Edmond Life and Leisure 10-18-2018

October 18, 2018 Vol. 19, No. 21

In This Issue ROUGH CUT SWISS

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

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

Special Section “Healthier Edmond” Inserted today!

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TWAY ON TOP First prize: $1.1 million

PGA Tour winner Kevin Tway, born and raised in Edmond

Ex-North golfer now among PGA elite

By Steve Gust On a weekend consumed by OU-Texas and a Supreme Court confirmation, a former Edmond athlete thrust himself into the championship spotlight.

Kevin Tway, 30, a member of the many state championship Edmond North golf teams, came out on top Oct. 7 in the PGA Safeway Open held in Napa, Calif. It took three extra holes for Tway to win, as he came out first in a three-player playoff.

He was the winner of his first PGA title and a hefty first-place prize of $1.152 million. The Tway name is also something of Edmond golf royalty as his father Bob Tway is the winner of eight PGA events, including the prestigious and major tourney the 1986 PGA Championship.

Immediately following the younger Tway’s win this month he took off for Malaysia for more golf action. Over the weekend he finished 13 shots back, yet still earned $50,000.

While being out of the country left him a bit out of touch for an interviews, there are still many who remember him here, including his longtime high school coach Jeff Doherty.

“I am so proud of Kevin,” Doherty said. “He was the best Oklahoma high school golfer I ever saw play.

Kevin is so dedicated at improving himself mentally physically to play at such a high level. I truly believe it was just a matter of time,” he said about Tway winning his first title.

Tway was the Oklahoman’s All City “Player of the Year” in both 2006 and 2007. In 2005 he won the 2005 U.S. Junior Amateur and advanced to the semifinals the following year.

Concurring with Doherty’s assessment is Mike Nunley, Edmond Schools Athletic Director who saw Tway compete as a prep player.

“Kevin was a great example of a student athlete,” Nunley said. “He was very involved as a fan of the other sports. He was such a focused player even in high school and a tremendous ambassador for EPS.” In his big win Oct. 7, Tway birdied five holes in a row, including the three playoff holes to win. In this event he was up against legendary golf names including Freddy Couples and Phil Mickelson. He carded three of four rounds under 70. After winning, reports showed him humble.

“I’m kind of at a loss for words,” the new PGA Tour champ said.

His father, Bob, was at home and kidded about watching the event on television from behind his sofa.

“I can’t say that I held it back very good with the tears,” he was quoted as saying. “But I did OK.” Born in Edmond in 1988, Tway went on to play golf at Oklahoma State University. In his freshman year, he won the NCAA Central Regional and was named honorable mention All-American, first-team All-Big 12 and was selected to the All-Central Region squad.

He turned professional in 2011. This marked his second pro win. He was first in 2013 in the Albertsons Boise Open. That came on the Web.com Tour. Coincidentally he had to win that event in a playoff also.

For now his career will continued to be followed closely at home by many, including his former coach.

“He (Tway) has worked so hard for that moment,” Doherty said. “He is a very special player and kid.”

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Who will take over your business?

OKLAHOMA CITY — After they’ve spent years building successful companies, many small business owners begin to think about cashing in on the work they’ve done or passing the business on to a new generation.

That’s likely a pretty common concern, because more than 50 percent of owners are over age 50, according to a 2016 study from Babson College. If you’re a business owner who’s thinking about your next move, the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants offers advice on some of the issues you may face and the solutions you can use.

Get started now. Even if you’re far from retirement, it’s never too early to begin thinking about an exit strategy and taking steps to make sure yours will succeed. Expect the planning to take a while and be prepared to revisit your plan regularly to determine if it’s still up to date, but do get started. You should begin your planning as early as 10 years before you want to leave the business.

Think about financing. Even the best succession plans will not work if you don’t have enough money to retire or move on to another business or career by your target date. That means it’s important to make regular contributions to your own retirement account throughout your career. Your CPA can offer information on tax-advantaged retirement plans designed especially for business owners. Also consider what’s known as a “key person” insurance policy, which is one where the company receives the insurance payoff in the case of your death or disability. While this insurance won’t replace a sound succession plan, these funds can be used for expenses until the business can be sold or passed down in an orderly manner.

Identify a successor. Some owners are so deeply involved in every aspect of their business that it can be tough or impossible to find an adequate re-

placement when they retire. There are several steps you can take to avoid that problem. First, throughout your career, delegate as many tasks as possible to your staff. This will offer you more time for executive decision making and will offer your people the chance to take on different responsibilities and expand their knowledge of the business. Second, identify promising employees and begin to groom them for leadership. Include them in client meetings and in your strategic planning so they are ready to take the reins—and maintain the company’s success—when you decide to move on.

Be ready for a sale. It’s also wise to regularly evaluate how your company would look to a buyer if you decided to sell, especially if you don’t have an internal successor in mind. Are your facilities and equipment up to date, including technology? Can you demonstrate the demand for your products or services? Do you have current financial statements that would paint an appealing picture for a potential buyer? These are some of the questions you should consider.

Once again, your CPA can help you understand what a buyer might expect and offer ideas to put your best foot forward.

Think about what comes next.

What would you like to do after you leave? Start another business? Put your experience to work at another company? Travel? Take a much-deserved break? Be sure to take your dreams for the future into account in your succession planning so you have the best chance of achieving your goals.

---Your local CPA acts as a trusted business advisor to many organizations in your community. Turn to him or her with all your pressing business questions about issues of importance to you today and in the future.

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From the Publisher

A look at the State Questions Lt. Governor nominee is on purpose to not crowd Oklahoma’s already over blown constitution. It is 11 times the size of the U.S. Constitution. That process will be worked out later by the legislature since they will have plenty of time to do so. A process much like what is used for the U.S. President and Vice President is what Pugh would like to see enacted.

I am a yes vote on SQ 798

There will be five state questions on the ballot Nov. 6 in the Oklahoma general election.

They cover everything from how you buy your eyeglasses to victim rights. Are they all needed? That is hard to say, and we will let you be the judge. We were able to hear a presentation from the State Chamber of OklaRay Hibbard homa on these questions and they really were objective about each one.

They presented wording that was understandable where the language on the ballot is not as clear. I’ve used some of their wording below in hopes you will be able to better understand what each question is about. We appreciate the State Chamber and their willingness to help folks understand what they will be voting on come Nov. 6.

Delivery of Eyecare SQ 793 This state question, if passed, will allow traditional retailers to offer in store eyeglasses and contact lenses. It includes big box stores like Wal-Mart and Target. Currently, they need to have a separate outside door to be able to do so like the discount eyeglass stores in a shopping mall. The questions would do away with restrictions on where optometrists can practice and where eyeglasses and contact lenses can be sold.

It gives the legislature power to impose certain health and safety standards such as restricting surgery within the retail space, limiting the number of locations an optometrist may practice at and requiring the optometric office to be in a separate room of a retail store. Optometrists are currently not allowed to practice in retail stores.

It would seem the question takes restrictions off but then it allows the legislature to put restrictions back on. That doesn’t quite make sense to me. It is one of the state questions that has so much advertising for and against on television.

Opponents call this the Walmart state question and they will tell you that the giant box store dictated the wording. I don’t know if that is true or not but I’m not a fan of giant box stores. Can’t remember last time I was in one in fact or a shopping mall. I refuse to purchase meat in the same store that sells motor oil and to be honest with you I don’t want to buy glasses in the same store where you purchase meat and motor oil. I am quite sure that I am in a minority on such issues.

I guess if you really believe that this state question passing will eliminate burdensome regulations on the sale of eyeglasses and contact lenses and will give you more choices and greater access to quality eyecare, you should vote yes. Since I only trust my ophthalmologist with eyecare and the great care I get at Edmond Optical on Bryant, I will be voting no. The polls are saying that SQ793 will pass by a landslide. Less regulation never happens folks and I really think the big box stores have all the items they need to sell. Heck, they can sell wine and strong beer this year so why would they want to displace the nail salon to sell eyeglasses?

Marsy’s Law SQ 794 If this state question passes it would amend provisions of the Oklahoma Constitution to guarantee

that victims have co-equal rights alongside those of the accused and convicted. The rights to be added and enumerated include: n Right to notice of all proceedings and be heard in any proceeding involving sentencing, parole or release. n Right to talk with the prosecutor n Right to reasonable protection n Right to proceeding free from unreasonable delay n Allow victims to refuse interview requests from the defendant’s attorney without a subpoena This all seems fair enough to me. I just must be in favor of victims having more rights even though some of this is not needed based on the strong victims’ rights laws we have on the books currently.

This will put more teeth into them and I will be voting yes.

Joint Ticket SQ 798 The idea has been talked about for decades but has never gotten this far. It is the notion that we would not have an election for Lt. Governor in Oklahoma but would rather have a joint ticket for Governor and Lt. Governor. If this does pass, it will not take effect until the 2026 elections.

Those in favor of SQ798 believe it would help government function more like a business by having the top two executive officers in the state working together on common goals much like our U.S. President and Vice President are supposed to work together.

The role of the Lt. Governor has traditionally been weak in Oklahoma with each one having to make their own way with limited designated authority over much of any state government. Supporters also say it would create a more efficient executive branch and allow for a unified vision and stronger leadership from the top of state government.

I can’t say that I believe all that would happen.

If passed, it does take voting rights away from tax payers, but I am willing to give that up to make for more efficient state government. Edmond’s own State Senator Adam Pugh is the author of this bill.

He says the lack of a defined process to select the

Vision Fund SQ 800 This is an attempt, a small one, but still a try at straightening out the highs and lows of our oil and gas tax revenue in this state.

If nothing else, it is good, sound financial planning at work should it pass. SQ 800 deposits 5 percent of existing tax revenue from oil and natural gas production into an investment fund called the Oklahoma Vision Fund. It would be managed by the Oklahoma State Treasurer’s office which has a terrific track record of return on investments.

I believe it is one of the top 10 in the country. Income or earnings from the fund would be placed in the state’s general revenue fund to supplement the state budget.

It would not have much of an effect the first few years but as the corpus of the fund grows, it could provide significant funds that would be a big help in low oil and gas production years.

It at least gives us a chance to diversify our economy with a clean and transparent process that does not raise taxes.

To be fair, it could reduce the amount the legislature has to spend in the short term, but it makes a lot of sense for the long term.

I am a yes vote on SQ 800.

Local school spending SQ 801 This question deals with the current restrictions on the way property tax funds for schools is spent.

This state question, if passed, would change the way that school districts can use existing property taxes in their building funds.

Currently, building funds are limited to construction, remodeling, landscaping and maintenance.

This would remove that restriction so local school districts could choose to use their local property tax dollars where they are needed most. That could be on building maintenance, teacher pay, textbooks, STEM programs or classroom supplies for example.

This is not a tax increase. It will give local school boards more flexibility to address the education needs that concern them most. This 60-year-old restriction has limited local tax dollars from being spent in the classroom.

In the case of Edmond Public Schools, Superintendent Bret Towne says that it probably would not make a big difference in the way they spend the money.

He says they need all the building funds to construct and maintain their facilities. But, he adds that flexibility is a good thing to have if needed.

Some of the school districts around the state could benefit from the flexibility.

I will be a yes vote on SQ 801

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

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Weekend calendar of events ........................................................Page 6.

When politics turns vicious ..........................................................Page 8.

Dave Farris and the last hours of Pretty Boy Floyd ......................Page 9.

Bronchos win again ....................................................................Page 13.

George Gust reviews ‘Venom’ movie ..........................................Page 15.

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

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

Business news ............................................................................Page 22.

Worship directory ......................................................................Page 23.

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

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

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

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Edmond North High School Principal Debreon Davis presents Cara Bowerman with a Husky statue after Bowerman was named 2018 Teacher of the Year at the high school. Bowerman teaches art.

Edmond Schools name ‘Site Teachers of the Year’ Edmond Public Schools announced today its 2018-2019 Site Teachers of the Year. The teachers were chosen by their peers at each of the district’s 27 schools.

