Edmond Life and Leisure - November 25, 2021

November 25, 2021 Vol. 22, No. 28

In This Issue FOUR SEASONS

Happy Thanksgiving

Four Seasons, by Kevin Box, in real life is located in front of the Center for Transformative Learning on the UCO campus, but this week is hidden somewhere in our paper.

Email contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing.

For more information, see page 4.

Holiday Happenings See page 18 - 19

FRIDAY, November 26 Sunny High 62° Low 40°

SATURDAY, November 27 Mostly Sunny High 67° Low 41°

SUNDAY, November 28 Sunny High 60° Low 43°

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our readers of Edmond Life & Leisure.

Leisure Don’t forget, the community Thanksgiving Dinner is back this year after being gone on a one-year hiatus due to the virus. There is a major change. This year it’s a drive-through meal on the east side of UCO’s Nigh University Center today, Nov. 25. Dinners can be picked up from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Traditionally, Thanksgiving is a day where we all stop, count our blessings and give thanks. it’s also a time to enjoy getting together with family and friends.

After Thanksgiving, there is also the unofficial start for Christmas shopping. This Saturday is “Small Business Saturday.” Please try to support our local merchants on that day and every day up until Christmas.

The Edmond Life & Leisure office will be closed on Thursday and Friday. From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving.

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Local news? he University of Central Oklahoma invites the community to kick off the holiday season at its annual WinterGlow from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, beginning with the lighting of Broncho Lake. Pictured, the Broncho Lake Lighting Ceremony from a previous WinterGlow event.

Community is invited to annual ‘WinterGlow’ The University of Central Oklahoma invites the community to celebrate the holiday season at its 23rd annual WinterGlow from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3.

The evening of events, featuring fun and free activities for the entire family, will begin with the Broncho Lake Lighting Ceremony, located on the north side of the Nigh University Center (NUC) on Central’s campus.

Following the lighting ceremony, holiday festivities will continue with a

winter carnival in the NUC. In exchange for the donation of a new, unwrapped toy, guests can have their photo taken with Santa. There will also be coat donations to provide warm outerwear to families in need.

Activities will include arts and crafts, story time with holiday characters, games and more.

For more information about WinterGlow, visit www.uco.edu/winterglow, or contact the Office of Student Engagement at 405-9742363.

FAI art show set for Dec. 2 Join us at the Edmond Fine Arts Gallery for "Biophilia" a solo show featuring local artist Kyndall Rainey on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Kyndall Rainey considers nature to be a great storyteller. Even the simplest leaf can speak to storms weathered, seasons past and even of new life coming. The more time she spends in nature, the more she understands about surviving the storms in her own life.

Kyndall describes her process, "As I create, I want to share the ethereal feeling I get when I make the connection between my own life and the resilience of nature. As I mix various mediums and recycled materials, I often find a harmonious interaction between them." It is the process of creating that always reminds her of the peace she finds when near the ocean or by her favorite tree. Even though there will always be storms in life, Kyndall finds positivity in the constant recreation of nature and the process of reflecting

that beauty in her work.

Kyndall is a mixed media artist based in Oklahoma City. She studied fiber art at the Kansas City Art Institute before completing her B.A. in art education at University of Central Oklahoma. Currently she is the middle school art teacher at Crossings and showcases her work in various galleries and venues.

The Edmond Fine Arts Institute Gallery is open daily for public viewing Monday – Thursday or by appointment. Monthly gallery exhibits are a program of the Edmond Fine Arts Institute, with support from presenting sponsor, Price Mortgage Group, LLC. FAI is Edmond’s nonprofit community arts organization providing year-round visual and performing art classes for children and adults and the Art in Schools Program for 3rd and 4th grade students in Edmond Public Schools. For more information visit EdmondFineArts.com or call 405-340-4481.

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From the Publisher

Shop small businesses this season This Saturday is Small Business Saturday in Edmond.

The demand to shop local small businesses is becoming a growing movement across many niches and industries. Here are important reasons why shopping at the local small business in your commu- Ray Hibbard nity is not only important but also helps to create a more vibrant and sustainable local economy.

Builds Local Communities When you support local business, you are supporting your friends, family, and neighbors. These business owners are the people that you smile at while grocery shopping, play within local community sports events, and wave at in hello when going to get the mail. The local business that you support will help contribute to their livelihood in the community, as they in turn help improve your livelihood by offering high-quality products and services that you desire.

Strengthen the Local Economy to Promote Future Growth When you purchase local products in abundance, our small business owners will see the community as a desirable place to continue growing their business. They may open other shops, provide additional desired products, and encourage other business partners to come to Edmond. Then more money gets placed into local city funds from business taxes that can revitalize neighborhoods and lure more people to relocate to the area due to available job growth. A small business can be a big boost in helping the economy as well as local schools, libraries, and public services.

Local Small Businesses Add Character to Cities and Towns A small business or boutique shop adds character to the city or town when you walk by. Many business owners will do something quirky or unique to the outside architecture to further promote their product or service theme. This additional attention to detail becomes a selling point when branding their business, and brings an appealing visual appearance to the community.

The business can be pleasing to the eyes and other senses instead of just looking like all the other regular towering grey box type buildings. The character of the business can further promote an exciting vibe for visitors and guests. The local business also can add something different and one-of-akind to the area, which breaks up the monotony of dealing with the same

old thing.

Tax Dollars Stay Local and Reenter the Community Edmond relies on local tax dollars to maintain the infrastructure, beautify neighborhoods, and help support important local programs and initiatives.

Every time you purchase a product or service from a local business, the owner will pay their share of taxes into the community. Your money stays in the community and reenters it to contribute to a positive economic structure.

Fosters “Real” Connections with Local Owners and Employees There is a certain dynamic between local business owners and their employees. They can foster real connections with each other. The business owner has a better sense of the skillset and experience of the employee, as well as their future work goals based on what is offered in the community.

The business owner can help build stronger career opportunities, competitive wages, and employee benefits so their employees are happy and motivated while engaged with their work.

On the other side of the business relationship, employees are more appreciative of a local owner who cares for the economic welfare of their communities. When they know that the local business owner is active in making the community better through their investments, taxes, and philanthropic activities, the employees are more inclined to offer better productivity and customer service work to continue to make the business a success.

More Personalized Customer Service Ever walk into a local store where the owner knows all of their customers by their first name? They are friendly and engaging as they talk with their customers about their lives and what the person may need today. This personalized customer service behavior is found more with small local businesses than with larger corporations who only see you as another nameless customer with a bank account.

A local business owner can offer you more personalized customer service, as they provide better advice

about products and services. In addition, they are sometimes willing to provide demonstrations about how the product works and offer additional advice so you have the best experience with the item.

Making Priceless Memories when Visiting and Shopping Small, Local Businesses Even today, some people make it a habit to go down to their local business district to enjoy a lazy weekend going window shopping. They will check out what new businesses have entered storefronts, what tasty free food samples are available, and enjoy the overall relaxing atmosphere.

Some local businesses will hold wine tastings, product demos, product samples, and special events on the weekend to draw in the crowds.

These activities can create priceless memories when taking the entire family shopping, even if you are just visiting the stores without purchasing anything. You can also score great deals and promotional coupons to use later when you need to purchase something.

