Edmond Life and Leisure - September 2, 2021

September 2, 2021 Vol. 22, No. 16

In This Issue FOUR SEASONS

Downtown Edmond Arts Festival here Sept. 10-12

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.

Football season starts See Page 15

FRIDAY, September 3 Partly Cloudy High 97° Low 73°

SATURDAY, September 4 Partly Cloudy High 97° Low 71°

SUNDAY, September 5 Partly Cloudy High 96° Low 72°

Since the first Downtown Edmond Arts Festival in 1978, the event has taken place the first weekend of May. Of course, in May 2020 everything was still in lockdown. May 2021 came and went, but Downtown Edmond remained open. Will we have to wait until 2022 for another arts festival?

The good news is no, we won’t!

“The Arts Festival will return this year on Sept 10-12, before resuming our regular schedule in Spring 2022,” said Michelle Schaefer, one of the new chairs of the Downtown Edmond Arts Festival.

Sponsored by the merchants of the Downtown Edmond Business Association, the fall event marks the 43rd annual year for this award winning event. “We attract top talent from across the nation to our show,” said Schaefer. The proceeds help the downtown merchants pay for marketing that showcases the unique businesses in Downtown Edmond.

Bryanne Wallace chaired the Arts Festival from 2007 until her last festival in 2019. She devoted many hours working to make it a successful event. Bryanne passed away in April 2021. Schaefer

said “Bryanne made the artists feel at home and valued. That was probably her biggest legacy.

We want to honor her memory by making this festival even better.”

While you’ll see a lot of your favorite artists and food trucks, there are many new changes the committee hopes you will enjoy.

“We revised the artist’s booth layouts to break up the flow of visitors and provide more social distancing”, said Nancy Meoli, the other co-chair for the event.

“The changes will also provide more visibility to the businesses along Broadway and create a more leisurely browsing experience with the artists.”

There will be 140 artists from 12 states participating, some from as far away as Florida and Wyoming, showcasing their talents in oil, acrylic, watercolor, jewelry, pottery and photography. There will also be a special section on First Street for Artisan crafters, showing their skills in leather, wood, resin, glass, metal and fabric.

Be sure and venture down First Street to the Festival Marketplace, where there will be a huge

assortment of fun and games for all ages. The first stop will be a foam pit, where you can have the ultimate foam party! From there you can play on a 16 square foot chess board with 3 foot tall chess pieces, or play a game of giant checkers or Connect 4. There will also be giant stacking blocks, giant dominoes, ring toss and cornhole games.

Also in the open marketplace area will be a series of tents with children’s activities. Several businesses will have free “make and take” activities. Be sure and check the schedule to see when your favorite princess and superheroes will be there!

Keep going to the covered pavilion where you can sit in the shade and listen to local artists, including Black Water Bridge on Friday night and Kyle Dillingham on Saturday night. Also under the pavilion will be the Greater OKC Pickleball Club, demonstrating this fast growing sport.

For more information on the Arts Festival or other downtown Edmond activities, go to www. downtownedmondok.com, or the arts festival Facebook page @ DowntownEdmondArtsFestival.

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Raucous school board session gives district leader power to act

Meeting gives superintendent COVID-19 authority

By Patty Miller Friday Edmond School Board members held a special meeting at the Edmond Public Schools Administration Center. The purpose of the meeting was to give authority to Superintendent Angela Grunewald to make adjustments to COVID-19 variables during the school year.

Between 75-100 parents and friends started filling the room prior to the meeting with some carrying signs stating parents were against student vaccinations, students wearing masks in classrooms, and quarantining students who were not ill.

At times during the meeting, Edmond School Board President Jamie Underwood and Supt. Grunewald could not be heard over the parents protesting the vote.

Underwood moved to delegate authority to Superintendent Angela Grunewald to make any/all necessary adjustments as needed to any aspect of the 2021-22 school year in response to the constantly changing variables of the Covid 19 local pandemic to protect the best interests of students and staff.

The vote passed with four of the school board members voting yes.

Those voting included Jamie Underwood, Kathleen Duncan, Lee Ann Kuhlman, and Cynthia Benson.

Meredith Exline was absent.

Immediately following the vote the superintendent and board members left the room, although Grunewald met with members of the press following the special meeting.

After the meeting Underwood said, “The board has complete confidence that the superintendent will work with health officials and other professionals as well as with the administrative team and board members in order to make an informed decision if and when necessary.”

Sen. Merrick addresses audience Sen. Jake Merrick (R) for District 22 Edmond addressed the audience following the departure of the school board.

“We have to stand for our rights,” Merrick said. “Our concern is our individual rights are being ripped away.

The true fight is the fight for freedom.

“We must continue to pray. God can shift things. We need to pray for our officials (even those we may disagree with) as well as our children.

Our goal is for their (children’s) freedom.”

Merrick said this is the one place in the whole world where freedom is celebrated.

“If we want to continue to stay free we must fight this,” Merrick said.

“I think we will win. The reason we are here is to emphasize individual liberty, and parents have the right to stand for their children.”

Merrick said the goal is for no one to get sick.

“I am here today to stand for the people. I believe many of the people believe in liberty and the right to choose what is best for their children,” Merrick said.

Merrick went on to say Bill 658 prohibits school boards from implementing mask mandates.

“There is a loophole in the law that doesn’t say superintendents cannot make these decisions,” Merrick said.

Parents share frustrations Following the meeting parent Wendi Montgomery Dial said, “Parents are not having a voice. My fam-

At times during the meeting, Edmond School Board President Jamie Underwood and Supt.

Grunewald could not be heard over the parents protesting the vote.

ily helped found this country and this is not what they fought for and put their lives on the line for.”

Some parents felt the school board was trying to bypass the law.

“I believe board members are trying to get around the law,” said parent Don Spencer. “Less than 1 percent are affected by this. If you are not sick you should be in school.”

Tony Mercola said his son showed up at school Friday and he was sent home to quarantine because a classmate sitting within six feet of him had been diagnosed with Covid 19.

According to the Oklahoma CityCounty Health Department rules, students who are vaccinated spend less time in quarantine than students who aren’t.

Mercola said as a parent he believed it was his right to decide whether or not his son should get vaccinated and at this time he does not feel it is in the best interest of his son to do so. He also did not agree with the quarantine rules set by the state.

Supt. Grunewald addresses press A press conference was held following the meeting.

“Last year we had 170 cases on Dec. 18,” Grunewald said. “Twelve days into the school year we had 383 cases with 40 of the staff ill.

As of Friday the district student population had 28,452 students with 425 active positive cases or 1.49 percent of the students ill. A total of 2,976 students were in active quarantine or 10.46 percent of the student population.

“We see case numbers going up each day, but today there will be no changes,” Grunewald said on Friday.

“We will monitor changes as needed.

The purpose of masks is to keep the students in school as we try to slow or stop the spread of Covid 19.”

Grunewald said that parents are passionate people, and there are people who will not always agree with decisions made by the school board.

There are others who are angry and perhaps can’t explain their emotions.

“We may not have time to wait for a special board meeting,” Grunewald said, “and when a special meeting is called public participation is never on the agenda. The board chose to delegate the authority to make Covid 19 decisions to me. The reason for this is sometimes decisions need to be made quickly. Part of my job is to protect the district.”

In response to parents stating they believe the school board is attempting to circumvent the law and not give parents an opportunity to voice their concerns, Grunewald encouraged parents to send emails and said she reads every e-mail she receives.

Grunewald said that she will always keep the board updated and the district’s website will be updated every Tuesday and Friday.

“We will continue to do what is best for the students. We want the students in school,” Grunewald said.

A look at state mask law “Senate Bill 658 protects parental rights, a right to privacy,” State Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, said.

The bill was co-authored with Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore. The bill prohibits schools from implementing mask mandates. SB 658 was ultimately signed into law by Governor Kevin Stitt and took effect just in time for another COVID surge, and the start of the new school year. SB 658 prohibits schools from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations

and bars schools, including colleges and universities, from requiring students who haven’t received the vaccine to wear masks.

