Edmond Life and Leisure - September 26, 2019

September 26, 2019 Vol. 20, No. 18

In This Issue FOUR SEASONS

Four Seasons, by Kevin Box, in real life is located in front of the Center 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.

At Home in Edmond Fall/Winter Edition Inserted Today!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

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Broadway Tonight at UCO swings into fall with the production “Grease the Musical.”

The show will have eight dates from today until Oct. 6.

The show features the love story of Sandy & Danny, set to the hot musical numbers of the past including “Summer Nights,” Greased Lightnin’,” and “You’re the One that I Want.”

For ticket information, please call the Mitchell Hall box office at (405) 974-3375.

If you’re looking for something else to do, please visit our “What’s Happening This Weekend,” on Page 6.

Many events, ranging from a camel ride at the Oklahoma City Zoo to the ongoing Edmond Farmer’s Market, will be held this weekend.

Edmond Life & Leisure regularly features entertainment and other happenings in each edition with our “What’s Happening This Weekend” feature.

If you have an event you’d like to submit for consideration, please send it to Melinda Infante at infante318@cox.net.

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Four to join state Women’s Hall of Fame Four Oklahoma women who have demonstrated tremendous leadership abilities in the military, from the bench and in the business world will be inducted into the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women (OCSW), the ceremony will be held at the Oklahoma Judicial Center and is free and open to the public.

“We are honored to recognize these outstanding women who have devoted themselves to improving their communities by welcoming them into the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame,” said 2019 Chair of the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame Denise Castelli. “These women have inspired Oklahoma women, families and children and continue to be exemplary role models for people across the state.”

The 2019 Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame inductees are: n Maj. (ret.) Helen Freudenberger Holmes (Posthumous): Major Holmes, born near Pleasant Valley, pioneered women’s role in the military.

While serving as the public relations representative of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at OklaHolmes homa Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Oklahoma State University), she was selected for the first class of Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) officer candidates from Oklahoma. Major Holmes was sworn in on July 9, 1942, becoming the first woman from Oklahoma to be inducted into active military service in any of the four branches of the military during World War II. Receiving numerous decorations for serving her country, she is a shining example of a strong and resilient woman. Following her active duty service, Major Holmes became the second woman to serve as mayor of Guthrie, serving from 197981. In 2019, Major Holmes was inducted into the Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame and the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame. n Chief Justice Noma Gurich: Justice Gurich has uplifted women in the law profession and has been a beacon of strength for women in politics, business and education. She assumed the office of Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court on

January 1, 2019, having served as Justice on the Supreme Court of Oklahoma since 2011. She is the third woman in state history to serve as a Supreme Court Justice and has been Gurich a member of the Oklahoma Judiciary for over 30 years. Justice Gurich has exemplified strong professionalism and leadership throughout her career and was appointed by four governors to judicial officer positions. In 2011, The Journal Record inducted her into the Woman of the Year Circle of Excellence; in 2013, she received the Oklahoma City Chapter of the Association of Women in Communications Byliner Award for Civic Leadership; and in 2014, the OU College of Law inducted her into the Order of the Owl Hall of Fame. Justice Gurich inspires women with her character, demeanor and history of wise and emphatic leadership in art, culture and law. n Judy Love: Through her leadership in both the business and nonprofit worlds, Love has changed the landscape in the arts, education and social well-being for Oklahoma. She beLove lieves in giving back and is a long-time philanthropist through one of the nation’s largest private companies, Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores. Love’s gift of energy, talent, time and financial contributions has helped the only school for homeless students, Positive Tomorrows, and established Cristo Rey, a private Catholic high school with a unique work-study model. In 2010, she was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, and in 2016, she was voted the Most Powerful Woman in Oklahoma City. In 2017, Forbes Magazine listed her as one of America’s most successful selfmade women. Her honors amongst many include the Lifetime Achievement Award and Distinguished Woman Award from Oklahoma City University. Currently, she serves on the boards of Mercy Hospital, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma Hall of Fame and United Way of Central Oklahoma. n Ollie Starr: From Claremore, Starr has a heart for service and is an

UCO’s THE Art Auction Friday As part of an evening to celebrate the arts and support education, University of Central Oklahoma’s Oklahoma A+ (OKA+) Schools Institute will host THE Art Auction, featuring guest host and artist Robert Peterson, from 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Sept.

27 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 connects art collectors with the works of several talented, contemporary artists, including Jerry Bergin, Dean Wilhite, Sara Scribner, Patricia Ridge Bradley, Brent Greenwood, Karin Walkingstick and Mike Klemme. Sam Kahre, known for his classical pop cello performances, also will perform during the event.

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

Thirty-five pieces of art, including pottery, paintings of various styles, photography and a concert from Kahre, will be available for purchase during the auction. A new addition to this year’s event will be an opportunity to participate in a drawing to take home a piece created by artist Farooq Karim.

Now in its third year, THE Art Auction raises funds for OKA+ Schools Institute, the state’s only researchbased, whole-school network with a mission of nurturing creativity in every learner. OKA+ provides 60

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 signature fundraising event for OKA+ Schools Institute, 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 Institute," said Sandra Kent, executive director of OKA+ Schools Institute.

"OKA+ Schools Institute 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.

asset to her community. Starr was instrumental in revitalizing the Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club. Established in 1899, the Club began as a past-time club for native women returning home in the summers from seminaries and colleges. Today, the club remains active in cultural preservation and community service. She promotes issues for elder Cherokees, securing grant money to enable young women to pursue higher education and helping improve living conditions for Cherokee seniors. In 2017, she received the Cherokee Nation Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame was established in 1982 by then Gov. George Nigh. Since then, 128 Oklahoma women have received this highest honor for contributing to significant and recognizable changes that benefit the lives of women and

families in Oklahoma, the nation or the world through professional leadership, civic involvement or volunteer community efforts.

“This distinction is a tribute to the Starr transformational impact that these Oklahoma women have had on their communities,” Castelli said.

“They will be forever remembered for their actions that changed lives and for their leadership that benefitted everyone around them.”

A reception will follow the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony. To RSVP or for sponsorship opportunities, contact OCSW Executive Director Kitti Asberry at pakita.asberry@omes.ok.gov or (405) 401-6970.

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From the Publisher

A look at Edmond’s water bills Listen to the conversation in any restaurant in town and you are likely to hear discussions about utility bills here in Edmond. Since we get one utility bill for electric, water, sewer and trash here in Edmond the conversation could be on any of them. It is interesting that so many folks don’t separate each of these services when they are Ray Hibbard discussing their total bill. As you can expect, I get my share of questions on utility costs here in Edmond, but I must stop them and ask if they are referring to electric, water or trash.

It is disheartening when someone will ask, “Is there a difference?” It happens folks.

Edmond is lucky enough to own its own municipal electric company. There are many advantages to this and not the least of which is that any “profit” from the electric company revenue is plowed back into providing city services that we all enjoy. It helps offset our expenses and keeps our sales tax rates low. We have the lowest in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. It also lets our sales tax revenue be used for capital projects that improve our quality of life in Edmond.

Once you wade through all the above with a concerned resident in Edmond, the most recent topic of conversation is water in this city. This summer, especially, residents are complaining about their water bill and usage going from what they consider a normal level in May and June but shooting up to over double in July and August.

The conversation on social media about water in our city is varied. It can go from logical and reasonable concerns to the other end of the spectrum which can be darn right silly. The folks that believe our city staff is “getting away with something,” “trying to scam us” or “looking for ways to cheat residents” are way off base and not true. It really is time to clear the air.

I reached out to our Edmond City Manager, Larry Stevens for some explanations as to what might be going on with our water cost in Edmond.

He responded right away.

Right up-front Stevens will tell you that they do make billing mistakes/errors, although “we don’t make many” he said. When those are found they get corrected. They will also work with customers on billing adjustments for leaks if they have had a plumber address those leaks.

I had the issue of a run-away water bill at my mom’s house about a year ago. Knowing you have a leak is easy enough to discover. Turn off all the water in your house and then check the meter. If your dial is still moving when no water is turned on, you have a leak. Finding that leak is not so easy but if my water bill doubled, that would be the first thing I would do.

Stevens wants residents to know that they understand the frustration over the higher bills. Heck, his own bill was higher too last month. Most of the management staff live in Edmond as well along with our city council members and mayor.

They all have Edmond water meters folks and share the pain as it were.

Stevens says that the bottom line is that the large spike in water bills is primarily due to outdoor water usage, including outdoor watering, fill-

It also seems we had a 34-day billing cycle that could have caused some problems. With an extra four days in the heat of the summer, it could have pushed some households over the usage into the higher rate zone. ing pools, etc. None of us want to hear that fact but it is true. Part of the recent concerns also have to do with the fact that May and June were very wet months, followed by a very dry and hot July, so the difference in bills was even more pronounced.

Look at this information: May 1 to May 31 = 12.9” of rain and mean temperature of 62.2 degrees June 1 to July 3 = 13.86” inches of rain and 69 degrees July 4 to Aug. 7 = 0.12” inches of rain and 73.1 degrees For a period of 35 hot days we barely had a tenth of an inch of total rainfall.

“Everybody’s bill went up. How could we all have leaks,” some have told me. That really isn’t true according to city figures. Over half of our single-family residential customers (56.3 percent) used less than 10,000 gallons on their August billing. As a point of comparison, our winter average monthly consumption is around 6,000 gallons per household (based on the months of December, January, February).

Here are some more figures to take note of before passing judgment: July to August billings, for Residential customers: 16.4% had a lower bill 15.6% had the same bill 68.0% had a higher bill Residential -August billings: 41.9% of our customers used between 0-6000 gallons 14.4% of our customers used between 7-10,000 gallons 12.2% of our customers used between 1115,000 gallons 8.75% of our customers used between 1620,000 gallons 7.1% of our customers used between 2125,000 gallons 4.5% of our customers used between 26-30,000 gallons 8.1% of our customers used between 31-50,000 gallons 2.7% of our customers used over 51,000 gallons I would sure hate to be in the 2.7% that used over 51,000 gallons. I don’t think we used that much when I had a house full of 5 kids and their friends all summer. Probably came close and thank goodness they are all out, employed and paying their own utility bills.

Here is a factor that might be compounding the

usage spikes for the last month or so. Several years ago, our rate structure was modified to encourage conservation, meaning that the more water you use, the higher the rate. Edmond residential customers can go from paying $6.68 per thousand gallons to $7.72 per thousand gallons to $9.64 per thousand gallons depending on the level of monthly usage. In contrast, Oklahoma City water rates for non-residential customers has a four-tier system for water conservation and the rates per thousand gallons runs from $3.24 to top end of $5.06.

In the Edmond City Council’s current Strategic Plan one of their six Performance Benchmarks is: “Continue water conservation efforts and development of additional water supply resources.” If you are against that idea, you do indeed need to visit with city council members.

According to Stevens, an informal critical benchmark for Edmond concerning daily water usage is 20 MGD (million gallons per day). When we get to 20 MGD it tells us our water system is very stressed.

During the dry period our daily water demand went from 11MGD to just over 20MGD in about a week.

Many folks are thinking it could be higher water pressure in our system using more water than expected. They claim that if residents were notified that the water pressure was going to increase, they would have adjusted their water regulator for the flow coming into their homes downward to compensate. That is a pretty fair argument, but it may also be hard for the city to predict when and where this will happen as improvements to the water system are added. Then again, I can remember a time in Edmond when residents on the north side of town were upset because of the low water pressure. In order to have good water pressure the line must be in a loop which circulates around and around building up pressure. Dead end pipe to additions for water supply result in low water pressure. The city reacted over a decade ago by adjusting including adding water towers. Seems it has done its job, but folks might have to adjust their home systems to avoid using more water than they intended.

It also seems we had a 34-day billing cycle that could have caused some problems. With an extra four days in the heat of the summer, it could have pushed some households over the usage into the higher rate zone. There has been some discussion about having the month with the extra days come in January when usage is less. Even more fair would be for the months to have the same billing days especially with the tiered price system we have now. There may be some merit to that reasoning, and we will encourage the city to consider it.

