Edmond Life and Leisure - September 5, 2019

September 5, 2019 Vol. 20, No. 15

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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.

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A trip to Iceland See Page 9

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Father Alex Kroll’s first stop as a priest at Edmond’s St. John’s parish.

PHOTO BY RAY HIBBARD

Father Alex Kroll is 27 and a new priest for the Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. As a teenager the voice of God convinced him to follow the road to the priesthood.

By Steve Gust New ordained priest Father Alex Kroll, himself only 27, believes Catholicism’s and its Christian message still resonates with the young as well as society in general.

Earlier in the summer, Fr. Kroll was ordained with four other men in Norman.

It culminated nine years of training in the seminary. Prior to his first assignment as an associate pastor at St. John’s, he had been to St. John’s only once.

“It was back in 2010 when Archbishop Coakley was installed here,” he said. “It was my first year in the seminary.”

He now helps to tend to a large Edmond flock, which totals more than 10,000 parishioners or 3,000plus families.

“There’s always something to do here and no two days are the same.

It’s quite an adventure,” he said.

So far, he’s received calls on the job, which have pleased him.

“I’ve spoken with people wanting to come back to the Catholic Church,” he said. “That’s very gratifying.”

Father Alexander Kroll is originally from Enid attending St. Francis Xavier

Catholic Church.

While growing up, the priesthood was not on his radar. Then, while preparing for the Catholic sacrament of confirmation, he listened to a presentation by a Benedictine nun.

The message was a prayer method where a participant could discern the voice of God. Originally he sought to prove the method wrong.

Instead he heard God ask him to become a priest.

He then met Father William Novak for lunch in Kingfisher, who discussed the possibility.

“Father Novak told me I was the first one to ever wear a suit to a meeting. I thought it was like a job interview,” he recalled.

Although he applied to other colleges, he kept coming back to the voice and eventually applied to the seminary for training to the priesthood.

He studied four years at Conception Seminary College in Conception, Mo. and five years at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver.

Some reports show organized religion losing some of its appeal to young people. But Father Kroll is

pleased with some signs he’s seen.

“I’ve worked with the UCO campus ministry and other youth and what I’ve seen is very encouraging,” he said.

Since arriving at St. John’s a few months ago, he’s found the people to be “loving and welcoming.”

He also is grateful for Rev,. Ray Ackerman, pastor, and the Rev. Anthony Ram, associate pastor, for helping to show him the ropes, so to speak.

“Father Ray is an excellent mentor,” he said.

Others have found Fr. Kroll to be a welcomed addition, as well, including Stephanie Graham, director of stewardship and community life at St. John’s.

“Fr. Alex has been very well received at St. John’s and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School,” she said. “He is energetic, and full of joy, which is wonderful for our active parish and school. Fr. Alex is eager to share God’s word in a relatable way. He likes to have fun, wants to learn, and is very personable. We are blessed to have him here at St. John’s.” continued on Page 3

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Shilpa Abbitt

Marathons have taken her almost everywhere

By Rose Drebes Shilpa Abbitt has run marathons in all 50 states and each of the seven continents.

One hundred twenty two marathons later, she’s done.

“I don’t know if I am permanently stopping or if it is temporary,” Shilpa said. “I will still run, but not marathons.”

Shilpa moved to Edmond in 2001.

She was pregnant with her second son and after he was born, she started walking to take off some of the weight she had gained.

Shilpa would also work out at the YMCA where she met several ladies, particularly Carolynn Parker, who encouraged her to start running.

“She’s the one who got me into running.”

She continued to walk a three-mile route around her neighborhood, but began to pick up the pace.

“I started running to the next mailbox,” she said. “Eventually, I would run further, half the route and then the full route.”

She did a 5-mile race on New Years Day in 2005 and celebrated with black eyed peas. Shilpa continued to meet people in the running community.

“I had no idea what a marathon was,” she said. “They told me that I wasn’t a runner if I hadn’t run a marathon.”

The goal was to run the Chicago Marathon in October of 2005, but her youngest son was diagnosed with cancer. Shilpa’s parents lived in Dallas and she stayed with them as he underwent treatment. Her husband and older son came to visit on weekends.

She continued to run. “It was a huge stress relief.” Shilpa’s son eventually lost his battle.

In January 2006, Shilpa and her running friends determined they would run the Green Bay Marathon and started training.

The plan was to run 22 miles three weeks before, which incidentally was the OKC Marathon.

“They said, ‘Let’s do the OKC Marathon and stop after 22 miles,” Shilpa said. “I said, ‘Why don’t we run 22 miles and walk the last 11.”

“Those last miles were tough. If we hadn’t already signed up for Green Bay, I had been one and done.”

The scenario in Green Bay was “perfect,” she said. It was 30-50 degrees.

“It felt so easy. After that, I was

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Cover From Page 1 Fr. Kroll also believes that lapsed Catholics and others, without a church home, should study what is offered through Catholicism and enrich their lives spiritually.

“If they keep seeking they will find the truth and hope that Christ affords,” he said.

He has already celebrated Mass with the sanctuary full. That building holds 1,250 people.

“Of those people, imagine if they can touch the lives of those they work with or go to school with,” he said.

He also encourages people to embrace silence and listen to God. And if the television has the wrong message, he urges people to “turn it off.”

In addition, he’s excited about the upcoming groundbreaking of the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine in

south Oklahoma City.

“I’m very excited about that.

Blessed Stanley was one of our priests. And I’m sure he prays for all of us,” he said. “The new shrine will attract a lot of pilgrims.”

There are some very serious matters for a priest. One of those are funeral arrangements when a family has lost a loved one.

“I let the family know that the Lord is here to comfort us all,” he said.

He expects to be at St. John’s for next year or two.

Then he most likely will become a pastor elsewhere.

NOTES: Father Alexander Kroll already has one distinction. At 6-6 he is the tallest priest in the archdiocese.

“At the seminary I was the second tallest,” he recalled.

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From the Publisher

‘Fun Made Here’ at the State Fair It is time once again for the Oklahoma State Fair. It runs September 12th through the 22nd and there are many new attractions for your family. Our state fair has improved so much over the years. It really is a family friendly event. This year’s theme is FUN MADE HERE. At the 2019 Oklahoma State Fair, fans can expect a variety of Ray Hibbard attractions that all work together to create the ultimate experience: Renaissance Village – This is one your kids will love and to be honest so will the parents. Located in the Centennial Plaza, Fairgoers can take a step back into the middle ages, to the time of Kings and Queens, jesters, minstrels and knights. Enjoy performances by talented dancers and singers, incredible archers and hilarious jokesters.

Kids Celebration – This interactive show is meant to engage and entertain the whole family.

Every child and teenager in the audience will have the opportunity to be the star of the game show.

Each show is different, so patrons can come back again and again to experience the fun. Don’t miss this on the Entertainment Stage in the Bennett Event Center.

A Grizzly Experience – Yogi and his two friends will make a stop at the Oklahoma State Fair to show you that a grizzly bear is more than a cute face. Witness the interaction between animal and man and learn what to do if you ever meet one in the wild.

Charro Gabriel Hernandez – This one will make your kids wide eyed. Located in the Oklahoma Frontier Experience, Gabriel Hernandez began riding horses before he could walk and is one of the youngest performing charros at the age of 14. This charro rides his horse, El Vallo, and is a rare lefthanded talent that comes from many generations of experienced horsemen. Catch him every night at the 7:30 p.m. Wild West Showcase.

To be honest, food is what the Oklahoma State Fair is really all about folks. They have not disappointed us with the selection of new foods being offered. This year they have even added a Vegetarian Platter. Not my thing but you healthy eaters can knock yourselves out while the rest of us are having a Gator Dog. Here is a list of some of the new and more interesting items: S’more On-A-Stick: Enjoy this delicious campfire favorite on the go, courtesy of A Latte Love.

Amish donuts: Brought to you by a new vendor, Amish Food Truck, Two Guys and a Hobby, these delectable donuts are hot and fresh and cannot be missed.

Angry Puffs: Breathe like a dragon with Angry Bull Sub Zero Desserts in flavors like cotton candy, funnel cake, cheddar, and fruit.

Vegetarian Platter: Satisfy your appetite with this meat-free dish at Chan’s in the Entertainment Plaza! This platter is flavorful and filling!

Caramel Apple Pie: Get one of your favorite fair

S’more On-A-Stick foods in a pie! Caramel Apple Pie is making its debut with Cutie Pies Concession!

Caramel Popcorn Pie: Caramel Popcorn is a fan favorite at the Oklahoma State Fair! What better way to enjoy it than in pie form! Join Cutie Pies Concession for twists on classic pies!

Chocolate Brownie Pie: Cutie Pies is giving us another twist on a classic dessert! Chocolate Brownie pie will be sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Pickle Dog: This Pickle On-A-Stick is dipped in batter and deep fried! This is one of several fun twists we will see this year on our Fair favorite Corn Dog, brought to us by Denmore Delights.

Hot Cheeto Pickle Dog: Denmore Delights has also created the Hot Cheeto Pickle Dog! This creation is a Pickle On-A-Stick, dipped in hot Cheetos and deep fried to perfection.

Deep-Fried Nutella: Granny’s is pulling out all the stops this year with their deep-fried Nutella. This is a new treat you can’t pass up.

Chili Mac: Try MacTastic’s creamy Mac-N-Cheese piled high with Chili and topped with corn chips.

Mac-N-Cheese On-A-Stick: MacTastic will wow all their customers with their cheesy Mac-N-Cheese On-A-Stick. Take your favorite American comfort food on the go!

Fry Bread Burger: Porky’s is bringing us a tasty half-pound burger with Funnel Cakes for the buns.

Don’t miss out on this delectable combination.

Gator Dog: Are you a fan of Corn Dogs? Then try this version – but with alligator. It’s gator On-AStick, dipped in batter and deep-fried. Try this new item only at Porky’s.

Lobster Dog: Try this new item on Porky’s menu, Lobster On-A-Stick dipped in batter and deep-fried!

Scallops & Clams: Porky’s is bringing us all our seafood favorites! Be sure to stop by and see just how they serve these crowd favorites like clams and scallops.

Mahi-Mahi Slider: New to the scene, JP’s Food Truck is bringing us an all new Mahi-Mahi burger slider.