It’s about the rights of parents over the power of government,” Sen. Standridge said. “The bill in no way restricts a parent or citizen’s right to wear a mask or take a vaccine. It simply protects the rights of parents and citizens to decide what is best for themselves and their children.”

PATTY MILLER

State Senator Jake Merrick, (R) District 22 Edmond talks with members of the audience following a special meeting of the Edmond School Board giving authority to Superintendent Angela Grunewald over Covid 19 variables.

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From the Publisher

Edmond Arts Festival volunteers needed Volunteers are still needed for the Downtown Edmond Arts Festival. You'll even get a cool t-shirt with our new logo on it! They are looking for awesome volunteers to help give breaks to our artists or work in the children's area during the 3-day Downtown Edmond Arts Festival put on by the Downtown Edmond Business Association (DEBA), Sept. 10-12, Ray Hibbard 2021.Shifts are either two or three hours depending on the time slot and day.

ARTIST RELIEF: Your primary responsibility will be to check on the artists in your assigned area and be available to watch their booth if they need to run to the restroom, get a drink or grab some food. Certain shifts will also help distribute snack boxes to artists.

CHILDREN'S AREA: You will assist with the general operations of the children's area at Festival Market Place, where there will be several games and other activities that kids can choose from.

VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN will be at the Hospitality Tent located just south of 1st Street. Please stop by before your scheduled shift and they will get you a volunteer t-shirt. At that time, the DEBA folks will also let you know where you'll be stationed during your shift. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing, as you will be doing a fair amount of walking and/or standing. They also recommend that you bring a bottle of water or be prepared to purchase beverages from our food vendors.

INCLEMENT WEATHER: Your safety and the safety of our festival-goers is very important to DEBA. The Downtown Edmond Arts Festival will be open rain or shine throughout the weekend unless weather conditions are deemed unsafe. We will have direct communication with the National Weather Service during the festival. Please come prepared for rain as well as sun.

YOUTH VOLUNTEERS: Children over the age of 16 may volunteer for the Arts Festival with parent/guardian approval. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator if your child is interested in volunteering.

Event Information: Over 140 artists exhibit and sell their works of art at the Downtown Edmond Arts Festival each year. Come to this event in the heart of charming downtown Edmond and browse through booths filled with paintings, sculpture, jewelry, pottery and more. This free event also features delicious festival food, fun activities for the kids and live musical entertainment.

To volunteer you can go to this link, bit.ly/DEBAartVolunteer21, or call or text Emily Northcut at (405) 697-0459 or email her at emilylnorthcutt@gmail.com Plenty of food options at the DEBA Arts Festival I love art and have purchased plenty of the years especially at our Downtown Edmond Arts Festival.

Our festival has some incredible artists, and the pricing is much more affordable than some other arts festival. You won’t want to miss your opportunity to get out of doors, enjoy some fresh air and

Food is a big part of any festival, including the Downtown Edmond Arts Festival.

see some amazing art.

However, the highlight for most of us is the FOOD! About 20 years ago I just was honest with myself and admitted that food is No. 1 at any festival. Having an office in the middle of the festival gives me lots of opportunity to graze all the great places.

We can thank DEBA member Danny Marx for getting us such a great variety of food booths and now trucks over the years. He puts a lot of work into it and has a good instinct for what will be a big hit in Edmond. Unlike years past, festival food has become high quality. We are past the typical corn dogs and hamburgers folks as the only choices even though they are still a favorite. The food today is first rate, gourmet and some is even healthy. Don’t let the healthy part bother you because they make it taste so good you never would know.

Here is a list of some that are scheduled to appear: Ada Candy Company. They originally opening their doors in 1933, the Ada Candy Company became a staple in the town's history. And after four generations of a proud family legacy, closed its doors in 2007.

Working closely with family, they dusted off the classic recipes and got cooking and we will get a chance to satisfy our sweet tooth from their booth.

Big Biang Theory. It is mainly what is described as Asian Fusion which means some great noodles and other dishes. This places gets great reviews from other festivals.

Buckboard Grille. This place has all my favorites including pork chop sandwiches, bratwurst, curly fries, fried mushroom, fried green tomatoes and more. It may not be the choice for vegans but for me, it is outstanding.

Daisy Mae’s Icy Creamery. This truck will be familiar to folks that go to Heard on Hurd. One of their customer’s favorites is a refreshing Dreamsicle Harvest Creamstack.

Dippin’Dots Ice Cream. All of my kids at one time or another were obsessed with Dippin’ Dots.

Just give it up mom and dad and let the kiddos stop by their truck. They also have hot dogs.

J&J Etc. They do pickles, relish, pork rinds and more. Those of you who are pork rind fans, and you know who you are, will love this vendor.

Kettle Popstars. They are the “Stars of Kettle Corn”, making delicious sweet and salty kettle corn. Some of that will be coming back with me to

the office to enjoy while I “work” during the arts festival.

Kona Ice. This place speaks for itself and is a sure fire hit with the kids. Depending on the weather, which is sure to still be a little warm, it can be a great cool down.

Let’s Do Greek. This is one of my favorite food trucks. Even though I am Lebanese, the Greeks have the Mediterranean style of food down that I love.

Othello’s. An Edmond favorite of course. This is where I go to get my hot dog and beer. They use the best quality hot dogs, and their beer is always ice-cold folks. You can’t beat that combination.

Rodney and Lisa Ltd. They will keep you stocked in cotton candy, snow cones, pizza, pretzels, and nachos. This is the place for some of your festival traditional favorites.

David’s Smokin’ BBQ. Yes, please on the BBQ. Come and experience BIG Tender and Delicious Turkey Legs. Don’t miss out on delicious Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Ribs, Brisket, Potato Salad, and Baked Beans.

Shuckin’ Delicious. These are the folks that do that fantastic roasted corn. I have one as a midmorning snack before lunch. I just can’t figure out where they get such great quality of corn and in such big quantities, but I am glad they do.

Totally Nutz OKC. Cinnamon Roasted Pecans, Almonds and Cashews made here in Oklahoma. Just follow your nose to this place. You can’t miss it.

Barbells and BBQ. This is a popular food truck at Heard on Hurd as well. They do BBQ but with a bit of a twist. Ever had smoked brussel sprouts with bacon and a balsamic glaze? Me either but it is about the only way I would eat brussel sprouts.

Unlimited Concessions. These folks are from Tahlequah, Oklahoma and have the most colorful food truck around. It is loaded with some of your festival favorites including funnel cakes, corn dogs, Indian Tacos, and some of your favorite drinks. I must have at least two items from these folks.

Urban Wineworks and Whispering Meadows Winery will also be on hand to help you sample your way to relaxation with some quality wines.

Folks the art is the focus but please don’t forget to come hungry. Understand schedules could change but there will be plenty to enjoy when it comes to good food at this year’s festivals. I will see you roaming from food truck to food truck.

(Ray Hibbard, publisher of Edmond Life & Leisure may be reached by e-mail at ray@edmondpaper.com)

Check out what’s inside!

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

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

---- U.S. Senator criticizes President’s abortion stance......................Page 10.

---- Elaine Warner looks at First Americans Museum........................Page 12.

---- Area street party set for Sept. 9 ................................................Page 13.

---- George Gust reviews ‘Candyman’ movie ....................................Page 14.

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

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

---- Church directory ........................................................................Page 19.

This, and much more, in this week’s edition!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photographer Melinda Infante

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

Guilt or innocence is determined in a court of law.

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

Public intoxication.

Edward Anthony Runnels, 38 homeless. Trespassing after being forbidden.

Clinton Robert, 28 of Edmond. Failure to appear, no proof of insurance, driving while license is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Aug. 16 Leo Charles Patterson, 37 of Edmond. Possession of marijuana and public intoxication.

Michele Denise New, 28 of Oklahoma City.

Felony DUI/APC. Ashley Danielle Reed, 28 of Edmond. Driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Brandy Patrick Rocky, 37 homeless. Two misdemeanor warrants.

Aug. 20 Kenton Samuel Bobelu, 25 of Edmond. Two felony warrants.

Patricia Carol Clark, 31 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more.

