January 13, 2022 Vol. 22, No. 35
In This Issue FOUR SEASONS
Bonnie’s purse or not?
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.
Edmond’s Hensley Hancuff to PHOTOS PROVIDED start professional soccer career The University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Science Institute, in collaboration with National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, are working together to analyze a purse, pictured, believed to have belonged to notorious See page 7 criminal Bonnie Ray Parker of the Bonnie and Clyde duo.
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The University of Central Oklahoma’s W. Roger Webb Forensic Science Institute, in collaboration with the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, is using its nationally ranked expertise to solve a mystery involving one of the nation’s most notorious outlaws. Through a donation, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum received a purse believed to belong to Bonnie Ray Parker of the infamous Bonnie and Clyde duo, who committed dozens of robberies and burglaries while running from law enforcement between 1932 and 1934. While the purse, which is stamped with Parker’s name and features what is presumed to be a single bullet hole, is believed to belong to Parker, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum wants to make sure. “It’s a mystery and we are going to use forensic science to solve that mystery,” said Caitlin Porterfield, in-
structor of forensic science at UCO. “The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum wanted to verify that it was her purse, so they approached us and asked if there were any forensic science techniques to authenticate this purse. We will try a number of techniques to assist with this process.” Faculty members from UCO’s FSI conducted DNA tests and fingerprint scans on the purse in hopes of finding indisputable evidence. Rhonda Williams, Ph.D., associate professor of forensic science at UCO, formerly worked for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) and is leading the DNA screening on this project. Williams said since no DNA sample from Parker exists, they will compare DNA from her last known living relative. “I think it’s very possible to pull DNA off this purse,” Williams said. “The question will be, who’s is it? If we find DNA and we can some-
how link it, that’s amazing and the museum can use it for their exhibits.” Melissa Owens, interim chief curatorial officer and registrar for the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, said the purse was donated to the museum but it didn’t have direct provenance to prove its authenticity. “We decided to turn to science and contacted UCO, who graciously accepted to help us on this quest,” Owens said. “There are not many items directly associated with either Bonnie or Clyde. If it is Bonnie’s then as a historical piece it’s priceless.” Regardless of the DNA results, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum plans on displaying the purse in an exhibit about outlaws and lawmen set to open in 2022. For more information about the FSI at UCO, visit www.uco.edu/fsi.
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Congresswoman to be guest at Edmond GOP Women’s Club On Monday, Jan. 17th the Edmond Republican Women’s Club will host Congresswoman Stephanie Bice at their annual monthly meeting. Bice is a fourth generation Oklahoman, born and raised in Oklahoma’s Fifth Congressional District. She graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1995 with a degree in Marketing and International Business. Prior to her election to Congress, Bice served in the Oklahoma State Senate for six years. During her tenure, she was Assistant Majority Floor Leader and Chair of the Senate Finance Committee. Before serving in public office, Bice worked in the private sector for eight years in financial oversight, business strategy and marketing for her family’s technology company. In addition, she ran her own marketing company, and later helped lead a boutique digital marketing agency as vice president of business development. Members and the general public are welcome to attend. Meetings are held annually every third Monday of the month at the University of Central Oklahoma Nigh Center in the Cherokee Room (2nd floor). Doors open at 11:15 p.m. and a lunch buffet available at 11:30 p.m. for $20. Attendance only is $5 per person. Meeting time begins promptly at 11:45pm. Parking accommodations are at the lot beside the center. An ERW club member will greet you. For free parking during the meeting, please enter your license plate with the code ERW2021 when prompted by the kiosk.
Congresswoman Stephanie Bice
Edmond resident wins award Jama West, from Edmond, new hires and rolling out a new earned the annual director's award national case processing system, presented by Melinda Fruendt, ex- which revised long-established ecutive director for Oklahoma De- business processes, Nickles expartment of Rehabilitation plained. Services, in December. DRS annually assists more than West is the deputy of opera76,000 Oklahomans with disabilitions for the DRS Disability Deter- ties through vocational rehabilitamination Division, which annually tion, employment, independent serves more than 57,000 individu- living, residential and outreach edals by determining medical eligibil- ucational programs and the deterity for Social Security disability mination of medical eligibility for benefits. disability benefits. She began her career as a disFor more information visit ability specialist in 1991 and https://oklahoma.gov/okdrs.html, steadily progressed through jobs phone 800-845-8776 during busiwith Increasing supervisory and ness hours or visit Facebook leadership responsibilities to her @OKDRS. current position. "When the COVID pandemic began In March 2020, Jama efficiently and effectively transitioned her entire area of responsibility to a telework environment, which had not previously been available," DDS Division Administrator Brian Nickles wrote in his award nomination. At the same time, West "kept her focus on our mission of serving the public" while onboarding Jama West, left, won the 2021 Oklahoma Departand training an unment of Rehabilitation Services director's award. DRS Executive Director Melinda Fruendt, right. precedented 120
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From the Publisher
Chamber endorses EPS bond issue I am pleased to see the Board of Directors of the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce have unanimously endorsed the passage of the Edmond Public Schools bond issue. Residents can vote February 8th on the $120 million bond issue, which includes funding for school improvements and classroom additions, as well as add addiRay Hibbard tional transportation to meet the needs of the district. “As our city continues to grow, it’s important to support and prioritize strong schools,” said Sherry Jordan, President and CEO of the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce. “Education is the foundation of our city, and the Edmond Public Schools have an excellent record of serving our community and its students. This bond issue will update school buildings, equipment and technology in the classrooms and improve security district-wide. This will allow Edmond to continue its legacy of being one of the best school districts in the state.” “The faculty, staff and administration have been good stewards of the public’s funds. The fact that all three of our high schools rank in the top 6 percent in the United States speaks volumes of their academic achievement,” said H.J. Reed, Chairman of the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce. “Not only do our students deserve what the bond issue will provide for their education, but quality education and economic growth are inexplicably linked. We hope the voters of Edmond will continue the sixty plus year tradition of passing the school bond issues.” You may not live in the Edmond City Limits but still be in the Edmond School District and therefore eligible to vote. Some folks are surprised to learn that the two areas do not overlay on top of each other. All registered voters who live within Edmond Public School district boundaries qualify to vote, including those residents who live outside the city limits of Edmond. Individuals should vote at their regular precincts. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Our Edmond School District has a great history of being responsible for the way they manage bond issues. They are organized about it to reach that perfect blend of not wanting to be a burden to taxpayers in the district but at the same time responding to the needs for our school age children. I would submit that the Edmond School District is what makes your home worth as much as it is in Edmond. The quality of education is why people move to Edmond and that raises all home values whether you have children in the system or not. The administration is careful to only replace bond issues with new ones when old issues fall off the rolls. It keeps your tax rate the same. Passage of the bond issue is not planned to raise homeowner’s taxes. The district has planned this bond proposal to keep the millage level stable at between 24 and 25 mills. “Citizens have told us repeatedly how much they appreciate not having surprises in their property taxes. Maintaining a stable tax rate has allowed us to enjoy a tremendous level of support with the successful passing of sixty consecutive bond issues dating back to the 1950s,” Superintendent Angela Grunewald said. It is a smart way to keep up and not let the buses, buildings and maintenance go by the
wayside. So many taxpayers call for running government like a business and this is exactly the way Edmond School District does it. They are excellent stewards with taxpayer funding. “Our newest school, Redbud Elementary, opened at capacity due to the significant housing growth east of I-35,” said Grunewald. “We expect Scissortail Elementary, opening in August at 150th and Pennsylvania, to open full as well. Purchasing land for new schools and constructing classroom additions at existing schools is absolutely essential if we are to meet the needs of our growing district,” noted Grunewald. Earmarked in the Bond Resolution is money to upgrade the infrastructure at several existing schools. “Every school ever built by this district is still in use,” explained Grunewald. “At some of our older schools, the cafeterias, offices, and restrooms are not adequate to serve our students and staff.” Grunewald said the 2022 bond proposal has been carefully constructed to allow for every school in the district to benefit either by receiving new educational materials, building upgrades and additions, or safety and technology improvements. Here are some specifics: Proposition #1 $117,000,000 School Equipment: Purchase fine arts and athletic equipment for secondary schools, library/media center books, software subscriptions, instructional equipment/materials, maintenance and school support vehicles, and child nutrition equipment. $13,500,000 Technology: Purchase and install computers, digital devices, software, wireless networking equipment, phone systems, and technology support services. $12,000,000 HVAC: Improve HVAC systems at Northern Hills Elementary, Sequoyah Middle School, Central Middle School, Memorial High School and Santa Fe High School. $10,000,000 Technology Building: Improve the district administrative facility located at 1001 W. Danforth to include but not be limited to the construction and equipping of a new technology building on the existing site $7,500,000 Roofing: Replace and repair roofing at Will Rogers, Angie Debo and Sunset Elementary schools and Santa Fe and North High Schools. $7,000,000 Land Purchase: Purchase land and possible land improvements for the purpose of constructing future schools $4,800,000 Lightning: Improve and upgrade existing fluorescent lights to LED lights district wide as needed and as funds allow $3,000,000 District Warehouse: Construct a new warehouse at the existing district maintenance facility $2,500,000 Parking Lots/Roads: Construct, resurface and/or modify existing parking lots and access roads at Santa Fe High School, Angie Debo Elementary, Central Middle School, Orvis Risner Elementary, Frontier Elementary, John Ross Elementary and Boulevard Academy. $2,000,000 East Transportation Facility: Construct and equip a new bus building, parking lot and access road $2,000,000 Water Fountains: Improve and upgrade existing water fountains to bottle filler/bubbler combo foundation district wide as needed as funds allow $1,500,000
