September 19, 2019 Vol. 20, No. 17
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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. For more information, see page 4. PHOTO BY MELINDA INFANTE
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 PM Thunderstorms High 85° Low 71°
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Scattered Thunderstorms High 86° Low 72°
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Scattered Thunderstorms High 87° Low 68°
Citizens Bank of Edmond’s Heard on Hurd will return Saturday, Sept. 21, at the corner of Broadway and Hurd in downtown Edmond from 6 to 10 p.m. Heard on Hurd will be celebrating its fifth birthday with cookies in the Citizens community lobby, as well as activities flowing out onto the streets of downtown Edmond. “It’s incredible that our little bank customer/community appreciation event has grown to this capacity,” said Citizens Bank of Edmond’s President & CEO and Heard on Hurd creator, Jill Castilla. “In 2014, we were expecting maybe 300 people to show up to our first Heard on Hurd and within the first hour, several food trucks sold out and we ended up with three thousand in downtown Edmond. We knew from that very first event that Heard on Hurd was going to be a big deal for the community.” Three talented artists will take the Heard on Hurd main stage to celebrate with us including the rock ’n roll “surfabilly” blues-trio Vibro Kings, jazz and blues artist Chanda Graham, and soulful singer songwriter Carter Sampson. A special perfor-
mance by the Edmond Fine Arts Youth Chorus will take place before the first band. Not all the entertainment is limited to the stage as artists also fill the streets. Circles and Stories and Jipsi will be performing at the intersection of Main and Broadway.
The featured nonprofit, Edmond Women’s Club, will have a tent to the right of the stage. EWC is a volunteer organization composed of community-spirited women who have combined their talents to promote the cultural, civic, educational, and community efforts of the City of Edmond. On Sept. 21, festival goers can enjoy a variety of food including new vendors such as Daisy-Mae’s, Chef Ray’s Street Eats, Nicks Tamales, Let’s Do Greek, Big O’s Pork and Dreams, Klemm’s Smoke Haus, Kettle Pop-
stars, Kona Ice, Mighty Corndog, El Reno Onion Burgers, Backroads Barbeque, Oak City Pizza Co., The Rolling Café, The Chosen Juan, Taste of Soul, Taco Nation, The Saucee Sicilian, The Sugar Shack Sweets and Treats, Junction Coffee Tiny House, Bunny’s Burgers, The Fried Taco, The Brown’s Kitchen, Scars and Stripes, Snow S’more, The Big Friendly Beer Bus, The Patriarch, Sizzle N Spice, Othello’s and more! Local shopping is also a highlight of Heard on Hurd. Vendors at this month’s event will include: Kaleidoscope Arts, 405 Mobile Boutique, Nixxen Rayne Boutique, Izzy Anne Society, Modern Glitz Jewelry, NINE, Dust Bowl Tough T-Shirts, Dear Reverie, Okie Sunshine Boutique, Score OKC, Woodsman Trading Co, Lime Scooter Rides, Haulin’ Sass Boutique, Bison Creek Clothing, Saylor’s Suds and more. There will also be a free special sneak peak of the Simply Indie Film Fest from 7:00-9:00 p.m. located in Vault 405 featuring films from 10 different local filmmakers. For more information and event updates please visit our Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
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Edmond Life & Leisure • September 19, 2019 • Page 3 From left are Savannah Whitehead, Edmond Chamber Director of Events and Programs; Sherry Jordan, Edmond Chamber President and CEO; and Jan Moran, Edmond Chamber 2019 Chairwoman. PHOTO PROVIDED
More than 400 watch Chamber dance event On the night of Thursday, Sept. 5, more than 400 attendees packed the Edmond Conference Center for the Third Annual Edmond’s Dancing with the Stars (EDWS). The event, sponsored by Mercy, is the Edmond Chamber’s biggest fundraiser and features a dancing competition among six local celebrities, a silent auction, catered dinner and a cocktail hour presented by The Scout Guide Edmond. EDWS pairs local celebrities with professional dancers from Dance Makers, an Edmond-based business teaching ballroom, Latin, country and swing. Celebrities included Edmond Police Chief JD Younger; Mercy primary care sports physician and director of sports medicine, Megan Meier, MD; INTRUST bank market president, Tom O'Keefe; Founder of Precision Vision, Selina McGee, OD; Founder and president of RadVine Marketing, Sean Conrad; and client services manager for the Edmond
Economic Development Authority, Mallory Stone. The night was filled with entertainment as all six celebrity dancers took the stage with their partners. The celebrities compete for three awards; People's Choice, Star of the Show and Best Overall. O'Keefe, with professional dancer Kinsey Marshall, took home the People's Choice Award. Their performance included a quickstep, Foxtrot, Linde, Charleston, kick line and a dip. Meier, MD, paired with professional dancer David Elliott, were awarded Best Overall for their disco rendition of Whitney Houston's, "I Will Always Love You". Conrad, with professional dancer Natasha Abu-Fadel, were awarded Star of the Show for their two-step performance of "The Git Up" by Blanco Brown. The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce is the voice for business.
Local Edmond celebrity dancers with the professionals of Dance Makers.
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From the Publisher
Living the American Dream Jelena McWilliams is living the American Dream. She is the current chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). McWilliams was in Oklahoma City last week as part of her transparency policy pledge to stakeholders giving a speech to the Community Bankers Association of Oklahoma at their annual Ray Hibbard convention. Oklahoma Banking Commissioner Mick Thompson invited a small group of area business leaders and bankers to meet with McWilliams at the Skirvin Hotel over breakfast before giving her speech in downtown Oklahoma City. Thompson is a legend in banking for his practical approach and leadership not only in Oklahoma but across the nation. “They are afraid of him in Washington, D.C.” joked McWilliams after she was introduced by Thompson. My invitation to the private breakfast must have come from being both a business owner and banker since I serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Citizens Bank of Edmond. The FDIC is an independent agency created by the Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system. They accomplish this by insuring deposits in our banks, examining and supervising financial institutions for safety and soundness and managing receiverships. McWilliams knows firsthand what can happen to the folk when there is no deposit insurance in a banking system. Born Jelena Obrenic in Belgrade, Serbia in the former Yugoslavia, McWilliams saw what happened to her family when the banking system failed during civil war in the 1990’s in her native country. Her father dressed in his best suit waiting 11 hours in line at the bank only to be told once he arrived at the front of the line that he was too late. The bank was out of money. The loss of his life’s savings forced her father to take day labor jobs paying only $5 per day according to McWilliams. McWilliams traveled to the United States at age 18 as part of a high-school exchange program in California. She had only $500 dollars her parents had to borrow in her pocket and considered this her one shot to make it in the greatest country in the world. When the exchange program came to an end, she decided to stay in the United States and attend college. She attended the University of California at Berkeley. She funded her education by working a series of minimum-wage jobs. She wrote her thesis on the war in her native Yugoslavia. McWilliams graduated with highest honors with a Bachelor of Science in political science and went on to earn her law degree from the UC Berkeley School of Law. When asked why she picked Berkeley over other schools, McWilliams explained, “I had only $50 left to my name. The application fee for Berkeley was $45 plus postage. The application fee for Stanford was $60 so it was an easy choice.” Her incredible attitude toward succeeding with what you have in life impressed the entire room which included Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt. While she is small, her excitement for what she does and her service to the country fills a room.
venture capital investments, and general corporate matters. McWilliams understands what community banking is about. She knows that they are the life blood in a community. Community banks know the people they lend money to and they support their community. When was the last time you saw one of the “too big to fail” banks sponsor a local event or activity here in Edmond? It just doesn’t happen. She is equally determined to adjust the banking regulations to allow community banks to operate in the best interest of the town they serve. “If a community bank goes out, it can be the death of an entire community”, she told the group. Here is a letter that she wrote to describe her trust through transparency initiative:
Jelena McWilliams McWilliams was sworn in as the 21st Chairman of the FDIC on June 5, 2018. She serves a six-year term on the FDIC Board of Directors and is designated as Chairman for a term of five years. She was Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary for Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio. At Fifth Third Bank she served as a member of the executive management team and numerous bank committees including: Management Compliance, Enterprise Risk, Risk and Compliance, Operational Risk, Enterprise Marketing, and Regulatory Change. Prior to joining Fifth Third Bank, McWilliams worked in the U.S. Senate for six years, most recently as Chief Counsel and Deputy Staff Director with the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, and previously as Assistant Chief Counsel with the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. From 2007 to 2010, McWilliams served as an attorney at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, where she drafted consumer protection regulations, reviewed and analyzed comment letters on regulatory proposals, and responded to consumer complaints. Before entering public service, she practiced corporate and securities law at Morrison & Foerster LLP in Palo Alto, California, and Hogan & Hartson LLP (now Hogan Lovells LLP) in Washington, D.C. In legal practice, McWilliams advised management and boards of directors on corporate governance, compliance, and reporting requirements under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. She also represented publicly and privately held companies in mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, strategic business ventures,
“The longstanding mission of the FDIC is to maintain public confidence and stability in the U.S. financial system—a mission that we cannot achieve without the trust and confidence of the institutions we supervise and insure, our fellow regulators, and the public. The best way to build trust and confidence is through openness and accountability. To that end, I am pleased to announce the FDIC’s 'Trust through Transparency' initiative. This initiative builds upon the FDIC’s solid foundation of public trust and accountability by fostering a deeper culture of openness. This initiative will further unite each business area across the FDIC behind the goals of being accessible, understandable, and responsive. A key feature of the Trust through Transparency initiative is the publication of performance metrics, such as turnaround times for examinations and bank charter applications, call center usage and response times, and data on the status of supervisory and assessment appeals. The links below provide more information about these initiatives in each of our major business areas. Over time, the FDIC will become even more transparent by providing increased access to data that are accessible to anyone, anytime, and anywhere; that are understandable to most audiences; and that are responsive to new ideas and demands. As we have in the past, the FDIC will continue to provide information and resources to promote better understanding of the way we do business. We will also continue to make available online our Annual Report, Strategic Plan, and financial reports, as well as information about our efforts to promote diversity and inclusion. I believe that the Trust through Transparency initiative will strengthen the trust among consumers, financial institutions, and the FDIC while best positioning the FDIC to fulfill its important mission. I welcome your feedback at Transparency@FDIC.gov. McWilliams personality and success serves as an incredible life lesson. Most of us were born with far more advantage in life then she was but have done far less. It was a pleasure meeting her and I would look for much more to come from Jelena McWilliams.
