Edmond Life and Leisure October 22, 2020

October 22, 2020 Vol. 21, No. 23

In This Issue FOUR SEASONS

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

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

For more information, see page 4.

Scenes from North football game See Page 12

PHOTO PROVIDED

FRIDAY, October 23 AM Thunderstorms High 52° Low 38°

SATURDAY, October 24 Partly Cloudy High 57° Low 48°

SUNDAY, October 25 Partly Cloudy High 62° Low 40°

Jillian Wheeler, a junior theatre performance major from Edmond, Oklahoma, stars in the University of Central Oklahoma’s virtual production of “Radium Girls” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22-24 and 2 p.m. Oct. 25, via streaming.uco.edu.

The University of Central Oklahoma’s Department of Theatre Arts returns to the stage with a modern interpretation of “Radium Girls.” In place of in-person performances, this production will be livestreamed at 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22-24 and 2 p.m. Oct. 25, via streaming. uco.edu.

“Radium Girls,” by D.W. Gregory, is set in the early 20th century when recently-discovered radium was marketed as a “miracle cure.”

Radium was used to treat cancer, blindness and hysteria. The world became enamored by its pale blue glow, and everyday products were dosed with the toxic element. Radium was used in watch dials until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious and painful disease.

Inspired by a true story, “Radium Girls” traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she battles not only the U.S. Radium Corporation but her own family and friends, who fear that her campaign for justice will backfire.

“Radium Girls” Director Alicia Tafoya, M.F.A.,

says the show draws parallels to the United States’ response to COVID-19.

“When we began planning this production, there was no way for us to have known just how timely this would be. The play explores who is to blame for a series of illnesses and deaths. This invisible toxin is spread through the air and the chemicals that employees encounter while working. Some consider it a public health crisis, and others consider it fake news,” Tafoya said.

“Radium Girls” is a masked and socially-distanced production, following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and UCO protocols.

UCO’s production of “Radium Girls” will be submitted as a participating entry in the Region VI Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, which will take place virtually, Feb. 21-28, 2021.

For a complete listing of UCO College of Fine Arts and Design events and performances, visit uco.edu/cfad.

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Thousands of daffodils to be planted

Seen from left, are Edmond Gamma Zeta members: Liz King, Jacque Cantrel, and Dr. Billye Putnam

ESA meeting held in Guthrie Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Intl. (ESA) Western District held their Leadership Meeting at the Noble Avenue Baptist Church in Guthrie earlier this month.

President Ramona Bench with her theme “Fluttering Away with ESA” welcomed guest from across the state.

Guest Speaker, Dana Hornbeck gave an entertaining speech which involved audience participation and fun props. The educational theme of the State this year is “Women Who Made A Difference.” Dana imitated some of the traits in the women who made a difference and the audience tried to guess who she was imitating.

Cheryl Tarter from Guthrie provided musical entertainment with songs and piano renditions of oldtime favorites.

State President, Mona Johnston from Wilburton, Past State President Margaret Kramer from Eufaula and First Vice President Sandy Lackey

from Wagoner were special guests.

The Western District Project “Shoes That Fit” was again accepted for another year. They are based out of Shawnee and the members brought many pairs of socks for the organization. The ESA Foundation Scholarship program will also be supported. Any student can apply at epsilonsigmaalpha.org Jr. Past President of Okla ESA, Linda Leveridge from Norman, gave an interesting Educational on “Butterflies” which is the District Coordinator’s logo. Members learned which butterfly represented their birthday month and the difference between a butterfly and a moth.

It was a very interesting and informative meeting with more than 40 members and guests in attendance.

Edmond ESA members of Gamma Zeta chapter attending included Dr. Billye Putnam, Jacque Cantrel, and Liz King.

Patriot Day in Edmond Oct. 31 Edmond's Cordelia Steen Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Oklahoma City Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), will be holding a joint "Find Your Patriot Day" on Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. - 12 noon, at the American Legion Hall, 101 E. 5th Street in Edmond.

With genealogists on hand from both organizations, the event will help those who are interested in joining the DAR or the SAR find a patriot of the American Revolution in their family tree, and to assist with the application process.

Appointments are required. For DAR appointments and questions please email: cordeliasteennsdar@gmail.com, and email: ccrow6@gmail.com for SAR appointments and questions.

Masks and social distancing are required, and prospective members are asked to bring a completed three-generation genealogy chart, which will be emailed upon confirmation of appointment registration. The DAR Cordelia Steen Chapter meets on the second Thursday evening of each month, and the OKC SAR Chapter meets on the second Monday

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is bringing massive flower power into surrounding communities this fall through Rebloom Oklahoma, a major bulb planting project involving parks, medians, and hundreds of other public spaces across Oklahoma County.

“As Oklahoma City and neighboring communities emerge from the coronavirus doldrums of 2020, they will be greeted this spring by tens of thousands of daffodils that will be planted this November and December,” said OCCF President Nancy Anthony. “This has been a tough year for everyone, but this bulb-planting program is a beautiful way to start 2021 on an optimistic note.”

The Community Foundation will be partnering with dozens of scout troops, neighborhood associations, civic organizations, and other community groups to plant 65,000 daffodil bulbs in more than 400 locations in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Midwest City, Bethany, and other communities in Oklahoma County.

Community Foundation donor Ralph Meador established an endowed beautification fund to support the bulb-planting initiative, hoping to beautify parks, medians, schools, churches, neighborhood frontages, public libraries, and other greenspaces.

“This is a wonderful gift for our

community,” said Brian Dougherty, the Community Foundation’s director of parks and public spaces. “Once the daffodils are established, their bulbs can multiply and re-emerge each spring.”

Community groups in Oklahoma County can apply to participate in the program by going to occf.org/rebloom. Applications are due by Nov. 9 on a first come first serve basis, and qualifying organizations can pick up their bulbs from 12 to 6 p.m., Nov. 19 through Nov. 21 at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, 1000 N Broadway in Oklahoma City.

Eligible organizations include neighborhood associations, libraries, schools, managing entities of public greenspaces, parks and other public land sites within Greater Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County. Locations outside of Oklahoma County may be considered as supplies are available.

To ensure the daffodils bloom next spring, bulbs need to be planted by Dec. 14, Dougherty said.

Founded in 1969, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is a 501©(3) public charity that works with donors to create charitable funds that will benefit our community both now and in the future. To learn more about the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, visit www.occf.org

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From the Publisher

New Downtown art piece The long awaited “Key to My Heart” public art was installed near the festival marketplace on First Street in downtown Edmond last week. It is the city of Edmond’s 235th public art installation under the Edmond Art in Public Places program which began in 2001. You can thank our good friends Randel and Dana Shadid for encouraging the Ray Hibbard program here in Edmond.

“Key to My Heart” is a large-scale, interactive piece that echoes the tradition of lovers adding locks to the famous Love Lock Bridge in Paris, France. This piece encourages visitors to add their locks to symbolically display their everlasting love and connection. So far, places selling locks in downtown Edmond include, Silver Leaf Gems, Hello Love Salon, Edmond Historical Society and Museum, Frenzy Brewing Company, Office Depot, the Edmond Tag Agency, Citizens Bank of Edmond and many more will come online soon.

However, you are welcome to bring your own lock.

Lisa and I saw this done in our travels of 2019, back when it was safe to travel to Europe. We were visiting my cousin in Cologne, Germany.

“Love Padlocks” is on display on the Hohenzollernbrücke bridge in Cologne, Germany, painstakingly created piece by piece as an endless stream of couples have come to publicly honor their love. Thousands of padlocks now hang from the railings of the bridge, each inscribed, painted, or otherwise decorated by the couple that hung it.

An estimated 40,000 padlocks hang on the bridge to date – a shocking number considering that the tradition only started in 2008. That means 40,000 couples – 80,000 individuals in all – have participated in this fast-growing, spontaneous collection. The padlocks have added over 2 tons of weight to the bridge, causing local officials to question how long the practice can be sustained. In Cologne to symbolize the everlasting nature of their love, the key is dropped over the edge, tumbling far below into the eternal waters of the river.

Since we don’t have a bridge or a river, yet, in downtown Edmond or anywhere that is good for placing public art with public access, artist Zonly Looman has provided an interactive piece of public art for us to declare our everlasting love. Most the locks sold for this purpose are the kind without a key or combination. Once they are locked, it is forever. I did notice some of the locks on the art were combination locks which indicates a lack of commitment from the way I see it. We will hope for the best. Many can be engraved or written on with a marker.

The private funding partners for “Key to My Heart” are Matthew & Kim Myers, Chris Dingess, David Maschino, Ashley & Casey Massegee, Kyle & Lex Copeland, and Chris & Anabelle Anderson.

As they have done previously with several pieces in the community, Ditch Witch of Oklahoma is volunteered their services to assist with the installation process.

