May 9, 2019

May 9, 2019

Vol. 19, No. 50

In This Issue DIRECTIONS

Let’s E at!

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

For more information, see page 4.

Happy Mother’s Day! Sunday, May 12

FRIDAY, MAY 10

Partly Cloudy High 65° Low 50°

SATURDAY, MAY 11 PM Showers High 66° Low 52°

SUNDAY, MAY 12 Partly Cloudy High 73° Low 54°

June benefit helps feed seniors & disabled PHOTOS PROVIDED

Clockwise from top left: Boulevard Steakhouse; VIP Tables (Closest are guests of Arlene & Elliot Chambers); Red Valley owner, Mike Freeman & Edmond Mobile Meals Executive Director, Cristi Twenter make announcements; Guests: (l to r) – Elena Sparks, Kerry Willmon, Tyler Sparks, Cristi Twenter, Travis Willmon, Matt Parks & Mike Freeman; SuperFreak performing live.

Edmond Mobile Meals invites the community to attend the third annual Let’s Eat fundraising event on Saturday, June 8 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Red Valley Landscape and Construction Display Gardens in Edmond. This event raises funds to support Edmond Mobile Meals’ weekend meal program for homebound seniors and disabled residents of Edmond.

The outdoor event will feature dinner from at least five local restaurants, an open bar, live music from local band SuperFreak, and a very exciting silent auction. Guests will enjoy delicious food from Boulevard Steakhouse, Revolucion, Marlette and Company, Metro Diner and dessert from the Baked Bear. New to the event this year are 10 dream vacations up for bid in the silent auction provided by AmFund. These once-ina-lifetime trips include international vacations to France, Italy and Costa Rica along with some domestic getaways to New York City, San Francisco/ Napa Valley and Florida. Attendance is limited to 250 guests. VIP tables for eight people are available for

$1,000 and individual tickets are $125 each. They can be purchased at www. edmondmobilemeals.org. The VIP tables include table service and gifts.

Cristi Twenter, Executive Director at Edmond Mobile Meals said, “We are so excited about this year’s Let’s Eat event with our partners at Red Valley Landscape and Construction. Two years ago, we discovered that many of our clients didn’t have access to food throughout the weekend when we do not deliver, so Red Valley generously offered to host this annual to address that need,” she said. “The Let’s Eat event is unique to the area and we hope our guests have a wonderful time while supporting our program. Each table purchased provides an entire year of weekend meals to three homebound seniors in Edmond, and each individual ticket provides 6 months of weekend meals for a client in need. That’s a really big impact on the life of one of our neighbors.”

For more information about Edmond Mobile Meals or Let’s Eat, please visit www.edmondmobile-

meals.org or call 341-3111.

About Edmond Mobile Meals Edmond Mobile Meals in Edmond, Oklahoma is a non-profit charitable organization celebrating its 45th 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 adults. 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. For many clients, volunteers are the only people they see each day and represent their link to the outside world. Edmond Mobile Meals delivers over 56,000 meals each year.

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National publication recognizes all three Edmond high schools U.S. News & World Report has named all three Edmond High Schools among the top ten in Oklahoma.

The publication’s 2019 Best High Schools rankings, released April 30, includes data on more than 23,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Of the 471 Oklahoma schools included in the report, Edmond Memorial ranked No. 6, Edmond North ranked No. 7, and Edmond Santa Fe ranked No. 9. Nationally, Edmond Memorial ranked No. 623, Edmond North Ranked No. 646, and Edmond Santa Fe ranked No. 1,320 respectively.

Edmond’s high schools, along with Deer Creek, are the only comprehensive high schools ranked among the top ten that serve all students and do not require an application.

“This recognition is a result of our staff’s dedication, our students’willingness to put in the hard work, and our community’s unwavering support,” said Superintendent Bret Towne. “We will

utilize the relevant data in this report to assist us in better serving our students with the goal of always improving upon our success.”

U.S. News' says changes in rankings from previous years can be attributed to its revamped ranking methodology. Previously, scores on state assessments determined which schools were rank-eligible, and the rank order of schools was based solely on college readiness. The revised 2019 methodology used six ranking factors, each of which are weighted to produce an overall score that the ranking is based on. The ranking factors included performance on state math and reading proficiency tests, college readiness measured by participation in and performance on college-level coursework using Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate examinations, and graduation rates.

To learn more about the rankings, go to https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/oklahoma

Services set for Cecil Jones Jr. Cecil Leland Jones, Jr., son of Cecil Jones, Sr. and Eva Snowder Jones passed away April 27, 2019, in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Cecil was born in McAlester, OK DeCecil Jones cember 18, 1930.

He graduated from McAlester High School and The University of Oklahoma, where he earned both a Bachelor and Master’s degrees of Science. He was affiliated with Sigma Gamma Epsilon honorary geological fraternity, Pick Hammer club and the Society of the Sigma Ki National Scientific Research Society.

He served in the United States Air Force where he was a distinguished graduate of the U.S.A.F pilot training program. He flew the F84F and the F86 Sabre Jet planes and was stationed in Cecil Jones England as a member of the 78th Fighter Bomber Wing Squadron. After leaving the Air Force, he spent 31 years with Cities Service Oil Company, later Occidental Petroleum and was a member of the Denver Geophysicist Society, retiring in 1991 as Exploration Manager for the Frontier Region.

Obituary notice He met Carolyn Lankford on a blind date, and they were married at the Britton Christian Church seven months later on May 9, 1959. They enjoyed almost 60 years of marriage.

In addition to his loving wife, Carolyn, he is survived by son, Michael Robert of Houston, Texas, daughter, Susan Carol and grand godson, Jack Ivan Mullins of Dallas, Texas. He is also survived by a sister, Geraldine Cheney of Oklahoma City, and sisterin-law, Rosalee Curtis and nieces and nephews, Todd and Joan Curtis, Candice and Brian Graham and Lori and Danny Higginbottom and their families.

He enjoyed being with his family, his work, OU football and traveling with Carolyn and their friends. He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church and volunteered 20 years at Breakfast on Boulevard in Edmond.

He was a loving, kind, and thoughtful man and we look forward to being with him in heaven.

A memorial service honoring his life will be held Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Servant, 14343 North MacArthur Boulevard, Oklahoma City. Donations in his memory may be made to the Care Center at Church of the Servant.

Services are under the direction of Matthews Funeral Home, Edmond.

May is Women’s Health Month In recognition of Women’s Health Month, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is addressing five key health topics affecting women in all stages of life. Those topics include breast and cervical screenings, preconception health, congenital syphilis, smoking and using e-cigarettes during pregnancy, and postpartum depression.

“Women’s Health Month is a great opportunity to remind women to make their health a priority, and to build posi-

tive health habits,” said OSDH Director of Maternal and Child Health Service Joyce Marshall. “We encourage women of all ages to talk to a health care provider about recommended preventive screenings and ways to develop healthy living habits.”

OSDH reports indicate breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer, and a leading cause of death among Oklahoma women. Most women should begin receiving mammograms at age 40.

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Payment is due upon submission by noon Thursday.

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From the Publisher

Big Bob and the NRA My dad used to tell me that where there is confusion, there is profit. It worked for him in many situations. I’m not sure dad’s philosophy would be accurate in the confusion that has broken out with the National Rifle Association, et al. At the annual convention of the NRA it was chaos from all reports. We saw war hero and Second Amendment advocate retired U.S. Ray Hibbard Marine Corps Lt. Col. Oliver North step down as president of the 150year-old organization. Lawsuits are flying and questions of financial mismanagement of funds by NRA leadership have been raised. New York State Attorney General Letitia James is after the group and their nonprofit 501 (c)(4) status has been challenged with the Internal Revenue Service.

Not to be trite but the NRA is under fire from all sides and more importantly, from within.

While I’ve never been a member of the NRA, I would have called myself a supporter in the past. I mean if it is good enough for the likes of Charlton Heston and Ted Nugent to be members, who am I to judge? Of course, Whoopi Goldberg and John F. Kennedy were also members so I’m not sure where that leaves its membership politically. I am a defender of the Second Amendment as much as I am one for the First Amendment, but gun rights can be unclear when you start discussing type of guns or weapons as they have become. I generally fall on the side of law enforcement when it comes to these issues figuring they are the experts.

My experience with guns is from a sportsman’s point of view. Bird hunting was big for me growing up. I would go with my friends and their dads to target shoot and to hunt. I had a friend who let me borrow his Lefever side by side. It was always more about the experience and fun of being outdoors then anything else for us.

My dad was not a gun guy. He was a battle decorated U. S. Marine and said he had all that he ever needed with guns once he returned from Korea.

It came as a surprise to some folks that dad didn’t allow guns in the house. He firmly believed that there was a much greater chance you would shoot a family member by accident then foil an intruder. Dad had all the confidence that he could handle anyone breaking in the house and the rest of the family had faith that he could as well.

Wayne LaPierre, left and Oliver North My good buddy Ranger Dave (his 1968. Together, the two created a system to have federal licenses for gun real name is David McCubbin but my son at two years old gave him the nick dealers and established restriction on certain categories and classes of name Ranger Dave and it stuck) and firearms. The NRA did however ophis dad Big Bob (Bob McCubbin but pose a national firearms registry initiadon’t ask me how he got that nicktive that was put forth by President name) were with me coming back Lyndon Johnson. from a fishing trip in Colorado. Big Up until the middle 1970’s (the Bob mentioned that even as a life time years I was coming of age as it were), member of the NRA he had never the NRA was focused on hunters, toured the NRA facility outside of sportsmen and target shooters. This is Raton, N.M. so when we passed, I where I got my introduction to the pulled in the gate.

