the railroad to put a railroad overpass at Covell to allow the north and south bound trains to do their cross over between Danforth and Coffee Creek, as opposed to 33rd and Danforth. The trains get stalled for up to one hour and 15 minutes to let the train going the opposite direction to pass.

The project and upgrading the streets should take priority over anything else. Edmond has the money from the half cent sales tax we approved in 2017.

PETE REESER

GOP candidates flash a sense of humor

By The Oklahoman Editorial Board A forum last week featuring six Republican candidates for governor revealed that all of them have a sense of humor — a trait that can be valuable in connecting with voters and in governing.

Former President Dwight Eisenhower said a sense of humor “is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done.” John F. Kennedy's quick wit was legendary, and effective.

Asked during his first presidential news conference about the media's treatment of him, Kennedy quipped, “Well, I am reading more and enjoying it less.”

Ronald Reagan used humor to great effectiveness.

A famous example was his zinger during a debate with challenger Walter Mondale in 1984, when Reagan was seeking re-election at age 73. “I will not make age an issue of this campaign,” he said in answer to a question. “I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent's youth and inexpe-

rience.” The crowd loved it, the age issue disappeared and Reagan won a second term in a landslide.

Answers to questions posed at the forum sponsored by The Oklahoman show that the Republicans seeking to succeed term-limited Gov. Mary Fallin don't mind a good laugh, either.

The candidates include former state Rep. Dan Fisher, who has made outlawing abortion in Oklahoma the centerpiece of his campaign. Yet in his answer to a question about legislative efforts to restrict abortion, Tulsa businessman Kevin Stitt declared, “I'm the most pro-life person in this race — I've got six children.”

Former Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett came back to that later. “A lot gets made of Oklahoma City's incredible population growth over the last few years,” Cornett said. “But nobody's done more to repopulate Oklahoma than Kevin and his wife.”

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Fisher alluded to his staunch conservatism while noting his frustration with the Republican-dominated Legislature during his two terms in the House. He said he would have been unopposed for his third term — "That's a race even I can win, right?” he said — but opted not to run.

Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb introduced his wife and his mother-in-law. “Ladies and gentlemen, if you have your mother-in-law's support doing anything, you're doing something right,” he said.

The candidates were asked to say something nice about the person seated next to them. Tulsa attorney Gary Richardson and Lamb shared a laugh when Richardson, extending his arm about waist high, said he had known Lamb "since he was about this tall."

Raising his arm about a foot, Richardson then added, "You're almost up here now."

Stitt used the same portion of the forum to note Richardson's longtime passion for doing away with toll roads in Oklahoma. “I've been thinking — Day 1 in office, I'm going to appoint Gary to the Turnpike Authority,” Stitt said.

State Auditor and Inspector Gary Jones drew a laugh with his assessment of life at the Capitol, which he said is paralyzed partly because of members on the far left and far right. “There's a song out there ... ‘Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, here I am stuck in the middle with you.'

“I think about 80 percent of us are stuck in the middle.”

Changing that dynamic and advancing policies to improve Oklahoma will require serious work, of course. But it doesn't hurt to have a sense of humor, too, while facing those considerable challenges.

Edmond Life & Leisure • May 3, 2018 • Page 9

Revisiting the Kansas City Massacre

By David Farris Before you send any e-mails, my article, which I am solely responsible for, is in no way an attempt to slander the hard-working agents of the FBI. In fairness, anyone interested in the FBI's official version of this event may simply Google “Kansas City Massacre” to find a link to their website (fbi.gov) and this Farris topic.

I am presenting a different version of events discovered by, Pulitzer Prize winning author, Robert Unger, who has researched the facts in evidence and published in his book, “The Union Station Massacre: The Original Sin of J. Edgar Hoover's FBI.” The inevitable conclusion of the facts in this case is that the massacre began due to a tragic friendly-fire accident that took the life of at least three men. Also, that it was followed by an unconscionable cover-up, that was conspired for no other reason than to expand the authority of what had begun as an underfunded, federal sub-agency. In addition, I am merely expressing my opinion in some areas, especially in sentences I pre-phrase with “My opinion.” I hope that you enjoy my article.

On June 17, 1933, at 7 a.m., an overnight passenger train from Fort Smith, Ark., arrived at Union Station, in Kansas City, Mo. On board were two FBI agents from Oklahoma City, Joe Lackey and Frank Smith, along with the McAlester, Okla. police chief, Otto Reed.

In their custody was Frank “Jelly” Nash, an oldtime gangster who they had arrested the previous day in Hot Springs, Ark. The lawmen had been without sleep and on edge for more than 24 hours, and must have been physically and mentally fatigued; but they could smell the barn from there.

All that remained was to drive their prisoner 30 miles to the federal prison at Leavenworth, Kan., from where he had escaped three years earlier.

After procedures and paperwork, the men were to have been back in Kansas City by lunch time. The train they were riding was headed to Leavenworth after an hour layover, but agents determined that it was too risky. Nash had a lot of friends in Kansas City who could come to his rescue.

Something critical happened as the lawmen left the train with their prisoner. At one point, Lackey and Reed exchanged shotguns. Reed's weapon was a pump-action 16 gauge that was altered to fire

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A crowd gathers to look at the bodies of two detectives, Grooms and Hermanson, lying dead on the ground. They were shot to death in June 1933.

when the slide was racked forward after chambering a round, without touching the trigger. Also, instead of buckshot, the shell casing it held were loaded with ball bearings. My opinion is that Reed wouldn't have failed to inform the man handling such a unique weapon about how it functions.

Even if he had, it is possible that Lackey simply forgot. He had been through a long ordeal, and was only human.

It must have been a relief for the road-weary lawmen to see re-enforcements waiting for them on the platform as they departed from the train; finally, they had someone to watch their backs.

Reed Vetterli and Ray Caffrey were agents from the Kansas City FBI office, who were joined by two local detectives, Frank Hermanson and Bill Grooms.

With Nash in front, the men were in a “V” formation as they marched through the lobby creating a spectacle. They exited the station to the east and walked on to the parking lot where the detectives had parked the police department's armorplated sedan, or “hot car” as it was known. For some reason, Nash was not loaded into the more secure vehicle, but instead placed in the front seat of Caffrey's personal, two-door Chevy. The plan was for the agents, Chief Reed and their prisoner

to ride crammed into Caffrey's vehicle, and the two detectives would follow.