Diverse Businesses Can Draw Tourists and Neighboring Communities A unique, diverse small business can be a benefit to your local community. Since they offer other products, foods, and services that are not usually common to the area, it can draw in tourists who are looking for something amazing when visiting the area. Even when the tourists go back home, the small business can still continue to attract people from neighboring communities. These people may not have a store that is similar in their region, as they are willing to take the drive out to get the products and services at great prices Local Small Business Encourages Local Entrepreneurship When a local small business owner becomes a success in the community, it can be the right encouragement for other people to take the plunge and also become local entrepreneurs. They may take a unique angle with their products and services so that what they offer complements another local business, providing cross-selling opportunities for both business owners.

Shop Local and Gain the Benefits There really isn’t any downside when it comes to shopping locally.

Business owners will always evaluate their local and national competitors to try to offer higher quality products at the prices that consumers can afford.

They are invested fully in making the community and economy stronger.

With a strong economy, more people will move to the area and purchase products or look for work opportunities. This circumstance increases the owner’s profits and provides a more highly educated workforce.

Bank Locally Another way to keep your money in your community is to literally keep your money at a local community bank or credit union rather than a large national bank. Banking locally offers several benefits: Lower Cost. Many locally owned banks offer the same services as the big national banks, such as credit cards and online bill payment. However, their rates and fees are typically quite a bit better. According to the 2020 Banking Landscape Report from Wallethub, checking accounts from community banks are 81% cheaper than those from national banks, pay 37% as much interest, and have 94% more features. Their banking fees are even 39% cheaper than those at online banks, the next cheapest option.

Better Service. Community banks and credit unions offer more personal service because they serve a much smaller area. At a community bank or credit union, the teller will often recognize you, remember your name, and take time to answer your questions.

Supporting the Local Economy.

Community banks and credit unions make most of their money from loans to local people and businesses. The ILSR reports that more than half of all loans to small businesses come from small to mid-size banks and credit unions. Because small local banks make most of their loans within the community, they have an interest in helping that community prosper.

Enjoy your shopping this holiday and see you at our local small businesses!

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

Check out what’s inside!

---- Police arrest report ......................................................................Page 6.

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

---- Obituary notice............................................................................Page 8.

---- New Congressional districts drawn ............................................Page 10.

---- Smag’s Thanksgiving recipe ........................................................Page 11.

--- Look at Luminance event ..........................................................Page 12.

---- George’s latest movie review......................................................Page 14.

---- Crossword puzzle ......................................................................Page 14.

---- Holiday Happenings’ ......................................................Pages 18 & 19.

---- Business news ............................................................................Page 17.

---- Comics........................................................................................Page 22

See if you can find ‘Four Seasons’ “Four Seasons” in real life is located in front of the Center for Transformative Learning on the University of Central Oklahoma campus, but this week is hidden somewhere in our paper.

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

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

Kevin is a member of the National Sculptor’s Guild. His Box Studio LLC is a strong supporter of the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle concept, using recycled metal as part of the casting process for his sculptures. All of his work is 100 percent recyclable.

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

Publisher Ray Hibbard Jr. ray@edmondpaper.com Partner Christopher T. Hoke Editor Steve Gust news@edmondpaper.com Production Deanne York Advertising Director Alexx Harms alexx@edmondpaper.com Contributing Writers Mallery Nagle, Patty Miller, Rose Drebes, and George Gust.

Photographer Melinda Infante

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(The following arrest reports are provided by the Edmond Police Department.

Guilt or innocence is determined in a court of law.

Also, CDS is controlled dangerous substance; APC is Actual Physical Control; DUI is driving under the influence.)

Nov. 8 Miquel Carrillo, 27 of Oklahoma City. Operating a motor vehicle with no valid driver’s license.

Juan Chay, 34 of Oklahoma City. Public intoxication.

Robert Alexander Perez, 20 of Oklahoma City, Public intoxication and possess CDS. Kevin-Eduardo Casco-Carabajal, 27 of Oklahoma City. Improper lane use and operating a motor vehicle with no valid driver’s license.

Mary Margaret Marlin, 37 of Edmond. Public intoxication.

Angela Rae Shuck, 50 of Edmond. Transporting an open container of intoxicating beverage or beer and operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or above.

Nov. 9 Tyranique Monet Jefferson, 20 of Edmond. Failure to appear.

Jack Dell Waters III, 45 of Pawnee. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Ashley Nicole Pickering, 21 of Moore. Petty larceny.

Robert Richard Tanner Brown, 41 of Oklahoma City. (Misdemeanor value) receiving stolen property.

Sophie Taber Sadeghy, 21 of Edmond. Expired tag of over three months, no proof of insurance and driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Nov. 10 Howard Bennett Herberman, 58 of Edmond.

Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of anything other than alcohol.

Johnathan Michael Daniels Grasso, 33 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant.

Cody Allen Thorton, 37 of Edmond. Public intoxication.

Nov. 11 Charles David Key, 23 of Edmond. Public intoxication.

Jakob Robert Smith, 34 of Oklahoma City.

Three felony warrants, two misdemeanor warrants, two counts of CDS possession, (possession of a stolen vehicle) unauthorized use of a vehicle or implement of husbandry, (felony value) possession of stolen property, use of a firearm to commit a felony and possess firearm after conviction of a felony.

Charles Anthony Fron, 33 of Yukon, Public intoxication.

Jessica Faye Robbins, 37 of Oklahoma City. Possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to appear.

Nov. 12 Darrin Winfield Davis, 34 of Fayetteville, Ark. Carrying a weapon while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Dorian Zane Tiger, 26 of Shawnee. Public intoxication.

Gonzalo Velasco-Figueroa, 24 of Norman. Possess drug paraphernalia and CDS possession.

Ryan Douglas Castleberry, 38 of Yukon. Felony DUI/APC. Heather Nicole Ray, 26 of Shawnee. Public intoxication.

Danielle Nicole Mojica, 38 of Oklahoma City.

Felony warrant.

Bobby Lee Parker, 46 of Oklahoma City. Felony warrant.

Douglas Dewayne Davis, 43 of Edmond. Zone of safety around schools, child care facilities, playgrounds and parks.

Alexander Thorton Gearhart, 28 of Edmond.

(Possession of stolen vehicle) Unauthorized use of vehicle or implement of husbandry and two counts of failure to appear.

Deyone Donyell Miller, 24 of Edmond. Non-assault resisting officer.

Debra Jean Taylor, 28 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant.

Nov. 13 Cedrik Andrew Conrad, 28 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Blakely Ann Davis, 31 of Tulsa. Public intoxication.

Austin Wayne Davis, 32 of Oklahoma City. Public intoxication, Nov. 14 Scott Wayne Brewer, 58 of Guthrie. Misdemeanor warrant.

