Edmond Life & Leisure - June 18, 2020

June 18, 2020 Vol. 21, No. 5

In This Issue FOUR SEASONS

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

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

For more information, see page 4.

Support FAI’s auction this month See Page 12

FRIDAY, June 19 Partly Cloudy High 93° Low 73°

SATURDAY, June 20 Sunny High 95° Low 72°

SUNDAY, June 21

Scattered Thunderstorms High 90° Low 68°

One Edmond institute is offering a glimpse back to much simpler time in Edmond as well as the country.

The Edmond Historical Society and Museum presents Back to the 1950s, which runs from now until March 6 of next year.

It was the era of the be-bop, the sock-hop and bibbity-bobbity-boo!

The 1950s were a time of great prosperity in America.

New technological advancements were sweeping the country as men were returning from the war to their wives to start families. With the economic boom that followed the war, money was being spent on cars, homes, and everything in-between.

Families moved to the suburbs and began living the American dream. Under the perfect façade, unrest was beginning, the Civil Rights movement was gaining traction, the Cold war was on everyone’s minds, and the polio epidemic was reaching its peak. The 1950s were a groundbreaking time

for many reasons, and Edmond residents experienced all the energy, wealth and unrest in ways that were uniquely Edmond.

If you lived through the 1950s, you know it was a vibrant and exciting time. If you didn’t, come see what you missed.

Exhibit Details: Back to the 1950s is a yearlong exhibit that will change seasonally, with all artifacts being switched out for summer, fall, and winter.

Each season will address new themes: Summer: movies, TV, weddings, and driving.

Fall: school, sports, politics, and boy/girl scouts.

Winter: Christmas, cooking, Edmond societies, and school activities.

Artifacts include: - Satin wedding gown worn by a bride married in Edmond in 1950 (Summer) - Boy scout and girl scout memorabilia (Fall) - A Christmas tree (Winter) - Movie posters used in

Edmond movie theaters (Summer) - Coca-Cola machine (Summer) - Baby basket used at the Edmond hospital above the movie theater (Winter) - A Philco/Predicta Television (Summer) - 1950s school desk (Fall) Special thanks to the museums who have loaned artifacts in order to present a full story about Edmond’s 1950s era, including the Oklahoma History Center, University of Central Oklahoma Archives & Special Collections, and the UCO Oklahoma Fashion Museum Collection.

Museum Information: Edmond Historical Society & Museum hours are 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4 p.m.

Tuesday to Friday, and 9 to 10 a.m. for immune compromised guests. Please visit the museum website at www.edmondhistory.org or by calling the museum at 405-340-0078 to learn more about how the museum is operating during Covid-19. Admission is free.

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EPS survey: Open up classrooms A majority of parents in one of Oklahoma’s largest school districts want their children to go back to traditional classrooms.

Edmond Public Schools surveyed 9,000 parents and found 85% wanted in-person instruction for their children.

The school district serves more than 25,600 students and is the fourth-largest school system in the state.

If COVID-19 resulted in restrictions or school shutdowns, 90% of surveyed parents said they preferred a

Preston Thomas Draelos

Edmond’s Preston Thomas Draelos graduates from U.S. Military Academy Edmond’s own Preston Thomas Draelos was one of 1,100 cadets to graduate from the prestigious United States Military Academy in ceremonies held Saturday.

Draelos, 23, attended the event at West Point, N.Y. He is the son of Matthew and Kay Draelos of Edmond and had previously graduated from Oklahoma Christian Schools in May 2015.

His first year of college was at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, N.M. He then enrolled at West Point in

summer of 2016.

His graduation Saturday drew national attention as the commencement address was given by President Trump.

The new graduate will now be assigned to Fort Sill in Lawton, where he will be a field artillery basic officer leader.

He is now a commissioned second lieutenant in the Army.

His family said that next year the new officer will be transferred to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, nine miles south of Tacoma, Wash.

mix of face-to-face and virtual instruction instead of exclusively online schooling.

“While we can’t be sure what the virus will bring in August and moving forward, we can assure you that every effort is being made to ensure a safe return to school,” Superintendent Bret Towne said in the survey’s release on Friday.

All public and charter schools in Oklahoma were ordered to close their buildings after spring break and finish the school year with at-home distance learning.

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From the Publisher

Slow down in downtown As part of an ongoing effort to make pedestrians safe in downtown Edmond, the city is executing a series of changes that will accomplish the goal. The latest of which is to slow Ray Hibbard down traffic by reducing the speed limit from the current 25 mph to 20 mph. They are also eliminating right turn on red at several intersections. Below is the latest information provided by the City of Edmond.

Beginning on Monday, June 22, city crews will implement new signage in Downtown Edmond to lower the speed limit from 25 to 20 mph and to prohibit right turns at red lights. These changes are the first step to enhance safety for pedestrians and those utilizing alternative modes of transportation. This work is expected to last multiple weeks to fully implement with cooperative weather.

The following streets will see a speed limit reduction: • Littler Avenue between Second Street & Thatcher Street • Broadway between Second Street & Thatcher Street • Santa Fe Drive between Edmond Road and Hurd Street • Victory Road between Edwards Street and Thatcher Street • Second Street between Fretz Avenue and Santa Fe Drive • First Street between Fretz Avenue and Boulevard • Main Street between Fretz Avenue and Boulevard • Hurd Street between Fretz Avenue and Boulevard • Campbell Street between the Railroad Tracks and Boulevard • Edwards Street between the Railroad Tracks and Boulevard • Ayers Street between Broadway and Boulevard • Thatcher Street between the Railroad Tracks and Boulevard Additionally, all traffic signals along Broadway between 2nd Street and Thatcher Street will now be “No Right Turn on Red” intersections. City staff and officials continue to look at additional longer-term changes to enhance safety for all modes of transportation in Downtown Edmond.

With my office desk facing a big plate glass window to Broadway in downtown Edmond, I can tell you there are few that observe the 25 mph currently posted. As best I can

guess, most travel around 40 mph when they are heading north on Broadway right after they pass Second Street. While I am not sure how effective slowing that traffic down will be by reducing the speed limit to 20 mph, it is a great first step. I am sure our Edmond Police Department will be enforcing the new speed limit as well.

But wait, there is more!

Before the virus restrictions took place, I had lunch with our city manager, Larry Stevens. I expressed my concern for the area in front of the new Rail Yard on First Street just west of Broadway. As planned, folks were parking in the public parking lot across the street and crossing to dine at one of the many restaurants that are located inside the Rail Yard.

I noticed that there was no crosswalk. Folks were just crossing at any spot along First Street. Motorists were not used to the increased pedestrian traffic and I expressed my concern that a happy go lucky pedestrian with their mind on what to order might get hit with no crosswalk. Stevens agreed and went to work fixing the problem with his city staff.

The additions were made during the time when the Rail Yard was mostly closed, and it looks great. The crosswalk is in the perfect position to make pedestrians more visible and to train motorists to watch for the folks crossing the road. I have posted a display of where those changes are and ones still to be made. It is a great thing when city staff is so responsive.

A giant “thank you” to the City of

Edmond staff for helping make walking in downtown Edmond safer. More is yet to come folks and we will keep you updated.

The Edmond City Council was back in their chambers last week at the regularly scheduled council meeting. They were using clear glass shields to protect staff and visitors to the chambers.

I can think of a few council meetings in the past that could have used the same protection, but it would have had nothing to do with the virus. This was what has become a regularly calm meeting and had many 5-0 votes.

The trial period has been removed to allow personal watercraft on Arcadia Lake. There was a year trial period to see how having them on the lake would work. Apparently, it went well and the ability to have them on Arcadia Lake has moved into the permanent category. Enjoy.

A Scooter’s Coffee has been approved for the southeast corner of Fretz and Second Street. They are a national franchise if my research is correct. Really nice-looking operation all over the country. It will be a drive through and walk up window business only. Its perfect for the time we currently live in. Councilman David Chapman let the Scooter’s Coffee representative know that he appreciated the walk-up window in that the master plan for the area includes more pedestrian friendly activities and businesses. Cannot wait to try what they offer.

An area of development that has had some controversy to it over the years finally got approval to move for-

ward during the meeting. The rezoning was from “A” single family dwelling district to a planned unit development for Thornbrooke Offices which is located north of 33rd Street on the east side of Bryant Avenue.

The site plan and the description of the new office complex was about as soft of a use as folks that live in Thornbrooke could expect. The developer has a design that will blend in well with the design of the houses in the area. The nice thing about an upscale office complex is that the traffic will be gone when the residents are home for the most part. Great job on the part of the council for 5-0 vote of approval.