Looman is an Edmond-based artist whose

One of the first locks added to the display commemorated the marriage and love of Ray and Lisa Hibbard.

works have included murals, large interactive pieces, and more. “Key to My Heart” will be Looman’s sixth piece in the Edmond Public Art inventory. He is a graduate of Deer Creek High School and attended Southwestern Christian University where he played baseball. Over the years, Looman has spent thousands of hours mastering various styles and techniques. This commitment and drive have allowed for him to develop his unique style as a pop expressionist artist and open his own gallery, Studio Z, in downtown Edmond. To learn more about him, please visit https://zonlylooman.com.

For more information about the program and the Edmond Visual Arts Commission, please visit https://edmondok.com/142/Edmond-Visual-ArtsCommission.

Former Coffee Creek Golf Course to be Offered at Auction One of the more controversial developments to be put before the Edmond City Council is the property formerly known as Coffee Greek Golf Course. This 189+/- acres will be offered at auction on Thursday, October 29, 2020. The Heritage at Coffee Creek: A Mixed-Use Community will be offered in six parcels allowing bidders to purchase all or part of the property with tracts ranging from 5+/- to 73+/- acres. The PUD has been approved by Edmond City Council and is ready for developers to begin work.

My conversations with homeowners in the area show a strong desire for the property to return to being a golf course but that is unlikely to happen.

One golf professional told me his estimate is that

it would take more then $2 million to put the course back in shape to play. The prospect of someone counting on that as an investment is poor. My understanding is that much of the irrigation system has been parceled off and removed as well. It will most likely end up as some sort of development including retail, office, and housing.

Some speculated on the prospects of the city or a foundation putting in a bid but that does not seem too likely either.

I asked former Coffee Creek HOA president Tonya Coffman what she thought of the land going up for auction and she sent me this quote: "It's almost impossible to believe that it has been close to four years since Coffee Creek Golf Course was sold. As President of the HOA at that time, I was thrown into a nightmare that I would not wish on anyone. There are approximately 296 homesites in North Coffee Creek, and 158 of those lots were advertised and sold as "golf course lots" and all were advertised as part of a "golf course community", and then we had absolutely no say in what happened to us. Another fact that many Edmond citizens may not be aware of, is that our school golfers, including Deer Creek, no longer had a course on which to practice and have their tournaments. Every middle school and all three high schools have golf teams for both boys and girls. For over three years they have had to scramble to find a place for the kids to practice. They are fortunate if they can use Kickingbird one day per week because of the activity already experienced on that course.

And now, once again, we have no idea what will happen to us. To this date, not one inch of dirt has been turned over, and the fairways are still intact."

The PUD breaks the 189+/- acre site into four districts including: Mixed-Use Town Center Development, Mixed-Use Neighborhood Retail and Office Park Development, Medium Density Residential Development, and Traditional Residential Development. Open space and recreational areas are also a part of the plan.

In reference to location at the southeast corner of Kelly Ave and Coffee Creek Rd., the Seller remarked, “There are few pieces of development land within the Edmond city limits with this kind of potential and we see a lot of value in that. This land is in a great central location near shopping, medical facilities, office complexes, schools, and parks. For those working in Edmond and Oklahoma City or have kids in Edmond Public Schools or Deer Creek Public Schools, this location is ideal. What an incredible opportunity to continue to build the Edmond community.”

The live auction will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn and Edmond Conference Center, 2833 Conference Dr., Edmond, OK 73034, on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 10:00 AM. Interested parties can view the PUD, video, interactive map, and additional information via the property page on the real estate and auction company’s website, BufordResources.com. You can also contact Craig Buford at 405-833-9499 or cbuford@bufordresources.com.

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

Check out what’s inside!

---- Obituary notice............................................................................Page 6.

---- Edmond Police arrest report ........................................................Page 7.

---- Columnist looks at upcoming election ......................................Page 10.

---- Experts: Be careful this Halloween ..............................................Page 11.

---- Football scenes from game at Edmond North ............................Page 12.

---- New book store opens in Edmond ............................................Page 13.

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

---- George Gust reviews ‘Chicago 7’ motion picture ......................Pages 14.

This and so 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.

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Free Medicare counseling & information now available With the Medicare Open Enrollment Period fast approaching, the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) offers free counseling to assist Oklahomans eligible for Medicare. In past years, OID’s Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) hosted annual Medicare Open Enrollment events across the state, educating Medicare beneficiaries on their options, enrollment eligibility and changes for the upcoming year. Despite the inability to host in-person events due to COVID-19, MAP has found new ways to continue consumer education and services.

“The Medicare Assistance Program is an important and valuable service we provide Oklahomans. We’re mak-

ing their services more accessible by offering free, one-on-one Medicare counseling remotely and hosting free educational webinars,” said Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready.

Medicare Open Enrollment Period runs from now through Dec. 7. During this time, beneficiaries can make changes to their health insurance coverage and review current coverage options. OID also kicked off the first two sessions of its six-week Medicare Open Enrollment webinar series. Participants can still sign up for the remaining four webinars and watch the webinar recording at www.youtube.com/okinsurance411.

Each webinar is free, but registration is required. To register, visit

Enjoy fresh zucchini Editor's note: Edmond Life & Leisure is proud to welcome long time food editor, author and friend to the Edmond Community, Carol Smaglinski to our pages. She has created a series of cooking tips and recipes especially for our readers for this fall and holiday season. It is an honor to have her onboard. Welcome home Carol Smaglinski!

By Carol Smaglinski It’s not unusual in late summer or early fall to discover a nice bunch of zucchini, also known as a summer squash, on your front porch from a friendly neighbor. That’s just the way it is in Oklahoma.

And if you are just veggin’ out, grab your sharpest knife - it’s the dull ones that will get you - and start slicing. Here’s a 10-minute, four ingredient recipe for maximum taste with minimum fuss, just the way we like to do it these days.

To shred the mozzarella and stop it from sticking to the grater, here’s the answer. Simply stick the grater into the freezer for about 10 minutes before you start Another way is to spray the grater with cooking spray before you get going.

Note: If you have difficulty locating the Spanish type chorizo sausage made from raw pork or the Mexican style, which is produced from pork that has been smoked, don’t fret. I

have purchased it in large area supermarkets. Second choice is to just use a good spicy sausage.

However, the unique chorizo is made with garlic and ancho chili powder for a hit of deep flavor that they can provide. Serve any leftover chorizo with eggs for a special breakfast.

Fresh zucchini will last for about five days refrigerated in a plastic bag.

Zucchini Zoomers ⅓ cup chunky salsa, liquid drained through a strainer 2 zucchini, ends trimmed and sliced diagonally into ¼-cinch slices ½ lb. chorizo sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled 8 Tbsp. mozzarella cheese, shredded Heat the oven to 400 degrees. On a lightly greased sheet pan with sides, place the slices on the pan.

Place a tablespoon of drained salsa on each slice. Then top with cooked chorizo and finish with a sprinkle of the shredded cheese.

Bake for 10 minutes until the cheese has melted. If not, turn on the broiler for that final burst of light brown on the mozzarella. The recipe is a little messy, but your house will smell like an authentic Mexican restaurant and the zucchini comes out a bit crunchy with a recipe you will do again. .

www.oid.ok.gov/MOEP. “We are committed to making Medicare Open Enrollment less confusing and frustrating,” said MAP Director, Ray Walker. “We are more accessible than ever through our virtual programs, and we’re working diligently to provide the same, high-quality customer service while keeping everyone safe. A group edu-

cational session is also available through our virtual programs.”

MAP provides one-on-one counseling and information for people eligible for Medicare.

All services are free, unbiased and confidential. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-763-2828. To schedule a group session, visit https://www.map.oid.ok.gov.

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Obituary notice Gerald B. (Jerry) Peters Gerald B. (Jerry) Peters of Edmond passed from this life on October 11, 2020. Jerry was born on April 12, 1935 to Edward and Elda Peters of Talmage, Nebraska. He spent his youth in Talmage where he was raised on the family farm. Though farming would not become his profession, Jerry learned a strong work ethic there which he would carry to every endeavor in his life.

Jerry attended Talmage High School where he was active in choir, football, band (he often told stories about marching at halftime in his football uniform), and was named to the Nebraska All-State basketball team. After graduating in 1952, Jerry attended Midland College in Fremont, Nebraska. He would later graduate from Oklahoma City University.

In 1955, Jerry married Kay Pearson, also of Talmage, with whom he shared his beloved children and grandchildren. They moved to Oklahoma City in 1958, where Jerry lived for the remainder of his life.

