PHOTO BY ERIECH TAPIA Artist Jay Holobach plein air painting at September 2021 VIBES event.
August 25, 2022 Vol. 23, No. 15 FRIDAY, August 26 Mostly Sunny High 92° Low 70° SATURDAY, August 27 Partly Cloudy High 92° Low 72° SUNDAY, August 28 Scattered Thunderstorms High 90° Low 72° In This Issue FOUR SEASONS Four Seasons, by Kevin Box, in real life is located in front of the Cen ter 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. NewEagleEdmondScouts See page 13 The fun continues
PHOTO PROVIDED GENTRI, short for The Gentlemen Trio, will make its Oklahoma debut at Armstrong Auditorium next month. Summer is waning and school is starting. But there are still several activities and events for the whole family. Please see Calendar of Events, Page 6. Also check out a special concert set for Armstrong Auditorium, as well as, VIBES. Classical-pop crossover singing group GENTRI (The Gentlemen Trio) will make its Oklahoma debut at Arm strong Auditorium on Thursday, Sep. 15, at 7:30 p.m. The ensemble opens the 24th season of performing arts at Armstrong with a program including a variety of Broadway, pop and crossover hits.
“The men of GENTRI have made an impact on mil lions of fans worldwide, and we are excited to welcome them to Armstrong Auditorium,” concert manager Ryan Malone said. “Their inspirational program fits perfectly with our theme of ‘Rediscover Joy!’ and their voices are richly and powerfully moving. From Beatles to Broadway to soaring original songs, GENTRI has something every one will GENTRI—shortlove.” for “The Gentlemen Trio”—was estab lished in 2014 by three brilliantly talented dynamic ten ors: Brad Robins, Casey Elliott and Bradley Quinn Lever. Pioneering a signature sound they call “Cinematic Pop,” the music of GENTRI is transfused with lush, epic orches trations and rich, dynamic three-part harmonies. Their deeply emotional performances have racked up millions of views on YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify and other platforms. With a mission that is both inspired and in spiring, their eclectic performances touch hearts through a mix of beautifully sung covers, Broadway favorites, spiritual songs and classical repertoire. Tickets to GENTRI range from $35 to $75. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit Arm strongAuditorium.org or call the Box Office at (405) 285-1010.AlsoVIBES Edmond’s First Thursdays is excited to bring more live art and extra exciting performances to Downtown Edmond at its Thursday, September 1st VIBES.This VIBES September event will feature Plein Air Artists from the local community. Plein Art Artists are invited to come out and paint their outdoor surrounds during the VIBES event. Attendees are encouraged to en gage and observe the numerous Plein Art Artists painting throughout Downtown Edmond. This month also features a “Simply Indie Film Screen ing’’. All attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to the corner of SW Campbell and Broadway during the VIBES event to watch “Simply Indie” featured film shorts. The film screenings are family friendly and will run from 8:15pm to 9:00pm. As always, VIBES will feature many great visual and per forming artists. This month, an extra special performance from Inspyral Circus will include flame juggling and fire breathing! Catch this incredible act at the entrance of Festival Market from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Stay up to date on all the monthly features by following @Edmond_Vibes on Instagram or the www.edmondvibes.org website.
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The Edmond Public Schools Foundation has set a goal of raising $2.6 dollars to support Edmond Public Schools as part of its strategic plan.From 2021-2026, the Edmond Public Schools Foundation will be asking the community to support strategic programs including mental health and student supports, classroom support, Art in Schools, educator mondfromroom;supportsgraders;forSchoolsdistrict-wide;torsvelopmentloss;inghousedschoolment;oneresultedDonorsChoose,projectsclassroommunitymilliontionPublictheprogram. StudentdevelopmentprofessionalandtheAmbassadorInthefirstyearofplan,theEdmondSchoolsFounda-securedover$1fromthecom-toprovide:kickstarterthroughwhichinafive-to-returnoninvest-beforeandaftercareforun-students;tutor-topreventlearningprofessionalde-foreduca-andstaffArtinprogramming3rdand4thmentalhealthfortheclass-andagranttheCityofEd-toprovideStuSupport Specialists that will support the entire district. During the 20222023 school year, the Edmond Public Schools Foundation will be asking the community to contribute to continue supporting classroom kickstarter grants, Art in Schools,
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Some of what they have said is not accurate. For example, they blame this council for the face mask restrictions during the pandemic. The truth is that this is a different council. As former mayor Dan O’Neil reminded me last week, all restriction were removed during his term as mayor before this council was ever convened.
One of their favorite incorrect statements is that our city manager makes more then the city manager of Dallas, Texas. This is totally incorrect. The Dallas city manager makes $410,919 per year which is about double what our city manager makes. I was told they will correct the record on this error. What this group is doing is harmful to our city. Why? Our current council is made of good people that sacrifice their time and business income for important public service. They are on board and giving back to their city by keeping the trash trucks running, making sure we have responsible growth, making sure we have a good supply of drinking water and keeping Edmond a great place to raise a family. In other words, they keep the darn trains running on time and that is what most citizens need and want them to do. Even if you do not give a darn about the council personally, there is still a reason you should care folks. If this process continues, we will not get good candidates to run for the council or mayor seats. Two of the council members are not going to run again. How many people will want to endure the rigors of a campaign and the demanding work preparing for council meetings if they know they will be subject to rancor for an hour after every city council meeting. Listening to citizens is part of being a public servant. Some issues can be emotional, and they get that about folks. However, there is no requirement to sit and be insulted each council meeting. It is time for that to stop. Folks have many ways now to contact their council members to point out issues that need to be addressed and they do respond back. There are other avenues for this group to take to achieve their goals and they should move on them. They are off mission and doing damage.Granted we are not Mayberry any longer, but Edmond is still a fantastic place to live and raise a family. We need good candidates to run for these offices to keep it that way. (Ray Hibbard may be reached by e-mail at ray@edmondpaper.com) “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. Ray Hibbard
Around 2002 Edmond had a city council member named Steve Knox. He was an excellent council member, but he also had a wonderful way of putting things. A citizen was before the council protesting a new development because it was near her house and complaining that she wanted Edmond to stay just the way it was back in 1970. His comment was, “I hate to break the news to you but this ain’t Mayberry anymore.” His comment became the battle cry for growth here in Edmond for many years. It has been a long-time problem for Edmond officials and will continue to be. We move here and then once we get settled, some folks want to slam the door shut and not let any more people in town. I moved to Edmond in 1988 and honestly, I love the growth in this town. My column last week was about some of the new places to eat in downtown Edmond. Those places would not have been possible if Edmond had not had the population growth from the 1970’s A couple of recent events have reminded me that Knox was not only right, but it is still true that Edmond is not Mayberry, and we are not going back. Unfortunately, they are not good happenings and make me disappointed. The first one is vandalism of one of our public art pieces. A $19,000 sculpture of stone and glass by Greg Reiche was totally destroyed by vandals. This is the first serious vandalism the public art program has suffered in 22 years. It was a lovely two piece setting on the Kelly median north of Covel. The piece was purchased January 28, 2015. It was purchased with CIP money from the 1% public art matching fund. The city self-insures our public art. There is hope that some of the money might be recovered once they