Seated behind their prisoner was Lackey, who was holding Reed's shotgun, with the barrel pointed up just inches from the back of Nash's head. To his left, sitting in the middle, was Smith and seated next to him behind the driver's seat was Reed. Caffrey was standing in front of the car aligned with Lackey and Nash, while Vetterli, Grooms and Hermanson stood in front of the driver's side door. The lawmen hadn't noticed the Chevy parked across from theirs and facing them, until three men exited armed with Thompson submachine guns. The Thompson fires a .45 caliber round, while the lawmen were armed with .38 caliber revolvers and at least two shotguns. This fact will later determine who shot who. One of the raiding party, who was undoubtedly a mob hitman named Verne Miller, shouted at the lawmen, “Up, up, get 'em up!”

Nash was so happy to see his friends that he removed his toupee from his head and waived it in the air as if to say, “Hey boys, it's me!”

At this point, a sleep deprived, startled and perhaps panicked Lackey chambered a round into

See Farris, Page 11

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Studying the Civil War vital With the Oklahoma Civil War Symposium coming up in less than a month, I wanted to say a few words about why the Civil War matters.

In recent years, the conflict has become a much-debated subject and in Oklahoma, several schools have changed their names to remove ties to Confederate soldiers. I know this is not always popular, but personally, I am fine with taking the Confederate flag down from the South Carolina State Capitol building.

It was put there in 1961 in defiance of desegregation of schools.

However, when we start to remove monuments and change historical buildings it’s like we are trying to take away the existence of the Civil War all together, something that I think is a mistake. Why should we care about a war fought over 150 years ago, my answer is that to understand the Civil War is to understand America.

What can the Civil War tell us?

First, the way I teach the Civil War is that the battles of that conflict were the final battles of the American Revolution. When our Founding Fathers got together after they earned our freedom, they had a difficult time agreeing exactly what our new nation would look like and how the government should act.

One of my pet peeves is hearing the Founding Fathers thought such and such. My question is always, “Which ones?” Please do not think they all agreed on everything. Our founders had to compromise over several key issues, even over serious moral issues like slavery. What they also did is leave several key issues for later generations. If they did not know how to solve an issue or could not agree, they punted.

The founders did not decide the role of the federal government — were we going to have a strong federal government or more states’ rights? If you think your reading of the Constitution is clear on this, just know that the brightest of the founders did not agree. Jefferson and Hamilton feuded over this their entire lives.

Were we going to be an industrial nation, or one based on small farmers like those Jefferson hoped for?

Would we be a slave nation or a free one? Who ultimately would we allow freedom for, who did Jefferson mean when he said all men are created equal? These are important issues, the kind that would decide the very nature of our republic, yet the founders punted.

American leaders continued to debate and push these issues along until the 1850s when politicians finally said enough is enough. Now unfortunately this stand, this unwillingness to punt questions to the next generation took the lives of almost 700,000 men. Yet it did finally answer the questions that had plagued our nation and divided us. It answered the questions the founders

could not. It finished our revolution and made us Americans. We have a strong federal government, we are an industrial powerhouse, and we are a nation that believes in free labor and wants to live up to Jefferson’s words of all men are created equal.

It made us Americans for the first time, not Virginians and Pennsylvanians, but Americans. Before the War, Americans would say the United States are a great nation, after the war they said the United States is a great nation. Just one word change, but it changes everything.

Another importance of the war for students is to put our current conflicts in perspective. The attacks on politicians and their supporters from both sides has gone far beyond decent society. However, when I hear my students say things have never been so bad I have to stop them. I can think of several times when it has been worse, the early 1800s, even the 1960s, but we are nowhere close to the 1860s yet. The good thing about studying these times and the elections like 1800 or 1968 is to know that we overcame. Of course, in 1860, we did have to fight a horrible war, but we still persevered. We came out better on the other side, stronger. If we kept going the way it was, we never could have taken on the threats coming out of Europe in the next century.

We also can learn that democracy is messy. We tend to think that nation building and democracy was simple, we did it easily. However, when you put it into context, it took a century and cost us 700,000 lives to create our modern republic. Maybe we should be easier on others.

This is why studying the Civil War is so important. It is how we remember what makes us America, with all our warts. Let us not forget this War, let us learn from it. Let us remember the words of President Lincoln when he said: “…that we here highly resolve these dead shall not have died in vain; that the nation, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

In this vein I am pleased to announce the second Oklahoma Civil War Symposium on June 25 in Chickasha on the campus of the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. I will kick off the event at 2 p.m. At 4 p.m., Dr. Carol Sheriff from the College of William and Mary will take the stage.

Our keynote speaker is Harold Holzer, one of the nation’s leading scholars on Abraham Lincoln. His talk will begin at 7:30 p.m. More information can be found at usao.edu/okcivilwar.

(Dr. James Finck is an Associate Professor at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha.)

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Metro & Tulsa rank high for allergy sufferers Springtime is beautiful in the Sooner State, but it can also be brutal if you suffer from allergies.

Oklahoma City and Tulsa again placed among the worst cities in America for springtime allergies, ranking ninth and 40th, respectively in the new 2018 list from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

Oklahoma mixes the usual suspects—pollen, dust and mold—with its constantly swirling winds to create a perfect storm for your immune system to be tricked into making you miserable.

“Your immune system protects you from dangerous invaders like the flu, strep throat and other viruses by recognizing and attacking these invaders while ignoring what is safe and normal,” said Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation immunologist Eliza Chakravarty, M.D. “When the flu or a virus arrives, the immune system mounts an attack. In the case of allergies, though, your body mounts an attack against mostly harmless substances.”

So while there is nothing inher-

Eliza Chakravarty, M.D. takes a look at the problem of allergies, especially this time of year in Oklahoma ently dangerous about pollen, your immune system may see it as a threat anyway.

When an allergen enters the body, the immune system mistakenly thinks it’s under attack and responds by making antibodies. The antibodies

surround the allergens and bind to them, releasing substances called histamines into the system.

Histamines interact with the nasal mucous membrane, triggering an allergic response that includes symptoms like watery eyes, runny nose,

inflammation, sneezing and congestion.

“The bad news is that these symptoms are aggravating and annoying.

The good news is they aren’t usually dangerous,” said Chakravarty.

While there is no cures for allergies, there are effective ways to mitigate them. Chakravarty said antihistamines like Allegra, Claritin or Zyrtec are still great options to manage symptoms.

Antihistamines don’t stop the body’s inappropriate reaction to the allergens, but they do block the action of the histamines. This saves you from the itchy eyes and runny nose.

Over-the-counter nasal sprays that contain low doses of steroids can also help relieve inflammation in the nasal passages.

“We’d love to develop therapies that will tell your immune system to relax when it’s just pollen or dust, but until then, those of you with serious allergies should limit time outdoors, minimize dust in the home and find an allergy medication that works for you,” said Chakravarty.

