November 22, 2018

November 22, 2018 Vol. 19, No. 26

In This Issue ROUGH CUT SWISS

Rough Cut Swiss, in real life, is located in front of Othello’s Restaurant at the southwest corner of Main and Broadway, but this week it 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.

Services held for Gordon Wynn See Page 18

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AM Cloudy/PM Sun High 62° Low 41°

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Sunny High 66° Low 41°

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Mostly sunny High 48° Low 32°

A tradition for almost the past 40 years, returns this Thursday with the Edmond Community Thanksgiving Dinner.

Again it will be held at the Nigh University Center at the University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N. University Drive.

Organizers say the mission of the dinner is to provide food and fellowship to the Greater Edmond Community. The special meal is free and open to the public. It will start at 9 a.m. and continue serving until 3 p.m.

This Edmond Thanksgiving Day tradition started in a small way in 1981 when the Paradise family invited some people from their own families to join them for the

traditional dinner.

Since then, the tradition has grown greatly and only the ballroom at UCO can handle all the guests.

In addition, about 400 dinners are delivered to individuals who cannot make it to UCO. The spirit of giving extends further with the surplus being donated to the Hope Center, Breakfast on Boulevard, the Samaritan House, Mobile Meals, Cook’s Nite Out, and the Jesus House.

Perhaps the greatest strength of the organization is its commitment to serve the entire community.

Over 2000 meals are served through the Edmond Community Thanksgiving Dinner program.

These meals served include the sit-down meal at UCO, meals taken home that day, and meals delivered to those unable to attend.

This is all possible thanks to the estimated 600 volunteers and generous donations from local businesses and individuals. With their help it’s possible for this meal to continue to provide the community a place for fellowship and live the original intent of our nation’s Thanksgiving Day spirit.

If you wish to know more, or need a dinner delivered, please contact (405) 341-3602 or email edmondthanksgivingdinner@ gmail.com

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Coffee Creek project denied

By Eriech Tapia NewsOK.com/The Oklahoman The city council has voted to deny the rezoning of the former Coffee Creek Golf Course after the homeowners association presented more than 1,000 signatures against the development.

“I believe that these people know that there are many things that they have proposed in this (development) that are not even possible,” said Tonya Coffman, homeowners association president.

“So are we going to destroy a beautiful, already desirable, area for possible experiments?” Coffman asked.

The council voted 3-2 in opposition last week, with council members Nick

Darci Lynne Farmer

Children’s Center Rehab Hospital

Darci Lynne Farmer named to honorary hospital board

The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital, a nonprofit pediatric hospital, announced Darci Lynne Farmer, winner of “NBC’s America’s Got Talent,” will serve as a member of the Hospital’s honorary board. Farmer will be part of a public relations and marketing campaign for the hospital, including public service announcements, speaking engagements, and social media outreach.

Darci was introduced to The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital earlier this year when her good friend and former patient, Danielle Robinson, invited her for a tour of the Hospital. Farmer also performed for the patients, as well as visited patients at their bedside. As the youngest member of the Hospital’s Honorary Board, Farmer is looking forward to continuing her relationship with the children and families.

“It makes me feel good to know I can use the talents God gave me to brighten these kids day,” said Farmer.

“Darci’s joyful personality is exactly what the patients, families and staff need here at The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital,” explained Melissa Richey, director of communications and marketing at The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital. “Music is a powerful form

of therapy for these children. Darci’s talent moves them. It’s beautiful to see.”

Other honorary board members include: Kelli O’Hara, Tony Award winning Broadway actress; Lincoln Riley, Head Football Coach for the University of Oklahoma, along with his wife, Caitlin; J.T. Realmuto, 2018 AllStar catcher for the Miami Marlins; Michael Fulmer, pitcher for the Detroit Tigers and the 2016 American League Rookie of the Year, along with his wife, Kelsey; Los Angeles Rams football player, Ogbo Okoronkwo and infielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Jordy Mercer.

The honorary board members serve as ambassadors for The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital, as well as support the Hospital’s fundraising efforts through personal and community influence.

The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital is an innovative leader in offering medical services that can only be found in the region while also providing a promising pathway from hospital to home. The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital is more than a place where children come to heal. They come to learn and grow in a supportive, caring environment.

To look at past of African Americans

UCO administrator appointed to special history commission commission will chroniThe University of cle as much of this hisCentral Oklahoma’s tory through Vice President for Stucommemorative events dent Affairs Myron and presentations Pope, Ed.D., was apthroughout the counpointed to serve on try.” the 400 Years of The 14 commission African-American Hismembers, many of tory Commission eswhom are leaders in tablished by Congress the African-American to coordinate the comhistory community, memoration of the arwere appointed by rival of the first U.S. Secretary of Inteenslaved Africans to rior Ryan Zinke to the colonies in 1619. serve. The secretary reThe commission Myron Pope ceived recommendaformed by Public Law tions from governors, members of 115-102 was signed into law Jan. 8, congress, civil rights and historical or2018. It established a federal comganizations and the Smithsonian Inmission to coordinate the 400-year stitution. Support for the commission anniversary in 2019 of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans to the Eng- will be provided by the National Park Service. lish colonies at Point Comfort, Va., The commission is expected to on the site of what is now Fort Monbegin meeting later this year and roe National Monument. begin to encourage civic, patriotic, “I am honored and humbled to historical, educational, artistic, reliserve in this capacity,” said Pope. gious, economic, and other organiza“There is a wealth of history that tions to come together to participate African Americans have contributed in anniversary activities. to this country over the past 400 For more information about UCO, years, some very well recognized and visit www.uco.edu. some not as well recognized. The

Massey, Victoria Caldwell and Darrell Davis voting against.

“I think we need to listen to the people,” Massey said.

Randel Shadid, attorney for developer Kyle Copeland, said they will be moving forward with platting upwards of 392 homes while saving the corner of Kelly Avenue and Coffee Creek Road for future commercial development.