When a family is trying to make ends meet, higher water bills can be an incredible burden. The City of Edmond management, staff and the elected officials all are willing to work with residents on ideas of how to balance those costs while making sure our future water needs are met. These issues are the most challenging cities around the country can face.

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

Check out what’s inside! n Weekend calendar of events..........................................................Page 6 n Scenes from the State Fair ............................................................Page 8. n A look at Red Flag laws ............................................................Page 10. n Dave Farris’ story about a ‘ghost’ ..............................................Page 11. n The UCO Bronchos crush opponent, 63-0 ..................................Page 13. n George Gust reviews new Netflix offering ..................................Page 15. n Crossword puzzle........................................................................Page 15. n Business news ............................................................................Page 22. n Worship directory ......................................................................Page 23.

See if you can find ‘Four Seasons’ “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 paper.

Please e-mail contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing.

Commissioned as a partnership between UCO, the City of Edmond and the Edmond Visual Arts Commission, “Four Seasons” was created by sculptor Kevin Box of New Mexico and was dedicated on the campus on March 24, 2011.

Kevin is a member of the National Sculptor’s Guild. His Box Studio 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.

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

Publisher Ray Hibbard Jr. ray@edmondpaper.com Partner Christopher T. Hoke Editor Steve Gust news@edmondpaper.com Production April Burgess, Deanne York Advertising Director Alexx Harms alexx@edmondpaper.com Account Executive Bryan Hallman bryan@edmondpaper.com Contributing Writers Dave Farris, Mallery Nagle, Kacee Van Horn, Rose Drebes, George Gust.

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Museum offers ‘Wizard Night School’ Adult wizards whose robes may have collected some dust and whose wand skills have gotten a bit rusty are invited to brush up on their magical abilities during Science Museum Oklahoma’s “SMO 21: Wizard Night School” from 6:30-10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, an adults-only (21+) night at the museum located at 2020 Remington Place in Oklahoma City.

Community partners Oklahoma Blood Institute, deadCenter Film and Alabaster Caverns State Park will join SMO’s professors for the back-to-wizarding-school event that will include dueling refresher courses, bats and other almost-magical beasts, the semi-reliable Witch Way After-Hours Mini Bus careening through the museum, virtual reality, a trip to SMO’s Wand Shop, Wizard Sportsball and many more magical, one-night-only events.

“Maybe you didn’t get into an elite wizarding school in the British Isles — or it’s just been a while since you’ve worked on your continuing magic education,” said Clint Stone, vice president of programs for SMO. “No matter the wizard, there’s something for you. We’ll dissect ‘dragon’ eyes, do some remedial herbology and even visit with some of the scrappier, almost-magical beasts hanging around our halls.”

Tickets are $21 in advance and limited to four per transaction.

Guests can join the SMO 21 email list online at www.sciencemuseumok.org/smo21.

Tickets include all activities and access to the museum. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in A costumed guest smiles during a similar event at Science Muadvance as the event is expected to seum Oklahoma sell out. No tickets will be available open with numerous entrée and snack options. at the door.

SMO 21, the museum’s adults-only, after-hours The full museum will be open during SMO 21, program for ages 21 and up, is a chance for adults giving guests the opportunity to explore the muto explore SMO without children in tow. seum’s exhibits and gardens. In addition to themed For more information about SMO 21, visit activities and a cash bar with beer, wine and some www.sciencemuseumok.org/smo21 or call 405magic-looking cocktails, the museum’s café will be 602-3760.

OMRF official named group’s new president At its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. last week, the Association of Independent Research Institutes (AIRI) named Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Tim Hassen as its new president. Hassen, a Norman resident, will serve a two-year term.

Tim Hassen AIRI is a nationwide association comprised of more than 80 independent, non-profit biomedical research institutes from across the U.S. Like OMRF, most work with the mission of improving human health.

Hassen, a certified public accountant, joined OMRF’s staff in 1998 and has been the foundation’s CFO since 2004. He’s been active in AIRI since 2003, previously serving as a board member, treasurer and chair of the organization’s annual meeting.

The National Institutes of Health invests more than $39 billion annually in medical research, and AIRI institutes receive about 10 percent of that funding. Last year, OMRF secured $24.8 million in NIH grants. OMRF is one of three Oklahomabased AIRI member institutions, along with the Noble Research Institute in Ardmore and the Laureate Institute for Brain Research in Tulsa.

“Biomedical research has received strong bipartisan support in recent years,” said Hassen. “As AIRI president, I plan to work hard to ensure that trend continues.”

AIRI scientists include 10 Nobel laureates and have been responsible for, among other things, developing the vaccine for polio.

“AIRI serves an important function as an association structured around enabling independent research institutions to have a voice on regulatory and funding issues that are specific to those institutes, like OMRF, that aren’t attached to universities or governmental agencies,” said Hassen.

Hassen received his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Oklahoma and his MBA from Oklahoma City University.

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‘ARTonTap’ tickets for sale ARTonTAP, the 16th anniversary bash, will take place Friday, Oct. 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Tickets are $50 for OKCMOA members and $65 for the general public.

“ARTonTAP is a unique event in that it showcases the creativity of the beer industry with the Museum as a backdrop,” said Kimberley Worrell, OKCMOA director of development.

“This year, we will be highlighting beverage offerings that are brand new to our market as well as some fan favorites on our Capital Distributing Roof Terrace Beer Garden. In addition, guests can sample the latest brews and ciders from our fantastic local breweries. New this year will be food offerings provided by A Good Egg Dining Group who will be taking guests on a culinary tour of their local restaurants.”

“Art on Tap is one of the premier events that we sponsor annually," said Rick Higginson, vice president of sales

and marketing for Capital Distributing.

"The Roof Terrace sponsorship gives us the perfect opportunity to display the wide variety of beers that Capital offers. Consumers can look forward to many new items and very interesting products coming from our portfolio of beers. We are excited to be a part of this fantastic event."

Food will be provided by A Good Egg Dining Group restaurants. Guests can enjoy chef driven bites from Cheever’s Café, Iron Star Urban Barbecue, Red PrimeSteak, RePUBlic Gastropub, Kitchen no.324 and Museum Cafe. Sweet treats from Nothing Bundt Cakes will guarantee a tasty end to the evening.

Guests can dance to live music by Hook on the Roof Terrace and DJ Brian Smith from Mutt Radio in the Museum lobby. Tickets can be purchased at www.okcmoa.com/artontap and will only be sold in advance.

A valid ID is required, and guests must be 21 years or older to attend.

What’s Happening This Weekend Sept. 26-29

Thursday, Sept. 26 ---- In the Gallery ---- Brian Gorrell and Jazz Company ---- Brittney Morris ---- W&P returns to the Patriarch ---- Grease the Musical ---- Brown Bag Lunch Series: Grab Your Passport, Let’s Travel ---- Read the West Book Club ---- Guthrie Haunts ---- UCO Edmond Jazz Festival ---- Camel Rides at the OKC Zoo ---- Eye Spy Safari for Kids Presented

by Bob Moore Suburu ---- OKC Zoo’s Wild Encounters ---- OKC Zoo’s “Ask a Keeper” Friday, Sept. 27 ---- In the Gallery ---- Grease the Musical ---- Asian Moon Festival ---- CB at The Patriarch ---- Tony DeSare ---- Guthrie Haunts ---- UCO Edmond Jazz Festival ---- Scissortail Park Grand Opening ---- ZOObrew ---- Oklahoma Born & Branded Festival ---- Asian Moon Festival ---- Day Out with Thomas ---- Painted Sky Opera presents: The Barber of Seville ---- Camel Rides at the OKC Zoo ---- Eye Spy Safari for Kids Presented

by Bob Moore Suburu ---- OKC Zoo’s Wild Encounters ---- OKC Zoo’s “Ask a Keeper” Saturday, Sept. 28 ---- In the Gallery ---- Edmond Farmer’s Market ---- Arcadia Fall Farmer’s Market ---- Grease the Musical ---- Acrylic Painting for Kids – Sunflower Art ---- Boys Ranch Town Rodeo ---- Dog-N-Jog Fun Run ---- Headliner: Jay Daversa Featuring the Edmond Jazz Orchestra ---- Traci Sorell Story Time ---- Yoga & Beer @ The Patriarch ---- Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Expo ---- Jason Young Band ---- Guthrie Haunts ---- UCO Edmond Jazz Festival ---- Scissortail Park Grand Opening ---- Oklahoma Born & Branded Festival ---- Day Out with Thomas ---- Oklahoma City Cancer Walk/Run ---- Oklahoma Wildlife Expo ---- OKC Zoo And Red Cross to Host Blood Drive ---- Camel Rides at the OKC Zoo ---- Eye Spy Safari for Kids Presented

by Bob Moore Suburu ---- OKC Zoo’s Wild Encounters ---- OKC Zoo’s “Ask a Keeper” Sunday, Sept. 29 ---- In the Gallery ---- Grease the Musical ---- Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Expo ---- OK Ale Trail ---- PFS Golf Classic & Gala ---- Guthrie Haunts ---- UCO Edmond Jazz Festival ---- Scissortail Park Grand Opening ---- Oklahoma Born & Branded Festival ---- Day Out with Thomas ---- Oklahoma Wildlife Expo ---- FrightFest ---- Camel Rides at the OKC Zoo ---- Eye Spy Safari for Kids Presented

by Bob Moore Suburu ---- OKC Zoo’s Wild Encounters ---- OKC Zoo’s “Ask a Keeper” Extra Information on Weekend Happenings In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Featuring works by David Padgett; for information go to: http://www.edmondfinearts.com Edmond Farmers Market Location: Festival Marketplace & Plaza

Extra Info: Free admission; 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.; for more information go to: edmondOK.com Arcadia Fall Farmer’s Market Location: Arcadia Farmer’s Market, Arcadia, OK Extra Info: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.; for more information go to arcadiafarmersmarket.com Brian Gorrell and Jazz Company Location: UCO – Jazz Company Extra Info: Free and Open Seating; 7 p.m.; for more information visit ucojazzlab.com Brittney Morris Location: Best of Books Extra Info: 6 – 7:30 p.m.; For more information visit them on Facebook W&P returns to the Patriarch Location: The Patriarch Craft Beer House Extra Info: 7 – 9:30 p.m.; for more information visit them on Facebook Grease the Musical Location: UCO – Mitchell Hall Theater Extra Info: $15-$25; for more information visit them on Facebook Asian Moon Festival Location: University of Central Oklahoma Extra Info: Free; 6 – 8 p.m.; for more information visit www3.uco.edu CB at The Patriarch Location: The Patriarch Craft Beer House Extra Info: 7 p.m.; for more information visit them on Facebook Acrylic Painting for Kids – Sunflower Art Location: Heart Studios Extra Info: 3 – 5 p.m.; $30; for more information visit them on Facebook Boys Ranch Town Rodeo Location: Boys Ranch Town Extra Info: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; for more information go to obhc.org Dog-N-Jog Fun Run Location: Mitch Park Extra Info: 9 – 11 a.m.; for more information visit them on Facebook Giakob Lee Live at the Patriarch Location: The Patriarch Craft Beer House Extra Info: 8 p.m.; for more information visit them on Facebook Headliner: Jay Daversa Featuring the Edmond Jazz Orchestra Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Extra Info: 8 p.m.; $15; for more information visit sa1.seatadvisor.com Traci Sorell Story Time Location: Best of Books Extra Info: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; for more information visit them on Facebook Yoga & Beer @ The Patriarch Location: The Patriarch Craft Beer House Extra Info: 11 a.m.; for more information visit them on Facebook Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Expo Location: Lazy E Arena Extra Info: for more information visit wildlifedepartment.com OK Ale Trail Location: The Patriarch Craft Beer House Extra Info: $45; 3 p.m.; for more information visit edmondfinearts.com PFS Golf Classic & Gala Location: Oak Tree National Extra Info: for more information visit them on Facebook Tony DeSare Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Extra Info: 8 p.m.; $65; for more information visit ucojazzlab.com

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Center testing drug for prostate cancer Men who are diagnosed with lowrisk prostate cancer usually opt for active surveillance – a monitoring of their cancer over time without undergoing treatments that would cause side effects. In many men, the cancer never grows and poses no threat, but in others, the cancer begins to grow and treatment is necessary.