Jerry worked for AT&T (formerly Western Electric) in Oklahoma City for 0ver 40 years. Through his profession, he was able to travel the world, including brief assignments in Taiwan and Indonesia. The highlight of Jerry’s professional career was a three-year project in Seoul, Korea, a city which he grew to love and where he was often playfully greeted in his neighborhood as the Mayor of Itaewon.

He joined St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in 1958 and remained a member for the rest of his life. Jerry’s love for his church and its members was deep and abiding. He sang in the choir for over 50 years, served on the church council, was a frequent handyman, and cheerfully gave of his time to fill any volunteer need that he could.

Jerry was known for his playful sense of humor and was beloved by many. The desire to serve was rooted deep in his heart and the thing that brought him the most joy. He just loved helping people.

He was a 25-year survivor of leukemia and was involved in a head-on car accident that inhibited his mobility for over half of his life. When faced with these challenges, Jerry never complained and lived a healthy life until the very end.

Jerry is survived by his brother Richard Peters of Lincoln, Nebraska with whom he shared a cherished bond. He is also survived by his three children – daughter, Julie Oliver and husband Charles, son, Scott Peters and wife Amy, and daughter, Shannon Fenner and husband Daniel; eight grandchildren – Christine and Cody Clay, Courtney, Jeremy, Kaylee and Alex Peters, and Jack and Madeline Fenner; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Don Peters of Williamsburg, Virginia.

A private memorial service will be held in Oklahoma City with interment to follow in Talmage, Nebraska. The family suggests that memorials in Jerry’s name be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Do you have a wedding or engagement notice? If so, please contact us at Edmond Life & Leisure, either by phone, 340-3311 or e-mail, news@edmondpaper.com. We will then send or fax you an engagement or wedding form.The cost is $35, which includes a photograph. Payment is due upon submitted by noon Thursday.

NSDAR Registrar General Pat McFall, left, OSDAR State Regent Teresa Cales (both Samuel King Chapter members) Gail Ellsworth, OSDAR State Vice Regent & In front, Samuel King Chapter Regent Charlotte Chesrow.

DAR membership luncheon held The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), Samuel King Chapter, Edmond, held their Annual Membership Tea at Oak Tree Country Club,recently. Chapter Regent Charlotte Chesrow presided over the meeting, welcoming guests including Pat McFall, NSDAR National Registrar who brought greetings from Washington D.C. , and Oklahoma State Daughters of the American Revolution (OSDAR) State Regent Teresa Cales and State Vice Regent Grace Ellsworth.

Oklahoma State Regent Teresa Cales, shared the theme of her Administration, “Reaching Out in Service and Education.” Her State Regent’s Project will provide financial assistance to Oklahoma women’s shelters (one in each Oklahoma State DAR district), award two full-time scholarships to women seeking a business degree from an Oklahoma college or university, and provide financial assis-tance to Tulsa’s Greenwood District, to help restore the windows for the Vernon A.M.E. Church.

Chapter Regent Charlotte Ches-

row, Membership Chairman Karon Brown, Chapter Registrar Dr. Ruth Oneson Minke, and Deborah Longnecker, Chapter Chaplain, inducted two new members, Nikki Hurst and Patricia Watts, into the Chapter, who were warmly welcomed.

An award was given to each new members who had completed the Chapter’s New Orientation Program.

Chapter Regent Charlotte Chesrow and Membership Chairman Karon Brown presented cer-tificates, hat pins and gloves to 18 graduating members. Some of these graduates have already as-sumed leadership roles in the Chapter. Samuel King was proud to have 44 new members in 2019.

At the conclusion of the Meeting, a light luncheon, was served followed by a time of fellow-ship.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. Its members are descended from the patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War.

Some of the 2020 attendees of the Samuel King Chapter, DAR.

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Police arrest report (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.)

Oct. 5 Therman Krishawn Kemp, 42, Spencer. Charged with possession of marijana or CDS and operate a MV (DUI of APC) under the influence of drugs or a combination of chemical or CDS. David Maxcy Harrold, 63, homeless. Possession of drug paraphernalia and indecent exposure.

Norman Ray Nelson, 52, Winfrow, Ariz. Possession of marijana, public intoxication and false representation to an officer.

Sheronda Montrece Fields, 49, Edmond. Petty larceny.

Kimberlyn Kay Evans, 59, Edmond. Throwing human waste at a government employee and felony domestic abuse, assault & battery.

Oct. 6 Abad Blanco Yoglis, 39, Edmond. Obtaining property by false pretenses and larceny of merchandise.

Jorge Felix Garvey-Oliva, 21, Edmond. Obtaining property by false pretenses and larcency of merchandise.

Jack Tyler Mangum, 30, Oklahoma City. Possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana or CDS and a felony warrant.

Scott Lee Long, 41, of Wagoner, Okla. Public intoxication.

Sandra Lee Gragg, 42, Wagoner, Okla. Public intoxication.

Oct. 7 Dana Christopher Conde, 22, Edmond. Misdemeaor domestic abuse.

Oct. 8 Matthew Thomas Maciag, 37, Midwest City.

Failure to appear.

Nicholas Ian Minervine, 39, Edmond. Carrying a weapon under the influence of alcohol and operate (DUI or APC) vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Lauryn Ashlee Boles, 29, Oklahoma City. Failure to appear.

Stacy M. Ellis, 44, Edmond. No proof of insurance, speeding (15 mph over) and driving while privilege is cancelled, suspended, denid or revoked.

Franklin Robert Beals, 29, Edmond. Trafficking in illegal drugs, possess with intent to distribute CDS and possess firearm after conviction of felony.

Syeda Masooma Zalneb Abedi, 40, homeless.

Public intoxication and three counts of failure to appear.

Norman Ray Nelson, 52, Winfrow, Ariz. Sexual battery and public intoxication.

Oct. 9 Jason Arnold Jordan, 29, Hugo, Okla. Operate

(DUI or APC) a MV under the influence of drugs or combination of chemical or CDS. Kevin Michael Berggren, Jr., 20, Edmond. Petty larceny.

Jordan Gabrielle Hubatka, 19, Midwest City.

Petty larceny.

Ashley Maric Mosby, 19, Newalla. Petty larceny.

Kirby Donald Keith, 62, Luther. Public intoxication and felony warrant.

Oct. 10 Stephen Lawson Merideth, 23, Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Jeremiah Gene Jacques, 38, Guthrie. Failure to appear.

Dante D’Angelo Sanders, 26, Edmond. Felony warrant and four counts of failure to appear.

Gerald Dean Thomas, 50, Edmond. Possession of marijuana and driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

River Fulton Aaron, 21, Edmond. (Anthing other than alcohol) Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of anything other than alcohol.

Denise Lyn Walters, 54, Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Ryan Christopher Walsh, 41, Edmond. Public intoxication.

Edward Anthony Runnels, 37, homeless. Public intoxication.

Michele Rene McDaniel, 49, Oklahoma City.

(Misdemeanor first and second offense) larceny of merchandise from a retailer.

Erik Ryan Robinson, 29, Oklahoma City. Operate (DUI or APC) vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Antjuan Lamonte Samuels Jr., 25, Edmond. Interruption/disruption interference with emergency phone call and kidnapping and felony domestic abuse and assault & battery.

Kaiden Daniel Hall, 23, Edmond. Obstruction of a police officer, misdemeanor domestic abuse assault and public intoxication.

Oct. 11 Derick Nathaniel Simpson, 35, Guthrie. Operate (DUI or APC) vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Jamison Riley Pedrosa, 20, Edmond. Driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked. Operating MV with improver equipment.

Adam Patrick Stewart, 32, Oklahoma City. Operate (DUI or APC) vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Anthony Dimeo Summers, 20, Edmond. Public intoxication.

Kisadi Lynette Clay 21, Oklahoma City. Petty larceny.

Nelsley Nacol Wiltz, 20, Oklahoma City. Failure to yield to emergency vehicle and petty larceny.

Tracey Michelle Leonisio, 45, Oklahoma City.

Operate (DUI or APC) vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

‘Dolls of Native America’ exhibit The American Indian Culture and Preservation Office of the Oklahoma Historical Society has opened a new, educational exhibit, “Child’s Play: Dolls of Native America,” located in the John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Research Center at the Oklahoma History Center.

The exhibit highlights more than 65 dolls and doll makers from different American Indian tribes.

The exhibit will not only present the importance of dolls as children’s toys, but also their significance as an art form and a way to document styles and materials used in making traditional tribal clothing.

“We wanted to feature dolls not just from Okla- The Indian doll exhibit will be on display until Dec. 1. homa and the Southern kept within the families to be passed down from Plains region, but also dolls from the Southwest, generation to generation.”

Southeast, Northeast, Arctic, Subarctic, Northern The exhibit will run through Dec. 1, in the John Plains, Great Basin, Plateau, Woodlands and Great and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Research Center at the Lakes, so that viewers can see and appreciate the Oklahoma History Center, and will be accompagreat diversity of traditional clothing styles within these tribes,” said Tamara Elder, curator and Ameri- nied by an upcoming exhibit publication.

