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“The impartiality of the committees and the careful
“For now we retained all the books that are on the list,” Paruolo said.
“Although the district has had book committees in the past, this year the committees were redefined and their purpose was more guided,” said district Superin tendent Angela Grunewald.
The function of this year’s committee was different than of those committees in the past.The committee process was more formalized than in years past and followed a well-defined rubric.
FOUR SEASONS Four Seasons, by Kevin Box, in real life is located in front of the Cen ter for Transformative Learning on the UCO campus, but this week 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. More than 450 at Chamber event See page 11
What books are OK?
Sophomore and senior English teacher at North High School Melissa Paruolo said it was her first time to serve as a committee member on a book selection committee.“Ithought it was important to have everyone’s voice heard,” Paruolo said, “and I wanted to make sure we are doing things in our students’ interest.”
“There was a total of five committees, one for each grade level 6-10 and one for combined 11-12th grades.”Thecommittees varied in size.
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“There were approximately 9-15 on each of the five committees,” Supt. Grunewald said. “Each committee consisted of approximately three teachers, two stu dents, two parents/guardians, one administrator, and one media specialist.”
She added committee members were able to give re ally concrete evaluations and look at things objectively thanks to the rubric provided by the school district. Rational used for books chosen for the district are on the district website at:
By Patty Miller
As parents throughout the United States have be come more interested in their children’s education they have gotten more involved in what their children are learning and reading.
How Edmond schools decide what students read
In the Edmond School District steps were taken to refine a curriculum guide already in place.
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Rules used to select committee members and books can be found at:
adherence to the outlined procedures are essential to ensure the integrity of the re-evaluation process,” GrunewaldCommitteesaid.members only read the books that corre spond to their grades. For example sixth grade commit tee members read the books for sixth grade.
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Paruolo served on the sophomore committee and said she read 10 books over the summer.
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thosedecisionsDistrict-leveltancerevised-06-04-12.pdftent/uploads/2015/04/3600-Instructional-Materials.http://edmondschools.net/wp-conGrunewaldaddedthatobjectivityisofkeyimporintheselectionofboththebuilding-levelandcommittees.“Thecommitteesshouldbeforumsforopen-mindedanddecision-making,notbattlegroundsfordirectlyinvolved.,”Grunewaldsaid.
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In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital or the Alzheimer’s Association.
In retirement, he enjoyed playing the organ. He never had piano lessons, but played by ear and composed his own songs. He also enjoyed working on his acreage. He and his wife, Betty, enjoyed sitting on the back porch looking at the sunsets and enjoying the peacefulness of the creek that flowed through their property. Somehow, he and Betty found time to travel all over the world with Betty’s sister, Rose , and her husband, Marion.
Grunewald added that each committee member brought to the whole their unique backgrounds and perspectives.“Thisactivity should be done collaboratively, involving teachers, students and staff,” Grunewald said. “Library collections should be evaluated regularly to ensure that the collection is meeting its stated instructional“Evaluationgoals.”isapart of the continuous process of collection development,” Grunewald said.
Wayne lived his entire life in Edmond and graduated Edmond High School.
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are accepted for the maintenance of the barn. Concerts are held outdoors beneath the shade of the giant elm tree on the north side of the barn, which is six miles east of Interstate 35 on historical Route 66.
Ware will close out concert series
Wayne’s career started as a police officer and owner of a gas station and then owner of a trucking business, before becoming an independent truck driver for over 50 years, driving a semi from south Texas to Boston and back. He could keep you entertained with his experiences on the road. He retired at the age of 81.
Terry Ware and his musical friends will close out the 2022 season of the Elm Tree Concert Series with a performance on Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Arcadia Round Barn.
Edmond Public Schools did not choose the books due to specific concerns.“Rather, the district makes sure all potential new reads are vetted by a committee before being used in the classroom,” Grunewald said. “The committee accomplished a thorough vetting of potential new classroom reads.”
The rational for books chosen for the district is available on the district’s website at toveraframe,”studentstualcausewouldothersdidn’tteeNone,”End”None,”Christie’sbook2/09/EOPS-rationales.pdfschools.net/wp-content/uploads/202https://edmond-AmongthebooksnotputonthelistsforgradeswereAgatha“AndThenThereWereand“TheyBothDieatthebyAdamSilvera.Christie’s“AndThenThereWerewasnotselectedbycommit-membersbecausemembersenjoythebookasmuchastheyreadGrunewaldsaid.“Teachersexpressedthatthebookbemoredifficulttoteachbe-ofthefrontloadingofcontex-informationrequiredtohelpunderstandthebook”stimeGrunewaldsaid.“TheyBothDieattheEnd”bySil-wasnotchoseneither.“Whilestudentsreactedpositivelythebook,overallthecommittee
The Elm Tree Concert Series will return in the spring of 2023. The Round Barn Rendezvous jam sessions will continue on the second Sunday afternoon throughout the winter months, and Joe Baxter and the Round Barn Ramblers house band plays every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For more information about live music at the barn, call Baxter at 405433-1350.
Obituary notice
He is survived by his daughters, both of Edmond, Katherine Stilwell and husband, Roger, and Carlita Listen; brother, Herbert Listen and wife, Wilma; sister, Dorothy Loveless and husband, Bob; grandsons, Shane Stilwell and wife, Susan, Jayson Listen, and Cory Listen and wife, Masey; great-grandchildren, Ashlee Reed and husband, Michael, Corban Self, Skylar Ludwig, and Ellee Kate Listen; and great-great granddaughter, Aria Reed.
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He grew up on a farm where his dad had milk cows, which he and his brothers would milk every morning and evening. He had very fond memories of this time in his youth and talked about it often.
A service in his memory will be held at Heritage Fellowship on September 28, 2022, at 1:.30 pm. Heritage Fellowship as 329 W Edmond Rd.
David Wayne Listen (affectionately known as Papa) passed away on September 9, 2022. He was born on September 4, 1929, in Edmond, Oklahoma, to Carl Valentine and Doris Kathryn Listen. He married Betty Jean Hood in 1951 and they had three children, Katherine, Gary, and Carlita.
Wayne is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Listen; his parents, Carl and Doris Listen; brothers, Vernon, Louis, Wesley , and Darrell ; and sister, Norma Jean Daniels; son, Gary Listen; and grandson, Jeremy Stilwell.
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agreed that thematically, the text did not fit the unit being studied,” Grunewald added.
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Ware is a versatile guitarist who is a member of the Woody Guthrie Festival house band, and has toured and performed with such artists as John Fulbright, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Monica Taylor, the Red Dirt Rangers and BobTheChilders.concert is from 1 to 3 p.m. For the first hour, Ware will perform with his group known as the Sunday Flyers. His band called the Shambles will finish out the concert.
Admission is free but donations
David “Wayne” Listen
With the increased development in downtown Edmond, especially with increased housing, I am working on my attitude adjustment. I had the same struggle when the development in downtown Oklahoma City took place and look how great it has turned out. I was convinced during the council meeting that the city is taking a careful and measured step in balancing getting the best and highest use out of the space we do have available in Edmond.
Arts Commission, “Four
We also had the retiring of another
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The good news about parking is the council has pledged with or without development where the storage building is currently to move the bus transfer center onto the other side of Second Street. That will free up a num-
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years, K-9 Kor is retiring. Kor was recognized at Edmond City Council, along with his handler, Sgt. Hussey. Kor's narcotic alerts are responsible for over 500 arrests in our city. In his retirement, he will continue to live with Sgt. Hussey and his family. He just will not be going to work anymore. Kor, 10-7. That is a good boy!
Edmond mayor Darrell Davis commented, “Well Kor, now you can go chase butterflies.” Sgt. Hussey replied, “He does that now.”
“Four Seasons” in real life is located in front of the Center for Transformative Learning on the University of Central Oklahoma campus, but this week is hidden somewhere in our
Beer bar in Festival Market Place?
“Discussion and Consideration of the Issuance of a Request for Qualifications for Festival Market Place development.”