Stephenson Cancer Center at OU Medicine recently launched a new clinical trial testing an immunotherapy drug for men who are on active surveillance. The hope is that the drug – which uses the patient’s own immune cells and doesn’t cause side effects -- will attack and eliminate the cancer or keep it from changing over time.

“We’re very excited about this clinical trial,” said Kelly Stratton, M.D., Stephenson Cancer Center urologic oncologist who is leading the trial.

“We think it’s a valid way of helping patients who are on active surveillance. About a third of men who are on active surveillance will eventually need treatment for their cancer over time. Ultimately, we’re trying to prevent them from ever needing treatment.”

The drug is called Provenge and is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat metastatic prostate cancer. However, when the drug was first being tested in patients, it worked best in men who had received earlier treatment of their prostate cancer. The next logical step in the research was to study how Provenge affected cancer over time in low-risk patients.

In the clinical trial, men who are randomized to receive Provenge will have their blood drawn, just as if they were donating blood. The immune cells are filtered out, and the rest of the blood is returned to the patient. The patient’s cells are then shipped to a company out of state, where they are infused with a molecule that provokes an immune response specific to prostate cancer, coupled with a growth factor that stimulates the cells to grow. The cells are shipped back to Stephenson Cancer Center in three days and given back to the patient like a blood transfusion.

“Basically, it’s activating a person’s cells against prostate cancer and prompting them to recognize the cancer,” Stratton said. “Once they’ve been activated, our thought is that they will go to the prostate and either fight the cancer or keep it from growing.”

Because Provenge uses the patient’s own cells, most patients have

Dr. Kelly Stratton little to no side effects, Stratton said.

The immune cells are not genetically altered, making the treatment safe and well tolerated.

“That’s the whole point of active surveillance – to minimize the risk of side effects that come with treatment like radiation therapy,” he said. “With Provenge, we’re not manipulating the cells – we’re only doing what would happen naturally if the cells were to recognize prostate cancer.”

If the clinical trial proves the drug to be successful in low-risk patients, it will also benefit patients’ mental outlook, Stratton said. Most patients appreciate active surveillance because they can avoid treatment, but it can also lead to an unsettling feeling of not doing anything to keep the cancer in check, he said.

“Patients love the idea of active surveillance, but there’s also a natural feeling of wanting to do something to address the cancer,” he said. “We think this drug is something that will activate their immune system against the cancer, but their quality of life will stay the same.”

Urologic oncologist Michael Cookson, M.D., chairman of the Department of Urology at the OU College of Medicine, said the Provenge trial is unique in offering men without symptoms of their prostate cancer the opportunity to see if their immune system can further reduce the risk of the cancer progressing.

“We’ve made major contributions to national clinical trials with our prostate cancer patients, who are brave and willing to allow us to try to move the science forward,” Cookson said.

City solicits public input on ADA Transition Plan The City of Edmond is seeking public input as it continues to work on its ADA transition plan to make the community more accessible for people of all abilities.

There are several opportunities in which feedback can be given.

The city is hosting two public meetings at the Downtown Community Center Room 207 on Thursday, Oct. 10, to solicit public comments for its newly drafted ADA Transition Plan. This is the second and final phase for the Edmond’s 20-year plan to improve accessibility related to City services. There will be two times to available to attend, 1:30 pm or 6:30 pm.

Per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II Regulations, a public entity must evaluate its current services, policies and practices for accessibility. This self-evaluation and Transition Plan includes a review of facilities, parking lots, design and construction standards, signalized intersections, existing sidewalks, parks, sponsored boards and commissions, policies and procedures, programs and services provided by the City, and documented public concerns.

The City’s consultants, Accessology

and Kimley-Horn & Associates, will facilitate the public meetings to review the Draft Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan.

Additionally, the city is seeking feedback through two online sources. You may provide feedback through a brief public access survey located at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Edmond-ADA-Accessibility-Survey or by using an online map tool located at https://wikimapping.com/EdmondADA-Interactive-Map.html.

The City of Edmond ensures that no person or groups of persons shall, on the grounds of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, military service, or income status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any and all programs, services, or activities administered by the City, its sub-recipients, and contractors. To request an accommodation, please contact Phil Jones, ADA Coordinator by phone: 405-359-4518, TDD: 405359-4702, or email: adacoordinator@edmondok.com.

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Oklahoma State Fair Scenes

Thousands again attended the annual State Fair of Oklahoma. With the theme of ‘Fun Made Here,’ crowds enjoyed a plethora of rides, food and entertainment.

The Midway and the huge ferris wheel were again crowd pleasers.

Photos by Melinda Infante

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Nominations sought for Journalism Hall of Fame Nominations are being sought for the 50th annual induction ceremony for the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame.

The deadline for nominations will be Oct. 15.

Joe Hight, director of the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame, said nominations are being taken earlier than normal because the selection committee will not only be choosing a 2020 class but a special posthumous one. The hall of fame also is producing a coffee-table book for the 50th anniversary.

“With the deadlines for the book and other obligations for the 50th anniversary, we felt it was best to move the nomination period up a couple of months,” Hight said.

A selection committee of mostly past honorees will decide the 2020 class and special posthumous class, only the second one ever chosen.

The 50th anniversary induction and banquet will be at 6 p.m. April 24 at the Oklahoma History Center. It will be the first time in many years that the ceremony will be held outside the UCO campus. Hight said the ceremony will return to its

Journalists or journalism educators are chosen for recognition each year from among those who have made outstanding contributions to the field for at least 10 years. luncheon format at UCO in 2021.

Journalists or journalism educators are chosen for recognition each year from among those who have made outstanding contributions to the field for at least 10 years. They must either be Oklahoma natives or have worked in or made contributions to Oklahoma journalism for 10 years.

Those wanting to submit nominations for the 2020 class must do so by going to the “Nomination Form” on the recently redesigned Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame website at www.okjournalismhalloffame.com All nominations must include a date of birth, place of birth, phone, email address and regular address, nearest living relatives, and a date of

Edmond’s Wolfe elected Rehab Services chair for Implantable Hearing DeEdmond audiologist, author vices,” and many book chapters and researcher Jace Wolfe, and articles for professional Ph.D., was elected chair of trade journals. the Commission for RehabiliSulphur resident Wes Hilliard, tation Services on Sept. 9. a banker and former Oklahoma The Commission governs state representative appointed the Oklahoma Department of

by Oklahoma House of RepreRehabilitation Services. sentatives Speaker Charles McDRS annually serves Wolfe Call in July, was elected 83,500 Oklahomans with disCommission vice chair. abilities through career planEmily Cheng, director of disability ning, employment, independent living and educational programs, and the de- services and diversity at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City, comtermination of medical eligibility for pleted her first term as chair of the disability benefits. governing board. She will continue to Wolfe was appointed to the Comserve as a Commission member. mission in July 2018 by then-OklaWolfe acknowledged Cheng’s contrihoma Senate President Pro-Tempore butions to the Commission and OklaMike Schulz. homans with disabilities.

As director of audiology and re“It’s been a year since I was apsearch at the Hearts for Hearing Founpointed to the Commission,” Wolfe dation in Oklahoma City, Wolfe said. “You have done an incredible job provides clinical services for children setting the standard for what a Comand adults with hearing loss and is acmission chair should be and accomtively engaged in research. plish – a great role model for me.

His primary areas of interest are pe“I am looking forward to leading diatric amplification, cochlear implanDRS and helping people with disabilitation, hybrid cochlear implants, ties have unlimited opportunities to personal remote microphone technology and signal processing for children. achieve their goals in our state,” Wolfe said.

Wolfe is an adjunct professor in the Wolfe was raised in Ponca City. He audiology department at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Cen- is an Oklahoma Sooners fan and enjoys spending time with his wife Lynter in Oklahoma City and Salus University in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. nette and their three children, Hayden, Harper and Henley.

He has authored and co-authored For more information about the multiple textbooks, including “ProOklahoma Department of Rehabilitagramming Cochlear Implants, Second tion Services, visit www.okdrs.gov or Edition” “Cochlear Implants: Audiologic Management and Considerations phone 800-845-8476.

Ex-resident named spokesman for Deaf Awareness Week Dr. Jace Wolfe from Edmond, Baylor College of Medicine with influencing his decision to Clinical Audiologist Dr. James switch his major to audiology.

Connor Sullivan is an official Wolfe programmed a cochlear spokesperson for Deaf Awareimplant for one of Sullivan’s ears ness Week, celebrated worldand recommended a hearing aid wide from now to Sept. 29. for the other ear.

Services to the Deaf and A cochlear implant is a small, Hard of Hearing staff selected surgically implanted electronic Sullivan, age 27, to represent Dr. Sullivan device that provides a sense of central Oklahoma. sound to a person who is proSDHH is an employment foundly deaf or severely hard-of-hearand independent living program in Vocational Rehabilitation, a division of the ing.

“I was very fortunate because Dr. Oklahoma Department of RehabilitaWolfe literally wrote the book on tion Services.

Sullivan was born in Oklahoma City, cochlear implants and how to program them,” Sullivan said. “When my hearbut moved to Edmond in elementary ing fluctuated, he was the person I school. A public school counselor told needed to go for additional testing to his mom Michelle Webb about VR find out that I needed a cochlear imservices when he was in the seventh plant. grade.

“We are fortunate to have Jace in After graduation from Edmond MeOKC,” Sullivan said. “People all the morial High School, Sullivan started college at the University of Oklahoma. world know who he is.”

Wolfe is director of audiology and re“My mother instilled a great work search at the Hearts for Hearing Founethic in me, but there’s no way I could dation in Oklahoma City. He is a afford to go college without the servtextbook author, adjunct OU professor ices that Vocational Rehabilitation proand chair of the Commission for Rehavides -- career guidance, financial aid with tuition, fees, books and reimburse- bilitation Services, which governs the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitament,” Sullivan said. tion Services.

He originally planned to major in Sullivan completed his bachelor’s of theatre, but a significant fluctuating science degree with emphasis in comhearing loss led to a career change in his freshman year at OU. See Sullivan, Page 11 Sullivan credits his own audiologist,

death if the nominee is deceased. The nomination also must include a detailed list of accomplishments that qualify the nominee for the Hall of Fame as well as a biography or resume of the nominee and a photo. The nominator’s phone number and email address also must be included.

A nomination is required for selection. Because of the large number of nominations now on file, many are not selected the first year. Some take longer.

“We hold onto nominations for at least 10 years before another nomination is required,” Hight said.

For more information about the Hall of Fame, send an email to hof@uco.edu or call 405-9745122.

The Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame is also accepting tax-exempt donations for the 50th anniversary celebration and other initiatives. Checks made payable to the UCO Foundation can be sent to 100 N. University Drive, Box 133, Edmond, OK 73034. Be sure to put Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame in the memo or notes.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

Headlines examined Tough job awaits someone Let’s look at a few things that are in the news.

The Oklahoman had a fairly large article the other day on homelessness.

Wow, what a problem.

I don't see any real Steve Gust easy answers to that one. I truly pray for the people who have nowhere to go during the heat or cold. It must be a hard life.

I hope someone comes up with a solution. But it will be challenging.

---Last week some kids skipped school to protest climate change. If I was a kid and thought the world was ending I might also. However, I'm not a kid and being in this business forever has made me skeptical of many things.

---Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders stopped in Norman over the weekend and promoted the idea of free college tuition. The word "free" no doubt appeals to a lot of people.

But how can it be free? Someone has to pay the faculty and the utilities for the buildings. Guess that's where Mr. and Mrs. Taxpayer step up to the plate or are pushed the plate.

---I do have to admit college loan programs should be reexamined. It's one thing to pay back a loan. Yet I think some of the interest rate structures border on piracy.

--There's a article about how the Census Department needs to hire more people. In Oklahoma they have 300 who will make roughly $17 an hour. The problem is they need 3,000 total. Here's a suggestion to Uncle Sam: Offer more than $17 an hour.

---The feds would have to hire hundreds of thousands to achieve Beto O’Rouke’s unconstitutional plan for a mandatory gun buy back. There are millions of weapons. Talk about a logistical nightmare.

----Speaking of more money, the Oklahoma County jail trust is offering somewhere in the range of $100,000 to $140,000 annually for a jail administrator. (See article this page) It's not bad money, but maybe it should more.