catch the person or persons responsible for the sculpture’s total destruction. There is a $2500 reward out for the person who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the vandals. If you saw, heard or know anything about this attack on our public art, please call the Edmond Police Department and give them the information. Like so many things these days, I just cannot imagine what would cause someone to do such a thing. It makes no sense. I cannot even guess what kind of thrill they would get from it. Like most crimes of vandalism, they will be caught. People that do such things just have to shoot their mouth off to someone and with the possibility of a $2500 reward sitting out there, a friend or relative will turn them in. “We the People,” I don’t think so Local lawyer and former mayor Randel Shadid has a letter to the editor in this week that we encourage you to read. It is regarding the comments for the last year from a group of Edmond residents that call themselves, “We the People.” He makes a point that they have hijacked the legendary phrase.This group has taken to use the citizen comments section at the end of every Edmond City Council meeting as open mic night. In their effort to make their point, they fill the slots that folks can sign up for in advance only to try and bully, intimidate and insult our city council members and mayor. It is nothing but abusive folks. Shadid’ s letter will give you more information on their manifesto. They brought me a copy. I can see their concerns, but I cannot support their methods. This part of the council meetings is not required by law although some believe it is. It has typically been used to let the council know about issues that may be happening in the city that need particular attention. In 42 years of reporting on such meetings I have never seen such a regular and more abusive use of such an opportunity. To be clear, I am not talking about an agenda item of city business that offers public comment such as a zoning change. Public comment is needed for the council to make a good decision on such issues. It is a part of them doing City of Edmond business. This is a historical part of the agenda where, by law, city council members cannot speak back, have discussions or take a vote. Agenda items must be published in advance with the meeting notice before they can do any of the above. They cannot even go to a charity event all together and sit at the same table folks. This current group, “We the People,” takes advantage of the situation and use it to badger the city council members. As an example, in a recent meeting an individual used her three-minute time slot to compare council members to husbands that beat their wives. Really? To be fair I am told she was not part of the group, but she should not have been allowed to continue. At that point, the mayor should have gaveled her down and had her removed from the council chambers. He did not because the council wants to be transparent and give citizens their free speech. Obviously, as a newspaper we support free speech, but I would not let a letter to the editor run in this paper that made such a comparison.
Edmond no longer Mayberry
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Check out what’s inside! ---- Police report..............................................................................Page 6. ---- Weekend calendar of Events......................................................Page 6. ---- OU’s General Booty vows to help hospital................................Page 8. ---- Meet a lifesaver..........................................................................Page 9. ---- A look at a violent music festival in 1999................................Page 10. ---- New Eagle scouts....................................................................Page 13. ---- George Gust reviews ‘Beast’ movie..........................................Page 14. ---- Comics....................................................................................Page 18. This and so much more in this week’s edition See if you can find ‘Four Seasons’ Publisher Ray Hibbard ray@edmondpaper.comJr. Partner Christopher T. Hoke Editor Steve news@edmondpaper.comGust Production Deanne York Advertising Director Business Editor Alexx alexx@edmondpaper.comHarms Contributing Writers Mallery Nagle, Patty Miller, Rose Drebes, and George Gust. Photographer Melinda Infante Cover Design Deanne York Legal Counsel Todd RuebensteinMcKinnis&Pitts,PLLC Copyright © 2022 by Edmond Media Publishing 107 S. 405.340.3311Edmond,BroadwayOK73034(office)405.340.3384(fax)Mailingaddress:P.O.Box164Edmond,OK73083 All rights reserved. Material contained herein may not be reproduced in any form without the express written permission from Edmond Media Publishing. instagram.com/edmondlifeandleisurefacebook.com/edmondlifeandleisureedmondlifeandleisure.comtwitter.com/edmondlifeandleisure Some senseless vandalism done on a $19,000 public art sculpture near Kelly and Covel.
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Carlos Duran Cooper, 49 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and any other intoxicating substance, transport open container of intoxicating beverage or beer and two counts of possess CDS. Jacob Kyle Bailey, 39 of Edmond. Leaving scene of accident damaged fixtures and felony DUI/APC.
Brian Gorrell & Jazz Company Location: UCO Jazz Lab –University of Central Oklahoma Extra Info: Fri, Aug. 26; 7 p.m. doors open; $15; calendar.uco.edu Edmond Jr Rodeo Finals Location: Edmond Round Up Club – Carl Benne Arena Extra Info: Fri, Aug. 26 – Sat, Aug. 27; Adults: $5; 18 & younger: $1; edmondroundupclub.com Location: Hilton Garden Inn & Edmond Conference ExtraCenterInfo: Sat, Aug. 27; 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; $5 ---$35; facebook.com Car Show at the Icehouse Location: The Icehouse Project Extra Info: Sun, Aug. 28; 5 – 8 p.m.; Free; facebook.com
Aug. 11 Scott Anthony Lehman Jr.,37 of Edmond. Trespassing after being warned. Ramon Eugene Branch, 54 of OKC. Driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.GageMarshall Langley, 27 homeless. Non-assault resisting officer. Aug. 12 Zachary Van Campell, 33 homeless. Public intoxication.Victorine Catherine Menter, 51 of Oklahoma City. Misdemeanor warrant. Shayrela Michelle Cann, 34 of Lawton. Felony warrant.Isaiah Eric Martin, 33 of Lawton. Possess drug paraphernalia and shoplifting. Daniel Kent Thrower, 31 of Edmond. Three counts of failure to appear. Aug. 13 Kaleb Stephen Bass, 19 homeless. Public intoxication.Jacqueline Renee Wernick, 34 of Oklahoma City. Failure to appear. Connell Smith Jr., 28 of Del City. (Misdemeanor) domestic abuse assault. Ruby Florez, 36 of Edmond. Obtaining property by false pretenses (UPC price tag or sales receipt switching/reproduce) Kimberly A. Norton, 44 homeless. Public intoxication.Trina Nicole Wright 28 of Stillwater. Driving while privilege is canceled, denied or revoked. Brian Isaiah Mayhew, 22 of Edmond. MisdemeanorJefferywarrant.Charles Sutton, 33 of Edmond. Public intoxication. Aug. 14 Matthew John Langley, 42 of Edmond. Carrying a weapon under the influence of alcohol or drugs, obstruction of police officer, operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license, operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and eluding police officer (M).Calvin Maurice Owens, 42 of Edmond. Prohibited crossing/pedestrian, non-assault resisting officer and public intoxication. Joshua Wayne Wright, 21 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of Steviealcohol.Alexander Price, 24 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of Bostonalcohol.Tanner Fausett, 25 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of Williamalcohol. Lowe Wiley, 75 homeless. Three counts of failure to appear.
Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: Sat, Aug. 20 – Sat, Aug. 27; okc.jbfsale.com Sunday Twilight Concert Series Location: Myriad Botanical Gardens Extra Info: Sun, Aug. 28; 7:30 ---- 9 p.m.; artscounPleasecilokc.comsend calendar items to: infante318@cox.net
Aug. 8 Handsome Tyrone Sheppard, 23 of Lawton. Leaving the scene of accident — unattended vehicle, carrying a weapon under the influence of alcohol or drugs and operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Kylee Ann Carr, 28 of Del City. Public intoxication.Clinton Lee Miller, 36 homeless. Trespassing. Kitson David, 24 of Edmond. Public intoxication. Derrik Walter Duarte, 18 of Edmond. Threaten to perform violent act, obstruction of police officer, public intoxication and person under 21 prohibited. Aug 9 Jimmy Todd Sills, 56 of Edmond. (Misdemeanor value) receive stolen property and burglary in the secondKevindegree.LewisDavis, 30 of Edmond. (Misdemeanor) domestic abuse assault.