Gourmet Tots: JP’s is also bringing an all new Gourmet Tots that are finished with delicious toppings that set them apart from the tots we all grew up with.

Deep-Fried Coke: Deep-fried and Coke? Two of the most popular things at the fair! Find out how this incredible creation tastes at JP’s Food Truck.

Hot Cheeto Corn Dog: Lakeside is bringing us a Corn Dog breaded with a crowd favorite, Hot Cheetos! Don’t miss this Corn Dog turned up a notch.

Mac-N-Cheese Corn Dog: Layne Concessions is debuting it’s all new Corn Dog stuffed with mac-ncheese and deep-fried to golden brown deliciousness!

Pizza Dawg: Combine your two favorite fair foods and get yourself a Pizza Dawg from the Oklahoma Pork Council!

Jalapeño Bottle Caps: Roadhouse Concessions is bringing us a new spicy favorite, sliced jalapeños, breaded and deep-fried to create the all new Jalapeño Bottle Caps.

Deep-Fried Minneapple Pie: Joining us for the first time, Minneapple Pie is deep-frying all our favorite pies including their signature Minneapple Pie with a scoop of Ice cream!

Deep Fried Minne Chocolate Pie: Minneapple Pie is bringing us their flakey chocolate pie with a melting chocolatey inside. Find them in the Entertainment Plaza!

Deep-Fried Minne Pumpkin Pie: Get in the mood for fall with the delicious autumn flavors of the Deep-Fried Minne Pumpkin Pie. Parmesan Chicken On-A-Stick: Waffle Chix is bringing us crispy and flavorful chicken, piled on a stick for ultimate portability!

Brownie Waffle On-A-Stick: Don’t forget to stop

by Waffle Chix for a selection of great desserts as well, including the warm Brownie Waffle On-AStick!

Flavorburst Slush: Cool down with the Your Just Desserts Flavorburst slush that will be sure to quench your thirst and beat the heat.

Fun & Unique Foods Returning in 2019 Watermelon Pie: Cutie Pies is bringing back their crowd favorite and award-winning watermelon pie, so if you missed it last year be sure to get your fill of this sweet and light treat this year!

Watermelon Salsa: Get a sweet and savory kick out of Cutie Pies Concession’s watermelon salsa.

Wonder Boy: Diamond Dawgs is at it again this year with their Cap’n Crunch battered corn dog served with honey mustard dipping sauce.

Avocado Fries: Gringos brings back warm and crispy avocado fries to satisfy your fried food craving in a healthier way. Enjoy these delicious avocado slices with sour cream and salsa for dipping!

Deep-Fried Coffee: Need that caffeine fix, but don’t want to miss out on a Fair food opportunity?

Then Deep-Fried Coffee is for you! Find it at Gringo's.

Honey Bun Bacon Cheeseburger: Harvell Concessions is bringing back their Honey Bun Bacon Cheeseburger – a juicy bacon cheeseburger encased in sweet and sticky Honey Buns.

Gator Bites: Layne Concessions is bringing you flavorful and crunchy gator bites, deep-fried to perfection.

Mac N Cheese Burger: This award-winning burger is cushioned by two deep-fried mac-ncheese buns and is sure to be a 2019 Fair favorite.

Frosted Flakes Chicken On-A-Stick: You can get tender and juicy chicken dipped in batter and rolled in Frosted Flakes cereal and deep-fried at Netterfield’s Popcorn & Lemonade.

Cheese Curd Taco: O’Neil is putting a twist on the taco! Enjoy melt-in-your-mouth cheese curds

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Weekend calendar of events..........................................................Page 8 Columnist looks at recent storm ................................................Page 10.

Designer Brent Gibson featured ..................................................Page 13.

DAR meeting ..............................................................................Page 14.

George Gust reviews Will Smith film ..........................................Page 15.

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

Learn to square dance ................................................................Page 17.

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

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

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

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

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

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Runner From Page 3

hooked.”

Her running group became very close knit and Shilpa set a new goal of running a marathon for every day her son was in the hospital. Then, she and Carolyyn set a goal of running marathons in all 50 states and then, all seven continents.

“It was a journey for me,” Shilpa said.

Along the way, her running group has “done life together.” They meet Monday and Wednesday at 5 a.m. to run five miles and again on Saturday for a longer run.

She described the runners as a “family.”

“Like every family, we have had our issues,” she said. “Like every family, we are dysfunctional.”

People have come and gone.

“People have passed away,” she

said. “People have moved away.”

“We welcome new people into the group. It’s the unofficial welcome wagon to Edmond if you are a runner.”

Shilpa ran each of her marathons to raise money for various charities, including the Make a Wish Foundation, the Children’s Hospital, St. Jude’s and the YMCA, all of which had some meaning to her late son.

As she is stepping aside from the marathons, Shilpa said she is instead running with her volunteer work as she has helped the Salvation Army for many years.

Homelessness “bothers” her.

“I don’t know how to solve it,” she said. “I am trying to figure out what kind of volunteer work I want to do.”

She said she is taking it “one step at a time.”

Publisher From Page 4 atop this beef taco piled high with all your favorite taco fixins’.

PB&J Burger: Not only is this a twist on a hamburger, but it’s also a twist on the PB&J. Porky’s provides a half-pound burger with peanut butter and jalapeños as their PB&J Burger.

Enjoy creamy, sweet and spicy goodness all in one food.

Donut Burger: Get a deliciously seasoned beef patty, hugged on both sides by soft and sweet donuts. Not only that, but each bun is topped with your choice of Oreos, Apple Jacks, Fruit Loops, or Double Bacon.

You can’t miss this flavor experience at Porky’s.

Waffle wrapped Snow Ice: Back by popular demand, Snow S’more takes this classic cold treat to a new level with their Waffle Wrapped Snow Ice! Bug Pizza: Do you dare? Experience the nice crunch and added protein of critters on your pizza. Grab a slice topped with scorpions, crickets, or meal worms, at Swain’s Pizza OnA-Stick.

Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf Cupcakes: The Sweet Shop is serving up meatloaf, topped with mashed potato icing and bacon & cheddar sprinkles – all in the shape of a cupcake!

Caveman Turkey Leg: We hope you tackle this item with a team. The

Caveman Turkey Leg is giant and wrapped with almost one pound of bacon and slow cooked to perfection. Don’t miss this at The Bacon Habit.

Pork Chop On-A-Stick: Who does pork better than The Pork Council?

Do yourself a favor and get a slowcooked, juicy Pork Chop On-A-Stick.

Campfire Taco: Visit The Urban Taco for this delicious and sweet waffle cone filled with marshmallows, strawberries, chocolate chips and caramel.

Funnel Cake Fries: The Urb Express is bringing back a twist on the classic funnel cake. Enjoy all the goodness of this Fair classic, but in French fry form!

WonderStick: A known crowdpleaser, this J shaped cone is uniquely fashioned which makes it easier to eat without drips. Also, the cone is gluten free, thick & crunchy, and doesn’t get soggy as the ice cream melts!

Special event announcements and general updates for the 2019 Oklahoma State Fair will be released as information becomes available.

See you at the Oklahoma State Fair!

(Ray Hibbard may be reached by email at ray@edmondpaper.com)

Shilpa competes the world major marathons, the last one being in Tokyo.

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University of Central Oklahoma Pom Team PHOTO PROVIDED/PhotoVille @rentphotoville

The UCO Pom team has been announced. Introducing your 2019-2020 UCO Pom squad. On the back row, from left, are Baylee, Bre, Emily, Peyton, Gabi, and Kayla. On the middle are Kat, Madilynn, Landry, Emma and Yazzy. On the front are Kaitlyn, Keely, Sarah, Nicole, Brittany and Brooklynn. They are coached by Lil Watson.

St. Jude’s Dream Home Winner

Eric Denneny is the winner of this year’s St. Jude Dream Home. He visited the house for the first time recently with his wife, Blaire. When asked why they support St. Jude, Blaire explained, ‘For years we’ve purchased one or two dream home tickets because who doesn’t like to dream a little? But then, in 2018, cancer hit our family and our desire to support St. Jude grew. This year we purchased our two tickets and one of them made our little dream become a reality. We are beyond blessed and we hope this inspires others to support this great cause. Thank you St. Jude for all you are doing in the fight against cancer and the many lives you are changing every single day.’

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Lisa Talley and Leon Selby, 2019 Dancing for a Miracle Champions.

Raising $450,000 Children’s Hospital Foundation benefits The 12th annual Dancing for a Miracle gala to benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation (CHF) was an unforgettable evening of celebration and inspiration of Famous Icons, Past and Present!

More than 1000 guests filled the ballroom at Embassy Suites-Norman to watch our award-winning professional dancers and celebrity dancers delight our audience with a dance routine deemed fit for an episode of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars!

The evening kicked off at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception and a silent auction followed by a live auction, a seated dinner, an incredible musical entertainment by Oklahoma City Acoustic/Electric Cellist, Sam Kahre, and a surprise performance by Kristin Chenoweth.

Ten local celebrities, each paired with a professional dancer, took the stage: Joey Allen, Monte Choate, Kyle Essmiller, Casey Hester, Chad Khoury, Sandi Patty, Sharyl Pickens, Kristin Richards, Bobby Smith and Lisa Talley. Professional dancers were Kylee Hopkins, April Blaker, Meagan Schofield, Darren Fernandez, Amanda Leonard, Marissa Runnels, David Hyer, Ken Sprous, Hays Hopkins, and Leon Selby.

Lisa Talley and Leon Selby were the overall Dancing for a Miracle winners raising more than $221,000 during the dancing and fundraising competition, setting a record for the amount raised by an individual dancer. Collectively the celebrity and professional dancers raised $450,000 for Children’s Hospital Foundation.

“The effort of every individual and corporation that sponsored, attended, and volunteered at the event helped support our mission,” said Randy Kamp, owner of Kamp’s 1910. “The money ultimately benefits the sick and injured children in every county of Oklahoma by the specialized care at Children’s Hospital.”

Dancing for a Miracle began in 2008 with four local celebrity dancers, guests and a visionary com-

mittee. Since 2008, the annual event has contributed more than $3 million to Children’s Hospital Foundation.

“This event wouldn’t be successful every year without our amazing sponsors such as the Chickasaw Nation and the Embassy Suites Norman who were the presenting sponsors this year,” said Kamp. “We are so thankful for their commitment to our event and their vested interest in helping the future generations of Oklahomans.”

