“It has really shown me the strength of the science community, and how we all work together as a team to solve problems that are affecting our commu nity,” she said.
Edmond students get to study at the exclusive Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
OMRF Vice President of Clinical Affairs Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., and Vice President of Research Rod McEv er, M.D., started their research careers as Fleming Scholars.“Ihave learned so much,” Vongthavaravat said. “I’m glad to say that I started my research experience at OMRF.”Applications for the 2023 Fleming Scholar Program will open in the fall. For more information, visit www.omrf.org/fleming.
“My time at OMRF has further pushed me toward research as a future career,” said Brecheen, who worked with OMRF physiologist Benjamin Miller, Ph.D. “This experience has allowed me to develop relationships with some of the brightest minds in science.”
Dong was surprised at his ability to comprehend the assigned experiments in the lab of OMRF cardiovascular biologist Lijun Xia, M.D., Ph.D. “The Fleming experience has only further confirmed my dream of pursuing a ca reer intertwining scientific research and medicine,” Dong said.Nuguri, an aspiring physician who worked alongside OMRF scientist Courtney Griffin, Ph.D., said she learned perseverance while learning that lab experiments often don’t go as smoothly as planned. “This research experi ence will be a stepping stone as I learn how to keep our overall vascular system intact,” she said.
Vongthavaravat, who was mentored by OMRF immu nologist Susan Kovats, Ph.D., said her experience enlight ened her about the collaboration within OMRF and its individual labs.
The Fleming Scholar program is named for Sir Alexan der Fleming, the British scientist who discovered penicil lin and in 1949 came to Oklahoma City to dedicate OM RF’s first building. More than 600 Oklahoma students have participated in the Fleming Scholar program since its inception in 1956.
Edmond-area students will return to campus with a major summer accomplishment as members of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s 66th class of Fleming Scholars. These students, listed with their high school, current school, and major, completed an eight-week internship: Parker Brecheen, Edmond Santa Fe, University of Cen tral Oklahoma, biology and forensic science Michael Dong, Oklahoma School of Science and Math ematics, Rice University, chemistry and neuroscience Srija Nuguri, Deer Creek, University of Oklahoma, chemicalLindseybiosciencesVongthavaravat, Deer Creek, Rice University, molecular and cell biology Brecheen analyzed why skeletal muscle recovers more slowly as we age. Dong explored the effects of a par ticular molecule on a blood clotting disorder called Von Willebrand disease. Nuguri studied how endothelial cells function as lungs develop. Vongthavaravat used an engineered human lung model to investigate age-related differences of immune response.
Students write scientific papers and deliver presenta tions to OMRF’s research staff at the end of their intern ship. A panel of scientists chose this year’s 12-member class based on their scientific achievements and demon strated interest in a career in medical research.
“Our hope has long been to inspire the next genera tion of Oklahoma’s scientists through the Fleming Schol ars program,” said OMRF Vice President of Human Re sources Courtney Stevens Greenwood. “But even those who eventually choose a different career path often say their OMRF experience significantly impacted their life.”
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From left: Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist Bojing Shao, Ph.D.; 2022 Fleming Scholar Michael Dong; OMRF physician-scientist Lijun Xia, M.D.
September 8, 2022 Vol. 23, No. 17 FRIDAY, September 9 Scattered Thunderstorms High 87° Low 69° SATURDAY, September 10 AMHighThunderstorms90°Low68° SUNDAY, September 11 Isolated Thunderstorms High 90° Low 69° In This Issue FOUR SEASONS Four Seasons, by Kevin Box, in real life is located in front of the Cen ter for Transformative Learning on the UCO campus, but this week is hidden somewhere in our paper. Email contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing. For more information, see page 4. Museum’s new name and new logo See page 7 Elite summer jobs
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There’s nothing like a full campus to start the year off strong. Francis Tuttle Technology Center celebrated the beginning of the school year with a Student Picnic on Friday, Aug. 26. Career Training students took a break from classes and played board games, basketball, and volleyball and were provided with a hotdogCampuseslunch. were so full of smiling students because Francis Tuttle’s Career Training Programs are 97% full for the school year. More than 2,700 students currently receive hands-on skills training for real-world careers across four OKC metro campuses.Both current high school students and adult students attending Francis Tuttle can learn cyber security, graphic design, healthcare training, machining, STEM college prep academies, and many more disciplines. Each program provides modern career training designed to help fill the skills gap in industries and give students the best chance to succeed in whatever job they choose.TheStudent Picnic takes place every August at the end of Welcome Week after students have settled into their class routine. It is a chance for Francis Tuttle staff to formally welcome students and thank them for choosing to expand their education through the Oklahoma CareerTech system. While several programs are full, some still have spots open, and it is not too late to apply. New Start dates occur throughout the school year. Information about Career Training Programs and how Francis Tuttle is training the future workforce today can be found at
PHOTO PROVIDED Welcome Picnic — Francis Tuttle Technology Center students enjoy some line dancing at the Danforth Campus during the Student Picnic celebration on Friday, Aug. 26.
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Apple Pie Churro Bites – Combining two popular treats, these apple pie churro bites are fluffy, bite-sized donuts, filled with apple pie and caramel sauce. Get your fill of the delectable creations at Project Krave. Alligator Corn Dog – Adventurous eaters can find this item at the Pioneer Wagon. Alligator meat is mixed with seasonings and formed into a sausage, dipped in batter, fried to perfection, and topped with special sauce.
It is Oklahoma State Fair time again and that means new and interesting new foods to enjoy. Sure, there are exhibits, the midway, shows and more but the honest truth is that the food is the star of the show for most of us. Fairgoers are always encouraged to get their fill of the well-known and loved staple food items such as corn dogs, funnel cakes, and turkey legs; however, it’s always a great idea to branch out and try something new. Continue reading to discover what items will be making their Oklahoma State Fair debut and some returning favorites this year, September 15 through 25.
Pickle Pizza – Located at Pizza On A Stick, fans of all things sour will enjoy this freshly made pizza dough with a special dill sauce, cheeses, dill weed, then covered with dill pickles and baked to perfection. Flavored Sodas – Visit new vendor Pour & Co. to sample their many specialty beverages. Fairgoers can try out coconut flavored cream soda topped with gummy sharks, peach flavored cream soda topped with peach rings, pineapple and coconut flavored cream soda topped with fresh pineapple, and mango flavored cream soda with chamoy and Tajin with a tamarind candy straw. Hot Cheetos Loaded Fries – Fans of hot chips and French fries can fill up on this spicy and savory creation at Boki the Sirloin Hut. Aguas Frescas – Found at Gringos, cool off and quench your thirst with a refreshing fruit beverage originating from Mexico. Catfish & Shrimp – Brought to the Fair by Catfish Bayou, enjoy the delicious combination of catfish and shrimp served in a half pineapple. Be sure to check out their other new item, the catfish taco, as well.
“Four Seasons” in real life is located in front of the Center for Transformative Learning on the University of Central Oklahoma campus, but this week is hidden somewhere in our paper. Please e-mail contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing.Commissioned as a partnership between UCO, the City of Edmond and the Edmond Visual Arts Commission, “Four Seasons” was created by sculptor Kevin Box of New Mexico and was dedicated on the campus on March 24, 2011. Kevin is a member of the National Sculptor’s Guild. His Box Studio LLC is a strong supporter of the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle concept, using recycled metal as part of the casting process for his sculptures. All of his work is 100 percent recyclable. For more information on Edmond public art, please visit http://visitedmondok.com/public-art.php. Ray Hibbard
Giant Pumpkin Competition and Weigh-Off – Working together with our youth competition, giant pumpkin growers will weigh their produce to see who will earn the title of heaviest fruit. The weigh-off event will be held on Saturday, September 17 at noon in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. Fiber to Felt to Historical Hats –Located in the Oklahoma Frontier Experience, Cindie is part of a husband-andwife team who are very passionate about keeping history alive and passing on the skills and trades used by our ancestors. She’ll demonstrate how felt is made and then turned into a historical felt hat. (Ray Hibbard may be reached by email at ray@edmondpaper.com)
Minneblueberry Pie – Brought to you by the Original Minneapple Pie booth, this item is a deep fried, handmade blueberry pie with a crisp, flaky crust, filled with blueberries with the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Enjoy this treat alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Giant Banana Split Pie – From local favorite, Cutie Pies Concessions, fairgoers can look forward to a graham cracker crust filled with a scoop of banana, chocolate brownie, and strawberry pie and finished with delicious toppings. Frozen Brown Sugar Sweet Tea – Visit A Latte Love and enjoy a frozen, perfectly sweetened, edition of the southern classic, sweet tea.
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Oklahoma Senior Games Line Dancing Competition – The Oklahoma Senior Games and Oklahoma State Fair have partnered to bring the first annual Oklahoma Senior Games Country Western Line Dancing competition to the Modern Living Building on Saturday, September 25. Participants can compete individually or as a team. Registration closes September 11 and details can be found at okseniorgames.com. Youth Extemporaneous Speaking Competition – Youth will combine their agricultural knowledge and speaking skills to generate a speech on the spot. Come see these exemplary youth at the Capital City Auditorium beginning at 9 a.m. on Sunday, September 18.
