December 6, 2018 Vol. 19, No. 28
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.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 Light Rain / Freezing Rain High 34° Low 27°
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 Snow High 32° Low 19°
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 Partly Cloudy High 34° Low 17°
UCO Musical Theatre students, from left, Halsey Shelly, Sam Brinkley, Ryan Brown and Kalyn Glover star in the upcoming “Whirling Winter Wonderlands” production at the UCO Jazz Lab. Showings are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 13-15, and 5 p.m. Dec. 9. The University of Central Oklahoma’s School of Music Musical Theatre division will present multiple showings of its fun-filled annual holiday revue, “Whirling Winter Wonderlands” at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 13-15, and at 5 p.m. Dec. 9. at the UCO Jazz Lab, 100 E. Fifth St. in Edmond. For the past 17 years, the UCO School of Music has produced highly successful holiday shows and this year will be no different. “Whirling Winter Wonderlands” promotes the holiday spirit of giving and joy through modern twists on classic Christmas carols, incorporating a large cast of musical theatre students. The show will be directed and choreographed by Steven Smeltzer, UCO musical theatre instructor, and graduate students Rachel Brown and Sean Steele. “’Whirling Winter Wonderlands’ captures everything you love about the holiday season,” Smeltzer said. “You’ll laugh, you’ll smile, you’ll want to get up to dance and whirl with the cast on some
of the upbeat newer hits and you may even tear up as some of the classics remind you of holidays past. This show has music for every family and you’ll be led on a journey celebrating the winter holidays not only here, at home but around the world, as well.” “I love how each year the Musical Theatre holiday show takes on its own fresh personality,” said Greg White, UCO professor of musical theatre. “For 17 years it’s been such a joy to present this show to the Edmond and OKC metro community. The fact that we continue to sell out almost every single performance is humbling and overwhelming.” The holiday show tends to sell out every season, so patrons are encouraged to get their tickets as soon as possible. To purchase tickets for this event, visit www.ucojazzlab.com/events/. For a complete listing of UCO College of Fine Arts and Design events and performances, visit cfad.uco.edu.
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Mitch Park Light Display Opens MELINDA INFANTE
Above, Edmond Mayor Charles Lamb officially kicks off the new walk through holiday light display at Mitch Park, 1501 W. Covell. The display, called ‘Luminance: An Enchanted Stroll’, will be open through Dec. 31. The lights go on Monday to Sunday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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From the Publisher
Best Christmas trees at Sorghum Mill Farms Lisa and I continued our tradition of cutting down our own Christmas tree this year at Sorghum Mill Christmas Tree & BlackBerry Farm. This locally owned and operated business is just simply the best. You can harvest your own Virginia Pine, White Pin, Scotch Pin, Blue Ice, Carolina Sapphire, Leyland Cypress or Austrian Pine. It is an in- Ray Hibbard credible variety. You can also get a pre-harvested Noble Fir, Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, Fraser Fir or Nordman Fir. If that isn’t enough, they have live Christmas Trees that include White Pine, Scotch Pine, Loblolly Pine, Austrian Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Fat Albert, Deadora Cedar, or Blue Atlas Cedar. I can’t promise all these variety are still available this late into the season, but I think you get the point. You find these kinds of varieties or options in your average box store lot. Besides all the choices of trees, Sorghum Mill Farms is fun. You won’t find a nicer group of people that are ready to help you. They hire an army of young people that have been taught service is the main product sold at the farm. I promise that you will enjoy your encounter with these folks. Mixed into the group is an occasional “old guy” like me to make sure the young folks are doing their job. It really is enjoyable to see these younger folks learning skills that will serve them well as they go through life. It isn’t all sizzle with no steak folks. I have no trouble getting on my knees to cut the tree. It is the getting back up part that causes some issues, so they are happy to cut the tree down for you. Of course, be sure and pose for a picture with a saw in your hands like we did so it looks like you really did cut the tree yourself. However, the process doesn’t stop there. Once the tree is hauled back up to the loading area, they put it on a shaker that shakes all the loose needles out of your prize tree. They drill it for the stand, wrap the tree and tie it onto your car roof for you. It is all done with military precision and efficiency. If the farm is crowded, it makes take a few minutes for all that to happen but not to worry. They offer free apple cider, hot chocolate and cookies to keep you busy. You can also pick up a bag for your tree and other products. If you are new to Edmond, make a note that Sorghum Mill is where you want to start purchasing your Christmas tree here in Edmond. It is “the” place to go. You get the best quality trees, freshness you won’t get anywhere else in town and the family will have fun going. Our kids are all grown but if we asked, they probably would go with us. We decided to make it just the two of us every year and save the big “ask” for another day. Sorghum Mill is open weekdays 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please note that the fields close daily at 5 p.m. for your own protection since there are not lights in the area. It is located on Midwest Blvd, east of I-35, between Sorghum Mill and Coffee Creek. Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink Moving the annual Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink to Mitch Park was a great idea that has worked well
MELINDA INFANTE
‘The Luminance: An Enchanted Stroll’ opened last Saturday at Mitch Park.
for both the city and skaters. I have to say that I do miss it from being right behind our offices. It was a pleasure each evening to stop and see all the skaters on the ice heading to my car to go home. No, I was never tempted to put the skates on myself, but I do believe this feature in Edmond has been a blessing. A giant thank you to those who run the ice rink and certainly to our City of Edmond officials who support the event each year. Even if skating isn’t your thing, folks can take a ride on the Christmas Express. It is the Christmas train ride that they have in Mitch Park near the ice-skating rink. For more information you can go to www.edmondoutdooricerink.com. Edmond Life & Leisure is proud to be a sponsor of this fantastic holiday feature in Edmond. Luminance: An Enchanted Stroll If ice skating and a train ride isn’t enough to do at Mitch Park, there is still another option. After a trial test last year, the City of Edmond has launched Luminance at the park. It is an enchanted walk through holiday light display that will be open to the public during the entire month of December. The lights will be on Monday through Sunday from now until Dec. 31. If you are looking for other places to see lights in Edmond, we offer the following suggestions. Downtown has an excellent display of white lights and beautiful color lights on the Citizens Bank of Edmond building. Of course, Edmond Life & Leisure has its building in full color sheet lights coming down the building. University of Central Oklahoma is showing their holiday spirit as is Oklahoma Christian University. Shannon Miller Park, close to downtown, is decorated in beautiful colors. Spring Creek shopping center has a magnificent display of holiday lights as well. Christmas in Downtown Edmond Shop Edmond for terrific Holiday Shopping. Experience the wonder of the season as you step back in time with free carriage rides, historic tours, visits with Santa and musical entertainment. The celebration begins with the Mayor's Tree Lighting and continues each weekend until Christmas. Free carriage rides will be available on Saturdays from now until Dec. 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the south-
west corner of Campbell and Broadway. Santa will visit the Police Department on Dec. 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winters Night in the Safety Village This Friday, Dec. 7, the Edmond Fire Department will be hosting a Winters Night in the Safety Village at I-35 and Covell. It is free, and you can see Santa at Santa’s Workshop, sing Christmas Carols, drink hot chocolate and eat cookies. I just don’t think it gets any better than that for a family holiday experience. Bring your camera so you can take pictures with Santa on a 1928 Seagrave Fire Truck. Holiday Wine & Cheese Pairings from Around the World If you are looking for a more adult holiday fun activity, The Barrel Room in Edmond is hosting a fun event on Dec. 16. It is a holiday wine and cheese pairing from different parts of the globe. This is bound to be a fun way to take a break from the rush of Christmas. The pairings are suggestions only and you get to be the judge on how well they go together. To sign up or get more information just to go their website at www.winebarrelokc.com. The cost is a bargain at $45 per person. Musical Theatre Christmas Show If it takes music to get you in the holiday spirit, then don’t miss the UCO Jazz Lab musical Christmas Show. You will be amazed at the talent of the students at UCO in this performance. It is a fullblown professional event. They will perform many of your favorites but also some surprises will be performed as well. The shows are Dec. 13 to 15 and you will need reservations. The shows typically sell out. You can call the UCO Jazz Lab at (405) 974-2100 or get more information on their website at www.ucojazzlab.com This is just a sample of what is going on in Edmond this holiday season. For more information and a complete list of activities, just visit our Edmond Conventions and Visitors Bureau at www.VisitEdmondOK.com. (Ray Hibbard may be reached by e-mail at ray@edmondpaper.com)
Check out what’s inside! n Weekend calendar of events ........................................................Page 6. n Local columnist amazed by network news ..................................Page 8. n Army-Navy football game’s local connection ............................Page 10. n George Gust reviews ‘The Christmas Chronicles’ ........................Page 19. n Crossword ..................................................................................Page 19. n Business News ............................................................................Page 21. n UCO football team wins postseason bowl game........................Page 22. n Worship directory ......................................................................Page 27.