OK County Free Fair Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: Fri, Aug. 26 – Sat, Aug. 27; Fri: 2 – 7 p.m.; Sat: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.; extension.okstate.edu
Aug. 10 Michael Gregory Hayward, 25 homeless. Possess CDS and felony warrant. Amber Rae Ozinga, 34 homeless. Misdemeanor warrant.
Page 6 • August 25, 2022 • Edmond Life & Leisure Weekend calendar of events, Aug. 25-28 What’s Happening This Weekend Aug. 25-28 ---- In the Gallery ---- Farmer’s Market ---- Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road: American Musical Ambassadors ---- LibertyFest Exhibit ---- Edmond Bike Night ---- Edgar Cruz ---- Stuffed Animal Sleepover ---- Brian Gorrell & Jazz Company ---- Edmond Jr Rodeo Finals ---- MiracleCon ---- Car Show at the Icehouse ---- Signature Tour ---- OK County Free Fair ---- Just Between Friends Consignment Sale ---- Sunday Twilight Concert Series Extra Information In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Thu, Aug. 4 – Wed, Aug. 31; The art of Heather Porter; Opening night, Thu, Aug. 4; 5 p.m.; Free; edmondfinearts.com Farmer’s Market Location: Festival Market Place Extra Info: Sat, Apr 16 – Wed, Oct 19; 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.; edmondok.gov Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road: American Musical Ambassadors Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum Extra Info: Sun, May 1 – Sat, Dec 1; edmondhistory.org LibertyFest Exhibit Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum Extra Info: Fri, Jul 1 – Sat, Sep 3; edmondhistory.org Edmond Bike Night Location: Edmond Railyard Extra Info: Tue nights through Tue, Oct 18; Free; 6 – 9 p.m.; edmondbikenight.com Edgar Cruz Location: UCO Jazz Lab – University of Central ExtraOklahomaInfo: Thu, Aug. 25; 7:30 p.m.; $20; ucojazzlab.com Stuffed Animal Sleepover Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum Extra Info: Thu, Aug. 25; 7 p.m.; $2 per animal; edmondhistory.org
Signature Tour Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Sat, Aug. 27 & Sun, Aug. 28; 1 ---- 2 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org
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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.)
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“We have some young football fans going through health issues no one – let alone a child – should have to go through,” said Jon Hayes, hospital president. “Seeing the kids faces light up when General stopped by to hang out with them for a while was a great way to take their minds off where they are. We are delighted to not just have General supporting us through his merchandise sales, but just becoming engrained in what we do here. We can’t wait to see what he does on the football field.” Booty is unveiling a website where fans can purchase shirts, hats and other memorabilia featuring his name, number and his brand “MTJN,” which stands for More Than Just a Name. “I have a unique name, but I’m also a good player,” Booty said. “That’s the connection … Oklahoma Children’s Hospital is more than a name. They are the best at what they do. “I’m looking forward to coming back and hanging out with more of the kids … whether that means throwing a football around or doing arts and crafts.” To purchase General Booty merchandise, go to mtjn.org.
As college athletes across the country begin taking advantage of the Supreme Court’s June 2021 ruling allowing Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals, a newly-signed OU Sooner quarterback is dedicating a percentage of his earnings to Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health. General Booty, who comes to Norman after playing at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas, recently notified Oklahoma Children’s Hospital of his support. “My family has been a really good example to me my whole life, and we talked about the importance of giving back,” Booty said. “I have a special place in my heart for kids, so after my visit there, I knew Oklahoma Children’s Hospital would be where my support would go.” Booty, a third-generation football player, is originally from Shreveport, Louisiana. His father, Abram Booty, is a former Louisiana State University wide receiver, his uncle, Josh Booty, is a former LSU and NFL quarterback and his other uncle, John David Booty, was a USC quarterback and Rose Bowl MVP during Pete Carroll’s coaching“Generalleadership.isagreat kid, with a big heart and full of faith,” said his father. “He knew Oklahoma Children’s Hospital could benefit from the partnership and made the decision to provide that support on his own.” Booty’s family moved quite a bit while he was growing up and he attended four different high schools, including two in California and two in Texas, finishing his high school career at Allen, which is in the Dallas area. After high school, the quarterback played for Tyler Junior College, where he caught the eye of OU scouts. After a visit to Norman, he knew this was where he wanted to play. Recently, the 20-year-old quarterback paid a visit to some Oklahoma Children’s Hospital patients.
Sooners QB General Booty pledges to help hospital
teepphens Jarrold (Jerry) David his Lord and Savior, Heaven’s choir on 46, in Oklahoma City, wana Jane (Parks) dmond in 1961 where ol in 1963. at the City of Edmond held various positions re retiring with 39 ar when he was a teend musician and had a the old country songs as in a singing group ved attending the Guthxine Fry of Guthrie. bles at the Edmond erformed an act of to an extremely critical g attacked and mauled d the fence, grabbed was commended for terally risked life and mond. Where he immeappytimers and became urch. He was a faithful arrold will always be meanor. He always had oved him. He loved to d, and cousins,brother-in-law,andfriends, rie Bluegrass Festival every year. In 1986, he met and married the love of his life, Ma Jarrold and Maxine helped a man sell honey an vegeta Farmer’s Market. They did this for years. In 1991, while working at the City of Edmond, he p courage when he and another City Worker responded situation involving a 20-month-old child who was bein by a dog. Without regard for his own safety, he jumpe the child, and passed him over to the other worker. He his selfless act that went beyond the call of duty and li limb to help this child. In 1999, Jarrold joined the First Baptist Church of Ed diately got involved with and loved the Senior Adult H a beloved greeter. Jarrold loved Jesus, his family, his friends, and his ch member and never missed a chance to be at church. J known for his happy, friendly, never met a stranger, de a smile on his face and loved everyone, and everyone l laugh, and he could laugh just as much, at himself. He is survived by his sister, Sheila Everett, of Edmon Jack. He was loved by many step-nieces and nephews, too numerous to count. Services were held at Baggerley Funeral Home. ial donations maMemor ayy be made to the First Baptist Church of Edmond, Building Fund.
OU football player General Booty has pledged some of his proceeds from his NIL deals to help the Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health center. vows to help
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“Day in and day out, our caregivers report to work knowing that patients and their families are counting on us,” said Rabel. “Shyanne’s quick response to a medical crisis outside the walls of our hospital is a true example of heroism and her dedication to caring for our community, no matter where she might be.”
“The only memory I have is going down the slide, landing in the water and then feeling like I was pulled under,” Satchell said. “I came up and told the lifeguard I needed help. That is really all that I can remember.”
Brandon, B.S.N., RN, was recently honored by INTEGRIS Health Miami Hospital Chief Executive Jonas Rabel for the life-saving measures she performed while attending as a guest at an employee appreciation event hosted by the Miami Nation’s Prairie Sun and Prairie Moon Casinos.
