Edmond Life and Leisure - August 29, 2019

August 29, 2019 Vol. 20, No. 14

In This Issue DIRECTIONS

Teacher recruitment remains challenging According to recent survey

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.

Surgeon General pays a visit to metro See Page 19

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Oklahoma’s public schools are poised to hire more teachers and make other classroom investments thanks to back-to-back years of increased education funding, but teacher recruitment and retention remain challenging, according to a new survey from the Oklahoma State School Boards Association.

Schools had 596 teaching vacancies on Aug. 1 while districts reported mixed plans for staffing that will boost the number of teachers statewide. Districts that serve nearly half of Oklahoma’s public-school students reported they would hire more teachers, adding 599 teaching positions. A smaller number of districts reported plans to reduce staffing, eliminating 207 teaching positions. The vacancy number doesn’t include positions filled by emergency certified teachers and is higher than in each of the last four years. Nearly half of vacancies are in districts that added teaching positions.

This is the sixth year OSSBA has conducted the survey, which was completed by 305 school districts that serve 81% of the state’s public-school students.

“The survey shows the historic investment in teacher pay is beginning to put a dent in the teacher shortage. The overall hiring

of more teachers is an especially encouraging sign, but it’s also obvious the teacher pipeline is weak,” OSSBA Executive Director Shawn Hime said. “The teacher shortage crisis is not over.”

During much of the last decade, funding failed to keep pace with increased student enrollment, and budget cuts forced schools to eliminate teaching positions.

Hime said the reduction in teachers during tough budget years and the financial inability of districts to hire more teachers as enrollment grew likely masked the depth of the shortage. With the restoration of many positions, it’s no surprise that finding qualified teachers remains a challenge, he said.

Superintendents across the state are more optimistic about their ability to hire teachers than previous years but will remain heavily reliant on stop-gap measures to fill vacancies, including seeking emergency teaching certificates, hiring retired teachers and hiring adjunct instructors who teach on a part-time basis. Last year, the state granted a record 3,038 emergency teaching certificates. This year, districts have already sought and received more than 1,600 emergency teaching certificates, an continued on Page 5

Higher pay helping EPS In Edmond, the teacher recruitment picture is a bit brighter than what it is for so many other districts in the state.

Part of that rests with starting salaries, which are $41,745. The benefits package pushes that to over $50,000.

In addition, according to a recent release, the district was the first to offer a starting salary of $40,000 to first-year new teachers.

The EPS school chief, Bret Towne, noted the competitive salaries in the release.

“Edmond Schools is pleased to work with our employees to provide highly competitive compensation and benefits,” Towne said.

This year the ranks of teachers in the EPS district has swelled to 1,620.

Chief Human Resource officer, Randy Decker, said the district was nearly fully staffed and was working on filling the last few slots.

Decker said teacher recruitment wouldn’t be solved over night.

“It will take time for the teacher pay raise to result in more high school students and others beginning to fill the pipeline from college,” Decker said.

“However, the pay raises have certainly helped in all our efforts in trying to encourage people to consider the field of education.”

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Benefits Edmond’s FAI

Annual OK Ale Trail Beer Run, Sept. 29 Runners, beer enthusiasts and anyone who likes to have fun, it’s time for the fourth Annual OK Ale Trail!

This 3-mile fun run in Downtown Edmond, on Sept. 29 at 3 p.m., features beers provided by The Patriarch Craft Beer House and local Oklahoma breweries including Coop Ale Works, Anthem Brewing, and Roughtail Brewing. Runners may choose to participate in the “Ale Trail Challenge”, which requires running a lap and drinking a beer (3 laps, 3 beers), or runners and walkers are welcome to enjoy the three complimentary beers at their leisure. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female “Ale Trail Challenge” winners, plus awards for the most creative costumes will be presented immediately following the race.

Packet pick up for the OK Ale Trail begins at 1 p.m., on Sunday, Sept.

29 at The Patriarch Craft Beer House, located at 9 E. Edwards, Edmond, OK. Entry fee is $40 a person which includes a 2019 OK Ale Trail souvenir beer mug (price increases to $45 after Sept 7).

In addition to three complimentary

craft beers and souvenir beer mug, great food and live bands will be on site for runners, families, and spectators to enjoy. All ages are welcome to run the race, but beer run participants must be 21 and over with a valid ID. Early online registration is recommended at EdmondFineArts.com. Walk up registration will be available on race day.

DG Productions will manage the start and finish line and official race timing. Police officers are used throughout to oversee the safety of the course. Special thanks to additional supporting sponsors: Radvine Marketing, Jetta Corporation, Edmond Chamber, Regent Bank, BancFirst, Russell Interiors, Simmons Bank, and Innovated Healthcare Systems.

Proceeds benefit the Edmond Fine Arts Institute, Edmond’s nonprofit community arts organization providing visual and performing art classes for adults and children year-round, and 3rd and 4th grade “Art in Schools” to Edmond Public School students. For more information visit EdmondFineArts.com, EdmondArtinSchools.org, or call 405-340-4481.

Metro college will host well traveled National Geographic photographer Oklahoma City University will host a presentation and reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 19 for a National Geographic photographer who specializes in capturing images of women and children in challenging places around the world.

Annie Griffiths, who is part of the nonprofit Ripple Effect Images project, will discuss her work during the presentation in the Norick Art Center at OCU at 1608 N.W. 26th St. “I don’t think one image can change the world,” Griffiths says in the opening statement of a promotional video for Ripple Effect Images.

“But I definitely think that you make little cracks in the foundation.”

Griffiths will share powerful stories of women and children who have been helped by the nonprofit. Ripple Effect Images is a collective of worldclass photographers who document aid programs that empower women and children globally. Ripple then donates the films and photos to help the aid groups raise funds.

Those who wish to attend the Oklahoma City presentation may RSVP with Heather Lunsford, director of OCU’s School of Visual Arts, via email at hklunsford@okcu.edu.

Griffiths is one of the first women photographers to work for National Geographic. She has covered women’s issues on six continents, and her work has also been featured in LIFE, Geo, Smithsonian, Time, Stern, and many other publications. Her books include “A Camera, Two Kids and a Camel” and “Last Stand: America’s Virgin Lands,” done in partnership with acclaimed author Barbara Kingsolver. Proceeds from the book have raised more than a quarter of a million dollars for grassroots land conservation.

For more than two decades, Griffiths has dedicated a portion of each year to documenting the important work of aid organizations. She has received awards during her career.

For more information about Ripple, visit rippleeffectimages.org.

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From the Publisher

We made a mistake My mentors in this business including Leland Gourley and Ed Livermore taught me that when you make a mistake, just admit it. That especially included when the newspaper made a mistake. Better to just let your readers know and apologize for it then to try and cast blame or hide it. After all, we are a newspaper and the light of Ray Hibbard day holds true for our operation just as much as government.

Well, we did make a mistake last week. page 22 of the August 22, 2019, issue of Edmond Life & Leisure was the wrong page 22. It was page 22 of the March 21, 2019, issue of Edmond Life & Leisure instead. Somewhere in the giant files that circle in the cloud, the March page came to electronically replace the current page 22 that was supposed to run. It went through four of us including me and was not noticed. I take the blame folks since I see the pages last before they are uploaded to the press. Buck stops here as they say.

The correct page 22 had a giant real estate ad from our friend and customer Brad Reeser. As fate would have it, the March page 22 had a giant Brad Reeser ad on the exact same spot as well. Reeser has been our customer since the first issues we published 19 years ago, and this is the first time that this has ever happened. It is still no excuse. As you might guess, he likes to put current listings of homes for sale in the paper rather than listings that are five months old. The correct and updated ad is in this week’s paper on page 22, which might be tempting fate a bit.

We certainly regret the error and any inconvenience it may have caused our readers or Mr. Reeser.

I called my friend and good customer to give him the bad news last Thursday when the papers came into our office from the printing plant.

Turns out it was a good day for me to call because he was having a terrible day. He told me in the light of the way his day had gone, my news was not such a big deal. Sorry he was having a tough day, but it was good to get in and out with the bad news I had for him.

A mistake like this in the newspaper business is when I wished I worked in radio. Our mistakes are right there in black and white. You cannot deny them even if you wanted to and there are

thousands of copies to prove you made that mistake. The radio guys can always say, “Did you hear it that way because it didn’t sound that way to me.” The evidence is gone in a flash of a sound wave.

The rule of thumb for the newspaper business when you see a mistake in another newspaper is not to comment. It is like a jinx on your paper that will cause a mistake to sneak in on your publication. Being nice about it is the best way to ward off the same problem.

Over the course of my 40 years in this business I feel blessed to have been part of very few mistakes and hope it stays that way. My biggest mistake in an advertisement was for Earl’s in Northpark Mall in the early 1980’s. I was a young pup fresh out of journalism school. Earl’s was an upscale dress shop, but they also sold mink fur coats. That was back in the day when mink was still popular and hadn’t become politically incorrect.

The price on the fur coat was supposed to be $2,562. When I proofread the ad, I missed that the decimal was in the wrong spot. It appeared in the printed publication as $25.62. Thank goodness for Oklahoma’s errors and omission laws that protects honest mistakes. My boss, Leland Gourley, was very understanding but he made me go down and give Earl the bad news face to face.

Let me just say Earl was not an easy man to deal with even though I really liked him. He was direct and loved to give newbies a hard time. It was a painful but great education. I pulled myself into Northpark with letter of correction in hand for customers who came in the store looking for the bargain price fur. It explained to them the advertisement contained a typo and apologized for any inconvenience.

To say that Earl was less than appreciative for me bringing the letter would be an understatement. He always had a cigar that he chewed on in his mouth and as I explained what had happened his chewing speed increased. By the time I finished my explanation he almost bit the darn cigar in half.

Folks at the other end of the mall must have heard him yelling at me.

I came back to the FRIDAY newspaper office still stinging from my verbal beating. Leland didn’t let me suffer. He put his arm around me and said, “Bet you won’t let that happen again” and started laughing. One of the many things I loved

OU Medical Center Edmond has disease prevention course For Type 2 diabetes In collaboration with the American Diabetes Association, OU Medical Center Edmond will launch a lifestyle change program to educate and support patients with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes.

Specialists with the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center at OU Medicine say interventions like the PreventT2 program are part of a strategy to help stem the tide of Type 2 diabetes, now rampant in Oklahoma and across the United States.

Diabetes experts with the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center cite the availability of cheap, fast food and the proliferation of highly processed foods, combined with a lifestyle of decreased physical activity as chief causes of the alarming increase in diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes in recent years. A high level of blood glucose, associated with the body’s inability to

produce insulin, is a chief indicator of diabetes, and can damage eyes, nerves and vital organs, including kidneys and heart. Complications of the disease can be fatal.

Using curriculum approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and led by a trained lifestyle coach, PreventT2 is a year-long program, proven to prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease. Participants learn ways to incorporate moderate lifestyle changes that promote weight loss and increase physical activity.