The rezoning had been approved 3-1 by the planning commission on Oct. 16.

The course sold in January 2017 for $1.25 million, and Copeland has met resistance since the first plan was presented, despite multiple community connection meetings and revisions to the plan.

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From the Publisher

Shop local on Small Business Saturday It is hard to believe but we are right back at Thanksgiving. It does not seem like we were doing this a year ago. Of course, Thanksgiving signals the start, or at least it used to, of holiday shopping. Once again, it is the American Express Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24. Small businesses have an incredible impact Ray Hibbard on our economy.

U.S. small businesses are responsible for $4.8 trillion in GDP, equivalent to the third largest economy in the world, according to a new study from American Express.

Consumers and small businesses in communities across the U.S. and Puerto Rico are preparing to celebrate Small Business Saturday. Because an average two-thirds of every dollar ($0.67) spent at small businesses in the U.S. stays in the local community, consumers’ local impact during the important holiday shopping season could be significant.

Further, every dollar spent at small businesses creates an additional 50 cents in local business activity as a result of employee spending and businesses purchasing local goods and services, according to the Small Business Economic Impact Study from American Express (NYSE: AXP).

American Express created Small Business Saturday in 2010 to help small businesses get more customers, and the celebration has since become an annual shopping tradition on the Saturday following Thanksgiving.

“What began nine years ago as an effort to support local stores during the holiday shopping season has become the Shop Small movement, bringing together millions of shoppers, small businesses of all kinds, civic leaders and organizations in thousands of towns and cities across the country,” said Elizabeth Rutledge, Chief Marketing Officer at American Express. “Shopping small has a significant and positive effect on local communities, and we hope Small Business Saturday will help to amplify that effect during the crucial holiday shopping season. When we spend local, small businesses thrive. And when small businesses thrive, we all thrive.”

Small Businesses are making a big impact The Small Business Economic Impact Study, a county-level economic analysis on shopping small commissioned by American Express, provides a closer look at the economic benefits of shopping locally and the impact of small business on communities.

The study found that if small businesses in the U.S., defined as businesses employing fewer than 100 employees, were a country, they would have a GDP of $4.8 trillion, equivalent to the GDP of Japan, the third largest economy in the world.

The study also demonstrated the extent to which small businesses support jobs locally. In addition to small businesses directly employing members of the community, spending by those small businesses and their employees in the area also supports local jobs.

In fact, for every 10 jobs at a small business, another seven are supported in the local community.

Consumers plan to shop small on Small Business Saturday & Throughout the holiday shopping season Now in its ninth year, 97 percent of consumers who plan to Shop Small on the day said Small Business Saturday has had a positive impact on their community, according to the 2018 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey, another study released recently by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) and American Express, based on a separate survey of consumers.

The survey found that nine in 10 (91 percent) consumers believe it is more important than ever to support small businesses this holiday season, and 83 percent plan to do at least some portion of their holiday shopping at a small, independently owned retailer or restaurant - either in person or online. On par with previous years’ celebrations, nearly six in 10 (58 percent) U.S. consumers reported being aware of Small Business Saturday, and among those, 80 percent plan to go out and Shop Small at independently-owned retailers or restaurants on the day.

Additional results of the survey: n A majority of consumers (94 percent) value the contributions small businesses make in their community; n As consumer shopping habits shift further online, nearly two-thirds (65 percent) are likely to seek out small, independently-owned retailers when shopping online, including 59 percent who plan to Shop Small online this Small Business Saturday; even 40 percent of consumers say they will shop with a small retailer online this Cyber Monday; n Among consumers who plan to shop on Small Business Saturday: n Nearly all (96 percent) said Small Business Saturday inspires them to go to small, independently-owned retailers or restaurants that they have not been to before, or would not have otherwise tried; Plans to shop include visiting independentlyowned bakeries (40 percent); clothing, accessory and shoe stores (40 percent); restaurants, bars and pubs (37 percent); bookstores (32 percent); and gift, novelty and souvenir stores (30 percent). The fastest growing retail unit openings from now until 2023 include Escape Rooms, Toys and games retailers, Beauty/nail salons, Barbers, Cosmetics re-

tailers, Gyms and fitness facilities, Electricals retailers, hairdressers/hair salons and Coffee and tea shops.

“When shoppers spend locally at small businesses, communities win,” said NFIB CEO and President Juanita D. Duggan. “We encourage consumers to celebrate Small Business Saturday by shopping at small and independent shops and restaurants. We are proud to partner with American Express to promote small businesses.”

American Express has also enlisted the support of many companies that are serving as Corporate Supporters to help drive excitement for Small Business Saturday. Together these companies reach millions of small businesses and consumers. The 2018 Corporate Supporters include FedEx, Etsy, Intuit, Microsoft and Square.

Edmond is a great place to easily find local businesses. Downtown Edmond is full of them. We also have plenty of art for kids to look at, holiday activities, a variety of places to eat and drink and pedestrian friendly sidewalks for folks to enjoy. If you are like me, you miss Penn Square Mall when it was mostly outdoors. Downtown Edmond has that same feel where you can be in touch with some of the elements as well.

Kickingbird Square is another shopping area that is a sure bet to find locally owned shops in. The king pen of them is probably Best of Books, but there are others in Kickingbird Square as well. It houses our only locally owned and operated movie theater in Edmond.

If you still need suggestions, I would encourage you to go to the Edmond Chamber of Commerce web site and click on the Edmond Locally Owned feature. Members are listed and each one is certified locally owned and operated.

Many of our locally owned retailers have online shopping that you can do, and they are also able to get merchandise sent to the store if it isn’t in their inventory.

Please, ask them questions. What our local retailers offer is the best advice and help in selecting just the right gift. Take advantage of it and ask them questions.

I know some folks that get a rush out of the Black Friday experience, but it isn’t me. My one experience with that when the kids were very young was a disaster.

By the time I got up at the crack of dawn to save my $10, purchased coffee to wake myself up and bought doughnuts for the kids to take home, I think it cost me another $10 over the original savings. If you must and it is in your blood, I understand.