The administrator is bound to run into 140,000 headaches in a year.

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

Looking for a job that is sure to challenge you — really challenge you?

The trust that oversees the Oklahoma County jail may have just the ticket.

The nine-person trust, formally the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, is accepting applications for the new position of jail administrator. The trust voted last month to hire an outside administrator to run the jail, instead of leaving it to the sheriff.

Candidates for this job “should possess a unique blend of experience, visionary leadership, technical competence, and superior communications skills to spearhead strategic planning and drive bottom-line results,” the job posting says.

“The person selected must have a strong commitment to creation of a culture that promotes the welfare of Detention Center employees and

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the humane and compassionate treatment of Detention Center inmates.”

Put another way: The administrator needs to be able to juggle the myriad interests within the jail, and manage the egos and political challenges that are sure to arise.

The administrator will inherit a jail with pressing infrastructure concerns, such as bad plumbing and extensive mold. The jail has been burdened by crowded conditions and inmate deaths, and for a time several years ago the violence between inmates and between inmates and guards resulted in the threat of federal intervention.

Thus, the trust is looking for someone with experience in the field, a person with knowledge of “effective, safe and secure jail administration management and opera-

tions practices, evidencebased programs and effective treatment, and pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and practices.”

Whoever gets this job will have to deal with a sheriff who is none too pleased about being moved aside in favor of an administrator, and with jailers concerned that their jobs are going to be eliminated.

Thus, the listing of “knowledge, skills and abilities” outlined by the jail trust include, “Skill in effective communication to establish and maintain effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.”

A longstanding debate about the high-rise jail has centered on whether to build a new one, or perhaps build an annex.

Those discussions have waned a bit as the jail’s population has fallen, due in part to the county adopting policy changes that have resulted in fewer people entering the jail.

However, the trust wants an administrator who can help in developing and evaluating “alternative plans for modified and/or new Detention Center facilities, to include ancillary facilities.”

Meanwhile, the administrator needs to be able to analyze the jail’s and the trust’s work and produce “data-driven decision making and development of plans of action to solve problems.”

Pay is $100,000 to $140,000 annually, beginning early next year.

If you think you have what it takes — budgeting experience, strong interpersonal skills, familiarity with corrections, comfort with data analytics, thick skin — the jail trust wants to hear from you by Oct. 10. Good luck.

From The Oklahoman Editorial Board

Red-Flag laws violate the U.S. Constitution

By State Sen. Nathan Dahm In the midst of a new wave of constitutionally illiterate politicians trying to erase the Bill of Rights, the time is now for conservatives across the country to embrace a bolder, stronger strategy to defending the Second Amendment.

Washington’s never-ending obsession with shredding our right to keep and bear arms has gone on long enough.

This is why I recently introduced Senate Bill 1081 in the state Senate, a bill that represents the aggressive legislative approach America needs. The bill, titled the “Anti-Red Flag Act,” would nullify any new attempt from the federal government to bring red flag laws to the Sooner State.

Red flag laws represent a barefaced attempt to

seize property from more law-abiding Americans than ever before. In summary, these laws allow an individual’s firearms to be confiscated following nothing more than an anonymous accusation from either a family member or a law enforcement officer, directly violating at least four amendments to the Constitution.

The unconstitutionality of this is absurd, and, unfortunately, they’ve already been passed in 17 states and Washington, D.C. Additionally, several governors (both Republican and Democrat) have recently jumped on board.

We cannot keep playing defense while expecting our constitutional rights to survive for very long with politicians who regard them as an inconvenience or even an obstacle to their

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schemes. Simply standing our ground and waiting for the gun control lobby to strike again has not worked — and it never will. With the passage of SB 1081, it is my hope that lawmakers across the nation will become inspired to champion similar legislation in their own states (and Congress) that not only safeguards the rights of every American but pre-emptively takes a stand against future efforts to dismantle our constitutional rights.

In doing so, however, we must recognize the full extent of the threat posed by Washington.

Just last month, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., began collaborating on a new federal grant program designed to incentivize states to adopt red flag gun control. This plan was met with swift support from high-ranking members in both chambers of Congress.

Despite politicians in both parties being so readily willing to infringe on the people’s rights, the Second Amendment is abundantly clear: “... being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

And that is exactly what Oklahoma is: a free state. We will not allow due process to be torn apart.

We will not allow career politicians 1,000 miles away to dictate our lives for us. And we will not allow Washington, D.C., to bribe or lull us into an existence of servitude.

(Sen. Nathan Dahm is a Republican from Broken Arrow.)

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Exploring the ghost of John Stink

By David Farris With the approach of October, it's time for me to return to my spooky roots as we look forward with anticipation towards Halloween.

I've decided to Farris commemorate this fun time in the fall by introducing readers to some quite mysterious Oklahomans. This tale of fear generated by superstition began during the early days of the Oklahoma frontier, and continued into the 20th Century even years after statehood.

The Osage Nation was originally located in Missouri until 1872, when the tribe exchanged their homeland for 1,500,000 acres in Northern Indian Territory near the Kansas border.

It was barren land that was unpopular to white settlers, until four decades later when the area yielded the largest oil strike in America. Prior to their sudden wealth, the Osage people lived modestly like other residents of Indian Territory.

John Stink was also known by his Osage name Ho-Tah-Moie, which means rolling or roaring thunder. He was about nine years old when his family migrated to Indian Territory.

Not much is known about his earlier years, except that his people belonged to the Big Hill Band, who established a village on the reservation named Greyhound. Due to a family disagreement, John relocated near the Osage Nation's capital, Pawhuska, during the early 1890s where he remained the rest of his life. He had always preferred to live camped out in the open air explaining, “White man house make me sick.”

Exactly when John became “The Ghost of Pawhuska” is unknown. The tale of his return from the dead seems to vary, and there may have been more than one event. Some tellings make references to land allotments and guardians which didn't begin until after 1900; however, the story is alleged to have occurred during the 1890s. An article from the Aug. 7, 1932, Sunday edition of The Daily Oklahoman states that the event occurred “Thirty-five years ago…” which was 1897. It was written by Lois Worth Burnett while John was still alive and is, perhaps, the most likely version of his story.

John was camped near Fairfax when he became ill during a tuberculosis epidemic. One day some friends stopped by, only to find him unresponsive and his body cold and stiff.

Thinking he had passed, they brought him to an Indian cemetery on Bacon Rind Hill east of Pawhuska, along with his bow and shield, assorted trophies, and “medicine mysteries.” He was placed in a shallow grave and covered with rocks, leaving his face exposed so that he could find his way to the spirit world.

Eventually, John emerged from his comatose stupor and exhumed himself. He collected his belongings and walked back down the hill to his

camp. To his surprise, the first Osage he encountered along the way ran in fear of him. He knocked on a neighbor's door to borrow a pinch of tobacco for his pipe, only to have the man also flee in terror John Stink as he exclaimed, “John Stink dead – me no lend him tobacco!”

As a man, John Stink had been a popular member of his community, but as a ghost his friends and neighbors ran in fear from him. The sad reality was that he was still sick and needed their help. Out of desperation, John went to the trading post at Pawhuska seeking food and assistance. The beleaguered ghost's next campsite was in an alley behind the building, where he lived with a pack of five dogs.

John made the best of his situation in town, until one summer when at least two of his dogs were shot dead by police during a rabies outbreak.

The friendless outcast gathered what remained of his pack and moved high into the Osage Hills overlooking town. He refused to ask for help from the white man, who he hated, and his Osage brothers were afraid of him and would not visit the hills he haunted. There, he was truly alone and lived off the land as his ancestors had generations ago.

In 1906, John returned to Pawhuska to claim his land allotment that was offered by the government to members of the Five Civilized Tribes. He received an acreage near the Pawhuska Country Club and Golf Course and, in time, the old hermit was known to be in possession of a large collection of stray golf balls. It was there he sat isolated from the outside world, as the 20th Century marched on around him.

There was more good news for the Osage people in 1906, when huge reservoirs of oil were discovered on their land. Royalties from oil revenues, or headrights, were paid to tribal members and continued to increase in value until the 1930s. By 1920, the 2,229 members of the Osage Nation were officially the wealthiest people on Earth. One can only imagine the chore it must have been for the Indian agent assigned to find John Stink and explain to him that he was suddenly stinking rich.

Ho-Tah-Moie had lived his life without money and, at first, claimed he had no need for it. He soon changed his mind and had a tall, barbed-wire fence built surrounding his property, only without a gate. Just like many other members of the Osage Tribe, he was assigned a guardian to help him with his finances. Once a week, the old hermit had supplies delivered to his property to cover his basic needs, and those of his ever-growing pack of about 20 wild dogs. Despite his sudden wealth, ol' John's only vice was five-cent cigars.

Sullivan From Page 9 munication disorders at OU in 2015.

He graduated from The OU Health Sciences Center with a doctorate in audiology in 2019.

Sullivan’s next stop was Baylor College of Medicine in Houston where he was hired as a clinical audiologist in June 2019. His responsibilities include audiology diagnostics, outpatient treatment, and patient and family counseling. He serves on the cochlear implant team.

“I love working at Baylor,” Sullivan said. “… I get to do what I’ve always wanted to do. For me, it’s always been about making better information accessible and helping one person have a better day because I get to be their doctor.”

In 2019, the number of DRS clients who are deaf or hard of hearing who went to work increased 10 percent compared to 2018. The number of em-

ployment plans developed by staff is 1,776 percent more this year due to transfer of many clients from waiting lists to active caseloads.

Services to Deaf will sponsor a social media campaign for Deaf Awareness Week. The focus will be promoting Deaf culture and heritage, cards that help Deaf drivers communicate with law enforcement and programs that certify interpreters for the deaf in Oklahoma.

“Staff will share information at an exhibit booth on Thursday, September 19, for Deaf Awareness Day at the Oklahoma State Fair,” Terry Williams Murphy, DRS Vocational Rehabilitation field service coordinator, said. Murphy also has a hearing loss.

According to U.S. Census-based estimates developed by Cornell University, 8,560 Oklahomans or 5.2 percent have hearing difficulties.

Eventually, John had a cabin built on his property that he rarely used.

He still preferred the outdoors and lived in an old tent that quickly became cluttered with a variety of new possessions. One account claims that the old ghost had even bought a car, but it wasn't for driving; he just sat in it like another piece of furniture.

The ghost of Pawhuska, who haunted his fenced-in land allotment, became legendary. After The Daily Oklahoman presented Ho-Tah-Moie and his tale to their readers the misunderstood hermit's fame grew, which is incongruent to someone who just wants to be left alone. He was an imposing figure, standing six foot tall with a long knife tucked in his belt. However, despite his reputation, he did occasionally entertain guests who were brave enough to meet him.

There is another version of John's story that may have also been the source his Lazarus-like legend. It states that he had been found frozen in a snow drift by nuns who ran the nearby Sisters of Loretto school. He was brought to the home of his guardian and placed in the basement to await burial. After a while, John simply thawed out and returned to the land of the living.

John lived the rest of his life in peace on his fenced in property, with his many faithful dogs. He was gener-

ous with his money and donated to worthy causes, which included giving a $1,000 to help build the Osage American Legion Hut. In 1938, John broke his leg and during his recovery developed pneumonia. His condition became worse, and on Sept. 16, 1938, the 75-yearold hermit slipped away for good. On Sept. 18, more than a 1,000 people paid their respects to Pawhuska's ghost. Perhaps they attended out of shame for how they had shunned their tribal brother, or maybe just to see if he was really dead. In one of his hands was placed his old rosary, and in the other a big black cigar.

The remains of Ho-Tah-Moie were interred indoors at the Pawhuska Mausoleum, which was contrary to how he lived.

The land allotment John Stink called home in life is still haunted by his legend. Residents of Pawhuska are often reminded of the old man and his dogs. Especially on dark nights near the country club, when eerie canine howls fill the air.

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Some of the many volunteers helping to feed Oklahoma’s hungry.

Groups team up to help Salvation Army & needy Throughout September, several local hospitals and the Oklahoma City Community Foundation are partnering with The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma to feed hungry Oklahomans. INTEGRIS, Mercy and OU Medicine have joined together with the Community Foundation to provide warm meals and volunteer support at The Salvation Army Red Shield Diner & Kitchen each Thursday evening in an effort to address food insecurity throughout the Oklahoma City community.