NRA. But in 1975 it started to focus Big Bob showed his credentials and on being a lobbying arm and on poliwe were in. It was a beautiful facility tics. They formed a political action and appeared to be well used by the committee (PAC) and it was operating membership. There were campfor the 1976 national elections. At the grounds, ponds, shooting ranges, 1977 NRA convention, the previous pools and much more. As we left and support for gun control measures back were back on the road, Big Bob made fired on the leadership. Harlon Carter an observation when he said, “I don’t understand why everyone was wearing was elected as executive director and a man named Neal Knox as head of the a side arm. Even in the camp grounds NRA PAC. They were activists within they all had on side arms. Why?” This the organization whose main concern was from a WWII veteran and Ranger was Second Amendment rights. It was Dave and I did not have an answer. then that the switch began, and the What I really don’t understand is die was cast. how this group founded by two Civil Current leader who was reaffirmed War officers got from being an organiat the last NRA convention, Wayne zation that focused on marksmanship LaPierre, has a firestorm on his hands. and encouraging sportsman activities Does he speak for most of the NRA to being one of the largest and most membership on these issues? It is posinfluential political groups in the country. The first president of the NRA was sible but he has made two errors that will further the decline of his current Union Army Civil War General AmNRA leadership. brose Burnside, and this is what he First, he has set in motion horrible had to say about the marksmanship of allegations against one of the finest his troops when it was discovered that advertising agencies in the country, Union troops fired an incredible amount of times for each Confederate Ackerman McQueen. They are based soldier actually hit. “Out of 10 soldiers in Oklahoma. I’ve been privileged to work with them over the last 40 years. who are perfect in drill and the manI will tell you that they are an incrediual of arms, only one knows the purpose of the sights on his gun or can hit bly professional organization, an excelthe broad side of a barn.” The Confed- lent corporate citizen and that their leadership has integrity that far exerate army had much better marksceeds anything LaPierre might try and men. offer. It was through their skillset that There was even a time when the LaPierre was able to get his message NRA argued in favor of gun control.

They supported the National Fire Arms out. Make no mistake, Ackerman Mcact along with the Gun Control Act of Queen simply did what they always do

for clients and that is help them be successful in delivering an effective message. Any way you slice it, mission accomplished by this landmark of an Oklahoma company. Their execution of media and marketing plans are flawless. Not even LaPierre can argue that they were not successful. He might not like the price, but it got results. Are they a client of ours? Yes, which is a sign of intelligence as I see it.

The second mistake is to attack and challenge North. Did LaPierre not watch the congressional hearings where North testified on Iran-Contra?

Has he not read the man’s service record in Viet Nam? North is a hero by most people’s standards. LaPierre never served in the military. He may have won the first battle with North, but it isn’t over folks. The war is still up for grabs. Nobody has helped themselves ever by having a ticked off Marine on their tail. The ousting of North by LaPierre will prove to be difficult for the current NRA leadership and board once their members absorb what has happened.

The other truth that will bring down the current leadership of the NRA is money. The organization has been hemorrhaging dollars. They lost more than $45 million in 2016 and $17 million in 2017. Rumors of spending on personal vacations, expensive clothing and other poor uses of membership dues money abound. Trying to point fingers at vendors won’t cut it for the NRA leadership. They authorized those payments along with the board of directors. At some point, corporate governance is going to kick in and it might be at the hands of the IRS resulting in the NRA losing their non profit status.

Stay tuned folks.

I am a supporter of the NRA membership. They are good folks. They have hit an important crossing in the road. Do they move forward trying to support and promote a political agenda that is not possible for them financially or do they return to the roots of the organization? Either way, it will require the change of current leadership that got a pass by the skin of their teeth at this last convention. It is time for the membership to make their feelings known.

The NRA could use more members like my friend Big Bob to speak up and say what path they want their organization to be on. He was a guy that served his country, faced our enemies, loved his family and believed above all else in common sense when it came to government which as we all know isn’t always that common.

(Ray Hibbard may be reached for comment at ray@edmondpaper.com)

Check out what’s inside! n Lt. Governor highlights tourism ..................................................Page 10. n Weekend calendar of events ......................................................Page 11. n Arts Festival scenes ....................................................................Page 13. n Edmond Fisherman wins first......................................................Page 14. n George Gust reviews a movie ....................................................Page 15. n Crossword ..................................................................................Page 15. n Scenes from Integris Open House ..............................................Page 17. n Business News ............................................................................Page 21. n Worship directory ......................................................................Page 23.

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

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

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

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A family enjoys one of the many attractions at the Oklahoma City Zoo.

Zoo promoting ‘Read for Adventure’ program Oklahoma library program “Read for Adventure” returns for 2019-2020, providing free admission to OKC Zoo “Read for Adventure” combines literacy, exploration and fun to create the perfect weekend or summer activity for Oklahoma families – at no cost. To join in, visit your local public library to check out the original children’s book, Our Day at the Zoo. Upon returning the book to the library, you will receive a voucher granting up to four guests free admission to the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden. The community program was created to promote literacy within families, increase engagement with the outdoors and provide an outlet for invaluable, nature-inspired discoveries.

After a successful 2017 pilot program with Metropolitan Library System, “Read for Adventure” went statewide last year, reaching all 247 public libraries in Oklahoma and resulting in 4,443 vouchers being redeemed for admission to the OKC Zoo. Since each voucher admits up to four people, that means more than 17,500 Oklahomans visited the Zoo at no cost.

“Read for Adventure” redemptions came from 54 of Oklahoma’s 77 counties (70 percent). In March 2019 alone, more than 7,424 guests came to the Zoo as a result of “Read for Adventure”. If half of the redemptions were for children and half for adults, that would translate to an in-kind valuation of $170,000 for the 2018-2019 term.

“We know that literacy is fundamental to understanding the world around us and that understanding is the critical first step toward creating positive change for the future,” said Dwight Lawson, executive director of the Oklahoma City Zoo. “As a conservation organization, the OKC Zoo is dedicated to preserving wildlife and

Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Regular admission is $11 for adults and $8 for children ages 3-11 and seniors ages 65 and over. wild places for current and future generations.”

The book at the center of “Read for Adventure”, Our Day at the Zoo, was written by Kristin Williamson and illustrated by Rick George, both Metro Library staff members. Story concepts stemmed from a field trip to the OKC Zoo by Positive Tomorrows, a school for students experiencing homelessness. The children toured the Zoo and talked about the animals they saw and what they were doing. A theme evolved from their conversations: If I were a zoo animal, this is what I would do!

“Read for Adventure” begins today, May 1, 2019, and continues through March 31, 2020. Zoo ticket vouchers are valid through March 31, 2020. Go wild this summer with the “Read for Adventure” program and experience your own day at the Zoo! The Zoo is a proud member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the American Alliance of Museums, Oklahoma City’s Adventure District and an Adventure Road partner.

Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Regular admission is $11 for adults and $8 for children ages 311 and seniors ages 65 and over.

Children two and under are admitted free. Stay up-to-date with the Zoo on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram a nd by visiting the Zoo’s Blog. To learn more about these and other happenings, call (405) 424-3344 or visit okczoo.org.

New law will help protect state’s living organ donors Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt recently signed a landmark bill into legislation to protect living organ donors.

SB704, co-sponsored by State Senator James Smalley and State Representative Terry O’Donnell, ensures that life insurers will not discriminate against living organ donors through policy conditions, acceptance or pricing based on any person’s status as a living donor.

LifeShare of Oklahoma was a proud supporter of this bill, partnering with the Oklahoma Hospital Association and the National Kidney

Foundation to see it passed.

“Expanding living donation by removing barriers will help more people obtain a lifesaving transplant,” said Jeffrey Orlowski, President and CEO of LifeShare of Oklahoma.

“Though LifeShare focuses on deceased donation, we advocate for living donation as it supports our core purpose of saving lives.”

More than 700 Oklahomans are currently waiting on a lifesaving transplant, and 518 of those people are waiting on a kidney. This legislation will go in effect Nov. 1.

About LifeShare LifeShare is a nonprofit, federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) dedicated to the recovery of organs and tissue for transplant purposes. We work closely with four transplant centers and 145 healthcare organizations in the state of Oklahoma to facilitate donation. Additionally, we strive to raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation through public education.

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This is the time of year when outdoor yard work really intensifies.

A checklist of garden chores to do in May

By Nell Reed Oklahoma County Master Gardener OSU Extension Center The May list of garden tasks is taken from the OSU Extension Publication, HLA-6408 – Landscape Maintenance Schedule with additional information added. This maintenance schedule is a checklist which emphasizes prevention rather than remediation. Some of the topics mentioned below have individual Fact sheets available at http://osufacts.okstate.edu.

Lawns: n Warm-season grass lawns can be fertilized again in May (HLA-6420). n Cool-season lawns can be fertilized again. If you did not fertilize in March and April, do so now. n Seeding of warm-season grasses such as bermudagrass, buffalograss, zoysiagrass, and centipedegrass is best performed in mid-May through the end of June. Soil temperatures are warm enough for germination and an adequate growing season is present to promote winter hardiness. n Dollar-spot disease of lawns can first become visible in mid-May. Make certain fertilizer applications have been adequate before every applying a fungicide. (EPP-7658). n Nutsedge plants become visible during this month. Post-emergent treatments are best applied for the first time this month (HLA-5421).

Make certain warm-season grasses have completed green-up. n The second application of preemergent annual grass herbicides can be applied in late-May or early-June depending upon timing of first application. Check label for details. (HLA6421) n Vegetative establishment of warm-season grasses can continue

(HLA-6419) Trees and Shrubs: n Soak new transplants and newlyplanted trees unless rainfall is abundant. n Pine needle disease treatments are needed in mid-May (EPP-7618).

Insect Alert: (EPP-7306) n Check for bagworms on juniper and arborvitae and remove any that you find since they may contain eggs that will be hatching out later. n Look for Elm leaf beetles and larvae on elms and zelkova (Late-May) n Check for Mimosa webworms on mimosa and honey/locust. n Lace bugs may appear on sycamore, pyrancantha and azalea. n Crape myrtle bark scale (CMBS) is a serious new threat to southern crape myrtles. More information can be found at Mississippi State University Extension website: https://extension.msstate.edu/sites/default/files/p ublications/publications/p2938.pdf Flowers and Shrubs: n Annual bedding plants can be set out for summer color. n Check your roses for mildew and black spot disease and treat with a fungicide as needed. n Plant summer bulbs such as caladiums, cannas, dahlias, elephant ear and gladiolus. n Pines and other conifers can be kept to a compact size by pinching off the new growth "candles". n Break off wilting tulip or daffodil flowers, but let the foliage die back naturally.

