May 16, 2019

May 16, 2019

Vol. 19, No. 51

In This Issue DIRECTIONS

Event helping single moms marks 15th anniversary ARISE MINISTRIES SPONSORS JUNE EVENT

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.

A well deserved presidential pardon See Page 10

FRIDAY, MAY 17

Partly Cloudy High 84° Low 69°

SATURDAY, MAY 18 Thunderstorms High 75° Low 61°

SUNDAY, MAY 19 Sunny High 81° Low 63°

PHOTOS PROVIDED

Children of single moms and the mothers themselves benefit from Arise Ministries’ 15th anniversary of the THRIVE gathering event June 21 and 22 at Crossings Community Church. Over the years, THRIVE and Arise Ministries has made a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of single mothers and their children.

Arise Ministries will host their signature THRIVE Gathering event June 21-22, from Crossings Community Church, located at 14600 Portland Ave. in Oklahoma City. Friday night from 6:30 to 9 and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This one-of-a-kind event will feature a variety of speakers and activities to encourage and empower single mothers.

This summer is the 15th anniversary for the Arise Ministries THRIVE conference. Arise has led the country in providing resources to help single moms create healthy homes. The THRIVE Gathering is Arise Ministries’ event specifically for single mothers to flourish as a single parent. The two-day event will feature breakout sessions, panel discussions, engaging worship, interactive activities, door

prizes and more. Attendees will gain motherhood tips while renewing a fresh perspective in being a single parent.

Guest speakers for the 2019 THRIVE Gathering include Lina Abujamra, founder of Living with Power Ministries; Alice Richardson,

author and inspirational speaker; Pam Kanaly, co-founder of Arise Ministries; Shelley Pulliam, executive director of Arise Ministries; and Kim Heinecke, director of operations of Arise Ministries. Moms can attend breakout sessions on topics pertinent to them: finances, self-care, parenting, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, self-defense and more.

“We’re excited to celebrate this 15th year anniversary. Over 16,000 moms and children have been impacted over the years with mothers coming from all over the country,” said Shelley Pulliam, executive director and co-founder of Arise Ministries. “It is a blessing to experience women of all backgrounds coming together and pursuing provision, friendship continued on Page 5

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North senior Kasem named a U.S. Presidential Scholar

By Tim Willert Teri Walls, who teaches Advanced PlaceNewsOK.com/ ment Literature at EdThe Oklahoman mond North and wrote The U.S. Department Kasem's letter of recomof Education delivered mendation, called her "insome good news to credibly deserving."

Sharara Shabeeba Kasem "She's an amazing stulast week but she was dent," Walls said. "Her too busy to check her work ethic sets her apart, emails. her passion and dedicaKasem, 18, a senior at Edmond North High Sharara Kasem tion."

Kasem is passionate School, was taking one about medicine, global health and Advanced Placement exam and human rights, and has immersed herstudying for another, and failed to self in programs that enhance those notice that she had been named a interests, Walls said.

2019 U.S. Presidential Scholar.

She tutors two days a week and She found out from an Edmond has been a lead writer for You Go Public Schools official who called to Girl, an online women’s empowersee if she had time to speak with a ment platform and political journal, reporter. according to Walls.

"Finding out definitely brightened "As an AP teacher, I see hundreds my day," she said. of hardworking intelligent students Kasem, 18, is one of two Oklabut few with her passion and comhoma students recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for ac- passion," she said. "And she's just so nice. She's not just a resume." complishments both in and out of Kasem will attend Columbia Unithe classroom. The other, Julian Marversity in the fall. She hopes to becellus Zanders of Broken Arrow, is a come a surgeon and work in public senior at Cascia Hall Preparatory health.

School in Tulsa.

"This is honestly a culmination of my The White House Commission on teachers' and counselors' help throughPresidential Scholars selected 161 high school seniors based on their ac- out the years," she said. "And my parademic success, artistic and technical ents' hard work to get me to this place. excellence, essays, and school evalua- I am grateful for all the opportunities tions and transcripts. The commission that have been afforded to me."

The 2019 honorees will receive also considers community service, medallions in June during a ceremony leadership and demonstrated comin Washington, D.C. mitment to high ideals.

PHOTO PROVIDED/SUSAN PARKS-SCHLEPP

Incoming West Field Elementary principal Crystal Smith, right, is welcomed to the school by current principal Dr. Jacye Jamar who is leaving Edmond Schools to move out of state.

Needed to address student growth

Edmond schools investing $2.1 million more on personnel Edmond Schools plans to spend $2.1 million to fund additional positions to address student population growth, class sizes and mental health needs of students.

“Based upon an improving state economy and current education budget discussion in the legislature, we feel comfortable funding several positions which are vital to address the growth that we continue to experience in our district,” said Superintendent Bret Towne.

The district has openings for 13 new elementary teachers, nine new middle school teachers, nine new high school teachers, 10 special education teachers and four teacher assistants. First-year teachers in Edmond earn $40,000 a year. Edmond Schools also pays the entire retirement contribution for all of its employees.

Additionally, the district plans to add three counselors at the district’s highest enrollment elementary

schools. “It has been a goal of ours for some time to add more counselors at the elementary level who will be instrumental in assisting our youngest students with mental health issues as well as behavioral issues brought about by trauma,” explained Towne.

The district’s additional needs will be funded once the legislature passes the 2019 budget sometime this month.

“We are very hopeful that there might be another $1 to $2 million available, once the education budget is complete, to fund the next level of needs that we have which include additional counselors, nurses, high school assistant principals, and instructional, administrative and tech support positions,” said Towne.

Individuals interested in the abovementioned positions should apply online at www.edmondschools.net and select the “careers” quick link on the home page.

‘We are very hopeful that there might be another $1 to $2 million available, once the education budget is complete.’

--- Edmond Public Schools superintendent Bret Towne

PHOTO PROVIDED/SUSAN PARKS-SCHLEPP

Incoming Will Rogers Elementary principal Stephanie Pattillo, left, is welcomed by Dr. Sheron House, who has served in the role for 20 years and will this summer be moving to the Edmond Schools district office in a new role.

Principal & assistant principal posts filled by school board At its May meeting, the board approved the hiring of Stephanie Pattillo as principal of Will Rogers Elementary. She will succeed Dr. Sheron House who has served in the role for 20 years. House is moving to the district office as Learning and Professional Development Coordinator. Pattillo has several years of teaching experience -- including four years at Will Rogers Elementary-as well as administrative experience as an assistant principal at Angie Debo Elementary and Orvis Risner Elementary.

Also moving to the district office in the role of Residency/Attendance Officer is longtime Boulevard Academy principal Mark Andrus. Jeff Nemcok will take over the leadership duties at Boulevard Academy. Nemcok has been serving as assistant principal at Edmond Memorial High School. Additionally, West Field Elementary will welcome Crystal Smith as principal.

Smith replaces Dr. Jacye Jamar who is moving out of state.

The Board of Education also approved the hiring of the following assistant principals.

n Richard Inga, Josh Williams, and Cassandra Clark-Edmond North High School n Brandi Wheeler-Edmond Memorial High School n Matthew Robinson–Sequoyah Middle School n Wes Self-Summit Middle School “We are fortunate to have had some excellent educators from which to choose to fill these important leadership positions,” said Superintendent Bret Towne. “While they each have their own strengths, common among them is a sincere desire to help students grow academically, personally, and emotionally.”

Towne said several factors contributed to the number of open positions that had to be filled.

“Some administrators chose advancement in different districts, a few left for employment opportunities in the private or non-profit sector and others retired.”

The new principals and assistant principals will begin their new positions this summer

Edmond high schools graduation this Saturday

PHOTO PROVIDED

Five sets of twins are among the graduating class of 2019 at Edmond North High School. They are (left to right standing), Rami Halabi, Zaid Halabi, Nabil Ahmed, Jamil Ahmed, Philip Stanley, Barry Stanley Seated (left to right) are Cacki Burton and Capri Burton. Not shown are Aimee and Zachary Zimmerman.

Edmond Public Schools seniors will graduate in commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 18, at the Cox Convention Center.

Commencement ceremonies will be held as follows: 10 a.m. – Edmond Santa Fe High School 2 p.m. – Edmond Memorial High School 6 p.m. – Edmond North Fe High School Among the students graduating are five sets of twins from Edmond North High School.

“It’s not uncommon to have one or two sets of twins in a graduating class of this size, but to have five sets of twins in a graduating class is highly unusual. Graduation will be that much more special for the class of 2019,” said

Edmond North Principal Debreon Davis.

Also special, and an indication of just how emotionally connected the twins are to each other, is the fact that most plan to attend the same college.

Following graduation, Rami and Zaid Halabi will attend The University of Oklahoma and plan to room together.

“We haven’t always had the same classes, but we’ve been in band together since sixth grade, so we are very used to being together,” said Rami.

Attending University of Central Oklahoma together are Philip and Barry Stanley, fraternal twins who have been misidentified as identical twins their entire lives. “It’s our hair,” said Philip. “Our haircuts were the same for a lot of years.”

See Graduation, Page 5

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From the Publisher

Should Edmond ban plastic bags?

Edmond, along with many other communities in this country, likes to think they are a green community.

It makes a person feel good when they put their well read and worn copy of Edmond Life & Leisure in the blue recycle bin, right? Once we dump it into our blue bin, we believe the process is Ray Hibbard complete. The truth is that the process of putting that plastic, paper or tin can in a blue recycle bin and producing a usable product made from recycled material is a long and hard road.

While it has always been a difficult process, the problems have compounded since China banned the import of many recycled products Jan. 1 of 2018.

They were the dumping ground for the rest of the worlds recycled materials and the United States was the main seller. It would seem China had enough of the wrong kind of bales of recycled materials for their manufacturing products. It has made it more difficult for waste companies including the largest one of all, Waste Management, to off load the recycled goods for a profit.

Some cities have had to raise their rates in order to get companies to continue to take their recycled goods. Other communities have had to curb or even eliminate their recycling programs. Even worse, over 100 communities in this country have just started dumping the recycled material into their landfills which is exactly what no one wants to see happen.

Let me take you a step back to see how recycling got started. If you were like me, the assumption made was that recycling started because we all wanted to be “greener.” It was a peace, love and tie dye kind of thing. Apparently, not so much folks.

The real motivation was a push by the beverage industry that the overwhelming amount of plastic that their packaging was producing would get slammed with government regulation. It was that industry that encouraged cities to begin recycling programs across the country to take heat off themselves. It was an incredibly crafty way of getting the monkey off their back and making themselves look pretty darn green.

When you read through articles and journals on recycling, the problems seem to boil down to the quality of our recycled materials. China banned the most difficult of plastics to work with and bales of recycled goods that are contaminated meaning they have other products or food items still mixed into the bale.

Premiums are paid for bales of recycled materials that are of high quality with little contamination.

Many of us can remember that when recycling first started, we had to do the sorting at the curb. That is referred to as a two-stream system where recyclable products are placed in different bins when you take it out to the curb. The system we use now is called a one stream system where all the materials are put into one recycle bin. The materials are then dumped and sorted before going on through the system. Of course, any material that doesn’t make the cut gets dumped into a landfill. Studies have shown that the one stream system does not lead to more contamination.