“We serve approximately 200 diners each evening in our Red Shield Diner,” said Major Susan Ellis, area com-

mander. “Our doors open each evening to our shelter guests first and then the community at large. Anyone in need of a free meal is welcome.”

According to the most recent studies, Oklahoma is one of the hungriest states in the country, leaving more than 120,000 Oklahoma County residents without adequate access to food. Heightening this food crisis, 52 percent of individuals experiencing food insecurity fall just shy of the poverty threshold to qualify for SNAP benefits. In Oklahoma County alone, the annual budget would require an additional $63 million to solve the

problem of food insecurity, estimates Feeding America.

The Red Shield Diner & Kitchen serves free meals 365 days a year to Oklahoma County residents. Dinner is available to the public without demonstration of need. In addition, breakfast and lunch are served to individuals and families living in The Salvation Army’s emergency shelter. In 2018, the diner served over 80,000 meals with an average of 500-700 diners daily. The Red Shield Diner & Kitchen is located at 1001 N. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City, OK 73107.

“Volunteering to serve in the Red

Shield Diner & Kitchen is a great way to give back to those in need,” said Ellis. “There is such joy and appreciation on both sides of the table and the volunteer groups continue to return to serve in this most meaningful way.” If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Liz Banks, volunteer coordinator, at 405-246-1107 or liz.banks@uss.salvationarmy.org.

About The Salvation Army The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible.

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Volunteers assist the Salvation Army in feeding the county’s needy.

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Bronchos romp 63-0 at home The University of Central Oklahoma football team spent all evening Saturday whipping the Blue Tigers of Lincoln University and came away with a 63-0 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association victory at Wantland Stadium.

Central Oklahoma is 2-1 following the win.

"We played well for all four quarters tonight and that was good to see, that was important to us," UCO head football coach Nick Bobeck said. "There are still some things that need to be corrected, but overall, we're happy about tonight's performance."

UCO forced a Lincoln punt on the game's opening possession and responded with a 6-play, 70yard scoring drive that was capped off by Chandler Garrett's 42-yard touchdown pass to Taj Griffin.

That started an offensive onslaught that couldn't be stopped. UCO went on to set a Wantland Stadium record for biggest win margin (63 points) and accounted for one of the best home performances in school history.

Keats Calhoon got the start for the Bronchos at quarterback Saturday. The sophomore, starting for the first time since a knee injury ended his season Sept. 15, 2018, was near perfect in his return to the field.

He was 16-for-19 for 178 yards and two touchdowns on the night. He hit seven different receivers, keeping Lincoln guessing as he spread the ball all over the field. Garrett spelled Calhoon to keep Lincoln guessing more. He went a perfect 3for-3 with 68 yards and three touchdown passes while also running the ball six times for 42 yards.

After going up 7-0 early, UCO, would turn the ball over on its next possession and punt after that, but it relied on its defense to keep it afloat in the meantime and the defense did not disappoint.

Marlo Hughes Jr. grabbed his first career interception on the UCO 45-yard line with just over 13 minutes to play in the second quarter and he raced 55 yards for a touchdown to make it 14-0, Bronchos.

Lincoln's first quarter possessions: punt, punt, missed field goal.

In the second, Calhoon found Mekail Hall for a 30-yard touchdown pass, which he dropped in perfectly over the shoulder of his sophomore wide receiver crossing the goal line. That scored capped a 10-play, 78-yard drive that lasted 4:44. UCO led 21-0.

Next possession, a 4-play, 59-yard scoring drive where Garrett took another turn. He threw a 5-yard touchdown to Josh Moore in the back of the end zone to make it 28-0, UCO.

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Keats Calhoon got the start at quarterback for UCO and went 16-of-19 passing.

T.J. Roberts added a 4-yard touchdown run later in the second quarter to give the Bronchos a 35-0 halftime lead. That drive was only two plays for 12 yards after Peyton Scott blocked and recovered a Lincoln punt in the UCO red zone. It was the first blocked punt for the Bronchos since Sept. 22, 2012. Into the second half, Roberts was at it again, scoring from five yards out to make it 42-0 UCO. Calhoon threw his second touchdown with 14:55 to play in the fourth quarter, hitting Izaiah Jackson for a 4-yard pass to cap off a 9-play, 89yard scoring drive.

Saboor Daniels' 3-yard touchdown run with 12:19 to play made it 56-0. And Diego Richards caught a sweeping flip pass from Garrett before breaking a tackle in the backfield and running for a 21-yard touchdown to make it 63-0.

Calhoon and Garrett combined for 246 yards passing and five touchdown passes. The two also produced over 50 yards rushing and neither lost yards on any single play.

Roberts led the way rushing for the Bronchos.

The junior had 16 carries on the night for 96 yards

and two touchdowns. Daniels backed that up with seven carries for 77 yards and a touchdown.

Griffin had a game-high 74 yards receiving on three catches. Dustin Basks hauled in three catches himself and had 54 yards. Hall also had three catches for 49 yards. Moore also had three catches and he totaled 15 yards. And Amonte Phillips had three catches for 14 yards.

Defensively, Hughes' pick-six highlighted the day.

Jeremiah Hill led the game with 10 tackles, Bryan Burns had seven, Jakarri Hunt added five, and O'Shay Harris four. UCO also continued to force fumbles. The Bronchos had five forced fumbles in two games and had recovered all of them. Central forced three more tonight and recovered one.

UCO is at a plus-5 turnover margin after three weeks.

Saturday was the first shutout of the season for the Bronchos. UCO had three last season.

The Bronchos will hit the road in Week 4. UCO visits Northwest Missouri next Saturday. The game, scheduled for a 1:35 p.m. kickoff, will be featured as the NCAA Division II Game of the Week.

‘Bronchtoberfest’ a part of homecoming 2019 The University of Central Oklahoma Alumni Association will host the fifth annual Bronchtoberfest event from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 3 at The Patriarch Craft Beer House and Lawn, 9 E. Edwards St., in Edmond.

This free event is part of several alumni-oriented events during UCO Homecoming Week.

Lauri Monetti, UCO’s director of Alumni Relations, is excited to welcome home Central alumni, as Bronchtoberfest has become a Homecoming tradition for many alumni.

“Homecoming is a special time where Central alumni return to campus to catch up with friends from both the past and present,” Monetti said.

“We are happy that our long-lasting partnership with The Patriarch gives us the opportunity to offer a welcoming and fun space for our alumni to celebrate coming home.”

Alycia Evans, general manager of The Patriarch, is a 2016 Central graduate and is proud to be involved with the university through Bronchtoberfest.

“UCO and its alumni and friends are a major part of our community at the Patriarch. Since starting in 2015, Bronchtoberfest is an event we look

forward to every year.” Evans said.

Admission to Bronchtoberfest is free for UCO alumni aged 21 years or older. The first 100 Central alumni through the gates who have registered will receive a token for a free beverage. The Patriarch will remain open to the public during Bronchtoberfest.

For more information on Bronchtoberfest, contact the UCO Alumni Association at 405-974-2421 or register at www.centralconnection.org/bronchtoberfest.

To learn more about the Alumni Association’s Homecoming events, please visit www.centralconnection.org/homecoming.

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OKC Broadway has a full season of entertainment on slate for theater lovers. Among the shows will be ‘The Office! A Musical Parody.’ It will be a satire of characters based on the former hit television program, ‘The Office.’

OKC Broadway sets its Encore Series OKC Broadway is thrilled to announce the 2019-2020 Encore Series — a limited series of exceptional entertainment to be presented this season at the Hudiburg Chevrolet Center.

Tickets for the series are available now at OKCBroadway.com, by calling (405) 594-8300 Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or visiting the Civic Center Music Hall Box Office.

Those who purchase tickets to all three shows will receive a discount of up to 10 percent on their ticket purchase. Groups of 10 or more to any of the three shows will receive a discount by calling (405) 594-8285.

“OKC Broadway is excited to offer this series of shows at Rose State College’s Hudiburg Chevrolet Center. It is the perfect size venue for these three shows that truly benefit from a slightly more intimate audience experience. Part of the mission of OKC Broadway is to present a variety of programming in our community.

With this season’s Encore Series, the public will be able to see the story of one of the most iconic musical duos in history as well as a live show based on a cult-favorite TV show, and a hilarious musical parody, all showcased perfectly in the Hudiburg space.” said Elizabeth Gray, General Manager of OKC Broadway.

The 2019-2020 Encore Series includes The Simon & Garfunkel Story for two performances only October 25 & 26, 2019, Mystery Science Theater 3000 LIVE for one performance on February 20, 2020, and The Office! A Musical Parody for one performance on March 18, 2020.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story Oct. 25 & 26 The internationally-acclaimed hit theater show The Simon & Garfunkel Story will stop by the Hudiburg Chevrolet Center at Rose State College for two performances only, Oct. 25 and 26, 2019 during the North American tour. The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folkrock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.

It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their incredible success as one of the bestselling music groups of the ‘60s to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with the famous “The Concert in Central Park” reunion in 1981 with more than half a million fans in attendance. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the show also features a full live band performing all of their hits, including ‘Mrs. Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water,’ ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 LIVE Feb. 20 The award-winning TV comedy “Mystery Science Theater 3000” (MST3K) is coming to Oklahoma City in an all-new LIVE show featuring Joel Hodgson, original host and

the creative vision behind the beloved TV and Netflix comedy series for more than three decades, in his final live tour. Produced by Alternaversal LLC, Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tourwill play the Hudiburg Chevrolet Center at Rose State College on February 20, 2020 with the never-before-screened film No Retreat, No Surrender.

Following the wildly successful “Watch Out for Snakes! Tour” in 2017 and “30thAnniversary Tour” in 2018, Hodgson will don the red jumpsuit one final time as Joel Robinson to host Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour alongside the world’s greatest – and only – movie riffing robots, Tom Servo, Crow, and Gypsy.

The show gives fans the chance to sit in the same theater with their favorite characters and promises all of the MST3K signatures and rapid-fire hilarity that have built MST3K’s loyal following over more than 30 years: a cheesy B-movie, hilarious riffing, wisecracking robots, silly sketches, and Hodgson in the red jumpsuit as host Joel Robinson.

The Office! A Musical Parody March 18 Singing! Dancing! Paper! It’s a typical morning at Scranton’s third largest paper company until, for no logical reason, a documentary crew begins filming the lives of the employees of Dunder Mifflin. Don’t miss this hilarious, unauthorized parody of the hit TV show, The Office, featuring songs such as “Welcome to Scranton (The Electric City),” “That’s What She Said,” “The Dundies,” “Marry Me Beesly,” and more!

“The world’s most elaborate inside joke, created with a whole lot of love, just for fans.” - Mashable “A boisterous, rejuvenating escape from reality that'll fill the void in your heart.” – Mashable “The Office! Musical serves as a master class in parody.” - TheaterPizzazz.com “The show is straight, fast-paced comedy that explores nearly all (and I mean ALL) of the favorite moments from The Office… A must see for any fan of The Office.” - The Pop Break OKC BROADWAY OKC Broadway is a partnership between the Civic Center Foundation and The Nederlander Organization.

The Civic Center Foundation, created in 2001, has served as a partner with the City of Oklahoma City to assist in the funding for capital improvements and maintenance of the Civic Center Music Hall and to ensure it remains a premier performing arts center in the country. The name “Nederlander” has been synonymous with great entertainment since 1912.

The Nederlander Organization, led by James L. Nederlander, President, continues the tradition of operating historic theatres, as well as producing and presenting the best in theatrical entertainment and concert events.

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Zach Galifianakis brings his uncomfortable comedy web series ‘Between Two Ferns’ to a feature length Netflix movie to mixed results.

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Netflix comedy doesn’t work much magic

By George Gust “Between Two Ferns” was a small series of web videos starring Zach Galifianakis as a version of himself doing uncomfortable and insulting interviews with celebrities.

The viral videos were part of the Will Ferrell lead comedy website Funny or Die and grew in popularity to the point that the sitting President Obama appeared in an episode in 2014. Now Netflix has turned what was a viral series of web videos into a feature length Hollywood movie.