(Ray Hibbard may be reached by e-mail at ray@edmondpaper.com)
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Weekend calendar of events ........................................................Page 6. A special diamond comes to town................................................Page 8. National Merit Semifinalists ........................................................Page 9. A look back at Boone Pickens ....................................................Page 10. Top Rotarian named ..................................................................Page 13. George Gust reviews film ‘Hustlers’ ............................................Page 15. Crossword ..................................................................................Page 15. Parade of Homes ........................................................................Page 17. Senior news ......................................................................Pages 18 & 19.
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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Public Invited The University of Central Oklahoma’s Asian Moon Festival returns to campus at 6 p.m. Sept. 27 in UCO’s Plunkett Park. The free, family-friendly event is a traditional celebration for the fall and harvest season and features performances, a traditional lion dance, face painting, crafts and authentic cuisines. Pictured here, students perform a traditional dance during the 2018 Asian Moon Festival.
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Dr. Sheron House
Ex-Will Rogers principal Dr. Sheron House dies Editor’s Note: The following letter was composed by Edmond Schools Superintendent Bret Towne and sent out to district employees last week. Towne relates the passing of Sheron House, former principal of Will Rogers Elementary. The district gave Life & Leisure permission to use the letter. Dear Friends, It is with a very heavy heart that I write to you to share the heartbreaking news of the death of former longtime Will Rogers principal, Dr. Sheron House. Last evening, Sheron lost a long battle with cancer and passed away at Norman Regional Hospital. Sheron served as principal of Will Rogers Elementary for two decades; during that time, she had a tremendous effect on the development of countless students and colleagues. Most recently, she joined us here at EPSAC and was serving as the district’s Learning and Professional Development Coordinator. Sheron was an educator of tremendous passion,
warmth, and grace. Her first concern was always her staff and students. As a colleague, Sheron was the epitome of professionalism and kindness. Given her long-standing tenure at Will Rogers, her name is synonymous with the school’s reputation. Additional counselors, along with district personnel, are at Will Rogers Elementary today to provide support to students and staff members as they cope with this loss. If you feel you need counseling assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 340-2800. Sheron's funeral will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 at 12:00 at the Greater New Zion Baptist Church, 1005 NE 28th St, OKC, OK 73111. The funeral home is Temple Funeral Home, 2801N. Kelley Ave, OKC, OK. Please keep Sheron’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sincerely, Bret Towne Superintendent Edmond Public Schools
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What’s Happening This Weekend Sept 19 - 22
Thursday, Sept. 19 ---- In the Gallery ---- Joe Hight Book Signing ---- Brown Bag Lunch Series: Saving Grand Canyon: Dams, Dreams and a Noble Myth ---- Lyric Theatre presents: Frost/Nixon ---- Oklahoma State Fair ---- Easton Corbin in Concert Friday, Sept. 20 ---- In the Gallery ---- Junction Concert Series ---- What Harry Potter Means to Me & More: Author Panel ---- Painted Sky Opera presents: The Barber of Seville ---- Lyric Theatre presents: Frost/Nixon ---- Oklahoma State Fair ---- PRCA Xtreme Bulls & Broncs ---- Buddy Guy in Concert ---- Painted Sky Opera presents: The Barber of Seville Saturday, Sept. 21 ---- In the Gallery ---- Edmond Farmer’s Market ---- 2019 Family Fun Nights ---- 90s paint and sip… House Party edition ---- Heard on Hurd & Simply Indie Film Fest Sneak Peek ---- Old Bulldog Band ---- David Feherty ---- What She Said ---- Lyric Theatre presents: Frost/Nixon ---- Oklahoma State Fair ---- PRCA Xtreme Bulls & Broncs ---- Puppy Pawlooza ---- Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live ---- Body Worx Car Show ---- World Red Panda Day/Cassowary Day Presented by Bob Moore Subaru Sunday, Sept. 22 ---- In the Gallery ---- Lyric Theatre presents: Frost/Nixon ---- Oklahoma State Fair ---- Civic Center Music Hall presents: Bill Maher ---- Darci Lynne Farmer 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 Joe Hight Book Signing Location: Best of Books Extra Info: 6 – 7:30 p.m.; For more information visit them on Facebook. Junction Concert Series Location: Hafer Park Extra Info: 7 – 8 p.m.; for more information go to edmondok.com What Harry Potter Means to Me & More: Author Panel Location: Best of Books Extra Info: 6 – 7:30 p.m.; For more information visit them on Facebook. 2019 Family Fun Nights Location: Kickingbird Golf Club Extra Info: 5 p.m.; Play 9-Holes with the family. Special junior tees, Free putting course, $3 range tokens, food and beverage discounts. For more information go to edmondok.com 90s paint and sip… House Party edition Location: Venue 102 Extra Info: $25; 6-9 p.m.; for more information visit them on Facebook Heard on Hurd & Simply Indie Film Fest Sneak Peek Location: Downtown Edmond Extra Info: Free; 6 – 10 p.m.; for more information visit citizensedmond.com
Old Bulldog Band Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Extra Info: 7:30 p.m.; $15; for more information visit calendar.uco.edu Old Bulldog Band Location: Heart Studios Extra Info: 7 – 10 p.m.; for more information visit them on Facebook Painted Sky Opera presents: The Barber of Seville Location: Civic Center Music Hall Extra Info: for more information visit them on Facebook PRCA Xtreme Bulls & Broncs Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: David Feherty Location: Showplace Theatre, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: 7 p.m.; for more information go to riverwind.com What She Said Location: River Lounge, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: 9 p.m.; for more information visit riverwind.com Buddy Guy in Concert Location: Riverwind Casino in Norman Extra Info: for more information visit them on Facebook or riverwind.com Brown Bag Lunch Series: Saving Grand Canyon: Dams, Dreams and a Noble Myth Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 12 – 1 p.m.; for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org Lyric Theatre presents: Frost/Nixon Location: Civic Center Music Hall Extra Info: for information and tickets go to lyrictheatreokc.com Oklahoma State Fair Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: for information go to okstatefair.com Easton Corbin in Concert Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: for information go to okstatefair.com Puppy Pawlooza Location: Puppy Paws Salon & Spa, Edmond Extra Info: For more information visit them on Facebook Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Location: Chesapeake Energy Arena Extra Info: For more information visit them on chesapeakearena.com Body Worx Car Show Location: Mineral Wells Park, Guthrie, OK Extra Info: For more information visit them on Facebook Civic Center Music Hall presents: Bill Maher Location: Civic Center Music Hall Extra Info: For more information visit okcciviccenter.com Darci Lynne Farmer Location: Crystal Beach Stadium, Woodward, OK Extra Info: For more information visit Darci on Facebook Painted Sky Opera presents: The Barber of Seville Location: Civic Center Music Hall Extra Info: For more information visit them on paintedskyopera.org World Red Panda Day/Cassowary Day Presented by Bob Moore Subaru Location: Oklahoma City Zoo Extra Info: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; For more information visit okczoo.org
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FAIR FUN --- The thrills and fun of the State Fair of Oklahoma continues through Sunday.
Retirement center to have garage sale The Bradford Village Independent Living center at 213 Lincoln and 225 Lincoln will be having a combination estate sale and garage sale this Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. The many, items for sale include
furniture, pottery, dishes, kitchen appliances, linens, clothes, books, lamps, vacuums, computers, fall decor items and Christmas decorations. For more information, please contact Sue Fraim at 990-3473.