The City of Edmond has a lot of information about our recycle program on its web site. The reason is because the better quality of recycled material that goes

pening, please report the tag number and vehicle description to Solid Waste Services at (405) 359-4541. n Leave at least four feet between the recycling cart and the trash cart. Remember that they are separate collections with different trucks. n Bring in your recycling cart as soon as possible after your collection. This helps prevent vandalism or theft of your cart. n Place all recycling materials in the cart. There is no need to separate the materials. n Place the recycling cart at your curb / roadway before 7 a.m. on your designated collection day. n The time of day varies for recycling collections.

The collectors will work until dark to complete their routes if needed.

into the big blue bin, the more effective it is for our environment. Here is some information that might help you: Recyclable Items n Aerosol Cans (only if they are completely empty) n Aluminum beverage cans n Clean aluminum foil n Clean food jars and bottles n Prescription vials, yogurt containers, dairy containers, margarine tubs, detergent containers, and fabric softener bottles stamped with a 3 - 7 n Glass beverage bottles n Magazines and phone books n Newspapers, including ad inserts n Plastic beverage containers, food containers, clean garden pots, flats, and detergent jugs that are stamped with a 1 - 7 on the bottom n Plastic milk jugs n Shampoo and conditioner bottles stamped with a 2 on the bottom n Tin food cans and lids (rinse clean, no need to remove labels) n Cardboard (corrugated paper board) n Cake and Cereal boxes n Juice boxes and other paper cartons Non-Recyclable Items n Egg cartons n Foam, including Styrofoam and packaging materials n Food n Hazardous Materials n Yard waste n Wire clothing hangers n Oil, antifreeze, or chemical containers n Plastic wrap n Tissues and used paper towels n Light Bulbs n Diapers n Plastic shopping bags Recycling Reminders n Don't set newspapers out during rainy weather, because wet newspaper cannot be recycled. If your newspapers are wet, they will be discarded and not recycled. n It is a violation of city ordinances to scavenge recycling materials from the carts. If you see this hap-

Recycle Center Location: 5300 Recycle Trail located on the northeast corner of I-35 and Covell. The entrance to the facility is located on Recycle Drive located off Air Depot just north of Covell.

Hours: Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.

While looking at all this information is helpful, there are still some gaps for me. I totally get you need to rinse those tin cans and milk jugs before tossing them in to be recycled. There are still more questions.

For example, is the bag inside the cereal box able to be recycled or do you need to take them out? Can you put the lid to your plastic soda bottle in the recycle bin as well or does it need to be thrown into the trash?

Pizza boxes? I’m not sure how to get the cheese off the inside top well enough to throw my Hideaway pizza box into the big blue bin. Guidance, we need more of it if recycle programs are to be effective. This is especially true with the ban China has put in place. The higher quality of the bales that are produced out of a community the more likely it is that the material will progress through the recycle process.

While the beverage companies may have been successful in pushing this problem on to city governments, they need to take responsibility back. In fact, all manufacturers that produce the mass consumption of products we enjoy need to use containers that recycle well. I am not a big fan of government regulation but while the cities are doing their part, it is time manufacturers of these goods take responsibility as well. If they don’t, cities will need to start the banning of products packaged in unfriendly recycled material. Many have started.

Have you wondered why the plastic bags have been a target for some cities to ban? You would be correct if you thought it was the number that are distributed into our community.

The main reason however is because the plastic they are made of is not an easy type to recycle. It was one of the major objections China had to the bales they received from the United States. I would be just fine with a ban of the use of those plastic bags here in Edmond.

In the meantime, I wish you Peace, Love and lots of Tie Dye.

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

Check out what’s inside! n n n n n n n n n

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

Heard on Hurd this weekend ........................................................Page 8.

Rotary Club and recognitions ......................................................Page 9.

Michael Behenna and his pardon from the President..................Page 10.

‘Wine Country’ movie review by George Gust ..........................Page 15.

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

Senior news ......................................................................Pages 18 & 19.

Business news ............................................................................Page 21.

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

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

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

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

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RED Day Run

Graduation From Page 3 Also attending University of Central Oklahoma are Capri and Cacki Burton, who describe themselves as “best friends.”

“We were even nominated for prom queen together and lost together,” quipped Capri.

Aimee Zimmerman and Zachary Zimmerman plan to attend Oklahoma State University and study veterinary science and engineering respectively.

Aimee is 15 minutes older than her brother, a fact that has always made her very proud.

Nabil and Jamil Ahmed, both salutatorians at Edmond North (whose parents used different colored armbands when they were young to tell them apart), are the only set of twins who are unsure of their college destinations.

Both are on wait lists at several colleges

Keller Williams Central Oklahoma held the fifth annual RED Day Run over the weekend in downtown Edmond. Again hundreds of participants showed up for the benefit. Seven non-profits shared in the proceeds of the day.

Well over $100,000 was raised last year. Officials were hoping for $150,000 this year. Charities benefiting were Wings Special Needs Community, Project 66 Food & Resource Center, Pepper’s Ranch, Make-AWish Oklahoma, Folds of Honor Oklahoma, Edmond Public Schools Foundation, and Caleb’s Cause Foundation.

A large crowd makes its way through downtown Edmond.

Pausing for a ceremony before the race began. Rain and cool temperatures greeted runners for the annual benefit.

Photographs by Melinda Infante

and it won’t be until June 1 until they know for sure where they will further their educations.

“We've also both been accepted to the University of Oklahoma, so we could end up there together,” noted Nabil.

All of the students say that they have enjoyed their time in Edmond Schools, and many touted their teachers as “exceptional.” Capri Burton credits her teachers for inspiring her to enter the field of education.

“I had excellent teachers in Edmond Public Schools, especially in high school.

That’s what pushed me to want to become a teacher,” Capri said.

A ticket is not needed for admission to graduation ceremonies. Participants and guests are encouraged to allow extra time to get to the festivities.

Cover From Page 1 and confidence. We could not be more thankful for this opportunity to empower communities in this special way.”

Tickets for THRIVE are $30 through June 14. Group rates are available for 10 or more. Admission includes breakfast and lunch. Childcare is available for children under 11 for $5 per family. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit AriseMinistries.net.

Founded in 2002 by Pam Kanaly and Shelley Pulliam, Arise Ministries

is a global nonprofit 501(c)(3) women’s organization seeking to empower single moms to create healthy homes through emotional and spiritual well-being. In addition to hosting one of the largest single mothers gatherings in America, Arise offers free outreach through seminars, speaking engagements, books, Bible studies, online resources and monthly devotionals.

For more information, please visit AriseMinistries.net or call (405) 8125137.

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Thursday May 16 ---- In the Gallery Friday May 17 ---- In the Gallery ---- OklaHome Movie Night ---- The Groove Merchants ---- Brian Lynn Jones & The Misfit Cowboys ---- America ---- Painted Sky Opera presents: La Tragedie de Carmen

Club installs new leader Veronica McCain, left, new president of Gamma Zeta, was installed by Linda Coniglio at Bravo restaurant. Gamma Zeta, is a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha international philanthropic organization recently. Gamma Zeta works with several Edmond charities: UR Special, Mobile Meals, All Things Baby, Coffee Creek Riding Stables, Free to Live, No Boundaries Int’l, Boys’ Ranch Town, Project 66 and Salvation Army Night Watch. State projects are Easter Seals, Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur and the Oklahoma School for the Blind.

Saturday May 18 ---- In the Gallery ---- Edmond Farmer’s Market ---- 2019 Family Fun Nights ---- Barbara Lowell Storytime & Book Signing ---- Claire Piersol Band ---- 2019 Family Fun Nights ---- Heard on Hurd ---- Signature Tour ---- Painted Sky Opera presents: La Tragedie de Carmen ---- Oklahoma Craft Beer Festival ---- Skillet in Concert ---- New Kids on the Block in Concert ---- OKC Gun Show Sunday May 19 ---- In the Gallery ---- Signature Tour ---- Painted Sky Opera presents: La Tragedie de Carmen ---- OKC Gun Show

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 Brian Lynn Jones & The Misfit Cowboys Location: River Lounge, Riverwind Casino, Norman Extra Info: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; for more information visit riverwind.com America Location: Showplace Theater, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: 8 p.m.; for more information visit riverwind.com OklaHome Movie Night Location: Hafer Park Extra Info: Free; 7:30-10 p.m.; for more information visit

edmondok.com 2019 Family Fun Nights Location: Kickingbird Golf Club Extra Info: 5 p.m.; $8 green fees, $8 carts; for more information visit edmondok.com Barbara Lowell Storytime & Book Signing Location: Best of Books Extra Info: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; She will be signing her book, Sparky & Spike: Charles Schulz and the Wildest, Smartest Dog Ever; for more information visit them on Facebook.

Heard on Hurd Location: Downtown Edmond Extra Info: 6 -10 p.m.; free admission; for more information visit them on Facebook Signature Tour Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 1 – 2 p.m.; for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org Painted Sky Opera presents: La Tragedie de Carmen Location: Civic Center Music Hall Extra Info: 7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. on Sunday; for more information visit paintedshyopera.org Oklahoma Craft Beer Festival Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: for more information visit oklahomacraftbeerfestival.com Skillet In Concert Location: Frontier City Theme Park Extra Info: For information visit frontiercity.com New Kids on the Block in Concert Location: Chesapeake Energy Arena Extra Info: for information visit chesapeakearena.com OKC Gun Show Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: for more information visit okcgunshow.com

Claire Piersol Band Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Extra Info: 8 p.m., $10; for more information visit ucojazzlab.com The Groove Merchants Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Extra Info: 8 p.m., $20 cash or check, for more information visit ucojazzlab.com

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Parents Helping Parents to meet The Edmond Chapter of Parents Helping Parents will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at McLaren's Pantry, 3414 South Boulevard (SE corner of 33rd and Boulevard).

The restaurant is closed to the public during the meeting. The speaker is, Brent Katigan, LADC/MH B. His

topic is, "Your Child Completes Treatment, Now What?" Parents Helping Parents provides support, resources and hope for parents of addicted children (any age child).

This is an anonymous meeting and no cost or reservations required. For more information please call 642-8198.

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New veterinarian overcomes wheelchair challenge

Mary Beth Davis believes that anything is possible Veterinary school isn’t easy — that’s a given.

Imagine suffering a spinal cord injury as you’re on the path to your dream. The injury forces you to use a wheelchair, making veterinary school exponentially more difficult.

That’s the situation Mary Beth Davis faced.

And she faced it down successfully. She has now graduated with her doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Oklahoma State University’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences.

“It’s definitely been a struggle,” said Davis, who hails from Guthrie.