Farris From Page 9 Reed's shotgun blowing off the back of Nash's head. Caffrey, who was standing in the line-offire was also struck in the head by a single projectile and mortally wounded, dying an hour later. Investigators discovered glass on the hood of Caffrey's car, indicating that he had been shot from inside the vehicle.

Undaunted, Lackey recovered, pointing the muzzle of the weapon forward towards the gunmen and, again, chambered a second round, this time striking Detective Hermanson in the left side of his face killing him. Within seconds, there were two men dead and one dying before the attack-

ers had fired a single shot. In response, Miller shouted, “Let 'em have it!”

The path of destruction left by the three gunmen and their .45 caliber weapons was easy to follow. Two rounds struck Grooms in the chest, killing him.

Another grazed Vetterli in the right arm, who fell, got back on his feet, and then ran to the safety of the station. He was closely followed by several more rounds that, to this day, still scar the building.

At least one of the lawmen, perhaps Grooms, returned fire with his .38, striking a gunman in his shoulder.

One of the attackers walked around to the

rear passenger side of the agent's car and opened fire striking Lackey in the back three times, seriously injuring him. Both he and Smith, who was miraculously unscathed, ducked forward and played dead. By then, Reed had received two fatal gunshot wounds.

He had been shot in the chest with a .45, and in the back of his head with a round from a .38 caliber revolver. Then survivors, and witnesses who hadn't scattered, heard one of the gunmen proclaim, “Everyone's dead!”

The three gunmen jumped into their car and fled while gun smoke still hung over the blood-soaked scene.

Aside from the shooters, the only participants of the massacre left to tell the tale were FBI agents, one of whom was responsible for a majority of the carnage. The truth would not well serve him, or Hoover's fledgling bureau that already was not regarded as a funding priority for Congress. Instead, the young FBI director would exploit the agentinspired disaster, and the fears of the American public, to exponentially expand his authority.

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Ringing the bell is a tradition for graduates of the University of Central Oklahoma.

UCO to graduate almost 1,500 The University of Central Oklahoma will celebrate the achievements of approximately 1,485 graduates during the Spring 2018 Commencement Ceremonies May 4-5 in Central’s Hamilton Field House.

Former Oklahoma Secretary of State David Lopez will address graduates at the 3 p.m. ceremony on Friday, May 4, and Mayor of Oklahoma City David Holt, J.D., will speak at the 10 a.m. ceremony on Saturday, May 5. UCO President Don Betz also will offer comments at each of the university’s five ceremonies.

Commencement ceremonies are scheduled as follows: 3 p.m., Friday, May 4: College of Education and Professional Studies bachelor’s degree candidates; except psychology undergraduates; 7 p.m., Friday, May 4: College of Education and Professional Studies psychology undergraduates and Jackson College of Graduate Studies master’s

degree candidates; 10 a.m., Saturday, May 5: College of Business bachelor’s degree candidates; 2 p.m., Saturday, May 5: College of Fine Arts and Design and College of Mathematics and Science bachelor’s degree candidates; and, 6 p.m., Saturday, May 5: College of Liberal Arts bachelor’s degree candidates.

Graduates and guests attending the ceremonies are asked to arrive early as the field house traditionally fills to capacity.

Limited parking to west of the field house will be reserved for those with disabilities. All campus parking spaces, except those in the reserved lot to the west of the field house, will be open during the commencement events for those attending ceremonies.

Guests attending ceremonies without tickets will only be admitted if space is available following the

national anthem. Those without tickets may view the ceremonies on video monitors located in the south foyer of the field house as space permits.

Guests without tickets can also view a live video stream of the ceremonies in the Troy Smith Lecture Hall or Room 121 in the Business building, just south of Hamilton Field House.

The ceremonies may also be viewed online at www.uco.edu/graduation, with live streams beginning approximately 15 minutes before each ceremony. Those with smartphones will be able to view the live webcast of each ceremony on the commencement website.

Additionally, Central will live stream each commencement ceremony on UCO’s Facebook page.

The Facebook Live stream will capture the traditional graduate walk from Old North to Hamilton Field House, weather permitting.

For more information on Central’s graduation, visit www.uco.edu/graduation.

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Commencement is May 4 & 5

UCO names 2018 Class Marshals The University of Central Oklahoma has named five students as Class Marshals of their respective colleges, recognizing them for their academic excellence during Central’s spring 2018 commencement ceremonies May 4-5 at the university’s Hamilton Field House.

Students earn the title of Class Marshal for Doughty achieving the highest academic records within their colleges during their time at Central.

Austin Doughty, a biomedical engineering major from Oklahoma City, will represent the College of Mathematics and Science with a 4.0 GPA. Following graduation, Doughty plans to earn his doctorate degree and pursue a career in medical research, working to develop new technologies to end pain and suffering.

“UCO has provided me a student-focused educational environment, with a tremendous amount of opportunity for excellence. The most formative experience for me, as a scientist, has been my wonderful experience with undergraduate research, learning to engage with a community focused on developing and pursuing knowledge and applying knowledge to solve problems,” he said.

“My time with the College of Mathematics and Science at UCO has pushed me as a student to engage fully in my community and built a desire to continue with my academic pursuits as a life habit, rather than as a temporary goal.”

A member of the Biomedical Engineering Society, Doughty is a recipient of several scholarships, including the UCO Baccalaureate, the Ted and Dorothy Thrasher and the Beulah Richard Fetterman Physics scholarships.

Cara Guilfoyle, a management information systems major from Bartlesville, Oklahoma, will represent the College of Business with a 4.0 GPA. Guilfoyle earned the Business Excellence, Drs. Feng and Cheng Research, Shedeck Family Endowed Business and Donald R. Moses Memorial scholarships, while also serving as treasurer for the Association of Information Technology Professionals. Her post-graduation plans include a career as an information technology professional.

Moon Guilfoyle “I have enjoyed my time at UCO, and I appreciate the atmosphere of the school. I have been fortunate enough to have professors that are passionate about their subjects, have met amazing people and have formed meaningful, lifelong friendships,” Guilfoyle said.

Krystal Jeanelle Moon, a criminal justice and forensic science major from Edmond, will represent the College of Liberal Arts with a 4.0 GPA. A graduate of Edmond North High School, Moon is a member of Alpha Phi Sigma, the national criminal justice honor society, and earned the William D. Parker Undergraduate Student Award in the School of Criminal Justice.

“When I transferred to UCO, I was terrified that I would be overwhelmed, but I was met with nothing but support from advisers, transfer services and counselors. The staff members and professors legitimately care about my success, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without their support,” Moon said.