Happy Father’s Day We would be remiss if Edmond Life & Leisure did not wish all the fathers a great Father’s Day this coming Sunday. There is no experience in the world like becoming a father. I have two of my own but raised three more for a total of five. They are all grown, have great jobs and still come see their dad. Challenges? Sure, but well worth it. I just cannot say how proud I am of all five.

Because my kids are so successful, not bragging here but it is a fact, I get asked often what my secret was for raising them. The truth is we just got out of their way. All five were so strong and driven from birth that we only needed to support them and provide some funding on occasion. They did the work and have great careers to show for it.

I know folks like to say that their dad is the best but mine really was the best. Maybe it is fairer to say he was the best dad for me. The man was a rock. A U.S. Marine, hard worker, great provider, tough as nails and a soft heart all at the same time.

He was all American through and through. He started life with nothing and worked his way up economically using his brains and his back. At one time the man worked three jobs to put us through private school and college with no debt.

What I remember most about my dad was his sense of humor. He had us in stitches most of the time. He could tell a story like nobody I know.

His favorite thing was to pull your leg with a story and then watch your face as you figured out what he was doing it. He could keep the straightest face and not break until you were in deep to the story.

Happy Father’s Day to my dad in heaven and all the dads in Edmond!

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

Check out what’s inside!

---- Obituary notices ..........................................................................Page 6.

---- Senior news ........................................................................Pages 8 & 9.

---- Safe & steady, columnist advises................................................Page 10.

---- Candidate forum set ..................................................................Page 11.

---- A benefit for Fine Arts Institute..................................................Page 12.

---- What Beavers Bend offers ..........................................................Page 13.

---- George Gust disappointed in Disney film release ......................Page 15.

---- Crossword puzzle ......................................................................Page 15.

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

---- A poor state dental score ..........................................................Page 18.

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

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

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

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

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

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Obituary Notices

A child looks up a giant praying mantis in ‘Backyard Bugs: An Oklahoma Insect Adventure,’ now open at Science Museum Oklahoma.

Norma Wayland Norma (June) Wayland of Edmond, OK, born January 30, 1930, in Prague, OK, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 25 at the age of 90. June was the daughter of Rosa and William E. Fairbanks of Prague, OK. June moved to Oklahoma City when she was 16 years old on her own. She moved into a rooming house near downtown OKC which was managed by Elsie Wildman who had a son, Chuck Wayland. Chuck one day offered June a ride to the Medical Arts building where she worked. After a short time, they started dating and then were married.

They had two children, David and Karen.

June quit working to be a housewife and mother until the children started school. She then went to work for pediatrician Jerome Shaffer at the doctors medical building at Baptist Hospital in OKC. She worked for Dr. Shaffer as a nurse for 17 years The Wayland family moved from Oklahoma City to Edmond, OK in 1969. While residing in Edmond, June got acquainted with a friend of her son, Ron Alcorn, an insurance agent who offered her a job working for him at their office in downtown Edmond. She worked as an insurance representative for 17 years before retiring at the age of 65.

June enjoyed being a mom to her children and playing bridge with her husband Chuck and three other couples. She continued to play bridge for many years after Chuck passed away until the bridge clubs disbanded. She then turned her attention to gardening in her yard and her children’s yards. She also loved cooking and giving to her children, friends, neighbors and others in any way she could. She was known as “Mother June, Grandma June and Aunt June” to many other than her family throughout the years. June always had a smile on her face and a joyful disposition. June was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Carl Fairbanks; her sister Maxine Wagner, and beloved sister Delores Wallis; her husband Chuck, and her daughter Karen Brentlinger. She is survived by her son David, Nephews Dennis Wallis, Mike and Ronnie Fairbanks, Dale Wagner; niece Patricia; great nephew David Wallis and family; great niece Allison Michael and family. June loved all her family dearly as well as many close friends she considered as family and she will be greatly missed by all. A Celebration of her life will be held at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2020.

Lucille Fancey Lucille Fancey, 100, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on March 27, 2020. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Mrs. Fancey was held on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the Matthews Funeral Home Chapel in Edmond, Oklahoma.

PHOTO PROVIDED

Children climb through a giant partial beehive in ‘Backyard Bugs: An Oklahoma Insect Adventure,’ now open at Science Museum Oklahoma.

‘Backyard Bugs’ exhibit now open at Science Museum Okla.

Summer explorers can get up-close and personal with 6- and 8-legged creatures and giant animatronic insects in “Backyard Bugs: An Oklahoma Insect Adventure,” and Oklahoma Museum Network exhibit now open at Science Museum Oklahoma. “‘Backyard Bugs’ takes Oklahoma’s insects to a larger-than-life level and gives visitors a chance to learn about their critical importance to our ecosystem,” said Eileen Castle, director of the network.

The exhibit includes an enormous animatronic praying mantis and monarch butterfly, dozens of live insects, arachnids, crustaceans, and anthropods in the “It is an Insect?” station, “Return of the Cicadas,” a documentary funded by the National Science Foundation, plus hands-on components like a build-a-bug station, DIY firefly flash patterns, a climb-in honeycomb, and more.

The 9-foot praying mantis operates using an infrared technology that enables it to detect the movement of people in the exhibit and even to distinguish between children and adults.

The praying mantis not only reacts to exhibit visitors but also to the exhibit’s animatronic monarch.

“One thing I love about the exhibit is the chance to feel smaller than some of the insects we encounter day-in and day-out. Our own ‘back-

yard bugs’ are sometimes seen as scary or gross and they’re really taken for granted — but bugs are absolutely essential to life as we know it. They pollinate flowers and crops, help keep the environment clean, and are food for thousands of species,” Castle added.

“Backyard Bugs: An Oklahoma Insect Adventure” will be open through Thanksgiving at the museum located at 2020 Remington Place in Oklahoma City.

Museum hours are temporarily adjusted to allow for additional cleaning as the museum reopens following its temporary closure due to COVID-19.

Guests should check the museum’s website for the most up-to-date hours.

All guests must reserve tickets in advance at www.sciencemuseumok.org/tickets.

Daily general admission is $16.95 for adults (ages 13-64) and $13.95 for children and seniors (ages 3-12 and 65 and older). Annual memberships begin at $105.

A number of changes have been made to how guests will explore SMO in the era of COVID-19. Guests should visit www.sciencemuseumok.org/covid-19 to learn more and plan their visit.

For more information about Science Museum Oklahoma, visit www.sciencemuseumok.org.

State lawmaker not a fan of new park entrance fees State Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, last week said he was in total dismay after learning of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s plan to start charging fees to enter state-owned parks, which traditionally have been free except for extra amenities.

Rep. Grego worked tirelessly alongside Rep. Johnny Tadlock, R-Idabel, during the past legislative session trying to postpone or eliminate what he is calling a new tax.

“In committee hearings, Tourism Director Jerry Winchester continued to try to sell us his cause,” Grego said. “We introduced House Bill 2884, which would have allowed exceptions from these fees for local citizens. It’s hard for me to understand when a lake was built 90 years ago on donated land and the cost of construction was paid with public funds, that now we are going to charge our

citizens a fee to enjoy this body of water.”

Grego said as a child growing up in Latimer County, going to Robber’s Cave State Park’s Lake Carlton was one of the few outings his family of 12 could afford.

“Now we are going to price this park out of reach to our very own local citizens,” he said.

“This is clearly an issue near and dear to me,” Rep. Grego explained.

“When you have a state-owned property that was originally paid for with tax dollars, I just do not see how the state can charge the same people that paid for it to now use this facility.”

Grego said he will appeal to the Tourism Department to reconsider this fee.

“I will always continue to be a voice for our hard-working Oklahomans,” he said.

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Virus here to stay? able. Similarly, a poll by The Chicken pox. Measles. HIV. Covid-19.

Washington Post found that Even after the pandemic only 7 in 10 Americans were subsides, the coronavirus is interested in getting vaccilikely to join the list of contanated.“Even if it proves safe gious diseases that remain in and effective, you will still circulation for decades to have many Americans who come, according to health exdon’t vaccinate because they perts at the Oklahoma Meddon’t believe in it or don’t Prescott trust a new vaccine,” Scofield ical Research Foundation.

“It looks like Covid-19 will said. “And that will keep the be here for the long haul,” said virus around.”

