September 20, 2018

September 20, 2018 Vol. 19, No. 17

In This Issue ROUGH CUT SWISS

Rough Cut Swiss, in real life, is located in front of Othello’s Restaurant at the southwest corner of Main and Broadway, but this week it is hidden somewhere in our paper.

Email contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing. For more information see page 4.

National Merit Semifinalists See Page 10

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Scattered Thunderstorms High 83° Low 70°

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Scattered Thunderstorms High 79° Low 67°

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 AM Showers High 78° Low 65°

Today marks the second to last day of summer.

As of Saturday we will be enjoying the fall season and all the colors and festivities of the season.

Downtown Edmond got a taste of fall with a Scarecrow Decorating Contest.

Most of the businesses in downtown participated including Edmond Life & Leisure and Pirate Jack Pumpkinhead. All of the colorful figures were outside over the weekend. Judging of the scarecrows, by the Down-

town Edmond Business Association, was done on Monday.

October will also see Heard on Hurd on Oct. 20 and the final Farmers Market of the season, on Oct. 27.

On Oct. 12 there will be EdFest in downtown Edmond with live music and games. The best part is all proceeds from the event go toward the wonderful work done by Edmond Mobile Meals.

You also won’t want to miss the Storybook Forest Oct. 23 to Oct. 30 at

Arcadia Lake. Kids and parents can walk through the not-so-scary Storybook Forest to collect candy from storybook characters.

We will have additional reminders of all of these events as we draw closer to them in upcoming editions of Edmond Life & Leisure as well as our weekly “Weekend Calendar of Events.”

So buckle up for a fun filled fall and October which will lead to Thanksgiving and the upcoming Christmas season.

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OC’s President John deSteiguer plants a Bald Cypress tree with help from Jerrod Dean of Horticare Landscape and Brian Dougherty the Oklahoma City Community Foundation director for Parks and Public Spaces on the East side of Eagle Trail. The 3.1 mile, side-by-side asphalt and crushed granite track that winds through the park-like campus of Oklahoma Christian University located at 2501 E. Memorial Drive. The trail is open to the public.

OKC Community Foundation makes grant to Okla. Christian Oklahoma Christian University is pleased to announce it has received a $11,500 grant from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation and its Parks and Public Space Initiative.

The grant will be used to assist in funding OC’s Eagle Trail Beautification Project. Forty new trees now line the 3.1 mile, side-by-side asphalt and crushed granite path along Benson Road. The new trees allow Oklahoma Christian to enhance the health, cultural and recreational needs of citizens in Oklahoma County.

“Eagle Trail connects our campus to the community and is very popular with North Oklahoma City and Edmond residents,” said John deSteiguer, president of the university. “The trees are spanning a previously treeless quarter mile stretch that will now be beautiful and become a special part of our park-like campus. We are grateful for the support of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation and their impact on our local area.”

Eagle Trail is an important part of Team OC, the campus health and fitness initiative. The well lit trail has security phones along the most remote portions and features miles of landscaping. The new trees will extend

the existing landscaping, beautify the campus and enhance the view for nearby neighbors.

OC is a private, Christian, liberal arts university sitting on the border of Oklahoma City and Edmond. The nonprofit institution is known for deeply impacting communities for good world-wide, rigorous academics paired with caring faculty and a wide range of positive outcomes from students’ acceptance into exclusive graduate programs to individual success stories from students who are difference-makers and known for entering their careers with high levels of work ethic and integrity.

Founded in 1969, the Oklahoma City Community foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that works with donors to create charitable funds that will benefit our community both now and in the future.

Grants awarded through the Parks and Public Space Initiative support programs that encourage the use of public parks for recreation, health and wellness activities.

For more information about the Oklahoma City Community Foundation and Oklahoma Christian University, visit ww.occf.org and www.oc.edu.

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From the Publisher

Anderson to speak at Prayer Breakfast It is fall in Edmond and that means it is time once again for our annual Edmond Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. This is one of my favorite events of the year.

It is a time when Edmond comes to- Ray Hibbard gether, prays and breaks bread together. Folks tend to drop their differences and mend fences. There are no politics. Rather, our business community and leadership join hands and prays for our community. It is a wonderful thing to see and participate in.

This year is even more special because Edmond’s own Mo Anderson will be the featured speaker for this year’s Edmond Mayor’a Prayer Breakfast. She is well known here in Edmond, has been an inspiration to many in our local community and is internationally acclaimed for her skills in business and as a leader.

Integris Health Edmond is once again the presenting sponsor for this event. The event will be Thursday, Oct. 18 and will be held again this year in the Nigh Center Ballroom on the University of Central Oklahoma campus. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. with a buffet breakfast being served and the program begins at 7:00 a.m.

Corporate sponsorships are $500, and you receive up to two tables and program recognition. Individual tables are available starting at $200 and individual tickets are $10 each.

You can call (405) 640-9815 or email jennifer@womackadvisers.com for more information on sponsorships or to reserve your tickets. Sponsorship deadline is Oct. 12.

Mo Anderson is an international speaker, author, and renowned leader in real estate. As co-owner, Vice Chairman, and former CEO, she’s been a significant driving force of Keller Williams Realty, now the largest real estate franchise company in the world in size, units, and volume. Using her experiences, achievements, successes, and God- given gifts, Mo is dedicated to inspiring people both in and outside of the real estate industry to live their best life.

Known at times as the “Velvet Hammer” for her uncompromising approach, Mo’s astute business acumen and leadership abilities are uniquely matched by her faith and compassion. In 1995, she became the first CEO and co-owner of Keller Williams Realty International. She made it her mission to help people

performers include: David Wilcox on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 Monica Mancini on Saturday, March 9, 2019 Judith Hill on Saturday, April 20, 2019 Tony DeSare on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019

Mo Anderson experience the higher purpose of business – caring, sharing and giving – by creating a company that strives to be light in a dark world. Today, she continues to cultivate Keller William’s culture and value system, inspiring tens of thousands of associates in 32 countries to maintain high standards of character within their personal and professional lives.

Originally an elementary school music teacher, Mo’s first love was the piano. She taught music for 14 years before entering the real estate field, where her talents as a business woman quickly took hold. She’s been deemed one of “America’s Top 25 Influential Thought Leaders” by REALTOR Magazine and “One of Real Estates Most Influential People” by the Women’s Council of REALTORS. In 2008, she was inducted into the prestigious Hall of Leaders by the CRB Council and has twice been named “Oklahoma’s Women in Business Advocate of the Year” by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Mo is the author of “A Joy-filled Life: Lessons from a Tenant Farmer’s Daughter Who Became a CEO,” and launched MoAnderson.com, an online mentoring community. This fall, she’s starting a new podcast titled What Would Mo Do? In November, Mo will be inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Oklahoma’s highest honor, along with six other 2018 honorees, including Ree Drummond and Carrie Underwood.

All proceeds over the cost of the performers are donated to the UCO Foundation toward a UCO Jazz scholarship. The program has already endowed one scholarship for $25,000 and is well on its way toward completing its second scholarship. Preferred seating is available to season ticket holders who also make a direct donation to the UCO Foundation – Tres Amigos Scholarship Fund. These are limited so please call the number above for more information and availability.

Hilary Kole has long been a beloved staple on the NYC jazz scene and world-renowned as a multifaceted concert hall and symphony performer. She has been hailed by critics as a "musical marvel!" (Rex Reed, New York Observer. ) In reviewing Kole's performance in the New York Times, Stephen Holden wrote,"swinging…sultry….sexy with a sharp-edged hint of brass in her voice…Kole locates the desperation and impatience lurking in Cole Porter's besotted lyrics." And Robert Daniels from Daily Variety said "Kole is quite the prettiest young thrush on the club circuit…it's torch singing at its apex."

Kole began her professional career

Hilary Kole coming to the UCO Jazz Lab The not for profit production company of Tres Amigos has announced their new season beginning with the Nov. 2 appearance of Hilary Kole.

Tickets are $35 each and you can reserve them by calling (405) 3408552. The rest of the season’s

Hilary Kole

at the legendary Rainbow Room as the youngest singer ever to grace the stage. From there, she appeared in a sold-out run at the famed Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel, made her concert hall debut at Lincoln Center as part of the "American Songbook Series" with Jonathan Schwartz, and in June of 2007, appeared at Carnegie Hall during a Tribute to Oscar Peterson, and in January, 2008, at the Canadian Tribute to Dr. Peterson at Roy Thompson Hall alongside Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, and Nancy Wilson. Hilary has appeared as a headliner in New York City at Town Hall (Nightlife Awards), Birdland, The Blue Note, Iridium, the Jazz Standard, and at Carnegie Hall with Michael Feinstein. Hilary Kole co- created and originated the lead female roles in the critically acclaimed, award winning Off-Broadway musicals, "Our Sinatra." (2000 MAC Award) and "Singing Astaire."

