Edmond Life & Leisure - October 17, 2019

October 17, 2019 Vol. 20, No. 21

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.

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The Edmond Hall of Fame banquet occurs every five years and has since its inception in 1981. The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the banquet to honor individuals whose civic and professional contributions are exceptional.

To date, 74 individuals have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. The formal awards will be presented at the banquet on Friday, January 24, at the Edmond Conference Center.

The 2020 Hall of Fame inductees are Claudette Dills (posthumously), Ray Hibbard, Steve Murdock, George Nigh and Avilla Williams.

Claudette Dills was the founding member of UR Special Ministries, a non-profit with the mission of fostering self-esteem by providing handsewn clothing to needy and at-risk children. What began with sewing dresses for 60 girls quickly grew to a registered non-profit organization serving hundreds of boys and girls in the community. Dills’ legacy of lov-

ing and caring for Edmond children has lived on long after her passing in April 2007.

Longtime newspaper veteran Ray Hibbard is among Edmond’s 2020 Hall of Fame inductees. Hibbard has been the publisher of Edmond Life and Leisure for nearly 20 years and currently serves as the chairman of the board for Citizens Bank of Edmond.

Hibbard has a long list of community involvement including the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Edmond Rotary Club, Downtown Edmond Business Association, Leadership Edmond Class XII, Edmond Arts and Humanity Board of Directors, City of Edmond Capital Improvements Board and the INTEGRIS Health Edmond Board. Hibbard was named Edmond Citizen of the Year in 2004.

Steve Murdock has served as Edmond’s city attorney since 1987.

Over the past 32 years, Murdock has represented the city in all litigations, served as a legal advisor to various boards and commissions and has provided legal services for the mayor and city council. Murdock was honored with the distinction of 2014 Edmond Citizen of the Year.

Former Governor and University of Central Oklahoma president George Nigh will rightfully join the Edmond Hall of Fame on January 24. After serving as Oklahoma’s 17th and 22nd Governor, Nigh went on to lead the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) as president from 1992-1997. During his time as president, Nigh is largely accredited with beginning UCO’s shift from a commuter college, to a regional university. He oversaw the construction of the physical plant, Education building, Max Chambers Library, Howell Hall and the Business building. He also expanded the University Center, continued on Page 6

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Fireworks canvas the night sky as the crowd looks on during the rooftop party.

Darci Lynne entertains

Miracles on 39th Street gala makes over $250K The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital recently held their second Miracles on 39th Street Gala.

The gala was a great success exceeding $250,000 in donations.

Funds raised will help pay for essential items needed as the hospital continues to grow, while assisting patients with their transition from hospital to home.

“The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital has been blessed by generous board members, community leaders, foundations and many others who have faithfully given to the Hospital. I would like to thank everyone who has supported the Hospital and our patients through prayer, donations and the gift of their own time – we could not provide the unique services we offer without their support,” Albert Gray, chief executive officer, The Children’s Center

Rehabilitation Hospital.

Three Champion for Children Awards were presented to awardees at the gala for their dedication to the GHospital and its patients.

Awardees included: Pat Waken, volunteer; Tom Richards, community leader; and E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation, charitable foundation.

Gala attendees received a special treat at the event, as Oklahoma native and season 12 winner of America’s Got Talent, Darci Lynne Farmer, entertained. Darci performed with her famous puppets Petunia the Bunny and Oscar the Mouse, and included gala guests in her performance inviting them up on stage as live puppets.

The evening came to an end as attendees enjoyed a spectacular fireworks display on the Hospital’s campus.

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Darci Lynne Farmer, season 12 winner of America’s Got Talent, performed with her famous puppets Petunia the Bunny and Oscar the Mouse for the 300 attendees at the Miracles on 39th Street Gala at The Children’s Center Rehablitation Hospital.

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From the Publisher

LaVerna: Great community supporter It was with a great amount of sadness that one of Edmond’s great community supporters died last week. LaVerna Reid was young by today’s standards and she certainly Ray Hibbard was young at heart.

Our community appreciates all the support that she and her husband Dennis have given over the years both with their businesses and personally.

The Reid family owns both Reid Printing on Boulevard and Vox Printing in Oklahoma City. It grew from a mom and pop shop to a fully family run business with their sons and their families. In a day and age of online printing companies, the Reid family has done a great job of navigating the intense competitive waters. I think the key is the support they have given Edmond over the years and their customers repaying that with loyalty for the Reid companies.

Their support for our small company came in our first year of business that was almost 20 years ago.

Reid printing was celebrating its silver anniversary and they ran an ad in Edmond Life & Leisure. To this day I believe LaVerna just did so to support our new business. She even insisted on paying up front. LaVerna and Dennis knew how tough it was and how slow cash flow can be for a brand-new business. I will always appreciate their support.

Reid Printing went on to support every community activity program we were involved in over the years.

This included our Calendar of Events Guide, At Home Magazine, The Official LiberyFest Magazine, the Scottish Festival program, the Jazz Festival program and more. Any publication we had going that helped support Edmond activities or events, Reid Printing was there with their advertising support. Anytime I needed help with a publication or problem in my business, LaVerna was only a phone call away.

I am not sure if you can call it quid pro quo but our company has never used anyone else for our office printing needs.

The reason is simple. They do a great job at a great price. Loyalty is the only way I know how to repay loyalty and it has always been a pleasure doing so with Reid Printing.

As long as they are owned by a Reid, we will continue to use Reid Printing as our source. Any business and family that has done so much for this

LaVerna Reid town deserve your support as well.

As serious as LaVerna was about her business, she never let it get in the way of having a sense of humor.

Even the few times she had to chastise me about the type of file we would send over for a print job, she did it with humor. “Now Ray,” is how those conversations would start and they always included a big smile. I learned early on to get out of the way and let our production staff talk directly to LaVerna or one of her staff. I only made things more confusing.

“LaVerna loved people and loved doing the little things that made people happy. She put the icing on the cake of life! Whether it was hosting the family dinners after church for 30 years, planting an herb garden next to the street for neighbors to cut sprigs of rosemary, basil and mint for their dinners or taking meals to many people who were in need, she always did the things that brought joy to others without being asked,” it says in her obituary located on Page 14 of this week’s Edmond Life & Leisure. It is a perfect description of our friend.

We will miss you LaVerna and thank you for your support, kindness and caring over the years. As much as your community will miss you, I know your family will miss you the

most. We offer our prayers and good thoughts to them. May your memory be eternal!

We are honored The first rule of being a publisher is not to make the news in your own newspaper. It seems I have broken that rule, but it isn’t my doing. The fault is the responsibility of the Edmond Chamber of Commerce who has named me as an inductee to the Edmond Hall of Fame. Since this event only happens once every five years, we had to cover it but couldn’t do so honestly without running me as part of the story. I did think about it.

It truly is an honor much undeserved folks. My first thought when I got the call was, “Wait, I’m too young to be in any kind of Hall of Fame.” Upon further reflection by looking in a mirror, I realized I was not as young as I feel. While it is an honor to be inducted the best honor was the group that is being inducted with me.

The other 2020 Hall of Fame inductees are Claudette Dills (posthumously), Steve Murdock, George Nigh and Avilla Williams. I never knew Claudette Dills but her daughter, Patrice Douglas, and I are good friends. You can certainly say that

Douglas must get her sense of serving the Edmond community from her mother. Steve Murdock is the most caring lawyer and human being I have ever met. He loves Edmond.

Avilla Williams and I are like brother and sister. I serve on her board of directors at Integris Health Edmond and know how much she contributes to this community.

If you are like me, your first reaction about George Nigh being in the Edmond Hall of Fame was, “Wasn’t he already in it?” The man is an icon folks and it is an incredible honor to be part of any group that George Nigh is in. Saying I am not worthy is an understatement. The man was elected Lt. Governor of Oklahoma for the first time in the same year I was born. Sorry George, I know that had to make you feel old, but you have more energy at 92 then I have at 61.

Edmond loves George Nigh. He has done so much for our community both before and after his time as President of the University of Central Oklahoma. He is just the best of the best in our state. The man is one of the few true statesmen left in America. He has no problem crossing party lines and working with who ever it takes to get things done. He proved that time and again in his role as a member of the state legislature, Lt. Governor, Governor and President of UCO. In today’s terms, he is a rock star.

I asked him how he should be addressed one time. “Do I call you Governor, former Governor, President or former President?” I asked. He thought for just a second and said, “Your Royal Highness is good.” He meant it as a joke, but I took it to heart. Since then that is how I refer to our former Governor. After all, nobody in this state has the level of public service that George Nigh has so a totally separate title just for him is fitting.

This class will join 74 others already inducted to the Edmond Hall of Fame since it began in 1981. The banquet will be held on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at the Edmond Conference Center. For banquet tickets and additional information, visit www.edmondchamber.com/events or contact Savannah Whitehead at (405) 3412808. Reservations are required by Friday, Jan. 17.

Don’t turn out for me folks but for the other inductees who are truly outstanding especially His Royal Highness, George Nigh.

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

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Historic Ghost Tours ....................................................................Page 7.

Weekend calendar of events ........................................................Page 8.

Commentary ..............................................................................Page 10.

Obituary notice ..........................................................................Page 14.

Review by George Gust ..............................................................Page 15.

Crossword ..................................................................................Page 15.

Senior news ......................................................................Pages 18 &19.

Business News ............................................................................Page 22.

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.

Photographer Melinda Infante

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Edmond announces top site teachers Edmond Public Schools has named its 2019-2020 Site Teachers of the Year. The teachers were chosen by their peers at each of the district’s 27 schools and honored with cards, flowers, and balloons.

“Our Site Teachers of the Year demonstrate leadership among their peers and inspire excellence in the classroom,” said Superintendent Bret Towne. “They guide students of all backgrounds and abilities to give their best. We commend them on this wonderful recognition.”

The honorees are as follows: Elementary: Katy Birmingham - Angie Debo kindergarten teacher Leah DeGiacomo - Centennial fourth-grade teacher Kara Hansen - Charles Haskell fourth-grade teacher Ashley Currat - Chisholm third-grade teacher Susan Foster - Clyde Howell Pre-K teacher Molly Haley - Cross Timbers third-grade teacher Amy McCarty - Frontier first-grade teacher Courtney Dinwiddie - Heritage third-grade teacher Shelayna Knott - Ida Freeman fourth-grade teacher Kathy Radle - John Ross special education teacher Mary North - Northern Hills physical education teacher Melissa McMinn - Orvis Risner first-grade teacher Susan Contreras - Russell Dougherty media specialist Crystal Henson - Sunset first-grade teacher Amanda Brett - Washington Irving third-grade teacher Jessica Harraman -West Field first-grade teacher Taysha Foshee - Will Rogers fourth-grade teacher Middle: Kristen Ellis - Central Family and Consumer Science teacher Lance Mock - Cheyenne Geography teacher Jonette Ayubi - Cimarron English teacher Marisa Skube - Heartland Drama teacher Miriam Conrady – Sequoyah Drama teacher Leslie Weber - Summit Literacy teacher High School: Judy Snow - Boulevard Math teacher Christine Custred - Edmond Memorial AP World and AP U.S. History teacher Sarah Lambert - Edmond North Algebra II and Geometry teacher Christy Fine - Edmond Santa Fe Orchestra teacher One of the 27 site teachers of the year will be named the 2019-2020 Edmond Teacher of the Year next spring and represent the district at the state competition. The disPHOTO PROVIDED trict winner is decided by the district’s professional develop- Cimarron Middle School principal Gabe Schmidt and assistant principal Carrie Higdon surprise ment committee following a comprehensive interview and English teacher Jonette Ayubi with the news that she has been selected as the school's 20192020 Teacher of the Year. portfolio evaluation.