“I have to go the extra step to get things done. But at the same time, anything is possible. I have had a Mary Beth Davis examines a dog's eyes at Oklahoma State Univergreat support system here at sity’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences while Victor Cobian school, and my classmates and Navarro holds the animal. family have all helped in the process of my earning a DVM deadult and have an actual job for the first time in gree.” like eight years. And then, very seriously consider Davis, who suffered the injury in an automobile becoming an ophthalmologist.” accident, said elements of her physical limitations At her graduation ceremony, Dr. Rocky Bigbie, include weakness in her right hand, limiting her OSU veterinary medicine class of 1981, was scheddexterity and less-than-ideal core strength. “I am uled to hood Davis. constantly having to lean on things to support my“Dr. Rocky Bigbie gave me a lot of hope,” said self to do anything with my hands, which has not Davis. “I wasn’t sure that vet school was someonly been a physical challenge but a mental one as thing that I could do. I knew it was something I well,” she said. “I have to not be so hard on mywanted to do but I kept thinking ‘I don’t know of self, and understand that it is a limitation that I anybody else who uses a wheelchair. I’m going to have to work with and adapt.” have such a hard time.’ And Dr. Bigbie was just like The center welcomed Davis and worked to make if you want it, do it. I remember him talking with all areas accessible to her, she said. me and my mom and family and really giving me “A lot of work went into making sure there were that extra push that I needed. I’ll forever be gratepushbuttons on all the doors,” Davis said. “Differful because I wouldn’t be sitting here right now if ent tables were installed for me so that I could get we hadn’t had that talk. He’s been great and I conunder them and closer to a patient. A specific sursider it an honor for him to hood me.” gery table gave me the accessibility and ease to “I met Mary Beth shortly after her accident,” perform the way that I needed to. It was definitely Bigbie said. “It was easy for me to tell her parents, something I was worried about coming into vet ‘She can do this.’ But at the time I thought, ‘I’d school. It made my life around the hospital and rather see her fail in vet school than to have never over at McElroy Hall a lot easier.” tried.’ Well, she didn’t fail. Mary Beth has a humOne of her faculty mentors, Dr. Margi Gilmour, ble confidence that is very alluring, almost maga professor of ophthalmology and associate dean netic. I noticed how comfortable people were with for academic affairs, remembered how the center her despite a very conspicuous barrier to cordial got feedback from Davis for its accessibility. exchange — a wheelchair. She is a beautiful shining “In anticipation of Mary Beth coming to the Vet- beacon of determination and self-reliance. Veterierinary Medical Hospital for third- and fourth-year nary medicine is not an animal profession; it’s a classes and clinical rotations, I asked her to go people profession. She has that magnetic dethrough so many doors to be sure the push or pull meanor for the people and her intelligent tenacity effort was correct for her,” Gilmour said. “So many for the animals or the science. I am so flattered to obstacles that we take for granted, and yet Mary hood her that it’s difficult to explain. No doubt, Beth was only positive and accommodating for this is one of my greatest honors.” what sometimes would be less than ideal options.

Whatever path Dr. Mary Beth Davis takes, it is Mary Beth has taught us all so much. I am very obvious she is determined to succeed. grateful for her insights and guidance during the “I can’t believe we’re actually here at the end. I learning process.” think of how long I have been in school. It’s kind Gilmour wasn’t the only one who learned from of surreal. A lot of work goes into classes and then Davis. clinics is a wild ride but you are entering one of “When I first met Mary Beth, she was ‘the stuthe best professions ever. Your class that you graddent in the wheelchair.’ I had never spent time uate with becomes your family but it doesn’t stop with someone with Mary Beth’s physical limitathere. The entire veterinary profession is a family tions,” added Dr. Jerry Ritchey, a professor and and everybody is looking after each other. That’s head of the Department of Veterinary Pathobioljust incredible to me.” ogy. “What I found was an ambassador and a And what advice would Davis offer others, inteacher. cluding those physically challenged, who want to “I learned from her about her struggles and sucbecome a veterinarian? cesses, the ingenuity required to accomplish simple “I’m living proof it’s possible,” she said. “Everydaily tasks that I always took for granted. She was body has a struggle, whether it’s a physical disabilalways open, honest and sincere. Her journey ity or not. Don’t get it inside your own head that speaks for itself. She provided me confidence to you can’t do it. I did that for a little bit and it approach and interact openly with any wheelchair- could have cost me what is a fantastic career, so bound person. In the end, I guess I no longer see a find somebody who can mentor you the way that ‘student in the wheelchair,’ I just see a young lady you need it. I hope that other people who may who is about to be called Doctor.” have disabilities feel inspired or motivated (by this Davis’ wheelchair often meant she sat up front story) to become a veterinarian if they want to. in many situations.

“You don’t see that many people who use “Mary Beth sat in the very front of the cramped wheelchairs be veterinarians, so hopefully I’m leadthird year classroom — the only area to give her ing the way for people who are also interested in enough room,” Gilmour said. “I’m sure she did not veterinary medicine. After all, anything is possible. care for the location but as the course instructor, it was really nice having Mary Beth up front ‘with me,’ since she was always an interested and engaged student.”

That wasn’t the only time Davis ended up in front. She remembers a pathology class fondly.

“One that will always stand in my mind is Dr. Ritchey and Dr. (Anthony) Confer putting on their guitar sessions during class doing renditions of old songs in the pathology version,” Davis recalled. “I got a front-row seat, which was a blast! I have also really grown attached to ophthalmology. I enjoy learning about it and think it’s a fascinating subject. Ophtho definitely has a place in my heart.”

It’s such a favorite that Davis hopes to one day become a veterinary ophthalmologist. She plans to work in private practice for a few years and then pursue a career in ophthalmology.

“Things will happen the way they are supposed to. I want to take a break from the academic setting,” added Davis. “I’m ready to go out and be an

Mary Beth Davis

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Street party this Saturday

Heard on Hurd to salute 2019 grads Citizens Bank of Edmond’s Heard on Hurd returns on Saturday, May 18 at the corner of Broadway and Hurd in downtown Edmond to celebrate the graduates of 2019. Festival attendees can also expect to enjoy the usual wide variety of food trucks, popup shops and local music from 6-10 p.m.

The featured nonprofit for the month of May will be Project 31. Founded by two-time cancer survivor Sarah McLean, Project31 is a faith-based organization here to focus on the reconstruction that often needs to be done on the heart, spirit, and relationships with those closest to you throughout breast cancer and beyond.

Heard on Hurd will welcome three talented acts to the stage including: n Don't Tell Dena at 6 p.m.: Don’t Tell Dena is an Oklahoma City based Psychedelic Indie Rock band started in 2015. Chris Krummrich and Sean Kanaly founded the band and later added two fellow ACM@UCO students, Campbell Young and Triston Lightner. Their solid rhythm section, tight vocal harmonies and an energetic live show, help us put a new spin on old psychedelic. n Jason Scott at 7:20 p.m.: Americana artist Jason Scott was raised in the land of boots, bolo ties, and burial grounds; bred on the Bible and shielded from most secular entertainment. His seemingly distant memory of that Oklahoma City childhood is a mosaic of tattered song books, equal parts fire and brimstone, and sneaking off to his uncle’s ‘79 Ford Bronco to listen to Conway Twitty tapes. He’s a skilled multi-instrumentalist quickly becoming known for his unrelenting, sweat-soaked performances. n Vandoliers At 8:40 p.m.: This Cowpunk band mixes raw, rough-edged roots music with the focused, fiery storytelling of front man Joshua Fleming. The band’s Third album, Forever, is a mix of youthful and defiant punk, rugged Red Dirt coun-

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Earlier this spring, Erin and Steve Goss enjoy the evening and a dinner from one of the food trucks at Heard on Hurd.

try, and vibrant Tejano. The full-length’s 10 songs blend emblematic rock ‘n’ roll with bold horns, violin, and a slather of twang reflecting where the band is from, where they’ve been and, eventually, where they’ll be headed. It’s regional and universal all the same.

“The month of May is always such an exciting month as we watch our graduates from high school and college step out into the world to begin making their mark.” said President and CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond, Jill Castilla. “Our team at Citizens Bank of Edmond congratulates the class of 2019 for all of their past, present and future accomplishments. What better way to celebrate than enjoying local talent, shopping and eating delicious food!”

Street entertainment performances will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Main and Broadway featuring students from Cross Timbers and the local band, Daunted.

Make sure to come with an appetite as there

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Staff and Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce members were on hand recently as HPC Physical Therapy expanded its physical therapy with aquatic rehab. The new business is at 200 E. Bryant Ave.

will be over 30 of the best food trucks in the metro at the event.

With a wide variety of retail pop up shops spread throughout the event you will be sure to find something for yourself or for someone special.

Heard on Hurd T-shirts, long sleeves, tank tops and more will be for sale at the Indigo Skies tent right in front of the stage.

You never have to feel bad about enjoying a local brew from The Patriarch’s tents or The Big Friendly Beer Bus, as 15 percent of all our Heard on Hurd T-shirt and alcohol sales go back to Edmond Public Schools.

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

About Citizens Bank of Edmond Citizens Bank of Edmond continues to operate on the same downtown Edmond intersection where it was founded in April 1901. The independent $270-million-asset institution is a leader in community banking,

HPC Physical Therapy opens indoor rehabilitation facility HPC has opened their sixth location in Edmond recently, located at 200 E Bryant Ave., Edmond. HPC is expanding their physical therapy services into indoor, heated aquatic rehabilitation with plans for another aquatic facility in Del City later this year.

HPC Physical Therapy was purchased by 360 Physical Therapy & Aquatic Centers, based in Arizona, in August of 2018. 360 brings their philosophy of private one-hour evaluations and all care provided by licensed therapists. The integration of 360’s core philosophies of higher quality care and fewer patients per provider is raising the bar in Oklahoma for what patients should expect from their investment in Physical Therapy.

“We are excited to be one of only a few providers in the state to offer on-site aquatic rehabilitation services” said Kailey Limber, PT, DPT, Clinic Director of HPC-Edmond.

Aquatic rehabilitation allows patients to exercise in a gravity eliminated

environment in order to strengthen without causing extra stress on the joints or spine. The difficulty level can benefit all patients, from elite athletes to those who have more complex pain issues.

In addition to aquatic therapy HPC offers traditional physical therapy services including dry needling, cupping, spinal manipulation, manual therapy, and land-based exercise programs. They provide care for most any musculoskeletal issue including back pain, tendonitis, sports injuries, post-surgical rehab, work injuries, balance disorders, stroke, concussion management, dizziness/headache.

Patients and physicians are welcome to tour our facility at any time Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. They accept most insurance plans and Medicare and offer discounts for those who do not have insurance. Patients have what is called “direct access” by state law to be treated by a Physical Therapist without a doctor’s prescription, however some insurance plans do require it.

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Scholarship recipients from left, are Collin Shortt, Alyssa Regier, Arden Hearne, Gina Jackson, and Harmann Kaur. Not pictured is Mariah Brown.

Awards scholarships & other honors

Edmond Rotary Club has annual Recognition Day Six very deserving Edmond high school students were awarded scholarships from the Rotary Club of Edmond.

At the Club’s annual Community Recognition day, the students were recognized for their academics and most importantly, community service.

In awarding the scholarships club member and scholarship chairman, Jack Warner says that in awarding the scholarships, decisions were based on activities and endeavors that align with the club’s philosophy of “Service Above Self.”

With the passing of club member and Edmond City Mayor, Charles D. Lamb, a special award was created in his honor. The inaugural “Charles D. Lamb Service Above Self Scholarship” was awarded to Collin Shortt of Edmond Memorial High School. Shortt plans to study sports journalism, but is still undecided on his which college he will attend. Cheri Lamb, widow of Mayor Lamb was present to award Shortt his scholarship.

Additional Scholarship Recipients are Mariah

Brown, Santa Fe High School, Arden Hearne, Santa Fe High School, Gina Jackson, Oklahoma Christian School, Harman Kaur, Santa Fe High School and Alyssa Regier, Santa Fe High School. Approximately, $12,000 will be distributed the scholarship winners.