The honorees are as follows: Elementary: Randy Ceynar-Angie Debo first-grade teacher Holly Cox-Centennial first-grade teacher Kristen Case-Charles Haskell Pre-K teacher Linzi Clem-Chisholm third-grade teacher Julie Shortt-Clegern second-grade teacher Kelly Bertels-Cross Timbers second-grade teacher Rene Axtell-Frontier special education teacher Jenae Standingwater-Heritage fifth-grade teacher Maegan Barnes-Ida Freeman Kindergarten teacher Krista Frias-John Ross Kindergarten teacher Hannah Wilson-Northern Hills Kindergarten teacher Laura Suttles-Orvis Risner fifth-grade teacher Terri Ritterhouse -Russell Dougherty third-grade teacher Kerri Gray-Sunset third-grade teacher Natalie Wehmuller-Washington Irving fifth-grade teacher Laura Nelson-West Field first-grade teacher Jennifer Wright-Will Rogers fifth-grade teacher Middle: Emily Busey-Central Social Studies teacher Ashley Pettiet-Cheyenne leadership teacher Kristen Patterson-Cimarron Geography teacher Kathryn Ash-Heartland special education teacher Kristen Huffty-Sequoyah English teacher Kimberly Kerr-Summit Science teacher High School: Lisa Schritter-Miley -Boulevard Interim Alternative

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Randy Ceynar was named 2018 Teacher of the Year at Angie Debo Elementary School. He teaches first-grade at the school.

Educational Setting teacher Christy Nieves-Edmond Memorial English teacher Cara Bowerman-Edmond North Art teacher KC Williams -Edmond Santa Fe Government teacher Superintendent Bret Towne said that the site teachers of the year are dedicated, highly engaged educators.

“Common among our site teachers of the year is how they demonstrate their commitment to their

students. They take the time to understand their students personally, celebrate their students’ achievements and promote a culture of mutual respect in the classroom all while holding students to high academic standards.”

One of the 27 site teachers of the year will be named the 2018-2019 Edmond Teacher of the Year next spring and represent the district at the state competition. The district winner is decided by the district’s professional development committee.

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Schools hosting special event Nov. 1

Parents can access helpful resources

Edmond Public Schools, together with its community partners, will present Parent University from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 at the district’s administrative center, 1001 W. Danforth in Edmond.

The evening will feature 12 experts who will provide tips, tools, and resources for parents.

The event is free, but space is limited so indi-

viduals are encouraged to register by going to www.edmondschools.ne t beginning Oct. 22.

“Parent University offers our district patrons access to some of the area's most respected family advocates,” said event co-organizer Dr. Debbie Bendick, associate superintendent of secondary education.

“By partnering with providers who represent

private practice, nonprofits, and city agencies, Edmond Public Schools' Parent University offers a unique evening of learning, intended to address a broad array of topics pertinent for families with children in kindergarten through grade 12.”

Sessions will last 45 minutes and run simultaneously at 6 p.m., 6:50 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. Individuals may choose to attend up to three sessions during the evening.

Among the session topics are the following: n “Digital Dangers” n “Parenting 101” n “Drug and Alcohol Trends” n “The Entitlement Generation” n “Rules Without Relationships Lead to Rebellion” For more information, e-mail Dana Elkins at dana.elkins@edmondschools.net.

Thursday Oct. 18 ---- In the Gallery ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student ---- American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters ---- Fall Signature Tour ---- FrightFest ---- Time For Three ---- Fall Festival at the Orr Family Farm ---- Rod Stewart Friday Oct. 19 ---- In the Gallery ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student ---- American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters ---- Fall Signature Tour ---- Hearts Open Roping ---- Souled Out ---- Guthrie Haunts ---- FrightFest ---- Ghost The Musical ---- Fall Festival at the Orr Family Farm ---- An Affair of the Heart Saturday Oct. 20 ---- In the Gallery ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student ---- Fall Signature Tour ---- American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters ---- Edmond Farmer’s Market ---- Heard on Hurd ---- Angels Chili Cookout & Foster Fall Festival ---- 1st Annual LGBTQ Edmond Pride Festival ---- Tenttober, An Evening in Edmond’s Backyard ---- USTRC Shootout Championship Team ---- Drive ---- Jessica Tate ---- Guthrie Haunts ---- FrightFest ---- Ghost The Musical ---- Fall Festival at the Orr Family Farm ---- An Affair of the Heart ---- Oklahoma Book Festival ---- Haunt the Zoo ---- Stockyards Stampede Sunday Oct. 21 ---- In the Gallery ---- In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student ---- American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters ---- Tenttober, An Evening in Edmond’s Backyard ---- USTRC National Finals of Team Roping ---- Wines for the Holiday Table ---- Oklahoma Fall Bridal Show ---- Fall Signature Tour ---- Guthrie Haunts ---- FrightFest ---- Ghost The Musical ---- Fall Festival at the Orr Family Farm ---- An Affair of the Heart ---- Haunt the Zoo Extra Information on Weekend Happenings In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Featuring works by Tracy Wente For information go to: http://www.edmondfinearts.com/ Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered Location: Armstrong Auditorium Extra Info: Free Admission; an archaeological exhibition that will enable visitors to discover the history of ancient Judah’s most famous kingprophet pairing—a story which illuminates how Jerusalem escaped annihilation at the hands of King Sennacherib’s Assyrian army at the end of the 8th century B.C. For more information visit armstrongaudito-

rium.org.

Edmond Farmer’s Market Location: Festival Market Place & Plaza Extra Info: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Family friendly environment where you can purchase regionally grown produce and Made in Oklahoma items. For more information visit edmondparks.com Heard on Hurd Location: Downtown Edmond Extra Info: 6 – 10 p.m., Free admission; for more information visit https://citizensedmond.com USTRC National Finals of Team Roping Location: State Fair Park Extra Info: for more information visit ustrc.com Wines for the Holiday Table Location: The Barrel Room Extra Info: $50, 4 – 5:30 p.m., for more information visit https//winebarrelokc.com Oklahoma Fall Bridal Show Location: Nigh University Center Grand Ballroom Extra Info: 1 – 4:30 p.m., online ticket price $7.99 per person ($10 at door). For more information visit okbride.com.

Angels Chili Cookout & Foster Fall Festival Location: Mitch Park Extra Info: 12 – 2 p.m., for more information visit angelsfosterokc.org Tenttober, An Evening in Edmond’s Backyard Location: Mitch Park Extra Info: Overnight: 4 p.m. – 11 a.m., $25+, for more information visit them on Facebook Jessica Tate Location: UCO ---- Jazz Lab Extra Info: 8 p.m., $10; for more information visit ucojazzlab.com Time For Three Location: Armstrong Auditorium Extra Info: 7:30 p.m., Tickets $23 to $48; for more information visit armstrongauditorium.org.

Ghost The Musical Location: Pollard Theatre, Guthrie Extra Info: Fri – Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m., for more information visit thepollard.org Rod Stewart Location: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City Extra Info: 7:30 p.m., for more information visit chesapeakearena.com An Affair of the Heart Location: State Fair Park Extra Info: $10 for all three days, Fri – Sat 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sun 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., for more information visit aaoth.com.

Oklahoma Book Festival Location: Boathouse District Extra Info: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., for more information visit okbookfest.org Souled Out Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Extra Info: $20, 8 p.m.; for more information visit ucojazzlab.com/events/ Hearts Open Roping Location: Lazy E Arena Extra Info: For more information visit lazye.com.

Fall Festival at the Orr Family Farm Location: Orr Family Farm, OKC Extra Info: for more information visit orrfamilyfarm.com Drive Location: River Lounge at Riverwind Casino Extra Info: for more information visit riverwind.com

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OMRF’s Sarcoidosis Research Unit seeks volunteers with the disease

By Ryan Stewart The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is seeking volunteers who have been diagnosed with sarcoidosis to provide blood sample donations for OMRF’s Sarcoidosis Research Unit. For the studies, OMRF also needs healthy volunteers to serve as controls.

Sarcoidosis is a rare disease where cells in the immune system that cause inflammation overreact and cluster together to form tiny lumps called granulomas. These granulomas can form in the eyes, liver, skin and brain and most often are found in the lungs. If too many of these granulomas form in a single organ, they can cause the organ to malfunction or even fail.

The disease strikes 39 in 100,000 African Americans, vs. only 5 in 100,000 Caucasians. A recent study showed that the mortality rate is nearing 7 percent.

OMRF’s Sarcoidosis Unit, which launched in January, is the only one of its kind in the state. It’s funded with a federal grant from the National Institutes of Health.

“The disease is not well understood, but it’s thought to involve both genes and environmental factors,” said OMRF’s Courtney Montgomery, Ph.D., who leads the Sarcoidosis Unit. “Through this and other research studies, we’re working to identify the genetic factors that cause sarcoidosis in order to improve diagnosis, treatment and patient outcomes.”

For this research study, participants will undergo a screening process, complete questionnaires and donate a small blood sample to be used for research. Volunteers will also be asked to provide consent to review medical records and request previous biopsies related to the disease.

No treatment is administered, but the information gathered can give researchers a clearer picture of the disease and how it progresses. The blood samples will be examined in

Courtney Montgomery the laboratory to look at the genetic makeup of patients vs. healthy controls to help scientists identify triggers or biomarkers for the disease.

In less than a year of operation, OMRF’s Sarcoidosis Unit has already made significant strides in better understanding the disease.

“The traditional thinking on sarcoidosis was broken into two camps: either it’s an autoimmune disease or it’s an infectious disease,” said Montgomery. “Our preliminary findings are strengthening the argument that this disease has components of both.”

Montgomery said the goal is to enroll 200 patients in this new research study and match them with the same number of healthy controls. Participants will be compensated $20 per visit for their time and effort.

To participate in the study or for more information, please call the Sarcoidosis Research Unit at 405-2712504 or toll-free at 800-605-7447 or email sru@omrf.org.

Funding for the study was provided through grant number R01 HL113326-06A1-05 from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

Nov. 4 event help Okla. Lung Caner Initiative Oklahoma Lung Cancer Initiative is hosting its second annual 5k run/walk in downtown Oklahoma City on Nov. 4. All proceeds benefit the organization's mission to increase lung cancer survival rates through patient support, promotion of early detection, and contributions to research.

This family-friendly event will give participants the opportunity to honor and remember loved ones affected

by lung cancer. Registration includes entry into the 5k run/walk or 1-mile walk, refreshments, yard games and activities.

All participants who register by Oct. 25 will be guaranteed an event t-shirt. A limited quantity of t-shirts in limited sizes will be available to those registering on event day.

To register, or for more information, visit the group’s web page at http://oklahomalungcancer.org/

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

Lessons from 1812 I saw an interesting documentary over the weekend on “The War of 1812.”

I have to admit I didn’t really know a whole lot about that particular time in history.

Lets hope our mod- Steve Gust ern leaders all study that war. If nothing else we have to be prepared if we ever commit our nation to a military effort.

That certainly wasn’t the case in the War of 1812. Not being prepared can really put troops and civilians in harm’s way.

We became involved in the war against Great Britain for two reasons.

We weren’t too happy with the way our ships were stopped on the high seas and the fact the world power was arming some native peoples against us.

I’m not sure either reason was a good one to go to war. Fortunately Great Britain was already involved in a titanic effort against France. Had the British been free to use all their might against us we probably wouldn’t have lasted too long.

Plus we had this odd idea of invading Canada and fighting the Red Coats there. Every time we tried it ended in

disaster mostly due to weak leadership and fierce fighting by native peoples.

Then after Great Britain took care of Napoleon they sent about 4,500 troops to Washington D.C. and burned the town down. We had practically no protection.

It did give us the classic story of Dolly Madison saving the portrait of George Washington from what would later become known as the White House.

Yet toward the end of the war we finally were able to train stronger military leaders.

We thwarted one British invasion and had a great victory at the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. Yet the war was already over by then. But most people at the time didn’t know that and just assumed the great victory led to the peace. It also led to a wonderful Johnny Horton song in 1959, “The Battle of New Orleans.”

Still I’m not sure the whole war was worth a few thousand Americans and British losing their lives.

Like I said we should always have a real good reason to commit the American military. Even when we do it’s a sad affair. One person getting hurt in any war is tragic.