OMRF President Stephen Prescott, Outside the U.S., especially in deM.D. veloping companies, access to the When illnesses stubbornly resist ef- vaccine could also be a major issue. forts to stamp them out, experts call For example, with pneumococcal them endemic. pneumonia, nearly 500,000 children “An endemic is a virus that’s alunder the age of 5 die every year ways present, but not usually in huge from what Scofield describes as a outbreaks. It comes and goes in “nearly completely preventable diswaves and just becomes a part of ease.” life, like the seasonal flu,” said OMRF The effects of SARS-CoV-2 coronphysician-scientist Scofield, M.D., avirus will likely grow milder over who also serves as associate chief of time, said Prescott. “Our immune sysstaff for research at the Oklahoma tems should develop ‘memories’ of City VA. the virus that will blunt or eliminate Multiple initiatives are working tofuture infections,” he said. “It’s also ward the development of a vaccine possible the virus itself will mutate to for the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. But a less lethal form, which is more adeven if these efforts succeed, unless vantageous from an evolutionary pernearly everyone gets vaccinated, they spective.” won’t eliminate the virus.

All told, Prescott said, “There’s a “I’m skeptical a Covid-19 vaccine good chance it will join the four will wipe out the virus,” he said. “We other coronaviruses that already cirhave highly effective vaccines for culate seasonally in our population.” pneumococcal pneumonia, but only Those viruses are much milder than about 2 of every 3 adults have rethe SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, causing ceived even one. As a result, pneuonly cold-like illnesses. mococcal pneumonia is still One way or the other, Prescott responsible for roughly half of all said, we should be prepared to coexpneumonia deaths in the U.S. every ist with the virus for the foreseeable year.” future. “That doesn’t mean a perpetA survey of Oklahomans earlier ual lockdown,” he said. “But it does this month from Amber Integrated mean incorporating precautions like found that only 55 percent of those frequent hand-washing and some polled would get a vaccine against forms of social distancing into our the coronavirus if one became availdaily lives if we want to stay safe.

USAO plans adjusted fall semester With its students’ health, safety and success always at the forefront, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma will resume in-person instruction during the fall 2020 semester with an adjusted academic calendar and no increases to tuition and mandatory fees.

Courses will begin for all students Aug. 17 and continue until Nov. 13 without a Fall Break. Final exams will take place Nov. 17-20 with commencement following on Nov. 21.

Labor Day will still be observed on Sept. 7.

“Given the unique situation we find ourselves in as a society, it behooves us to take every reasonable

measure to keep everyone at USAO safe,” said President John Feaver.

“With this adjusted calendar, we can ensure minimal interruptions to student learning. Not increasing our tuition and fees is one of the most critical ways we can lessen some of our students’ anxieties.”

Known for its small class sizes and close working relationships between students and faculty, USAO has leveraged these assets to quickly adapt to social distancing guidelines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to carefully monitor the situation in Oklahoma and around the world.

To learn more visit usao.edu.

Engagement, Wedding notices Do you have a wedding or engagement notice? If so, please contact us at Edmond Life & Leisure, either by phone, 340-3311 or e-mail, news@edmondpaper.com. We will then send or fax you an engagement or wedding form.

The cost is $35, which includes a photograph.

Payment is due upon submission by noon Thursday.

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Governor clears way for phased visitations guidance will allow us to continue to Gov. Kevin Stitt last week issued protect the health and lives of OklaAmended Executive Order 2020-20, homans while allowing them to safely which allows for visitation to longresume valuable interactions with term care facilities to resume in a their loved ones.” phased approach effective this week.

The guidance contains three phases The Oklahoma State Department based on the prevalence of COVID-19 of Health has released guidance to in each facility and its surrounding ensure the safety of Oklahomans community, PPE availability, staffing who may be more vulnerable to levels and local hospital capacity.

COVID-19 exposure while also con“The Health Department has sidering the quality of life and dignity worked closely with communities and of the residents of long-term care faproviders on safely easing in visitacilities. The OSDH guidance was creGov. Kevin Stitt tions for residents at nursing homes ated based on best practices from the and long-term care facilities across Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Oklahoma,” said Commissioner of Health Lance Services, Centers for Disease Control and PrevenFrye. “Our mission is to support the mental health tion and state trade associations.

“It is important we take a measured and respon- and quality of life for residents, while also taking into consideration the realities of COVID-19. We sible approach to allowing visitors to our nursing encourage families as they reunite with their loved homes and long-term care facilities, just as we did ones to consider getting tested in advance and to with the rest of our state,” said Gov. Stitt. “This

wear masks for visitations and closely follow heightened protocols at the facilities.”

All nursing and skill nursing facilities, assisted living, adult day care, residential care and intermediate care facilities for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities will be required to submit the following information to OSDH: n The name, phone number and email of a licensed health care professional to serve as their infection preventionist n Evidence the infection preventionist completed a CDC training course n A monitoring plan for the facility’s infection surveillance, staff training and infection prevention and control practices The State is in the process of finalizing a grant program to use CARES Act funding for long-term care facilities to enhance infectious disease prevention and mitigation. Further details and application information will be released in the coming days.

Aging Agency providing resources on virus information (Editor’s Note: The following information was released by Shayna Bollinger of the Areawide Aging Agency.)

Many people have questions about COVID-19 and how to access data.

This following website is to the Oklahoma State Department of Health for COVID-19: https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/ .

This resource also provides you with information about what you should know including who is at a higher risk. This shows that some people are at higher risk of getting

very sick from this illness. This includes: Older adults, people who have serious chronic medical conditions like: Heart disease, Diabetes, and Lung disease.

This site also contains information about how COVID-19 spreads, what to do if you were potentially exposed to someone with confirmed coronavirus disease, what is coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), how do you know if you were exposed, what should you do if you were in close contact with someone with COVID19 while they were ill but you are not sick, what should you do if you were

in close contact with someone with COVID-19 and get sick. It also discusses Prevention & Treatment, such as, washing your hands often and avoiding close contact. It also helps locate COVID-19 testing sites that are open in multiple cities. The website that follows contains this information: https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/tes ting-sites.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health releases Media Updates that are updated several times a week. It is titled Situation Update: COVID-19. The following is the link to this website: https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/ne ws. This lists positive confirmed cases in Oklahoma as of that current date.

It also lists the number of confirmed deaths between specific dates. If you

click on the news tab, you can also click on the Executive Order Report.

This shows you PPE and Bed Data.

If you click on the executive order report and continue to scroll down, it will show you COVID-19 LTC or Nursing Home Associated Cases by County which is status as of midnight June 9, 2020 which is information provided through the OSDH Acute Disease Service’s LTC surveillance report. It also contains COVID-19 LTC or Nursing Home Associated Cases

by Facility The Oklahoma Long Term Care Ombudsman Program helps resident maintain their rights in receiving dignity and respect. For more information about long term resident's rights, please call your Ombudsman at the Areawide Aging Agency at 405-9428500.

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A glance at some senior perks & discounts Growing older may come with some added laugh lines or a few extra aches and pains, but many will attest to the benefits and wisdom earned from a life well-lived. And if that's not enough, the discounts and other perks afforded seniors can make reaching one's golden years a bit easier to embrace.

Every day the list of companies offering special deals for people of a certain age continues to grow. Individuals willing to do the research or simply ask retailers and other businesses about their senior discount policies can be well on their way to saving serious money.

Keep in mind that the starting points for age-based discounts vary, with some offering deals to those age 50 and up, and others kicking in at 55 or 60-plus.

The following is a list of some of the discounts that may be available.

Confirm eligibility as companies change their policies from time to time.Also, the editors of Consumer World say that the senior discount might not always be the lowest price, so comparison shopping is a must to find out which discount or coupon is the best deal. · Amtrak: Travelers age 65 and older can enjoy a 10 percent discount on rail fares on most Amtrak trains.

For those who prefer ground travel but want to leave the car at home, this can be a great way to get around. · Fast-food/sit-down restaurants: Establishments like Wendy's, Arby's, Burger King, Denny's, Applebees, Carrabba's Italian Grill, and Friendly's offer various senior discounts. Most are 10 to 15 percent off the meal.

Others offer free beverages or an extra perk with purchase. · Kohl's: This popular department

There are many places for seniors, with questions, to turn to for answers.

Resources for older adults People want to grow old gracefully and maintain their independence as long as possible. There are many decisions to make as well as information to wade through to ensure needs are met and proper care is received through one's golden years. Individuals, caregivers and families may find that a few helping hands along the way can be invaluable.

Numerous elder care resources are available for those who don't know where to look. Start by researching the National Council on Aging (www.ncoa.org). This is a national leader and trusted association that helps people age 60 and older. The council works with nonprofit organizations, governments and businesses to organize programs and services at the community level. This is a good place to find senior programs that can help with healthy aging - emotionally, physically and financially.