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Valued at $1.2 million
‘The Heart of Oklahoma Diamond’ exhibited over weekend at BC Clark’s Last week, BC Clark unveiled the largest internallyflawless Forevermark Exceptional Diamond ever cut to the public. “We are proud to finally introduce The Heart of Oklahoma Diamond,” said Coleman Clark, president of BC Clark. The Heart of Oklahoma is an 18.92 carat, extremely rare diamond graded internallyflawless, intense fancy yellow. The diamond is valued at $1.2 million. Nearly seven years ago, Coleman and Mitchell Clark, the fourth generation leading Oklahoma’s oldest jeweler, set out to find a diamond worthy of honoring the BC Clark legacy and their home state. After searching the globe, the Clarks finally discovered their once-in-a-lifetime diamond. Cut from a 38.05-carat rough diamond that was mined off-shore Namibia, Africa, it was polished to perfection to a very specific carat-weight: 18.92 carats to honor BC Clark’s founding year–1892. “We have been in the diamond business for 127 years. It was very important to us to find a diamond that would not only celebrate our company’s longevity and history but also the people of Oklahoma. This diamond’s color is as intense as an Oklahoma sunset and as faceted and spirited as our people. When we saw it, we simply knew, this is The Heart of Oklahoma.” After being cut and polished in New York City, an extensive certification process followed. Eventually, it was designated as a Forevermark Exceptional Diamond. “It is the largest internally-flawless Forevermark
Exceptional Diamond ever cut, according to Forevermark, a De Beers company,” Clark said. Less than one percent of all diamonds are eligible to be Forevermark diamonds. Only a fraction of these is considered for the Forevermark Exceptional Diamonds Collection, as each Exceptional Diamond must adhere to strict standards of quality and ethics, and exceed 3 carats in weight. The diamond was revealed to the public last week at BC Clark’s downtown store. People viewed it last weekend at BC Clark’s Northpark Mall location. This will be the last time that people are able to see this diamond in loose form. It will be continuing its journey to the Harry Kotlar company, where it will be crafted into a custom-designed handmade ring. “We chose to partner with Harry Kotlar because, like us, they are a legacy company and understand that this is more than a diamond to us," Clark explained. "They are also one of the most highly-regarded artisans in the industry, combining relevant design with old-world craftsmanship.” The Heart of Oklahoma Diamond has a sister diamond. The Sol Diamond is a 5.01-carat Forevermark Exceptional Diamond cut from the same rough diamond. About BC Clark BC Clark, founded by Benton Clyde Clark, has been serving Oklahoma since 1892 in Indian Territory.
Tenttober campout at Mitch Park is now open for registration The second annual Tenttober campout in Mitch Park is now open for registration. The family-friendly event takes place behind the Multi-Activity Center (MAC) on Saturday, Oct. 19. Camping opportunities are available for all levels from the highly experienced to those that don’t even own a tent. Registration is $70 for a 4-6-person tent site and includes the following: campsite, welcome bag with camping supplies, camp dinner, s’mores supplies, and breakfast on Sunday morning. Additionally, your registration includes these activities: campfires, fishing (no license required, and equipment is available for use), archery, kayaking, movie under the stars, camping basics presentation, flashlight hike and guided star gazing. The secure site will also have access to the indoor restrooms of the MAC. Rental tents are available for a fee of $30, and all
campers will be able to select their campsite. Boy Scouts will be on hand to assist with anyone that would like additional help in setting up their campsite for the evening, or Parks and Recreation staff can have it prepared before your arrival. This event is in presented by the Edmond Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Pine Pantry. Canned food donations will be accepted in support of their efforts to provide help in our community. They will be on hand to collect donations and provide education on their cause and where they can be found for regular support. Additionally, you can earn a free Tenttober T-shirt with a donation of 10 can goods or $10! Registration is available online at http://EdmondParks.com. You can also register or get additional information by calling 359-4630.
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North students getting the honor, are from left, Dawid Kisanga, Matt Hudson, Carson Conger, Jim Huang and Christopher Sipols. On the front are Elijah Bigler, Rachael Kingrey, Emily Murphy and Alisha Arshad.
Memorial students, are, front row from left, are Chloe Singleton, Kristen Hall, Kate Adkins, Eden Dickerson and Liberty Walton. On the back row are Kyle Marshall, Edmund Zheng, Jonathan Lin, Keegan Leibrock, Oliver Wu, Major Kerr and Kevin Zhang.
EPS leads state in number of National Merit Semifinalists Twenty-seven Edmond Public School seniors are among an elite group of high school seniors nationwide to be named Semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. The district has the most 2020 Semifinalists of any public or private school district in the state. The prestigious scholastic competition recognizes students for academic success in the 2018 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Edmond’s Semifinalists include five from Edmond Santa Fe High School, 10 from Edmond North High School and 12 from Edmond Memorial High School. “Each one of these Semifinalists is an exceptional learner, leader, and
problem-solver,” said Superintendent Bret Towne. “We commend them for their academic focus, determination, and resolve and look forward to seeing what they accomplish in the future.” Semifinalists have an opportunity to continue in the competition for millions of dollars in scholarships. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 90 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing and about half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar award. Many colleges and universities, including the University of Oklahoma,
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Santa Fe High School’s representatives are, from left, Joshua Zhu, Grant Lyon, Rakin Hussain, Marleigh Smith and Lauren Hamilton.
offer comprehensive scholarships to students named Finalists which include tuition, housing, and study abroad opportunities. The names of Edmond’s National Merit Semifinalists are as follows: Edmond North High School: Alisha Arshad Elijah Bigler Carson Confer Jim Y Huang Matthew Hudson Logan Hutchens Rachael Kingrey Dawid Livingstone Kasanga Emily Murphy Christopher Sipols Edmond Memorial High School: Katherine Adkins Eden Dickerson Kristen Hall Major Kerr Keegan Leibrock Jonathan Lin Kyle Marshall Chloe Singleton Liberty Walton Oliver Wu Kevin Zhang
Edmund Zheng Edmond Santa Fe High School: Lauren Hamilton Rakin Hussain David Lyon Marleigh Smith Joshua Zhu
Logan Hutchens of North.
Article & photos provided by Susan Parks-Schlepp, EPS.
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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side
Fierce campaign on horizon I'm not looking forward to the 2020 election for the White House. It's shaping up to make the 2016 campaign look like a friendly disagreement. The other night I caught some of the debate for the Democrats. I would have asked the candidates if any of them believed government wasn't always the best Steve Gust solution. I'm sure they would have all disagreed with that and then they would have accused me of blasphemy. A few things stuck out for me. Health care drew a lot of discussion. I thought the previous president had solved this issue. I guess not. The candidates discussed their various ways of getting everyone health care insurance. Lots of dollar numbers were thrown out there. I heard billions and trillions of dollars mentioned many times. Joe Biden said the average person would probably be taxed "thousands," more a year to pay for insurance. For the record, and to his credit, he didn't think that was a good idea. The key words in the candidates' exchange was "my plan." "Under my plan every American blah, blah blah," one candidate said. I have a plan also. I want a limited government and volunteer lawmakers. My plan is a great one but stands little chance of being enacted. The same is true of a lot of these office hopefuls. They want Medicare for all or some other massive entitlement. What they don't take into account is it's
not always easy to push through a complex program through the Congress. That's probably the way the founders wanted it. One more thought about health care. The debaters the other night were lavish in their praise of the Affordable Healthcare Act. Everyone should remember that at one time that law had a clause which fined people who didn't sign up for insurance. However now these same politicians vow to give healthcare to non citizens here illegally. Can someone please explain that one to me? Finally I did agree with one thing the Democrats said. They said there was way too much acrimony and people should try to find common ground. OK that’s fair enough. We're all Americans and should be able to have reasonable discussions on a wide variety of issues. Yet right after they said it, then it was open season on Trump. To heck with the millions who voted for him. Those attacks probably score lots of points among the partisans but the national divide gets deeper and deeper. And Trump, not exactly a shrinking violet, probably doesn't help either. In the long run the campaign isn't going to be pretty. When it's all over there will be millions of people with sore feelings. Back in January 1961, the world thought John Kennedy made a pretty good point when he stated, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country?" Things have changed since then and not necessarily for the best. (Steve Gust may be reached at news@edmondpaper.com)
Economy ignored By Byron York In the last few weeks, Democratic presidential candidates have focused on fears of a recession, accusing President Trump of recklessness in handling the nation's economic affairs. … So last week, at the Democratic Party's first one-night presidential debate, the first opportunity to showcase the party's 10 leading candidates, what role did the nation's widespread economic anxieties play? Almost none. The candidates simply didn't talk about it. (Nor did the ABC News moderators ask.) The word "recession" was uttered just once in the entire debate. Nor was the word "unemployment" ever spoken. Nor was there a discussion of job creation. Nor was there much of a discussion of wages. Thursday, as in June, the relative Democratic
silence on the economy might be taken as a concession to the president. The candidates didn't even try to argue that the economy is terrible. Nobody would buy it. In past elections, voters have traditionally accorded jobs and the economy a very high place among the issues they consider most important. But the fact is, in this time of low unemployment and rising wages, Democratic voters simply do not place economic issues at the top of their list of concerns. So yes, the economy is important to Democratic voters. It's just that there are more important issues. With the economy in good shape — despite the recession fears some were hyping just days ago — there was no need to spend much time on the economy. So they didn't. … Sometimes a debate brings out a statement of the purest essence of an issue. At Thursday's debate, it was guns. Beto O'Rourke, who has made guns a particularly passionate issue since the El Paso murders, was asked about his proposal for buybacks of "assault weapons." "You know that critics call this confiscation," moderator David Muir said to O'Rourke. "Are you proposing taking away their guns?" "Hell, yes, we're going to take away your AR-15, your AK-47," O'Rourke said. The moderators failed to ask if anyone agreed. But O'Rourke's words were so strong and so memorable it seems likely that in the future Democrats will be asked whether they share O'Rourke's opinion. Some conservatives have suspected Democrats favor gun confiscation, and now they have discovered one — a presidential candidate, no less — who does. — Byron York, Washington Examiner
Remembering the legendary T. Boone Pickens By The Oklahoman Editorial Board During his 91 years, T. Boone Pickens worked his tail off, kept a sense of humor, loved his country and shared his abundant blessings with others. It’s a model worth emulating. Pickens, who died last week, made and lost fortunes as an oil wildcatter and later gained notoriety as a corporate raider, even going after Phillips Petroluem — his first employer — in a move that angered many Oklahomans. Late in his career he touted the benefits of natural gas and wind power, while transforming his alma mater, Oklahoma State University, through his philanthropy. Pickens was born in Holdenville, where his drive was evident early on. As a 12-year-old, the story goes, he quadrupled his 28-customer paper route by acquiring other carriers’ routes. Pickens’ family moved to Texas, but he returned to earn his geology degree from Oklahoma A&M in
1951 and hired on with Phillips Petroleum. After a few years he struck out on his own, eventually forming two companies that together became Mesa Petroleum, which would become one of the nation’s largest independent oil and gas companies. CNBC’s Marty Steinberg, in his story about Pickens’ death, quoted from Daniel Yergin’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book “The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power”: “Pickens was one of thousands driving around the oil states, using public phone booths as their offices, hustling, looking at deals. Selling them, getting a crew together and a well drilled and, if lucky, hitting oil or gas, dreaming all the while of making it big, really big.” Pickens’ dream came true. After selling Mesa Petroleum, he started BP Capital Management, a successful hedge fund that he closed in 2008. That same year, he tried to sell Congress on his “Pickens Plan” to convert the nation’s 8.5 million 18-wheelers
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to compressed natural gas and reduce this country’s reliance on OPEC oil. Pickens saw that reliance as a vital national security concern, and believed natural gas offered the best defense. But he was open to other sources, too. “You’ve heard me say, ‘I’m for anything American’ when it comes to energy, and I mean it,” Pickens said in an Oklahoman op-ed in 2015. “I like batteries for vehicles, but they won’t power an 18-wheeler. That’s OK. Let’s press ahead. And let’s keep experimenting with hydrogen fuel cells and anything else we think of.” In 2008, he invested $2 billion on his Mesa Power wind energy plan to supply turbines for a Texas wind farm. A drop in the price of natural gas sunk that plan and “cost me a lot of money,” Pickens quipped later. OSU was the recipient of $652 million in donations from Pickens, who gave away more than $1 billion during his lifetime. Most of his OSU giving benefited athletics. But a considerable sum was directed elsewhere, including $63 million for faculty chairs and professorships and $9.4 million to the geology program. “No matter where you go on campus,” Larry Reece, who works in development for the university, told our Jenni Carlson, “you’re going to be within reach of something that was inspired by Boone’s giving.” Pickens made enemies along the way, of course. He once acknowledged making his share of mistakes, but said a lack of effort wasn't one of them. “It’s been my observation, the harder you work the luckier you get,” he said.