Kevin is a member of the National LLC is a strong supporter of the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle concept, using recycled metal as part of the casting process for his sculptures. All of his work is 100 percent recyclable.
24, 2011.
From what I could gather reading between the lines, a developer has shown interest in using the space where the storage shed sits next to festival marketplace. They want to put a type of brewery/pub in that location. It is only 5,000 sq ft but they had an idea it could spill out into the plaza where the bricks are located.
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to you in a future column.
(Ray Hibbard, publisher of Edmond Life & Leisure, may be reached by emailing, ray@edmondpaper.com
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They also want to make sure it stays inside the footprint of the storage building and does not spill over to the bricks. There would also have to be a proper solution for replacing and relocating the storage building. It is used heavily now by the Edmond Parks & Recreation folks, farmers market, the downtown merchants and others for storage.Nopublic art is to be changed or moved to make room for development if there is Overall,one.agood discussion. I was pleased to see that the council and mayor were willing to consider the possibility of a development but not at the cost of the good work that has gone on over the years. Lots of hard work by previous councils and volunteers to make the plaza a beautiful place where families can gather.
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New Mexico and was dedicated on the campus
Thank you for your service, Kor and for your continued service Sgt. Hussey.
ber of spaces where the buses would gather to pick up passengers. There was some discussion about overall parking downtown. I still believe we do not have a parking problem in downtown Edmond. We have a walking problem. Some folks want to park right in front of the business and the days for that are long gone my friends. Yet, the same folks will walk a mile in the parking lot of a chain box store.
partnership
Retiring another K-9 officer
In our last City of Edmond Council meeting there were a few items that I thought would be of interest to our readers. Edmond council members and our mayor work hard to digest all the information that is before them at each meeting. I would guess like many organizational boards’ folks serve on that each hour in the meeting represents many more hours of preparation. Here is a little of what went on in the September 12thUndermeeting.theheading of the consent agenda was a one sentence item that drew some concern from many of us who operate a business in downtown Edmond. Here is the one sentence we saw on the agenda and again, it was under the consent agenda:
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k-9 officer in the council meeting. It takes a vote of city council to donate the K-9 who is technically city property for these purposes in order to let them live out their lives with their fellow officerAfterpartner.serving Edmond for seven
My first thought was heck, we had a perfectly good beer joint (as my dad used to say) behind our offices that the city purchased and knocked down to build the beautiful and peaceful plaza we have now. If you remember the Green Hogg then you are showing your age. Up until 2002, it was a popular place for ice-cold beer and a smoke. I must confess I would end up in there occasionally in between newspaper deadlines with the staff. That was back in the days of paste up so if you ever wondered why the lines on the paper were crooked, it was because we stayed at the Green Hogg for one-to-many rounds. I believe it was the only place close to downtown to get a cold beer. It certainly is not politically correct these days but that was a different time folks. The place has a rich history, and I will work to bring it
My second thought was if we really needed another place to drink beer in downtown right now. We have several that are great. Will it be hurting their chances of a new place getting off the ground? I want to see all the new places in downtown succeed before we move on to more development. I had other concerns but as the discussion between council members and the mayor continued, my concerns were eased. Here are some of the conditions that the council put on the possibility of any development in that location.
To say it is vague is an understatement which caused me some concern. The next attention getting item was that although it was under the consent agenda it described the action as a discussion item. Wisely and properly the item was pulled from the consent agenda and led to an open and transparent discussion which was great.
They did vote to move forward with a request for ideas for development. There is no predetermination as to what the project could be or if there should be one at all. The idea of a brewery is just one idea and will not be weighed any higher than the rest of the ideas that come forward.
Any idea will have to be from a highly reputable organization that has solid financial standing, and they must be prepared to move forward with a project quickly. They do not want a company to hold a land lease and just sit on the project waiting for funding to comeWhateverthrough.the idea is, it must do no harm to events and programs that take place currently during the year especially the Farmers Market. We have had so much success with this in downtown that if there is some type of commercial development it should enhance and do no harm to the area. The council seems not to believe in development at all costs for this 5,000 sq ft.
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For more information on Edmond public art, please visit http://visitedmondok.com/public-art.php.
Ray Hibbard
Check out what’s inside! ---- Police report..............................................................................Page 6. ---- Weekend calendar of Events......................................................Page 6. ---- Bronchos lose on the road..........................................................Page 8. ---- The rule of law Biden has literally broken millions of times......Page 10. ---- A very successful Edmond Area Chamber event......................Page 11. ---- What does Smag have cooking up this week?........................Page 12. ---- George Gust reviews a new film’..............................................Page 14. ---- Crossword................................................................................Page 14. ---- Business newss..........................................................................Page 17. ---- Comics....................................................................................Page 18. This and so much more in this week’s edition See if you can find ‘Four Seasons’ Publisher Ray Hibbard ray@edmondpaper.comJr. Partner Christopher T. Hoke Editor Steve news@edmondpaper.comGust Production Deanne York Advertising Director Business Editor Alexx alexx@edmondpaper.comHarms Contributing Writers Mallery Nagle, Patty Miller, Rose Drebes, and George Gust. Photographer Melinda Infante Cover Design Deanne York Legal Counsel Todd RuebensteinMcKinnis&Pitts,PLLC Copyright © 2022 by Edmond Media Publishing 107 S. 405.340.3311Edmond,BroadwayOK73034(office)405.340.3384(fax)Mailingaddress:P.O.Box164Edmond,OK73083 All rights reserved. Material contained herein may not be reproduced in any form without the express written permission from Edmond Media Publishing. instagram.com/edmondlifeandleisurefacebook.com/edmondlifeandleisureedmondlifeandleisure.comtwitter.com/edmondlifeandleisure Sgt. Hussey.and the retiring Kor.
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Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: Fri, Sept. 23 – Sat, Sept. 24; oksatefair.com
(The following arrest reports are provided by the Edmond Police Department.
Frontier City Fright Fest
Extra Info: Sat, Sept. 24 – Sat, Nov 12; orrfamilyfarm.com
Oklahoma State Fair
Extra Info: Fri, Sept. 16 – Fri, Nov 5; guthriecaregrounds.com
---- In the Gallery
Guthrie Haunts
The Wedding Singer
Extra Info: Fri, Sept. 23; okstatefair.com
Fernando Angel Xivir Pocol, 27 of Oklahoma City. Expired tag one to three months, no proof of insurance and driving while privilege has been canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.
“The new labyrinth in Wantland Hall can be used for promoting stress management and relaxation, but also offers an opportunity to help students learn in new and creative ways."
---- King Calaway & Alex in Concert
The painted seven-circuit walking path was designed with the university’s mission in mind, offering students opportunities for transformational learning."Thelabyrinth is a walking meditation," said Melissa Powers, Ph.D., certified labyrinth facilitator and professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Central.
Live Music at Frenzy Brewing Co
Location: Oklahoma Shakespeare, Oklahoma City, Extra Info: Fri, Sept. 9 – Sat, Sept. 24; Thu – Sun: 8 p.m.; Eventbrite.com
Lydia Opal Justis, 38 of Edmond. Two counts of failure to appear,
Crude Fringe Festival
Farmer’s Market
Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road:
Signature Tour
Water: A Precious Resource
David Yair Gonzalez Trejo, 23 of Edmond. Public intoxication.KevinDwayne Johnson, 61 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant.
Sept. 10 Laura Alise Booth, 37 of Edmond. Public intoxication, possess drug paraphernalia and possess CDS.Jason Lynn Kneedy, 46 of Edmond. Felony DUI/APC.ToniDale Mines, 45 homeless. Indecent exposure and public intoxication.
---- La Zenda Nortena in Concert
Extra Info: Thu, Sept. 1 – Fri Sept. 30; Featuring David Padgett; Free; edmondfinearts.com
Sept. 8
Location: University of Central Oklahoma – Mitchell Hall
Mikayla Jean Stapp, 27 homeless. Felony warrant.Gregory Matthew Valdez, 23 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and any other intoxicating substance.Dehong Lu, 55 of Edmond. Sexual battery.