Weekend Calendar of Events Nov. 25-28 What’s Happening This Weekend Nov 25-28 ---- In the Gallery: Behnaz Sohrabian ---- VIRTUAL:: Edmond’s African American History ---- Edmond Ice Rink ---- Safari Lights ---- Edmond Electric’s Luminance: An Enchanted Stroll ---- The Polar Express ---- Lyric Theatre presents: “A Christmas Carol” ---- Downtown in December ---- Devon Ice Rink ---- Holiday in the Park ---- NRHA Futurity Championship Show ---- Rising Stars Calf Roping Finals ---- Edmond Turkey Trot ---- Rising Stars of Calf Roping ---- Old Bulldog Band ---- Papa Nooch Band ---- Small Business Saturday ---- Still-Life Drawing in New Beginnings: An American Story of Romantics and Modernists in the West ---- Signature Tour ---- Union Station Illumination ---- Pollard Theatre presents: It’s a Wonderful Life ---- Oklahoma Gun Show ---- ‘Tis the Season Holiday Concert ---- A Territorial Christmas Celebration ---- Guided Walking Tour ---- Scissortail Lights Chanukah Celebration Extra Information In the Gallery: Behnaz Sohrabian Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Free; featuring the art of Behnaz Sohrabian; edmondfinearts.com VIRTUAL: Edmond’s African American History Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum Extra Info: through Fri, Dec 31; edmondhistory.org Edmond Ice Rink Location: Mitch Park Extra Info: Fri, Nov 12 – Mon, Jan 3; $10 ---- $14; edmondicerink.com Edmond Electric’s Luminance: An Enchanted Stroll Location: Mitch Park Extra Info: From now to – Sun, Jan 2; Free; 5 – 10 p.m.; edmondlights.com Safari Lights Location: Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Garden Extra Info: through Sun, Jan 9; 5:30 – 11 p.m.; okczoo.org The Polar Express Location: Oklahoma Railway Museum Extra Info: through Fri, Dec 31; okcthepolarexpressride.com Lyric Theatre presents: “A Christmas Carol” Location: Harn Homestead

Extra Info: Fri, Nov 26; $15; doors open 6 p.m.; show begins at 7:30 p.m.; facebook.com Papa Nooch Band Location: UCO Jazz Lab Extra Info: Sat, Nov 27; $15; doors open 7 p.m.; show begins at 8 p.m.; ucojazzlab.com Small Business Saturday Location: All small local businesses in Edmond Extra Info: Sat, Nov 27; VisitEdmondOk.com/Shop Still-Life Drawing in New Beginnings: An American Story of Romantics and Modernists in the West Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Thu, Nov 25– Sun, Nov 28; 10 a.m. ---5 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org

Don’t forget to show your support this Saturday for your local businesses. (See Publisher’s column, Page 4)

Extra Info: Wed, Nov 17 – Thu, Dec 23; times vary by date; lyrictheatreokc.com Downtown in December Location: Downtown, Oklahoma City Extra Info: Thu, Nov 18 – Sun, Jan 30; downtownindecembrer.com Devon Ice Rink Location: 113 S Robinson Ave, OKC Extra Info: Fri, Nov 19 – Sun, Jan 30; hours vary; downtownindecembrer.com Holiday in the Park Location: Frontier City Theme Park Extra Info: Sat, Nov 20 – Sun, Jan 2; times vary; sixflags.com NRHA Futurity Championship Show Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: Thu, Nov 25 – Sat Dec 4; starts at 8 a.m. each day; nrhafuturity.com Rising Stars Calf Roping Finals Location: Lazy E Arena Extra Info: Thu, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 28; events start at 8 a.m. each day; risingstarsevents.org Edmond Turkey Trot Location: Downtown Community Center Extra Info: Thu, Nov 25; $0 ---- $26; 8 a.m.; edmondturkeytrot.com Rising of Calf Roping Location: Lazy E Arena Extra Info: Thu, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 28; risingstarsevents.org Old Bulldog Band Location: UCO Jazz Lab

Signature Tour Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Sat, Nov 27 & Sun, Nov 28; 1 ---- 2 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org Union Station Illumination Location: Scissortail Park Extra Info: Fri, Nov 26 – Thu, Jan 6; 6 – 11 p.m.; scissortailpark.org Pollard Theatre presents: It’s a Wonderful Life Location: Pollard Theatre, Guthrie, OK Extra Info: Fri, Nov 26 – Thu, Dec 23; Thu – Sat: 8 – 10 p.m.; Sun: 2 – 4 p.m.; thepollard.org Oklahoma Gun Show Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: Sat, Nov 27 – Sun, Nov 28; oklahomagunshows.com ‘Tis the Season Holiday Concert Location: Scissortail Park Extra Info: Sat, Nov 27; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; scissortailpark.org A Territorial Christmas Celebration Location: Historic District Downtown Extra Info: Sat, Nov 27 – Sat, Dec 11; guthriesterritorialchristmas.com & Facebook.com Guided Walking Tour Location: Myriad Botanical Gardens Extra Info: Sat, Nov 27; 10 – 11 a.m.; oklahomacitybotanicalgardens.com Scissortail Lights Chanukah Celebration Location: Scissortail Park Extra Info: Sun, Nov 28; 5 – 8 p.m.; facebook.com Please submit items for publication to Melinda Infante at infante318@cox.net

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UCO dedicates ‘Tried and True’ U.S. veterans memorial statue The University of Central Oklahoma recently dedicated a memorial statue in honor of past, present and future military-connected students, faculty and staff.

The statue was unveiled during Central’s Veterans Day ceremony, Nov. 10.

The memorial statue is a representation of the two sides of military-connected students. It features two Central students, both veterans, that died during combat; 2nd Lt. Jered Ewy of the Oklahoma Army National Guard and Sgt. Ryan Wood of the Army’s First Infantry Division, 26th Battalion.

The memorial statue was a joint effort of Central’s Student Government Association, UCOSA and the City of Edmond Visual Arts Commission.

“After many conversations with UCO’s Student Veteran Association, UCOSA felt that it was important to recognize all the The University of Central Oklahoma recently dedicated a memorial statue past, current and future in honor of past, present and future military-connected students, faculty Bronchos with a physical and staff. The statue was unveiled during Central’s Veterans Day cerememorial on the campus,” mony, Nov. 10. The memorial statue is a representation of the two sides said Cole Stanley, associate of military-connected students, featuring two Central students, both veterans, that died during combat; 2nd Lt. Jered Ewy of the Oklahoma Army vice president of Student National Guard and Sgt. Ryan Wood of the Army’s First Infantry Division, Affairs.

26th Battalion.

“In the fall of 2017, UCOSA passed legislation who paid the ultimate price, Bronchos who have and will to award $60,000 to this projthose still serving and those who serve our country.” ect. After some further research, The sculpture, titled “Tried and will serve in the future,” said we found that the City of EdTrue,” was commissioned by Na- Tom Mcshane, director of UCO’s mond had a committee that Serving America’s Leaders Using tional Sculptors’ Guild Fellow could allocate funding to support Gary Alsum.

Transformative Education public art within the city. The (SALUTE) Veteran Programs.

“This statue is a place for stujourney took a while to get the For more information about dents, faculty, staff and friends statue dedicated –– but I think veteran student support at Cento reflect and to remember all we can all agree that it is beauti- UCO veterans. It honors the tral, please logo onto ful and wonderful tribute to all www.uco.edu/veterans. service and sacrifice of those

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UCO student selected for elite national program an understanding of leadership University of Central Oklafor long-term, sustainable comhoma senior Christian Colemunity change. The program man, an international features four key components: business major from Oklaa distinguished lecture series; a homa City, was recently sepersonal learning journey to lected for the Memorial focus on a key area of interest Foundation Social Justice Feland practical application; a lows Program inaugural capstone project focused on class.

Coleman building a movement for a curThe Memorial Foundation rent issue at the local, regional built the Martin Luther King or national level; and, concluding Jr. Memorial, located in Washington with a program in Washington, D.C. D.C., ten years ago. To mark the for an in-person Congressional commemorial’s 10th anniversary, the ponent focusing on social justice and foundation launched several propublic policy. grams, including the Social Justice Coleman’s accolades stretch beFellows Program, aimed at bringing the memorial’s lessons to young indi- yond his recent selection for Social Justice Fellow Program. Through vidual across the nation.