After graduation, Moon hopes to attend Tulsa Law School to study criminal law, become a prosecutor and ultimately work as part of a public integrity unit.

Maxwell Moore, an applied technology major from Oklahoma City and a graduate of Heritage Hall High School, will represent the College of Fine Arts and Design with a 4.0 GPA. While at Central, Moore received the Academy of Contemporary Music Endowed and the Sgt. Ryan Wood ACM Memorial Endowed scholarships. After graduation, Moore hopes to pursue a music career in California, as a music or studio technician, as well as design music equipment and produce and write music.

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reer in the music business that I am passionate about and feel prepared to pursue,” Moore said.

“My amazing professors have encouraged and challenged me to be the best producer, engineer and musician I can be. I would not be the confident and knowledgeable person I am today without this school and its faculty.”

Tierani Kristen Richardson, a speech-language pathology major from Sulphur, Oklahoma and a graduate of Sulphur High School, will represent the College of Education and Professional Studies with a 4.0 GPA. “UCO has been my home for two years, and I’ve had a wonderful experience. My professors have been phenomenal and prepared me well for my future, and the friends and memories I have made will last a lifetime. I was truly blessed by God through my journey at UCO,” Richardson said.

Richardson is a member of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, Golden Key Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. In addition, she earned the Oklahoma Board of Regents Academic, the UCO Transfer and the Betty B. Wetterstrom Endowed scholarships.

After graduation, Richardson plans to pursue her master’s degree in speech-language pathology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

First presented in 1994, the Class Marshal title has become a proud Central tradition. Each of the honorees will wear a bronze graduation gown and a special stole during the fall commencement ceremonies, signifying the highest degree of academic excellence.

For more information about the University of Central Oklahoma, visit www.uco.edu.

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Heather Porter

FAI showcasing art of Heather Porter The Edmond Fine Arts Institute (FAI) Gallery features the art of Heather Porter from now to May 31.

An artist reception, open to the public, will be held on Thursday, May 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Edmond Fine Arts, 27 East Edwards, Edmond.

Heather Porter is a lifelong resident of Edmond. She is the wife of Rodney Porter and together have three children, Rian, Reid and Carsyn Porter. Heather has always considered herself a creative person, it wasn’t until she found a piece of art she loved but couldn’t afford that she discovered her passion for painting.

“Being a self-taught artist with no formal training has helped me feel truly free in my creative process.

Color, movement, abstracts, texture, layers and all things pretty inspire my work. If I had to define myself as an artist, I would say I’m a mixed media artist. I love to combine different materials & types of paints to create the layers I love in a piece of art,” states Heather.

In her world of real estate she works closely with a talented team of women. They all bring unique perspectives and skills but share the same love for home design and

décor. “We love to stage our houses and make them look the best for our clients. We are always looking for ways to brighten the home and add personality reflecting our clients’ taste. What better way to stage a home than with an original piece of art to add that perfect pop of color?” says Porter.

After staging many homes with pieces from her own collection, she has been encouraged by multiple clients to have her own art show. “I sell paintings to friends and love to donate pieces to help local charities and fundraising events,” states Heather, “ the perfect night for me is to unwind with a paintbrush in hand, a blank canvas and glass of wine!”

For 33 years the Fine Arts Institute has been Edmond’s non-profit community arts organization offering educational enrichment for adults and children in the visual and performing arts. Visit the Edmond Fine Arts Institute Gallery, 27 East Edwards, Edmond, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information on Heather Porters’ exhibit or future gallery shows visit edmondfinearts.com or call 340-4481.

Books of late-historian Stan Hoig to be sold The 1889 Schoolhouse will be selling books May 5 from 1 to 5 p.m.

These books were donated by Stan Hoig’s relatives to sell to Edmond people to have some of his stories.

Stan Hoig, a historian, lived in Edmond for many years and was a teacher and a writer.

He taught at the University of Central Oklahoma and was an author of over 70 books. This included the “Legends of Kicking Bird,” and the stories of the West and American Indian history.

In the fall of 2017 his widow died

and his children decided to leave some of his books for the people here in Edmond. They donated 10 boxes of his writing and these books will be on sale this Saturday at the schoolhouse, which is on the corner of Second Street and Boulevard. It was the first schoolhouse in Edmond.

Many of the books are still wrapped up and some are being sold at a very reasonable price.

If you have additional questions, please call the schoolhouse that day at 715-1889 or Beverly Terry at 3412312.

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Surprisingly, ‘Avengers Infinity War’ actually delivers on cinema thrills

By George Gust If you’ve ever been to a busy amusement park on a shiny summer day, you know the feeling of waiting in a long line of fellow rollercoaster enthusiasts for the latest and greatest in adrenaline pumping attractions, but there comes a time during every hour long wait when you ask yourself, “Is this worth the wait?”

For the past decade, as Disney/Marvel have amassed hit after hit in their Avengers series of movies, audiences have been waiting for the culmination of the promise that was given way back in 2008’s “Iron Man,” but with the arrival of “Avengers: Infinity War” there’s only one question left to be answered: Was it worth the wait?

Yeah, pretty much.

In “Avengers: Infinity War” the Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos (James Brolin) before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.

There is a lot going on in “Avengers: Infinity War” and to say that this movie is dense with characters and universe bending action is an understatement. With 10 years of buildup and anticipation “Infinity War” has a lot of ground to cover, and somehow its whopping run time of two and a half hours never feels like its too long. This movie manages to split enough screen and story time between its cavalcades of superheroes while managing to give each character their own time to shine.

There are hundreds of reasons why “Infinity War” should be an unmitigated disaster, but with a focus on paying off decade long story arcs, subverting expectations and building a complex and interesting villain it somehow manages to entertain and enthrall like no other Marvel to date.

The pace to “Infinity War” is impressive in its ability to keep the story moving between such a diverse cast of characters and other worldly settings.

This breakneck pace is perfect for the Marvel fan whose grown up with these characters, where one story starts to slow down BOOM cut to another storyline with another unexpected pairing of characters. The result of this decision there is no significant lulls to catch your breath and no room for the rote and dull boardroom bickering scenes.

Upstage Theatre production upcoming Upstage Theatre of Oklahoma presents “Heathers The Musical: High School Edition” this weekend.

Performances May 3 to May 5 will be 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. on May 6.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students/seniors.

Performances will be held at 844. W Danforth Road.

The show is rated PG13 for language, dark humor, and adult themes.

The following is the story plot: Heathers (High School Edition) is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers.

But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously handsome new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss up to them, but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.

For additional information on the play please e-mail patgo@cox.net.

Overall, ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ is an astonishing accomplishment combining an unprecedented amount of action and comic book characters to an emotional, but fun summer blockbuster movie.