Off duty Integris nurse
saves woman’s life Integris nurse Shyanne Brandon, left, used quick thinking, and her training to save the life of Pamela Satchell, right.
Quoting former Heritage Hall President Guy Bramble, Ford stated, “He has brought a level of cheer every day that is sometimes hard to summon and very hard to sustain. He goes all day every day and rarely takes a break. In addition to his involvement with his students, he is one of the leaders among faculty in supporting the Annual Fund, which speaks volumes about his devotion to the students and the School’s mission.”
The Heritage Hall Alumni Association (HHAA) has honored Lower School Music teacher Katsumi Hagiwara as the recipient of its 2022 Distinguished Faculty Award. Presented in August during the School’s annual Faculty Recognition Luncheon, the award recognizes a current faculty or staff member who has exhibited dedication and commitment to inspiring and educating lifelong learners. In presenting the award on behalf of the Association, HHAA President Ashley Stark Ford (Heritage Hall Class of 2002) noted the enthusiasm and passion Hagiwara brings to the school community.
Heritage Hall Head of Lower School Betsy Horn observed, “To watch Katsumi is to watch excellence in action. Over the past 16 years, his students have benefitted from his passion for music and developmentally appropriate approaches to teaching. Katsumi is beloved by students, parents, and colleagues and is truly a gift to Heritage Hall.”
PHOTO PROVIDED/Kimberly Richelle Photography Heritage Hall alumna Ashley Stark Ford (Class of 2002) presents the 2022 Heritage Hall Alumni Association (HHAA) Distinguished Faculty Award to Lower School Music teacher Katsumi Hagiwara during the School’s annual Faculty Recognition Luncheon.
Sometimes your guardian angel appears in the form of an off-duty nurse. At least that is what Pamela Satchell believes after an INTEGRIS Health Miami Hospital nurse saved herShyannelife.
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As food and beverage manager of the casinos, Satchell was assigned the task of checking-in employees and handing out t-shirts. After several hours in the hot July sun, she decided to go for a swim to cool off, and that is when things went awry.
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Brandon witnessed the neardrowning and, without hesitation, began administering medical aid, which included checking for a pulse, rolling Satchell to her side, expelling water and continuing life-saving measures until emergency medical services arrived to transport Satchell to the hospital. “As I helped pull Pam out of the water, I did a quick scene check and realized I was the only one around that could help,” said Brandon. “My training with INTEGRIS Health prepared me, and God truly overcame me with a sense of calm and clarity. I could hear all these people around me scared and worried, but I stayed calm. I can only say God truly was with me at that moment.” Satchell spent two days in the hospital but is expected to make a full recovery. Weeks later, she was reunited with Brandon on the day hospital leadership presented her with an award for her off-duty heroism.
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Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) recently introduced the No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Alien Abortions Act to prohibit any employee or contractor with U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) or the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) from transporting any illegal immigrant across state lines for the purpose of procuring an abortion. “In a new low, even for the most pro-abortion President in US history, President Biden apparently only wants pregnant women, including minors, who illegally cross our southern border to be placed in states where they can get an abortion,” said Lankford. “His priority seems to be increasing abortions in America, rather than stopping illegal immigration or protecting the lives of children.”“NoAmerican’s tax dollars should pay for any illegal alien’s abortion, just like they should not pay for any American citizen’s abortion. Deportations are the only form of government-funded travel ICE should be providing to illegal immigrants. Additionally, with a major strain on resources and manpower on the southern border, we should be prioritizing activities performed by ICE and HHS that keep Americans safe,” said Marshall. “We’ve seen President Biden and his cabinet secretaries repeatedly abuse their power to enact a radical agenda that is failing the American people. The deterioration of our country will not stop unless Congress acts to put a check on this far left
EDITOR We the People, a phrase revered by Americans has been hijacked and sullied by a small group of folks who show up regularly at the Edmond City Council meetings and assert their total ignorance of our representative form of government as they cloak themselves in their brand of childish patriotism. To hear them spout their rubbish, you would think they were speaking for all of us people instead of the small band of misguided folks who choose to stay ignorant of the law. They have many grievances, the first being the City Council would not entertain a Charter change making it easier to recall City Council members. They want to make it easy even though they have a mechanism now to recall Council members, but surprise, it requires work and they do not want to work to obtain the required initiative petition signatures.
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Bullying the Council has never worked during my 50 years in Edmond and 16 years on the City Council. Recall should not be easy as the elected officials put their neck on the line when they ran for public office. Council elections are expensive and require grassroots foot work. And much to the hijackers’ chagrin, recalling Council members who were elected by the majority of the people who showed up at a free and fair election, was not put on the agenda. The hijackers have the right to recall officials based on State Statutes and City charter enacted by all our elected representatives. So, the hijackers have been deprived of nothing. The hijackers also state that the Council refused to call a town hall meeting to discuss their grievances, further making much ado about nothing. Mind you, even these hijackers have every ability to communicate individually with council members in person or by phone or by email or by snail mail. Council is smart not to grant the hijackers’ demands. Why would you give these malcontents a stage to spew their venom and subject yourself to their hateful speech, bullying and incessant demands? Next, the unelected hijackers want the ability to put anything they want on the City Council agenda. Can you imagine if everyone could just call City Hall and put the hot button issue of the day (usually not pertaining to City control or jurisdiction) on an agenda? The meetings would go on for 24 hours plus and the real City business would be difficult to transact. There is a reason we have a representative form of government because 98,000 citizens cannot possibly vote on every item on a Council agenda or to be put on a Council agenda. There is a real business to conduct, unlike the perceived grievances of the “We the People” hijackers. The worst thing I heard lately from the hijackers is that the Council was a “regime” pursuing a “woke” agenda. (Council is an actually duly elected representative body) Can someone please tell me what “woke” means? I woke up this morning. I wish the hijackers would wake up to the harm they are causing our community. The hijackers then make another misstatement or an outright misrepresentation that the Mayor is purely ceremonial. Last time I checked, the Mayor had a vote same as the other four Council members and is the person who chairs the City Council meeting and Public Works meetings. He is doing his statutory and charter established duties and doing it well.Then these fools, who obviously know nothing about the State’s open meeting law, bad mouth the City Attorney and call for his resignation or firing. I have served as City Attorney in other communities and I know our City Attorney to be as good as it gets, particularly when providing sound advice on the Open Meetings Act. The hijackers’ dribble is the same old same old, i.e. if I can’t get my way after my childish tantrum, then those in charge must be wrong and removed from office. By way of personal aside, I have worked in many capacities with Edmond’s City Attorney and know him to be the most competent person relating to all phases of municipal law, but particularly, the Open Meeting Act. My favorite part of the hijackers’ position paper submitted to the Council states: “CONCLUSION: The regime is a political progressive WOKE advocating and embracing your radical ideology all without consent and knowledge of the citizens you are supposed to represent. This is Council TYRANNY.” What an absolute joke if you know anything at all about the five Council individuals who serve selflessly to make Edmond a great place to live and raise a family. And they were elected consensually and with full knowledge by a majority of We the People who showed up. The hijackers then take issue with the unelected especially mail from Edmond Life & Leisure readers with complaints, compliments or comments about what they read here. The rules, even for e-mail letters: You must tell us your full name; 2) You must give us your complete address and phone numbers (but we will identify you only by name); and 3) We reserve the right to edit letters for length, clarity and taste (our taste). Send mail to Letter to the Editor, Edmond Life & Leisure, 107 S. Broadway, Edmond, OK 73034, or fax to 340-3384 or e-mail to news@edmondpaper.com.