Christine Marie David, 39 of Edmond. Failure to appear.

Robert Jeremy Nelson, 46 of Oklahoma City.

Two misdemeanor warrants.

Rodney Lamont Watts, 30 of Edmond. Driving left of center and driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Whitney Lin Williams, 38 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant.

Quintanna R. Williams, 38 of Edmond. Two misdemeanor warrants and a felony warrant.

Jenika Rachelle Redelk, 22 of Yukon. Possess drug paraphernalia, possess CDS, possess with intent to distribute CDS and obstruction of police officer.

Jacob Cole Roberts, 26 of Oklahoma City.

(Felony value) receiving stolen property, possess drug paraphernalia, (Felony) create/sell/display identification card -- illegal acts, possess CDS, possess with intent to distribute CDS and obstruction of police officer.

Jerry Don Lawson. 44 of Oklahoma City. Two felony warrants and two misdemeanor warrants.

Aug. 21 Damien Damont Newberry, 44 of Edmond.

Aug. 17 Tito Dominic Baez, 20 homeless. Public intoxication.

Aug. 18 Christian Emmanuel Toles 36 of Edmond. Disorderly conduct.

Justin Karl Loessin, 33 of Edmond. Driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked and failure to appear.

Tate Scott Kelly, 18 of Edmond. Public intoxication.

Malachi Joshua Stone, 28 of Mt. Airy, NC. Burglary/theft from a motor vehicle.

Aug. 19 Sydnee Anne Massey, 25 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Daniel Kolby Fernandez, 24 of Oklahoma City.

Felony warrant.

Nicholas Hunter Sutton, 28 of Tulsa. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Kurtis Martin Traczyk, 48 of Edmond. (Misdemeanor) Domestic abuse assault.

Bradley Trent Staggs, 35 of Oklahoma City. Misdemeanor warrant.

Alexander Thornton Gearhart, 28 of Edmond.

Operating a motor vehicle with improper equipment and driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

David Maxcy Harrold, 64 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant.

Sean Riley Walters, 31 of Edmond. Two felony warrants.

Aug. 22 Marquis Cordell Gibson, 23 of Oklahoma City.

(Possession of a stolen vehicle) unauthorized use of vehicle or implement of husbandry.

Alexia Ines Nagle, 29 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant.

Gage Marshall Langley, 26 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant and three counts of failure to appear.

George Howard Threadgill III, 33 of Edmond.

Felony warrant and two counts of failure to appear.

Taylor Renee Witten, 20 of Edmond. Possession of altered ID card, possess drug paraphernalia and possess CDS. Landon Patrick Robinson, 21 of Oklahoma City.

Possession of altered ID card, possess drug paraphernalia and possess CDS. Dina Marie White, 55 of Edmond. Failure to carry security verification form in vehicle, driving with license canceled, suspended or revoked, possess drug paraphernalia and possess CDS.

Weekend Calendar of Events Sept. 2-5 What’s Happening This Weekend Sept. 3 to 5 ---- In the Gallery: Dead Feather (Joshua Garrett) ---- VIRTUAL: Edmond’s African American History ---- Art and Design Faculty Exhibition ---- Pint Night with The Big Friendly ---- VIBES: Downtown Edmond’s Art Experience ---- Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market ---- Drawing in Different Styles ---- Signature Tour ---- Brown Bag Lunch Series: VIVA LA INDEPENCIA: The Role of Hombres a Caballo in Mexico, 18211930 ---- Curator Conversations – From the Romantics to the Modernists ---- Kids Take Over the Cowboy – Mexican Independence ---- First Friday Gallery Walk ---- Water Lantern Festival ---- Paseo Arts Festival ---- Oklahoma Railway Museum Train Rides

Melton Gallery Extra Info: Thu, Aug 26 – Thu, Sep 2; Free; 5 – 7:30 p.m.; calendar.uco.edu Pint Night with The Big Friendly Location: The Patriarch Craft Beer House Extra Info: Thu, Sep 2; 5 p.m.; facebook.com VIBES: Downtown Edmond’s Art Experience Location: Downtown Edmond Extra Info: Thu, Sep 2; Free; 5-9 p.m.; edmondvibes.org Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Location: Festival Market Place Extra Info: Sat, Sep 2; 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.; edmondok.com Drawing in Different Styles Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Thu, Sep 2; 6-9 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org

Extra Information In the Gallery: Dead Feather (Joshua Garrett) Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Free; featuring the art of Joshua Garrett; Thu, Sep 2, Gallery Opening: Dead Feather (Joshua Garrett); 5 – 7 p.m.; edmondfinearts.com VIRTUAL: Edmond’s African American History Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum Extra Info: through Fri, Dec 31; edmondhistory.org Art and Design Faculty Exhibition Location: University of Central Oklahoma –

It will be a full weekend of football with high school on Friday night and college over the Labor Day weekend.

The student section at Santa Fe showed up in force last weekend as they played Owasso. This week the Wolves host Stillwater, while Memorial meets crosstown rival North.

MELINDA INFANTE

Signature Tour Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Sat, Sep 4 & Sun, Sun 5; 1 ---- 2 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org Brown Bag Lunch Series: VIVA LA INDEPENCIA: The Role of Hombres a Caballo in Mexico, 1921-1930 Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Thu, Sep 2; 12 ---- 1 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org

Curator Conversations – From the Romantics to the Modernists Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Thu, Sep 2; 6 – 7:15 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org Kids Take Over the Cowboy – Mexican Independence Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Sat, Sep 4; 10 a.m. ---- 12 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org First Friday Gallery Walk Location: Paseo Arts District Extra Info: Fri Sep 3; 6 – 9 p.m.; thepaseo.org Water Lantern Festival Location: Hafer Park Extra Info: Sat, Sep 4; 5 – 9:30 p.m.; waterlanternfestival.com Paseo Arts Festival Location: Paseo Arts District Extra Info: Sat, Sep 4 – Mon, Sep 6; Sat & Sun 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. & Mon 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; thepaseo.org Oklahoma Railway Museum Train Rides Location: Oklahoma Railway Museum Extra Info: Sat, Sep 4; Train Times; 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m.; oklahomarailwaymuseum.org Send items to infante318@cox.net

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Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and state officials held a ceremony to commemorate the acceptance of the land deed for OMRF on Oct. 3, 1947.

OMRF marks its 75th year In 1946, a polio vaccine was still years away. DNA was just a group of letters.

And no one had any idea cigarettes caused cancer.

But in Oklahoma, a group of citizens recognized that it wasn’t enough for physicians to work each day to treat illnesses like tuberculosis, heart disease and cancer.

To make real headway against disease, medicine had to do more.

So, they created an institute where scientists could devote their entire careers to rooting out the causes of human disease: the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.

Last Saturday marked OMRF’s 75th anniversary. On Aug. 28, 1946, Oklahoma’s Secretary of State granted the charter of the new foundation that would, in the words of an early fundraising brochure, conduct “scientific investigations in the field of medical research to attack killing and crippling diseases about which little is known by science.”

“Oklahoma is a young state, so we sometimes find ourselves playing catchup,” said OMRF Interim President Adam Cohen. “But when it came to creating an independent research institute, we were on the cutting edge.”

To fund the construction of OMRF, which would become one of only a handful of independent biomedical research institutes at that time, Gov. Roy J. Turner led a drive that spanned all 77 of the state’s counties.

The state’s physicians organized one fundraising campaign, and pharmacists, dentists and nurses followed suit with their own efforts. When Turner declared a statewide “Research Week,” organizers held 137 meetings in 42 cities and towns over seven days.

“This is one of the finest things we of Oklahoma ever have attempted,” said Grace Marlow of Shawnee in 1947, when she and her husband donated $26,000 to

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation now employs 450 staff members who study cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disorders and diseases of aging.

Their discoveries have yielded hundreds of patents and three lifesaving drugs now available in hospitals and clinics worldwide.

the new foundation in memory of their late son. “Such a wonderful movement cannot fail.”

All told, 7,000 Oklahomans gave more than $2 million to build the foundation.

And what began as an 18-person scientific staff has since grown into an internationally recognized research institute.