Richard Lee Wells Jr., 43 of Edmond. Non-assault resisting officer and driving while privilege is
Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park
Extra Info: Fri, Sept. 23; 6 – 8 p.m.; $15; edmondparks.com
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Sept. 7
Extra Info: Thu, Sept. 15-Sat, Sept. 24; theatrecrude.org
Grown-Up Arts & Crafts
Sept. 11 Joseph Lynn Banks, 18 of Oklahoma City. Public intoxication.FredrickLee Warner Jr., 64 of Edmond. Public intoxication.Benjamin David Stire, 29 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more.
Jessica Leanne Leach, 41 of Edmond. (Misdemeanor 1st & 2nd offense) larceny of merchandise from retailer and obtaining property by false pretenses. (UPC price tag or sales receipt switching/reproduce)
In the Gallery
---- PRCA Xtreme Bulls & Broncs
Location: Frontier City
Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum
canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.
Luke Aaron Labay, 29 of Edmond. Public intoxication.Shuntk Lawrence Gray, 19 of Edmond. Public intoxication.SarahDawn McKinley, 29 of Luther. Burglary in the second degree.
Extra Info: Sun, May 1 – Sat, Dec 1; edmondhistory.org
PRCA Xtreme Bulls & Broncs
Extra Info: Sat, Sept. 24 – Sun, Oct 30; Sat & Sun Only – hours vary; $34.99; sixflags.com
With the addition of the Wantland Hall labyrinth, UCO becomes the 12th university worldwide to have two permanent labyrinths and seventh in the U.S.
To learn more about the labyrinth and UCO’s College of Education and Professional pus-labyrinth/.visit www.uco.edu/ceps/departments/khs/cam-Studies,
Extra Info: Fri, Sept. 23; Eli Tostado; 8 p.m.; Free; frenzybrewing.com
American Musical Ambassadors
Extra Info: Sat, Sept. 24; okstatefair.com
Fall Festival at the Orr Family Farm
King Calaway & Alex in Concert
Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park
Location: Jewel Box Theatre
Gage Marshall Langley, 27 homeless. Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, trespassing and failure to appear.
---- Water: A Precious Resource
Brown Bag Lunch Series: Looking Through the Windows to the West Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Thu, Sept. 22; 12 – 1 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org
---- Oklahoma State Fair
Havilah Capshaw Bagnaro, 36 of Edmond. Public Aungintoxication.BlkThang, 30 of Oklahoma City. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of Jacobalcohol.Peyton Golightly, 22 of Edmond. Possess CDS and operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
---- Blue Oyster Cult in Concert
Theatre Crude Fringe Festival
Extra Info: Thu, Sept. 15 – Sun, Sept. 25; okstatefair.com
Location: MAC in Mitch Park
Location: Orr Family Farm
Location: Festival Market Place
Location: MAC in Mitch Park
---- Grown-Up Arts & Crafts
The University of Central Oklahoma recently added a second spot dedicated to reflection and meditation with the opening of its second labyrinth painted on the gym floor of Wantland Hall, located on Central’s campus. This makes Central one of 12 institutions in the world with a labyrinth and one of seven institutions in the world with an indoor labyrinth.
Guided Walking Tour
La Zenda Nortena in Concert
Location: University of Central Oklahoma – Melton GalleryExtra Info: Thu, Sept. 22; 12 – 5 p.m.; uco.edu
Kyli Cion Walker, 18 of Oklahoma City. Resisting arrest and operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or a combination of schedule I chemical or controlled substance.
Travis Don Horton, 28 homeless. Three counts of failure to appear.
---- Guided Walking Tour
Extra Info: Sun, Sept. 25; okstatefair.com Send items
Weekend calendar of events, Sept. 22-25
CDS is controlled dangerous substance; APC is Actual Physical Control; DUI is driving under the influence.)
Addison Wynne Thompson, 21 homeless. Public intoxication. (Lake only)
Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute
Scott Douglas Thompson, 43 of Luther. Burglary in the second degree.
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park
---- Farmer’s Market
---- Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road: American Musical Ambassadors
The labyrinth can be used as a space for reflection to promote learning and wellness, build cooperation, solve problems, engage imagination and develop leadership skills.
Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park
Location: Frenzy Brewing Company
Blue Oyster Cult in Concert
---- The Wedding Singer
Nillie Lynn Mikkelsen 33 of Oklahoma City. Possess CDS and possess drug paraphernalia.
College adds a new indoor labyrinth on campus
Sept. 9
Kitson David, 24 of Edmond. Public intoxication.
presents: Hamlet
Guilt or innocence is determined in a court of law.Also,
sity in Oklahoma to provide a labyrinth on campus, which is an outdoor, paved 11-circuit walking path located at Heartland Plaza, west of the Y Chapel of Song.
---- Guthrie Haunts
Letron Dante Deloch, 36 of Edmond. Possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, non-assault resisting officer and three counts of failure to appear.
---- Signature Tour
ating (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more.
---- Brown Bag Lunch Series: Looking Through the Windows to the West
Extra Info: Thu, Sept. 22; 7:30 p.m.; okstatefair.com
Extra Info: Sat, Sept. 24; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.; myriadgardens.org
---- Frontier City Fright Fest
Extra Info: Sat, Apr 16 – Wed, Oct 19; 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.; edmondok.gov
Midnight Star in Concert
Location: Myriad Botanical Gardens
Location: 4524 Riverside Circle, Guthrie, OK
Kevin Dean Abrahamsen, 61 of Edmond. Oper-
---- Midnight Star in Concert
Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park
Am I that Name Gallery
---- Am I That Name Gallery
---- Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park presents: Hamlet----Theatre
Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park
Extra Information
Tyler Dean Owens, 21 of Oklahoma City. Expired tag over three months, driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked and failure to appear.
---- Live Music at Frenzy Brewing Co
Extra Info: Sat, Sept. 24; Free; 11:30 a.m. ---- 12:30 p.m.; edmondokcivicrec.com
What’s Happening This Weekend Sept. 22-25
---- Fall Festival at the Orr Family Farm
ExtraTheaterInfo: Thu, Sept. 22 – Sun, Oct 2; 7:30 p.m.; $15 ---- $25; vbotickets.com
Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage MuseumExtraInfo: Sat, Sept. 24 & Sun, Sept. 25; 1- 2 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org
In 2013, Central became the first public univer-
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Green Goodies Bakery recently held a ribbon cutting with the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate their grand opening at 3324 S Bryant Avenue.
All their cupcakes are made from scratch every morning with the highest quality of ingredients such as cage free eggs & organic hormone free milk. In addition to their cupcakes, cookies and pastries they offer a full-service espresso bar with a full range coffee & tea beverages to accompany their goodies!
The University of Central Oklahoma congratulates the 346 students from Oklahoma, the U.S. and the world who completed their college degrees during the summer 2022 semester. Of that number, Central received applications for graduation from 309 undergraduate students and 37 graduate students.
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A complete list of graduates, including their degree earned and major, organized alphabetically by hometown, may be downloaded for at media.uco.edu/Press/SummerGraduates2022.publicationSinceCentraldoesnotholdasummercom-
mencement ceremony, many of these students participated in the spring 2022 ceremony.
Founded in July of 2009, Green Goodies Bakery is an Oklahoma City and Edmond based cupcakery with an emphasis on providing something for most mainstream dietary need and/or restriction, hence offering a wide selection of gluten and vegan friendly options.
To learn more about Green Goodies Bakery, visit www.greengoodiesokc.com.
Bakery’s grand opening held
Green Goodies Bakery officials gather with friends and chamber members for their recent grand opening. The business is located at 3324 S. Bryant Ave.
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 learningCentralexperiences.pridesitself as a smart investment for success, preparing future leaders in an opportunityrich environment, with access to more than 200 student organizations and internships.