The event was sponsored by the The Chickasaw Nation, Embassy Suites by Hilton – Norman, Seth Wadley Ford, Eventures, Inc., CP Energy Holdings, LLC, Friends of Casey Hester, Friends of Sandi Patty, Ideal Homes, Jasco Giving Hope Foundation, Kampco Foods, Landers Auto Group, Norman Regional Hospital, OU Medicine, The Kristin Chenoweth Art & Education Fund, Dycora Transitional Health and Living, Jim and Angie Ellison, Kyle Essmiller, Quik Print, White & Weddle, P.C., Aria Development, Aria Real Estate Group, Scott Fischer, MidFirst Bank, Justin and Monique Naifeh, John Nail Homes and Developments, Kerr Team Real Estate, Norman Youth Foundation, Precision Builders, Price Edwards & Company, Pumps of Oklahoma, Republic Bank & Trust, Michael & Kristin Richards, Streets, LLC - Mechanical Contractors, Talley, Turner & Bertman, Sam and Lisa Talley, Windstone Construction & Development and ZT Cigars.

Children’s Hospital Foundation funds pediatric research, education, and clinical care ultimately supporting the Children’s Hospital in serving every county in Oklahoma with more than 242,000 patient encounters annually. All funds raised through Children’s Hospital Foundation stay in Oklahoma so children will have access to exceptional pediatric specialists without having to leave the state.

To support Children’s Hospital Foundation, please call 405-271-2260 or visit www.chfKids.com

Count Gregore speaks at Tealridge Local TV Legend, Count Gregore, speaks to Tealridge residents about his experiences of late night television and his thoughts on how the world of television changed over the decades. Tealridge Retirement Community is an independent and assisted living community that also offers Memory Care. For more information you can reach the Tealridge team at 405-608-8010. Located at 2100 NE 140th Street in Edmond.

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Brief The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) will host a beginning genealogy class each Tuesday in October at the Oklahoma History Center. With so many resources, websites and services available, starting family research can be daunting. In this fivesession class, OHS instructors will outline the steps to success in tracing your own family tree.

Please register in advance for this class by calling the OHS Research Center at 405522-5225.

What’s Happening This Weekend Sept. 5 to 8 Thursday, Sept. 5 ---- In the Gallery ---- DC Charity Golf Tournament ---- Brown Bag Lunch Series: In Life and Death: Creation, Craftsmanship and Continuity of Ceramics ---- Driving Miss Daisy ---- Banjo Fest Friday, Sept. 6 ---- In the Gallery ---- Party Like It’s 1920 ---- An Acoustic Evening with John Anderson ---- Driving Miss Daisy ---- Banjo Fest Saturday, Sept. 7 ---- In the Gallery ---- Edmond Farmer’s Market ---- A Saxy September To Remember ---- Brad Fielder at the Patriarch ---- Conquer Youth Obstacle Course ---- Giakob Lee Live at The Patriarch ---- Mary Anna Evans Book Signing ---- Stars ---- Saturdays for Kids: Native American Games ---- Signature Tour ---- Driving Miss Daisy ---- Banjo Fest ---- Red Brick Nights ---- Pink Up The Pace OKC Sunday, Sept. 8 ---- In the Gallery ---- Oklahoma Bicycle Society Streak ---- Pooch Plunge 2019 ---- Round Barn Rendezvous Extra Information on Weekend Happenings In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Featuring works by David Padgett; for information go to: http://www.edmondfinearts.com Edmond Farmers Market Location: Festival Marketplace & Plaza Extra Info: Free admission; 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.; for more information go to: edmondOK.com DC Charity Golf Tournament Location: Oak Tree Country Club Extra Info: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.; For more information find them on Facebook Party Like It’s 1920 Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum Extra Info: 7:30 – 9 p.m.; $45-$50; for more information go to edmondhistory.org

Extra Info: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; for more information go to conqueryouth.com Giakob Lee Live at The Patriarch Location: The Patriarch Craft Beer House Extra Info: 8 – 10 p.m.; for more information find then on Facebook Mary Anna Evans Book Signing Location: Best of Books Extra Info: 1 – 2:30; signing her new book Catacombs; for more information visit them on Facebook Oklahoma Bicycle Society Streak Location: Mitch Park Extra Info: $15-$20; for more information visit okcbike.org Pooch Plunge 2019 Location: Oak Tree Country Club Extra Info: Free, 2 -4 p.m.; for more information find them on Facebook Stars Location: River Lounge, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: 9 p.m.; for more information go to riverwind.com An Acoustic Evening with John Anderson Location: Showplace Theatre, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: 8 p.m.; for more information go to riverwind.com Brown Bag Lunch Series: In Life and Death: Creation, Craftsmanship and Continuity of Ceramics Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 12 – 1 p.m.; for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org Saturdays for Kids: Native American Games Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.; for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org Signature Tour Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 1 – 2 p.m.; for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org Banjo Fest Location: American Banjo Museum Extra Info: 7 p.m.; for more information go to banjofest2019.com Red Brick Nights Location: Guthrie, OK Extra Info: for more information visit them on Facebook

A Saxy September To remember Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Extra Info: 8 p.m.; $20; for more information go to calendar.uco.edu

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

Brad Fielder at the Patriarch Location: The Patriarch Craft Beer House Extra Info: 7 – 9 p.m.; Free; for more information go to thepatriarchedmond.com

Pink Up The Pace OKC Location: Oklahoma City Extra Info: for more information visit pinkupthepaceokc.com

Conquer Youth Obstacle Course Location: Mitch Park

Round Barn Rendezvous Location: Round Barn, Arcadia, OK Extra Info: free; 12 – 5 p.m.; live acoustic music

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Wonders of an Icelandic Adventure Editor’s Note: The following article is by Avery Price of Edmond, age 8. She had some help from her father, Charles Price. Charlie also took the magnificient photos of Iceland.

By Avery Price with help from Dad Iceland is a great place. The island is a fun place for kids and parents.

The Blue Lagoon was the first place we went when we were in Iceland. It was my favorite. The Blue Lagoon is a big warm soaking pool and has these really cool lava rocks around it. The water is about 100 degrees so it’s really warm. We loved soaking in the warm water and liked the mud masks and smoothies. It’s very popular with the locals and the visitors.

Next, we went to the South Coast. It is green with big cliffs close to the ocean. We put on our two-piece ponchos and walked behind the waterfall Seljalandsfoss.

The rocks were slick and a few times I almost slipped off the rocks! It’s over 200 feet tall! So, it was real tall. We then drove to Skogafoss. It was taller than the first and we climbed about 500 stairs all the way to the top. We went to a hotel right by the waterfall and settled down for the night.

The next morning we took a ferry to Vestmannaeyjar on Heimaey Island. When we arrived, Avery makes friends with a pufwe got off the ferry and fin in Vestmannaeyjar. we took a fun and informative tour by bus. The driver’s name was Ebby. We went to the volcano, Eldfell, and saw all the different types of rocks, as well as some “lava bombs.”

We also saw Elephant Rock, and lots of puffins! We went to the Volcano Museum, where we saw a house that was halfburied by the 1973 eruption. My favorite thing is that a puffin sat on my head.

From Skogar we headed to the capital, Reykjavik. On the way we stopped at a horse farm and rode the Icelandic ponies. We put on our helmets, mounted up and after a quick riding lesson we were off. They were gentle and big, and whenever mine saw grass, it always put its head down, and I would get jerked forward.

We also hiked inside an awesome lava tube called Raufarholshellir. It’s 5,200 years old and sometimes we had to crawl across huge rocks to explore the tunnel. There was a huge chunk of ceiling that was missing from when it collapsed. Our tunnel guide called it a “skylight.”

We stopped at a thermal park in a small town. The water coming from the ground was so hot I was able to boil an egg in the ground. It didn’t taste very good though.

Towering above the big city is Reykjavik’s cathedral which is called Hallgrimskirkja. You could take the elevator or climb to the top. Here’s how tall it is: 250 feet. My favorite thing was walking and getting souvenirs. We also saw the Sun Voyager sculpture by the harbor. We also went to the Whales of Iceland museum and went shopping at the Kolaportio Flea Market.

We went to Fjolskyldu-og Husdyragarourinn, the family park\zoo. I played with some kids and I liked it there, too.

We went on a whale watching tour. We didn’t see any whales but we spotted pods of dolphins. We went to the Settlement Exhibition and saw the remains of a house from the 10th century.

One day we drove the Golden Circle. We saw the really big Gullfoss waterfall and got soaked with the cold water.

We also stopped at Geysir to see the geyser. There were signs warning people to stay away from the water because it was more than 200 degrees. We also saw Pingvellir Gorge, the place where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. I didn’t like this day very much.

The food in Iceland is lots of fish and lamb. I liked the lamb stew but did not like the fermented shark that my dad ordered. He didn’t like it either.

From the Blue Lagoon to the capital to all the things in between, Iceland was awesome.

The powerful Gullfoss waterfall is a stop on the Golden Circle.

Visitors relaxing in the Blue Lagoon.

The church can be seen from almost anywhere in Reyjavik.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

Brutal summer storm I always thought August weather was known for just being too hot.

Apparently wild rain storms are also possible.

I waited last week as OG&E took care of about 96,000 cus- Steve Gust tomers ahead of me. I had a downed power line in my backyard and it cut off juice to about half of the house. This is no swipe at OG&E. It’s a tough job trying to restore power after a massive storm like the one that hit central Oklahoma on Aug. 26.

Being without some luxuries made me wonder how our ancestors ever lived. When you think about it, dozens of generations came and went, all without knowing electrical power.

It must have been an interesting lifestyle.

People certainly didn’t have their cell phones to look at and there were no Netflix programs to binge watch. I have to wonder how they kept cool when some of these summers topped over 100 degrees.

Yet somehow these people endured and survived.

They might be a bit perplexed at

how lost we all seem without a few days of power.

We certainly take a lot of things for granted today. Having electrical power is one of them.

And if you’re keeping score at home, we’ve already topped our annual regular rainfall today. It’s 35.85 inches of rain annually and prior to a monsoon on Aug. 30 we were already at 36.8 We still have four more months in 2019.

----Perplexed would also describe my reaction to some of the proposed programs by the Democrats running for president. You have the Green New Deal, which would end coal and fossil fuels. Then some of the candidates are proposing free college and free health care for everyone.