The program’s first session will be held Thursday, Sept. 5, from 3 to 4 p.m., in Classroom 3 of the Ambulatory Care Pavilion at OU Medical Center Edmond, 1 S. Bryant. For more information, call (405) 421-2959, or email HHDCPreventT2@ouhsc.edu.

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

about my old friend is that he would make you work like crazy to get things corrected but once it was over and done, it was over and done. He did not punish or berate staff over mistakes. Instead, he would make you laugh and pick your spirits up saying, “We’ll get it next time.” I should know because Leland let me make plenty of mistakes on his nickel.

A month or so later another young advertising representative in our office failed to catch a typo on a men’s clothing store advertisement in the newspaper. It had to do with the misspelling of “shirts.” I’ll let you guess as to how it was misspelled. Leland let him off the hook too. To make the guy feel better I offered to go with him to the client to explain. I figured there was no way it could be worse then going to see Earl. I was wrong.

Here are some of my favorite blooper headlines of all time: “Dewey Defeats Truman” This is the most famous of all erroneous newspaper headlines. On Nov. 3, 1948, the Chicago Tribune printed papers declaring Thomas Dewey the winner of the presidential election – before the final electoral count came in. Harry Truman, of course, won the presidency, and the image of him holding the Tribune is a memorable moment in U.S. history.

To be fair, the Tribune points to a printers' strike as a contributing factor to the error. They had to go to press hours earlier than they normally would, and running the headline seemed like a safe call. Everyone assumed Dewey would win in a landslide. Even though the technology is in place to call elections early, no newspaper dares to go to press early with a headline declaring the winner.

“Voters to vote on whether to vote” This one reminds me of when I was asked at church to serve on the committee for committees. I had to wonder if citizens voted against voting, were they breaking the law by voting not to vote?

Once again, we apologize for the mistaken page creeping its way into the paper last week.

We thank our readers for their patience.

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

Check out what’s inside! n Weekend calendar of events..........................................................Page 8 n County Commissioner Calvey discusses the jail ..........................Page 10. n Dave Farris recalls the Marlow Brothers ......................................Page 11. n Community day scheduled at regional airport ............................Page 13. n George Gust reviews a dark, edgy comedy ................................Page 15. n Crossword ..................................................................................Page 15. n St. John’s names its youth council ..............................................Page 20. n Business news ............................................................................Page 21. n Groundbreaking set for Rother Shrine ........................................Page 22. n Worship directory ......................................................................Page 23.

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Cover From Page 1 increase from the same time period last year.

This year’s survey also provides a first look at district plans for spending the $133.6 million in new state money for education. The vast majority of districts said teachers will receive an $1,220 across-the-board raise that was a priority of state leaders in approving a record education budget. Many of the state’s largest districts – which employ the largest number of teachers – are implementing raises that will exceed $1,220.

Support employees in many districts across the state will receive pay raises, and district leaders also are investing in teacher training, additional counselors and nurses, technology upgrades, classroom supplies and resources, virtual education programs and safety and security upgrades.

“Schools are lowering class sizes, expanding student support services, and investing in the classroom. All of these improvements will benefit students and are evidence we’re moving in the right direction,” Hime said.

Even with new education funding, Hime said Oklahoma remains last in the region when it comes to per-student spending. The state must stay the path of increasing education funding in pursuit of the regional per-student spending average. Doing so would allow districts to offer even more competitive pay compared to other states and the private sector, encourage more youth to consider education as a profession and improve student learning conditions,

he said.

“I’m optimistic but also realistic. State leaders deserve thanks for directing more support to schools, but I think they also understand we aren’t at the finish line when it comes to ensuring all teachers and all students have the resources and support they need to excel,” Hime said.

Among survey findings: n Vacancies are up over last year, when districts reported 494. This year’s 596 vacancies are still less than the 1,000 districts reported in 2015 when emergency teaching certificates were less prevalent. n One hundred fortyfive districts that serve about half of the state’s public-school students said they will add a combined 599 teaching positions. n Fifty-seven districts that serve about 13% of state students reported they will reduce a total of 207 teaching positions this year. n The share of school district leaders who described the teacher hiring environment as worse than the prior year hit its lowest rate since OSSBA first asked the question in 2015 – 38% down from 75%. n Sixty-eight percent of districts that participated in the survey said they anticipate needing to seek emergency teaching certificates – a six-year high. n Many districts are growing their support for new educators, investing more in teacher training and mentoring programs, particularly for emergency certified teachers. n Ninety-nine districts that serve about 30% of

the state’s public-school students plan to award pay raises for support staff, which includes classroom assistants, administrative assistants, cafeteria workers, bus drivers and janitorial staff. n Special education remains the most challenging shortage area.

Compared to previous years, more districts described hiring special education teachers as moderately or very difficult. n More than half of districts described finding early childhood and elementary teachers as moderately or very difficult.

Superintendents said the teacher applicant pool remains painfully shallow. Pay raises have been particularly helpful in keeping retirement-eligible teachers in the classroom and have improved morale,

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Jane Jayroe’s been there herself

She’s giving hope to cancer patients

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Jane Jayroe has been a household name in Oklahoma since 1967 when she was crowned Miss America. Since then she’s taken on many other ventures, including battles against cancer. It’s all in her book, ‘Practice: Unleashing the Power of

Faith.’ She now savors her life, which includes her dog, Maggie.

Jane Jayroe was in disbelief when she heard the announcer call her name. The young girl from rural Laverne, Okla., was standing on stage in Atlantic City as Bert Parks began the first few bars of an old familiar song.

“There she is, Miss America,” Parks crooned.

The image flickered on black and white television sets across the country as Jayroe accepted the crown and took her first steps as Miss America 1967.

“A wave of emotions swept over me,” Jayroe recalls. “The audience rose to its feet, while what seemed like flashes from a thousand cameras began going off simultaneously. I could not believe it, even after I heard my name it still seemed unreal. Here I was, this shy, 19-year-old girl from Oklahoma and I had just been given one of the most recognizable titles in the world!”

Jayroe spent the next year traveling in a whirlwind of public appearances, which included entertaining the troops in Vietnam. The schedule was grueling but paved the way for the bright future that lay ahead.

She finished her reign as Miss America, and then continued her education at Oklahoma City University. Her career led her to Dallas where she was news anchor for KXAS-TV before moving home to Oklahoma City, where she worked as prime-time anchor for both KFOR-TV and KOCO-TV. In 1999, she ventured into public service and held the cabinet position Secretary of Tourism and Recreation until 2003.

But for all her titles and accolades, Jayroe holds one more title and that is cancer survivor.

“I have always been very faithful about having the medical checkups that are recommended,” she says. “As a result, I went in for regular breast exams but in 2003 I was very surprised. One of the spots my doctor had been watching for years was different. We checked it out, and the result was a very early breast cancer diagnosis.”

It was fortunate, Jayroe says, that the cancer was caught early.

“To hear the word ‘cancer’ was terrifying,” she said. “I didn’t think of death, but I did think of months of chemotherapy and being sick. I was so scared. As it turned out, I had a

lumpectomy.”

A few years went by and life was good, but in 2007 Jayroe was diagnosed again with cancer -- this time it was uterine.

“It took a long time to get that diagnosis,” she says, “which was really frightening to me because I had symptoms for more than six months before I had the diagnosis. I had a full hysterectomy with additional lymph nodes removed. The surgery was on a Tuesday and the test results came back on Friday…actually, Friday the 13th! Lymph nodes were clear, no follow-up treatment was needed.”

During her journey, Jayroe says what helped most was her faith.

“It was everything to me,” she said.

“My faith was the rock upon which I stood. It was the Hand that held mine. It was the Light when my night was dark. And having a community of support like the American Cancer Society is so important. Cancer can be such a lonely fight and such a life-altering experience. To have help in those practical ways is really crucial.”

Today Jayroe is a best-selling author, helping others find their way on whatever path their life takes them. Her most recent book, “Practice: Unleashing the Power of Faith,” was released in 2018.

“My words to those who are going through a cancer journey is first, try not to jump into the pool of fear,” she says. “Instead, lean into faith. With the internet, it’s good to have information and learn about things but I don’t think it’s helpful to start thinking the worst scenario when you don’t have all the information. Take someone with you to appointments if possible and start gathering facts, not fear.”

Using the ACS helpline and website is a good place to start. {1-800-2272345 or www.cancer.org} It also helps, she says to be around people who are hopeful and positive.

“After my diagnosis it seemed everyone wanted to share the story of their friend or family member who died and who had such an awful journey,” Jayroe said. “I realized how terrifying that was for me. So, I reached out to friends who had survived cancer and asked to hear their stories. I was suddenly encouraged! I bought books that told stories of cancer sur-

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Heard on Hurd, Sept. 21 & Oct. 19

Two more street galas set this season Local students of all ages were able to participate in one last Back to School bash at Citizens Bank of Edmond’s Heard on Hurd over the weekend.

The high temperatures did not keep the crowds away from enjoying local food, local shopping and Lime scooter demos, purchasing raffle tickets from the Edmond Public School foundation for their VW Jetta giveaway and dancing with the Teacup Chain Square Dancers.

“Being part of such a huge community event like Heard on Hurd not only helped us sell raffle tickets for the car we are giving away in December, but allowed to raise community awareness about the needs in Edmond Public Schools”. Said the Executive Director of the Edmond Public School Foundation, Deanna Boston. “We spoke to so many people that night about the needs of our teachers and students right here in Edmond. The proceeds from the car raffle will help the Edmond Public Schools Foundation fund academic projects in the classrooms through our Great Idea grants, send students to national arts and science competitions who may not have been able to go otherwise and support new teachers just getting started in the classroom. We are so grateful for the community support”!

The Heard on Hurd stage featured three local talents including The Old Bulldog Band, Steelwind, and Wight Lighters. The streets were also filled with music as the OC Summer Singers from Oklahoma Christian University played at the intersection of Main and Broadway.

Heard on Hurd returns to the corner of Broadway and Hurd only two more times in the 2019 season, so be sure to mark your calendars for Sept. 21 and Oct. 19.

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

The Growe Flower truck was at the last Heard on Hurd, earlier this month.

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Tabatha Thurman was the emcee for the last Heard on Hurd street gala in Edmond. She is also an employee of Citizens Bank of Edmond and serves as administrative assistant to the bank’s president and CEO Jill Castilla.

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Hope From Page 6 vivors and how they focused and worked hard during their time of treatment.”

Coming from a strong faith-based community and upbringing, Jayroe turned to the scriptures for inspiration, and found a favorite: “The Lord is my strength and shield. My heart trusts in Him and I am helped.” Psalm 28:7 “When I was recovering at home after the uterine cancer, I started walking in the backyard and I would say this

scripture out loud repeatedly,” Jayroe said. “I claimed it. I was indeed helped!”

At age 72, the former Miss America lives a peaceful life surrounded by friends and family, her husband Gerry and faithful pup Maggie, and all around her are mementos of a life well-lived.