Otherwise, I suggest you sleep in on the Friday after Thanksgiving and rest up to enjoy a relaxed day shopping on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 24.

(Ray Hibbard may be reached by e-mail at ray@edmondpaper.com)

Check out what’s inside! n Weekend calendar of events ........................................................Page 6. n Vote counting concerns columnist................................................Page 8. n Special Christmas concert nears ..................................................Page 9. n UCO STEM building opens ........................................................Page 13. n George Gust reviews new wizard movie ....................................Page 15. n Crossword ..................................................................................Page 15. n Junior golfers featured ................................................................Page 16. n Business News ............................................................................Page 21. n Worship directory ......................................................................Page 23.

Find the ‘Rough Cut Swiss’ Rough Cut Swiss, in real life, is located in front of Othello’s Restaurant at the southwest corner of Main and Broadway, but this week it is hidden somewhere in our paper. E-mail contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing.

Rough Cut Swiss is by artist David Phelps. Phelps is an Oklahoma based sculptor whose work has been featured throughout the state. He is inspired by expansive spaces and hopes his works will inspire meaningful meditation.

Said Phelps, “I grew up on a farm in the central valley of California where the fields became an extension of oneself. I continue to live in the wide open spaces of Oklahoma where my sculptural images expand to include their environments as part of the aesthetic experience.”

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International Festival in Edmond

From left are Tara Mazraei, Rose, Masibeatkeon, Ghazal Hesami, Ryan Nazari, Amir Homayoun, and Sadegh Nikfarjan representing Iran at the UCO International Festival The Festival Marketplace, in downtown Edmond, hosted the International Festival last weekend. Many international students from the University of Central Oklahoma attended the event and manned various booths. It was open to the community.

Photographs by Melinda Infante

State Senate steps up effort to oversee agencies budgets Senate President Pro Tem-designate Greg Treat last week filed legislation to create a legislative fiscal watchdog office to help lawmakers better fulfill their oversight role of state agency spending and performance.

Senate Bill 1 creates the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) to provide the Legislature with objective, verified data lawmakers can then use as they consider and make critical policy decisions.

“Real numbers and objective data will help the Oklahoma Legislature make better informed decisions when writing the state budget, setting policy, and tracking whether programs are meeting or exceeding our expectations,” said Treat, R-Oklahoma City.

“The most important duty the Legislature has is to write the budget and provide oversight of agency spending and performance. In most cases, the Legislature depends on the agency itself or the executive branch to report data on spending and performance. Agencies present only the data they want us to see not necessarily what we need to see. Agencies tend to focus more on outputs and not outcomes. That’s not how we are going to turn Oklahoma around. The Legislature needs independent, objective data so that we can make better informed decisions,” Treat said.

Key parts of SB 1: LOFT will conduct performance evaluations of agencies, programs, or specific divisions; LOFT would have open access to all agency data and budgets; LOFT would be overseen by a bicameral, bipartisan committee; LOFT would have six to eight independent, nonpartisan office staff;

Sen. Greg Treat Data gathered by and reports produced by LOFT would be available to the public.

Treat pointed to the recent Health Department scandal as one of the best reasons why an office like LOFT is needed.

“Last year, the Legislature was told the Health Department needed $30 million immediately or they agency couldn’t make payroll and there would be catastrophic public health implications. As we know now, the department didn’t need the money and the agency’s finances were in shambles. That is unacceptable and must not continue,” Treat said.

“Well more than half of the states have a legislative oversight office like LOFT. It helps provide accountability and oversight among the branches of government. The legislative, executive, and judicial are co-equal branches of government. They serve as a check on one another’s power.

We need an independent, nonpartisan office like LOFT to provide the Legislature with real numbers as we make decisions on how to get the best outcomes and returns on each and every tax dollar,” Treat said.

From left are Qinting Lin, Shiyi Chen, and Lin Jiang from China also attending the festival.

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Brief A spectacular Oklahoma holiday tradition returns with Lyric Theatre’s production of Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol presented by Devon Energy. Guests are invited to go on a magical journey with Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Tickets start at $25, and the show takes place at Lyric's Plaza Theater (1725 NW 16th Street). This year’s show opens on Nov. 23, and the final performance will be a matinee on Christmas Eve.

Thursday Nov. 22 ---- In the Gallery ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- Rising Stars Calf Roping Finals ---- Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink ---- Devon Ice Rink ---- Downtown in December ---- Red Earth Treefest ---- Edmond Turkey Trot ---- OKC Turkey Tracks 5K

Extra Info: Open Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for more information visit redearth.org

Friday Nov. 23 ---- In the Gallery ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- Fall Signature Tour ---- Rising Stars Calf Roping Finals ---- Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink ---- Devon Ice Rink ---- Downtown in December ---- Red Earth Treefest ---- Souled Out ---- It’s a Wonderful Life ---- A Christmas Carol ---- Holiday in the Park ---- Bricktown Tree Lighting Festival

Moetowne Alex and the Nightview Band Location: River Lounge, Riverwind Casino in Norman Extra Info: 9 a.m. – 1 a.m.; for more info visit riverwind.com

Saturday Nov. 24 ---- In the Gallery ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- Fall Signature Tour ---- Rising Stars Calf Roping Finals ---- Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink ---- Devon Ice Rink ---- Downtown in December ---- Small Business Saturday – Downtown Edmond ---- Moetowne Alex and the Nightview Band ---- Shortt Dogg ---- It’s a Wonderful Life ---- A Christmas Carol ---- A Territorial Christmas Celebration ---- Holiday in the Park Sunday Nov. 25 ---- In the Gallery ---- Fall Signature Tour ---- Rising Stars Calf Roping Finals ---- Devon Ice Rink ---- Downtown in December ---- Can you Handle the Heat?