The price tags run all the way from $50 trillion to $90 trillion.

You know what they say folks. A trillion here and a trillion there and soon you’re talking real money.

There isn’t a lot of discussion on how we’re going to pay for all of this “Free” stuff either.

I really don’t think people want government that involved in our lives.

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

Respectful behavior required at games Football last week marked the beginning of what is traditionally one of the best times of year in Oklahoma — high school football season.

High school football has always had a certain charm, with students, parents and alumni coming out each week to cheer their team. Unfortunately, however, that charm can be eroded by boorish behavior from fans, a point made by the head of the organization that oversees high school sports in Oklahoma.

David Jackson, executive director of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association, joined Karissa Niehoff, who heads the National Federation of State High School Associations, in an op-ed this week urging parents and fans to chill out.

“Inappropriate adult behavior at high school athletic events in Oklahoma has reached epidemic proportion,” they wrote.

Our state hasn’t cornered the market on this sad behavior, of course.

Jackson and Niehoff noted a recent survey of high school athletic directors nationwide which found that 62% said the least favorite part of the job was “dealing with aggressive parents and adult fans.”

Adults acting like children has infected sports from youth level up. Recall the brawl that broke out in Lakewood, Colorado, this summer among parents at a baseball game for 7-year-olds, reportedly because they were upset with the umpire – a 13-year-old! “It has to be one of the

world’s most embarrassing offenses,” Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Gay wrote at the time.

Perhaps, although similar incidents occur all too frequently, the result of parents who have lost all perspective on what sports are supposed to be about — learning how to compete, how to work together for a common goal, how to win with class and lose with class. And that not every call is going to go your way.

Jackson and Niehoff wrote that nearly 80 percent of officials quit after their first two years, largely because of unruly parents and fans. This has led to a growing shortage of officials that has become severe in some sports.

The two executives offered six worthwhile guidelines for parents to follow: act your age; don’t live vicariously through your children; let your child talk to the coach instead of you doing it for them; stay in your lane (don’t coach from the stands); remember that taking part in a high school sport isn’t about getting a college scholarship (only 2% of high school athletes do so, according to the NCAA); and make sure your children know you love watching them play.

“Purchasing a ticket to a high school athletic event does not give you the right to be rude, disrespectful or verbally abusive,” Jackson and Niehoff said. “Cheer loud and be proud, but be responsible and respectful.”

It’s good advice. Think about it this way: Youngsters may or may not remember all the details about their big touchdown or game-winning basket, but they’ll never forget the embarrassment that comes with mom or dad getting tossed from a game.

Signal sent with verdict on opioids At 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, the eyes across the nation were focused on Oklahoma and people were talking about addiction. Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman held Johnson & Johnson and their subsidiaries accountable.

In our eyes, that was the goal of the state’s lawsuit against a slew of opioid makers. It put a spotlight on the lives lost in Oklahoma, raised the level of awareness and held powerful drug companies accountable for their misleading actions.

The amount of money, though smaller than requested, is beside the point.

Just ask Craig and Gail Box, who lost their son, Austin, to addiction. As Austin’s injuries were mounting from his football career, Johnson

& Johnson as well as the other defendants were telling doctors their powerful drugs were not addictive. Doctors, always wanting to comfort their patients, believed the narrative and wrote scripts by the thousands.

Some bad actors in the medical field took it a step further and set up pill mills. The devastation began mounting and Oklahoma began to fight back. Under the guidance of Terri White, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services launched a counter attack to battle the epidemic. Task forces were formed to fight from all angles — law enforcement, state officials, district attorneys and the medical review board all joined in.

We stood shoulder to shoulder to help save lives. But addiction is a fierce opponent.

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The black hole of addiction was opening across the state and our fellow Oklahomans, including young Austin Box, and thousands more were sliding in. The pull of addiction knows no bounds. It doesn’t care about your level of education or your strong values. It doesn’t care about your family life or how much money you have. Addiction’s only goal is to rob you of all you have.

But on Monday, Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter joined by fellow attorneys Reggie Whitten, Mike Burrage and Brad Beckworth stood up to addiction and one of its many accomplices. Johnson & Johnson was held accountable for its role.

Following the verdict, reporters and photojournalists crowded around Box’s parents. Gail Box, while fighting to steady her voice said, “Nothing’s going to bring my son back but this victory allows his death to stand for something and I know he’s cheering right now. He was a team player and this is a victory for team Oklahoma.”

Indeed, it is.

As expected, Johnson & Johnson has pledged to appeal. The company knows the line is long of states and cities queuing up to have their day in court.

Kudos to Hunter and his team of professionals for creating the record that will cast a long shadow in courtrooms across the country.

By The Oklahoman Editorial Board

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Sports UCO football season starts tonight

As a reminder, the thrills of University of Central Oklahoma football get under way at 7 p.m. tonight (Sept. 5) at Wantland Stadium. The Bronchos square off against Pittsburg State in the season opener.

UCO D-Line ready to push The University of Central Oklahoma football team is at the midway point of its preseason schedule and our position-by-position breakdown of the Bronchos has switched to the defensive side of the football.

"Our immediate goal is to find out which of these kids to play with each other," UCO head football coach Nick Bobeck said about the defensive line. "They are very talented and we have some good size. We just need to figure out who is going to work best with one another. I'm happy with the depth we have here too, that's a big necessity and a good thing for us this season."

Central will also see a new defensive line coach this season. Patrick Hill joined the staff this past winter and has spent the spring and summer preparing his new group. Hill came to UCO from Angelo State, where last season he coach the national defensive player of the year and Harlon Hill finalist.

UCO has a mix of newcomers and returning lettermen up front. The Bronchos return six up front that played last season and welcome a large handful more of newcomers who are competing for both playing time and possibly a starting role.

Kahewai Kaaiawaawa and Joseph Roque, along with Stephon Starks, played the most of the six returners from a year ago.

Kaaiawaawa and Roque are interior linemen and Starks was last year before an anticipated move to the end this season. Mike Rios, also an interior lineman, might be the best lineman on the team. He got hurt last season in Week 4 and is aiming to bounce back from that. Kaelin Murray and Vaughn Appleman are both physical and athletic ends that look to help there. Steven Krager enters his second year in the program and should push for playing time after sitting out a redshirt year last season.

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One of Brent Gibson’s favorite desgins, his own home.

EEDA newsletter features home designer Editor’s note: The Arrow newsletter of the Edmond Economic Development Authority, recently featured the Brent Gibson Classic Home Design as a recent featured Business.

The EEDA helps to attract, promote and maintain a healthy business climate in Edmond.

Brent Gibson Classic Home Design was established in 1990 by Brent Gibson. Gibson chose to move to Edmond to begin his design career after three years of living in Colorado where he worked as a custom home designer and builder. Gibson was born and raised in Oklahoma and felt it was important to raise his family where his roots were and to give back to the state he loves.

Prior to establishing Brent Gibson Classic Home Design, Gibson was a well-known western artist in the late 70s and early 80s. His widely collected works depicted western Oklahoma life and landscapes. Gibson painted approximately 400 works during his career. Although he hasn't painted for 32 years, Gibson collects back his works today and makes prints and cards from his paintings for friends and clients.

Brent Gibson Classic Home Design Date Established: 1990 Number of Employees: 7 Product/Service: Custom Home Design, Architectural Design and Planning, and Interior Design Website: brentgibson.com Facebook: @brentgibsonclassichomedesign Instagram: @shanerickey Gibson designs custom homes all over Oklahoma, including many lake and resort homes. He designed homes for Oklahoma State University football coach Mike Gundy, singer Toby Keith, pro-golfers Bob Tway and Scott Verplank, college football coach Kevin Sumlin, and University of Oklahoma football coach Lincoln Riley. The largest home Gibson has designed is a 30,000-squarefoot home on the Express Ranch of Yukon for Bob Funk.

Gibson has also designed many commercial projects throughout Oklahoma City and Edmond, including Coles Garden Wedding & Event

Center. There are also several exclusive Brent Gibson Classic Home Design neighborhoods: Muirfield Village, Abbey Place, Out of Bounds Nichols Hills, Camden Park and several others. Gibson-designed homes can also be found in Colorado, Texas and Arkansas.

Gibson's goal is to provide the finest in custom home designs and plans for his clients. With more than 40 years background in construction and design, Gibson offers knowledge of classic architecture and design while also using the latest technology to produce plans. Brent Gibson Classic Home Design has one of the highest customer approval ratings nationwide, with more than 122 five-star reviews on HOUZZ. The company was also honored as one of the top three businesses in 2018 by the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce.

In order to better serve his community and clients, Gibson plans to continue to grow the company. Gibson feels it is important to continue the company's path and provide the finest in home design for the community of Edmond.

For more information, visit brentgibson.com.

Brent Gibson

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DAR holds annual workshop in Norman ‘Oklahoma State Daughters of the American Revolution’ held their annual Workshop on Aug. 22-24 at the Embassy Suites in Norman. Shown here are members from the Samuel King Chapter in Edmond with the National Society DAR President General, and the National Society Registrar General, who is also a member of the Samuel King Chapter. From left are State Page Chair Magen Runyan; State First Vice Regent Teresa Cales; Capital District Director Ellen Lee; NSDAR President General Denise Doring Van Buren; and NSDAR Registrar General Pat McFall.

Helping with the benefit were Teri Stanek, Betty Carroll and Shirley Harris.

D-DENT’s veterans golf tournament is a success The hottest day in August did not stop a group of dedicated golfers from supporting Oklahoma veterans in need of dental care. This year’s 23rd annual D-DENT veterans golf tournament took place at River Oaks Golf Club in Edmond, OK. The heat was a small price to pay compared to all the sacrifices our Oklahoma veterans have paid.

D-DENT would like to thank this year’s chairperson Lynn Carroll and the many friends of D-DENT who selflessly volunteered to help. DDENT extends a special thank-you to our celebrity golfers, Uwe von Schamann and Shawn O’Grady. Mr. von Schamann was a member of the 1975 OU national championship team and played for the Miami Dolphins. Mr. O’Grady is the former World Boxing Association lightweight champion of the world.

D-DENT would also like to thank

SFC Aaron Mielke of the U.S. Army Health Care and Oklahoma Medical Recruiting Center for providing the Color Guard and soldier to sing the National Anthem.