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By Steve Gust I saw an interesting documentary the other day on Woodstock 1999 It was ingpened.muchyoustock“Trainwreck:calledWood-1999.”Fromthetitle,canprettytellwhathap-Irememberhear-aboutthemusic festival back then. And I even remember seeing that it ended with some violence. What I didn’t know, was that it ended with a lot of violence. In fact it was a full fledged riot. It was truly amazing there weren’t people killed during the riot. Before that, there were a few deaths by accident and medical episodes. Still, it was a miracle you didn’t have dozens of people trampled to death when it ended. The event, attended by hundreds of thousands, was held in July 1999 in upstate New York. People were hoping for a “peace and love” repeat
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like the original 1969 Woodstock. That didn’t happen. There was a lot of trash at the festival and the young folks attending were price gouged for necessities such as a bottle of water. That sold for $4. I don’t know what would possess someone to want to attend a multi-day festival where it was hot and people were crushed up against each other. And there was plenty of alcohol and illegal narcotics involved as well. All of it wasn’t sanitary either. I guess when you’re young you do crazy things. But at the end there were hundreds, if not thousands, of mad youngsters who rioted. The film is a good look at human nature. Some of those interviewed said that society has progressed a lot since then. I doubt it. Under similar circumstances there easily could be a repeat. We saw that with more than 500 liberal riots during 2020. Like Woodstock 1999, the public never really knew the level of violence. during 2020. For me it remains a mystery why the national press covers up some events and not others. (Steve Gust may be reached at news@edmondpaper.com)
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Chicken with Garlic If you want a crispy chicken, the skin has to start dry and stay dry during the cooking process. Wipe the bird with paper towels and with your hand, loosen the skin a little with two fingers. 1 chicken a whole broiler-fryer about 3 or 4 lbs. 2 Tbsp. butter 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 3 sprigs of fresh parsley, chopped Seasoned salt and fresh pepper Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare the 9-by-13-inch pan with nonstick cookingRubspray.butter on the chicken. Sprinkle chicken with garlic, parsley, salt and pepper over the outside and inside of the chicken. Set a rack on the pan, place the chicken on top of that, breast side up in the center of the oven. Baste with a basting brush about every 15 minutes.Set the timer for about 70 minutes or until the chicken reaches about 180 degrees on an instant read thermometer and the bird reaches golden brown perfection. Or, roast it until the leg and thigh move freely when jiggled or the juices run clear when the thigh is pricked with a knife, which makes more sense. Using kitchen scissors, quarter the chicken on a cutting board and present on an oval platter. Serve immediately.
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By Carol Smaglinski During a conversation with a few of the neighborhood youngsters in my garden, they picked and chewed on my fresh basil and mint. I asked, “What would they be as a grownup?”Amongthe answers I got were scientists, detectives and inventors. What I heard from Justus Lyndsey was, “When I grow up, I want to be a chef!” I replied, “Why wait? Start learning now.” And the delightful little guy said he’s already been in the kitchen helping his mom, Sherry, with cooking quail eggs, making muffins, adding ingredients to pizza and watching mouth-watering ribs on the grill as his own taste buds develop.Iasked Justus if he would like to make a roast chicken. ”Yes,” he said with excitement in his voice. Here are a few hints for getting your youngster started in the kitchen.Keeping hands clean is the most important way to stay away from spreading germs that might cause illness.Just wet your hands with water, add soap and rub your hands together for about 20 seconds (sing a verse of Happy Birthday). Be sure to scrub underneath the fingernails and rinse. Wipe with a fresh towel that has not been used by anyone else.Ask an adult for help, perhaps with the chopped garlic, or find some seasoned garlic powder and parsley in a bottle and season to taste.Use a set of measuring spoons to be sure the exact measurements are being used. Before starting, take the time and read the recipe all the way through and then, gather up the pan and ingredients on a tray. Use mitts to protect yourself from painful burns. Above all, ask for a short lesson on how to handle the fire extinguisher or have a box of opened baking soda, which also puts out fires. Do not ever pour water over a grease fire as it will not help. If you cannot handle a sharp knife, just ask an adult for help Wear an apron to keep your clothes clean, even if you fold the top down and just cover yourself below the waist. Wipe up any spills immediately. Clean up as you go or rinse out the bowl and utensils, which will make clean-up easier later then trying to scrub off dried on food, rather than facing a sloppy mess when you are done.
Cooking with Kids — simple finger-lickin’ chicken
The 2022 USTA Outstanding Facility Award winners are:
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To be considered for an award, facilities must be under the jurisdiction of a park and recreation department, an educational institution, a nonprofit corporation or be a private
Public Courts: Large Tennis Centers (11 or more courts) Arlington Tennis Center (Arlington, Texas)Dr.Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center (Florence, S.C.) Edmond Center Court (Edmond, Okla.)
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) last week issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the failed US withdrawal from Afghanistan: “Today marks a solemn one-year anniversary for our nation. A year ago today, the US was humiliated on the world stage when thousands of American citizens and allies were left behind in Afghanistan. We remember well the images of desperation and the pain of our nation as we watched the chaos erupt in Afghanistan. As a nation, we honor the 13 Americans who gave their lives protecting the lives of “Today,others. theTaliban celebrates their dominance over the people of Afghanistan. Women can no longer go to school, people do not have the basic freedoms most of the world enjoys, and economic opportunity is limited to a privileged few in Taliban leadership. The botched withdrawal from Afghanistan stands as a reminder of the importance of strong American leadership in the world.”
Midtown Athletic Club (Rochester, N.Y.)Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club (Shreveport, La.)
Polo Tennis & Fitness Club (Austin, Texas)Premier Athletic & Tennis (Grandville, Mich.) Queen City Racquet Club (Cincinnati)Salt Lake Tennis & Health Club (Sal LakeSeaCity)Colony Resort (Bethany Beach, Del.)Star Island Resort (Kissimmee, Fla.) Taconic Sport & Racquet Club (Hopewell Junction, N.Y.)
Green Island Park Tennis Complex (La Crosse, Wis.)
Private Facilities BallenIsles Country Club (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.)