Water Gardens: n Clean out water garden if you haven't already done so. n Divide and repot water garden plants. n Begin feeding fish when water temperatures are over 50 degrees.

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The industrial safety program at the University of Central Oklahoma has earned accreditation as a Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) Qualified Academic Program from the National Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). The degree program prepares students for a career in the safety, health and environmental professions.

Industrial safety program earns its national accreditation The industrial safety program at the University of Central Oklahoma has earned accreditation as a Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) Qualified Academic Program (QAP) from the National Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).

The accreditation will allow industrial safety graduates to apply for the Certified Safety Professional Certification upon graduation, bypassing the Associate Safety Professional Exam and will allow UCO students to apply for BCSP scholarships during their time at Central.

“We welcome the University of Central Oklahoma’s exceptional safety program and those who graduate from it,” said Treasa Turnbeaugh, Ph.D., CEO of BCSP. “Those who graduate from GSP Qualified Academic Programs have a strong foundation of knowledge that deserves recognition and BCSP looks forward to supporting them in the development of their careers.”

Securing the GSP Qualified Academic Program accreditation was a two-step process involving submission of current degree courses and curriculum, and how current assessments and curriculum relates to the seven knowledge areas of the Associate Safety Professional Exam.

The industrial safety degree program at Central prepares students for careers in the safety, health and environmental professions.

For more information about Central’s industrial safety program and the College of Education and Professional Studies, visit uco.edu/ceps.

Evans among the new graduates of USAO Llewellyn Evans of Edmond received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration during the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma’s spring commencement ceremony. Held April 27, the spring 2019 ceremony awarded 113 students with bachelor’s degrees.

At the end of the spring trimester, the university’s commencement ceremony celebrates spring and summer graduates for the year. Filled with pageantry, the event also featured speeches from distinguished physics major Lauren Carroll as well as from USAO President John Feaver.

“It is always a great joy and a tremendous honor to see the newest group of USAO alumni gathered here each semester,” said Feaver. “Each of these graduates has shown enormous dedication to academic excellence, service to the community and distinct principles that set our institution apart from every other university in Oklahoma.”

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Pictured from left are Bidlack; Zahn; Crystal Peirce instructor of biology at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois; Whitney Holden, Ph.D., life sciences specialist at Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts in Hot Springs, Arkansas; Juville Dario-Becker, Ph.D., professor of science, math and engineering at Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, Virginia; and, Plotkin receive the Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT) House Cup at the 2019 MERLOT/OLC Innovate Conference in Denver, Colo. April 2-5.

Biology professor is recognized

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Some of the women from the Edmond High School class of 1972 get together regularly for fun and reminiscing. The group met recently at TGI Friday’s in Oklahoma City. From the left are Freddi Booth, Sharon Snyder, Mimi Gray, Valerie Hoke, Nancy Goff, Paulette Limbaugh, Cindy Powell, LuAnn Moore, Mary Huckeby, Vicky Cauthen and Sheila Wilkerson.

The Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT) recently recognized UCO Professor of Biology Jim Bidlack, Ph.D., for his contributions to the organization’s Biology Editorial Board with the Peer Reviewer Extraordinaire Award and the MERLOT House Cup at the MERLOT/OLC Innovate Conference in Denver, Colorado April 2-5.

MERLOT is a free peer-reviewed collection of online teaching and learning materials contributed and used by the international educational community. The House Cup acknowledges the level of contributions made to the MERLOT collection by one of its boards during an academic year. Contributions include materials triaged, in-

dividual peer reviews, composite peer reviews, member comments and learning materials. These reviewed materials are then made available to teachers throughout the world seeking reliable online resources.

"The Oklahoma Chancellor's Office and State Regents have been big supporters of MERLOT for 20 years and I am proud to have been one of the first faculty members to be appointed to make it a success," said Bidlack.

Joining Bidlack in receiving the MERLOT House Cup are Biology Editorial Board co-editors Michael Plotkin, Ph.D., associate professor of biology at Mt. San Jacinto College, in San Jacinto, California and Marty Zahn, associate professor of biology at Thomas Nelson Community College in Virginia.

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The Bishop McGuinness High School sophomores defeated the seniors during the annual Tug of War competition.

Money raised to build homes

Area high school holds annual Olympics event If it is spring, then it must be time for the Olympics at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School.

A time honored tradition since 1961, Olympics is a week-long event with festivities that are interspersed with classroom learning. Special schedules are devised to provide time during the school day for many of these events so that everyone can participate. While the various games and healthy competitions between classes promote spirit and class unity, it is also a chance for McGuinness to give back to the community.

The theme this year was Super Mario (like the video game) and each class has a character. Seniors are Mario and Luigi, juniors are Warrio and Waluigi, sophomores are Yoshi, and freshman are Toads, (the little guys with toadstool heads.)

Olympics kicked off with the running of the Olympic flame and the lighting of the Olympic torch. Student Council members carried the torch from Christ the King to Bishop McGuinness. The Olympics is sponsored by the school’s Student Council under the direction of Ms. Rebekah Hightower. Providing student leadership was Maddie Clarke, Student Council President, Anna Doan, Chairman of Olympics, Ford Collier, and Assistant Chair of Olympics.

Hall decorations from all grades were on display. Each class selects a theme which is depicted in the hall and judged for creativity and originality. Points are awarded to the winner. Dress up days featured jersey day, generations day (freshman =

babies; sophomores = toddlers; juniors = teens; seniors = elders), fashion don’ts and finally field day.

Last Wednesday was the Trivia Bowl, which the teacher team won.

In all fairness, the sophomores beat the juniors to make it to the final round! Other events included arts, photography and cooking events, Penny Wars, Hoops for the Homeless, Powderpuff, Dodgeball, Scavenger Hunt, Just Dance competition and a Talent Show.

The Olympics wrapped up last week with Field Day, a daylong celebration for both students and faculty. The day began with the Class Feud, followed by the Tailgate contest. Students from every grade could be seen grilling hamburgers, hotdogs, shrimp, and delicious looking vegetables. Judges made themselves comfortable and sampled fare from all. Jubilation was apparent when the sophomores beat the seniors during the Tug of War competition! At the end of the day an assembly was held to announce the class with the most Olympic points.

It came as no surprise when the seniors were crowned Olympic Champions for the school year, with the sophomores second followed by the freshmen and finally, the juniors.

Bishop McGuinness students ended up raising $1,718 that they will use to build two houses in Peru in the name of Melannie Saucedo, the sophomore that lost her life last December.

The money will also provide two families with a goat, a chicken and some other items.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

‘Conveniently forgotten?

A few weeks ago people in England marked a sad anniversary. It was April 28, 1944, when the United States lost some 750 servicemen during a training exercise known as Steve Gust Operation Tiger.

It was a practice drill for the eventual D-Day invasion weeks later.

I had never heard of this event until my adult years. There's a reason. Someone kept it hush hush pretty well. What happened is that thousands of troops were in Landing Ship Tanks, or LSTs. There were a few things messed up with the drill.

The Allied Commander wanted some of the troops to be exposed to the sounds of live rounds. Unfortunately the British and Americans used different communications networks. Some of our troops landed on an English beach in the midst of exploding bombs.

The soldiers in the LSTs never really had adequate protection from German attack gunboats. Too many slipped through and fired torpedoes.

Mass casualties ensued.

What surprised me the most about

this was that the Supreme Allied Commander Dwight Eisenhower ordered a news blackout on the disaster. I can understand Ike not wanting to compromise the upcoming D-Day invasion weeks later. That makes sense. Yet the exercise disaster wasn't exactly common knowledge until decades later. Some call it a cover up and others say it was "conveniently forgotten."

I'd like to think the military folks at the time learned the lessons of the event and applied them to the actual invasion in June 1944 to save lives.

Still it makes you wonder if the government knows more about other events in the past and is keeping those secret as well. It wouldn't surprise me.

---On a different subject, the coverage of politics by the national press is embarrassing. I used to think it was bias, but it’s not. It’s advocacy.

There is a very liberal point of view in the newsrooms on the east and west coasts. Woe to anyone who dares to challenge it. My advice?

Save yourself the heartburn and don’t take what they say seriously.

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

Lankford & Booker seek to end sports tax subsidies Senators James Lankford (R-Edmond), Cory Booker (D-NJ) last week introduced the Eliminating Federal Tax Subsidies for Stadiums Act, a bill to end generous federal subsidies for professional sports stadiums.

The bill would close a loophole in the tax code that allows professional sports teams to finance new stadiums with municipal bonds that are exempt from federal taxes. Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) is leading the bipartisan companion bill in the House of Representatives.

Municipal bonds are intended to give communities a way to finance projects, such as hospitals, schools, and roads, without needing to pay federal taxes on the debt’s interest.

Using municipal bonds to finance sports stadi-

ums diverts money away from these critical local infrastructure projects.

“Oklahomans should not be responsible for subsidizing the construction of professional sports stadiums in New York and New Yorkers should not be responsible for subsidizing sports stadiums in Oklahoma,” said Lankford.

“Using billions of federal taxpayer dollars to build private stadiums when we have real infrastructure needs in our country is not a good way to prioritize a limited amount of funds. I’m grateful to work with Senator Cory Booker with Senator Cory Booker once again to introduce this bill that would eliminate the use of federal tax-exempt bonds for sports stadiums. We need to be responsible with taxpayer

dollars. This is an opportunity that we can work across the aisle to address federal government spending.”

“There’s no reason professional sports teams that generate billions of dollars in revenue should benefit from tax-exempt federal financing,” Booker said.

“This bill would put an end to this wasteful practice and stop diverting dollars away from other critical local infrastructure projects.”

“The last thing billionaire sports franchise owners need is the federal government subsidizing the cost of their stadiums,” said Blumenauer. “Stadiums rarely produce the economic gains initially promised and drive poor land use decisions while bleeding municipal budgets dry and shortchanging critical programs for working families. We can do better.”

The bill would end federal subsidies for stadium financing, but would not prevent localities and states from bidding and offering economic incentives to teams. In eliminating this wasteful expenditure, the bill also unties the hands of local governments to finance their stadium subsidies with taxes on tickets and in-stadium purchases — allowing states to target taxes on the people who actually use and benefit from the subsidy. Current tax law does not allow local governments to finance federal stadium subsidies by levying taxes on stadium purchases.