Hilary had the honor of recording with Jazz legends Oscar Peterson and Hank Jones, as well as master composer, Michel LeGrand. Ms. Kole has also appeared alongside Alan Broadbent, Lee Musiker, Dave Frishberg, Roger Kellaway, Tedd Firth, Houston Person, Harry Allen, Joel Frahm, Russell Malone, John Pizzarelli, Paul Meyers, Gene Bertoncini, Lewis Nash, Mark McLean, and Paul Gill among others.

Kole's television appearances include CNN's Showbiz Today, Fox's Good Day New York, PBS, NBC's Today in New York, as well as a half hour feature on CN8's 'One on One with Steve Adubato'.

Hilary began singing and playing the piano at age five. At 12, she received a scholarship to attend the Walden School for music composition, where she spent her next 6 summers. Her compositions garnered three National Federation of Music Awards. She is also the recipient of the prestigious Delius Award for her work "Piano Trio No.1" which received its world premiere with the Jacksonville Symphony. Upon graduating high school, she was granted a scholarship by the Oakley Foundation to study composition at Manhattan School of Music. Hilary's compositions have been performed by the New England Brass Quintet, the Peabody Trio, and the Manhattan School of Music Jazz Vocal Ensemble, among others.

Don’t delay my friends. Tres Amigos concerts sell out quickly.

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

Check out what’s inside! n Weekend calendar of events ........................................................Page 6. n Fake news nothing new ................................................................Page 8. n North cheerleaders go for another state title ............................Page 12. n Good rating for UCO..................................................................Page 13. n George Gust reviews ‘A Simply Favor’ ........................................Page 15. n Crossword ..................................................................................Page 15. n Senior News ....................................................................Pages 18 & 19. n Dave Farris & update on Pretty Boy Floyd ..................................Page 20. n Business news ............................................................................Page 22. n Worship directory ......................................................................Page 23.

Find the ‘Rough Cut Swiss’ Rough Cut Swiss, in real life, is located in front of Othello’s Restaurant at the southwest corner of Main and Broadway, but this week it is hidden somewhere in our paper. E-mail contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing.

Rough Cut Swiss is by artist David Phelps. Phelps is an Oklahoma based sculptor whose work has been featured throughout the state. He is inspired by expansive spaces and hopes his works will inspire meaningful meditation.

Said Phelps, “I grew up on a farm in the central valley of California where the fields became an extension of oneself. I continue to live in the wide open spaces of Oklahoma where my sculptural images expand to include their environments as part of the aesthetic experience.”

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Bronchos break into the win column

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - The University of Central Oklahoma football team earned its first win of the 2018 season Saturday night after a 52-42 win at Lindenwood in Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association action at Harlen C. Hunter Stadium.

The Bronchos had stars all over the field Saturday. Keats Calhoon was near perfect at quarterback in the first half before being sidelined with an injury. Chandler Garrett was solid in backing up Calhoon. Clay McKenzie was powerful at running back. And Tyrone Howell and the Broncho receiving corps showed out in a break-out game

for Central.

And that was just the offense.

The Bronchos defense had a similar stellar performance from numerous cast members. Malik Walker had an interception and could have had two more.

O'Shay Harris also had an interception.

And Daniel Baughman recovered a fumble by way of a backwards pass and returned it more than 60 yards for a touchdown to put the exclamation point on the Broncho victory.

"We had a good team effort tonight," seventh-year head coach Nick Bobeck said. "We responded to adversity today and that's how it's been this week.

We needed to respond to a really tough situation and we did and we had to do that within this game too and we did. I'm really proud of the team for that effort."

UCO's need to respond has been constant since the Bronchos lost teammate Derek Loccident for the season and presumably his career this past Sunday in a train accident. Central's need to respond began early Saturday at Lindenwood.

Central Oklahoma will take on Northwest Missouri this Saturday in Edmond. The Bronchos (1-2) host the Bearcats of Maryville, Mo. (3-0) at 6 p.m. at Wantland Stadium.

State Fair Wonders There’s no telling what you might see at the Oklahoma State Fair -- including some trick horse riding. The fair continues through this Sunday at the State Fairgrounds.

MELINDA INFANTE

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Arise Ministries will hold men’s benefit breakfast Arise Ministries will host a men's fundraising breakfast to support single mothers from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Oct. 2 at the Naifeh Family & Bud Wilkinson Event Center, 4040 N Lincoln Blvd.

The event will include two speakers, Spencer Stone and Triana Browne.

Stone is a well-known hero for helping stop a terrorist on a train in Europe. He is also an author and star of "The 15:17 To Paris," which was made into a movie where he played his character.

Browne was named Miss Oklahoma 2017 and will give a personal account of her experiences being raised by a single mother.

As a nationally recognized nonprofit, Arise Ministries is a recipient of a 2018 OKC Passion Award and grant sponsored by Hobby Lobby and the National Christian Foundation. The award honored Arise Ministries for its impact in the community through its focus on the emotional and spiritual well-being of single moms to encourage healthier homes. The Men's Breakfast aims to inspire and educate

Proceeds help single moms men about the organization's vision and mission.

"We are honored and excited to host this meaningful event," Shelley Pulliam, executive director and cofounder of Arise Ministries, said in a news release. "It's important to our mission to have as many members of the community supporting mothers who are widowed, divorced, nevermarried or a single parent. We welcome and appreciate the men who seek to contribute to the Arise Ministries mission."

While this organization continues to make a difference in the lives of Oklahoma women, its online presence has reached single moms in every state and more than 140 countries.

Tickets for the Men's Breakfast are $20 through Sept. 26. A 10-person table may be sponsored for $500. Admission includes breakfast. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to AriseMinistries.net.

Millions spent by candidates Oklahoma candidates have already spent $33 million running for state offices this election cycle, with nearly half of that being pumped into the governor's race.

Another $2 million has flowed through outside groups, with most of that money targeted at the Republican races for governor and attorney general.

GOP gubernatorial candidate Kevin Stitt has loaned his campaign more than $3 million and paid out of pocket for another $86,000 in expenses.

Thursday Sept. 20 ---- In the Gallery ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- WWII Edmond: Housewives on the Homefront ---- In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student ---- American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters ---- Fall Signature Tour ---- Poetic Embroidery: Tales of Woah

by Kelly Rogers & Red Dirt Rug by Rena Detrixhe ---- Oklahoma State Fair ---- Olive Oil & Balsamic 101 Class

edmondhistory.org or call 405 3400078.

Friday Sept. 21 ---- In the Gallery ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- WWII Edmond: Housewives on the Homefront ---- Kirkpatrick Photo Exhibit Opens (“Where They Went: A Photographic History of Oklahoma Animals”) ---- In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student ---- American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters ---- Fall Signature Tour ---- Poetic Embroidery: Tales of Woah

by Kelly Rogers & Red Dirt Rug by Rena Detrixhe ---- Oklahoma State Fair ---- Asian Moon Festival ---- Marie Lu ---- The Groove Merchants ---- UCO Center for Active Living and Learning Open House ---- Silhouette Portraits ---- Arcadia Route 66 Neonfest

Making History Crafts Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum Extra Info: 1 – 4 p.m.; Free craft activities in the museum. For more information visit, edmondhistory.org or call 405 340-0078.

Saturday Sept. 22 ---- In the Gallery ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- WWII Edmond: Housewives on the Homefront ---- Aprons & Rations: WWII at Home ---- Celtic Open Jam Session ---- Fall Signature Tour ---- In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student ---- American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters ---- Brandi Reloaded ---- Oklahoma State Fair ---- Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Expo ---- Sacred Landscapes: The Photographs of Larran Meares ---- Silhouette Portraits ---- 2018 Golf Family Fun Night ---- Arcadia Route 66 Neonfest Sunday Sept. 23 ---- In the Gallery ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- Fall Signature Tour ---- In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student ---- American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters ---- Oklahoma State Fair ---- Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Expo ---- Sacred Landscapes: The Photographs of Larran Meares ---- Arcadia Route 66 Neonfest Extra Information on Weekend Happenings In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Featuring works by Diane Goldschmidt and Diana Robinson For information go to: http://www.edmondfinearts.com/ Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered Location: Armstrong Auditorium Extra Info: Free, Exhibit will be available until Aug 19. armstrongauditorium.org WWII Edmond: Housewives on the Homefront Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum Extra Info: Housewives living in Edmond, Oklahoma made sacrifices and conformed to the government’s requests in order to help soldiers overseas. This exhibits demonstrates their efforts. For more information go to:

Aprons & Rations: WWII at Home Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum Extra Info: Open to all adults, children 7 – 17 must be accompanied by and adult.10 a.m. – 12 p.m., $10 per person; Step into the shoes of the average 1940;s housewife. Learn to shop for rationed food and make your own non-sewn t-shirt apron (bring a t-shirt of your choice). For more information visit, edmondhistory.org or call 405 340-0078.