OMRF now employs 450 staff members who study cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disorders and diseases of aging.

Their discoveries have yielded hundreds of patents and three lifesaving drugs now available in hospitals and clinics worldwide. Most recently, Adakveo became the first targeted therapy approved by the Food and Drug Administration for sickle cell disease, which affects an estimated 100,000 Americans.

OMRF scientists made crucial insights that paved the way for powerful protease inhibitors that transformed the therapeutic landscape for people with HIV/AIDS. The National Institutes of Health has designated OMRF an Autoimmunity Center of Excellence, one of only 10 in the country, for its work on conditions such as lupus, where OMRF researchers have played a role in identifying or confirming more than 60 genes involved in the disease.

OMRF has also taken on emerging challenges like the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s now serving as the lead clinical site for a nationwide clinical trial sponsored by the NIH to study why immunocompromised patients fail to respond adequately to Covid-19 vaccines.

“The goal of every medical researcher is to make discoveries that improve people’s lives,” said Rodger McEver, M.D., OMRF’s vice president of research. “OMRF scientists have done that, and they’re continuing to do so.”

OMRF’s founding donors could not have foreseen the advances their gift would make possible. Still, said McEver, “I Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist Jordan Tang, Ph.D., in 1982, with a protein model. hope they’d be proud.”

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Rules of the road across the USA From speed limits to traffic lights motorists in Oklahoma are being urged to understand the different driving laws across America’s states.

Car rental experts at StressFreeCarRental.com are offering insight into the small, but ultimately costly, differences between the driving laws in the US. Americans have to stay clued up on the laws and regulations and how they differ state to state in order to avoid breaking regulations that they may not have been aware of.

The collection of 50 states have a surprising difference in driving laws between them, with regulations differing on things such as speed limits, traffic lights and seat belt regulation.

A spokesperson from StressFreeCarRental.com said “The land of the free is made up of many states that differ from one another in terms of climate, dialect and population so it is unsurprising that they have so many different driving laws across them.

“It is important to ensure people in Oklahoma and all American motorists are aware of the changing laws when driving in new or different states.”

Use of handheld devices Distracted driving is a huge concern for public safety, particularly as the reliance on mobile devices increases. Laws stopping the public from being able to text whilst driving help towards protecting the public.

In most states, it is illegal to use a handheld device to text while driving. Other places utilising this law include Washington DC, the US Virgin Islands, Guam and Puerto Rico.

However, take a trip over to Arizona and South Carolina and you must be using a hands free device.

Montana is the only state that doesn’t have a state-wide law restricting the use of cell phones while driving in some manner.

In the aim of public safety, Maine legislators joined the list of states who ban driving while using a handheld device in 2019.

Speed limits Unlike the generalised speed limit laws that some other countries are accustomed to, speed limit laws in the US are set by each state rather than at a national level. This allows for sizeable differences in maximum speed limit laws. South Dakota ranks

as the state with the highest maximum speed limit, as rural and urban interstates both allow a speed limit of 80mph. On the other hand, Hawaii has the lowest overall speed limits in the US, both rural and urban interstates have a speed limit of 60 mph, and all other roads are posted at a steady 45 mph.

Motorists looking to drive in or around Montana should be wary of the state’s speed limit laws for twolane highways which vary depending on the time of day. During the day, drivers can drive at speed up to 70 mph, however, are permitted to stay below 65 mph at nighttime.

21 of the 50 states, including South Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia set their maximum speed limit at 70 mph for rural interstates.

Seat belts The difference between the states’ approach to seatbelt laws have been split into primary enforcement or secondary enforcement laws. Primary

enforcement states that a police officer may pull a driver over because they can see the seat belt is not in use. Secondary enforcement states the driver must first be pulled over for a different offence before the officer is able to cite the driver or passenger for their seat belt use.

Motorists are urged to understand the law in any new states they may be driving in to ensure they are not breaking any state laws.

California, Guam, Mississippi and New Mexico are among 20 states that apply primary enforcement rules for all occupants in all seats of the vehicle.

Primary and secondary law are sometimes utilized differently depending on the position of the passenger in the car. In Alabama, Kansas, North Carolina, New Jersey, Maryland and Connecticut, state adult seat belt laws are a primary offence for front seat drivers/passengers and secondary enforcement for rear passengers.

New Hampshire is the only state that does not require any adults to

wear seat belts at all as they do not have legislation in place.

Traffic lights One driving rule applied to most Americans is the ability to drive through a red light for a right turn, unless there is a specific turn which says not to. This may be one of the most generalised rules as it applies to all states apart from New York. In the 49 other states, drivers looking to turn right must approach a red light as though it were a stop sign by slowing down and checking for any oncoming traffic before turning.

However, in the Big Apple turning right on a red light is an illegal offence.

Ohio motorists can legally drive through a red light if they believe it is malfunctioning or lasting an inordinate amount of time. Drivers must come to a full stop on approach, and then can proceed through the light.

However, the burden of proof lies with the driver if the light is working properly and an accident is caused.

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Lots of Testing at Crest

MELINDA INFANTE

Last week there were many COVID-19 tests administered at the parking lot of Crest Grocery Store at 15th and Kelly. There were reported waits of many hours as dozens of cars lined up for the drive-through testing. Cases of the virus have increased in recent weeks with the arrival of the Delta variant.

Obituary notice Ray Tettleton Ray Leslie Tettleton was born January 7, 1938 in Edmond to James Quinton and Annie Eliza (Thomas) Tettleton. He left his earthly home August 27, 2021 to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Ray was employed for 37 years at the U.S. Postal Service. Upon retirement he spent another 17 years as the janitor for the Jones Post Office. Ray was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and was loved by his family and friends.

Ray helped raise four of his stepchildren, teaching them in sports, how to ride a motorcycle, school projects and FFA. He always had an ear to hear and a lending hand to offer. Christian guidance was his motto. Ray was a very hard worker, for others and for himself.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, James and Annie Tettleton; brother, James Paul Tettleton; twin sisters, Thelma and Velma Tettleton, sisters, Joyce (Tettleton) Adams, Jim-a-Lu (Tettleton) Tompkins; and his stepson, Franky Hurley. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Ellen (McCoy) Tettleton; 4 stepchildren, Sandra (Hurley) Aaron and her husband Jerry, Earnest Hurley and his wife Patsy, Cynthia Hurley, John Hurley and his wife Cindy; 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

We will always have many wonderful memories to cherish until Jesus returns or calls us home.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

Noble goals of nonprofits Public input on Congressional redistricting still being sought

By Steve Gust Again, the nation needs prayers as well as solid leadership, which we apparently don’t have.

This week I would like to talk about nonprofits.

I get a lot of mail Steve Gust from groups needing help for others.

It amazes me how many in the world are barely getting by or, sadly in some situations, not getting by.

One group seeks help for American Indians living on reservations.

Reservation life is not a great example of how government can care for a group of people.

This one group, called Native American Heritage Association listed what they call “harsh” realities of reservation life.

--- Over 80 percent unemployment.

--- Not enough food to last through the end of the month.

----No money to buy medicine or

gaasoline to run emergency errands.

---- Poor clothing to protect against blizzard winds.

It’s sad that these situations exist. I hope, and pray, some they are fixed and soon.

This is only one group. There are many others. I’ve come to the conclusion, that at some point, everyone needs help in their life. Most of us received help when we were born.

And I remember a friend of mine graduated from O-State and got a good job. He told me he was now independent. But that’s not true. We’re all about as independent as queen bees, unless we live on a desert island like Tom Hanks in “Castaway.”

We all need each other. My friend couldn’t make his own gasoline or food. We all need others.

It’s something we should all think about. Thank goodness a lot of people are generous and give back. The world could always use more like that.

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

The chairs of the Oklahoma Senate and Oklahoma House of Representatives redistricting committees announced Oct. 10 as the deadline for public map submissions for congressional redistricting.

The public can submit congressional redistricting maps to the Senate via email at redistricting@oksenate.go v or to the House via email at redistrictingoklahoma2020@okhouse.gov. Public map submissions are limited to one submission per person. Submissions must be from Oklahoma citizens. Each map must include a statewide plan for all five congressional dis-

tricts. More information on the parameters for public map submissions can be found here. Detailed instructions on how to submit a map can be found here.