Classroom Furniture: Provide for classroom furnishings district wide as needed and as funds allow $1,500,000 School Security: Improve and upgrade security as needed to include but not be limited to installations of video surveillance camera systems, electronic security, and door control devices, fencing, badging and resistant glass film, student/staff photo ID badges and card reader systems, $800,000 Flooring: Improve and upgrade flooring district wide to include of remaining broadloom carpet.$500,000 Elementary Schools: Elementary School Improvements: Improve and upgrade classrooms, corridors, restrooms, cabinets, doors and ceilings at the following elementary schools: Northern Hills, Sunset, Ida Freeman, Clyde Howell Early Childhood Center, Chisholm, Russell Dougherty, Clegern, Angie Debo, Washington Irving, Charles Haskell, Will Rogers $8,300,000 Redbud Elementary: Construct classrooms $8,000,000 Scissortail Elementary: Construct classrooms $3,000,000 Middle Schools: Heartland Middle School: Construct additional space in existing cafeteria $4,000,000 Sequoyah Middle School: Renovate and improve the exterior of the existing building and make improvements to the cafeteria and corridors $2,500,000 Summit Middle School: Renovate and improve existing cafeteria and practice gym $2,250,000 Cimarron Middle School: Renovate and improve existing classrooms, practice gym and office area $2,000,000 Cheyenne Middle School: Improve existing track, competition gym floor, restrooms and athletic locker rooms $1,500,000 Central Middle School: Renovate and improve existing tennis courts, track, gym bleachers and athletic locker rooms $1,500,000 High Schools: Santa Fe High School: Construct a multi-classroom addition. $7,250,000 North High School: Construct additional space in the existing main cafeteria and renovate and upgrade classrooms and locker rooms as needed and as funds allow. $4,900,000 Memorial High School: Improve and renovate Freshman Academy and corridors in the main building as needed. $3,000,000 Boulevard Academy: Construct an enclosed corridor from the gym to the building. $200,000 Proposition #2 – $3,000,000 Transportation Vehicles: Purchase small and large buses and high-capacity sport utility vehicles.$3,000,000 Remember that these bond issues need to pass by a 60 percent majority. Please do not think someone else will get this done. You need to turn out and vote YES! (Ray Hibbard may be reached at ray@edmondpaper.com)
Check out what’s inside! ---- Police report ..............................................................................Page 6. ---- Weekend calendar of Events ......................................................Page 6. ---- Honor for OSU coach Mike Gundy ............................................Page 7. ---- Columnist looks at temperature of political climate ................Page 10. ---- Sen. Lankford reviews the Biden record’ ..................................Page 10. ---- George Gust reviews female spy film........................................Page 14. ---- Crossword puzzle ....................................................................Page 14. ---- Business news ..........................................................................Page 17. ---- Comics ....................................................................................Page 18. ---- Worship directory ....................................................................Page 19. This, and much more, in this week’s edition!
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.
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Obituary Notice
Johnny Bernard Roy, M.D., F.A.C.S. 1/21/38-12/11/21
Keeping pets occupied while you’re at office By Metro News Services If one had to find a silver lining during the global pandemic that kept people close to home for an extended period of time, the chance to spend more time with pets is worthy of consideration. Cats, dogs, birds, and other animals reaped the rewards of having humans nearby for much of the day. As the world continues to open up and people are returning to their offices and schools, pets who have grown accustomed to having company all day long may be in for a shock. Concerned pet owners can take various steps to help keep their pets occupied and content while their human companions are away from home. Get a buddy When two pets get together, the opportunity for play increases exponentially. Animals can keep themselves company and hopefully out of trouble. A single pet may experience separation anxiety when his owner goes away to work or school, and that may result in damaging behavior like chewing, scratching or even soiling in inappropriate places. Provide puzzling toys Keeping pets' brains active can reduce instances of boredom. PetMD suggests food puzzle toys that can be stuffed with treats and involve brain power to unlock the food rewards. . Expend energy
Prior to leaving for work or school, pet parents can help pets expend some energy so they're more inclined to sleep during the day. The Animal Behavior College suggests an extra 20 minutes of walking each day may be enough to tire out most breeds. Working dogs, such as shepherds, pointers and setters, may need 40 or more minutes to burn off energy. Cat owners can play with their cats indoors, but generally cats will lounge around during the day anyway. Provide white noise Pets may have grown accustomed to the sounds of an active house, so white noise can fill the void owners' absences create. Turn on the television or radio. Pet fountains, fans and other devices can create noises to keep pets content. Introduce new toys Keep a cache of new toys and rotate them on a regular basis. Pets may become so interested in the bevy of new toys that they fail to even realize their owners are gone for much of the day. Make rest enticing Invest in a new and cozy pet bed (or cage bedding) that's too comfortable for pets to ignore. Pets who grew accustomed to constant companionship during the pandemic may need to readjust to a quiet home. Owners can try various strategies to help pets during this adjustment period.
Oklahoma City - Dr. Johnny B. Roy, 83, passed from this life into eternal splendor on December 11, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Oklahoma City. Born January 21, 1938, ‘where it all began,’ in Baghdad, Iraq, to Bernard & Regina Roy. A devout Catholic, he graduated from Jesuits’ Baghdad College before attending University of Baghdad’s College of Medicine. After serving in the Iraqi Army, Dr. Roy emigrated to the United States where he interned at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL, before a year of general surgery at the Long Island College of New York. Dr. Roy was then trained in urology as a resident at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. His Oklahoma connection originated when he made frequent trips to visit his brother and parents, who lived in Bartlesville, with Phillips Petroleum. Following a fellowship at the University of Oklahoma Department of Urology under the guidance of the esteemed Dr. William Parry, Dr. Roy briefly called the Aloha State home as the Chairman of Kaiser Hospital’s Urology Section in Honolulu, before returning to Oklahoma. Dr. Roy met the love of his life, Sandy, and they spent the next 43 years together, raising their three children in Edmond. He spent more than twenty years at OU Health Sciences Center, becoming a tenured professor and chairman of the VA Hospital Department of Urology. He was most proud to have trained a generation of urologists in the state he loved. Dr. Roy then began his private practice in Edmond, OK, where he served as Chief of Surgery at OU Edmond Medical Center and also served the surrounding communities of Guthrie, Shawnee, Seminole, and Tecumseh, while still continuing his passion of clinical research. Dr. Roy served as Chairman of the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science & Technology, President of the National Kidney Foundation of Oklahoma, President of the Oklahoma County Medical Society, among many other professional affiliations. He lectured across the country and around the globe, and was published innumerable times in journals and publications on a variety of urological topics, and was very active with the American Urological Association - South Central Section and American Association of Clinical Urologists, with whom he frequently traveled to Washington, D.C., to lobby on Capitol Hill. His interest in politics led to his eventual runs for United States Congress in 2006 & 2010, where he enjoyed blazing a memorable path on the campaign trail. His passions outside of medicine and politics included poetry and miniature roses, for which he was very well known in the community. Giving of himself unto the very end, and continuing to educate one final round of medical professionals, Dr. Roy’s final gift to medicine was of himself to the OU Willed Body Program. Dr. Johnny Roy was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Beatrice Michael (of Wichita, KS), Irene Alboucher (of Carbonne, FRA), Patrick Roy (of Englishtown, NJ), & Malcom Roy (of Chantilly, VA). He is survived by his brothers, Nelson Roy (Sarasota, FL), Jesse Roy (Oklahoma City), his loving bride, Sandy, three grown children: Jennifer (Kyle) of The Village, John (Laura) of Edmond, and Geoffrey (Saul) of Houston, TX, and the lights of his life: grandchildren Harrison, Anna Bea, Sullivan, Eleanor, and Oliver Watkins, and Chloe (Hackler) & Baby Caroline Roy. A memorial mass will be held in his honor on the occasion of his 84th birthday, Friday, January 21, 2022, at 10:00AM at his parish of nearly 50 years, Christ the King Catholic Church (8005 Dorset Drive) in Nichols Hills, officiated by Father Rick Stansberry. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Mercy Hospital, especially the 4th floor palliative care wing for providing dignified care and comfort. Gifts may be made in Dr. Roy’s memory to Catholic Charities of Oklahoma and the Mercy Health Foundation of Oklahoma - OKC Palliative Care.