The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society can Indian cultural research specialist. is to collect, preserve and share the history and The exhibit includes selected biographies of doll makers such as Mildred Cleghorn, Fort Sill Apache; culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people.

Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Lorene Drywater, Cherokee; Donna Tsatoke, Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, Kiowa/Caddo; Betty Mae Tiger Jumper, Seminole; and Rebecca Blue Cloud, Dakota. “For doll makers historic sites and affiliates across the state. such as Mildred Cleghorn, the importance of pass- Through its research archives, exhibits, educational ing down knowledge of tribal clothing was impera- programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information tive to saving cultural traditions, especially for young people,” said Elder. “Some of these dolls are about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.

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Firm adds Tony Scott to staff

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One Edmond couple helps out monarch butterflies during their migration.

Couple helps out butterflies Our environment today They only live six needs help: We have so months, and yet during many people destroying that short time, they lay the habitat. I’m trying to hundreds of eggs and make the world a better travel thousands of miles place and have people recfrom central Mexico to ognize all the creatures in Canada. They feed and nature, the bugs and lay their eggs on milkeverything, and how imweed, and an Edmond portant they are. I like to couple has been busy promote nature and make working to make their life a little better for everyjourney as comfortable as Ed Wiley body.” possible.

“Ed has done a fantastic job! It’s Here in the Oklahoma City/Edmond what he puts his heart into every day,” area, the monarchs are officially here. says Touchmark Executive Director Ed and Jan Wiley are residents at Michael Stockman. “His work is inspirTouchmark at Coffee Creek. Lifelong ing other residents to add plants and ranchers, they were also avid gardentend to the garden. It’s something that ers, and when they moved to Touchevery day brings more energy and life mark wanted to bring that love of into the community — especially during nature to their new home. the COVID-19 pandemic — and everyThey have created a butterfly and one contributes to it in a different way, pollinator garden that is in perfect form for the monarch’s migration and whether that’s giving advice, adding plants, tilling the ground, pruning, or is also a draw for many other types learning more about nature.” of butterflies. “I am in awe of the Stockman adds they plan to double monarch butterfly and mystified by the garden next year and add a walkwhat they go through to maintain their species,” Ed said. "The trials and ing path through it. “Because most of the plants grow so high, 6 - 8 feet tall, tribulations that they go through to when you walk throughout the garden, survive from their winter to summer you really get a sense of being amid grounds between Canada and Mexnature. Along with all of the plants, ico are intriguing.” there is an amazing abundance of ciEd explains he has been gardening cadas grasshoppers, other insects, and since he was 10. “I’m a nature-lover: I’ve always worked in and with nature. bees.”

Edmond accounting firm Arledge & Associates announces the hire of Tony A. Scott as director of business development.

A leader in the field of personal finance and in the community for nearly four decades, Scott’s role at Arledge & Associates will include overseeing client relations and identifying new business opportunities.

A graduate of East Tony Central University, Scott earned his accounting degree in 1982, where he was recognized as one of two distinguished alumni in 2019. He also received his juris doctor from Oklahoma City University’s College of Law in 1991.

A certified public accountant (CPA), Scott has worked in corporate accounting services and taught related courses at universities in Oklahoma and Kansas. Most recently, he worked as a vice president in relationship management at Heritage Trust Company in Oklahoma City.

“We are excited to welcome Tony as an outstanding professional who will no doubt bring opportunities to our firm based on his wide range of experience,” said Jim Denton, partner. “I have confidence in his expert-

ise as well as his commitment to continuing education that benefits both fellow CPAs and the clients we serve.”

Scott currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Oklahoma City Estate Planning Council and the Board of Directors for the Student Education and Ethics Development Foundation Oklahoma Schools of Character.

Last month, OklaScott homa Society of CPAs (OSCPA) recognized Scott as the recipient of its 2020 Public Service Award. He is also involved with the OSCPA’s Educational Foundation as a member of the Board of Trustees, and he serves on the OSCPA Accounting Careers and Liaison with Educational Institutions Committees.

Arledge & Associates, PC is a recognized leader in the accounting industry offering practical solutions in the areas of tax planning, auditing, consulting, accounting advisory services and client accounting. Through its Gateway Executive Solutions division, the firm offers outsourced CFO, controller and cloud-based accounting solutions. Find more information at http://www.jmacpas.com/.

City of Edmond program provides tress for groups Applications for the 2020-2021 Edmond Tree Grants program are now open. The program makes trees available for neighborhood groups and K12 public schools or their associated parent teacher organizations. Administered by the City of Edmond Urban Forestry Department, groups within Edmond City Limits may apply to receive seedlings, 3-gallon, or 15-gallon containerized trees for planting within the areas that they manage.

A partnership between the City and our residents and schools, Edmond Tree Grant projects will enhance tree canopy within areas that are often not served through other Urban Forestry Department programs.

“Trees are a valuable resource within the areas where people live and recreate, providing such benefits as improved air quality, cooler tem-

peratures, UV ray protection, energy conservation, health benefits, beautification, and higher property values,” says Leigh Martin, City of Edmond Urban Forestry Program Specialist.

The format of this program fosters community and provides education about proper tree care and planting practices. Edmond Tree Grant recipients will work closely with the Urban Forestry Department to execute their projects, involve their communities through a tree planting event, and implement their maintenance plans. Grant recipients are responsible for planting trees that are received; however, due to COVID-19 the community planting event that is normally a required project component has been waived for the 2020-2021 program year.

For full program information about Edmond Tree Grants, visit https://edmondok.com/treegrants.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

The candidates who connect

By Steve Gust Editor Edmond Life & Leisure Successful presidential candidates, in my opinion, are the ones who connect with people.

We've seen it time and time again, since Ronald Reagan was president back in the 1980s. Reagan had a great deal of experience in front of the camera and knew exactly what to say.

I think the elder Bush, George H. W. Bush, was elected in 1988 beSteve Gust cause people still liked Reagan's message. In addition Michael Dukakis didn't seem to have much to say.

By 1992, the Democrats produced a candidate who could relate to folks. Bill Clinton, despite his many flaws, knew who to reach out and listen to the public. I didn't agree with him, but people liked what they heard and voted for him. By 2000, I'm not sure how effective a communicator George W. Bush was, but he had weak candidates with Al Gore and John Kerry. In 2008 the Democrats came up with another speaker, Barack Obama. The guy got his message out much like a fiery preacher.

That brings me to Donald Trump. The good news is he connects with people. But it seems to be a double edged sword.

The bad news is he connects very effectively with his critics as well. They'll work hard against him. Joe

Biden doesn't connect sometimes with himself, much less with many folks. His voters know they won’t be getting a Winston Churchill with Biden in office.

But he is the figurehead for "anybody but Trump" movement. In these crazy times we live in, that may be enough. Hope not.

----The Associated Press had a story last week, entitled "AP Explains: Trump seizes on dubious Biden-Ukraine story." It was the press spin on trying to minimize how Biden's son cleaned up making millions because of his father being vice president.

The writers completely minimized the revelations.

My favorite was when they defended Biden's public recollection of forcing out a Ukrainian prosecutor. The AP said there was a consensus that the prosecutor should be fired and Uncle Joe was just another voice in the choir.

What they left out is Biden was leveraging $1 billion in aid to get the guy fired. Some say leverage, I say extorted. If you or I tried that we'd be charged with a felony. But hey it's Uncle Joe. The end of the article discussed political fallout from the revelations. The AP basically said, well we've already outlined the real issues for you people. It's COVID and besides that this Ukraine issue is a bit too much for you ordinary folks to understand.

Ain't nothing to see here folks.

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

Election security remains a concern

By The Oklahoman Editorial Board Concerns about mailed ballots have been a dominant theme during this election season, with President Trump saying “fraud” is likely to result and Democrats saying the U.S. Postal Service will be overwhelmed due to changes made within the agency by this administration.

But what about election security, which was front and center after 2016 when Russia tried to meddle in the outcome? Are America’s voting systems secure as we approach Nov. 3?

Sen. James Lankford, R-Edmond, believes the answer is yes, although he did express a few concerns during an interview last week.

Lankford, a member

of the Senate Intelligence Committee, has said there was no evidence Russia hacked into U.S. voting machines or affected ballots four years ago, but it did try to get into websites of secretaries of state and election boards, and succeeded in accessing some voter registration rolls.

Lankford and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, DMinn., have led the effort to pass a bill aimed at improving election security. Although the bill remains on high center, Lankford said the administration has adopted its major proposals as policy measures.

One requires states to install a backup system, such as paper ballots, to receive additional federal dollars for elections.