In terms of performances, mostly everyone is on top of their game in this movie, but some of the mainstays of the franchise seem like they have become bored with these superhero movies. For years Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. have owned the Avengers franchise, but in this movie they turn in performances that are starting to feel tired of the constant punching and superhero fare.

However, the newer additions to the universe like Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland, still feel fresh and add a lot of charisma to what ultimately becomes a darker Marvel movie.

Overall, “Avengers: Infinity War” is an astonishing accomplishment combining an unprecedented amount of action and comic book characters to an emotional, but fun summer blockbuster movie.

There are many other big time movie franchises that have tried and failed to recreate the Marvel blueprint, but with this movie the filmmakers have shown that there is magic to these Marvel movies.

“Avengers: Infinity War” is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action throughout, language and some crude references.

4 out of 5 stars

(To reach George Gust for comment, please email gust.george@gmail.com.)

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Avoiding & recovering from debt Does it seem like your debt just keeps growing?

If so, you’re not alone. Americans’ total credit card debt rose 8 percent in 2017, to a whopping $905 billion, based on a NerdWallet survey. The Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA) offers insights into the easy mistakes that can cause debt to pile up, along with tips on how to limit on what you owe.

Mistake 1: Collecting credit cards. Consumers are bombarded by offers for credit cards, but don’t be tempted. Once you get a new card, it’s easy to use it, which could lead to spending more than you intended—and more than you can afford. Running up credit card balances will only increase your debt and the amount of interest you will end up paying. The solution is to be strategic: Don’t charge more than you can afford to pay off each month. Stick with one card and don’t sign up for any new ones.

Mistake 2: Paying only the minimum. Even if you can’t currently afford to pay off your entire credit card balance, paying as much as possible each month will help minimize your interest costs and save you money over time. It may seem easy to pay only the minimum required, but this is a costly error.

Mistake 3: Not budgeting or saving. It’s easy to overspend if you don’t know how much you have available to spend each month, which is why creating a budget is so important. Add up all your

monthly income, and then subtract all your monthly expenses, such as housing, utilities, phone service, commuting, food and other costs. Adjust your spending if your income doesn’t cover your expenses, or make plans for how to allocate any money left over if you earn more than you spend.

A budget can also help you spot and trim unnecessary expenses or expenses that are higher than you realized. Be sure to make room in your budget for establishing and maintaining an emergency fund so you don’t have to borrow to cover unexpected costs.

Mistake 4: Spending tomorrow’s money today.

This problem can occur in two ways. First, you lose

some part of your income, but you don’t change your spending because you think you’ll probably be able to replace that income soon. In the meantime, you’re going to be racking up debt, and it may take longer than you thought to restore your income—which can lead to even more debt. Another mistake can happen when you are expecting to get a new higher-paying job or a windfall of some kind and you start spending now as if that money were already in the bank. In both cases, the best approach is to adjust your spending to reflect the funds you actually have today.

Mistake 5: Not rewarding yourself for your accomplishments. You know that minimizing debt has many benefits, but you’re more likely to succeed at it if you celebrate a little when you’ve finally reached a milestone, such as paying off a credit card or lowering your debt by a certain amount. Don’t break the bank, but do consider giving yourself a night out or some other small treat. A reward will help motivate you to keep going until you’re debt-free and make it less likely you’ll slip up and overspend again.

Remember no matter what your financial concerns might be, your local CPA can help. Whether you want to get out of debt or simply have questions about your day-to-day finances, your local CPA can help. If you don’t have one, get a free referral and free 30-minute consultation at FindYourCPA.com.

Signing & author panel at Best of Books Best of Books has announced the upcoming Epic Reads young adult author panel event for national young adult authors Julie Murphy, Becky Albertalli, and Katie Cotugno.

There will be line numbers for the signing part of the panel. In order to receive a line number, you must purchase a copy of one of the authors' books from the store. You can purchase a copy online or by calling the store.

The panel will take place on Tuesday, May 8 starting at 6 p.m.

Julie Murphy is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin', Puddin', Ramona Blue, and Side Effects May Vary. Dumplin' is being adapted into a motion picture film starring Jennifer Aniston and Danielle Macdonald. Murphy lives in North Texas with her husband who loves her, her dog who adores her, and her cats who tolerate her. When she's not writing, she can be found reading, traveling, or hunting down the perfect

May 8 at 6 p.m. slice of pizza.

Becky Albertalli is the author of the acclaimed novels Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, The Upside of Unrequited, and Leah on the Offbeat. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda was adapted into the motion picture film, Love, Simon. A former clinical psychologist who specialized in working with children and teens, Becky lives with her family in Atlanta.

Katie Cotugno is the New York Times bestselling author of Top Ten, Fireworks, 99 Days, and How to Love. Katie is a Pushcart Prize nominee whose work has appeared in Iowa Review, Mississippi Review, and Argestes, among others. She lives in Boston with her husband, Tom. Please call (405) 340-9202 if you would like to reserve signed copies of books after the event.

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Red Earth to honor Borens University of Oklahoma President David and First Lady Molly Shi Boren will be recognized as the 2018 Red Earth Ambassadors of the Year during a Gala Event scheduled Tuesday, May 15 at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Norman. The Red Earth Ambassador of the Year award was founded in 1991 by Red Earth board members Louise Painter and David G. Campbell to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions in presenting a positive image of America Indians.

“Molly and David Boren have dedicated years of public service to the state of Oklahoma, and for the past 20 years have served the University of Oklahoma as its 13th President and First Lady,” said Teri Stanek, president of the Red Earth Board of Directors. “Their contributions to Native culture in both government service and in academics have been signifi-

cant. We are thrilled to recognize them as or 2018 Red Earth Ambassadors of the Year.”

Politics and serving the public have always been and instrumental part of David Boren’s life. After serving in the Oklahoma House, he was elected Oklahoma’s youngest Governor in 1974 at age 33. As Governor, he established the Oklahoma Arts Institute and the Scholarship Leadership Endowment Program.

After his election to the U.S. Senate in 1978, he served the state and nation until 1994 - all the while championing quality education.

When U.S. Senator David Boren stepped down from his position in Washington D.C. to assume the role of President at the University of Oklahoma he likes to say he brought with him his trusted advisor Molly.

He attributes Molly as being “the real strength of my presidency.”

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UCO art camps Registration now is open for the Oklahoma Center for Arts Education (OCAE) at the University of Central Oklahoma’s annual summer arts camps.

The center offers a variety of summer programs, including the Academy of Contemporary Music at UCO’s rock camp, a strings chamber music camp, a summer dance workshop and repertory and a jazz camp.