This “subsidized sport stadiums” proposal was listed in the 2015 edition of Lankford’s annual government waste report, Federal Fumbles: 100 ways the government dropped the ball (page 53). Lankford and Booker introduced similar legislation in 2017.

Tourism Week: It’s a Big Deal

By Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell As we approach the summer travel season, there is no better time to discuss the tourism industry in Oklahoma. May 5th-11th marks National Travel and Tourism Week, which highlights this important and growing sector of the Oklahoma economy. As the third largest industry in the state, tourism is a major driver of economic growth. When I travel the state, I always point out that tourism is the front door to economic development. When we get people off our roads to visit our communities, we have the opportunity to highlight what makes Oklahoma great.

After my inauguration as your Lt. Governor in January, Governor Kevin Stitt named me to his cabinet as Secretary of Tourism and Branding.

Tourism is something I campaigned on when I sought this job, and I’m excited to be in a role

where I can promote our state and encourage more visitors to see for themselves what makes Oklahoma great.

Tourism is big business in Oklahoma.

Last year, there was a total of $8.6 billion in direct visitor travel spending, which resulted in nearly Lt. Gov. Pinnell $650m in local and state sales tax revenue in Oklahoma. This is an industry that employees 100,000 Oklahomans, with a total payroll of over $2 billion. When we’re talking about tourism, we’re talking about

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major revenue to our state.

In addition to its economic impact, tourism is a driver of quality of life. Outdoor recreation opportunities are a major draw for our visitors from out of state, but these are also abundant resources for Oklahomans to enjoy. When we invest in our state parks and trails, local landmarks, museums, and travel destinations, we offer fun and exciting destinations for Oklahomans to explore with our own families. Furthermore, employees are demanding these quality of life projects from their employers.

Just ask Walmart. The Walton Family Foundation has created the best trail system in the country in Bentonville, Arkansas, home to Walmart and its employees.

To make our Oklahoma state parks more attractive to visitors, we’ve focused on modernization and technological updates. A new, streamlined reservation system and improved wifi connectivity are soon on their way. We’ve taken our customer comments to heart, and are focusing on making our state parks modern and user friendly.

The evidence is clear, Tourism Week is a big deal. This is an industry that is having a major impact on our state, and that has endless possibilities for growth and expansion. My pledge to you is that this will remain my priority. As we enter this National Travel and Tourism Week, we’re showing the nation that Oklahoma is open for business, and open for travel.

Matt Pinnell took office as Oklahoma’s 17th Lt. Governor in January. He also serves as Secretary of Tourism and Branding.

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A look at March market report Thursday May 9 ---- In the Gallery ---- Greater Oklahoma Hunter Jumper Association ---- Saloon Series Friday May 10 ---- In the Gallery ---- Greater Oklahoma Hunter Jumper Association ---- Louise Goldberg w/Special Guest Saturday May 11 ---- In the Gallery ---- Edmond Farmer’s Market ---- Greater Oklahoma Hunter Jumper Association ---- Movie in the Park – Christopher Robin ---- 14th Annual KickingBird 2-Man Scramble ---- Canine Companions for Independence DogFest OK ---- DogFest OK ---- Edmond Art Association Spring Show and Sale ---- Floral Workshop with Heather Cole ---- RED Day 5K Run – Keller Williams ---- Equilibrium ---- The Bishop’s Cup ---- Kevin Fowler ---- Brian Lynn Jones & The Misfit Cowboys ---- OKC Philharmonic Presents: Deep German Romanticism Sunday May 12 ---- In the Gallery ---- Greater Oklahoma Hunter Jumper Association ---- Mother’s Day Brunch ---- Mother’s Day Buffet by the Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City Extra Information on Weekend Happenings In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Featuring works by Brad McNeill, for information go to: http://www.edmondfinearts.com/ Edmond Farmer’s Market Location: Festival Market Place & Plaza Extra Info: Free admission; 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.; for more information go to edmondok.com Greater Oklahoma Hunter Jumper Association Location: Lazy E Arena Extra Info: for extra information visit goshow.org Movie in the Park – Christopher Robin Location: MAC in Mitch Park Extra Info: Free; 7 – 10 p.m.

14th Annual KickingBird 2-Man Scramble Location: Kickingbird Golf Club Extra Info: 10 a.m.; $75/player; for more information visit edmondok.com Canine Companions for Independence DogFest OK Location: Mitch Park Extra Info: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; for more

information visit edmondparks.com DogFest OK Location: Mitch Park Extra Info: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; for more information visit edmondparks.com Edmond Art Association Spring Show and Sale Location: Spring Creek Plaza Extra Info: Free Admission; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; for more information visit them on Facebook.

Floral Workshop with Heather Cole Location: Gathered Home Shop Extra Info: $85; 10:30 – 12 p.m.; for more information visit gatheredhomeshop.com RED Day 5K Run – Keller Williams Location: Downtown Edmond Extra Info: 9 – 10:30 a.m.; for more information visit centralokredday.com The Bishop’s Cup Location: Golf Club of Edmond Extra Info: $260 Foursomes; 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.; for more information visit golfedmond.com Mother’s Day Brunch Location: Hilton Garden Inn & Edmond Conference Center Extra Info: $30; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; for more information visit them on Facebook Saloon Series Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 6 – 8 p.m.; for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org Mother’s Day Buffet by the Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: $36, adults; $18, ages 5 – 10; 4 & under free; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org OKC Philharmonic Presents: Deep German Romanticism Location: Civic Center Music Hall Extra Info: for more information visit okcphil.org Louise Goldberg w/Special Guest Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Extra Info: 8 p.m., $10; for more information visit ucojazzlab.com Kevin Fowler Location: Beats & Bites Stage, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: Free; 8 p.m.; for more information visit riverwind.com Brian Lynn Jones & The Misfit Cowboys Location: River Lounge, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.; for more information visit riverwind.com Equilibrium Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Extra Info: 8 p.m., $10 cash or check, for more information visit ucojazzlab.com

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

By Brian Preston For the Edmond area up 32 Transactions or up 3.74 percent over the first quarter last year. March's Average price like January and February was over $300,000. Making the year to date average price $311,138. Being we have not been over $300,000 on average price it is good to see it three months in a row. Of course that could be from the increase in larger homes and decrease in smaller ones and not all appreciation.

Active Listings are at the lowest levels in four years. Not since 2014, 2015 have we been down to this many homes on the market. We are even down 8 listings from February, which this time of year we are usually going up in active listings.

Of Course since February the price ranges below $275,000 have dropped 37 total active listings. And the Price ranges 275,000 gained 28 more active listings. giving an overall down eight

listings. A lot of that increase is in new homes. They were up nine listings since February, down 19 under $250,000 and up 28 over $250,000.

Pending listings match the six year high level with 751 contracts pending. Be nice if they all closed we would have our first plus 500 closing month. But some are under contract longer and the bust ratio reduces the closing numbers of course. teh $175,000 to $200,000 price range has 94 Pending contracts, coming close to the first time a price range hitting 100 contracts. that may be a milestone hit this year.

Over $1 million homes had 15 closings in the first quarter, which is traditionally the slowest quarter of the year. That puts us on tract for a 60 closing year for that price range, which would be a record. Something to watch this year.

(Brian Preston is a Realtor and has a regular report on the home market.)

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Emmy Frost, 3, a little tigress after getting her face painted at the Edmond Arts Festival.

Maddie Saladin age 10 from Choctaw.

Showcase Artist Sue Meyers.

Deanne York

Deanne York

Melinda Infante

Scenes from Downtown Edmond Arts Festival 2019

Gabriel Weston, 3, enjoying a treat.

Lots to choose from.

Melinda Infante Deanne York

It was a rainy start on Friday, but crowds enjoyed the annual event on Saturday and Sunday.

Melinda Infante

Ella, left, and Hazel York with artist Herb Graves - Mr. Graves generously gave children free paintings from his study series in New Mexico.

Deanne York

Kris Fairchild an artist at the Edmond Arts Festival.

Melinda Infante

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The grand total revealed.

Helps Children’s Miracle Network

UCO students raise more than $140,000 for youth Eight hours of dancing and months of fundraising and prep work paid off for students at the University of Central Oklahoma in the form of more than $140,000. Students announced the grand total during the annual BronchoThon event April 13 benefitting the Children’s Miracle Network.

The BronchoThon event, part of the national university dance marathon program, serves as the grand finale for months of fundraising, and includes an eight-hour dance marathon to pay tribute to the countless hours that nurses spend on their feet and the continuous struggles sick children face in the hospital. The funds raised by UCO students will stay local, helping children at the

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital.

More than 47 student teams and 797 students total participated in BronchoThon. During the event, students interacted with the Miracle children and the 13 families in attendance. Each family shared their unique story, about how Children’s Miracle Network, and other dance marathon programs, helped them in their time of need.

“BronchoThon is blessed to be able to create so many miracles for the Children’s Hospital Foundation,” said Ellen Engh, assistant director for Student Engagement at UCO. “We love getting to see the UCO community come together and unite under one cause.”

OSP’s ‘Comedy of Errors’ to be performed in June Starting June 6, laughter will ring out under the stars as Shakespeare’s hilarious tale of mistaken identity takes the outdoor stage in June with “The Comedy of Errors” directed by D. Lance Marsh.

A young man and his servant arrive in town, unaware that each of them has a separated-at-birth identical twin already there. This can’t end well — or maybe it can, but not before the unexpected double vision leads to furious wives, confused mistresses, scandalized family members, and general mayhem. This production is "family friendly" and parents are encouraged to bring children 8 years and up to experience their first taste

of Shakespeare.

The show continues until June 29.

Portraying the very confused sets of twins are Jordan Nicholes as Dromio of Syracuse and Tyler Malinauskus as Dromio of Ephasus, Sam Pinson as Antipholus of Syracuse and Dustin Dale Barlow as Antipholus of Ephasus. The cast also features Rachel Ryan Nicholes as Adriana, Rachel Necessary as Luciana, Mark Johnson as Duke Solinus, David Pasto as Egeon, Jenna Mazzaccolli as Courtesan and Alison Gregory as Emilia and Doctor Pinch.