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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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Francis Tuttle teacher receives national honor An Oklahoma educator received a national honor recently when Francis Tuttle Technology Center’s Liz Dinkins was named Teacher of the Year by the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE). ACTE’s national award honors an educator who demonstrates innovation in the classroom, commitment to their students and dedication to career Dinkins and technical education in their community. Dinkins was named as the nation’s top teacher Nov. 28 during ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2018 in San Antonio, TX. Dinkins, who teaches graphic communications at Frances Tuttle, was recognized in September as ACTE’s Region IV Teacher of the Year and named as one of five finalists for the national honor. “Liz is continually looking for new and exciting ways to reach the students we serve,” said Tom Friedemann, Francis Tuttle superintendent/CEO. “Our entire or-
ganization exists to prepare our students for success in the workplace, and Liz is a leading example of excellence in the classroom.” ACTE’s national and regional honors are not the first to recognize Dinkins for her work. Dinkins last year was named Oklahoma’s CareerTech Teacher of the Year. “I’m blown away by this honor,” Dinkins said. “ACTE is full of incredibly talented educators and I am so thankful to be a part of an organization that is truly moving education forward. My administration, mentors, colleagues and students teach me so much every day. Each one of them had a part in this award, and I feel extremely lucky to work with them.” Francis Tuttle Technology Center serves high school students and adults in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area with career-specific training, in support of developing and maintaining a quality workforce for the region. Francis Tuttle also offers complete business and industry training and consulting services, and short-term training for career development or personal enrichment. With four locations in Oklahoma City and Edmond, Francis Tuttle offers
City going with unified sign look A new style of monument signage is now being implemented in the City of Edmond. The new signage will create a more unified look throughout the community for city entities including parks, city buildings and welcome signage at city limits entry points. “Our City Council really wants to create more consistency in our signage and identification throughout the city,” said Marketing & Public Relations Manager Casey Moore. “This new design captures both a historic and modern feel for Edmond, and we think our residents will be very pleased with the improvements.” The first signs to be installed include the welcome signage on South
Broadway, the Barnett Field Splash Pad at Main & Kelly and the new Carl Reherman Park on 33rd Street at Arcadia Lake. Additional signs will be added each year to replace current identification signs or as a sign is needed at a new facility. The new signs are a scalable, timeless design that features the WPA red sandstone featured in many Edmond landmarks. They will require little maintenance which reduces the time and cost currently incurred with the upkeep of the city’s painted wooden signs. Completion of the first three signs is expected with the coming weeks and landscaping will be added in the spring.
central Oklahoma diverse training programs in fulfillment of the school’s mission to prepare customers for success in the workplace. More information is available at francistuttle.edu or by calling (405) 717-7799. ACTE is the nation’s largest not-forprofit association committed to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. ACTE represents the commu-
nity of CTE professionals, including educators, administrators, researchers, school counselors, guidance and career development professionals and others at all levels of education. ACTE is committed to excellence in providing advocacy, public awareness and access to resources, professional development and leadership opportunities.
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Editor’s Note: With the forecast of snow this weekend, please check ahead to see if your event is still scheduled.
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Courtney Tsotigh Yarholar with Edmond Public Schools office of Indian Education assists Sunset Elementary School second-grader Keyontae Wilson as he uses round reed to weave a single wall basket. The activity is designed to introduce students to the art of basketry. November was Native American Heritage Month. BELOW -- Sunset Elementary parent volunteer Ivan Jaczko assists Sunset Elementary School second-grader Nevaeh Hysnn as she uses round reed to weave a single wall basket. Students at several schools in the district took part in the activity during the months of October and November.
Thursday Dec. 6 ---- In the Gallery ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- Signature Tour ---- Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink ---- Devon Ice Rink ---- Downtown in December ---- A Territorial Christmas Celebration ---- It’s a Wonderful Life ---- A Christmas Carol ---- Red Earth Treefest ---- Chicago: High School Edition ---- Musical Theatre Christmas Show ---- Jake’s Jingle Jam ---- Heavenly Holidays Friday Dec. 7 ---- In the Gallery ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- Signature Tour ---- Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink ---- Devon Ice Rink ---- Downtown in December ---- Red Earth Treefest ---- Winters Night in the Safety Village ---- It’s a Wonderful Life ---- A Christmas Carol ---- A Territorial Christmas Celebration ---- Chicago: High School Edition ---- Musical Theatre Christmas Show ---- Boys Ranch Town Drive-Thru Christmas Pageant ---- Heavenly Holidays Saturday Dec. 8 ---- In the Gallery ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- Signature Tour ---- Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink ---- Devon Ice Rink ---- Downtown in December ---- Red Earth Treefest ---- It’s a Wonderful Life ---- Christmas in Downtown Edmond ---- It’s a Wonderful Life ---- A Christmas Carol ---- A Territorial Christmas Celebration ---- Victorian Homes Tour ---- Chicago: High School Edition ---- Musical Theatre Christmas Show ---- Boys Ranch Town Drive-Thru Christmas Pageant ---- Ugly Sweater Run ---- Very Merry Art Workshop ---- MCDA Cowboy Christmas Classic Cheer & Dance ---- Heavenly Holidays Sunday Dec. 9 ---- In the Gallery ---- Signature Tour ---- Devon Ice Rink ---- Red Earth Treefest ---- Downtown in December ---- Christmas in Downtown Edmond ---- Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink ---- It’s a Wonderful Life ---- A Christmas Carol ---- A Territorial Christmas Celebration ---- Chicago: High School Edition ---- Musical Theatre Christmas Show ---- Boys Ranch Town Drive-Thru Christmas Pageant ---- MCDA Cowboy Christmas Classic Cheer & Dance ---- Heavenly Holidays Extra Information on Weekend Happenings In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Featuring works by Jennifer Hustis 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. Devon Ice Rink Location: Myriad Botanical Gardens Extra Info: 3 – 9 p.m. Mon – Thurs through Jan 27, 2019, 3 – 11 p.m. Fri, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sat, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sun., for more info visit downtownindecember.com Downtown in December Location: Downtown Oklahoma City Extra Info: visit downtownindecember.com Christmas in Downtown Edmond Location: Downtown Edmond Extra Info: The celebration starts with the Mayor’s Tree Lighting and continues each weekend; Free carriage rides Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 3 pm.; for more info visit downtownedmondok.com Red Earth Treefest Location: Red Earth Art Center Extra Info: Open Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for more information visit redearth.org Winters Night in the Safety Village Location: Edmond Fire Department Extra Info: 6 – 9 p.m.; Free event, Santa in his workshop, hot chocolate and cookies; for more info visit them on Facebook Chicago: High School Edition Location: Upstage Theatre Blackbox Edmond Extra Info: 7:30 p.m. Dec.6-8 and 2 p.m. on Dec.9; for more info visit upstagetheatreok.com Musical Theatre Christmas Show Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Extra Info: Dec.6-8: 7:30 p.m., Dec.9: 5 p.m.; for more info visit ucojazzlab.com Ugly Sweater Run Location: Mitch Park Extra Info: 5 p.m., $20, All ages; for more info visit eventbrite.com Very Merry Art Workshop Location: Fine Arts Insti. of Edmond Extra Info: $55, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; for more info visit edmondfinearts.com MCDA Cowboy Christmas Classic Cheer & Dance Location: Lazy E Arena Extra Info: for more info visit midwestcheeranddance.com Jake’s Jingle Jam Location: Showplace Theatre, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: Doors open 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.; Devin Dawson, Maddie & Tae Signature Tour Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, OKC Extra Info: 1 – 2 p.m.; see some of the finest Western art in the country during this docent-facilitated Museum tour. For more information, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org A Territorial Christmas Celebration Location: Historic District Downtown, Guthrie Extra Info: for more information visit guthriesterritorialchristmas.com. Victorian Homes Tour Location: Historic Guthrie Extra Info: 9 a.m.; for more info visit guthriesterritorialchristmas.com Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink Location: Mitch Park Extra Info: $8+; for more info visit edmondoutdooricerink.com Boys Ranch Town Drive-Thru Christmas Pageant Location: Boys Ranch Town Extra Info: Free – donations accepted; 7 – 9 p.m.;info visit obhc.org It’s a Wonderful Life Location: Pollard Theatre Guthrie Extra Info: for more info visit thepollard.org
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From left are Diane Krakowski, Mark Nash, Kathryn Olds, Ben Olds and Larry Stein
For the trait of ‘persuasiveness’
Character Council honors Kathryn Olds at meeting Kathryn Olds was presented before the Edmond City Council in recognition as Champion of Character for Persuasiveness at Monday night’s city council meeting. Olds began working part-time for the Trails South Homeowner’s Association in 1989. Her job included serving 588 residents in the neighborhood. Mark Nash, who served as President of the Trails South HOA for ten years nominated her. He described Olds’ ability to listen to complaints and understand the perspective of others. She helped defuse situations so that it wasn’t necessary for the board of directors to become involved. According to Nash, her persuasiveness allowed the HOA to avoid legal action and save time and money. Both the HOA and the residents of the neighborhood benefited. Nash said, “Kathryn's relentless attention to detail and ability to listen to the members of the association has served Trails South well for the past 29 years.” Newly elected Oklahoma County Assessor, Larry Stein, served on the Trails South HOA with Olds and Nash. He said Olds worked with “quiet diligence,” doing her best to promote, protect and accomplish the goals to the satisfaction of everyone concerned. Persuasiveness isn’t a character trait Olds would use to describe herself. But she acknowledges that it is important to let people know that their contribution to a situation is valuable. Olds said, “Most people are willing to cooperate if they feel they are needed and appreciated.” Olds was born and grew up in Lincoln County. She moved to Edmond in 1981, where she married her husband, Ben, in 1984. At the time that she went to work for the Trails South HOA she was a homemaker and
Kathryn Olds grandmother of six. She retired Aug. 31 of this year. Nash said, “She has guided, counseled and persuaded many of us who are active in the City of Edmond today. For her persuasiveness and her dedication to her neighborhood and city at-large, we all should thank Kathryn Olds.” On behalf of the City of Edmond and the Character Council of Edmond, Kathryn Olds was honored before the City Council as a Champion of Character for exemplifying the character trait of Persuasiveness, effectively communicating with others so they can better understand. The Character Council is a grassroots, nonprofit organization committed to creating a citywide initiative to build Edmond into a "Community of Character." The group believes that the character of a nation can only be strengthened one person at a time, one community at a time. Toward that end, the Character Council seeks to recognize residents who demonstrate character, as witnessed by those who have been affected and influenced. To nominate a citizen as a “Champion of Character,” one who exemplifies these character traits, visit www.edmondcharacter.org or write: Champions of Character, PO Box 392, Edmond OK 73083-0392.
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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side
Flawed network news Skepticism on climate report I'm a bit skeptical of national networks when comes to political reporting. This comes after last week's reporting of a U.S. Senate runoff in Mississippi. CBS News covered the race the day of the Steve Gust election on Tuesday. They noted how the president stumped for the GOP candidate Cindy Hyde Smith, who was appointed to the post earlier this year. They interviewed her opponent challenger Mike Espy.a former Clinton administration member. The national press was obviously hoping for a repeat of last year's special Alabama election, when flawed GOP candidate Roy Moore lost. Still after a three to five minute report on the story by CBS News, you'd have thought they might have mentioned who won the election on their Wednesday broadcast. They didn't. Not one word. I bet that wasn't the case last year when Moore lost. During the election coverage I saw a few minutes of the CNN coverage. Newsman John King was looking at
the state map and pointing out the Democratic counties and hoping Espy could somehow make up the difference. The evening started as the Democrat candidate having a great shot at the seat. It ended with the commentators saying the margin of victory wasn't that great for the GOP incumbent. I dunno. Seems to me an eight to 10 point win wasn't bad. King went on to say that a "better candidate," in 2020 might unseat Smith. I doubt that. That's a presidential election and the top of the GOP ticket will probably easily carry the state and the rest of the party slate. Two odd things about the Mississippi race I didn't realize. The incumbent, Cindy Hyde Smith, was a Democrat until 2010. Also Espy has already filed papers to seek the Senate seat in 2020. ---Sad to see the passing of President George H. W. Bush. As a reporter I covered President Bush giving speeches at Oklahoma Christian in 1992 as president, and later in 1994, when he was stumping for the GOP. He seemed to be a nice guy and nobody can question his duty and the service he did for his country.