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(The following arrest reports are provided by the Edmond Police Department. Guilt or innocence is determined in a court of law. Also, CDS is controlled dangerous substance; APC is Actual Physical Control; DUI is driving under the influence.) Dec. 27 Christopher William McDougal, 36 of Oklahoma City. Felony warrant. Raven Washee Leyba, 25 of Oklahoma City, Public intoxication. Tyler Wayne Glass, 35 of Edmond. Public intoxication. Julia Kay Rash, 53 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant. Dec. 28 Casey Ray Garcia, 22 of Oklahoma City. Stop sign violation, operating a motor vehicle with no valid driver’s license and failure to appear. Sawyer Curtis Gatewood, 29 homeless. Public intoxication. Jennifer Joy Todd, 42 homeless. Felony warrant and failure to appear. Amanda Lynn Munoz, 40 of Oklahoma City. (Felony) obtain info of another living/dead with intent to use, sell, or allow others to use to obtain money/goods without permission and a felony warrant. Peterson Briceag, 19 of Oklahoma City. No proof of insurance and driving without proper/valid driver’s license. Jessica Lynne Price, 41 of Edmond. Two felony warrants and two misdemeanor warrants. Mark Conrad, 22 of Edmond. Failure to maintain compulsory insurance , failure to secure child in restraint under 8, driving with license canceled, suspended or revoked, child endangerment and operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Dec. 29 Latoyoa Monique Frederick-Ivy, 39 homeless.
Public intoxication. Melissa Christen Perry, 35 of Los Angeles, Calif. Driving while impaired by consumption of alcohol. Stephanie Nichole Meadows, 33 of Guthrie. Possession of CDS. Christy Lynn Carter, 45 of Oklahoma City. Four misdemeanor warrants, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Ashley Dawn Long, 29 of Guthrie, 29. Operating motor vehicle with defective/improper equipment, driving with license canceled, suspended or revoked and possession of altered ID card. Christal Dawnn Bolling, 38 of Guthrie. Two counts of possession of CDS and felony warrant. Dec. 30 Austin Cole Williams, 32 of Edmond. Possession of CDS. Francisco Tores, 68 of Edmond. Petty larceny. Larry Alexander Gianflippo, 27 of Oklahoma City. Misdemeanor warrant. Amanda Rose Wiles, 35 of Oklahoma City. Failure to appear. Dec. 31 Tanner Robert Smith, 23 of Edmond. Public intoxication. Syeda Masooma Abedi, 41 homeless. Two counts of failure to appear. Vince Franklin Nethery, 36 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant, possess drug paraphernalia and possess CDS. Jan. 1, 2022 Joshua Blake Neloms, 19 of Edmond. Interruption, interference with emergency phone call and domestic abuse assault (strangulation). J’son Allen Floyd, 34 of Oklahoma City. Possess drug paraphernalia and possess CDS. Kody Blaine Burnett, 22 of Edmond. Public intoxication. Daniel Patrick Walton, 34 of Edmond. Public intoxication. Matthew Michael Fernandez, 22 of Okemah. Public intoxication.
Dylan Andrew Reneau, 23 of Oklahoma City. Public intoxication. Michael James Kyle, 36 of Edmond. Two counts of failure to appear. Anne Lose Aritha Verne, 27 of Edmond. Felony DUI/APC and transport open container of intoxicating beverage or beer. Chad Vincent Chadwell, 48 of Edmond. Six felony warrants and three misdemeanor warrants. Katina Yzitty Love, 51 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant. Jan. 2 Ricky Lavett Jones, 62 of Oklahoma City. Seven felony warrants and four misdemeanor warrants. Terrence Ja’Don Johnson, 39 of Edmond. Two misdemeanor warrants, (misdemeanor first offense) domestic abuse assault (in the presence of a minor child) and public intoxication. Jermaine Tyrone Dean, 39 homeless. Failure to appear. Kiyah Rose McCarter, 24 of Edmond. (Misdemeanor value) receive stolen property, possess drug paraphernalia, public intoxication, and two counts of CDS possession Jan. 3 Michael Denarance Fitzpatrick Jr. 19 of Edmond. Expired tag one to three months, no proof of insurance and operating a motor vehicle with no valid driver’s license. Brendon Taylor Maassen, 24 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Anthony Dorien Ranger, 20 of Edmond. Two counts of failure to appear. Russell Arhema Christianen, 30 of Edmond. Two misdemeanor warrants and a felony warrant. Jacob DeWayne Crouch, 20 of Wetumka, Okla. Two counts possession of CDS, public intoxication and a felony warrant. Justin Tyme Crosby, 35 of McAlester. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
Weekend Calendar of Events Jan. 13-16 What’s Happening This Weekend Jan. 13-16 ---- In the Gallery: Natalie Miller ---- Exhibit: The Clue in the MuseumA Nancy Drew-Inspired Detective Adventure ---- International Finals Rodeo ---- Downtown in December ---- Devon Ice Rink ---- Signature Tour ---- Read the West Book Club: The Blue Tattoo: The Life of Olive Oatman ---- Tattoo Artist in Residence: Richard Curtis ---- OKC Broadway presents: Dear Evan Hansen ---- Pollard Theatre presents: Todd Oliver’s Most Magical Night of Your Life ---- LIVE on the Plaza ---- OKC Boat & RV Show
downtownindecembrer.com Signature Tour Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Sat, Jan 15 & Sun, Jan 16; 1-2 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org Read the West Book Club: The Blue Tattoo: The Life of Olive Oatman Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Sun, Jan 16; 1 – 2:15 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org Tattoo Artist in Residence: Richard Curtis Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Sat, Jan 15; 10 a.m. -2 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org
Extra Information In the Gallery: Natalie Miller Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: featuring the art of Natalie Miller; edmondfinearts.com Exhibit: The Clue in the Museum-A Nancy Drew-Inspired Detective Adventure Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum Extra Info: through Mon, Jan 31; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Free; edmondhistory.org International Finals Rodeo Location: Lazy E Arena Extra Info: Thu, Jan 13 – Sun, Jan 16; $20-$25; ipra-rodeo.com Downtown in December Location: Downtown, OKC Extra Info: Thu, Nov 18 – Sun, Jan 30; downtownindecembrer.com
The thrills of rodeo will be on display at the Lazy E Arena in the Edmond area this weekend.
Devon Ice Rink Location: 113 S Robinson Ave, OKC Extra Info: through Sun, Jan 30; hours vary;
OKC Broadway presents: Dear Evan Hansen Location: Civic Center Music Hall Extra Info: Tues, Jan 11 – Sun, Jan 16; okcbroadway.com Pollard Theatre presents: Todd Oliver’s Most Magical Night of Your Life Location: Pollard Theatre Extra Info: Fri, Jan 14 – Sat, Jan 15; 8 p.m.; thepollard.org LIVE on the Plaza Location: NW 16th between Classen & Penn Ave Extra Info: Fri, Jan 14; 6 – 10 p.m.; plazadistrict.org OKC Boat & RV Show Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: Fri, Jan 14 – Sun, Jan 16; okcboatandrvshow.com
Send calendar items to infante318@cox.net
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Hensley Hancuff drafted as goalkeeper
Edmond soccer standout taking talents to NYC
Edmond’s Hensley Hancuff, now a professional women’s soccer player.
FCA lauds Mike Gundy The Fellowship of Chrisorated prep career. He was a tian Athletes (FCA, four-year starter at OSU from www.fca.org) is honored 1986-89 and led the Oklato announce Oklahoma homa State Cowboys to a State University (OSU) pair of bowl wins—the 1987 head football coach Mike Sun Bowl over West Virginia Gundy as the recipient of and the 1988 Holiday Bowl the 2022 Grant Teaff over Wyoming. More than Coach of the Year Award. Mike Gundy 20 years after his playing caNamed after Grant reer, his name is still featured Teaff, former Baylor University throughout the OSU record books. coach, AFCA executive director and Since his first year as head coach Trustee Emeritus of the FCA Board in 2005, the Cowboys have made of Trustees, the Coach of the Year 15 bowl appearances in 16 years, Award presented by FCA recognizes only missing one his first year. a football coach who exemplifies Oklahoma State is one of only Christian principles and who is inseven teams to post a winning seavolved in FCA. The award is also son every year from 2010-20, and based on the success and performone of only three teams with winance of the coach’s team that seaning seasons each of the past 15 son. years, averaging around 9.2 wins “Fellowship of Christian Athletes per year since 2010. has honored an outstanding coach Gundy’s athletes often tend to who has impacted countless players carry his legacy with them. 27 over his successful career,” said FCA Gundy-era Cowboys have been President and CEO Shane drafted into the NFL, with six choWilliamson. “We congratulate Mike sen in the first round. Gundy for not only his accomplishOSU has also excelled in the ments but for the way he has classroom during Gundy’s tenure as touched the lives of countless playhead coach. In 2018, Oklahoma ers for God’s Kingdom.” State was one of only five FBS proPrevious winners include Tom grams to earn the AFCA’s Academic Allen (2020), Blake Andersen Achievement Award. Cowboys foot(2019), Matt Campbell (2018), ball posted a perfect score of 1,000 Scott Frost (2017), John on the NCAA Academic Progress Stiegelmeier (2016), Larry Fedora Rate (APR) that same year. (2015), Dabo Swinney (2014), Gundy and his wife Kristen have Tommy Bowden, Tommy Tuberville three children, Gavin, Gunnar and and Jerry Kill. Gage. Gundy has spent more than half of his life either quarterbacking or FCA’s theme for 2022 is Every, coaching at Oklahoma State and is based on Ephesians 1:3: “All praise the head coach presiding over the to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus era of greatest sustained success in Christ, who has blessed us with the history of the program. Gundy every spiritual blessing in the heavfirst arrived on the Oklahoma State enly realms because we are united campus in 1986 after a heavily dec- with Christ.”