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

When politics gets vicious

By Michael Barone "You cannot be civil with a political party that wants to destroy what you stand for, what you care about," Hillary Clinton told CNN last week. Her words cannot be taken literally, for you can be civil if you want to; they're a statement that she doesn't want to.

That's the bad news; the good news is that she laid out the terms and conditions under which civility will be appropriate again. "If we are fortunate enough to win back the House and/or the Senate," she went on, "that's when civility can start again."

Easy. Just let Democrats win the elections, and then Republican senators and their wives can eat dinner in restaurants without being forced out by jeering crowds. Republican members of Congress can rest in peace at

night, knowing that their addresses and phone numbers won't be doxed and crowds won't gather to attack.

Asked if Democrats should stop behaving this way now, Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono blandly replied, "this is what happens." So much for the aloha spirit. Doesn't apply, apparently, if you favor restrictions on abortions.

A Republican senator out raking leaves can be attacked by an angry Democratic neighbor and left with multiple ribs broken. The House Republican baseball team cannot relax in the knowledge that a Bernie Sanders bro can start spraying gunfire over their practice field.

When I was writing the first edition of The Almanac of American Politics, 40-some years ago, it was common for members of Congress to list their Washington,

D.C., addresses in the Congressional Directory. If you could have found one of those cumbersome earlier copies, you could have printed a four-page table showing the whole bunch of them.

You can tell that Democrats are a little embarrassed by party leaders' nondenunciation of violence and intimidation — assault and battery in criminal law. That's because their CNN reporter political allies have been bristling when the howling protesters against Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation are called a "mob."

That's a term apparently reserved for Republican protesters, no matter how many decibels the invited guests of Democratic members emit in the Senate gallery.

Democrats might reasonably reply that Donald Trump offered to pay legal costs for a MAGA enthusiast accused of beating up Democrats, and that Hillary Clinton rebuked him sharply and rightfully for refusing in advance to accept the results of the election.

Liberals pride themselves on being tolerant and see themselves as political milquetoasts.

But when they're losing, they are at least as nasty and violent as they have sometimes accurately accused Trump and his followers of being.

For some voters, at least, this is not a good look. Recent polls show Republicans gaining in some close Senate races — ABC-OH Predictive Insights in Arizona, NBC News-Marist College in Nevada, and New York Times Upshot-Siena College and CBS-YouGov in Tennessee and Texas.

(Michael Barone is a senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner.)

The left seeking coastal control of U.S. Senate

By Rich Lowry King Features Syndicate Democrats suffered a stinging loss in the fight over Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation, and have concluded that the constitutional system is to blame.

You see, if only the Founders hadn't forged the Great Compromise between large states and small states at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, giving each state equal representation in the U.S. Senate, they would have defeated Brett Kavanaugh handily. It's only because smaller red states have two senators just like larger blue states that the judge got confirmed.

For the left, the Senate is now looming, together with the Electoral College and the Supreme Court, as an institution of villainy in American life. In the words of Vox, the Senate is "a grotesquely unrepresentative body." ThinkProgress deems it "an immoral, anti-democratic institution."

One reason Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne calls the ascension of Kavanaugh to the high court "a coup" is that he was "confirmed by senators representing 44 percent of the population."

Democrats have gone from bragging about their permanent majority

Rather than cursing the design of the Senate, Democrats would be betterserved simply winning Senate elections. a few years ago to complaining it's impossible for them to win under the governing regime that we've had for more than 200 years, since it's so tilted toward "minority rule."

It's certainly true that the Senate is not fully democratic and gives an outsized role to small states, since this was the price they exacted for signing on to the Constitution. This arrangement isn't a conspiracy against the left.

Yes, Wyoming, population 560,000 in the 2010 census, cancels out California, population 37 million, with two Republican senators to the Golden State's two Democrats. But Vermont, population 630,000, cancels out the two Republicans from Texas, population 25 million, with a Democrat and a socialist.

Gross population disparities aren't anything new. In 1790, shortly after the ratification of the Constitution, Virginia had 747,160 people,

Delaware 59,096. The gap between the largest and smallest state got bigger. In 1900, New York had 7,268,894 people, and Nevada all of 42,335. The republic survived.

The design of the Senate recognizes the status of the states as real governing entities with their own prerogatives under the Constitution. Like the equally hated Electoral College, the Senate ensures that flyover country isn't ignored. It reflects the dizzying geographic diversity of a continental nation and promotes national cohesion by giving every corner of it a voice.

The Senate also is meant to be a check on the unbridled popular will.

Its members are elected in staggered six-year terms, and, originally, they were selected by state legislatures, not in a direct vote. The House is the more democratic body. California has 53 representatives; Wyoming has one. Yet Democrats don't control the House, either.

The root of the problem is that Democrats, who threw all in with an urban-oriented "coalition of the ascendant" beginning in 2008, don't have much appeal to the middle of the country anymore. As recently as 2010, both senators from North Dakota were Democrats, and back in

2004, both senators from South Dakota were Democrats.

The disenchantment with the Senate is a function of the left's preference for coastal rule. It wants California to have the whip hand in our national life. But why should Los Angeles and San Francisco have an outsized role in governing distant, rural parts of the country, with which they have no sympathy?

Fundamentally remaking the Senate is a fantasy, regardless. The Constitution says the arrangement is unamendable, stipulating in Article 5 setting out the amendment process that "no state, without its consent, shall be deprived of its equal suffrage in the Senate." Even if this language can be struck by amendment anyway, it would require the assent of some smaller states that wouldn't be enamored with reducing their own relative power so California can have more.

Rather than cursing the design of the Senate, Democrats would be better-served simply winning Senate elections, a cause they materially harmed with their fevered attack on Brett Kavanaugh.

Rich Lowry can be reached via email comments.lowry@nationalreview.com.

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The last hours of Pretty Boy Floyd A bandit's last supper

By David Farris On Sunday afternoon, Oct. 21, 1934, FBI agents began pouring into rural Ohio in an attempt to end the criminal career of their current Public Enemy No. 1, Charley “Pretty Boy” Floyd.

The Bureau's top agent, and head of the Chicago office, Farris Melvin Purvis had arrived on the scene to supervise the manhunt.

He was in the company of some of his top men and more were on their way. Bureau Director John Edgar Hoover will later boast credit for his men bringing Floyd to justice; but it was only a transparent, public relations stunt.

Although there were agents involved in the manhunt, and present when it came to its dramatic end, the truth was that Hoover's men had very little to do with the apprehension of Pretty Boy. It was the Wellsville Chief of Police, Jon Fultz, who engaged Floyd in a gunfight and arrested his partner, Adam Richetti. It was local police and county sheriffs who had set up roadblocks in the surrounding area, like the one near Lisbon where deputies last encountered Floyd on the afternoon of Oct. 20. And, it was local lawmen, backed up by more than 200 volunteer citizens, who were familiar with the vast acres of wooded hills and back roads of their rural communities where the fugitive was at large.

Their was no reason for the FBI's presence. In addition to their questionable authority regarding the situation, the out-of-town agents had never laid eyes on the area. Without the assistance of residents, they would have been lost. No doubt, the local lawmen appreciated the additional assistance from federal authorities; however, Hoover's men were not there to serve as auxiliary manpower. The Director insisted that his agents must be the ones who “exterminated” Floyd. If it turned out that local authorities could handle their own law enforcement challenges without the aid of federal assistance, there was really no need for Hoover's struggling, emerging Bureau.

In the meantime, there had been no sign of Floyd since he escaped from the roadblock on Saturday. It had rained since then, washing away any trail he may have left. The bandit spent his weekend concealed in the damp woods, cold, hungry and miserable. His suit coat, slacks and Oxford shoes were no match for the rugged, wet outdoors. He didn't even have a hat to keep his head warm and the sun out of his eyes. During that time there were reports of a man seen walking through fields, asking people for directions, or maybe just some water. No doubt it was Floyd, but it could have been anyone.

By Monday, Oct. 22, the desperate fugitive realized that he was going to have to rely on the kindness of strangers. Around noon, a sorry-looking, unfortunate approached Robert Robinson's farmhouse, near East Liverpool, to be greeted by his daughter, Mabel Wilson. It wasn't uncommon during the Great Depression for down-on-their-luck transients to ask residents for charity as they passed through looking for work. The young lady

Part Two allowed Floyd to wash up while she made him a sandwich, and then sent him on his way with ginger cookies and a few apples in his pocket.

About an hour later, Constable Clyde Birch stopped by the Robinson's farmhouse and learned about the mysterious man fitting Floyd's description. He then notified agents at their command center in East Liverpool, at the Traveler's Hotel. It was the first lead investigators had to work with in two days.

Purvis arrived on the scene with agents Dave Hall, W.E. “Bud” Hopton and Sam McKee, in one of the Bureau's new Chevrolets. East Liverpool Police officers, Herman Roth, Glenn Montgomery and Chester Smith also pulled up in a Chevy to join forces with the agents. Purvis had no choice but to accept the assistance of local officers while, at the same time, being in competition with them to get to Floyd first. The pressure was on for Hoover's men.

Later that afternoon, at about 3 p.m., history was being made at the Conkle Farm. The events that would take place in the next couple of hours will be retold for generations, and transform a simple patch of farmland into a tourist destination.

For the rest of her life, Ellen Conkle will recall the day that she served the notorious Pretty Boy Floyd his last meal.

Mrs. Conkle, a widow, was outside cleaning the smokehouse, when she heard someone knocking on her back door. She walked over and caught a glimpse of a man that no one would have referred to as “Pretty Boy” after his two-day ordeal. His tattered suit-coat and slacks were muddy and covered in thistles, his shoes were badly scuffed, and he hadn't shaved since Friday.

He explained, “Lady, I'm lost and I want something to eat. Can you help me out with some food? I'll pay you.”

There was something different about the stranger who stopped by on that day. His clothes were a little too new for a hobo, and he had no alibi for his sudden appearance. Floyd turned on his natural charm and conceded with a chuckle, “I look like a wild man, don't I?” He continued, “But I've been drinking. I was hunting squirrels with my brother last night and got lost.”

The savvy country gal knew that you could only see squirrels to shoot during the day, and that you didn't hunt them in a suit. Although the stranger was polite, there was something about him that made her feel uncomfortable. She decided to feed the hungry man anyhow to hasten him on his way, “He had a sort of wild look about him, but I couldn't refuse him food.”

When his hostess asked what he wanted to eat, the bandit replied, “Meat.”

In short order, Mrs. Conkle prepared for the famished man a late lunch of spare-ribs, potatoes and rice pudding, along with her fresh baked bread, while he rested in a rocker on the back porch and read through the Sunday edition of the East Liverpool Review. Had Mrs. Conkle read the paper prior to her guest, she would have learned about the statewide manhunt for Pretty Boy Floyd and the heralded arrival of Melvin Purvis; the

‘I look like a wild man, don't I? But I've been drinking.

I was hunting squirrels with my brother last night and got lost.’

-- Pretty Boy Floyd seeking help while on the run

famed g-man responsible for getting the FBI's last Public Enemy No.1, John Dillinger.

Floyd devoured his meal, except for the rice pudding, and then enjoyed coffee and a slice of pumpkin pie. With much gratitude, he proclaimed that his meal was “fit for a king.”

When Floyd pulled out Floyd his roll of cash, Mrs. Conkle assured him it was unnecessary. Over her protest, he insisted on at least leaving a dollar.

The hunted man enjoyed a brief moment of satisfaction, perhaps remembering his last home cooked meal with family and friends in Sequoyah County, Okla.

As enjoyable as that moment may have been, it had to be short-lived. Doubtfully, he forgot how far away from home he was, or the desperateness of his present situation. His goal after leaving New York, four days earlier, was to return to the Cookson Hills of eastern Oklahoma, where he had successfully hid out in the past. Unfortunately, he had to have known that his chances for such a homecoming were low, and that his luck was running awfully thin.