---- Theatre Arts: Alice in Wonderland ---- Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink ---- Party Cocktails $45 ---- It’s a Wonderful Life ---- A Christmas Carol ---- A Territorial Christmas Celebration ---- Holiday in the Park Extra Information on Weekend Happenings In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Featuring works by Behnaz Sohrabian For information go to: http://www.edmondfinearts.com/ Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered Location: Armstrong Auditorium Extra Info: Free Admission; an archaeological exhibition that will enable visitors to discover the history of ancient Judah’s most famous kingprophet pairing—a story which illuminates how Jerusalem escaped annihilation at the hands of King Sennacherib’s Assyrian army at the end of the 8th century B.C. For more information visit armstrongauditorium.org.

Devon Ice Rink Location: Myriad Botanical Gardens Extra Info: 3 – 9 p.m. Mon – Thurs through Jan 27, 2019, 3 – 11 p.m.

Fri, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sat, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sun., for more info visit downtownindecember.com Downtown in December Location: Downtown Oklahoma City Extra Info: visit downtownindecember.com Red Earth Treefest Location: Red Earth Art Center

Small Business Saturday – Downtown Edmond Location: Downtown Edmond Extra Info: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Free wagon rides from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; for more info visit downtownedmondok.com

Can you Handle the Heat?

Location: The Barrel Room Extra Info: Pairing with Beer & Cocktails $45; 4 – 5:30 p.m., for more information visit them on Facebook.

Rising Stars Calf Roping Finals Location: Lazy E Arena Extra Info: for events and times visit LazyE.com Fall Signature Tour Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, in Oklahoma City Extra Info: 1 – 2 p.m.; see some of the finest Western art in the country during this docent-facilitated Museum tour. For more information, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org Edmond Turkey Trot Location: Downtown Edmond Extra Info: 5K run: $20 (without tshirt) 1 mile run; $10 (without tshirt); School aged child 1 mile wobble without t-shirt free: 1 mile – 8 a.m., 5K – 8:35 a.m.; for more info visit edmondturkeytrot.com OKC Turkey Tracks 5K Location: Downtown Oklahoma City Extra Info: 1mile fun run, 8:30 a.m.; 5K 9 a.m.; for more info visit okcturkeytracks.com A Territorial Christmas Celebration Location: Historic District Downtown, Guthrie Extra Info: for more information visit guthriesterritorialchristmas.com.

Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink Location: Mitch Park Extra Info: $8+; for more info visit edmondoutdooricerink.com Shortt Dogg Location: UCO-Jazz Lab Extra Info: $10; 8 p.m.; ucojazzlab.com/events/ Souled Out Location: UCO-Jazz Lab Extra Info: $20; 8 p.m.; ucojazzlab.com/events/ Party Cocktails $45 Location: The Barrel Room Extra Info: 4 – 5:30 p.m.; for more info visit them on Facebook It’s a Wonderful Life Location: Pollard Theatre Guthrie Extra Info: for more info visit thepollard.org A Christmas Carol Location: Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma City Extra Info: for performance times visit lyrictheatreokc.secure.force.com Holiday in the Park Location: Frontier City Theme Park Extra Info: 5 – 10 p.m., Sun until 9 p.m.; for more info visit sixflags.com Bricktown Tree Lighting Festival Location: 3rd Base Plaza, Bricktown, Oklahoma City Extra Info: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., for more info visit downtownindecember.com

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Silver Anniversary of a State Golf Title

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The 1993 Memorial Bulldog boys golf team is celebrating its 25th anniversary of winning the Oklahoma High School state boys golf championship. The team was inducted into the Edmond Junior Golf Hall of Fame over the weekend. Among the many special people in the photograph is assistant coach Mike McGraw, second from the far right standing up. McGraw went on to win three state championships at Edmond North. Later at Oklahoma State, McGraw eventually coached both the men’s and women’s teams -- experiencing success with both programs. He went on to become an assistant coach at Alabama and is currently the head men’s golf coach at Baylor. McGraw was also the emcee of the junior golf induction banquet last weekend at Oak Tree. For a more indepth look at some of this year’s other Hall of Fame inductees please see Page 16.

Congratulations to all the inductees and skilled junior golfers of the past.

Elizabeth Waner will not seek re-election to council Incumbent City Councilwoman Elizabeth Waner announced last week that she will not seek re-election to the Ward 2 City Council seat that she has held since 2007.

“I have enjoyed my service to the residents of Edmond immensely, and am proud of the positions I have taken and the contributions I’ve made, both on the dais and through the myriad other roles assumed as a Councilmember. I hope I have made positive and concrete contributions to Edmond’s growth and development into what is the best city to live in in the state of Oklahoma.”

Waner, as a City Councilmember, has served on the Public Works Committee, the Visual Arts Committee, and the Edmond Preservation and Historic Trust, and has been the City’s representative to the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments as well as the Regional Transit Authority. Previously, Waner was appointed to the Planning Commission, where she served from 2000 – 2007, and the Parks Board from 1990 – 2000.

Councilwoman Waner stated that during her Council tenure, she has supported the development and promotion of green space, preservation of Edmond’s tree canopy, and expanded trails and walkability. She has also supported economic development and the expansion of water infrastructure and water treatment capacity.

“Streets and roads will always be a top priority, as will safety, but the livability of a city will be greatly influ-

Waner enced by the atmosphere that is provided for the residents. Promoting green scaping today - through sound landscaping, education and promotion - will provide invaluable green spaces for tomorrow.”

Waner reported that after three terms as a Councilmember, she looks forward to spending more time with her family, and enjoying some of the amenities Edmond provides – as a resident. “This wasn’t an easy decision. Helping Edmond grow and flourish has long been a passion for me. But communities need to change and evolve; I look forward to seeing new faces, the new ideas they will bring, and how they will make my hometown even better in the years to come.”

Christmas Christmas Market in the Country AT

ARCADIA FARMERS MARKET

• Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Santa Claus • Tiger Safari Petting Zoo from 1-2pm • Pony Rides 2-5pm • Vendors with children’s apparel, fresh Christmas trees, fudge, baked goods, gift items and seasonal floral creations.