UCO, he has served many leadership Coleman was one of 50 young roles. Coleman served as the vice leaders from across the country that president of Central’s Student Associwas selected for the program. ation (UCOSA), a member of UCO’s “Experiencing the Martin Luther Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT), a menKing Memorial's 10th anniversary as tor for the UCO Black Male Initiative a Social Justice Fellow was a dream. and is an active member of Central’s It is an honor and privilege to repreBlack Student Association. Also, Colesent my family, community and uniman is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha versity as a part of this momentous Fraternity Inc. and serves as the assisfellowship,” Coleman said.

“President Joe Biden and Vice Pres- tant vice president for the southwestern region. Outside of UCO, he is a ident Kamala Harris were both in atmentor for Camp HOPE America, the tendance, as well as many global leading year-round camping and mendignitaries and U.S. Congress and toring program for children and teens Senate members. The ceremony reimpacted by domestic violence and a minded me that the work we do 2020 Newman Civic Fellow. today positively contributes to our For more information about the communities forever.”

The Social Justice Fellows Program Social Justice Fellows program, visit www.thememorialfoundation.or is an eight-week initiative centered g/socialjusticefellowship/. around advocacy, community organFor more information about Cenizing and public policy to build a tral, visit www.uco.edu. community of support and develop

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In Memory In remembrance

James “Jaime” Donald Hobart, II The family remembers James “Jaime” Donald Hobart, II September 15, 1972 – November 22, 2017.

The kitchen is unusually quiet, the grills are cold, the cooks and servers bow their heads as they say a final “Bon Appetit” to Chef Jaime Hobart.

Jaime was born September 15, 1972 in OKC, to Von Hobart and James Hobart. He attended Edmond schools – Orvis Risner Elem., Cimmaron Middle School and Edmond Memorial High School, graduating EMHS in 1991. He loved being a “Bulldog”, playing football, pole vaulting and playing soccer. He attended OSU/ OKC and OSU Culinary School in Okmulgee, where he fell in love with the Culinary world. Under the guidance of businessman Pete Holloway and the mentoring and friendship of Chef Jimmy Stepney, Jaime became a popular and talented Chef, working at Pepperoni Grill, Boulevard Steak House, Ranch Steak House, Fish City Grill, Brooklyn’s and Manhattan’s. He loved entertaining friends and family with his culinary skills and fabulous meals. He was married to Kristie Whiteman July 1998-2006, and together they had a beautiful son, Logan James Hobart, now a sophomore at EMHS. Jaime loved teaching Logan culinary skills and trained him to be a “foodie.” His restaurant reviews can sometimes be found on Instagram.

Jaime loved music and movies and had a great memory for trivia. One of his favorite past times was seeing sneak previews of action movies with his mom, Von and their friend Sandy. He loved Thunder games, OU football, a prime steak cooked rare, Memphis BBQ, and Tootsie tea. He also loved to visit his dad, James, and spending time on the beach in Ventura, CA. Jaime is preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Mattie Lynch, uncles, Michael Lynch-Panter, and Dwight Lynch, aunt, Sheila Lynch, grandfather, Donald Hobart, and lifelong friends, Nadine Schaefer and Dixie Manek.

He is survived by his son, Logan, mother, Von Hobart of Edmond, father, James Hobart and wife Alicia of Ventura, CA, sister, Rhonda Hobart-Johnson of OKC, nephew, Casey Collier and daughter Klara of OKC, friend and nephew, Corey Collier and wife Yvette and their children, Lola, Cameron, Jordyn, and Dayton of Las Vegas, NV, aunt, Jan Courtney (Jim), cousins, Erin and Jeff, aunt, Irene Hobart of Memphis, TN, aunt, Helen Hobart, DFW, aunt, Cherry Speer of OKC, cousin, Will and wife Rachael and sons, uncle, Terry Lynch of Guthrie, all his Alabama cousins, especially Gail (Roll Tide), Tootsie, and Vicki.

He would want to say “thanks for the love and friendship” to Sandy, Granma Sue, The Maneks, Greg Zost, The Hulkas, Veda & family, George, his EMHS friends, teacher, Cindy Young, his friend and mentor Jimmy Stepney, South of the Border friends, his salon family, and all those that knew and loved him.

A special thank you to Dr. Laurie Orme, Fr. Joe Jacobi, friend Tim White, the doctors and nurses at St. Anthony Hospital, OKC for their amazing care of Jaime and for all the friends that sent prayers.

A celebration of life was held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

Funeral services were held Saturday, December 2, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

Donations in Jaime’s honor can be made to EMHS Booster Club P.O. Box 222 Edmond, OK 73083 or Baptist Boys Ranch. Edmond, OK.

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With VillagesOKC

Retired volunteer hosts social, learning events in Edmond Information for Transitions) workBonnie Terrill spent 23 years shop, and she immediately began in the Oklahoma Air National investing herself and her skills Guard and 21 years as a State into VillagesOKC. In April, Bonnie Probation and Parole officer. introduced her friend Kafie CarShe’s retired now, but her life of man to VillagesOKC. Both ladies service didn’t end with retireattended the Brain Health Series ment. She joined the nonprofit and instantly decided to become VillagesOKC in March and leaders and present the class in stepped right into a leadership Edmond. Working together they role. found a location and began faciliTerrill hosts monthly events in tating the class on June 9.”

Edmond as a volunteer for Vil“I loved working in the Justice lagesOKC. The Brain Health Sesystem,” Terrill said. “I supervised ries is a free event held the adults placed on probation and fourth Wednesday of the month parolees who were released from at 10:30 a.m. at Stone Creek incarceration. It was interesting, Assisted Living, 17701 N Westand I tried to do the best to help ern. It is open to VillagesOKC all that I could.” members and their guests as While in the National Guard, well as Stone Creek residents.

Terrill counseled service members The series uses documentaries how to obtain an associates deto show the effects different Bonnie Terrill gree through the Community Colthings have on the brain, such as lege of the Air Force. She also taught the Non your brain on music, on chocolate, on coffee, on Commissioned Officer Academy at night, a six volunteering. week school required to be promoted. She was a Terrill also hosts “The Gathering/Edmond” at human resource adviser and mentored troops in 12:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month the overall benefits of being in the air national at Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler Restaurant on 33rd guard. She retired as a Chief Master Sergeant.

St. Members and nonmembers are invited.

“I have been a VillagesOKC member since “The Gathering is where old friends greet and March 2021,” Terrill said. “And I hope to continue new friends meet,” Terrill said. “We enjoy a fine lunch, laugh, share and have a great time together. for as long as I can. What attracted me to VillageWe will talk VillagesOKC, what’s new, what’s com- sOKC was the fun people who are so very competent and willing to help others. I knew we could ing up, and other exciting things. The only cost is work together to help others in our community.” the price of your lunch choices.”

VillagesOKC’s mission is to be virtual neighbors enabling mature adults to come together to learn, plan and serve with spirit and dignity. Terrill’s leadership ability was immediately apparent to the nonprofit’s membership relations coordinator.

“She is a true leader,” said coordinator Caroline Baze. “She joined by taking the GIFT (Gathering

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A time to give thanks

By Steve Gust These are certainly controversial times.

Remember that when you get together with loved ones this week for this week’s Thanksgiving dinner. Try setting aside one day Steve Gust without debating.

That’s the goal. The reality is that a lot of people can’t help themselves. If talk too heated, change the topic.

Thanksgiving is a good holiday. We probably do need to take time and be grateful for our blessings. Many of us take a lot for granted. And some of us may not appreciate what we have. I’ve mentioned this before but there are more than 600 million people in this world who aren’t as fortunate as we are. They don’t have access to clean water. I can’t even imagine how challenging that has to be.