By The Oklahoman Editorial Board A new federal report on climate change predicts dire consequences if action isn't taken. Human sacrifice. Dogs and cats living together. Mass hysteria. Sorry, that's Bill Murray in “Ghostbusters.” But Murray's classic oration is only an exaggerated form of the predictions contained in the report, which include early death, food shortages and pestilence. Thus, environmentalists are dismayed that President Trump and much of the public have responded with a shrug. They shouldn't be surprised, because there is little appetite for embracing meaningful climate change policies and there's a long history of such reports crying wolf. To reduce global
warming, activists say nations must reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels. But policies forcing people to do so are wildly unpopular, as can be seen in France, where rioting occurred after a fuel tax increase was passed to reduce fossil-fuel consumption. It appears that may have been the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back, since the latest tax hike left consumers paying the U.S. equivalent of $7 a gallon for fuel. An estimated 283,000 people joined public demonstrations, which turned violent at times. French President Emmanuel Macron's popularity rating has fallen into the 20 percent range. Writing for Commentary, Abe Greenwald notes that it “turns out that people — not just
Americans — care deeply about melting ice caps and rising sea levels only under specific circumstances. Namely, when they can be blamed on the greed and stupidity of their political enemies. They find that they suddenly care a lot less when addressing climate change means shelling out a few extra euro cents. So the French came out in droves, lit bonfires, tore up some buildings, blocked streets, and chanted slogans.” The German government's aggressive efforts to transition to green power have not prompted rioting (yet), but they have raised living costs substantially, burdening the poor. And, even though renewables make up about 40 percent of Germany's electricity supply, that nation's greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise. When people are asked to choose between expensive electricity and expensive fuel and continued global warming, or affordable and plentiful fuel supplies along with the same global warming, most are going to favor the latter. People also have reason to doubt severe environmental predictions. In a recent column, economist Stephen Moore notes, “The same analysts who tell us how much climate change will cost the economy in terms of lost gross domestic product cannot tell us with much accuracy what output will be two years from now.” In past decades, Moore notes, environmental experts have wrongly predicted overpopulation would make Britain's long-term survival a 5050 proposition and the world would be more polluted and less stable after 2000.
Chief Justice’s remarks on judges not accurate
By Marc A. Thiessen Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON — For someone trying to demonstrate that the judiciary is not political, getting into a political fight with the president sure is a funny way to do it. After President Trump called a judge who ruled against him an "Obama judge," Chief Justice John Roberts issued an extraordinary public rebuke of the president, declaring in statement "We do not have Obama judges or Trump judges, Bush judges or Clinton judges." Roberts was not only wrong to speak out, but also his claim that there are no Obama judges or Trump judges was wrong. If we don't have Obama judges or Trump judges, then why did Senate Republicans block President Barack Obama's nomination of Merrick Garland to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia in the final year of Obama's term? And why did Democrats filibuster Trump's nominee, Neil Gorsuch, to fill Scalia's seat? Even Roberts' fellow justices know there is a difference. If there were no Obama judges or Trump judges, then why did Anthony Kennedy wait for Trump's election to announce his retirement? And why doesn't Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg just retire now and let Trump nominate her replacement? Because they both want a president who would appoint a successor who shares their judicial philosophy. (And, lo and behold, Trump appointed a former Kennedy clerk, Brett Kavanaugh, to succeed him). The American people know that Roberts is wrong. In the 2016 election, exit polls showed that 70 percent of voters said Supreme Court appointments were either the most important or an important factor in deciding their vote. And polls show that Republicans expanded their Senate majority in 2018 in
While conservative presidents tend to nominate judges who exercise a philosophy of judicial restraint — follow our laws as written — liberal presidents tend to nominate judicial activists who legislate from the bench and shape the law to reach their preferred outcomes. large part because conservative voters were angered over the left's brutal campaign of character assassination against Kavanaugh. Roberts is correct that we should not have "Trump judges" or "Obama judges." It would be better for the country if every judge, regardless of which president nominated him or her, strictly interpreted our laws and the Constitution. But the reality is that not all do. While conservative presidents tend to nominate judges who exercise a philosophy of judicial restraint — follow our laws as written — liberal presidents tend to nominate judicial activists who legislate from the bench and shape the law to reach their preferred outcomes. The left believes in a "living Constitution," which can be interpreted to mean whatever they want it to mean without being formally amended. Democratic presidents have been much more successful than Republicans in nominating judges who hew to their judicial philosophy. Over the past three decades, nearly half of all Republican Supreme Court nominees have either become "swing votes" (Sandra Day O'Connor, Kennedy) or defected to the court's liberal bloc entirely (David Souter). Even Roberts has joined the court's liberal bloc at key times, abandon-
ing his judicial philosophy that judges should not legislate from the bench to provide the swing vote to uphold Obamacare. By contrast, not one liberal justice during the past three decades has defected to the conservative bloc or turned into a regular swing vote. What is true of the Supreme Court applies even more to the appellate courts. Trump is right, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit is a disgrace. This is the court that ruled that the phrase "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance was unconstitutional, that the Second Amendment doesn't recognize an individual right to bear concealed arms and that bans on assisted suicide are unconstitutional. This is why it is so important that Trump has nominated, and the Senate has confirmed, a record number of district and circuit court judges — and why liberals are aghast at the pace of Trump's judicial confirmations. As former Hillary Clinton adviser Ronald Klain complained, "Trump's judicial nominees will be deciding the scope of our civil liberties and the shape of civil rights laws in the year 2050 — and beyond." Everyone, left and right, knows that Roberts is wrong. We do have an independent judiciary. Judges are not beholden to any president, including the one who appoints them. The judiciary plays a key role in our system of checks and balances. "Trump judges" should rule against Trump when he is wrong. That is why it is so important for the chief justice stay above politics. Roberts is right that our "independent judiciary is something we should all be thankful for." Rolling around in the rhetorical mud with Trump is not just bad form; it also undermines the very judicial independence Roberts is seeking to uphold.
Follow Marc A. Thiessen on Twitter, @marcthiessen.
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Pictured, guests tour Science Museum Oklahoma’s 1929 Pullman parlor car with a museum educator.
Science Museum has historic train tour
A holiday season favorite has returned to Science Museum Oklahoma for 2018: tours of the museum’s 1929 Pullman parlor car. “Tours of our train car have become a holiday tradition for many of our guests. Because the interior of the parlor car is normally closed to the public in order to ensure its preservation, the chance to join a guided tour and learn about the experience of traveling in the early 20th century is special,” said Clint Stone, vice president for programs at Science Museum Oklahoma. The museum’s Pullman parlor car was built for the Missouri Pacific Railroad and was donated to the then Kirkpatrick Center, now Science Museum Oklahoma, in 1982. The interior of the historic car was refurbished to reflect its original grandeur and features brass, chrome and mahogany woodwork that was cleaned, polished and repaired. Aging upholstery, drapes and carpet were replaced with fabrics fitting the time period and the car’s original decor. “The Pullman is an artifact that you can walk through – our guides will not only be walking you through a parlor car, they’re really walking you through history,” Stone added. Tours are available during regular museum hours through Jan. 1 and are included with general admission. No reservations or additional tickets are required. The Pullman parlor car is located on the first floor of the museum near Tiny Tracks, an exhibit that features railway artifacts and an M.G. Pinky Martin model train that weaves through 1,000 square feet of town, countryside and Oklahoma City landmarks. Located at 2020 Remington Place in Oklahoma City, Science Museum Oklahoma is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The museum is closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and is open with regular hours on New Year's Eve and New Year’s Day. Daily general admission is $15.95 for adults (ages 13 to 64) and $12.95 for children and seniors (ages 3 to 12 and 65 and PHOTO PROVIDED older). Annual memberships begin at $105. Science Museum Oklahoma will offer tours of its 1929 Pullman parlor car throughout For more information about Science Museum Oklahoma, call the holiday season. Tours are available daily through Jan. 1 and are included with gen405-602-6664 or visit www.sciencemuseumok.org. eral admission.
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Sports Ex-prep stars now at service academies What started in Edmond will continues this weekend in Philadelphia. Two local youths who battled each other in the Edmond cross-town rivalry for four years will now be facing each other again in the national spotlight of the iconic Army/Navy game. Hunter Richard, of Edmond North High School’s class of 2018, now plays for Army West Point. Brendan Mitchell, of Edmond Memorial High School’s class of 2018, now plays for the Naval Academy. Hunter Richard was named to the AllCity, All-District, and All-Conference football teams his senior year at Edmond North. He currently plays nose-
guard for Army, listed at 6-foot-3 and 265 pounds. He is the son of Bert and Jennifer Richard. Brendan Mitchell earned letters in football and track & field and was named district-wide receiver of the year and Oklahoma Class 6A Wide Receiver of the Year his senior year at Memorial. He currently plays wide receiver for Navy, listed at 6-foot-5 and 210 pounds. He is the son of Robert and Dahrenda Mitchell. The Army/Navy game will be played for the 119th time in Philadelphia on Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. CST and will be aired on CBS.
Hunter Richard, left, and Brendan Mitchell last year when both played football in Edmond. They are now at the Army and Navy academies respectively.