AARP (www.aarp.org) is yet another organization dedicated to helping seniors. The comprehensive AARP website offers a host of information on everything from senior discounts to products to health and other information specific to seniors. The AARP also has an affiliated charity that works to help low-income seniors

procure life's necessities.

At the local level in the United States, the federal government has mandated Area Agency on Aging (www.n4a.org) facilities in every county/city. These agencies can provide information on service programs available to the seniors in the area, as well as financial resources. These facilities give seniors access to volunteers who can take seniors around by car, and some provide meals-onwheels services.

The Administration for Community Living (www.acl.org) was established to help older adults and people of all ages with disabilities live where they choose. A network of communitybased organizations helps millions of people age in place.

Military veterans or those who are/were married to a veteran may be eligible for various benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (www.va.gov). The VA offers health care services, disability compensation, burial benefits, and much more.

Seniors have many different resources at their disposal that can help answer questions or provide services when the need arises.

From Metro News Service

store provides a 15 percent discount every Wednesday to shoppers ages 60-plus. Other stores like Modell's, Belk, Bon-Ton, and SteinMart offer similar discounts. · Marriott: Travelers age 62 and older are privy to a 15-percent discount on room rates at Marriott brand hotels, subject to availability. · Roto-Rooter: Plumbing problems can get expensive, but online sources cite a 10 to 15 percent discount depending on location for this drain cleaning service provider in North America. · National Parks: The U.S. National Parks Service offers steep discounts on the annual pass, which provides entry to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. · Grocery store: Food shopping gets a little easier with discounts at Bi-Lo, Fred Meyer, Gristedes, Harris Teeter, Piggly-Wiggly, and Publix. Be

sure to check with local supermarkets about senior discounts, as they vary, particularly as to what day of the week and for what age they kick in. · AARP membership: It is important to note that many companies require enrollment in AARP for people to get senior discounts. AARP also has its own AARP Prescription Discount Card so that members and families can save around 61 percent on FDA-approved drugs that prescription insurance or Medicare Part D plans fail to cover. · T-Mobile: This carrier offers two lines with unlimited talk, text and LTE data for $35 with AutoPay for seniors age 55-plus. Only the primary account holder has to be 55.

With a little digging, seniors can find scores of discounts to help them save money while enjoying their golden years From Metro News Service

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

Safe & steady folks Lankford’s good ideas I try to look on the bright side of things.

It's heartening to see business picking up at various locations. For example I have seen parking lots getting a bit more full at restaurants and hotels I Steve Gust drive by almost every day. That means more jobs and that's good news.

At the same time, it was bad news to see the spike in virus cases recently.

I wonder if the recent protests had much to do with it. A lot of the protesters didn't seem to care much about social distancing. Then again we also have a seen a lot more testing.

Once more I urge everyone to be safe and take the precautions.

----Concerning the protests. Again, I have no problem with peaceful gatherings and people expressing their opinions.

And I want police to treat everyone fairly. Not only that, but I believe police expect the same of the officers in the field. A bad cop doesn't help any department.

I don't envy the job police have. It's tough work. I'm grateful they do it.

And please. It's not right to judge all police by the mistakes a few officers make.

Police are normal men and women doing a tough job. And everyone should remember that.

And brutality against police is also a very evil thing.

I do believe some of these protests have used these peaceful protests as an excuse to morph them into an unreasonable civil unrest.

That’s not right.

---Now to get to a real vital topic. I subscribe to Hulu’s television service and like it. I really don’t like their “catch phrase” ad. How annoying can one ad be? They must play the darn thing 1,000 times a day.

(Write news@edmondpaper.com)

By The Okahoman Editorial Board U.S. Sen. James Lankford doesn’t pretend to have the cure for what ails this country’s race relations. Lankford does, however, have some suggestions that merit consideration.

On the Senate floor last week, Lankford, ROklahoma City, talked about some of the ways that Congress can help, although he said ultimately racism “is not a legislative issue. It is a heart issue, and it is a family issue.”

Lankford said a federal database is needed on use of lethal force by law enforcement, to include such things as the races of the officers and those killed, the situation, how it was investigated and the result of the investiga-

tion.

“City councils, city leaders, city managers should not be afraid to look at the data and ask hard questions,” Lankford said.

He noted that cities and town across America have boards and commissions, but said they often include people who move from one board to another, and they often don’t match the community’s diversity. Referencing community development block grants provided every year by Congress, Lankford said cities with racially skewed boards and commissions are “designing the leadership structure of how decisions are made with federal dollars.”

He suggested that some grant money dedi-

cated to law enforcement be used to help recruit more diverse police forces. He also suggested using “police week” each year to bring members of law enforcement to Washington to tour the Museum of African American History. He said new officers on the Washington, D.C., police force take the tour to gain an understanding of the relationship between police and blacks through the centuries.

“Why couldn’t that happen?” Lankford asked. “It could, if this body (is) willing to step up and do some pragmatic things to be able to engage on actually finding practical ways to continue the work that our nation is doing.”

At the local level, Lankford said, most communities have citizen oversight boards. But he asked, are they empowered to engage in such things as hiring and evaluation?

Police body cameras are great tools, he said, but are they being used regularly?

Using Oklahoma as an example, Lankford also said a better system is needed for transporting offenders who need mental health or substance abuse treatment. “Every time one of our law enforcement folks transitions across the state,” he said, “they lose their time that they could have used for training, for getting out of their car to meet neighbors, to hear the story, to earn trust, to heal relationships.”

For the past several years, Lankford has urged Oklahomans to invite people of a different race to dinner in their homes.

He sees these “Solution Sundays” as a way to make progress at the grassroots level.

America has “come a long way on the issue of race,” he said, “but we clearly have a very long way to go.” Lankford’s proposals might help.

Local news & its value to the community

By Bradley A. Blakeman Oklahomans have always relied on local news reporting during times of crisis. Yet like many other small businesses, local news organizations in Oklahoma are facing unprecedented economic uncertainty and challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We must ensure that a robust and free press stays viable and continues to provide valuable community information. Our Founding Fathers recognized this need from the earliest days of our nation’s history.

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the local news industry across the United States. Advertising revenue dried up as businesses shut their doors to combat the virus, and in many areas it hasn’t rebounded even despite the phased reopening of businesses. This has led to layoffs, furloughs, and pay cuts for journalists and newspaper workers across Oklahoma.

The pandemic has made it clear how much Ok-

lahomans depend on local news to know what is happening in their communities. Local journalists help the public to stay informed about which hospitals are at capacity, the latest public health and safety guidance in their area, and where and when testing can be done. Local news outlets have seen a surge in readership as a result, yet many have made their COVID-19 coverage free for all readers as a public service.

The importance of our local news outlets goes well beyond times of crisis. It keeps communities connected, with information on everything from school board meetings to local sports, from town hall to local businesses, from traffic to hard-hitting reports on local tax dollars and beyond.

Local news also helps keep government accountable to voters and taxpayers. When these news sources disappear, we see an increased risk of local government corruption. Just as worrying, state taxpayers end up footing the bill as govern-

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ments get careless with borrowing and spending.

News outlets based in the state employ thousands of Oklahomans and help power the local economy. This pandemic has shown that these jobs cannot be outsourced or replaced — if they disappear, they may never return. As Congress continues weighing plans to provide more emergency relief for American workers, Republicans and Democrats must come together in an effort to save jobs and save the news.

Leaders in Washington are coming to bipartisan agreement about the need to address this crisis. On May 13, Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Amy Klobuchar (DMinn.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) introduced a bill called the Local News and Emergency Information Act of 2020, which would expand access to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to small businesses like local news outlets that have previously been blocked from accessing the PPP. This would be a critical lifeline for local news outlets in Oklahoma. It’s time for Sens. Jim Inhofe and James Lankford to join this growing coalition and help save the news for Oklahomans. They, along with Congress and the administration, must work together in a nonpartisan manner to provide the necessary relief to save these critical jobs and the local news industry for the good of the nation.

Blakeman is a principal of the 1600 Group, a strategic communications firm, and an adjunct professor of public policy and international affairs at Georgetown University. He also is a registered lobbyist for the Communications Workers of America.

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Sandra Leaver and Shelley Goetz, ERWC President, recently met to put the finishing touches on plans for the District 5 Congressional Forum.

For District 5 Congressional seat

Candidate Forum set for June 23 Several Edmond Republican Women’s Club (ERWC) officers met recently to put the finishing touches on the Congressional District 5 Candidates Forum which Edmond, Heartland, and Oklahoma City Republican Women’s Clubs are sponsoring June 23. Shelley Goetz, ERWC President, stated, “It is imperative the public become informed voters before the June 30 primary elections.”