By Steve Gust The unique life adventure of Edmond’s Hensley Hancuff is about to get even more exciting as she prepares to start her professional soccer career in the New York metro area. It's a long way from Edmond, but for Hensley, 21, it's a natural progression in a club soccer career, which has already taken around the world with Team USA. "I never thought I would ever see Australia, but did because of soccer," she said. The Edmond native, standing 6-foot-3, will join the NJ/NY Gotham FC later this month as a goalkeeper. Before that, she takes care of some business at Clemson, South Carolia. She graduated from there last month with a degree in sports communication. As goalkeeper for Clemson, she was part of a team, which finished 11-5-1 record behind Hensley's 17 starts, 36 saves, and one goal a game average. She also had spent two years at Villanova University in Pennsylvania on a full scholarship. Yet it all started in Edmond. As a child she was like the hundreds of other youngsters who showed up on weekends at the Edmond Soccer Club fields off Danforth between Kelly and Santa Fe. "I have great memories of playing there," she said. She also participated in gymnastics. Over the years her soccer skills were finely honed. By eighth grade she began to realize that perhaps soccer might be able to take her to great heights in life, such as a college scholarship and elite soccer play. She played for Edmond North for a few seasons as well as club play was where she excelled and improved her soccer skills. Success hasn’t come easy. She’s had some challenges, including a two-year bout with cancer, when she overcame two tumors. “It was a long journey but I didn’t need chemo,” she recalled. And now she looks forward to her professional career with the NJ/NY Gotham FC and National Women’s Soccer League. “I’ll report there Jan. 26,” she said. She will back up veteran player Ashlyn Harris as goalkeeper. She called Ashlyn one of the most accomplished goalkeepers in the sport. Yet with Ashlyn being 36, the team most likely will be developing Hensley as a solid backup to Ashlyn and then the club’s future goalkeeper. “Our coach is Scott Parkinson,” Hensley said. “He’s one of the best around.” The team will play in the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey. The Red Bull Arena is considered one of the finest soccer stadiums in the country. Preseason for NJ/NY Gotham FC begins Feb. 1. The regular season starts March 19 with playoffs getting under way in October. “I’m excited about this opportunity and have made trips to New York when I was at Villanova. Still, I’ll miss Edmond and my family,” she noted.
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Edmond Parents honored for disability advocacy An Edmond couple received honors during The Arc of Oklahoma’s 2021 Advocacy Awards, which recognizes trailblazers who are making Oklahoma more inclusive for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD.) Award winners Rhys and Neely Gay, who are also parents to a son with Down syndrome, advocated for legislation prohibiting discrimination of organ transplant based solely on mental or physical disability. “Advocacy honorees like Rhys and Neely are truly changing how society perceives and treats Oklahomans with IDD,” said Lisa Turner, CEO for The Arc of Oklahoma. “Each honoree has done something remarkable that helps fulfill our mission to promote and protect the human rights of people with IDD. Honorees are unique in their accomplishments but are unified by their tireless pursuit of inclusion.” The Gays received the Parent Advocate of the Year Award, honoring the parents of an individual with IDD who has been a voice for all Oklahomans with disabilities, not just their child or children. “The Gay family worked directly with legislators to get this bill passed into law in Oklahoma,” said award nominator Dena Drabek. “Fortunately their son did not require an organ transplant, but the new law ensures he and all Oklahomans with disabilities get a fair chance if they are ever in need of an organ transplant.” The Arc of Oklahoma advocates with and serves Oklahomans of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and more than 100 other diagnoses. Our mission is to promote and protect the human rights of people with IDD and actively support their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes and without regard to diagnosis.
Be S.M.A.R.T. in 2022 By Jamie Prisco-Rudolph Edmond Family Counseling In the weeks leading up to 2022, I started to hear talk around the office about resolutions for the New Year. One of my co-workers set a goal of reading more books while another co-worker decided Jamie they wanted to eat more vegetables. Their new goals made me start to think of my own goals for the New Year and areas in my life that I wanted to change for the better. Some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions include getting healthy, learning a new skill, and saving more money. While most people feel confident in their ability to achieve these goals throughout the year, a study published in an online journal, PloS One (2020), found that during a one year follow up, only 55% of participants felt that they were successful in sticking with their resolutions during the year. Even with the best intentions, setting and completing goals can prove to be difficult. Whether your upcoming resolutions are simple or complex, there are several steps that you can take to make your goals achievable and manageable. One way of creating achievable goals is to convert basic goals into S.M.A.R.T. goals. The concept of S.M.A.R.T. goals was originally written by Geroge T. Doran, who wanted to make goals for companies more measurable for management teams and their employees. His concept has been generalized for goal setting and helps to break down ideas into 5 steps. For example, let’s say your goal is to eat more healthy foods using the S.M.A.R.T. method. S - Specific: When creating a goal, this step helps to make it less generic and identifies a specific area or objective. With the goal of eating healthy food, here is where you would specify what types of foods you would like to eat more of, such as fruits and vegetables. You can make this even more specific by selecting which fruits and vegetables you would like to add to your diet more often. M - Measurable: This step ensures that the goal can be quantified, which helps monitor progress and execution. When choosing to eat healthier, one way of making the goal more measurable would be to
distinguish how many days per week you would like to focus on healthy eating habits. This step could also include how you are planning on keeping track of your eating habits, such as a food log or food tracker on your phone. A- Attainable: This step focuses on breaking the larger goal down into smaller goals that outline the process of completing it. With a large goal of healthy eating, smaller steps could include looking up healthy recipes, creating a grocery list that contains healthy items, and identifying unhealthy foods to cut back on in your diet. R - Realistic: When goal-setting, this step ensures that the goal is achievable and sustainable over time. If your goal is to eat healthy, an unrealistic goal would be to eat 100 green beans for every meal (that’s A LOT of green beans!). Instead, a more realistic goal would be to eat a cup of green beans as a side dish with lunch and dinner. T- Time-bound: This final step helps to identify a time frame for the completion of the goal. Saying “I want to eat healthy this year!” sounds great, but saying “I want to eat 1 cup of fruits or vegetables with every meal four times a week for six weeks” is even better! This statement provides a solid time frame for the goal, provides a chance to evaluate your progress, and make any necessary changes to improve your chances of success. When setting personal goals, it is important to remember that goals should be relevant to our interests and provide motivation for change. By utilizing the five steps of the S.M.A.R.T. goals method, personal goals become more meaningful and manageable. So, the next time you want to make a change for the better, just remember to make that change S.M.A.R.T.! Jamie Prisco-Rudolph, M.A., LPC-C is a staff therapist and intern coordinator at Edmond Family Counseling. Edmond Family Counseling is a nonprofit organization. We may be reached at 405-341-3554 to schedule an appointment with one of our licensed professional counselors. Donations may be made to Edmond Family Counseling, 1251 N. Broadway, Edmond, OK 73034 or online @www.edmondfamily.org by clicking the YELLOW DONATE button. Follow us on our Facebook Page @ Edmond Family Counseling for additional information regarding mental health awareness.