And remember, if you have your health, you’re in great shape. Don’t forget family either. If you’re part of a fam-

ily, you probably have people who love you.

There’s nothing wrong with that.

Actually, we live in a great nation.

We may not be blessed with the best political leadership nationally, but we have a great country.

And don’t forget Edmond is a vibrant town, which seems to get bigger and better, all the time. In the past ten years, we’ve had all kinds of new festivals and events. It makes Edmond a special place to live and make memories.

So enjoy the time with your family this week and, if you’re so inclined, thank God for what you have.

—— There’s one trend, which I find alarming. It seems like there are too many people who protest and riot after a verdict from a high profile criminal case.

Can’t people accept the verdict without committing senseless acts of violence and vandalism?

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

Congressional areas drawn

Senate OKs new districts The Oklahoma Senate last week overwhelmingly approved new maps for Oklahoma’s five congressional districts. The Senate also approved new district maps for the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Both bills go to the governor’s desk for consideration.

The congressional maps approved by the Senate: • Draw more compact congressional districts than the current maps; • Keep 87 percent of Oklahomans in the same congressional district; and • Keep major military bases and related military communities in the

The Senate’s redistricting process was open, transparent, and incorporated public input. The maps are better for all those reasons.

State Sen. Pro Tem Greg Treat same congressional districts.

“The maps approved by the Senate keep 87 percent of Oklahomans in the same congressional district and protect the multibillion-dollar investments made in Oklahoma’s military installations,” said Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City. “The Senate’s redistricting process was open, transparent, and incorporated public input. The maps are bet-

ter for all those reasons. I want to thank Senator Paxton for his leadership of the redistricting committee, and the redistricting staff for their terrific work.”

The Senate Select Committee on Redistricting, in conjunction with the House redistricting committee, held 30 town hall meetings in communities across the state of Oklahoma, and solicited and received public comment.

“It has been a very rewarding experience to lead the Senate redistricting committee. I enjoyed traveling the state and hearing from Oklahomans about what they wanted to see in the legislative and congressional maps,” said Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle and chair of the Senate redistricting committee. “The maps consider the comments we heard and received. These maps are more compact than the current maps and will serve Oklahoma well for the next decade. I want to thank the redistricting committee members and staff for their cooperation and hard work.”

The Oklahoma Constitution requires legislative and congressional districts to be redrawn by the Legislature every 10 years.

As required by federal statute to evenly divide congressional districts, Districts 1, 2 and 3 have populations of 791,871 each, and Districts 4 and 5 have populations of 791,870 each.

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Biden energy policy concerns Lankford Senator James Lankford (R-OK) last week participated in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources hearing to discuss the impact of the Biden Administration’s policies on traditional energy taking an abrupt backseat to unpredictable renewables, particularly while Americans are already feeling Lankford the effects of rising inflation and projected skyrocketing costs to heat homes this winter.

Lankford’s Q&A with energy leaders and economists comes on the heels of the COP26 conference in Scotland, at which the Biden Administration continued its mission to get rid of traditional energy by some arbitrary deadline that would hurt Oklahomans and all Americans.

Oklahoma remains a leader in integrating renewable energy like wind, solar, and hydro energy

into our all-of-the-above energy portfolio that also relies on natural gas and coal.

Today’s witness panel consisted of Mr. Stephen Nalley, the Acting Administrator for the US Energy Information Administration; Mr. Tim Gould, the Chief Energy Economist at the International Energy Agency; and Mr. Robert Bryce, who is an author, journalist, podcaster, and film producer.

Lankford continues to rail on the Biden Administration for its attempts to “cancel” traditional energy. Last February, following extreme winter weather in Oklahoma, Lankford highlighted the struggles that plagued customers when Oklahoma’s wind towers froze and were for several days running more on diesel than wind power— usually, Oklahoma receives 40 percent of our power from wind. Oklahoma solar panels were also challenged by the storms since they were covered in snow for days, when temperatures hovered at -14° or had near-constant cloud cover.

Lankford joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and 17 of their Senate colleagues to send a letter to President Biden describing the actions the Admin-

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istration can take to ease energy prices and reduce energy shortages this winter. Proposed solutions include lifting the ban on oil and gas lease sales on federal lands and waters, accelerating Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Army Corps permitting, improving interagency coordination to approve pipeline projects, and ending the regulatory uncertainty stifling investments in energy.

Excerpts On why American crude oil production is not keeping up with demand Lankford: Why is American production not increasing at the rate to be able to keep up with American consumption as well—with the prices like $80 on West Texas Intermediate and $5 a unit for natural gas, you would think that the production would have continued to accelerate— why is it not accelerating?

Nalley: …We are pretty early in the recovery.

We’re about 93 percent of where we were in oil production, relative to 2019. I think one of the major contributing factors is the economic downturn. A lot of those P&E [production and exploration] companies and investors were hit pretty hard financially. I think they’re trying to reposition themselves for the long term.

On John Kerry’s comments at the recent climate conference of not having coal by 2031 Lankford: …At your agency, as you’re trying to be able to look for the future of energy and trying to provide energy in the United States, by 2031 do you expect us to not have coal plants in America?

Nalley: No, we show if we look at our AEO [Annual Economic Outlook] 2020, last year’s AEO that we put out, we show coal reducing about one percent per year out through 2050. I think in 2050, we show it being roughly 75 percent of what it is currently.

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The crowds are already out in force to enjoy the Edmond Ice Rink at Mitch Park. Ice skating continues until Jan. 3.

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The Big Bird Honest American Fare Making leftovers from the fall feast disappear

By Carol Smaglinski Does size really matter?

It sure does when you are talking turkey and especially turkey leftovers.

Psst... You’d better check the living room couch in that cozy corner to see if someone might have fallen asleep after the holiday feast and movie and might still be snoring away.

After Thanksgiving, have a “Say Thanks Again“ encore, but without all the fancy French side dishes, sparkling crystal, china and triple-folded colorful napkins.

After trying to persuade your guests into taking a doggie bag home, you are saddled with all that turkey still on the bone and right now, the leftovers of that Big Boy should take top priority in your kitchen.

The meat is still succulent, the stuffing hasn’t dried out, there’s enough cranberry sauce and a slice or two of pecan pie, plenty of pumpkin pie, all pure American traditions. You know, the good stuff and it's nothing to sneeze at.

Get moving. Cut, scrape or pull the cooked turkey off the bones. It should be OK for about three or four days in the refrigerator. The bones can be placed in freezer bags and saved to make delicious soup for a couple of months.

Meanwhile, make some of your own tv dinners, which should be better than store-bought. Store in the freezer and enjoy all over again.

If you are short on time or energy but long on making a good meal, make basil wraps with sundried tomatoes and skinny slices of turkey breast with cream cheese spread on large flour tortilla wraps and topped with lettuce.Before starting, be sure to wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave on high for about two minutes or until pliable. Another good wrap is to use the turkey and pair it with avocado, Monterey Jack cheese and thin slices of tomato.

Toss the cooked turkey into omelets, salads, or soups and it even adapts well in stir-frys.

The following pasta/poultry casserole has particularly tempting contrasts of color and texture and this is not the time to start counting calories - tomorrow is fine.

Flat ribbons of pasta such as fettuccine allows creamy sauces to adhere better. Save those skinny strands for a smoother sauce.

This should provide four to six servings. What is required is a 9-inch square baking pan.