The Groove Merchants Location: UCO-Jazz Lab Extra Info: $20, 8 p.m.; for more information visit www.ucojazzlab Marie Lu Location: Best of Books, Edmond Extra Info: 6 – 7:30 p.m., In order to reserve a line number for the signing you must prepurchase a copy of Wildcard. Look for Best of Books on Facebook for more information.

Kirkpatrick Photo Exhibit Opens (“Where They Went: A Photographic History of Okahoma Animals”) Location: Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma city Extra Info: Twenty-six black and white photos explore the historic and ongoing relationship between animals and the people of Oklahoma. This is the first event that will lead up to the second ANIMAL Conference of Ideas, Impact, and Inspiration hosted by the Kirkpatrick Foundation. For more information, call 405-522-0765.

Celtic Open Jam Session Location: American Banjo Museum, Oklahoma City Extra Info: 1-4 p.m. ---- Free admission when you bring an instrument and participate in the Jam Session. Museum visitors are encouraged to sit, listen, tap your feet and enjoy the music. For more information, visit www.americanbanjomuseum.com UCO Center for Active Living and Learning Open House Location: University of Central Oklahoma Wellness Center, Room 134 Extra Info: 1---- 3 p.m.; the open house will highlight two exercise classes offered by the center. SPRT will focus on improving agility, strength and balance, while LIFT will encourage participants to use free weights to build strength. Guests are asked to bring sneakers and bottled water. For more information visit sites.uco.edu.

In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; visit nationalcowboymuseum.org American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City Extra Info: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; For more information, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org Brandi Reloaded Location: River Lounge at Riverwind Casino Time: 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. For more information, visit www.riverwind.com Fall Signature Tour Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, OKC Extra Info: 1 – 2 p.m.; see some of the finest Western art in the country during this docent-facilitated Museum tour. For more information, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org

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Bestseller at Best of Books

Best of Books has announced the upcoming book signing event for New York Times bestselling author, Marie Lu. Lu will be signing copies of her new book, Wildcard, on Friday, Sept. 21 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. In order to reserve a line number for the signing part of the event, interested participants must pre-order a copy of “Wildcard” from Best of Books. “Wildcard” is the sequel to Lu's bestselling book, Warcross.

Emika Chen barely made it out of the Warcross Championships alive.

Now that she knows the truth behind Hideo’s new NeuroLink algorithm, she can no longer trust the one person she’s always looked up to, who she once thought was on her side.

Determined to put a stop to Hideo’s grim plans, Emika and the Phoenix Riders band together, only to find a new threat lurking on the neon-lit streets of Tokyo. Someone’s put a bounty on Emika’s head, and her sole chance for survival lies with Zero and his ruthless crew, the Blackcoats. But Emika soon learns that Zero isn’t all that he seems—and his protection comes at a price. Caught in a web of betrayal, with the future of free will at risk, just how far will Emika go to take down the man she loves?

Marie Lu is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of the “The Young Elites” trilogy, the “Legend trilogy,” and “Warcross.” She graduated

from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry as an artist and art director. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare time reading, drawing, playing games, and getting stuck in traffic. She lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and their three dogs.

Other signings Best of Books has announced the upcoming book signing events for internet sensation Kenny Harmon and local author Dr. Lisa Marotta.

Harmon, also known as the viral internet sensation, “Sad Pawpaw,” will be signing copies of his book, “Sad Pawpaw: The Early Years,” on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Marotta will be signing copies of her book, Suki and Sam, on Saturday, Sept. 22 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Interested participants must call the store to pre-order a copy of Suki and Sam. Suki and Sam is a story of a growing young artist named Sam who loves her dog, Suki. When Suki dies, however, Sam’s grief washes all the color out of her world resulting in Sam not wanting to paint.

STEM Innovation at Heritage

Heritage Elementary School students put their critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills to work creating electric circuits. The project was part of two days of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities completed under the guidance of noted STEAM artists Monica and Tyler Aiello. The pair's visit was made possible by a grant from the Edmond Public Schools Foundation. Above, parent volunteer Jennifer Keehn helps Brayden Marquez with simple soldering of an electric circuit.

Heritage student Lily Dunham works on a STEM project.

Fifth-graders, from left, Samantha Harwell, Samantha Kirkpatrick, Brielle Evans, and Allyson Kolar show off their creative electric circuits.

Photographs provided by Susan Parks-Schlepp

Eastern Star’s upcoming spaghetti dinner for Make-A-Wish Oklahoma The Edmond Chapter Order of the Eastern Star is having a spaghetti dinner on Sept. 29 starting at 6:00 PM to raise funds to benefit our Make-AWish Oklahoma Foundation. Ms. Jane Rohweder, Director of Development with Oklahoma Make-A-Wish will be our guest speaker with a short presentation.

Each year The Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star chooses a charity that they raise money for by having different fundraisers within their chapters all over the State of

GM recall DETROIT — General Motors is recalling 1.2 million big pickup trucks and SUVs mainly in North America because of power-assisted steering problems that have been cited in a number of accidents.

GM says the power steering can fail momentarily. The recall covers certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups as well as Chevy Tahoe and Suburban SUVs. Also affected are 2015 Cadillac Escalade and GMC Yukon SUVs.

Oklahoma and Edmond Chapter’s goal is to raise $500-$1,000 in donations.

The donation is $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 10.

The public is welcome to come enjoy spaghetti and fellowship. A basket of goodies from some of our retailers will be given away.

The dinner will be held at the Masonic Lodge, 1026 North Boulevard, Edmond, OK Please RSVP to the Secretary, Pattie Zoellner at 405-285-6453.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

Phony stories not new It may not be a bad idea to question what you see on network news.

Last week, as everyone knows, a powerful storm struck the Carolinas.

There was a lot of flooding and thouSteve Gust sands of people have been displaced.

I don’t mean to minimize, in any way, the impact of the storm. Yet it was interesting to see the clip of the weatherman who was allegedly battling fierce winds.

We’ve all seen those shots where the weatherman looks like Capt. Ahab on the deck of an old ship battling winds up to, and exceeding, 100 mph.

Yet in one case last week the weather reporter was hanging on for dear life while two pedestrians calmly walk right by the guy. A cynic might say that that’s fake news.

I think lots of things have been staged over the years and not just during the era of Trump.

Take 1994 for example.

Cokie Roberts of ABC News, made news of her own then.

In February of that year she did a report concerning the work of lawmakers

at the U.S. Capitol.

To add flavor to it, Roberts wore a heavy coat with the U.S. Capitol in the background.

The only problem was that Roberts was in a cozy, warm studio and was standing in front of a photo of the U.S. Capitol.

At that time it was a scandal and people were none too happy about it. I wonder if it would meet with the same reaction today?

Maybe one of the earliest cases of fake news was back in January 1897 when Frederic Remington an artist wired to newspaper giant William Randolph Hearst on the pending revolution in Cuba. He told Hearst it was all quiet and “there will be no war.”

Hearst wrote back, “you furnish the pictures and I’ll furnish the war.”

I have no doubt he had that kind of power back in those days. It’s sad a publisher could lead a nation to war.

Apparently that’s what happened.

These days, on most political stories, I’m skeptical of the veracity of what I hear.

Sure it may be accurate, but then again it may only be someone’s particular slant on what they believe is the news.

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

If you see abuse, call authorities immediately

By The Oklahoman Editorial Board While passing a farm east of Meeker this summer, someone noticed a boy on the property who appeared to need help. The passerby took the initiative to call the Department of Human Services hotline, and by doing so may have saved his life.

The youth was severely malnourished. At 15 years old, he weighed just 80 pounds, had several broken bones, and according to doctors was within a week of dying. Four members of the boy's family face child neglect charges.

The prompt action by this passerby, it seems to us, is what the Legislature had in mind when it approved a bill this year requiring citizens to immediately report sus-

pected child abuse and neglect.

The previous statute said citizens needed to report such things “promptly.” An alleged incident in 2017 in Bixby is one of the things that prompted state Rep. Dell Kerbs, and Sen. Ron Sharp, both R-Shawnee, to pursue the change to “immediately.”

In the Bixby case, four high school football players were accused of using a pool cue to sexually assault a teammate during a gathering at the home of the district's now-former superintendent. His son was one of the players charged with second-degree rape by instrumentation.

According to prosecutors, school officials waited eight days to report what was first considered an “alleged

hazing incident.”

In advancing House Bill 2259, Sharp, a former coach and teacher, noted that there have been many cases where abuse wasn't reported “for several days or weeks after it's discovered.” Often these have involved schools, such as the case last year in Perry where a teacher's aide pleaded guilty to molesting 10 elementary school girls. The school's principal resigned and pleaded no contest to failing to promptly report child abuse or neglect — prosecutors noted that she did so despite several girls telling her that the aide had touched them inappropriately.

But while the sheer number of children in Oklahoma schools makes this change one that teachers and administrators must know about and follow through on, the legislation isn't aimed solely at education. As The Oklahoman's Randy Ellis and Steve Gust reported recently, day care operators, church leaders, business executives and others must immediately report suspected child abuse and neglect instead of trying to handle the incidents in-house.