“Our series of in-person and virtual town halls were successful and helped us maintain our commitment to an open and transparent process that incorporates input from the public. Now is the time for the public to submit congressional redistricting maps, and we welcome their contributions to the process,” said Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle and chair of the Senate Select Committee on

Redistricting.

The Senate and House redistricting committees earlier this month wrapped up a series of in-person and virtual town hall meetings on the congressional redistricting process. The Senate and House held 29 town hall meetings about both legislative and congressional redistricting around the state and online.

Recordings of those meetings are available on the redistricting websites of the Senate and the House.

“We are counting on the public to take ownership of congressional redistricting just as they did for legislative redistricting,” said Rep. Ryan Martinez, R-Edmond, chairman of the House State and Federal Redistricting Committee. “Oklahoma will maintain five congressional seats that will require adjustments to account for population growth and other factors prescribed in law.

Public input will once again be vital to getting these districts drawn properly for the next decade.”

Paxton and Martinez also say the legislative redistricting committees will hold a joint meeting the week of Oct. 18 at which the public can present congressional redistricting maps to the committees. The time, date and location will be announced later. Meeting notices will be shared publicly and posted online.

The redistricting chairs also said work is ongoing to adjust legislative maps now that

See, Input, Page 11

Calls Biden ‘Most Pro-Abortion president in U.S. history’

Lankford promotes conscience rights

By Sen. James Lankford Senator James Lankford (ROK) called out the Biden Administration for allowing California to violate federal law and the conscience rights of Californians who do not want to pay for abortions. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights Lankford (OCR) has the responsibility of investigating violations of conscience rights and subsequently taking enforcement action, as was done under the Trump Administration. But instead of continuing to enforce the law, the Biden Administration is ignoring the law to the benefit of the abortion industry and pro-abortion states like California.

“Once again, the most pro-abortion President in American history is making it clear that he and his

administration believe it is acceptable to violate Americans’ conscience rights and force all Californians to pay for abortions through every insurance plan offered in the state,” said Lankford. “I will not stand idly by and allow President Biden and Secretary Becerra to continue to violate the law and Americans’ conscience rights. This has to stop. It is indicative of this Administration that they hired the Attorney General of California, who is responsible for conscience violations, to oversee the conscience protections for all Americans.”

Over the years, faith-based entities in California have filed a number of complaints to OCR about California’s insistence that all insurance plans cover abortions in violation of their conscience rights under the Weldon Amendment. Under the Trump Administration, OCR determined that the State of California and the California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) violated the Weldon Amendment. Because California refused to come

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into compliance with the law, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the disallowance of $200 million per quarter in federal funds to California beginning in January 2020 for an annual disallowance total of $800,000,000 until the State complied with the Weldon Amendment. However, recently the Biden Administration reversed course to force all insurance plans in the state to cover abortions.

Just one day before HHS OCR notified California of its decision to allow them to continue to violate the law, Lankford led a bicameral group of Senators and Congressmen in a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra demanding answers on why the Department of Justice (DOJ) dropped a lawsuit against the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC), which has received federal funds from HHS since 1998, for forcing a nurse to assist with an abortion procedure against the nurse’s registered conscience objections and in clear violation of long-standing federal law.

Lankford continues to lead the Senate in standing up for the conscience rights of all Americans.

In 2018 Lankford supported the creation of the HHS Conscience and Religious Freedom Division within the OCR. Lankford introduced his Conscience Protection Act to protect health care providers and health insurers from government discrimination if they decline to participate in medical procedures, like abortion, that violate their consciences. This bill would also give health care providers a private right of action so that victims of abortion discrimination, like the entities who are compelled to include abortion coverage under California’s

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Edmond Baha’is will put emphasis on kindness acts Edmond-area Baha’is will offer additional prayers, community service and acts of kindness for 100 days through Nov. 27.

These efforts, which began Aug. 19, are in observance of the 100th anniversary of the passing of one of the four central figures of the faith.

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

Abdu’l-Baha was the only one of the faith’s four central figures to travel across America for nine months in 1912. He gave numerous talks at churches, universities and other venues about universal peace, racial harmony and equality of men and women.

“To be a Baha’i simply means to love all the world; to love humanity and try to serve it, to work for universal peace and universal brotherhood,” is one of many quotes by Abdu’l-Baha.

He was recognized globally for his dedication to the oneness of humanity, which led to him being knighted by the British Empire in 1920 for his humanitarian work in feeding the poor among other acts of service during World War I. He passed away Nov. 27, 1921, after guiding the Baha’i Faith globally for nearly 30 years.

Plans by the Edmond Baha’i Faith include: · 100 days of quotes, stories and examples of kindness and humility by

Abdu’l-Baha featured on the @edmondbahaifaith Facebook page; · Hundreds of acts of kindness and service in the community; · Increase devotional gatherings through November to increase prayers for the community; · Celebrations of the births of the twin messengers of the Faith will be observed, which fall within the centenary, on Nov. 6 and Nov. 7; · Provide 100 Thanksgiving meals in the community and continues the Faith’s volunteer presence at the Edmond Community Thanksgiving dinner, which this year falls on a significant Baha’i holy day, the Day of the Covenant; · Sponsor an interfaith panel discussion tentatively Nov. 22 at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Nigh University Center; · Public showings of two commemorative videos about Abdu’l-Bah’s life; and · Conclude the 100-days of commemorations with a candle-lit pathway leading to the entrance of the Edmond Baha’i Center for a prayer service at midnight on the eve of Abdu’l-Baha’s passing.

Check @edmondbahaifaith on Facebook for more details on Abdu’lBaha’ life and how to participate in events open to the public throughout the 100-day observance. For more information about the Edmond events, please call the Edmond Baha’i Center at 405-348-9992 or email edmond@edmondbahai.org.

Or visit @edmondbahaifaith on Facebook or go online to www.edmondbahai.org.

Input From Page 10 the U.S. Census Bureau has provided data from the decennial census to states. The Census Bureau failed last year to meet the federal deadline to provide states with decennial census data, forcing the Legislature to rely on other data sets from the Census Bureau.

“We prepared for the possibility that once the Census count data was released, the legislative maps might need adjustment. Now that we finally have the data, we are reviewing it and working toward making any adjustments to the legislative redistricting maps, just as we planned for and as our committee rules call for,” Paxton said.

Martinez and Paxton said the legislative redistricting committees would hold one more virtual town hall meeting to cover legislative redistricting on Sept. 15 at 6 p.m.

“As contemplated this session, the House map enacted in regular session will need adjustment in special session. Statewide population in the final Census data was generally within estimates, but some individual House districts did see deviation beyond the estimates,” Martinez said. “Oklahomans can expect another transparent, inclusive process to make adjustments based on final population data. The final map after adjustments should still be substantially similar to the excellent map enacted with overwhelming bipartisan support in regular session.”

The public can send comments at any time to the Senate and House redistricting committees via email.

More information about legislative and congressional redistricting can be found on the redistricting websites of the Senate and the House.

Lankford From Page 10 mandate and the nurse at UVMMC, can have their day in court even when the Obama and now Biden Administrations abandon their obligation to enforce the law.

Lankford opposed Becerra to serve as HHS secretary in part because of his hostility toward conscience protections, including trying to force the Little Sisters of the Poor to provide contraception. During Becerra’s confirmation hearings, Lankford pressed him on how he plans to protect Americans' conscience rights and ensure faith-based entities receive fair

treatment. Lankford questioned Becerra on why the department is working to eliminate the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division within the HHS OCR. Lankford has also repeatedly requested information from HHS on the status of California’s enforcement, including in questions for the record after a Senate Finance Committee hearing on the President’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget in June. HHS ignored this congressional inquiry and instead responded by allowing California to violate the law.