D-DENT will allocate all funds from the tournament to help low-income, uninsured veterans receive free comprehensive dental care. D-DENT’s Executive Director, Shirley Harris, whose son served two tours in Iraq, understands some of the struggles veterans go through in receiving dental care. “Veterans do not get dental care through the VA unless the dental need is due to a 100 percent service-related injury” DDENT is committed to being a safety net for our veterans so that no veterans are denied access to dental care.

If you are in the dental community and would like to volunteer alongside D-DENT, please call 405-424-8092, email d-dent@coxinet.net, or visit www.d-dentok@org.

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Payment is due upon submission by noon Thursday.

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The Blu-Ray world getting to release ‘Aladdin’

By George Gust For a generation of millennials (me included) the 1992 “Aladdin” Disney animated classic was the touchstone movie in our young movie watching career.

Part of the Disney renaissance and featuring a larger than life performance from the incomparable Robin Williams, “Aladdin” will always hold a special place in the hearts of those children. However, its 2019 and the movie making technology has gotten to a place where we can recreate the stories that a generation holds dear, so the only question is was it worth it to return to Agrabah?

“Aladdin” follows a kind-heard street urchin (Mena Massoud) who frees a genie (Will Smith) from a magical lamp, granting all his wishes and transforming himself into a charming prince in order to marry a beautiful princess (Naomi Scott). But soon, an evil sorcerer (Marwan Kenzari) becomes hell-bent on securing the lamp for his own sinister purposes.

As someone with a special relationship with the 1992 animated movie, watching “Aladdin” in 2019 can be a strange trip into the uncanny valley at times.

Where you recognize the music and scenes, but something just seems off. Early in the film, during a fastpaced chase scene, the cinematography used to follow the action kept the audience at a distance and felt flat, but the colorful pallet of the scene and singing performances were enjoyable at the same time. This discord is found throughout “Aladdin” where there are successful elements mixed with other decisions that end up feeling forced and flat.

In terms of performances, all eyes were focused on Smith with the impossible task of filling the blue slippers of Williams’ classic voice performance. When the filmmakers of the 1992 film were conceptualizing the genie character, they only had Williams in mind, so for Smith to come into the character and add his own flair was a monumental success in this film. There are plenty of lines that are lifted straight from Williams performance, but for the most part Smith does a wonderful job bringing his own brand of charisma to the film. And while the genie is the main event in this movie, the performances of Massoud and Scott as Aladdin and Jasmine were also worthy of praise, especially for Scott, whose Jasmine character was given a more empowering character arc than the original and a new song that while feeling forced was performed with the right amount of fervor.

Overall, “Aladdin” is a sign of the times, where every piece of memorable Disney animation will be remade and repackaged for a new audience (see the trailer for the live action “Lady and the Tramp”). There is a lot of fun to be had in “Aladdin” and there are col-

Museum to honor Johnson The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s Annie Oakley Society is thrilled to honor Sheila Johnson for her contributions as a pioneer in the entertainment and hospitality industries and for her humanitarian efforts during its annual luncheon on Sept. 30, 11:30 a.m. – 1 pm. in the Museum’s Sam Noble Special Events Center.

Johnson is an entrepreneur and philanthropist whose accomplishments span the arenas of hospitality, sports, TV/film, the arts, education, women’s empowerment and community development.

Best known for her roles as the co-founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and founder and CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, Johnson is also the only African-American woman to have ownership in three professional sports teams: the Washington Capitals (NHL), Washington Wizards (NBA) and the Washington Mystics (WNBA) for which, she serves as President and managing partner.

A supporter of education and the arts, Johnson serves on the Board of Governors of Parsons and the Jackie Robinson Foundation. In 2016, she co-founded WE Capital, a venture capital consortium to support and empower female-led enterprises that can advance social change.

Will Smith fills the role of the genie made iconic by Robin Williams in the 2019 mixed bag adaptation of ‘Aladdin’ now available for digital streaming.

orful and imaginative scenes full of dancing and singing that are entertaining, but there are times when the odd pacing and echoes of the 1992 classic are too glaring to ignore. “Aladdin” added enough new and interesting ideas to the classic story to be worth seeing (especially for the low price of 7.99 on Disney + in November), but some of the flaws and changes from the original hold this film back from being truly outstanding. “Aladdin” Is rated PG for some action/peril and is available for digital stream now, and on DVD/Blu-Ray Sept. 10.

3.2 out of 5 stars.

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: FASHION ACROSS 1. Words to live by 6. Flicked in a tray 9. Text messenger 13. Cowboy movie 14. *Badgley and Mischka, e.g.

15. Young Montague 16. Diver's lung 17. Ostrich of Australia 18. Cake cover 19. *Between stiletto and flat 21. *Winter collection 23. Drench 24. ____-de-camp 25. George Orwell's Napoleon 28. Program for training officers 30. Win at an auction 35. Applications 37. ____ d'Ivoire 39. Port in Portugal 40. C&H crop 41. *____ couture 43. Madrid's football club 44. "____ on Wayward Son" 46. Comedian Carvey 47. Barber's supply 48. First-aid item 50. "Pro" follower 52. *To change the color of fabric 53. Sacred 55. Little troublemaker 57. *a.k.a. catwalk 60. *Outerwear pullover 63. Tarantino's creation 64. Like King George, 17601820 66. Find new tenant 68. 1st letter of Hebrew alphabet 69. Negative conjunction 70. Do penitence 71. Those not opposed 72. *Designer Laroche 73. Espresso

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2. *Nordstorm's outlet 3. *Purse for the red carpet 4. Financial woes 5. Demosthenes, e.g.

6. Port in Yemen 7. Greater than the whole?

8. Alluring maiden 9. *Little Black Dress creator 10. Arabian chieftain 11. Fast time 12. Lincoln lumber 15. Come to the surface 20. Unit of geological time 22. Tokyo, once 24. Insurance industry statistician 25. *a.k.a. Prince of Prints 26. *Designer Mizrahi 27. Tragedy or comedy or satire 29. Frog's friend, according to Lobel

31. Civil wrong 32. Measured in loafs 33. *Salvatore Ferragamo's home country 34. *Gabbana's partner 36. Balkan native 38. Volcano in Sicily 42. Dine at home 45. Name of God in the Old Testament 49. Former Portuguese colony in India 51. Unprincipled 54. Deviating from truth 56. *____-____-Porter 57. Part to play 58. Part of the eye 59. Tiny sips 60. Gossamer 61. Frequently 62. Superman's last name 63. Word of possibility 65. Debtor's note 67. Tiger's starting point

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Featuring female filmmakers Oklahoma City University’s Film Institute will open its 38th annual international film series at 2 p.m. Sept. 8 with Shireen Seno’s “Nervous Translation,” which has only screened at West Coast festivals in the U.S. thus far. The new screening location for the series is in the Norick Art Center at 1601 N.W. 26th St. Attendance is free to the public.

This year’s series will highlight women filmmakers with a showcase that institute director Tracy Floreani said is

much easier to create now than in past years.

“While women filmmakers are still underrepresented at the major international film festivals and still subject to the politics of a maledominated industry, the percentage of films included in festival circuits and recognized with awards grows each year.

This year we offer a women filmmakers showcase to celebrate these advances,” Floreani said.

The list includes two older selections from pioneering women film-

makers and several others by those who are recently gaining recognition for their work. While some of the films take on topics that have been the wheelhouse of women’s film—such as children’s lives, sexual coming-ofage, motherhood and traditional gender roles—most of them simply tell good stories, Floreani said.

The series opening film from the Philippines, “Nervous Translation” follows 8-year-old Yael, a shy girl who prefers writing letters to performing or dancing for her applauding family. She spends time alone listening endlessly to the cassette tapes recorded by her father, who is spending years away from home working in Riyadh. When she hears an advertisement for a pen that will give her a “wonderful life,” Yael decides to spend all her savings on it and let it guide her communications. The film features visual innovation and a critically acclaimed performance from its child protagonist. It will be screened in Filipino with English subtitles.

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Classical guitarist Colin Deibert will perform as part of the UCO School of Music Faculty Artist Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the UCO Jazz Lab at 100 E. Fifth Street in Edmond.

UCO Faculty Artists Concert Series continues with Deibert The University of Central Oklahoma School of Music continues the 11th season of its Faculty Artists Concert Series (FACS) with a concert Sept. 10 at the UCO Jazz Lab at 100 E. Fifth Street in Edmond.

Classical guitarist Colin Deibert will hit the Jazz Lab stage Sept. 10 in “Giant Steps: From Beatles to Coltrane for Classical Guitar.” The title is a nod to Coltrane’s composition by the same name.

Deibert will also pay tribute to The Beatles by performing tunes such as “Nowhere Man” and “Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds.”

“Our music faculty are world-class artists and this series gives them a chance to play in a professional series and it gives our community and our

students a chance to hear them at their professional best,” said Brian Lamb, D.M.A., director of UCO’s School of Music.

Proceeds from FACS concerts generate scholarship funds to support UCO School of Music students who are in serious financial need.

To sponsor a FACS concert or support UCO School of Music student scholarships, contact Madalyn McHale at 405-974-3778 or mmchale@uco.edu. Tickets are free for students with a valid UCO ID and $10 for all others. Tickets may be purchased at the door, online at ucojazzlab.com or call 405-974-5004.

For more information about UCO’s College of Fine Arts and Design and upcoming events, visit cfad.uco.edu.

McGuinness holds ‘Trivia Night’ The Bishop McGuinness Commons was overflowing Saturday night as 400 alums, parents and guests attended the thirteenth annual Clancy’s Challenge Trivia Night. The event was hosted by the BMCHS Alumni Association, but open to anyone over 21 years of age. Chairing the event was class of 1998 alum Carly Wegener and Alexa Lienhard ‘11. The committee included Chris Borders, Mike Wilson, Kevin Morrissey, Dan Buckelew, Danielle Cronic, Kelley Hooper, Stephanie Heffington, Sarah Hughes, Tori Romano, Caroline Ikard, Ryan Maxwell, Alexa Lienhard, and Carly Wegener. Dinner was catered by On the Border and Master of Ceremonies was Owen Canfield.