Sandra Leaver, ERWC Forum Planning Committee member, emphasized, “Regardless of one’s party affiliation, every registered voter should understand where all candidates stand on today’s important issues.” The forum will be held with social distancing guidelines in place at the Edmond

Downtown Community Center, 28 East Main, starting at 5:45 p.m. with a “meet and greet” of the eight Republican candidates. The Forum itself will begin promptly at 6:30 with OCPA President, Jonathan Small, presenting the questions. Those who cannot attend can join live on Facebook at Oklahoma Conservatives.

Seating will be limited to comply with CDC regulations, so the public is encouraged to come early.

Confirmed candidates for the Forum include Michael Ballard, Janet Barresi, Stephanie Bice, David Hill, Shelli Landon, Jake Merrick, Terry Neese, and Miles Rahimi. For further information, call 405.425.9459.

‘Celtic Throne’ adds 3rd show From Golden Globenominated composer Brian Byrne (Heartbeat of Home) comes Celtic Throne, a majestic new musical score for a brand-new Irish dance production from Herbert W. Armstrong College and Armstrong Dance.

Armstrong Auditorium will host three performances of Celtic Throne on Sunday, June 28, at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 5, at 2 p.m. and Tuesday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Celtic Throne—The Royal Journey of Irish Dance explores the ancient origins of Irish step dance and celebrates the millennia-long journey of a music-and-dance-loving people as they migrate from the ancient Near East to Ireland, Scotland, England and the United States. Infused with innovative choreography, dazzling costumes, spectacular lighting and projection, Celtic Throne is Armstrong College’s largest production to date.

“Celtic Throne combines Byrne’s powerful, cinematic musical score with hard- and soft-shoe Irish dancing, all set against epic imagery of Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, scenes from the British Empire and traditional America. This show is a stonking celebration of the British Isles and the United States. It is guaranteed to leave audiences thrilled and inspired,” said co-director Brad Macdonald. “Bring the entire family for an unforgettable experience!”

Irish-born Brian Byrne is a multi-award-winning film and television composer, songwriter and

producer whose wife is lyricist Kasey Jones, a native Oklahoman. The couple lives in Oklahoma. Byrne composed music for Heartbeat of Home and has collaborated with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Katy Perry, Bono, Barbara Streisand, Josh Groban, Sinead O’Connor, Kelly Clarkson and Sarah McLachlan, to

name a few.

The Armstrong Dance troupe is comprised of over 30 Irish dancers from around the world, including Britain, Australia, Canada and the United States, ranging in age from 22 to just four years old. The troupe is comprised of students from the Carey Academy in England and the Maguire Academy in America,

some of whom have competed with great success in top Irish dance competitions. Tickets to Celtic Throne — The Royal Journey of Irish Dance range from $10 to $25, and reservations are required.

For more information about ticket options, subscriptions, group rates or current exhibits, please visit Armstrong Auditorium’s website.

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Ticket drawing set for some wonderful prizes

FAI seeking support from community The painting of ‘Chief’ buy Brad McNeill is one of the items up for auction this month at the Edmond Fine Arts Institute.

Now more than ever, we are so grateful for a community that has funded, volunteered, celebrated, and advocated for the Edmond Fine Arts Institute through the years!

During this time of uncertainty, we find comfort and encouragement knowing that YOU still care about the arts.

Raising funds for charitable organizations is more important than ever! Since Eat. Drink. Art. was cancelled, we will be featuring some wonderful raffle items EACH MONTH!!!

Tickets can be purchased online,

at FAI, or by calling 340-4481. The drawing for winners will be on June 30th.

June Raffle Items Include: “Chief” by Brad McNeill (view more of Brad’s work in the FAI Gallery all month. Painting isw 36”X 36” acrylic on canvas: Value $800 Raffle Tickets: $100 each https://edmondfinearts.com/allevents/raffle-ticket-for-chief-by-bradmcneill/ Also to be included during this year’s auction are 40 bottles of wine. This has a value of more than 1,000.

Part of the FAI learning camps, which this month’s auction, is designed to help fund.

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Put Beavers Bend on your travel radar

By Elaine Warner With travel curtailed – who wants to fly right now – a road trip seems a possible answer. Big cities don’t sound attractive. What’s called for is a getWarner away with plenty of outdoor activity and accommodations that offer social distancing. Beavers Bend fills those bills.

Beavers Bend is in the far southeastern corner of the state, an area of rolling mountains, tall pines and rushing streams. Originally designated Choctaw lands, it later became a center of the lumber industry in Oklahoma. Communities were small and scattered and making moonshine was a household business in the backwoods. I’m not sure it’s died out.

I got my first (and only) taste of illegal ‘shine there in the 1990s.

In 1937, Beavers Bend State Park was established as one of Oklahoma’s original seven parks. The Civilian Conservation Corps built the first buildings in the park. Beautiful Broken Bow Lake, now the most significant feature of the park was not constructed until the 1960s.

There are two distinct areas to Beavers Bend State Park. Some of the most popular accommodations are along the Mountain Fork River below the dam. The cabins have kitchenettes and are ideal for families.

Above the dam is Lakeview Lodge – and yes, every room has a lake view.

This motel-style accommodation also offers a continental breakfast. Scattered outside the park boundaries are cabins – from rustic to ritzy – available through a number of management companies, VRBO, and Airbnb.

Lago Vista. once a B&B, now hosts small groups for family reunions, weddings or corporate retreats.

Guests can enjoy the saltwater pool, large game room or theatre (comfortable seating for ten). It can accommodate up to 35 guests in seven king

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Fishing and horseback riding are two of the many activities offered at Beavers Bend.

rooms, a bunk room, on air mattresses, futons or a trundle. The name describes the view – and the Mediterranean ambiance. Check it out on www.brokenbowcabinlodging.com.

Although the area is experiencing a boom in visitors, it is a place with space. Even the most cautious travelers should be able to find rest, respite and recreation at their comfort level.

Cabins offer distancing and facilities for cooking in or carrying in.

Many of the restaurants are now open, most with carry-out options.

Abendigo’s Grill and Patio is one of our go-tos when in the area. The menu features standard fare with a flair. I’m usually watching my WW points so I often go for one of their chicken entrees rather than a steak or ribs, but I can’t resist their sautéed mushroom with ruffled grilled cheese appetizer.

Grateful Head Pizza Oven and Tap Room is as much fun as it sounds like and the pizza is great. For barbecue and burgers, try Buffalo Grill. People love their street tacos and, for the more adventurous, look for the occasional exotic meat burger. For artisan take out – and BuzzFeed’s choice for Oklahoma’s best, new restaurant in 2018 – check out Rolling Fork Tak-

ery. Great when you want to eat in your cabin but don’t want to cook.

Mountain Fork Brewery not only offers its own craft brews but food as well.

Girls Gone Wine, one of the first signs that this wasn’t your grandpa’s Little Dixie, is still going strong.

There’s a reservation list for those wanting to enjoy a glass on the patio or shop and curbside pick-up is available for the drink-at-home crowd.

Now that we’ve gotten the basics out of the way – eating, drinking and sleeping, what is there to do? Almost anything outdoorsy. From hiking trails to horseback riding, here’s the place to do it. Fishing, swimming and boating are a given. The park itself is practically a one-stop-shop. Fly-fish in the river year-round – if you’re new to the sport, guides and equipment are available. The Cedar Creek Golf Course is noted for its scenic beauty.

Vendors can provide water craft rental from paddleboats and kayaks to pontoon boats. Segway tours are the newest addition. For the latest information, the check out the new app: Oklahoma State Parks Guide.

For a natural high, sign up for a zip line experience at Rugaru Adventures.

The total of six sections adds up to over a half-mile. The biggest chal-

lenge for me would be climbing the stairs to each take-off platform – the tallest is equivalent to approximately two stories. The braking system is automatic so the zip part is a snap. Sail over the treetops and an arm of the lake.

I have to give a shout-out to Body Harmony Day Spa. I’ve had massage treatments from Beverly Hills to Bangkok and the massage I got here tops them all.

In addition to everything else in the area, just down the road in Idabel is one of Oklahoma’s outstanding museums, the Museum of the Red River. It started out as a repository for arts of indigenous peoples of the Americas but now includes much more. It’s a must-see.

Beavers Bend should definitely be on your travel radar but you’ll need to plan ahead. The catch – a whole lot of other people have already thought of it. Terry Walker, Wine Stud at Girls Gone Wine, reports that business isn’t as usual in Beavers Bend. It’s more than booming. He says, “We probably have 2,500 cabins here in the area and they’re all filled up until the end of July.” It’s one of the first places I want to go – if and when I come out of hibernation.