City Manager and unelected City Attorney. The hijackers obviously have failed to read Title XI of the Oklahoma Statutes which establishes among other things the Council –Manager form of government. The Council sets policy, appoints the manager to run the daily activities of the City and appoints the City Attorney, whose job specifically is to represent the Council members and to keep the Council and City out of trouble, making sure the Council doesn’t accidentally run afoul of the variety of Federal, State and Municipal laws. And as I have state, the Mayor is not just ceremonial. He and the Council members do hire and fire the City Manager, City Attorney and Municipal Judge. Based on State law, of which the hijackers are clearly ignorant, the Manager handles all the City personnel and day to day operations and is doing a great job. I suggest the hijackers get a more productive life and quit playing toy patriots where anything they disagree with is constitutionally wrong and must immediately result in the Council being recalled, not by legally established law but just because they say so. It is time people who care about Edmond call BS on this group of misguided people. And it is time the hijackers quit cutting and pasting crap sent to them by the national groups that hijacked the “We the People” sending out their conspiratorial hate mail daily so the gullibles can try to push it down all the peoples’ throats. I suggest we take the hijackers position paper and place it where the sun don’t shine, a most suitable repository. Dang, I love free speech and free press. Yours truly, Randel Shadid Formally Elected City Council member and Mayor in fair impartial elections by “We the Majority of the Voters” of the day
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Educational Institutions Parker-Haun Tennis Facility (Tuscaloosa, Ala.) Ventura College Tennis Center (Ventura, Calif.)
Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club (Ormond Beach, Fla.)
tured Facility of the Year” designation and be honored at next year’s USTA Annual Meeting & Conference.
Public Courts: Small Tennis Centers (2 to 10 Heritagecourts)Tennis Club (Arlington Heights,MarshfieldIll.) Tennis Club (Marshfield,QuadMass.)City Tennis Club (Moline, Ill.)R.S. Dunham Park (Cary, N.C.)
Lankford’s comment on anniversary of U.S. withdrawal in Afghanistan
Harry B. Anderson Tennis Facility at McKey Park (Vadolsta, Ga.) Hempfield recCenter (Landisville, Pa.)High Point Tennis Center (Plano, Texas)Jim Reffkin Tennis Center (Tucson, Ariz.)Missouri City Recreation and Tennis Center (Missouri City, Texas) Querbes Tennis Center (Shreveport,RandyLa.) Stephens Tennis Center (Macon, Ga.)
Tennis facility receives national recognition Edmond Center Court
Brookstone Meadows Tennis Club (Anderson,CommunityS.C.)Sports & Wellness (Pendleton,DoylestownInd.)Tennis Club (Doylestown, Pa.)
Vaughan Tennis Center / Fox Valley Park District (Aurora, Ill.)
The USTA announced recently that the Edmond Center Court in Edmond, Oklahoma, is one of 33 winners in the USTA’s annual Outstanding Facility Awards program, which recognizes excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country.Thisfacility includes a 31,000 sqft, state-of-the-art clubhouse, six climatecontrolled indoor courts with upper deck viewing, and 24 lighted outdoor courts including two stadium courts. All outdoor courts have direct viewing for spectators and shade structures for players that includes 8-foot benches with the ECC logo.The breathtaking landscaping around this facility includes roses and Indian Hawthorne that bloom in the spring and summer and, in the middle of the complex, there is a bronze statue of the "father of Oklahoma tennis", coach Francis Baxter. There is considerable activity at this site where they host USTA leagues, USTA tournaments, USTA JTT, USTA adaptive tennis, and a USTA NJTL chapter. “Great tennis facilities like the Edmond Center Court help us to grow the game at the grassroots level, and we are proud to recognize them for their ongoing impact on the sport of tennis,” said Craig Morris, Chief Executive, Community Tennis, USTA. “Edmond Center Court has embraced many of our tennis initiatives and kept the sport at the forefront of its community each year.”
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——— Samuel Ross Wilson Samuel Ross Wilson, age 17, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank within the Boy Scouts of America program. He is a member of Troop 94 chartered to Santa Fe Presbyterian Church in Edmond, under the direction of Scoutmaster GlenSamMcCall.demonstrated leadership to others in a service project where he built a deck at a day care center. Sam’s favorite Scouting memory is attending the Alien Festival in Roswell, N.M. When not Scouting, Sam attends Bishop McGuinness High School where he is Valedictorian, an AP Scholar, in National Honor Society, speech club, debate club, climbing club and the robotic club. Please join us in congratulating Sam and his parents, Karen Ross and David Wilson, on his achievement of the Eagle Scout rank!
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Jansen Kenley Carter, age 16, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank within the Boy Scouts of America program. He is a member of Troop 21 chartered to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edmond, under the direction of Scoutmaster Henry Latimer.
Two Edmond scouts earn Eagle rank
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Jansen demonstrated leadership to others in a service project benefitting Camp Rock Creek where he designed and constructed a hammock circle for the camp. Rock Creek Youth Camp is a Christian Campground in Norman, Oklahoma that maintains its rustic heritage while providing a place for churches and youth groups to grow closer to God and closer to one another through outdoor recreation. A favorite scouting memory is making the trip to the Boundary Waters for high adventure activities in Minnesota. Jansen believes that scouting has changed his life for the better and he has created friendships and memories that will last his lifetime. Jansen attends Edmond Memorial High School where he is a member of the marching band and academic team.Please join us in congratulating Jansen and his parents, Devonne and Jerry, on his achievement of the Eagle Scout rank!
The Last Frontier Council of the Boy Scouts of America includes 24 counties in Central and Southwest Oklahoma.
Samuel Wilson with scoutmaster Glen McCall
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By George Gust “Beast” follows Dr. Nate Daniels (Idris Elba), a recently widowed father who returns to South Africa, where he first met his wife, on a longplanned trip with their daughters to a game reserve managed by Martin Battles (Sharlto Copley), an old family friend and wildlife biologist.But what begins as a journey of healing jolts into a fearsome fight for survival when a lion, a survivor of blood-thirsty poachers who now sees all humans as the enemy, begins stalking them.Ifevery week you’re offered a new menu of movies to choose from “Beast” is the sensibly priced cheeseburger at sit down restaurant. It’ not the choices cut of beef, but you know that you are going to get a tasty and satisfying meal. “Beast” isn’t trying to be the juicy T-Bone steak of a movie, but instead provide the type of popcorn action film that is easy to watch and easy to enjoy for what it is. The advertising for the film promises an Elba vs lion action flick and, in this regard, “Beast” delivers exactly what you’d want from that premise- no more, no less. With this sort of stripped-down action film, there is a temptation for the filmmakers to cut corners and leave the cinematic choices on the backburner, but with “Beast” there was an obvious care that was put into the filmmaking. There is not a plethora of locations used in this film, mainly in a pocket of distinct wilderness, but instead of feeling stagnate, “Beast” features a myriad of interesting one takes that break up the rote visual action formula. However, the trap “Beast” does fall into is the hairbrained character choices to push the action and bland dialogue that is delivered in an unnatural way at times. In terms of performance, Elba takes center stage and delivers an effective performance for what the movie is asking of him. Much like Liam Neeson in the “Taken” franchise, Elba plays this ‘common’ father thrust into an over-the-top situation to satisfying results. He plays up the protective father role and becomes the kind of aspirational unintended action hero every father in the audience would think they would be. And in support Copley is entertaining as always in with his unique onscreen personality but doesn’t take too much of the spotlight away from Elba. Overall, “Beast” is a satisfying popcorn action thriller with a punch of movie star power from Elba in the lead. There’s not too much in the way of surprising twists and turns, but for fans of this genre of ‘father protects family’ action movies “Beast” fits the bill, but isn’t elevated much past what you may have expected going in.“Beast” is rated R for violent content, bloody images and some language. 3.4 out of 5 stars. You can reach George Gust to comment on this film, or any of his motion picture reviews at gust.george@gmail.com.