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Opening nears for First Americans Museum

By Elaine Warner It was a long time coming. Sept. 18 and 19 marks the Grand Opening of the First Americans Museum The evolution from an unattractive tract of land Elaine – once part of one of the world’s largest oil fields – to the site of what will be one of Oklahoma’s premier attractions followed a rocky path with construction started, stopped, and restarted. The ultimate result – a stunning campus dedicated to Oklahoma’s 39 federally-recognized tribes.

Every element on the campus was guided by Native American input. According to Marketing and Communications Manager, Ginny Underwood (Kiowa/Comanche), “The entire architectural design of the museum is based on the cardinal directions.

Many of our traditional homes (faced the east) – and so our main entrance faces the east. Actually the whole campus is a cosmological clock. During the autumnal and vernal equinoxes the sun will rise through our entrance gate and during the winter solstice, the sun set shines through our solstice tunnel and at the summer solstice it sets at the peak of the mound.”

‘A touch to Above,’ part of the Oklahoma Arts Council Art in Public Places program, was created by Demos and Bill Glass Jr -- both Cherokee National One of the first points of interest Treasures as guests approach the museum is a large, steel sculpture, “A Touch to listened to a Cheyenne elder tell of

by Native Americans on the various Above” by Demos and Bill Glass, Jr. her ancestor’s experiences during the Trail of Tears treks.

(Cherokee Nation) assisted by Dakota Washita Massacre led by Gen. Passing into the galleries, a twoCoatney and D.J. Bolin, also CheroCuster. With 29 interactive features story, copper wall features a design kee. It represents a prayer to the Cre- by Cherokee artist, Joseph Erb. in these sections, plus all the materiator. als in the rest of the museum, you Across from it, the Origins Theater is The main entrance, on the west surrounded by a replica of a giant pot could spend several days and still not side of the courtyard, is embraced by with a design by Jeri Redcorn, who is see it all. massive, inclined Remembrance Walls credited with reviving the tradition of Going into a more contemporary of stone quarried in southeastern area, Underwood says, “Most people Caddo pottery.

Oklahoma. The stones represent the learned about Native Americans in Inside the theater with its 320 deindigenous people: Apache, Caddo, school – grades K through 12 – a lot gree screen, origin stories from four Tonkawa, Wichita and affiliated tribes are presented. Together, they il- of that history ends in the 1920s, so tribes; Comanche, Kiowa, Osage and lustrate elements similar to those in there’s a huge information gap from Quapaw, who had a historic associathe ‘20s to today. The lack of narramost tribal origin stories. tion with the area; and the tribes The next area of the museum is in- tive about us has been filled in by who were relocated from their native troduced with a timeline of dates and non-Native American people.” Sevlands to Indian Territory. eral exhibits show misrepresentations events impacting Native Americans.

Guests enter into the Hall of the History is presented in three sections: – the “ugh” and “how” stereotypes – People – an eye-popping, soaring which quickly get debunked by realOrigins to Removal; Removal to structure inspired by the grass lodges Statehood; Statehood to the present. ity. A section on pow-wows lets visiof the Wichita peoples. More symbol- Each area features campfires where tors take a trip on a mock pow-wow ism is incorporated into the design van to see clips of a variety of powguests listen to Native storytelling. with ten huge columns which not wows across the state.

Most moving are spots to listen to only are structurally important but Interactives really come into play in contemporary Native Americans represent the ten miles a day traveled telling personal and family stories. I a section on Native American games.

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The First Americans Museum Grand Opening takes place Sept. 18-19.

Examples of chunky ball, a hand game, and stickball offer opportunities for participation. Other exhibits highlight successful athletes.

Another series of exhibits features the warrior tradition and underlines the overwhelming number of Native Americans who have served in the military. An ongoing data base contains images and stories of many of these veterans.

On the second level is Winiko, a large collection of objects acquired in Oklahoma in the early 1900s, now on loan from the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. In a number of instances, the museum has been able to connect contemporary families with items which once belonged to their ancestors.

The final section, Our Cultural Continuum, illustrates the continuation of traditional practices and use of objects. A centerpiece is a large drum made by F. Rock Pipestem (Otoe-Missouria) which will be taken out and used on special occasions.

Elsewhere in the building, you’ll find the FAMstore where 80 percent of the items are created by Oklahoma Native artists. Several items with designs by artists including Jeri Redcorn (Caddo) and Kennetha Greenwood (Otoe-Missouria) are exclusive to the store.

The site also includes the Courtyard, Festival Plaza, and the Mound, a tribute to tribes whose roots go back to the Moundbuilders of the Mississippian Culture.

Thirty-Nine is a fine dining restaurant with a menu curated by Emmywinning chef/ethnobotanist Loretta Barrett Oden (Citizen Potawatomi).

For more casual fare, the Arbor Café offers family-friendly, grab-and-go selections.

I have to stop here and get personal. I was fortunate to have Ginny Underwood as a guide through the museum. This museum is so much more than exhibits. According to the web site, there will be walk-in tours, but no details. Be sure to ask.

I was blown away by the thoughtfulness and thoroughness that has gone into the First Americans Museum. Yes, it was a long time coming. But it’s here now – and it’s wonderful!

FYI: For more information, directions to the museum and a full schedule of the Grand Opening events, go to www.FAMok.org

From the second floor of the museum, guests get a view of the giant replica of a Caddo pot and panels in the Warrior section of the museum

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Pictured is Joe Slack with his piece, ‘Birdwatching OKC Lightning Thunder Dance Party,’ which can be found along Classen Boulevard, between 7th and 9th Street.

Metro street gala scheduled OKC Beautiful is throwing a dance party along Classen Boulevard on Thursday, Sept. 9, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Dancin’ in the Street will include live music by SquadLive, food trucks, drinks, and dancing. The event will be held in the southbound lane of Classen Boulevard, from 7th Street to 9th Street.

Dancin’ in the Street is a celebration of OKC Beautiful’s 50th Anniversary Project, a two-block long art piece by Joe Slack. This piece, titled "Birdwatching OKC Lightning Thunder Dance Party" was installed in 2019. Slack and his assistant put 1,800 hours into this project between sketching, measuring, cutting, installing, and painting.

When asked to reflect on the twoblock mural, Slack said, “I feel very proud of the accomplishment. When I look at the piece it just makes me smile, which is the best possible result. I hope that it contributes to a furthering sense of pride and community in the area. You can’t have a thriving, thinking, productive, and happy community without the contribution of public art. I also hope it makes people smile and makes their commute just a little bit better than

it was before.”

OKC Beautiful invites members of the public to attend this celebration of public art and community.

“We know that public art and beautiful spaces support a sense of neighborhood history, culture and helps drive economic vitality, said Lisa Synar, Executive Director of OKC Beautiful. “With the support of Robbie Kienzie, Arts and Cultural Affairs Liaison for the City of Oklahoma City, we were able to commission this unique piece of art for the community to enjoy.”

Tickets for Dancin’ in the Street are available for purchase. 21+ tickets are $20 each and provide two drinks and admission to the event. "Youth" tickets for those under the age of 21 are $10 and include admission only. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.okcbeautiful.com. This event is sponsored by the Classen Inn and Prairie Artisan Ales.

OKC Beautiful is an environmental beautification and education nonprofit fulfilling the mission of enhancing the image and appearance of Oklahoma City through education, programs and community engagement.

To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.okcbeautiful.com.

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Review of film ‘Candyman’

Inconsistent story slightly hampers horror film

By George Gust “Candyman” is a reimagining/direct sequel to the 1992 horror film of the same name. This film returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where for years the housing projects were terrorized by a word-of-mouth ghost story about a supernatural killer with a hook for a hand, easily summoned by those daring to repeat his name five times into a mirror.

When “Get Out” was released years ago, it felt like a marked shift in the way horror movies are made and the kind of stories that are told. As a director, Jordan Peele brought a sly comedic bend with a strong mind for social commentary, now for this film in his role as co-writer/producer he lends his mind for horror to an exciting new voice in the director’s chair. Nia DaCosta, as director brings a stylish visual language to this would-be schlocky horror franchise from the 90s that elevates it beyond the gore and shock of the slasher genre. Especially with the inclusion of several shadow animation sequences describing the lore of the urban legend in a visually arresting and surprisingly disturbing way.