This year in honor of Oklahoma

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Justin Lillie

Edmond fisher wins tourney and $4,259 EUFAULA -- Boater Justin Lillie of Edmond won the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Okie Division tournament on Eufaula Lake presented by Navionics Sunday with five bass weighing 18 pounds, 8 ounces.

Lillie earned $4,259 for his day on the water.

“I basically fished around the dam on the upper side of the lake 20 miles from takeoff and caught five keepers,” said Lillie, who earned his first career win in FLW competition.

“I focused on postspawn bass around rock ledges. I had five locations I caught fish at, just running different little rock ledges and outcroppings.

“I worked in 6 to 10 feet of water,” continued Lillie. “I caught the biggest fish – my first – about 10 minutes in, and then one keeper every two hours after that.”

Lillie said he used a ¾- or 1-ounce

white and chartreuse-colored Nichols Pulsator Metal Flake Double Willow spinnerbait with a chartreuse Zoom Fat Albert Grub trailer on 20-poundtest P-Line Tactical Fluorocarbon line, and a 7-foot, 5-inch Halo TI Series heavy-action rod with an Ardent CForce 7:1 reel. He also weighed one on a shaky-head rig with a darker-colored Zoom Magnum Trick Worm.

The top boaters finished the tournament included: 1st: Justin Lillie, Edmond, Okla., five bass, 18-8, $4,259 2nd: Nick Kincaid, Coweta, Okla., five bass, 16-15, $2,205 3rd: James Marsh, Thomas, Okla., five bass, 16-12, $1,336 4th: John Soukup, Agra, Okla., five bass, 16-8, $1,035 5th: Roger Hughes, Bartlesville, Okla., five bass, 15-6, $802

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Dennis Quaid, right, can't let go of the past and terrorizes his former home's new owners Michael Ealy and Meagan Good.

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‘The Intruder’ does offer up some theater thrills

Not a classic or even a must see

By George Gust Lately there has been much hemming and hawing about the death of the movie theater experience. Armchair critics will say “Millennials won’t go to the theater anymore” or “There’re too many options for home streaming to go to the theater.”

To that I’d say phooey! The past two weeks of releases have shown that there’s still a unique charm to the theater experience. One release is a massively popular high-flying spectacular that is a must see on the big screen and this week is a shout-at-the screen B-movie thriller, “The Intruder.”

When a young married couple (Michael Ealy and Meagan Good) buy their dream house in the Napa Valley, they think they have found the perfect home to take their next steps as a family. But when the strangely attached seller (Dennis Quaid) continues to intrude on their lives, they begin to suspect that he has hidden motivations beyond a quick sale.

It’d be a tall order for anyone to call “The Intruder” a truly good movie. However, it’s not always the goal of every movie to be the next “Citizen Kane” instead they aim to entertain in a way that is silly and over-the- top. There’s not much plot to “The Intruder” after the initial setup of creepy dude sells house to young couple and won’t leave them alone. And the points where the movie tries to introduce new mysteries or character conflicts, the execution is so sloppily handled you can’t help but laugh at the unintentional comedy.

Whenever you go into a movie, you tend to take in your preconceived notions of who an actor is based on their previous work and their general persona off the screen as well. For his career Dennis

OSP From Page 14 Shakespeare in the Park's 35th anniversary season, every child 12 and under will be admitted absolutely free alongside an adult ticket-buyer, to see Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors at the beautiful Myriad Gardens Water Stage in downtown Oklahoma City.

Single ticket prices are $20 for adults with discounts available for groups of 10 or more, seniors, students, military, and educators. Tickets are available at www.okshakes.org or by calling 1 (800) 8383006.

‘The Comedy of Errors’ by William Shakespeare and directed by D. Lance Marsh begins on June 6 in downtown Oklahoma City at the Myriad Gardens Water Stage, 301 W. Reno.

Other June peformance dates include, June 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29.

The showtime for the ‘Comedy of Errors’ is 8 p.m.

Quaid has been a salt of the Earth all-around stand-up guy, playing the underdog teacher turned big-league pitcher in Disney’s “The Rookie” or the kind old grandpa waiting for his childhood dog to come home in “A Dog’s Purpose” and “A Dog’s Journey.” So, when he dawns the creepy smile and twisted characterization in “The Intruder” it seems incongruous with the persona he’s cultivated in his career in the best way. His over-the-top performance is just right for this silly thriller and gives the audience something to laugh at and be creeped out by in equal portions.

Overall, “The Intruder” isn’t a must-see movie by any means, but if you find the right theater with the right audience you all can have a good time laughing at the unintentional comedy and yelling at the absurdly ill-advised decisions made by the clueless newlywed couple. Come for the thrills, stay for the silly choices of the naïve protagonists and wonderfully hammy performance by Quaid.

“The Intruder” is rated PG-13 for violence, terror, some sexuality, language and thematic elements.

2 out of 5 stars

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD

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THEME: WEDDING BELLS

DOWN 1. Princess Jasmine's "prince" 2. Deliver a carol 3. Samoan money 4. Dead to the world 5. Drum roll sound 6. Like Eliza Doolittle 7. *One of four wedding "somethings" 8. Geography class prop 9. Buzzing pest 10. Twelfth month of Jewish year 11. Back of the neck 12. Ovine mom 15. Reflexive form of "it" 20. Spam, e.g.

22. Beehive State native 24. *It runs from tears 25. Hipbone-related 26. Magnetic ____ 27. Down Under marsupial 29. *To be tied 31. *Some write their own

ACROSS 1. Up and about 6. Originally part of smog 9. *Combining ____ pool 13. Tarzan's swing 14. It is well, if it ends well 15. *Acquired parent 16. Coastal feature 17. *Solemn promise 18. Greyish brown 19. *One of two wedding tossables 21. *Train ready for dancing 23. Scottish cap 24. Dole out 25. Cartridge contents 28. Bangladeshi currency 30. Mischievous-like 35. Designer's ____book 37. Research facil.

39. Jedi's aura 40. A Flock of Seagulls' hit 41. From around here 43. Sound at a funeral 44. Road-tripping guide 46. Curbside call 47. Octagonal sign 48. *Length of a veil 50. Pro ____ 52. Lt.'s subordinate 53. Rinna or Lampanelli 55. Clod chopper 57. *Wedding meal option 60. *Like ring finger 63. One born to Japanese immigrants 64. From Colorado to Wisconsin, on compass 66. Be limp 68. Anoint 69. ____ Iacocca 70. Blood circulation artery 71. "____, over here!"

72. Hole punching tool 73. *Not to be seen by

32. All worked up 33. *Future descendant 34. Gives a hand 36. ____sack 38. Plural of taxon 42. Lithograph, for short 45. Popular post 49. It makes your nose grow?

51. Barbary sheep 54. Tall ancient monument 56. Possible result of trial 57. Trash containers, e.g.

58. Brings into play 59. Matted wool 60. Experience emotion 61. Ripped 62. Sexual attraction, slangily 63. Afternoon shut-eye 65. *Another of four wedding "somethings" 67. "Swan Lake" step

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OCU & Cristo Rey team up Oklahoma City University was named one of the Cristo Rey Network’s University Partners. OCU joins University Partners across the country that demonstrate an appreciation of the promise and potential of Cristo Rey graduates and a commitment to recruiting, supporting and graduating economically-disadvantaged students.

“We are pleased to welcome Oklahoma City University into our thriving community of four-year college partners dedicated to Cristo Rey Network students’ financial, academic and socio-emotional success,” said Cristo Rey Network Director of College Initiatives Stephanie Arias. “United by the same goal of increasing college completion rates for students of all backgrounds, we are thrilled that this partnership will provide our graduates with another key opportunity for continued progress and learning.”

OCU is a coeducational, urban private university located in Oklahoma City. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a wide variety of degrees in the liberal arts, fine arts, sciences and business.

“We are so pleased to serve as a supporting university partner for the Cristo Rey Network,” said OCU President Martha Burger. “OCU and Cristo Rey share the values of rigorous scholarship and servant leadership. We look forward to this partnership and supporting the education of some of the best and brightest leaders of tomorrow.”

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Registration is open and volunteers are needed for the 20th Annual University of Central Oklahoma Endeavor Games, an opportunity for athletes with physical disabilities to participate in various sporting events on a competitive level, June 6-9. To register as a volunteer or athlete or for a complete schedule of events, visit www.endeavorgames.com/edmond.

Registration open, volunteers needed for upcoming UCO Endeavor Games Registration is open for the 20th Annual University of Central Oklahoma Endeavor Games, an opportunity for athletes with physical disabilities to participate in various sporting events on a competitive level, June 6-9, on Central’s campus and throughout the Edmond community.

The UCO Endeavor Games is the nation’s largest multi-sport, multi-disability event. The 2019 games include 10 sports – archery (indoor and outdoor), air rifle shooting, cycling, powerlifting, sitting volleyball, swimming, table tennis, track and field, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair softball.

Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions, including drivers, track and field, special events and more. Volunteers must register before Friday, May 17, to guarantee preferred T-shirt size.

The games will open Thursday, June 6, with a day of sports clinics and camps for aspiring athletes. Competition kicks off Friday, June 7, with cycling in the morning; powerlifting, outdoor archery, basketball and several field events, presented by MidFirst Bank, in the afternoon; and, an evening of swimming at the Edmond Mitch Park YMCA, 2901 Marilyn Williams Drive.

Saturday’s events feature track and field, also presented by MidFirst Bank, at Edmond North High School, 215 W. Danforth Road, followed by shooting and sitting volleyball on Central’s campus. The games

conclude Sunday, June 9, with wheelchair softball, indoor archery and table tennis at the UCO Wellness Center.

Competitions will be held at seven sites across UCO and Edmond. All events are free and open to the public.

“The UCO Endeavor Games would not be possible without our dedicated and passionate volunteers.

Their support is, in great part, the reason the games have grown into one of the largest of its kind,” said Cassidhe Walker, coordinator for adaptive sports and events at Central.

Central is an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site and is the host training site for the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Sitting Volleyball teams. In addition, Central currently is a training site for USA Taekwondo.