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Robert Henry to be commencement speaker at Oklahoma State University services Robert H. Henry — a former university president, federal appeals court judge, state attorney general and lawmaker — will be the commencement speaker at both Oklahoma State University undergraduate ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 15 at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater. “We are fortunate to have the honorable Robert Henry speak with our students,” said OSU President Burns Hargis. “He is the embodiment of success and an example of a true public servant who has served not only the state but also the nation.” Henry earned his bachelor’s degree with high honors from the University of Oklahoma in 1974 and Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1976. He will be presented an honorary doctorate of laws during the morning graduation. He began a career in public service at age 23 in 1976. While still in law
Robert Henry school, Henry was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He represented his hometown of Shawnee among others while serving for 10 years. He was elected attorney general of Oklahoma in 1986 and served until June 1991, when he became the dean of Oklahoma City University School of Law. In 1994, President Bill Clinton nominated Henry to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He was the chief judge from 20082010. During his time on the court, Henry was part of a six-member delegation led by
Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor that represented the U.S. Judiciary at the Arab Judicial Forum. He was also a part of the U.S. Judicial Conference Committee on International Judicial Relations and was named chair in 2005 by Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist. Henry left the court and joined Oklahoma City University again, this time as president and CEO of the private school with roughly 3,700 students. He served in that role from July 2010 until retiring this June. Henry will address approximately 1,800 OSU fall graduates, who will be led into Gallagher-Iba Arena by the OSU Pipes & Drums Band and seated by college. Udergraduate ceremonies on Dec. 15 start at 10:30 a.m. for students from the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, Health and Aviation and the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and
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The University of Central Oklahoma’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion currently is accepting presentation proposals for the fifth annual Black Male Summit, March 27. Proposals are due by 5 p.m. Jan. 18. Pictured here, student attendees interact at the 2018 Black Male Summit.
2019 Black Male Summit
UCO calls for proposal submissions for event The University of Central Oklahoma’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion is now accepting presentation proposals for the fifth annual UCO Black Male Summit, March 27. Proposals are due by 5 p.m. Jan. 18. Early submissions are encouraged. The theme for this year’s summit is “K.O.D.,” which represents three counter-narrative reflections of young, black males: Kings of Destiny, Knowledge Over Destiny and Keys of Development. Inspired by national recording artist J. Cole, the 2019 summit is designed to allow young, black males to (re)discover their identity and reimagine their futures despite the cultural, political and systemic barriers that they face in society, specifically within education. The mission of the Black Male Summit, part of Central’s Black Male Initiative, is to address the historical, cultural and relevant challenges that affect the development of young, black males; build connections between UCO and public and private high schools across the state of Oklahoma; and encourage the pursuit of obtaining a postsecondary degree. The Black Male Summit focuses on
high school and college students who are committed to personal, academic and professional development. The committee for the summit will select nontraditional, creative and interactive presentations that meet the needs of the Black Male Summit mission. Examples of topics include black male identity, community policing, school-to-prison pipeline, higher education, hip-hop education, sports and social activism, politics and K-12 resources. “The UCO Black Male Summit is a gateway that provides hope, mentorship and love to young, black males, regardless of socioeconomic status,” said Stevie Johnson, UCO’s assistant director for diversity retention programs. “Central’s emphasis on student success, place and transformative learning make it an ideal and moral environment to have a Black Male Summit, and we look forward, as a metropolitan university, to empower the minds of these students, so they see the importance of postsecondary education.” For a full list of submission topics or to submit a presentation, visit uco.edu/blackmalesummit.
at 1:30 p.m. for those from the College of Human Sciences, Spears School of Business and the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology. Commencement for graduate students is 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Live, streaming video of each of the commencement ceremonies will be available at www.ostate.tv. Find more information about commencement activities, including parking, at https://commencement.okstate.edu/.
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Cheyenne Autumn Branson
Sarah J.L. Chambers
Sydney Conner
Julia D. Messner
Hannah Leanne Mette
UCO names fall 2018 Class Marshals
The University of Central Oklahoma has named five students as Class Marshals of their respective colleges, recognizing them for academic excellence as a part of Central’s fall 2018 commencement ceremonies Dec. 14-15 at the university’s Hamilton Field House. Students earn the title of Class Marshal for achieving the highest academic records within their colleges during their time at Central. Cheyenne Autumn Branson, a psychology major from Midwest City, will represent the College of Education and Professional Studies with a 4.0 GPA. Following graduation, she plans to attend a psychology graduate program, focused on counseling, and hopes to have a fulfilling career in therapy. “I have learned so much at UCO and am really proud of all the ways I have grown in my time here. I am mostly passionate about learning, and I have no intention of stopping,” Branson said. A member of the Psi Chi and Golden Key International honor societies, Branson is a recipient of the Phi Theta Kappa Academic Scholarship and the Psychology Department Tuition Waiver, as well as placement on the President’s Honor Roll. Sarah J.L. Chambers, an English major from Norman, Oklahoma, will represent the College of Liberal Arts with a 4.0 GPA. Chambers is a member of the Language and English societies, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She also received a Research, Creative and Scholarly Activities (RCSA) Presentation Grant, a Best Paper of Symposium 2018 award and the Broncho Distinction Award. “My time at UCO’s College of Liberal Arts has given me the opportunity to challenge myself, develop essential skills and engage with ideas and themes that define humanity,” Chambers said. “My experience here as helped me to define my-
self. It would not have been possible without the guidance and support of incredible faculty and staff.” Chambers intends to continue her education through graduate school, furthering her love for cultural and literary inquiry and aiming to one day share her enthusiasm with a new generation of students. Sydney Conner, a vocal performance major from Houston, Texas, will represent the College of Fine Arts and Design with a 3.89 GPA. A graduate of Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Conner is a member of Pi Kappa Lambda, a national music honor society, and Sigma Alpha Iota, an International Music Fraternity. “UCO has exposed me to a range of educators who have committed themselves not only to the task of fostering their students through the journey of learning but also applying that knowledge to their everyday lives and future careers,” Conner said. Following graduation, Conner plans to attend graduate school for a degree in arts management and administration, as well as a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance, with an ultimate goal of sharing her love for music through performing, outreach and education. Julia D. Messner, a math education major from Edmond and a graduate of Edmond Memorial High School, will represent the College of Mathematics and Science with a 4.0 GPA. After graduation, Messner plans to take a position at Heartland Middle School in Edmond, where she will teach seventh grade math and geometry. “I have enjoyed my time here, at UCO. The professors have been very helpful and supportive. I feel blessed to have been a student at this school,” Messner said. Messner is a member of the Kappa Delta Phi,
Gamma Beta Phi and Golden Key International honor societies. She received the Josephine Plunkett Math and Margaret-Bennett McAllister Math scholarships, as well as the Outstanding Secondary Education Award and the Distinguished Graduate Volunteer Medal. Hannah Leanne Mette, a Human Resource Management major and a graduate of Spring Creek High School in Spring Creek, Nevada, will represent the College of Business with a 4.0 GPA. “There are periods in your life that you reflect on as truly transformational. I know that, for the rest of my life, I will view my time at UCO as one of these periods,” Mette said. “It shaped my view of what it means to be a leader. It helped me find my passion. Most of all, it brought me friendships that will truly last a lifetime, along with a fiancé.” Mette is a member of Alpha Xi Delta, Leaders of Tomorrow, 2BeLeader, the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and is a resident assistant in university housing. She received the Leaders of Tomorrow, Management Student, and Textbook Leadership scholarships and was named Outstanding Senior in Leadership, Panhellenic Chapter Officer of the Year, SHRM Regional Champion and the 2018 UCO Homecoming Queen. Mette’s post-graduation plans include continuing her professional career in training and development in the Oklahoma City metro. First presented in 1994, the Class Marshal title has become a proud Central tradition. Each of the honorees will wear a bronze graduation gown and a special stole during the fall commencement ceremonies, signifying the highest degree of academic excellence. For more information about the University of Central Oklahoma, visit www.uco.edu.
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A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO EDMOND LIFE & LEISURE
We hope the gift suggestions in our Gift Guide help you with your last minute holiday shopping. The text and art was provided by each advertiser. In the event any of the copy should contain a typographical error or omission, store price and policy prevail.
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Sports & Non-Sports Sealed Boxed Product Football, basketball, baseball, hockey, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Heroclix, Magic and more! Al’s Sports Cards & Gaming, 116 E. 15th Street, 405-3487583, www.alssportscardsandgaming.com.
Make her happy! - Whether you make it for BIG or small make her happy this year when she gets to pick out exactly what she wants. Fashion Boutique, Downtown Edmond, 104 S. Broadway, 405-330-3057.
BRAVO! Cucina Italiana Gift Cards - Give the gift of fine dining and delicious Italian food with a gift card from BRAVO! Cucina Italiana. Now with every $100 gift card purchase receive a $25 promo card. BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, 13810 N. Pennsylvania, 405-751-7400
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Let’s Go to the Movies! - Buy your family or friends a Gift Card to your local cinema and enjoy a fun day or night at the theater! Kickingbird Cinema, 1225 E. Danforth, Kickingbird Square, 405-3417227, www.kbirdcinema.com.
Kickingbird Golf Club Frequent Players Card Great for the golfer on your list! Buy four Green Fees, get the fifth Green fee free! Or buy 4 Green fees and 1/2 cart and get the 5th Green Fee and 1/2 cart FREE. On sale through December 24, limit 10 per customer. Kickingbird Golf Club, 1600 E. Danforth, 405-341-5350.
Erimish Stackable Bracelets!!! One of our most Looking For Some Unique Holiday Gifts? - Come on popular items for gift giving! A gift of Erimish in to The Vault Comics & Collectibles. We will help Bracelets is sure to please anyone on your holiday you find that special gift that no one else thought shopping list! Come shop our large Erimish Bracelet of. Silver Age Comics, Autographs, Variant Covers, Bar & let us help you pick out the perfect stack just Toys, Statues and Collectible Cards. Ask about our for her! Eve’s & Lulu D’s, 610 S. Kelly Ave., Ste. holiday deals up to 30% off. The Vault Comics & D (in Kelly Center, South of Edmond Rd/2nd St.), Collectibles, 328 S. Kelly, 405-696-5030. 405-340-4546.
Make a Lasting Impression - For your family, friends and clients with a custom gift basket or our large selection of gift items in an array of prices and sizes to fit any budget. Baskets begin at $30, and gift bags are also available. Local delivery and shipping services available. Gourmet Gallery, 1532 South Boulevard, 405-715-3663 or Gourmet Gallery, The Shoppes at Northpark, 122nd & North May, 405-751-7700. www.thegourmetgallery.com.