GENERAL ADMISSION $5 CHILDREN $3

DEC. 1

10AM UNTIL EVENING

ROUTE 66 & DIVISION ST., ARCADIA

AT

HEBREWS COFFEE SHOP

• Live Music • Storytelling • Face Painting • Photos with Dakota and El Dorado from Land Run Alpacas • Vendors offering metal art and reclaimed wood art creations FOOD & DRINK INCLUDING PASTRIES, COOKIES & CHRISTMAS WASSAIL

DEC. 1

8AM - 3PM 218 N. ODOR ST., ARCADIA

Special metro holiday event Father Christmas will be making a special trip to the Devon Energy Center this holiday season during Devon’s Saturdays with Santa, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 1 and 8. Devon Energy will offer a variety of holiday activities and entertainment. Children and families can visit Santa and other holiday characters, make crafts, listen to live music, and more. Visits with Santa are first come, first served.

Guests should register on-site upon arrival in the Devon rotunda and bring their own camera to take photos with Santa. The event is open to the public, and there is no cost to attend. Complimentary parking for the event is available in the Devon Energy Center garage via the northeast visitor entrance. For more information, visit DowntowninDecember.com.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

More vote messes likely I suspect I will never understand the workings of government.

I mentioned this last week, but Florida's vote recount truly amazes me. In 2000 during the Bush-Gore Steve Gust recount, the election was held on Nov. 7. Only three days later on Nov. 10 they had already completed a machine recount. This time around, in 2018, in a machine recount of three offices, it took them nine days. In 2000 the hand recounts went off and on for a month until the U.S. Supreme Court halted them. This time the hand recounts were done in less than three days.

Does that seem odd to anyone else?

Like I said last week, the vote difference between Gore and Bush was only about 2,000 votes. This time there were recounts and the difference was tens of thousands of votes.

I guess these days a 2,000 vote lead isn’t that much.

This brings me to my real point. It wasn't just Florida. There were many states where lots of votes were "discovered," after the initial reporting

period on election night. All of those worked against Republicans. I'm not sure any network will be able to project any winner on election night anymore, unless the winner has a 5 to 10 point lead. There's a book called "Shattered," which looks at the 2016 election from the viewpoint of Hillary's campaign. I'm convinced she would not have conceded election night had President Obama not urged her to do so. The campaign later said they never would have conceded if they had known that the key states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin were within the 1 percent range.

In this election cycle, outside of Oklahoma, we had many candidates not giving up after having been thousands and thousand of votes behind.

I'm pretty sure we'll see more tedious recounts, and "new" votes discovered in the future.

Finally I get a little offended by the Al Gores of the world telling us to "count all the votes." No that's wrong. You count all the LEGAL votes and LEGAL votes only. That's a concept Gore and his party don't grasp very easily.

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

Reader glad to have traded war hero for Kendra Horn Editor I enjoyed your editorial about trading “war hero” Steve Russell for Kendra Horn as a congresswoman. (“Publisher Ray Hibbard’s column, Nov. 15, 2018) It has been awhile since I have written a knee jerk letter to the editor and this seemed like a good place to start.

Kendra obviously stoked your ire by not coming by the Life and Leisure for the ceremonial kissing of the Publisher’s ring or backside. Nor did she spend advertising money with Life and Leisure, which seems to be a prerequisite to your endorsement or at least acknowledgement that someone other than a Republican dare seek office in Oklahoma. The truth about Russell is he has done nothing. He ran on his military record and touts his military service as somehow making him uniquely qualified to be a congressman.

When he donned his military uniform the last two weeks of his campaign, I knew that he knew his campaign was in trouble. We should honor our veterans but wearing the uniform does not per se qualify you for congress. Other than serve in the military, what else has Russell done? He manufacturers rifles that are knockoffs of rifles used by Iraqis against our soldiers, sells them on the Internet

Letter to the Editor

and collects no sales taxes for his community or his state.

The fact of the matter is Horn outworked Russell. The one thing we agree on for worse or worse is that negative campaign ads work and are craved by the gullible.

I am sorry you have not had the chance to meet our new congresswoman, Kendra Horn. The next time Dana and I have her at our home, I will invite you over. You bring the kibbi and grape leaf rolls and I will have the Lebanese wine.

RANDEL SHADID P.S. I never cared much for Jarman or Mickey Edwards as congressmen, but I have come to like Mickey Edwards since he left Congress and started giving some serious thought to public policy issues. He would not recognize the Republican Party today.

P.S.S. For what it is worth, many of us find it repugnant when we see politicians wearing their retired military uniforms in political ads as a sales pitch. Run on issues, but don’t pander to us. Wear the uniform proudly, but not as political propaganda.

Anti-Trump fever on stage How loathsome is Donald Trump for some people?

Consider this example.

In the national tour of “Hello, Dolly!” a lyric that includes the word “trump” has been changed out of the blue. Gregg Opelka, a musical theater composer and lyricist in Chicago, notes that in Dolly Levi's first song, she should sing, “My aplomb at cosmetic art turned a frump to a trump lady fair” – with “trump” meaning “exemplary.”

Instead, in the touring show, she sings, “My aplomb at cosmetic art turned a frump to a great lady fair.” Opelka wrote in The Wall Street Journal that, “someone decided to spare either the actress from uttering or the audience from hearing the surname of our 45th president. What other motivation could lurk behind this idiotic decision?”

The answer is, there is none.

From NewsOK.com

Liberalism not doing California any favors

By The Oklahoman Editorial Board Some activists blame Oklahoma's problems on conservative governance. As we've noted, that narrative is more hype than reality. Only one significant tax cut — a quarter-point reduction in the income tax rate for those earning more than $8,700 — has been enacted in the past eight years, and few conservative reforms have been advanced since workers' comp reform in 2013. That's hardly conservatism run amok.