Every state but New Jersey, Lankford said, has begun doing so. (Oklahoma has had such a system for years and it has proven highly reliable and secure.)

Lankford said there is “a huge difference” between 2016 and this year regarding states’ protection of their cyber networks, helping to ensure they are less vulnerable to tampering.

That’s important, because it lessens the chances of someone like Russia being able to do what it loves — create chaos. Lankford used a hypothetical of Russia tapping into Michigan’s election website and changing coding to produce wrong totals on election night.

“That would create total chaos when they come out two days later and say, ‘We don’t know what happened, but we now have a different person who’s winning Michigan,’” he said.

“That would be ugly.”

From Oklahoman.com

Pro 805 side criticizes Sheriff Association The Yes on 805 Coalition responded with disappointment to the Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association’s opposition to State Question 805 last week..

“Oklahomans shouldn’t let those against reasonable criminal justice reform mislead them,” said Sarah Edwards, president of Yes on 805. “Research shows that punishing people excessively for nonviolent offenses does nothing to increase public safety. State Question 805 will safely reduce our incarceration rates and can help redirect substantial tax savings to services that actually prevent criminal behavior.”

SQ 805 is a citizen-led reform that will put sentencing discretion back in the hands of judges and juries by ending repeat sentence penalties for nonviolent offenses. It will not stop judges and juries from holding people who commit domestic abuse

‘I’m perplexed that my elected Sheriff in Pottawatomie County would oppose this very modest sentencing reform.’

Allan Grubb, district attorney for Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties. or any other crime accountable, and does not give anyone a free pass for any offense.

“I don’t like being used as a pawn to further a tough on crime agenda,” said domestic violence survivor Sonya Pyles. “Domestic violence in Oklahoma is a violent crime — a person who commits a pattern of abuse can be sent to prison for a decade, and anyone who seriously harms a woman

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or uses a weapon can get life in prison. I wholeheartedly support SQ 805 because it works to modestly reduce sentences for nonviolent crimes. If the sheriffs want to sentence someone to prison for 20 years for shoplifting, they should just say it rather than pretending they are coming to the defense of survivors like me.”

Under the measure, judges and juries can still take criminal history into account when deciding an appropriate sentence, and people with prior convictions can still receive the maximum sentence.

“I’m perplexed that my elected Sheriff in Pottawatomie County would oppose this very modest sentencing reform,” said Allan Grubb, district attorney for Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties. “Law enforcement have all the tools they need to hold people accountable and keep us safe, without sending someone to prison for 17 years for a nonviolent property crime.”

Oklahoma’s decades-long prison sentences for nonviolent crimes are much longer on average than neighboring states’, and are driving the state’s status as one of the top incarcerators in the country and the #1 incarcerator of women in the world.

“Oklahoma needs common-sense reform to address our prison crisis now,” said Kris Steele, executive director of Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform. “Piling on extra years for nonviolent offenses is not fair and doesn't make us safer. SQ 805 helps end decades-long prison sentences for nonviolent crimes, saving Oklahoma millions of dollars currently spent on our overcrowded prisons.”

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Caution is the key word for this Halloween New CDC guidance on fall festivities lists door-to-door trick-or-treating, parking lot “trunk-or-treat” events and indoor costume parties as highrisk for coronavirus transmission. According to experts at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, parents should take these recommendations to heart.

“The CDC guidelines are rooted in the viral spread potential from children coming into repeated contact with high-touch surfaces — like bowls of candy or doorbells — as well as the lack of physical distancing that naturally occurs when trick-or-treating or attending parties,” said OMRF physician-scientist Eliza Chakravarty, M.D. The American Academy of Pediatrics reported total U.S. pediatric Covid-19 cases surpassed 620,000 in September. And in one study, pedi-

atric patients were shown to have much higher levels of virus in their airways than adults hospitalized in ICUs for Covid-19 treatment.

While serious illness related to the virus is rare in infected children, contact tracing studies show they play a role in community spread.

“The risk of community transmission is bigger with a high viral load.

Traditional Halloween activities could lead to a spike that sweeps through families and schools, affecting large numbers of at-risk individuals unknowingly,” Chakravarty said.

With cold and flu season upon us, we should all work diligently to stay healthy, added OMRF immunologist Hal Scofield, M.D., even if that means a change of plans.

“Cold and flu season, allergies and Covid create a perfect storm,” said Scofield, who also serves as associate

Arcadia concert on Saturday Oklahoma City singer-songwriter Janice Francis-Smith will present a Morning Music concert on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Arcadia Round Barn.

Blending folk, jazz-pop and country, Francis-Smith tackles real life with warmth, humor and honesty.

She has played venues from the Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival in Kansas to the Bluebird Café in Nashville to the Bitter End in New York City, shared her poems at the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival and collected songwriting awards along the way.

Morning Music is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., beneath the giant elm tree on the north side of the Round Barn.

Bring a lawn chair or sit at the picnic tables. Masks and social distancing are required.

This will be the last regularlyscheduled Morning Music session of the year, but some impromptu concerts will be held as weather permits.

The Round Barn gift shop and museum are currently open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday.

The barn is located six miles east of Interstate 35 on Historic Route 66. Admission is free but donations are appreciated for the maintenance of the barn, which was built in 1898.

To volunteer at the barn, call Kimberly Burk at 405-651-0240.

chief of staff for research at the Oklahoma City VA. “So many early symptoms of these seasonal conditions are the same, and the only thing that rules out Covid-19 is a test. Rather than setting ourselves up for a fall of nasal swabs, we should do everything we can to avoid the sniffles.”

Still, the coronavirus needn’t turn Halloween into a pumpkin. Like so many other celebrations adapted for 2020, it just requires innovation.

“Let kids decorate Halloweenthemed cloth masks,” said Chakravarty. She also suggested alternatives like social media costume contests, family pumpkin-carving contests or spooky movie marathons.

“Just because the holiday needs to be a little different doesn’t mean it still can’t be fun,” she said. “And scary!”

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North Hosts Mustang in football

EN WR Eythan Graham (1) runs the ball

EN QB Ethan Barnes (7) hands off to RB Garan Smith (3)

EN LB Wood Ingram (4) and LB Zach Russell (28) tackles Mustang QB Tristen Russell (16)

Photos by Melinda Infante

The North Huskies played host last Thursday to the Mustang Bronocs. The home team came up short, falling 35-6, according to The Oklahoman.

Edmond North Band had a pregame performance

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Scenes from Around Edmond

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Edmond North ROTC Honor Guard presented colors before the game Thursday night Commonplace Books is now open in downtown Edmond. The locally owned book store has expanded from Midtown in Oklahoma City to an Edmond location in the building that formerly housed McCalls.

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‘Chicago 7’ a gripping legal drama

By George Gust In the age of closed theaters and postponed blockbusters you would think that the prestige cinema would have been postponed as well. However, “The Trial of the Chicago 7” aims to remedy that assumption with a topical and gripping legal drama featuring a star-studded cast.

Written and Directed by Aaron Sorkin “The Trial of the Chicago 7” tells the story of seven people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

“The Trial of the Chicago 7” is the kind of ensemble drama that many actors dream of. With the sharp political and legal writing Sorkin is known for, most every major character gets their time in the spotlight to deliver soliloquys about their personal values and the importance of what they stand for. And in this film, the cast of Oscar winning actors is up to the task and delivers plenty of memorable moments of drama and at times comedy.

And while the entire cast has their moments, it is Sasha Baron Cohen and Eddie Redmayne that stand out the most. Cohen delivers moments of

levity and disobedience that exemplify the ideals of his real-life character he’s portraying. Much like his off-screen persona, Cohen plays the clown for the most part, but also reveals that there is a method to his madness. In opposition to this approach is Redmayne who is usually known for making bold acting choices but is the most buttoned up of the bunch and portrays his character with grounded emotion and pointed vigor at times.

The directing style of Sorkin is as effective as the acting in the film. His storytelling focuses on the aftereffects of the riot and the legal repercussions and only gives the audience glimpses of the events

mentioned by the trial, as they come up. Telling the story in this manner heightens the drama as we are only given information about the riots in a way that heightens the drama of the film.

Overall, “The Trial of the Chicago 7” is an effective and poignant legal drama by a highly skilled ensemble of actors and a master screenwriter in peak form.

With phenomenal performances across the board with special recognition of supporting performances by Mark Rylance and Frank Langella “The Trial of the Chicago 7” is an effective and emotionally affecting prestige legal drama that brings a cinematic gravitas that has been missing in a post movie theater landscape.

“The Trial of the Chicago 7” is rated R for language throughout, some violence, bloody images and drug use. Now available to stream on Netflix.