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Sequoyah V-Ballers Battle Breast Cancer

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Sequoyah students helping to fight breast cancer, include, top row from left, Maddie Borror, Madi Young, Taylor Hicks, Megan Morrison, Haley Konan, Riley Robertson, Ella Eichhorn, Sophie Spencer, Aimee Diamond, Allison Chrisman, Gracie Poplin and Layla Wilson. On the bottom row are Reanna Lindsay, Lucy Hall, Dejah Cunningham, Abi Haley, Addy Pinney, Brenna Woods, Ashley Ossenkop, Audrey Taylor, Emma Gatewood and Charly Massengill

Middle school’s ‘Pink Out’ helps in raising $3,361 Pink Out is a school wide event at Sequoyah Middle School sponsored by the volleyball team. It is the team’s chance to give back to the community by raising money for Susan G. Komen to help fight breast cancer.

Pink Out was held on late last month during the Sequoyah Volleyball game with Cimarrron Middle School.

Students bought T-shirts, bracelets and raffle tickets to help raise money. Teachers donated money as well as volunteering for different raffles including a pie in the face. Students and faculty then wore pink to

school and to the games. About 600 people turned out for Pink Out night and a check for $3,361.05 was scheduled to be presented this week to Lorna Palmer Executive Director of Susan G Komen of Central and Western Oklahoma at an assembly at the school.

Volleyball head coach Emily Sardis said, "This cause is near and dear to our hearts as we have a mom on our team battling breast cancer currently, and I love how we come together as an entire team - JV and Varsity - to support such a wonderful cause. It's one of my proudest moments as a coach."

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Receiving the honor, were, from left, Yecksy Ocampo, Veronica Mussyal, Judy Lagge, Stephany Galaviz, Kristyna Cleek, Chelsea Reese and Briaunna Williams.

HOPE Center nutrition program singled out for honor The HOPE Center Health Clinic WIC located in Edmond is a recipient of the Gold Loving Support Award presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).

A total of 78 WIC local agencies across the nation received Gold Loving Support Awards of Excellence certificates. The award program was established to recognize local WIC agencies, which have provided exemplary breastfeeding promotion and support activities. The intent is to serve as a model and motivate other local agencies to strengthen their breastfeeding promotion and support activities and ultimately increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates among WIC participants.

Local WIC Agencies operating a peer counseling program for at least one year, and who met all of the core components of the FNS Loving Support© Model for a Successful Peer Counseling Program, were eligible to apply for

an award. The award is given at three levels of performance that build on one another: Gold, Gold Premiere, and Gold Elite. This approach recognizes three groups of agencies that include those who are demonstrating model practices, as well as those who are at varying stages of implementing exemplary breastfeeding promotion and support practices.

WIC is a federally funded nutrition education and supplemental food program for low income pregnant and breastfeeding women, or women who have delivered within the last six months, as well as infants, and children under age 5. The program offers nutritious foods, nutrition education and breastfeeding support that can improve the health of you or your child.

To see if you may qualify for WIC Services, contact the HOPE Center Health Clinic WIC at (405) 348-4680 or the Oklahoma State PHOTO PROVIDED Department of Health WIC Service at 1-888- From left, are Stephany Galaviz, breast feeding peer counselor, Kristyna Cleek, WIC Clinic director and Adrianna Halstead, WIC 655-2942.

Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Specialist.

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Sports Team record improves to 4-3

Bronchos get win on the road ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The University of Central Oklahoma beat Missouri Western 17-16 Saturday afternoon in Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association play at Spratt Stadium.

Dustin Basks had a 15-yard touchdown run on the first play of the second quarter and Chandler Garrett added a 7-yard touchdown just a few minutes later to give UCO a big first half lead. Alex Quevedo's 19-yard field goal just before halftime made it 17-0 Bronchos.

"We were fortunate to get some big plays from our defense early in the game and set us up for some scores," UCO head football coach Nick Bobeck said. "We had two interceptions in the first half and we scored points after both of those.

That's a big deal and I'm really proud of our defense for that. And then at the end to make a stand and get us out of here with a win. They played really well for us tonight."

Kolby Underwood made his first career interception and returned it to the Missouri Western 16-yard line.

Three plays later, Garrett scampered in the end zone to make it 14-0.

On the next possession, Dreyvon Christon made his first career interception and UCO took over at its own 46 with just over five minutes to play in the first half.

The Bronchos then orchestrated a 10-play, 52-yard drive that ended with Quevedo's field goal to make it 17-0.

UCO's best offensive possession came to end the first quarter. The Bronchos went nine plays and 78 yards, the last 15 of which was Basks' run to open the second quarter and put the Bronchos on the board.

Basks took a reverse from teammate Ronald Monroe and got a big block from Garrett inside the 5-yard

line to get the score.

Garrett was the leading rusher for the Bronchos. He had six carries for 65 yards and the touchdown. His last carry though, a 21-yard rush, was his last. In the second quarter, Garrett broke free over the middle, but injured himself on the play and did not return.

Clay McKenzie added 59 yards on 19 carries. He passed Eddie Goodlow for eighth place on Central's all-time list for career rushing yards. McKenzie now has 2,988 career rushing yards.

UCO's defensive effort came from all over the field. O'Shay Harris led the team with 10 tackles and added one pass breakup. Colton Lindsey, Central's leading tackler on the season, made nine stops including one behind the line of scrimmage.

Malik Walker added eight tackles and Jakarri Hunt made six stops.

UCO needed a stop in the end. Missouri Western added two second-half touchdowns to bring it 17-14. The Griffons then looked to tie or go ahead within two minutes to play in the game. Western drove down the field before the Bronchos got the stop. Harris forced a Griffon ball carrier out of bounds on 3rd & 10 and Missouri Western lined up for a field goal.

Jordan Stafford then tipped the 45yard field goal attempt and the Bronchos took the ball back. UCO still needed to run out the clock.

The Bronchos downed it three times, then on 4th & 16 with seven seconds to play, UCO punter Jay Tedesco took a snap and ran out the clock, stepping out of the back of the endzone as time expired. That made it 17-16, but the game was over.

UCO returns home in Week 8 to host Washburn. The Bronchos will kick-off from Wantland Stadium at 2 p.m. next Saturday, Oct. 20.

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Visiting Missouri was a lot of fun for UCO last weekend.

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Finishing the Triathlon Race

Conquering my own humanity

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Edmond’s Melissa Brevetti on her more than 100-mile bike ride during the Ironman race.

(Editor’s Note: This is the second and final part of Melissa Brevetti’s story of her Redman Triathlon Race, held last month at Lake Hefner. In last week’s installment, Melissa spoke of the history of the Ironman race and her willingness to submit to a 140.6 mile race, which challenges the most gifted athlete. In the Ironman, participants swim for and estimated 2.4 miles, then bike for more than 112 miles and then run for 26 miles.

To pick up today’s story, Edmond’s Brevetti is continuing her biking part of the race near Lake Hefner. During her swim, another panicked swimmer also pulled her under. In addition, bacteria from the lake profundly affected her vision in one eye.)

By Melissa Brevetti, Ph.D. The cycle was long. I was a little panicked about my vision issues but otherwise fine. Once I had figured out it was not my contact lens, I had to do the best that I could and prioritize my speed and hydration on this bicycle stretch. After cycling for several hours on the rolling hills, some of us were cutting it close to the cutoff.

(Racers are given only so much time to complete each leg of the Ironman.)

Again. I was told that I was cutting it close as far as the roads being protected with police support. My response was, “No, I’m too close” that I had to keep going, too close to not finish this out. Another racer in green stopped, he said that he felt, “Like hell, not sure if I want to go on.” I looked at him in disbelief and encouraged, “You got this. You need to go.”

Cars blitzed by at distances too close for comfort. Whoosh.

It concerned me being extremely close to vehicles on these country roads. Whoosh. Then I missed a major turn that added up to more extra miles on the bicycle. However, I was positive and willing to endure.

Just a couple weeks ago, I had cycled 102 miles in 102 degree heat at the Hotter’N Hell Hundred race, and that brutal experience helped me mentally feel confident in my perseverance; I can assess myself that at 5-foot-2.5 in stature I’m not necessarily strong but rather scrappy. The sun was blazing and felt good to me, but on my last loop, the water stations had been pulled. I was running out of time. At 100 miles, we stopped. The director said that it was cutting it close. I once again argued, “No, I’m so close.”

I was out of water in my main water bottle, albeit I knew that I had two backup water bottles behind me on my bicycle. My one-track mind kept telling me that I had gone this far with little actual eyesight and much strategic vision, and, if I could

Part Two just get to the run, then I could relax.

Running is what I do.

A moment later, I had struck a deal to give my all and finish this cycle. I pushed with all the heart I had. Once I made it to the lake, I relaxed.

Throwing on my running clothes was the best part — I’ve been running marathons for almost 20 years and ultramarathons for 10 years. I was in such joy to start running that I bounded out of the tent with one cycling glove still on. A kind volunteer caught me and asked if she could put my glove back in the T-2 (cycle-torun) bag. How could I not laugh at myself? It was my first transitional race and I still had tons of energy.

And, in short, running was the perfect fit for my last segment of the race.

During the running segment of 26.2 miles, it felt good to run on the trails and to joke around with volunteers and spectators. The aid stations were supportive and some friends had come out, including my running friend Debbie Watson. They were amused that I kept picking up speed.

Most of the time, I was lost in my thoughts of finishing with my best effort while I kept racing around the lake. Then a voice called, “Melissa!” I jumped, surprised to hear my name.

Taking my eyes away from my headlamp spotlight that illuminated the path, I saw another Ironman, Phillip Cox, who gave me happy words of insight and encouragement, understanding the burning desire to prove to oneself that the unknown can be mastered. Even though no one can ever predict with absolute certainty what will happen next, I embraced the moment, having faith and confidence in my “work unseen” to yield results. After multiple months of sacrifices and stress, it was finally happening. My dream was coming true!

Indeed, I had willed myself toward this finish line.

My vision was starting to come back as I crossed the finish line as they read my “shout-out information,” which was a simple and sincere thank you to the volunteers and my family.

The stars shimmered and sparkled brightly against the jet-black Oklahoma sky. Furthermore, the stars seemed to be twinkling-winking at me, just as I had done, ironically, the entire race with my one eye for seeing.

Every minute had mattered, as it was meant to be, and every person had been a special gift to inspire me to this race finish line. Getting to a finish line is symbolic, for what really

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Melissa Brevetti ends her Redman Triathlon race after an exhausting 140 miles -- 26.2 of those running. The event was held late last month.

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Review of movie ‘Venom’

Film’s substance is lacking

By George Gust Back before the days of a superhero movie twice a quarter there was a phenomenon known as “Spiderman.”

The early 2000’s series proved to Hollywood that superheroes could make bank at the box office. Now here we are nearly 20 years later and the Spiderman phenomenon can still be felt. Two underwhelming movies in a failed spidey universe, a ‘Marvel’ous reboot, an upcoming (rather promising) animated feature film “Into the Spiderverse” it seems like the Spiderman web of movies knows no end. Enter “Venom” the popular villain/anti-hero in a fun balance between frightening and fun. Unforthe Spiderman rouges gallery, so much so the char- tunately the rest of the cast falls prey to the misacter was shoehorned into the third Raimi directed matched storytelling by committee. Michelle Williams plays Brock’s once fiancé, but throughout Spiderman movie. the narrative is given little to no characterization, “Venom” is the latest attempt to reimage the relegated to playing the sidelined ex-girlfriend. And Spiderman part of the Marvel universe, but don’t as far as the antagonist, Riz Ahmed does a serviceexpect to see Venom turn up in the next Avengers able job at playing the power mad Elon Musk movie. When a space expedition discovers an unknown alien race the world is introduced to a dan- type, but his motivations waver throughout, making for an unsatisfying conclusion. gerous new threat. A threat that eventually finds Overall, “Venom” isn’t all the way bad, but there down on his luck Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) who is are so many noticeable flaws in the story structure fused with a particular alien symbiote named and uneven tone that the ultimate experience is Venom. With the help of his new alter ego Brock disappointing. There is a long motorcycle chase in must find a way to stop those who would use the the middle of the film where you can hardly tell symbiote’s powers for evil. where characters are going and the chase goes on “Venom” feels like a throw back to the comic and on with no discernable character goals or plot book movies of the 90’s, for better and for worse. advancement. It’s a chase that ultimately defines The mismatched tone of “Venom” provides for “Venom” -- a fairly decent action movie, but lackmore than a few moments of unintentional comedy. Jumping from scenes of bloodless, yet harshly ing in much substance.