“Age has brought me to this statement,” Jayroe says. “‘All of us will die, but not everyone will live fully until then.’

That is my goal; I want to live with gratitude,

joy and purpose for as long as I can. Hard times come to everyone and something will take us down. But there really is a lot of beauty in the world if we have eyes to see and ears to hear it” This summer, Jayroe got to hold the newest member of the family, baby Henry who was 12 weeks old.

“When I held him close while he was sleeping, our hearts kind of beat together” she said with a smile. “It was awesome. And nature gives me peace, too. I don’t have a green thumb but last spring, just outside my backdoor, roses grew up the wall. Their perfection left me in awe. And this summer I sat outside in the mountains with friends and heard music that was so powerful and then so tender, I was moved to tears. While I try to find purpose and serve God and my neighbor, I’ll accept the gifts given that give life joy and meaning, and I will be grateful. Those are my words to others who are on their own cancer journey, and I wish for them many blessings.”

Aug. 29 – Sept. 1 Thursday, Aug 29 ---- In the Gallery ---- Advancing the Pencil Portrait, Part 1I ---- Driving Miss Daisy Friday, Aug. 30 ---- In the Gallery ---- Wild Heart at The Round Barn ---- Arcadia Blues Festival ---- Jared Lesh Truck and Trailer Sorting ---- Kansas ---- Driving Miss Daisy Saturday, Aug. 31 ---- In the Gallery ---- Edmond Farmer’s Market ---- Arcadia Blues Festival ---- Jared Lesh Truck and Trailer Sorting ---- Mary Ann at The Patriarch ---- Tunnel to Towers Foundation 5K ---- Tyler Lee Band ---- Art Moments ---- Driving Miss Daisy Sunday, Sept. 1 ---- In the Gallery ---- Arcadia Blues Festival ---- Jared Lesh Truck and Trailer Sorting ---- Driving Miss Daisy Extra Information on Weekend Happenings In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Featuring works by Austin Navrkal; for information go to: http://www.edmondfinearts.com

Arcadia Blues Festival Location: Arcadia Municipal Park Extra Info: $10; for more information go to https://arcadiabluesfestival.com Jared Lesh Truck and Trailer Sorting Location: Lazy E Arena Extra Info: for information visit jaredlesh.com Mary Ann at The Patriarch Location: The Patriarch Craft Beer House Extra Info: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.; for more information visit them on Facebook Tunnel to Towers Foundation 5K Location: Mitch Park Extra Info: Free ---- $25; 8 – 11 a.m.; for more information visit them on Facebook Kansas Location: Showplace Theatre, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: 8 p.m.; for more information visit riverwind.com Tyler Lee Band Location: River Lounge, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: 9 p.m.; for more information go to riverwind.com Art Moments Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 1 – 2 p.m.; for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org

Edmond Farmers Market Location: Festival Marketplace & Plaza Extra Info: Free admission; 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.; for more information go to: edmondOK.com

Advancing the Pencil Portrait, Part 1I Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Classrooms A & B Extra Info: 6 – 8:30 p.m.; Enroll skill levels are beginner to advanced; for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org

Wild Heart at The Round Barn Location: Arcadia Round Barn Extra Info: Free; 1 – 4 p.m.; for information visit them on Facebook

Driving Miss Daisy Location: Pollard Theatre, Guthrie, Extra Info: for more information visit thepollard.org

Interim museum leader named Dr. Michael Anderson has been named Interim President & CEO at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Anderson, also director of curatorial affairs, curates the Museum Film program at OKCMOA, has curated important Museum exhibitions including “Our City, Our Collection,” “The Complete WPA Collection” and “From the Golden Age to the Moving Image” and coordinated several high-profile exhibitions at the Museum including “Fabergé: Jeweler to the Tsars” and “Matisse in His Time.”

“Thank you to Michael for stepping in as Interim President & CEO,” said Cynda Ottaway, OKCMOA board chair. “We are planning to begin a national search for a new President & CEO in the very near future. I have full confidence in Michael and the staff to maintain the programs of the Museum and provide an excellent visitor experience as we move through this transition process.”

Anderson said, “I am truly humbled by the confidence that the Board of Trustees has shown in me,

and by the support I have received from my very talented colleagues. I am passionate about the Museum and the city, and am eager to do my small part in helping to guide OKCMOA during this period of transition.”

During his tenure at the Museum, Anderson has continued to develop the Museum Film program, scheduling the best in independent, foreign language and classic cinema.

Anderson has also speerheaded the re-interpretation of OKCMOA’s permanent collection, culminating in this year’s reinstallation of the permanent collection titled “From the Golden Age to the Moving Image: The Changing Face of the Permanent Collection.”

Anderson earned his doctorate in History of Art and Film Studies at Yale University in 2013. Before attending Yale, Anderson earned a master’s degree in Cinema Studies from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in European Studies from Hillsdale College in Michigan. Anderson has been with the Museum since 2014.

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During ceremony at the Pentagon

Jill Castilla named as Army Civilian Aide The U.S. Army appointed an Edmond resident as a new Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army during an investiture ceremony Aug. 16 here in the Pentagon.

The Honorable Ryan D. McCarthy, Acting Secretary of the Army, selected Jill A. Castilla to represent Oklahoma (North).

"Jill, you are joining a very elite group of CASAs. Your services are needed now more than ever as the number of Americans serving in the military continues to decrease," McCarthy said. "CASAs are having a significant impact in their communities. Last year, we were unable to reach our recruiting marks across the United States, but with the help of the CASAs and their community connections, they are growing. I am confident we will make our recruiting targets in these priority cities."

"My early experience as an enlisted member of the Army and Oklahoma Army National Guard provided the structure and opportunities that led to my later personal and professional achievements," Castilla said. "I'm honored to share the unique benefits of Army service and engage with the patriotic spirit of Oklahomans.

"As a CASA, I look forward to connecting the community with my experience as an enlisted soldier, an Army spouse, a military mom and a community leader, while amplifying the support and message of Secretary McCarthy."

Castilla leads Citizens Bank of Edmond, as president and chief executive officer and as chairwoman of its bank holding company. Castilla joined Citizens in 2009, transforming the struggling small institution into the most innovative community bank in the nation. She is a described as a visionary, inventor, financial industry social media influencer, and is a frequent keynote speaker on leadership, banking and technology. She also serves as dean, Southwest Graduate School of Banking, Southern Methodist University, and as a presidential advisor, University of Central Oklahoma.

Prior to her career in community banking, Castilla served in management roles, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and was an Oklahoma National Guard enlisted member. She and her husband of 25 years, Lt. Col. Marcus Castilla, serve as co-presidents, West Point Parents Club of Central Oklahoma. She holds a master's degree in economics, University of Oklahoma, a bachelor's degree in finance, Hawaii Pacific University. She is a graduate of both the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking and the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Executive Leadership Program.

CASAs are a vital part of the Army, promoting good relations between the Army and the public and advising the Secretary about regional issues.

Each state, the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories have one or more CASAs appointed to provide a vital link between the Army and the communities for which they serve. CASAs are usually business or civic leaders who possess a keen interest in the welfare of the Army and their communities.

CASAs serve a two-year term without compensation. Terms may be extended to a total of 10 years of service. The secretary may recognize PHOTO PROVIDED/ SGT. KEISHA BROWN U.S. ARMY a civilian aide as a CASA Emeritus after 10 years of service with distinActing Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy, right, presents a certificate to Jill guished service.

A. Castilla, newly appointed CASA who will represent Oklahoma (North). U.S.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

On transparency & gun law I salute Gov. Stitt and the legislature for a recently signed bill, which increases government transparency.

My belief is that it’s impossi- Steve Gust ble to have enough transparency in government.

The recent bill in question is Senate Bill 316, which requires state agencies to publish online the specifics of agreements with other entities, when a transfer of public money will take place.

One of the authors of the bill, Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, said some state agencies enter into agreements with other agencies, or even foreign governments, and there is little to no public input or knowledge before they do.

I’m glad that’s changing. It’s always a great idea for state agencies and politicians to know that someone is watching how they spend our money and conduct policy.

Stitt is in the news on another

matter as well. Early in his term he signed House Bill 2597, the so-called no permit carry law for firearms.

There is now a petition being circulated, which would halt that law from taking effect Nov. 1.

The measure would then be placed on a general election ballot in 2020 for the public to decide. The groups against the measure have until today to gather the proper number of signatures.

Stitt is on the record as saying people already voted for it when they elected him and the majority of the GOP lawmakers in the state legislature.

It was my understanding measures similar to this have taken effect in 15 other states, including the People’s Republic of Vermont, with no ill effects. If I’m wrong about that please let me know.

In fact I somehow remember some people getting nervous about the gun permit bill here about 20 years ago. Opponents thought people would be shooting each other all the time and it would be the Wild West all over again.

For the record I think the Old West gets a bad rap. In some ways it was probably more law and order than what we have now.

Criminals usually don’t like taking on armed people. Don’t forget the story we had a few weeks ago. Back in the 1930s, gangster Pretty Boy Floyd recommended some of his cohorts not try to rob a bank in Boley? Why? He knew the people there were armed and wouldn’t hesitate in fighting back.

They didn’t listen to Floyd and ran into a buzzsaw.

I’ve said it before and will say it again. I wish nobody had a need for a firearm. Violence is really a terrible thing.

Yet we sadly don’t live in that kind of a world. The Second Amendment recognized that as well.

The critics always seem to think that gun restrictions will solve gun violence.

It’s been about as effective passing laws against illegal immigration.

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

Jail no longer under sheriff’s department in lawsuit judgments

By Kevin Calvey have been awarded Okla. County against you, the Commistaxpayers, due to sioner Sheriff’s Office On Aug. 18, negligence. the Oklahoma Reports persist County Jail of abuse of inTrust made a mates, and of lost historic deciinmates in the sion to hire an jail. In an embaroutside adminrassing incident a istrator to opCalvey few months ago, erate the jail, an inmate walked instead of the out the front door, carsheriff’s office. jacked an octogenarian, This decision comes in the wake of over two and ran over her hand.

Inmates and their famidecades of problems at the jail. While persistent lies have been speaking out for years, including overpopulation and at recent trust meettriple-celling has deings. Citizen commisclined, there are still sions and a grand jury management problems have called for a jail adat the jail. Sanitary isministrator other than sues include lack of cell the sheriff’soffice for cleanliness, bedyears. Last week several bugs,dirty food condiattorneys with the pubtions and allegations of lic defender’s office coninmates not being allowed to access medical firmed these concerns, care. In the past several advocating for a jail administrator. years, over $20 million The sheriff’s office says that taxpayers paying more is the solution.

But a recent ballot question to raise taxes for the sheriff’s office and jail failed miserably, getting only about 15 percent support.