Maegan Barnes was selected as Ida Freeman’s 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year. Barnes has been teaching kindergarten for six years. Also in attendance was school principal, Nicole Marler.

The Four Way Test recognizes a local business that meets the following requirements: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned. The 2019 winner was Daniel Creel of Route 66 Tire and Auto. Presenting Creel with his award were club members, Tim Richardson and Paul Conrady.

The Rotary club of Edmond meets at noon every Wednesday at the Edmond Mercy Hospital on I35. Guests are welcome. www.edmondrotary.org

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Charles D. Lamb Service Above Self Scholarship went to Collin Shortt. On hand for the ceremony, from left, are Officer Shortt, Julie Shortt, Cheri Lamb and Collin Shortt.

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Teacher of the Year is Maegan Barne, left. With her is Ida Freeman principal Nicole Marler.

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One of the highlights of the day was awarding the Four Way Test Winner.

Gaining recognition for this, from left, were Tim Richardson, Daniel Creel and Paul Conrady.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

Good news finally for Behenna

By The Oklahoman Editorial Board It took longer than Michael Behenna or his family and friends would have preferred, but Behenna now no longer carries the burden of being a convicted felon. A presidential pardon has essentially wiped the slate clean.

President Trump pardoned Behenna, a former Army first lieutenant, last week, citing among other things the broad support Behenna enjoyed from elected officials, the military and the public. His backers saw a good man and good soldier who had served his nation admirably before getting entangled in its legal system.

Behenna, now 35, killed a man in 2008 in Iraq. He was convicted the following year of unpremeditated murder in a combat zone and given 25 years in prison. That sentence later was reduced to 15 years. Behenna was released in 2014 after serving five years at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and after much heavy lifting by his family to promote his cause.

Behenna and his family requested the pardon in January 2018. “Obviously, we’re eternally grateful,” said his mother, Vicki, whose commit-

Edmond North graduate Michael Behenna. Pardoned last week by President Trump.

ment was unwavering. “It’s wonderful.” Not to mention overdue.

Behenna was a model soldier and outstanding leader. The man he killed had ties to al-Qaida, and was believed to have killed two of Behenna’s men in a roadside bombing. After being detained for a time, the man was ordered released. Behenna was supposed to take him back to his village. Instead, he interrogated him further.

During his court-martial, Behenna testified that he shot the man when the man, who had been stripped, threw a piece of concrete at him and lunged for Behenna’s gun.

What occurred on the battlefield that day didn’t make Behenna a hero, and he never claimed as much. But it also didn’t make him a cold-blooded killer who faced the prospect of being tarred for the rest of his life.

Behenna has said he believes he was

More advice for graduates Have you ever thought what you might want to say at a commencement ceremony?

Everyone always thinks that a few words of great advice will save the grads from repeating some of the mistakes many of us have made in the past.

Yet how closely do people listen to what's said by a commencement Steve Gust speaker anyway?

Most of the graduates are probably wondering where they have to stand before they go get their diploma. The families are looking down the list of names in the guide to get an idea of how long the ceremony will take. And everyone is probably speculating on where they're going to go for lunch or dinner.

If you have graduated this spring, I'd like to take the opportunity to congratulate you. It's not easy to go to college these days because of the cost. If you've done it without a student loan, then I truly congratulate you.

Getting back to the speakers, there was an interesting look over the weekend at the 2014 University of Texas speaker Admiral William H. McRaven. He gave the famous advice to grads of "Make your bed," every day. This guy who helped nab terrorist bin Laden has gained more traction with that nugget of wisdom than the thousands of speakers before and after him.

He even wrote a book about it.He may have a point.

It's his theory that if you make your bed first thing in

the day then you've done something positive and can build on that the rest of the day.

Is he right? Who knows? But I'm not going to argue with a guy whose words about housekeeping are now eternal.

Most people are in college to start or further a career.

I saw a report not long ago where a guy landed a huge six-digit job with a law firm. He quit on the second day. After the first day orientation he just didn't think he'd be happy. He went on to become a journalist.

In a way I can understand the guy's plight. Having said that I really think most people should give most new jobs at least six months. If they're not happy after six months they should move on in life. College grads should also realize they're not locked into a career. In America people can explore all kinds of options until they find the one that makes them happy.

I'd also recommend that graduates and others: n Read a newspaper. n Read books. n Attend church regularly. n Volunteer. n Avoid stress. n Pay all your bills on time. n Have a sense of curiosity. n Take good care of your health. n Have fun in life. n Value friendships n Value forgiveness (Reach Steve Gust at news@edmondpaper.com)

punished by his country for justifiable actions during wartime.

The Oklahoman has long felt that politics contributed to Behenna’s original sentence. At the time of the killing, because of dynamics in play in Iraq, the United States needed to show little tolerance for those who crossed the line in combat. Other U.S. military personnel who were convicted of far worse crimes in Iraq, but at different times during the war, received much lesser sentences.

Pardons can be politically driven, too. It’s fair to say Trump’s 2017 pardon of Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio stemmed from Arpaio’s support of Trump during the 2016 campaign.

Former President Barack Obama’s pardon of traitor Chelsea Manning is another example.

The pardon of Behenna doesn’t have the same feel. Instead, it appears the White House weighed the case and the testimony on Behenna’s behalf and concluded that he had done his penance.

“It feels great,” Behenna said. “The ball and chain is gone.” We join the chorus of Oklahomans in offering our congratulations and best wishes.

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Knights of Golden Circle & its link to Jesse James

By David Farris Jesse James, along with his older brother Frank, and brothers Jim, Bob, and Cole Younger, became familiar with Indian Territory during the American Farris Civil War. The Missouri residents fought for the Confederacy, serving under the command of a school One of the maps treasure seekers teacher-turned-guerrilla leader, used.

William Quantrill. The Cherokee Nabackwoods of Polk County. In these tion, southwest of Missouri, was a clannish hills, family traditions and refuge for Quantill's “border raiders,” as they became known, who were re- other knowledge is passed along from generation to generation. That was inforced by Confederate Indian Brigades in Oklahoma Territory. These how Brewer learned about the Knights of the Golden Circle, in addiIndian troops had belonged to slavetion to “bible trees,” “sign trees” and owning tribes from the South. other cyphers and symbols that lead In 1864, the war ended and the to treasure. A generational tradition Southern cause was lost. Rather than accept defeat, the James and Younger fell to the descendants of the sentinels who were responsible for Brothers recruited fellow, former borwatching over these treasure troves to der raiders and put together a firstmake sure that they remained undisrate gang of outlaws who used their turbed. In his book, “Shadow of the knowledge of military tactics to rob Sentinel” (2003), co-authored by WarYankee banks and trains in Southern ren Getler, Brewer describes his years States. Over the years, the brothers spent following treasure signs found were assisted by various associates, in the Ouachita Mountains in while remaining the nucleus of the Arkansas and Oklahoma. gang.

Modern day treasure hunters are a The James Gang's first robbery is secretive subculture of pathologically believed to have taken place on Feb. optimistic people who are very pro13, 1866, when they robbed the Clay tective of their leads and theories.

County Bank in Liberty, Mo. Not that they're unfriendly, but they The outlaws continued to terrorize Northern interests until they were dis- keep their cards close to their vests and are leery of strangers who sudpersed on Sept. 7, 1875, after their denly appear wanting to become fast disastrous attempt to rob the bank in Northfield, Minn., during hunting sea- friends.

On the other hand, oftentimes son. these hunters have only bits of clues The James brothers got away, but and are hoping to network with oththe Youngers were not so lucky and were shot numerous times before sur- ers who may hold the final piece of the puzzle that leads to treasure. This rendering to lawmen.

Jesse assembled more associates in was Brewer's dilemma when he received a phone from Michael Griffith, hope of re-creating another first-rate a junior high school history teacher gang to continue in their efforts; from Poteau, Okla. however, without the support of the Both men were familiar with the Youngers, things were never the Knights and their buried treasure, and same. The famed outlaw was assassihad read numerous times a fascinatnated by a member of his new gang ing old book entitled Jesse James Was on April 3, 1882.

During their reign, the James Gang One Of His Names (1975), by Del Schrader. Griffith had been given phostole literally tons of gold and silver tocopies of treasure maps that he beworth millions of dollars, and yet lieved were authentic and needed none of the men who did the work Brewer's help to decode the Knights lived lives of luxury. Sure, they covered their various needs and living ex- various treasure signs found previously in the area. Between the inforpenses, but that amount represented mation in Schrader's book and the only a fraction of what they stole, maps, both men believed that they leaving people to wonder, what hapwere hot on the trail and formed a pened to all of their loot? partnership.

The Knights of the Golden Circle Schrader wrote that the only town was a pro-slavery organization, estabof any size in the area was Atoka in lished sometime before the Civil War southeast Oklahoma. In November by men with roots deep in Masonic 1993, the men began their first of and Scottish Rite tradition. After the several trips into Atoka County where war, with the defeat of the South, the trail led west, near Bromide, and many of its members were charged into neighboring Johnson County. with treason and the secret organizaAlong Delaware Creek, they discovtion was driven further underground, ered a series of signs that led a few which only seemed to strengthen hundred yards to a big, red oak tree their convictions. with more symbols. Brewer's metal These bitter ex-Confederates made detector soon hit on an old Remingplans to challenge Union domination ton revolver, buried just under the surof the South and resume their war face, that he recognized as a against Northern aggression. To fidirectional marker, with the barrel nance their efforts, the members of pointing towards something importhis secret organization, within a setant. Unfortunately, their expedition cret organization, targeted to rob was cut short by an approaching Northern interests who attempted to snow storm. capitalize on the reconstruction of the A month later the men returned to South. Jesse James became a high the site where they had uncovered ranking member of the seditious the revolver, this time accompanied order, and organized an outlaw gang

by Griffith's father and son. Brewer of men who were dedicated to their found a compass setting that alined cause. with the direction the gun was The James Gang buried a lot of pointed which led to a large tree treasure in Oklahoma, much of which along the creek bank. Behind the tree, has been found in the Wichita Moun- his metal detector produced a unique tains in northern Comanche County, sound and he proclaimed, “That's and further east in the Ouachita money!”

Mountains, extending into Arkansas.

In their excitement, the men dug In a manor fitting a secret organizadown a little more than a foot to find tion, the Knights used an elaborate a glass jar filled with silver coins, insystem of codes to mark the locations cluding dollar and half-dollar denomiof their buried plunder, involving land- nations, dated between 1812 – 1880; marks, symbolic icons and geometry.

Jesse James wasn't killed until 1882.

Then, Jesse, himself, would additionIt was an exciting find for the treasally mark the area with a signature ure hunters, but especially for Brewer “JJ” carved to look like cowboy boots. who knew the significance of what Bob Brewer is described as a “selfthey had discovered. These small educated Arkansas mountain man, stashes are usually used to mark the amateur historian,” and most imporlocations where greater treasure is tantly, “treasure hunter,” from the waiting to be found.

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

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Graduates of chamber’s Youth Leadership Class The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership Edmond (YLE) Class XVIII graduated 41 Edmond high school juniors on Monday, April 29 at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). Youth Leadership Edmond, under the direction of Amanda Bowen, works to motivate and equip high school juniors with leadership skills through activities and interaction with Edmond community leaders. The program is presented by Francis Tuttle Technology Center. Graduation was presented by University of Central Oklahoma.