State set to soar with aviation as core subject There is a strong tailwind pushing aviation and aerospace education in the State of Oklahoma, and the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission is leading a renewed and dedicated charge in that effort.

The endeavor began three years ago in the heart of Pontotoc County when an educator from Ada Public Schools, Paula Kedy, Executive Director Of Academics & Instruction, was approached by their local Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter to speak to elementary school students about aviation. The chapter shared concerns in relation to their aging pilot community and the need for the next legacy generation of potential aviators to explore flight through the newly rehabilitated Ada Municipal Airport.

From that small suggestion, EAA offered to pay for Kedy to visit an Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) symposium in Washington State at the Boeing high school campus. At the end of the symposium, AOPA encouraged schools to sign up for the You Can Fly Initiative. Ada Public Schools was the first of 29 schools in the nation to field test the AOPA High School Aviation Curriculum.

AOPA, the world's largest aviation community, identified a gap in aviation youth education and instituted an effort to work with high schools directly, hoping to create a diverse group of students willing to explore aviation. Through their program, they are targeting students that have never been made aware that a career as a pilot or a drone operator is completely within reach.

After initiating the AOPA curriculum, Kedy immediately began building an aviation lab within the high school through the Aerospace and Aviation Education Grant program administered by the Oklahoma

Aeronautics Commission. With this program, Ada has leveraged new partnerships with American Airlines, General Aviation Modifications, Inc. (GAMI), other industry partners, and higher education institutes, all in an effort to encourage students to learn more about the aviation and aerospace industry.

During this cultivation period, Ada Public Schools recognized the asset of the program and started with the history of aviation at the ninth grade level. The curriculum is designed for educators to use in a classroom setting and runs parallel to Next Generation Science Standards and State Standards for Mathematics. Now, Oklahoma currently ranks 3rd in the nation insofar as the number of schools teaching the AOPA curriculum.

Each pathway is four years, allowing schools to choose to implement one or more, or select individual courses to use as standalone electives. The difficulty of the course increases each consecutive year expanding upon knowledge required to become a private pilot or Unmanned Ariel Systems (UAS) pilot.

Measuring their successes with their students, the school extended the program to their Pre-K students ensuring younger generations could prepare to take the high school aviation classes. By doing this they have effectively created a career pathway for their students.

Victor Bird, director the Commission believes that through industry partnerships and through outreach to educators, parents, and youth, they can inform young people that skilled labor jobs in aviation and aerospace range in pay from $40,000 to $80,000, and can support a very good quality of life in Oklahoma.

EPS honors local business Edmond Public Schools recognized Edmond Building & Fire Code Services as a valued Community Partner at its October Board Meeting for providing exceptional assistance in opening Edmond Memorial High School stadium on time. The bond-funded stadium received new turf, seating, lighting, restrooms, concessions, parking and a new video board and press box. From left are Brian Braley, Inspection Supervisor, Scott Boyle, Manager, Justin Coffelt, Edmond Schools' Chief Operations Officer.

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Cover From Page 1 which was later renamed the Nigh University Center in his honor in 2001. In 1999, Nigh and his wife, Donna, created the George and Donna Nigh Public Service Scholarship to assist students preparing for careers in public service.

Avilla Williams is the president of INTEGRIS Health Edmond, where she leads a team of more than 400 physicians, nurses, clinicians and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care and community service. As an experienced leader, she provided oversight to the development of a new acute care hospital and medical office building on a 44-acre site in Edmond, giving citizens access to a state-of-the-art full-service community hospital. Among many other accomplishments under Williams’ leadership, the INTEGRIS Arcadia Trails Center for Addiction Recovery, a 65,000 square foot residential treatment facility located on the INTEGRIS Health Edmond campus, opened in May 2019. Williams’ long-term goal for INTEGRIS Health Edmond is to build a medical campus that meets the needs of the community.

Nominations for this prestigious award were provided to the chamber by many individuals. “Edmond is fortunate to have citizens who go above and beyond for the community. Choosing inductees was a difficult task for our selection committee,” said Edmond Chamber President and CEO Sherry Jordan.

For banquet tickets and additional information, visit www.edmondchamber.com/events or contact Savannah Whitehead at (405) 341-2808. Reservations are required by Friday, Jan. 17.

The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce is the voice for business. It is a hundred-year-old, 1,000member organization working together to create a strong local economy and to promote the community.

Calm Waters reports waiting for divorce support services Calm Waters Center for Children and Families, the only grief center in Central Oklahoma offering free grief support services to the entire family, has announced that for the first time in collective memory, there is a wait list for the Center’s Thursday night divorce support group.

To clear the wait list, five new volunteer group facilitators are needed to commit to serving children and families two Thursdays a month, from 6 to 8 p.m.

“Oklahoma has the fourth highest divorce rate in the nation, accorded to the 2017 American Community Survey, and 1 in 11 children in Oklahoma will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the time they graduate high school, according to a nationwide research study by Judy’s House,” said Erin Engelke, Calm Waters execuPHOTO PROVIDED tive director. “Sadly, death Two children receiving Calm Waters grief support services give hugs to and divorce touches each Murphy, Calm Waters’ in-house therapy dog. of us at some point in our port group, a background check, two references, lives, but volunteering with Calm Waters allows must be over 18, and have completed the free the community to give back and make a difference Calm Waters 14-hour Grief Theory training course. in the lives of our children and families who could To apply for the Calm Waters group facilitator use your help and support.” role and register for training, visit To better provide training opportunities for https://www.calmwaters.org/volunteer-applicathose ready to serve children and families in grief, tion/ Calm Waters will begin offering group facilitation About Calm Waters Center for training, free of charge, on the second Friday of Children and Families each month, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Calm Calm Waters Center for Children and Families Waters Center, located at 4334 NW Expressway, provides FREE grief support services for children Suite 101, Oklahoma City, beginning October 11. and families on their grief journey caused by Calm Waters relies on trained volunteer group facilitators to lead a grief or divorce support group death, divorce or other significant loss. Since beginning in 1992, Calm Waters has served more of 3 to 14 adults or children, ages 3-18, while under the leadership of Calm Waters in-house clini- than 40,000 individuals across the Greater OKC Metro Area through their Center and School Supcians. The group facilitator role counts toward port Groups. For more information about Calm many practicum hour and college volunteer reWaters and their services, visit Calmwaters.org or quirements. call 405-841-4800. Calm Waters is a proud United Calm Waters group facilitator requirements inWay of Central Oklahoma Partner Agency. clude a 6-month commitment to an evening sup-

Edmond Republican Women’s Club to have meeting Oct. 21 The Edmond Republican Womens Club will meet Monday, Oct. 21 at Johnnies Charbroil on 33rd St. in Edmond, starting at 11:30 a.m. for those who would like to order lunch.

The guest speaker for this meeting will be Trent England with OCPA who is considered to be an expert on the subject of the electoral college.

Trent England serves as Executive Vice President at the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, where he also directs the Save Our States project and is the David and Ann Brown Distinguished Fellow. He is an adjunct fellow of New Mexico's Rio Grande Foundation.

Trent formerly hosted morning drive-time radio in Oklahoma City and has filled for various radio hosts including Ben Shapiro. He previously served as Executive Vice President of the Olympia, Washington-based Freedom Foundation where he earlier de-

veloped and directed the Foundation's constitutional studies programs and Citizen Action Network. He was also a candidate for the Washington State House of Representatives and a legal policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation.

Trent is a contributor to two books—"The Heritage Guide to the Constitution" and "One Nation Under Arrest: How Crazy Laws, Rogue Prosecutors, and Activist Judges Threaten Your Liberty." His writing has also appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Washington Times, Hillsdale College's Imprimis speech digest, and other publications.

Trent holds a law degree from The George Mason University School of Law and a bachelor of arts in government from Claremont McKenna College. He lives in Oklahoma City with his wife and their three children.

Senior Health Fair scheduled Senior adults and their family and/or caregivers are invited to participate in a Senior Health Fair, Wednesday, Oct. 23, at OU Medical Center Edmond.

Senior Health Fair participants will receive healthcare information on a variety of topics, including: nutrition; stroke; sepsis prevention; and medication management. They will also have the opportunity to have assessments of the following: n Fall risk n Healthy skin n Depression Flu and Pneumonia immunizations, which are covered by many insurance plans, will be available. Those inter-

More Senior News Pages 18 & 19 ested should bring their insurance cards with them.

As an extension of the Senior Health Fair, discounted cardiac calcium tests will be available for $50, Oct. 23 through 25. This test must be scheduled in advance by calling (405) 359-5551, and mentioning the Edmond Senior Health Fair rate.

The OU Medical Center Edmond Senior Health Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., October 23, at the hospital’s Medical Office Building, located at 1 S. Bryant Ave., Suite 201.

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Historical figures of Edmond’s past will enlighten tour guests on the city’s past.

Historic Ghost Tours will be held this Oct. 25 & 26 The Edmond Historic Preservation Trust will be hosting their annual Edmond Historic Ghost Tours in Downtown Edmond. The two day event will be held October 25 & 26 from 6pm-8pm.

Tickets will be limited per day and are sure to sell out quickly. They will be sold for $7 each (cash only) and will be available for purchase at Silver Leaf Gems, 15 West Campbell St in Downtown Edmond or the night of the event at 19 North Broadway.

Local actors will be at different spots in downtown portraying Edmond Founding Fathers.

A few ghost stories and folk lore of

Edmond will also be told during this tour. The Downtown Edmond Business Association will also be offering Free Horse Drawn wagon rides and a S’more Fire Pit. The Edmond Fire Department and Edmond Police department will also be taking part in the fun. For more details, please feel free to contact me.

New stories will be added this year. We welcome all media to this wonderful event and hope that you will support the Edmond Historic Preservation Trust. If you have any questions please feel free to call Stephanie Carel at 405-285-9700 or by e-mail.

A 19th century soldier in a recent Ghost Tour.

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Congratulations to the Edmond North cheer team. They are this year’s state runner-up. It marks the first time in six years they are not state champions.

But still it is a great feat. Making up the team, are, front row, from left, Sammie Smith, Makayela Hull, Carleigh Williams, Brynne O'Connor, Izzy Bellak, Alyssa Merkley, Olivia Castilla, Lily Dirven and Ella Rose Adams. On the second row are Katelynn Harness, Erin Berger, Emma Van Buskirk, Delaney Butler, Makayla Briand, Delaneigh Fiechtl, Kendall Hannon, Hannah Baty, Abbey Thornton, Maddie Borror and Erikka Ault. On the back row are Cate Coburn, Alexis White, Ella Hague, Kaylee Gandhi, Sierrah Daniels, Jazmine Hodge, Rylee Reece and Emma Thompson.

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Speech on USS Oklahoma Saturday The Oklahoma History Center is proud to announce a presentation on the USS Oklahoma

by Joe Todd, noted Oklahoma author and military historian, on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 3 to 4 p.m. The program will take place in the Musser Learning Lab, and is included in the price of admission to the Oklahoma History Center, located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City. For more details, please call 405-522-0765.