Zach Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star.

But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show "Between Two Ferns" and uploaded it to Funny Or Die, Zach became a viral laughing stock.

Now Zach and his crew are taking a road trip to complete a series of high-profile celebrity interviews and restore his reputation and pursue Galifianakis’ dream of becoming a late-night host.

If you’re unfamiliar with comedy stylings of Galifianakis, his style is a straight-faced absurdist comedy that can come off as dry but will catch you off guard and deliver laughs that last. “Between Two Ferns: The Movie” takes the simple premise of uncomfortable celebrity interviews and turns it into a simple road trip movie with some funny celebrity vignettes mixed in. The movie features a strong beginning but loses steam as the flimsy narrative continues to its ending. Towards the third act of the film, you can feel the momentum grind to a halt as the film’s story focuses more on Galifianakis’ crew and less on the celebrity interviews that probably brought you to stream the movie in the first place.

Comedy is a subjective medium and when it is working for you it is really working, but when its not it can become incredibly grating. “Between

Two Ferns: The Movie” features both aspects with the celebrity interviews and the outtakes at the end being a great source of comedy and true belly laughs. However, when you’re on the road with the underdeveloped crew and paper-thin story the laughs become few and far between, featuring a funny one-liner here and there, but ultimately feeling like a half baked add on to the interviews themselves.

Overall, “Between Two Ferns: The Movie” is an expertly and expensively produced hour and a half web video. If you had stumbled on this movie on YouTube you would have been blown away by all the content here, but as a stand-alone movie the story doesn’t hold up. This Netflix movie is a shining example of the amount of content that is available these days. With loads of laughs and a ton of celebrities you familiar with “Between Two Ferns: The Movie” is a nice comedy escape for fans of Galifianakis’ comedy style.

“Between Two Ferns: The Movie” is Not Rated but contains explicit language suitable for adults.

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Stacey Sanders

Arcadia schedules singer Sept. 28 Singer-songwriter Stacey Sanders will present Morning Music on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Arcadia Round Barn.

Sanders, who lives in Enid, was a teenager when he started playing the guitar and writing songs. Many of his songs are based on true experiences, and Sanders said he “shies away from love songs and prefers telling gritty, earthy stories.”

Morning Music is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday in the downstairs museum of the nonprofit Round Barn. Admission is free but donations are accepted for the maintenance of the barn, which was built in 1898.

The barn is located six miles east of Interstate 35 on Historic Route 66 and is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about live music at the barn, call Joe Baxter at 405-8331350.

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18. *____ hell, or cause trouble 19. *Bram Stoker creation 21. *DÌa de los ____ 23. Geological period 24. Queen of Spades, e.g.

25. It's all the rage 28. *Like Zombie's skin color 30. Fine-____ pen 35. Miners' passage 37. Marinate, e.g.

39. Miss America's topper 40. Unacceptable 41. Proprietor 43. Jet black 44. One thousand in a kilogram 46. Country dance formation 47. Cincinnati players 48. Croatia's neighbor 50. Shower with affection 52. *Horror movie actor Christopher 53. Fireplace conduit 55. French vineyard 57. *Like some Mansions 61. *Paris OpÈra House inhabitant 65. Come to terms 66. Indigo extract 68. Quickly fry 69. Sucrose 70. Long time

71. "Sesame Street" Muppet 72. Jury colleague 73. Tire depression 74. Slap DOWN 1. Email button 2. *Medusa's snakes 3. Between ports 4. Reconnaissance, for short 5. Lung-covering membrane 6. Southern stew staple 7. *Author known as Master of the Macabre 8. Fraternal letter 9. Gray-haired 10. "Put a lid ____ ____!"

11. Acapulco money 12. *Coraline's buttons 15. Kudos 20. Rodeo rope 22. *Crematorium jar 24. *Jonestown poison 25. *Vampire's canines 26. Love intensely 27. 1/100 of a rial

29. *Werewolf's cry 31. *Coffin's stand 32. Confusion of voices 33. Wear away 34. *____ Macabre 36. *Mummy's home 38. Lotto variant 42. Throw up 45. Flour fluffer 49. A in IPA 51. Wipes blackboard 54. Bovine milk dispenser 56. Render harmless 57. Door fastener 58. Chills and fever 59. Strong desire 60. Getting warm 61. Closely confined 62. Chicken of the sea?

63. Related to ear 64. Spiritless 67. *"He Knows ____'re Alone"

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Semifinalists Heritage Hall is pleased to announce that the following seniors have qualified as Semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program – David Turner, Saif Salim, Abi Siatkowski, Sukanya Bhattacharya, Nate Branscum, and Hayden Schraad. Salim, Bhattacharya, and Schraad hail from Edmond.

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National Merit Scholarship Corporation Commended Students are from left, Jack Turk, Ford Collier and Emiline Henderson.

Trio named ‘Commended Students’ Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School announces that seniors Ford Collier, Jack Turk and Emiline Henderson have been named as Commended Students in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Ford is the son of Drs. Jack and Susannah Ford of Edmond, Jack is the son of Tony Turk of Edmond and Susan Brock of Oklahoma City, and Emiline is the daughter of Robin and

Melissa Henderson of Oklahoma City.

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are receiving Letters of Commendation in recognition of their exceptional academic promise. These individuals placed in the top 50,000 out of the 1.6 million students taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

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University of Central Oklahoma students Nathaniel Heinen, Mateah Lewis and Katayla Mongold recently received UCO Scholastic Awards in recognition of their exceptional academic work during the 2018-19 academic year.

Pictured here, from left to right, Heinen, Lewis, Monglold and UCO Provost John Barthell, Ph.D., pose with their awards.

Top academic achievement nets students recognition University of Central Oklahoma students Nathaniel Heinen, Mateah Lewis and Katayla Mongold recently received UCO Scholastic Awards in recognition of their exceptional academic work during the 2018-19 academic year.

Central’s Scholastic Awards are given annually to three students who earn the highest GPA with the most credit hours during their combined fall and spring semesters. The University Scholastic Award is given to the top junior or senior student, while two Freshman Scholastic Awards are awarded to the top freshman male

and female student.

Heinen, from Edmond, received a Freshman Scholastic Award and completed 36 credit hours, earning a 4.0 GPA. Lewis, from Mustang, Okla., also received a Freshman Scholastic Award, after completing 36 credit hours, with a 4.0 GPA. Mongold, from Lahoma, Okla., received the University Scholastic Award, after completing 40 credit hours and earning a 4.0 GPA. For more information about academics at Central, visit www.uco.edu.

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Learn all about butterfly beauty

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‘The Music Man’ will be performed at OCU this weekend.

Oklahoma City University will be presenting ‘The Music Man’ Oklahoma City University will kick off its 68th season with “The Music Man.” OCU’s Oklahoma Opera and Music Theatre Company will present performances at 8 p.m. Sept. 27 and 28 with a 3 p.m. matinee Sept. 29, in the historic Kirkpatrick Auditorium, 2501 N. Blackwelder, at the Wanda L. Bass School of Music. The season will consist of three Tony Award-winning musicals, two operatic classics and the Oklahoma premiere of a zombies and Gilbert and Sullivan mashup.

“The Music Man,” which won five Tony Awards in 1958, edging out “West Side Story” for Best Musical, returns to Broadway in October 2020 for its third revival, this time starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster.

This month’s production by OCU’s Bass School of Music features a cast of 38 under the direction of David Herendeen, a 29-piece pit orchestra led by Matthew Mailman, and choreography by Sheri Hayden. Local high school brass sections will join the production for the show’s finale.

"This is truly your chance to see tomorrow's Broadway stars today," Mark Parker, dean of the Bass School of Music, said.

The show is the opener of the 68th season for Oklahoma City University’s Oklahoma Opera and Music Theatre Company, the nation’s oldest campusbased opera and musical troupe. Oklahoma City University has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Most Represented Colleges on Broadway for 201819 by “Playbill” and has been awarded by the National Opera Association seven times in the past six years.

The season continues Oct. 31-Nov. 3 with “The Zombies of Penzance,” the Oklahoma premiere of an edgy adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance.” The work debuted in 2018 at New Line Theatre of Saint Louis and will be presented as a Spotlight production in Burg Theatre, be-

Leah Maloy named DHS senior legislative liaison The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) has named Leah Maloy as the agency’s senior legislative liaison.

Before joining DHS, Maloy was an Oklahoma Senate staffer for 10 years and previously served as legislative liaison for the Oklahoma Center for the AdLeah Maloy vancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) and the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority (OMPA).

“I am beyond thrilled to join the team at DHS,” said Maloy. “There is no greater calling than to speak for our most vulnerable citizens who are unable to speak for themselves. It’s truly an honor to have the opportunity to work with a team as dedicated and passionate as the one at DHS and I am ready to jump in and do my part.”

Maloy holds an associates’ degree in paralegal studies from Rose State College and a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational leadership from the University of Oklahoma.

ginning with a 10 p.m. performance on Halloween.

Donizetti’s tragic “Lucia di Lammermoor,” featuring one of the most haunting mad scenes in opera, will be presented in Italian with English supertitles Nov. 15-17 on the Kirkpatrick stage.

Spring productions begin Feb. 21-23 with the lyrical “Die Fledermaus” (The Bat) by Johann Strauss II. The Viennese operetta will be performed in English, with projected supertitles above the Kirkpatrick stage.

Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music” will be performed Feb. 28-March 1 in the intimate Burg Theatre as a spring spotlight production. The season finale is the OCU debut of “Spamalot,” inspired by “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” and winner of three Tony Awards.

A free director’s talk will be held 45 minutes before each show. Opening night dinners will be held in the atrium of the Bass Music Center for Friday mainstage productions: “The Music Man,” Sept. 27; “Lucia di Lammermoor,” Nov. 15; “Die Fledermaus,” Feb. 21; and “Spamalot,” April 26. These dinners; hosted by OCU President Martha Burger and Dean Mark Parker, feature a buffet dinner themed to the evening’s production and musical entertainment.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 405-208-5227 or online at www.okcu.edu/tickets.

As the monarch butterflies begin their annual fall flight through Oklahoma — it’s the perfect time to learn more about this colorful insect. The Edmond Historical Society & Museum is hosting two butterfly programs on Saturday, Sept. 28: Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden (adults) on Sept 28, 9:30-11 a.m.

It’s beautiful and beneficial to welcome butterflies to your yard—but not just any old flowering plant will do! Butterflies are picky eaters. This class will overview basic butterfly biology, the plant needs of butterflies, and how to best design a small butterfly garden for your yard. Spring is when you need to start planting the flowers that will attract native species, as well as monarchs—so now is the time to plan ahead. Cost $10 per person. Register at edmondhistory.org.

Butterfly Party (families) on Sept 28, 2 to 3 p.m.

Learn more about the butterflies that live in or travel through Edmond. Party plans will include butterfly-style snacks, monarch travel games, do-ityourself face painting, crafts, a visit to the museum’s butterfly garden, and the chance to practice butterfly tagging research techniques. Best for ages 4+. Only $3 per child, parents free. Register at edmondhistory.org.

Both programs are taught by Amy Stephens, museum executive director, who has 20 years of experience teaching butterfly programs and participating in Monarch Watch research. Meet at the Rodkey House, 410 S. Littler in Edmond.

Museum Information: Edmond Historical Society & Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday – Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Admission is free. More information can be found on the museum website at www.edmondhistory.org or by calling the museum at 405-340-0078.

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From left are John Carr, Joann Moorehead, Jody Perkins Cantrall, Darlene Boyce, DJ Boyce, Bill Milam, Roger Elliott and LD Maxwell helping to move the Welcome Home items to the OKC Homeless Alliance for Homeless Veterans. Not shown are Robert Prest and Les Cummings.

Edmond Elks support homeless vets The Edmond Elks Lodge has partnered with the Oklahoma City Homeless Alliance and the U.S. Veterans Administration to purchase housing supplies for the recent Stand-Down project in Oklahoma City.

The Lodge purchased $2,000 in household supplies for the veterans’ Welcome Home Baskets, including items such as, microwaves, crockpots, coffee

makers, dishes, flatware, bedding, pillows, cleaning supplies and other needed items to assist homeless veterans as they move into their new residences.