Carly has organized and chaired the event for the last several years increasing attendance and profits every year. It is the main fundraiser for the Alumni Association. Proceeds for the

evening benefitted the Bishop McGuinness All Class Alumni Scholarship Endowment Fund. Established in 1991, the fund provides tuition assistance scholarships to qualifying students who are children of a Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School graduate. Over the last ten years, the Alumni Association has awarded over $60,000 in scholarships to more than 120 alumni legacies!

After ten rounds of questions, the winning team was Fuzzbusters. Team members were Keri Pierce, Bryan Pierce, Adam Sermersheim, Matt George, Julia Anderson-Holt, Mark Veneklasen, Susan Schmidt and Amy Pierce.

The winning team will have their name engraved on the traveling shillelagh trophy, which is passed from winner to winner each year. The trophy entitles the winning group to complimentary VIP seating at next year’s event.

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Learn how to square dance Welcome to Square Dance 101.

We hope that you will join us and learn about this great hobby.

We dance to many styles of music, not just country western, but Journey, Pit Bull, Pop/ Rock, and of course music from each decade since the 40’s. Square dancing keeps you moving with over 1000 steps per dance, it’s like Simon Says to music, everyone can do it, and it’s different from what you remember from fourth grade.

Edmond Parks and Recreation is offering introductory lessons in square dancing beginning on Sept. 9. The lessons will continue for 20 weeks at the MAC in Mitch Park on Mondays and Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:00 PM. There is no charge for the lessons, but contact Edmond Parks to register at 405-359-4630 or text ”@DanceABC” to 81010. If you are more advanced and would like to learn at the

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Casey (Derek Kenney) works as an Elvis impersonator until he gets fired at Cleo’s Bar on the Beach. Matthew Lopez’ comedy is about a young married man who is a down-on-his-luck Elvis impersonator and is induced to turn his jumpsuits into dresses and become a drag queen. It opens Carpenter Square Theatre’s 36th Season, and plays Sept. 6-28 at the theater located at 800 W. Main in downtown Oklahoma City.

Carpenter Square & its 36th season Carpenter Square Theatre opens its 36th Season with the area premiere of “The Legend of Georgia McBride” Sept. 6-28. Playwright Matthew Lopez’ comedy is about a young married man who becomes a drag entertainer when he is fired from his job as an Elvis impersonator. All performances will be held at the theater, located at 800 W. Main in downtown Oklahoma City.

The play opens with Casey performing as Elvis at Cleo’s, a dive bar in the Florida panhandle. He’s young and optimistic even though he’s barely scraping by. When his wife Jo confronts him about overdrawing their bank account again, followed by an announcement that she’s pregnant, Casey is thrilled about being a father.

However, once he returns to the bar and is fired from his Elvis gig, Casey needs to get serious about providing for his family. In the hopes of salvaging his dying bar business, boss Eddie lets his cousin from Atlanta start a drag show at the bar. Meanwhile, Casey takes a job as a bartender there until one night one of the performers goes on a drinking binge and is AWOL from the drag show. Casey is enlisted to throw on a dress and wig and perform as Edith Piaf, the famed French chanteuse.

With practice and help from Miss Tracy Mills, Casey soon becomes Miss Georgia McBride and the star of the drag show, going home with wads of cash every night. He continues performing, all the while keeping it a secret from his wife. Of course, secrets have a way of coming out.

Derek Kenney stars in the title role with Mark Ingham portraying Miss Tracy Mills, the drag performer who mentors Casey as he transforms into Georgia McBride. Madeline Young is Casey’s pregnant wife, Jo. Mark Fairchild is Rexy (Miss Anorexia Nervosa), a high spirited drag performer, while Paul Austin is the owner of the bar, and Johnlee Lookingglass is Jason, Casey’s best friend and landlord. Rhonda Clark directs the production with assistance from Johnlee Lookingglass as stage manager. Ms. Clark is also the costume designer, while Ben Hall is in charge of the set design and execution and Jay C. Schardt serves as lighting designer.

Mark Fairchild and Ms. Clark collabo-

rated on the sound design.

Carpenter Square previously produced Matthew Lopez’ post-Civil War drama “The Whipping Man,” which garnered an Obie and Lucille Lortel Awards, as well as the John Gassner New Play Award by the Outer Critics Circle for its New York premiere. His play “The Inheritance” opened at the Young Vic Theatre in London in 2018 before transferring to the West End. It earned eight nominations at the 2019 Laurence Olivier Awards, winning four, including Best New Play.

Lopez received the Evening Standard Award and Critics Circle Theatre Award[29] for Best New Play as well.

“The Inheritance” will premiere on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on September 27, 2019 in previews, with the official opening in November. Lopez’s plays frequently examine American class structures, race, sexual identity and their relationships with American society at large. In “The Legend of Georgia McBride,” he examines sexual identity and acceptance, while delivering lots of laughs. It premiered Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in 2015. In February 2018, New Regency announced it was developing the film adaptation of the play in association with Jim Parsons' production company.

Specific performance dates and times for “The Legend of Georgia McBride” over four weeks are: 8 p.m. Sept. 6-7 and Sept. 12-14; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19, 8 p.m. Sept. 20-21, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, and the play continues at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26, and 8 p.m. Sept. 27-28. The play is rated PG-13.

“The Legend of Georgia McBride supported in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and Allied Arts. Season Sponsors include Ed and Janet Bucknell and Mel and Cindy Ables. Cast Sponsors are Arni and Mari Fagin, while the Opening Night Party Sponsors are Kenny and Kathy Walker, and the Ticket Sponsors are Karl Semtner and Lana Henson.

Regular adult tickets are $25 with $20 tickets available for seniors aged 62 or more, military, and groups of ten or more. Educator tickets are $10 and students are only $5. Two-forone tickets may be purchased when presenting the Allied Arts City Card

“Plus Level”, the lessons begin at 6:00 PM and will end at 7:00 PM. Square dancing is a great way to exercise both mind and body and the social benefit of belonging to a fun group is a bonus. Club dances are held at the Edmond YMCA, 1220 S. Rankin St, each month on the first and third Saturday nights and at the OKC Swing Club at 4361 NW 50th St, Suite 400, in Oklahoma City on similar Sunday nights.

An Open House to answer questions or let you observe square dancing in action, will be on Saturday, September 7 at 7:30 PM at Edmond’s First Presbyterian Church, 1001 S. Rankin, in the Family Life Center, and on Sunday at 7:00 PM, Sept 8, at the Swing Club. Anyone is welcome. Square dancing is friendship set to music.

Contact Leo Wideman at 405-6579314 for additional information.

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Genes, Epstein-Barr virus may trigger lupus

Neelakshi Jog, Ph.D

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists have discovered that the Epstein-Barr virus may be a possible trigger for the development of lupus in at-risk individuals.

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that leads to the development of autoantibodies and chronic inflammation that damage the body’s tissues and organs. Scientists have long known lupus has a strong genetic component, but there also must be environmental triggers to activate the disease.

A team of OMRF scientists led by Neelakshi Jog, Ph.D., and Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., is looking at the role of Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV, as a potential environmental trigger.

EBV is one of the most common human viruses and can cause mononucleosis. Most people become infected during childhood, but many don’t experience symptoms. Once a person is infected with EBV, it remains in the body for life in a dormant state. The virus can occasionally reactivate, mostly without any symptoms.

“We wanted to determine whether blood relatives of lupus patients with specific genetics and with increased reactivation of EBV were more likely to develop lupus over time,” said James, OMRF’s Vice President of Clinical Affairs.

The team carried out a study

where they evaluated family members of lupus patients who had not yet developed lupus themselves. They followed up with these family members about seven years later to see how many became lupus patients during that period. Nearly 13 percent went on to develop lupus.

“This follow-up gives us a great group to follow to help us understand why some at-risk people develop lupus while others do not,” said Jog. “We looked at the antibodies to EBV in people who became lupus patients, as well as those who didn’t.

We saw that the people who went on to develop lupus already had high levels of these EBV antibodies at their first visit.”

Jog said this means those who go on to become lupus patients experience more reactivation of EBV before developing the disease.

“These findings will help us define those at high risk so we can monitor these people more closely to prevent damage and to identify participants for lupus prevention studies,” said James. “It will also allow us to follow up on what EBV is doing to the immune system and, hopefully, to understand what is causing lupus.”

Funding for the research was provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Dan Seibert

Arcadia Morning Music will feature talents of Dan Seibert Stillwater singer-songwriter Dan Seibert will provide Morning Music at the Arcadia Round Barn on Saturday, Sept. 7, and the monthly Round Barn Rendezvous is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8.

Morning Music is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday in the downstairs museum of the barn. The Rendezvous, a jam session courtesy of local acoustic musicians, is held in the loft of the barn on the second Sunday of the month. Admission is free but donations are accepted. Coffee and pastries are provided.

Seibert, who also leads a band called Tres Dudes, will perform original tunes as well as songs from the originators of Oklahoma’s Red Dirt music scene such as Bob Childers, Jimmy LaFave, Chuck Dunlap and Tom Skinner.

The 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. For more information about live music at the barn, call Joe Baxter at 405-833-1350. To volunteer at the barn, call Kimberly Burk at 405-651-0240.

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National MS Society manager Danielle Morrison presents OMRF physicianscientist Gabriel Pardo, M.D., (left) with an award at the National MS Dedication Reception.

National MS society honors OMRF work

By Ryan Stewart The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has named the OMRF Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence a Center for Comprehensive Care, the highest level within its Partners in MS Care Program.

The award-winning Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is directed by Gabriel Pardo, M.D., and is one of the preeminent MS research and treatment centers in the world.

In MS, immune cells attack the protective covering of nerves in the brain and spinal cord, causing vision problems, tremors, paralysis, painful spasms, imbalance and cognitive changes. It’s often difficult to diagnose and treat, and the cause is unknown.

The MS Society’s Partners in MS Care Program recognizes committed providers like Pardo whose practices support the Society’s initiative of affordable access to high quality MS healthcare for everyone living with MS—regardless of geography, disease progression and other disparities.

“I am honored to receive this designation, and it serves as welcome recognition for the innovative approach our team has taken,” said Pardo. “It will help us in our continued pursuit of providing this service for patients.”

Opened in 2011, OMRF’s MS Center utilizes a multidisciplinary, comprehensive approach to research and treatment of MS. The Center’s team sees more than 3,000 patients suffering from the autoimmune disease.