College announces summer graduates
Honors those overcoming health challenges
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UCO tried an early onside and gave Southern short field position and the Lions took advantage. MSSU scored on 42-yard touchdown pass on 3rd & 7 to get a 33-21 lead with 5:23 to play in the game. The Lions tacked on a late score after getting another short-field advantage with three minutes to play. The two-play, 27-yard scoring drive made it the final,Central40-21.Oklahoma is home again in Week 4. The Bronchos are scheduled to take on Northwest Missouri Saturday, Sept. 24 in the annual Hall of Fame Game. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. at Chad Richison Stadium.
tween the two squads. Southern though finally put together another scoring drive and took a 17-7 lead into the half, scoring with 21 seconds to play on a 9-yard pass play.
The INTEGRIS Health Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Courage Award was established in 1994 to recognize and honor individuals who have overcome disabilities caused by injury or illness, by facing the physical and mental challenges of rehabilitation with courage and determination. The award is named after the man known as the World’s Greatest Athlete, Jim Thorpe, and is presented annually.
Thorpe Courage Awards Sept.
The back and forth continued.
Central Oklahoma was 2-for-14 on third downs and that was too much to Stephonovercome.Brownwas 14-for-27 with 125 yards and a touchdown. He carried the ball 12 times for 49 yards and another score. Jaylen Cottrell (8-47) and Nasir Kemper (5-32) also helped out in the run game. Andrew Carney (4-6) had a solid game in the fullback spot with his first career touchdown run and one of the two UCO third-down conversions.Central Oklahoma's defense was led by Dylan Buchheit's 10 tackles. Hunter Largent made nine stops up front, and Connor Johnson, Blake Barron and Kobey Stephens all made eight tackles. UCO had Missouri Southern 8-for-16 on third downs but only made two stops in theSaturday,backfield.UCO got the ball to start the game and went three & out before Missouri Southern took its first drive 49 yards on five plays for the game's first score. The Bronchos responded though and put together a 6-play, 59-yard scoring drive to tie the game, 7-7.
Bronchos lose, 40-21
Hoffman Calloway Breske
College football
Oklahoma City Community College is offering a course that can help students get their commercial drone pilot certification. The class is eight weeks long and starts Oct. 17.
more than just a hobby,” said John Claybon, Dean of OCCC’s Business and Information Technology Division.
Unfortunately for Central Oklahoma, Southern responded again. This time by way of a 9-play, 75yard scoring drive, MSSU took a 2614 lead after failing a 2-point conversion attempt.
On Tuesday, Sept. 20, INTEGRIS Health Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation will host the 2022 Courage Award Luncheon to celebrate three inspirational men:
CAT 1133-Airspace and Regulations is an online course and has two prerequisite classes: MATH-0203 College Prep Math II and ENGL-0203 College Prep English II. Registration for the course is open now.
All three men will be recognized at the Jim Thorpe Courage Award Luncheon, Tuesday, Sept. 20 from noon to 1 p.m. at the INTEGRIS Health Cancer Institute, located at 5911 W. Memorial Road in Oklahoma City.
The Bronchos went 43 yards on seven plays and scored on a 4-yard touchdown pass from Brown to Daunte McGee. Brown connected with Johnny Bizzell IV on a 28-yard pass before that set up the score.
Still not giving up, UCO bounced back with a huge 14-play, 85-yard scoring drive that included two fourth-down conversions to get within a score. Brown's 2-yard touchdown rush made it 26-21 with 8:16 to play in the game.
Jeremy Hoffman had an underlying health condition, so when he contracted COVID-19 in November of 2020, it was unclear if he would survive. The then 49-year-old from Edmond, fought tooth and nail to re-claim his life.
that love really does endure all things.
The defense on both sides of the ball settled in after that and the game was still 10-7 going into the final minute of play in the first half after nine consecutive punts be-
In the second half, Southern opened the half with a three & out, but the Bronchos fumbled it back on their first play from scrimmage. MSSU then kicked a field goal to take a 20-7 early second half lead.
Class on drone piloting offered
Central Oklahoma needed a big drive and it got one toward the end of the third quarter.
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Central ran the ball on all five plays to score. Carney, a true freshman from Collinsville, Oklahoma, scored on a 1-yard touchdown run. Kemper ran for six and 22 yards before Brown scrambled for 15 yards to the MSSU 9-yard line. Antonio Smith Jr. then rushed for eight yards to the one before Carney punched in the Missouriscore.Southern answered that scoring drive with another, although UCO held the Lions to a field goal. MSSU took a 10-7 lead with 3:21 to play in the first quarter.
“We have found that many people are getting their drone pilot certification because it’s used in dozens of industries from real estate and construction to filmmaking and livestream events.”
Central Oklahoma fell short 4021 against Missouri Southern on Saturday evening at Fred G. Hughes Stadium."Wedidn't win the physical battle and you don't win many games like that," UCO head coach Adam Dorrel said. "We got in a hole and they made it hard for us to get out of it. Credit to Missouri Southern. They deserve this one."
The class will examine the components and objectives of the National Airspace System and the regulations of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) flight operations. Students will also prepare for their FAA Part 107 Certification, as well as have the opportunity to do some hands-on drone piloting.“Drone piloting is fast becoming
Chad Breske, a Choctaw native, was a lineman for an electric company when the dangers of his job became his reality. As a result of the electrocution, he would lose both arms, two ribs, an ear and part of his skull. Still, he continues to push forward – for his children.
Michael Calloway of Norman and his wife, Lillie, are middle school sweethearts. They’ve been through a lot together, the good and the bad. But last November, a bout with COVID nearly took Michael’s life and a subsequent stroke stole his ability to communicate. Their story is living proof
The day before Ukraine was invaded in February, the Kyiv City Ballet unknowingly took one of the last flights out of Kyiv. The company flew to Paris to begin a long-planned tour and have not returned home.
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“We are honored to share the beauty of ballet with U.S. audiences, through Ukranian artists,” said Ivan Kozlov, Kyiv City Ballet artistic director. “Touring the States for the first time with a range
Two of Ukraine’s prima ballerinas, Krystina Kadashevych and Oksana Bondarenko, will perform with the company on their U.S. tour. The company’s principal dancer is Vsevolod Maevskiy, a former soloist of the Mariinsky Ballet and Kozlov’s former student.
Ukranian ballet troupe coming to OCCC
The Kyiv City Ballet troupe will be in the metro on Oct. 9 doing two shows at OCCC.
“We are privileged to welcome the worldrenowned Kyiv City Ballet to OCCC on their historic U.S. tour,” said Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, OCCC President. “Our Visual and Performing Arts Center consistently attracts high caliber talent, and the Kyiv City Ballet is no exception. We believe our community will enjoy a rich cultural experience from this talented troupe.”
Oklahoma City Community College will welcome the Kyiv City Ballet in less than a month in the troupe's only stop in the state. The two shows on Oct. 9 are part of the Kyiv City Ballet's inaugural tour of the United States.
The Kyiv City Ballet will perform at OCCC's Visual and Performing Arts Center on Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The performances are part of OCCC's 2022-2023 Performing Arts Series. Tickets are on sale now at tickets.occc.edu or call the OCCC Box Office at 405-682-7579.
of ballets makes an important global statement. It demonstrates the resilience of the Ukrainian people.” The OCCC programs will include Tribute to Peace, a neo-classical work, choreographed by Kozlov; Men of Kyiv, a Ukranian folk dance, choreographed by Pavlo Virsky; and Classical Suite, a wedding pas de deux from the three classical ballets, Paquita, La Bayadere and Don Quixote, choreographed by Marius Petipa and Kozlov.
It’s all crazy. In a normal time, Biden would be impeached and removed for his blatant breaking of the law. So when he discusses the “rule of law,” in the future, don’t take him
So, this day, I ask all citizens to pause and reflect on what was just described. While you were home at 7:15 without worry or fear you sat comfortably at home looking forward to a beautiful Labor day with friends and family.