Freeze Dried Treats – Fairgoers can enjoy their favorite treats with a twist at Gram’s Sweet Treats. Some of the offerings include freeze dried saltwater taffy, Skittles, fruit, chocolate covered strawberries, and chocolate covered blueberries. Coconut Shrimp – This seafood creation will be available at the Bacon Habit. You won’t want to miss out on coconut crusted shrimp served in a half shell coconut and paired with mango salsa and sweet sauce. Deep Fried Cookie Dough –Check out all the new and unique variations they’re serving up at Cookie Dough Monsters. Don’t miss the deep fried cookie dough Twinkie on-a-stick, the deep fried cookie dough Oreos ona-stick, and the deep fried cookie dough devil dog on-a-stick. Chicken Bacon Ranch Waffle Stick – Located at Waffle Chix, this item takes their award-winning savory chicken in a waffle to the next level with a topping of ranch dressing and real bacon. Gilty Mac and Cheese – A homestyle, creamy macaroni and cheese topped with juicy pulled pork and drizzled in barbeque sauce, located at the Gilty Pleasure booth. Elk Sausage Corn Dog – Try out this rustic take on a Fair classic at the Pioneer Wagon Deep Fried Cookie Dough Sundae – This dessert is made of homemade cookie dough and ice cream and brings together an amazing combination of hot and cold. Rattlesnake Sausage Corn Dog –For the braver Fair foodies, the Pioneer Wagon is frying up corndogs filled with actual rattlesnake sausage. Deep Fried Spaghetti with Meatballs – A Fair-style twist on a classic Italian dish, catch this creation at Falcone’s Pizzeria Food Truck. Ghost Pepper Tater Tots – Found at Project Krave, those who appreciate spice are invited to try these extremely hot tots. New Attractions at the Oklahoma State Fair
Snake Bite Nachos – Also from the Pioneer Wagon, these nachos are comprised of crispy chips, topped with savory nacho cheese and pieces of their award-winning rattlesnake sausage. The final touch is their delicious Venom Sauce.
For the first time at the Oklahoma State Fair, exhibitors will vie for bragging rights and ribbons in the Miniature Silky Fainting Goat Show. This interesting small breed will be competing in the Super Barn on Tuesday, September 20 through Thursday, September 22. Pirate Game Show – Fairgoers can participate in this fun and interactive game show with a pirate twist. The ship has weighed anchor and will raid the Plaza Stage at the Pirate Game Show. A great time for all ages, adults and children can experience what family fun is all about. Audience members and participants will laugh, jump up and down, and walk the plank. Competitors may even win their very own pirate hat.
Equine Empowerment Horse Show – For the first time, the Oklahoma State Fair is offering a horse show for equestrians with disabilities. The competition will offer 17 classes including showmanship, trail, and both Western and English Equitation. This equine competition will take place in the Performance Arena on Wednesday, September 21, beginning at 10 a.m.
New food at the State Fair
For those of you not as consumed with food as your local newspaper publisher, here are some of the new attractions for 2022. Ninja Nation – Fairgoers will have a chance to race against each other or the clock on the Ninja Nation Obstacle Course. From age 7 to 77 and beyond, visitors are invited to test their athletic ability and skills. Closed toed shoes and a signed electronic waiver are required for all participants. Waivers will be completed on site.
Check out what’s inside! ---- Weekend calendar of Events......................................................Page 6. ---- New logo for museum................................................................Page 7. ---- Smag talks about ketchup..........................................................Page 8. ---- Biden speech not very unifying................................................Page 10. ---- A promotion for an ROTC staff member..................................Page 11. ---- George Gust reviews ‘Samaritan’..............................................Page 14. ---- Crossword................................................................................Page 14. ---- Comics....................................................................................Page 18. Police report returns next week See if you can find ‘Four Seasons’ Publisher Ray Hibbard ray@edmondpaper.comJr. Partner Christopher T. Hoke Editor Steve news@edmondpaper.comGust Production Deanne York Advertising Director Business Editor Alexx alexx@edmondpaper.comHarms Contributing Writers Mallery Nagle, Patty Miller, Rose Drebes, and George Gust. Photographer Melinda Infante Cover Design Deanne York Legal Counsel Todd RuebensteinMcKinnis&Pitts,PLLC Copyright © 2022 by Edmond Media Publishing 107 S. 405.340.3311Edmond,BroadwayOK73034(office)405.340.3384(fax)Mailingaddress:P.O.Box164Edmond,OK73083 All rights reserved. Material contained herein may not be reproduced in any form without the express written permission from Edmond Media Publishing. instagram.com/edmondlifeandleisurefacebook.com/edmondlifeandleisureedmondlifeandleisure.comtwitter.com/edmondlifeandleisure Lots of treats will be prepared at the State Fair.
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Adam Dorrel era starts with 35-0 loss on road
Son of Edmond natives proud of Naval service Navy Chief Petty Officer Joel Hall
The UCO football team opened the 2022 season Thursday night with an unfortunate setback at Missouri Western. The final was Missouri Western 35, Central Oklahoma 0. "Well that obviously wasn't the start we were looking for," first-year head football coach Adam Dorrel said. "We gave them too much early, and I thought we played better defensively in the second and third quarter, but then they piled it on late in the game. But now we know what we need to work on and get ready for the next one." UCO received the ball to start the game but went three and out on the first possession. Missouri Western then took their first shot and drove 76 yards on 10 plays to take a 7-0 lead.Both teams went three and out on their second possessions, and though UCO moved the ball a little on its third try, the Bronchos punted for a third straight possession. Missouri Western on its third possession went three plays, 41 yards and scored again to take a 14-0 lead. UCO settled in on defense after that point. The Bronchos forced a turnover on downs, Kobey Stephens snagged an interception, and then Noah West had a sack on third down on a big play that ended the first half inside UCO's own 5-yard line. Unfortunately for Central on Thursday, the Broncho offense never got going. UCO punted on each of its six first-half possessions and only totaled 32 yards on 25 plays. Missouri Western opened the second half with the ball and put together a big, 13-play, 75-yard scoring drive that used 7:02 of the game clock.The Griffons added a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns to put the game away.For the Broncho offense, newcomer Peyton Thompson went 12-for25 passing with 66 yards and Stephon Brown was 9-for-12 with 26 yards. Nasir Kemper led the rushing attack, compiling 32 yards on seven carries.Jaylen Cottrell led UCO with three catches for 19 yards. Daunte McGee, Adrian Wilson, Diego Richards, and Oscar Hammond all had two catches. Andrew Carney, Jai'Vion Dangerfield, Johnny Bizzell IV, and Dominique Dunn each had one reception. Kemper added three receptions too for threeDefensively,yards. Connor Johnson and Blake Barron both made a team-high eight tackles. Robert Fuentes and Dylan Buchheit added seven each. And Emmonte Davis and Vaughn Deary made six tackles apiece. Stephens finished with three tackles to go with his one interception. He also batted down one ball. West had the one sack and the Bronchos also got pass breakups from Deary and Marco Domio. Central Oklahoma will make its home debut Thursday, (tonight) Sept. 8 against Emporia State (1-0).
One employs more than 1,300 active-duty sailors and 100 contractors to provide maintenance, security, operations, administration, training and logistic support for the Boeing E-6 Mercury aircraft fleet, an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707. Their mission stems from the original 1961 Cold War order known as ‘Take Charge and Move Out!’ Adapted as TACAMO and now the command’s nickname, the men and women of TACAMO continue to provide a survivable communication link between national decision makers and the nation’s nuclear weapons. The commander-in-chief issues orders to members of the military who operate nuclear weapons aboard submarines, aircraft or in land-based missile silos. Sailors aboard TACAMO E-6 Mercury aircraft provide the oneof-a-kind and most-survivable communication needed for this critical mission.Withmore than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and readyServingNavy.in the Navy means Hall is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy. “The Navy contributes to the National Defense Strategy through our global presence,” said Hall. Hall and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.“Myproudest Navy accomplishment is getting to watch my junior sailors succeed,” said Hall. As Hall and other sailors continue to perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.“Serving in the Navy gives me a sense of pride,” added Hall. "I'm honored to have volunteered to do something that most
By Stephanie Fox Navy Office of Community Outreach Chief Petty Officer Joel Hall is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of the nation’s nuclear deterrence mission at Strategic Communications Wing One (STRATCOMMWING ONE). Its TACAMO ("Take Charge and Move Out") mission provides airborne communication links to nuclear missile units of U.S. Strategic Command.Hall, a 1994 Corona High School graduate, joined the Navy 24 years ago.“I joined the Navy because I wanted to better myself,” said Hall. “I thought the military could provide me with some much-needed structure.”Today, Hall’s parents and family all live close by in Edmond. “Thank you to my wife and kids for their support,” said Hall. “My parents were another reason I joined. I wanted them to be proud.” The Navy's presence aboard an Air Force base in the middle of America may seem like an odd location given its distance from any ocean; however, the central location allows for the deployment of aircraft to both coasts and the Gulf of Mexico on a moment’s notice. This quick response is key to the success of the nuclear deterrence mission. The Navy command consists of a Wing staff, the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, and three Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadrons: The "Ironmen" of VQ 3, the "Shadows" of VQ 4 and the “Roughnecks” of VQ 7. Hall serves as a Navy career counselor with VQ 4. “My favorite thing about my job is getting to help other sailors,” said Hall.STRATCOMMWING
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FILE PHOTO/MELINDA INFANTE The next downtown Edmond street party, known as Heard on Hurd, will be held Sept. 17 — a Saturday. The event, sponsored by Citizens Bank of Edmond, features several food trucks and live music.