Oklahoma native Joe

Todd served in the armed forces in Vietnam, and also in Kuwait and Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. He has received numerous awards and honors including the Bronze Star, Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Purple Heart and the Vietnam Service and Presidential Unit Citation. Todd has worked at the Oklahoma Historical Society and the 45th Infantry Division Museum preserving documents and conducting oral histories. He currently volun-

teers at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Library interviewing World War II veterans. Todd has conducted more than 1,500 interviews to date. Todd is the author of “USS Oklahoma, Remembrance of a Great Lady,” “Robert Huston: Oklahoma Rough Rider,” and numerous articles.

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. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma.

For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.

What’s Happening This Weekend Oct. 17 to 20 Thursday, Oct. 17 ---- In the Gallery ---- Scorpions and Petticoats: A Living History Program ---- Fall Break Drop-In Activities for Kids ---- Saloon Series ---- Guthrie Haunts ---- FrightFest ---- Riverscream & The Splice ---- Pumpkinville ---- Pollard Theatre presents: Evil Dead the Musical ---- Oklahoma River Cruises’ Haunt the River ---- Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show ---- OKC Broadway presents: Hello, Dolly!

Friday, Oct. 18 ---- In the Gallery ---- Scorpions and Petticoats: A Living History Program ---- Souled Out ---- Guthrie Haunts ---- FrightFest ---- Riverscream & The Splice ---- Pumpkinville ---- Pollard Theatre presents: Evil Dead the Musical ---- Oklahoma River Cruises’ Haunt the River ---- Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show ---- OKC Broadway presents: Hello, Dolly!

---- An Affair of the Heart Saturday, Oct. 19 ---- In the Gallery ---- Edmond Farmer’s Market ---- Scorpions and Petticoats: A Living History Program ---- Cinnamon Bears 14th Birthday ---- HOPE to Make a Difference 5K ---- Miss Brown To You ---- My Tuscan Experience – Art Exhibit/Connie Rish ---- Noah Milligan Book Signing ---- Tenttober ---- OKC Broadway presents: Hello, Dolly!

---- Riverscream & The Splice ---- Pollard Theatre presents: Evil Dead the Musical ---- Guthrie Haunts ---- FrightFest ---- Pumpkinville ---- Oklahoma River Cruises’ Haunt the River ---- Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show ---- An Affair of the Heart ---- Stockyards Stampede ---- Haunt the Zoo for Halloween Sunday, Oct. 20 ---- In the Gallery ---- Scorpions and Petticoats: A Living History Program ---- 2019 Wednesday Night League Tournament of Champions ---- Ray June ---- Guthrie Haunts ---- FrightFest ---- Riverscream & The Splice ---- Pumpkinville ---- Pollard Theatre presents: Evil Dead the Musical ---- Oklahoma River Cruises’ Haunt the River ---- OKC Broadway presents: Hello, Dolly!

---- An Affair of the Heart ---- Haunt the Zoo for Halloween ---- Wiggle Out Loud Extra Information on Weekend Happenings In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Featuring works by Sandy Springer; 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 Scorpions and Petticoats: A Living

History Program Location: 1889 Territorial Schoolhouse Extra Info: 6-7 p.m.; Free; for more information visit them on Facebook Souled Out Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Extra Info: $20, 8 p.m.; for more information go to calendar.uco.edu Cinnamon Bears 14th Birthday Location: Cinnamon Bears Extra Info: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; For more information find them on Facebook Heard on Hurd Location: Downtown Edmond Extra Info: Free; 6 -10 p.m.; for more information find them on Facebook HOPE to Make a Difference 5K Location: Mitch Park Extra Info: $20-$35; 9 a.m.; for more information go to hopecenterofedmond.com Miss Brown To You Location: UCO – Jazz You Extra Info: 8 p.m.; $10; for more information go to calendar.uco.edu My Tuscan Experience – Art Exhibit/Connie Rish Location: Venue 102 Extra Info: 6-9 p.m.; for more information visit them on Facebook Noah Milligan Book Signing Location: Best of Books Extra Info: 1-2:30; for more information find them on Facebook Tenttober Location: MAC in Mitch Park Extra Info: $70; 4 p.m. – 11 a.m.; for more information go to edmondparks.com 2019 Wednesday Night League Tournament of Champions Location: Kickingbird Golf Club Extra Info: 1:30 p.m.; $50 per player; for more information go to edmondok.com Ray June Location: UCO-Jazz Lab Extra Info: 7 p.m.; for more information go to calendar.uco.edu Fall Break Drop-In Activities for Kids Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org Saloon Series Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 6 – 8 p.m.; for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org OKC Broadway presents: Hello, Dolly!

Location: Civic Center Music Hall Extra Info: for more information go to okcbroadway.com Riverscream & The Splice Location: Boathouse District, OKC Extra Info: for more information visit riversportokc.org Guthrie Haunts Location: 4524 Riverside Circle, Guthrie, OK Extra Info: for information go to guthriescaregrounds.com FrightFest Location: Frontier City Extra Info: for information visit sixflags.com Pumpkinville Location: Myriad Botanical Gardens Extra Info: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; for more information visit oklahomacitybotanicalgardens.com Pollard Theatre presents: Evil Dead the Musical Location: Pollard Theatre, Guthrie Extra Info: thepollard.org

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Anne Frank’s stepsister will give speech in OKC metro The public is encouraged to mark their calendars to attend Learning from the PAST, Living the PRESENT and Looking to the FUTURE, an exclusive one-night presentation from Anne Frank’s stepsister and Holocaust survivor, Eva Schloss.

Tickets are on sale now with limited seating starting at $18. A limited number of tickets including a signed copy of Mrs. Schloss’ book Eva’s Story will be available. Tickets may be purchased at http://tickets.occc.edu/ or by calling the OCCC box office at (405) 6827579.

The event will be at Oklahoma City Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center, 7777 S. May Ave. in Oklahoma City. Valet parking will be provided.

It will be held Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. VIP reception at 6:30 p.m.

Eva Schloss is the childhood friend and stepsister of Anne Frank and a survivor of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp. Since 1985, she has devoted herself to Holocaust education and global peace. She has recounted her wartime experiences in more than one thousand speaking engagements, written three books and had a play written about her life.

Soon all Holocaust survivors will be gone; this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear from one of the individuals who survived the horror of that dark period in history. Schloss will be traveling from London to share her story of triumph and survival with the Oklahoma City community. Her story is sensational and difficult to imagine. Yet, her insightful message reminds us that life is pre-

Area briefs cious and fragile, the creative spirit is stronger than fear, the power of good is immeasurable and love makes a difference.

State officer makes change with staff Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready has tapped his Deputy Commissioner of Licensing Services & Policy Counsel, Buddy Combs, to fill the upcoming Chief of Staff and First Deputy Commissioner vacancy. The current Chief of Staff and First Deputy Commissioner, Tyler Laughlin, has accepted a position in the private sector.

“Buddy Combs is a rising star in the insurance world with the talent to ensure consumers remain protected while promoting a vibrant insurance market. He’s a natural choice for this position because he is well-respected within the agency, in the insurance industry, at the state capitol, and by other state insurance regulators,” said Commissioner Mulready.

“Buddy understands our mission, and I look forward to a seamless leadership transition at the Insurance Department.”

A licensed attorney, Combs started with the Insurance Department in 2011, as Assistant General Counsel, and has continually advanced within the ranks of the agency. In addition to supervising the Department’s Licensing Services Division, he is the agency’s point person at the Oklahoma Legislature. He was set to start his new duties this week.

City’s official Halloween date will be on Oct. 31 Thursday, Oct. 31 is designated for Halloween activities in the City of Edmond.

Both children and adults are encouraged to cooperate in limiting the time of activities to the late afternoon and early evening hours for pedestrian safety. However, the city does not set an official start and finish time frame.

Households need indicate their willingness to welcome their neigh-

bors by turning on their porch and exterior lights, and that youngsters only call on homes so lighted.

It is important to our community that children be allowed to enjoy these traditional activities, but that measures be taken to ensure the safety of the children and protect the rights of homeowners. The cooperation of all citizens, young and old, is requested to make this a happy and safe occasion for all.

Engagement, Wedding notices Do you have a wedding or engagement notice? If so, please contact us at Edmond Life & Leisure, either by phone, 340-3311 or e-mail, news@edmondpaper.com. We will then send or fax you an engagement or wedding form.The cost is $35, which includes a photograph. Payment is due upon submission by noon Thursday.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

Adversity, guns & socialism There's a lot going on in the news.

I think I'm always amazed at how happy people in these parts are once the Sooners beat Texas.

There will probably be lots of people Steve Gust next summer who will have to think for just a second to remember the game and its outcome.

Sports has a lot of good analogies for life. OU turned the football over a few times Saturday. That's what's known as adversity. OU proved you can recover from adversity and still experience success.

Reminded me a bit of the Atlanta Braves baseball game on Oct. 9. They were in a decisive game five of their playoff series with St. Louis. Then they experienced adversity, times 100. In the very first inning they gave up 10 runs to St. Louis before they even came to bat. That included two basesloaded walks, including a bases-loaded walk to the pitcher! It's almost impossible to come back from adversity that bad. In those situations you do your best and hope for a better result in the future.

Probably a lot of us could learn from

that. Things don't always go the way we plan them. We just have to do our best.

---There are only days before the new permitless carry gun law goes into effect Nov. 1.

Many people fear a return to the Old West days. Others say it's an exercise of their constitutional rights.

There are 15 other states with a similar law.

I can understand people's safety concerns. And if it got out of hand then our state lawmakers can always go back to the drawing board and nullify the law.

---I saw a video clip of Sen. Rand Paul.

He appeared on the program "The View," to promote a book of his warning people about socialism.

It amazes me people agree to go on the show. The women panelists were extremely rude to the guy. Here you've agreed to be a guest on a show and get treated that poorly.

Then that spilled over to the audience who couldn't believe wealthy people paid most of the taxes in this nation. There is so much ignorance on socialism. I'd hate to see America go down the same road as Venezuela.

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Tough spending choices ahead for state lawmakers

By The Oklahoman Editorial Board The clear skies that freshman Gov. Kevin Stitt enjoyed during this year’s budgeting process are darkening a bit, a development that bears close watch as the 2020 legislative session approaches.

Stitt was elected in November 2018 and enjoyed as nice a fiscal honeymoon as any new governor could want — revenue gains from recently enacted tax increases, along with a strong economy anchored by the oil and gas industry, resulted in an $8.1 billion state budget, the largest in state history.

The budget included most of the major legislative priorities on Stitt’s wish list, including teacher pay raises and the setting aside of $200 million in savings for de-

posit into a revenue stabilization fund created by lawmakers in 2016.

Combined with the state’s constitutional Rainy Day Fund, Oklahoma will have roughly $1 billion in savings.

That’s important because the economy, while strong, is slowing a bit.

Deposits into the general revenue fund in fiscal year 2019 totaled $6.86 billion, a record. However, in August the head of the state’s Office of Management and Enterprise Services said 2020 “will most likely present some challenges.” Of particular concern were a reduction in oil and gas drilling activity and falling sales tax collections.