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Age of Aquarius? Nope Bill would allow public By Steve Gust Have you ever seen some of the online clips of people getting violent? Some of the videos are quite disturbing. It makes me wonder if society has always been that way or if we’re just more aware of it now because of the proliferation of cell phones and cameras. Seems to me a lot of these incidents are happening at fast food restaurants. Now that is bizarre. What’s the worst that can happen with an order at a fast food place? Usually they can get the order wrong and you’re out five or ten dollars. You vow never to return and you find another fast food place. But some people go absolutely nuts. It gets to the point where assault and battery is involved. Most of the time that’s a felony and just not a smart thing to do. I have to admit I feel sorry for the restaurant workers. Usually they’re not being paid a whole lot anyway, and now they have to worry about someone hurting them because they forgot to put cheese on
a hamburger. But it’s just not at restaurants. Road rage is another hot spot as well. I saw one clip where a guy bashed out the driver’s window with his fist and then sprayed the driver with some kind of substance. Now that is serious. We’ve all read and heard about road rage incidents where someone ends up getting hurt or killed. Is it really worth it? I don’t think so. I wish people would think twice before they take such aggressive action. Or maybe they could go to church and learn about the Golden Rule. But then again the whole country seems to be angry. You see that at school board meetings. Don’t forget our Attorney General Merrick Garland called those folks terrorists. Their crime is wanting to be a bit more proactive in their children’s education. Let’s hope 2022 is a calmer year. Although I doubt too many candidates will run for office on the Age of Aquarius platform. (Steve Gust may be e-mailed at news@edmondpaper.com)
to sue abortionists OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy, has announced today that he plans to file legislation that would allow any individual in Oklahoma to sue doctors who perform an abortion after conception. The legislation is similar to a portion of Texas' Senate Bill 8 which went into effect on Sep. 8. "The pro-life citizens of Oklahoma should have the ability to help hold these doctors accountable," Roberts said. "Individual citizens are an extremely important part of making sure that we are protecting the lives of the unborn. This legislation puts principle into action and I am going to fight extremely hard to get it passed during the upcoming session." The bill would allow any individual in Oklahoma to sue doctors who perform an abortion after conception that is not for triage to save the mother's life. Plaintiffs would be able to seek up to $10,000 in damages in a civil court
against abortion providers as well as anyone who "aids and abets" an illegal abortion. According to Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) 2021 preliminary statistics, the number of Texas residents seeking abortions in Oklahoma has increased since the Texas law went into effect. Roberts says that this increase necessitates a similar law being passed in Oklahoma. "When it comes to fighting for the lives of the unborn, we must be willing to do whatever it takes," Roberts said. "This legislation is critical, and it must be passed this session to stem the tide of Texans seeking abortions in our state. No matter what, I will continue to be a voice for the voiceless and a champion for pro-life Oklahomans." Legislators have until Jan. 20, to formally introduce bills and joint resolutions for the upcoming session which begins on Feb. 7.
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Reviewing a year of Joe Biden’s policies By Sen. James Lankford In January, I send out a brief “year in review” for Oklahomans to see what has been done on their behalf for our nation and our state. In 2021, our nation experienced challenges from COVID and the radical shift to the left from Democrats in the US House, Senate, and White House. Lankford Since President Biden and the Democrats took office one year ago, we’ve seen skyrocketing inflation, out-of-control overspending, an attack on religious liberty, dehumanizing unborn children, a wide open southern border, and a deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan. In 2020, the United States was economically recovering from COVID; we had a secure border; we were building on peace agreements in the Middle East; we had energy independence and low energy prices; and we had zero threat of a vaccine mandate on individuals from the three new vaccines developed in record time for COVID. During 2021, I authored 23 bills and 97 amendments. I also coauthored another 214 bills and 85 amendments. My team and I worked to ensure we responded to more than 50,000 Oklahomans’ letters and phone calls to me to share their opinions and concerns. I worked to address the issues we faced last year like protecting the rights of our parents, kids, workers, and jobs. We worked on national security, addressing our debt, voting integrity, religious liberty, protecting the lives of children in the womb, and reducing the size of government. We believe government should be efficient, effective, and operate within the bounds of
the Constitution. Biden created and then ignored the crisis at the southern border. Since the first day of Biden’s presidency, our nation has faced the highest number of people illegally crossing our borders in US history. Last year, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) encountered 1.7 million people from 149 countries. Biden created this crisis with his “open-door” policies at the border that included not finishing the border wall, not enforcing our laws at the border, and welcoming migrants in droves, despite a court order that required migrants seeking a court date in the US to stay in Mexico while they await their hearing. When the media was blocked by the Biden Administration from visiting the border, I flew to the border and released multiple videos to expose the chaos the Administration did not want the world to see. I not only showed pictures of the gaps in the wall that the Biden Administration left, I released a report that exposed the billions of dollars taxpayers paid contractors to babysit the border wall materials at these sites while the Biden Administration “studied” the gaps in the wall. After months of publicly holding the Biden Administration accountable for its failures at the southern border, the Department of Homeland Security finally restarted construction on the southern wall to close the gaps in San Diego, El Centro, Yuma, Tucson, El Paso, and Del Rio. We are not done pushing to complete the construction of the secure fence and putting in place policies that work to secure our nation. Midway through 2021, the Biden Administration tried to quietly move illegal border crossers into western Oklahoma for processing and release. Within a few hours of hearing a rumor about it, I successfully blocked Biden’s Immigration and Cus-
toms Enforcement (ICE) office from opening their “surge overflow temporary facility” in Hinton. Late in 2021, we heard another rumor that the Administration was considering paying individuals who were arrested and separated at the border during the Trump Administration $450,000 each as a “settlement.” I introduced a bill to stop the proposed $450,000 settlements between the US government and illegal migrants who were separated from their families at the border. By the end of 2021, the Biden Administration dropped its planned “settlement payments.” I have met with leadership of CBP, US Border Patrol, and many other law enforcement professionals to encourage them, help plan next steps, and to push the Administration to do their job to protect the nation. I have authored multiple bills and amendments on border security, held public press conferences, and worked quietly behind the scenes. Border security is national security. No nation, especially a nation as powerful as the United States of America, should have an open border that ignores the obvious threats of drug trafficking, terrorism, and crime. We are a nation that celebrates legal immigration and works to stop illegal immigration. Biden continues to try to fire Americans over his COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Like many Oklahomans, I strongly oppose Biden’s vaccine mandates on our service members, health care workers, private-sector workers at companies with 100 or more employees, and federal employees. I introduced legislation to address every part of the mandate and successfully passed the resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandate on companies who employee 100 or more
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Feds see expansion for area energy sector The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the fourth quarter Energy Survey. According to Chad Wilkerson, Oklahoma City Branch executive and economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the survey revealed that Tenth District energy activity expanded moderately from a quarter ago and increased further from year-ago levels. Expectations for future activity remained strong. “District drilling and business activity continued to grow through the end of 2021,” said Wilkerson. “Firm revenues have risen along with higher wages and benefits for workers. Contacts also reported higher capital spending plans for 2022 compared to 2021.” The Kansas City Fed's quarterly Tenth District Energy Survey provides information on current and expected activity among energy firms in the Tenth District. The survey monitors oil and gas-related firms located and/or headquartered in the Tenth District, with results based on total firm activity. Survey results reveal changes in several
indicators of energy activity, including drilling, capital spending, and employment. Firms also indicate projections for oil and gas prices. All results are diffusion indexes – the percentage of firms indicating increases minus the percentage of firms indicating decreases. A summary of the survey is attached. Results from past surveys and release dates for future surveys can be found at https://www.kansascityfed.org/surveys/energy-survey. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City serves the Tenth Federal Reserve District, encompassing the western third of Missouri; all of Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wyoming; and the northern half of New Mexico. As part of the nation’s central bank, the Bank participates in setting national monetary policy, supervising and regulating numerous commercial banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services to depository institutions. More information is available online at www.kansascityfed.org.
Lankford calls Schumer’s rule plan ‘a temper tantrum’ Senator James Lankford (R-OK) issued the following statement on Senator Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) threat to override Senate rules to bend to his progressive legislative agenda: “Schumer’s threat to change the rules of the Senate unless he gets his way is not just a temper tantrum; it is a threat to our Republic. For over two centuries, the Senate is the one place in our government where minority opinions have a voice, unless Senator Schumer gets his way. In 2017, 32 Senate Democrats signed a letter saying that the filibuster should not change — 27 of those Democrats are still in the Senate. Now that they are in power, they want to do whatever it takes to
pass their progressive legislative agenda by changing the historic rules of our Republic. “It is absurd to claim that Republicans do not want free and fair elections. We all want fair elections. Democrats want to federalize our elections over the states and local authorities in blue and red states. Their absurd overreach only benefits keeping them in power and is not what’s in the best interest of Americans.” In 2017, 32 Democrats signed on to a letter in an effort to preserve the filibuster. There are five Democrats who signed on who are no longer in the Senate, including Vice President Kamala Harris.