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Sports

Austin Eckroat

A 61 at Oak Tree National!

Ex-North golfer sets course record

By Scott Wright Oklahoman.com After making birdies his first six holes at Oak Tree National last week, Oklahoma State’s Austin Eckroat started thinking about golf’s magic number.

Fifty-nine.

After a bogey on the 10th hole and a few too many pars on the back nine, Eckroat couldn’t quite reach such an historic feat, but he still accomplished something of huge significance.

Finishing with a score of 10-underpar 61, Eckroat set the course record at Oak Tree National, three strokes better than two of the most famous professional golfers to come out of Oak Tree — Bob Tway and Scott Verplank. Both had shot 64 from the back tees in the course’s current configuration at 7,410 yards.

Another former touring pro, Willie Wood, once shot 62 on the course’s previous configuration, which was about 6,900 yards, according to Golf Oklahoma Magazine editor Ken McLeod.

“I had a pretty good warm-up session, then I birdied the first three holes, and I didn’t make a putt outside of 8 feet,” Eckroat said. “I had an 8-footer, a 6-footer and a tap-in. I started thinking, I don’t think I’ve ever birdied the first three holes out here.”

After he birdied the sixth hole, the former Edmond North star began to think 59 was a real possibility.

Playing with former OSU teammates Nick Heinen and Matthew

Wolff, and current OU senior Quade Cummins, Eckroat finished the front nine with a 29.

“It was the easiest golf I’ve ever played,” Eckroat said. “It was the ball going straight, the ball going close, then making the putt.”

Aside from his lone bogey, Eckroat said he missed a couple other makeable birdie putts. Still, he made 10 birdies over a 13-hole span on his way to the best round ever shot on one of the state’s most prominent courses.

Eckroat’s round was the second time in less than a year that he’s shot 61. He did it at Stillwater Country Club during a qualifying round at OSU during the school year.

Now, he hopes he can carry his strong play into competition as the summer amateur circuit nears its return.

“This is a terrible time to be playing my best golf. There’s nothing going on,” Eckroat joked. “But hopefully this is a new trend. I have been practicing a little more and feeling comfortable.”

Eckroat will be back in amateur competition in the Southern Amateur, the Western Amateur, the Sunnehanna and the U.S. Amateur.

“Right now, they’re not doing qualifying for the U.S. Open, but they’re going to exempt some amateurs into it, and I’m really close to the line that might be getting in,” said Eckroat, who qualified for the event last year as well. “So hopefully, after these summer events, I can get an exemption into the U.S. Open.”

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Definitely not Disney’s finest movie production

By George Gust Based on the first two books in author Eoin Colfer wildly popular children's fantasy series, “Artemis Fowl” tells the story of adolescent criminal genius Artemis (Ferdia Shaw), who captures a vicious fairy (Lara McDonnell), and attempts to harness her magical powers in a bid to rescue his father who was captured by a mysterious fairy villain.

“Artemis Fowl” is a mess of a young adult book adaptation becoming the anti “Harry Potter” in most ways. Lacking in confidence in its source material, “Artemis Fowl” feels the need to ‘tell not show’ every excruciating piece of exposition which seems to take up 75% of the movie.

Early on, we’re introduced to a giant dwarf named Mulch Diggums (Josh Gad) and the odd framing device of Diggums literally looking into the camera and telling us the story. What follows is a constant over narration of every new character and their requisite backstory that becomes more than a distraction.

If the odd narration and overwrought storytelling style weren’t enough to have you checking out, the dialogue and choppy editing will have you reaching for the remote. You get the feeling

so often in “Artemis Fowl” that the final movie presented to you has been test marketed to death resulting in a story that jumps from plot to plot with little sense and lines of dialogue delivered completely off screen. It seems like director Kenneth Branagh and crew got the notes back from original edits of the film and had to go back, make massive changes, and try to cover up the seams of this Frankenstein filmmaking process. ` Not being a reader of the “Artemis Fowl” series of novels, it’s hard to say whether the film is a good match for the source material, but as a standalone kids movie it does the bare minimum

of world building. The considerable check Disney used to make this movie yields some competent visual effects and action sequences, but the collective experience is so jumbled and confusing that even freezing time to battle a 20 foot troll feels like a waste of resources.

Overall, it seems like there were too many voices in the filmmaking process making “Artemis Fowl” an unmitigated disaster of a film. The devil may care performance of Gad as a giant dwarf thief was about the only sign of life in the movie, but even his performance was marred by the strange choice to sound like Clint Eastwood after a lifetime of smoking two packs a day. What could have been the start of a young adult movie franchise turned into messy adaptation of a beloved series that will frustrate fans of the series and befuddle newcomers to no end.

“Artemis Fowl” is rated PG for fantasy action/peril and some rude humor. Now available to stream on Disney+ 1 out of 5 stars

To comment on this film review, or any other movie review, please e-mail George at gust.george@gmail.com

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Ferdia Shaw stars as the titular ‘Artemis Fowl’ in Disney's troubled adaptation of the beloved young adult novel series.

Saturday lineup at Round Barn The Red Dirt Rangers, who have been carrying the banner for the Stillwaterborn Red Dirt music scene since the late 1980s, will present a free concert at 1 p.m.

Sunday, June 21, at the Arcadia Round Barn.

The performance is the third installment in the 2020 Elm Tree Concert Series. Concerts are on the north side of the barn beneath the shade of the giant elm tree.

Oklahoma City singer-songwriter Joe Baxter, who coordinates the live music at the barn, expressed appreciation to the band for its support of the nonprofit Arcadia Historical and Preservation Society, which maintains the Route 66 icon built in 1898. ““We are especially grateful for their support this year, because like all tourist attractions, the barn lost a substantial amount of revenue during the coronavirus closure,” Baxter said. “The Red Dirt Rangers join a long list of professional musicians who have helped to keep the music going this spring at the Round Barn with Facebook live performances and outdoor concerts.”

Brad Piccolo will be on guitar and vocals; John Cooper, mandolin, guitar and vocals; Ben Han, lead guitar and vocals and Don Morris, bass.

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: COCKTAILS AND MOCKTAILS ACROSS 1. Angelou and Rudolph 6. Mason's load 9. Bobby Pickett's "Monster ____" 13. Infection from contaminated water or food 14. Formerly Cassius Clay 15. Slow, musically speaking 16. ____ Ste. Marie, Ontario 17. Bonding words 18. Like draft beer 19. *Cognac, orange liqueur, lemon juice 21. *Tropical cocktail favorite 23. Motion of approval 24. *Home of pisco sour 25. Smoker's residue 28. Big butte 30. *It has both white and dark rum 35. Popular BBQ side 37. Pea houses 39. *Hold your drink aloft in honor 40. "Downton Abbey" countess 41. Subject of 17th century Dutch mania 43. Cote d'Azur locale 44. Teatro alla Scala offering 46. Sushi selection 47. Kind of jeans fit 48. *She famously disliked the eponymous drink 50. Chesterfield or ulster 52. Bro's sib 53. Long and lean 55. Petting spot 57. *Negroni and boulevardier ingredient 61. Time for the big bowl games 65. Unethical loaner's practice 66. Designed to guarantee equal rights 68. Cooler manufacturer 69. #38 Down, pl.

70. Atlantic

catch 71. Musical ensemble 72. Rodeo Drive tree 73. It's of the beholder 74. Rosetta Stone, e.g.

DOWN 1. Difficult situation 2. Antioxidant-rich berry 3. Common contraction 4. Kind of wrench 5. TV's popular portmanteau 6. Let it down to relax?

7. *____ fashioned 8. D in LED 9. Take-out handout 10. Nay sayer 11. Sun, e.g.

12. Indigenous people of northeast Arizona 15. *Nespolino fruit 20. Highly skilled 22. Elbow rest 24. Portable lock 25. Fancy tie 26. Ski run 27. Sheik's bevy 29. *Whiskey ___

31. Charged particles 32. Flip side, pl.

33. Binary digits code 34. Things on a list 36. "Star Trek" speed 38. Fodder holder 42. Eloise's residence 45. Quiets 49. Otitis organ 51. *Popular mixer, pl.

54. Brother's daughter 56. Should 57. Turning point 58. World's largest continent 59. *To warm wine or cider and add spices 60. Junior ball 61. Green gemstone 62. Burn-soothing plant 63. Agitate 64. Yesteryear 67. *First name in cola and grenadine

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For Mathematics & Science College

Caddell named interim dean Trend-setting daffodils

The University of Central Oklahoma has named Gloria Caddell, Ph.D., associate dean and professor of biology, as the College of Mathematics and Science’s interim dean, effective June 30.