Buy Flowers Along with Wine! - Edmond Wine Shop now offers fresh flowers that you can take home along with your wine, spirits and beers purchases. If you need to brighten your day or someone else’s, we can offer you a great way to do that! If you would like to special order something, we can do that too. Just give Amie a call at the Shop. Edmond Wine Shop, 1520 S. Boulevard, 405-341-9122, www.edmondwine.com.
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Stocking Stuffers Gnomes & Tree Ornaments - Begin your child’s Christmas tradition with stocking stuffers from Cinnamon Bears. Cinnamon Bears, 610 S. Kelly Ave, Ste. L, 405-330-2327.
Gifts for everyone on your list - The perfect gift for teachers, neighbors, co-workers, friends, babysitters, or anyone you want to remember. Gourmet Gallery, 1532 South Boulevard, 405715-3663 or Gourmet Gallery, The Shoppes at Northpark, 122nd & North May, 405-715-7700, www.thegourmetgallery.com.
Gift Ideas FROM $25 - $49.99
Thankful Bracelets - Wear these fun little bracelets and when it catches your eye during the day, think of things that you are thankful, grateful, happy, and positive about. Storewide Sale! Silver Leaf Gems, 15 W. Campbell Street, 405-2859700, www.silverleafgems.com.
Vinrella - Why so many boring umbrellas? Showcase your personality and style with Vinrella, your modern rainy day accessory. Nancy’s, Shoppes at Northpark, 122nd & May, 405-748-7227, www.shopnancys.com.
Socks, Socks, Socks - Men or women - great stocking stuffers - fun themes and many to choose. A must for all ages. Fashion Boutique, Downtown Edmond, 104 S. Broadway, 405-330-3057.
Two Silver Deer - Set of two silver deer for your contemporary decor. Bachle’s Fireplace Furnishings, 9422 N. May Ave., 405-842-8872, www.bachlesbythefire.com.
Gift Ideas FROM $10 - $24.99
Large Gnomes & Janod Musical Set - Bring joy to your little ones this Christmas with something to play and something to snuggle. Cinnamon Bears, 610 S. Kelly Ave, Ste. L, 405-330-2327.
Need some fun adult stocking stuffers? - No, not THAT kind! I’m talking about liquor-filled chocolates! We now offer a unique selection of tasty treats from German and Swiss chocolatiers. Perfect for that little, extra something special or an unusual dirty Santa gift. Shop early for best selection! Edmond Wine Shop, 1520 S. Boulevard, 405-341-9122, www.edmondwine.com.
Unique & On Trend - Spruced specializes in on trend, affordable giftables! All earrings in store are $25 and under! Grab something special for teachers, besties, or yourself! (You Deserve It!) Spruced Cooperative, 610 S. Kelly, Ste. J, 405844-0445, www.sprucedcooperative.com.
Pull Back Busy Santa Book & Soft Santa - Your kiddos will enjoy a journey with Santa with this fun 3D book! Watch Santa whizz around on the tracks built into the book! Cinnamon Bears, 610 S. Kelly Ave, Ste. L, 405-330-2327.
Put a cherry on top!- Edmond Wine Shop is also your best source of unique condiments and cocktail supplies for your favorite drink! We offer olives, essential cherries, bitters and quality mixers. Also a wide selection of barware is available. Let us help you stock your home bar! Edmond Wine Shop, 1520 S. Boulevard, 405341-9122, www.edmondwine.com.
Massage - Gift Certificate $45 per hour massage. Give the gift of relaxation this holiday season. Therapeutic Touch Massage, 420 E. 2nd Street (on the corner of Rankin & 2nd across from the UCO Campus), 405-285-9336.
Tea Drops - Tea Drops are organic pressed teas made with genuine tea leaves that dissolve in hot water. Bachle’s Fireplace Furnishings, 9422 N. May Ave., 405-842-8872, www.bachlesbythefire.com.
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The C.C. Beanie!!! The ever popular C.C. Beanies, including this year’s “must have” messy bun beanie! A large variety of colors, styles and textures to choose from! Perfect for the trend setters and the cold winter months ahead! Headwraps and scarves also available! $12-18. Eve’s & Lulu D’s, 610 S. Kelly Ave., Ste. D (in Kelly Center, South of Edmond Rd/2nd St.), 405-340-4546.
Hand Painted Holiday Ornaments - Hand painted by artisans in Austria. Lavender Antiques, 1617 W. 33rd, 405-285-2540.
Mischievous Christmas Elves - Poseable Christmas Elves. Bachle’s Fireplace Furnishings, 9422 N. May Ave., 405-842-8872, www.bachlesbythefire.com.
Gifts for Everyone - Featuring cutting boards and accessories by Archaic Provisions, a local Oklahoma company. Gift Certificates available. All found at Bison Creek Clothing. Bison Creek Clothing, 1 N. Broadway, Downtown Edmond, 405-562-3344.
Thompson Ferrier New York Candle - Silver pineapple-lidded jar candle. Bachle’s Fireplace Furnishings, 9422 N. May Ave., 405-842-8872, www.bachlesbythefire.com.
Gifts Galore - Gifts for everyone! Coffee lovers! Wine lovers! Gifts under $25! Gifts under $50! Head Over Heels, In the Heart of Downtown Edmond, 405-285-1700, www.headoverheelsok.com.
Erimish - Stack Your Style! Express your personality and style with stackable bracelets from Erimish! Available in several styles and game day sets. These bangles make the perfect stocking stuffer! Nancy’s, Shoppes at Northpark, 122nd & May, 405-748-7227, www.shopnancys.com.
Skip ‘Deck the Halls’ and Deck Yourself and your Man! Shop Men and Women’s Clothing and accessories for your perfect Christmas or ‘anytime’ outfit at Bison Creek Clothing. Bison Creek Clothing, 1 N. Broadway, Downtown Edmond, 405-562-3344.
#! BALL IN GOLF - Special price $39.95 TITLEIST PRO VI and PRO V1X make the greatest gift for your golfer. Making a difference in your game starts at EDMOND GOLF, since 1992. Edmond Golf, 301 N. Broadway, Edmond, OK 73034. 405-340-6767 or edmondgolf@coxinet.net.
Boom Town Book - The fantastical saga of Oklahoma City: its chaotic founding, its purloined basketball team and the dream of becoming a word-class metropolis. Signed editions available. Best of Books, 405-340-9202, Kickingbird Square, www.bestofbooksok.com.
Colorful Candles - These will brighten up any room! Find gifts like these and more at Culinary Kitchen. Culinary Kitchen, 7222 N. Western, 405-418-4884, www.culinarykitchen.com.
Gift Ideas Every gal wants one! - Use as a wallet or crossbody. Many colors to choose from. Made of real leather. A great gift for any age and great for travel! Fashion Boutique, Downtown Edmond, 104 S. Broadway, 405-330-3057.
Gift of Wellness - Guest Pass purchase for a friend or family member. Only $48. Must be redeemed January 1-31. 30 day fitness center access. Pass expires Feb. 28. Mercy Fitness Center I-35, Inside main entrance of Mercy I-35 Clinic, 405-757-3300.
FROM $50 - $99.99 Throws/Ruana - Wear them as a coat or keep them on as an outfit! Available in several prints. Nancy’s, Shoppes at Northpark, 122nd & May, 405-748-7227, www.shopnancys.com.
Capture Your Signature Scent with Fragrances from Mystique Fragrances - Jimmy Choo his and hers scents among the many fragrances available at Mystique Fragrances. 20% off Jimmy Choo Dec. 6-13 Mon-Sat 10-5:30, Sun Noon-5. Mystique Fragrances, Shoppes at Northpark, 122nd & May, OKC, 405-748-8866, www.mystiquefragrance.com.
Social Light Lighters - The best looking refillable utility lighters ever! Bachle’s Fireplace Furnishings, 9422 N. May Ave., 405-842-8872, www.bachlesbythefire.com.
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Kid’s Bike - Harro Shredder 16” boys bike. Al’s Bicycle’s, 2624 S. Broadway Court, 405-3414331, www.alsbicycles.com. Baker Mayfield Signed Items with Frame - Large Baker Mayfield autographed framed photo and Baker Mayfield signed NFL Football. Al’s Sports Cards & Gaming, 116 E. 15th Street, 405-3487583, www.alssportscardsandgaming.com
Oh So Comfy! - Cozy up to a buttery soft sweater set. Dress up or down. Great gift for that special person in your life. Paired with a soft print legging. Fashion Boutique, Downtown Edmond, 104 S. Broadway, 405-330-3057.
French Kande Jewelry - Unique French Kande Jewelry inspired by vintage medallions found in the flea markets in France. Lavender Antiques, 1617 W. 33rd, 405-285-2540 Tommy Bahama Half-Zip Reversible Sweatshirt - 10 colors available! Perfect for the man in your life. Open Monday - Friday 10-6 and Saturday 10-3. McCalls, 1st & Broadway in Downtown Edmond, 405-348-2400.
5-Piece Nativity Scene - Rustic wood nativity figures. Bachle’s Fireplace Furnishings, 9422 N. May Ave., 405-842-8872, www.bachlesbythefire.com.
Gift Ideas
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FROM $100 - $500
Just Your Style - Shoes, Boots, Brighton and Gifts to fit your style! Head Over Heels, In the Heart of Downtown Edmond, 405-285-1700, www.headoverheelsok.com.
Statement Pillows - Give the gift of design! Add bold colors to your living room or bedroom with stylish pillows at Designer Rugs. Designer Rugs, 7118 N. Western, 405-842-9000, www.designerrugsokc.com. Two in one! The perfect vest! - One side Persian rabbit for warmth and looks. The other side sleek and sassy. Available in burgundy, gray and black. Choose your color and style for the day. Wow! Fashion Boutique, Downtown Edmond, 104 S. Broadway, 405-330-3057.
The Perfect Black Dress - The ‘Little Black Dress’ for all occasions. Simple and sophisticated from Joseph Ribkoff. Fashion Boutique, Downtown Edmond, 104 S. Broadway, 405-330-3057.
Adult Mountain Bike - Trek 820 Mountain Bike. Al’s Bicycles, 2624 S. Broadway Court, 405-3414331, www.alsbicycles.com
Stuff Your Stocking with Wow! - Get color and drama with this credenza and art that will knock your family and friends stockings OFF! Norwalk Furniture & Design, Shoppes at Northpark, NW 122nd & May, OKC, 405-748-5774, www.norwalkfurnitureokc.com.