Location: Mineral Wells Park, Guthrie, OK Extra Info: Sat, Sept. 10; 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.; carshowpro.com Round Barn Rendezvous Location: Arcadia Extra Info: Sun, Sept. 11; 12 – 5 p.m.; arcadiaroundbarn.comm
OKC Broadway presents: Hairspray
ExtraMuseumInfo: Sun, Sept. 11; 2 – 3 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org Signature Tour Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Sat, Sept. 10 & Sun, Sept. 11; 1 ---- 2 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org
Page 6 • September 8, 2022 • Edmond Life & Leisure Weekend calendar of events, Sept. 8-11 What’s Happening This Weekend Sept.t. 8-11 ---- In the Gallery ---- Farmer’s Market ---- Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road: American Musical Ambassadors ---- Edmond Bike Night ---- Live Music at the Patriarch ---- Movie in the Park ---- Shortt Dogg ---- Doggie Paddles ---- Garrett “Big G” Jacobson ---- Oklahoma Bike Society Streak ---- Annie Oakley Society Luncheon ---- Brown Bag Lunch Series: Transformers and Tricksters: Mythology in Art on the Northwest Coast ---- Drop-In Drawing: Resilience ---- Signature Tour ---- OKC Broadway presents: Hairspray ---- Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park presents: ----HamletGuthrie Road Celebration Car Show ---- Round Barn Rendezvous Extra Information In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Thu, Sept. 1 – Fri Sept. 30; Featuring David Padgett; Free; edmondfinearts.com Farmer’s Market Location: Festival Market Place Extra Info: Sat, Apr 16 – Wed, Oct 19; 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.; edmondok.gov
Location: Myriad Botanical Gardens Extra Info: Thu, Sept. 8; 10 – 11 a.m.; myriadgardens.org
Live Music at the Patriarch Location: The Patriarch Craft Beer House Extra Info: Thu, Sept. 9; Frank Berry; 8 p.m.; free; facebook.com
Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road: American Musical Ambassadors Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum Extra Info: Sun, May 1 – Sat, Dec 1; edmondhistory.org Edmond Bike Night Location: Edmond Railyard Extra Info: Tue nights through Tue, Oct 18; Free; 6 – 9 p.m.; edmondbikenight.com
Shortt Dogg Location: UCO Jazz Lab – University of Central ExtraOklahomaInfo: Fri, Sept. 2; 8 p.m.; $15; ucojazzlab.com
Location: Civic Center Music Hall Extra Info: Tue, Sept. 6 – Sun, Sept. 11; okcbroadway.com
Guthrie Road Celebration Car Show
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park presents: Hamlet Location: Oklahoma Shakespeare, Oklahoma City Extra Info: Fri, Sept. 9 – Sat, Sept. 24; Thu – Sun: 8 p.m.; Eventbrite.com
Oklahoma Bike Society Streak Location: Mitch Park Extra Info: Sun, Sept. 11; 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.; $20 ---$40; okcbike.org Annie Oakley Society Luncheon Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Thu, Sept. 8; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org Brown Bag Lunch Series: Transformers and Tricksters: Myth. in Art on the NW Coast Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Thu, Sept. 1; 12 – 1 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org Drop-In Drawing: Resilience Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage
Movie in the Park Location: Mitch Park Extra Info: Fri, Sept. 9; Minions: The Ride of Gru; 7 p.m.; Free; edmondok.com
Garrett “Big G” Jacobson Location: UCO Jazz Lab – University of Central ExtraOklahomaInfo: Sat, Sept. 10; 8 p.m.; $15; ucojazzlab.com
Doggie Paddles Location: Pelican Bay Aquatic Center Extra Info: Sat, Sept. 10; 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; $10 per dog; pelicanbayaquatics.com
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New Logo Along with the revised name comes a fresh new logo with historical significance. The graphic’s two pillars and curved roofline pay respect to the museum’s building architecture, a 1936 National Guard Armory on the National Register of Historic Places. The unique rock pillars, created by the men of the Works Progress Administration, is being replicated on new City of Edmond welcome signs. The two font choices reflect Edmond’s modern future and historic past. The word “Edmond” is contemporary, showing the modernization of Edmond and plans for the museum to update its interior. The font for “History Museum” is an older-looking style rooted in Edmond’s pioneer history, which was used as The Edmond Sun’s masthead in the early 1900s.
The Edmond Historical Society has shortened its name to Edmond History Museum and is unveiling a new logo. Discussions about rebranding have been underway for nearly three years. The Museum Board and staff engaged in a series of meetings focused on community engagement and creating a more interactive environment for guests. The new name and logo will be rolling out during September.
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By JaNae Williams Oklahoman.com Edmond residents were cautiously optimistic, recognizing that with development comes some potential for discomfort, as city officials gathered last week for the groundbreaking of the new Crest Foods store. "I have mixed emotions to be honest with you,” said Sam Anderson, a resident of the neighborhood adjacent to the store site. “I'm excited because I do like Crest, I like their stores. I'm also a little bit concerned because I do fear the traffic that it's going to create in the area.” Anderson said he also has some concerns about how the store will fit in. Located on the northwest corner of the intersection between Covell and Sooner roads, the store will be the second Crest in Edmond. It backs up to the Golf Club of Edmond and several high-end gated communities."What is that going to do, aesthetically to that area — you're right by the golf course in Edmond — I've never seen the back of a grocery store that looked nice,” he said. Cody Boyd lives near the original Edmond Crest at W 15th and Santa Fe. He said that while there will be "growing pains" with the new store opening, it also will create opportunities and fulfill"Ineeds.think overall it helps traffic for everyone because people are not having to drive as far to get to a grocery store,” Boyd said. “ Overall, Anderson looks at the new store as a benefit despite any concerns he has with traffic or the store's appearance, saying other stores in the area are "lacking." “If I compare Crest to Uptown or Walmart or Homeland, I think Crest is probably going to be a better store than any of those, at least for me,” he said. Boyd said the convenience of having a large grocery store that is reasonably priced, open 24 hours a day, and has plenty of options nearby ended up being a selling point for he and his wife when they moved to Edmond. He said the new location likely will influence the growth of the already desirable eastern area of town, as well. The new store will also service areas with few options outside of Edmond. "I think this just enhances it and creates that really kind of anchor thing that every neighborhood needs,” Boyd said. “We have friends who live in far east Edmond or southern Logan County even, who don't have a grocery store anywhere nearby.”
The color green has often been used in Edmond signage because it symbolizes growth. Edmond also has a long history at establishing parks and planting trees, and the Museum is located at Edmond’s oldest-surviving park.
Store planned for near Covell and Sooner Roads
The bright green color is similar to the color scheme used in Edmond’s downtown logo and on upcoming wayfinding signage, in which the Museum is now part of the newly-branded Stephenson Park District.
Mixed reaction to new Crest store in Edmond
New Name Like many museums around the country, Edmond is removing the confusing and outdated phrase “historical society” from its name. “It can sound exclusive and old-fashioned,” said Amy Stephens, Museum Director, “Our museum is ever-changing, with exhibits from past eras, but also recent times. We strive to continually update and modernize. Our name is changing, but the mission of the Museum remains the same: Celebrating Edmond History Through Preservation and Education.” Todd Bridgewater, Edmond History Museum Board Member from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, led discussions about interpretive messaging. “Edmond received a $6,000 Museum Assessment Program grant from the American Alliance of Museums to guide the museum through additional planning,” said Bridgewater. “Some of the goals included assessing the Museum’s current gallery and exhibit spaces, to determine better wayfinding for guests, and to create exhibit storylines that are engaging for local citizens and tourists.”
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Maybe you don't know when you are eating ketchup that it could be an added ingredient in Thousand Island dressing and in many “secret” recipes. Ketchup has always ranked as Number One, until it was overtaken by salsa around 1992. An early recipe for catsup from the early 1900s went something like this: Peel 4 quarts of tomatoes, place in a kettle with 2 quarts vinegar, 6 chopped red peppers, 4 tsp. salt, black pepper, 2 Tbsp. dry mustard and 3 Tbsp. allspice. Boil for four hours until thickened. Bottle, seal and use as a condiment for meat and fish.These days, there is no need to keep the ketchup bottle under refrigeration as there is enough vinegar and sugar to keep it from going bad. Once the tomato ketchup is stagnant, it grows thicker. The flavor fades as it ages. The following Szechuan Shrimp calls for ketchup and the recipe itself takes several small steps, but they go fast. However, it is a nice blending of flavors.