YLE graduates are high school juniors who reside in Edmond city limits and/or the Edmond Public School District and attend Edmond Public Schools, private school or are home schooled. “We’re excited to see what these students will accomplish,” said Bowen. “They are a bright group of leaders, and we hope we’ve shown them the many reasons to make Edmond home in the future.” All students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher, had to fill out a written application and go though an interview process. Each student has been selected for the class by demonstrating leadership or leadership potential in family, community and/or school activities. The students also expressed an interest in furthering their knowledge of the Edmond community.

Graduates include: Ryan Ackerman, Memorial; Ella Rose Adams, North; Sydney Adkins, Santa Fe; Aayah Alnabhan, Santa Fe; Elden The 2019 graduating class of Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership Class.

Bruner, North; Gracie Burleson, The Edmond Chamber would like to thank the North; Olivia Castilla, North; Ainsley Clifton; Okla- ren Minnix, North; Ethan Ng, Santa Fe; Ashley many volunteers that reviewed applications, interhoma Christian Academy; Matt Cromer, Memorial; Nguyen, Memorial; Dalton Payne, Santa Fe; Anar viewed students and shared their expertise and inPurevbaatar, Santa Fe; Brooke Rice, North; Milena Kyla Ellis, Memorial; Erin Feeley, Santa Fe; Faith sight during sessions. “City and business leaders Semere, Santa Fe; Fiza Sheikh, Santa Fe; Emily Ferrell, North; Taylor Foster, Peyton Garrett, Mecome together every year to create a one-of-a-kind Smith, North; Sammie Smith, North; Anna Grace morial; Mackenzie Goings, Memorial; Sydney Hesexperience for these students,” said Edmond Webb, Oklahoma Christian School; Chloe White, ter, North; Rakin Chamber President and CEO Sherry Jordan. “We’re Santa Fe; Sydney Wong, North; and Josh Zhu, Hussain, Santa Fe; Meg Jackson, North; Brook thankful for the support of our community. This Santa Fe. YLE would not be possible without the Jones, Santa Fe; Major Kerr, Memorial; Kiley Kersprogram truly is special.” Ashley Nguyen and Dalgieter, Memorial; Shreva Kumar, Santa Fe; Lily Lee, support of Edmond Public Schools and the proton Payne were the class speakers chosen by classNorth; Keegan Leibrock; Helen Ly, Santa Fe; Grant gram’s session sponsors including the City of Edmates to address the graduates at the ceremony. mond, MIDCON, Cowboy Chicken and Panera.

Lyon, Santa Fe; Madison Merideth, Santa Fe; Lau-

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Indoor and outdoor concerts are coming up at Arcadia Round Barn

Nellie Clay is on bench with a banjo. She is part of the upcoming acts due to perform later this month at the Arcadia Round Barn. To know more about the events, please calls 405-833-1350.

Indoor and outdoor concerts will round out the May live music offerings at the Arcadia Round Barn.

Singer-songwriter Amanda Cunningham will provide Morning Music in the downstairs museum of the barn on May 18. Steelwind Duo will take the outdoor stage on May 19 for the second Round Barn Elm Tree Concert, and singer-songwriter Nellie Marie Clay will be the Morning Music artist on May 25.

Morning Music is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday. Elm Tree concerts are from 2 to 4 p.m. one or two Sundays a month, and fans should bring lawn chairs. Admission is free but donations are accepted.

Cunningham began playing guitar and writing songs while attending Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. After graduation, she

Amanda Cunningham recorded her first CD of original music and won the Oklahoma Gazette's Woody Award for best singer-songwriter.

After living briefly in Tulsa and winning Red Dirt Female Vocalist of the Year, Cunningham moved to

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Dwight Adams appointed Forensic Accreditation Chair The Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) recently elected Dwight Adams, Ph.D., director of the University of Central Oklahoma’s W. Roger Webb Forensic Science Institute (FSI), as the chair for the commission.

Adams became the first FSI director for UCO in 2006, after retiring from 23 years of service in the FBI, which included his role as director of the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia. In 2003, Adams received the Presidential Rank Award as Distinguished Executive, the highest award given in the federal government.

Adams also oversaw the creation of the National DNA Database, which links 175 crime laboratories and has helped to solve or aid more than 80,000 cases nationwide.

“It is an honor to work with so many distinguished colleagues on the FEPAC commission,” said Adams.

“I have devoted nearly all of my 36-year professional career to forensic science and I have personally been involved in many major advances both as a practitioner and director of the FBI Laboratory and an academician at UCO. I not only welcome the challenge to serve as a commissioner and now chair of the commission but know that my service will enhance our outstanding forensic science program at UCO.”

Dwight Adams UCO received accreditation from FEPAC in March 2016, for its undergraduate degrees in forensic chemistry, forensic molecular biology and digital forensics.

FEPAC’s mission is to maintain and enhance the quality of forensic science education through a formal evaluation and recognition of college-level academic programs. As the FEPAC chair, Adams will work closely with the director of accreditation to carry out the accreditation cycle each year and provide oversight of the forensic science program standards.

For more information about FSI, visit www.uco.edu/fsi.

Newman Civic Fellow named phans with basic needs.

University of Central “Hunter is a constant chamOklahoma senior Hunter pion for student engagement Caudillo, a kinesiology in our surrounding community, major from Yukon, recently around the country and earned recognition as one around the world,” said UCO of Campus Compact’s President Don Betz.

2019 Newman Civic Fel“For the last three years, lows.

Hunter has taken leadership Campus Compact, a Caudillo roles in her sorority and our Boston-based nonprofit orBig Event student organization. ganization, working to adShe has used these roles to chalvance the public purposes of higher education, announced 262 students, lenge her peers to get involved with their community and elsewhere. She including Caudillo, who comprise is known campus-wide as a chamthe organization’s 2019 cohort of pion for service and advocate for Newman Civic Fellows. community involvement.”

Caudillo’s accolades stretch beThe Newman Civic Fellowship, yond her recent recognition from supported by the KPMG Foundation Campus Compact. She has completed more than 700 hours of com- and Newman’s Own Foundation and named for Campus Compact munity service through her co-founder Frank Newman, is a oneinvolvement both on- and off-camyear experience, emphasizing perpus. Through UCO, Caudillo has served in many leadership roles. She sonal, professional and civic growth.

Through the fellowship, students has served as the vice president of gain a variety of learning, scholarmembership development for Panship, post-graduate and networking hellenic Council, leader for Alternaopportunities, including attendance tive Weekend, president of Bronchos with Kids and the 2019-20 at a national conference of Newman Civic Fellows, in partnership with executive director for Central’s Big the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for Event. Caudillo is also a member of the U.S. Senate.

Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Outside of For more information about the UCO, Caudillo volunteers with Miss Newman Civic Fellowship program, Amazing, a pageant that provides visit www.compact.org/newmanopportunities for girls and women civic-fellow. with disabilities to build confidence For more information about Cenand self-esteem in a supportive envitral and its commitment to transforronment. Additionally, she has travmative learning for all students, visit eled to Haiti to work with www.uco.edu. orphanages hoping to provide or-

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Review of streamed movie ‘Wine Country’

Film doesn’t take advantage of its talented cast

By George Gust “Wine Country” is a vacation movie featuring an immensely talented cast and a supremely underwhelming script.

The vacation movie has been a staple of the low effort Adam Sandler comedies for years, giving the cast and crew a chance to visit beautiful destinations and, oh-by-the-way, make a movie. Think of the classic comedies like, “Blended” (African Safari), “Just Go With it” (Hawaii), “The Do Over” (Puerto Rico), and if those aren’t on the top of your favorite comedy movie list, I wouldn’t be surprised.

Because those movies, like “Wine Country” (Napa Valley) feel more like ad-libbed vacation videos instead of compelling narrative comedy.

“Wine Country” is the directorial debut for accomplished comedic actress Amy Poehler and is now available to stream on Netflix. In honor of Rebecca (Rachel Dratch)'s 50th birthday, Abby (Poehler) plans a scenic Napa getaway with their best, longtime friends. Workaholic Catherine (Ana Gasteyer), post-op Val (Paula Pell), homebody

Jenny (Emily Spivey), and weary mom Naomi (Maya Rudolph) are equally sold on the chance to relax and reconnect. Yet as the alcohol flows, real world uncertainties intrude on the punchlines and gossip, and the women begin questioning their friendships and futures.

From the trailers and the cast, you might think this is an edgy comedy like “Bridesmaids” however, the movie feels more like a safe and cozy comedy in a beautiful location.

There are laughs to be had for sure from the tal-

ented cast, especially heat seeking performances from Pell and Rudolph, but in total most of the bits fall flat.

The first two acts of the movie are mostly fun light set up and does a decent job introducing us to the characters and their relationship, but the last act of the movie buckles under the pressure of satisfying the overly emotional storylines for each character. Also muddling the proceedings is a cringe inducing millennial bashing that is a little too obvious to be funny.

Ultimately, “Wine Country” is not an offensively bad movie by any stretch, but it’s disappointing given the track record of the immensely talented cast. “Wine Country” has enough moments to make for a satisfying comedy you stream with a couple of friends and a couple of adult beverages, but it won’t be a movie you’ll want to revisit anytime soon.

“Wine Country” is rated R for crude sexual content, language and some drug material.

2.8 out of 5 stars

Amy Poehler directs and stars in Netflix's latest mom-com "Wine Country"

Concerts From Page 14 Austin, Texas, and toured from California to Nashville, Tenn., before returning to live in Oklahoma City. Her newest album is titled “Run.” Steelwind Duo is made up of Blake Parks and Michael Henneberry of the Steelwind band. In their 10th year of songwriting together, Parks and Henneberry write alloriginal bluegrass songs with tight harmonies and soulful instrumentation. Steelwind is scheduled to play this year at the Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival and at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kan. Clay lived and performed in Alaska and Nashville before returning to her native Oklahoma, and she recently moved to Okemah.

With a reputation for waltzes, she describes herself as a “truth-teller in three-quarter time.”

Her new soon-to-be-released record is a collection of new, old-time songs featuring many of Oklahoma’s top musicians and is entitled, “We Got Songs to Sing.”

The Arcadia Round Barn is six miles east of Interstate 35 on Historic Route 66 and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about live music call Joe Baxter at 405-8331350.

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: THE 1920s ACROSS 1. Estimator's phrase 5. Pharaohs' cobras 9. Cheek ____ test 13. Pays the bill 15. Ho-hum 16. Gallup's inquiry 17. Plural of folium 18. Spiky seed pod 19. *Lucy's solo in "The Threepenny Opera," e.g.

20. *It crashed hard 23. *Insulin's birthplace, e.g.

24. ____ the season!

25. Rolling country, pl.

27. Mark on Pinterest 28. Change a sketch 30. Tag predecessor 33. Garbed 35. Large amount often followed by "of" 38. Grammy of sports 39. Comforter stuffing feathers 41. *Aimee Semple McPherson action 42. Type of wheat 44. Collier's work place 45. Dublin land 46. City in Syria 48. *Douglas Fairbanks did it 50. Smokeless tobacco brand 51. Fuss to Shakespeare 52. Last letter 53. *New York's Harlem ____ 60. Et alibi 62. *1920s art style 63. Distinguishing feature 64. Do like phoenix 65. Chutzpah 66. Anatomical dividers 67. December stone 68. Purse for a formal affair 69. *____ Candies

DOWN 1. Deals a death blow 2. Place of origin 3. *Like Lindbergh's transatlantic journey 4. Ear-related 5. Whose music is featured in "Mamma Mia!"?