Even so, given that critique, it's worth noting how things are going in states that bear-hug leftwing ideology, and there's no better “laboratory of democracy” to demonstrate the results than California, where conservatives are an afterthought.

A new report from the conservative Hoover Institution tallies the results. It's no picture of Nirvana.

Hoover notes California ranks 49th in the coun-

try in housing affordability and 49th in new home construction. Fewer than one in three households can afford the median-priced home. While California is home to a little over 12 percent of the nation's total population, the state has 25 percent of the country's homeless. Nearly 40 percent of Californians live at or near poverty levels. Nearly onethird of the country's welfare recipients live in California.

Also, its public K–12 schools rank 41st in the country “despite substantially higher spending on schools.”

California's public infrastructure receives a grade of D-plus by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The state has “unreliable water supplies” and residential electricity prices that are “among the highest in the country and are roughly twice as high as those in Texas.”

Those statistics aren't the result of fiscal auster-

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ity that prioritized low taxation over government spending. Quite the opposite. Hoover notes California has the country's sixth-highest tax burden but ranks 40th in inflation-adjusted, after-tax income. So Californians have less money than people in most states but give far more of their limited resources to government. And the government isn't making good use of the funds.

California's woes, Hoover officials argue, owe much to poor political leadership: “Poorly designed economic policies have either created or significantly contributed to these problems.” The institute offers several reforms to dramatically improve conditions.

Among the suggestions offered, Hoover officials say Californians would save roughly $330 billion over the next 10 years if3 consumer-driven health care reforms were enacted, such as increased access to high-deductible, low-premium health plans. The state's economy would grow an additional $800 billion annually if land-use regulations and restrictions were simply rolled back to those in place in 2000. California would accumulate an additional $16.6 trillion in economic growth by adopting education reforms focused on teacher effectiveness and learning outcomes. Water shortages could be addressed by simply “allowing the price of water to respond to changes in water supply and demand.”

California has many economic advantages that Oklahoma does not, yet it ranks alongside Oklahoma or worse on many key measures. Thus, that state's liberal governing model doesn't offer a way forward so much as a cautionary tale.

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Set Dec. 5 at Edmond Senior Center

Golden Harmonizers planning Christmas Concert

By Mallery Nagle It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas at the Edmond Senior Center. The center’s choir, the Golden Harmonizers, is planning a Christmas concert at noon, on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the Edmond Senior Center in Mitch Park that is free and open to the public.

According to choir member, Marilyn Waters, the group has been around for about 25 years, and she has been singing along for 11 of those years.

“The choir is about camaraderie,” she said. “It’s an ‘old friends’ type of group. We like the sound of music, we love presenting music to the community and we love being together.”

The group of about 25 singers rehearses once a week and performs every Wednesday at various retirement communities around town.

“We sing just a little bit of everything, a variety,” she said. Music tends to be seasonal, she noted, adding that during November the numbers took on military and Thanksgiving themes. One constant, however, is the opening song that one choir member wrote years ago and is sung to the tune of “Yankee Doodle Dandy” by George M. Cohan.

This year, the Golden Harmonizers’ November concerts featured “The Army Goes Rolling Along,” also known as “The Caisson Song,” “Anchors Aweigh,” “The Marine Hymn,” “The U.S. Air Force Song” and “Semper Paratus” for the Coast Guard. Veterans of each branch of the military were asked to stand during the appropriate song. Other selections included “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” and “God Bless America.” All concerts, Waters said, end with “You’re My All and All.” Other Golden Harmonizer favorites include “Bicycle Built for Two,” “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning,” “The Red River Valley” and “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing.” Waters said audiences are encouraged to sing along and choir members often dance with audience members.

“I love watching the audience,” she said. “You know when you’ve reached them. Some people are moved to tears. We’re bringing something to people

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For weeks now, practices have been held by the Golden Harmonizers for their upcoming concert at the Edmond Senior Center next month.

who might never get out.” She added it is especially rewarding to visit memory care facilities when audience members recall an old favorite song or hymn and are able to sing along.

“We celebrate memories with people,” she said.

All of this, she believes, would not be possible without choir director, Gary Hook, who Waters calls “wonderful.” Although Hook has only been directing the Golden Harmonizers four about four months, Waters said he has already made an impact. “He helps us learn and grow with the music,” she said. “I didn’t know I could learn something new at my age, but I am.”

Hook has been directing choirs for 51 years. During that time, he has served as choir director at The Village Baptist Church and Council Road Baptist Church.

He has premiered musicals on a national basis, including “God Is with Us.” His music has taken him to the corners of the Earth, including Brazil, Russia and China. He has even directed a choir as it performed at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

“The most memorable performance was in Russia, seeing the faces of the people. Even though it was in another language, we were praising the Lord together,” Hook said.

“It’s a fun group,” said Hook of his newest choir.

“They love to sing and share with other people.”

Numbers planned for the Christmas concert include “Winter Wonderland,” “White Christmas” and “Silver Bells,” along with traditional Christmas carols, Hook said.

When Hook isn’t directing the Golden Harmonizers, he plays keyboard and sings in a worship group at Cross Timbers Church in Edmond and has for 16 years.

“This is what God has led me to do, and I like it,” he said.

Waters said the choir wishes to thank accompanist Diane Smith and to recognize the Edmond Senior Center for all the support it offers them.

“It’s a beautiful choir and we have a good time,” Waters said.

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Flu shot before holidays isn’t a bad idea As the number of influenza-related hospitalizations continues to increase, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reminds Oklahomans to get a flu shot before upcoming holiday gatherings to prevent spread of the illness.

The OSDH reports 71 hospitalizations and three deaths associated with the flu since the season began in September. The highest number of flu-related hospitalizations has occurred among those

who are older than 65 years of age, as well as children younger than 5, which are both groups at greater risk of experiencing severe illness and complications due to flu.

“It is important to stay home from holiday gatherings if you have symptoms of influenza which are fever, chills, body aches, and a cough or sore throat,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Kristy Bradley. “It is better to miss out on some holiday fun than risk infecting others. Flu can be especially dangerous for pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and those who have underlying health conditions such as asthma and other lung diseases.”