Weeklong drama camps are available for ages 13-18, featuring “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” and “The Little Mermaid Jr.,” as well as for children ages 7-12, featuring “High School Musical Jr.,” and “Honk! Jr.” “We are really excited about PHOTO PROVIDED this summer’s camp schedule,” Registration now is open for the Oklahoma Center for Arts Education at the University said Ines Burnham, OCAE direcof Central Oklahoma’s annual summer arts camps. Camps range in price and many tor. “We are offering a wide vaoffer early-bird discounts. Visit ocae.uco.edu for more information. Pictured, campers riety of arts camps for children create an art piece during one of OCAE’s summer programs.

of all ages and have even included an adult session of our popular strings chamber music camp.”

Central faculty, graduates and students teach each of the center’s camps. Camps range in price, however an early-bird discount may apply for some camps if registration is completed by April 30.

“Each camp is full of fun activities that make the arts exciting for the students and affordable for the parents,” Burnham said.

For a complete list of OCAE summer camps, including dates and registration costs, visit ocae.uco.edu.

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

The 2018 EWC scholarship recipients.

Edmond Women’s Club awards scholarships The Edmond Women’s Club (EWC) awarded scholarships to the following high school seniors during an awards ceremony recently at Oak Tree Country Club: Nia Blackwell – Edmond Sante Fe High School Haley Jones – Edmond Santa Fe High School Yeahwon Lee – Edmond Memorial High School Angelina Sibimon – Edmond North High School Esther Sloup – Oklahoma Christian School Anh Tran – Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Haley White – Oklahoma Christian School Each scholarship recipient submitted a comprehensive application including personal recommendations and personal essay. In addition, each recipient interviewed with the members of the EWC Scholarship Committee.

Each EWC member contributes $100 per year which goes directly towards our scholarship program. “The EWC Scholarship program for young women to continue their education is an extremely important aspect of EWC and are funded 100 percent by our members’ community dues”, said Patti Wynn, EWC President.

The mission of the Edmond Women’s Club is to provide monetary assistance through fundraising efforts to qualified organizations and scholarship recipients, to provide volunteer participation in various community projects and educational opportunities for Edmond.

Edmond Women’s Club is a volunteer organization composed of community- spirited women who have combined their talents to promote the cultural, civic, educational, and community efforts of the City of Edmond. EWC provides unique opportunities for its membership to assist their community in financial and voluntary ways, to expand their abilities to best serve their community, and to experience fellowship with one another.

At the same meeting, 17 Edmond area high school Ambassadors were recognized for their year of serving the community alongside EWC members. This program is in its fifth year and is open to Junior and Senior high school students in Edmond. An Ambassador must complete volunteer hours working on community service projects including Miracle League, the HOPE center, WINGS, EARC, UR Special, Breakfast on Boulevard, and many other non-profit organizations in Edmond.

The Edmond Women’s Club also honored 17 teens who spent the past year helping the community as Ambassadors.

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There is always plenty of fun for everyone at Heard on Hurd.

117 years in Edmond

Heard on Hurd helps Citizens Bank celebrate Heard on Hurd returned to the corner of Broadway and Hurd in downtown Edmond in April to celebrate Citizens Bank of Edmond’s 117th birthday. Festival attendees helped celebrate this special occasion with a “Happy Birthday” event theme by spinning a prize wheel which featured gifts from downtown Edmond businesses including: Hello Love Salon and Boutique, Othellos, The Patriarch, The Zu as well as concert and movie tickets from The Tower Theatre.

Despite the unsatisfactory weather conditions, dedicated Heard on Hurd goers enjoyed food and beverages from: A Latte Love, Anthem Brewery, Ava’s Premium Toffee, Babalu, Big O’s Pork and Dreams, C’est Si Bon, Cookie Dough To Go, Coop Brewery, D Geez Smokehouse Meats, El Reno Onion Burgers, Kona Ice OKC, Lalo’s I Love My Taco Chop & Grill, Metro Mini’s, Mighty Corn Dog, Phill Me Up Cheesesteaks, Roughtail Brewery, Sizzle N Spice, Smokin’ Okies, Snow S’more, Sparxx Good Eats, The Browns Kitchen, The Fried Taco, The Meating Place, Turkish Delight and Wicked Hangry.

Attendees also shopped local retail vendors 405 Mobile Boutique and Cargo Room located within The Trading Post on Hurd, which is a brand new area that was introduced during last month’s season opener event.

The April Heard on Hurd stage showcased local musical talents including Part-Time Savants, The So Help Me’s, and Bryce Merritt. The Part-Time Savants rocked even in the rain. The So Help Me’s were nothing short of fas-

Engagement, Wedding notices cinating with their perfect harmonies and intriguing lyrics. The dreary weather had no effect on the high energy and easy listening of Bryce and Bethany Merritt’s melodies.

Citizens Bank of Edmond is happy to confirm the next Heard on Hurd as May 19 in downtown Edmond!

“Our community is simply amazing.

Even on a cold and rainy day, we were delighted to see so many friends and neighbors. Mark your calendars for May 19 and be prepared to celebrate our local graduates with the best food, music and shopping, and, hopefully, a beautiful May day!” said Jill Castilla, president and CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond.

As a reminder to local businesses and non-profit organizations interested in participating in the event, fill out an application that can be found online at www.CitizensEdmond.com.

To find out more about the event, check out Heard on Hurd on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

About Citizens Bank of Edmond Citizens Bank of Edmond continues to operate on the same downtown Edmond intersection where it was founded in April 1901.

Bryce Merritt performing at Heard on Hurd.

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

Payment is due upon submission by noon Thursday.

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Tangles Salon marks 35-year milestone

By Mallery Nagle Thirty-five years ago, in 1983, Motorola introduced the first mobile phone to the world and everyone said, “Hello.” We said good-bye to the doctors and nurses on “M*A*S*H,” but met the Griswold family on “National Lampoon’s Vacation.” Michael Jackson sang “Beat It” as parents beat the bushes to score Cabbage Patch Kids. You knew what time it was, thanks to your new Swatch.

It was that same year that Edmond’s own business icon opened its doors. Tangles Salon and Boutique, 1323 E. Danforth Road in Kickingbird Square, celebrated its 35th anniversary in March.

Owner Suzanne Ogle was a young hair dresser when she and husband, Kent Ogle, of KFOR News 4, decided to open the salon. “I was too young to worry about the risk,” she admit-

Kent and Suzanne Ogle ted. But with the risk has come countless rewards.

Tangles has only moved once. The original location was on the opposite end of Kickingbird Square from where it stands today. Ogle noted

that she still has the same landlord, Tom Freeman, the entire time.