National Partners for the Endeavor Games include the University of Central Oklahoma, Turnstone Center, U.S. Paralympics, Disabled Sports USA and Hanger Clinic, as well as local sponsor MidFirst Bank.

For athlete and volunteer registration, or to view a complete schedule of events for the 2019 UCO Endeavor Games, visit www.endeavorgames.com/edmond. Registration closes May 27.

For more information about the UCO Endeavor Games, contact Walker at cwalker68@uco.edu or 405-974-3411.

FAI Honor

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During the Edmond Fine Arts Institute premier art event ‘Eat, Drink Art,’ executive director Shannon Price honored Downtown Edmond Business Association president Stephanie Carel, left, with the first ever Edmond Arts Advocate Award.

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An Open House for new addictive recovery center at Integris

The crowds came out last week as officials with Integris hosted an Open House for its soon-to-be opened Arcadia Trails INTEGRIS Center for Addiction Recovery. A tour of the facility was offered as well as speeches from leaders of the Arcadia Trails. The chemical-based addiction recovery center giving equal treatment to addiction, mental illness, and trauma using evidence-based medical and psychological methods – will start taking patients on May 28. The center is just behind Integris Health Edmond at 4851 Integris Parkway, near the east side of Interstate 35 & 15th Street.

Photographs by Melinda Infante

Some of the signs greeting people looking to overcome addictions and mental illness.

A look at the workout equipment and beds offered patients at Arcadia Trails INTEGRIS Center for Addiction Recovery.

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Help carriers ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ On Saturday, May 11 help your letter carrier "Stamp Out Hunger" by leaving a plastic bag filled with non-perishable canned food donations by your mailbox during the largest one-day food drive in America. Letter carriers in central and western Oklahoma will collect the bags and the food will be distributed to one of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s nearly 1,300 community-based partner agencies.

The Regional Food Bank distributed enough food last year to feed more than 616,000 Oklahomans. Monetary donations can also be made online at feedinghope.org or by calling 405-6003136. Every dollar donated will help provide four meals for Oklahomans living with inconsistent access to healthy food.

Edmond marks national ‘Bike Month’ in May With spring in the air, it is a great time to ride a bicycle. May is National Bike Month and is celebrated in cities and towns across the country.

To promote May Bike Month, the Edmond Bicycle Committee and friends of bicycling have several events scheduled and encourage your support and participation: Thursday, May 9 - Flat Tire Repair Clinic, 6:30 p.m. at Flatire Burgers Monday, May 13 - City Council proclamation for Bike Month, 5:30 p.m. at City Council Chambers Tuesday May 14 - Oklahoma Bicycle Society casual ride, 6:15 p.m. at parking lot west of Target Wednesday, May 15 - Ride of Silence, 6:15 p.m. at Hafer Park Thursday May 16 - Bicycle-Pedestrian Counting, 5-7 p.m.

Friday, May 17 - Bike to Work Day Celebration, 7:30 a.m. at Festival Market Place Saturday, May 18 - Bicycle-Pedestrian Counting, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Sunday, May 19 - Bike to Church Day to the church of your choice.

With growing cultural awareness around health & wellness, sustainability and economic savings, bicycling is growing in popularity nationwide.

There is a growing need and responsibility to provide options that give

people the opportunity to bike more often, to bike to more places, and to feel safe while doing so. The benefits of riding a bicycle, whether for transportation, physical activity or recreational purposes, can be expressed in terms of staying fit, avoiding traffic delays, saving money, enhancing quality of life and sustainability.

Below are some tips for bicycling provided by the League of American Bicyclists who encourages motorists and cyclists to share the road: Bicycles are vehicles with the same rights, rules and responsibilities of other road users- Always ride with the flow of traffic.

Motorists: Please pass a bicycle only when it’s safe to do so. Oklahoma State Law requires motorists give cyclists three feet of passing room.

Cyclists should obey all traffic laws, stop signs and traffic lights.

Always wear a helmet to protect your head in the event of a crash.

Be visible and predictable at all times; wear bright clothing and signal all turns.

Before riding, inspect your bike for safety and mechanical concerns.

Ride together.

For additional information about May Bike Month, contact Jan Fees at jan.fees@edmondok.com or 3594796.

Edmond Electric’s seeks entries for annual Touch-a-Truck event Edmond Electric is accepting entries for their annual Touch-a-Truck event set for Saturday, June 1.

Touch-A-Truck is a fundraising event that provides kids of all ages with the opportunity to experience life-size vehicles and interact with community support leaders like police officers, firemen, construction workers and many more. “Families will have the opportunity for a handson exploration of many vehicles such as Edmond’s own fire trucks and police cars, an Edmond Electric bucket truck and even a solid waste truck.”

Admission for the Touch-A-Truck event is a suggested $2 donation with all proceeds going to The Hope Center of Edmond to benefit local residents in need.

Last year, the event displayed over

50 different vehicles for kids to enjoy and raised $5,000 for The Hope Center of Edmond.

This event is free for companies/organizations who are willing to bring out their unique vehicles for display.

Due to the interactive style of this event, entries will NOT be accepted that only have a booth type setup.

New in 2019, we will be introducing a quiet hour from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. to accommodate those sensitive to loud noises. During this time, no horns or loud music will be allowed.

If your group or organization would like to participate in this kid friendly event, sign up information can be found at edmondelectric.com/touchatruck or you may call Jessica Lyle at 216-7729. Sign up forms are due by May 31, 2019.

To know more call 216-7729

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The staff of the University of Central Oklahoma’s student-run newspaper, The Vista, took home 13 awards at the Oklahoma Collegiate Media Association Awards Banquet held April 5 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. Pictured from left are: Burch, Luong, Thele, Standlee, Tabek and Baldwin.

Awards given student newspaper The staff of the University of Central Oklahoma’s student-run newspaper, The Vista, took home 13 awards at the Oklahoma Collegiate Media Association Awards Banquet held April 5 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. Central’s students competed against entries from 14 other colleges and universities in the state.

“It’s great to see all their hard work pay off,” said Teddy Burch, director of student publications at Central.

“I don’t think anyone gets into journalism to win awards but it’s nice to see award-winning work. This group was all-in and the results show it.”

The 2019 award winners are as follows: Katie Standlee, managing editor, 2019 Journalist of the Year; Christian Tabek, editor-in-chief, first place in sports reporting and second

place in general news writing and reporting; Vy Luong, online editor, first place in feature photography and honorable mention in general news writing and reporting; Megan Thele, co-copy editor, first place in reviews; Skyler Baldwin, co-copy editor, first, second and third place in cartoon; Jonathan Goudeau, sports editor, second place in sports reporting; Shelby Cargill, Vista participation student and former UCentral anchor, second place in feature photography; Dylan Brown, Vista columnist alumnus and UCentral anchor, first place in column writing; and, Austin Moseley, Vista sports editor and online editor alumnus, honorable mention in sports reporting.

The Vista was established in 1903.

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Rep. Nicole Miller, a Republican, of Edmond District 82 was helped last week by Lois Klechka of Bishop McGuinness High School.

McGuinness student from Edmond is a page for Representative Miller Lois Klechka served as a page for State Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, at the state Capitol April 29-May 2 during the first session of the 57th State Legislature.

Klechka is a sophomore at Bishop McGuinnes Catholic High School, where she is a National Honor Society member. She has received multiple medals for track and volleyball and is the team captain of her club volleyball team. She is also a member of the Latin Club. She hopes to attend the Air Force Academy after graduating high school.

Klechka plays an active role in serving her community through involvement with her church youth group. In 2018, she traveled to Peru on a mission trip. Klechka also helps plan charity concerts in Oklahoma City’s

Paseo District and is currently working to start a nonprofit art gallery.

She is the daughter of Kenneth and Sherry Klechka. The family resides in District 82 in Edmond.

“Our Page Program is a great resource to the House,” Miller said.

“I’m glad Lois had the opportunity to join us at the Capitol this week for an up-close look at the legislative process. She is a wonderful, thoughtful student and I am confident she’ll excel during the remainder of her high school years and beyond.”

House pages run messages to legislators while they are in the chamber or committee meetings. Pages also participate in a mock session, in which they learn legislative procedure and how to write, present and debate legislation.

Marco Tello

Arcadia Round Barn performer ARCADIA – Singer-songwriter Marco Tello, a flatpicker and multi-instrumentalist, will present Morning Music from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 11, in the downstairs museum of the Arcadia Round Barn.

The monthly Round Barn Rendezvous, a jam session featuring local musicians, is set for noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 12, in the loft of the barn.

Admission is free to both events but donations will be accepted. Free coffee and pastries will be served.

Tello spent much of the 1980s hitchhiking across the western United

States with Colorado state champion banjo player Kane Hollins, honing his bluegrass music skills. In Oklahoma, he’s worked with dozens of acts in such genres as funk, disco, 1950s rock, top 40s country, rock and roll, punk and Red Dirt.

Tello is a frequent visitor to Europe, where he works with the Austrian reggae band Kinky Slinky.

The Arcadia Round Barn is six miles east of Interstate 35 on Historic Route 66 and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information about live music at the barn, call Joe Baxter at 405-833-1350.

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Officials work together Mortgage Matters to fix problem at jail Homebuyer breaks neer, worked hard with

By Kevin Calvey facilities and the comDistrict No. 3 missioners to deterCommissioner mine a course of The Oklahoma action. Due to a multiCounty Board of tude of risks involved County Commissioners with turning on chilled (BOCC) emergency water without a fully meeting on May 1 insulated pipe system, made headlines, as the Board moved to commissioners worked turn the HVAC system together to find a soluon ahead of schedule. tion to a problem at At that point, pipe inthe jail. sulation will be comThe jail air condiKevin Calvey plete and not present tioner was shut down an issue of voiding a warranty on a to allow for pipe work on the HVAC $2.2 million project. Everyone system, in a project that was conseemed to agree to go ahead and tracted before I took office. While I turn the air on though, should a suddid not contract this work or set the den spike in temperature occur. schedule for it, due to a delay in District Attorney David Prater Pubcompleting the work, it fell to me, as lic Defender Bob Ravitz deserve spethe current BOCC Chairman, to accelerate the timetable by declaring an cial recognition for making us aware of the problem. Since a higher popuemergency. lation will result in higher temperaIt is urgent to deal with the jail tures inside, the Judiciary and our cooling system as temperatures are County Court Services Department quickly rising as we approach late are working hard to bond as many elSpring and Summer. Oklahoma law provides that temperatures cannot be igible inmates as possible to counter higher than 85 degrees inside the jail an exacerbated heat problem.