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Mortgage Matters
When a cash-out refinance may truly be a good option By Kenneth Wohl Tapping your home equity could be the least costly way to borrow money. Before you choose a cash-out refinance, make sure you have a good reason for Wohl taking out the money as interest cost and fees can add up. Borrowing money costs money. The process on this loan is just like a rate/term refinance you might be familiar with, where you refinance just your current mortgage balance to reduce your interest rate and possibly even your monthly payment or remaining term. However, when you do a cash-out refinance, you are refinancing your current mortgage, closing costs, and the amount of your home’s equity that you want to get back as cash. With any home loan transaction, you will incur fees called closing costs. Closing costs include updating title work, appraisal, title insurance, abstracting, amongst other things. These items can be paid with your equity, but will lower your cash receipt. Cash-out refinances are typically limited to a maximum loanto-value of 80 percent of the appraised value of your home. Therefore, the payoff of your current loan, plus any closing costs and the cash back to you at the loan closing cannot exceed the 80 percent threshold. From start to finish, you can expect to close your cash-out refinance in approximately 30 days, which could take more or less time depending on a multitude of factors. After you sign your loan papers, you will also have a three-day right of rescission. This means that you have three business days, ex-
cluding holidays, to cancel the loan if you change your mind. Once the three days have passed and the loan has funded, you will have access to your money, or the title company will mail out checks if you are consolidating debt. When is a cash-out a good option? While a cash-out refinance may provide the lowest interest rate you can receive when comparing other lending options, be sure to weigh all your options and overall costs before making a final decision. Home equity lines of credit (HELOC), for example, typically carry a higher interest rate that is adjustable vs. fixed, but they might come with much lower closing costs. A few reasons I see our customers choose a cash-out refinances are to remodel their home, purchase a second home, or pay down large amounts of higher rate revolving credit (credit cards). By securing a fixed interest rate and amortizing it over a longer time, it can make monthly budgeting easier by making your monthly mortgage payment more predictable. If you have any questions about cash-out refinancing or other mortgage options, give me a call at 405608-5291 or e-mail kwohl@bankrcb.net. I’m here to help, even if you’re not an RCB Bank customer. ---Opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the author and meant for generic illustration purposes only. For specific questions regarding your personal lending needs, please call RCB Bank at 855BANK-RCB. With approved credit. Some restrictions apply. Equal Housing Lender, Member FDIC. RCB Bank NMLS #798151. Kenneth Wohl NMLS #453934.
Happy 65th Anniversary Dr. Tom and Joi Freeman celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this month. Family and friends gathered on Sept. 7 to surprise the couple and recognize such a long and joyful union. The celebration was held at Junior’s Supper Club in Oklahoma City. Photographs from throughout their marriage decorated the room along with flowers and a ‘second’ wedding cake.
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From left are Deanna Gibson, honoree Robert Gibson and Natalie Bonney.
Gibson named club’s ‘Rotarian of the Year’ Most Rotary Clubs around the world have a Rotarian of the Year Award — The Rotary Club of Edmond’s version is called the George Mikesell Award. The award is named after a longtime member of the Edmond Central Club. Mikesell was a mentor to other Rotarians — through friendship and example. He gave 51 years of service as a Rotarian — with 47 years of perfect attendance. This year’s recipient, Robert Gibson was inducted into the Rotary Club of Edmond in 2003. He is the longest standing chairman of any committee in the club. As Golf Tournament Chairman, he has run the largest ongoing fundraiser (over 10 years) for the club. His character is above reproach — he is one of the nicest, kindest peo-
ple. He is a proud graduate of the University of Oklahoma where he was a member of the Pride of Oklahoma. He was originally in music ministry, but started working at Luckinbill in 2000 where he currently serves as Vice President. He has been married to his wife, Deanna for 26 years. They have three children: Jonathan, Jeremiah and Elizabeth. Originally from Guymon, Okla., the Club is honored to name him the 2019 George Mikesell Recipient. Presenting the award at the Sept. 11 meeting was former award recipient, Natalie Bonney. The Rotary club of Edmond meets at noon every Wednesday at the Edmond Mercy Hospital on I-35. Guests are welcome. www.edmondrotary.org.
Questers state officer will will discuss past at meeting Mary Alice Sigmon, Oklahoma Questers First Vice President, will give a presentation on “The Trials and Trails of the Pioneer Woman”, Monday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. at Sigmon the Edmond Historical Society & Museum, 431 S. Boulevard. Questers, founded in 1944, is an international preservation and restoration organization which educates those interested in historical sites and artifacts and works toward preserving the past for future generations. Sigmon has been a member of Questers for over 40 years, has served on the Oklahoma State and International Questers Boards and will explain how the organization supports preservation of historical
sites throughout Oklahoma. She will also discuss what important historic preservation and restoration projects in the Edmond area might benefit from Oklahoma Questers state and international grants and how interested individuals may become Quester members through the local Cimarron #1195 chapter. Sigmon will bring an array of necessary cooking tools and family heirlooms to show what a pioneer woman would have brought with her as she journeyed with her family along the many trails west. All those interested in history and learning about preservation of historical sites and artifacts are encouraged to attend. For more information about The Questers organization visit Questers1944.org or contact Mary Alice Sigmon, 918-519-8340, masig@cableone.net
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Sports
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Dillon Hall (40), in earlier action this season. Against Nebraska-Kearney he recovered a fumble in the fourth quarter. The Bronchos went ahead 28-17 two plays later.