The funding is provided by the Elks National Foundation’s new “Spotlight” grant which was one of five winning grant applications submitted by the Lodge this year providing $11,500 in community support grants.

ESA kick off a year of fundraising Gamma Zeta members Liz King and Billye Peterson-Putnam enjoy the festivities at the recently held salad supper to kick start Gamma Zeta’s year of fundraising and projects for the chapter. Working with local charities like UR Special, Mobile Meals, Coffee Creek Riding Stable, Boys’ Ranch Town, All Things Baby, No Boundaries, Intl., & Free to Live. State projects are Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur, OK and Oklahoma School for the Blind in Muskogee. The national project is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To volunteer with these energetic ladies and give back to the community, call Veronica McCain at 405-285-4540.

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Kelly Dyer Fry to be honored

Benefit scheduled Oct. 10 for mental health advocates The Oklahoma Depresson and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA-OK) is hosting A Night to Remember, the group’s annual gala and silent auction to benefit their statewide community services network.

The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Oct. 10 at Christ the King Church in Nichols Hills. The evening will begin at 6 p.m.

Special guest and keynote speaker will be Kelly Dyer Fry. Fry serves as publisher, editor and vice president of news at The Oklahoman. She has been a pioneer and advocate for mental health and addiction treatment in Oklahoma. She will be honored for her contributions as this year’s recipient of the Jerry Risenhoover Award for Hope and Compassion.

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

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

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

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

Donations to DBSA-OK are tax deductible.

Additional information about the evening, organization and its programs can be found on the website or by calling 405-254-3994.

To know more, please call (405) 254-3994

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A ribbon cutting was held earlier this month for the Dave & Shirlie Ellis Clinical Skills Lab and Simulation Center at Oklahoma Christian University.

OC dedicates new medical training center The Oklahoma Christian University community and guests celebrated the opening of the Dave & Shirlie Ellis Clinical Skills Lab and Simulation Center on the morning of Sept. 13.

The new 7,000 square feet of lab space, outfitted with the most advanced simulation equipment and healthcare supplies, gives OC nursing students experience other programs cannot offer.

“Students don’t always get a chance to experience each medical possibility in the hospital,” said Trevy Rauch, instructor of nursing. “Now, with five very life-like models, we can assure that each student has the opportunity to care for each kind of patient. We teach students to think critically and how to multitask. It’s more than just teaching skills. We want them to think like a nurse.”

Shirlie Ellis generously donated to the lab for OC’s School of Nursing, a program both her and Dave Ellis began supporting years ago, when their daughters were college aged. In 2013, the Ellises anonymously funded a scholarship to prepare a future leader and instructor of OC’s School of Nursing. Rauch was that scholarship recipient.

“My dad was a pharmacist and my mom was a teacher. They inspired me to choose a profession of helping other people,” Rauch said.

Rauch wanted to become a nurse and she wanted OC to be her alma mater, but, in 1992, both were not possible. OC had not yet launched the School of Nursing. Rauch attended OC before transferring to University of Oklahoma School of Nursing to pursue her profession.

Following an 18 year career as a pediatric nurse, Rauch seized an opportunity to return to OC as the skills lab coordinator. She dove into graduate school so that she could earn a master’s degree to become an educator.

Working full-time, raising children and pursuing a graduate degree proved to be a large financial responsibility and highly demanding. Things became a little easier when Rauch unexpectedly got a call saying a generous donor had agreed to pay for her schooling, later discovering that it had been her parents.

“I knew he (Dave Ellis) loved what I was doing

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At left, Trevy Rauch, instructor of nursing at Oklahoma Christian, helps a student care for a simulated patient.

because he would always ask me questions,” Rauch said. “Since I started working at OC, he would ask ‘how was your day?’ and ‘what’d you do today?’ He always wanted to know.”

Dave and Shirlie Ellis’ generosity continues.

About two years ago, Shirlie Ellis gave an incredible gift to OC’s School of Nursing, allowing them to pursue the Clinical Skills Lab and Simulation Center.

This new simulation center enhances the students’ learning to ensure improved patient outcomes. With human patient simulators, nursing students can now practice for nearly any medical

experience they may encounter.

Dave Ellis passed away peacefully in 2016, after battling cancer, but his legacy lives on through Rauch’s instrumental commitment to the OC School of Nursing. Nursing students, Bailey Williamson and Kalyn Rauch, will practice their skills in the new lab under their grandparents names along with the 194 other nursing students who are beginning a life of helping and healing.

Oklahoma Christian University is a higher learning community transforming lives for Christian faith, scholarship and service with a 14-to-one student teacher ratio.

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UCO presence at Parapan American Games in Peru The University of Central Oklahoma was well represented at the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru in August. More than 1,890 athletes from the 33-member nations competed in 17 sports and 18 disciplines, of which five sports are qualifiers for the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Approximately 257 athletes from the U.S. competed, including four UCO students.

American Para taekwondo athlete Evan Medell, a sophomore management major from Grand Haven, Michigan, brought home the gold after defeating Mexico 22-16 in the men’s k44 +75 kg category. Medell will now advance to the Paralympics in Tokyo 2020.

Three-time gold medalist discus thrower Jeremy Campbell, a junior strategic communications major for Perryton, Texas, took home silver in the men’s discus F64 class. Campbell threw 62.92 and will prepare for the world championships in November.

The U.S. women’s sitting volleyball team won gold as they defeated Brazil in three sets and remained undefeated with a perfect 5-0 record in Lima and won 15 of their 16 sets.

The U.S. had already qualified for Tokyo 2020 by finishing second at the 2018 World ParaVolley World Championships. UCO student Jillian Williams, a senior marketing major from Odem, Texas, is team USA’s op-

posite.

The U.S. men’s sitting team earned silver losing to Brazil during the tournament’s gold-medal match. The U.S., ranked seventh in the world, has now claimed four consecutive silver medals at the Parapan American Games, falling to Brazil in each gold medal match. Team USA will have one final attempt at qualifying for the Paralympics early next year at the 2020 Paralympic Games Final Qualifier. UCO student Zach Upp, a freshman computer science major from Barlett, Illinois, was honored with the Best Server award.

“We are incredibly proud of how hard these teams and individuals have worked to have such success at the Parapan American Games,” said Leigha Pemberton, assistant director of marketing and partnerships for the UCO Wellness Center.

“UCO has been a Paralympic Training Site since 2005 and we have continued to watch our athletes be successful in competition and in the classroom. We look forward to watching these athletes on their journey to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games next summer.”

Central is the host training site for Men’s and Women’s Sitting Volleyball and USA Taekwondo. Currently, Central hosts athletes in the Paralympic sports of sitting volleyball, field and taekwondo.

The Donehues of Edmond

Helps youngsters with the fear

Edmond ER using Nitrous Oxide on some of its pediatric patients Going to the emergency room can be frightening no matter your age.

But for a child, the experience can be downright terrifying.

Children who present to the emergency department are often subjected to painful procedures to treat their injuries or illnesses. While such treatment is necessary and in some cases lifesaving, it is still difficult for parents, or loved ones of the child, to witness.

That is why the emergency department at INTEGRIS Health Edmond is proud to announce a pediatric pilot program designed to take some of the fear out of the emergency room by alleviating pain.

“The solution is simple really,” says Guy Peterson, D.O., the medical director of the INTEGRIS Health Edmond emergency department.

“Earlier this year, we decided to start using nitrous oxide, or ‘laughing gas,’ on our younger patients - and the results have been even better than expected. Once you take away the pain, the child is more at ease and much more cooperative.”

Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas that can serve as a pain killer when inhaled. If a child’s pain is effectively managed his or her cooperation and anxiety will decrease, allowing the medical staff to complete procedures more quickly and successfully.

“Nitrous oxide is perfect for providing relief to a child undergoing a painful procedure for three main reasons: painless administration, rapid onset and quick recovery,” explains Peterson. “All the child has to do is take a few deep breaths while wearing a mask and they feel the effects

within 30 to 60 seconds. Then, when inhalation ends, the patient stops feeling the effects of the medication within 1 to 2 minutes, without any residual effects.”

Peterson continues, “There is also an amnestic effect of the medication, which helps to erase the memory of any painful portion of the procedure they have endured.”

The Donehues of Edmond experienced the benefits of nitrous oxide firsthand when they took their youngest son Sutton, who is four years old, to the INTEGRIS Health Edmond emergency room for stitches in August.

“Sutton was freaking out. We thought for sure we were going to have to physically hold him down to get the six stitches he needed,” remembers Sutton’s mother Kindall Donehue. “But once they put the nitrous oxide on him, he just started laughing. He giggled through the entire procedure which made everyone in the room start laughing. It was great.”

Donehue says it was a stark contrast from five years ago when their oldest son had to get stitches without nitrous oxide. “I absolutely would recommend using nitrous oxide on little ones. We have three boys and Sutton since trips to the emergency room seem to be a rite of passage for boys, I’m sure we’ll be back - and we will be requesting nitrous oxide for sure.”

Edmond lawyers make elite list Best Lawyers has named 18 Crowe & Dunlevy attorneys from Edmond for inclusion in the 2020 Best Lawyers in America publication*.

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

The following Crowe & Dunlevy attorneys from Edmond were selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers (the year indicates the first year the attorney was listed): 1. Cynthia L. Andrews (2005) Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law 2. Tanya S. Bryant (2015) Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment 3. Harvey D. Ellis, Jr. (2008) Appellate Practice, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants 4. Jordan K. Field (2019) Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Tax Law 5. Arlen E. Fielden (2009) Employment Law - Management, Insurance Law, Litigation - ERISA, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Workers' Compensation Law – Employers 6. Laura Brookins Fleet (2010) Government Relations Practice 7. Richard C. Ford (2007) Antitrust Law, Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation Defendants 8. Terry R. Hanna (1995) Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law 9. Joel W. Harmon (2013) Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Credi-

tor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law 10. Matthew B. Hickey (2013) Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law 11. James W. Larimore (2009) Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law, Securities Reg. 12. Paige A. Masters (2017) Commercial Litigation 13. Donald K. Shandy (2015) Energy Regulatory Law 14. Mary P. Snyder (2018) Labor Law - Management 15. John M. Thompson (2009) Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Finance Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Real Estate, Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law 16. L. Mark Walker (2001) CleanTech Law, Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law, Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Natural Resources Law, Oil and Gas Law, Water Law 17. Tynia A. Watson (2018) Copyright Law, Trademark Law 18. Harry A. Woods, Jr. (1987) Betthe-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Securities, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Attorneys are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed. *Crowe & Dunlevy has no input in the rating methodologies used by Best Lawyers.

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Precision Vision is featured by EEDA The Edmond Economic Development Authority (EEDA) recently featured Precision Vision of Edmond in a recent issue of EEDA’s newsletter, The Arrow. The Arrow is a monthly newsletter emailed to approximately 2,000 subscribers. Featured businesses also receive a commemorative arrow to recognize their participation.

“The featured business portion of The Arrow was created as an outlet for the EEDA to further support and promote the Edmond business community,” said Janet Yowell, EEDA executive director. “Precision Vision provides a great service to the Edmond community and we were happy to feature the practice in The Arrow.”

Selina McGee, O.D., FAAO, established Precision Vision in Edmond in January 2013. The business offers normal eye care and ocular surface disease treatment. Precision Vision also provides eye rejuvenation treatments, including Botox, skin tightening procedures and skin texture treatments.

“I want our practice to become a resource for the Edmond community and I appreciate the opportunity to share our story in The Arrow,” said Dr. McGee. “The Precision Vision mantra is ‘Vision is Everything’. My team and I work hard to create awareness of how to best take care of your vision for life.”

To read the full Precision Vision feature in The Arrow, visit www.eeda.com/archives. To subscribe to The Arrow, visit www.eeda.com.

The EEDA exists to offer resources that stimulate the growth PHOTO PROVIDED Representing Precision Vision on the back, from the left are Christi Byford, Paige Perry, Bryna of Edmond’s economy by creating and maintaining an optiThomas, Lydia Price and Molly Zang. On the front are Dr. Selina McGee and Germaine Shock. mum environment for both new and existing businesses

Would you be ready if a disaster hit your home?