Throwing money at our jail problem won’t solve it, because the problem isn’t a lack of money. In the 2017-18 budget year, the Sheriff’s Office got $50.3 million in total funds, but an audit by MGT, a nationwide jail auditor, showed only $31.1 million was spent on the jail. The Sheriff’s Office originally touted that MGT audit as evidence of how much they were spending on the jail, but disparaged MGT after I pointed out that the audit actually showed how much money the Sheriff’s Office is wasting.

We have good precedent for hiring a jail administrator in the state.

Before Monday’s vote, See Calvey, Page 11

Stitt: State committed to education

By Gov. Kevin Stitt Every child in Oklahoma deserves to be inspired by the very power of education itself and the potential of a bright future, and Oklahoma’s teachers help to make this possible each day. They invest in children from all walks of life and ultimately leave an impact that exGov. Stitt tends far beyond the walls of our schools.

As our children return to the classroom this month, our teachers are returning from a full summer spent laying out new lesson plans, building a classroom to instill a sense of excitement and exploration, and preparing for the new children they will lead for the next 10 months.

Our teachers are on the front lines of making our

shared vision of a Top Ten education system possible, and I am grateful for the Legislature’s partnership in making historic progress to better equip our educators for this new school year.

As of this school year, the state of Oklahoma is investing more state tax dollars into public schools, Pre-K through 12th grade, then ever before in our history. More than $3 billion in state dollars supports the classroom, with an additional $300 million of state dollars also being designated annually, outside the funding formula, to support our teachers’ earned benefits.

The Legislature also supported my campaign promise for a second year of pay raises, continuing the momentum to bring our classroom experts to top in our region. As a result, the state has increased compensation between $7,200 and $9,200 per teacher since 2018.

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As of this year, we are also fully funding the Reading Sufficiency Act for the first time since its inception, which will provide our State Superintendent with resources to help ensure all students are reading on grade level by third grade.

Finally, we are investing an additional $18 million in our career techs and $28 million in our higher education institutions to ensure we are encouraging and fostering quality continuing education opportunities across the spectrum.

These are just the first steps to moving our education system toward Top Ten status.

Over the next few years, we will continue to focus on solutions that demonstrate our commitment to the education profession and that move the needle in outcomes for our students. We will set high standards; we will enact reforms; and we will break down silos as we reimagine education for the betterment of every person engaging with the system.

As we chart a bold course for education in Oklahoma, I ask you to join us. Positive change cannot be accomplished by state government alone. Run for a local school board seat or volunteer as a mentor in a classroom.

We must stand arm-in-arm with administrators, teachers, students, parents, and communities, in order to deliver better results for our children.

And most importantly, thank you to the fantastic Oklahoma teachers who have dedicated their careers and lives to investing in our students across the state, and good luck to all of those going back to school. I look forward to continuing to move the needle together.

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Marlows: From leg irons to legend

By David Farris For more than two years the Marlow family from Indian Territory were forced to battle corrupt officials in Graham, Texas, first physically and then legally. In both cases, by the grace of God, the family was able to prevail against great odds.

Farris On Dec. 17, 1888, Boone Marlow had killed Graham Sheriff Marion Wallace in a shootout with his deputy before fleeing back to Indian Territory and leaving his brothers, Alf, Charley, Epp and George, to take the heat even though they had nothing to do with the lawman's death. Before midnight, on Jan. 17, while jailed and chained together in pairs with leg irons, the brothers were forced to fight off a lynch mob.

Two nights later, while being transferred to another jail, they were assaulted by gunfire in an ambush outside of town near Dry Creek. Alf and Epp were killed, and Charley and George were seriously wounded, but still managed to grab guns and fight off the mob while chained to their dead brothers.

Two days later, Boone was murdered in Indian Territory for the price on his head.

An investigation into the mob attacks resulted in 15 indictments; unfortunately for the prosecution, by the time the legal wrangling began in October 1889, the Marlow family had fled from Texas for their own safety and relocated near Ridgway, Colo.

Under high security, Charley and George returned to Graham on several occasions to testify against the men responsible for the two nights of violence, only to later be disappointed when justice was denied. Most of the defendants accused of participating in the attacks were found not guilty, and the few who were had their convictions overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.

The brokenhearted family returned to Ridgway and attempted to rebuild their lives. At least, they could put the whole nightmare of the last two-anda-half years behind them. The problem was that authorities in Texas weren't quite done persecuting the Marlow brothers.

May 22, 1891, Texas Gov. James “Big Jim” Hogg signed an arrest warrant charging Charley and George as accomplices in Sheriff Wallace's death.

Charley had been at the Marlow's cabin with Boone and their family when the gunfight occurred, but was not involved in the battle; and George was miles away. Regardless of the circumstances, Gov. Hogg assigned two Texas Rangers, Captain William Jesse McDonald and Sergeant James “Grude” Britton, with the unfortunate task of retrieving the reluctant fugitives.

On June 20, the rangers stepped from the train at the Ridgway station, armed with the latest Colt revolvers and Winchester rifles. In keeping with protocol, they contacted Ouray County Sheriff J.F. Bradley to make the arrest. Sheriff Bradley was friendly with the Marlow family and rode out to their homestead to negotiate their surrender. In reply, George told the sheriff, “We've had a belly full of Texas justice.”

The brothers agreed to return to Ridgway with Sheriff Bradley and meet with the rangers, after making it clear that they would not return to Texas “under any circumstances.” The sheriff understood the situation and reassured them, “By no act of mine shall you boys ever go back there to be murdered.”

Charley and George arrived in Ridgway armed and defiant, leaving no doubt that they would rather shoot it out with the rangers in Colorado

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A monument, noting the Old West legend of the Marlow Brothers, is at Redbud Park in Marlow, Okla.

than be murdered by a mob in Texas reasoning, “At least, we'll receive a decent burial.”

The meeting between the brothers and the rangers was tense, yet still affable, as the men greeted each other with left handed hand shakes, leaving their gun hands free. Adding to the tension, Ridgway residents had learned about the plot to extradite the persecuted men and assembled on the street in armed groups. Since moving to Ridgway, the Marlow family had been embraced by their community and, by then, their fight against Texas officials and vigilantes had become legendary. Their friends and neighbors agreed that the family had been through enough hardship and strongly voiced their public support. The Ridgway Herald established a petition in support of the brothers “... setting forth that the Marlow boys are known by the signers to be good and law abiding citizens of Ouray County…,” and further proclaiming that if Texas wanted the brothers, “... she had better send up 2,000 men instead of two rangers.”

Sheriff Bradley alerted Colorado Gov. John Routt to the situation and the matter was referred to the state attorney. It was determined that, since the brothers were federal witnesses who had been deputized and placed in each others custody to assure their court appearances, they were off limits to civil authorities. The rangers had no choice but to return to Texas empty handed.

The Marlows sued various members of the mob in civil court for a total of $40,000 for their suffering, and the deaths of three members of their family. The case dragged on for months and was finally dropped, with a compromise award of less than $3,000, on part because Charley and George had refused to answer the charges against them in regard to Sheriff Wallace's death. The Marlows' legal drama had finally concluded with the family receiving no justice for their considerable losses.

The Marlow family remained in Colorado where Charley and George each raised a large family and enjoyed life as successful ranchers. The brothers

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were involved in their community and even served as deputies when local authorities required their services. The family never returned to Texas, which meant that the forlorn graves of Alf, Epp and Boone, at Finis, remained unvisited. In 1892, Ouray Judge William Rathmell ghostwrote a biography of the legendary brothers entitled “Life Of The Marlows: A True Story Of Frontier Life Of The Early Days,” which included their battles against Texas authorities.

George Marlow remained in Colorado until his death on July 3, 1945, at the age of 89. Charley had passed four years earlier, at 80 years old, in California, where he had moved to be near his children. He died on Jan. 19, 1941, which marked the 52nd anniversary of the ambush at Dry Creek where Alf and Epp were killed. Charley's obituary in the Montrose Daily Press read in part, “The wildest Western fiction magazines have never produced men of greater courage or more daring and remarkable incidents than were enacted in real life by these famous brothers...”

In 1953, playwright William Wright found a copy of Rathmell's book in a Los Angeles, Calif., book store and knew that the story was perfect for the silver screen. Each surviving member of the Marlow family received $1,000 for rights to the story; and Wright, along with Talbot Jenning, who received credit for their work, developed a screenplay.

It was the Marlow brothers' legendary battle against vigilantes in Graham, Texas, that inspired the classic western, “The Sons Of Katie Elder,” starring John Wayne and Dean Martin. Featured in the movie is the famous scene where the brothers are forced to fight off a mob while chained together.

The town of Marlow, Okla., was named after the father of the famous brothers, Dr. Williamson Marlow. Redbud Park was built on land that includes the family's former homestead and features a monument in honor of the “fighting” Marlow brothers.

Kids Ask Drivers to Slow Down

former State Senator Ben Brown, a trustee who is as politically liberal as I am conservative, correctly touted the success of the administrator at Tulsa’s jail. six other counties in Oklahoma operate their jails with NO sheriff involvement. A jail administrator is an alternative to sheriff operation of the jail or to contracting with a private jail operating company.

A jail administrator, whose sole focus is running the jail, will help ensure more efficient operation of the jail for taxpayers, better working conditions for jail employees, and more humane treatment of inmates. Currently, the Sheriff’s Office is both running an urban jail AND providing law enforcement in the unincorporated area of the County, two VERY different functions with entirely different skill sets.

This shotgun marriage of jail operations and law enforcement creates an incentive to use the jail budget as an ATM for “mission creep.” “Mission creep” refers to a government entity’s tendency to expand its duties beyond the original intent. Mission creep in the sheriff’s office has led to duplicating the efforts of municipal police departments by patrolling in city limits, buying unnecessary military vehicles and excessive numbers of patrol cars, and other programs of doubtful value for taxpayers. Jail functions have suffered for 25 years as a result of this divided focus of the Sheriff’s Office.

But change is coming!

At the Sept. 9 meeting of the Jail Trust, we will determine the job description and application process for the jail administrator.

Do you agree with the trust’s decision to hire a jail adminPHOTO PROVIDED/SUSAN PARKS/SCHLEPP istrator to operate the jail, rather than let the Sheriff keep Angie Debo Elementary fifth graders want to remind motorists that school is open and to operating the jail? Please let me know at kevin.calvey@okla- drive carefully. Edmond Public Schools and AAA are partnering to highlight the importance of slowing down to minimize risks related to changing traffic patterns around schools. homacounty.org. Thank you!

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Get a close up at some vintage aircraft during the upcoming Community Day & Fly-In scheduled for Sept. 14 at the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport.

Annual event at Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Sept. 14

Community Day & Fly-In The Guthrie Edmond Regional Airport is preparing for the 7th Annual Community Day and FlyIn on Sept. 14.

The event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This year people will see additional static displays, including a Mobile Air Traffic Control Tower and Airfield Lighting System.

The system provides secure and unsecure radio communications and digital connectivity necessary to perform aircraft deconfliction and aircrew force protection in a terminal airfield environment.