6. Talk like a drunk 7. Amusement destination 8. Keen-witted 9. Epsom or …vian-lesBains 10. It began in 1914 11. *Al Brown to Al Capone 12. Spill the beans 14. Hinduism's divine feminine power 21. Kind of pie 22. High rocky hills 26. Turkey's hanging neck skin 27. Baklava dough 28. *Major 1920s electronic device 29. "I Dream of Jeannie" actress

30. "For ____ a Jolly Good Fellow" 31. #5 Across, sing.

32. *Prohibition era establishment 34. Not stiff 36. Feather glue?

37. Visual system organ 40. Interprets, as in tarot cards 43. Product of lacrimation 47. Promise allegiance 49. Receipt listings 50. ____ ____ one's ways 51. Garlic mayo 52. Goose egg 54. Like a drink in a snifter 55. *Rights and liberties org.

56. Greek god of war 57. Where a bib is tied 58. Repeat a passage from 59. JFK or ORD postings 61. Barker of Tarzan the Ape Man fame

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Guests and officials with VIP Insurance were on hand as the company celebrated its 10th year of doing business.

Insurance agency marks its 10th anniversary After serving Edmond for a decade VIP Insurance is looking to continue its tradition of providing quality service to Edmond after hosting the community for its 10th-anniversary celebration.

“I started the business to be able to treat everybody like a VIP when it comes to insurance,” said Kathy Reeser, owner of VIP Insurance. “I hope to have accomplished that and continue that tradition.”

At 4 p.m. on April 29 the community came out to a ribbon cutting celebrating a successful first decade of serving Oklahomans at VIP Insurance, located at 10 E. Ayers Street.

More than 50 people came together for the event with giveaways, gift bags and food. “It was a family fun event and a great networking event,” Reeser said.

Earlier this week, VIP Insurance hosted a free Lunch & Learn event at the Edmond Board of Realtors.

A community movie night will be held at 7:30 p.m. on May 17 at VIP Insurance.

For more information, visit www.insurevips.com, check out VIP Insurance on Facebook or call 405340-3502.

Researcher to study tooth-colored fillings many different components, OKLAHOMA CITY – Khajotia wants to understand When dentists discover caviwhich of them are linked to ties in their patients, they are more or less plaque formaoften filled with a tooth-coltion. If individual components ored material that looks just can be isolated, filling materilike a person’s own teeth. als might be changed so that However, tooth-colored fillthey don’t support as much ings usually require replaceplaque growth. ment every five to seven Khajotia “This represents a gap in our years, often because tooth knowledge in dentistry,” he decay has formed under the said. “We don’t know precisely what filling. A researcher at the OU College of Dentistry in Oklahoma City is is happening to these fillings at the junction between tooth structure, the investigating which components of filling material and what we call a filling materials are most susceptible to decay and which enzymes in a per- bonding agent. It’s a complex interface, but we are beginning to learn son’s saliva cause the most plaque. more about why these fillings fail earSharukh S. Khajotia, B.D.S., Ph.D., lier than they should.” of Edmond, associate dean for reKhajotia has been building his research at the OU College of Densearch over the years to the point tistry, recently received a grant from where he earned the recent federal the National Institutes of Health to grant. In previous research funded lofurther his investigations into decay cally by the Presbyterian Health Founand tooth-colored fillings. Although dation and the Oklahoma Center for filling materials have improved conthe Advancement of Science and siderably since the 1960s, it is estiTechnology, he studied how two mated that in the United States saliva enzymes degrade fillings. The alone, more than $5 billion is spent new grant expands that research. He each year on restoring and replacing is using tests that he and his team defillings, he said. veloped and that are now being used “If we can find a way to replace a tooth-colored filling every 14 years in- around the world, including a process stead of every seven years, we can re- for creating a three-dimensional structure of plaque. duce the cost of oral healthcare and The new grant also includes fundsave more of the patients’ tooth ing for several dental and dental hystructure,” Khajotia said.

Tooth-colored fillings contain chem- giene students to participate in the research, a process that benefits ical bonds called ester bonds. The them greatly as they begin their casaliva in a person’s mouth contains reers. enzymes called esterases. Khajotia’s “Patient care and research go hand study focuses on the esterases in in hand; without one, you cannot saliva that have the ability to break have the other,” Khajotia said. “Most the ester bonds in tooth-colored fillings. His previous studies have shown of the developments in dental biomaterials have been based on a clinical that when the bonds break down, the surface of the filling begins to de- need. Our college has a history of clinical excellence, so doing research grade and becomes rougher, which is a logical extension of our clinical allows more plaque to form. capabilities.”

Because filling material contains

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Briefs Special Olympics this week in Stillwater A record number of 5,500 Special Olympics Oklahoma athletes will take over the campus of Oklahoma State University on May 15-17 to celebrate the 50th annual Summer Games. This is the largest Special Olympics event in North America.

Special Olympics Oklahoma staff and thousands of volunteers are gearing up for three full days of competitions, Olympic-style ceremonies, Olympic Village, food, housing, and much more. Athletes will start arriving in Stillwater on Wednesday morning. They will come from the 14 geographic areas of Oklahoma where they have completed competitions in their local areas.

Opening Ceremonies is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15 at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. with the traditional Parade of Athletes. An indoor fireworks display will take place during the show. Law Enforcement agencies will escort the Parade of Athletes, carry the Flame of Hope, and rappel into Gallagher-Iba Arena.

Special Olympics Oklahoma athletes will compete in the following sports: Athletics (track and field), bocce, bowling, golf, horseshoes, powerlifting, Unified® 3-on-3 basketball and Unified® softball. Other events include motor activities and Young Athletes™.

This is the 36th year Summer Games have been hosted at Oklahoma State University and the City of Stillwater.

Weather damage & official declaration Gov. Kevin Stitt last week amended an executive order declaring a State of Emergency to include 14 additional counties impacted by the latest round of severe weather that began April 30.

Counties added to the governor’s declaration are: Alfalfa, Beckham, Caddo, Custer, Dewey, Greer, Kay, Kingfisher, Kiowa, Jackson, Noble, Roger Mills, Washita, Woods.

As severe weather has continued to impact the state, these counties have experienced flooding, severe storms, tornadoes, and straight-line winds during. Damage assessments are ongoing and, in some areas, cannot be completed until floodwater recedes.

The 52 counties listed in the governor’s original declaration on May 1 are Adair, Atoka, Bryan, Canadian, Carter, Cherokee, Choctaw, Cleveland, Coal, Comanche, Cotton, Craig, Creek, Delaware, Garvin, Grady, Haskell, Hughes, Jefferson, Johnston, Latimer, Le Flore, Lincoln, Logan, Love, Marshall, Mayes, McClain, McCurtain, McIntosh, Murray, Muskogee, Nowata, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Okmulgee, Osage, Ottawa, Pawnee, Payne, Pittsburg, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Pushmataha, Rogers, Seminole, Sequoyah, Stephens, Tillman, Tulsa, Wagoner, and Washington.

Under the executive order, state agencies can make emergency purchases and acquisitions needed to expedite the delivery of resources to local jurisdictions. The declaration also marks a first step toward seeking federal assistance should it be necessary.

Nursing program excels at OCCC Nursing program graduates at Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) have achieved a 96.6 percent pass rate on the licensure exam for registered nurses. OCCC’s pass rate exceeds the state and national averages. The state’s current pass rate is 88.75 percent.

In addition, the last class of nursing graduates is the College’s largest to date. A total of 240 new professionals are prepared to join the medical field.

“We are thrilled with the success of our nursing graduates,” said OCCC President Jerry Steward.

“By 2025, there is expected to be a shortage of more than 3,000 nurses in Oklahoma. OCCC is working hard to prepare our students for this growing profession.”

According Steward, OCCC has the most affordable nursing program in the Oklahoma City metropolitan region, in addition to being one of the most affordable in the state. The program accepts more than 300 students per academic year into three nursing pathways. The three pathways include a traditional nursing pathway, a career ladder pathway and a baccalaureate to associate degree accelerated pathway.

Group gets tax exemption Gov. Kevin Stitt on last week signed a bill that will exempt the American Legion Department of Oklahoma from sales tax.

House Majority Leader Mike Sanders, R-Kingfisher, and Sen. Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, are authors of House Bill 1003. The measure previously passed unanimously in the House and Senate.

“The American Legion is our state’s largest veterans’ organization, serving in Oklahoma for 100 years,” Sanders said. “I want to thank them for all that they do on behalf of our veterans.”

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The Arcadia Round Barn will host a free breakfast for veterans and their families on May 27.

Arcadia to honor veterans & their families Arcadia-area military veterans and their families are invited to a free breakfast at 9 a.m. May 27 at the Arcadia Round Barn.

The Memorial Day event will feature a farmfresh breakfast provided by the Arcadia Farmers Market.

“It is fitting that the Arcadia Historical and Preservation Society celebrates our veterans to mark the long history of men and women from Arcadia who have served our country,” said Ann Young, president of the Society.

Free breakfast on May 27 Veterans can also enjoy a tour of the barn museum including its beautiful loft and pick up a schedule of the free concerts that happen every weekend at the Round Barn. The parking lot is on the north side of the barn and is handicap-accessible.

The Arcadia Round Barn is six miles east of Interstate 35 on Historic Route 66 and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call Kimberly Burk at 405-651-0240.

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Downsizing from a larger home may be a perfect solution for many seniors as they enjoy the golden years.

The key to such a goal rests in the planning, according to one metro area Realtor.

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Seniors receive advice on downsizing properly

By Eddie Roach NewsOK.com/The Oklahoman How do senior adults looking to downsize choose a capable and knowledgeable real estate professional who can guide them through the maze of decluttering, updates, repairs, staging and all the other steps in getting the property ready to sell?

Becky Ivins, a 40-year Realtor in Oklahoma City, specializes in providing guidance to older adults looking to make the transition, especially from larger family homes into smaller residences, including retirement community, apartment, smaller home or a family member’s spare bedroom.

The first stress-reducing advice she offers senior sellers, or family members working with them, is to make a plan. “Know where you are moving to and your desired timeline,” she said. “It all starts there. Then tackle things in a methodical way. This is particularly true when doing updates and repairs.”

Repairs are more important than updates. “Buyers will purchase a ‘project’, but they are not likely to purchase a ‘problem.’ Focus on the items that will cause your house to sell for more money or cause it to sell faster.

Don’t finish ‘your’ to-do list. Those things might not have any value to a new owner,” Ivins said.

“Partner with a real estate professional who has traveled this road with hundreds of clients. You need help finding professionals with skill, experience and a fair price.”

This is the advice she offered Loren and Peggy Farnsworth, who were looking to list a house they had moved into in 1976. The Farnsworths, both in their 80s and active, had been doing updates on their 3,600-square-foot home for the past several years. They had moved into a smaller, 2,250 square-foothouse, but needed to sell the larger house.

Though not yet a client, Ivins offered some assistance. “I do this a lot,” she said.

“They needed guidance and some dependable, reasonably priced, speedy contractors to help,” Ivins said. “I worked with them and made an organized plan to finish the projects that have been started, abandon some of the unnecessary projects, and pointed out a few really important items that needed to be done to get the highest net.”