By Carol Smaglinski Call it ketchup, or catsup, that red tangy stuff in a bottle is adored by people in all parts of the country. Time-honored ketchup is imperative to eating in America with french fries, hamburgers and hot dogs. As English poet Geoffrey Chaucer (1340-1400) once said, “Woe to the cook whose sauce has no sting.”Ketchup probably got its name from the Malay word for “taste.” But who knew that ketchup had its roots in Indonesia as a syrup-like soy sauce condiment called “kecap” and then in China known as “ket-tsiap,” a brine of pickled fish? The intriguing sauce was picked up by sailors sailing back home to England in the 17th century. Ketchup was first mentioned in print in the early 1700s. At that point, tomatoes were added and people usually made their own ketchup versions in home kitchens with vinegar for added zip. The first bottled tomato ketchup made its debut in Pennsylvania 1876 from the F.&J. Heinz Company and bottles were quickly purchased by waiting customers. Ketchup is now in 97 percent of our kitchens. The Heinz company also was the first to sell ketchup in packets and knew all about quality control by processing tomatoes on the same day they were picked, but that happened in the 1960s.Whether ketchup flows out of a bottle that requires a whack on its bottom and a shake from side-to-side to wake it up, it is imperative, Even high-dollar restaurants kept some on hand for that one particular diner who needed the sauce to wake up his or her taste receptors from sweet, sour, salty, to bitter and umami (savory).
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Szechuan Shrimp 2 Tbsp. peanut oil Salt to taste 2- scallions, chopped ¼ cup finely chopped ginger root 2 tsp. Cayenne pepper 1 Tbsp. of fresh garlic, crushed 1- lb. shrimp, peeled and dried 1 Tbsp. dry sherry 1 tsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. Chili paste with garlic 2 Tbsp catsup 1 Tbsp. dark soy sauce Heat a wok over high heat until a drop of water sizzles into steam immediately. Add the oil and the salt. Watch carefully so the oil does not begin to smoke. Add scallions, ginger, cayenne and garlic until the scallions have turned dark. Add shrimp and let cook for only two minutes until the shrimp have firmed up and are pink. Add sherry and sugar. Stir fry for just 30 seconds. Add the chili paste, ketchup and soy sauce. Stir for about a minute until the sauce thickens. Serve over white rice. The City’s 911 Emergency Communication team the first emergency communications center in the state certified through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Missing Kids Readiness ProgramWhen a child is missing, seconds matter – and now, City of Edmond Public Safety Communications is even better prepared to respond.
The Edmond emergency communications group recently completed training with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and is now the first emergency communications center in the state of Oklahoma certified through its Missing Kids Readiness Program.
Not too long ago, someone sent an alarming Facebook post to an Oklahoma state correctional facility asking how they could contact the prison directly because a sex-offender inmate was using a cell phone from inside the prison to talk to children on social media. Let me repeat that: a sex-offender inmate with a cell phone in an Oklahoma prison was contacting children on social media. Cell phones in Oklahoma prisons have been used recently to stalk victims, coordinate drug operations outside the prison, and threaten family members. That is completely unacceptable.
ZIP4 serves as a “master switch” for several things to occur in pancreatic cancer. While zinc is important for good health, too much of the heavy metal causes problems. Li discovered that overexpression of ZIP4 causes pancreatic cancer cells to be more resistant to chemotherapy.
Long term, we need a simple change in federal law that will allow state and federal facilities to use jamming technology to prevent the use of contraband cellphones in prisons. I have worked on this issue for years to protect families and victims from illegal cell phone use in a prison. After years of work and conversations with law enforcement, the FCC, the Department of Justice, and Oklahoma prison leadership, we finally have a bill to allow states to jam illegal cell phones in their prisons to prevent prisoners from contacting their victims or coordinating even more crime while they are incarcerated. My Cell Phone Jamming Reform Act would prevent contraband cell phone use in all federal and state prison facilities by allowing state and federal prisons to use cell phone jamming systems. Jamming the signal locally gives local, state, and federal prisons the ability and authority to implement a system to protect inmates, guards, and the general public. Let’s get this done to protect victims. Our families and communities should be safely protected from those behind bars.
ZIP4 overexpression also prompts tumor cells to transform themselves in a manner that allows them to stealthily travel to the body’s other organs. In addition, he found that ZIP4 plays a role in the onset of cachexia.
Researcher takes on challenge of pancreatic cancer
Cell phone use in prison concerns Sen. Lankford Lankford
One of the keys to designing better treatments for cancer is to better understand the biology of the cancer itself. Min Li, Ph.D., a researcher at the OU College of Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, recently published a study that further illuminates the mechanisms of pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancers with a five-year survival rate of only 11%. Li published the paper in Gastroenterology, a leading journal on GI tract disease. It is his fourth paper published in the journal in the past three years, each providing additional understanding about a cancer that consistently evades successful treatment. In his latest study, Li analyzed the behavior of two different types of RNA — circular RNAs and micro RNAs. He found that a specific circular RNA can regulate (control) the growth of pancreatic cancer cells by “sponging,” or binding to, a specific type of micro RNA. This process is the same for cachexia, muscle wasting that affects the majority of patients with pancreaticLi’scancer.research group is the first to make this discovery about the behavior of these two RNAs in pancreatic cancer. The finding is important because once the mechanism of a behavior is understood, it could potentially serve as a target for treating the cancer.“More effective treatment comes from more knowledge about the biology of pancreatic cancer,” Li said. In Li’s previous three research publications in Gastroenterology, he has focused on ZIP4, a protein that transports zinc throughout the body.
Li is nationally and internationally known for his work to understand the mechanisms of pancreatic cancer. In November, he will become president of the American Pancreatic Association, the largest professional organization for physicians and researchers specializing in pancreatic diseases.
Li is George Lynn Cross Research Professor of Medicine, Surgery and Cell Biology in the OU College of Medicine. He also holds the Virginia Kerley Cade Endowed Chair in Cancer Treatment and is Associate Director for Global Oncology for OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
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In September 2019, gang members using contraband cell phones inside Oklahoma prison facilities were able to coordinate fights in six different prisons including the Northeast Oklahoma Correctional Center in Vinita, Lawton Correctional Facility, North Fork Correctional Center in Sayre, Dick Conner Correctional Center in Hominy, Mack Alford Correctional Center in Atoka, and William S. Key Correctional Center in Fort Supply. Since inmates can’t have cell phones while incarcerated, the cell phones get a new name: contraband. Some of the newest compact phones can be purchased on Amazon for under $100, and they are only a couple of inches tall and wide. Prison law enforcement also face real threats from the smuggled contraband cell phones in their facilities. But there are ways we can help support our law enforcement and protect children and victims. Since it’s hard to stop the actual contraband phones from entering prisons, I have pushed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to allow local prison officials to install cell phone “jamming” technology to completely block the contraband cell phone signals. Federal prisons can use cell phone jamming, but the FCC will not allow state or county jails or prisons to use that same technology.
Min Li — researcher
By Steve Gust I didn’t watch President Biden’s speech last week. But I did scan through the transcript of what he said.Many of his points were completely outrageous. Here is the great “unifyer’ saying the most outlandish things possible. I could probably use all the room in this edition to address each of the ridiculous points he made. My favorite was his alleged respect for “rule of law” and how MAGA people don’t obey it. (By the way, MAGA means Make America Great Again. It apparently is a controversial statement to want to see America great again. You won’t with Biden.)
The Court’s action came after organizers of State Question 820 filed an emergency lawsuit law week to ensure Oklahomans get to vote on the measure this November. State Question 820 is the only cannabis legalization initiative to secure enough valid signatures to appear on Oklahomans’ ballots. The campaign has previously acknowledged support for the ballot title set by State Attorney General John O’Connor. The campaign is eager to fulfill its pledge to Oklahoma voters and let people vote on the future of marijuana reform. “We are grateful for the Justices’ thoughtfulness and expediency adjudicating this urgent matter, in accordance with Article V, Section 3 of the Oklahoma Constitution,” said Senior Campaign Advisor Ryan Kiesel. “We will follow the remaining process laid out in the law, as we always have.” But: The campaign first has to survive a 10-day protest period challenging the validity of the initiative petition. Oklahoma has very stringent penalties and fines for frivolous challenges and lawsuits. The campaign is confident - after multiple internal audits, and the Secretary of State’s official report validating the signature count - that it will survive any frivolous challenges. What Will It Do: If enacted by voters, State Question 820 willLegalize,: regulate, and tax cannabis production for adults ages 21 and over.Increase state and local funding for schools, healthcare, and other criticalProtectservices.the public health and safety of all Oklahomans.Providecommon sense criminal justice reform and expungement for low-level marijuana offenses.Defend the rights and civil liberties of patients and adult Increaseconsumers.revenuefor existing, fully compliant medical marijuana businesses with limited licensing opportunities for the first two years of the program.Oklahoma voters can learn more about State Question 820 and support the campaign by visiting YesOn820.com or following their social media @YesOn820.com.accounts
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timistic the Oklahoma Supreme Court will order State Question 820 on the ballot for the 2022 general election.”