Late rally lifts UCO, 28-23 The University of Central Oklahoma football team picked up its first win of the 2019 season Thursday night, using a huge fourth-quarter comeback to earn a 28-23 win over Nebraska-Kearney at Cope Stadium in Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association play. The Bronchos trailed 17-7 entering the fourth quarter, but after UNK missed a field goal on the first play of the fourth quarter, the tables turned and Central moved to 1-1 on the season. UCO head coach Nick Bobeck on the win: “We needed to come from behind last week and we did, but came up short. And we needed to come from behind again tonight and we did, and fortunately, we stayed on top this time. That’s a credit to our young men and their resolve. We need to play better all four quarters, but we’ll take the win tonight.” UNK’s missed field goal to start the fourth quarter was its second such of the game. The Bronchos then went 80 yards on 12 plays and scored on a Will Collins touchdown pass to Tyrone Howell to cut the lead to 17-14. Central then had one of its best defensive series of the game, forcing a 3 & out. UNK gained a bit of momentum with a 64-yard punt, however, that only set up the biggest drive of the game for the Bronchos. UCO then went 93 yards on nine plays and scored a 5-yard touchdown run by Chandler Garrett to go ahead, 21-17. If the 3 & out wasn’t the biggest defensive stand of the game, the next drive was. UCO first got a huge tackle on the kickoff, as Jakarri Hunt ran down and smothered the Loper return man at his own 10-yard line. Then on Kearney’s first play from scrimmage, UCO knocked loose the ball and Dillon Hall picked up the fumble for the turnover. Garrett punched in another score two plays later from five yards out and UCO led 28-17. Kearney made one last march down field to and scored to make it 28-23, but Daniel Baughman intercepted the two-point conversion attempt. Central Oklahoma then recovered the onside kick and took a knee for the win. “Our defense played really well tonight,” Bobeck said. “Kearney is so hard to stop and they eat up so much
clock, and then they made some big plays too. But to hold them the way we did tonight was big for our defense. They deserve a lot of credit.” Hall led UCO’s defensive effort with seven tackles on the night to go with his one fumble recovery. The senior from Edmond has two fumble recoveries in two games this season. O’Shay Harris and Jeremiah Hill each added six tackles. Marlo Hughes chipped in a pair of tackles behind the line scrimmage. UCO had five stops behind the line Thursday. Nebraska Kearney got the ball first Thursday and drove 67 yards on nine plays and ended the drive with a field goal to go up 3-0. Central responded. The Bronchos went 70 yards on just six plays – highlighted by a 40yard touchdown by Amonte Phillips – to go ahead 7-3 with 8:06 to play in the first quarter. But the score would remain there until just one minute was left on the clock in the second quarter. That’s when UNK went up 10-7 after a 15play, 80-yard touchdown drive. In the second half, after a short drive by the Bronchos, UNK countered with a big, 11-play, 85-yard scoring drive to go ahead 17-7 in what appeared to suck the life out of the Bronchos. UCO had one more possession in the third and only managed 21 yards before punting back to Kearney. But then the fourth quarter happened. On UCO’s first of three scoring drives in the final stanza, a handful of big plays highlighted the rejuvenated Bronchos. Will Collins scrambled for eight yards on 3rd & 7 for a key first down. On the next play, he hit Dustin Basks for a 29-yard first down. Central was still faced with more obstacles. The Bronchos had 4th & 1 on the UNK 20-yard line before Garrett punched through for a first down. He ran for four more yards on the next play before Collins hit Howell on a backshoulder throw in the corner of the end zone for a 10-yard touchdown. UCO will return home in Week 3 to host Lincoln at Wantland Stadium this Saturday. The Bronchos renew an inter-conference matchup with the Blue Tigers of Jefferson City, Mo. after a five-year layoff. Central beat LU in its only two contests ever in 2012 and 2013.
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Review of ‘Hustlers’
A crime drama with a twist By George Gust Inspired by true events outlined in a viral New York Magazine article, “Hustlers” follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees, led by veteran dancer Ramona (Jennifer Lopez) who after the financial recession and crash of 2008 band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. “Hustlers” is a film that does a fantastic job capturing the zeitgeist of the gender politics of 2019, while still delivering a balanced depiction of an unsavory criminal enterprise. In many ways “Hustlers” has echoes of the rise and fall narrative seen prominently in the prototypical gangster movie, while also featuring a relevant storyline and heat seeking performances from Lopez and her co-lead Constance Wu which give the movie its heart and soul. And while the traditional rise and fall gangster movie features a dour tone with its violence and bad behavior, "Hustlers" walks a fine line between the contemptible criminal scheme and making the characters relatable with empathy and comedy. The biggest draw to "Hustlers" should undoubtedly be the movie star performance from Lopez and will likely garner her a nomination come Oscar season. From her first appearance in the movie, Lopez commands the screen and delivers a confident and endlessly entertaining performance that she hasn't produced on the big screen in a long time. And matching her for the most part is Wu as Lopez's somewhat protege, who is the audience's point of view and another fun performance. And while the performances of Lopez and Wu are the thread that holds the film together, there is an abundance of clever filmmaking that makes "Hustlers" stand out from the standard crime movie. With long takes and visually interesting camera movements, director Lorene Scafaria has put a unique stamp on what could have been a boilerplate crime drama. Also, worth noting is the sound design of the film featuring clever changes to the diegetic sound. Having a character wear a wire and the sound of the film cuts to what the authorities would be hearing on the wire felt like an inspired choice. When they make "Hustlers" featuring a mostly
Arcadia sets entertainment Midwest City singersongwriter Joe Baxter will bring Morning Music on Sept. 21, and the Shambles and the Sunday Flyers will present an Elm Tree Concert on Sept. 22 at the Arcadia Round Barn. Morning Music is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday in the downstairs museum of the barn. Elm Tree concerts are held about once a month from 1 to 4 p.m. beneath the shade of the giant elm tree on the north side of the barn. Terry “Buffalo” Ware, of Norman, who leads the Woody Guthrie Festival house band, is a guitarist with both bands. He said the Shambles will open the concert with surf and rock instrumentals, and the Sunday Flyers will follow with Americana roots music including original material by he and guitarist Gregg Standridge. Other members of both bands are Michael McCarty on drums, Bob French on guitar, T.Z. Wright on keyboard and accordion and Mark McCarty on percussion and harmonica. Marlin Butcher is bass player for the Shambles and Roy Dickinson is bass player for the Sunday Flyers. Ware is a former guitarist for Ray Wylie Hubbard, John Fulbright and the late Jimmy LaFave. Baxter is a multi-instrumentalist and coordinator of music at the Round Barn.
male cast, they call it "War Dogs" (remember that one? me either), and while it takes "Hustlers" a little too long to get to the main conflict the artistic choices the filmmakers made set this movie apart from the more forgettable films in the genre. Featuring strong performances from the female cast and a balanced narrative that somehow blends contempt for their crew's criminal acts with the empathy of the women's situations, "Hustlers" is a surprisingly comedic and thoughtful take on the traditional crime drama. “Hustlers” is rated R for pervasive sexual material, drug content, language and nudity. 3.4 out of 5 stars
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Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu excel in the surprisingly thoughtful and funny crime drama ‘Hustlers.’
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29. *Snoop's last name? 31. Loose hood 32. Cattle enclosure in African village 33. Chill-inducing 34. *Beats by ____ ____ 36. Fireplace fodder 38. *"____ Rap Battles of History" 42. Possible allergic reaction 45. Bested 49. Sigma ____ Epsilon 51. Babble out 54. *Drake's tattoo of the The Beatles' "____ Road" 56. Bind 57. Super garb? 58. Port in Yemen 59. Orange peel 60. Cleaning cabinet supplies 61. Wyatt Earp's card game 62. Desert quality 63. Jekyll's alter ego 64. Cuba Libre ingredient 66. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's strings
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Two cars will be completely disassembled, 3D printers will hum, rockets will launch, drones will fly, locks will be picked — and much more — during Science Museum Oklahoma’s third annual Tinkerfest presented by Oklahoma NSF EPSCoR set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Museum prepares to host Tinkerfest this Sept. 28 Two cars will be completely disassembled, 3D printers will hum, rockets will launch, drones will fly, locks will be picked and much more during Science Museum Oklahoma’s third annual free Tinkerfest set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Admission to the museum and all Tinkerfest activities are free thanks to presenting sponsor Oklahoma NSF EPSCoR, the National Science Foundation Oklahoma Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. In addition to Oklahoma NSF EPSCoR, Tinkerfest is sponsored by Allied Arts, Boeing and Express Employment International. “Tinkerfest gets to the very core of our mission — to reveal the wonder and relevance of science — and celebrates the creator, innovator and explorer in us all. Now in our third year, we know our Tinkerfest is unique — it’s an all-in, full-day experience like no other, and that’s due in large part to our incredible community of partner museums, organizations, businesses and artists that join us for this special day,” said Sherry Marshall, president and CEO of SMO. “Tinkerfest would not be possible if it were not for the involvement and support of our presenting sponsor, Oklahoma NSF EPSCoR, who joins us in inspiring and strengthening our state’s next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering and math.” The daylong celebration of curiosity and creativity will encompass the entire museum and grounds, stretching from the museum’s parking lot to its gardens. Tinkerfest will include more than 65 special activities pre-
sented by over 45 guest tinkerers including Carter Chevrolet, deadCenter Film, FIRST Robotics, Francis Tuttle Technology Center, Oklahoma State University’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems research and education program, The College of Lockpicking and many more. “Tinkerfest has become Oklahoma's don't-miss STEM event of the year for kids and the adults who support them. Oklahoma NSF EPSCoR is proud to again be the presenting sponsor for the event, so families can experience the museum and Tinkerfest free of charge,” said Ray Huhnke, Ph.D., Oklahoma NSF EPSCoR project director and principal investigator. All of the museum’s permanent exhibits, as well as Science Live and the Kirkpatrick Planetarium, will be available during Tinkerfest. Advance registration is not required, however guests must check-in at the museum’s box office upon arrival to receive a wristband which will grant access to the museum and all Tinkerfest activities. Tinkerfest activities will conclude at 4 p.m. and the museum will remain open until 6 p.m. All Tinkerfest activities will take place at the museum located at 2020 Remington Place in Oklahoma City. Parking is free at the museum, and additional free parking will be available at Remington Park. Free shuttles to and from Remington Park will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information about Science Museum Oklahoma’s Tinkerfest, visit www.sciencemuseumok.org/tinkerfest.