The group is with the USARMY National Guard OKARNG out of Lexington.

The A-26 Invader will be on display and the plane has recently been weighed and when that happens it means the airplane is really close to “wheels up.”

Admission and parking to the event is free. Come enjoy aircraft displays, radio controlled aircraft, Sooner Flight Academy Kids’ activities, as well as a classic and exotic car show.

There will be food and drink available for purchase.

Children, ages 8 to 17, can enjoy a free airplane ride. That is courtesy of the EAA aviation group.

The rides are provided by the EAA Young Eagles program and EAA chapters 24 and 1098.

For additional information about the exciting day, please call (405) 282-2312.

ABOVE -- During a previous show, spectators got a chance to inspect some of the television news helicopters used in aerial coverage.

LEFT -- Some of the radio controlled aircraft on display.

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OMRF may receive up to $48 million

Congressman announces grants Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) joined leaders from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation today to announce two major federal grants totaling as much as $48 million to OMRF. The National Institutes of Health awarded the grants, which will fund research on autoimmune diseases and human exposure to anthrax.

“The new grants are the product of a robust partnership between the federal government and Oklahoma’s biomedical research community,” said OMRF President Stephen Prescott, M.D. “Thanks to the leadership of Congressman Cole on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies that oversees funding for the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institutes of Health’s budget has grown almost $8 billion over the past five years,” said Prescott. “He’s been a champion for medical research, and those efforts are paying dividends in the form of new grants, a boost for our state’s economy, and advances in treatments for Oklahoma’s patients.”

Each grant will cover a five-year period. The funding will support laboratory projects as well as clinical studies to help Oklahomans suffering from conditions such as multiple sclerosis and lupus.

“I am proud to congratulate these impressive Oklahoma based researchers who set themselves apart in nationwide competitions,” said Cole, who serves as Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. “The grant funding awarded will not only open doors to new treatments for Oklahoma patients, but the projects will also deliver significant economic benefits by creating and supporting jobs in the research sector and helping identify future biotechnology opportunities in our state.”

Through the NIH’s Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence program, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases awarded a grant of up to $36 million to a team of OMRF scientists led by Judith James, M.D., Ph.D. OMRF is 1 of only 10 Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence in the U.S., a designation it has held since 2009.

Projects will focus on improving understanding of and treatments for autoimmune diseases, conditions in which the body’s proteins or cells attack its own tissues. Autoimmune illnesses include lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and scores of other illnesses; in total, they affect an estimated 1 in 12 Americans.

OMRF treats more than 3,000 patients suffering from multiple sclerosis, lupus and other autoimmune disorders, and the foundation’s physicians will conduct several clinical trials as part of the grant. One of those trials will be the first of its kind in the U.S. to focus on preventing rheumatoid arthritis. Other trials will provide new treatment options for patients with multiple sclerosis and lupus, as well as rarer diseases.

“We’re looking for ways to repurpose old drugs to treat autoimmune diseases and improve patients’ lives,” said James, who serves as Vice President of Clinical Affairs and holds the Lou C. Kerr Endowed Chair in Biomedical Research at OMRF. “These studies will allow us to understand how medications do or don’t treat patients’ symptoms and to identify subgroups of patients who have the highest likelihood of responding to a given medication.”

In the second grant, OMRF researchers led by

Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) announces $48 million in federal grants to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.

Mark Coggeshall, Ph.D., will receive $12 million to continue investigations on anthrax and the bacteria’s effects on humans.

Since 2004, Coggeshall and his colleagues have studied the human immune response to anthrax bacteria as part of NIH’s Cooperative Centers for Human Immunology with the long-term goal of identifying new vaccines and drug targets. The original funding came as a result of the anthraxlaced letters that killed 5 and sickened 17 on the heels of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Already, OMRF scientists have identified the part of anthrax that initiates the body’s reaction to the bacteria, how it is recognized by the immune system, and how it causes damage. With this new funding, researchers will begin testing therapies that could help treat those who’ve been exposed to anthrax and other pathogens.

“Inhalation anthrax is a dangerous disease with

features similar to severe staph and strep infections,” said Coggeshall, who holds the Robert S. Kerr, Jr., Endowed Chair in Cancer Research.

“What we’ve learned in the past 15 years studying anthrax also applies to these other bacterial infections.”

“These new NIH awards continue the strong trajectory of biomedical research growth in Oklahoma City,” said Congresswoman Kendra Horn (D-OK), who represents the Fifth District of Oklahoma and spoke at the event. “I’m proud OMRF calls Oklahoma’s Fifth Congressional District home. When federal grants can catalyze research that benefits Oklahoma’s economy and patients, everybody wins.”

Funding for the research is provided by grant numbers 1UM1AI144292-01 and 2U19AI06262916 from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, a part of the NIH.

Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) and Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation President Stephen Prescott, M.D., talk at last week’s press conference at OMRF. PHOTO PROVIDED/ OMRF

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‘Ready or Not’ an edgy mature dark comedy

A break from the blockbusters

By George Gust Turning the page from the blockbuster summer of 2019, full of familiar intellectual property and splashy releases with a strong return on investment from massive studios with a low risk appetite, we can turn our attention to smaller films that don’t need to appeal to everyone from your great uncle Carl to little Susie who lives down the road.

The coming couple of months will see movies like the “IT: Chapter 2”, adult driven space drama “Ad Astra” and Joaquin Phoenix’s R-rated take on beloved Batman foe “The Joker” all being a far cry made a strong statement that she should be confrom the safe superhero fare and reimagining of sidered as one of the up and coming actresses in animated classics. And in the same vein, breaking from the big time Hollywood movies is this week’s Hollywood. And in support of Weaving, the rest of the cast was given the opportunity to take their new release “Ready or Not.” performances to scenery chewing levels. Especially “Ready or Not” follows a young bride (Samara in the case of Czerny, who is normally known for Weaving) as she joins her new husband's (Mark O'Brien) rich, eccentric family (Adam Brody, Henry being a no-nonsense bureaucrat in movies like Czerny, Andie MacDowell) in a time-honored tradi- “Mission: Impossible” and “Clear and Present Danger” but in “Ready or Not” is able to have multiple tion of playing a game on the bride and groom’s entertaining outbursts of insanity. wedding night. However, the game turns into a Overall, “Ready or Not” is a wildly entertaining lethal game of hide and seek with everyone trying horror/dark comedy that feels focused and unto fight to make it to dawn. abashedly twisted. Fun performances, unpre“Ready or Not” is a great movie to get your dictable story, tight 90-minute running time and a mind out of the blockbuster summer that was 2019. With its haunted house atmosphere, twisted handful of tension filled moments make “Ready or Not” a nice break from the familiar and safe sense of humor and plenty of over-the-top gore, movies we’ve been treated to the past few “Ready or Not” is horror/comedy with a good months. amount of suspense to boot. Even for people who “Ready or Not” is rated R for violence, bloody may not be the biggest fans of the horror genre, images, language throughout, and some drug use.

“Ready or Not” delivers a tension filled 90-minute experience with a strong and dark sense of humor.

3.9 out of 5 stars The only caveat I would bring up to those who aren’t horror’s number one fan is that there is a fair amount of sequences featuring gore, which can be sometimes unexpected, but if your game for the gore “Ready or Not” will reward you.

In terms of performances, “Ready or Not” gives its talented cast the opportunity to have a ton of fun here.

As the audience’s point of view character, Weaving delivers a strong comedic/frantic performance as the action and absurdity escalates throughout the film. Weaving proved that she was able to carry the bulk of Samara Weaving shines as a bride who must play a deadly game of hide and seek on her wedding night in ‘Ready or Not.’ the film’s emotion and comedy and

Teen Arts Council applications Arts Council OKC is now accepting applications for Teen Arts Council (TAC). Teen Arts Council is an initiative of our All Access Arts program. Its mission is to bring the arts and teens together.

During the school year, TAC members develop leadership skills, participate in workshops, and visit a variety of exhibits, performances, and installations. They are also given volunteer opportunities and behindthe-scenes access to certain arts events. The group’s goal is to create community-based arts experiences and increase awareness of career opportunities in the arts. TAC meets twice a month, starting in September and ending in May, with an annual arts advocacy effort designed and implemented by council members.

Participation in Arts Council OKC’s Teen Arts Council opens many doors. TAC members get to interact with working artists and other professionals within the OKC arts community and learn about the day-to-day operations of an artsbased organization.

All teen artists, no matter the type or genre, are welcome to apply.

Please visit artscouncilokc.com to learn more.

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: GEOMETRY 101 ACROSS 1. Say without thinking 6. Abscess contents 9. Fictional Griffin and actual Ryan 13. Witty one-____ 14. ____ Khan 15. Swan of the "Twilight" series 16. Carl Jung's inner self 17. What is the reason?

18. Painter's support 19. *Six-sided polygon 21. *Type of triangle 23. Appetizer in a blanket 24. Brooding 25. *___pendicular lines 28. Ghana monetary unit 30. Star of Raffi's song 35. Instead of written 37. "Formerly," formerly 39. Archeologist's find 40. Cusco valley dweller, once 41. *Plane to 2D is like ____ to 3D 43. Shade of beige 44. Daughter of a sibling 46. ____ dream 47. Same as Celt 48. Mother of Calcutta 50. Capital of Ukraine 52. Robert Burns' "Comin' Thro' the ____" 53. Classic board game 55. Unruly bunch 57. *Pythagoras' ____ 61. Archipelago constituents 65. Donkey in Mexico 66. Auction proposal 68. Seize a throne 69. Scatter 70. The day before 71. "Prepare to meet your ____!"

72. Bootwearing feline 73. Swedish shag rug 74. Lament for the dead

DOWN 1. Ho-hum 2. *Straight and infinitely extended 3. Type of operating system 4. Remake a map 5. Opposite of comic 6. Weakest in chess 7. "Gross!"

8. One's assertion 9. Square one?

10. Additional 11. Campbell of "Rhinestone Cowboy" fame 12. White one at Macy's 15. Bringer of news, e.g.

20. S-shaped moldings 22. Mowgli to Raksha in "The Jungle Book" 24. Feeling of aversion 25. *It has no dimensions, only position 26. "Sesame Street" regular 27. Mario Andretti or Niki Lauda 29. Between stop and roll 31. Potato's soup mate 32. H. pylori consequence

33. Like a stereotypical girl 34. *Not right or obtuse 36. Spike punch, e.g.

38. Cone-shaped quarters 42. Regards 45. Real estate sale agreement 49. Type of brew 51. *Length x width x height 54. Earthy color 56. Primary 57. Cookbook amt.

58. Rwanda's majority 59. Does something wrong 60. Loads from lodes 61. Brainchild 62. Heat in a microwave 63. Fortune-telling coffee stuff 64. Light on one's feet 67. Like Brown league

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Upcoming fishing tourney benefits OK Kids Korral The first Fish Bowl Bass and Striper tournament benefiting The Toby Keith Foundation’s OK Kids Korral will be held at Lake Texoma on Sept. 7. First place prize in the motorized Bass division is $10,000 (based on 150 boats).