Joe Biden talks about the rule of law but spent weeks whining about a Supreme Court ruling. Hey Joe Joe, Supreme Court rulings are suppose to be the rule of law. Biden talked about the alleged insurrection Jan. 6, but made no mention of the more than 500 liberal riots of 2020. I saw a video clip recently, which reminded me of the great contempt, Biden and his ilk, have for the rule of law.A Congressman grilled an official of the Biden administration over a law, which the Justice Department hasTheignored.Congressman read the law, which prohibits people from protesting in front of homes of judges and justices, with the intent of swaying their opinion. This summer, many such protests were held. The administration did nothing and, in the process,put people in harm’s way. Now had those justices leaned toward the pro-abortion side, I’m sure the administration would have jailed everyone involved. But I Biden’sdigress.speech was a disgrace. I’m not sure what the purpose of it was. But I still reject his liberal socialism and I always will. (Steve Gust may be reached at news@edmondpaper.com)
I expect that in dear old Mayberry, as it used to be in Edmond, the churches were generally well attended on Sundays and a majority of people believed in a God that had some positive influence over their lives. That viewpoint is in a minority today and society is paying a steep price with a proliferation of crime (a report you publish each week), illegal drugs, domestic violence, and lack of civility toward each other.
Take a walk in idealized Mayberry and early Edmond and most likely you know most of the neighbors you meet, by their first names, many of whom were out front, working in the yard, playing with their kids or enjoying an evening on the porch.
Mayberry & old Edmond had good qualities
Crime was much less common and certainly less violent than today. In mythical Mayberry, the only repeat offender was Otis, the town drunk. Barney and Andy, as the community’s only law enforcement officers, could handle most of the problems they encountered. Big cities of today with modern criminals require a substantial police force to help keep the rest of us safe.
Steve Gust Will pot measure make ballot?
Walks were extended because you just had to stop and visit with folks along the way who were happy to see you. Today, it is more likely you only know two or three neighbors closest to you and you rarely seeYouthem.felt safe parking your car about anywhere and even leaving it unlocked, with a minimum of risk. Today we take extra precautions because break-ins, theft and vandalism are common. Why work for a living when you can steal a catalytic converter, sell it on the black market and support your drug habit for another day? Many folks did not feel it necessary to lock their homes, and rarely had problems with break-ins. Do that today and there is a good chance you’ll suffer the consequences. Having packages delivered on your front porch used to be pretty safe. Today we take all kinds of precautions to protect ourselves from worthless "porch pirates." Cursing was much less frequent and found mostly in the privacy of the home, although choice words overheard there were often shared between kids on the playground. Today it is hard for many grownups and young people alike not to include the “F” word in every other sentence, even out in public. This crassness of today’s society carries over into our relations with others. I’d like to think that many people in Edmond miss the qualities of our formative years, many of which seem to have been lost as we grew into our thriving city of today. Perhaps a part of the “We the People’s” soap-boxing is their frustration in the loss of those qualities that help make a society civil in its discourse as well as the ever-growing threats to America as a country. There can be no justification for using threats and intimidation to get your way. That approach only hurts your cause. We all share a desire to improve the lot for all Americans, but that can only be achieved if we work together, peacefully, to find solutions to our problems while we also fight back against our real enemies who are working 24/7 to destroy us.
Joe-Joe’s flat speech
Last week the Oklahoma Supreme Court issued an order assuming jurisdiction to decide if State Question 820 will appear on the November 2022 ballot. However, the Justices are deferring making a final decision until after the ten-day protest period set by statute.“We are thrilled the Court has officially recognized State Question 820 has more than enough valid signatures to be considered for the November 2022 ballot,” said Campaign Director Michelle Tilley. “It appears the Court is giving itself the opportunity to order State Question 820 on the ballot after we pass the protest period. We are confident that our more than 117,000 valid signatures will pass the 10-day protest period and are op-
EDITOR: In reference to your column of August 25 (From the Publisher, “Edmond No Longer Mayberry”), I wish to share a few observations. Councilman Knox was quite right when he said years ago that Edmond was no longer Mayberry. I am not naïve enough to expect a return to yesteryear, but surely many of the qualities once commonplace in our society are still worth emulating, rather than dismissing them as no longer relevant to today’s masses with their cell phones, Internet access and personal agendas.Edmond’s rapid growth the past 50 years has been both blessing and curse. Sure, we have all the amenities of a small city, but we also must admit that growth has been accompanied by modern society’s many ills. Here are a few examples perhaps found in mythical Mayberry and Edmond of a few decades ago that contrast starkly with the Edmond of Respecttoday. for other people and their divergent views used to be fairly common. Healthy conversation, debate and the exchanging of opinions often ended in an agreement to disagree, and nothing more. The debates of today rarely end this way, and often are filled with hate and intolerance. Today there are antiAmerican groups, both foreign and domestic, who intentionally stir the pot of disagreement between members of society for the sole purpose of destroying this country. Those who have abandoned calm, fact-based discussion and exchange of views with those who see things differently have let themselves be manipulated by our enemies. Getting an education and seeking employment as a productive member of society and supporter of your family used to be considered very important. Today, our out-of-control federal bureaucracy and administration provide economic incentives and freebies to buy votes and actually discourage gainful employment.Publicschools taught civics and respect for our flag, the Constitution, our treasured Bill of Rights and why our Democratic Republic is superior to other forms of government. Teachers and parents expected their kids to learn how to read, write and speak intelligently, spell, do math and learn how to think independently. Compare those qualities with the dismal performance of students today, a high percentage of whose reading and math skills fall far below grade level. Parents have failed to demand that their children learn and have ceded complete control of their children's education to the Department of Education and teacher’s unions. In days of old, people tended to have respect for each other, as well as for public and private property. They taught their children good manners, the difference between right and wrong/good and evil, the value of an education and hard work, self-discipline and gratitude for the many blessings of being an American. Many of today’s parents seem to be so busy and self-centered that they don’t teach their children manners and the importance of respecting other people and their property. Living next to a school and its ball fields, I am constantly amazed how youngsters are turned loose to do as they please while Mom and Dad stay glued to their phones and ignore them.
Flynn’s accolades stretch beyond his recent promotion to lieutenant colonel. He was commissioned as army officer in 2002 from Illinois State University, located in Normal, Illinois, and served in various leadership positions, including platoon leader, company commander and executive officer. He assumed the role as a professor of military science with Central’s ROTC in 2021.
University of Central Oklahoma staff member Mark Flynn, chairperson for the Department of Military Science at UCO, was recently promoted to lieutenant colonel, a rank most associated with battalion command and high-level staff positions, at a formal ceremony Aug. 13. The formal promotion ceremony was held in the Nigh University Center, hosted by Jill Castilla, civilian aide to the secretary of the army and president and CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond. David Morris, retired major general, officiated the celebration. Pictured, Castilla and Flynn.
Central’s commitment to military-connected students, faculty and staff brought national recognition by being named a gold-level Military Friendly School in the category of public universities. The ROTC program at Central is host to five active affiliated universities: Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City University, Southern Nazarene University, Southwestern Christian University and Langston University, allowing non-UCO students to commission through the UCO Army ROTC program with the completion of a bachelor’s degree at their home university. For more information about the UCO Army ROTC program, visit http://www.uco.edu/business/rotcor email armyrotc@uco.edu.
University of Central Oklahoma staff member Mark Flynn, chairperson for the Department of Military Science at UCO, was recently promoted to lieutenant colonel, a rank most associated with battalion command and high-level staff positions, at a formal ceremony Aug. 13. The formal promotion ceremony was held in the Nigh University Center on Central’s campus, hosted by Jill Castilla, civilian aide to the secretary of the army and president and CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond. David Morris, retired major general, officiated the celebration. “Lt. Col. Flynn has received numerous awards and decorations throughout his career,” said Aaron Moore, recruiting operations officer in the Department of Military Science at UCO. “Although, he is most proud of the opportunity to have served with amazing groups of talented men and women from across the services.”