Tangles opened strictly as a hair salon, but it did not take Ogle long to start offering clothing along with the hair services. “Fashion and beauty go together,” she pointed out.

“It was a natural place to start.”

Today, about half of Tangles’ floor space is devoted to boutique items.

In addition to clothing, she carries a large assortment of Brighton accessories and handbags, as well as jewelry and home décor items. She also offers an extensive inventory of highquality hair products and make-up items, including the very popular Bare Minerals.

In addition to hair services and the boutique, Tangles customers are able to treat themselves to waxing and make-up applications for weddings, proms and other special events.

In 2000, Ogle opened the Salon and Spa at Spring Creek, in the Spring Creek Shopping Center, 1476 S. Bryant. Day spas were popular indulgences in the dotcom days, and continue to be. “It was a direction we needed to go,” she said. In addition to hair, nail, waxing and make-up services, customers are offered tanning, massages and an array of facials at the Spa. Packages for a day of luxurious pampering can be arranged.

Today, she employs about 40 people between the two the locations.

The secret to success, Ogle said, seems to be a combination of things.

“People like quality, personal service,” adding that can be hard to come by in our online, self-service world.

“Thank goodness you can’t get your hair cut online,” she laughed. She also pointed out that a number of stores in Kickingbird Square have also enjoyed longevity. “These are mom

and pop operations, and the owners are in their stores every day.” An Edmond resident for nearly 40 years, Ogle also mentioned the trend of shopping local, with more people choosing to spend their money at businesses in their hometowns. She noted that because of her longevity, she has the opportunity to serve generations families.

Catering to customer needs keeps customers coming back. Ogle noted that the salon is open in the evenings until 8 p.m. and on Mondays, when many shops are closed. This adds convenience for people who work 85 or for those with children who must “tag-team” with a spouse in order to leave the house. “You think of things you can do for the customer before they can say it,” she said.

Ogle also believes in giving back to the community that has supported her for so long. “It’s important to be civic-minded,” she said. The HOPE Center of Edmond, schools and churches are among her favorite causes.

In addition, she said it is important to take care of employees. “We always have each other’s backs. You just have to be flexible,” she said. She also enjoys the opportunity to learn from other stylists, no matter their age.

Finally, Ogle points to the welcoming, Christian culture of the shop.

“People will come in even if they don’t have an appointment,” she said. “They come in to talk and have a cup of coffee. People are always laughing. It’s fun.”

Tangles has also partnered with KFOR News 4, providing hair services for about 25 reporters and anchors.

Viewers interested in the latest fashion and beauty trends can tune in to KFOR’s 4:30 p.m. news broadcast every other Wednesday for “What’s Hot and What’s Not.” The segment features a Tangles employee discussing the newest hair, fashion and make-up styles.

So what’s next for Edmond’s style maven? “Customers say they never know what Tangles is going to do next,” she said. “You’ll just have to wait and see.”

Until then, Ogle will continue on her 35-year path to success. “I love coming to work with the people I work with,” she said. “I get to come to work and play beauty shop and store.”

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New Epsilon Sigma Alpha officers, from left, are Laura Howells; parliamentarian; Jeannette Smith: secretary; JoAnn Bullard: president; Billye Peterson: treasurer; and Bev Hanna-Fedde, educational director.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha installs a new slate of officers at Ted’s Epsilon Sigma Alpha, an international service organization, installed new Gamma Zeta officers for the upcoming year. The installation was held at Ted’s Escondido in Edmond.

Gamma Zeta is involved with philanthropic endeavors in Edmond, the state, and nationally.

In Edmond the group works with Boys’ Ranch Town, Coffee Creek Riding Stables, Project 66, All Things Baby, Free to Live, UR Special and

Mobile Meals. Gamma Zeta also works with No Boundaries, Intl. and the Salvation Army Night Watch.

State projects are Easter Seals, Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur and the Oklahoma School for the Blind in Muskogee. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is the national project for Gamma Zeta.

If interested in volunteering with this energetic group, call JoAnn Bullard at 405-613-4545 or 405-690-0166.

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Dentist honored for professional ethics “Dr. Lamb has served as an The Oklahoma Dental Associinspiration and role model for ation (ODA) is proud to award the dental profession in OklaDr. Robert Lamb with the ODA homa,” said the ODA Past PresiDan E. Brannin Ethics and Prodent Dr. Juan Lopez. With more fessionalism Award. The award than 40 years experience in the was given during the 2018 ODA field of Oral and Maxillofacial President’s Dinner on April 21 in Surgery, Dr. Lamb has served as Oklahoma City. the president of Oklahoma SociThe ODA Dan E. Brannin ProDr. Lamb ety of Oral and Maxillofacial Surfessionalism Award is presented geons and is currently serving on annually to an Oklahoma Dental Association member dentist who has the Oklahoma Dental Foundation Board of Trustees as vice president. He made significant contributions to the advancement of the principles and prac- has made more than 25 trips to various countries in South America as part of tice of ethics and professionalism in his involvement with Health Talents Indentistry.

ternational and serves on the Missions Committee at Memorial Road Church of Christ in Edmond. The ODA appreciates Dr. Lamb’s commitment to ethical dentistry and professionalism within his practice.

About the Oklahoma Dental Association: The Oklahoma Dental Association, founded in 1907, has a membership of more than 1,600 dentists. The Association was established to help foster an awareness of the obligations and responsibilities of the dental profession to society.

The Inaugural ‘Hoot Gibson Award’ The Downtown Merchants Association (DEBA) presented Hoot Gibson, retired owner of McCalls Clothing Store, with the Inaugural Hoot Gibson Award. This award will go to one person every year who exemplifies Downtown Edmond and for all the dedication that they put into our Downtown community. Gibson has served Edmond in so many ways over the year including being the creator of the annual Krazy Daze Event and as chairman of the Edmond Chamber of Commerce.

Gibson, center, is presented with the award by Stephanie Pate Carel President of DEBA, left, and joined by his son, Steve Gibson, daughter Janet Gibson Hoppe and his wife Marilyn.