Child safety is the goal, and the sad truth is that too many Oklahoma children are not being protected from harm. The Department of Human Services says that during the previous fiscal year, it received 79,310 calls alleging that 133,055 children were possibly being abused or neglected.

That averages out to 217 phone calls per day.

Of the total, 15,289 children were confirmed victims of abuse or neglect.

The DHS hotline is (800) 522-3511. Use it, if you feel it's necessary,

New oil drilling technology is good for Oklahoma

By Berry Mullennix and Wade Hutchings As leaders of Oklahoma's defining industry, individuals and companies from the oil and natural gas industry have often found themselves in the spotlight, serving as civic and social leaders for the better part of a century.

But today, the spotlight shines differently. Today the light is lit by industry detractors, fueled by environmental activists who believe the oil and natural gas industry is inherently destructive and outdated.

And sometimes, the same spotlight shared by radical environmental activists shines from those within the industry. Such is the case with a recent op-ed in The Oklahoman by Mike Cantrell and the Oklahoma Energy Producers Alliance.

Cantrell makes unsubstantiated and exaggerated claims about the impact of horizontal drilling on vertical well producers. His tactics are the same as the environmental activists — make wild claims on an issue the general public has little knowledge about in

hopes of building fear.

He says more than 400 oil and natural gas wells have been damaged in Kingfisher County by horizontal drilling. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has record of less than a dozen such cases.

He says hundreds of families are losing their livelihoods. He doesn't tell you that the majority of those well owners have reached agreements with the companies operating nearby, ensuring the income generated from those older, smaller wells is not hampered by new wells.

Twenty years ago, Cantrell and the members of the OEPA were leaders in the state's oil and natural gas industry. Oklahoma then was dominated by marginal wells that produce 10 barrels of oil or less a day. Even 10 years ago, marginal production still accounted for 89 percent of Oklahoma's oil output.

Today, thanks to technology and massive capital investment by the state's active oil and gas operators, production from new horizontal wells accounts for

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90 percent of Oklahoma's oil production.

The oil and natural gas industry has been revolutionized by technology, but not all of those in the industry have embraced it. They want the industry to remain the way it was when vertical wells were the norm and they had significant influence on the industry. In order to do that, they cast today's industry in a negative light. They are Blockbuster executives in a Netflix world.

Legislation in 2017 gave oil and gas producers in Oklahoma the ability to expand the use of advancing technologies to drill and complete wells. The result has been increased exploration and development across the state, an increase in high-paying jobs for Oklahomans, increased value for the more than 250,000 royalty owners, and a significant increase in oil and gas production and resulting tax revenue.

Environmental groups have used fear to push an anti-oil and natural gas agenda that would slow development and eliminate jobs at a time when industry employment recovers after a historic decline in commodity prices. Now, oil producers of generations past are embracing the tactics of those radical environmentalists.

But fear should not be used to eliminate jobs of working Oklahomans or derail the economic engine that drives this state forward. We see a bright future led by technology and the ingenuity of the thousands of Oklahomans who work to power this critical industry.

Mullennix is chairman of the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association. Hutchings is chairman of the Oklahoma Oil and Gas Association.

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Edmond North High School 2019 National Merit Semifinalists from left, are Jacob Garbrecht, Audrey Stavish, Garridy Hamilton Matthew Blair, Sydney Schuppan, William Clune, Noah Gleason, William Shorow, Erin Carter, Kelly Lewis, Allison Smith, Brandon Chenevey and Caleb Triplett.

Edmond Schools names National Merit Semifinalists

Twenty-four high school seniors from Edmond Public Schools have been named 2019 National Merit Semifinalists-a designation that places them in the top 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors.

The prestigious scholastic competition recognizes students for academic success in the 2017 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Edmond’s Semifinalists include five from Edmond Memorial High School, six from Edmond Santa Fe High School and 13 from Edmond North High School. The district has the most 2019 Semifinalists of any public or private school in the state.

“What makes this group of students so extraordinary is not just their academic abilities but also their engagement in activiPHOTO PROVIDED ties and special interest groups at their respective schools,” said Su- Edmond Memorial High School 2019 National Merit Semifinalists (left to right): Mikita Dzialendzik, Amanda Baskett, Carson Sollberger, Ryan Danley and Caroline Judd. perintendent Bret Towne.

“Among the 24 students are muJason Hayes. sicians, athletes, artists, and members of FFA, Student Council, Semifinalists have an opportunity to continue in the competiand AFJROTC.” tion for millions of dollars in scholarships. To be considered for a Semifinalists Jacob Garbrecht, from Edmond North High Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requireSchool and Connor Lawrence and Michael Yu from Edmond ments to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About Santa Fe High School, also received perfect scores on the ACT 90 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist College Entrance Exam. standing, and about half of the Finalists will win a National “To be named both a National Merit Semifinalist and receive Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar award. Many cola perfect score on the ACT college entrance exam is analogous to hitting a grand slam in baseball. These students will now have leges and universities offer comprehensive sizeable scholarships their pick of postsecondary colleges and universities at which to to students named Finalists.

For more information on the National Merit Scholarship Corfurther their academic pursuits. I anticipate extraordinary futures poration, go to www.nationalmerit.org. for these two fine young men, “ said Edmond Santa Fe Principal

The following students are National Merit Semifinalists for 2019.

Edmond North High School: Matthew Blair Erin Carter Brandon Chenevey William Clune Jacob Garbrecht Noah Gleason Garridy Hamilton Kelly Lewis Sydney Schuppan William Shorow Allison Smith Audrey Stavish Caleb Triplett Edmond Santa Fe High School: Ishan Bhanot Camille Bond Bradlee Harrison Connor Lawrence Nathan Whitehead Michael Yu Edmond Memorial High School: Amanda Baskett Ryan Danley Mikita Dzialendzik Caroline Judd Carson Sollberger

Congratulations to all

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Santa Fe High School 2019 National Merit Semifinalists from top to bottom and left to right, are Connor Lawrence, Ishan Bhanot, Michael Yu, Bradlee Harrison, Nathan Whitehead and Camille Bond.

McGuinness places four Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced today that Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School has four seniors named as Semifinalists in the 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. They are Cailin Harrington, Madison Ernst, Sabrina Lopez and Sang Nguyen.

Cailin is the daughter of Lisa and Peter Harrington of Edmond, OK. Madison is the daughter of Jayson and Victoria Ernst of Mustang, OK. Sabrina is the daughter of Dave Lopez of Edmond, OK and Marisa Scott of Oklahoma City. Sang Nguyen is the son of Son and Thy Nguyen of Oklahoma City.

More than 1.6 million juniors in over 22,000 U.S. high schools entered the 2019 National Merit Program by taking the 2017 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. Semifinalists are designated on a state-representational basis.

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Going for State Cheerleading Title No. 5 The Edmond North cheerleading team hoped for state title No. 5 during regional competition last weekend. The team did take first in Yukon and will now head to state this weekend in Tulsa. Making up the skilled team are, front row, from left, Jillian Brannon, Brooke Tumelson, Emily Shuler, Kennedy Butler, Haley Johnson, Haylen Harwell, Rae-Anna Bright and Preslie Rosen. On the second row, are Sammie Smith, Olivia Castilla, Ella Rose Adams, Makayela Hull, Izzy Bellak, Alyssa Merkley, Lily Dirven and Brynne O'Conner. On the third row are Hannah Baty, Cate Coburn, Emma Van Buskirk, Makayla Briand, Delaney Butler, Bella Wright, Emma Thompson and Kendall Hannon.

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U.S. News & World Report has once again ranked the University of Central Oklahoma as the top public regional university in the state in the publication’s just-released 2019 Best Colleges list.

Magazine again gives UCO a top ranking The University of Central Oklahoma remains among the top colleges and universities in the nation, once again ranking as the top public regional university in the state on the 2019 Best Colleges list from U.S. News & World Report.

UCO ranked No. 24 in the list of Tier One institutions in the “Top Public Schools: Regional Universities - West” category and No. 77 in the overall list of regional universities in the west.

UCO President Don Betz said the rankings recognize the university’s ongoing commitment to providing students with transformative education experiences.

“We are honored that our peers in the West again have recognized our continued dedication to student success and community development,” Betz said.

“Our mission to prepare students to be productive, creative, ethical and engaged citizens and

leaders would not be made possible without the tireless efforts of UCO’s faculty and staff.”

U.S. News & World Report releases its list of Best Colleges annually. Regional Universities are divided into four categories: North, South, Midwest, and West and are defined by U.S. News as universities that offer “a full range of undergraduate programs and some master's programs but few doctoral programs.”

According to U.S. News, rankings for the Best Colleges list are determined based on key indicators, gathered using a combination of the institution’s own responses to the U.S. News & World Report statistical survey, information from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics and information gathered in assessments from peer institutions. These key indicators include graduate and retention rates for students, undergraduate academic reputation, stu-

dent selectivity, financial resources and alumni giving rates.