4.2 out of 5 stars

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

PHOTO PROVIDED

Eddie Redymayne and Mark Rylance are part of a star-studded cast in Aaron Sorkin's gripping legal drama after the events of the riots surrounding the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Benefit increase announced Answers appearing on Page 19

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 1.3 percent in 2021, the Social Security Administration announced recently.

The 1.3 percent costof-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 64 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2021.

Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on Dec. 31, 2020.

(Note: some people receive both Social Security and SSI benefits).

The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $142,800 from $137,700.

Social Security and SSI beneficiaries are normally notified by mail starting in early December about their new benefit amount. Most people who receive Social Security payments will be able to view their COLA notice .

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: CIVICS 101 ACROSS 1. Beginning of flu, e.g.

6. Espionage agent 9. *Warsaw Pact opponent 13. Ringworm 14. Romanian monetary unit 15. Well-known 16. Contain the ashes 17. Paris' ____ De Triomphe 18. Wear away 19. *Group of President's advisors 21. *Balance partner, pl.

23. Ever, to a poet 24. Joker, e.g.

25. Type of coniferous 28. Man Ray's genre 30. Switches topics 35. "Beware the ____ of March" 37. Large casks 39. Beyond suburban 40. Fatalist's future 41. Weasel's aquatic cousin 43. City of Taj Mahal 44. Tossed or passed 46. Ready and eager 47. "I ____ With You" by Modern English 48. Water pipe 50. Diplomat's forte 52. Grain in J.D. Salinger's novel 53. Miso bean 55. One of Indiana Jones' quests 57. *Part of Congress 60. *One who introduces a bill 64. Recurring pain 65. Consumed 67. Baby grand, e.g.

68. Relating to Hinduism 69. Siren's domain 70. Tiny island 71. Fencing weapon 72. Trinitrotoluene, for short 73. Two-player strategy board game

DOWN 1. Ear-related 2. Santa Maria's companion 3. Give the cold shoulder 4. Like Halloween night 5. Turned skin into leather 6. Blind segment 7. ____ capita 8. New Mexico's state flower 9. Narcotics agent, for short 10. Every which way 11. Koppel and Kennedy 12. Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem, e.g.

15. Avian rest stop 20. Muse of love poetry 22. Store posting, abbr.

24. Choral composition 25. *"Miranda Rights" amendment 26. Leading potato-producing state 27. Yesteryear style 29. *Serving on a jury 31. *One of five U.S. territories

32. One that insists 33. Ahead of time 34. *List of candidates 36. Radio button 38. Red Cross supplies 42. Summary 45. Sushi restaurant buner 49. "Too ____ to handle" 51. ____ of Cancer 54. Brewer's staple 56. Snack of Jewish origin 57. Edmund Fitzgerald, e.g.

58. Marine eagle 59. Lymphatic swelling 60. *John Roberts' spot, e.g.

61. Black Friday lure 62. Half of binary code, pl.

63. Decomposes 64. Definite article 66. *Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights xxxxxxxxxxxx-de-____

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Top Edmond site educators named Edmond Public Schools announced recently its 2020-2021 Site Teachers of the Year. Their peers at each of the district’s 27 schools choose the teachers.

Superintendent Bret Towne said the teachers represent the best of the best.

“Each one of these exceptional teachers demonstrates creative and imaginative teaching on a dayto-day basis,” said Towne. “They impart the value of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities.”

The honorees are as follows: Elementary: Jeanna Gragg – Angie Debo fourth-grade teacher Terri Cobble – Centennial physical education teacher Katherine Giles – Charles Haskell Pre-K teacher Alyssa McCook – Chisholm first-grade teacher Suzy Foster – Clegern media specialist Amy Thomas – Cross Timbers music teacher Katy McFadden – Frontier gifted and talented teacher Kasey Cohlmia – Heritage third-grade teacher Rachelle Lisle – Ida Freeman Kindergarten teacher Heidi Walter – John Ross gifted and talented teacher Karissa Parkhurst – Northern Hills music teacher Eric Dabney – Orvis Risner media specialist Lamonica Gruen – Russell Dougherty Kindergarten teacher Selina Ogletree – Sunset fifth-grade teacher Susan Hahn – Washington Irving special education teacher Beth Winters – West Field media specialist Ashley Henderson – Will Rogers special education teacher Middle: Amy Milligan – Central seventh-grade science teacher JoeLee Mills – Cheyenne band teacher Leslie Singleton – Cimarron counselor Madison Birdwell – Heartland sixth-grade geography Darcy McMullen – Sequoyah sixth-grade math

Heidi Walter of John Ross.

Rachelle Lisle of Ida Freeman. teacher Victor Djonorh – Summit band teacher High School: Andrea Luster – Boulevard Interim Alternative Educational Setting teacher Lisa Shinn – Edmond Memorial math teacher Duncan Fugitt – Edmond North Physics/STEM teacher Eric Harp – Edmond Santa Fe AP World History/AP Human Geography teacher One of the 27 site teachers of the year will be named the 2020-2021 Edmond Teacher of the Year next spring and represent the school district at the state competition. The district’s professional development committee decides the district winner.

Victor Djonorh of Summit Middle School is honored.

Congratulations to all Teachers of the Year

Eric Harp of Santa Fe.

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Some facts concerning Nigerian romance scam A Oklahoma-based social media influencer had his identity stolen by Nigerian romance scammers who used his likeness to trick women seeking love out of their money.

Americans lost $201 million to romance scammers in 2019, the most recent data, and a new study warns catfishing is skyrocketing in 2020 due to Coronavirus as online dating and loneliness increase.

The FTC reported romance scams increased by 40% last year, up from $143 million in 2018. For the first time, more Americans lost money to romance scams than any other scam.

SocialCatfish.com last week release a study: Catfishing: A Growing Epidemic During COVID-19 using the most recent data from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.

Nigerian romance scams are the most prevalent and the study includes an exclusive seven-minute video interview with a Nigerian scammer, a 20-page leaked playbook they use and a video interview with a West Virginia victim who is now homeless.

Here are key findings from the study: n The five states with the most catfishing victims include: California (2,206 victims), Florida (1,363), Texas (1,287) New York (931), Pennsylvania (607). n A record 26.6 million people are using data apps in 2020, an 18.4% increase from 2019 n 31% of users said they are spending more time on dating apps. n The Better Business Bureau is seeing up to a 40% increase from certain banks whose customers are trying to recover money they lost to romance scammers in 2020.

Here are five Tricks Romance Scammers Are Using During Coronavirus: n Cannot Meet Because of COVID: The hallmark of a catfish scammer is to come up with excuses why they cannot meet, such as pretending to be in the military overseas. The pandemic gives them a built-in excuse not to meet. Beware. n Need Money for a COVID Emergency: Once they form an emotional connection with lonely victims, they ask for money saying they are sick and need help with treatment, or are low on food, water, and other sup-

plies. These are lies, as people who have never met do not ask you for money for an emergency, they would rely on family and friends. n They Are Overly Sweet and Confessing Love Quickly: If you are stuck in your house with limited contact with your loved ones, then someone else’s sweet words can win you over, especially when they are confessing their undying love for you. Beware of someone who says overly sweet things that are too good to be true. n Moving too Fast: Scammers are using the extra time at home to chat more often so they can build trust and drain your bank account faster.

Beware if your relationship begins to move too fast. n Do Not Want to Video Chat: The oldest excuse in the book… they cannot video chat with you because their video camera is supposedly “broken”, or they do not have the best access to Wi-Fi. These are red flags. The real reason they do not want to video chat with you is that they are pretending to be the person you see in the pictures and are not actually that person.

Here are 5 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Victim: n Never Give Money: Do not give anyone you meet online money, no matter the reason. n Do not Give Personal Information: Scammers can use basic information to commit identity fraud, get access to your banks and steal your money. n Take Things Slow: If you like someone online, do not let them rush you. Nigerian romance scammers will be pushy about falling in love right away. If that is the case, know something is not right. n Meet or Video Chat: Do not form a relationship with someone who will not video chat with you or meet you in person. n Compare Against the Published Nigerian Scam Playbook: Compare what they are saying to the playbook to see if it matches at all. If what the person sent you matches word-forword to the text in the playbook or is similar to it, then that is a major red flag. This means they are probably copying and pasting everything they are telling you from a scammer’s playbook and will try to steal your money later.

Deadline extended for annual Governor’s Arts Awards Assoc.

The Oklahoma Arts Council has extended the deadline for submitting nominations for the 2021 Governor’s Arts Awards. Nominations for the awards will be accepted through Friday, November 6, 2020.

Recognizing individuals and organizations whose contributions to the arts have impacted communities and schools in Oklahoma, the awards will be presented by the Governor during a special ceremony at the state Capitol in the spring.