“Venom” is rated for intense sequences of sci-fi presented, violence to tongue in cheek comedic violence and action, and for language. one liner. There is a feeling throughout the film that “Venom” was a movie put together by com2.4 out of 5 stars mittee, full of notes from producers and teams of corporate marketers. And even through all of the strange editing and visually unappealing action set pieces, there is an offbeat charm to “Venom” that feels different from the play it safe average Marvel movies.

Most of the charm found in “Venom” can be found through Hardy’s performance as the conflicted Brock. Hardy was able to successfully play the anger and the confusion of being a man with a frightening, yet juvenile, alien voice in PHOTO PROVIDED his head. Playing both the menacing Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) comes face to face with an alien alien and the average Joe, Hardy found symbiote in ‘Venom.’

Race From Page 14 matters is how a person gets there. After I walked into the finisher tent, my parents and Nick, my husband, made me promise right then and there that I would not cause more stress for at least a couple of months. I will honor that. My mom might have later added her entire life, but I know that she would get bored without me chasing dreams. Also, I would like to express deep gratitude to Cara Nance, David Wood, Phillip Cox, Mike Bardrick, and Susan Forester, as well as my beloved family.

This was a challenge to take on the unknown, to go into the unknown, because I had to face my vulnerabilities and, moreover, my humanity. Courage means not the absence of fear, rather courage is finding the internal strength and heart to overcome challenges, helping others along the way, especially if it happens to be 140.6 miles along the way…

Melissa Brevetti

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: HALLOWEEN ACROSS 1. Accumulate 6. To and ____ 9. Audition tape 13. October, e.g.

14. Adam's body part 15. Mountain climber's spike 16. Weasel's aquatic cousin 17. Gentry's "___ to Billie Joe" (1967) 18. Agitate 19. *Stanley Kubrick's "The ____" 21. *Ghost or ghoul 23. "____ ____ Clear Day You Can See Forever" 24. Clothing joint 25. *Nighttime radar flyer 28. European sea eagle 30. Not wholesale 35. In the sack 37. Popular dieter's foe 39. Laundromat setting 40. Carrying bag 41. Enjoy, as in food 43. Parks on a bus 44. Made a mistake 46. In 1492, it sailed the ocean blue 47. Outback birds 48. Stadiums 50. ____pit 52. Hitherto 53. Genuflecting joint 55. Feather glue 57. *She played Laurie Strode 60. *Dead one 64. Bipolar disorder phase 65. Marienbad, e.g.

67. Blind alternative 68. Give the boot 69. Breathing matter 70. Famous Bolshevik 71. London art museum 72. "Owner of a Lonely Heart" band 73. Not

slouching DOWN 1. Andy's radio partner 2. Sweater eater 3. Dead against 4. Kind of pad 5. Sacred spot 6. *"Eye of newt, and toe of ____..."

7. Relieve from 8. Falstaffian in body 9. Christian of haute-couture 10. Evening purse 11. Lion's share 12. Single 15. Kindergartener's textbook 20. Drug agents 22. "____ for the course" 24. Nonprofit's purpose 25. *"Psycho" motel proprietor 26. Terminate, as in mission 27. "Four" prefix 29. Indian flatbread 31. Homemade swing seat 32. Societal breakdown of

moral standards 33. October edition of "Vogue," e.g.

34. Minimum 36. Ownership document 38. *____-chilling 42. Haile Selassie's disciple 45. Stalin's order, e.g.

49. "Wheel of Fortune" request 51. Equestrian's seat 54. Op-ed piece 56. More raw 57. Vena ____ 58. g or cm 59. *"The Vampire Chronicles" author 60. *Christine and such 61. Weather ____ 62. Homer's "Iliad" 63. Monthly due 64. Came together 66. Crusty dessert

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McGuinness ‘Senior Service Project’

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Members of the Boys and Girls Club of OKC enjoy the bouncy obstacle course during the carnival sponsored by the BMCHS Senior Class

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School seniors recently completed their “Senior Service Project.” Each year the senior class adopts a cause as their mission for the project.

They partner with a non-profit agency that provides assistance to the community. Once again, they opted to work with The Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma City, hosting a carnival for their members. The club helps young people of disadvantaged backgrounds develop and learn qualities that will benefit them in their future endeavors.

Earlier this month, Irish students sponsored a variety of afternoon events for over 300 Boys and Girls

Club members, grades K-12. Every senior was assigned an activity to organize, chaperone or supervise. Activities included face painting, basketball, hula-hoop, dancing, and a hotdog lunch for everyone. By far, the most popular attraction was the extra-large bouncy obstacle course that entertained the younger youths for hours.

New this year was a “Prize Booth.”

Children were awarded tickets throughout the day that were redeemable for prizes. Every child received at least one item.

Organizers thanked Bishop McGuinness Booster Club and many senior parents for making the day a success.

How to know if it’s a cold or the flu?

There are plenty of home remedies offering advice for fighting winter illnesses, but whether you believe in feeding a cold or starving a fever, deciding how to treat your seasonal sniffles is only half the problem.

First, you have to determine if what you have is a congestion creating cold or a fever-wrenching flu.

“Both the cold and the flu are respiratory illnesses,” said Michael J. Klepper, MD, SSM Health Medical Group. “Symptoms of the two can be similar but the flu usually has a more violent course. Either way, it’s important to correctly identify your symptoms and treat your illness accordingly to save yourself time, money and suffering.”

Cold The common cold is usually identified by a wet cough, runny nose, sneezing, headaches, fatigue and a sore throat. “Cold symptoms usually last from one week to 10 days but you are most contagious within the first three days. If symptoms last longer than two weeks, or if other symptoms are noted see your doctor,” suggested Dr. Klepper.

Regular hand washing is the No. 1 way to prevent colds from spreading.

If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Also, keep your hands away from your face to reduce the chance of transmitting the virus, which can live on your body for up to three hours.

Sneeze into facial tissues and promptly toss them away.

There is no cure for the common cold, but if you find yourself shivering in your sheets, prompt treatment can ease most of your symptoms.

“First, stay in bed and drink plenty of fluids to help loosen the mucus. Ease your scratchy throat with lozenges or warm salt water, and soothe your raw nose with petroleum jelly. Aspirin or acetaminophen will reduce headaches and soaking in a hot bath eases body aches. For runny noses and watery eyes, use an over-thecounter antihistamine to clear your passages,” said Dr. Klepper. “Do not use antibiotics to treat a cold. Antibiotics only treat bacterial complications, not viral infections,” he added.

Flu Flu symptoms often mimic those of a cold and can include cough, aches, chills and fatigue. The biggest difference between the two, however, is the fever that can set in with the flu. This fever usually gets higher than 100 degrees and is accompanied by more severe body and muscle aches. The cough associated with the flu is usually dry and comes from deep in the chest causing chest or lung discomfort. Some people can also experience vomiting or diarrhea.

“Like the cold, flu symptoms can last from a few days to up to two weeks. Sufferers are most contagious from one day before the onset of symptoms to up to five or seven days after becoming sick,” said Dr. Klepper.

Currently, the most effective prevention against the flu is getting a flu shot annually. “While this shot does not vaccinate against every strain of the virus, studies have shown that it can reduce the chance of contracting the disease by 70 to 90 percent when flu strains in the vaccine match those circulating in the community,” said Dr. Klepper.

As with the cold, there is no cure for the flu, but there are many ways to ease your symptoms. “Nasal decongestants can help if you suffer sinus congestion and cough suppressants will ease the dry cough. Bed rest and fluids are recommended along with pain reliever and fever reducers. There are many combinations of over-the-counter decongestants, antihistamines, analgesics, and expectorants at the drugstore, so ask your pharmacist which best addresses your symptoms,” advised Dr. Klepper.

Whether you’re sniffling and sneezing or hacking and coughing this season, you can better treat your winter ails by knowing which symptoms lead to which illness. For more information or if you have any symptoms that worsen or persist longer than 2 weeks, call your doctor for an appointment.

Dr. Klepper’s office is located at SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex, 13500 S. Tulsa Dr., Suite #200, in Oklahoma City.

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Learn about the causes of hearing loss By learning about what impacts hearing loss, people can make changes to prevent damage.

Hearing loss is quite common and can impact people's lives in profound ways. Although there are some treatments that can improve one's ability to hear and communicate, many people are interested in learning about the ways they may be able to prevent hearing loss in the first place.

Medical experts from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association advise that hearing loss can be caused by different factors. Learning about these causes can help individuals make smart decisions at a young age to prevent future hearing loss when possible.

In certain circumstances, hearing loss may be unavoidable. In such instances, audiologists, or doctors specializing in hearing, can help.

Conductive hearing loss Conductive hearing loss refers to problems with the ear canal, ear drum

Surgery can correct the problem. n Malformation of the outer ear, ear canal or middle ear structure can impact hearing as well.

Sensorineural hearing loss Sensorineural hearing loss, or SNHL, occurs due to problems of the inner ear. It is often referred to as nerve-related hearing loss. or middle ear and its bones, states the Hearing Loss Association of America.

Some of the causes of conductive hearing loss include: n Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear in which fluid accumulation can interfere with the movement of the eardrum and ossicles. n Impacted earwax also can cause hearing problems. n Fluid in the middle ear may obstruct hearing. n Otosclerosis, which is a middle ear disease, can make it difficult for the tiny bones in the middle ear to move.

n Aging is a common cause of hearing loss that may not be reversible.

Age-related hearing loss is called presbycusis and is marked by muffled or unclear speech. Treatment with assistive hearing devices can help improve hearing. n Trauma to the ear or head may impact hearing. Wearing protective gear during sports or other activities can protect against neurological damage that may cause hearing loss. n Damage to the inner ear can result from prolonged exposure to loud noises, states the Mayo Clinic. These

noises cause wear and tear on the hairs or nerve cells in the cochlea that send sound signals to the brain. When these hairs or nerve cells are damaged or missing, electrical signals aren't transmitted as efficiently, and hearing loss occurs. Using hearing protection and turning down the volume can help. n Ménière's disease is an inner ear problem of unknown origins. It usually starts in people between the ages of 30 and 50. Dizziness and ringing of the ear are common, and hearing loss comes and goes. Some loss can become permanent. n Viruses and diseases as well as family history also may play a role in SNHL. In some instances, hearing loss may be the result of a combination of factors. Anyone finding their hearing has become less acute should visit with an audiologist. One resource to visit is www.asha.org/profind. The doctor can then prescribe a treatment plan to help improve hearing.

Senior group backs State Question 793 The Oklahoma Silver Haired Legislature (OSHL) voted to endorse State Question 793 to offer affordable and more accessible eye care to Oklahomans.

“The Oklahoma Silver Haired Legislature is pleased to endorse State Question 793,” former president of the OSHL John Kusel said. “Vision loss is a fact of life for many of us as we get older. State Question 793 would allow Oklahomans to receive eye care in more convenient locations that offer the same care for a much more affordable price. This is especially beneficial to one of the state’s most vulnerable populations – the elderly.”

Yes on 793 coalition members include Oklahomans for Consumer Freedom, Oklahoma Silver Haired Legislature, Oklahoma Retail Merchants Association, Energeyes, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, Costco, Walmart, DaVinci Equity Group and National Vision.

“Oklahoma’s outdated optical laws have long prevented elderly consumers in the state from seeing better selection and variety of prices when shopping for eye wear and we tried to change those laws for years, going up against the powerful special-interests lobby for what we know

is best for Oklahoma seniors and families,” Kusel said. “We are endorsing Yes on 793 to help provide highquality vision care to elderly patients to improve their quality of life.”

SQ 793 would expand consumer choice for vision care by allowing patients to receive eye exams and purchase eye wear at affordable prices in convenient retail locations, such as Walmart and Costco. Oklahoma is one of only three states in the U.S. that does not currently allow patients to receive optical care in retail locations.

For more information about Yes on 793, please visit YesOn793.com or on Facebook at Yes on 793.

---About The Oklahoma Silver Haired Legislature The Oklahoma Silver Haired Legislature was officially established by the Oklahoma State Legislature in 1981 as an official state legislature for senior citizens. Its purpose is to fight for the rights and needs for Oklahoma’s 800,000 senior citizens.