I echo the District Attorney's gratiwithout some sort of cooling intertude to county leadership for the vention. At the time of the meeting, prompt and collaborative response. several areas in jail already reached that threshold due to some easily fix- This is an example of what may be achieved when Commissioners work able mechanical malfunctions. together.

Stacey Trumbo, our county engi-

for tribal members

By Kenneth Wohl RCB Bank The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) provides a lending program specifically for American Indian tribal members which ofWohl fers cost-saving benefits.

The Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program (Section 184) functions much like a regular FHA loan, but offers lower costs and a lower required down payment.

All FHA mortgages require upfront funding fees and annual premiums.

This allows FHA and The Office of Native American Programs to guarantee lenders will be paid in full in the event of a foreclosure.

Let’s compare fees.

Upfront funding fee A typical FHA upfront funding fee is 1.75 percent of the base loan amount. Section 184 is 1.5 percent.

Simplified, on a $200,000 loan, Section 184 loan would save you $500.

Annual premium FHA’s annual premium is .85 percent per year, assuming a 3.5 percent down payment. Section 184 is .25 percent, assuming a 2.25 percent down payment. Using the same $200,000 loan amount, the savings is approximately $1,200 per year.

Premiums are paid monthly which breaks down to $141.66 monthly for FHA versus $41.66 monthly for Section 184. By far the biggest benefit of this loan.

Another perk with the Section 184 loan, the annual fee will go away at a

certain point in your loan. The FHA annual fee is charged for the life of the loan.

Down payment An FHA loan requires a 3.5 percent down payment. Section 184 only requires 2.25 percent. Based on a $200,000 purchase price, the section 184 would eliminate $2,500 out of pocket for the homebuyer. This extra 1.25 percent savings can help homebuyers with other costs associated with their new homestead or help begin an emergency savings account.

Not all lenders are approved to offer Section 184 funding.

Most loans today are underwritten by an automated web-based system.

The section 184 loan is one of the few manually underwritten loans and requires special certification. RCB Bank’s underwriters are 184 certified.

If you are considering taking advantage of this Section 184, visit www.hud.gov for a full list of eligibility requirements and to find a list of Section 184-approved lenders. RCB Bank is an approved lender in Oklahoma and Kansas.

I’m here to help, even if you’re not an RCB Bank customer. Feel free to call me, Kenneth Wohl, at 405-6085291 or email kwohl@bankrcb.net.

Opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the author and meant for generic illustration purposes only. For specific questions and cost-savings regarding your personal lending needs, please call RCB Bank at 855-BANK-RCB. With approved credit. Some restrictions apply. Equal Housing Lender, Member FDIC. RCB Bank NMLS #798151. Kenneth Wohl NMLS

New program director at Wings Wings, a special needs community that provides programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities announced that it has appointed Brenda McClain as Program Director, overseeing all aspects for the 54-member organization.

Brenda comes to Wings with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in curriculum planning and program development. In her previous role as Associate Pastor at Crossings Community Church, Brenda was responsible for developing curriculum, teaching, leading volunteers, and planning special events including missions outreach, VBS, and various camps. Brenda is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in Family and Child Development, and graduate courses in Human Development.

“I’m excited to welcome Brenda into our Wings family,” said Cheri Weaver, Wings Executive Director.

“She comes here with so much passion, background and experience developing and organizing programs.

Her attention for excellence will grow the program to greater opportunities and her attention to detail will be used well growing the staff, volunteers and members in numbers. With Brenda, the future impact for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community is limitless.”

“I’ve always been fascinated by how people develop, learn and thrive,” says, McClain. “And I’m elated about being part of a ministry serving a populace with so much life to live and joy to give.”

ABOUT WINGS Founded in 2004, Wings is a 501(c)(3) special needs community empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilitiess through social, educational, residential and vocational opportunities.

GOP women will meet May 20 The Edmond Republican Women’s Club will meet on May 20 at Johnnies Charbroil on 33rd St. in Edmond, beginning at 11:30 a.m. for those who would like to get lunch before the meeting which begins at noon.

There will be a message from State Representative, Ryan Martinez. In addition the guest speaker will be Joe Hight, CEO of Best of Books in Edmond. If you have considered joining Edmond Republican Womens Club, or would like to hear from these guest speakers, you are more than welcome to attend this meeting.

Hight is a journalist, writer and educator who has spent his life in the pursuit of ways and stories to help and impact people’s lives. He is a cofounder of the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, now based at Columbia. He has led and been involved in projects that have won numerous national awards, including the Pulitzer Prize in 2014.

He’s written essays and chapters on trauma and journalism. He’s been a featured character in a nonfiction book. He is now the endowed chair of journalism ethics at the University of

Central Oklahoma and director of the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame in which he’s a member.

He writes a column in The Journal Record called “Oklahoma Joe,” a nickname he Hight received in Colorado when he was editor of The Gazette in Colorado Springs.

He’s the current president of FOI Oklahoma, and chairman of the Oklahoma Watch’s board of directors.

He and his family own an independent bookstore in Edmond called Best of Books, named one of the 51 "must-see" local bookstores in the country by BookBub. His nonfiction book “Unnecessary Sorrow: A Journalist Investigates the Life and Death of His Older Brother: Ordained, Discarded, Slain” will be published in September by The RoadRunner Press.

But he’s most proud of his wife, Nan, CEO of Best of Books, and daughters Elena, a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin, and Elyse, a mergers & acquisitions consultant for Deloitte in Chicago.

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Dr. Daniel Wilguess of Edmond

New Dental Association president The Oklahoma Dental Association (ODA) is proud to announce that Daniel Wilguess, DDS will serve as the 113th ODA President. Dr. Wilguess was sworn into the presidency by Dr. Raymond Cohlmia, dean of the OU College of Dentistry, during the 2019 ODA House of Delegates meeting on April 25 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tulsa, OK. He will serve a one-year term, ending April 30, 2020.

As president of the Oklahoma Dental Association, Dr. Wilguess will serve as the official representative of this As-

sociation with governmental, civic, business and professional organizations for the purpose of advancing the objectives and policies of the Oklahoma Dental Association.

“Due to evolving technology, advances in materials, and support for all parts of the dental practice through professional organizations, we are currently delivering dental care in better ways than ever before. This year I will build on the foundation laid by the ODA presidents who preceded me and will work to not only capitalize on ex-

isting relationships, but also foster some new ones,” said Dr. Wilguess.

A Stillwater native, Dr. Daniel Wilguess, attended Oklahoma State University and graduated with a biology degree. When he graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 2000, Wilguess practiced as an associate for Drs. David Simonand Gary Rahill in Oklahoma City, and Dr. G.A. Razook in Stillwater. In 2004, Wilguess joined forces with Drs.

See President, Page 22

Dr. Wilguess

Leadership Edmond sees 32 graduate from training Leadership Edmond Class XXXIV graduated 32 local business people on April 25 at the Hilton Garden Inn and Edmond Conference Center.

Leadership Edmond is a nine-session program, coordinated by the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce, to identify, educate and develop a select group of Edmond citizens for positions of community leadership. “Class XXXIV is a wonderful mix of young professionals as well as seasoned leaders. We are excited to see their impact on the Edmond community,” said Leadership Edmond Director Amanda Bowen. Class XXXIV was presented by Innovative Healthcare. Graduation was presented by Evans and Davis.

Class XXXIV graduates are Sherri Banister, Hilton Garden Inn; Tracy Cain, Integris Health Edmond; Joe Cardenas, EST. Inc.; Travis Conklin, Rose Rock CPAs, PLLC; Sean Conrad, Radvine Marketing; Marcus Crawford, Crawford Family Funeral and Cremation Services; Lori Dickinson Black, SpringBoard; Britni Evans, Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce; Ryan Featherstone, First Fidelity Bank; Chris Goodwin, City of Edmond Fire Department; Sheryl Janis, Autoworks Japan-

Graduating class of the chamber’s Leadership Edmond program

PIKEPASS now good through all of Texas as well as Kansas The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) has finalized interoperability agreements with partners in Texas, allowing PIKEPASS customers to use their transponder throughout the State of Texas.

“We are excited to announce that PIKEPASS customers will be able to use their transponders in all of Texas,” said Tim Gatz, OTA Executive Director. “The hard work by all agencies to make this happen will benefit not only our customers, but those from other states that will be able to use their transponders in the State of Oklahoma.”

The agreements will allow PIKEPASS customers to use their passes on the Harris County Toll Road Authority turnpikes in the Houston area. In addition, PIKEPASS may be used on roads in the Austin, Texas area operated by the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority and TxDOT toll roads. As part of the agreement, customers can now also travel Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority highways southwest of Houston.

“Our customers have long, been wanting interoperability and we continue to see the benefit to travelers as agencies work together,” Gatz said.

The OTA has been interoperable with the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) in the Dallas/Ft. Worth-area and the Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) since 2014.

The new agreements also allow

Texas customers with TxTag and EZ Tag’s to be used on the Oklahoma Turnpike system.

Customers who have both a Pikepass and an EZ Tag should call to determine which tag would benefit them the most. Due to the potential of billing on both accounts for the same trip if two tags are located in the same vehicle, OTA recommends users call PIKEPASS Customer Service Center at 1-800-PIKEPASS (1-800-745-3727 to determine the needs of the individual driver. The customer’s PIKEPASS account must be in good standing to qualify for interoperability.

For more information about this project and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, please visit www.PIKEPASS.com

State’s economy has positive numbers Oklahoma showed signs of economic growth in both real gross domestic product and state unemployment rates, according to recent data.

Data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission showed the state has grown in its measurements at the local and national level.

Oklahoma’s real GDP rate of in-

crease ranked third in the country during the fourth quarter of 2018, trailing only Texas and Wyoming.