Take Style Home! - Who wants boring when you can go wild?! Shop for style and comfort on the edge at Norwalk Furniture. Norwalk Furniture & Design, Shoppes at Northpark, NW 122nd & May, OKC, 405-748-5774, www.norwalkfurnitureokc.com.
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Sports
Broncho soccer star & a top honor Katie Killion last week was named Conference Commissioners Association Ron Lenz National Soccer Player of the Year following a brilliant final season in Bronze & Blue for the University of Central Oklahoma senior forward. Killion earned First Team All-American honors from the CCA, and was joined by teammates Kelsey Gordon (Second Team) and Kelsie Eason (Third Team). “I’m so proud of all three of these girls for all of their hard work,” UCO head soccer coach Mike Cook said. “Katie is one of the hardest working young ladies I’ve ever been around. Kelsey Gordon is the same and was so good in helping us on defense almost every minute of every game. Kelsie Eason is no different. Just a hard worker that makes a lot of things happen. I’m just really proud of all of them.” Killion is the first player in UCO history to earn National Player of the Year honors. She becomes just the eighth All-American in school history. Gordon and Eason are the ninth and 10th. It is also the first time in school history the Bronchos have had more
than one player earn All-American honors in the same year. Killion starred on the field this season for the Bronchos, playing more than 1,500 minutes of top notch soccer day in and day out. The Broken Arrow, Okla. native scored 30 goals, third most in school history for one season, and added 13 assists, also third in Central’s history, for a total of 73 points – third in UCO history for a single season. Her 30 goals and 73 points led the country. Her 13 assists ranked among the national leaders. There was no stopping No. 9 with the ball at her feet this season. She fired 131 shots, 76 on goal, scored 13 gamewinning goals, recorded three hat tricks this season, and scored multiple goals in one game 10 times as the Bronchos won a school record 22 games in 2018. Gordon was just as key to the 16-game win streak this season that is now a school record. UCO’s 16-0 start is also the best in school history. The junior defender from Sapulpa, Okla. also played over 1,500
minutes and was the lead role in UCO recording 14 shutouts this season as it allowed only 0.58 goals per game. Central allowed only 14 goals all season as it rolled through the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association to a regular season championship and a postseason tournament championship. Eason, a sophomore midfielder from Bartlesville, Okla., played a key role in both the high-tempo Broncho offense, and the stingy Broncho defense that guided Central to its 12th national tournament appearance. She played more minutes (1,810) than any other player on Central Oklahoma’s roster this season, scoring six goals this season, including two game-winners, and joined Killion with a team-high 13 assists. The Bronchos finished the 2018 season 22-2 and made it to the NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship Round of 16. UCO won its first MIAA title and won the conference tournament as well. Central had nine All-MIAA selections and seven AllRegion honors before Wednesday’s announcement of three All-Americans.
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Home for intellectually disabled is seeking donations, volunteers
Genealogical Society to discuss Christmas decorations of the past
The Center of Family Love is accepting support this holiday season for monetary or wish list donations or volunteer time. Founded in 1981 by members of the Oklahoma Knights of Columbus, the Center of Family Love is a 24-hour care facility that serves intellectually and physically disabled adults. The center provides specialized residential care and skilled vocational programs in Okarche, Kingfisher and El Reno. Tax-deductible gifts are a major support to the care of residents. For information about donating, call 405-263-4658, Ext. 1042, or email naltman@cflinc.org. Donors also can go online to http://a.co/4Ns4edM to purchase an item from the Center of Family Love's AmazonSmile Wishlist. When you purchase and donate an item from the center's list, Amazon donates a portion of the proceeds back to the organization. To volunteer at the Center of Family Love, contact the volunteer coordinator, Robin Cobb, at rcobb@cflinc.org or 405263-4658, Ext. 1009.
Coordinator for their support group. Laura is curHave you ever wondered how our ancestors rently the Recording Secretary for the Edmond decorated their homes for the winter holidays? DAR where she has been a member for 14 years. Christmas in colonial times was very different DAR has fostered her interest in Colonial times from our modern celebrations. It was a simpler and decorations. time and they had to use nuts, fruits, berries, EGS meetings are free and open to the public, local plants and evergreens that were locally beginning with a social time at 6:15 p.m. The available to enhance their homes. Our present program will start promptly at 6:30. Enter Christmas customs derive from a wide array of through the doors at the rear of the building. inspirations, nearly as various and numerous as Shipman The church offers plenty of parking and is fully the immigrants who settled this vast country. handicap accessible. If you would like free geThe Edmond Genealogical Society will meet nealogical assistance, please come with a specific quesMonday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the LDS Church, 1351 E. 33rd Street in Edmond. Our program, Decorat- tion at 5:30 p.m. where members can help you with your research dilemmas. ing for Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg, will be preThe EGS meets on the third Monday evening of each sented by Laura Shipman, Recording Secretary for Samuel King Chapter Daughters of the American Revo- month, with speakers on subjects of interest to genealogists and historians. Membership is open to anyone lution. interested in historical or genealogical research. For Laura Shipman grew up in Edmond and graduated from Edmond Memorial High School. She attended Okla- more information on EGS, see our website: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~okegs/ or find us on homa State University in Stillwater and graduated from OSU OKC’s Nursing School in 2000. Laura has been mar- Facebook: Edmond Genealogical Society (EGS). Next month’s presentation, on Jan. 21, will feature ried to her husband, Cory, for 17 years, who is a pharmacist in Bethany. They currently live in Arcadia with their 10 speaker Dr. Kenny Brown, UCO Professor Emeritus, who will present: The History of Coal Mining in Oklayear old son, Matthew, with whom she has stayed home and homeschooled for six years. Laura also teaches classes homa. The meeting will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Edmond. at their homeschool co-op on Fridays and is the Activities
Tips for protecting pets during holidays While decorating and entertaining this holiday season, remember, not everything people enjoy is safe for pets. Below are some tips to keep your pets safe this holiday season. And of course, should you experience a pet emergency, the Boren Veterinary Medical Hospital at Oklahoma State University is always available to help. Call 405-744-7000 for more information or to make an appointment. n No “people food” n Don’t feed pets table scraps. n Don’t let pets sit under the table, hoping somebody will drop some food. n Meat fat, gravy and poultry skin can cause life-threatening conditions such as pancreatitis and gastrointestinal upset. Bones can splinter and create GI obstructions. n Chocolate contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs and cats. n Baked goods and sweets may be too rich for some pets, potentially resulting in pancreatitis and gastrointestinal upset. n Also, the artificial sweetener xylitol, often found in baked goods, candy and gum, has been linked to liver failure and death in dogs. Holiday décor and visitors n Pets may want to eat some of the décor. For example, cats some-
times eat tinsel, which can cause an intestinal blockage that may require surgery. n Don’t let your pets climb the Christmas tree. Consider tying the tree to the ceiling, a doorframe or a wall stud. n Keep festive plants, table centerpieces, fireplace adornments and flowers out of reach. Amaryllis, mistletoe, balsam, pine, cedar and holly are all poisonous holiday plants. Poinsettias can be troublesome as well. n Unplug holiday decorations when no one is around. Dogs and cats are sometimes tempted to chew electrical cords. n Pets may not welcome your visitors. Give them a safe, quiet place away from the festivities. Perfect pet gifts n Time — spend quality time with your pet playing or taking a walk. n Good health — regular veterinary visits help to keep your pet healthy. n Microchip your pet if you have not already done so. If you have, make sure your contact information on file is up to date. n Make or buy treats that are best for your pet’s nutritional needs. Consult your veterinarian or a veterinary nutritionist for ideas. n Love — shower your pets with love and attention all year long.
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Review of ‘The Christmas Chronicles’
Film not bound for holiday fame By George Gust There was a time when the 24-hour marathon of “A Christmas Story” was the pinnacle of home holiday cinema. A time when everyone stuck around Thanksgiving weekend to watch “It’s a Wonderful Life” on NBC’s annual broadcast. You had to search out in a video store or your local Walmart to find your Christmas favorites, now there is a jolly big red figure in your life that comes in the middle of the night to bring presents directly to your living room, and I’m not talking about jolly ole St. Nick. However, for all its faults, this movie does feaNetflix has become the biggest streaming servture a refreshingly entertaining take on Santa ice for most families and it seems as though their Clause by Russell. If there is one reason to give bag of original content is getting bigger and bigger all the time. Recently jolly ole Netflix released “The “The Christmas Chronicles” a stream it’s the charming portrayal of Father Christmas by Russell. Christmas Chronicles” from the filmmakers behind Much like the comedic turn by Tim Allen in “The “Home Alone” “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Santa Clause” Russell puts his own spin on the Stone” and “The Angry Birds Movie” but should iconic Christmas figure. With a brash and confithis offering be put on the naughty list? “The Christmas Chronicles” follows siblings Kate dent performance, Russell’s Clause makes you look past the cheesier moments in the film, like the (Darby Camp) and Teddy (Judah Lewis) Pierce as their plan to catch a glimpse of Santa Clause (Kurt strange introduction of animated furry elves three quarters through the 1 hour 44-minute run time. Russell) leads to a Christmas night full of advenOverall, “The Christmas Chronicles” is a flawed ture and magic, as the Pierce kids and Santa movie, that feels a cut above the made-for-TV scramble to save Christmas and re-energize the movies due to the star power of Russell and the Christmas spirit. There is a spectrum of Christmas movies ranging higher level of production value and is worth putting on while you’re trimming the tree with the from the high budget prestige type of movie like this year’s animated rehash “The Grinch” to the 50 family but won’t make your list of yearly holiday favorites. movies, Hallmark, Lifetime and Freeform produce “The Christmas Chronicles” is Not Rated but each year. There are things to admire and enjoy at would be PG in my personal record book. all points on the spectrum but depending on 2.9 out of 5 stars. where a given film lies your expectations should be tempered. “The Christmas Chronicles” is an interesting case where the film feels like it might almost be polished enough to be released in theaters, but still has a bevy of cheesy moments that belong on the small screen. This movie has production value and action sequences that provide some holiday fun, but there are some cheesy PHOTO PROVIDED storylines that feel half Kurt Russell shines as Father Christmas in ‘The Christmas Chronicles.’ baked and played out.