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UCO ROTC staff member promoted
Youth Purchase, Use, and Possession laws to reduce underage use of tobacco. The unanimous votes came at the Board’s regular meeting on Aug. 31 in Tulsa. In one resolution, the TSET Board called on the state legislature to close loopholes in tobacco control by enacting cigarettecreasedthereducecentpressedtheuctsnewtooptions.sentingtheiraaroundbaccoofchairsaiddecadesthreatensemerginge-cigarettessmoking,greatpolicies.localmeasuresaretteslineotheringnicotineallingcleancomprehensiveairlaws,amend-statelawtoincludenewandemergingproducts,tax-e-cigarettesandnewproductsinwithtraditionalcig-andrepealingthatrestrictcontroloftobacco“Oklahomahasmadestridesinreducingbuttheriseofandotherproductstoundoofprogress,”MichelleStephens,oftheTSETBoardDirectors.“BigTo-foundwaysthelawtohooknewgenerationonproductsbypre-themassaferOurlawsneedcatchupwiththethreattheseprod-present.”Inanotherresolution,TSETBoardex-supportforre-FDAactionstotobaccouseinU.S.,includingin-regulationofe-products, prohibiting flavored cigars and menthol as a flavor in cigarettes, and the proposal to reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes to non-addictive or minimally addictive levels. “The tobacco industry uses new nicotine products, like vapes, to hook young people,” Stephens said. “The use of flavored products, such as menthol, is an old trick the industry continues to use to entice new users by masking the harsh flavor of tobacco and chemicals. These recent FDA actions have the potential to save thousands of lives and billions of dollars in future health care costs.”Finally, the TSET Board called for additional reforms to laws prohibiting youth access to tobacco. This May, Oklahoma adopted a law that eliminated fines to youth, instead requiring them to attend a tobacco cessation or prevention course. The law takes effect Nov. 1. The TSET Board praised this move, as studies show youth tobacco education to be more effective at curbing use than fines. The new board resolution calls for additional reforms, including measures to hold retailers accountable for underage sales and funding adequate retailer education, outreach and enforcement programs. While education will provide youth with the tools they need to quit, the problem of youth access needs to be addressed at the retail level. Nearly 75 percent of youth who tried to buy tobacco products reported they were not refused sale, according to the American Heart Association.“Asuccessful approach would combine education and enforcement, providing retailers with incentives and tools to keep these dangerous products out of the hands of Oklahoma youth,” said Stephens. In several counties across Oklahoma, TSET Healthy Living Program grantees are educating local retailers and working with them to reduce and prevent the sale of tobacco and vaping products to anyone under the age of 21. That work is happening in coordination with the ABLE olutions.htus/board-of-directors/reshoma.gov/tset/about-beatseeices.SubstanceofOklahomamentOklahomaCommission,StateDepart-ofHealthandtheDepartmentMentalHealthandAbuseServ-TSETwouldliketosimilarworkdonethestatelevel.Thefullresolutionscanfoundathttps://okla-ml.
What if the day you were born, the day you always celebrated your birthday, suddenly changed. Or how about 11 days just vanishing off the calendar. Sound impossible? That’s exactly what happened in the United States in 1752. The Oklahoma Home and Community Education Genealogy Group will host Walt Stoyanoski on September 21 as he presents “The Calendars”. He will discuss the old style and new style calendars, their history and how that history affects the dates we use for past events. Walt Stoyanoski became interested in genealogy shortly after retiring from the Accounting and Finance Division at Tinker Air Force Base. One day Walt and his mother were looking through his late aunt’s genealogy research. That inspired a search for his great-grandmother’s grave. Walt was hooked. He is now trying to improve on his aunt’s work and document the information she was unable to Stoyanoskifind. says he enjoys the challenging detective work and the reward of walking where his ancestors did. He is a member of the Oklahoma Genealogical Society, National Genealogical Society, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Tulsa Genealogical Society, OHCE Genealogy Group, OKC Computer Genealogy Club, Rock County Genealogical Society (Wisconsin), and the Hardwick Historical Society (Massachusetts). The OHCE Genealogy Group will meet at 10 a.m. at the Oklahoma County Extension Office, 2500 NE 63rd St and the public is invited.
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The variety of exercises you can choose from to address your physical needs are whelming.over-Ihaveheard people say things like, “THIS is the best exercise for burning fat or your heart or your legs or…” insert various other examples. It is important to understand that what a person needs will depend on various things. What exercise works best for one person’s thighs may not be the best choice for another person’s thighs. Genetics are a big determining factor on how a person’s body responds to certain exercises. You must also factor in what your current level of fitness is along with other factors like body structure, orthopedic limitations and over all goals. All this being said, how do you start to narrow down the choices? What are some general considerations to understand when choosing your exercises?Inthe weight training world, we have exercises that work more muscles all at once than others. The bigger movements like back squats, bench presses and seated rows are what we call “compound movements”. There are exercises those work multiple body parts at once and are considered more effective for muscle and tone building. The back squat will work your quadriceps (front of the thigh), hamstrings (back of the thigh), glutes (Rear end) and adductors (inner thigh) primarily. In addition, because the traditional squat involves placing a barbell across the top of our shoulder/back region, you will be using muscles along the spinal column known collectively as “spinal erectors”. As you can read, there are multiple muscles worked doing squats. In contrast, if you were to do a seated leg extension machine, it would only work the quadriceps. If you do a seated leg curl machine, it would only isolate the hamstrings on the back of the leg. Leg extensions and leg curls are what we call “isolation” movements because they isolate only one body part in that particular exercise. These are great exercises but not as effective as the back squats if you are wanting to get more done in a short amount of time.
The chest is another common focus of many people. Bench presses work the chest, shoulders and triceps and would be another great example of a compound movement. The chest fly machine is a very popular chest exercise as well. This exercise works the chest and front of the shoulders but does not work the triceps since the elbows stay in a fixed, static position while performing this exercise. Consequently, the chest fly is considered an isolation exercise. The bench press and the chest fly are fantastic exercises but if you had to choose the one that does more for your body at once, you should choose the bench press. There are various reasons to choose one exercise over another. Compound movements burn more calories and work more muscles at once than isolation movements do. If a person has certain orthopedic issues, the type of movement must be determined by which one is less stressful on the joints regardless of effectiveness, popularity or what your workout partner is doing thatRegardlessday. of which exercises you choose to do, remember to switch them up periodically. Rotate your exercises like you do your vehicle’s tires to get the most out of your body. It will have wear and tear just like the tread on your tires. Mix those exercises up to keep your mind and body fresh and excited to help you continue your fitness journey in the most effective way! (Brian Attebery is a Degreed/Certified Trainer. He owns and operates Results Fitness and Nutrition Center, L.L.C. in Edmond. www.resultsfitnessusa.com)
By Brian Attebery
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Oklahoma Baha’is are grateful to Sen. James Inhofe for recently co-sponsoring S. Res. 183, which condemns Iran’s state-sponsored persecution of the Baha’is and human rights violations on the international scene. While this resolution was introduced late last year, in recent weeks, the persecution of the Baha’i has heightened and resulted in the destruction of the homes of many Baha’i families in northern Iran and the arrests of dozens of Baha’is merely for their beliefs, which includes the Oneness of Humanity, the Oneness of Religions and the Oneness of God. Recently, the Baha'is of Edmond organized a 24-hour prayer chain to ask for assistance and protection for their fellow religionists in Iran. They join their co-religionists across the United States and internationally in praying for their protection and in bringing light to the hardship they are enduring without recourse. However, Baha’is are overwhelmed by the support of the heads of state and interfaith leaders and communities around the world. “Baha’is are peaceful and law-abiding citizens of whichever county they live in the world,” said Terri Angier, a spokesperson for the Edmond Baha’i Faith. “The Baha’i Faith upholds the unity of all religions and therefore believes these state-sponsored persecutions are not in line with/condoned by the principles of Islam, however they tarnish its reputation at the hand of the IranianSinceGovernment.”1979afterthe Islamic revolution, thousands of Baha’is have been detained for no other reason than their belief in the Baha’i Faith, expelled from school or work, denied higher education or travel opportunities, many have their homes and businesses and bank accounts confiscated or destroyed and hundreds executed with false charges with no access to proper legal representation.Sen. Inhofe has announced his retirement from public service but has staunchly co-sponsored many of these types of resolutions during his tenure and led the way for others to do the same. Along with Senator Inhofe, Baha’is are grateful to Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, and to Congresswoman Stephanie Bice, R-Edmond, for co-sponsoring the companion resolution H. Res. 744 earlier in the year. Resolutions such as S. Res-183 and H. Res-744 help save innocent lives and can help stay the hand of the government of Iran in possibly perpetrating even more egregious actions against the innocent Baha’i community in that country.
UCO now accepting admissions applications for 2023-24 year
Choosing the best weight exercises possible Attebery
Baha’is thank lawmakers for stance on persecution
UCO Accepting Admissions Applications for 2023-24 Academic Year
The University of Central Oklahoma is now accepting applications for admission for the 2023-24 academicIncomingyear. freshmen and transfer students will automatically be awarded academic scholarships with the submission of a completed online application and all admissions-related documents by Feb. 1, 2023. “Getting your application in early helps solidify scholarships, financial aid and housing,” said Jancy Scott, senior director of recruitment and admissions at Central. “It also reduces overall stress during your senior year of high Incomingschool.”freshmen to the University of Central Oklahoma can automatically receive up to $2,000 per year for four years, depending on their high school GPA and ACT or SAT score. Incoming transfer students with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and at least 24 credit hours will automatically receive $500 per year for two years.Applicants are also automatically submitted for consideration for other select UCO scholarships when they apply for admission by the term deadline.Incoming students may apply for admission after the deadline but will not be considered for scholarships. Additionally, 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications will be available starting Oct. 1, 2022. For more information on how to apply to FAFSA,aid/apply-now/.visit www.uco.edu/admissions-Central,Formoreinformationaboutvisit studentaid.gov.