OSHL annually creates new bills that help seniors and forwards them to the Oklahoma Legislature for action.

It is most recognized for passing the Silver Alert legislation and the passage of legislation requiring cameras in nursing homes.

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Safety renovations for senior homes Feeling safe and secure at home is a priority for any homeowner. But safety is of particular concern for aging men and women who are at greater risk of being involved in accidents at home than younger men and women.

Harvard Health Publishing says that accidents at home are among the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. The chances for fatalities increases as one ages, and by age 75 and older, men and women are almost four times as likely to die in a home accident as people a decade younger.

As people age, their balance, eyesight and general physical abilities can begin to diminish. Furthermore, a fall or incident that may only bruise a younger individual can cause more serious breaks or damage for seniors, resulting in potentially lengthy recovery times.

The Home Care Assistance organization says that one million elderly people are admitted to the emergency room for injuries every year. People concerned about the safety of their homes or the homes of their aging loved ones can retrofit such properties to make them safer.

Falls According to The Senior Social Club, which offers care and community services to seniors, falls are the most common accidents affecting seniors. One out of every three seniors aged 65 and older falls at least once a year.

In addition to working with doctors to improve mobility and modify medications that may cause unsteadiness, changes around the home can help. Grab bars placed in bathrooms and high-traffic areas can help seniors get stay more stable when changing from sitting to standing positions.

Potential tripping hazards should be assessed. Area rugs without nonskid backings, clutter on floors, extension cords that extend into walking areas, and uneven flooring pose tripping hazards. Anti-slip coatings can be added to floors to reduce the risk of tripping.

Poorly lit staircases and entryways also can contribute to falls. Consider the installation of motion-activated lighting so that dim areas can be automatically brightened when necessary. A nightlight or LED lights placed near molding can help guide seniors to the bathroom during midnight visits.

Physical limitations Arthritis can impede seniors' ability to turn on and off appliances, water faucets or handle certain kitchen tools. Kitchen and bathroom modifications can include the installation of ergonomic and user-friendly handles and spigots.

Task lighting can make it easier to prepare meals, and appliances that automatically turn off after a certain period of time can be a safety feature for forgetful individuals.

Reorganize kitchen cabinets to make commonly used items as accessible as possible.

Smart Homes Friends or family members can have greater control over seniors' homes by installing smart home systems. This way they can remotely adjust thermostats, control lights, view cameras, engage locks or alarm systems, and much more without having to be at the home. This can seniors allow seniors to maintain their independence while offering peace of mind to their loved ones.

Certain home modifications can reduce seniors' injury risk.

Exercise & proper muscle tone vital for older adults

By Brian Attebery Building and maintaining muscle tone is vitally important for overall health and wellness.

While I understand that weight loss seems to be the Attebery primary motivating factor for most adults that join a gym, we must remember the bigger picture of improving our health. Aging can be tough.

We all age and there is nothing we can do about it.

The decline of muscle that goes along with aging has a lot to do with our abilities declining. Aging is associated with a number of physiologic and functional declines that can contribute to increased disability, frailty and falls.

Contributing factors are the loss of muscle mass and strength as age increases, a phenomenon called sarcopenia. Sarcopenia can result or be exacerbated by certain chronic conditions, and can also increase the burden of chronic disease. Current research has demonstrated that strength-training exercises have the ability to combat weakness and frailty and their debilitating consequences.

There is a really great book called “Strength Training Past 50” written

by Dr. Wayne Westcott. According to Westcott, as many as 80 percent of men and women in their 50s and older have too little muscle and too much fat, leading to obesity, osteoporosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, low back pain, and numerous types of cancer.

Many people have a notion that they can’t build muscle as they get older.

The research and my 22years of

being a fitness expert would disagree.

Studies show that a person can build muscle tone with as little as 20-30 minutes of strength training two to three days per week.

Are you going to be Mr. Universe with that program? No. Is that really your goal?

Working out as you get older can require working around certain limitations. Our knees, backs, shoulders and other joints don’t feel the same as they did when we were 25 years old. You have to be realistic of your exercise choices and the range of motion you use for many of them.

Squats are a great exercise but you may need to lighten the weight, not go as deep with their knees or use an alternative exercise to work the thighs out if squats do not agree with you anymore.

Machine weights do not involve balance and for beginners, they may be a safer alternative than the free weights. You need to vary angles to achieve a variety of benefits for the body and protect yourself from repetitive use injuries as well.

Getting older can provide a lot of opportunities in life. Hopefully, you are slowing down from work to only speed up with recreation and time to do the things you have always wanted to do.

Grandkids, vacations and new hobbies await but make sure that you are fit and healthy to enjoy them fully.

Start your program with an expert trainer to make sure you are doing the appropriate exercises and are not wasting your time or putting yourself at risk. Your health is your most important retirement investment.

(Brian Attebery is a Degreed/Certified Trainer. He owns and operates Results Fitness and Nutrition Center, L.L.C. in Edmond. www.resultsfitnessusa.com)

Some seniors should consider modifications at home with safety in mind.

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Kiwanis Club receives $1,500 check Kiwanis Club of Edmond recently received a $1,500 donation from Walmart/ Sam’s Club through the Texas/Oklahoma Kiwanis Foundation Inc. “Our club appreciates the strong community support shown by Walmart/Sam’s Club. This generous

check will help fund projects that benefit children and youth in the Edmond community,” said Jerry Bohannon, Edmond Kiwanis Club president.

Founded in 1915, Kiwanis is a global organization of clubs and members dedicated to serving the children of the world.

Fundamental Physical Therapy announces new staff members Fundamental Physical Therapy, 3500 S. Boulevard, is excited to welcome two new staff members.

Kirsten Floyd, PT, DPT and Ella (Voss) Moore, PT, DPT. Kirsten Floyd was raised in Edmond and went to Deer Creek Schools and was a member of the pom squad.

After graduating high school, she Floyd went to Oklahoma State University and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences in 2012.

She worked at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory during the entirety of her college career. Kirsten graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2016. She completed her pelvic floor physical therapy training through Herman & Wallace in Atlanta, Baltimore, and Los Angeles.

She currently works as a pelvic floor physical therapist at Fundamental Physical Therapy in Edmond. She treats men, women, and children with pelvic floor dysfunctions, includ-

ing: incontinence, pelvic pain, constipation, and postpartum.

----Ella (Voss) Moore earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May 2018 from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She was raised in EdMoore mond, Oklahoma and is a proud Edmond North alumna.

During high school she was a member of the women’s cross country, basketball, and track teams.

Throughout this time Ella developed a passion for physical activity and wellness, leading her to pursue a career in physical therapy.

After high school, she attended Oklahoma State University and received a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and has enjoyed volunteering at the OKC Memorial Marathon and Endeavor Games. Officials are excited Ella has joined the staff at Fundamental Physical Therapy, where she is currently treating patients with orthopedic and pelvic dysfunctions.

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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Survey favors energy field

By Jack Money NewsOK.com/The Oklahoman The most recent survey conducted with oil and natural gas energy firms by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City showed activities within the industry climbed along with the price of oil during the third quarter.

Results of the survey released Friday also showed executives who participated are positive the business will continue to be profitable going forward.

Other data from the survey showed companies continue to closely control their costs while using excess cash to grow operations, reduce debt or to pay dividends to stock holders.

Some reported they remember the most recent downturn and remain accordingly cautious.

“We want to make capital improvements to upgrade our rigs; however, the 2015 downturn is always in the back of mind," stated one executive who participated in the survey.

"Hoarding working capital rather than major expenditures is the focus over the next six months,” the executive said.

Still, for now, the business is taking advantage of good prices, especially for oil, bank officials said.

“Regional energy activity grew faster in the third quarter as prices pushed higher,” said Chad Wilkerson, the Oklahoma City Branch executive and economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

“The profitable price for oil drilling was up slightly from the past few years, but still well below current and expected prices. Overall, the results seemed pretty solid to me."

The survey monitors oil and gas-related firms located or based in the Tenth District of the Federal Reserve Bank, which includes Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming and parts of Missouri and New Mexico.

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Officials from the Chamber and Homes By Taber were present to mark the grand opening of the new beautiful housing addition, Woodland Park on Covell and Douglas.

Builders, Chamber celebrate new addition Homes By Taber recently held a ribbon cutting with the Edmond Chamber to celebrate the grand opening of their new Edmond community, Woodland Park, located on Covell and Douglas.

Homes By Taber is giving home buyers the ideal community in Edmond. In addition to tree-lined streets and scenic landscapes, they’re building homes that reflect Homes By Taber’s higher standard — incorporating features that many other builders consider an “upgrade” — like a storm shelter under the garage, fresh air ventilation system, granite countertops, indoor gas-vented fireplace with stacked stone surround, outdoor wood-burning fireplace, a sliding barn door, ceiling fans in all bedrooms and much more.

Francis Tuttle career tech instructor is recognized from the learning and perfectA Francis Tuttle instructor ing process of real-world applihas been named Region IV cation.“ Teacher of the Year by The Francis Tuttle Technology Association for Career and Center serves high school stuTechnical Education (ACTE). dents and adults in the OklaLiz Dinkins, who teaches homa City metropolitan area graphic communications, is with career-specific training, in also a finalist for ACTE’s Nasupport of developing and tional Teacher of the Year Dinkins maintaining a quality workhonors. force for the region. Francis ACTE awards this honor to Tuttle also offers complete business educators who demonstrate innovation in the classroom, commitment to and industry training and consulting services, and short-term training for their students and dedication to cacareer development or personal enreer and technical education in their community. The national winners will richment. With four locations in be announced at the ACTE Excellence Oklahoma City and Edmond, Francis Tuttle offers central Oklahoma diAwards on Nov. 28. verse training programs in fulfillment “We congratulate Liz on this honor and thank her for the great job of the school’s mission to prepare she does every day in the classroom,” customers for success in the workplace. More information is available said Tom Friedemann, Francis Tuttle at francistuttle.edu or by calling superintendent/CEO. “Francis Tuttle (405) 717-7799. maintains its reputation of having ACTE is the nation’s largest not-forone of the finest Tech Centers in the profit association committed to the country because of instructors like advancement of education that preLiz.” pares youth and adults for successful This is not the first time Dinkins careers. ACTE represents the commuhas been recognized for her work in nity of CTE professionals, including the classroom. Dinkins last year was educators, administrators, renamed CareerTech Teacher of the searchers, school counselors, guidYear.

“Innovation in the classroom has a ance and career development professionals and others at all levels lot to do with not being afraid to of education. fail,” said Dinkins. “We try new ACTE is committed to excellence in things, our administration supports providing advocacy, public awareness us, and sometimes we hit a home and access to resources, professional run; but if we don't, it's something we learn from. Many of the awesome development and leadership opportunities. projects my students work on come

Bank will honor teachers with cash awards For the third consecutive year, Arvest Bank will honor teachers throughout the state of Oklahoma by awarding 36 educators with a total of $18,000 in prize money.

The decision to award 36 $500 gifts to individual teachers from 29 counties was made not only out of respect and appreciation for the work teachers do, but as a sign of support

at a time when many schools continue to face budget challenges.

To nominate a teacher to receive one of the $500 prizes, look for an Arvest Bank Facebook post about this contest during this week.

Include the teacher’s name, school name, city, and one sentence describing why that teacher deserves to be so honored.

Created by Homes By Taber

With the choice of Homes By Taber’s 28 floor plans — spanning 1,580 to 3,080 total living space — buyers are sure to find their dream home. Woodland Park will also offer the most extensive selection of community amenities in the area. Residents will have a resort experience with a fully-appointed clubhouse, two swimming pools with beach access and a climbing wall, fitness center, full-sized basketball court, community fire pit and playgrounds— with a play structure, splash pad, water bucket and slide.

For more information, please visit www.homesbytaber.com.

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Swept off the market in just three months since it was listed, the 1938 Colonial Revival home of Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman, designed by architect-to-the-stars, Paul Williams, sold for the first time in 64 years for $6.45 million.