Most people seemed to know what was right and wrong.
Please reflect on those first responders who arrived at the horrific scene of a fellow human being crushed to death somewhere in the twisted metal. Yes, they took in the horror but did not pause or reflect, they did what they do as professionals. They knew it would be later when they would have to deal with the reality before them.
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time the Administration put politics aside and joined parents in the fight for quality education.”Lankford and Scott were joined by Senators Richard Burr (R-NC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Mike Braun (R-IN), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Rick Scott (RFL), Steve Daines (RMT), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), John Cornyn (RTX), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Crap (R-ID), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Todd Young (R-IN), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Rand Paul (R-KY), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Bill HagertyEarlier(R-TN).thisyear, the Department of Education announced new rules overhauling the 28-year-old, bipartisan Charter School Program (CSP). The changes would place
I enjoy stories about the Old West. The crazier this nation becomes, i.e. immigration piece above, the more I appreciate the Old West.
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Biden’s Department of Education continues to make burdensome rules and use intimidation tactics to remove and restrict choices for parents. We should address the needs of our public schools everywhere, but we cannot leave kids behind while they wait on“Timeus.” and time again, this Administration has bowed to biglabor unions and liberal extremists at the expense of children’s futures. Now they are outdoing themselves with rules that will undermine aschools“Supportstudents,”primarilytiontop-notchschools—tuition-free,charterpubliceduca-optionsthatservedisadvantagedsaidScott.forthesehasneverbeenpartisanissue.It’s
I lowered my head out there on that bridge known as memorial bridge. It seemed fitting. I shut my tearing eyes and made a vow to myself If I eversaw a police officer, a firemen, an EMSA tech I would walk forward and offer my hand and say. “Sir, I want to honor you from the bottom of my heart for your service in protecting and serving this community.”
I ask every member of our community to think of where you were on that labor day at 7:15 in morning and now know where your Edmond First Responding true shepherds were on that day. ... on Side
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the best fans of this newspaper is Michael Robertson with Church of the Good Shepherd here in HeEdmond,wasin the other week and asked me to read a western, entitled “Return to Canyon Creek,” by John
Despite the horror of the accident I stood there in awe of the men and women who we think of our first responders swarming over the scene doing their grisly duty truly protecting and serving our community. At 7:15 in the morning on a holiday when most citizens were still in bed or sitting at their kitchen tables holding their first cup of coffee our Edmond selfless Shepard’s were out there serving and protecting us in ways we all
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Some checked the vehicles that had pulled off the road. Others were assessing the damage looking for survivors and while others were setting up fluorescent cones to keep the oncoming traffic from getting near the scene. I realized I was watching responders working together like a welloiled machine with each part having specific purpose knowing exactly what had to be done.
At 7:15 in the cool morning I stood near Memorial Bridge over 1-35. I was pounding in a stake into the ground to hold an American Flag when tragedy struck. Only a hundred yards away a semi-trailer truck was heading north at approximated 60 miles an hour when a dark gray Nissan sedan suddenly swerved across a lane traveling at over 60 mile an hour and crashed into a tractor Trailor truck just behind the trailers front duel wheels.
The sound was horrific as the sedan seemed to partially disappear under the truck diminishing the vehicles entire front into sparks, smoke and the most terrible grinding sound I had ever heard.
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Rule of law hypocrisy to first
The Truck’s speed immediately slowed as it dragged the sedan over two hundred yards before the truck driver was able to pull his vehicle and trapped sedan to the to side ramp.
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By Steve Gust
Edmond’s true selfless shepherds respond. Within minutes I could hear the distant sirens coming from multiple directions. Within another few minutes two Edmond fire trucks were on the scene as well two Edmond police vehicles an EMSA vehicle, Country Sheriffs vehicles and Oklahoma highway patrol. More fire vehicles arrived, the distant scene seemed to become a blur of Blinking red and blue lights with first responders working feverishly but in a total controlled manner.
I stood in shock at what I had just witnessed and felt immediate sorrow knowing the driver of the sedan had must have died being crushed in twisted smoking wreckage. I reached for my phone but cars following the crash had pulled over behind the truck and were rushing to the two vehicles.
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could never understand. That morning I did understand. Tears formed as stood there observing our shepherds from the police, fire, emsa doing what they do with little recognition but are willing to serve us and protect us 24 hours a day knowing tomorrow could be another 7:15 am call to duty.
It was one thing to watch such an event unfold at 7:15 in the morning it was another to watch
They reacted professionally with each having a specific job. Those checking the victim other setting up a safe perimeter for the recovering team, the police ensuing the traffic was moving to keep from blocking the I-35 heading north traffic…it was like watching a well coached team of do what they do while most of us don’t know they even exist except in time of need.
(Steve Gust may be reached at news@edmondpaper.com)
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Senator James Lankford (R-OK) joined Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and 20 colleagues in introducing Congressional Review Act (CRA) legislation to nullify the Biden Administration’s new rules adding burdensome requirements to charter schools seeking“It’sfunding.vitalfor parents to pick the best education outcomes for their children from charter, public, parochial,private,home school, and others to make sure students can get what they need to succeed,” said Lankford. “The left wants parents out of the process of choosing what’s best for their kids’ education and instead wants Washington, DC, bureaucrats and teachers’ unions to make those choices.
I took awhile to read it because I was busy writing yet another western myself under a pen name.
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up.I also admire him for asking about $18 for the book. In this case, it’s worth it.
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There were over 450 guests in attendance cheering on six celebrity dancers. This year’s participants included Makailyn Dillon with Oklahoma ER & Hospital, Candace Hobbs with Edwards Jones/Candace Hobbs, Kathy Wallis with Wallis Law Group, Matthew Boydstun with Neptune Society, Ted Dockrey with Sun Tech Heat & Air, and Mike Osburn an Oklahoma State Representative and owner of PoliGRAM.
Dancing with the Stars Lankford
This event was sponsored by Mercy Hospital. The printed program Sponsor was INTRUST Bank, Oklahoma ER & Hospital was the official Cocktail hour sponsor. Photography was sponsored by Oklahoma Natural Gas. The celebrity dancers worked with professionals at Dance Makers to learn their routines.
The judges for the event were, Julie Leblanc, Dr. Krista Jones, and James Kerr, all veterans of previous Dancing with The Stars events. The awards presented were Best Overall, Star of the Show, and the People’s Choice Award.
power to big labor unions and bureaucrats in DC.
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Earlier this month, the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce held its fifth Annual Edmond’s Dancing with the Stars event at the Edmond Hilton Garden Inn off Covell.
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A look at some of the folks who made the fifth annual ‘Dancing with the Stars’ a success again this year for the Edmond Chamber
The winner of Best Overall and People’s Choice was Candace Hobbs, and Mike Osburn was the Star of the Show award winner.
Lankford remains a strong school-choice and parental rights advocate that puts parents at the helm of their kids’ education. When these new rules were under consideration, he urged the Department of Education to reconsider proposed rules redefining the Charter School Program. He stood firmly for parental rights and school choice when he called for the Senate to immediately pass his resolution to support parents having the freedom to choose the best educational environment for their kids and remain in control of whether or not they want their children exposed to “woke” ideologies at school, including Critical Race Theory andDemocratsothers. blocked the Senate from unanimously standing up for American parents.
1 whole chicken - about 3 lbs., cut into pieces
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When working with cornstarch, don’t stir too vigorously when mixing it with cold water, and the other thing to lookout for is simply cooking it too long after adding it to the meat and vegetables to thicken a sauce.
½ cup red currant jelly
In a small skillet, over medium heat, combine zest, orange juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire, mustard, Sriracha and jelly. Stir until the jelly melts.