By George Gust “Samaritan” is an Amazon Prime original super-hero movie starring Sylvester Stallone and Javon “Wanna” Thirteen-year-oldWalton).SamCleary (Walton) suspects that his mysterious and reclusive neighbor Mr. Smith (Stallone) is actually a crime fighting legend hiding in plain sight. Gather round children and listen to the story of a time before there were 3 Marvel and 2 DC comics superhero movies a year. A time called the late 80’s early 90’s, when superheroes were not in fashion, and muscle-bound action heroes like Stallone and Schwarzenegger ruled the box office.“Samaritan” is a movie that feels like a relic of this time and even shares one of its headlining stars.“Samaritan” is a super-hero movie that is almost embarrassed to be a superhero movie, much like those early years of comic book adaptations.Thestripped-down desaturated tone and visual style of the film wants to take the audience away from high-flying world building movies like Marvel’s summer offering “Thor: Love & Thunder” and brings the story to a smaller scale on the grimy urban streets of the fictional city of Granite.Andwhile the smaller scale and stakes of the film makes for a straightforward story, it also fails to give the audience a feeling of awe and wonder.“Samaritan” succeeds mostly off the movie star charisma and gravitas of Stallone as the washed up super-powered garbage man. You can imagine this movie as an extension of his role in the newer “Rocky” movies where Stallone is the punch-drunk boxer long past his prime and wandering the streets of Philadelphia with a truckload of regret. And while Stallone is a solid screen presence the rest of the cast does little to move the meter and the slipshod storytelling doesn’t do them any favors either. Overall, “Samaritan” is not a bad film, and there is some fun to be had with its throwback super-hero style, but its biggest crime is being predictable and ultimately forgettable. There are some fun ideas in “Samaritan” that make it a passable way to spend an hour and a half, but won’t make an impression in the sea of comic book/superhero movies Hollywood has to offer in recent years. “Samaritan” is Rated PG-13 for strong violence and strong language. Now available to stream with an Amazon Prime membership. 2.8 out of 5 stars. You can reach George Gust to comment on this film, or any of his motion picture reviews at gust.george@gmail.com.
Edmond-based homebuilding company STK Homes recently announced that an EV-240 volt plug is now standard in every STK home. A 240-volt EV charging station charges any electric vehicle up to nine times faster than a normal outlet. The charging stations are just another way STK home upgrades exceed minimum standards. Every STK home receives a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) audit from a HERS rater auditor to ensure energy efficiency.“Theaverage HERS score for an STK home is 55. This means that new STK homes are 45 percent more energy-efficient than minimum-builtstandardhomes,whichaverageaHERSscoreof100,”saidJere-miahBryantwithEcoHomeServices.“STKstandardhomeup-gradesgoaboveandbe-yond.There’snowondertheaverageSTKnewhomeHERSenergyscoreis55.”Energyefficientup-gradesinSTKhomesin-cludewallinsulation,atticinsulation,furnaceefficiency,aircondi-tioner,waterheatereffi-ciency,slabinsulationandwindowU-Factorandsolarheatgain.
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The report and its findings will be discussed in detail at the GHSA 2022 Annual Meeting in Louisville, Ky. During a general session panel discussion on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 20, safety experts from NHTSA, the National Center for Rural Road Safety, Toxcel, the Wyoming Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office and the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America will discuss the barriers to rural road safety and how states can overcome them. More information about that session and the Annual Meeting can be found on the GHSA website.
• Speeding is a safety problem on all types of roads, but especially in rural areas, where it was a factor in 27% of deaths. Nearly half (46%) of fatalities in crashes that involved speeding occurred on rural roads. Additionally, states with high maximum speed limits tend to have higher per capita rates of fatalities on rural roads than states with lower maximum speed limits.
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• The youngest drivers are at particular risk on rural roads. Although fatalities on rural roads involving 1415-year-old drivers had declined between 2016 and 2019, they spiked in 2020, with rural fatalities for these young teen drivers jumping by 57%, mirroring the national uptick in roadway deaths in the first year of the pandemic.•Therisk to young drivers does not dissipate when they turn 18 years old. Instead, they continue to crash and die on rural roads well into their twenties – and at exceptionally high rates, the highest of any age group. Fatality rates then decline with age until the mid-forties when they climb again. Adults ages 65 and older make up 19% of the rural population but accounted for 21% of rural road deaths. This will only increase with the graying of the rural population.
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• A lack of seat belt use is a hallmark of fatalities on rural roads. More than half (58%) of U.S. motor vehicle occupants killed in rural road crashes during the five-year period were unrestrained. By comparison, in 2020, 51% of all road fatalities were unbelted.
Report: Rural roads have most fatalities
• Alcohol and drug use are also key factors, as 43% of alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities occurred on a rural road. Drug-impaired drivers killed 2,644 people on rural roads in 2020, but that figure is likely an undercount, as nearly twice as many crash deaths (5,335) have no information about potential drug involvement.•Of all fatalities that involved distraction, 46% occurred on rural roads – far more than the population would predict. At least 7,699 people died on rural roads in crashes involving driver distraction over the fiveyear period, although data are limited because distraction can be difficult for law enforcement or crash scene investigators to ascertain.
• Everyone is at risk on rural roads. However, men are involved much more than women (more than two to one), mirroring their overinvolvement in crashes of all types. During the five-year period, 59,793 men died in rural road crashes compared to 25,151 women.
Rural Road Safety Trends, 20162020The analysis of Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data conducted for this report uncovered several details about fatalities in rural road crashes and what risky driving behaviors are key factors:
Rural roads are beautiful, but they’re hiding a deadly secret –nearly half of all fatal crashes occur on them, even though only 19% of the U.S. population lives in rural areas. A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), funded by State Farm®, explores the extent of the rural road safety problem and dives into the data to determine who dies in these crashes and what risky driving behaviors are key contributors. This new resource also offers nearly three dozen recommendations for State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) and their partners to help make rural roads safer.The report, America’s Rural Roads: Beautiful and Deadly, comes as traffic fatalities are soaring nationwide. Rural roads have been especially lethal in recent years. Between 2016 and 2020, the five most recent years of data, 85,002 people have died in crashes on rural roads. That’s more than the entire population of Scranton, Pa., or the seating capacity of Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers. In 2020, the risk of dying in a crash was 62% higher on a rural road compared to an urban road for the same trip length. While rural road deaths fell for several years before the pandemic, they increased in 2020, mirroring what happened across the country. Deaths on all types of rural roads – interstate, arterial and collector/local – increased further in 2021, according to preliminary National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data. The high rate of crashes on rural roads is caused by several factors, including lack of safety resources, simpler roadway infrastructure, poor emergency medical services and to a significant extent, risky driver behaviors. The biggest culprits are not wearing a seat belt, impaired driving, speeding and distraction. “Roads are the backbone of rural America, connecting far-flung communities and families. While cities and urban areas have alternatives to driving, that’s not the case for people in rural areas,” said GHSA Executive Director Jonathan Adkins. “Unfortunately, the dangerous and deadly driving behaviors that have increased during the pandemic have taken an oversized toll on rural residents. Making rural roads safer is essential for achieving the national goal of zero fatalities.”Toprevent these crashes and save lives, states, tribes and their partners must understand the unique challenges associated with rural roads –long distances, limited resources, cultural differences and more. The report offers a comprehensive look at the rural road issue through an indepth analysis of federal data; input from an expert panel representing government, academic and nonprofit organizations; findings of a survey of SHSOs; and peer-reviewed and other relevant literature. The report was produced by Toxcel, a Virginia-based research consulting firm.
Donald Trump was only 35 in 1982 when he and wife, Ivana, purchased their first mansion, a 5.8-acre home on a peninsula in Greenwich, Connecticut for $4 million. After many changes and additions and a series of for-sale listings over the years, Trump’s first mansion is back on the market at $29.9 million.
“Brad Pitt Expands Real Estate Collection” Brad Pitt recently purchased one of California’s most historic and interesting homes. Built around 1918 in Carmel Highlands, the home was built from local-sourced sandstone and granite on a rocky cliff. Pitt paid $40 million for the property.
Brad has bought and sold a number of homes in the United States and Europe, including the Brad and Jennifer honeymoon home that he and Jennifer Aniston owned from 2001 to 2006.
“Hugh Jackman’s $22 Million New York Penthouse” Hugh Jackman recently paid $22 million for one of New York’s nicest penthouses. Jackman’s new Manhattan home includes 4,675 square feet, three bedrooms, 14-foot-high floor-to-ceiling windows, and postcard views of the Hudson River. Hugh recently sold his West Village condo for $38.9 million.
“Amber Heard’s Desert Home Sold” Finally some good news for Amber Heard! Amber just sold her three-bedroom, six-acre desert home in California’s Yucca Valley for $1.05 million. One of the property’s features is an 110-foot bridge to a mountainside gazebo.