Policies From Page 10 people. Almost immediately after the vaccine mandates were announced in September of 2021, I introduced the Stop Vaccine Mandates Act to repeal President Biden’s Executive Order, which mandates vaccines for federal employees and federal contractors. I brought my bill to the floor to demand a vote of the Senate, but the Democrats blocked it. When military members who did not want the COVID-19 vaccine were threatened with a less-than-honorable discharge, I secured a provision in the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to protect their future, no matter their choice. I stood firmly with the Oklahoma National Guard and Guard members around the nation to offer legislation as an amendment to the NDAA to prohibit DOD from discharging or withholding pay or benefits from members of the National Guard because of their COVID–19 vaccination status. I weighed in with the Supreme Court to outline the constitutional issues with the vaccine mandate and argue for the Court to step in and block the mandate since it never went through Congress or even typical rulemaking for any administration. That argument is before the Supreme Court this Friday, January 7. Biden is the most pro-abortion president in American history. The life of unborn children has been under attack by this Administration, particularly from the efforts of Biden’s hand-picked Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Xavier Becerra. The Biden Administration wants to force Americans, for the first time, to pay for abortions through their tax dollars and force health providers to participate in abortions against their conscience and religious beliefs. Over the past year, I have continued to stand for life at every opportunity. In a very close vote, my amendment to the budget passed and saved the vital Hyde Amendment protections that prevent American taxpayers from being forced to pay for abortions through our tax dollars. I led the Senate to communicate with briefs to the Supreme Court, floor speeches, press conferences, national editorials, and speaking on the steps of the Court in the lead up to the Dobbs case late last year. That
case has the potential to overturn the national mandate created by the Court in 1973 on abortion and return the decision on life back to each state. In November, I uncovered a leaked memo from HHS stating they want to repeal protections for religious freedoms and it directly called out Members—like me—who have been outspoken against HHS’ mishandling of conscience and religious freedom protections through the Office for Civil Rights. The leaked memo said that “…members of Congress who have been outspoken about OCR’s conscience and religious freedom activities and who have repeatedly asked questions about changes to OCR’s organizational structure and legal authority” would have negative reactions to this. Yes, they’re talking about me, and yes, I did have a very negative reaction, which I shared with them. Religious liberty and the lives of children are important to me and to our state. There were multiple other ways our team stood for life and liberty this year. I consider it a victory that we’re doing everything we can to protect life and stand against this Administration that is seeking to take away Americans’ rights. Our elections should remain run by our states, not Washington, DC. In America, it should be easy to vote, easy to verify, and hard to cheat. The Democrats’ multiple proposals and bills in 2021 to federalize elections make it easy to cheat and impossible to verify any election. I have strongly opposed the multiple Democrat bills that radically change our voting system and take away all voter ID, legalize ballot harvesting, and give federal tax dollars to candidates for office. The latest proposals even block every state from changing their voting laws, without first getting approval from the US Department of Justice. Federal courts already have the ability and responsibility to intervene in any state that is suppressing voting for any citizen, but if states like Oklahoma want to add more days of in person early voting or post-election audits, like our state Legislature did, we should not have to play “Mother, may I?” with the Department of Justice to get permission.
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It’s New York vs. Omaha with Reuben Sandwich By Carol Smaglinski In the middle 60s, Gus Grissom and John Young, astronauts on NASA’s Gemini 3 mission, brought along a “banned” corned beef sandwich. Uponopening, the bread crumbs exploded all over the capsule and with bad luck, those crumbs could have gotten stuck in their eyes or an electrical panel or other imperative machinery on board. From that mission on, men and women in space have munched on sandwiches made with tortillas instead of bread as tortillas have a longer shelf life than bread and no crumbs. But I wonder if they had to dodge the strands of sauerkraut, or even if there was sauerkraut on the corned beef? That crowd-pleasing Reuben, around since 1914, is still tops on earth as it is a reminder of what happens when good flavors are combinedinto a simple sandwich as Reuben lovers know. Rumor has it that the sandwich was invented by Arthur Reuben, who owned a namesake deli in New York. He created a delicious array of corned beef, sauerkraut (sour cabbage), and Swiss cheese on sourdough rye bread with Russian Dressing. The sandwich was made especially for the leading lady in a Charlie Chaplin film. It was reported that
the original New York sandwich was made with ham. Aha, the plot thickens. There is another version from Omaha, Nebraska, and the ironic part is that man involved in the sandwich story also carried the name of Reuben and was Reuben (Kay) Kulakofsky, with Jewish/Lithuanian parents. Kulakofsky would furnish sandwiches to his fellow Jewish poker-playing buddies on Sunday nights way up on the top floor of the Blackstone Hotel in the 1920s. Hmmm….let’s dig a little deeper here. Kulakofsky had barrels of sauerkraut he had fermented as he owned Central Market in downtown Omaha. Brimming with enthusiasm, he put the sandwich together at the request of his friend Charles Schimmel, whose father Bernard owned the hotel. They were all so pleased with the sandwich, they named it after Reuben Kulakofsky. His version was completed with Russian Dressing and Pumpernickel bread. Bernard Schimmel, had just returned from a trip to Switzerlandwhere he had tasted the authentic and flavorful Swiss Cheese, called Emmentaler. When you are making your own Reuben, try to find Wisconsin Swiss for the best taste. Just avoid
Obesity & pandemic are proving to be a bad mix During the holiday season, it is common for people to pack on a few extra pounds. That may be one reason weight loss is the most popular New Year’s resolution each and every year. But in the midst of a pandemic, there is more incentive than ever to lose weight. Multiple studies have shown that obesity can increase risk for severe illness from COVID-19. The higher a patient’s BMI, the greater risk for hospitalization, mechanical ventilation and death due to COVID-19. In fact, it is believed that obesity can triple the risk of hospitalization due to the COVID-19 infection. In a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study, HALF of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 had obesity. David Chansolme, M.D., the medical director for infection prevention at INTEGRIS Health, says we are seeing similar statistics in Oklahoma. “Since the beginning of the pandemic we have always known obesity was a risk factor for severe disease and hospitalization. We have focused our efforts on caring for these patients with vaccinations, outpatient treatments for early COVID, and aggressive inpatient therapeutics. Along with obesity come other comorbidities which impart an increased risk of severe COVID including diabetes, hypertension and chronic heart and lung disease.” He adds, “In a state that consistently ranks in the bottom five for
obesity, we have experienced a commensurate increase in severe disease when compared to our peer states. For so many reasons, addressing obesity continues to be a focus in health care. COVID is just one more reason why.” The obesity epidemic has been a threat to Americans' health for years. It's the second leading cause of preventable death, after smoking. The U.S. has one of the highest rates of obesity in the world, at more than 42% of the adult population, according to the CDC. And that's probably a conservative number, because the data is from 2018. More than 73% of adults are considered overweight. And while the numbers aren't as high for children, more than 20% of those 6 to 19 have obesity, and more than 13% of children 2 to 5 do. Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. For many people who carry excess weight, losing 5%-15% of your total weight can improve some weight-related conditions, including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and osteoarthritis. And now we know it may reduce the risk of COVID-19 complications as well. So if you’re obese, it is especially important this year to start a weight management plan. The INTEGRIS Health Weight Loss Center can help. Call 405-951-2131 to begin your weight loss journey today. For more health and wellness content, you can visit us online.
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any that is dry or shows any surface mold. When constructing the sandwich, be sure that the sauerkraut is well-drained. As a side, serve with kosher dill pickles and a nice glass of wine. Is noon too soon? Reuben Sandwich Make one sandwich 2 slices rye bread, the darker the better 1 Tbsp. melted butter 2 thin slices high-quality Swiss cheese 4 slices of corned beef brisket ¼ cup chilled and drained sauerkraut 2-3 Tbsp. Thousand Island Dressing With the melted butter, brush one side of each slice of bread. Lay, buttered side down on a cutting board. Top each slice with cheese, then layer with corned beef, just on one side. Mix the sauerkraut with the dressing. Then spread the mixture on top of the corned beef. Put the sandwich together. Turn on the heat in the pan or grill letting it cook for about two minutes on each side. Watch carefully as you grill on both sides while pressing gently with a spatula until the cheese is melted and the sandwich is brown and crisp.
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Review of film ‘The 355’
Female spy drama not that spectacular By George Gust “The 355” is a star-studded women led spythriller that follows a wild card CIA agent (Jessica Chastain) who must joins forces with three international agents (Penelope Cruz, Diane Kruger and Lupita Nyong'o) when a top-secret weapon falls into mercenary hands, all while staying a step ahead of a mysterious woman who's tracking their every move. Writer/Director Simon Kinberg’s previous efforts include uninspiring entries in the X-Men Franchise (“X-Men: Apocalypse” and “X-Men: Dark Phoenix”) and bland action writing credits for “This Means War” and “Jumper” and “The 355” continues his string of action movie mediocrity. “The 355” is a straight down the line spythriller that features an immensely talented cast, who are all incredibly overqualified for what is asked of them in this film. Individually any one of the top line stars of this movie could carry a narrative with charm and ethos, but with this movie’s lackluster dialogue, paint-by-numbers spy plot and lack of characterization their talents are deflated to the point where you could have cast anyone in these stock roles.
“The 355” is a movie that is all too happy to play into cliches with no sense of irony or meta commentary. From the opening frames of this movie it looks like every mid-tier action film from the mid-2000s, trafficking in stock locations and tired tropes, think of “The Transporter” sequels and you’ll have an idea of the style of filmmaking behind “The 355.” This movie has a severe lack of personality, there’s nothing special about the plot that feels like the unedited first draft of a Jason Bourne movie. There are no surprises to be had even though the story features turns where enemies can become friends and friends
can become enemies, but the flat way in which this story is told leaves you feeling cold and detached. And for this kind of ‘turn your brain off’ spy action film you might be thinking that the filmmakers can get away with an unimaginative plot if the action delivers something new and exciting, but the gun obsessed action in “The 355” is so familiar and rote that it’ll be gone from your memory before the end of the film’s 2 hour running time. Overall, there is precious little to recommend about “The 355”; the action is standard issue and full of shaky camera, the performances of the top line cast are constrained by the dull script and lack of characterization. This movie feels like a typical action spy video game, but inexplicably features a great cast of actresses that all have proven to be more effervescent in their previous roles. “The 355’ is rated PG-13 for sequences of strong violence, brief strong language, and suggestive material. Now available in theaters. 1.355 out of 5 stars You can reach George Gust to comment at gust.george@gmail.com,
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Jessica Chastian leads an all star cast of talented ladies in the subpar spy-thriller ‘The 355.’