Flu activity tends to increase between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Getting a flu vaccination is the most effective way to avoid this potentially serious illness. Vaccinations are available at all county health departments with no out-of-pocket cost, as well as at medical providers and many pharmacies throughout the state.

Everyone is at risk for influenza and the flu vaccination is recommended for anyone 6 months of age and older. Parents and family members of babies younger than 6 months of age, and those who live with or care for anyone at high risk for complications from the flu, are especially advised to get the vaccine.

It is important for those experiencing flu-like symptoms to consult with a health care provider as soon as possible. Antiviral drugs may be prescribed to treat the flu.

These drugs work better for treatment when started within 48 hours of noticing symptoms. Influenza antiviral drugs may also be indicated as a prevention measure to protect those who have just been exposed to someone diagnosed with influenza and are especially vulnerable.

In addition to getting a flu shot, public health officials recommend the following prevention tips: Adopt a healthy lifestyle by eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, and getting a full night’s rest.

Wash hands frequently using soap and water, or alcohol-based products such as hand gels when hands are not visibly soiled.

Use tissues to cover coughs and sneezes, then dispose of them and wash your hands immediately.

When tissues are not readily available, cough into your sleeve, not your hands.

Stay home from work, school and other public places when feeling ill.

Visit the OK Flu View at http://flu.health.ok.gov for weekly Oklahoma flu updates and additional information about the flu.

Thanksgiving carelessness can lead to a tragic holiday home fire Thanksgiving should be a time of family, friends, and football. But not fires! Unfortunately, cooking is the leading cause of home fires through the holidays. One out of three home fires begins in the kitchen more than any other place in the home. In 2017, State Farm paid out more than $870,000 for an average of $31,000 for each cooking/grease fire in Oklahoma.

What you should know about home cooking safety n Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, boiling, or broiling food. n Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils,

food packaging, towels or curtains — away from your stovetop. n If you have a cooking fire, get out! Close the door behind you to help contain the fire. n Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number after you leave. n Keep a lid nearby when you’re cooking to smother small grease fires. Smother the fire by sliding the lid over the pan and turn off the stovetop. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled. n For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed.

State Farm paid $130 million for 2,700 cooking/grease fire homeowners claims across the U.S. in 2017.

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Millions of dollars in grants awarded

Breakthrough sought with autoimmune disease The National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Health and Human Services have awarded the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation three new grants totaling $5.7 million.

The federal grants span from two to five years and will support the work of a pair of OMRF scientists who are investigating different aspects of autoimmune disease: Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., and Joan Merrill, M.D. In autoimmune disease, the body mistakenly turns its immune system against itself.

Researchers have identified more than 80 autoimmune illnesses, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Together, these conditions affect as many as 23.5 million Americans.

“There’s a profound need to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation physician-scienimprove our understanding and treatment of autoimmune dis- tist Judith James, M.D., Ph.D. under award number P30 AR073750. eases,” said James, who also serves as OMRF’s Vice n A $1 million award to Merrill to improve rePresident of Clinical Affairs. “By integrating laboracruitment of minority patients to clinical trials of tory studies with patient-oriented research, we hope new therapies for lupus. to accelerate the process of delivering better and n A $350,000 grant to Merrill to study the immore effective care to patients.” pact of common lupus treatments on the degree to Designated by the NIH as one of only 10 Auwhich specific genes are making blueprints (RNA) toimmunity Centers of Excellence in the U.S., OMRF has long been recognized as a world leader for proteins that regulate the immune system. This will allow better selection of therapies for individin autoimmune disease research and treatment.

OMRF’s clinics provide comprehensive care for pa- ual lupus patients based on their underlying immune profiles. tients living with these illnesses, and the foundaFunding for these projects will be provided by tion’s scientists have played a role in identifying 65 grants from the Dept. of Defense/U.S. Army Medof the 101 known genes for lupus. ical Research Acquisition Activity (W81XWH-18-1The new awards are: 0693), and the Department of Health and Human n A $4.37 million grant to James to better unServices Office of Minority Health derstand autoimmune illnesses characterized by (CPIMP181167). pain in the muscles and joints. The project, called “OMRF researchers have consistently been at the Oklahoma Rheumatic Disease Resources Core the forefront of research on autoimmune diseases,” Center, will provide resources to help scientists insaid OMRF President Stephen Prescott, vestigate and uncover potential treatments for disM.D. “With this new round of grants, they’ll lay eases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. The project is supported by the NIH’s National Institute the groundwork for the next generation of breakthroughs.” of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

OMRF immunologist Joan Merrill, M.D.

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The University of Central Oklahoma celebrated the opening of the university’s newest building, the Donald Betz STEM Research and Learning Center a 56,000-square-foot building, which includes state-of-the-art research labs, new classrooms and faculty office space. Pictured from left to right at the ribbon-cutting ceremony event are RUSO Regent Amy Ford; Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Chancellor Glen D. Johnson; Wei Chen, Ph.D., dean of the College of Mathematics and Science; RUSO Regent Chair Mark Stansberry; UCO President Don Betz; UCO first lady Susanne Betz; RUSO Regent Connie Reilly; Rand Elliott, FAIA, Elliott + Associates Architects; Lee Beasley, Sherry Beasley, Kathy Steffen and Kathy Steffen, co-chairs for the “Ignite the Future of STEM” campaign; and John Barthell, Ph.D., UCO provost and vice president for academic affairs.

UCO STEM building open University of Central Oklahoma students, faculty, staff and supporters celebrated the opening of the university’s newest building, the Donald Betz STEM Research and Learning Center, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 14.

UCO President Don Betz, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Chancellor Glen D. Johnson and Regional University System of Oklahoma Regents Mark Stansberry, Amy Ford and Connie Reilly were on hand for the celebration that included self-guided tours of the 56,000 square feet of learning space for the university’s various science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs, including biology, chemistry, engineering, forensic science and nursing.