There are 30 cash prizes and special awards for kids 12 and under who enter the children’s tournament.

“We are excited to announce our new event and hope that fishermen get behind our tournament,” said Jan Taylor, development supervisor of The Toby Keith Foundation. “There are registration gifts for the first 200 individuals entering, dinner at the captain’s meeting and a few other surprise giveaways for those people getting on board quickly.” In addition, The Toby Keith Foundation is setting up a “REEL” family-fun area at Catfish Bay with food trucks, inflatables and vendor booths from 11am – 4pm. There will also be a unique touch a truck event from 11am – 2pm where families are encouraged to climb aboard the vehicles and honk their horns. Taylor continued, “Our hope is that this is the first year of an incredible fishing tournament and festival for the entire family.”

Participants may register online by Sept. 6th. Both the online and printable entries can be found at www.tobykeithfoundation.org/news-and-event

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Proceeds from the event benefit OK Kids Korral, a cost-free home for children battling cancer. Hundreds of children from across Oklahoma and surrounding states have stayed at OK Kids Korral while they are receiving cancer treatments. Ashlyn Hull's daughter, Lauralyn, has been traveling back and forth to the facility for years.

“The Korral is not just a place to stay, it’s a home. The encouragement and support was felt as if we were all family. Still, to this day, almost two years in remission, it’s never-ending," said Hull.

Companies have stepped up to support the new event. Some of them will be at the family event on September 7th from 11am – 4pm at Catfish Bay. The title sponsor is Precision Construction out of Oklahoma City and Florida.

Other sponsors who signed on quickly were Vernon Auto Group, Point Vista, Bank7, Norris Marine/Nitro Boats, Complete Landsculpture, Solid Start True Brand, The Choctaw Nation, AFR Insurance, YCI Insurance, Future Bass Team Trail and the Lake Texoma Association.

The Fish Bowl is the perfect combination of fishing, fun and giving back.

To know more about the event, visit www.tobykeithfoundation.org/newsand-events.

Opener Sept.5 The University of Central Oklahoma football team found itself receiving votes in the American Football Coaches Association Preseason Top 25 announced recently.

Central received nine total points in the poll.

The Bronchos are one of six schools from the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association to garner national recognition. .

UCO opens the 2019 season Thursday, Sept.

5 against Pittsburg State in Edmond.

First one is Friday

Cox to televise four Edmond prep games OKLAHOMA – This fall, Cox Communications will provide high school football fans multiple ways to follow their favorite teams and athletes.

As in previous years, Cox will broadcast the Ford Game of the Week live on YurView in Oklahoma City and Tulsa on channel 3 and 1003 at 7 p.m. exclusively to Cox customers. Cox will also live stream each game on Yurview.com so that fans can follow the action from anywhere. The games will start on August 30 and run through November

8. This year, Cox will feature Edmond schools during at least four different games including the season opener.

“High school football is a perfect way for us to connect with the communities we serve. We are excited to highlight these incredible athletes and bring local high school football into homes all over the state,” said Christine Martin, director of communications. “Providing local, exclusive content, like high school football, is part of our commitment to the communities we serve.”

2019 Cox Schedule August 30 ................................................................Yukon vs. Edmond North August 30 ........................................Newcastle vs. Tuttle (YurView.com only) September 5 ........................................................ Millwood vs. Heritage Hall September 6 ............................................................ Broken Arrow vs. Union September 6 ....................................................................Seminole vs. Hurrah September 12........................................................................Yukon vs. Moore September 13 ............................................................ Edmond SF at Mustang September 13 ........................................................................ Jenks vs. Union September 13 ..................................................Edmond Santa Fe vs. Mustang September 19 .................................................................. Moore vs. Norman September 20 ........................................Edmond Santa Fe vs. Norman North September 20 ............................Stilwell vs. Verdigris (YurOK Extra – Ch. 93) September 20 ............................................................ Bartlesville vs. Del City September 27 ............................................................ Broken Arrow vs. Jenks September 27 .............................................................. Bethany vs. Blanchard October 3 ..................................................................Bishop Kelley vs. Edison October 4 ....................................................Bixby vs. Booker T. Washington October 4 .......................................................................... Sulphur vs. Purcell October 1........................................................ Broken Arrow vs. Westmoore October 11 ......................................................................Ford Fan Pick Game October 11 ..............................................................................Altus vs. Noble October 17 .............................................................. Claremore vs. Memorial October 17 ..............................................................................Hale vs. Edison October 25 ..............................................................................................TBA October 25 ...................................................................... Blanchard vs. Tuttle October 31 ..................................................................Union vs. Southmoore November 1 ................................................Putnam City West vs. Deer Creek (YurOK Extra – Ch. 93) November 1 ....................................................2019 Bartlesville vs. Muskogee November 1 .................................................................... Lawton vs. Del City November 8 .................................................................... Ford Fan Pick Game

A preview of UCO soccer team The University of Central Oklahoma soccer team position previews rolls on with the defenders, a group of fierce and physical athletes that make it all happen for the Bronchos.

"We have a talented bunch on the back line and they have plenty of experience and pretty athletic, so we feel good about that position," UCO head soccer coach Mike Cook said.

"It's a deep position too, so we'll be able to bring in new faces without dropping off from the level of play."

Kelsey Gordon is the unquestionable leader of the back line for the Bronchos. The two-time All-Region winner and returning All-American is the best defender in the MIAA and among the best in the country. She will stop almost every effort that comes her way. Anchoring the back line from the center back spot, Gordon has a physical style of play that keeps offenses from even trying to contend.

She also plays a key role in set pieces both offensively and defensively.

Taryn Kedzior, who was named MIAA Freshman of the Year last season, gives Gordon some competition for who is the best defender on this team. Kedzior plays outside back and is just as crucial to the success of the defense as Gordon, stopping offenses

in their tracks and eliminating chances around the corner. Kedzior also proved efficient in the offensive side of set pieces as well as and will work again to provide the same versatility this fall.

Camille Greer, along with Meredith Wilson and Madison Motil, will help out in the back too. Greer will move up a little with the midfielders but can be a crucial figure on the back line as well. Wilson has starting experience in both of her first two seasons and is a steady contributor. The same goes for Motil, who is solid with the ball at her feet and as an outside back, can not only put pressure on the corners, but also move the ball up the field quickly.

Cali Walker, Ashton Johnson, and Brooke Shugart will also see time helping UCO's stout back line. Walker and Johnson are juniors, who like Wilson, have made steady contributions over the past two seasons. Shugart is a sophomore and will again vie for time on the field.

True freshmen Karsen Killion, Victoria Redden, and Natalia Cantu will also be looking to help out in the back this season.

UCO opens the 2019 season Thursday, Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. against Dallas Baptist.

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Heritage Hall 2019 AP Scholar Award Recipients National AP Scholar (average score of at least 4 on all AP exams taken and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams): Alina Wilson '19 AP Scholar With Distinction (average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams): Sukanya Bhattacharya '20, Benjamin Bowen '19, Saif Salim '20, Hayden Schraad '20, Abi Siatkowski '20, David Turner '20, Alina Wilson '19 AP Scholar With Honor (average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams): Nathaniel Branscum '20, Elise Sanders '19 AP Scholar (average score of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams): Brett Bogie '19, Bailey Bridges '19, Lale Edil '20, George Evans '19, Logan Longacre '20, Laurel Marsh '19, Shivam Patel '19, Jake Steelman '19, Drue Taylor '20, Emily Tompkins '19, Turner Watkins '19 Pictured: back row Lale Edil, Hayden Schraad, Nate Branscum, David Turner, and Saif Salim. Front row Abi Siatkowski, Drue Taylor, Sukanya Bhattacharya, and Logan Longacre.

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Renaissance Ball benefits museum The Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s (OKCMOA) biggest annual fundraiser, the elegant, black-tie Renaissance Ball, will again include a separate ticketed event, the Late Night after party.

Late Night will take place Friday, Sept. 6 from 9:30 p.m. to midnight at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club. Late Night tickets are $100 for the general public and $75 for OKCMOA Moderns members. Late Night is presented by VI Marketing and Branding and sponsored by Wymer Brownlee Wealth Strategies and Evolve Research.

Featuring cocktail attire, light bites, open bar and dancing to the band Souled Out, Late Night takes place immediately following dinner at the Renaissance Ball. This year’s Late Night co-chairs are Moderns board member, Jacquelyn LaMar and her fiancé, Tim Berney.

“Grabbing a ticket to Late Night is a great way to support the Museum while dancing the night away at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club,” said Berney. “Funds raised

through the Renaissance Ball support the Museum’s exhibitions, programming and outreach. Exhibitions like the Museum’s blockbuster summer show ‘Van Gogh, Monet, Degas’ are made possible through events like Late Night.”

LaMar added, “I am so glad we joined the OKCMOA Moderns several years ago. It has been a great way to meet other arts-minded, fun young professionals in OKC and has given us great leadership opportunities. I am honored to serve on the Moderns’ Board and we are thrilled to be this year’s Late Night chairs.

We would like to thank VI Marketing and Branding, Wymer Brownlee Wealth Strategies and Evolve Research for their support this year” Tickets are now on sale at www.okcmoa.com/latenight. All attendees of the Renaissance Ball are invited to stay for Late Night.

For information on Moderns events, benefits, membership requirements and more, visit www.okcmoa.com/moderns or call (405) 278-8207.

Candidate wants state house seat intend to return the focus Businessman Eric of the office to stabilizing Roberts announces his and growing our econcandidacy to serve as omy, improving schools State Representative for and assisting Oklahoma’s Oklahoma House District Turnaround in achieving a 83, serving neighbors in Top 10 state ranking in Edmond, Nichols Hills, all indicators. I welcome the Village, and Oklavolunteers to be involved homa City. The seat is in the effort to take back currently held by firstthis seat.” term Democrat lawmaker Eric Roberts A third-generation OklaChelsey Branham, who homan, Eric Roberts narrowly won the seat in earned his degree at Southern 2018.

As an owner and operator of Colo- Methodist University. He has been married for 25 years and has two nial Center LTD for 28 years, Eric children.

Roberts has worked diligently to Roberts is an active member in bring jobs to Northwest Oklahoma civic organizations and his local City. He stated: “As a small business church. He has been a member owner and successful real estate deof Rotary Club International since veloper, I know that we cannot af1992 and serves as a board member ford to continue pursuing Rep. of Ozarks Teen Challenge. Upon the Branham’s priorities over the promoappointment of former Mayor Cortion of business development that would benefit all of our residents and nett, Roberts also served on the Maps 3 Citizens’ Oversight Committhe community-at-large. Branham’s commitment to policies that increase tee for the Oklahoma State fairgrounds. taxes, hurt business expansion and For more information on his candiadvance political and social ideolodacy and to join his efforts to repregies at the expense of opportunities sent the people’s priorities, please visit for economic growth are not reflective of voters’ expectations. With my www.EricRobertsHouse2020.com or proven record in the private sector of “like” his campaign on Facebook @Friends of Eric Roberts. promoting and growing businesses, I

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Parents Helping Parents meeting The Edmond Chapter of Parents Helping Parents will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 at McLaren's Pantry located at 3414 South Boulevard in the Boulevard Shopping Center located in the SE corner of 33rd and Boulevard.