With strong connections throughout the Oklahoma City metro, the University of Central Oklahoma is dedicated to developing in students the confidence to succeed through transformative learning experiences. Founded in 1890, Central connects its nearly 16,000 students to unmatched value found in 121 undergraduate areas of study and 76 graduate programs from its main campus in Edmond and facilities throughout the metro area.

The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

For more information about UCO, visit www.uco.edu.

For more information on the U.S. News & World Report 2019 Best Colleges, visit www.usnews.com/colleges.

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Engagement, Wedding notices Do you have a wedding or engagement notice? If so, please contact us at Edmond Life & Leisure, either by phone, 340-3311 or e-mail, news@edmondpaper.com.

We will then send or fax you an engagement or wedding form.The cost is $35, which includes a photograph.

Payment is due upon submission by noon Thursday.

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University of Central Oklahoma-based Oklahoma A+ (OKA+) Schools will host THE Art Auction, featuring celebrity host and artist Desmond Mason, as well as several other artists, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at the CHK|Central Boathouse, 732 Riversport Drive, in Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District. Pictured is ‘Bison II,’ an acrylic and mixed media piece by Robert Peterson, one of the auction’s featured artists.

UCO art auction Friday As part of an evening to celebrate the arts and support education, University of Central Oklahoma-based Oklahoma A+ (OKA+) Schools will host THE Art Auction, featuring celebrity host and artist Desmond Mason, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at the CHK|Central Boathouse, 732 Riversport Drive, in Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District.

Featuring a fixed-price sale and a live auction, the event provides art collectors with the latest works of several talented, contemporary artists, including Mason, a former Oklahoma State University standout and NBA star, who will serve as guest artist and host for the evening. Other featured artists will include Robert Peterson, Teri Cunningham, Tim Kenney, Steve Seikel, Karin Walkingstick, Steve Tomlin and Jan J. Smith. Sam Kahre, known for his classical, pop cello performances, also will perform during the event.

Additionally, five young artists from area OKA+ Schools, previously selected through an OKA+ competition, will showcase and sell their artwork alongside the auction’s featured artists.

Forty pieces of art, including pottery, paintings of various styles and a concert from Kahre, will be available for purchase during the auction.

Now in its second year, THE Art Auction raises funds for OKA+ Schools, the state’s only researchbased, whole school network with a mission of nurturing creativity in

every learner. A department of UCO, OKA+ provides 70 schools across the state with ongoing professional development within an intricate network of support and ongoing research.

OKA+ provides services at no cost to these network schools, which represent more than 27,000 students and 2,500 educators.

THE Art Auction is the only signature fundraising event for OKA+ Schools, which depends on private, corporate and foundation support to provide its transformative model to schools.

“I’m delighted to showcase such talented Oklahoma artists while telling so many people about the work of OKA+ Schools,” said OKA+ Schools Executive Director Sandra Kent. “OKA+ Schools is making a very real difference in teachers’ and students’ lives across the state – encouraging creativity and supporting efforts to give students every possible tool to be successful in their adult lives.”

General tickets for the event are $100 per person and include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment and a paddle number for the live auction. VIP tickets are available for $150 per person and additionally include the first opportunity to purchase fixed-price art.

For more information about THE Art Auction or to purchase tickets, visit www.okaplusauction.com or contact Kent at skent@uco.edu.

Paseo District’s ‘Truckload of Art’ In October JRB Art at The Elms presents Truckload of Art, a group exhibition curated by Elizabeth Hahn featuring: Terry Baker, Michael Freed, Caroline Farris, Geoffrey Gorman, Max Lehman, Charlie Miner, and SallyAnn Milam Paschall.

Hahn’s work will also be featured. Exhibition will open Friday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. during the Paseo Arts District’s monthly First Friday Gallery Walk and close Saturday, Oct. 27. Additionally, we will have events, that are free and open to the public, in our “Beyond Art Series”.

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Review of ‘A Simple Favor’

A film best suited for ‘On Demand’ world

By George Gust From director Paul Feig (“Bridesmaids,” “Ghostbusters (2016),” “The Heat”) comes his latest film “A Simple Favor.”

This movie centers around Stephanie (Anna Kendrick), a mommy blogger who strikes up an unlikely friendship with the effervescent and largerthan-life PR executive Emily (Blake Lively). However, when Emily suddenly disappears, its up to Stephanie to investigate and uncover the truth behind the bizarre circumstances of her new best friend’s disappearance from their quiet suburban life.

Feig’s directing career has been highlighted by his comedic movies featuring strong female leads. “A Simple Favor” is a step outside of this comedy comfort zone he’s built over his career where he’s keeping the strong female leads but trading (most of) the comedy for more a thriller feel. A dark comedic take on a “Gone Girl” style of domestic thriller sounds like a slam dunk for Feig, however the nearly constant tonal whiplash of “A Simple Favor” left me with a baffling and unsatisfying taste in my mouth.

Most of the movie is played straight down the middle with some tongue in cheek comedy peppered in, however by the third act, the movie devolves

into a cliched ridden form of self-parody.

The strength of “A Simple Favor” lies squarely with the movie’s two leads Lively and Kendrick.

Lively’s character is the enigma the movie is obsessed with and Lively’s performance is up to the task. With a brash and unapologetic demeanor, Lively was able to create an interesting character that makes you uncomfortable and intrigued at the same time. And while Lively is likely the star that got most people to see the film, Kendrick’s performance was the show stealer for me. She was a wonderful embodiment of the social media supermom type who has every life hack memorized and a

seemingly endless amount of energy even for being a single mom. As the mystery storyline unravels you get a better look at the depth of Kendrick’s character and some of the skeletons from her past as well.

Overall, if you go into “A Simple Favor” expecting an intriguing suburban thriller a la “Gone Girl” with more humor, you’ll be disappointed. Where the satire in “Gone Girl” used a scalpel, “A Simple Favor” uses a dull hatchet. The biggest issue with “A Simple Favor” was it felt like a movie that didn’t know whether it wanted to be a cool slick thriller or a satirical comedic take on the genre. The first two acts set up an interesting mystery, but the third act is where the movie really lost all the momentum it built up featuring some soap opera level twists and odd character choices. If you’re interested in seeing “A Simple Favor” wait until it’s on demand and you can watch it with friends and call out the wild and puzzling twists.

“A Simple Favor” is rated R for sexual content and language throughout, some graphic nude images, drug use and violence.

2.8 out of 5 stars

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Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively serve up a cocktail of thrills and satire with a twist in ‘A Simple Favor.’

Metro hunger problems In a population of 3.93 million people, did you know that Oklahoma ranks fourth in the nation for food insecurities? Yet ironically, we are also sixth in the nation for restaurant food waste.

In Oklahoma City alone around 100,000 people go hungry every day. That’s why SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital partnered with the Needs Foundation, an Oklahoma-based nonprofit, created specifically to help solve the hunger issue right here in Oklahoma.

The Needs Foundation’s primary mission is to bridge the gap between un-served perishable foods and hungry Oklahomans. This is why SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital is working with the foundation, donating leftover foods from the main campus in Midtown Oklahoma City.

“The food is packaged in metal containers and the Needs Foundation picks up the food on a daily basis.

The foundation takes the food to various distribution sites, where the food is given to the members of the community,” said Barbara Fuller-Millwee, Director of Food and Nutrition at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital.

To learn more about the Need’s Foundation and how you can donate visit needsokc.org.

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: MARINE LIFE ACROSS 1. Capital of Tunisia 6. Gumshoe 9. "____, over here" 13. #18 Across, alt. sp.

14. Busy one 15. Misrepresent 16. "____ One" on a ticket 17. ____ ____ mode 18. Become hardened to 19. *Pinching crustacean 21. *SquarePants 23. *Female #19 Across 24. Frigid shipping hazard 25. Medicinal baths locale 28. Microsoft browser 30. Peter of Peter, Paul and Mary 35. Stay out of its way!

37. Like word of mouth 39. Truth, in the olden days 40. American Society for Clinical Investigation 41. *a.k.a. solvent of life 43. Title for Turkish leader 44. Woodwind mouthpieces 46. Large, prefix 47. Alexander Hamilton vs.

Aaron Burr, e.g.