Arrange chicken on a serving platter and keep warm. Add the cornstarch mixture to the jelly mixture and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring and stopping after one minute. Pour a bit over the chicken and serve the rest of the sauce with the chicken. Taste and add salt and freshly ground pepper to your
When added to a stir-fry recipe for example, the cornstarch mixture with the water should be stirred gently into the cooked vegetables and meat or chicken in the wok and carefully brought to a boil, and then, cooked for just one minute and taken off the heat. Otherwise, If overcooked, it will soon turn into a thick gravy, one that is welcomed on Thanksgiving, but not in a tasty stir-fry.
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If you were to ask people to rate vegetables, King Corn would certainly be at the top of the charts.Corn is simply beloved in this country. Who would ever refuse an ear of corn with melted butter, a slice of to-die-for jalapeno cornbread or a box of popcorn in a movie? Years ago, corn whiskey was made from a predominantly corn base and aged in barrels for up to two years.
is the dry power (flour) part of the corn, the starch from the endosperm portion of the kernel.One tablespoon of cornstarch equals two tablespoons of flour and using cornstarch will result in a smoother and creamier end product.
1 tsp. Sriracha sauce (or more to your particular tolerance)
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If it is added without being mixed with a cold liquid, pure starches cannot be smoothly integrated into a boiling liquid. When mixed ahead of time, the starch granules absorb a small amount of water and separate from one another. Add it dry and you will end up with lumps.
Reserve the breasts, but place the other dried chicken pieces, skin side up, in a shallow roasting pan. Brush with a bit of the jelly mixture, and bake, uncovered for about 20 minutes, basting often.Add the breast pieces, brush with a little sauce and bake for 25 minutes more until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees.
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An imperative product of corn is cornstarch, a valuable thickener in gravies, sauces and Chinese stir-fries.Infact, in China, where corn is not native to that county, cooks have used arrowroot as a thickener, but most Americanized recipes mention cornstarch.Cornstarch
"The 23rd Annual Plaza District Festival will include its most diverse lineup of entertainment to date. This year’s festival includes a stage dedicated to the amazing students, alumni, and faculty of ACM at UCO, as well as multiple indoor and outdoor events, kids programming from Everything Goes Dance Studio, and musical sets from Colourmusic, Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards, and a few surprises for people of all backgrounds to enjoy,” says Desiree Yearby, Plaza Festival cochair.Internationally known band, Colourmusic, will be headlining this year’s event, taking the stage at 9 p.m. Colourmusic has produced five studio al-
While the headliners are sure to please music lovers, an additional 19 groups with impressive stats of their own will bring Cottonwood Creek Flats to life. This was the dream of the late Byron Berline who was the brainchild of the festival. Berline was a three-time national fiddle champion and the president of OIBF until his death in 2021. A complete listing of artists is available at oibf.com.“Byron started this festival as a way to expand the bluegrass music genre. He wanted to inspire and help young musicians. We always keep that top-of-mind. It’s inspiring to see young talent budding. Just take a walk through the campground and you’ll hear pickers from all walks of life, all ages, all playing music together,” Parks said.
cial programming throughout the day.
Cleveland began fiddling at age 4 and quickly progressed. He was invited to play with the legendary bluegrass artist Bill Monroe at the ripe old age of 9. He played the Grand Ole Opry as a guest of Alison Kraus and was picked for the Inter-
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national Bluegrass Music Association’s Bluegrass Youth Allstars before he was 14. He has performed with Vince Gill, Tim O’Brien and The Kruger Brothers to name a few. He has been awarded Fiddle Player of the Year 12 times by IBMA and won a Grammy in 2020.
The Kruger Brothers are returning to OIBF representing the international flavor the festival is based on. Jens and Uwe Kruger were born and raised in Europe. Both were influenced at a young age by their musical family. CBS Records signed them when Jens was just 17. The. duo was joined by Joel Landsberg in 1995 and they’ve been playing together since. They moved to America in 2002 and are based in Wilkesboro, NC.
Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper
Joining the starting line-up are Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, The Kruger Brothers and The Grascals. All four groups will take turns closing out the Byron Berline Stage during the evening performances scheduled for Oct. 6, 7 and 8.
The Plaza District Association is proud to announce their 23rd Annual Plaza District Festival on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 12 p.m. - 10 p.m., in The Plaza District, 1745 NW 16th St. The event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Celebrating creativity as a community through arts and culture programming is the foundation of the annual festival, which takes place on the same day as Plaza Walls’ Annual Mural Expo. Festival goers can expect several live entertainment stages, over 30 artist market vendors, 40+ muralists, 8 food trucks, drink tents, and a Kid’s Area with free activities specifically for young children and families. Many of the 50+ businesses within the Plaza District will also be offering promotions and spe-
The Grascals rounds out the headliners. Their unique sound has earned them three Grammy
Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper is one of four groups headlining Oklahoma’s International Bluegrass Festival this upcoming October in Guthrie. The festival celebrates its 25th Anniversary this Fall with over 20 bands playing throughout the three day event.
OIBF has been bringing great bluegrass, traditional, western swing, Americana and other music to Guthrie since 1997.
Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen’s last two albums have both received a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album. They have been named Instrumental Group of the Year twice by IBMA and have earned other nominations including Male Vocalist of the Year, Mandolin Player of the Year and Banjo Player of the Year.
Bluegrass festival to be held Oct. 6-8 in Guthrie
Plaza District Festival upcoming on Oct. 1
The 23rd Annual Plaza District Festival is the Plaza District's largest annual event drawing over 30,000 attendees. All proceeds raised from the annual festival go to support the Plaza District Association, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting the district and Oklahoma City community through free, monthly arts and culture programming, including Live! On the Plaza, Milk Crate Jam, Mural Expo, and Calderon Dance Festival. The Plaza District Festival is presented by Braum's, Fowler Automotive, Oklahoma's Credit Union, and Modern Environment.
nominations and two Entertainer of the Year awards from IBMA. They have appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and been featured on the Grand Ole Opry over 200 times. In addition, they performed twice for President George W. Bush and at President Obama’s inaugural ball.
“We’ve been able to secure top notch bluegrass musicians again this year. We’re very fortunate to have artists like Michael Cleveland and Frank Solivan, who will not disappoint,” Kenny Parks, OIBF board member, said.
Festival goers can participate on stage during Jim Paul Blair’s Random Band Jam as well as
bums since 2005 and have performed extensively across the U.S. and worked with Oklahoma’s own Flaming Lips.
the know-it-all wise Alec down on his luck performance of Ryan Gosling in “The Nice Guys” Hamm always acts like he knows something the rest of the characters don’t know, but more often than not plays the fool after all-a far cry than the collected character he portrayed for years on the small screen. The rest of the cast is serviceable in what the film is asking from them, but none quite rise above the material as written.Overall, “Confess, Fletch” is the kind of niche comedy that isn’t made as often as it used to be, and as a counter to the bombastic films dominating the box office, is a breath of fresh air. This is the kind of movie that if it matches your comedic sensibilities, it will entertain you for 90 minutes, but it certainly doesn’t break any new ground for general audiences.
“Confess, Fletch” is a movie that knows exactly what it is; a fun comedy caper thriller nothing more. So often with this kind of long after sequel the filmmakers can get too preoccupied with reminding you of the original movies and
Time to enjoy a fun comedy caper Answer on Page 19 ‘WeddingSinger’atUCO Film review of ‘Confess, Fletch’
By George Gust
This movie feels more original than a shameless brand recognition cash-in (see Disney+’s latest: “Pinocchio”) and confident in its quirkiness for better or worse. For those looking for an off the wall fast paced crime comedy “Confess, Fletch” won’t quite fit the bill, as the overall tone and storytelling of the film can feel flat, but it seems that the dry wit and style was intended by the filmmakers.
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“We thought ‘The Wedding Singer’ would be an excellent fit for the current students in our musical theatre program to showcase their many talents,” said Greg White, Ph.D., director of Central’s Musical Theatre division. Tickets are free for students with a valid UCO ID and range from $15$25 for those without a valid UCO ID.
The Tony-Award nominated, musical features retro-style hits, including “It’s Your Wedding Day,” “Saturday Night in the City” and “Single.”