The restaurant is closed to the general public at 6 p.m. The meeting is from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Our speaker

is Vicky Robinson, MS, EMDR, CSAT. Her topic is, "Self-care: The Key to Surviving the Addiction Storm." Parents Helping Parents provides support and resources for parents of addicted children (any age child).

This is an anonymous meeting and no cost or reservations required. For more information please call 405642-8198.

Morning Music at Round Barn Oklahoma City singer-songwriter Buffalo Rogers will provide Morning Music on Aug. 31 at the Arcadia Round Barn.

Rogers has been playing his rocking country/Americana/folk music regionally for the past dozen years. His songs have been recorded by many artists including the Damn Quails. Rogers is a multi-instrumentalist with a knack for

showmanship and clever lyrics.

Morning Music is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday in the downstairs museum of the barn. Admission is free, as are the coffee and donuts, but donations are accepted.

The nonprofit Round Barn is located six miles east of Interstate 35 on Historic Route 66 and is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

OU latest Big 12 school to allow alcohol sales Starting this season, college football fans who attend game days will enjoy an updated experience – to-go beer and wine sales at local bars and restaurants within 2,000 feet of a stadium, consumers can walk around with alcohol purchased from offpremise retailers and, for attending fans, in-stadium beer sales at University of Oklahoma football games.

The University of Oklahoma joins three other BIG 12 schools, Oklahoma State University, the University of Texas and West Virginia University, to allow alcohol sales at college football games. In Oklahoma, the University of Tulsa has allowed in-stadium alcohol sales since the 2016 football season. As these changes take effect, Oklahoma Beer Alliance members are working with retailers and universities to prevent underage drinking and ensure responsible consumption.

“We believe the recent law adjustments are bringing the kind of alcohol modernization that Oklahomans originally anticipated,” said Lisette Barnes, president of the Oklahoma Beer Alliance. “Last year when alcohol modernization was implemented, so were a lot of restrictions due to full-strength beer sales laws. These adjustments to full-strength beer sales laws not only mean a return to normalcy for to-go beer and wine sales on game days, but also, have opened new avenues for Oklahoma to embrace more modern alcohol laws.”

Coming back this season are to-go beer and wine sales from bars and restaurants within 2,000 feet of college stadiums. This was the original college game day experience for fans, so now fans can walk around and enjoy the day without being tethered to a specific area. Another recent and big change in alcohol laws is now 21+ consumers can purchase beer or wine from an off-premise retailer, like a grocery or convenience store, and drink the item in public. For game days, this means fans can bring their own alcohol and walk around with it prior to going into the stadium. One more change consumers will see is that off-premise retailers, like grocery and convenience stores, can now offer beer tastings or samplings in coordination with a local brewer or beer distributor. Although not limited to game days, this gives Oklahoma 21+ consumers more opportunities to try different brands to enjoy on game days.

In addition, following a nationwide trend, University of Oklahoma Board of Regents approved in-stadium alcohol sales in May after a seven-month pilot program that sold alcohol during basketball games, gymnastic meetings, softball and baseball games. This will be the first season of

Lisette Barnes alcohol sales being open to all 21+ consumers attending a University of Oklahoma football game. Previously, alcohol sales were allowed only in specific areas of the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, suites or club seats, but were not extended to all 21+ attendees. Oklahoma State University approved in-stadium alcohol sales for the 2018 football season and has reported that there were no alcohol-related incidents between fans and police.

Alliance members are committed to ensuring responsible consumption throughout the changing game day experience. To do this, members are providing We I.D. materials to retailers and concessions teams. Last football season, they provided We I.D. materials for every point of sale within Boone Pickens Stadium. In addition, members are partnering with both the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University on safe ride home programs to prevent drinking and driving.

“As other schools have experienced, the new in-stadium sales could decrease overconsumption prior to games and reduce potential incidents, which is important for the health and safety of all fans,” said Barnes. “These new changes will give fans the game day experience they have been asking for, and the commitment and partnership between our members, retailers and universities will help create a safe environment for all attendees.”

About Oklahoma Beer Alliance The Oklahoma Beer Alliance is dedicated to promoting common sense laws that enable Oklahomans to choose the highest quality products without compromise, while encouraging personal responsibility throughout our community that benefits the common good. For more information, please visit okbeeralliance.com.

Senior care event will help elderly know of their options Approximately 80,000 Oklahomans are age 60 or older, and it can be scary to identify options if you or a loved one starts finding it difficult to live at home alone. Care Providers Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services are partnering for a one day event, “The Journey to Senior Care: A Community Awareness Event.”

Open to the public, this event will increase awareness about navigating the journey to senior care. Topics include eligibility criteria for ADvantage, the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services waiver program, as well as State Plan Personal Care and Long-Term Care options. Numerous community-based resources for the aging will also be

shared with attendees.

“It’s never too early to start planning what you or your family will do as you get older,” said Justin Brown, DHS director. “This event will not only help those who are looking to meet current needs, but also for those who seek more information about the options available to meet future needs related to aging.”

The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Oklahoma History Center located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City. Seats are limited and registration is required. Visit careoklahoma.com to reserve your seat at this informative opportunity and learn from experts in the field of aging.

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Surgeon General Makes Stop in the Metro

Addresses professionals

Dr. Jerome Adams

Dr. Jerome Adams, the 20th Surgeon General of the United States, visited with physicians, students and staff at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center last week, sharing his insights on the state of healthcare in Oklahoma and the nation.

As Surgeon General, Dr. Adams holds the rank of Vice Admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.

In this capacity, he oversees the operations of approximately 6,500 uniformed health officers who serve in nearly 800 locations around the world, promoting, protecting and advancing the health and safety of our nation.

During his tenure as Surgeon General, Dr. Adams has created several initiatives to tackle our nation’s most pressing health issues, including: the opioid epidemic, oral health, and the links between community health and both economic prosperity and national security. Additionally, Dr. Adams is focused on building a culture of health and prevention in all sectors. He addressed some of these issues this morning.

Dr. Adams received bachelor’s degrees in both biochemistry and psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, a master of public health degree from the University of California at Berkeley, and a medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine.

He has been a leader in numerous professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, the Indiana State Medical Association and the Indiana Society of Anesthesiologists. Dr. Adams is also the former Health Commissioner of Indiana, where he led the State’s responses to Ebola, Zika, and to the largest ever HIV outbreak in the United States related to injection drug use.

Following Dr. Adams’ presentation, the audience was invited to participate in a brief question and answer period. Jennifer Schultz, senior vice president of marketing and communications for OU Medicine, moderated that session.

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New St. John’s Youth Advisory Council Congratulations to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church's 2019-20 Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Team! Fr Alexander Kroll offered up prayers for guidance for these individuals the Aug. 18 youth Mass. They will be very busy leading St. John's youth. On the top row are Wyatt Coyle, Annie Suenram, Fr. Kroll, David Hernandez and Aaron Fiorazo. On the middle row are Thomas Hoang, Ryklee Starns, Sophie Starns and Paige Williams. On the bottom are Hannah Howard, Lilly Pham, Claire Kanaly and Sara Metzger.

Soul food cookoffs will spice up first Black Towns Motorcycle Tour Soul food cookoffs in Langston and Tatums will give some real flavor to the first Black Towns Motorcycle Tour.

Dozens of riders have registered for the tour, according to organizer Derrick E.D. Smith Jr. Bikers can start the green leg of the tour in Langston on the morning of Aug. 31 and visit all 13 of Oklahoma’s remaining historically black towns. Or they can visit some of the towns by taking the red route that starts in Redbird or the black leg that leaves from Rentiesville. All tours will end in Tatums by 6:30 p.m.

The Langston cookoff is set for 7 p.m. Aug. 30. Langston Mayor Sheila Stevenson, who plans to enter a watermelon salad that’s a family favorite, said the cookoff is not restricted to Langston residents. She said bikers will be greeted during a reception at Langston City Hall before traveling to the Langston University campus for the cookoff.

Entries in both towns will be judged by chefs from the Soul Food Museum in Atlanta, which is traveling the nation with a mobile exhibit, and by representatives of the Atlantabased Black Achievement Fund.

Atlanta chef Kenneth Wilhoite, a native of Anadarko whose ancestors first settled in Boley and Tatums, is the founder of the Soul Food Museum.

Willhoite said part of the museum’s mission this year is to mark the 400-year anniversary of AfricanAmerican contributions to the industries of food, hospitality, agriculture and service.

Soul food is what people prepare “using their mind, heart and soul,” Willhoite said. He said the cuisine is evolving, with many restaurants now offering healthier options.

Trophies, certificates and medallions will be given to cookoff winners in several categories, Willhoite said, and winners will be inducted into the Soul Food Museum Hall of Fame.

The cookoff in Tatums will be part of a celebration that starts at 7 p.m.

Aug. 31 at the Lee Family Estate at 646 Ada Hooks St. The program will include a concert by Lil G of the rhythm and blues group Silk and the jazz and blues sounds of the 411 Band.

Five food trucks will be on site Aug. 30 in Langston and Aug. 31 in Tatums, Smith said. The public is invited to both evening events.

Registration for the motorcycle tour is $50 a person and is available until the day of the tour. Lunch will be provided at the Honey Springs Battlefield Visitor Center near Rentiesville.

Willhoite said he supports Smith’s efforts to help revitalize the black towns, which he said were “a chosen promised land for the freed AfricanAmericans after the emancipation proclamation.”

For information about the cookoffs or to register for the motorcycle tour, call Smith at 833-344-8687 or email blacktownsmotorcyletours@gmail.com.

To learn more about the Soul Food Museum, go to soulfoodmuseum.org.

More information about the Black Achievement Fund is at www.baf.solutions.

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New Amazon center is now open Amazon celebrated “Day One” for associates in Oklahoma City during the launch of its first fulfillment center in Oklahoma on Sunday, Aug. 25.

New associates were welcomed with the rollout of a blue carpet, high-fives, balloons and the Thunder Drummers. Oklahoma City Fulfillment Center General Manager Hamon Gupta painted the iconic Amazon smile on a bison statue to signify the official opening of the building. Employees also signed another bison statue to commemorate the day.

To add to the celebration, the office of Gov. J. Kevin Stitt proclaimed Aug. 25, 2019, as “Amazon OKC1 Fulfillment Center Day.” The proclamation was read by Oklahoma’s Department of Commerce Director of Business Development

Charles Kimbrough at the event.