Turkey Casserole with a Touch of Curry ¾ lb. wide ribbon noodles, such as egg noodles 1 pkg. frozen peas, thawed 2 cups cooked and shredded turkey 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil ½ cup heavy cream 2 tsp. curry powder, or to taste Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste ¼ cup sliced almonds Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cook noodles in the pot for about 6 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the peas, turkey, and vegetable oil together.

In a smaller bowl, combine the cream and curry powder, adding this to the pea mixture.

Drain noodles, untangle any clumps of noodles, and add to the pea mixture. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper. Place mixture into the baking pan and spread almonds over the top. Bake for about 20 minutes until the top is a bit crisp.

Serve immediately.

Francis Tuttle to have filing for board seats The Board of Education of Francis Tuttle Technology Center School District No. 21 hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the zone two (2) seat or the zone four (4) seat on the Francis Tuttle Technology Center Board of Education may file to run as a candidate for this seat at the Oklahoma County Election Board between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Dec. 6 through Dec. 8, 2021.

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 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.

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Edmond Electric’s Luminance

From now, until Jan. 2, Mitch Park will be turned into an enchanted stroll with several beautiful lights and light displays. It all started last weekend at the park with a special kickoff.

Mayor Darrell Davis greets the crowd as preparations were made to hand out the Mayor’s essay awards and turn on the lights.

Photographys by Melinda Infante

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‘King Richard’ may have Oscar appeal

By George Gust “King Richard” is a look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard Williams (Will Smith).

In terms of movie stardom, Will Smith is still one of the few holdovers of the movie star driven era. Over the past few years however his star has been waning from the big blockbuster opening weekend that marked the beginning of his career.

However, for as talented, charismatic and beloved as he’s been in his career, he’s still lacking that all so elusive Academy Award. “King Richard” is a in line with Smith’s other Oscar-bait roles he’s played in the past.

While some of those bites at the Oscar apple have been misguided and unsuccessful (see “Seven Pounds” and “Concussion”), his performance in this movie is closer to the heartfelt inspirational role he played in “The Pursuit of Happyness.”

While “King Richard” is undoubtably a showcase for the movie-star talents of Smith, the surrounding cast of pushes this film beyond ‘oh

yeah-that’s that Will Smith movie.’

Knowing the way the Williams sisters dominated their sport for longer than anyone else, “King Richard” aims to give depth to the public personas that we’ve seen on the court in advertisements. Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton as Venus and Serena Williams take on a central role providing a strong emotional connection between the Williams family that adds engaging stakes to the underdog overcoming all the odds sports story that we’ve seen a hundred times before.

Overall, “King Richard” is an inspirational sports story that is a wonderful showcase for an Oscar worthy turn from Smith and features a duo of heartwarming performances from the young talented cast. And for a movie about the most famous family in tennis, where we all know how the story ends the filmmakers were still able to provide an engaging story of overcoming adversity and handling the pressure that success brings.

Add in an electric supporting performance from Jon Bernthal as the animated tennis coach Rick Macci and you’ve got a 2-and-a-half-hour film that never feels its length. Audiences will come for the star power of Smith, but the sentimental and inspiring story will keep you engaged and entertained throughout.

“King Richard” is rated PG-13 for some violence, strong language a sexual reference and brief drug references.

4.1 out of 5 stars.

You can reach George Gust to comment at gust.george@gmail.com,

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Will Smith and a talented cast bring to the screen the story of the famous tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams (Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton) in the inspirational sports film ‘King Richard.’

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New Dates for Sequoyah show

Support the arts Because of an emergency, “Dear Edwina Jr.” could not hold their production last weekend at Sequoyah Middle School.

The good news is that the show has been rescheduled with the dates listed to the left.

If possible, please try to support these young performers next week.

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5. Restate their point of view.

When people do not feel like they are being heard, they will often repeat phrases over and over again during arguments. Saying phrases like “It sounds like you mean…”, “Correct me if I’m wrong…” or “Let me see if I’m understanding you correctly” will both let them know that you’re listening as well as give them a chance to clarify their ideas. This can also be a great way to de-escalate tense situations.

Increased time with family almost always comes with increased conflict.

As you plan to break bread with those in your social circles this Fall, perhaps for the first time in months or years, it would behoove you to practice talking about difficult subjects. Using these techniques may not solve all of your arguments with loved ones, but they can be a great first step in resolving conflict that arises from our differences. Watch out for when people escalate their volume, say hurtful phrases, interpret ideas in the worst light, or totally avoid others that they need to talk to. Take short breaks if needed, but get back in there and finish those conversations!

Colin Turpin, M.A., LPC-C is a staff therapist at Edmond Family Counseling. Edmond Family Counseling is a non-profit organization. We may be reached at 405-341-3554 to schedule an appointment with one of our licensed professional counselors. Donations may be made to Edmond Family Counseling, 1251 N. Broadway, Edmond, OK 73034 or online @www.edmondfamily.org by clicking the YELLOW DONATE button. Follow us on our Facebook Page @ Edmond Family Counseling for additional information regarding mental health awareness.

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Everything starts going so well during your yearly traditions, but then IT Turpin happens: Your uncle brings up their view on vaccines. Your sister starts a tirade about religiosity. Your nephew asks what political candidate you voted for during the last election cycle. The peace and unity you worked so hard to create is shattered in seconds.

With 2021’s endless list of divisive topics, is it even possible to keep the peace at social gatherings anymore?

Here are five tips to make tough conversations less likely to start a fistfight while passing the mashed potatoes: 1. Focus conversations on ideas, not on the other person. When talking about difficult topics, a quick way to kill the conversation is to bring up previous hurtful behavior or hypocritical practices. Focus on what is being talked about in the moment and save conversations of boundaries and past hurts for another time. This will also keep the conversation civil during heated topics.

2. Speak for yourself in short statements. We often assume what other people think and feel, but this can lead to miscommunication and hurt.

Especially when talking about difficult subjects, speak only about your experiences and let others explain theirs.

Keeping our sentences short will allow for others to process what is said and will allow for clarifying questions in real time.

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UR Special helping needy children U R Special, the Edmond nonprofit, had a busy week end as it handed out brand new clothing to over 500 children during its November distribution date. The nonprofit seeks to increase self-esteem for children in the area with over 125 local volunteers working to ensure its success. U R Special’s Board wants to serve children and inspire them to serve others. The organization aims to help the children build positive self-esteem, healthy habits, and positive relationships. To do that, volunteers address children by name and distribute in a way that is encourag-

ing and allows children to choose their own clothing and accessories.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha’s Gamma Zeta chapter has worked with U R Special for many years. Several members volunteered during the week end. U R Special is just one of many local projects Gamma Zeta works with. Other projects are No Boundaries International, Boys’ Ranch Town, Free to Live, Salvation Army, and Coffee Creek Riding Stables.

Gamma Zeta welcomes people who have a heart to give back to the community. If interested, please call Jacci Gantz at 405-922-5954.

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Tuff Shed celebrates Grand Opening in Edmond Tuff Shed has been providing business solutions since 1981. Creating more than a million buildings and happy customers along the way, they are more than great backyard sheds. They are garages, recreational buildings, and commercial structures. Every Tuff Shed building is constructed with high-quality materials and includes free installation, innovative engineering and design, and industry-leading warranty coverage. Tuff Shed also caters to the specific needs of customers in the Edmon d area and constructs quality buildings that are built to withstand the elements and meet local building requirements.