In terms of performances “Candyman” features an interesting and engaging turn from Yahya AbdulMateen II as the (soon to be) tortured artist at the center of the return of the deadly urban legend.

Abdul-Mateen takes the focus of most of the film as the cool and slick artistic type who delves deeper into madness as he becomes more and more engrossed in learning about the ghost story that has been terrorizing a neighborhood for generations.

Often this role of obsessed artist can be tiresome and overplayed, but Abdul-Mateen brings the audi-

ence along with a performance that is absorbing for its manic paranoia.

Overall, “Candyman” is a tension filled horror movie that springs off the 1992 movie of the same name with a stunning visual style and a more artistic approach to gore. And while this film has brisk pace and a tidy 90-minute running time, there were some jarring story developments in the third act that came on too quickly to be processed properly by the audience. This movie may be one of the rare cases for a movie benefiting from adding time to the overall runtime. However, even for a somewhat inconsistent story towards the end, “Candyman” is an enjoyable stylish horror movie with some great performances and cutting social commentary.

“Candyman” is rated R for bloody horror violence, and language including some sexual references. Now in theaters.

3.7 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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The urban legend from the 90's returns to the big screen in artistic fashion in the Jordan Peele produced sequel horror film ‘Candyman.’

Arcadia’s plans for Labor Day Answers appearing on Page 19

The town of Arcadia is the place to be on Labor Day weekend for live music, a rodeo, a parade and more.

“Blues in the Night,” a rhythm and blues music festival, gets underway at 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Arcadia Municipal Park, 500 W. Second St. Headliners include The Ambassador of the Blues – Big E and Garret “Big G” Jacobson. Gates open at 6 p.m. and admission is $10.

The Round Barn Ramblers will perform from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the Mike Music Trio will play from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Arcadia Round Barn, which will be open all weekend including Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free but donations are accepted.

Vendor booths will open at noon Sept. 4 at Municipal Park, and the annual parade through downtown Arcadia starts at 3 p.m.

New this year is a privately-sponsored domino tournament, starting at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at the community center at Fifth and Odor Streets, with cash prizes and gifts for the winners. The fee to play is $5 for singles and $10 for teams of two, and admission is free for people who want to watch. Dominoes will be provided or players can bring their own.

For more information about live music at the Round Barn, call Joe Baxter at 405-833-1350.

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: Social Media

ACROSS 1. The American Tribal LoveRock Musical 5. Hallucinogenic drug 8. Some special effects, acr.

11. Chip in Vegas 12. Cordelia's father in Shakespeare play 13. One in squirrel's stash 15. Dissenting clique 16. Tangerine/grapefruit hybrid 17. Type of lemur 18. *Popular messenger 20. Mosque prayer leader 21. Down Under marsupial 22. Thanksgiving serving 23. *100 days of snapping, e.g.

26. Military's inactive force 30. Repeated Cuban dance step 31. The Kinks' lead singer, a.k.a. godfather of Britpop 34. Late December season 35. Rough, as in voice 37. Chop off 38. Stephen King's "The ____" 39. "Do ____ others..."

40. Strep throat organ 42. File a suit 43. Sewing pearls on a wedding gown, e.g.

45. One with authority 47. Army bed 48. Space path 50. Law school test acronym 52. *Unique social media identifier 55. Latin dance 56. "Place" in French 57. Sacred Hindu writings 59. Post-mortem bios 60. Actress Campbell 61. African chieftain 62. Recipe amt.

63. Nirvana's "Come as You ____" 64. Badger's den

DOWN 1. Current tense of "had" 2. All over again 3. Eczema symptom 4. Second shot 5. Corporate department 6. Salpae, sing.

7. Type of coffee maker 8. Elizabeth McGovern's "Downton Abbey" role 9. Inspiring horror 10. As opposed to outs 12. Capital of Zambia 13. Bruce Wayne's ____ was Batman 14. *Message under a post 19. Bootlicker 22. Da, to a Russian 23. *Done to social media past before applying for job?

24. Feudal lord 25. Haile Selassie's disciple 26. Gym exercises 27. Comedy Central's "critique"

28. Dolby Theatre to Oscars 29. Often considered wise 32. *Video blog 33. Charge carrier 36. *Audio series 38. Killed, like dragon 40. Big bang maker 41. Permeate 44. I to Greeks, pl.

46. Sheet music line, pl.

48. Basketry stick 49. Clark Kent actor Christopher 50. Black, yellow and chocolate dogs 51. Parking spot for a boat 52. Bone in human forearm 53. *Bernie wearing mittens, e.g.

54. *Do this before posting?

55. Chronic drinker 58. It's open to interpretation

Answers are found on Page19

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The 2021 football season opened last weekend for the Santa Fe Wolves.

The team dropped the opener to perrenial power Owasson, 45-22. This Friday, Edlam resumes with Memorial meeting North. Santa Fe is back home to play visiting Stillwater.

DB Tyler Lewis (21) sacks the QB Austin Havens (11) with help from his teammate.

Photos by Melinda Infante

QB Scott Pfieffer (16) looks downfield for an open receiver.

WR Taylon Shettron (2) looks for the ball and brings it in for a touchdown

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Edmond native turned film and TV production expert Richard Rosser speaks to Francis Tuttle Technology Students about opportunities in the industry and its growth in Oklahoma on Friday, Aug. 20.

Edmond native & film expert gives lecture From playing around with his parents’ Super 8 camera to working on the biggest shows in television history, Richard Rosser knows what it feels like to make leaps and bounds in the film industry.

He passed that knowledge and more onto eager and excited Francis Tuttle Technology students when he visited with them Aug. 20. Encouraged by Oklahoma’s burgeoning film industry, the Edmond native returned from his Los Angeles home to shed some light on where the industry is going and how Oklahomans can contribute to it.

“Dive into it and be learners,” Rosser told a crowd of students. “Don’t just take the classes here, but be curious and explore the limits of what you can do. And don’t get caught up in making it look good; just make something that has a core, a story to follow and a purpose.

That’s what’s important right now.”

Rosser met with students from Francis Tuttle’s Broadcast and Video Production, 2D and 3D Animation, Interactive Media, Computer Science Academy, and Programming and Software Development programs. He started presentations by showing “No One For Chess,” a claymation video he made in college that won a Student Academy Award.

He went onto explain how creating that film led him to creating iconic moments for the Disney Channel show “Lizzie McGuire” and action and explosion scenes on hit network television shows like “24” and “Quantico” later on in his career. His latest project is “Color Surprise,” a mobile video game app that offers a different take on the coloring book genre.

“We are so grateful that Richard took the time to come talk to our students about career possibilities in the film and animation industries,” Sherry Adrian, Director of Information Technology Programs at Francis Tuttle, said. “His presentations were fascinating and our students were so eager to learn more about this industry and the opportunities available to them. And it certainly meant more that he grew up in the same communities as they do.”

Rosser said his primary goal for the visit was to help students connect their possibilities with the growing film industry in Oklahoma. With the establishment of Prairie Surf Studios in Oklahoma City and an effort to establish workforce training pipelines in the state, the opportunities will be there for Francis Tuttle and Oklahoma CareerTech students to enter an exciting field.

“That’s why I wanted to come, is to get folks fired up about the possibilities,” Rosser said. “It’s places like Francis Tuttle that are putting money and time into the teachers and the spaces, and into creating these experiences for students.”

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Tracey Russell wins St. Jude Dream Home St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital last week announced that Edmond resident, Tracey Russell is the winner of the 2021 Oklahoma City St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway.

Raising more than $900,000 for the patients and families of St. Jude, the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway program is celebrating its 14th anniversary in Oklahoma City. Lucky winner Tracey Russell is among many others in the OKC market who purchased a ticket to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures.

Saving children.® Located in Fox Lair Estates, Shaw Homes constructed the house that features an estimated 2,600 square feet and an estimated value of $495,000.

The St. Jude Dream Home Give-

away has become one of the largest single-event fundraisers for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital nationwide. This is the 14th house to be built in this market. To date, 550 houses have been given away and the program has raised more than $550 million for St. Jude. Because a majority of St. Jude funding comes from individual contributors through programs like this, St. Jude has the freedom to focus on what matters most – saving kids regardless of their financial situation.