Co-Interim Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs Charlotte Simmons, Ph.D., and Gary Steward, Ph.D., jointly stated, “Dr. Caddell has earned the respect of colleagues all across campus for her unparalleled work ethic, her reliability, her dedication to student-centered research and learning, and as a distinguished teacher, scholar and mentor. Dr. Caddell will provide calm and steady leadership to the college while continuing to advance the mission of the college and the institution.”

Caddell’s distinguished 30-year career at UCO has included nine consecutive years of administrative service, including both as a chairperson and as an associate dean. She has

Caddell been awarded many accolades throughout her career at Central, including the provost’s Modeling the Way Award, the Neely Excellence in Teaching Award, and the College of Mathematics and Science Vanderford Distinguished Teaching Award. Caddell is highly regarded across campus for her tremendous work ethic, organizational skills and devotion to serving faculty and students. She holds a Ph.D. in biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an M.A. and B.A. in anthropology, both from the University of Alabama.

Wei R. Chen, Ph.D., current College of Mathematics and Science dean, recently announced his planned departure from the university.

Chen joined Central in the fall of 1999 as an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering and Physics. His remarkable career at UCO has earned him many accolades regionally, nationally and internationally, including being named as a 2008 U.S. Professor of the Year, a 2011 Medal of Excellence in Teaching recipient by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence and a recipient of the 2012 International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) Educator Award.

“While we will miss Dean Chen and are grateful for his years of excellent and dedicated leadership of the College, we will rest easy knowing that the College of Mathematics and Science is in good hands,” Simmons and Steward added.

Chen was recently named tenured professor of Biomedical Engineering and Stephenson Chairperson in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma.

For more information about the UCO College of Mathematics and Science, visit www.uco.edu/cms.

for gardens & bouquets

By Melinda Myers Daffodils are having their day. Floral designers are opening our eyes to a world of gorgeous daffodils that extends far beyond the iconic yellow trumpets. These unexpected varieties include doubles, bi-colors and split cups, in colors such as creamy white, peach, pink, gold and orange. Grow some of these spring beauties in your garden and watch how they elevate all your spring bouquets.

PHOTO PROVIDED/LONGFIELD-GARDENS.COM A benefit of planting some Delnashaugh is one of the most impressive of these more unusual vari- double daffodils with its frilly petals, while eties is being able to stretch early blooming Pink Pride has ruffled cups that the daffodil season. Be sure start off apricot and gradually turn coral pink. to include some early Delnashaugh (longfield-gardens.com) is bloomers such as miniature Tete a Tete. one of the most impressive doubles. Its Another early bloomer is Barrett enormous, 4” flowers feature layers of Browning. This heirloom variety’s orfrilly white and peach-pink petals. Tahiti ange-red cup has a yellow halo at the is just as large, with soft yellow petals base, set off by bright white petals. Sil- and red-orange ruffles. ver Smiles is a subtle beauty. A cluster Two of the latest bloomers are also of two or three little flowers tops each two of the most fragrant: Cheerfulness stem. Greenish-white petals surround a and Yellow Cheerfulness. Each stem is pale-yellow cup that fades to buff and topped with a mini bouquet of three or then white. four little rose-like flowers, each the Pink-cupped daffodils have been size of a cherry tomato. They are inaround for almost 100 years yet are credibly beautiful and extremely longstill relatively unusual. Grow them in fil- lasting. tered sunlight to accentuate the color.

In a vase, daffodils can essentially Blushing Lady has yellow petals and a arrange themselves. The more flower flared, salmon-pink cup. Turn up the forms and colors you include, the betpink even more with Pink Pride. Anter. Have a little more time? Add a few other early-blooming variety, it features stems of forsythia or curly willow and a ruffled cup that opens apricot and some other spring favorites such as gradually turns coral pink. bleeding heart, tulips and hyacinths.

As early daffodils begin to fade, midThe stems of freshly cut daffodils reseason varieties take center stage. This lease a clear sap that can shorten the is the time for split corona and double life of other flowers. Conditioning your daffodils. Both types work well with daffodils is easy and eliminates this the more traditional daffodils, while risk. Cut the stems to the final length adding flair to gardens and arrangeand stand them in a clean container of ments. cool water for 4 to 6 hours. After that, Instead of a trumpet, the cup of a they can be combined with tulips and split corona daffodil is split into sections. other blooms. Just remember to not These split cups may be ruffled or recut the stems. pleated and often lay flat against the Nothing says spring like a yellow outer petals. One of the showiest split trumpet daffodil. But with so many cup daffodils is Cum Laude. Its white other flower styles and colors to petals frame a frilly, peachy-yellow cup choose from, why not stretch your with a green eye. Include other split-cup boundaries and discover some new favarieties such as Cassata, with a delicate vorites?

Melinda Myers has written numerruffled yellow split cup and white petals, ous books, including Small Space Garor Lemon Beauty with a star-like yellow dening. She hosts The Great Courses cup set against white petals. Can’t de“How to Grow Anything” DVD series cide? Plant a split-cup assortment to and the nationally-syndicated Melinda’s find your favorites.

Garden Moment TV & radio program.

Close out the season with double Myers is a columnist and contributing daffodils. Their fluffy flowers resemble editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. roses, and most varieties are fragrant.

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Council trio given Leadership Edmond-Alumni award The Edmond Chamber is proud to name Darrell Davis, Nick Massey and Josh Moore recipients of the 2020 Leadership Edmond Alumni of the Year award.

Davis graduated from Leadership Edmond Class XIV in 1999. He has been an Edmond City Councilman since 2011 and serves on the city's Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, as well as Public Works. Davis is active with Toastmasters and Oklahoma Youth Symphony. He is the Chief of the Installation Contracting Division at Tinker Air Force Base.

Massey and Moore graduated from Class XX in 2005. Massey serves on the Board of Directors for the Edmond Economic Development Authority and the Oklahoma Municipal

Power Authority, as well as on the city's Finance and Audit Committee.

He's also the co-chairman of the Edmond Chamber Government Relations Council and the former chairman of the Edmond Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. He has served on the Edmond City Council since 2012 and is the president of Massey Financial Services.

Moore is the Youth Leadership Edmond Business and Industry Day CoChair where he has served for more than 10 years. He serves on the board of Edmond Beautiful, Turning Point Ministries and the UCO Foundation. Moore has been an Edmond City Councilman since 2019 and serves on the city's Convention and Tourism Advisory Board and is the

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City of Edmond’s Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) member. Moore is the owner and operator of Moore Quality Homes and Moore Quality Investments.

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Davis, Massey and Moore will be honored at the Leadership Edmond Class XXXV graduation on Thursday, June 25 at the Edmond Conference Center.

For those mapping out a virus impacted budget Many workers were furloughed in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, and while furloughs differ from layoffs, each situation left people looking for ways to save money. The following are some simple ways to save that can help furloughed or laid off employees make it through the financial uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 outbreak.

• Contact your lenders immediately. Many lenders, including Bank of America and Chase, announced breaks for homeowners and other borrowers in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Lenders may vary regarding the extent of the breaks they offer as well their eligibility guidelines, but borrowers may be able to defer mortgage and auto loan payments for several

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months. Consumer advocacy groups warn borrowers to learn what the long-term effects of deferring payments may be. In addition, borrowers should know that they must contact their lenders before ceasing monthly home or auto loan payments.

• Consider cutting the cord. Many people have long advocated cutting the cord as a means to saving substan-

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Trio named legal directors Edmond attorneys Zane T. Anderson, Paige A. Masters and Jennifer R. Willey were recently named directors in the law firm Crowe & Dunlevy.

Anderson is in the business department for the firm’s Oklahoma City office. He is a member of the Banking & Financial Institutions, Cannabis Industry, Corporate & Securities, Entertainment, Indian Law & Gaming, Private Wealth & Closely-Held Business and Real Estate Practice Groups.

A graduate of Oklahoma City University School of Law, he earned his undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University.

Masters is a member of the Litigation & Trial, Appellate and Healthcare Practice Groups for the firm’s Okla-

homa City office. She graduated from Oklahoma City University School of Law and holds an undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University.

Willey is in the firm’s Oklahoma City office and a member of the Securities Litigation, Enforcement & Compliance, Healthcare and Administrative & Regulatory Practice Groups.

She is a graduate of Oklahoma City University School of Law and earned her undergraduate degree from Bellevue University.

About Crowe & Dunlevy For more than 100 years, Crowe & Dunlevy has been a regional leader in innovative and effective legal solutions for businesses and individuals.