Tuff Shed recently held a ribbon cutting with the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the grand opening of their Edmond location at 22 W. 15th St.

Major business awards given UCO students The University of Central Oklahoma College of Business’ Beta Epsilon chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS), an international insurance and risk management professional fraternity, recently received the Superior Chapter Performance Award for the third consecutive year and the International Chapter Award at the 50th Annual International Conference for GIS, held this fall in Columbus, Ohio.

Only seven chapters out of 95 GIS collegiate member programs with majors in insurance and risk management were honored with the prestigious Superior Chapter Performance Award, which recognizes chapters that have excelled in all areas of chapter management. The International Chapter Award is presented to chapters that experience substantial engagement and participation in club membership through the areas of alumni relations, chapter management, community service, membership and development and public relations.

Pictured, Delaney Beller (left), a junior fiAccompanying the students at the conference were nance and insurance and risk manageAllen Arnold, Ph.D., associate professor of finance at ment double major from Goldsby, Central and GIS faculty adviser; and, Melih Kullu, Oklahoma; and, Brooke Barges (right), a Ph.D., assistant professor of finance at Central and GIS senior finance and insurance and risk management double major from Edmond. co-faculty adviser.

National sports tourism awards Two leaders in Edmond athletics won national sports tourism awards from Sports Destination Management, a leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market. Edmond Soccer Club was recognized for the 27th annual Beat the Heat soccer tournament and the University of Central Oklahoma was recognized for the 21st annual Endeavor Games for athletes with physical disabilities.

“The economic impact of sporting events like these in Edmond represents a valuable influx in Edmond sales and lodging tax,” said Tourism Director Jennifer Seaton. This is reflected in spectator fees, hotel room usage, restaurant business and shopping in local stores. Edmond was featured in the Small Market division in the magazine’s 2020 and 2021 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. This year’s winners are responsible for contributing a combined more-than-welcome boost of over $400 million to the national

economy over the past two years.

James Soesbee, General Manager of Edmond Soccer Club, said, “Players ages 7-19 years old from across Oklahoma as well as Texas and Arkansas competed in the Beat the Heat tournament.”

Team participation increased from 212 in 2020 to 256 in 2021. Leigha Pemberton, Assistant Director for Partnerships and Events for the University of Central Oklahoma Department of Wellness, said, “The Endeavor Games is regarded as one of the nation’s largest competitions of its kind and provides a memorable experience for participants and their families.” This year, three special events featured 11 sports and attracted 250 athletes of all ages and skill levels.

Full event details can be found in a special feature published in the November/December 2021 issue of Sports Destination Management. The entire article with full details on the winners listed below can also be found online.

Mobile Meals benefits from Subaru event Edmond Mobile Meals is proud to announce that it will be participating in the 2021 Subaru Share the Love Event as a member of Meals on Wheels America – one of four national Share the Love charitable partners supported through the campaign. From now through Jan. 3, Subaru of America will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle purchased or leased to the customer's choice of participating charities.

“If you purchase or lease a Subaru in Oklahoma and select Meals on Wheels as your chosen charity, you are putting food on the table of a homebound senior right here in Edmond,” said Cristi Twenter, Executive Director of Edmond Mobile Meals. “This is a wonderful, turn-key opportunity for the community to support Edmond Mobile Meals mission to make sure no senior citizen in Edmond goes hungry. Over the last several years we’ve been able to provide over 3,000 meals to homebound

seniors thanks to this partnership.”

“Meals on Wheels America is proud to partner with Subaru of America for the 14th consecutive year to enable more seniors to live with independence and dignity,” said Ellie Hollander, President and CEO, Meals on Wheels America. “Since 2008, the Subaru Share the Love Event has helped deliver more than 2.5 million meals and friendly visits to vulnerable seniors nationwide. We’re enormously grateful to Subaru and its retailers for their longstanding commitment to Meals on Wheels and the millions of seniors who depend on it for nourishment and companionship.”

Over the last 13 years, Subaru of America and its participating retailers have donated more than $200 million to its charity partners. This year’s Subaru Share the Love Event is on track to bring that total to over $225 million, proving there is no limit to the amount of love we can all share.

"We cannot fully express the pride we felt when our students were recognized in front of more than 500 collegiate students, faculty, administrators and industry professionals," Arnold said.

"To be recognized as a superior chapter among the top universities for insurance programs in the country is a testament to the hard work of our student club leaders and members."

Five UCO students had the opportunity to attend the GIS conference, representing Central’s College of Business. Members include Delaney Beller, a junior finance and insurance and risk management double major and chapter vice president from Goldsby, Oklahoma; Kegan Ramsey-Hess, a senior finance and insurance and risk management double major and chapter secretary and treasurer from Bethany, Oklahoma; Brooke Barges, a senior finance and insurance and risk management double major and chapter director of outreach and social media from Edmond, Oklahoma; Troyvonne Clark, a senior finance and insurance and risk management double major and chapter director of operations from Jacksonville, NC; and, Jacob Friesen, a junior finance major and chapter director of member-

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Get a taste for winter with a visit to RIVERSPORT at 800 Riversport Dr. in Oklahoma City.

Winter Glow and the Holiday River Parade RIVERSPORT, in the downtown metro, will host Winter Glow, which features four indoor climbing experiences – a cavern wall, leap of faith, adventure climb, speed wall – and a simulated ice climbing, all decorated in a holiday theme.

Winter Glow will open Friday, Nov. 26 and run through Sunday, Jan. 9.

Winter Glow is included in RIVERSPORT season memberships and day passes are available: $19.99 for adults, $9.99 for youth ages 12 and younger, and $4.99 for spectators. The Winter Glow pass includes skiing, ice skating, curling and climbing.

All gear is provided for skiing, skating and climbing as part of the guest's passes.

On Saturday, Dec. 4, the Holiday River Parade returns to the Oklahoma River as part of Winter Glow. The annual community event wasn’t held in 2020, but this year will see the return of skiing elves, decorated boats sparkling on the Oklahoma River, fireworks, a new laser light show and more!

For more information, please logo onto www.riversport.org.

The Holiday River Parade honors event originator Mike McAuliffe who passed away in 2020.

McAuliffe created many events for Oklahoma City over many decades with the Holiday River Parade being one of the most popular and enduring.

Winter Glow and the Holiday River Parade are made possible by a grant from the Ford Family Foundation and presented by Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings with support from American Fidelity, Cox Communications, Heartland, Payment Systems, Mason Realty Investments, Think Big Stuff, OGE, KFOR Oklahoma’s News 4, KMGL, Jake FM, The Franchise, KRXO, The Oklahoma Media Company, and Lamar Outdoor.

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City now offering its 2022 calendars for Edmond residents The 2022 City of Edmond calendars are now available for Edmond residents. The calendars are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis until they are gone. Calendars can be picked up at the following locations: • Edmond Public Library, 10 South Boulevard • City of Edmond Utility Customer Service Entrance, 7 North Broadway

• City of Edmond “City First” Entrance, 24 E. First • Edmond Chamber of Commerce Lobby, 825 E. Second • Edmond Parks & Recreation MAC Entrance, 2733 Marilyn Williams Drive The 2022 edition of the annual calendar offers a colorful tour through the many attractions of Down-

Final Edmond Baha’i events help wrap up 100-day centenary observance Edmond-area Bahai’s will join with members of the Baha’i Faith worldwide this November through final upcoming events that cap off a year-long and 100-day count-down to the observation of the 100th anniversary of the passing of one of the four central figures of the faith, Abdu’lBaha, which is a title that means Servant of Baha.