“Prolific Producer Sidney Sheldon’s Palm Springs Home” Sidney Sheldon’s Palm Springs home is for sale at $9.25 million. Sheldon was a success in movies where he won an Academy Award in 1947, on Broadway where he won a Tony Award in 1959, and television where he wrote and produced The Patty Duke Show, I Dream of Jeannie and Hart to Hart. He then began writing novels, including #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list, The Other Side of Midnight. Sidney owned the 8,058-squarefoot home from the mid-1970s until he died in 2007.
A look at celebrity real estate news
Just a few weeks after getting hitched to Jennifer Lopez in Las Vegas, Ben Affleck has listed his seven-bedroom Pacific Palisades home for $30 million. Ben bought the 13,500-square-foot home in 2018 for $19 million, after his divorce from Jennifer Garner. Lopez and Affleck are renting a home until renovations are complete on Jen’s Bel Air mansion. “Richard Gere Buys Paul Simon’s Connecticut Home” The news that Paul Simon and wife, Edie Brickell, sold their 31-acre New Cannan, Connecticut home for $10.8 million is a couple of months old, but there is more to the deal. Property records show that the buyer is Richard Gere. Gere is a longtime home owner in the area, including the 12,000-square-foot Strongheart Manor he sold to Matt Lauer in 2016 for $33 million.
A look at the first mansion owned by Donald Trump.
“Ben Affleck Lists Bachelor Mansion”
“Janet Jackson Sells In New York” Janet Jackson has sold her New York apartment for $8.8 million. Janet was asking $8.95 million for the three-bedroom apartment she bought in 1998 for $2.8 million. The home features 10-foot-high ceilings and views of Central Park. For more celebrity home news and celebrity home video tours, TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.visit
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“Donald Trump’s First Mansion Back On Market”
“Ozzie & Sharon’s Historic Mansion” Ozzie and Sharon Osbourne are asking $18 million for their 1920’s-era home in LA’s Hancock Park neighborhood. The home’s features include an Old Hollywood-style screening theater, 11,565 square feet and six bedrooms.
Ben Affleck, Richard Gere & Brad Pitt made real estate news in August. And Donald Trump’s very first mansion is back on the market. Top 10 Celebrity Real Estate News is featured at TopTenRealEstateDeals.com. Select photos with listing agent permission available at: http://bit.ly/toptenmedia.August’s Top 10 Celebrity Real Estate News
“Conan O’Brien’s Beach Home” Conan O’Brien has listed his Carpinteria, California beach home with 50 feet of oceanfront for $16.5 million. The property includes a two-bedroom home that has been fully updated and a second building that Conan used as a children’s playroom-gym with storage. Carpenteria is about 80 miles from Los Angeles and home for a number of Hollywood celebrities, including Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher.
A study by the Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) reports that electricity prices have decreased by seven percent in the states that have fully adopted choice and competition since 2008. In that same time period, prices increased by an average of 21 percent in monopoly states like Oklahoma.Boydsays
The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) successfully hosted the inaugural Oklahoma Captive & Insurance Business Transfer (IBT) Conference in Oklahoma City. The two-day conference was held at the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel on August 2425 and attracted a total of 287 attendees with more than 40 percent traveling to Oklahoma City from other states and the United Kingdom.“Iam proud of our team for hosting this important conference,” Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready said. “By every measure—from the number of attendees, the number of companies and state insurance departments represented, the quality of both the social events and educational sessions, and the brand new hotel located in the heart of Oklahoma City downtown —the conference was a huge success. We have received nothing but positive feedback.”The conference covered all aspects of captive insurance and IBTs featuring 27 industry expert speakers and nine educational sessions. The keynote speakers included Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and fellow regulators from around the country. The event showcased the success of Oklahoma’s first-in-the-nation IBT transactions and examined the increasing number of captive companies choosing to domicile in the state. “I believe innovation like IBT and Captive can bring an economic boost to our state, security to consumers and reliability and finality to the insurance industry. This conference was able to examine these cutting-edge mechanisms and showcase what we can do,” Commissioner Mulready added.
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Looking at costs for just residential customers, Oklahomans have experienced a 31 percent increase in June 2021 to June 2022, also the largest cost increase for residents in any state.
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Mike Boyd, the executive director for the Alliance for Electrical Restructuring in Oklahoma, said the massive surge in costs indicate the current system in Oklahoma is broken.
AERO will advocate for legal changes in the 2023 legislative session that would restructure Oklahoma’s electrical market into a competitive market with multiple electricity vendors available for consumers to purchase power from.
State electric rates said to be on the rise
Native Harvest Dispensary recently held a ribbon cutting with the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate their Grand Opening at 1818 E. 2nd St. Native Harvest Dispensary has been in business for four years with locations across the state of Oklahoma. Edmond will be their 7th and newest location. They have been on the forefront of providing medical marijuana to their patients in a clean, safe, and professional environment.Theirpledge to you is that they will always pay attention to the subtle details to improve and offer consistent products for your needs. They are all born and bred Oklahomans that are here to share the experience of the cannabis community with you. Go see them at any of their locations and you will see the Native Harvest
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A newly released report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration reveals that Oklahoma’s electricity prices are climbing at the fastest rate in the nation. From June 2021 to June 2022, electricity prices surged from 7.3 cents per kilowatt hour to 10.87 cents per kilowatt hour across all sectors (residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation). That 49 percent increase is the largest percentage increase experienced by consumers in any state. Among all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the average electricity cost increase across all sectors was just 14 percent. In June 2021, Oklahoma had the most affordable electricity in the nation across all sectors. In June 2022, Oklahoma ranked 18 for most affordable electricity in the nation and ranked last in the West South Central region, behind Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas.
“Oklahomans are at the mercy of monopoly utilities that are demanding rate increases while they reap record profits,” said Boyd. “Customers, meanwhile, have no options, no recourse, and no way to escape being ripped off.”
OGE Energy Corp. (OG&E’s parent company) reported annual net income of $360 million in 2021, while American Electric Power (PSO’s parent company) reported well over $2 billion. OG&E and PSO have successfully petitioned the Corporation Commission for over $1.5 billion in combined rate increases since the beginning of 2021. Twenty-one states and the District of Columbia currently offer choice and competition in electricity markets for some combination of residential and business consumers.
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“The specialist-level degree is the national standard for entry into the field and allows for comprehensive practice and career advancement in schools. The program prepares school psychologists who work with children, youth and families to prevent and solve individual, school and family related problems,” Purdum Larson said.The school psychology program at Central is one of three National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) accredited programs in Oklahoma and a Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredited program, leading to state and national certification as a specialist-level school psychologist. For more information about the education specialist degree cgs/ceps/education-specialist-degreevisithttps://www.uco.edu/programs/jprogram,
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The University of Central Oklahoma College of Education and Professional Studies now offers an education specialist (Ed.S.) degree in school psychology through the school psychology graduate program. Launched in the fall 2022 semester, this is the first postgraduate degree offered at Central that has a higher designation than a master’s degree. An Ed.S. is a postgraduate degree unique to the field of education, which will provide knowledge and theory past a master's degree level. Students will acquire school psychologist skills, including mental health interventions, behavioral interventions, instructional support, prevention and intervention services, crisis preparedness and recovery. "We are excited and honored to be able to offer this designation to students interested in a career in school psychology,” said Megan Purdum Larson, Ph.D., program coordinator and assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Central. School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students’ ability to learn and teachers’ ability to teach. They apply skills in mental health, learning and behavior to help children succeed academically, socially, behaviorally and emotionally.
The risk for overdose in those who misuse opioids is high, but Naloxone may be able to reverse the overdose if taken in time. Naloxone is available at many pharmacies, and you can text “Naloxone” to 55155 to find locations near you. Oklahoma residents can visit https://okimready.org/overdose/ to get Naloxone by mail. If you need treatment for opioid misuse, there are a variety of options, including medication assisted treatment (MAT). Those who undergo MAT are given medications to stabilize craving and withdrawal cycles. OKCIC offers MAT to eligible patients.
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Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, wants to provide information about opioid misuse prevention and treatment.
Opioid Misuse Prevention Day will be observed on August 31, 2022, to raise awareness of prescription drug misuse and promote treatment resources. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overdose deaths involving opioids have been steadily increasing in recent years. In 2020, 68,630 people in the United States died due to opioid-involved overdose. Fortunately, treatment options are available, and there are precautions people can take to reduce the risk of opioid“Opioidsmisuse. are prescribed with the specific patient in mind,” said Janice Hixson, MD, OKCIC’s Chief Medical Officer. “Medical providers consider your health history, height, weight and other factors when they write a prescription. Sharing your medication with others can be fatal.”
According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 51.3% of people ages 12 and older who misused prescription pain relievers got the pills from a friend or family member. You can prevent others from using your medication by storing pills in a locked box. If you need
to throw away leftover medication, dispose of it at a medication take back location. OKCIC has a medication drop box in the lobby of our 4913 W. Reno Ave. location. Find other take back locations here:“Youthinksmartok.orgshouldnevercrush up or flush medications,” Hixson said. “Flushing medications can pollute our water supply, and crushing up medication puts you at risk of inhaling a dangerously high dose. The safest way to dispose of prescription opioids is through a take back program.”
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