Recently there was more bad news. The state treasurer’s office said September’s gross receipts to the treasury

increased by just 0.3 percent over the same month a year ago, the smallest gain in 30 months. Sales tax payments were down slightly, but oil and gas tax collections fell by 30 percent.

The latter tracks with what’s happening nationwide. The Energy Department reported last week that U.S. oil production grew by less than 1% in the first six months of this year. It had grown by almost 7% during the same stretch last year.

Treasurer Randy McDaniel said that while Oklahoma is seeing “stable expansion” in receipts from income taxes, motor vehicle taxes and use taxes, the state’s economic growth “has leveled off in recent months primarily due to a decline in oil field activity.”

Stitt said in a recent interview that structural changes implemented this year should help the state withstand budgeting challenges. Lawmakers gave the governor unprecedented oversight of several agencies, and Stitt said those budget requests “should be flat” as a result of how finances are managed.

“They should not be asking for more money.”

The governor also has directed that one-time monies appropriated by the Legislature be separated from agency budgets.“When you see the amount we spent last year, $250 million of that was probably onetime items,” Stitt said.

“So I said, ‘When you all come into us next year, here’s your baseline.’ It’s actually lower.”

We hope that’s the case. But rare indeed is the government agency that asks for less taxpayer money. Given the economic indicators, budget writers in the Legislature might want to brace for more difficult spending decisions than they’ve had of late.

Official: State made healthcare a priority

By State Rep. Nicole Miller Healthcare is an issue many Oklahomans are concerned about, and the Legislature took valuable steps during session earlier this year to help improve the health of numerous Oklahomans.

The first healthcare-related bill I authored in the House was SenMiller ate Bill 419, which was authored

by Sen. Stephanie Bice (R-Oklahoma City). The bill extends postpartum depression screening to the full spectrum of perinatal to postnatal care for the new mother through the first year of the child’s life. One in eight women will experience postpartum depression in the first year after their child is born.

A new mother will likely only see her OB/GYN at the two- and eight-week follow-up appoint-

ments. The bill gives licensed healthcare providers the ability to address any mental healthcare concerns during pregnancy and after birth. It allows pediatricians the opportunity to work with new mothers in identifying mental health concerns to ensure proper treatment for the overall wellbeing of the mother, the child and the whole family.

My second healthcare bill this session, Senate Bill 435, was part of the first State Plan to Address Alzheimer’s in 2009. The bill was authored by Sen. Adam Pugh (R-Edmond) and I carried it in the House.

Adult Protective Services specialists are often called to nursing homes, individual houses and memory care units as a last resort when an Alzheimer’s or dementia patient has become too much to handle. It can be potentially perilous for staff members, who may be trained in how to deal with severe anger issues in these patients.

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Send mail to Letter to the Editor, Edmond Life & Leisure, 107 S. Broadway, Edmond, OK 73034, or fax to 340-3384 or e-mail to news@edmondpaper.com.

However, it can be even more unsafe for other residents or family members who are not trained to deal such behaviors. In the past, some of these incidents have escalated into physical or verbal altercations, with the involvement of dangerous objects.

Senate Bill 435 requires Adult Protective Services specialists who have direct contact with individuals in these situations to learn appropriate intervention methods through online training. This online training, provided at no cost to the state by the Alzheimer’s Association, can be completed at convenient times for the employees, as they are not required to spend time in a classroom setting or away from their caseload.

Adult Protective Services specialists will learn to recognize and secure the safety of abused or exploited individuals with cognitive impairments. Further, the training instructs on appropriate intervention methods of de-escalation for the protection of the patient and those around them. The Alzheimer’s Association will be able to continually update the training as new information becomes available.

Both bills go into effect on Nov. 1. In the meantime, the House and Senate are continuing work on the bipartisan Healthcare Working Group to learn more about the health challenges Oklahomans face, their root causes, and how we can begin to form a plan to take action against these difficulties.

As always, please reach out to me with any questions and concerns. I’m available at (405) 557-7357 or nicole.miller@okhouse.gov.

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Author Visits Sequoyah

Sequoyah was proud to host author Jonathan Auxier earlier this month. Students enjoyed his lively presentation, and most of all his yo-yo skills, while telling the story of his newest novel, Sweep. The librarian, Stephanie Adler partnered with Art teacher Bobbi Jo Jackson to create a novel panel of The Night Gardener to be placed in the media center in honor of Auxier's visit. The following students spent weeks working on the panel ready for his visit. Zachary Bray, Callin Case, Emma Dindoyal Emma, Peyton Doyle, Adalyn Feldman, Graham Gauvin, Hailey Berry, Emma Bishop, Kaitlin Bodily, Olivia Gothard, Anna Rainwater and Haley Sorrellis.

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Edmond’s Brian Attebery helps others through fitness

Focusing on Results

By Brian Attebery I have had the honor of writing for Life & Leisure since January of 2009 when Ray Hibbard asked me to contribute a fitness and health column to his locally-owned, community minded publication. Ray and his staff go above and beyond to offer great news and views for this wonderful community. I can’t think of anything greater to write about in fitness than an article focusing on my hometown of Edmond, Oklahoma. Fitness for me started at an early age. When I was 13, I walked by a magazine rack in the old Safeway that is now Mardels on 33rd and Blvd.

I noticed a muscular bodybuilder on the cover of Flex Magazine whose name was Shawn Ray. The year was 1987 and I was an awkward 13-year old

boy that knew he wanted to have some muscles like “that guy” when I saw him. Like many, I started my journey doing push-ups, sit ups, running around the block and finally a weight set for the garage. I quickly outgrew that weight set and was working out at school and local gyms before long.

Football, track and basketball all benefited from my experiences in the weight room and I ended up becoming a competitive bodybuilder while attending O.U. and getting my Degree in Health and Sport Sciences. A.K.A. “Exercise Science” for most people.

Bodybuilding was a natural extension of my love for fitness because it gave me huge goals to achieve. My bodybuilding career lasted 12 years and included losses, learning lessons and also

a few great wins, most notable Mr. Oklahoma 2001. I got the honor of competing in the 2005 National Championships in Atlanta, GA. This experience was made even more incredible by having my toddler son and pregnant wife by my side.

The bodybuilding was great but the journey to see what fitness could do for me went way beyond the obvious physical stature. It built belief in my self-esteem and helped me to realize we can do so much more than we think we can. That passion is why I have been training others since 1997 and run my family owned facility since 2003. This past year, we made the move into a bigger and better facility. It is a natural extension of my passion to help others achieve their fitness goals. continued on Page 4B

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The benefits of ‘forest bathing’ The mood-boosting feeling of rejuvenation many people experience while spending time in nature is not in their heads. In fact, researchers in parts of Asia have long since studied and documented the benefits of spending time in nature.

Developed in Japan in the 1980s, the practice of Shinrin-yoku, often referred to as “forest bathing,” has become a part of Japanese medicine. According to Shinrin-yoku.org, the premise behind forest bathing is that spending time in nature via a relaxing walk can prove calming, rejuvenating and restorative.

The benefits of spending time in nature have long been suspected, but only recently has scientific research begun to indicate just how beneficial such time can be. In 2018, researchers from the University of East Anglia released a report indicating some eye-opening benefits of living close to nature and spending time outside. In the report, researchers linked exposure to greenspace with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, premature death, preterm birth, stress, and high blood pressure. In addition to those benefits, Shinrin-yoku.org notes that research indicates forest bathing can improve mood; increase one’s ability to focus, even among children diagnosed with ADHD; accelerate recovery from injury or illness; and improve sleep.

The approach to forest bathing promoted by Shinrin-yoku.org com-

bines leisurely walks on paths under a forest canopy with guided activities. Such activities are designed to open the senses, help people hone their intuition and experience the forest as they never had before.

Mindfulness meditation practices also may be included in a forest bathing session.

Men and women interested in learning more about the benefits of forest bathing can contact their physicians to discuss the role nature can play in improving their overall health. More information is available at www.shinrin-yoku.org.

-MS

Allowing the body to heal itself without drugs

Interventional pain treatment

Sooner or later, just about everyone will have neck or back pain. For some, it may only be a temporary annoyance, but when it affects your everyday activity, Dr. Blake Christensen offers more options than surgery or living in pain.

Pain is a very complex medical condition. It is the second leading cause for physician visits.

“I practice in pain management, which has two components: interventional treatment and medication management,” he says. “I review the MRI, CT scan and X-rays with the patient to identify, treat and educate the patient about their condition, rather than merely prescribing medication to mask the pain. I try to identify the source of the pain and then use minimally invasive treatments to reduce or eliminate that pain. Ultimately, I want to help reduce their need for medication.”

Board-certified in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Dr. Christensen likened his minimally invasive approach to diagnosing with

a needle rather than a scalpel. Using state-of-the-art technology, interventional pain treatment techniques are designed to keep the body’s structure as natural as possible while also allowing the body to heal itself.

“Interventional pain treatment can be a viable option for peoples who want to avoid surgery,” Dr. Christensen says. “And patients will feel better and healthier when they can avoid the unintentional and unwanted consequences of pain-masking medication.”

While his pain treatment methods may be advanced, Dr. Christensen says his ultimate aim is quite basic.

He simply wants to help his patients take back their lives.

“I want to help my patients get back the little things in their lives that have been taken away by pain,” he says. “My goal is for them to live pain-free!”

Contact the Oklahoma Pain Treatment Center at 405-751-0011 or visit oklahomapaintreatmentcenters. com to learn more.

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Breast Cancer Awareness MONTH

Debunking common myths associated with breast cancer Cancer claims the lives of millions of people across the globe every year. But the fight against cancer is anything but hopeless, as the World Health Organization notes that between 30 and 50 percent of all cancer cases are preventable.

Learning about cancer is one of the best ways for people to protect themselves from this deadly disease.

Researchers continue to learn more about cancer everyday and routinely discover that information once thought to be accurate was actually off-base.

Despite researchers’ best efforts,

some myths about cancer still prevail. Some of these myths are about cancer in general, while others refer to specific cancers, including breast cancer. Myths about breast cancer can be as harmful as accurate information is helpful, so learning the truth and debunking those myths can be an important part of women’s preventive approach to breast cancer.

• Myth: Drinking milk increases your risk for breast cancer. The American Cancer Society notes that early studies raised concerns that continued on Page 3B

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Myths From Page 2B

drinking milk from cows treated with hormones could increase a person’s risk for breast cancer. However, ensuing research failed to find a clear link between the two. In fact, a 2002 study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology found no significant association between dairy fluid intake and breast cancer risk.

• Myth: Lumps indicate breast cancer. The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.® says that only a small percentage of breast lumps turn out to be cancer. However, abnormalities or changes in breast tissue should always be brought to the attention of a physician.

• Myth: Mammograms cause breast cancer to spread. This myth is rooted in the incorrect notion that breast compression while getting a mammogram causes the cancer to spread. However, the NBCF insists that cannot happen. In fact, the National Cancer Institute touts the benefits of mammograms while the ACS recommends women between the ages of 45 and 54 get mam-

mograms every year. For additional breast cancer screening guidelines, visit the ACS at www.cancer.org.

• Myth: Women with a family history of breast cancer are likely to develop breast cancer, too. This myth is dangerous because, if taken at face value, it can give women with no family history of breast cancer a false sense of security. However, the NBCF notes that only about 10 percent of individuals diagnosed with breast cancer have a family history of the disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that a woman’s risk for breast cancer is higher if she has a first-degree relative, including a mother, sister, daughter, or even a male family member, who have had the disease.