48. Alaskan archipelago 50. Agitate 52. Before, in verse 53. Fire starter, in a pinch 55. Lamb serving 57. *Star of Raffi's song 60. *Where ocean meets river 64. Not a trick 65. Boozehound 67. It is best not mentioned 68. Eagle's nest 69. Grass bristle 70. Japan to U.S. in WW2 71. Gwyneth, for short 72. Actress ____ Thompson 73. Official state sport of

Wyoming DOWN 1. *Ocean color, bluish green 2. Ctrl + Z 3. Like after a novocaine shot 4. March marchers 5. Parlor piece 6. Alpine transport 7. *Snake-like fish 8. ____-fire 9. Teller's partner 10. Terrestrial gastropod 11. Make children 12. Kickoff prop 15. Methane 20. Furnish with a fund 22. Be nosy 24. "Egg ____," egg substitute 25. *Thresher ____ 26. Promenade in Spain 27. Formed a curve 29. SI unit of mass 31. Beatles' "Abbey ____" 32. "____ One: A Star Wars Story" 33. Not the same one

34. *Giant mammal 36. Calf-length skirt 38. Toy block 42. Train runners 45. "Yes, Sir!" gesture 49. Party barrel 51. It's "sealed with a kiss" 54. Like allergy spray 56. *Excrement of sea birds 57. Tea or beer 58. Strange and spooky 59. Been in bed 60. Volcano in Sicily 61. Tucked in 62. Capital of boot-shaped country 63. Walk-the-dog toy 64. "You're it" game 66. Be obliged

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Scheduled for October

Living history presentation to feature Thomas Jefferson The Oklahoma History Center is honored to present Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson—the first secretary of state, third president of the United States and coauthor of the Declaration of Independence.

Barker will appear at three Oklahoma City metro schools throughout the day of Tuesday, Oct. 2, and then delight audiences with four performances at the Oklahoma History Center on Wednesday, Oct. 3.

There are two student performances scheduled for Oct. 3 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Those appearances will be at no charge to the students. Public performances will be at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets for the public performances are $10 for members of the Oklahoma Historical Society and $20 for nonmembers. Call 405-522-0765 for additional information and ticketing. This program is partially funded through the generosity of Sonic, America’s Drive-In. Barker’s presentations will focus primarily on the Louisiana Purchase.

This acquisition was a critical part of the growth and expansion accomplished during Thomas Jefferson’s term as president and was the impetus for the journey of the premier exploration team of Lewis and Clark. The Oklahoma History Center has in its collection a Certificate of Friendship given to Chief Big Axe

of the Otoe-Missouria tribe by Lewis and Clark in 1804, as well as other documents pertaining to this expedition. These artifacts came to the History Center through the generosity of Joanne Aitson and Joe Dent, whose families preserved these documents for more than two centuries.

Barker has appeared as Jefferson for Colonial Williamsburg since 1993 after debuting at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. He has performed at the White House, the Palace of Versailles and throughout the United States, Great Britain, France and the Las Vegas Strip.

He has been featured in several magazines including Time, People, The Atlantic, Philadelphia, Southern Living, Reader’s Digest and Colonial Williamsburg Journal.

He has appeared in programs aired on ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, CNN, The History Channel and CSPAN. He has received commendations from the City of Philadelphia, the City of St. Louis, the City of New Orleans and the Hellenic Ideals Foundation.

The Oklahoma History Center is located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City. It is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, please visit www.okhistory.org/historycenter.

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Last week Life & Leisure featured how digital learning has taken off in the Edmond School District. Most of the district’s 25,211 students interact regularly with digital devices. That is the case at Central Middle School.

A New Learning Age

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Sadie Simar takes a brief pause during the learning.

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Preslie Shuler looks over the screen of her computer. Below Olivia Hamlin of Central Middle School accesses information via the information superhighway.

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Questions to ask before considering retirement You’ve worked hard and you’ve reached the point in your life when you’re considering retirement. How can you decide if the time is right?

The Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants says answering five questions can help as part of your planning. n Will I have enough money? This is a critical question if you are going to meet your needs and wants and enjoy your new life in retirement. Assessing your post-retirement financial situation can be challenging because it can be hard to determine exactly how much income you will have or what your expenses will be. As a starting point, it is possible to get a sense of what your Social Security income will be based on your Social Security earnings record and the age you choose to retire by using the calculators on the Social Security Administration site. Try, as well, to estimate the income you will receive from other sources, such as pensions and investments and any consulting or part-time work you plan to do. n What will my costs be? It’s also possible to create a budget of your expenses in retirement using your current expense budget and making any potential adjustments, such as lower housing costs if you expect to downsize or pay off your mortgage. You can update your income and expense estimates annually as you get closer to retirement to be sure they remain realistic.

How long will you need your retirement income to last? Those who reach age 65 today can expect to live an average of about 20 more years, according to the Social Security Administration, but keep in mind onequarter of those will live past age 90.

To estimate the cost of your needs during retirement, check out this Life Expectancy calculator. n When is the right time to take social security? You can begin receiving Social Security benefits as early as

62, but as tempting as it sounds, that may not be your best choice. If you start collecting benefits before your full retirement age, they will be reduced. If you wait until full retirement age (which varies based on the year you were born), you’ll get a higher monthly benefit. Put off retirement until age 70, however, and your benefits will be even higher. Your CPA can help you understand your options and make the best decisions for you. n What about health care costs?

This question is top of mind for many people. Only 54 percent of workers are very or somewhat confident they will be able to afford medical expenses in retirement, according to an Employee Benefit Research Institute survey, and only 38% think they’ll be able to count on the same Medicare benefits retirees receive today. It’s wise to factor potentially higher health care costs into your retirement budget planning. n Do I actually want to quit? Jobs can offer a great deal of fulfillment as well as social interaction, and many retirees miss both when they quit working. One way to prevent that problem is to plan in advance how you’ll spend your time. Will you continue to work part time, become a volunteer, pursue educational interests or travel? Do your plans fit with your expected financial situation?

Considering these issues in advance can improve your chances of an enjoyable retirement.

Retirement can be an exciting time of life, but there can be a lot of uncertainty when it comes to planning for retirement and deciding when to do it. The good news is your local CPA can offer you the information and insights you need to make important financial decisions. For personalized financial assistance, go to www.FindYourCPA.com where you can get a free referral and free 30minute consultation.

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Proper oral care seen as vital for seniors According to a recent report released by Justice Problems in Aging there is agreement among dental experts that poor oral health has a substantial impact on the general health of older adults. Poor oral health leads to increased infections, which research associates with higher risk for heart and lung disease, suffering a stroke, and experiencing diabetic complications. Poor oral health care also has a significant impact on overall quality of life. Mouth pain disrupts sleep, increasing likelihood for depression and insomnia and contributes to poor nutritional status.

Nursing facility residents have poorer oral health than the general population. One study found that 50 percent of residents in nursing facilities have untreated tooth decay, 27 percent need gum treatment immediately and one third of the residents have lost all their teeth.

Nursing facilities are required to assess a resident’s dental and nutritional status upon admission and thereafter quarterly and when there is a significant change in condition.

Two sections of the assessment tool identify oral health needs; specifically problems with broken or loosely fitting dentures, no natural teeth, mouth ulcers or lesions, cavities, broken or loose teeth, mouth pain and inflamed or bleeding gums. If oral health needs are identified during the assessment the facility is required to

can trigger stroke, heart woes assist residents in obtaining both routine and emergency dental care. The facility is supposed to ensure access to routine care and must, if necessary or requested, assist the resident in making dental appointments and arranging transportation to and from those dental services.

Many residents are unable to carry out the activities required to maintain their oral health. For these residents, staff are required to provide services such as brushing the teeth, cleaning dentures, cleaning mouth and tongue with a mouth wash or manually with a gauze sponge.

Residents’ dentures often go missing. Federal regulations require facilities to have a policy in place when the loss or damage of dentures is the facility’s responsibility and prohibits the facility for charging the resident for the loss when the facility is at fault. Facilities must also make a referral to a dental provider within 3 business days when dentures are lost or damaged.

Areawide Aging Agency’s LongTerm Care Ombudsman Program is available to assist residents or family members with issues a resident may be having regarding oral health care in a nursing facility. We serve residents in Canadian, Cleveland, Logan and Oklahoma Counties and can be reached at (405) 942-8500.

School hosts Grandparents Day

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Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School hosted its 19th annual Grandparents Day last week. Approximately 200 grandparents visited the campus and had an early morning breakfast with their grandchild. Afterwards, grandparents and grandchildren attended a brief prayer service in the chapel.

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Pretty Boy’s end of the line

By David Farris Charley “Pretty Boy” Floyd had enjoyed an extraordinary run of luck throughout his criminal career.

He came out the winner in two, straight up, toe-to-toe gunfights with lawmen, in addition to many other close quarter shootouts Farris where he emerged unscathed. In the dark of night, he jumped from a speeding train that was taking him to the state prison in Columbus, Ohio, without breaking his neck. He had enjoyed the company of family and friends in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, right under the noses of state and local lawmen; but finally he had pushed his luck too far. The bandit was far from the bosom of loved ones, or the protection of his organized crime associates in Kansas City, Mo. As a result, he was cold and desperate, running lost through the Ohio countryside. His city clothes and dress shoes were no match for the outdoors. His sport coat and slacks were torn and covered in stickers. He didn't even have a hat – but he still had his guns.

On an early Friday morning, Oct. 19, 1934, Floyd, his partner, Adam Richetti, and their girlfriends, Beulah and Rose Baird, left their apartment hideout in Buffalo, NY, for a long-awaited return to the Cookson Hills of Oklahoma. The following morning during a rain storm, Floyd lost control of the powerful Ford and collided with a telephone pole near Wellsville, Ohio.