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Parade of Homes Fall Class off to a quick start By Richard Mize Oklahoman.com Maybe homebuilders expected more sales than usual during the Parade of Homes Fall Classic — which got under way last weekend — and more buyer interest next spring. An August surge in home starts in the 2,000to 2,500-square-foot range suggests as much. The new houses will hit the market about late March or April. Houses that size, probably the sweet spot for new home sales, accounted for about 31 percent of all new construction started last month, up from about 26 percent year to date in 2018 and so far this year, according to Dharma Inc.'s Builder Report. Summertime sales also took their sweet toll on inventory, builders said, with buyer interest rising just in time for the Parade of Homes. The Parade of Homes, which goes through Sunday, has more than 100 new houses open free to the public from 1 to 7 p.m. each day all over the Oklahoma City metro area. The chair-
man is John Nail, of John Nail Construction in Yukon. The Featured Community is Woodland Park, north of E Covell Road and east of N Douglas Boulevard in Edmond, by Caliber Development. Featured builders in Woodland Park are Beacon Homes, Shaw Homes and Shawn Forth Homes. The Parade of Homes is organized by the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association and sponsored by Pella Windows & Doors of Oklahoma. OnCue has parade guidebooks with maps. For details, go to www.ParadeOfHomesOK.com. Across all sizes and prizes, homebuilders in the Oklahoma City area started 3,491 new houses through August, basically flat compared with 3,501 the first eight months of last year, according to the Builder Report. The report tracks construction in Oklahoma City, unincorporated Oklahoma County, Bethany, Blanchard, Choctaw, Edmond, Midwest City, Moore, Mustang, Newcastle, Noble, Norman, Shawnee and Yukon.
About the Parade of Homes 2019 Fall Classic! Welcome to the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association’s 2019 Parade of Homes Fall Classic! We’re excited to have more than 100 homes featured in our 74th annual fall event and look forward to nine days of home tours in mid-September. From Edmond to Norman and Yukon to Choctaw, our metro-wide home tour is shaping up to be the best Fall Classic yet! As always, the Parade of Homes is free for the public to attend.
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Edmond among top retirement cities in state
More details on the study, including the methodology and interactive map, can be found at https://smartasset,.com/retirement/retirement-calculator#Oklahoma.
A financial planning company has listed Edmond as the No. 4 top retirement place in Oklahoma for a senior couple. A happy, healthy retirement depends a lot on location. To find the best places to retire, SmartAsset gathered data on three separate regional factors that affect the quality of life for retirees. First, they looked at state and local tax rates, considering two types of taxes: income and sales. We calculated effective rates based on a typical retiree earning $35,000 annually (from retirement savings, Social Security or part-time employment) and spending their disposable income on taxable goods. Next, we determined the number of doctors’ offices, recreation centers and retirement centers per thousand residents in each area. Finally, we found the number of seniors in each area as a percentage of the total population. In their final analysis, they ranked each county and city on these three factors. Then we calculated an average ranking for each area, weighting the three factors equally. The areas with the lowest average ranking are the best places to retire. For a working person, the golden years of retirement can be both easy and difficult to imagine. We may fantasize about international adventures or beachside escapes, but rarely do we lay the groundwork for realizing our retirement dreams financially. There are, after all, more immediate concerns: job, kids, mortgage payments, car payments—the list goes on. Amid this daily grind, it’s easy to put retirement savings on the back burner, especially when it’s 15, 20 or 30 years off. Indeed, surveys have repeatedly shown that the average American retirement savings is too low and that significant numbers of Americans in their 30s, 40s and even
50s have no retirement savings at all. Needless to say, the save-nothing approach is not recommended. At its best, retirement is a time when the stresses of years one through sixtyfive (or so) fade, leaving room for relaxation, delectation and grandchildren. If money is scarce, however, financial anxiety could crowd these pleasures out. Want to know how to retire comfortably? Start saving. On the other hand, just as it’s unwise to save nothing at all, it’s unrealistic to try and save every penny that isn’t already dedicated to paying bills or buying groceries. For most retirees, there are other sources of retirement income besides savings, Social Security being chief among them. The common assumption is that some savings, in addition to Social Security and a less expensive lifestyle (no more kids in the house, no more commuting costs) will all add up to financial security in our sunset years. To put it another way: it’s common to assume that if we save in good faith, things will work themselves out. For some, that may turn out to be true, but such success stories are more a result of good luck than a sound retirement strategy. That phrase — sound retirement strategy — is where many of us lose interest. It is loaded with negative connotations: expensive investment advisors, large stacks of documents and complex spreadsheets, to name a few. But a sound retirement savings plan doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be boiled down to one simple question: How much do I need to save to retire? By putting away a percentage of your income every month from now until you retire, you can do away with the financial anxieties far too many seniors find themselves facing. A retirement calculator can help.
‘Turn that TV down!’ are struggling to understand By Dr. David Hough friends in background noise, or Hearing loss can happen particularly have a hard time suddenly or it can sneak up hearing children or female on you. voices, then you may have a Sudden dullness in hearing hearing loss. with discomfort or pain may Many times, others notice be caused by an ear infecthat we have a hearing loss betion. A gradual hearing loss fore we realize it ourselves. over many months or years Dr. Hough Hearing loss has been termed, may be caused by an ear in‘the silent hurt’ as it often goes fection. A gradual hearing unrecognized and untreated for loss over many months or years may years. Even though you may believe be caused by something as simple as you’re ‘getting along OK’ with your earwax buildup in the external ear hearing loss, it may surprise you to canal, diseases of the middle ear or know the adverse effects of living damager to the inner ear caused by with hearing loss that goes untreated. aging or noise exposure. At Hearing Care by Dr. David If you find yourself asking others to Hough, we offer a free screening and repeat themselves often, this may be consultation that will help you detera sign that you have hearing loss. mine your hearing status. Call us today If family members constantly tell at 405-513-6465 to schedule to see you to ‘turn that TV down!’ or you
State’s Living Choice Program explained The Oklahoma Living Choice Program administered by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority can assist residents to move out of a nursing home and back into the community if a resident chooses to explore other options for managing health care needs. Individuals who live in a nursing home and are currently receiving assistance through the state Medicaid program qualify for help from the Oklahoma Living Choice Program. This program is specifically designed for persons 19 years and older with physical disabilities or long-term illness. Depending on an individual’s needs, services may include assistance with finding a new residence, home delivered meals, transportation, skilled nursing, therapy services, personal care, medication management and transitional funds-a one-time allotment of up to $2,400.
If you or a loved one meet requirements to qualify and have lived in a nursing home for at least 90 consecutive days and are willing to play an active role in his/her plan of care then a referral for this program can be made by an individual ,a family member, a physician or other interested person. For more information on the Oklahoma Living Choice Program you may call 888-287-2443 or e-mail info@oklivingchoice.org. You may submit a referral online at www.okhca.org/LTC. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for the needs of residents residing in Nursing Homes. We serve residents in Canadian, Cleveland, Logan and Oklahoma Counties. If you would like assistance in making a referral for the Living Choice Program you may contact us at Areawide Aging Agency (405) 942-8500.
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Exercises to support stronger hips Surgery is not an inevitable side effect of aging. In fact, men and women over 50 can employ various preventive techniques to strengthen their bones and joints in the hopes of avoiding the surgical wing of their local hospitals. According to AARP, more than 370,000 men and women undergo hip replacement surgeries in the United States each year. Some may think such surgeries are a final solution to their hip pain, but that might not be the case, as AARP notes than one in 10 hip replacement recipients will need a second procedure for any number of reasons, including infection or mechanical failure. A proactive approach that focuses on strengthening and protecting the hips can help aging men and women reduce their risk of one day needing hip replacement surgery. The following are a handful of exercises, courtesy of the AARP, that can help men and women strengthen their hips. Good Morning Stand with your feet shoulderwidth apart and keep your hands at your sides. With your knees slightly bent and your back naturally arched, bend at your hips as if you’re bowing out of respect as far as you can go, or until your torso is almost parallel to the floor. Return to the starting position. During the exercise, keep your core braced and don’t bow your back.
Hip Abduction Stand with your feet shoulderwidth apart. Loop a resistance band around both ankles, and then raise your right leg out to the side as far as you can. Hold in this position for a moment before slowly returning to the starting position. Switch legs and then repeat the exercise on the other side. Hip Adduction Loop one end of a resistance band low around a solid object, then stand to the left of that object before looping the other end of the band around your right ankle. Place your legs shoulder-width apart, and then pull in your right leg until your ankles touch. Repeat with your left leg, this time moving to the right side of the object. Glute Bridge Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Raise your hips to form a straight line from your shoulders to your knees, using some type of support if you need to. Clench your butt at the top of the movement, pause, and lower yourself back down. Men and women unaccustomed to exercise should consult their physicians before performing any of these exercises. In addition, if necessary, perform the exercises under the supervision of a personal trainer who can advise you on proper form and help you reduce your risk of inPHOTO PROVIDED The right exercises may be enough to prevent hip surgery later in life. jury.