Auditions Carpenter Square Theatre announces auditions for “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by Jeffrey Hatcher. Readings for the psychological thriller will take place at 3:30 5:30 pm Saturday, Dec. 8. Callbacks will be held at 5:30 pm Sunday, Dec. 9. All script readings will be at the theater located at 800 W. Main in downtown Oklahoma City. Parking is free on the street and in nearby parking lots. Director Rhonda Clark seeks four to five men aged 20s to 60 and 2-3 women aged 20s to 40s. All characters will speak with a standard British or Cockney dialect, and most actors will play multiple characters. All ethnicities are encouraged to audition. Rehearsals will begin Jan. 7 for performances Feb. 15-March 9. The show is part of the theater’s educational outreach for atrisk high school students in central Oklahoma, so there will be one to two morning performances in addition to the regular schedule. Those auditioning are encouraged to check out perusal scripts. For more information, visit the Carpenter Square Theatre Facebook page, the theater’s website at carpentersquare.com, or call 405-232-6500.
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Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus last year bringing a lot of joy to little ones during the Kiwanis Club’s 2017 ‘Edmond Kiwanis Santa on a Fire Truck.’
Four stops scheduled for the Jolly Elf
Santa coming Dec. 8 to help Kiwanians with toy drive Looking for something different to do with the family this holiday season that also will help children have a gift under the Christmas tree? Then make plans to participate in Edmond Kiwanis Club’s annual toy drive for foster children, “Santa on a Fire Truck,” on Saturday, Dec. 8. Unwrapped toys for foster children nine years of age and younger will be collected at four local stops that day. The public is invited, especially parents with young children, to attend any of stops that will be visited by Santa Claus (former Edmond Kiwanis Club Member Boyd Mize) and Mrs. Claus (Kiwanis Club Secretary Kathy Ackerman). The Edmond Fire Department takes the jolly old elf around in a fire truck to the local neighborhoods where he is joined by his wife Mrs. Claus.
The club is partnering with Angels Foster Network OKC to collect the toys for foster children with the help of “Santa’s Elves” (Edmond Kiwanis Club Members and Key Club members from the local area high schools). Angels will then distribute the toys to the children. In addition to toys, donations of gift cards for teenagers from clothing stores, diapers (especially two months and four months up to five months) and clothes for premature babies to three months old, as well as 2T to 5T, also will be accepted. According to its website, “Angels’ goal is to form deep community involvement, volunteerism, and cultivate the best foster homes available for infants, toddlers and children.” Jennifer Abney, Founder/Executive Director, Angels Family Foster Network OKC, is an Edmond Kiwanis Club member.
In addition to meeting Mr. and Mrs. Claus, there will be holiday refreshments and arts and crafts for children while they are waiting to see Santa. The four stops Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making this day are: First at 9:30 a.m. - Rose Lake addition (west of May and 178th Street or Edmond Road), Then at 10:30 a.m. - Acts 2 United Methodist Church (Covell and Pennsylvania), Followed at 1:30 p.m. - Santa Fe Presbyterian Church (1603 North Santa Fe Avenue, between Danforth and Santa Fe) Finally, at 3:30 p.m. - Towne Square (Danforth east of Bryant, use the second entrance going east). If you have any questions about this event, contact Edmond Kiwanis Club Member and SOFT Chair Bob Edwards, 405/255-4028.
Officials mark the grand opening of Bahama Bucks
Chamber welcomes Bahama Bucks Bahama Bucks recently held a ribbon cutting with the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate their grand opening at 1468 North Kelly Avenue. Bahama Bucks specializes in shaved ice and other non-alcoholic beverages. Their menu provides hundreds of varieties of shaved ice including “thin ice” versions that are calorie and carbohydrate free. Additionally, selections are gluten and nut free. Bahama Bucks also offers fruit smoothies with optional, additional boosters for protein, energy and immunity. If it has anything to do with flavor, it has everything to do with Bahama Bucks. From irresistibly delicious Sno creations, to extremely satisfying Island Smoothies, Hot Koko and Island House Coffee Creations, no one serves the ul-
timate tropical indulgence like Bahama Bucks. They consider flavor to be an art form and infuse it into every aspect of their business. The island indulgences are just one component of the total Bahama Buck’s experience. Bahama Buck’s adds a new dimension to frozen, iced and hot desserts by offering a unique tropical sensory experience. The shop is an island-inspired, uplifting place where friends, family and students can create their perfect dessert while they relax and connect. Bahama Bucks offers a range of partnership opportunities with the Edmond community to support education, fundraise and serve Sno at events. To learn more, email Dennis and Sue Tapp at stapp@bahamabucks.com.For information, visit www.bahamabucks.com.
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State jobless rate declines By David Dishman NewsOK.com/The Oklahoman Every Oklahoma county and the state's largest metro areas showed improvement in October unemployment rates compared to last year. However, 25 counties had a worse rate of unemployment in October than in September. The jobless rate fell 0.8 of a percentage point in the Oklahoma City metro area and 0.9 of a percentage point in the Tulsa metro area since October 2017, hitting rates of 2.8 and 3.1 percent, respectively. Oklahoma City was unchanged from September, while Tulsa worsened 0.1 percent. The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission released a report Thursday showing the October 2018 unemployment rates for all 77 Oklahoma counties ranged from 1.4 percent in Dewey County, up to 6.3 percent in Latimer County. Unemployment rates were lower in October than a year earlier in all 77 counties. The statewide jobless rate for October was 3.4 percent, down from 3.5 percent in September. Oklahoma County and Tulsa County each registered a rate of 3 percent in October, up from 2.9 percent in September. The Oklahoma City metropolitan area had a labor force of 686,335 in October, with 667,140 employed and 19,195 unemployed during that time. The Tulsa metropolitan area had a labor force of 488,186, with 473,214 employed and 14,972 unemployed. Other state metropolitan area unemployment rates include Lawton, with an unemployment rate of 3.6 percent; Enid, with an unemployment rate of 2.7 percent; and the Oklahoma portion of the Fort Smith metro area, with an unemployment rate of 4 percent.
Business owner at the age of 17 Seventeen-year-old Cambrie Bradley starts her day at 5:30 a.m. She spends her morning serving customers at Roots Nutrition, a business she owns in Edmond. At 5:30 p.m., the high school senior begins her school work through EPIC Charter School, which recently named the young entrepreneur Student of the Month for November. Bradley’s high school experience is different from the experience her parents shared, but she believes it will give her a leg up as she looks toward her career after graduation. “EPIC is the only reason I’m able to pursue my goals and dreams while still in high school,” Bradley went on, “Even though you may be young, it does not mean you have to wait to start working toward your goals, you just have to decide to act on them.” Bradley took ownership of Roots Nutrition, located at 3431 S Boulevard Suite 103, in Edmond, in March 2018. Monday through Saturday, she serves healthy shakes and energizing teas. The idea for the business came to Bradley after seeing her family’s health benefit from Herbalife nutrition products. “Honestly, I thought my family was crazy in the beginning, but as time went by, I fell in love with the products,” Bradley said. “That is when I realized I wanted to focus more time and attention to helping people get healthy, and I decided to enroll in EPIC to help me achieve this goal.” Through EPIC, Bradley is able to complete her studies online in the evenings so she can run her business during the day. Bradley was selected from more than 200 students nominated for November’s EPIC Student of the Month, based upon a nomination from her teacher, Kimberly Moore. “I nominated Cambrie because of her drive and
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State notes success matching up insurance policies with owners
Almost $2 million in lost life insurance policies and annuities has been matched to Oklahomans in the last 12 months. The policies were found through the Life Insurance Policy Locator, a free nationwide database. The Oklahoma Insurance Department and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners launched the service in November 2016. In Oklahoma, 690 beneficiaries have been matched with $8 million since the service launched. “The response we’ve received to the policy locator has been greater than anyone could’ve anticipated,” said Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak. “Insurance commissioners across the country saw a need for a national service that helps beneficiaries locate coverage under lost or misplaced policies. Many times folks can’t find a life insurance policy, don’t know the name of the company or even if the policy was in force at the time that a loved
‘The response we’ve received to the policy locator has been greater than anyone could’ve anticipated.’ -- Commissioner Doak one passed. This tool does just that by efficiently connecting consumers with lost policies and possibly money they’re owed.” In its initial two years, the locator service has matched 24,934 consumers throughout the U.S. with policies totaling $368 million. More than 48,000 searches nationwide have been conducted in that time. The Oklahoma Insurance Department, an agency of the State of Oklahoma, is responsible for the education and protection of the insurance-buying public and for oversight of the insurance industry in the state.
Lt. Governor-elect will be speaker at chamber luncheon on Dec. 17 Oklahoma’s Lt. Gov.-elect Matt Pinnell will be the speaker at the Dec. 17 membership luncheon of the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce. The event will be 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Edmond Conference Center, 2833 Conference Drive near Covell and Interstate 35. Pinnell was elected Lt. Governor of Oklahoma last month with 62 percent of the vote. Pinnell also won all 77 counties. In addition to his political career, Pinnell runs a small business with his wife, Lisa, an entrepreneur and inventor, and attends Redeemer Covenant Church in Tulsa. Before being elected Oklahoma’s 17th Lt. Governor, Matt served as Director of State Parties for the Republican National Committee from 2013 to 2017, and served as Chairman of
Lt. Gov.-elect Matt Pinnell the Oklahoma Republican Party from 2010 to 2013. Matt is a graduate of Oral Roberts University and lives in Tulsa with his wife, Lisa, and four children who attend Jenks Public Schools.
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Ex-Miss America Jane Jayroe Gamble
Jane Jayroe Gamble among the authors coming to Best of Books
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.