The University of Central Oklahoma Musical Theatre division will present its production of “The Wedding Singer” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22-24 and Sept. 29-Oct. 1, as well as 2 p.m. Sept. 25 and Oct. 2, at Mitchell Hall Theatre located on Central’sBasedcampus.onthe 1998 film, “The Wedding Singer” is a musical romcom and love letter dedicated to the 1980s. The musical follows two individual’s love story as fortune intervenes to help them discover their true destiny.“The joy of the 1980s kitsch has a universal appeal for those who were there and for those who wish they had been,” said Steven Smeltzer, guest director and choreographer.
In terms of performance Hamm takes center stage and is comedically charming in his performance as the offbeat former journalist. Like
“Confess, Fletch” follows I.M. Fletcher (Jon Hamm) who after becoming the prime suspect in multiple murders, strives to prove his innocence while simultaneously searching for his fiancé's (Lorenza Izzo) stolen art collection.
You can reach George Gust to comment on this film, or any of his motion picture reviews at gust.george@gmail.com.
3.5 out of 5 stars.
Everything is intellectual property these days, even when making a mid-budget crime-comedy. This week’s new release; “Confess, Fletch” aims to resuscitate and draft off the success of the 80’s Chevy Chase comedy crime thrillers “Fletch” and “Fletch Lives.” Now in 2022 we have a new leading man to bungle his way through a comedic caper in longtime drama TV actor Jon However,Hamm.would “Confess, Fletch” be Hamm’s opportunity to break free from his cool mysterious demeanor seen on his long running drama “Mad Men” or a misfire for a TV star turned would-be movie star?
“Confess, Fletch” is rated R for language, some sexual content and drug use.
its original stars.
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Fifty high school students from around the state will serve as the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s 10th class of Teen Leaders.
Group sessions began Sept. 13 and will continue through next April. While last year’s program was conducted primarily online due to Covid19, a full return to in-person activities is expected this year.
Casady School: Ria Sachdev, Ava Sachdev, Robert Evans, Nonie Reding Choctaw High School: Emily Studdard, Nelson Shipman
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation's Teen Leaders for the 2022-2023 school year.
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The cost is $35, which includes a photograph. Payment is due upon submission by noon Thursday.
Students also will coordinate a special event in the spring to conclude the
engagement
OMRF selects Teen Leaders for 2022-23
Classen High School of Advanced Studies at Northeast: Sofia Acuña, Parinita Varshney, Danny Ly, Jenna Chan, Malavika Shylesh Community Christian School: Kalli Greenwald, Emma McMahon, Makenzie Lehman, Destiny Brown, AshlynCrossingsWilliamsChristian School: Gracie MaschmeierDeerCreek High School: Sudiksha SugunanDoveScience Academy: Marcos Dominguez, Melia Rojas
Edmond Memorial High School: Kyle Nguyen, Aleeza Azeem, Aryan Kapila, Saanvi Kurella Edmond North High School: BrennaEdmondLeedsSanta Fe High School: AminaHardingHassanCharter Preparatory High School: Ciara Patterson Heritage Hall High School: Eli Dunham, Tatum Dunham Mercy School Institute: Akbar Ali, Diya Hafeez, Athina Momennia Millwood High School: Tierraney SmithMount Saint Mary Catholic High School: Thomas Doan, Maria RoquemoreNorman North High School: Jake BarnettOklahoma School of Science and Mathematics: Sourish Pasula, Abhijitkumar Jayasekar, Anoushka SasikumarPauls Valley High School: Aatma PatelPutnam City High School: Makele LyonsPutnam City North High School: VictoriaStillwaterNwankwoHighSchool: Kaylee McWhorterWestmoore High School: Kaelyn CarpenterApplications for the 2023-24 program will open in January. For more information or to sign up for application reminders, visit omrf.org/teen.
The goal is to equip these students to become agents of change within their Oklahoma communities.
“Being a Teen Leader the last two years has helped me grow into a better leader and person,” said Sourish Pasula, a senior at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics.
“Thisprogram.program has provided firsthand community engagement experience to more than 300 students over its first decade,” Teen Leaders coordinator Caroline Allen said. “We’ve seen many participants go on to make a substantial impact in Oklahoma. We’re excited to see what the future holds for our newest class.”
OMRF’s 2022-23 Teen Leaders are:Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School: Avary Cronic, Rachel Tate, Margot Knudtson, Zitali Armenta, Isabella Kosters, Laura Wright
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“The program has helped me make meaningful connections with other high-schoolers across Oklahoma and helped me find a greater sense of purpose in my community.”
The program helps selected students learn about biomedical research, leadership, the fundamentals of nonprofit fundraising and development, board structure, networking, and using social media for good.
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Central has also expanded its majors within the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, which include sales leadership and managing analytics. The MBA in sales leadership is a 34-credit-hour degree program that provides students with top data-driven sales professional skills. T
Also new in 2022, is an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) postgraduate degree through Central’s College of Education and Professional Studies. The Ed.S. is a 72-credit-hour degree program, unique to the field of education, and provides knowledge and theory past a master's degree level. Students will acquire school psychologist skills, including mental health interventions, behavioral interventions, instructional support, prevention and intervention services, crisis preparedness and recovery.
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I am proud of our department for expanding the comprehensive education of their officers by having experts like me come on board to help. I am honored to be a partner with the Edmond Police, and we should all be proud of the steps they are taking for their recruits.
Edmond Police Academy educates others on fitness
They will be training for the next several months. They will have several experienced officers training them in various aspects of law enforcements and they will be pushed physically and mentally as they are trained to serve and protect the Edmond community.
Students at the University of Central Oklahoma will find new choices this fall among the university’s 119 undergraduate majors, 103 minors and 81 graduate programs as Central continues to expand the offerings that make it a smart investment for success.
Central’s College of Business introduced a new Master of Science (M.S.) in finance. The M.S. in finance is a 32credit-hour degree designed for professionals who are interested in analyzing financial data for financial planning and investment decision-making. The M.S. in finance program also prepares students for either the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam or the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam.
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I preach about the importance of fitness and nutrition as it relates to all aspects of life, fitness, cardiovascular health and stress reduction. The Department brought me in on the second day of the Academy to give a seminar on overall wellness, injury prevention, stress management and nutrition for their new recruits. We spent an hour going over Nutrition from a physiological perspective so that they were able to understand how, what, and why to eat or not eat certain foods and beverages. They have jobs that are on the go and that can make eating properly a challenge. Just like many of us, fast food is tempting and will get us in health trouble if we eat it too often. There are healthy “fast foods” such as meal replacements, protein bars, nuts and other healthy snacks that will nourish their bodies and minds without broadening their middles.
(Brian Attebery is a Degreed/Certified Trainer. He owns and operates Results Fitness and Nutrition Center, L.L.C. in Edmond. www.resultsfitnessusa.com)
I have always had a great relationship with our Police Department. I have teamed up with them the last several years to host at my gym, Results Fitness and Nutrition Center, the Police vs. PowerliftingFire event that raises money for OlympicsSpecialof Oklahoma. We should be very proud of our Officers and the Department. We are also about to add a few more officers as new recruits are here and ready to step on board. The Department started their newest Police Academy on Sept. 12.