The plan was for the ladies to drive the car into Wellsville to be repaired, while the bandits waited in the woods for their return. Unfortunately, they forgot to stay hidden and later that morning were observed by local residents. Lon Israel, reported the “shady characters” to Wellsville Chief of Police, Jon Fultz, who arrived to investigate with two, unarmed deputies, Homer Potts and William Erwin.

Floyd got the drop on the posse and, at gun point, marched them to his campsite. When Richetti pulled his .45 caliber automatic Colt, Fultz drew his revolver, and the three men fired their guns at each other.

Amazingly, aside from Richetti being grazed in the ankle, none of the five men were hit.

The bandits fled in two different directions.

Richetti's gun jammed, so he threw it aside, prompting Fultz to pursue the suspect that was unarmed and slightly wounded. The lawman fired a

shot at the fugitive which missed him by only a couple feet, but was still effective. In response, Richetti threw up his arms in surrender and begged for his life.

Floyd had no idea that his partner was in custody. He returned to the campsite and retrieved his Thompson sub-machine gun that he had hidden, wrapped in a blanket.

In the meantime, the two unarmed deputies Floyd hightailed it with Israel to his house, where the three men armed themselves with shotguns. When Floyd crested the top of a hill near Israel's house, he saw the men and let loose with his Thompson, striking Deputy Potts in the shoulder. The weapon jammed, so he threw it aside and fired his pistol as he escaped into the woods. The men fired at Floyd, who may have been out of range for their buckshot.

Later that morning, on the other side of the hill from Israel's house, 31-year-old Theodore Peterson and his brother William were standing outside of their auto-repair garage talking with a teenager, George McMillen, who had stopped by to purchase a vacuum tank for his 1925 model T Ford.

They noticed as a disheveled looking man in a mud stained, blue suit emerged from the woods and shuffled down a hill towards them. The stranger told the trio his car had broken down and that he needed to get to Youngstown on business. He offered the brothers $10 to give him a lift, but they had too many other responsibilities on that day. Young McMillen, not knowing what he was in for, jumped at the chance to earn such easy money during those desperate days of the Great Depression.

As the two drove away, Floyd pulled out his two automatic .45 caliber Colts and explained the situation, “I don't mean you no harm, but I've got to get away. Just stay on the back roads to Youngstown and don't say anything.”

Floyd asked McMillen if he knew who he was, to which to young man replied “no.” The infamous bandit must have felt compelled to make an intro-

duction, “My name's Floyd. Pretty Boy Floyd.”

About five minutes into their trip, the car ran out of gas. Floyd couldn't leave the boy behind, so together they walked to a nearby greenhouse hoping to find assistance. James Baum, a 65-year-old florist, was loading flowers into his Nash when the two approached. He later told reporters, “This man came in and said, 'Get your car, Dad.' We got in and then he said, 'Now, Dad I want you to do what I tell you and when I want you to.'”

Now Floyd had two hostages as he continued his attempt to reach Youngstown. Baum drove his passengers more than 10 miles over back country roads for about two hours, until they finally reached the highway. As the Nash sped northwest towards the town of Lisbon, a boxcar was parked on the tracks to create a road block and a line of cars waited to pass. Back in Wellsville, the gunman captured by Fultz had been identified from a recent Wanted poster as Richetti. Authorities then concluded that the other man with him had to have been the FBI's Public Enemy No.1, Pretty Boy Floyd. Lawmen throughout Ohio were on high alert.

Floyd ordered Baum to abruptly turn around, which didn't go unnoticed by Deputies George Hayes and Charley Patterson. They jumped in their car and followed the Nash as it turned onto the nearest unpaved exit, which lead to a rough stretch known by the locals as Roller Coaster Road. After about a half-mile, Baum had enough of the treacherous pursuit and made the bold move to hit his brakes, ending the chase. As the deputies pulled up behind the Nash, Floyd fired through the back window and shattered their windshield. He then dashed from the car and ran back into the safety of the woods. The two hostages also jumped from the car and ran around front to seek protection from the flying lead.

Hayes later explained that “In all of the excitement,” he mistook Baum for one of the fugitives and shot him in the leg.

The FBI office in Cincinnati was notified that a federal fugitive was at large in the area. Heavily armed agents on planes and trains rushed into Ohio. The Bureau's famed G-Man, Melvin Purvis, was also there to direct the activities. Within the next few days, a tremendous battle would commence between state and federal authorities; but by then, it wouldn't matter to Pretty Boy -– he'd be dead.

Brief The Oct. 6 Historical Black Towns Tour will stop at the Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitor’s Center near Rentiesville and continue on to Grayson for the annual Gumbo Filet’ Festival.

The tour is sponsored by the Coltrane Group, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the historical black towns of Oklahoman.

The bus will leave at 8 a.m. from

the Oklahoma History Center and return by 7:30 p.m.

The festival at Grayson will feature a gumbo lunch, a turkey shoot, vendor booths and blues music by such entertainers as Selby Minner and Dan “Oklahoma Slim.”

The July 17, 1863, engagement at Honey Springs was the largest of more than 107 documented hostile encounters in Indian Territory.

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U.S. becomes world’s largest oil producer

By Adam Wilmoth NewsOK.com/The Oklahoman The United States likely has become the world's largest crude oil producer, earlier this year outpacing Russia and Saudi Arabia, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said last week.

The government agency hedged its declaration, noting that it is based on preliminary estimates included in its short-term energy outlook released Wednesday. Regardless of the caveat, the report highlights the rapid increase in U.S. production over the past few years and notes that domestic production likely will continue to grow, further outpacing Russia and Saudi Arabia at least through 2019.

"Although EIA does not publish crude oil production forecasts for Russia and Saudi Arabia in STEO (short-term energy outlook), EIA expects that U.S. crude oil production will continue to exceed Russian and Saudi Arabian crude oil production for the remaining months of 2018 and through 2019," the report stated.

U.S. oil production averaged about 10.9 million barrels per day in August, up 120,000 barrels per day from June, according to the EIA estimates. Production has nearly doubled from about 5.5 million barrels per day in 2011, fueled by horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing operations.

Last Thursday's report estimates U.S. production will average 10.7 million barrels per day in 2018,

up from 9.4 million barrels per day last year and a forecast of 11.5 million barrels per day in 2019.

While U.S. production has continued to grow, Russia and Saudi Arabia both agreed to curtail production over the past two years in a successful attempt to drive up the global oil prices.

Despite booming U.S. oil production, global oil demand growth is outpacing global oil production growth, leading global storage to decline by about 400,000 barrels per day in 2018, compared to the previous year, the report stated. As a result, the agency forecast shows global oil prices remaining relatively stable, with international benchmark Brent crude holding between $72 a barrel and $76 a barrel through the end of next year.

DEBA member of the month The Downtown Edmond Business Association member of the month is Edmond Police Sgt. Chad Brown. Brown has worked more than 24 years in law enforcement and has been at the Edmond Police Department for 22 years. He works on day shift patrol, primarily in Downtown Edmond and is also the homeless Brown and underserved liaison. His favorite thing about his job is simple - he gets to help people.

Brown also helps DEBA during the arts festival.

There are many people visiting downtown Edmond during the festival and the Edmond Police help keep the festival safe by patrolling the streets, helping with road blocks and keeping an eye on the area at night. Brown says he enjoys meeting new people at the festival and obviously the food is great too.

Brown said he likes starting and maintaining positive relationships with the downtown business owners, as well as assisting them in any way that he can to provide a safe and friendly shopping environment.

MELINDA INFANTE

DOWNTOWN GALA --- Citizens Bank of Edmond again successfully hosted Heard on Hurd last Saturday in downtown Edmond. Hundreds of people showed up for the food, fun and entertainment.

College of Business names new MBA program director pleted her post-doctoral bridge The University of Central (PDB) program in marketing Oklahoma College of Busiand management from the ness recently named Dini University of Florida.

Homsey, Ph.D., the new “Our program is unique in Master of Business Administhat it provides a transformatration (MBA) program directive experience for students tor. as they work on challenging “It is an honor to be seprojects, network with key lected as the new MBA proHomsey partners, engage in internagram director and I look tional immersions and preforward to working with our pare to become vital leaders in their amazing students, dedicated faculty, communities. The future for our stuskilled staff and supportive business dents and our program is bright partners as we continue to innovate and I’m thrilled to be a part of it,” and grow the UCO MBA,” Homsey Homsey added. said.

Central’s MBA is a 35-hour program Homsey also is an associate professor in the marketing department. She that can be completed in 16 months.

All classes are offered in the evenings has been with the UCO College of in the heart of downtown Oklahoma Business since August 2008 and City at UCO Downtown. Students began teaching in the MBA Program have the option to choose a major in in fall 2016. either healthcare or energy systems.