But breast cancer can affect anyone, regardless of their family history.

Information is a valuable asset in the fight against breast cancer.

Learning to decipher between accurate and false information can be especially valuable.

-MS

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Results From Page 1B Results Fitness & Nutrition Center opened in 2003 at 15th and Santa Fe and has been run by Brian and Jennifer Attebery since the very beginning. Our primary goal was to educate others in their personal needs as they journey in fitness.

Most people do not understand that in Oklahoma and most of the U.S., there are not any laws that require Personal Trainers to have any formal type of education. Consequently, my full-time trainers have Exercise Science, Kinesiology type degrees. This knowledge is our most important asset. We have helped Miss Americas, athletes, housewives, retired citizens and others with various health

challenges be their absolute best!

We are known for our personal training throughout the years. We have been able to use that platform to make huge changes in the health and well-being of customers. In 2007 we expanded to add childcare and a small group exercise room.

While the childcare room was great, our group exercise room was never big enough. We knew that group exercise was becoming more and more popular and we needed to make some changes to accommodate the public and compete against the chain gyms. We are local and we know that people love that about us, but we knew that change was

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The unique architecture of the old Cascatta/Lottinvilles building at 15th and Kelly provides a beautiful space for a range of fitness amenities. needed to better serve our current customers and attract new customers.

Many of you may know by now, we bought the former Cascatta/ Lottinvilles restaurant this past year at 15th and Kelly. We hired our awesome client and Edmond resident David Timberlake to remodel the facility for us and they did an incredible job. While the building is the same outside, it is dramatically different on the inside. You will feel welcome to this locally owned

fitness center. We opened February 4th and have been so excited to see new faces and provide for our current long-term members the facility they deserve.

This beautiful facility has allowed us to expand our amenities, space and services to include a large group exercise room with over 28 classes included with the membership.

We have beautiful windows to let light in and a glass garage door we can raise when the weather is nice.

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Results Fitness and Nutrition is now at 15th and Kelly in Edmond.

Come enjoy classes like Yoga, Pilates, Step, Power Pump and Yogalates to name a few.

Traditional cardio is a must for heart health.

Our Cardio area has multiple bikes, ellipticals, treadmills, stairclimbers and Adaptive Motion Trainers with televisions attached to help the time pass. Some also have Virtual Reality programs for you to imagine you are going on jogs or walks in actual places throughout the world.

They are amazing!

We all know proper nutrition is vital for success. Are you worried about fitting in proper meals to be successful with weight management and recovery? No problem! We thought of that too. We have the incredible 801 Nutrition Club that is accessible and open to the public from the West door or inside the fitness center. You can enjoy some of the most incredible nutrition shakes and energy teas to boost your metabolism and nourish your body on the go. You have never had a protein shake like these! Each shake averages between 200-350 calories with 24g of protein and 24 vitamins & minerals. Shakes have flavors like Lemon Pound Cake, Thin Mint, Turtle Cheesecake and dozens of others. Enjoy the antioxidant teas that will boost your metabolism with natural caffeine and vitamins with flavors like Strawberry Watermelon, Island Sun and Lemon drop…just to name a few!

Parenting is great, but parents need time for themselves too. Our childcare area is up front as you walk in making it easy for parents to drop their children off as they head in for their daily workouts. Have an older child? We offer after school fitness programs for kids that meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-5p.m.

This program is geared to help the average child make fitness a lifestyle. We are also about to launch our new “Birthday Bootcamps” for a fun alternative to an exciting birthday while introduccontinued on Page 5B

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Brian in his bodybuilding days. His experiences led him to open Results in 2003 in order to help others.

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Dr. Kavadi helps vets navigate the system

Edmond surgeon provides relief to veterans

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Dr. Niranjan Kavadi

By Ray Hibbard Veterans who are working their way through the health system can get confused while trying to navigate being treated. Edmond physician, Dr. Niranjan Kavadi, appreciates their confusions and has prided himself in providing a port in the storm for veterans with spine conditions that can be extremely painful. About 20% of his patients have issues directly related to their time in the service. There is even a condition that they call “military back” that can come from years of service in the military.

The pain of spine issues or injury from their service can compound any other problem that his patients might be having in their lives according to Dr. Kavadi. What he can do for them is help the pain and in many cases improve their health through spine surgery.

“By the time they get through the system and come to me, they are pleased to be able to see the same doctor and not feel passed around to different ones,” said Dr. Kavadi. “It is a relief to them,” he added. His patients like that they can get to him directly and not have to go back through the process for a different doctor. Dr. Kavadi works with his patients to make their focus on not needing surgery.

Dr. Kavadi is an orthopedic spine surgeon and is affiliated with Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He has been at the VA for the last five years. He received his medical degree from B.J. Medical College - University of Pune.

His education and training include SUNY Upstate Medical University Fellowship, University of Alabama School of Medicine Fellowship and Massachusetts General Hospital Fellowship.

His patients like the way he walks them through the process after they have been discouraged in the past. Patients appreciate the care that they receive and look forward to the future. Dr. Kavadi says that things have improved greatly at the VA under the new administration and that he is encouraged by what he sees. He is so busy that he may have to start doing surgery on Saturday which is a change from the past.

Many of the areas in Oklahoma may have access to doctors with the VA but not a spine surgeon.

The hospital has created a multi discipline spine meeting once a week. This is where all the medical professionals can address patients’ needs and issues at one time. This speeds up the process so that the patient doesn’t have to wait or be rotated through each department responsible for treatment. They can decide on the best plan right then.

In fact, one of his worries about his patients is that they may be veterans that don’t have family members at home to take care of them. One patient drove himself two hours for his surgery and was expecting to have to drive himself home with no family support. It touched Dr. Kavadi and put him on a path trying to help his patients as much as possible. Patients can come from the metro up to 8 hours away for spine surgery.

Future for Dr. Kavadi includes a program he calls “walk with the doctor” where he would meet with patients at a park or the OKC river front. He would help them get started on the healthy habit of walking and at the same time, they could ask all kinds of questions not only about their spine related issues but their over all health.

“We might start with just a quarter of a mile and then increase it over time,” he said.

In a system that can be difficult to move through all the layers, Dr. Kavadi provides welcome relief for Veterans.

“I consider it my duty to give all I have to my patients,” he said.

Results From Page 4B ing kids to fitness. Parents can workout or enjoy our Nutrition Club while their kids attend a birthday instead of just standing around. Stay tuned for more info on that.

The benefits of weight training with machines, free-weights and various cable machines is for all.

Our weight room is incredible with the view of our wood beams, vaulted ceilings and beautiful windows facing the creek behind the building.

Don’t worry about what to do because we have trainers that will design you an initial program with your membership! Monthly packages are also available for purchase as well.

Fitness can seem like a daunting and scary thing for some. It can feel even more that way even when you aren’t sure you are in a facility that

truly cares about you and your goals. When you walk into Results Fitness & Nutrition Center, you know you are part of a family very quickly. We are serious about our fitness but we also love to joke around with each other a lot. Laughing is essential for our memberships and we enforce it with lots of fun! We are celebrating 16 years of business during the month of November with exciting announcements all month long leading up to a “Sweet 16 Celebration” on Saturday, November 16th at 4p.m. We want to personally invite the community to come by and see our facility, meet our trainers and find out about all our programs and specials! We want YOU to be a part of this Edmond family gym! You can download a free week pass to check us out at www.resultsok. com. We would love to have you!

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Samuel King Chapter members: Laura Shipman, Karen Bragg, Gayle Demeter (Chapter Regent), Norma Hughes with the new Little Free Library at Anderson Park, north of Edmond’s Orvis Risner Elementary.

Local DAR chapter sponsors new Little Free Library Samuel King Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, is the sponsor of a new Little Free Library, one of 12 in the Edmond area.

Located at Anderson Park, north of Orvis Risner Elementary, the library box was built by Dan Johnsen, troop leader of the Trail Life USA Troop #339.

The materials were provided by chapter member Laura Shipman, Literacy Committee Chair for the chapter.

The library will be kept stocked with books donated by chapter members. The location was chosen because of its proximity to Orvis Risner Elementary, where chapter members donate school

supplies and volunteer as readers in a kindergarten classroom. The City of Edmond, Parks Department was especially helpful in the approval of the location and the installation work. To find more information about the Little Free Library program, go to: littlefreelibrary.org.

The DAR, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children.

DAR members volunteer millions of service hours annually in their local communities including

supporting active duty military personnel and assisting veteran patients, awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships and financial aid each year to students, and supporting schools for underserved children with annual donations exceeding one million dollars.

As one of the most inclusive genealogical societies in the country, DAR boasts 185,000 members in 3,000 chapters across the United States and internationally.

Any woman 18 years or older-regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background-who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible for membership.

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Obituary notice

Business and community leader LaVerna Reid dies LaVerna Gearldean (Weichel) Reid LaVerna was born to Harvey and Juanita (Sappington) Weichel on January 19, 1944 at the home of her Uncle Ed and Aunt Mabel in Colony, OK. She passed away on Oct. 9, 2019, from complications from cancer.

She grew up in the Alfalfa and Colony communities. After graduation from Colony High School, she attended Southwestern State College from which she received her BS degree. She became a Medical Technologist and worked in the laboratory at Presbyterian Hospital for 10 years before joining her husband in the printing business.

LaVerna married her childhood sweetheart, Dennis Reid, on June 7, 1964 and they made their home in Edmond, Okla.. They have two sons, David Paul and Robert Leslie. Together, as a family business, they operated Reid Printing in Edmond and Vox Printing in Oklahoma City.

LaVerna was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Edmond where she was an elder, Stephen Minister and sang in the choir. She was also active in the Ostomy Association of OKC and served on the Board of Directors of the United Ostomy Association. She served on the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and was on the Edmond Parks Foundation.

LaVerna loved people and loved doing the little things that made people happy. She put the icing on the cake of life! Whether it was hosting the family dinners after church for 30 years, planting an herb garden next to the street for neighbors to cut sprigs of rosemary, basil and mint for their dinners or taking meals to many people who were in need, she always did the things that brought joy to others without being asked.

She also traveled extensively with her husband and liked trying new things. Even when she was unable to travel very far, she and Dennis set a goal of visiting every county in the

LaVerna Reid state. They have a photo in front of all 77 courthouses to show their success!

She is survived by her husband, Dennis, son, David and his wife Jennifer, son, Robert and his wife Amy. Five grandchildren, Derek, Parker, Hannah, Benjamin and Chloe.

Brother, Jerry and wife Kathy of Colony, OK, and sister Mary and husband, Harold Yandell of Shattuck, OK. Also a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church of Edmond earlier this week. Graveside service were at the Alfalfa Baptist Cemetery in Alfalfa, Okla.

Formal visitation and viewing was held, earlier this week at Matthews Funeral Home at 601 S. Kelly in Edmond.

It is LaVerna’s wish that memorials be made to: First Presbyterian Church of Edmond 1001 South Rankin Edmond, OK 73034 or Ostomy Association of OKC Attn: Suzanne Bellis 6209 North Styll Road Oklahoma City, OK 73112

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A followup to ‘Breaking Bad’

Netflix film of popular series

By George Gust A uniquely 2019 problem if I've ever heard one, "What to binge watch next?"