“We are so proud to partner with OMRF and the Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence to enhance coordinated, comprehensive care for the people who live with MS in Oklahoma City,” said Linda Bates, President of the National MS Society, South Central Chapter. “In earning this recognition, Dr. Pardo has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in MS care, making a tremendous impact on people affected by MS in our community.”

Last year alone, the National MS Society invested more than $40 million in MS research with more than 360 active projects globally.

State develops tool to follow results of school vaccinations The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is releasing the results of an annual survey conducted throughout the state to assess vaccination coverage and exemption status of children enrolled in public and private kindergarten programs. The survey measures the amount of students who are up to date for the six vaccines required for children to be enrolled in school.

In effort to improve transparency to the public, OSDH officials have used geographic mapping technology to create an interactive online search tool for the public to view results by county, or by individual school. This is the first time for OSDH to release the information in such a format where the public can see results of the survey through a map to observe trends across the state.

Each school’s listing provides the percentage of kindergarten students who were up to date on each individual vaccine for polio, varicella, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus

and pertussis (DTaP); and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). Results indicate the DTaP and MMR vaccines have the lowest current coverage.

While school participation in the survey was voluntary, a high rate of participation was achieved assessing the immunization status of approximately 92% of Oklahoma’s kindergarteners during the 2018-19 school year. The survey also collected the percentage of students who claimed exemptions from receiving the required vaccinations.

“Analysis of this data drives program activities to improve vaccination coverage in our state,” said Interim Commissioner of Health Tom Bates. “We appreciate the support from the Oklahoma State Department of Education and the local school officials who contributed to such an important project. We know that vaccinations are among the most effective ways to protect

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Vaccines From Page 19 against serious diseases.”

Overall, the study indicates the number of kindergarten students up to date on all vaccines increased by 1% from 90.4% in 2017-18, to 91.4% in 2018-19. Up to date rates for MMR, Hep B, and Hep A all increased when compared to last year while DTaP and Varicella rates decreased. The number of students with record of exemption for any vaccination increased by 0.2% from 2.4% in 2017-18, to 2.6% in 201819. The majority of these exemptions were approved for non-medical reasons such as personal or religious reasons.

Responses from schools represented 94% of students enrolled in public kindergarten programs and 51% in private school programs.

To view the recommended immunization schedule, visit https://go.usa.gov/xVC9k or contact the OSDH Immunization Service at (405) 271-4073.

Inductions set for Rodeo Hall of Fame Rodeo icons will be recognized at the Rodeo Historical Society and National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s annual Rodeo Hall of Fame Weekend, Nov. 8 – 9 with induction into the renowned Rodeo Hall of Fame.

The Ben Johnson Memorial Award and Tad Lucas Memorial Award recipients will also be honored. The celebration will take place at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.

The Rodeo Hall of Fame Class of 2019 inductees include Wacey Cathey, Buck LeGrand (1931 – 1997), Gene O. “Buddy” Cockrell, Thomas Joseph “T.J.” Walter (1949 – 2017), Lydia Moore, Frank Shepperson, Rob Smets and Jack Ward, and the Directors’ Choice Award recipient is Dr. Charles “Bud” Townsend. The Tad Lucas Memorial Award recipient is Cindy Rosser, and the Ben Johnson Memorial Award recipient is Doug Clark.

“The National Cowboy Museum and the Rodeo Historical Society are delighted to celebrate rodeo by honoring the incredible men and women who helped make it an American tradition,” said Museum & President and CEO Natalie Shirley. “Rodeo Hall of

Fame Weekend offers both rodeo enthusiasts and members of the public the opportunity to come together and celebrate a sport that is important to so many individuals — and families — across the country.”

Rodeo Hall of Fame inductions and awards are sponsored and selected by the Rodeo Historical Society, an organization under the auspices of the National Cowboy Museum whose worldwide members share an interest in preserving both rodeo history and the sport itself. Membership supports the Museum’s rodeo programs, including research, an oral history project, acquisition of materials for the American Rodeo Gallery and the distinguished Rodeo Hall of Fame.

Rodeo Hall of Fame Weekend includes the Rope ‘N’ Ride Cocktail Reception Friday, Nov. 8, as well as the Inductee panel discussion and the Champions’ Dinner, Induction Ceremony and Benefit Auction on November 9. For more information, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/event/ro deo-hall-of-fame-weekend/. Reservations for most events are required in advance and can be purchased online or by calling (405) 478-2250 ext.

218. Package pricing and à la carte options are available.

Mental health advocacy group to hold benefit The Oklahoma Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA-OK) is hosting A Night to Remember, the group’s annual gala and silent auction to benefit their statewide community services network.

The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Oct. 10 at Christ the King Church in Nichols Hills. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. Special guest and keynote speaker will be Kelly Dyer Fry. Fry serves as publisher, editor and vice president of news at The Oklahoman. She has been a pioneer and advocate for mental health and addiction treatment in Oklahoma. She will be honored for her contributions as this year’s recipient of the Jerry Risenhoover Award for Hope and Compassion.

“Kelly Dyer Fry has lent her voice, shared her experiences and utilized her unique opportunity to reach others as a means to elevate awareness and understanding for mental illness

and addiction,” said George Crooks, executive director of DBSA-OK. “Her efforts have provided hope, spurred action and helped propel forward efforts to increase opportunities for treatment and recovery. Her dedication and passion to these issues is making a tremendous difference in our state.”

To purchase event tickets or provide support, visit dbsaok.org and click on the Night to Remember tab.

Donations to DBSA-OK are tax deductible. Additional information about the evening, organization and its programs can be found on the website or by calling 405-254-3994.

DBSA-OK began operation in 1991 with their first support group in Oklahoma City, and now offers free, peerled support groups located around the state. They provide training and educational classes for individuals and families seeking support, and provide training for persons wanting to facilitate support groups or further their recovery journey.

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Sage advice for those working at home

By Metro News Service Working remotely from home or another location has become the norm for many professionals.

The ability to set one's own hours and avoid lengthy commutes can be quite a boon to productivity. Business owners also may find they can reduce overhead costs by not keeping a static office location.

Those who work exclusively from home may find it challenging to separate their work from family life and vice versa.

While there is bound to be some overlap, the following strategies can help remote workers deftly manage their responsibilities to their employers and their families.

Establish a clear-cut workspace Working at the dining room table or in the bedroom may seem convenient, but these places are

full of distractions, whether workers realize that or not. Plus they may cause the mind to wander, as they're usually associated with other tasks, like eating or lounging. Creating a specific work-only area is a great way to stay on target and maintain focus.

Build in break times Treat working at home as you would working in an office. Schedule breaks to get up and run errands, eat lunch away from your desk, take a breather to soak up some sunlight, or engage in a brief conversation with a friend.

Turn a blind eye to distractions Is the laundry piling up? Does the dog need a walk? What about that grocery list? Home life distractions and needs can slowly creep into your work realm if you let them. If you're meant to be

putting in hours, resist the urge to do household chores. Instead, wait for break times to handle such tasks. Remember, if you wouldn't be doing it in an office setting, you shouldn't be doing it while working remotely.

Maintain a consistent schedule Working from home affords workers the chance to make a doctor's appointment or pick up a sick child sick from school.

But it's easier to get into work mode and then disengage from work mode if you have a relatively consistent schedule. A schedule also makes it easier for coworkers and clients to know when they can get in touch with you - and when it's family time.

Finding the balance between work and home life when your home is your place of employment can be tricky. But practice makes perfect.

Area bank donates over $100,000 to children’s hospital NBC Oklahoma recently presented The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital with a generous donation after three years of fundraising. Choosing the Hospital for their latest philanthropic employee giving campaign, NBC Oklahoma held various fundraisers at their various branch locations and outside in their communities.

“We are very involved in the communities we serve, and our banks wanted to work together on a project that would benefit each of our areas,” said Ken Fergeson, chairman of NBC Oklahoma. “We loved learning about what The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital does for patients and their families statewide and we wanted to help.”

From employee donations to fundraising efforts such as bake sales, penny wars and more, the employees of NBC Oklahoma set a fundraising goal of $50,000 for the Hospital, half of it matched by the bank itself.

After a three-year campaign NBC Oklahoma not only met their goal – they exceeded it. Presenting The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital with a $104,083.89 check, the donations raised by NBC Oklahoma will fund patient and family support services and aquatic therapy.

“This generous donation will help support the remodeling of a centralized family room within the hospital,” said Katie Fry, vice president of patient support services, The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital. “The family room allows families to visit their child outside of the patient units in a comfortable,

Saxum adds three accountants Saxum, an integrated communications consulting firm, recently hired Jordan Cox and Hannah Kloppenburg in its Tulsa office and Madison Hagood in Oklahoma City. As account coordinators, they will assist with maintaining client relationships, planning and implementing strategy, as well as day-to-day administration of client accounts. All three started at Saxum as graduate fellows before being hired full time.

Prioring to joining Saxum, Cox worked as an account executive intern for Champion Management, and as a media content creator and photographer for Pine Cove Christian Camp and Kanakuk Christian Kamps.

Cox received her bachelor’s degree from Baylor University, where she majored in marketing and minored in media management. She is also active as social media coordinator for Transformation Church in Tulsa and is a camp counselor at Camp Barnabas working with special needs children.

Kloppenburg received her bachelor’s degree in communications and Spanish from the University of Tulsa where she graduated magna cum laude in 2018. On campus, she served as editor-in-chief of the univer-

sity's student newspaper, The Collegian, and was named a Student Editor-in-Chief of the Year finalist by the Great Plains Journalism Awards. Kloppenburg worked as a communications intern at YWCA Tulsa and an advertising intern at AcrobatAnt before arriving at Saxum.

Hagood is a graduate of Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond where she received her bachelor’s degree in public relations and is currently working toward her MBA with a focus in marketing. While in Hagood school, she was the editor in chief as well as sports and features editor at The Talon News and served as the social media coordinator at Thoomazo, connecting the talents of fellow OC students with the needs of alumni and friends. Hagood also served as a public relations intern for Caring Hearts for Children in Fort Worth, Texas, volunteered with Let’s Start Talking Ministry and served as a Fellowship of Christian Athletes campus leader.

Gateway First Bank’s new CSO Gateway First Bank, one of the largest banks in the State of Oklahoma and one of the top mortgage bank operations in the United States, announced the appointment of industry veteran Stephen Staid as its Chief Servicing Officer.