"During a time when we all want and need to hear uplifting stories, the Governor's Arts Awards is the perfect way to bring attention to those Oklahomans who deserve our appreciation for making great things happen through the arts in our state," said Oklahoma Arts Council Executive Director Amber Sharples.

Awards are presented in several categories: The Governor’s Award - recognizes individuals for longtime leadership and significant contributions to the arts across Oklahoma.

Arts in Education Award - recognizes an individual, organization, school, educator or group for their outstanding leadership and service in the arts benefitting youth and/or arts in education.

Business in the Arts Award - recognizes businesses/corporations who exhibit outstanding support of the arts in Oklahoma. This award was created

in memory of Earl Sneed, prominent arts advocate.

Community Service Award - recognizes individuals for significant contributions to the arts in specific Oklahoma communities in the areas of leadership and volunteerism.

Media in the Arts Award - recognizes an individual member in the media who demonstrates commitment to the arts in Oklahoma documented through public awareness support and fairness, initiative, creativity and professionalism in reporting.

This award was created in memory of Bill Crawford, veteran professional journalist.

George Nigh Public Service in the Arts Award - recognizes an Oklahoma government official for outstanding support of the arts. The category was named in honor of former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh.

Nominees must be current residents of the State of Oklahoma and living in Oklahoma full time, or organizations/businesses that work in and for the benefit of Oklahoma. Previous recipients of The Governor’s Award are not eligible, A nomination form is available at arts.ok.gov. The updated deadline for submissions is Friday, Nov. 6.

For more information, contact Joel Gavin, Oklahoma Arts Council director of marketing and communications, at (405) 521-2037 or joel.gavin@arts.ok.gov.

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Energy sector seeking professionals The Oklahoma Energy Workforce Consortium is launching a new energy career cluster to promote the benefits of pursuing careers in energy. Energy is the highest-paying industry in the state, averaging more than $100,000 annually.

Leaders within the energy industry initiated the OEWC to address a looming shortage of skilled workers that is expected nationwide by 2025.

With the help of educational leaders, the group aims to engage the next generation by adding a new career cluster to the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education’s instructional framework.

“Energy plays a vital role in the lives of Oklahomans, and we want to provide a focused, comprehensive and engaging framework for students

to learn more about the high-wage and rewarding careers available in the energy industry,” said Sean Trauschke, chairman, president and chief executive officer of OGE Energy Corp. “We are proud to join with partners throughout Oklahoma’s energy sector to demonstrate the wide variety of occupations, from careers in power generation to renewable energies to new technologies in oil and gas and more.”

In anticipation of the new career cluster’s introduction, Gov. Kevin Stitt issued a state proclamation recognizing this week as Oklahoma Careers in Energy Week.

“The energy sector is a key element of Oklahoma’s economic growth, and it is more diverse and modern than many realize,” Stitt said. “The

next generation of bright minds and aspiring leaders will continue this work. These students represent the future of our state, and the unity within this career cluster, encompassing some of our largest industries, including utilities, renewable energy and oil and gas, shows the ever-increasing diversity and complexity of Oklahoma’s energy sector.”

In addition to industry leaders, the consortium includes representatives from CareerTech, common education, higher education and government focused on creating a pipeline of talented, diverse individuals to meet future needs within the state’s energy sector.

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EEDA sets a virtual Market Forecast on Oct. 27 The Edmond Economic Development Authority (EEDA) will host a series of virtual Market Forecast events, sponsored by First Fidelity Bank.

These events will feature insights from economists on various indicators and trends.

Paul Hendershot and Bill Kitchens will kick off the series on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 9 a.m. Hendershot is the Director of Analytics for CoStar, overseeing the creation of compelling data and analysis to enhance the visibility and understanding of the North Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas markets. Kitchens is a Senior Market Analyst for CoStar, covering North Texas, Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas.

Hendershot and Kitchens will offer a data-driven approach to provide insight into economic drivers, the cur-

To register www.eeda.com or (405) 340-0116 rent state of the Edmond real estate market and what to anticipate happening for the remainder of 2020 and beyond.

The next event will be held Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. with Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Vice President, Economist and Oklahoma City Branch Executive Chad Wilkerson. Wilkerson serves as the Bank's lead officer and regional economist in Oklahoma and is responsible for briefing the Kansas City Fed's president, who is a member of the Federal Open Market Committee, on economic trends in the state. Wilkerson will discuss national, statewide and Edmond area trends in several subject

Temporary storefront at Citizens Bank

Bank program offers a unique opportunity Citizens Bank of Edmond and the Independent Shopkeepers Association (ISA) announced last week an exciting new pop-up shop opportunity for Oklahoma entrepreneurs to explore their brick-and-mortar retail potential in downtown Edmond.

Citizens RISE, a Retail Incubator for the Shopkeeper Experience, will select one to two Oklahoma businesses to open for the duration of the holiday season a temporary storefront as part of the bank’s building on Broadway.

Applications are now open until Oct. 30 at isaok.org/rise.

“With RISE, we are offering a lowrisk, low-cost environment for Oklahoma’s entrepreneurs and shopkeepers to explore ways to take their retail experience to the next level,” said Jill Castilla, CEO and President of Citizens Bank of Edmond.

“Whether you are a shopkeeper considering a brick-and-mortar future, or an Oklahoma business looking to test the Edmond market, Citizens is here for you. We are eager to get the first pop-up shops in place before the holidays and are excited for this ongoing partnership with the Independent Shopkeepers Association to grow our retail incubator program in 2021.”

Citizens Bank of Edmond collaborated with ISA to create this program to support the independent shop community and connect aspiring entrepreneurs with a low-cost, ready-to-lease retail opportunity. For a low program fee of $50 a month, the selected shopkeepers will operate a temporary retail space on Broadway Street as well as have a dedicated desk at Vault 405, downtown Edmond’s first coworking space.

A jury will review all eligible applications to select one to two shopkeepers to participate in the program. The pop-up shop will be open to the public from mid-November to New Year’s

Citizens RISE will provide a steppingstone for a new small business to emerge or for an established shop in another city in Oklahoma to join the Edmond retail scene.

Eve. Eligible applicants must be Oklahoma based and can either be a new concept or an established local retailer wanting to open a secondary location.

Citizens RISE will provide a steppingstone for a new small business to emerge or for an established shop in another city in Oklahoma to join the Edmond retail scene.

“Participating in holiday pop-up shops in other cities have accounted for a large segment of our holiday sales for the past several years,” said Terry Mudge, owner of STEMcell Science Shop in Tulsa. Mudge has traveled down to Oklahoma City to set up in the Holiday Pop-Ups in Midtown for the past three years. “It truly is a win-win. The return on investment is great and the shoppers are always excited to have a new place to find unique gifts.”

In addition to the low-rent pop-up space, the winner will receive a free annual membership to ISA to take advantage of the association’s resources and assistance provided to its existing 70 members across the state.

“We’re extremely fortunate to have community leaders like Citizens Bank of Edmond,” said Cléo Rajon, Executive Director of ISA. “Finding and financing a space is one of the biggest challenges when considering opening up shop. This is an amazing opportunity for a new or existing shopkeeper to take the leap and join the local shop community.”

areas, including unemployment, consumer spending, oil and gas, and real estate markets, while examining the ongoing effects of COVID-19 on the economy.

On Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 8:30 a.m., Russell Evans, Ph.D., executive director of the Steven C. Agee Economic Research & Policy Institute, will close out the series with "State & Local Economic Outlook", providing insight into U.S. economic conditions, challenges to U.S. economic activity and economic geography. Dr. Evans is also the director of the Center for Regional Economic Forecasting and Policy Analysis and an assistant professor of Economics at Oklahoma

City University.

"Our Market Forecast events are all about providing the Edmond business community with useful and relevant information," said Janet Yowell, EEDA executive director. "We are so pleased to welcome these expert economists to share their valuable insights."

First Fidelity Bank has sponsored EEDA events for more than 10 years.

Cost is $10 per event or $25 for the series. Must register to attend. A link will be sent prior to the scheduled event date and time. If you are unable to attend the event at the scheduled time, a recording of the event will be made available for a set amount of time.

To register, visit www.eeda.com or call (405) 340-0116.

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Do we need vitamins and supplements?

By Brian Attebery There seems to always be a lot of news about vitamins and supplements. Working in the fitness world for over 20 years, I have seen my share of them. You have some people say that you don’t need “ANY” while others swear by them. First off, we need to understand that we Attebery are talking about a massive topic that includes hundreds of thousands of products that are not regulated the same as drugs by the FDA. The FDA regulates supplements under the “Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994.” This is actually good because supplements would be too expensive if they were forced to go through the testing that pharmaceutical drugs do.

What I have found is that reputable companies last while ones that are not producing what they claim, do not.