For many Netflix subscribers they have come face-to-face with this question after watching the final few hours of the endlessly “bingeable” drama series "Breaking Bad." Now, what started as a little seen drama series on the AMC channel has since become an award darling and the harbinger of the television/Netflix binge culture, which has spawned a prequel series, "Better Call Saul." There is now a Netflix movie event. effects of a gruesome bout of captivity, while also A sequel/extended epilogue to "Breaking Bad," giving the audience hope for a happy(ish) ending "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie" follows Jesse for a fan favorite character.

Pinkman (Aaron Paul) after the events of the series Featuring dynamic cinematography, confident finale of "Breaking Bad." In the wake of his drastorytelling, superb writing and a good sense for matic escape from captivity, Jesse must come to creating suspenseful scenes "El Camino" is an excelterms with his past in order to forge some kind of lent follow up to the beloved series. Although "El future.

Camino" is a nonessential story of the popular Series creator Vince Gilligan returns to write and show that came before it, it provides enough susdirect "El Camino" as well as many cameos from pense, answers and high-level acting performances the original cast of series regulars. This continuity to be a worthwhile return to the world of "Breakfrom the original "Breaking Bad" players provides ing Bad.” for a two-hour experience that feels a part of a “El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie” is not rated, larger story and not just an added piece of content but has similar content to the TV-MA of “Breaking to cash in on the success of the original series.

Bad” "El Camino" is not a rehash or echo of “Breaking 4.2 out of 5 stars Bad,” like some post-show reboot/reimagining’s have done.

Instead, "El Camino" features a slow burn story that focuses on one character and gives the audience another satisfying conclusion that feels like it fits in the world the creators have created.

And while some of the cast looks a tad bit older than the 2013 versions of themselves, when the show ended, their performances remain top notch. That’s especially from Paul, whose character and performance carry the movie.

After years of portraying this character, Paul has connected to the highs and lows of a danAaron Paul returns to the ‘Breaking Bad’ universe to answer quesgerous life. In this movie, he was able to show the traumatic tions left over from the beloved series' finale.

Plans set for major art event Beginning in June 2020, visitors to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art can enjoy more than 100 works on paper and 10 sculptures by the biggest names in Pop Art in a new exhibition, “POP Power from Warhol to Koons: Masterworks from the Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation.”

From innovators such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Claes Oldenburg to popular and provocative artists like James Rosenquist, Robert Indiana, Keith Haring, Damien Hirst, Takashi Murakami, Julian Opie and Jeff Koons, the exhibition details the incredible transformation of the visual arts in the last half century.

“The Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation is well-known as one of the most comprehensive Pop Art collections in the world,” said Dr. Michael Anderson, interim president and CEO. “From Campbell’s Soup to Mickey Mouse, and from comic strips to balloon dogs, ‘POP Power’ celebrates a timeless movement that revels in the new and the now, the celebrity and the commodity and art made accessible to the masses. This exhibition provides a fun, irreverent look at the low-brow, high art of our popular culture.”

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: HALLOWEEN ACROSS 1. *Birds of ill omen 6. Comes before flow 9. Hair styling products 13. B on Mendeleev's table 14. Variable, abbr.

15. Lace loop 16. *Cemetery slab 17. Paleozoic or mesozoic 18. Orderly arrangement 19. *Vampire's bed 21. *Trick-or-treating garb 23. Tan purveyor 24. Best ____ secret 25. What highwaymen do 28. Rossini's "La Scala di ____" 30. 1 1/2 calorie breath mint 35. Copycat 37. Rotterdam or Singapore, e.g.

39. Expressing an assertion 40. Wine, to Pliny 41. Hiker's path 43. Ship to Colchis 44. Finish 46. Serengeti antelope 47. Wyatt Earp action?

48. Like Matryoshka inside Matryoshka 50. Bagpiper's tartan 52. Hankering 53. ____ E. Coyote 55. Precedes Sept..

57. *Full of ghosts 61. *Fearful reaction 64. Acquiesce 65. Metalbearing rock 67. Observatory observations 69. *Parents' post-Halloween nightmare?

70. Epitome of easiness 71. Phrase of explanation 72. House of Lords member 73. Mar. follower

74. Lively DOWN 1. Gayle King's network 2. Drilling grp.

3. Sandwich cookie 4. CNN's Blitzer and Accept guitarist Hoffmann 5. Blunders or bloopers 6. Fifty-fifty 7. Fly hangout?

8. Ankle support, e.g.

9. Horizontal wall beam 10. Common hosiery shade 11. Type of rich soil 12. Eye affliction 15. Anise-flavored spirit 20. All thumbs 22. Make a choice 24. James Corden's kind of singing 25. *"Once upon a midnight dreary" bird 26. Express a thought 27. Gives in 29. Suit material?

31. Republic in Africa 32. Leave slowly 33. Pond buildup

34. *Funny to some, scary to others 36. Overwhelming defeat 38. Cone-shaped quarters 42. Whitman's famous flower 45. Not silver 49. *Marilyn Manson: "Trick or treat till the neighbors gonna ____ of fright" 51. *Traditional alternative to pumpkin 54. Parkinson's disease drug 56. Glittery stone 57. Door fastener 58. Malaria symptom 59. Egg on 60. Not far 61. *Palm reader, e.g.

62. Affirm 63. *Fake face 66. *Gravestone wish 68. Chester White's home

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Edmond Arts Association

Professional artist to address group The Edmond Arts Association (EAA) is pleased to announce the program for its October meeting will be a demo by Fine art artist – Wes A. Newton.

The meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Edmond Fine Art Institute at 27 E. Edwards Street in Edmond.

Wes Newton was identified as the artist among his family and peers early in life. He started drawing when inspired by watching his dad sketch and paint. A paper pad would often become his playground. Even in school he might draw things in the extra space on his paperwork. His teachers couldn’t help but notice his ability and encouraged him to pursue it.

In 1985 Newton received his Bachelor’s Degree in Art from the University of Science and Art of Oklahoma.

He studied with Dick Goetz and David Leffel in the Art Students League in New York City.

In 1986, following his father’s footsteps, Wes joined the Oklahoma City Fire Department. He retired from the fire service in 2012 with the rank of lieutenant.

He attended various workshops with Wayne Wolfe, Scott Christensen, and Jim Wilcox while painting on location in the mountains in Colorado, Wyoming and Montana.

Several years Wes was privileged to participate in the American Art in Miniature exhibitions at the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa.

He has been an invited artist to participate in the Western Visions Miniature Show at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming. Wes has also shown in the national juried shows of the Oil Painters of America and American Im-

Meeting Oct. 28 Fine Arts Institute Starting at 7 p.m pressionist Society.

Newton was accepted and has been a member of the Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters since 2006.

He was awarded the Best Grouping Award at the national juried 2017 National Paint for the Park Exhibit in Jackson, Wyoming.

And he was also awarded the Best of Show at the national juried 2018 National Paint for the Park Exhibit in Jackson, WY and the Best of Show at the 2018 Artists on Location, Knoxville Museum of Art. With his wife, son and daughter Newton resides in Oklahoma City. He frequently takes trips to the northwest to paint on location and to gather reference material.He says, “It is very important to observe the colors and values that nature provides.

The studies on location furnish that in the studio.”

His paintings are now exhibiting in the Breckenridge Gallery, in Breckenridge, Colorado, and The Howell Gallery, in Oklahoma City.

The EAA meeting is open to the public.

The EAA meets on the fourth Monday evening of each month, with speakers on subjects of interest to artists of all media. Membership is open to anyone interested in the arts.

For more information please see www.edmondart.org and like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/EdmondArtAssociation/ Next month’s presentation, on Nov. 25, will be announced on the EAA website. www.edmondart.org.

Chloe Beth Campbell

Enid singer & songwriter will perform at Arcadia Enid singer-songwriter Chloe Beth Campbell will bring Morning Music to the Arcadia Round Barn on Saturday, Oct. 19.

Campbell’s first full-length album, “Remnant,” was released in 2018. She has appeared at venues across Oklahoma including the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, the Gypsy Café music festival in Stillwater and First Fridays in Enid.

“With powerhouse vocals and beautifully controlled dynamics, she delivers songs embodied with

strength, hope and independence,” said fellow singer-songwriter Melissa Hembree of Whiskey Union.

Morning Music is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the downstairs museum. Admission is free but donations are accepted.

The Round Barn is 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 405-833-1350.

Wes. A. Newton

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Research to focus on age related diseases Two Oklahoma researchers will receive more than $1 million for aging research, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation said last week.

The scientists study a pair of diseases that are prevalent in aging veterans — age-related muscle loss and osteoarthritis. Their work is being funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Holly Van Remmen, Ph.D., is chair of Remmen OMRF's aging program. The Edmond resident received $650,000 to continue investigating a potential therapy for agerelated muscle loss, a condition called sarcopenia.

Sarcopenia causes muscle weakness and atrophy, and there are currently no drugs available that can treat it.

“Sarcopenia is a highly relevant problem for the veteran population, as more than half of all veterans are over age 60,” said Van Remmen. “The

weakness associated with it contributes to falls and fractures, deconditioning, institutionalization, and contributes to obesity and diabetes. All of these could significantly improve with a treatment.”

In the lab, Van Remmen showed that a new therapy, designated CDN1163, was successful in elderly mice. Researchers studied mice until they were 26-28 months old, approximately equivalent to 70-plus human years.

Mice that did not receive the treatment had normal atrophy and weakness, but those that did receive it maintained considerably more muscle mass and muscle function.

“Now that we know the drug works, we need to develop a more efficient version. Once we have refined it, we can then start moving toward human trials,” said Van Remmen, who holds the G.T. Blankenship Chair in Aging Research at OMRF. “This is very promising and could make a real impact in improving quality of life for veterans.”

The other $650,000 grant went to Tim Griffin, Ph.D., to study a new clinical approach for people with osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that is the most common form of arthritis. There is no cure.

About half all Americans develop painful osteoarthritis, or OA, during the course of their lifetime.

“There is an urgent need for OA care, and it’s even more pronounced in veterans,” said Griffin.

“They have a higher rate of post-traumatic OA than the general population related to injuries and the physical nature of their service.”

Clinical studies show being physically active reGriffin duces OA pain and increases mobility.

“And it doesn’t matter what kind of activity you do. It can be swimming, walking, aerobics or other activities,” he said. “Being active in any way you can shows benefits, and we aim to understand exactly how exercise works at a molecular level.”

Using this clinical knowledge, Griffin will study how exercise changes the metabolism of joint tissues to reduce pain and inflammation. This should allow them to develop options to give OA sufferers more "bang for their buck" with therapy, he said.

Their findings could also provide safer alternatives to opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for reducing pain.

From Oklahoman.com

The lobby area

Coffee Creek’s Touchmark ends a 2-year renovation I love it! The renovation is magnificent, and it’s totally different. It is really done well,” says Ellie Lottinville when asked her thoughts about the refurbishment just completed at Touchmark at Coffee Creek. Lottinville has been a resident at the fullservice retirement community for seven years.

Executive Director Michael Stockman agrees with Lottinville’s summary of the changes. “It really is a total transformation. When you walk through the front entrance, you feel like you are in an entirely new space.“ Earlier this week there was a “Grand Unveiling” event to show off the changes.