State rig count is now at 10 The number of rigs drilling in Oklahoma fell by one to 10 last week, while rigs drilling across the nation also declined, Baker Hughes reported Friday.

The number of rigs working across the nation is 279, five fewer than a week ago and 969 fewer compared to a year ago.

The number of rigs drilling for oil is 199, off seven, week-over-week. The number of rigs searching for natural gas increased to 78, up two. The number of operating miscellaneous

rigs remained unchanged at two.

A year ago, 101 rigs were drilling in Oklahoma.

In the Cana Woodford, this week’s number of working rigs remained unchanged week-over-week at five. A year ago, 44 rigs were operating there.

The most active basins this week, Baker Hughes said, are the Permian in west Texas and southeast New Mexico at 137, the Haynesville at 33, the Marcellus at 28, the Eagle Ford at 13 and the Williston at 11.

A year ago, 101 rigs were drilling in Oklahoma.

tial amounts of money. Cutting the cord refers to forgoing traditional cable television service in favor of less expensive streaming options like Netflix and Amazon Prime. The cut the cord mantra seemed to resonate in the immediate aftermath of the implementation of social distancing, as Netflix reported adding nearly 16 million subscribers in the first quarter of 2020. But before cutting the cord, consumers are urged to see if doing so would actually save them money. Customers who currently bundle their cable with internet and/or phone service may end up paying the same amount of money, if not more, even after canceling their cable subscriptions. Do your homework before cutting the cord, speaking with your

provider to learn the true cost of cutting the cord. You may end up saving more by maintaining your cable but removing premium channels and downgrading to basic packages.

• Develop a new budget. Budgeting is an essential component of responsible money management at all times, and especially so in the wake of a layoff or furlough. Do not hesitate to develop a new monthly budget, examining all monthly expenses to determine where costs can be trimmed.

The longer you wait, the less you may save during a layoff or furlough.

Saving money in the wake of a lay off or furlough can be simpler than people think.

By Metro News Service

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Business students excel at national competition University of Central Oklahoma College of Business recent graduate Rob Greer placed third in the SpeedSelling Competition and fifth in the Perfect Pitch Competition at the annual American Marketing Association (AMA) International Collegiate Conference, a series of selling competitions and workshops held in earlier in the spring in New Orleans. This year marked the fifth year in a row that UCO students have received a major win at the annual competition.

The AMA Sales Competition consists of students competing one-onone against other students by testing their ability to close a sale. Greer, a recent professional selling graduate from Bethany, Oklahoma, competed against more than 200 college students from universities across the U.S. and internationally.

“In the 10-plus years we have had a sales program, we have managed to build a competitive team that went from not winning any competitions to one that is consistently placing against other top sales teams such as Florida State and Baylor,” said Grant Aguirre-Y-Luker, J.D., Ph.D., associate professor of marketing at Central.

“In addition to our winning teams,

University of Central Oklahoma College of Business recent graduate Rob Greer, right, placed third in the Speed-Selling Competition and fifth in the Perfect Pitch Competition at the annual American Marketing Association (AMA) International Collegiate Conference,

we have a high success rate in placing students in jobs prior to graduation. Our placement for sales is consistently over 90 percent, and many of our students make over six figures in their first year.”

Nearly 2,000 marketing students and their faculty advisers, from more than 200 universities, come together

University of Central Oklahoma College of Business recent graduate Shania Slavick received an honorable mention for the Perfect Pitch Competition. With her is Grant Aguirre-Y-Luker, J.D., Ph.D., associate professor of marketing at Central.

for three days of learning and networking at the annual AMA conference. Attendees learn about career paths within the marketing field from representatives from top companies, celebrate their AMA chapters and learn chapter management techniques.

In addition to Greer’s wins, Shania

Slavick, a recent professional selling graduate from Moore, Oklahoma, received an honorable mention for the Perfect Pitch Competition.

For more information about the professional selling program at UCO, contact Aguirre-Y-Luker at 405-9745339 or gaguirre@uco.edu, or visit www.uco.edu/business.

UCO newest member of Int. Houses Worldwide organization The University of Central Oklahoma was recently accepted as the newest member of the International Houses Worldwide (IHWW) organization, an association of 17 International Houses that are separate, independent, nonprofit institutions, spanning four continents.

The UCO International house, commonly referred to as the I-House, is a bridge that facilitates global engagement and intercultural proficiencies by bringing together Central's students, staff, faculty and community to create opportunities for transformative learning.

“This prestigious accreditation is the highest level of recognition given to any International House in the world. The acceptance of the UCO by the IHWW places the university, as well as the community of Edmond at the center of international cultural and friendship,” said Dennis Dunham, Ph.D., executive director of Global Affairs at UCO. Beginning fall 2020, the UCO IHouse will be located in the west wing of the Transformative Learning Quadrangle (The Quad), one of UCO's residence halls.

“We are honored to be officially recognized as the first member of the International Houses Worldwide in this region of the United States,” said Jared Scism, assistant director of international programming at Central.

“The mission of International Houses Worldwide is to provide students of different nationalities and diverse cultures with the opportunity to live and learn together in a community of mutual respect, understanding, and international friendship. We look forward to continuing the mission by bringing transformative intercultural experiences to UCO’s campus and the community.”

Through the UCO I-House, students will have the opportunity to be paired with a student from a different geographical and cultural background, through the Broncho Cousins Living Learning Community program.

The community consists of 20 pairs of roommates, one American and one international, that are paired based on their interest in the community and similar interests.

A grand-opening celebration of Central’s I-House is scheduled for spring 2021.

State scores low on dental health The Oklahoma Oral Health Coalition (OOHC) revealed recently that, when compared to the nation’s performance on 13 key oral health indicators, Oklahoma scores a “D” on its oral health report card. The report card provides a framework for discussion on the challenges various Oklahoma populations face in accessing dental care.

The 13 indicators reflect the most recent data available in each category.

Key findings about children include: 16 percent of children ages 1-3 have received a preventive dental care visit

49 percent of children ages 1-20 have received a preventive dental care visit 66 percent of third graders have treated or untreated tooth decay 25 percent of third graders have dental sealants on permanent molars Key findings about adults include: 58 percent of ages 18-64 visited the dentist in the last year 43 percent of ages 65+ have lost six or more teeth due to tooth decay or gum disease 35 percent of pregnant women had their teeth cleaned during pregnancy.

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Edmond NBA player donates to food bank Philadelphia 76ers guard and Edmond native Josh Richardson has donated $25,000 to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. The donation comes as the organization provides meals to an unprecedented number of Oklahomans in the wake of the COVID19 pandemic and the economic downturn that followed.

"These uncertain times have really reinforced how important family and community is. Oklahoma will always be home for me and I’m fortunate to be in the position to give back to my hometown and the community that raised me," Richardson said.

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Regional Food Bank's network of partner agencies have seen unprecedented increases in the need for food assistance across central and western Oklahoma. In April, the organization distributed a record 6.2 million pounds of food, 1.5 million more pounds than an average month. “We love to see Oklahomans helping Oklahomans," said Deb Bunting, interim CEO of the Regional Food Bank. "Thanks to Josh's donation, we will be able to provide 100,000 meals to Oklahomans who are living with food insecurity during these difficult times."

Richardson, a 2011 graduate of Edmond Santa Fe High School, earned first-team all-conference honors at the University of Tennessee in 2015 before being selected in the second round of the NBA Draft.

The Regional Food Bank is able to provide four meals for every $1 donated. To make a financial donation, visit rfbo.org/give or by calling 405-972-1111.

If you are in need of food assistance, visit rfbo.org/get-help and enter a zip code,

Free meals offered children by food bank’s summer program As summer break officially begins, any child 18 and under can receive free, nutritious meals at more than 80 sites through the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

In Oklahoma, one in four children live with food insecurity. With schools no longer providing food until the school year begins, many children are left without their primary source of nutritious food.

"You can’t thrive and grow if you don’t have nutritious food during the summer months," said Deb Bunting, interim CEO of the Regional Food Bank.

"Oklahoma children should not have to worry about where their next meal will come from."

The Regional Food Bank prepares and packs the meals and snacks in its production kitchen, Hope's Kitchen. The food is then delivered to community-

based partner agencies who distribute it to children in their communities. Each site will be following precautions to safely distribute food to children.

Summer Feeding sites are available in 19 counties.

In Oklahoma County alone, more than 32 sites are open. Additional sites will be added in the following weeks.

A full list of sites participating in the Summer Feeding Program and when they offer meals and snacks can be found by visiting rfbo.org/summermeals.

Summer meals are provided through support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Meals will be provided equally and without charge to all children age 18 and younger, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. There will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.

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