Additionally, Amazon donated $30,000 to The Foundation For Oklahoma City Public Schools, in conjunction with the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, to sponsor a new STEM Center at Prairie Queen Elementary School in Oklahoma City. The sponsorship is part of a joint initiative between the two non-profits to open 33 STEM classrooms in the greater Oklahoma City area.

“We are thrilled to open our first fulfillment center in Oklahoma and become a member of this incredible community,” said Gupta. “Along with creating more PHOTO PROVIDED than 1,500 new full-time jobs with comAmazon’s first-ever fulfillment center in Oklahoma rolled out prehensive healthcare benefits that start the blue carpet and leadership greeted associates with high on the first day of employment, Amazon fives before starting orientation and training. There will be 1,500 Amazon employees at the center, located at 9201 S. Port-

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Hall of Fame honors The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce is taking nominations for the Edmond Hall of Fame. Criteria considered includes: Have a substantial connection with the Edmond area, i.e. born here, substantially educated here and/or live here during time of accomplishment, and secondly, have demonstrated significant achievement in outstanding community service and/or professional career achievement deserving state or national recognition. Inductees will be honored at the Hall of Fame banquet held in January.

Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. Sept. 13 to be considered. To nominate, fill out the form and return to Sherry Jordan at sjordan@edmondchamber.com.

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Edmond attorneys receive recognition from peers Seven Edmond attorneys were recently recognized as “Lawyer of the Year”*

by Best Lawyers, the oldest peer review publication in the legal profession.

According to Best Lawyers, this recognition is “awarded to individual lawyers with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region.” Only one lawyer is recognized for each practice specialty and location.

Dr. Wiley joins the staff at McBride Orthopedic

Dr. Kevin F. Wiley

Larimore

McBride Orthopedic Hospital is proud to welcome Spine Surgeon, Dr. Kevin F. Wiley, to its Spine Department. Dr. Wiley will see patients at McBride's North OKC, Edmond and Lawton clinic locations.

Dr. Wiley was fellowship trained in AO Spine Surgery at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine. He was residency trained in Orthopedic Surgery at the Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. Wiley received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry from the University of Oklahoma.

Dr. Wiley is a member of the North American Spine Society (NASS) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS.

Scholarships for working students lished the scholarship to The McCans Sonic honor his father.

Group, in partnership “My dad was always a with the University of hard worker. He had an Central Oklahoma and incredible work ethic and the UCO Foundation, has always enjoyed sharing established the William about SONIC wherever “Bill” McCans Endowed he went.,” said McCans.

Memorial Scholarship.

“We are thrilled to The scholarship is share his excitement with named in memory of Bill future business leaders McCans, founder of the through this scholarship.

Fort Worth-based McWe know the recipients’ Cans Sonic Group, which Bill McCans abilities to balance work operates or is affiliated and school is a great indiwith SONIC, America’s cator of potential success in the corDrive-In restaurants across Florida, porate world.”

Georgia, Oklahoma and Texas.

Bill McCans was a part of the The scholarship will be awarded SONIC industry for more than 40 annually to a UCO College of Busiyears. In 2002, he was inducted into ness student who is working part time while attending college. Applica- the Troy Smith Hall of Fame, which tions for the scholarship will be avail- recognizes SONIC franchisees who set a standard of excellence. able this January through the UCO For more information or to conScholarship Portal at www.scholartribute to this fund, contact the UCO ships.uco.edu.

Foundation at -405-974-2770 or Steve McCans, CEO and president foundation@uco.edu. of the McCans Sonic Group, estab-

Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on “exhaustive peer-review evaluation surveys in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers,” the publication states.

The following Crowe & Dunlevy attorneys from Edmond were named to the Best Lawyers 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” awards in their respective practice areas in Oklahoma City:

Cynthia L. Andrews, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Arlen E. Fielden, Litigation - ERISA Richard C. Ford, Appellate Practice James W. Larimore, Banking and Finance Law Donald K. Shandy, Energy Regulatory Law John M. Thompson, Litigation - Real Estate L. Mark Walker, Energy Law

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By Brian Attebery 155-pound person and 133 School is back in session calories for a 185-pound perand for many, this time of son. year represents a restart of Their study was very basic their fitness. and the workouts were very A “new year” of getting moderate. Multiple other studback on track from the sumies show the more intense, mer vacations, lake trips and compound movements will not-so-good eating and burn many more calories PLUS Attebery they will elevate the resting drinking that goes along with those activities. Have metabolism for as many as 14 you set goals for the school year? hours (Jan. 2014- Arizona State. RunHave you talked to your family about nersworld.com). how you can ALL make fitness a priA 155 calories burning session may ority for better health, eating and be closer to a 250-350 calories burn stress relief? in 30 minutes PLUS you may raise We all do better when we develop your resting metabolism all day long a plan of action. Most of us plan for for an average of 15-30 calories/hour everything BUT our wellness. We increase at rest all day long! This all plan to meet a friend for lunch, adds up to major changes for just a drinks after work, watching that daily 30-minute intense workout. Add in show on Netflix or going shopping your cardio portion and you can doubut we don’t “have time” or money ble your results! for things we know should be more Cardio exercises can be done many of a priority. different ways. Walking is the No. 1 Ask yourself how many hours per form of cardio. Let’s face it, most of week you watch shows on TV, us walk around anyway. There is not Youtube, Netflix or simply scroll much of a learning curve. through social media? I am going to Walk fast enough that your heart show you how exercise does not rerate gets to at least 60 percent of ally take that much time and you can your estimated max heart rate. That make it happen. can be configured by the following Fitness does not have to be a two formula: Max Heart Rate = 220- Age hour per day journey. Years ago, I then multiple by the desired intensity started promoting 30 minutes trainrange of 60-90 percent of that numing sessions in my facility twice per ber. For example, a 50-year-old would week as our No. 1 choice for our be 220-50 = 170 beats per minute clients. This allows for an intense, for their max heart rate. 170 x .60 = time-efficient program that is driven 102 beats per minute for your miniby quality and the variety your body mum 60 percent need. needs. This also allows the person to The 2019 school year is in session. have time to do the much needed Is your wellness back in session? Set cardiovascular/cardio exercise after aside time three days per week and the weights for another 30 minutes. apply these basic principles for an efYour entire time in the gym is apfective plan. Combine healthy eating proximately one hour. Throw in one with this program and watch how more day of that plan or a group exmuch better you feel and look for ercise class and you are knocking out this last half of 2019. three days of resistance training plus Have a great school year! cardio for a very effective program.

(Brian Attebery is a Degreed/CertiAccording to Harvard Medical School fied Trainer. He owns and operates Results Fitness and Nutrition Center, (www.sparkpeople.com), a general L.L.C. in Edmond. www.resultsfitnes30-minute strength training session burns an average of 112 calories for a susa.com)

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A shrine to the former Okarche priest who was murdered in Guatemala is one step closer to reality.

The Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley, archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, on Tuesday announced that the groundbreaking for the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine will be Nov. 3. at SW 89 and Interstate 35.

The event from 3 to 5 p.m. will include children's and family activities. It is free and PHOTO/ OKLAHOMAN.COM open to the public.

A sign in south Oklahoma City, noting the future loRother was serving cation of a $40 million shrine, dedicated to Stanley as a priest with the Rother. The Catholic priest was murdered in 1981 in Oklahoma City DioGuatemala. The church beatified Father Rother in cese when he was 2017, placing him one step from sainthood. killed in his parish recstyle church will be the largest tory in Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala.

Catholic church in Oklahoma. The “The groundbreaking for the shrine property also will include a $5 muwill be a significant moment in the seum and pilgrim center where visilife of the Church in Oklahoma and tors will get an experience that leads for the broader community,” Coakley them through the life, witness and said. “The shrine is being built to martyrdom of Blessed Stanley, the honor Blessed Stanley Rother, an archdiocese said in a news release.

Oklahoma original and the first U.S.The church will help accommodate born priest and martyr ever beatified. the growing Hispanic population It will be a place of pilgrimage where whose parishes are significantly overthe faithful will come from near and crowded, the release said. far to honor Blessed Stanley at his Design architect for the project is final resting place and to seek his inFranck & Lohsen Architects in Washtercession for their many needs. It ington, D.C., supported by the local will be a place of welcome, serving architectural firm ADG. The general all people.” contractor is The Boldt Company in The $40 million shrine will include Oklahoma City with Cooper Project a 2,000-seat church, a chapel where Advisors serving as the owner’s repreBlessed Stanley will be buried, an edsentative. To RSVP for the grounducation building, an event space and breaking, email rsvp@archokc.org. several areas designated for shrines Tickets are not required. and devotion. The Spanish colonialFrom Oklahoman.com

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is dedicated to the communities where our employees live and work. We look forward to creating a long-term relationship with Prairie Queen Elementary School and supporting the next generation of innovators, builders, and coders.”

“Amazon’s support of a STEM Center at Prairie Queen Elementary School, as part of the district-wide project to place these at each of our 33 elementary schools, is a transformational approach.

We know that exposing our kids to STEM education early and often is the best way to ignite their passion for learning and for fostering an interest in the STEM sector,” said Mary Mélon, president & CEO of The Foundation For Oklahoma City Public Schools. “In addition, this project in Oklahoma City Public

Schools is part of the district’s priority on equity, as every student is being offered the same opportunity. We appreciate Amazon as a tremendously valuable community partner.”

“The same lifelessons that can be learned from sports like teamwork, respect, and resilience, are just as important in the classroom as they are on the field,” said Steve Salem, president & CEO of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation.

“Thank you to Amazon for their support in the growth of this initiative. Together, we are able to give young minds the hands-on tools they need to explore different fields of learning and achieve their full potential.”

Applications are being accepted until September 19 for various full-time jobs at the Oklahoma City fulfillment center where

employees will work side-by-side with stateof-the-art technology.

Potential applicants, who are 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED, can apply online at www.amazon.com/okcj obs.

To be among the first to learn about job openings at the Oklahoma City fulfillment center, text OKCNOW to 77088.

The American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, marks 40 years of bringing heart health programs to schools across the country by awarding financial grants to invest in America’s schools and help educators make whole-body wellness a priority.

Four Oklahoma schools have received a combined $15,771 for various wellness activities and additions.

Schools receiving a grant included: •Adams Elementary (Norman, Okla.) $1,000 •Dover Elementary (Dover, Okla.) $5,000 •Town & Country School (Tulsa,

Okla.) $4,772 •Washington Irving Elementary (Edmond) $4,999 The American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge awarded more than $400,000 to more than 170 elementary schools who participated in the program’s inaugural year, 2018-19. The Kids Heart Challenge offers four physical activations to get students’ hearts pumping: jumping rope, practicing basketball skills, dancing or completing an obstacle course. The curriculum prepares kids for success by supporting their physical and emotional well-being, offers new learning resources and physical activities to meet the needs of today’s youth & educators.

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

St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)

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

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