In addition to the widespread renovation of the building, which contemporizes the look, new life-engaging amenities were added. Most notable is Thunder Alley Pub. Outfitted with casual soft seating, TVs, dining tables and a menu of food choices prepared

by Touchmark’s Executive Chef and Dining Services team, the gathering spot is ideal for watching sports and getting together with friends.

Along with the pub, Lottinville and other residents are enjoying Charley’s, a casual cafe offering snacks and lighter fare.

“Already, there’s a lot more energy,” she says. “People are really excited. They like the colors, paintings, carpeting, decorations … really, everything.”

All common areas, including lobbies, the cafe, grand hall, salon, activities room, library, exterior, balconies and exterior lighting were updated.

Lottinville is especially excited over the transformation of the Health & Fitness Studio. “Now it’s lighter and brighter, and the group fitness room is comfortable. All of the equipment is state-of-the-art. I only work out here now.”

Fitness classes are open to the public. For more information about the classes, the Grand Unveiling event or Touchmark, people can call 405-3401975.

Spellman Brady & Company worked with Joseph Billig, AIA, Senior Vice President of Architecture with Touchmark Development & Construction, on interior design. Timberlake Construction Company, Inc. was the general contractor. Overall project management was provided by Touchmark Development & Construction: President Kendra Lackey, Senior Vice President and Director of Construction Rick Wessell and George Robertson, site Development Manager.

Thunder Alley Pub

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Alzheimer’s run raises $635K Approximately 10,000 people joined the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease today at Bicentennial Park.

To date, participants have raised nearly $635,000 for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association – and there's still time to help reach the event goal of $1 million.

“The sight of so many people coming together for the common goal of putting an end to this terrible disease is truly overwhelming," said Mark Fried, Alzheimer's Association Oklahoma Chapter president and CEO. "Out of over 600 Walks across the country last year, Oklahoma City was one of only 13 to raise $1 million. If everyone in the crowd today raised just 50 more dollars, we would hit our goal and make history once again!”

Walk to End Alzheimer’s participants did more than complete a two-mile walk around downtown.

They learned about Alzheimer’s disease and the Association’s critical role in the fight against it, as well as the free support services available to them and how to become involved through volunteering. The event also featured family-friendly fun including face painting, entertainers and an appearance by Rumble the Bison. The emotional Promise Garden Ceremony, emceed by News Channel 4 Chief Meteorologist Mike Morgan and his wife, Marla, paid special tribute to those affected by the disease.

More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease – the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 16 million family members and friends provide care to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In Oklahoma alone, there are more than 65,000 living with the disease and 224,000 serving as unpaid caregivers.

The Association extends a special thank you to National Presenting Sponsor Edward Jones. For more information and to make a donation today, visit okcwalk.com.

Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

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A large crowd showed up in downtown OKC recently for the annual Alzheimer’s Walk.

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Arledge & Associates Q&A

Mortgage matters

The truth on these three spooky mortgage myths

By Kenneth Wohl RCB Bank With Halloween around the corner, here are three spooky myths about getting a mortgage.

There is a lot of incorrect information Wohl out there that may persuade you not to pursue getting a home. Before you run in fear, talk to a lender first about your concerns, so we can help you know what is truth or myth.

Myth #1: You have to have a 20% down payment in order to get a mortgage – WRONG. There are many down payment options. For instance, if you are a veteran, or buying in a rural location, you could potentially get into your new home with little to no down payment.

Several first-time homebuyer loan options start with a 3% down payment, and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) offers financing options starting with a 3.5% down payment.

With all of these down payment options, homeownership may be more BOOlievable than you think.

Myth #2: Being Pre-Qualified is the same as being Pre-Approved – WRONG. Pre-qualification is based on un-verified information. This is an initial look at your application to make sure there are no major red flags that may prevent you from getting a mortgage.

For example, a pre-qualification may use an estimate of your credit score and compare your income with your debts to see if you can support a mortgage payment. The pre-qualification process is quick and is based on

information you provide to your lender. A pre-approval is a more extensive process where the lender uses verified information (e.g., your credit report and pay stubs) to determine which mortgage you actually qualify for.

Without a pre-qualification or preapproval, home shopping may become a frightfully batty experience.

Myth #3: Shopping around for lenders will hurt your credit – WRONG. Multiple inquiries can hurt your credit, but FICO allows for rate shopping by grouping all similar inquiries made within a 30-day timeframe as one hard-hit. This allows you to shop around as long as it is within 30 calendar days.

When shopping lenders, be sure to ask what fees they charge, what the interest rate and annual percentage rate (APR) are, and if you aren’t putting 20% down, what is the cost for private mortgage insurance (PMI).

Don’t be spooked by misinformation about mortgages. Talk to a lender and get the truth. I’m here to help you have a FANGtastic homebuying experience. Give me a call at 405-608-5291 or email kwohl@bankrcb.net.

----Opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the author and meant for generic illustration purposes only.

For specific questions regarding your personal lending needs, please call RCB Bank at 855-BANK-RCB. With approved credit. Some restrictions apply. Equal Housing Lender, Member FDIC. RCB Bank NMLS #798151. Kenneth Wohl NMLS #453934.

Putnam City Schools donate to cancer research for OMRF For the 44th consecutive year, Putnam City Schools have come together to support cancer research at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.

The school district hosted a series of bake sales, car washes, carnivals, 5k runs and other fundraising events to generate $80,000 for research at OMRF. Cancer drive funds have paid for research projects, laboratory supplies and established the Putnam City Schools Distinguished Chair in Cancer Research, which is held by OMRF scientist Linda Thompson, Ph.D. “Putnam City is amazing,” said Thompson. “Their continued support of OMRF is admirable, and they have made a very real impact in the fight against cancer.”

Work at OMRF has created an experimental drug that is undergoing clinical trials at the Stephenson Cancer Center to treat patients suffering from glioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer.

Other foundation scientists are studying problems that arise during cell division, a crucial issue in a disease marked by uncontrolled division of abnormal cells.

The school district hosted a series of bake sales, car washes, carnivals, 5k runs and other fundraising events to generate $80,000 for research at OMRF.

Some advice provided on doing fundraising (Editor’s Note: The following is a Q&A addressed by LaDonna Sinning of Arledge & Associates, an Edmond accounting firm.

Q: Our relatively small nonprofit does various fundraising campaigns each year, but it always seems like a lot of work relative to the amount of money raised. Do you have any ideas on ways we could raise more money both now and in the future?

A: Fundraising is hard work and I commend you on your efforts to expand the services of your nonprofit by taking on this difficult task. There are a few things that may increase your sucSinning cess while also building the foundation for future giving. n Set a clear goal, then add 25 percent to cover fundraising costs and guard against your cause being underfunded. Then, based on your current active donors, set giving levels that are appropriate for the audience. For example, $25 may be appropriate for a casual donor that has limited involvement with your cause while $1,000 may be most appropriate for heavily-involved donors who are more invested in your success. n Be transparent with your target audience with regular updates to your message. The more you can engage your audience with your cause and your plans and your progress in meeting your goals, the more money that you will raise. Campaigns that are not transparent with where they are at in reaching their goals often raise less money as people assume that someone else will donate enough. n Be sure to capture donor data for use in future campaigns. This step is essential to growing your donor base and cultivating relationships. A spreadsheet of names, contact information, and amounts given is invaluable to your next activity. n Don’t forget the people who were heavily invested in your programs but have since retired or become less active with your cause.

These are people who may have both deeper pockets and more available time to volunteer.

Q: This seems manageable. Is there anything else that I should consider as our new fundraising chair?

A: Absolutely always follow through. Donation receipts should be sent within one business day and thank you notes should generally be in the mail within the week. Again, with that eye toward the future, be sure to update the donors on the status of your fundraising campaign as well as the programs being funded.

Each interaction with a donor brings your cause to the top of their mind.

Thus, be personal and specific in drafting thank-you notes and remember, every major donor should receive an in-person thanks from your executive director or board president or both. This will require some tracking and communication within your organization, but will be well worth it.

Overall, remember that fundraising is built on relationships and relationships are rarely built overnight. Settle in for the long-haul while following the tips above and, over time, you will raise more money while reducing the time needed for fundraising activities.

LaDonna Sinning, CPA, CFE, is a partner at Arledge and Associates, PC, an Edmond-based accounting firm. Arledge and Associates, PC is a recognized leader in the accounting industry offering practical solutions in the areas of tax planning, auditing, consulting, accounting advisory services and client accounting. Through its Gateway Executive Solutions division, the firm offers outsourced CFO, controller and cloud-based accounting solutions.

This article contains general information only and does not constitute tax advice or any other professional services.

Before making any decisions or taking any action that might affect your income taxes, you should consult a professional tax advisor. This article is not intended for and cannot be used to avoid future penalties that may be imposed by the Internal Revenue Service.

Breast cancer benefit this Saturday The PC Cancer Drive began in 1976 when former Putnam City High School teacher Lois Thomas launched the grassroots effort. Since then, students, teachers and supporters have raised more than $3.7 million for research at the Oklahoma City-based nonprofit.

“Putnam City’s long-standing partnership with OMRF has created a tradition for our school district that staff and students are proud to continue,” said Dr. Fred Rhodes, superintendent of Putnam City Schools. “Through our OMRF fundraisers, students experience how they can impact their community. Advancing cancer research at OMRF is a contribution that reaches this generation and generations to come.”

The American Cancer Society of Oklahoma hosts the “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk” Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Wheeler District, 1701 S. Western in Oklahoma City beginning at 8 a.m.

The annual walk unites communities, honors those touched by the disease and raises awareness and funds for a world without breast cancer.

“Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, with more than 1 million passionate participants supporting the noncompetitive three- to five-mile walks each year.

Since 1993, more than 15 million supporters have raised more than $935 million nationwide. Last year in

Oklahoma, nearly 3,000 people participated in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, raising an estimated $200,000.

Dollars raised help the American Cancer Society fund innovative breast cancer research; provide education and guidance to help people reduce their risk; and offer comprehensive patient support to those who need it most.

In 2018, ACS staff helped guide more than 34,000 cancer patients through every step of their journey as they moved through the health care system, including helping with insurance problems, referring them to ACS and other local services, assisting caregivers and addressing obstacles to care.

To know more or to register, visit: www.makingstrideswalk.org/okcok

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250 meetings & no misses

A perfect attendance

Burt Smith

OC’s Burt Smith celebrates 25 years of perfect attendance with the AMA. The beloved marketing professor has attended all 250 meetings over more than two decades.

Burt Smith has been present for every meeting of the Oklahoma City chapter of the American Marketing Association since he first attended in 1994. When he walked through the door earlier this month Smith celebrated 25 years of perfect attendance.

“Many times I’ve arrived at meetings late and had to leave early, but I’ve always found a way to make an appearance,” said Smith, a professor of

marketing and management at Oklahoma Christian University, business author and professional speaker. “I am grateful for the impact AMA has had on my career and how in my teaching AMA has provided me and my students with access to the sharpest minds in the state. Those connections have helped my students get realworld marketing know-how as well as access to some impressive internships and jobs.”

Given Smith’s service to AMA, it is only fitting that he was the first local member to achieve perfect attendance over two decades. Smith was the

youngest person named to AMAOKC’s board in 1995. He is a past president of the chapter and under his leadership, it received its first National Chapter Excellence Award.