I generally believe in supplements. The key to understanding that belief is that they are SUPPLEMENTAL to a good nutrition plan. Supplements enhance the body through chemical reactions that depend on food. Protein shakes/meal replacements can be very beneficial if used instead of fast food. I like to call those shakes, healthy “fast foods” that keep me on track with my diet. I still eat health meals such as

lean meats with veggies, healthy fats and carbs plus fibrous veggies to make sure I am getting proper nutrition.

Since we were kids, we were told to take Vitamin C when we got a cold. The Coronavirus Covid-19 is a type of cold. Yes, it is worse but the fundamentals of Vitamins C being “anti-viral” still hold true. Vitamin C can also help reduce cortisol (stress) hormones and help with collagen formation of the skin to name a couple other benefits. Vitamin D which is naturally produced by ultra-violet radiation has been gaining popularity the last 15 years as Doctors have been showing lack of this vitamin in many of their patients. It is also associated with a healthy immune system. Milk is a great source of this vitamin but some of us suffer from lactose intolerance. I have also seen ladies trying to increase their calcium and Vitamin D gain weight because they were ignoring the added calories that even skim milk can add if you don’t factor them in for your daily calorie levels. A calcium with Vitamin D capsule has zero calories with all the needs from those vitamins and minerals.

Zinc helps with healthy sex-hormone production, supports the immune system against viruses and bacteria and helps the body heal from wounds. It can also help with our sense of smell and taste. Mushrooms are one of the greatest sources of zinc. If you don’t like mushrooms, try including healthy breakfast

Cristo Rey OKC adds key leadership staff Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School (Cristo Rey OKC) recently hired three new members to their executive team to help further Cristo Rey OKC’s mission of educating students of limited economic resources to become men and women of faith, knowledge and purpose. Kelsey Schmidt is serving as Principal, Ameil Shadid as Development Director and Estela Hernandez as Corporate Work Study Director.

“We’re excited to have such outstanding individuals join our team,” Cristo Rey OKC President Chip Carter said. “Kelsey, Ameil and Estela each bring unique yet adaptive skills to Cristo Rey OKC and I look forward to seeing what they accomplish within each of their individual roles.”

Principal Kelsey Schmidt earned two degrees from Regis University, one in Religious Studies and the other in Peace and Justice Studies, and worked as a corps member for Teach for America in Kansas City, MO for three years. While in this role, she earned her Master of Education at Rockhurst University and in 2015, joined Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep as the theology teacher and Assistant Principal.

As principal, Schmidt leads students, faculty and staff by providing strategic direction, developing standardized curriculum, Schmidt monitoring student achievement, assessing teaching methods, encouraging parent involvement and more.

Development Director Ameil Shadid graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2001 and earned his Masters in 2003. Shadid worked as the Executive Director of Development at the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy before leaving in 2014 to pursue a career with Butch’s Rat Hole and Anchor Service, an oil and gas service company focusing on corporate sales.

Shadid also serves on the boards of the Norman Public Schools Foundation, The United Way of Norman and Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

In his role as development director, Shadid develops annual fundraising goals and benchmarks, identifies and cultivates potential donors, serves as an ambassador to the Cristo Rey OKC community and works with staff and volunteer leaders to build and enhance relationships with current and future donors.

Corporate Work Study Director Estela Hernandez holds a B.A. in business administration with a concentration in international business. Hernandez serves as a Commissioner on the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women and Oklahoma City Park Commission and was appointed by Gov. Stitt to serve as a board members at the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Oklahoma Career Tech.

Hernandez cultivates, develops and maintains relationships with corporate partners and continues to grow student job teams for Cristo Rey OKC’s growing enrollment in her role as corporate work study director.

cereals, lobster, Dark chocolate, oysters and lean cuts of meats to name a few. As you can see, any of these choices involve eating foods that may be expensive, calorie-rich or you simply don’t like them. Zinc supplements, like all supplements don’t have calories or usually taste associated with plus they are not as expensive as lobster.

Athletes are notorious for focusing too much on the magic supplements that will make them bigger, faster and stronger. Protein powders, creatine, caffeine, carbohydrate/electrolyte-charge products and various products that promote strength and power exist. Once again, I don’t care what product you take as an athlete, you will NOT build muscle, power and strength without the proper workout and knowing how many calories, carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats you are consuming on a daily basis. Supplements are just supplemental to your nutrition.

In an ideal world, we would get the perfect variety of foods that provide the perfect combination of vitamins and minerals for every individual’s size, activity level, genetics and current health issues but we know that is impossible. Modern vitamins and supplements can have a major benefit to your over-all health plan.

(Brian Attebery is a Degreed/Certified Trainer. He owns and operates Results Fitness and Nutrition Center, L.L.C. in Edmond. www.resultsfitnessusa.com)

What is attachment?

By Audrey Woods Edmonf Family Counseling You’re sitting with your newborn, it’s 4 o’clock in the morning, neither of you have slept very much, and yet here you are: awake.

Those first few months Woods with a baby are, shall we say, challenging. In the sleep deprived stupor, there can also be a profound sense of connectedness. This connection with your baby is perhaps the most important foundation you can offer your little one. It’s called attachment. Dr. Mary Ainsworth, a Developmental Psychologist, defined attachment as “an affectional tie that one person or animal forms between himself and another specific one – a tie that binds them together in space and endures over time.” Dr. Ainsworth pioneered research into that connection and why it is so important.

Attachment involves a desire for regular contact with ‘that person’ and the experience of distress when separated from ‘that person.’ If attachment doesn’t happen, the child can be stuck in the fight, flight or freeze mode because the neural pathways in the sympathetic nervous system do not develop properly. So you are literally shaping your baby’s brain when you soothe them. As children get older, those who do not have a secure attachment with their caregivers often have moderate to severe behavioral issues at school and home. So how do you successfully create a secure attachment with your little one?

There are three components to building attachment: 1) attunement or the ability to be aware of another person’s emotional or physical state. Basically your ability to recognize what’s happening with your kiddo. 2) Co-Regulation, meaning responding to the child’s level of physical/emotional arousal and modulating it in ways that maintain/return it to a comfortable level. This is your ability to help your kiddo calm down or react more appropriately to a situation. The more you help your kiddo regulate themselves, the more they will be able to do it on their own. 3) Lastly, when parents

and kids practice attunement and co-regulation, this leads to a companionship or a shared experience called intersubjectivity.

This looks like your effort to guess why your baby is crying do what you can to fix it with a fresh diaper, a swaddle, or a bottle. Make no mistake, babies cry for long periods of time for absolutely no apparent reason, no matter what you do.

This is perfectly normal and will not disrupt your attachment. Attachment is formed over time, greatly influenced in the first year of life. We can literally see babies’ sympathetic nervous systems learning to regulate in that first year. As baby has more experiences with you, baby will release less cortisol in various situations because they are learning to trust you! See how babies change in the first year (credit to Tracy Cutchlow, Zero to Five 70 Essential Parenting Tips): Newborn: cortisol is released even if baby is picked up 3 months: being picked up is no longer stressful, but a doctor exam is 6 months: cortisol is less reactive during a doctor exam and shots 9 months: being left with a trusted babysitter barely increases cortisol 13 months: baby can be upset with no increase in cortisol If your child is struggling with behavioral issues at school or home, working on attachment can have a tremendously positive impact because it recalibrates the brain to regulate itself when stressed instead of over or under reacting. That may mean working with a specialist or a general mental health clinician. You can receive services at Edmond Family Counseling by calling 405-341-3554 and learning more about our intake process.

(Audrey Woods, M.A., is a LPC, Board Certified Counselor, and Staff Therapist at Edmond Family Counseling).

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Energy From Page 17 “Providing opportunities for students to learn about the important industries in their own communities through partnerships like this one is a long-valued pillar at CareerTech,� said Marcie Mack, state director of CareerTech. “The Energy Career Cluster is the most recent example of CareerTech’s ability to partner with employers and all levels of education within Oklahoma and equip students with tools and skills they need to thrive within our state’s diverse workforce.�

The Energy Career Cluster will be one of 17 career clusters in Oklahoma, and will be added to the list of industry-specific sectors that constitute CareerTech’s instructional framework. “So many rewarding careers exist within the energy sector,� said PSO President and Chief Operat-

ing Officer Peggy Simmons. “We rely on highly skilled workers to serve our customers and drive innovation to shape the future. Students interested in earning competitive wages in a field with unlimited potential should consider a career in energy – we’d love to have bright and creative minds join our team.�

The OEWC cites the impending workforce shortage as a major driver for its formation. Most schools have or are implementing STEM programs and curriculum, which is an important component of energy jobs. For more information about the Energy Career Cluster, Careers in Energy Week and the Oklahoma Energy Workforce Consortium, visit okcareertech.org, OKcollegestart.org or Oklahoma.getintoenergy.com.

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