Typical of seniors downsizing, the Farnsworths’ son, Keith, is helping his parents from a distance. He lives in

Dallas, where he is managing partner in a specialty medical practice, but he has been actively working to find a Realtor that meets his criteria. Ivins is on the short-list because of her attention to the needs of older adults like his parents and her proven record of selling property.

“When you go to sell your home, its business,” Keith Farnsworth said.

“You want the best.” The key for him, “How many homes have you sold in the last year? How many were your listings?” After researching 11 Realtors, asking 10 questions of each, he narrowed the choice to Ivins and one other.

“The stats climb to the top,” Farnsworth said. “After the stats, I have two or three, and then I find out who can really do the job.” He said Ivins fits all of his criteria.

Ivins said her “Seniors on the Move” program works with vendors to provide all the services a downsizing client would need. That includes home repairs, staging, cleaning, estate sales, legal matters, sorting, packing, moving and unpacking.

Ivins provided this overview of what to expect from the program: n Help create a pre-move plan (where will you move and when). n Get your house ready to sell (declutter and stage). n Sort and pack by room by room. n Provide a written and pictorial inventory of your items. n Ship or store items intended for family or friends. n Market and sell your property. n Arrange for an Estate Sale or Tag Sale. n Arrange for professional movers. n Unpack and set up: The bed set up and made; pictures hung; coffee pot working; kitchen items in their place and ready for you to use.

Ivins began selling real estate in 1977. In 1979, she started her own brokerage, Movers Real Estate. She holds many designations, including Senior Real Estate Specialist and Military Relocation Professional. She is one of a very few Realtors who have earned the Certified Senior Housing Professional designation. She is active in coaching other real estate agents.

Since 2006, Ivins has hosted a live Saturday morning radio talk show, Oklahoma Real Estate On The Move, on News Radio 1000 KTOK. Ivins has been endorsed by national figures Barbara Corcoran, Dave Ramsey, Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity.

For more information, go to www.beckyivins.com.

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Get ready for the annual Senior Follies production

Senior Follies returns to OCU The Senior Follies returns to the Kirkpatrick Auditorium June 1 and 2. Chickasaw Nation’s Bill Lance is the 2019 King. Beauties are, from left, AT&T’s and Edmond Chamber Chair, Jan Moran, Philanthropist, Ann Lacey, Community Volunteer, Patti Mellow, Singer Kay Manning, Commissioner Kitti Asberry and epidemiologist Mary Jane Calvey.

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The Veraden will have an Open House May 21 The Veraden, a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care residences is holding an open-house event Tuesday, May 21, complete with appetizers and refreshments scheduled at The Veraden Senior Living at 2709 E. Danforth Rd., Edmond, OK starting at 6 p.m.

Tours of the memory care community’s private studio apartments, large open-concept living room, kitchen, dining area, Dining with GRACE program, and life skill stations will be available. There will also be a special dedication of the new memory care aquarium.

Please RSVP to The Veraden Senior Living at 405-359-1230.

Help offered for grandparents who are raising grandchildren Sunbeam Family Services is now accepting school supply assistance applications for grandparents, age 55 and older, who are raising their own grandchildren in the absence of parents in the home and live in Oklahoma, Cleveland, Canadian or Logan county.

The “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren” school supply program at Sunbeam provides pre-qualified grandparents with backpacks filled with grade-specific school supplies for their grandchildren, helping to eliminate the financial burden of back to school expenses and ensuring their grandchildren are prepared for the upcoming school year.

Qualified grandfamilies who would like to apply for this program can download an application at sunbeamfamilyservices.org/GRG, pick up an application at Sunbeam Family Services at 1100 NW 14th Street, Oklahoma City, or call 405-609-1904 for more information. Applications are due by May 31 and the back and supply distribution will take place on July 31. The first 50 grandfamilies approved will receive a gas card and the first 100 children approved will receive new shoes and a school uniform. This year, 450 children will benefit from the school supply assistance program.

“Sunbeam celebrates its partnership with grandparents raising grandchildren to ensure school success,” said Talena Ford, caregiver fundamentals project manager.

For more information call 405-528-7721 or visit sunbeamfamilyservices.org.

‘Genealogy Gals’ at next meeting Subject covers finding records in Washington D.C. Due to a family emergency, our originally scheduled program has been changed. Instead, we will hear from the "Genealogy Gals" as they relate their experiences with their family history research trip to our nation's capitol.

They will offer tips and insights gleaned from researching at the National Archives, the Library of Congress, the Daughters of the American Revolution Library and other areas of interest in Washington, D.C. Emily Hedinger and Cheryl Jones are friends and avid genealogy researchers. Cheryl is a retired nurse with over 35 years of genealogy research experience.

Emily is also an avid researcher and is a member of several lineage and genealogical societies including UDC and DAR. Both gals are members of OHCE Genealogy Group and serve on the board of the Oklahoma Genealogical Society.

The Edmond Genealogical Society will meet Monday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the LDS Church,

1351 E. 33rd Street in Edmond. The program, "The Genealogy Gals Research In Washington" will be presented by family history researchers Emily Hedinger and Cheryl Jones. Their program will discuss the records that can be found in our nation's capitol and and how to access the materials as well as offer tips about getting around D.C. and logistics and procedures in place in the repositories they visited. Officials believe it will be a very insightful and interesting program.

The group’s June 19 program will feature Kristy Duarte the owner of Frame It in the Village. She will discuss techniques used in preserving and framing antique and fragile family photographs and how best to feature them in your home.

Genealogical research assistance is available at 5:30 p.m. prior to the meetings. For more information, visit our website: www.rootsweb.com/~okegs and find us on Facebook: Edmond Genealogical Society. The meetings are open to the public and the group invites you to join us.

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Area food bank

Valor Bank’s donation helps Project 66

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Above is the outside of the Tanner’s home in San Francisco. The producer of the 1987-95 television comedy, Jeff Franklin, purchased the home in 2016 for $4 million and has renovated the house.

Danny Tanner’s home goes on market for $5.99 million porter,' "I wanted the In the mid 1980s befamily to live in one of fore all eyes were glued to those classic Victorian cell phone screens, famihomes. For some realies would sit in front of son, that one jumped the television to watch out at me. There were child-friendly sitcoms belots of candidates but fore bedtime. Like 'The that was the winner."

Wonder Years,' 'Who’s The 2,985-squarethe Boss?' and 'The Facts foot, four-bedroom, of Life,' a big favorite was four-bath classic Victo'Full House,' which aired rian, originally built by on ABC from 1987 architect Charles Hinkel through 1995.

Lewis, has undergone a The setting for 'Full complete 21st-century House' was San Francisco redo. Under the guidrevolving around sportsance of starchitect caster dad turned mornRichard Landry, archiing talk show host Danny tecturally significant deTanner, whose wife had tails have been died and left him with a preserved such as the pre-teen daughter and ornate moldings, high toddler twin daughters. ceilings and Corinthian Needing help with the columns. Updates inchildren, Danny’s brotherclude reconfiguring into in-law Jesse and stand-up an open floor plan, comic friend Joey moved in PHOTO PROVIDED One of the four bathrooms of the home, which is an adding skylights, wideas roommates to help out. almost 3,000-square-foot house. plank hardwood floors Their comedic antics took and contemporary tiled bathrooms. The kitchen was place in their television home, which was a lovely 1882 Victorian in Lower Pacific Heights. The home, transformed with Calcutta Oro marble, Viking appliances and bright blue paint. which was chosen out of many possible candidates The fan-popular Victorian house representing the for the program, has just come on the market and is home of the Tanner family in the 1980’s sitcom 'Full priced at $5.99 million.

The creator and former executive producer for the House,' which boosted the careers of John Stamos and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, is now for sale sitcom, Jeff Franklin, purchased the house in 2016 priced at $5.99 million. Listing agents are Rachel for around $4 million and immediately restored the exterior to the way it looked in the sitcom with light Swann of The Agency, Beverly Hills and Cindy Amgray paint, white trim and red front door, as fans of buehl of Compass, Los Angeles.

Visit TopTenRealEstateDeals.com for more histhe program continue to stop and take photos of toric, spectacular and celebrity homes and real esthe home. When looking for the right spot to aptate news. pear in the series, Jeff told 'The Hollywood Re-

Project 66 Food & Resource Center has opened a new grocery shopping room at its headquarters at 2612 S Kelly Ave. in Edmond to better assist the 500 families it serves each month. The construction project came in well below budget thanks to a $25,000 donation from Valor Bank and other inkind donations.

“Valor Bank’s donation allowed us to continue to maximize our operating budget to adequately stock our shelves with the food we need to feed our clients each week,” said Eve Cook, co-executive director and treasurer of Project 66.

As an affiliate of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Project 66 operates a Client Choice Program, where people facing difficult economic times, such as elderly, disabled, children and working families, can pick out two weeks’ worth of groceries a month.

The organization services clients who live in Edmond, Arcadia, Jones and Luther. Eight local grocery stores donate food weekly to Project 66, enabling the organization to pass along fresh foods like produce, meat and dairy.

“Since opening our new grocery room, we have noticed a substantial increase in operating efficiency. This is a huge accomplishment in many ways: our clients spend less time waiting to be served; our volunteer shifts end on time; and we are prepared to accommodate the influx of clients we get as the year progresses.”

In addition, the faith-based non-profit works to connect clients with other needed resources, including finding community clinics, learning English, or getting assistance with rent or utilities.

“Right now, we are renovating our old grocery room into an educational space where we will offer clients classes on nutrition, financial savings and much more. Our largest goal for 2019 is the expansion of our warehouse space. We plan to use the extra space to house and sort more food, allowing our volunteers to work more efficiently.”

Valor Bank President Josh Litsch says his business plans to make another donation to Project 66 this year.

“We are proud supporters of Project 66 and the work they are doing to love and serve our community. Every board member and volunteer I have met is passionate about their mission and it is inspiring to see their excitement for the new space and the people they serve,” said Litsch.

“It is so exciting when a local business believes in your mission, believes in you, and believes that, together, we ALL can make a difference in the lives of others, said Cook. “Valor’s donations are impacting the Edmond community, and we are so grateful.”

Learn more about Project 66 or to request assistance, visit: project66.org, call: 405-341-1353, or email: project66foodpantry@gmail.com.

Author to speak at meeting Bruce McIntyre, executive director of the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma and author of “Thrive Anyway, Parkinson Positive, Graceful Transitions and Resilient Life” will be speaker at the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 947’s Tuesday luncheon.

That event will be 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 28 at Oklahoma Christian University’s Gaylord Student Activity Center. That is located at 2501 E Memorial Road.

There is limited seating and reservations are required. Please call Chapter President, Randy Koonce at 405-348-4801 by no later than May 25.

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Why flood insurance may be a good idea

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From left are Citizens Bank of Edmond employees, Sarita Johnson, Barb Wright, Sharon Arneson, Andrew Haralson, Chelsea Bradshaw, Josh Pape, and Jason Jameson.

EEDA shines spotlight on Citizens Bank of Edmond The Edmond Economic Development Authority (EEDA) recently featured Citizens Bank of Edmond in a recent issue of EEDA's newsletter, The Arrow. The Arrow is a monthly newsletter emailed to approximately 2,000 subscribers. Featured businesses also receive a commemorative arrow to recognize their participation.