Best of Books has announced the upcoming events for former Miss America Jane Jayroe Gamble, pictures and storytime with Santa, author Teresa Miller, author Jami Watts, and author James E. Stewart. Gamble will be signing copies of her new book, “Practice: Unleashing The Power of Faith,” on Thursday, Dec. 6 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. “Practice: Unleashing The Power of Faith” is a book dedicated to telling stories of how to find strength in order to live a life of faith. Jane Jayroe Gamble is a third generation Oklahoman and a former Miss America. For 17 years she enjoyed a career as a television news anchor in Oklahoma City and Dallas-Fort Worth. She also served as spokesperson for the Oklahoma Health Center and Cabinet Secretary of Tourism for Oklahoma. Gamble is a graduate of Oklahoma City University with a Masters from Tulsa University; she was awarded an honorary Ph.D. from OCU. Jane has received many local and state awards including the state’s highest honor, induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2007. She is married to Gerald Gamble and has
one married son, two grandchildren and a sassy dog named Maggie. Santa Claus will be at Best of Books on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. He will also be in attendance for a special storytime. Cookies and refreshments will be provided. The event is free and open to all ages. Miller will sign copies of her book, “Love Can Be: A Literary Collection About Our Animals,” on Saturday, Dec. 8 from noon to 1 p.m. Kevyn The Greyt, UCO's therapy dog who is a retired racing greyhound, will be in attendance. A portion of the sales from Love Can Be will go to UCO’s therapy dog program. Free to Live Animal Sanctuary will also be in attendance and have animals available for adoption. Love Can Be: A Literary Collection About Our Animals is an anthology of poems and prose from thirty acclaimed authors who join together to champion life in all its forms. This is their gift to the world, not just the artistry of their words, but their vision of an extended community that includes cats, birds,
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frogs, butterflies, bears, dogs, raccoons, horses--a full-out menagerie of being that enriches us all. Miller is author of the memoir, Means of Transit, and the novels, Remnants of Glory and Family Correspondence. In 1994 she founded the Oklahoma Center for Poets and Writers, based at Oklahoma State University–Tulsa, where she taught advanced fiction and regional literature. She also hosted and executive produced the television series Writing Out Loud, a staple on OETA which featured over 20 Pulitzer winners for over 15 years. Miller and her work have been featured on NPR’s The Diane Rehm show and C-SPAN. Miller now works as a full time writer. Watts and Stewart will be signing copies of their books, “Flatlined: The Divine Choice of Becoming Human and The Civil Savage,” on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. “Flat-
lined: The Divine Choice of Becoming Human” is based on the real life experience of Watts. She wrote with the purpose of offering individuals a shift in perception that will help them discover the value, beauty and purpose of their own lives. Because of a life-changing event, Watts realized that there is more to life than she had been taught in school or church. She practices yoga and meditation and seeks deeper insights into spirituality through her daily life. The Civil Savage is a book of poems that expresses the emotional life of a man as he passes through the stages of his own life. Stewart is Watts' father. He is a former teacher and professor who has served in both the Navy and Marines. Please call (405) 340-9202 if you would like to reserve signed copies of books after the events.
Arcadia Round Barn schedules singer Oklahoma treasure, it’s Singer-songwriter T.Z. always a please to be Wright, a longtime memthere, experience the ber of the Woody unique structure and Guthrie Folk Festival meet the Route 66 House Band, will present tourists,” said Wright, Morning Music from who divides his time be10:30 a.m. to noon Dec. tween Norman and 8 in the first-floor muMooreland. “Getting to seum of the Arcadia play music is icing on the Round Barn. cake.” Wright, who describes Admission is free but his music as “country-indonations are accepted for fluenced Americana,” has the maintenance of the performed at festivals Round Barn, which was across the state including Wright built in 1898. The Round the Norman Music FestiBarn museum is open val, GFest in Muskogee every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and and the Skyline Music Festival in is located six miles east of Interstate Tulsa. He has also appeared at the Blue Door in Oklahoma City and Bob 35 on Historical Route 66. HandiChilder’s Gypsy Café in Stillwater. In capped-accessible parking is available on the north side of the barn. the mid-1970s he led the first house For more information about music band at The Motherlode in Red River, at the Round Barn, call Joe Baxter at N.M. 405-833-1350. “The Round Barn is such an iconic
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Life enriched with a ranch full of blessings By Bryan Painter OKMULGEE – One ride plus one full day equaled two lessons learned for Esther Miller. Although Miller grew up on a farm, she learned some valid points of ranch life from husband Dave Miller, rather quickly. “Early in our marriage I learned that when you are told to get a good drink of water, do so,” she said. “Dave and I were going horseback to look for cattle. I had on a new pair of boots which I wasn't accustomed to wearing. Dave told me to get a good drink of water. I took a sip or two, but did notice Dave drank a lot.” It was an August morning in humid eastern Oklahoma. “When we finally got back to the house I had learned to never leave the house with a cowboy without getting a good drink of water, and never wear new boots to go on a long ride,” Miller said. “On the farm, water was never that far away, but it was on the ranch.” That’s not all. Miller, who lives near Okmulgee, has a tip from another experience that might help a new ranch bride out somewhere down the road. “I have also learned that when you cut down a fence with a swather,” she said, “just burst into tears and you will have a very sympathetic husband instead of a livid husband.” Growing up Esther was born in the 1930s to Aldon and Rose Sullivan Magness, who raised wheat, cotton and cattle near Geary. In later years, the family took on a custom wheat harvesting
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Esther Miller, who lives near Okmulgee, is being recognized as a Significant Woman in Oklahoma Agriculture.
business and operated combines from Grandfield in southern Oklahoma all the way to Montana. “We had a trailer house and went along with him some years,” she said. “My mother cooked for the crew and my sisters and I helped in the kitchen. The summers we did not go with him, my mother and a neighbor took care of the farm.” Through those years, Miller saw her parents work hard and steady for what they had and she realized nothing is for free. “Agriculture is a way of life to me,”
Editor’s note: This is part of a continuing series of stories on Significant Women in Oklahoma Agriculture. The project is a collaborative program between the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry and Oklahoma State University to recognize and honor the impact of countless women across all 77 counties of the state, from all aspects and areas of the agricultural industry. The honorees were nominated by their peers and selected by a committee of industry professionals. she said. “People in Agriculture have good values, are well-grounded and friendly and are always there with a helping hand. We feel lucky to have raised a family in an agricultural environment.” The next chapter Esther and Dave met in 1952 while students at then-Oklahoma A&M College. They married in 1953 and Dave was drafted soon after that. “The Korean War was just winding down and he went to Japan and I followed,” she said. “When we returned, he continued in the cow/calf and wheat partnership he and his brother had started earlier. They also raised horses and alfalfa, and baled native grass hay for the cows in the winter.” Dave came from a pioneer ranching family, a cow/calf operation in northeastern Okmulgee County. In 1878, Dave’s grandfather Bluford Miller and his new bride, Lizzie Anderson, made their home in a log cabin along Rock Creek. Two years later they moved into an L-shaped two story house. Today, Esther and Dave live in that house that was remodeled nearly a hundred years ago, in 1919. Dave and Esther lived on the family ranch at Mannford in Creek County and then moved to the ranch in Okmulgee County after his father Bluford W. “Bunch” Miller died in 1963. “We have lived here for 55 years,” she said. “We have added some land, but mostly have cleared land already owned. Early on there were some registered Hereford cows, but the cow herd was mostly commercial. In about 1982 the brothers dissolved their partnership and soon after that Dave sold his cows, went into the stocker business and started clearing land. We now have our hay baled.” The business is still very much a
family endeavor. Esther and Dave have three sons: David Jr., John and Mark. Between the three sons, Esther and Dave have six grandchildren and one great granddaughter. “David Jr. and Mark are in partnership with the stockers and John runs a family owned oil and gas business,” she said. “A grandson, Tanner, a recent OSU graduate, is helping us out temporarily. We hope we have taught our family to be good citizens, to be reliable, honest and trustworthy and that it takes effort and perseverance to accomplish what you want. A ranch is a good place to learn that. Our boys grew up working cattle and baling hay.” Other lessons learned When the interest rates were so high in the 1970s and 1980s, Esther Miller said they were just starting in the stocker business and it was pretty tough getting the lenders to loan money for stockers. However, they kept their heads up and continued trying different things and finally got through it. That lesson taught her that, “If you want to do something bad enough you can do it.” “When things came together for us financially, I realized even though there had been a lot of trials, we had really had a wonderful life through it all and feel that we have been truly blessed,” she said. Maybe that’s why one of her favorite quotes is from the Serenity Prayer: “God Grant Me the Serenity to Accept the Things I Cannot Change, The Courage to Change the Things I Can, and the Wisdom to Know the Difference.” Miller feels that is a lesson learned that equals a lifetime worth of blessings. “It seems to me if we all took that to heart it would be a better and happier world,” she said.
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Consider being a Foster Family State releases child abuse report This holiday season, Sunbeam Family Services is asking the community to open their hearts and homes by becoming a Foster Family. In Oklahoma alone, more than 8,190 children are in state custody and in need of a loving home. Through the Foster Care program, Sunbeam works with families in Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, Logan, McClain and Oklahoma counties to provide a safe home for children. The Foster Care program serves children from birth to 17 years old. 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. “To support the needs of foster parents and children, our Foster Families also have access to all of Sunbeam’s serv-
ices, including counselors who are trauma certified and priority placement in our highquality Early Childhood Services,” said Midge Woodard, MSW, director of Foster Care at Sunbeam. Sunbeam works to certify families interested 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. “With your love and encouragement, you can change the course of a child’s life, and by opening your home and heart,” said Woodard. 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 Simyra Cooper at 405-609-
8931 or scooper@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 Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has completed the 2019-2023 Oklahoma State Plan for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect with the help of citizens, stakeholders and critical community partners. The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth (OCCY) approved the plan, in accordance with state law. Input was obtained from nearly 1,000 responses to an electronic survey, feedback gathered from co-hosting 15 Community Cafés across the state with the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness, and through stakeholder meetings and discussion regarding the planning process. Participants were given an opportunity
to contribute input about community resources in their own backyard. “Child abuse and neglect is a complex issue,” said OSDH Grant Coordinator Sherie Trice. “Information was gathered statewide to ascertain current services and gaps, identify geographical areas with greatest need, pinpoint supports that are most valued, and further assess family needs and how those needs can be addressed. We sought what works best in protecting children in communities across the state.” To access and download the plan in its entirety, visit: https://go.usa.gov/xPfJQ For questions call (405) 271-7611 or by email, SherieT@health.ok.gov.
Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi Good Shepherd Anglican Church (Traditional Episcopal) 1000 N. Broadway, Edmond •314-8715 Sundays - Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00am Animal Friendly Parish “If you have people who exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have those who deal likewise with their fellow human being.” St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)
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