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Pop Art gallery at OKC museum Ed Ruscha, Robert Indiana and Andy Warhol will be the focus of a new Pop Art gallery on the second floor of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA) opening Jan. 30. Two newly acquired lithographs by Ruscha will be featured – “Boom Town” (2020) and “Turbo Tears” (2020). “Turbo Tears” is a Museum purchase with funds from the Gene Barth Acquisitions Endowment and the Oklahoma Art League, and “Boom Town” was a gift of the artist. “Oklahoma City’s Ed Ruscha is one of the most influential visual artists in American history,” said Mayor David Holt. “He’s ours and we need to own that - literally. When his first solo Oklahoma exhibition wrapped last summer at Contemporary, many of us felt that Oklahoma City needs to be intentional about permanently acquiring more of Ed’s work. Ultimately, we want Oklahoma City to be a place where Ed’s work is uniquely celebrated.they do to build our city’s cultural profile.” The new Pop Art gallery will be on view as part of OKCMOA’s permanent collection installation until July 24, 2022.
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OSU teaching about NIL Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business instructors are set to host a new program aimed at helping college athletes get the most out of lucrative Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) opportunities. The program — Being on the Forefront of Name, Image and Likeness — will be Feb. 15-16 and provide both live and virtual options for attendees. NCAA athletes are now allowed to capitalize on NIL opportunities, which has significant ramifications for recruiting and the potential to bring about positive change to athletes across the competition spectrum. OSU’s program was designed to guide university and college athletic directors, assistant directors, staff, athletes and administrators through this new landscape. “This program brings together experts from four different areas to provide attendees with answers to some of the most pressing questions about how schools should be navigating the
Edmond Mayor Darrell Davis accepts his Character Council award with Stephanie Carel, who nominated him.
Character Council honors the Mayor Mayor Darrell Davis received the certificate awarding him as Champion of Character for Respect at a presentation held at his office on Tuesday. In her nomination, friend Stephanie Carel said, “No matter what the topic is he always takes the time to be one-on-one with that person and respects their thoughts and opinions.” Mayor Davis said, “When talking about interfacing with other people, we need to respect them like we want to be respected.” He pointed out that our differences are few. We have more things in common than differences, yet we tend to focus on things that we don’t have in common. Mayor Davis said, “To me we need to honor or respect those differences in each other. Some of those differences are blessings.” Mayor Davis learned respect from his family and community. Their neighbors, the Williams family, and his parents developed close friendships. He watched how the two families showed respect for one another. They taught their children respect through their example and through their expectation that their children honor others. They didn’t call their neighbors by their first name, they were always, “Mr. Williams” or “Mrs. Williams,” as the case may be. Mayor Davis said, “When I was growing up, we respected our elderly. We respected the people who helped raise us. We respected our teachers, our doctors, our grandparents, and our parents. We trusted them. We honored them. To me that’s something that is being lost.” Mayor Davis views himself as a role model and lives by the principle of treating others as he would want to be treated. Mayor Davis said, “Being the father of three children here in Edmond, I was put in the position of showing respect to my family and kids.” He served in the Air Force for 35 years. While serving his country he wanted to exemplify respectfulness as he did his work. Sometimes his job required him to work with people in other countries. In his position as an Adjunct Professor for Southeast Oklahoma State University he challenges his students to remember that their peers may someday be their boss. He tells them, “The way you treat people today will carry with you for the rest of your life.” Carel said, “He is always fair and always open to new ideas and conversations. He may not always agree with the outcome of the situation, but he does not harbor any ill feel-
ings or judgement.” In his role as mayor, he encounters people who disagree with him. When that happens, Mayor Davis said, “I try to explain my thought process, but I respect them for who they are.” Mayor Davis said, “There is no value in disrespecting someone.” If you are seeking to come up with a solution and someone is disrespectful and the other person retaliates, trying to bring them down, the potential for a solution is lost. Mayor Davis said, “Maybe, if you’re not disrespectful, they’ll recognize, ‘He helped me out.’ That’s what gives me my energy there. I’m not going to try to hurt anyone. I don’t know what you’re going through.” Since becoming the mayor of Edmond, he is aware that others are watching him when he goes out into the community. Mayor Davis said, “I want to be an example to other people, so that they can see, ‘Hey, we can respect each other in this world and still communicate and get along with each other.’” Mayor Davis and his wife Marti moved to Edmond 33 years ago. They saw Edmond as a place to raise their children in a safe environment, good community and educational system. All three of their children grew up and graduated from Edmond Public Schools and now have successful careers. Their oldest daughter Aja is the principal of Achievement First Providence High School in Rhode Island. Their middle child, Debreon is principal at Edmond North and their son, Talon is a dentist in Texas. On behalf of the City of Edmond and the Character Council of Edmond, Mayor Darrell Davis was honored as a Champion of Character for exemplifying the character trait of respect, defined by Character First as, “Treating others with honor and dignity.” The Character Council is a grassroots, nonprofit organization committed to creating a citywide initiative to build Edmond into a "Community of Character." The group believes that the character of a nation can only be strengthened one person at a time, one community at a time. Toward that end, the Character Council of Edmond seeks to recognize residents who demonstrate character, as witnessed by those who have been affected and influenced. To nominate a citizen as a “Champion of Character,” one who exemplifies these character traits, visit www.edmondcharacter.org or write: Champions of Character, PO Box 392, Edmond OK 73083-0392.
new name, image and likeness landscape,” said John Holden, assistant professor in the Spears School of Business Department of Management. Participants will learn about information crucial to maximizing opportunities for success under the new laws regarding personal finance, compensation, tax implications and other important financial considerations. The program also will cover the marketing concepts necessary for elevating a personal brand, social media influence and earning power, as well as marketing theory, strategy and tactics for successful personal branding, generating followers, storytelling and methods for position leveraging. Individual registration is $350 and group registration of three or more is $300, which includes digital materials for participants. Visit https://osucepd.com/CourseStatus.awp?&course =2-2617, to enroll in the program.
Nancy Drew exhibit now open Whether you read Nancy Drew years ago, or are a new fan — there is much to learn about the history and pop culture influence of this teenage sleuth who was introduced to America in 1930. Over the decades, Nancy Drew has been modernized, but her adventurous spirit remains the same! The Edmond Historical Society & Museum celebrates the mystery and intrigue of Nancy Drew with a new exhibit and event: Exhibit: The Clue in the Museum-A Nancy Drew-Inspired Detective Adventure There’s mysterious treasure in the museum — can you follow the clues to find it? This self-guided, Nancy Drew-inspired adventure is free to museum guests during January. Solve puzzles, decode messages, and uncover the secrets of artifacts. Appropriate for readers of all ages and
anyone who loves a good mystery! This come-and-go detective adventure is inspired by a Nancy Drew book, The Broken Anchor, on display as part of the I Remember That 1980s exhibit. This book is part of the Nancy Drew Digest series, which published titles #57-78 in the 1980s. Also featured in the exhibit is the Hardy Boys book, The Apeman’s Secret, of the same design. https://www.edmondhistory.org/eve nt/nancy-drew/ Museum Information: Edmond Historical Society & Museum hours are 10 a.m. to -5 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. Admission is free. More information can be found on the museum website at www.edmondhistory.org or by calling 405340-0078. Museum located at 431 S. Boulevard, Edmond
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Council votes to have EYSA operate youth sports leagues Edmond Youth Sports Association chosen to administer youth leagues in 2022 Experienced group now taking baseball and softball league registrations City Council during a special session this week approved a 1-year contract with the Edmond Youth Sports Association (EYSA) to manage youth baseball and softball programs for 2022. Unanimously recommended by the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, EYSA will administer leagues at the A.C. Caplinger Sports Complex and the Mitch Park ballfields, provide a strong emphasis on the recreation player, formulate a plan to build a stronger softball program, and ensure the capacity to offer quality tournaments and the ability to administer a thorough field maintenance program. EYSA was selected from 13 applicants to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued in October 2021 for the management of youth baseball and softball programs. A six-member panel chose six of those submittals to interview. EYSA was chosen on the strength of its experience managing league play, offering tournaments, field maintenance knowledge and experience and the desire to see the participants develop in their sport. Jeff Ludlam, the representative for EYSA, managed Legacy Sports Plex in Oklahoma City from 2009-2014, where he administered leagues for youth baseball and softball and hosted more than 30 tournaments annually. This complex also had a full-service restaurant and concession stand. He has an advisory board in place and will be åo will oversee the daily operations of the program. Registration for leagues is now available online at www.edmondyouthsports.com.