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Idris Elba stars in the action thriller about a father protecting his daughters from a ferocious lion in the African plain in classic story of Man vs ‘Beast’ “Miss Brown to You” will present an Elm Tree Concert at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at the Arcadia Round Barn. Louise Goldberg and Mary Reynolds, who make up the duo, have appeared throughout central Oklahoma since 1990, playing jazz, blues, folk and original music. They are frequently featured at the Woody Guthrie Festival and recently appeared at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. The concert will be held on the north side of the barn, beneath the shade of the giant elm tree. Admission is free but donations are accepted for the maintenance of the Round Barn, which was built in 1898.The Round Barn is six miles east of Interstate 35 on historical Route 66. For more information about music at the barn, call Joe Baxter at 405-833-1350.
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“We were expecting to have record-setting freshman enrollment this semester, but to surpass the previous record by more than 375 students is truly remarkable,” OSU President Kayse Shrum said. “This historic milestone is a testament to the strength of our academic programs, dedicated faculty and staff, and our unwavering commitment to provide a world-class education that empowers our students to learn, grow and succeed. It’s a great time to be a Cowboy. With the upcoming release of our new strategy, we’re primed to continue to elevate the prestige and impact of our modern land-grant institution to serve the needs of the state, nation and world.”
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“We’re thrilled to welcome this historic freshman class to the Cowboy family,” Chen said. “We're celebrating a monumental achievement for freshman enrollment.” phone, or e-mail,
Karen Chen, OSU vice president of enrollment management, echoed Shrum’s excitement.
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OSU’s total enrollment for the fall semester is up 4% over last year — 24,692 students — and includes students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and 113 countries.
The Oklahoma Golf Association and PlayWomen'salongPlaySuperMen'sTulsaCountryMeadowbrookClubinhostedtheSeniorandSeniorStrokeChampionshipswiththeStrokeChampionshipon August 15 andThere16th.were 32 players in the Senior Division and 20 players in the Super Senior Division (Men aged 60 and up). The Women's field of 10 golfers were mainly college players. In the Senior Division (Golfers aged 50-59), Mike Gotcher of Broken Arrow defeated Mike Hughett of Owasso on the 2nd playoff hole after each had shot 72-71-143 on the tight, demanding layout with huge trees lining each fairway on the par 71 Meadowbrook Country Club. The 63 year old Hughett was the defending champion and just last month won the OGA Mid Amateur for golfers 25 and up. Hughett was gunning for his 25th OGA win and Gotcher drained a 25 foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole to claim his first OGA win. In the Super Senior Division, Tim Rogers of Broken Arrow defended his title shooting 74-70-144 to clip Bruce Maddux of Ponca City by six shots. In the Women's Division, Kate Strickland of Edmond shot rounds of 71-69-140 (-4) to edge Morgan Palermo of Lone Tree 77-66-143 (-1). The 66 from Palermo was a new personal best score for her. The Oklahoma Open is going to be played at Oak Tree Country Club East Course on August 25-27. On August 18th the OGA had the Amateur Qualifying round on the Oak Tree CC West Course. 66 golfers were vying for 10 spots in the event. Christian Heritage senior Christian Johnson led the field with a six under 64. It took a score of 71 to make the cut. Here is a list of 10 golfers that advanced to play with the professionals in the event. Christian Johnson, OKC -6 64 T2 Stephen Grimes, Edmond -2 68 T2 Luke Phillips, Edmond -2 68 4 Caleb Price, Edmond -1 69 T5 Harley Abrams, Tulsa 70 T5 Ryan Johnson, Arcadia Joby Dutcher,Broken Arrow Wilkins, Tulsa Henderson,Edmond Polhill, Edmond
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With 4,668-plus first-time freshmen enrolled, the class of 2026 eclipses previous records and represents an increase of more than 9% over last year’s freshman enrollment for the fall semester. The OSU Honors College also set a new enrollment record for the second consecutive year with 3,096 total enrollees. Other notable highlights include online enrollment, which increased nearly 26% compared to last year, and enrollment in STEM programs, which increased more than 11% compared to 2021, besting the previous record established in 2017. New enrollment of first-generation students has risen more than 7%, and the number of OSU freshmen emerging from the top 5% of their high school class reached a new record, leaping 2% over the previous record established last fall.
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Transfer student enrollment also saw an increase. Year-to-year retention totals have hit a new high, as well, and OSU has posted its second highest retention rate on record, with nearly 84% of students returning to enroll at OSU and a record number of new students returning for their second year.
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Students living off-campus should consider renters insurance. This coverage will protect students’ belongings and protect them if someone is injured on the property the
Home If your student is moving into a dorm room, your homeowners policy will likely cover their belongings in case of a loss. Ask your child to let you know if they buy a new computer or other pricey items. You’ll need to check with your insurance company to ensure your coverage will take care of theseStudentsthings.living off-campus should consider renters insurance. This coverage will protect students’ belongings and protect them if someone is injured on the property. Premiums for renters insurance range between $15-$30 a month, depending on the location and size of the rental unit and the value of the possessions. Whether they live on campus or off-campus, a home inventory is a good idea. The list of items will make a future insurance claim quicker and easier to settle.
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Auto Oklahoma requires every car to have auto liability coverage or otherwise meet the financial responsibility requirements of Oklahoma law. Auto liability insurance pays for property damage and bodily injury to someone else if you are found responsible for an accident, up to the policy’s limits. If the title to the car is in your student’s name, they will have to have their own policy. If your college student is driving a vehicle you own, your child can likely stay on your policy. If your student is heading to college without a vehicle, you might be eligible for a “student away at school” car insurance discount. Check with your insurance agent or insurance company and let them know where the car will be stored if the address differs from what’s on the policy.
Health Students have several options for health insurance coverage while away at college. If your children are covered under your insurance now, chances are they will still be covered while away at school. Any insurance plan that offers dependent coverage must make that available until the dependent is 26. Many colleges and universities also offer their own student health insurance plans. The premiums and features vary widely from school to school. Check with your student’s school health center to see available coverage options. Denied Insurance Claims If your family experiences a claim denial or settlement disagreement, you can file a complaint at oid.ok.gov. The Oklahoma Insurance Department’s Consumer Assistance team serves to mediate claims between policyholders and insurance companies.Ifyou have questions about other insurance issues, please contact the Oklahoma Insurance Department at 1-800-522-0071 or visit our website atwww.oid.ok.gov. Back-to-Schoolinsurancetips
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By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready Summer is coming to an end, and the beginning of the new school year is around the corner. As the parent of two college students and one who recently graduated, I understand how exciting this time is for students and parents. Whether you are a recent high school graduate going into college or a nervous parent getting ready for your child’s first day, it is important to review your insurance policies to make sure your entire family is properly covered.During this busy time of year, I want to remind Oklahomans that having proper insurance can provide greater peace of mind all year long and protect their family from financial disaster. Here are some insurance tips parents and students should consider before heading to school.
Amy Shirola, operations manager, prepares VillagesOKC anniversary celebration invitations for mailing. See VillagesOKC, Page 18
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· Ask someone you trust. The ABA® notes that seeking recommendations from friends, relatives or business associates can be a great way to find a reliable lawyer. Individuals you know who live nearby may offer advice on who to hire or even lawyers to avoid based on their own experiences, so don't hesitate to ask around. However, the ABA® points out that no two legal cases are the same, so a lawyer who was right for a loved one's case may not necessarily be perfect for you.