"The featured business portion of The Arrow was created as an outlet for the EEDA to further support and promote the Edmond business community," said Janet Yowell, EEDA executive director. "Citizens Bank of Edmond has been an Edmond business for more than 100 years and we were pleased to feature the bank in The Arrow."

Citizens Bank of Edmond opened in 1901 as the first community bank in Edmond. The bank, located at 1 East 1st Street, has been recognized as a top community bank by American Banker.

"The founders of Citizens Bank of Edmond understood the potential of the community and wanted to be a part of the city's success and history," said Chelsea Bradshaw, senior operations officer at Citizens Bank of Edmond. "Opportunities like being featured in The Arrow are among the many reasons we want to be in the Edmond business community for 118 years more!"

To read the full Citizens Bank of Edmond feature in The Arrow, visit www.eeda.com/archives. To subscribe to The Arrow, visit www.eeda.com/newsletter.

The EEDA exists to offer resources that stimulate the growth of Edmond's economy by creating and maintaining an optimum environment for both new and existing businesses, offering services that facilitate the growth and expansion of those businesses and generating opportunities to increase the sales tax base of the city of Edmond.

Not too late to plan trip While the Memorial Day holiday is less than three weeks away, there’s still time to plan a nice summer vacation. Instead of charging your summer vacation on your credit card at the last minute, the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA) recommends taking time to plan, earn and save so you can relax this summer without the stress of wondering how you’re going to pay for it all.

Establish budgets and goals. While making a budget may not be one of your favorite things in life, it’s the only way to estimate how much your vacation will cost. Airfare and lodging are the biggies, but don’t forget about food, entertainment, pet or child care, passports and any other costs that come to mind. With this savings goal in mind, you can set up a savings account exclusively for your vacation and have funds automatically deposited from your paycheck.

If your target amount isn’t attainable by this summer, then consider a less expensive staycation. Visit www.travelok.com to see lists of festivals and events, state parks and more. You can also request free brochures. Keep your dream trip in mind, though, and keep saving so you can take that trip in the future.

Here are some other simple savings ideas: n The trusty change jar — it adds up fast. n Replace dining out with dining in. n Have potlucks when entertaining at home. n Bring leftovers to work instead of going out for lunch. n Break bad habits — fancy coffee drinks, smoking and sugar addictions are not cheap. n Take advantage of “free days” at your local museums, libraries, theaters and more. n Host clothing swaps — Save money on clothes while enjoying time with friends. This is especially helpful with kids’ clothes that are typically outgrown before they’re worn out.This shift in mindset from spending to saving is a powerful way to reach your financial goals, no matter what they are.

Spring has already made its presence known this year in Oklahoma with strong storms and above normal amounts of rain. To get ready for more rain, it may be a good time to consider flood insurance.

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), floods – including flash floods and flooding from seasonal rains – occur in every region of the United States.

In fact, 90 percent of all natural disasters in this country involve some type of flooding.

Oklahoma is no exception. Last month was the 22nd wettest April since records began in 1895, according to the Oklahoma Climatological Survey. Flooding was widespread across the southeastern part of the state, and flash flooding was reported in at least three counties on April 30th alone.

The bottom line: Where it can rain, it can flood.

What is flood insurance?

One of the reasons it’s important to consider flood coverage is because most standard homeowners and renter’s insurance policies don't cover flood-related losses. Flood insurance is a separate coverage you can purchase through an agent or insurer participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which FEMA manages.

Federal flood insurance is available where the local government has adopted adequate flood plain management regulations under the NFIP,

and many communities participate in the program. If your community doesn't participate in the NFIP, contact your licensed insurance agent to ask about private flood insurance. If your agent or insurer doesn't sell flood coverage, contact the NFIP Referral Call Center at 800-427-4661.

Flood insurance typically covers the building itself. Things that are permanently fastened to the home like light fixtures, carpet or flooring and cabinets are considered part of the building. For an additional premium, you can buy coverage for your contents.

The NFIP provides coverage of up to $250,000 for the structure of a home and up to $100,000 for personal possessions.

Also, flood insurance doesn’t go into effect immediately after you buy it. These policies have a 30-day waiting period unless a policy is bought at the same time as a newly purchased home. So, now is the time to consider adding flood coverage, not when there is a large storm on the horizon.

Why do I need flood insurance?

A 2018 Insurance Information Institute poll found that only 15 percent of U.S. homeowners have flood insurance. This may be because of a common myth: you have to live in a flood zone to purchase this type of coverage. But that is not true. Anyone can buy flood insurance.

The FEMA flood map service al-

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It is important to note that approximately 20 percent of flood insurance claims come from outside of high-risk flood zones. Remember, anywhere rain can fall, there is a potential for floods.

Finally, consider this: the damage a flood can cause can be devastating financially. According to FEMA, an inch of water in a home could cause more than $25,000 in damages.

Without flood coverage, recovery could be more costly than you can afford.

For questions about flood insurance or other insurance information, contact the Oklahoma Insurance Department at 800-522-0071 or visit our website at www.oid.ok.gov.

Some measures to take when flooding’s imminent During storm season, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reminds residents that flooding can cause fatalities and serious injuries for people who are trapped or swept away by wading in, or driving through floodwaters. Last week’s storms led to three fatalities and numerous water rescues. One of the fatalities was because of flooding.

During storms with high levels of rainfall, the OSDH encourages Oklahomans to evacuate flood prone areas before flooding begins. An evacuation plan should consist of multiple escape routes in case roads are blocked. Evacuation plans should also take into account people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, pets and even livestock.

When evacuation is not possible or when driving during heavy rains, it is important to remember not to enter flooded areas, or even areas with only inches of moving water. The depth of water is not always obvious, and the surface underneath the water may be washed out.

Hazards in floodwaters often consist of rocks, mud, debris, oil, gasoline and even sewage. Remember to ‘turn around, don’t drown.’

Flood damage can lead to a number of public health issues. OSDH recommends the following tips: n Listen for news reports to learn whether a community’s water supply

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Homeowners in these areas with mortgages are required to buy flood insurance. n Moderate- to low-risk areas have less than a 1 percent chance of flooding each year, but there is still a possibility the area could flood. Flood coverage isn't required in these areas, but it is recommended. Some mortgage lenders still require you to have flood insurance in non-high-risk areas. n Undetermined risk areas are areas where flood-hazard analysis has yet to be conducted, but risk still ex-

is safe to drink. n Have wells checked for contamination from bacteria and chemicals. n Clean and disinfect everything that got wet. Mud left from floodwater can contain sewage, bacteria and chemicals. Professional services and/or guidance may be necessary before attempting to repair flood-damaged property. n Throw out any food, including canned items, which was not maintained at a proper temperature or has been exposed to floodwaters. Do not eat food from a flooded garden. n Remove and replace any drywall or other paneling which has been underwater. Mold growth in hidden places is a significant health hazard.

Officials also recommend keeping an emergency kit to have ready for evacuation. Keep supplies such as snacks, a change of clothes, prescription medicine, medical equipment, important documents, pet supplies and valuable items such as family photos and irreplaceable mementos.

OSDH released videos in English, Spanish and American Sign Language to ensure the message of preparedness is available to various populations. To access these videos, visit the OSDH YouTube channel and select the Preparedness playlist. For more information about preparing for floods, storms or other natural disasters, visit www.ready.gov.

Post-marathon fitness goals, routines explained

By Brian Attebery The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon has come and gone and for many, so are your fitness goals. What a great cause and a great excuse to train Attebery for something.

The question is, “what do you do now?” For many, an event like the OKC marathon is a great goal that comes and goes. First things first, we must rest. For some of you type A personalities, that is a hard thing to do but you must do it to maximize your future. Drink lots of water, get off those feet and give your knees and hips a rest. Shin splints and ankle strains are another common ache and they can become chronic if you do not rest when needed. If you can’t make yourself rest, then try a slow down like riding your bike or going on a nice walk in the neighborhood or on the treadmill for your cardio versus breaking records. A week or two back off should be just fine.

We must think “long term” when it comes to running and exercise in general. Knees and hips are the next joints to consider. Your joints use cartilage as “shock absorbers.”

It is like a sponge that needs to reabsorb some water and feel spongy again. Many times, we don’t give our bodies the necessary rest between events to minimize the wear and tear of exercise. I typically recommend my

runners cross-train with the bike of Elliptical trainer throughout the year.

This allows the joints a break from pounding but keeps the cardiovascular strengthening up. Many marathoners use Saturdays as their big run day each week. We have gotten smarter through the years and understand we must cycle our training to maximize the outcome.

Now that you have ran this race, it is time to refocus your mind. Goals like marathons are awesome for motivation! Now is the time to come up with a new goal. It doesn’t need to be a marathon or any running event for that matter. You want to make a huge difference in your over-all fitness? Keep your cardio up but incorporate weight training, pilates and yoga for your over all fitness. You will be amazed at how much they will help your runs! It is important to be well rounded with your fitness and find new things to have fun with!

My hat is off to those brave ones that went through this event. Once you get your rest, then get back to training. It might not be for a marathon, but you need to start a new fitness goal to stay motivated.

Don’t park it in the garage, just change your gears and switch directions. Good luck.

(Brian Attebery owns and operates, Results Fitness and Nutrition Center, L.L.C. in Edmond, www.resultsok.com. He is an N.F.P.A. certified trainer and holds a B.S. in Health & Sport Sciences from OU.)

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Food Bank needs 2,000 volunteers for summer program Nearly 2,000 volunteers are needed to help assemble snacks and fresh meals for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Summer Feeding Program.

Through the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program, any child 18 and under can receive nutritious meals and snacks at more than 130 locations in central and western Oklahoma. Those meals are prepared and packaged in Hope’s Kitchen, the Regional Food Bank’s production kitchen.

"We often say that volunteers are the lifeblood of the Regional Food Bank. No time during the year is that more evident than during the summer months as Hope's Kitchen begins producing nearly 6,000 meals per day for the Summer Feeding Program," said Katie Fitzgerald, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. "Without the help of

Through the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program, any child 18 and under can receive nutritious meals and snacks at more than 130 locations in central and western Oklahoma. our volunteers we would not be able to provide the meals chronically hungry children so desperately need during summer break."

Volunteers are needed to help assemble snacks and fresh meals from May 31 to July 26. Shifts are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old and both individuals and groups are

welcome. Work will be done in a cooled environment and volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes.

Sign up by visiting rfbo.org/volunteer or calling 405-600-3160.

Summer meals are provided through support from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Meals will be provided equally and without charge to all children age 18 and younger, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. There will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Help fight hunger this summer by donating to the Regional Food Bank's Food for Kids Programs.

A $10 donation can help to provide 40 meals to Oklahoma children living with hunger. Donate by visiting rfbo.org/donate or by calling 405-6003136.

State rig count up Oklahoma’s rig count increased to 105 this week as the number of working rigs nationally continued to fall, Baker Hughes reported last week.

The national working rig count declined by two to 988, off 57 from the 1,045 that were drilling the same week a year ago. The number of rigs drilling for oil declined by two, to 805, while the number of rigs drilling for natural gas remained unchanged at 183.

In Oklahoma, 138 rigs were operating the same week a year ago. The number of rigs working in the Cana Woodford basin increased by one, to 47.

The most active field last week, Baker Hughes said, was the Permian in west Texas and southeast New Mexico at 457.

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