Tourism agency seeks volunteers for board spots The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department announced recently that they are now accepting applications for volunteer positions for the Oklahoma Trails Advisory Board (OTAB). The OTAB is responsible for: • Reviewing, rating and ranking project applications for recommendation to the Department for inclusion in the Department's application to the Federal Highway Administration for Recreational Trails Program funds • Developing project evaluation and selection criteria • Recommend projects and/or select projects for funding • Provide a forum to discuss statewide trail user issues • Representing all trail interests and acting on behalf of trail users to coordinate other programs and policies relating to trails OTRD is seeking members for the following vacancies: • Accessibility • Environmental / Conservation • 4 wheel drive • Motorcycle / ATV Interested parties should contact Rhonda Moore, Federal Programs Manager for any questions or to request an application: Rhonda Moore, Federal Programs Manager Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department | Oklahoma State Parks 405-522-9522 Rhonda.Moore@TravelOK.com
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Treasurer: State economy ‘good’
Holiday season helps smash revenue marks A strong holiday shopping season helped push Gross Receipts to the Treasury to record highs for December and the calendar year, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel announced today. December gross receipts of $1.4 billion and 12-month receipts of $15.2 billion set new all-time highs. Compared to a year ago, December collections jumped 22 percent and revenues during 2021 expanded by more than 15 percent. Treasurer McDaniel said the revenue report shows Oklahoma’s economy is in very good condition. “Christmas is a special time for families,” McDaniel said. “Economic activity improved this year as evidenced by an almost 20 percent increase in sales and use tax receipts. The numbers are once again proving the resiliency of Oklahomans.” During December, combined sales and use taxes were up by 19.9 percent compared to December 2020. Total individual and corporate income tax receipts grew by 11.8 percent, and motor vehicle collections were up by 9.9 percent. The gross production tax on oil and natural gas continued its strong growth, finishing 154.1 percent higher than in December 2020. Calendar year 2021 collections are almost $2 billion higher than during 2020 with all four major revenue streams showing expansion ranging from 84.2 percent in gross production receipts to 9.4 percent in combined income taxes. Other indicators
The Oklahoma Business Conditions Index for December indicates anticipated economic growth in the coming months. The December index rose to 70.3 from 62.4 in November and 55.9 in December 2020. Numbers above 50 indicate expansion is expected during the next three to six months. The November unemployment rate in Oklahoma was reported as 2.5 percent by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state’s jobless rate was down from 2.7 percent in October and from 4.8 percent in November 2020. The U.S. unemployment rate was set at 4.2 percent in November. December collections Compared to gross receipts from December 2020, collections in December 2021 show: • Total monthly gross collections
Fairgrounds events help economy While adhering to pandemic protocols, the NRHA Futurity took place at the OKC Fairgrounds Nov. 25 through Dec. 4. Competitors took to the Jim Norick Arena and Barn Row for the reining competition. Ninety-five percent of attendees traveled from out-of-town, while five percent were locals. Attendance for the event exceeded 84,000, generating more than $19.4 million in direct spending into the Oklahoma City economy. The OKC Futurity took place at the OKC Fairgrounds December 8 through 12. Barrel racers and their horses occupied the Jim Norick Arena and Barn Row for the event. Ninety percent of attendees
traveled from out-of-town, while 10 percent were locals. Attendance for the event exceeded 19,000, generating more than $4.29 million in direct spending into the Oklahoma City economy. The OKC Fairgrounds hosted a total of 11 events, with no COVID19 cancellations, during the month of December. In addition to the above mentioned, other events included: the Reining Horse Foundation “Sliders Night Out,” Bomb Squad Training, OKC Train Show, Buchanan’s Vintage Flea Market, Indie Trunk Show, OKC Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show, R. K. Gun Show and Claude Hall’s Original OKC Gun Show.
Welcome Lime Painting of OKC
Lime Painting of Oklahoma City recently held a ribbon cutting with the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate their grand opening. Lime Painting of Oklahoma City is an award winning residential and commercial painting company that specializes in painting, coatings and surface restorations for custom homes and businesses. Some of Lime Painting’s services include painting, cabinets, door restoration, faux finishes, masonry, carpentry, and drywall. Lime Painting uses the industry’s best products and procedures to ensure quality prep, quality products, custom results, and lasting impressions. Learn more about Lime Painting of Oklahoma City at limepainting.com.
are $1.42 billion, up $255.4 million, or 22 percent. • Gross income tax collections, a combination of individual and corporate income taxes, generated $475 million, up by $50.2 million, or 11.8 percent. ◦Individual income tax collections are $375.9 million, an increase of $34.3 million, or 10 percent. ◦ Corporate collections are $99.1 million, up by $16 million, or 19.2 percent. • Combined sales and use tax collections, including remittances on behalf of cities and counties, total $582 million – up by $96.8 million, or 19.9 percent. ◦ Sales tax collections total $483.7 million, an increase of $77.4 million, or 19 percent. ◦ Use tax receipts, collected on out-of-state purchases including internet sales, generated $98.3 million, an
increase of $19.4 million, or 24.6 percent. • Gross production taxes on oil and natural gas total $153.7 million, an increase of $93.2 million, or 154.1 percent. • Motor vehicle taxes produced $73.4 million, up by $6.6 million, or 9.9 percent. • Other collections composed of some 60 different sources including taxes on fuel, tobacco, medical marijuana, and alcoholic beverages, produced $131 million – up by $8.6 million, or 7 percent. ◦ The medical marijuana tax produced $4.9 million, down by $171,060, or 3.3 percent from December 2020. Twelve-month collections Combined gross receipts for calendar year 2021 compared to calendar year 2020 show: • Gross revenue totals $15.18 billion. That is $1.99 billion, or 15.1 percent, above collections from the previous period. • Gross income taxes generated $5.22 billion, an increase of $450.2 million, or 9.4 percent. ◦ Individual income tax collections total $4.39 billion, up by $276.4 million, or 6.7 percent. ◦ Corporate collections are $830.9 million, an increase of $173.8 million, or 26.4 percent. • Combined sales and use taxes generated $6.27 billion, an increase of $799.8 million, or 14.6 percent. ◦ Gross sales tax receipts total $5.34 billion, up by $658 million, or 14.1 percent.
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Henry Ford II estate sold The 42-acre estate of Henry Ford, II, which was priced at $175 million in 2017 and later reduced to $145 million, has sold for $105 million. The estate has recently been seen as the summer home for the wealthy Roy family in the HBO series Succession. The final price marked the most expensive single-parcel sale in Hamptons history. “Enchanting Oasis of TV's Black-ish Star Nicole Sullivan” Nicole Sullivan is best known for her acting roles in the TV series Black-ish and The King of Queens but her charming cottage-style home in LA's Laurel Canyon is a colorful example of her keen eye and romantic take on the type of environment that shows her true personality. She put it on the market in late 2021, priced at $1.45 million. It soon sold at over the asking price for $1.785 million. “Kirk Douglas Beverly Hills Home For Sale” A Beverly Hills home that Kirk Douglas bought in 1976 and lived until his death in 2020 at age 103 is for sale. Quite modest for the home of a big movie star, the most interest-
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Some advice on making 2022 healthier - Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, wants to promote health and wellness tips for those resolving to live healthier in the coming year. Many people find themselves making New Year’s resolutions, but not sticking with them. This can be frustrating, but luckily, there are ways to incorporate your health goals into your daily life. “Breaking your resolution into small, attainable goals throughout the year instead of one large goal will improve your chances of success,” said Misty Gillespie, OKCIC’s Director of Behavioral Health. “If your goal is to exercise more, start small. Set a goal to exercise for an amount of time that is realistic for your lifestyle, and then you can add more when you’ve met that goal consistently.” It’s important to change one behavior at a time. Behavior changes happen slowly, and changing too many at once can be counterproductive. Talking to the people in your life and asking for support as you make these changes can help. “Remember that perfection is not possible,” Gillespie said. “If you make a mistake, you can recover and continue working toward your goal.” OKCIC has a variety of resources available for patients who want to live a healthier lifestyle. Our Wellness Center is open by appointment only from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday - Friday. Call (405) 948-4900 ext. 618 to make an appointment. We also have Tai Chi, Zumba, Circuit Training, Moccasin Movers, Core Power and Yoga
classes available for patients 12 and older. Patients can sign up for classes at okcic.com. Improving your diet can reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Try to reduce sodium and added sugar in your food as much as possible. If you need recipe inspiration, OKCIC has a list of recipes at http://okcic.com/programs/sdpi/star-cookingclass-recipes/ All recipes are low in fats, sodium and added sugars, so you can be sure you’re making a healthy choice. Another important part of prioritizing your
health is making sure your vaccinations are up-todate and you have all your annual exams scheduled. People 6 months and older, with rare exceptions, should get an annual flu vaccination. Talk with your provider to see what vaccinations you need. The COVID-19 vaccination is also recommended for everyone ages 5 and older. OKCIC is giving free COVID-19 vaccinations to Native patients and non-Native community members, including boosters. Call (405) 595-3100 opt. 2 to schedule an appointment. New Year’s resolutions can be daunting, but it’s important to make small changes and persevere.
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