After receiving her bachelor’s deThe program is offered in a cohortgree from Boston College in commubased format designed to provide nication, Homsey completed her teambuilding, networking and careermaster’s degree in communication building opportunities for students. from the University of Oklahoma.

For more information about an Homsey received her doctorate in organizational communication from the MBA from Central, visit mba.uco.edu or call 405-974-5445.

University of Oklahoma and com-

Changes sought in state health law Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak plans to work with the Legislature to expand state law regarding short-term limited duration health insurance coverage.

Last month, the Trump administration finalized rules on short-term policies expanding the maximum duration from three months to 12 months and allowing insurers to renew or extend short-term coverage for up to 36 months.

Currently, Oklahoma law only allows the plans to be sold on a non-renewable basis with a duration of six months or less.

“These final rules are intended to help those left behind by Obamacare,” said Doak. “Short-term polices are not junk, as liberals suggest,

but affordable options for millions left behind in the Obamacare disaster. I’m confident we can work with state lawmakers to revamp the current law and make it much less restrictive.”

Earlier this month, Commissioner Doak issued a bulletin to licensed insurers clarifying state law on shortterm limited duration plans. The bulletin provided guidance to insurers interested in issuing new policies after the Departments of Labor, Treasury and Health and Human Services amended the definition of individual health insurance coverage.

The bulletin emphasized compliance to both the new federal rules and Oklahoma law related to limited duration insurance policies.

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Arledge & Associates Q&A

Reviewing the tax implications of flipping a residential property

By Josh Mullins

13TH FAIRWAY - OAK TREE BEAUTY

6708 Oak View Road

STUNNING HOME ON 1.61 ACRES

$1,499,900 5201 NE 131st Court

$1,095,000

Dream Home! Approx. 8125 sq.ft., with 6 bedrooms, 6 full & 1 half bath, custom touches throughout, fabulous updated kitchen, great outdoor living spaces - pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, fp and more!

Casual elegance! Unbelievable home with approx.

5053 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms, 4.1 baths, loaded with amenities: copper guttering, granite, elevator, work out room, outdoor courtyard, rock water feature and SO much more all situated on 1.61 acres (mol).

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6601 Acorn Drive $999,000 15524 Laguna Drive $894,000 Stunning home! Approx 6044 sq ft, 4 bedCasual elegance! Approx. 4804 sq.ft., with 5 rooms, 4 full baths, 2 powder baths, 4 living, bedrooms, 5 living areas, loads of amenities, LERH WGVETIH [SSH žSSVW LMHHIR WEJI VSSQ MR KSVKISYW WXSRI ½VITPEGI WXYRRMRK PEOI ZMI[W the study, outdoor living space, 4 car attached great location! garage!

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1400 Hidden Lake

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3200 NW 171st Place $725,000 Gorgeous golf course home! Approx. 3901 WU JX FIHVSSQW FEXLW žSSV XS GIMPMRK windows in living, granite in kitchen, rock wall ERH ½VITPEGI FYMPX MR LSX XYF KVIEX ZMI[W

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STUNNING BORGATA HOME

$699,900 4SVXS½RS 4PEGI

6608 Mystic Valley Dr.

Brand new! Approx. 4335 sq.ft., 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half bath, 4 living, 2 dining, all beds down, 1.73 wooded acres (mol).

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$699,900

Owner has over $1M in this home! Approx.

5373 sq.ft., 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 2 half baths, impressive backyard w/covered slate patio, grill, water feature, and so much more!

RETREAT IN TOWN

Q: Can I deduct a business expense for all the improvement done on the property?

A: Improvements to the property will add to your basis, Mullins or the cost you paid for the property. When the property is sold, the basis reduces the gain on sale.

Q: What if I buy and sell the property in different years?

A: This can make a difference if you bought the property toward the end of the year and you made improvements to the property in the year you purchased it but don’t sell it until the next year. In the year of purchase you won’t recognize any loss from your property flip. Since you are required to add all improvements to the basis of your property, you will recognize your improvements in the year you sell the property.

Q. What types of items are considered as deductible expenses for my property flip?

A. Some examples of deductible expenses are property taxes, mortgage interest, insurance and any utilities you pay while improving the property and prior to sale.

Q. Do I get to exclude the profit or gain I make from the property flip like when I sell my own house?

A. No. When you sell the home you live in there is a rule that allows for the exclusion of gain on the sale

of the your home of up to $250,000 for single filers or $500,000 for joint filers if you have owned and lived in the home, also known as your primary residence, for at least two of the past five years.

Q. Since I won’t be able to exclude any gain on sale of the property flip do I get to use capital gain tax rates since I consider this to be an investment property?

A. Property flips are not generally eligible for capital gain tax rates due to the intent to buy and sell the property vs the intent to buy and hold long term, hoping the property will appreciate in value over time. Any gain from the sale of the property is considered ordinary income for tax purposes.

Josh Mullins, CPA, is a senior manager 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.

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.

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1925 S. Air Depot Blvd. - $499,900 Approx. 2975 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, tons of amenities, detached 1200 sq.ft., garage w/h&a, backyard paradise on 5 acres (mol)!

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Arledge and Associates announced earlier this month that Josh Mullins has joined the Edmond-based accounting firm.

Mullins joins the staff of Arledge and Associates as a senior manager in the firm’s tax department. Mullins is a graduate of Oklahoma Christian University.

“Josh’s expertise and experience will further bolster our already outstanding tax team,� said Jim Denton, managing partner. “His knowledge and skill set will be a great benefit to our clients.�

Arledge & Associates is a leader in the accounting industry.

Panel discussion at First Christian to following screening of documentary On Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m, First Christian Church Edmond presents a screening of the award winning documentary film “Resilience: The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope.�

This documentary is the work of James Redford and Karen Pritzker who have collaborated on films such as “The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia� and “Paper Tigers.� The film and following discussion is free to the public. The church is located at 201 E. Second Street. This event is made possible by the sponsorship of the Potts Family Foundation (PFF), Research, which began in the mid 1990’s, demonstrates an undeniable link between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and socioeconomic crises such as poverty, crime, poor

Set for Tuesday Sept. 25 educational outcomes, chronic illness, behavioral health problems, early death and more.

The film has been shown by the PFF over 70 times to over 4,000 individuals from McAlester to Woodward and Tulsa to Lawton. The film is usually followed by a reactor panel of professionals, experts in their fields, to help the audience process the powerful message. The panel at the First Christian Church screening will be Maj. Paco Balderrama of the OCPD; Price Brown, Director of Elementary Education with Edmond Public Schools and Carolynn MacAllister, retired OSU professor and founder of the Resilient Payne County collaboration.

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DHS seeking better ways to serve The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) will hold a series of listening sessions around the state in September and October to hear from families about how DDS can improve services for Oklahomans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“We want to hear from families who have loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are already receiving services as well as those who are waiting for services, about their needs and their concerns,” said Beth Scrutchins, Director of DDS. “We want to hear their ideas about how DDS can improve our current support system and the way families are served while they are waiting for home and community-based services.

We have been working over the past couple of years to better understand the needs of families who are caring for loved ones with disabilities and how we can best meet those needs.”

At the end of state fiscal year 2018, there were nearly 5,250 individuals receiving Medicaid home and community-based services through a waiver program while more than 7,600 persons remained on a waiting list for that program. Nearly 5, 400 persons on the waiting list are already receiving supports and services from other assistance programs.

At the end of the 2018 legislative session, $2 million was appropriated for DDS to serve those who had been waiting the longest for services.

This was the largest appropriation the agency had ever received to serve individuals on the list.

With this funding DDS estimates being able to serve approximately 200 more people from the waiting list.

In addition to advocating for more resources, in

To help developmentally disabled 2015, Governor Fallin’s “Blue Ribbon Panel on Developmental Disabilities” recommended establishing a system to support and understand individual needs as a more effective way to provide services.

By Executive Order 2015-17, the Governor established an Executive Council to carry on the work of the Blue Ribbon Panel’s recommendations and continue to work with DHS and other state agencies to improve the range and quality of services accessible to Oklahomans with developmental disabilities.

DDS will hold two meeting times at each listening session location: Noon-2 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Meeting are set across the state. The Oklahoma City meeting will be Oct. 30 at a location to be announced later.

United Way drive starts United Way of Central Oklahoma kicked off its 2018 annual campaign last week and announced its fundraising goal of $17 million! Dollars raised will be invested into 119 health and human service programs at 58 Partner Agencies. In addition to United Way’s campaign, the event also serves as the start of the State Charitable Campaign and the Heart of the City Campaign.

“Our Partner Agencies have the answers to our community’s most pressing challenges – they just need the resources,” said Debby Hampton, United Way of Central Oklahoma president and CEO. “It takes all of us to make this community stronger, and we’re determined to do our part through this year’s fundraising campaign.”

Pacesetter campaign results were also announced and, to date, $4,961,698 has been raised, accounting for 30 percent of the campaign goal.

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

St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)

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

SCRIPTURE • TRADITION • REASON

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