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Arledge Associates Q&A
The decision to outsource (Editor’s Note: LaDonna Sinning of Edmond’s Arledge & Associates accounting firm addresses financial questions.) We just lost our CFO and are considering outsourcing our entire accounting and finance operations. Can you provide any guidance around that decision? Outsourcing can be smart business, but there are several factors to consider including operating costs, flexibility and growth potential. One of the easiest considerations to answer is what hapSinning pens with your operating costs. If you can outsource at a savings while still receiving the needed services, the outcome will generally be positive. Outsourcing will also change your current level of flexibility and will cause many business owners to hesitate to outsource their accounting and finance functions. However, the loss of the ability to have an immediate answer may be offset by the ability to have a more agile and adaptive accounting and finance operation while also allowing you, the business owner, to focus directly on the business and not on the “back office” operations. In addition, consider your current growth rate and growth potential with existing staffing. You may be able to manage growth more easily when your accounting and finance operations are handled by another organization with the ability to easily increases services to you. It seems like we will lose a lot of our current convenience and efficiency. Do you have any thoughts on that? While you will lose the convenience of stopping by your CFO or Controller’s office to ask a question, you will likely adapt to picking up the phone, firing off an email or requesting a meeting with your outsourced
services provider. You may even find that to be more convenient, or at least involve less time overall. With regards to efficiency, with an entire team of professionals working to manage your accounting and finance operations along with a group of partners standing behind them, you should experience increased efficiency once you move past the initial implementation stages. Moreover, you should see reduced risks of fraud and an increase in new ideas brought to the table, particularly with any complex financial activities. As a business owner, you will also need to do a gut check. Accepting the “virtual” reality of outsourcing means adjusting your expectations. In this environment, you will not be your CFOs only client, but you will have access to exceptional quality. In the end, you must decide whether or not you can extend trust beyond your organization and hand over responsibilities. If you can, you will benefit from added expertise, lower costs and less stress with the idea that you will never again be looking to hire a CFO or bookkeeper.
LaDonna Sinning, CPA, CFE, is a partner at Arledge and Associates, PC, an Edmond-based accounting firm. Arledge and Associates, PC is a recognized leader in the accounting industry offering practical solutions in the areas of tax planning, auditing, consulting, accounting advisory services and client accounting. Through its Gateway Executive Solutions division, the firm offers outsourced CFO, controller and cloud-based accounting solutions. This article contains general information only and does not constitute tax advice or any other professional services. Before making any decisions or taking any action that might affect your income taxes, you should consult a professional tax advisor. This article is not intended for and cannot be used to avoid future penalties that may be imposed by the Internal Revenue Service.
Two fall market days set at Arcadia Farmers Market The first of two fall market days is set for Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Arcadia Farmers Market. The autumn celebrations will feature vendors offering pumpkins, gourds, cornhusk dolls, hay bales, cornstalks and garden produce such as tomatoes, squash and purple sweet potatoes. Entertainment will include a cornhole game, pony rides and a petting zoo. Early Christmas shopping opportunities will abound, with handmade soap and candles, tie-dyed Oklahoma T-shirts, gift baskets and American Doll clothing including doll house accessories such as tableware and bedding sets. The Christian Cheese Company will feature such flavors as sundried tomato basil, habanero, garlic onion cheddar and jalapeno. Other vendors will sell cinnamon rolls, candied pecans, homemade dips and fresh salsa.
Locally farm-raised products will include USDA beef and pork and farmfresh eggs. Three food trucks will offer breakfast and lunch menus, coffee and donuts and homemade peach ice cream. Hours will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Arcadia Farmers Market pavilion and grounds at Division Street and Historic Highway 66. Pony rides end at noon. The second fall market is set for Oct. 26. Farmers market vendors also offer their handcrafted items year-round at the Farmers Market Building just east of the Arcadia Round Barn. Farmers Market Building hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information about securing booth space or renting the pavilion, call Lori Seagraves at 405-226-0346 or email admin@arcadiafarmersmarket.com.
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DHS planning to award pay raises Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) Director Justin Brown announced last week a 13 percent pay raise for more than 3,700 DHS employees, of which more than 80 percent of the positions are in the agency’s 92 field offices and are on the frontlines of delivering services to Oklahoma’s most vulnerable populations. The pay raises will bring frontline employee salaries up to par with their peers in other state agencies, and it will be paid for by consolidating 850 vacant and fully-funded positions. After a thorough, year-long study conducted by DHS, the agency’s leadership determined that it will remove 400 vacant positions from the books, totaling $10.8 million in annual appropriations, which will fully fund salary adjustments without additional funding requests for the Legislature. “The Department of Human Services is comprised of exceptional Oklahomans who work tirelessly to support the mission of serving abused and
neglected children and seniors, single parents, those with developmental disabilities, and those struggling with homelessness and addiction,” said Director Justin Brown. “DHS is able to give frontline employees a 13 percent pay increase because of the Legislature’s investment in this critical agency over the past two years and the thought-leadership of my executive team and the governor’s office on how to best structure 6,500 employees to deliver the best outcomes for our customers. This is about taking care of frontline employees, paying them equal to their peers in other state agencies, and bolstering recruitment efforts to fill 450 vacant positions critical for meeting the agency’s mission.” “I applaud Justin Brown and the leadership of DHS for digging into the details of their budget and assessing the needs of their agency to deliver customer-centered solutions,” said Governor Kevin Stitt. “DHS has identified a sound path to live within their budget while also giving frontline em-
ployees an earned pay raise equal to that of their peers in other state agencies. As DHS continues to cast a bold path forward in delivering critical services, I encourage Oklahomans to consider applying to join this mission-focused team as they work to provide Top Ten services our most vulnerable populations.” “DHS has one of the largest impacts on the state as they support and help improve the lives of more than 1 million Oklahomans. The Oklahoma House of Representatives has been focused over the past few years on right sizing the agency and ensuring employees are best equipped and empowered to meet their mission. We are proud of DHS employees’ devotion to our state’s children, elderly and those most in need, and we applaud the thoughtful leadership of the agency to use existing resources to deliver matching peer pay,” said Rep. Kevin Wallace, Chairman of the House Appropriations and Budget Committee.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield help Arcadia Trails mission Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma has awarded a community health investment grant to Arcadia Trails INTEGRIS Center for Addiction Recovery to address the public health concerns of addiction and mental health in Oklahoma by creating access to behavioral health care. Arcadia Trails is a 40-bed residential treatment facility for adult men and women seeking recovery for chemical addiction, mental illness and trauma. Located on the INTEGRIS Health Edmond campus near Arcadia Lake, it provides a peaceful setting for 90 days of structured, evidence-based treatment. “With the generous gift provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma we would like to implement modern day technology into our aftercare plan,” said Kimberlee Wilson, D.O, an addiction psychiatrist at Arcadia Trails. “People living with addiction and mental illness require ongoing support long after leaving our facility. This grant will allow us to offer aftercare services through a variety of different mediums, whether it be by phone, tablet or two-way
interactive video conferencing. This type of on-demand access to continued care is imperative for this particular patient population to successfully navigate life outside of a controlled environment.” Investing in and partnering with like-minded organizations like INTEGRIS on community health initiatives builds on BCBSOK's legacy of supporting local communities and helping families and individuals thrive. “We are investing in solutions to reduce costs across the health care system and improve health outcomes in Oklahoma,” said Joseph Cunningham, M.D., president of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
Integris Health Edmond among those honored for nursing care The American Nurses Credentialing Center has designated both INTEGRIS Health Edmond and INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center as Pathway to Excellence hospitals for the second consecutive four-year term. INTEGRIS Canadian Valley Hospital received redesignation last year. “Words cannot express what an accomplishment this is or how proud I am of these nurses,” says Kerri Bayer, executive vice president and chief nurse executive at INTEGRIS. “I am particularly impressed with the high participation rate (73 to 76 percent) and the fact that each hospital received a greater than 75 percent positive response rate on a majority of the survey questions.” The Pathway to Excellence designation identifies health care organizations committed to a culture of sustained excellence and a positive practice environment. What does LIVING PATHWAY mean? As a Pathway-designated organization, our nurses embody the Pathway Standards through the work they do each and every day: Shared decision-making: The organ-
ization has an established shared governance structure as the foundation for involving direct care nurses in decision-making. Leadership: Leadership fosters the foundation of collaboration among staff and supports a shared governance environment. Safety: The organization protects the safety and well-being of nurses, staff, and patients through safety policies and processes. Quality: Organization-wide quality initiatives are evidence-based, focused on improving patient outcomes, developed through interprofessional collaboration, and implemented based on internal and external benchmarking. Wellbeing: Staff have the opportunity to develop a balance between work and personal life. Achievements for community service, patient advocacy, and contributions to improving population health are encouraged, supported, and recognized by the organization. Professional development: The organization recognizes the importance of staff orientation, collaboration, and professional development in the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
Area business leader named to board Sister Cities International (SCI) appointed Mary Blankenship Pointer, metro business leader, to the Board of Directors at the 2019 Annual Conference in Houston. Pointer “We are delighted to have Mary Blankenship Pointer join the Board of Directors and the Sister Cities International family,” noted Roger-Mark De Souza, President and CEO of Sister Cities International “Mary will serve an integral part of Sister Cities Inter-
national’s leadership team, helping our vibrant network to connect to more members and partners across the country and across the world.” Pointer has thrived in her career as a professional banker with over 25 years of banking experience, including business development commercial lending and private banking. Alongside her work in the banking industry, Mary is passionate about giving back to her community. She currently serves as on the Board of Directors of the Council of International Neonatal Nurses, the Pioneer Library System, the Amigos Library Services, and Dove Public Charter Schools.