The state also saw improvement in 74 of its 77 county unemployment rates as well as all its metro and nonmetropolitan areas since March 2018. Most improved in the same metrics from February this year, as well.

From NewsOK.com/The Oklahoman

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President From Page 21 Mitch Kramer and Scott Waugh to form Edmond Family Dental Designs.

“Years ago, I learned to be interested, not interesting. Author Ty Bennett explained in The Power of Influence that in building relationships, it matters more to be invested and interested in the other person,” Wilguess said. Dr. Wilguess believes by actively listening to patients, he can better understand their situations and lives. “Sometimes that benefits the care I provide, and many times it also means I’ve made a new and fascinating friend.”

Dr. Wilguess resides in Edmond with his two children, Sydney and Daniel, and wife, Shannon.

He volunteers his time in his community helping others through dentistry.

As Dr. Wilguess becomes President of the ODA, he looks forward to building relationships with more dentists and within our communities. “I challenge my colleagues to be interested in impacting our profession for the good health of all Oklahomans.” The Oklahoma Dental Association, founded in 1907, has a membership of more than 1,600 dentists.

Graduates From Page 21 ese Auto Repair Service; Ken Koch, Francis Tuttle Technology Center; Shauna LeGrande, Innovative Healthcare Systems, Inc.; Craig Litle, BancFirst; Landon Long, Evans and Davis, PLLC; Melissa Lowry, Frankfurt-Short-Bruza; Josh Morava, MidFirst Bank; Holly Osburn, University of Central Oklahoma; Mike Osburn, Oklahoma State Representative and PoliGRAM; Claire Parker, University of Central Oklahoma; Leigha Pemberton, University of Central Oklahoma; Stacie Peterson, Paragon Homes and Remodel; John Pleveich, RATPDEVUSA; Adam Pugh, Oklahoma State Senator; Brittany Rogers, Main Street Title Company; Fawn Sachleben, Simmons Bank; Khaaliq Salim, Francis Tuttle Technology Center; Devyn Smith, Mercy Hospital; Geri Valdez, YMCA; Brittany Willison, Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce; Julie Woodard, Chesapeake Energy; and Taylor York, YMCA. The program’s principal goal is to build a resource of community leadership on a planned, continuing basis with four specific objectives: to identify potential community leaders; to expand the leadership potential of participants by increasing their knowledge of Edmond and the critical issues that face the community and by exposing participants to present community leaders; to improve communications between present and future leaders; and to provide a channel for those not presently in leadership roles to gain access to positions of community leadership in an informed and responsible manner. “One of the top five priorities of the Edmond Chamber of Commerce is to develop the next generation of leaders. We believe that Leadership Edmond accomplishes this goal,” said Edmond Chamber President and CEO Sherry Jordan.

During the graduation ceremony, Francis Tuttle Technology Center Assistant Superintendent Dr. Peggy Geib was recognized as the 2019 Leadership Edmond Alumni of the Year. Geib graduated from the program in 1996 and has stayed heavily involved with both Leadership Edmond and Youth Leadership Edmond since.

Session sponsors were Francis Tuttle Technological Center, Frankfurt Short-Bruza and MIDCON. Sean Conrad from Radvine Marketing was the class speaker chosen by classmates to address the graduates at the ceremony. “As an Edmond business owner, and longtime resident, I never realized how little I knew about our community. My time in Leadership Edmond opened my eyes to the outstanding organizations, services, and opportunities available in our great city. I highly recommend this experience to any resident of Edmond, no matter how long you've been here,” said Conrad. Applications for Leadership Edmond Class XXXV will be available mid-May on the Edmond Chamber website.

Catholic Charities director from Edmond

By Paula Burkes NewsOK.com/The Oklahoman “If you choose a life of service, you don’t always get to choose the flavor.”

It’s a favorite — and apt — saying of Patrick Raglow, executive director of the Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Raglow served in the Air Force for 22 years before serving Catholic Charities for nearly 10, including the past seven years in Oklahoma City.

Here, the nonprofit annually serves some 10,000 people across central and western Oklahoma. Most earn no more than $15,000 a year.

“You don’t have to attend services to receive services,” Raglow said, noting 81 percent of beneficiaries aren’t Catholic.

Raglow manages 67 employees and an annual budget of $5.5 million, which funds 14 programs — from adoption and pregnancy services to immigration legal services and refugee settlement to women‘s shelters, transitional housing, and emergency rent and utility assistance.

From his offices at 1232 N Classen Blvd., Raglow, 54, sat down with The Oklahoman recently to talk about his life and career. This is an edited transcript: Tell us about your roots.

I grew up in northern Ohio, outside Toledo, where my parents still live. My father was a radiologist and my mother was a homemaker. I’m the fifth of nine children. Today there are 33 grandkids, and they all gravitate toward Grandma. My parents have a modest vacation home on Lake Michigan, where all the cousins have become friends.

What was your thing growing up?

Scouts. I became an Eagle Scout and was into scouting from the onset. I’d go to a week-long summer camp and then call home to see if I can stay another week, then another week and then another. I once stayed seven weeks. Through Scouts, I learned to be a good steward of the environment, operate with integrity and use my gifts and talents to serve others.

And college?

I was in ROTC and awarded a tuition scholarship to Boston University (BU). But after two years, I transferred to Bowling Green State University in Ohio, where I saved money (BU’s room, board and fees were more expensive than the whole ball of wax at Bowling Green.) and enjoyed smaller classes, many taught by the deans of departments.

I wanted to be an astronaut, but I washed out of the pilot training, as did 55 percent of us that year when the need for pilots was low. Clearly that wasn’t what I was supposed to do. Instead, I became an air battle manager. I wasn’t on the flight crew, but on the air crew for E-3 AWACS (airborne early warning and control system) and logged more than 3,000 hours.

What were the highlights of your service in the U.S. Air Force?

I had 14 assignments across 25 countries, including two tours in Germany and one in the Republic

Patrick Raglow of Korea. I served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm and in humanitarian relief operations over Bosnia-Herzegovina and elsewhere.

I once intercepted a bear bomber on the way to Cuba and flew one of the first AWACS air sovereignty missions following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. I subsequently directed the response operations for seven flying squadrons including the inclusion and operational certification of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) aircrew and aircraft to conduct air defense missions over the continental United States. We had crew members from 11 nations on one airplane. My final assignment, before retiring as a full colonel in 2009, was commander of the 505th Operations Group, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, with more than 260 personnel in three active-duty squadrons and two detachments across nine states.

What led you to pursue civilian work and ultimately settle in Oklahoma?

The Air Force was a great career; I loved it. But I’m only a dad to my kids and husband to my wife. Andrea and I met on a blind date during the second of my three assignments to Tinker. After we married in November 2001, we moved five times in six years.

Thomas was born in Virginia; Maria in Stuttgart, Germany; and Rebekah, in Vegas. We were in Vegas when I spied the vice president opportunity with Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada in our church newsletter. I considered it a practice interview. Instead, it’s turned out to be a front row seat to majesty. And moving back to Oklahoma City — Andrea’s hometown — was totally a blessing. My kids had one and a half years being chased by her father, “Papa Bear,” before he passed away. And they remain very close to my mother-in-law.

The Patrick Raglow fact file Position: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, executive director.

Age: 54.

Grew up: outside Toledo.

Education: Bowling Green State University, bachelor’s in history; Troy University, master’s in international relations; U.S. Army Command & General Staff College, graduate; and National Defense University, master’s in national security strategy.

Military service: 22 years active duty in the U.S. Air Force. He retired in 2009 as a full colonel.

Spouse: Andrea, fifth-grade teacher at St. Eliza-

beth Ann Seton Catholic School.

Children: Thomas, 15; Maria, 13; and Rebekah, 10.

Neighborhood: Steeplechase in west Edmond.

Worship: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edmond.

Civic contributions: Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School, board member; Mount St. Mary Catholic School, building and grounds board; the Executive Services Corps of Central Oklahoma (ESCCO), board member; and Salt and Light Leadership Training, graduate.

Free time: “Soccer, soccer, soccer.” His kids compete on school and club teams.

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FFA students help pack more than 42,000 pounds of food More than 500 students donated their time to help pack more than 42,000 pounds of food during the Oklahoma FFA Day of Service at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. The Day of Service follows the announcement that FFA students donated enough animals to Oklahoma Food Banks’ Pork for Packs Program that will provide more than 1.5 million protein sticks to children living with hunger.

The Oklahoma FFA Day of Service had more than 500 students from chapters across the state come to the Regional Food Bank's Volunteer Center. This year, chapter members donated their time before and after the annual FFA State Convention and they helped to pack enough food to provide more than 35,400 meals for Oklahomans in need of food assistance.

"We are so very grateful to the Oklahoma FFA students who each year join the Regional Food Bank to fight hunger,” said Katie Fitzgerald, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. "We love this partnership with the FFA and are so appreciative of not only the animals they donate for

the Pork for Packs Program but also for the time they give to volunteer."

In Oklahoma, one in four children lives with hunger. The Regional Food Bank's Backpack Program served nearly 20,000 students in 499 elementary schools last year. The program provides students with kid-friendly, nutritious food and one of the most popular items in those sacks is the protein stick.

Protein is crucial to physical development in children. The Pork for Packs Program allows FFA students to donate their show animals to be processed into protein sticks for the Backpack Programs for the Oklahoma Food Banks - Regional Food Bank and the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. This school year, FFA students donated a record-setting 957 animals to the program, which will provide the equivalent of 1.5 million protein sticks.

"FFA members spend countless hours of hard work into getting their livestock ready for show season. Every year we are blown away by the generosity we see when so many animals are donated to help feed chronically hungry Oklahoma children." Fitzgerald said.

The animal donations come following the Oklahoma and Tulsa State Fairs and the Oklahoma Youth Expo. The Pork for Packs Program is possible through a partnership between the Regional Food Bank, the Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Oklahoma FFA chapters, the Oklahoma Beef Council and Oklahoma State University.

You can join the fight to end hunger today. For every $1 donated, the Regional Food Bank can help provide four meals to those living with hunger in central and western Oklahoma. Join the fight against hunger by visiting rfbo.org/donate or calling 405-600-3136.

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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