As Chief of Servicing, Staid will direct a team overseeing customer care, investor accounting, loss mitigation, escrow administration and operations support. He will also spearhead a variety of initiatives, including technology enhancements, operations improvements and business development. Staid will report directly to Gateway CEO Stephen Curry.

“Staid brings unique industry expertise as a former executive with

top-tier financial institutions. His wealth of knowledge in mortgage servicing will position Gateway to become one of the nations’ leaders in mortgage servicing businesses in a highly competitive environment,” said Stephen Curry, CEO of Gateway.

Staid’s experience in the mortgage industry is concentrated in servicing. From 1992 to 2007, Staid held a variety of leadership roles in the default and customer service arena. In 2007, Staid relocated to Europe where he was responsible for mortgage servicing operations in countries across the continent. Upon his return to the U.S. three years later, he took a leadership role at Saxon Mortgage, a Morgan Stanley subsidiary, eventually becoming its CEO.

Bank and hospital officials at the donation ceremony.

more private setting. The renovation will include comfortable seating, interactive toys and sensory activities for both the patients and their siblings. In addition to the family room, the funds will also be used to meet urgent and emergency needs of the families we serve.”

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Designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects in 2009, Century attracted Candy Spelling, widow of filmmaker Aaron Spelling, who bought the top two floors 41 and 42, Paula Abdul, Elizabeth Berkley and Rihanna. Many more flocked to Century from film industry elites, CEOs and celebrity chefs.

In 2017, Perry bought the entire 40th floor. The building rises above four acres of lush private gardens with a 75foot-long swimming pool, screening room, yoga and Pilates studios and a wine-storage facility.

Perry’s home measures in at 9,318 square feet with ceiling-to-floor views over Los Angeles - visually stunning in daylight and sparkling with lights at night. It includes enormous rooms - a living room with two fireplaces, huge master suite with multiple living areas.

Overall, there are four bedrooms and eight baths, game room and home theater. The chef’s kitchen has island seating as well as a table for casual dining and a separate dining room with glass walls highlighting the views.

Four terraces are perfect for entertaining and dining.

“Rob Lowe’s Classic Georgian Colonial Mansion” Star of 'St. Elmo’s Fire,' 'The Outsiders' and the award-winning political sitcom 'West Wing,' Rob Lowe owns one of the most stunning estates in California’s star-studded Montecito.

Aptly named Oakview, Rob has listed it for sale at $42.5 million.

Nestled into a bit over three manicured acres, the 10,000-square-foot Georgian Colonial-style home is reminiscent of Lowe’s Virginia birthplace.

Bright white and filled with California sunshine and Pacific Ocean views, the Lowe home has six bedrooms, eleven baths, large open formal rooms, a huge white-and-cheerful family kitchen, separate catering kitchen, wine room, multiple living-and-dining areas, professional theater and an expansive master suite. Additional details like vaulted ceilings, hand-made crown moldings, custom millwork, and view-framing windows add architectural charm. Also included is an office, library-music room with bar, and a family room. There are nine indoor fireplaces throughout the house including one in the master suite. Outside is a full outdoor living room with woodburning fireplace, koi pond, large swimming pool, a tennis court with viewing area and rolling lawns and gardens.

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Adam Lambert, Rob Lowe & Matthew Perry have recently listed their homes for sale - featured this week at TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.

Photos with listing agent permission available for media use at: http://bit.ly/toptenmedia “Adam Lambert’s Hot Hollywood Hills Home” Delivering a blend of contemporary sound and theatrics, Adam Lambert’s style has propelled him from an 'American Idol' superstar singer-songwriter into an international celebrity. The house he bought in 2009 that overlooks the Sunset Strip, the same year he appeared on 'American Idol,' reflects his personality along with his penchant for drama. Now traveling the world almost full-time performing in tours and major guest appearances, the Grammy-nominated vocalist has recently put his West Hollywood Hills home on the market for $3.35 million.

Enjoying a view of Los Angeles city lights, the 3,799-square-foot home is surrounded by lush greenery, is very private and has a disappearing glass wall that opens to a large terrace that includes an outdoor living room, fire pit and contemporary free-form pool and spa. The master suite has two balconies, a sitting room, a huge dressing room and green marble bath with steam shower and soaking tub. Night lighting brings added drama to the pool deck and a party atmosphere.

Built in 1947, the three-bedroom, fourbath house has undergone impressive updates over time. In addition to formal and family rooms, there is a chef’s kitchen with Viking appliances and large island, custom wine storage and a separate studio with private entrance.

“Matthew Perry’s Jaw-Dropping LA Penthouse” 'Friends' superstar Matthew Perry is no stranger to real estate deals and over the last ten years, in addition to acting, writing and producing, has been buying, restyling and reselling some fabulous California homes. The most recent that has come to market is a glamorous 40th-floor apartment in the celebrity-filled, paparazzi-proof, 42story Century condominium. Perry purchased the apartment, which covers the entire 40th floor of the building, right after selling another stunning home in L.A.’s Hollywood Hills Bird Streets in 2017. After bringing in his team of architect Scott Joyce and interior designer LM Paganoe, Matthew has recently put it on the market at

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By Brian Attebery There is no doubt the average person over 50 starts a fitness program with the primary focus on “losing weight.”

What about building some muscle?

Many people react with, “I don’t want Attebery to be a body builder. I just need to lose weight.” The problem with that “lose weight only” mindset is that by the age of 50, you will have lost about 10% of your muscle mass already. It significantly speeds up after that and by the age of 70 you will have experienced a much greater loss of muscle, strength, endurance and possibility of independence. You DO need to attempt to build muscle just to off-set the loss of muscle associated with aging.

A study from Penn State College of Medicine has shown that “Strength training can increase your longevity, especially if you keep continually practicing it as you age.” The study looked at people in their 60’s and tracked them for 15 years (“Lifting weights as You Age Cuts Your Risk of Early Death By 46%. Published 8-2716). They found that 10% of the subjects doing strength training were 46% less likely to die during the time period. They also found that the strength training reduced risk of death by 19% even among those with higher acute health risks such as those who smoked, drank alcohol and had other chronic risk factors like high blood pressure.

People worry they can’t build mus-

cle as they age and that is simply not true. Are you able to build as well as a 25 year old? No. Does not that mean you can’t build muscle? Of course not. It just takes longer and is a slower process without as much to expect. What I have found is the strength DOES build fast and it does not necessarily translate into lots of muscle but that is OK. You are trying to build muscle via strength to function better and keep your metabolism up. Many people also lose balance as they age. Balance is a component of strength as well. Having strong ankles and core are vitally important for good balance. How do you strengthen those muscles?

Lift your weights, take yoga and pilates classes and do your cardio for endurance! Do you need to adjust your routine if you are older? Maybe so but EVERYONE needs to adjust their program based on their personal needs, goals and level of fitness regardless of age.

We have broken through so many stereo types throughout the last couple decades on the benefits of weight-lifting. No longer are we just “muscle-bound” men but everyday people who see and feel the benefits of what a proper weight- lifting program can do for your health and quality of life. Now we are seeing it can increase the QUANTITY of your life! Get started today by contacting a professional to design your program that is right for you!

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

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September marks ‘Hunger Action Month’ This September, join the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma in taking action to end hunger for Hunger Action Month.

"In Oklahoma, one in six residents lacks consistent access to enough food to live an active, healthy life," said Katie Fitzgerald, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. "Whether it is spreading awareness on social media or bringing your organization to our Volunteer Center for a shift, we encourage you to do what you can to shine a light on food insecurity in Oklahoma."

You can also join the fight against hunger by hosting a food drive, wearing orange – the color of hunger - or by donating to the Regional Food Bank. For every $1 donated, the Regional Food Bank is able to help provide four meals.

Oklahomans are also encouraged to take part in the following events and activities: S&B Burger Joint Big Poppa Food Challenge Throughout the month, $1 of each featured burger sold will benefit the Regional Food Bank.

Second Tuesday at Panda Express – Panda Express locations in the metro will donate a portion of their proceeds to the Regional Food Bank. Eat delicious food for a good cause!

Hunger Action Day – Hunger Action Day, Sept.

12, is a time for hunger-relief advocates to focus our efforts on one day for greater impact. We encourage everyone to wear orange to raise awareness to the issue of food insecurity in Oklahoma.

That evening, the Skydance Bridge over I-40 will be lit orange in honor of Hunger Action Day. News 9 at the Oklahoma State Fair – From Sept.

12 to Sept. 22, join News 9 in fighting childhood hunger as the station raises donations for the Regional Food Bank’s Food for Kids Programs at their

booth at Gate 1 at the Oklahoma State Fair. Make a donation and vote on which News 9 anchor has to kiss a pig!

Kendra Scott Gives Back –Kendra Scott Edmond, 1452 S. Bryant, will donate 20 percent of their sales to the Regional Food Bank from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 19.

P Bar Farms - Located off Route 66 near Weatherford, P Bar Farms is dedicating their 2019 season to the Regional Food Bank. From Sept. 14 through Oct. 31, walk through the Regional Food Bankthemed corn maze, take a hayride, enjoy the petting zoo and so much more!

Food for Kids Match - To combat childhood hunger, the Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma, 7Eleven Stores, Lezlie and David Hudiburg, David Gorham and an anonymous donor have issued a matching gift challenge. Through Sept. 30, every donation made to the Regional Food Bank's Food for Kids Programs will be matched dollar for dollar,

up to $180,000. Donations can be made by visiting foodforkids.us or by calling 405-600-3136.

Mondays for a Change - Each Monday after Labor Day, Sushi Neko and The Lobby Café & Bar donate 10 percent of sales to nonprofits like the Regional Food Bank. On every Tuesday, Musashi’s Japanese Steakhouse donates 10 percent of sales to help fight hunger.

Okie Express Auto Wash - Visit any of the nine Okie Express Auto Wash locations. While selecting from the car wash menu, customers can also choose to donate to the Regional Food Bank.

AmazonSmile - When you shop at AmazonSmile and select the Regional Food Bank as your charity of choice, AmazonSmile will donate 0.5 percent of the purchase price to the Regional Food Bank.

Learn more about what the Regional Food Bank is doing to fight hunger in Oklahoma by visiting rfbo.org.

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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