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It may not be possible to predict every instance in which you could use some legal advice, but it's fair to assume that such a situation will present itself at some point. Knowing where to look for legal advice can provide peace of mind and help potentially difficult situations become much more manageable.Findingatrustworthy lawyer is no small task, especially for people who have never had to do so in the past. Opening the yellow pages or looking online for a local lawyer will likely turn up hundreds of results. Sifting through those results can be intimidating and time-consuming. In recognition of the importance of finding the right legal representation, the American Bar Association® offers these tips to people on the lookout for a lawyer.
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· Contact your local bar association. According to the ABA®, bar associations in most communities will make referrals according to specific areas of law. This can ensure people without much or any experience hiring lawyers find one with the right experience and practice concentration. Local referral services also may help, and the ABA® notes that many, though not all, have competency requirements for lawyers who wish to be referred.
· Recognize what you need. Lawyers specialize in many different areas of the law, so finding the right lawyer is not a one-size-fits-all venture. Someone who needs help with estate planning will be looking for a different lawyer than someone seeking a personal injury specialist. Individuals are urged to identify which services they need and then narrow their search to include only those lawyers who specialize in providing them.
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By Alexx Harms Business Editor Who likes tacos? If you raised your hand then you need to be on your way to one of Edmond’s newest restaurants, The Fried Taco located inside the new Icehouse Project area at 119 W. 2nd Street. Ruben and Kristal Pacheco are the owners of The Fried Taco and are happy to be serving Edmond. They have owned The Fried Taco for seven years, though this is their first year in Edmond.“I’vealways been passionate about cooking and especially about cooking our family recipes that have been passed down,” says Ruben. “I spent about seven years working in oil and gas before taking the leap and starting my own business.” The Fried Taco specializes in scratch-made fried taco fusions as well as specialty house lemonades and teas. “We also have a food truck and work events for schools, churches, neighborhoods, festivals and special events,” says Ruben. Among the different variations of fried tacos that you can get include pork, chicken, Nashville hot chicken, brisket, Caribbean jerk chicken, and jackfruit for a Vegan option. They also have a rotating taco of the month among other delicious appetizers!“Our taco fusions are truly unique and as far as I know, there is no one else in Oklahoma who does fried tacos like we do,” says Ruben. “We slow cook our meats for hours before shredding and then frying and topping with fresh cheeses, sauces and vegetables. Ninety-five percent of our menu is scratch made, in house!”
VillagesOKC, a membership based organization which connects the metro Oklahoma City aging community to resources and each other, is celebrating its fourth anniversary with the theme “Everybody Has a Story.” “This is a milestone year, and we are celebrating in a big way,” said Executive Director Marilyn Olson. “September 9 at the Oklahoma History Center will be an inspiring event you don’t want to miss.” A short program will include videos highlighting the stories of three VillagesOKC members and how membership in the nonprofit has impacted their lives, including two members who met and married. Two members tell how VillagesOKC connected them with NewView Oklahoma, who provides them with low-vision assistance. NewView is just one of the VillagesOKC partners as they execute their plan for aging that connects a community. They also support Senior Living Truth Series, a monthly free seminar series which intends to educate, equip and empower older adults, as well as other area services which focus on seniors“With this year’s theme ‘Everybody
The Fried Taco currently has two locations and a food truck and are looking forward to growing even more in the future. “We love the community support we have received from our Edmond neighbors,” adds Ruben. “We are also Edmond residents and we love having a restaurant where our friends and neighbors can come find us.”
The Edmond Chamber of Commerce held it reception for elected officials serving the Edmond area last week. Jan Moran with AT&T visits with, from left, Rep Preston Stinson, Rep Mike Osburn, Rep. Ryan Martinez and State Sen. Adam Pugh. Reception for lawmakers
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Has A Story,’ it is fitting that the evening is held at the beautiful center filled with many fabulous Oklahoma stories – where last March we pinned 350 Vietnam War Era Veterans and heard their stories,” Olson said. “There will be plenty of time for meeting, conversation filled with stories, photos and touring the Oklahoma History Center exhibits.” The event includes a plated meal from Rococo. Lance Ward, congregational care pastor at Crossings Community Church, will keep the festivities moving. New member Angel Meyer is creating fabulous table decorations you will want to take home. The event begins at 6 p.m. “We expect 120 people – 15 tables of eight. Many tables are sponsored by businesses; other tables are sponsored by individuals who want to honor the story of an influential elder in their life. For example, one member is honoring the story of “Grandmother Robbins – Who Taught Me to ReservationsFish.” may be made at www.villagesokc.org or by calling (405) 990-6637. Cost is $35 for members and $50 for not yet members.AboutVillagesOKCVillagesOKCisanonprofit that connects adults ages 55+ in the greater Oklahoma City metro area to valuable resources that empower them to remain independent and age gracefully. Following a nationally successful model, VillagesOKC consists of virtual neighborhoods of volunteers that share vital connections, education and programming with members to heighten their quality of life. This is the twentieth year of the Village movement in the U.S. VillagesOKC is the only Village in the state of Oklahoma and serves residents from Guthrie to Norman and Choctaw to El Reno.
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Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month is observed every August to raise awareness of best practices to ensure childrens’ eyes and vision stay healthy. As children and families prepare for the new school year, it may be necessary to add a vision screening to your checklist.
• I - Inches Away: Keep electronic devices an arms length away and at a slight downward angle.
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, wants to ensure your child has accurate vision before the upcoming school year.
“As children grow, their eyesight may change from year to year,” said Janice Hixson, MD, OKCIC’s Chief Medical Officer. “Your child might not tell you if they’re experiencing a vision problem, but you can look for signs that could indicate poorSomevision.” obvious signs of vision problems include squinting to read, holding reading materials very close to their face and complaining about things being blurry. More subtle signs include losing their place often while reading, having a short attention span, avoiding activities that require up-close focus and turning their head to the side when looking at something in front of them. “If your child is showing signs of poor vision, it’s best to get them screened quickly,” Hixson said. Children also need routine eye exams starting between six and 12 months. These can usually be done at a well-child visit. Talk with your child’s medical provider to see if you need to schedule any routine eye exams. As more schools transition to online learning, increased screen use can have negative short-term effects on your child’s vision. Digital eye strain symptoms include dry eyes, itchy eyes, blurry vision and headaches. These symptoms are temporary, but uncomfortable. To ease discomfort from digital eye strain, teach your child to BLINK:
•. B - Blink: Every 20 minutes, look at an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds while blinking to relax the eyes.
• L - Lubricate: Use artificial tears to keep your eyes lubricated. If you wear contact lenses, try wearing glasses while using electronics.
• N - Near Device Breaks: Encourage children to go outside or play with a non-electronic toy when taking breaks from electronic devices.
• K - Know Your Sources: Rely on eye health information from sources you can trust, including your medical provider.
OKCIC patients can schedule an eye exam at (405) 948-4900 ext. 390 or http://okcic.com/services-specialties/optometry/ Edmond Life
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