Oklahoma. “It's important to us to collaborate with organizations that have a shared interest in creating communities of healthy Oklahomans.” “We have been providing health insurance in Oklahoma for nearly 80 years,” Dr. Cunningham continued. “It is part of our mission to help our members as well as our communities find solutions to the most pressing health problems such as addiction and brain health.” “Collaboration is the only way to combat the addiction epidemic plaguing our state,” said Timothy Pehrson, president and chief executive officer of INTEGRIS Health. “We are grateful Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma is joining forces with us and financially committing to this common cause. Partnerships like these, coupled with a collective passion, will be critical to address the addiction crisis in Oklahoma.” Arcadia Trails INTEGRIS Center for Addiction Recovery officially opened in May of this year. Call 405216-2564 for more information.
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ence between traditional low-carb diets and the trendy ketogenic diet is strictly the number of carbs. The high protein and fats recommended in this diet means there are plenty of opportunities to get the omega-3 fatty acids that make your brain happy. However, it does discourage some higher-carb fruits and veggies that may provide some of your essential vitamins, as well as nearly eliminating fiber in the form of whole grains. This doesn’t mean that those aiming for better mental health should avoid keto, but just bear in mind that alterations should be made, such as adding extra high-fiber veggies or taking a multi-vitamin. THE PALEO DIET- The premise of this diet is to adhere to what we were “meant” to eat based on the diets of our hunter-gatherer ancestors. Paleo diets are rich in veggies, lean proteins, fruits, seeds, and nuts while discouraging sugar, dairy, and grains. While this diet rocks at providing vitamins and minerals, adjustments are recommended to account for the lack of dairy and whole grains that can provide fiber, calcium, and probiotics. In addition to some moodboosting benefits, Paleo may also help reduce blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and promote weight loss. MEDITERRANEAN DIET- Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner! Of all the popular diets today, the Mediterranean diet is earning the praises of nutritionists and psychologists alike. Emphasizing the traditional diets of Greece, Spain, and southern Italy, the Mediterranean diet emphasizes fish, olive oil, nuts, fruits and veggies, while still allowing for smaller amounts of whole grains, dairy, and yes, even wine! This diet is essentially exploding with vitamins, omega-3’s, and fiber while eliminating processed sugars and grains. In addition to keeping your mind sharp and your mood bright, this diet can also seriously lower the risk of heart disease, inflammatory illnesses, and can help you shed a few pounds in the process. It is possible to eat a diet that promotes both physical and mental wellbeing, as well as potentially checking off a few other health goals along the way. It is important to be cautious of any diet recommending avoiding entire food groups, and supplementing with multivitamins and probiotics when needed. By making small adjustments to your favorite weight loss plan, you can gain a better mood and sharper brain in addition to losing a few inches off the waist.
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By Monica Whitten Edmond Family Counseling Practicum Student Most of us think about our physical health quite a bit, whether it’s wishing you were a few pounds lighter, thinking about your blood pressure, trying to fix chronic tummy trouble, etc. In an attempt to remedy these concerns, many people resort to a variety of diets and exercise regimes, especially those that claim by “adding this ingredient,” “avoiding this food group,” or “doing this once a day” will produce near-instant dieting success. Obviously, plans that promise significant weight loss are among the most common choices of diet, but have you ever thought about picking a diet that’s best for your brain? What would that diet even look like? Of the millions of diets out there, is there one that can do it all? It’s fairly common knowledge now that a great deal of our immune system resides within in our gut. The good bacteria that live in our stomachs digest the food we consume and in return help us fight off foreign pathogens. But they don’t just fend off the bugs that are responsible for colds and flus. They also prevent toxins and other invaders from entering the blood stream and reaching the brain where, shockingly, they can affect our mood and even impact our psychological health. In short, these tiny helpers provide a barrier of defense between us and potential inflammatory diseases, physical illnesses, and yes, even mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. So if proper diet and exercise can help us feel better physically, why do we neglect these areas when we need a boost mentally? Both mental and psychological processes have been shown to improve with the right nutrition and activity levels. Of all the popular diets today, which ones are best for our brains? Scott C. Anderson from Psychology Today recommends several important areas of nutrition for beefing up your intestinal defenses. Diets that are high in fiber, omega-3’s, and fermented foods (such as yogurt and kombucha) and low in sugars and refined grains are more likely to produce a happy healthy brain. Additionally, a vitaminrich diet full of folate, calcium, magnesium, and B-vitamins as well as vitamins E, C, and K can also produce awesome brain-boosting effects. But with all of these recommendations, is it possible to find a brandname (i.e., “Pinterest-able”) diet that checks all of these boxes? Let us take a look at some of the most popular diets today. THE KETOGENIC DIET- Low-Carb diets are no new trend. Having been around for decades, the key differ-
Oklahoman Interior Designer Macy White of Edmond will host a launch party Friday, Sept 20 at 6 p.m. to introduce her new line of fair trade home decor in partnership with artisans in Rwanda. It will be an outdoor reception at 7409 Mid Iron Lane in Edmond. Oklahoman Interior Designer Macy White and Rwandan social enterprise Azizi Life International Liaison Christianna Whitekettle, along with local businesses and community, will join together to celebrate a new fair trade, Rwandan-made collection of home goods launching for sale on Sept. 20 at azizilife.com. The event will include information about White’s inspiration for the line, collection samples, and a presentation about Azizi Life and the Rwandan artisans that crafted the collection. Find sneak peeks of the collection on Facebook or Instagram @macywhitehomecollection. Those wanting to attend should RSVP to Macy White at 405-706-5448 or macy.homecollection@gmail.com About The Macy White Home Collection for Azizi Life: Bringing Oklahoma City interior designer Macy White and talented, dedicated Rwan-
dan artisans together to create unique, intentional items could not have been a better match. The products born of this global partnership reflect the heart and skill of both the designer and the creators. It is truly an honor for Macy and Azizi Life artisans to bring you the beautiful and inspiring collection Macy White Home Collection. Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Macy White is an interior designer for a well-known design firm in Oklahoma City. Macy’s natural love for design, coupled with her family’s encouragement, developed her into a passionate little girl; a little girl with a unique love for detail. Azizi Life is focused on maximizing economic opportunity for rural artisans through the development and promotion of crafts. Azizi Life partners with over 30 independent groups in Rwanda - over 500 artisans... and growing! Rising from the horrors of genocide, artisans from all backgrounds have joined together once again through their art. With their fair trade income, parents are caring for the health, nutrition, and education of their children. Families are building better homes. Women are rising out of crippling dependency to become contributors in their communities.
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Church to host relics of Padre Pio The relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, O.F.M. Cap., commonly known as Padre Pio, will be available for veneration on Sept. 27 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 8005 Dorset Drive. Doors will open at 9 a.m. Priests of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City will be available for confessions from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Veneration will be suspended by 5:30 p.m. for Mass at 6 p.m., with the Archbishop Paul S. Coakley presiding. Veneration is showing reverence through prayer; it is not worship, which the Catholic Church teaches is due to God alone. Several items will be available for veneration, including Padre Pio’s glove, a lock of his hair and his mantle/cloak that he wore. All relics except his mantle will be available for the faithful to touch their holy items to. The mantle will be on display only. Padre Pio was born on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcino, Italy, and became a priest in 1910. On Sept. 20, 1918, the stigmata, the wounds of Christ, appeared on his body, making him the first Catholic priest in the history of the Catholic Church to be stigmatized. His whole life was marked by long hours of prayer and continual austerity. His letters to his spiritual directors reveal the ineffable suffering, physical and spiritual, which accompanied him all through his life. They also reveal his deep union with God, his burning love for the Blessed Eucharist and Our Blessed Lady. In 1940, Padre Pio began working to develop a Home for the Relief of Suffering (the Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza), which opened in 1956 on Mount Gargano, four hours from Rome.Padre Pio died in September 1968 at age 81 in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy, and many thousands of mourners at-
tended his funeral. His body was entombed in the crypt of Our Lady of Grace Church. Increasing numbers flock to his tomb from all parts of the world and many testify to spiritual and temporal graces received. The cause for Padre Pio’s sainthood was opened in February 1973, and Pope John Paul II declared him “Venerable” in 1997. On June 16, 2002, Pope John Paul II proclaimed Padre Pio “Saint Pio of Pietrelcina.” Padre Pio is the patron saint of Italy, civil defense volunteers, adolescents and stress-relief. Overflow parking will be in the north parking lot of All Souls Episcopal Church, 6400 N Pennsylvania Ave., and shuttles will run every 5-10 minutes during veneration.For more information about the event, go to https://ckokc.org/padre-pio. For more information about Padre Pio and the national tour of his relics, go to https://www.saintpiofoundation.org.
Food Bank benefit drive The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is encouraging the public to double their impact in the fight against childhood with the Food for Kids Match. Through Sept. 30, all donations to the Regional Food Bank's Food for Kids Programs, up to $180,000, are matched thanks to gifts from the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma, 7Eleven Stores, Lezlie and David Hudiburg, David Gorham and an anonymous donor. "7-Eleven is proud to help, as we have for decades. We encourage our fellow Oklahomans to take advantage of the opportunity to have their donations matched dollar for dollar," said Jim Brown, president of 7-Eleven Stores. The Food for Kids Programs helped to provide more than 2.8 million meals for chronically hungry Oklahoma children last school year. Donations can be made by visiting foodforkids.us or by calling 405-600-3136.
Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi Good Shepherd Anglican Church (Traditional Episcopal) 1000 N. Broadway, Edmond •314-8715 Sundays - Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00am Animal Friendly Parish “If you have people who exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have those who deal likewise with their fellow human being.” St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)
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