When Ronald Reagan got his first starring role at age 27 as Dan Crawford in 'Brother Rat' in 1938, his success not only drew the attention of the film industry but also of his costar, Jane Wyman. She was only 21 but after meeting the handsome Reagan, she soon divorced her second husband and married Reagan in 1940. Between each working hard to advance their film careers, the life disruptions of World War II and afterwards the time Reagan spent working against the Hollywood blacklist, and the death of their premature baby, their marriage ended in 1948.

Wyman continued to live in the home for many years after Reagan moved out.

At 6,153 square feet, the classic, five-bedroom, six-bath house retains its original architectural layout with large rooms, high ceilings, hardwood floors and hand-crafted millwork. The impressive foyer is in Williams’ signature oval design with sweeping staircase and wrought-iron banister that continues through the second-floor overlook. The dramatic foyer set the tone of glamour for the rest of the home and the Reagan-Wyman guests invited to their home. The vast public spaces, private yard, swimming pool, gazebo, firepit and terraces, both open and covered, make entertaining comfortable and enjoyable. The reception hall includes a sun room and the spacious family room has both fireplace and a bar. The master suite claims one whole side of the second floor along with three additional ensuite bedrooms. It was also used as the home of Joan Crawford in the television series 'Feud.'

The elegant home of Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman sold after only three months on the market. Designed by architect Paul Williams, it was the epitome of Old Hollywood glamour. Selling for $6.45 million, colisting agents Christophe Choo and Joyce Essex Harvey of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage arranged the sale.

“James Dean’s Hollywood Digs” The Hollywood Hills home once owned by Hal B. Wallis, former head of Warner Bros., where legendary actor James Dean lived in a rented room during the year he made 'East of Eden,' 'Rebel Without a Cause,' and 'Giant,' is now for sale, priced at $3.995 million. Having just completed 'East of Eden,' Dean met the casting director for 'Rebel Without a Cause' at a party held there.

Privately tucked away behind its

Ronald Reagan gated wall and overlooking the canyon, the 1927 Spanish-style house has undergone an elegant transformation since Dean’s time while retaining and highlighting its original architectural features. Sited on a double lot, the 4,000-square-foot house includes three bedrooms, four baths, sunroom, chef’s kitchen with marble countertops and Viking appliances that are open to the dining room.

White walls are a foil for the dark hardwood floors, beamed ceilings and views of the green landscape through large arched windows and ceiling-to-floor glass walls filling the home with cheerful light. Dean’s quarters were on the lower level, which include a living area with fireplace, an en-suite guest room, terrace and private entrance. Grounds have a stone pathway through the foliage and mature trees leading to an outdoor dining area, pool and spa. Perfect for entertaining, the house was considered a party hub of the film industry during the 1950s.

Brooding, sullen and with the promise of mystery behind his oftentimes menacing stare, James Dean was the personification of the troubled youth of the mid 1950s just when teenagers were first beginning to rebel against society’s staunch uptight morality. Dean made only three films, all in the same year at the age of 24, but they were so powerful they remain top classics today. After the completion of his last scene in 'Giant,' while on the way to race his new Porsche 550 Spyder in Salinas, California in 1955, he was killed in a wreck at a highway intersection. He was only 24 and of the three films he had only seen 'East of Eden' as the others had not yet been released.

Priced at $3.995 million, the listing agent for the former James Dean rental is Eric Lavey of The Agency, Beverly Hills.

Visit TopTenRealEstateDeals.com for more historic, spectacular and celebrity homes and real estate news.

Accreditation noted for Wings Wings, a special needs community that provides programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities announced that it has attained accreditation by the National Commission for the Accreditation of Special Education Services (NCASES).

Officials from NCASES toured Wings evaluating the organization’s programs and policies, and reviewed governance in detail to assure educational and vocational opportunities are excellent, of high interest, and lead to independent living. Key administrators at Wings were notified in July that the organization had been awarded this accreditation.

Wings is the only special needs organization in Oklahoma that has been awarded this particular set of credentials.

“This is a huge step for Wings and is critical as we move forward with our plan to develop an independent residential community model,” said Cheri Weaver, Wings Executive Director. “This accreditation will provide ongoing oversight and accountability to assure excellence and best practices in the Wings organization.”

Based in Washington, D.C., NCASES is a subsidiary of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers, which was established in response to private special education providers’ need for an accreditation process that uniquely addresses their programs and the populations they serve.

NCASES’ accreditation process systematically evaluates private special education programs on the basis of the organizations educational practices, staff credentials, and creative innovation to ensure a healthy, safe and comfortable environment that is conducive to special learning. The process welcomes diversity and recognizes the challenges in equipping high-functioning adults who have intellectual disabilities with the skills they need to succeed on their own.

ABOUT WINGS Founded in 2004, Wings is a 501(c)(3) special needs community empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through social, educational, residential and vocational opportunities. Located in Edmond.

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State has 8,400 youngsters in need

Group makes appeal for foster parents In Oklahoma, more than 8,400 children are in state custody.

Sunbeam Family Services works with families in Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, Logan, McClain, and Oklahoma Counties to provide a safe home for children through Foster Care services.

“Becoming a foster parent is an act of love and a commitment to being a nurturing family for a child who has experienced many disruptions in their life,” said Jim Priest, chief executive officer of Sunbeam Family Services. “Children come into foster care because of severe neglect, abuse, abandonment, or because of a parent’s incarceration or death. With your love and encouragement, you can change the course of a child’s life, and by opening your home and heart, you may be a child’s first experience with an adult who lovingly cares for their needs.”

The program serves children from birth to 17 years old, and each child and foster family has access to Sunbeam’s Counseling services and priority placement in Sunbeam’s Early Childhood programs.

Sunbeam’s Foster Care staff are available 24/7, which means foster parents can call at any time for assistance. Foster Care staff also make monthly in-home visits and provide trainings for foster parents.

“As a foster parent, it’s about the commitment you make,” said Missy Ward, a former Sunbeam foster parent. “Sunbeam has walked along with us through this commitment – always helping us in every step of the way.”

The nonprofit also works to certify families in-

terested in providing care to siblings groups of two or more. Sibling relationships are emotionally powerful and critically important not only in childhood, but over the course of a lifetime.

Sunbeam foster parents must be at least 21 years old and can be single or married. To learn more about becoming a foster parent, or to support Sunbeam Foster Families, visit sunbeamfamilyservices.org/fostercare or contact Midge Woodard at 405.609.6671 or mwoodard@sunbeamfamilyservices.org.

Sunbeam has served Oklahoma’s children in foster care and their families for more than 100 years. Last year, Sunbeam placed 123 children in loving homes.

Sunbeam’s mission is to provide people of all

ages with help, hope, and the opportunity to succeed through Early Childhood, Foster Care, Counseling and Senior Services programs. The nonprofit is committed to meeting the growing needs of Central Oklahoma’s most vulnerable citizens.

About Sunbeam Family Services Founded in 1907, Sunbeam Family Services is one of Oklahoma’s longest serving nonprofits, providing help, hope and the opportunity to succeed to people of all ages and all stages of life in central Oklahoma through early childhood, counseling, foster care and senior services. To learn more, call 405.528.7721, visit sunbeamfamilyservices.org, or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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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Caylon Haggard and Dr. Bill Buffington are the leads at the Edmond HealthCARE Express clinic. The facility offers non-emergency medical care.

Now open in Edmond, HealthCARE Express treats most non-emergency medical needs

By Rose Drebes The clinic’s James Bright said this includes minor lacerations, burns, broken bones, cold, flu -- basically any ailment that doesn’t require hospitalization. HealthCARE Express has an X-ray machine on site and offers allergy testing and treatment, as well as hormone replacement therapy.

“That being said, it is vastly important for folks to use their best judgment when it comes to their health,” Bright said. “If you feel it’s an emergency situation, head to the hospital. But, if you do walk into our clinic and it’s an emergency situation, we will make sure you get to the hospital in a prompt manner.”

With four clinics in the greater Oklahoma City metro area, HealthCARE Express has a wide array of expertly-trained physician assistants, nurses and medical doctors who rotate between the various facilities. But, Bright said, patients will see familiar faces and there are always clinic leads who are most commonly scheduled for their respective clinics.

In Edmond, the leads are Caylon Haggard and Dr. Bill Buffington.

“Both are longtime Edmond residents and are very excited to serve this incredible community,” Bright said.

A real specialty at HealthCARE Express is its Teddy Bear Clinics.

“They’re all about comfort,” Bright said. “The Teddy Bear Clinics are organized and executed to battle the stigma that it’s scary to go the doctor.”

Parents are invited to bring their kids and their favorite stuffed animal to HealthCARE Express, where one of the “plush” physicians can diagnose the toy’s ailment and treat it accordingly.

“The goal is kids will see their favorite buddy isn’t afraid of a bandage or shot and they shouldn’t be either,” he said. “It’s also a fabulous way for our staff to engage the community in a meaningful way and show how much we care about the well-being of all Edmondites. That’s really at the core of what HealthCARE Express is all about.”

HealthCARE Express is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

“Should someone walk in at 7:59 p.m, our staff is more than ready to provide treatment and stay as long as necessary,” Bright said.

He said the staff is excited to serve Edmond.

“Edmond is a one-of-a-kind community with incredible people and serving their healthcare needs will be our greatest pleasure. We are excited to become more involved in the community as a whole and plant roots in Edmond that we hope to grow for many years.”

HealthCARE Express is located at 2300 E. 2nd St.

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Live Well Massage Therapy and Wellness Center at 165 W 15th street in Edmond

Live Well Massage Therapy and Wellness Center Story and photos by Melinda Infante

It’s your body, It’s your life, Live it well!

Whole body therapy is available for everyone at Live Well Massage Therapy and Wellness Center where you can get more than a massage. They offer natural help to relieve the pain and symptoms caused by ailments or activities. There is special help for those with a diagnosis of a debilitating disease or ailment. Owner and operator, Lisa Woody got her inspiration from her father as she watched him dealing with cancer and eventual death from this disease. She was encouraged to see what could be accomplished while helping people naturally. She is proud to say that results of regular massage therapy are remarkable. By treating the entire person and not just the spot that hurts is key in relieving total body stress built up by the endurance of pain. Ms. Woody states, “Be well as possible naturally.”

One focus of the center is providing services for firemen and creating awareness of the need to detoxify from the exposure to toxins in their line of business. Cancer rates in firemen are 29% higher than the general public.

They are unaware of the risk they are living with and it is important to help them understand and take steps to live a healthier life. Right now they are working with Bethany and Deer Creek fire departments.

Here are the services available, as defined on their website: Massages: 30-, 60-, 90- and 120-minute CranioSacral (SM): A form of therapeutic touch that addresses imbalances in the craniosacral system the membranes and fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. By complementing the body’s natural healing processes, SM is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction.

Deep Tissue/Myofascial/Trigger: Deep tissue techniques are generally designed for more focused massage work. Myofascial Release or MFR is different from other massage techniques in that it uses little to no oils and goes into the deep muscle tissue. Trigger Point massage therapy is specifically designed to alleviate the source of pain through cycles of isolated pressure and release.

Hot or Cold Stones: Hot stone massage is natural therapy in which warmed stones are positioned on parts of the body to maximize the thera-

A relaxing massage room at Live Well Massage Therapy and Wellness Center

Lisa Woody, owner and operator by the products available for purchase.

peutic benefit. Cold stone massage provides stress relief and helps the body to relax.

Pregnancy Massage: A style of bodywork designed specifically for the time when a woman’s body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical and emotional changes.

Sports Massage: A form of bodywork geared toward prevention of injuries to prepare the body for athletic activity and maintain it in optimal conditions and help athletes recover from workouts and injuries.

Swedish Massage: A very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork that combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading and percussion to help the body improve its circulation.

Paraffin Hands or Feet, Paraffin Spine or Other Joints: Paraffin treatments moisturize dry skin as well as working to relieve pain.

Aromatherapy: Thought to work by stimulating smell receptors in the nose, which then send messages through the nervous system to the limbic system – the part of the brain that controls emotions and affect heart rate, stress level, blood pressure, breathing, memory, digestion, and the immune system.