By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready September is National Preparedness Month. Oklahoma Insurance Department is joining the rest of the nation in raising awareness about the importance of preparing for future emergencies and disasters.

For Oklahomans, it is not if, but when a disaster will affect us or our community. Unpredictable weather in Oklahoma can be dangerous and scary, but preparing ahead will not only ease your mind

but also save you a lot of money in future disasters. Follow these four steps to be #PreparedNotScared. Get Ready Now. Save Early for Disaster Costs Americans at all income levels have experienced the challenges of rebuilding their lives after a disaster or other emergency. In these stressful circumstances, having access to personal records is crucial for starting the process of recovery quickly and ef-

Autumn Life announces a new medical director LPC, director of Behavioral Tracy S. Loper, M.D., has Health Services at Autumn been named medical director Life. “We look forward to of Autumn Life Center, an ingreater opportunities to serve patient behavioral health prothis unique population with gram for senior adults, the benefit of Dr. Loper’s enhoused within OU Medical ergy, compassion and keen Center Edmond. The center understanding of geriatric psyoffers specialized care for machiatry.” ture adults ages 55 and older, Loper said Autumn Life’s howho suffer from changes in Loper listic approach to care resemotional, mental and beonates with his personal and havioral wellness. professional philosophy related to Loper is double board certified in mental health. “Older adults have Family Medicine and Psychiatry. He lived their lives creating a tapestry of earned his medical degree at the American University of the Caribbean experience with emotional, physical and mental responses. Even with genSchool of Medicine, St. Maarten, erally favorable conditions or environNetherlands Antilles, completing his ments, the convergence of life events medical degree training through the can cause unforeseen ripple effects Royal College of Surgeons, Waterthat can be damaging. To know the ford, Ireland. He completed a dual person as a unique individual is esresidency at the University of Oklasential to effective treatment.” homa College of Medicine, Tulsa.

Loper comes to the Autumn Life Loper completed additional training Center from previous concurrent in psychopharmacology and psychiposts with Strength of Mind clinics, atric care of the medically ill through Tulsa, and Veterans Administration, Harvard Medical School-MassachuMuskogee/Tulsa. His expertise ensetts General Hospital psychiatry seminars. He also is a medical officer compasses outpatient and inpatient treatment of adults, adolescents and in the U.S. Army Reserve, Medical children. He has served as staff physiCorps.

“Dr. Loper brings a wealth of expe- cian/psychiatrist in a range of facilities and settings, both military and rience and insight to this role at Aucivilian, across the country. tumn Life,” said Curtis Rawls, M.S.,

Reporter moving to capital that affect the state and its Beginning in January, Alex citizens.

Cameron will be the new “As Oklahoma’s only locallyWashington Bureau Chief for owned television stations, we Griffin Communications and consistently invest in content report from Washington, that other stations do not,” D.C. for News 9 in Oklasaid Todd Spessard, Vice Presihoma City and News On 6 in dent of Content. “This inTulsa. cludes a dedicated State Cameron, who has been Cameron Capitol reporter, an NBA rewith the station since 1995, porter who travels with the will be the only Oklahoma team, an exclusive College Football reporter to office in D.C. where he Analyst – Dusty Dvoracek – and now will produce content specifically for a U.S. Capitol reporter.”

Oklahomans on topics and issues

ficiently. Taking the time now to collect and secure these critical records will give you peace of mind and, in the event of an emergency, will ensure that you have the documentation needed to start the recovery process without delay.

Make a Plan to Get Ready for Disasters Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to

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Disaster From Page 21 know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find.

Teach Youth to Get Ready for Disasters Emergencies and disasters can happen at any time, often without warning. Disaster planning, response, and recovery efforts must take into account the unique needs of children, who make up roughly a quarter of the U.S. population. Getting the kids involved in building their own emergency kit is a great way to enhance a community’s resilience and help develop future generations of prepared adults. Teach children what to do in an emergency if they are at home or away from home. Help your kids know how to communicate during an emergency by reviewing these topics with them: Sending text messages Emergency contact numbers

Dialing 9-1-1 for help Get Involved in Your Community’s Preparedness Every community has voluntary organizations that work during disasters. Visit https://www.nvoad.org to see what organizations are active in your community. If you have a disability, contact your city or county government’s emergency management agency or office. Many keep lists of people with disabilities so they can be helped quickly in a sudden emergency. For more insurance information, contact the Oklahoma Insurance Department at 1-800-5220071 or visit our website at www.oid.ok.gov.

About the Oklahoma Insurance Department The Oklahoma Insurance Department, an agency of the State of Oklahoma, is responsible for the education and protection of the insurance-buying public and for oversight of the insurance industry in the state.

Fitness helps your health challenges

By Brian Attebery Health issues can really hold us back in life.

As a fitness expert, I run into many people that tell me that can’t workout due to various injuries or health issues. The reality is that most of those health issues are not keeping them from workAttebery ing out.

They just don’t know what to do. There are ways to work around issues. Seek help! When seeking help, remember is there are not any laws that require formal education for Personal Trainers and you need to know that for reasons like working around chronic health issues more than anything. Special health issues are the most important reason why the need for an actual College-Educated Personal Trainer becomes much, much more important.

Trainers with actual Exercise Science Degrees have taken classes in human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, chemistry and kinesiology to name a few and that is why they take those classes. Many people just assume because they are limited from working out the ways they have in the past or what they “assume” working out is, that they simply can’t do anything at all in the gym and that is not the case. We all must be able to function in life and working out is an extension of that. Let’s look at a few common issues.

Lower back issues will affect 80 percent of Americans in their lifetime. The lower back is very

important for your entire body and the lumbar vertebrae are the “tree trunk” of the spine. Conditions like sciatica, bulging discs and stenosis are seen in many of these cases. When you have these conditions, you must understand the importance of flexibility and core to maintain your back the best possible way.

In the weight room, you must get away from traditional squats with the bar on your shoulders or over head presses because loading the spine is a big “NO” with lower back issues but just because you can’t do those movements doesn’t mean you can’t work your legs and shoulders out for example. Leg press may be an option for some but even that pressure can be too much. Leg extensions and leg curls can work the quads and hamstrings with a neutral spine. Small step ups can help the balance and thigh strength without any spinal load and that exercises keeps you trained for walking stairs.

Upper body exercises with seated back support and machines that keep you from having to bend over too much are also great alternatives for free weights. Stretching is vitally important and classes like Yoga and Pilates can be game changers for people with spinal issues. Most instructors know how to modify exercises to find the right fit for you.

Cardiovascular issues, lupus, diabetes, fibromyalgia and various auto-immune disorders can make it more challenging to make fitness part of your day.

The heart is a muscle and needs exercise via cardiovascular exercises like biking, walking and ellipti-

College Night at UCO Oct. 1 The University of Central Oklahoma’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions will host Edmond College Night at 6 p.m. Oct. 1 in the Nigh University Center (NUC) third-floor ballrooms on Central’s campus.

Representatives from more than 80 colleges and universities from across the U.S. will be in attendance to answer questions from students and parents about admissions, financial aid, scholarships, housing and degree programs.

The free event is open to high school sophomore, juniors, seniors and their families as well as any member of the community with an interest in higher education.

To avoid filling out numerous information cards, attendees may pre-register online and print a personalized barcode that can be shared with the schools of their choosing. To register, visit www.gotocollegefairs.com.

Complimentary parking will be available in the visitor lot just east of the NUC. For more information, visit www.uco.edu/edmondcollegenight.

cal. Maybe you can’t go more than 5 minutes at first but start with that. Strengthening your legs will also help the cardio since stronger legs will have less perceived exertion walking on a treadmill for example and the heart and lungs are less taxed because the effort was less.

Yes, weights do help the heart and lungs too!

Various auto-immune disorders have extreme fatigue and inflammation as part of their side-effects.

You simply must take your workouts day by day and moment by moment. Don’t approach the gym as “all or nothing” if you are having a rough day and yes, you may need a day off here and there but don’t let that set back put you out of commission. Have your rest day and then get back at it slowly but surely.

Fitness is for everyone because it is simply a form of “tuning up” your body for living life. Approach fitness to improve your life, reduce stress, burn calories and limit issues you may fight chronically. Some days will be tougher that others but don’t talk yourself out of it simply because you are not sure how to work around your challenges. Life is too short to let your challenges hold you back from living it to the fullest. The amazing thing about the human body is the ability to improve with proper exercises and diet. Don’t talk yourself out it. Start today!

(Brian Attebery is a Degreed/Certified Trainer.

He owns and operates Results Fitness and Nutrition Center, L.L.C. in Edmond. www.resultsfitnessusa.com)

‘Phantom of the Opera’ production The Oklahoma History Center will present the October performance of its Kilgen Organ series on Monday, Oct. 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The featured organist will be Bernie Anderson, who will accompany the 1929 restored version of the film “The Phantom of the Opera.” Tickets are $10 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $20 for nonmembers, and may be reserved by calling 405-522-0765. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Oklahoma History Center is located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City.

Anderson is not only an accomplished and world-renowned theater organ performer, but is also well known in the field for scoring and performing original theater organ music to accompany silent films. Anderson studied orchestration with Danny

Troob, orchestrator for Disney animated films such as “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin” and “Enchanted.” He also worked as orchestration assistant for Tony award-winning orchestrator Douglas Besterman on such Broadway shows as “Big,” “King David,” “The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular,” “Fosse” and “Seussical the Musical.”

“All my film scores are original compositions which are historically correct,” said Anderson. “No music has been used in more than one score and I try to incorporate original scores or songs specifically written for the movie when available.”

The Oklahoma History Center is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, National Archives and is an accredited member of the American Alliance of Museums.

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Major benefit, to help hungry, kicks off Oct. 1 The annual Feeding Oklahoma Drive kicks off Oct. 1 with the goal of raising funds for the one in six Oklahomans living with food insecurity.

The month-long drive is presented by Cherokee Nation Businesses, Chickasaw Nation Headquarters and Marathon Oil additional sponsors include ONEOK, Mustang Fuel and Dolese Bros. Co. The drive benefits the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma.

"Hunger is a reality in our state," said Katie Fitzgerald, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. "The Feeding Oklahoma Drive provides an opportunity for businesses and individuals to shine a light on the issue of hunger and raise food and funds for our neighbors who live with hunger every day.”

For more information or to sign up to participate in the food and fund drive, visit www.feedingokla-

homa.org. All donations are tax deductible and will assist the Regional Food Bank and the Community of Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, known together as the Oklahoma Food Banks, and their community-based partner agencies.

“We are so grateful for the many businesses and supporters of this state-wide food drive. Hunger anywhere in Oklahoma hurts the entire state,” said Rochelle Dowdell, director of philanthropy and communications for the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. “This drive is one of many efforts to renew the lives of so many Oklahomans who struggle to put food on the table. Working together we can lift all Oklahomans so they can reach their potential.”

In Oklahoma, more than 620,000 residents are living with food insecurity. The majority of clients served by the Oklahoma Food Banks are chronically hungry children, seniors living on fixed in-

comes and families who are struggling to make ends meet.

The Regional Food Bank covers a service-area of 53 counties in central and western Oklahoma and in the past fiscal year distributed more than 51 million pounds of food through a network of nearly 1,300 charitable feeding programs and schools.

Last year the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma distributed more than 28.9 million pounds of food and products, 40 percent of which was fresh produce. The Food Bank’s network of 730 partner agencies and direct programs includes: emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, disaster relief, child and senior feeding programs and veteran’s initiatives throughout 24 eastern Oklahoma counties.

The Oklahoma Food Banks are part of the Feeding America network of more than 200 food banks throughout the United States.

Patrons can track buses Citylink, Edmond’s free bus service, has launched a live bus tracking service to allow passengers to see where buses are located in real-time. The live tracking covers all local routes along with the 100x Expresslink that travels to Downtown Oklahoma City.

Users can download the Citylink app to their device by searching for “Citylink Edmond” on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. The live tracking map can also be viewed online by visiting https://citylink.ridesystems.net.

This service is being launched as a partnership between the City of Edmond and the University of Central Oklahoma. For more information on the Citylink bus service, please visit http://citylinkedmond.com.

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

St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)

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

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