Additionally, Central now offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A) in interior design that equips students with the knowledge, skills and work needed to pursue a career as an effective designer. The four-year program is accred-
UCO expands academic offerings
There was a salute last weekend to the U.S. military, who also performed during the Heart on Hurd street party, sponsored by Citizens Bank of Edmond. Below Ferguson and Jack Moffatt represent Marvel heroes at Heard on Hurd.
runs off oxygen and blood sugar. Get either out of balance and it can keep us from thinking as clearly as we can. This is an important aspect for anyone but especially those that risk their lives daily for the protection of others.Many Americans suffer debilitating back injuries in their lifetime. Officers’ jobs are very demanding on their backs. The average gear officers wear on their bodies can weight between 30-50 pounds depending on the situation. Combine this with sitting on their patrol cars, having to sprint at a moments notice and the wear and tear of the heavy gear, staying strong and flexible is not a luxury but a necessity. I educated the officers on stretches for a healthier back and gave examples of strength training movements that they should all make part of their life as a police officer.Serving the public is a dangerous profession. Nutrition is important for recovery and to stay lean and strong. Fitness must have elements of strength and endurance. Flexibility is vital to keep your joints healthy and to improve your range of motion. These were the topics we discussed. We also discussed the No. 1 “muscle” to strengthen and that is their minds. These men and women must have a strong spirit. It is not an option. It is not a luxury. Many people are not wired that way. It is a gift to have a “warrior spirit”. A person who is wiling to fight to protect others at the risk of their own health and life. I closed my lecture with that encouragement to them and thanked them for accepting the Honor of being a Police Officer in this great community. We all owe them a big thank you.
Heard on Hurd
Nutrition is not only important for your muscles and body fat levels but also your mind. A clear mind is vitally important to be an effective Police Officer. We discussed the importance of balancing your diet and keeping your blood sugar normal. The brain
Bobbi Six, a former nurse, explained why she left the profession after working for a hospital. Cheryl O'Neill, a long-term care nurse, explained the challenges in her area of expertise, and Shelly Wells, a member of the Oklahoma Health Care Workforce Subcommittee of the Governor's Workforce Council, gave an overview of workforce data, salary and other issues.
siring more flexibility in their schedules and compensation that at times lags behind other industries.One
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CLR Bar recently held a ribbon cutting with the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate their grand opening at 17 East 5th St. in Edmond. are here for everyone. Their hours will specializes in
former nurse said she's carrying a debt load of about $40,000 for a degree she no longer uses because she could find better compensation and more personal fulfillment in another field.
Psychiatrist joins Integris
Daily Living Centers recently held a ribbon cutting with the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate their grand opening at 2600 E. 2nd St. in Edmond.Daily Living Centers is the oldest and largest adult day health care organization in Oklahoma, with three locations spread throughout the Oklahoma City metro area. They are an affordable, non-residential facility that support the health, nutritional and social needs of seniors and adults with disabilities ages 18-year-old and up. They provide an alternative to assisted living centers and nursing homes in a professionally staffed, groupDailysetting.Living Centers has three centers with locations in Bethany, Edmond, and South Oklahoma City. Daily Living Centers is more than an adult day care center. They offer comprehensive services and interactive activities led by skilled professionals. Because of the impact that quality, adult day health care has on both caretakers and participants, we strive to provide caregiver respite, health services, healthy meals, socialization, activities, exercise, and transportation services.
"We obviously have a pipeline problem," Stark said. "We have nurses coming into our health care facilities, but if they leave at the same rate, that's net zero. We need to find ways not only to recruit and train more nurses but to keep them in the field once they enter it."
Stark, a nurse since 1984, said she was approached at the end of the last legislative session and asked to take a deep dive into the state's nursing shortage. It's something that's been ongoing for at least 40 years she said, but was exacerbated by the COVID 19 pandemic.
address the challenges faced by patients and health care providers across the state, including in rural and urban settings as well as areas such as long-term care.
INTEGRIS Health Medical Group welcomes a new psychiatrist to INTEGRIS Health
to bring about the best treatment plan for them.George’s areas of interest include adult and geriatric outpatient psychiatry, with specific focuses in women’s
The nurses detailed concerns over being properly trained to take care of patient needs, while being asked to work long shifts and take on extra responsibilities in very challenging settings, at the same time trying to balance their own personal needs or those of their families. They spoke of de-
Dr. Allison Garrett, chancellor of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, and Dr. Lee Denney, the interim state director for the Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology were among educators who spoke to lawmakers and attendees at the study. Lauri Jones, director of the Practical Nursing Program at Canadian Valley Technology Center, and Shelley Miller, the MSN RN Nursing Program director at Oklahoma City Community College, explained the challenges of the education pipeline into nursing.
Stark invited a broad spectrum of presenters to
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Chamber guests, and others, mark the grand opening of Daily Living Centers.
They are a walk-in hair salon specializing in color only hair care, for the busy ladies, students, and budgeting families. Providing in and out service with no appointment needed, they
Nursing shortage drawing concern
be Monday-Wednesday 12pm-7pm and Saturdays 9am-4pm. Ensuring you leave happy, your specific color code is saved on file to ensure you can stop by whenever is convenient, never tying you down to the same stylist. The self-styling stations are open for customers to use to create their final look. To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit www.clrbar.co. Hair salon
Elizabeth George
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A welcome to Daily Living Centers
mental health, mood disorders and psychotic disorders.Shereceived her medical degree from Oklahoma State University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa. She completed her psychiatry residency at the University of Oklahoma Tulsa School of Community Medicine, where she also served as chief resident.
George offices at INTEGRIS Health Medical Group Psychiatry Edmond, located at 2557 Old Timbers Dr. in Edmond. Call 405-669-2642 with any questions and to learn more.
To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit www.dlcok.org.
Rep. Marilyn Stark on Tuesday held an interim study before the House Public Health Committee to discuss the root causes of Oklahoma's nursing shortage and to identify potential solutions toward what many are calling a public health-care crisis.
alongside volunteers and community members in the education sector.
“Since I was a teenager, Mahatma Gandhi’s words have inspired me when he said that the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others,” Pappas said.
“Living life for ourselves isn’t enough. We find value, meaning and love when we learn and celebrate dif-
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those who were evacuated due to the global pandemic. After the threemonth training period, volunteers will collaborate with their host communities focusing on agriculture, economic development, education, environment, health and youth development and COVID-19 response and recovery work.For more information about Central, visit. www.uco.edu
UCO alumna among First Peace Corps volunteers back in service
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Swap Up, an obesity prevention campaign for Oklahoma teens, is releasing a new series of educational ads focused on the benefits of drinking water for peak physical performance and focus.
An online survey of more than 230 teens across Oklahoma showed that an increasing number of respondents agreed that drinking more water would increase their energy, help them perform better in sports/exercise, think more clearly and improve their mood. Additionally, teens who engaged with Swap Up were more likely than others to report intentions to replace sugar-sweetened beverages with water in the next seven days.
To reinforce Swap Up messaging, TSET has free sources for educators and health care providers, including flyers and bookmark brochures. These items, which are focused on healthier eating options as well as tobacco and vape cessation, can be ordered for free at
The new messages, titled “Watermercial,” parody the over-the-top nature of television infomercials to communicate the positive impacts water can have on physical and mental performance, including relieving muscle cramps and increasing focus. These ads are part of the TSET Healthy Youth Initiative, which include efforts to educate youth about healthy behaviors and build on previous successes of the Swap Up campaign.
The new ads are currently reaching teens across Oklahoma on digital platforms. TV, cable and radio ads will launch September 12 during familyfriendly programming to spark conversations be-
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tween parents and teenagers about healthy behaviors.In focus groups conducted across Oklahoma last year, teens said they were drinking energy drinks and sugar-sweetened beverages to increase their energy levels, but many were not aware of how these drinks could negatively affect their performance. The new campaign communicates scientific facts and encourages teens to:
Oklahomans, including youth, have some of the highest rates of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in the United States, and that is associated with weight gain and obesity. Drinking water instead of sugary beverages, like sports or energy drinks, can help Oklahoma kids maintain a healthy weight and build healthy habits for a lifetime.
1 Skip energy drinks, which are full of chemicals and sugar
The survey was conducted in May 2022 to assess awareness and effectiveness of the Swap Up campaign that launched in 2021.
TSET has a new youth friendly message on obesity
Swap Up is part of the TSET Healthy Youth Initiative, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET). The TSET Healthy Youth Initiative is a multifaceted statewide public health education campaign focused on preventing and reducing tobacco use and obesity for Oklahomans ages 13-18.
2 Choose water, which hydrates muscles and helps the brain operate at peak performance
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