Infrared Sauna: Deep heat to raise the body’s core temperature resulting in a deep, detoxifying sweat at the cellular level, where toxins reside. This is an important form of detoxification that strengthens the immune system and helps the body’s biochemical function in digesting the nutrients in our foods. Ms. Woody states that the infrared sauna is helpful with autoimmune disease, immune deficiency, autism and arthritis.

There are three therapists to help you find your total well being and live a better life; Lisa Woody, LMT – Owner and Therapist, Carey Hennig, LMT, Reiki Master and Yoga Instructor, and Victoria Johnson, LMT, Yoga Instructor and Guided Meditation. To get more information and pricing visit their website at http://www.livewellmtok.com.

In addition to the services there are all natural CBD and detox products available for purchase. Ms. Woody’s motto is, “It’s your body, It’s your life, Live it well.”

The infrared sauna is an inviting space.

Lisa Woody in one of the massage rooms with paraffin and hot stone treatments.

Health boosters you have at home Many people desire to be healthier, and sales of nutritional supplements reflect such desires. A report by Packaged Facts titled “Nutritional Supplements in the U.S,” says supplement sales reached $11.5 billion in 2012 and have been climbing ever since.

In addition to an increase in supplement use, gym memberships also have increased. IBIS World’s “Gym, Health & Fitness Clubs” market research report indicates the number of gym memberships have increased in the last several years as consumers have become more health-conscious.

While these avenues to health certainly can be beneficial, individuals also can turn to many health boosters in their own homes to help them achieve their goals of living healthier lifestyles. · Lemon water: Lemon water is now being touted as a beneficial addition to one’s daily diet. Lemon water can help reduce acidity in the body, including removing uric acid, a main cause of inflammation. Lemons contain pectin fiber, which can aid in weight loss by helping to fight hunger pangs.

Lemons also contain a load of vitamin C, which can give the immune system a boost. · Yogurt: Probiotic pills can help return healthy bacteria to the digestive

system, but so can eating yogurt regularly. Look for yogurts that contain live and active cultures for optimal benefit. · Bicycle: Dust off that bicycle that has been hiding in your garage.

Cycling is an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise, and riders can tailor their intensity levels to correlate to their ages and abilities. Many people find cycling an enjoyable form of activity because it gets them outside and often doesn’t feel like exercise. · Fruits and vegetables: Produce offers many of the vitamins and minerals people look to supplements to provide. Including diverse fruit and vegetable choices in one’s diet can improve health in various ways, including providing a boost to the immune system. · Honey: Honey is a valuable superfood that can boost overall health. In addition to soothing sore throats, it can serve as an antibiotic and wound healer, provide allergy protection, increase calcium absorption, and provide a source of energy without the insulin spike associated with other forms of sugar.

Being healthier is a goal for many people, and certain foods, beverages and products already in your home can help you get on a healthy track. -MS

Edmond Life & Leisure • October 18, 2018 • Page 3B high impact alternatives.”

She said the company utilizes the same top of the line professional safety equipment used by professional aerialist, mountain climbers and acrobats to ensure a safe experience for all participants.

This, however, is only just the beginning.

“As business owners we’re excited about the direction and momentum of this innovative form of exercise, but even more so to see the transfor59733 mation it provides in the Live Well Massage physical fitness goals 2x4 of our clientele and the grayscale clientele of our affiliate studios,” Candace said.

For more information, visit www.slingbungee.com.

Right: Sling Bungee Fitness Studio owner Candace Williams demonstrates how participants “fly” through a workout session.

By Rose Drebes People are jumping for joy over a new form of fitness training which is being offered at the Sling Bungee Fitness Studio in Edmond.

Owner Candace Williams said that although bungee fitness has been popular abroad for some time, it has recently made its way to the states. Sling Bungee Fitness utilizes bungee cords to provide dynamic and static resistance to the body throughout the course of unique exercise routines set to music.

“Resistance training in the manner delivered at Sling Bungee Fitness is especially beneficial to our clients as it provides a low impact alternative to traditional exercise while maintaining an effective high intensity work out for the whole body to a wide range of fitness levels,” Candace said.

Candace got into bungee fitness after she found herself suffering from chronic Achilles tendonitis and was later diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease which severely impacted her ability to maintain fitness goals.

“I happened to stumble across a bungee fitness video on social media,” she said. “Seeing what appeared to be a possible low-impact solution to my current challenges, I began searching for similar studios in the United States to little or no avail.”

She purchased some initial equipment and rigged a makeshift bungee fitness station in her garage.

“For the first time in months, I was able to work out without pain,” Candace said. “Right then and there a calling was placed on my heart to bring this innovative form of exercise to my community here in Edmond.”

After months of developing unique routines, securing proper safety equipment and a location, Sling Bungee Fitness opened its doors at 322 West Edmond Road on May 7.

Sling Bungee Fitness incorporates both strength training and cardio for muscle toning and weight loss.

“While it works the whole body, Sling Bungee Fitness is especially beneficial to the participants’ core,” she said. “Your abdominal muscles are continually engaged through the workout which assists in strengthening and tightening all muscles throughout the core.”

“We like to think of it as fitness multitasking. Sling Bungee Fitness is also different from other forms of traditional exercise as it is particularly easy on the joints.”

The biggest difference between Sling Bungee Fitness and other workouts, she said, is that Sling Bungee Fitness is “an absolute blast.”

“We have so many testimonies of those who find it hard to stay consistent with traditional exercises, but because Sling Bungee Fitness is fun, they are able stick to their goals,” Candace said. “In the five months we’ve been open, we’ve seen some pretty incredible transformations and story after story of how our clients who are finally able to exercise again because Sling Bungee Fitness is low-impact.”

Sling Bungee Fitness offers different levels of classes, so most people can participate, she said.

Safety is always Candace Williams is the owner of the Sling Sling Bungee Bungee Fitness Studio in Edmond. She said the Fitness’ primary program was the “multitasking” of fitness as it concern. incorporated the whole body.

“That being said, it’s important to know just because we have bungee in our name, and we do jumping exercises, we’re not ‘bungee jumping’ here,” Candace said. “Sling Bungee Fitness is a relatively safe form of exercise and arguably safer than

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MEDICAL FITNESS PROGRAMS

AQUATIC MONTHLY PROGRAMS Mercy Fitness Center is the only fitness center in Oklahoma offering Medical Fitness Association integrated classes. Our instructors are all First Aid, CPR and American Red Cross certifies, and received the Aquatics International 2015 Targeted Program of the Year. Class registration opens on the 15th of each month for the following month, and classes begin on the 1st and end on the last day of the month. The last Friday of the month will be for make-up sessions. These will need to be scheduled through your instructor. Sign up today!

Mercy Fitness Center is the only fitness center in Oklahoma offering Medical Fitness Association integrated classes. Our instructors have received specific certifications and training to teach these specialized, outcome-based and goaloriented programs. No physician referral is needed. Class registration opens on the 15th of each month for the following month, and classes begin on the 1st and end on the last day of the month. Sign up today!

To learn more, visit MercyFitness.net/EdmondLife or call 405.996.1548.

DAY

TIME

CLASS NAME

PRICE

POOL

DAY

TIME

CLASS NAME

PRICE

CAPACITY

M/W

6:15 - 7:00am

Swim Fit

M - $95/ NM - $110

Lap Pool

M/W

9:00 - 10:00am

WOW - Women on Weights Class 1

M - $59/ NM - $120

4

M/W

8:15 - 8:45am

Aqua Babies: Level 1

M - $90/ NM - $105

Group Exercise

M/W

12:00 - 1:00pm

M/W

8:45 - 9:15am

M - $90/ NM - $105

Group Exercise

M - $59/ NM - $120

4

Aqua Babies: Level 2

WOW - Women on Weights Class 2

M/W

4:00 - 5:00pm

Tai Chi

10

M/W

4:30 - 5:00pm

Kids’ Learn-toSwim: Levels 4 & 5

M - $95/ NM - $110

M - $59/ NM - $120

Lap Pool

M - $95/ NM - $110

Group Exercise

4:30 - 5:30pm

WOW - Women on Weights Class 3

M - $59/ NM - $120

4

5:00 - 5:30pm

Adult Learn-toSwim: Level 1

M/W

5:30 - 6:00pm

Adult Learn-toSwim: Level 2

M - $95/ NM - $110

Lap Pool

M/W

4:30 - 5:30pm

Drop the Numbers Class 1

M - $59/ NM - $120

6

M/W

6:00 - 6:30pm

Adult Learn-toSwim: Level 3

M - $95/ NM - $110

Lap Pool

M/W

5:30 - 6:30pm

WOW - Women on Weights Class 4

M - $59/ NM - $120

4

M/W

6:30 - 7:15pm

TRI-Swim

M - $115/ NM - $130

Lap Pool

M/W

6:00 - 7:00pm

Drop the Numbers Class 4

M - $59/ NM - $120

6

T/Th

8:15 - 8:45am

Adult Learn-toSwim: Level 1

M - $95/ NM - $110

Group Exercise

M/W

7:00 - 8:00pm

Tai Chi

M - $80/ NM - $120

6

T/Th

4:00 - 4:30pm

Kids’ Learn-toSwim: Level 1

M - $95/ NM - $110

Group Exercise

T/Th

8:00 - 9:00am

WOW - Women on Weights Class 5

M - $59/ NM - $120

4

T/Th

4:30 - 5:00pm

Kids’ Learn-toSwim: Level 2

M - $95/ NM - $110

Group Exercise

T/Th

8:00 - 9:00am

Sat.

8:15 - 8:45am

M - $55/ NM - $70

Group Exercise

M - $59/ NM - $120

6

Aqua Babies: Level 1

Drop the Numbers Class 3

T/Th

12:00 - 1:00pm

Sat.

8:45 - 9:15am

M - $55/ NM - $70

Group Exercise

M - $59/ NM - $120

4

Aqua Babies: Level 2

WOW - Women on Weights Class 6

M - $60/ NM - $75

Group Exercise

1:00 - 1:30pm

Lift the Pelvic Floor/ Reformer

M - $80/ NM - $120

5

9:15 - 9:45am

Kids’ Learn-toSwim: Level 1

T/Th

M - $60/ NM - $75

Group Exercise

5:30 - 6:30pm

Drop the Numbers Class 2

M - $59/ NM - $120

6

1:00 - 1:30pm

Kids’ Learn-toSwim: Level 1

T/Th

Sat.

1:30 - 2:00pm

Kids’ Learn-toSwim: Level 2

M - $60/ NM - $75

Group Exercise

Mon.

11:30am 12:20pm

Aqua Pilates Class 1

M - $120/ NM - $149

6

Sat.

2:00 - 2:30pm

Kids’ Learn-toSwim: Level 3

M - $60/ NM - $75

Group Exercise

Sat.

10:00 10:50am

Aqua Pilates Class 1

M - $120/ NM - $149

6

Sat.

2:30 - 3:00pm

Aqua Babies: Level 1

M - $55/ NM - $70

Group Exercise

Sat.

10:30am 12:00pm

Taekwondo

M - $40/ NM - $60

15

Sat.

3:00 - 3:30pm

Aqua Babies: Level 2

M - $55/ NM - $70

Group Exercise

Mon.

10:00 10:50am

Restorative Pilates Reformer

M - $40/ NM - $60

5

M/W M/W

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Autumn Apples Autumn is a time of year when homes get dressed up with scarecrows and jack-o-lanterns as kids plan their perfect Halloween costumes and seemingly every recipe has a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg added in for good measure. Apples also experience a surge in visibility come the fall.

Apples are one of the most widely-grown tree fruits and become available for picking in early fall. They can be put to use in all different types of food applications — from desserts to sauces to beverages. As a stand-alone snack, apples are a healthy source of antioxidants and fiber. Apples have many other qualities and an interesting history. Consider these facts about apples.

• Apples are believed to have originated somewhere between the Caspian and Black Seas, but now they are grown all over the world.

• The main producers of apples in the United States include the states of Washington, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, and Virginia.

• There are thousands of different apple varieties.

• Apples were taken to North America by European settlers.

• Honeybees are a popular pollinator of apple trees.

• It’s fun to go apple-picking, and many people flock to orchards in September and October to pick their own apples. -MS

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