Just a few years ago, the chapter named its lifetime achievement award in Smith’s honor. After celebrating 20 years of perfect attendance in 2014, he decided to shoot for 25. Smith said one reason he did so was because he has an “old-school” attitude about service.

“I know I always appreciated the past-presidents who supported me dur-

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Heard on Hurd to stress local businesses The Heard on Hurd theme for October is ‘Keep it Local.’ They are expanding all the way to Second Street and want to extend the opportunity to the businesses between First and Second streets along Broadway to set up shop outside their store. Evoke will also be hosting their annual cornhole tournament outside of their store. The street gala will start at 6 p.m. Saturday in downtown. It is sponsored by Citizens Bank of Edmond. See article Page 22.

Will involve one Edmond location

Tinker Federal Credit Union & partnership with Amazon Tinker Federal Credit Union (TFCU) has partnered with Amazon to bring Amazon Hub Lockers to seven metro OKC branches.

Amazon Hub Lockers are a secure, self-service kiosks that allow customers to pick up their packages purchased from Amazon at a place and time that's convenient, including evenings and weekends.

Amazon Hub Lockers will be available at the following TFCU branches and locations: Edmond East, Bethany, Northeast, Yukon, Midwest City, Capitol Hill and the TFCU Corporate Operations Center location. The Edmond East branch is near 33rd and Bryant.

“We look at this as a strategic move to not only provide a valueadded service to our community, but

also to provide another opportunity for the credit union to interact with both members and non-members by providing them with a safer alternative to having packages delivered to their homes," said Matt Downing, TFCU’s vice president of research and delivery.

Also last week, TFCU announced it has received certification by the U.S. Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund.

The certification program recognizes financial institution that have a primary mission of promoting community development and providing development services in conjunction with its financing activities to low-income consumers and financially underserved populations.

Randy McDaniel elected to group’s governing board The non-profit foundation is Oklahoma State Treasurer a 501(c)(3) organization and Randy McDaniel has been assists state treasurers elected to the governing throughout the nation in proboard of the foundation that tecting and enhancing the fisupports the National Associnancial health of their states. ation of State Treasurers The NAST Foundation pro(NAST). vides training for newlyThe nomination of Mcelected state treasurers, builds Daniel was made by ConMcDaniel partnerships for financial liternecticut State Treasurer acy programs, encourages diaShawn Wooden and seclogue with public financial officials, onded by Wyoming State Treasurer and hosts the National Institute of Curt Meier. The motion was approved by acclamation of the founda- Public Finance of which McDaniel is a graduate. tion’s board on Monday.

McDaniel, an experienced financial “I appreciate the confidence and advisor and banker, was elected support of my peers and look forOklahoma State Treasurer in Novemward to supporting my fellow state ber 2018 following six terms in the treasurers in this capacity,” said McOklahoma House of Representatives Daniel. “I hope to help build upon where he served as chairman of the the foundation’s educational proBanking and Business Committee. grams and scholarship opportunities, Part of McDaniel’s house district was which are important goals of the in Edmond. foundation.”

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There will be a surplus of local vendors to shop from including, Sand Rose Soap Co., Kaleidoscope Arts, Growe Flower Truck, Modern Glitz Jewelry, Okie Sunshine Boutique, 405 Mobile Boutique, J Noelle Boutique, Nixxen Rayne, and others.

If music, shopping, and delectable treats aren’t enough for you be sure to visit the east side of the Citizens Bank drive thru where Spartan Wars mobile Laser Combat will be setup for festival goers of all ages to enjoy. Café Evoke will also be hosting their annual cornhole tournament as the festival barricades will expand all the way to 2nd street.

Taking the main Heard on Hurd stage will be Ben Brock at 6 p.m., a heartfelt and melancholy red dirt artist; stepmom at 7:20 p.m., an indie rock trio with dreamy three part harmonies; and headlining the show is J + The Bishops at 8:40 p.m. the brand new soulful R&B band who is setting out to create a unique and vibrant sound.

Books aren’t only located in your public libraries, walk into the Citizens Bank’s lobby at the intersection of 1st and Broadway where Commonplace Books will have a unique pop up shop.

Take a stroll through Edmond’s first co-working community, Vault 405, to view the “My Tuscan Experience Art Exhibit” featuring work by local Edmond artist, Connie Rish, from 6-9 p.m.

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Citizens Bank of Edmond’s Heard on Hurd will return Saturday, October 19th, at the corner of Broadway and Hurd in downtown Edmond, from 6-10 p.m. for the last event of the 2019 season.

“One of the most unique aspects of Heard on Hurd is that it is ran one hundred percent by our employees and their families volunteer efforts,” said Citizens Bank of Edmond’s President & CEO and Heard on Hurd creator, Jill Castilla. “It’s hard to believe the sixth season is coming to an end. Each and every year our local street festival steadily grows and that would not be possible without the support of our community, food vendors, retail vendors, nonprofit organizations, Edmond Police and Fire Departments, and the city of Edmond.”

The featured nonprofit for the event will be the American Energy Swim Club. This organization was founded in May of 1965 and originally known as the Oklahoma City Swim Club. The organization’s mission is to empower athletes to reach their full potential in and out of the water through a nationally recognized aquatics program that teaches and trains all levels of swimmers, emphasizing character development, team unity, and family.

Many fan favorite food trucks will be lining the streets to help close out the season, including, Wicked Hangry, Oak City Pizza Co., C’est Si Bon, Klemm’s Smoke Haus, El Reno Onion Burgers, Big O’s Pork and Dreams, Mighty Corndog, The Flying Pig, Metro Mini’s, Let’s Do Greek, Chef Ray’s Street Eats, Big Biang Theory, Rolling Café, Oh My Gogi, Kona Ice, Snow S’more, Nick’s Tamales, Chestand’s Family BBQ, The Chosen

ing my presidency, often just by being there in the audience to be supportive. I hope I’ve played that role myself over the years,” Smith said. “I don’t know if I’ll be celebrating 30 years of perfect attendance in five years, but I am sure not planning on going away. The investment in AMA is just too valuable.”

Long-time AMA member and President of VI Marketing and Branding Tim Berney praised Smith for his involvement in AMA over the years.

“If there is one person that is responsible for the health and stability of AMA-OKC it is Dr. Burt Smith,” Berney said. “His enthusiasm and influence have elevated the chapter every year, and the entire marketing community has benefited from his involvement in AMA. While he’s a teacher by profession, he is obviously dedicated to lifelong learning.”

AMA-OKC President Jennifer Williams, a project manager at Evolve Marketing Research, congratulated Smith on his accomplishment.

“In the six years, I have known he has influenced me to not only become a better leader but marketing research professional,” Williams said “He gives honest, positive feedback and is genuinely inspiring. He has a smile on his face every time he walks in the room and not only cares about his professional career but those of his students and young professionals.

When I grow up (professionallyspeaking), I want to be like Dr. Burt.”

Another longtime AMA member and vice president of Smith-Dryden Promotional Products also complimented Smith for his accomplishment.

“Dr. Burt has been a vital member of our chapter throughout the years,” said close friend Michael Smith. “He is always willing to lend a helping hand through donations of his networking book to new members and utilizing his amazing talent as a moderator, speaker and charity auctioneer. Dr. Burt is a key contributor to our chapter’s continued success.”

The relationships Burt Smith has

developed thanks to the AMA are not all business. He met his wife, Terri, through a mutual friend who was also an AMA-OKC board member.

In addition to teaching undergraduate marketing classes at OC, Smith is a professor in the MBA program. In 2009, he was honored with the Gaylord Chair of Distinguished Teaching Award. He co-founded OC’s student chapter of the American Marketing Association and currently serves as a sponsor.

Smith co-founded EMI Research Solutions, a market research consultancy. Over the years has served clients such as Cox Communications, OG&E, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Subway and the Oklahoma City Zoo. He continues to consult, though his primary activity outside of teaching is speaking professionally on subjects such as marketing strategy, networking and leadership.

Smith was the first Oklahoman to earn the AMA’s Professional Certified Marketer designation. He is one of less than 1,700 professionals worldwide to hold the Sales and Marketing Executive International’s Certified Marketing Executive designation, and he also holds the Certified Quality Manager designation from the American Society for Quality.

Smith has served on the board of directors of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce and was the certification chair for the Oklahoma City Chapter of the Sales and Marketing Executives International.

He was also named in the Journal Record’s Centennial Class of Achievers Under 40, as well as the inaugural class of Business OKC’s 40 Under 40.

In 2007, Smith published his first book, “The Great Game of Networking,” and he regularly blogs at www.drburt.com. He is also a pastpresident and two-time member of the year for the Oklahoma chapter of the National Speakers Association.

Smith and his family currently reside in Edmond.

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Bell ringers sought Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma is now recruiting volunteers to serve as bell ringers in Canadian, Cleveland and Oklahoma counties with the official start date of November 19th for this holiday season.

The Salvation Army's red kettle helps support ongoing programs and services throughout the year which makes this a very important fundraiser for the nonprofit. “Any amount of time someone can give to help ring the bell this holiday season would be greatly appreciated”, said Liz Banks, volunteer coordinator. “We have seen civic clubs, church groups, businesses, and families come together and enjoy a few hours giving back to the community.”

During the holiday season, the red kettle is The Salvation Army’s biggest fundraiser providing much needed funds to support its programs and services, such as its feeding programs, emergency shelter, and utility assistance.

“By taking time out of your busy holiday schedule to sign up to ring the bell at a Salvation Army red kettle this Christmas, you will be helping local families who may be experiencing personal crises,” said Major Stephen Ellis, area commander. “Your change changes lives.”

For those interested in donating time to help ring for The Salvation Army, sign up online at www.redkettlevolunteer.org. If anyone has any questions, please contact Liz at 405-246-1107.

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. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

CPA firm helps to feed more than 200 homeless Earlier this month, Upward Transitions partnered with BKD CPAs & Advisors to host a cookout for those experiencing homelessness as a part of the United Way’s 2019 “Day of Caring.”

Over 320 hamburgers and hot dogs were served and over 200 people attended the annual event. Invitations for this event were extended to Upward Transitions clients and homeless neighbors living around the Upward Transitions office.

Bob Lane, Director with BKD CPAs & Advisors and Upward Transitions Board Member, expressed his support of the event this way, “I am privileged to participate on United Way’s Day of Caring each year by volunteering with BKD at Upward Transitions. It’s a very tangible way of giving back to the community, while having a direct impact, however small, on those neighbors who are in need of our services”.

“Day of Caring” is the United Way of Central Oklahoma’s annual corporate volunteer event to benefit its Community Partners. Volunteer teams from cor-

porate and government agencies will complete projects ranging from landscaping and painting gymnasiums, to reading to children and playing bingo with seniors. United Way “Day of Caring” is the nation’s largest corporate volunteer event. United Way of Central Oklahoma invites corporate partner volunteers to participate in projects at community partner agencies throughout October.

One client, who stopped to have lunch at the cookout, pulled the Upward Transitions staff aside to express his gratitude to one of the case managers.

He expressed his thanks for their help in getting his ID, which led to help in getting more time with his daughter and a long list of other changes in his life.

Periann Pulliam, CEO of Upward Transitions loves this day. “Our United Way “Day of Caring” Cookout is one of our favorite days of the year because we get to treat our clients to relaxing day with great food, music, and conversation. We can’t thank our friends at BKD enough for making this day happen.”

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.”

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