RAY HIBBARD

Saxum announces promotions tor at Stanley Hupfeld AcadSaxum, an integrated maremy at Western Village. keting communications As Saxum’s Business, Conagency offering digital, adsumer & Healthcare Team vertising and public relations lead, Rudicel provides strategic services, recently hired Jeff oversight, including managing Risley as chief strategy offibudgets, operations and crecer (CSO), Zach Gilliam as ative management for the senior technical director and agency’s business, consumer Laura Rudicel as account suand healthcare clients. She prepervisor and Business, ConGilliam viously served as marketing sumer & Health Team lead. communication manager at the OklaGilliam is of Edmond. He is a marhoma City County Health Departketing technology professional who ment, multi-site communications leads the agency’s software development team and technical strategy for manager at Corvias Group, communications manager at the Lawton Fort Saxum clients. Previously, he worked Sill Chamber of Commerce and as a as product manager at Mercury Network, LLC and as interactive director, general assignment reporter and weekend anchor at KSWO 7News in IT director and IT solutions manager Lawton. Rudicel received her bacheat Life.Church in Oklahoma City, lor’s degree in film and media studies where he was responsible for new from Emory University in Atlanta, and continuing development of 33 Georgia. She currently serves on the web and mobile properties. He received his bachelor’s degree from the Public Relations Society of America board and is an active member of University of Central Oklahoma.

Junior League of Oklahoma City and Gilliam is active as an adult leader in Life.Church’s Switch student ministry the Oklahoma City Zeta Tau Alumnae chapter. and was an elementary school men-

Salata Restaurant Opens Salata held a ribbon cutting with the Edmond Chamber on April 20th to celebrate their grand opening at 410 S Bryant suite #120, Edmond, OK 73034.

Salata is a completely customizable salad and wrap bar. They have over 50 toppings, 10 proteins, 10 house made dressings, as well as soup and fresh baked bread.

For more information, visit them on Facebook or visit their website.

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Williams new audit manager Edmond-based accounting firm Arledge and Associates today announced the promotion of Lindsey Williams to audit manager.

Williams is a CPA and a graduate of Oklahoma Christian University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. In her new role, Williams Williams will manage the firm’s services to the not-for-profit industry. She will oversee audit and consulting work while training staff, building their market niche as well as take on more responsibilities within the audit department at Arledge and Associates “Lindsey has advanced through progressively more responsible positions growing both her technical skills and her business development skills while also giving back to the community,” said LaDonna Sinning, CPA, and partner at Arledge and Associates. “Lindsey has demonstrated great technical and leadership skills and we know she will be a great success in her new role.”

Arledge & Associates, PC is a recognized leader in the accounting industry offering practical solutions in the areas of tax planning, auditing, consulting and accounting.

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Robert W. (Bob) Lane, MA, CNHA, FACHCA, of Edmond was installed as Board Chairman of the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA), the nation’s leading professional society for postacute and aging services administrators. He was inaugurated during the awards luncheon at ACHCA’s 52nd Annual Convocation and Exposition on April 24 in Orlando, Fla. Bob is a director with BKD,LLP, a CPA and Advisory Stefon Fromm, immediate past chair, conServices firm, and has more than gratulates new chairman Bob Lane, right.

36 years of health care experience, as well as more than 31 years of ACHCA and AHCA national meetings long-term care experience as an admin- and in more than 16 states. Bob is a 2016 graduate of the United Way of istrator, field trainer, Quality ImproveCentral Oklahoma’s Board Serve proment Organization (QIO) project gram and serves as a board member manager, speaker, and consultant. Beand Vice President of Upward Transifore joining BKD, Bob was the project tions in Oklahoma City. He and his manager for the Oklahoma QIO’s wife, Rose, volunteer for Central Oklanursing home and home health task teams that successfully ramped up the homa Habitat for Humanity, and varisettings’ seventh and eighth scope con- ous community activities through their church, St. Mark Lutheran Church and tract activities.

Bob has previously served nationally Preschool in Edmond.

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DEER CREEK SCHOOLS

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2205 NW 184th Court - $349,900

4800 Hillside - $339,900

8104 NW 130th Place - $399,900

2932 Wind Call Lane - $315,000

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2009 Mission Road - $299,900

23400 Bob White Drive - $299,900

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3025 Asheton Court – $259,900

7720 Hawk Lane - $212,400

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EDMOND SCHOOLS

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811 Sunny Brook Court - $274,900

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PHOTO PROVIDED

Helping with the donation, are, from left Samuel King Chapter Vice Regent Andrea Aven; Crystal Alexander, VA Medical Center Volunteer Services; Samuel King Chapter Regent Ellen Lee.Â

DAR donates to veterans Recently, members of the Samuel King Chapter of Edmond, Daughters of the American Revolution, dropped off over 150 paperback books, along with magazines, socks, and notepads for veterans at the VA Medical Center in Oklahoma City.

The DAR is a non-political lineage association where woman 18 years or older may join by documenting lineage to an

ancestor, either male or female, who aided the cause of American independence through military, civil or patriotic service.

DAR members across Oklahoma, the nation, and in 21 chapters overseas, are actively involved in volunteer efforts within their communities. For more information, please e-mail andwallis@gmail.com

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‘Mulligans for Meals’ tourney July 9 Edmond Mobile Meals invites the community to play in the second Annual golf tournament on Monday, July 9.

“Mulligans for Meals” is a fundraiser created to support the rapidly growing local nonprofit that provides a nutritious meal and daily wellness check to over 200 homebound elderly and disabled residents in Edmond.

The 4-person scramble will be held at River Oaks Golf Club in Edmond with registration beginning at 8am and a shotgun start at 9am. Each player will receive a light breakfast, 18-hole scramble, range balls, two drink tickets, welcome bag and luncheon. Awards will be presented for first, second, third and last place.

A Rolex from BC Clark Jewelers is also up for grabs in a hole- in-one contest.

Teams can register online at http://edmondmobilemeals.org/events/golf-tournament. The cost is $600 per team. Sponsorships are also available for local businesses.

Cristi Twenter, Executive Director at Edmond Mobile Meals said, “We are so happy to be holding our second annual golf tournament. The demand for our service continues to increase rapidly over the last several years and we are excited to offer a fun way to offer teams an opportunity to play at a beautiful, private golf club while supporting Edmond Mobile Meals in our mission to feed the most vulnerable residents in our city. Last year we had 18 teams playing, and this year we hope to double that!”

For more information about Edmond Mobile Meals or the upcoming Mulligans for Meals, please visit www.edmondmobilemeals.org or call 3413111.

About Edmond Mobile Meals Edmond Mobile Meals in Edmond, Oklahoma is a non-profit charitable organization celebrating its 44th anniversary this year. They provides hot, nourishing meals to over 200 elderly and disabled persons who are unable to prepare meals for themselves. The meals and daily contact by caring volunteers allow frail, homebound persons to remain independent and in their own homes. Edmond Mobile Meals is a team effort of approximately 400 volunteers of all ages, from retired to young adult.

Some help every week, while others volunteer once a month. Volunteers not only deliver meals to homebound disabled people, but perhaps even more importantly, they also show their concern, love and compassion by providing a daily wellness check.

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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