All proceeds will help ensure that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

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After the drawings, Bill Lanesey, General Manager at FOX 25, presented a check for $900,000.00 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to Chassidy Satterfield. Plans are already being made for next year and the 15th St. Jude Dream Home.

How insurance may affect ‘back to school’

By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready After a long year of remote learning, hybrid models and constantly changing guidelines, many parents and students are looking forward to going back to school. As a parent of three college kids myself, I know how exciting this is for both students and parents. However, leaving home without proper insurance coverage could spell financial disaster and put your student at risk.

Here are some insurance coverage tips that parents and their students should look at before heading off to college: Home Suppose your student is moving into a dorm room. In that case, your homeowners policy will likely cover their belongings in case of a loss. Just 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 these things.

Students living off-campus should consider renters insurance. This coverage will protect your child’s belongings and insure you 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. No matter where your student lives, a home inventory is a good idea. The list of items will make a future insurance claim quicker and easier to settle.

Auto Oklahoma requires every car to have auto liability coverage or otherwise meets the financial responsibility requirements of Oklahoma law. Auto liability insurance pays for property damage and

BC Clark at Classen Curve

Major recognition for jeweler BC Clark at Classen Curve has been named America’s Coolest Jewelry Store

by INSTORE, the magazine for the North American jewelry store owner.

The Oklahoma City-based familyowned jeweler took first place in the Big Cool division for the largest independent jewelry stores in North America.

“We are particularly excited about this recognition as we opened the Classen Curve location exactly one year ago amidst a global pandemic. We believe this store represents our determination to deliver a great customer experience and an ability to evolve during challenging times. That is vital for a company that’s been in business for more than 129 years,” said Coleman Clark, president of BC Clark. “The Classen Curve store stands for our commitment and faith in the future.”

BC Clark was chosen from among more than 80 stores in the annual contest that highlights the best examples

of independent jewelry retailers in North America.

“Every year, we feel privileged to bring our readers the best of the best in our industry,” said Trace Shelton, INSTORE’s editor-in-chief. “From its expansive, dramatic showroom to its chain-draped bridal enclave and exceptional lighting design, BC Clark certainly qualifies. But a store wouldn’t really fit our ‘cool’ criteria if it weren’t for such aspects as innovative marketing, creative retail environment, and unique work culture.”

The Classen Curve store is Oklahoma’s largest and most prestigious jewelry store. The first floor is 10,000 square feet, most of which is retail space for jewelry and watches, including an expanded Rolex department that is the largest of its kind in the region. The second level features another spacious showroom, home to our Life:Style department and bridal registry.

A look at Edmond real estate market

Record setting year ongoing

By Brian Preston July sales were down even though pending contracts were up. A sign of how many are busting and new homes pendings up because it takes longer to finish and close out.

Closings for July had 121 fewer transactions from last July, from 624 last year to 503 this year. For a decrease of 19%. Year to date sales are still up 144 transactions over last year for an increase of 5%. I would say with down inventory affects this, but being we have the same number of pending contracts as last year we should have the same number of closings. We also hit the billion dollar of sales volume in July, hitting earlier in the year.

Inventory raised a bit from 437 up to 480 this month. most over $250,000. All of these are pretty much new homes. new home inventory went from 176 to 219. Absorp-

tion rates are still way below the old normal. $50,000 to $175,000 is at one day.

Average price is getting up there and even the median is closing on $300,000 at $295,000, an all time high. Even the higher price range is going well, over million dollar homes are average seven closings a month and 18 currently under contract waiting to close. Six of those are new construction.

It will be interesting to see how the year closes out, being down the last couple of months in closings. even though our pending sales are as high or higher than last year. Hopefully these deals will come to the table and keep our record pace on track.

(Brian Preston is a Realtor who studies market information and puts it online with his Preston Report.)

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 car you own, your child can likely stay on your policy.

Suppose your child is heading to college without a car. In that case, 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 is different than what’s on the policy.

Health Students have several options for health insurance coverage while away at college. If

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Chassidy Satterfield, St. Jude representative in Oklahoma City, was present to thank all the members of FOX 25 for their publicity during the showing of the home located at 14343 Fox Lair Lane in Edmond. Dr. Billye Putnam of Edmond and Aletha Bolt from Yukon, ESA members, have been in charge of the Dream Home open houses and processing the donations and were interviewed on FOX 25 during the live telecast.

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Recently, a group of hackers created a new tactic for involving home routers in phishing attacks. This is incredibly worrying to cybersecurity experts, as 64% of users have Wi-Fi routers in their household, and 1 in 6 do nothing to protect them.

The attackers were hacking poorly protected routers and changing their settings. Once that was done, they could redirect users to a fake web page that displayed a message, purportedly from the World Health Organization, telling users to download an application that offers information about COVID19. The application would then work as an info stealer and upload the stolen data to hackers’ servers.

“This attack affected almost 1,200 users who didn’t protect their home internet enough. According to our research, many users do nothing to protect their smart devices, so the situation might repeat itself in the future if users’ habits don’t change,” cybersecurity expert from NordVPN Daniel Markuson comments.

What are the dangers of Wi-Fi router

hacking?

• Unwanted users. While this does not necessarily put users’ privacy in danger, it could be rather annoying for many people and reduce the connection speed when somebody unwanted uses the network. It becomes even more worrying if the unwanted users decide to do something illegal, like shopping on the dark web or streaming pirated content.

• Spying on internet traffic. A Wi-Fi router usually provides internet connection to all the smart devices in a household, including phones, laptops, smart TVs, and speakers. So, if a router gets hacked, it gives access to all the traffic on the user's network from any device connected to it, and an attacker can see everything you are doing online (from shopping to entering your bank credentials).

• Taking control of the user's internet activity. In a man-in-the-middle attack, a cybercriminal places their device between a victim’s device and the Wi-Fi router. This allows hackers to secretly

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OG&E sends crews to help in aftermath of Ida OG&E deployed over 200 crew members to Louisiana to assist with power restoration as Hurricane Ida made landfall Sunday.

At 6 a.m. Monday, a contingent of over 50 OG&E trucks carrying 240 linemen, vegetation management personnel, and support staff departed from a staging area in Shawnee. The group will head to Shreveport, Louisiana by Sunday evening and to a designated staging area in Baton Rouge Monday in preparation of expected power outages due to the storm.

OG&E was requested by Entergy in Louisiana for additional support.

“Our crews are ready to go to work. We take pride in lending our resources and expertise to restore power to Entergy Louisiana’s customers should Hurricane Ida impact their electric service,” said Andrea Dennis, OG&E Vice President of Transmission & Distribution Operations. “We appreciate the assistance we received in times of severe weather events, and we are happy to answer the call when our fellow utility companies ask. We know people depend on electricity and our industry has long supported each other when disaster strikes.”

The electric utility is a member of the Midwest Mutual Assistance and Southeast Electrical Ex-

change, which dispatches mutual assistance teams in cases of widespread outages. Companies impacted by major outage events increase the size of their workforce by using restoration workers from other companies in unaffected areas.

OG&E’s mutual assistance crews are typically deployed for up to 14 days. The company will send additional support if needed.

Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of OGE Energy Corp. (NYSE: OGE), is Oklahoma’s largest electric utility. For more than a century, we have provided customers in Oklahoma and western Arkansas the safe, reliable electricity.

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What can be done to protect home Wi-Fi networks?

“When it comes to hacking computers or phones, the dangers seem to be clear to most of the users.

However, Wi-Fi routers don’t store any information, so users pay little attention to protecting them. And that is why they become targets for hackers more and more often,” NordVPN’s privacy expert Daniel Markuson says.

The least you can do to protect your home router is change your default router password. After that, you can turn off SSID (Wi-Fi network name) broadcasts. If you hide your SSID, the name of your home Wi-Fi won’t appear in the list when someone tries to connect. Instead, they’ll have to manually connect by typing in your home Wi-Fi name and password.

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