Abdu’l-Baha was the son of the prophet founder of the Baha’i Faith, Baha’u’llah. He was heralded as the perfect example of what it means to be Baha’i through his many acts of service and kindness to others.

Events the week of Thanksgiving complete a special 100-day period of additional prayers, community service and acts of kindness, which began Aug. 19 and concludes Nov. 27 on the 100th anniversary of Abdu’lBaha’s passing in 1921 after guiding the Baha’i Faith globally for nearly 30 years.

Final centenary events by the Edmond Baha’i Faith include: · Thursday, Nov. 25, Day of Service — Baha’is will place emphasis on volun-

teering at the Edmond Community Thanksgiving dinner and provide meals in the communit along with other faith groups. This year’s service is in honor of a significant Baha’i holy day, the Day of the Covenant, which this year falls on Thanksgiving day; and · Friday, Nov. 26, at midnight (into Saturday at 1 a.m.) — A candle-lit prayer service will serve as the finale for the activities on the eve of Abdu’l-Baha’s passing with a candle-lit pathway leading to the entrance of the Edmond Baha’i Center, 321 E. Campbell Dr. This event will be open to the public to learn more about Abdu’l-Baha’s life of service and faith.

Check @edmondbahaifaith on Facebook for more details on Abdu’l-Baha’ life and how to participate in events open to the public throughout the 100-day observance. For more information about the Edmond events, please call the Edmond Baha’i Center at 405-3489992 or email edmond@edmondbahai.org. Or visit @edmondbahaifaith on Facebook or go online to www.edmondbahai.org.

town Edmond. As always, the calendars have many user-friendly features for our residents such as trash collection dates, holiday office hours, council and planning commission meeting dates, city budget information, a community directory and much more.

For additional information about the 2022 City of Edmond calendar, please contact the Marketing & Public Relations office at 359-4565.

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Edmond’s Gilliam joins Foundation for Excellence board The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, a statewide charitable organization that recognizes and encourages academic excellence in Oklahoma’s public schools, has announced the addition of 12 new members to its Board of Trustees.

Appointed to serve three-year terms are Gilliam Casey Gilliam, educator and community volunteer, EDMOND; Stephen G. Butler, assistant dean for Advancement and External Affairs, Oklahoma City University Law School, OKLAHOMA CITY; Dr. Sonja J. Hughes, vice president, Strategy & Service Excellence, Aetna, OKLAHOMA CITY; Sheryl Lovelady, executive director, Oklahoma Afterschool Network, OKLAHOMA CITY; Marion Paden, executive director, Leadership Oklahoma, OKLAHOMA CITY; Jennifer Dilley, senior vice president and chief strategy officer, American Heritage Bank, SAPULPA; Mike Boynton, Oklahoma State University men’s basketball coach, STILLWATER; Annie Chang, concept and story lead, Gitwit Creative, TULSA; Michael Epps, vice president, Network Management, Zayo Group, TULSA; Melvin R. Gilliam Sr., associate vice president, SpiritBank, TULSA; Dr. David Kendrick, chair, Department of Informatics and as-

sistant provost, OU Health Sciences Center, TULSA; Jennifer Loren, director of the Cherokee Nation Film Office, TULSA. Three of the new trustees – Butler, Chang and Kendrick– received Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic All-State Awards when they were high school seniors.

“It is our honor to welcome such exemplary community leaders to our Board of Trustees,” said Jami Rhoades Antonisse, president of the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. “Our foundation and our work on behalf of public education in Oklahoma will be strengthened by their talents and contributions.”

One of the keys to the foundation’s success is the leadership of its 180 trustees. They are leaders in business, education and public service who represent every region of the state and help promote the foundation’s mission and its programs.

The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence was founded in 1985 by then U.S. Sen. David L. Boren to strengthen support for public education in Oklahoma. Through its flagship Academic Awards Program, the foundation has presented more than $5.1 million in cash awards to honor outstanding public school students and educators. Through its Oklahoma School Foundations Network, the foundation provides training and networking opportunities to more than 200 public education foundations across the state.

Among its other initiatives, the Foundation for Excellence coordinates a summer fellowship program

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to send Oklahoma fifth- and eighth-grade teachers to the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.

Through its statewide mentoring initiative, the foundation supports the development of quality youth mentoring as a positive step toward academic success.

The foundation partners with the national Fund for Teachers and the Tulsa Community Foundation to provide grants for self-designed summer professional development opportunities for teachers in locations around the world. The foundation recently completed the pilot phase of its Teachers of English Learners Project, an online learning and networking platform to support classroom teachers in elementary schools with high enrollment of English Learners. The platform is now available free to teachers statewide through the State Department of Education.

Since 1987, the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence and its partners have invested more than $12.6 million in teacher grants, scholarships and awards directly benefiting Oklahoma public school teachers and students.

Casey Gilliam is a former public school teacher turned interior designer. After a 10-year period living in California, she and her husband now reside in Edmond where their three children attend Edmond Public Schools. Gilliam serves on the Parent-Teacher Organization board of her children’s school and is looking forward to serving on the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Board along with her father, longtime board member Ken Fergeson.

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OU College of Pharmacy Researcher earns $2 million grant As COVID-19 has demonstrated, viruses can emerge at any time and wreak havoc across the globe. Because many viruses mutate quickly, there are very few drugs to treat them, nor are there vaccines in many cases. What if there were a way to prevent a virus from hijacking the human protein it needs to replicate?

That is the focus of University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy researcher Anthony Burgett, Ph.D. For a number of years, Burgett has been studying new targets for drug development, including for antiviral drugs, but the current pandemic has illuminated the importance of his research. He recently received a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, a component of the National Institutes of Health, to investigate a new approach for antiviral drug development.

Burgett’s research is unique in that he is not using a drug to target the virus itself — he is targeting a human protein that viruses need to replicate.

“For the most part, antiviral drug development for the many untreatable RNA viruses has attempted to target one viral protein found in one virus,” he said. “Therefore, these drugs likely will only be effective against one or a few known viruses. And, because of the high rate of mutation in these viruses, an antiviral drug targeting a viral protein is not likely to work for very long before drug-resistant viruses develop. In our research, we found a protein in human cells that many different kinds of viruses need in order to replicate. Our approach is to create a drug that prevents the viruses from using this human protein to replicate, which may be an effective therapeutic strategy not just for one virus, but for many different viruses.”

The protein he is studying is called oxysterolbinding protein (OSBP), which viruses “hijack” and

To help control viruses use to replicate once they have infected someone.

Several types of viruses are known to use OSBP, including hepatitis, Zika, Dengue Fever, several types of common cold viruses, and coronaviruses. Burgett and his research group made a drug-like molecule that binds to OSBP, blocking the viral hijacking and possibly sounding an alarm to other cells to turn on their antiviral defenses.

“Targeting the OSBP protein with a drug would potentially treat ongoing viral infections, but could prevent viral infections as well,” Burgett said. “And,

since the OSBP protein is required for many different viruses, an OSBP-targeting drug would offer the possibility of making a person resistant to infection by many different viruses that have yet to emerge. That’s the advantage of targeting a human protein required by the virus for replication – our approach might work against viruses that we don’t even know about yet.”

As devastating as COVID-19 has been, it likely will not be the last time that a viral pandemic affects humanity, Burgett said. Aside from SARS-CoV2, the novel virus that causes COVID-19, there are plenty of viruses already circulating that have the potential to transform into something more.

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