“This is a unique moment in the history of the state and certainly the history of the institution, not because of any one person but because of the confluence of the right minds, hearts and hands to come together to make a difference,” said Betz.

The university broke ground on the Donald Betz STEM Research and Learning Center in early 2017. In September, RUSO approved the naming of the building in honor of current university president Don Betz.

The distinction recognizes Betz’ contributions to higher education, including eight years as UCO president, as he plans to retire next year.

Named in honor of President Don Betz “This building is going to capture the hopes and dreams of generations to come. I am eternally grateful to this team, to every donor and everyone that has made a difference in the future of education,” said Betz.

Elliott + Associates Architects, in coordination with McClaren, Wilson and Lawrie, Inc. and Lippert Bros., Inc., designed the center, with a cost of $24 million, funded through a master lease bond issue to be paid for through UCO College of Mathematics and Science facility fees. In addition, the university launched the “Ignite the Future of STEM” campaign, which engaged donors to support interior needs for the building.

A need for the new STEM facility developed as CMS grew. During the last decade, CMS student enrollment increased 54 percent and graduations within the college increased 33 percent. Additionally, academic and professional development among CMS students and faculty also increased, with faculty earning more than $17 million in research and education grants and more than 14 U.S. and international patents filed on behalf of UCO. For more information on UCO’s STEM programs and the new building, visit www.uco.edu.

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The University of Central Oklahoma celebrated the opening of the Don Betz STEM Research and Learning Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and self-guided tours of the 56,000 square feet of learning space for the university’s various science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs, including biology, chemistry, engineering, forensic science and nursing.

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Jaynie Dowdle with her cattle.

Out of necessity she learned many ag skills

By Bryan Painter Most people are familiar with the catch-all phrase, “other duties as assigned.” Jaynie Dowdle thinks it may have been in her wedding vows and she just didn’t hear it at the time.

Jaynie Staggs met Greg Dowdle on Main Street in Purcell. However, when they married on Dec. 5, 1975, he took his bride to his family’s farm where they raised alfalfa, wheat and cattle.

Jaynie wasn’t altogether a rookie when it came to agriculture.

Her father worked at John Deere as a diesel mechanic, and he and her mom Sue Calvert Staggs had a milk cow and twin goats. They kept a large garden where Dowdle spent countless hours hoeing, picking vegetables and shucking corn. She and her siblings were also involved in 4-H and FFA and she didn’t mind going out with her grandfather to help feed cattle.

Still, when the Dowdles married 43 years ago, production agriculture for Jaynie went from being an acquaintance to a significant part of her life – and for that she is extremely thankful.

Determined to succeed “I learned to drive tractors, bale hay, work cattle, fix fence and all the other jobs a farmer’s wife needs to know how to do,” she said. “One day I took the small baler home and Greg told me to park it in the shed. The shed was just big enough for two balers parked side by side with about a foot on each side.

I had never backed a baler and I worked for over an hour trying to back that baler in the barn. I was crying and upset, but I kept trying till I finally got it. After that I can back up anything you ask me to.”

Two years after marrying, the Dowdles became farming and ranching partners with her father-in-law and purchased 350 acres where Greg had lived all his life. They moved into the house where he grew up, slowly made it their own, and still live there today.

“We hauled our own hay and hired hands to help us,” she said. “My job was to drive the truck. We had a popup loader we hooked to the side and I would drive as they hauled the hay.”

By the time their first daughter, Brooke, was born in 1980 they were raising baby calves and that’s how they bought their first car.

“We continued to raise baby calves buying them from local dairies, and, growing our herd,” she said. “Our second daughter Mindy, was born in 1982. Two weeks after she was born we took the girls with us to haul hay. I put them both in the seat with me.

They slept, while Greg and I hauled hay all night.”

They continued to farm with their daughters by their side, and Brooke learned to drive a hay truck when she was 7 years old.

“Greg would put the truck in low gear and she would steer,” Dowdle said. “They learned to drive tractors and helped us do all the chores on the farm.”

In 1990, Greg’s dad bought a 120 acre farm north of Washington. The day he made the deal he drove over to

tell Jaynie and Greg.

“That farm was a lot of work,” she said. “It was all cropland and we planted alfalfa on it. The first year it froze on Oct. 31 and the alfalfa froze out. That was a tough year. “ They planted alfalfa the next year and it grew quite well.

“We bought a mid-size baler that year,” she said. “We could handle more hay with less people. Our girls would stack the hay bales in the field and load the trucks and trailers. Our life was so busy. We also harvested wheat. We would graze cattle and then harvest it for grain. My job was driving the grain truck in and unloading grain.”

Chapters of this hand-in-hand walk with agriculture continued to write themselves.

In 1996, they rented a 200 acre farm, north of Washington, where they planted alfalfa.

“The landlord had never planted hay and wanted us to help him learn,” she said. “The rows were a mile long. It would take us a week to cut the hay and bale the hay and get it up. That was truly a family affair.”

Dowdle had come to learn agriculture, not only hands on, but hearts on.

She loved and respected it and the people of the industry, as well.

So, in 1998, she had the opportunity as a female farmer to be the minority advisor on the McClain County Committee at the Farm Service Agency in Purcell. One day at a meeting Mike Leverett , the County Executive Director, was saying how busy they were and needed some temporary help.

“I said, ‘I could come and help,’ and the next day I went to work as a temporary employee,” she said. “I became a permanent employee in 2000, and this October was my 18th year to work for the Farm Service Agency. This job has truly been a blessing for us. The steady income and the insurance are two things that we never had. I enjoy working with the farmers and I can relate to the problems they encounter with the weather and other issues they encounter on the farm.”

Today, the Dowdles own and operate 762 acres of land. Jaynie still helps out on their place as needed.

That love for agriculture has made its way to the following generations.

Brooke and husband Richard Walkup, and their three daughters, live on 225 acres that the Dowdles own south of Washington.

“We inherited this land from my parents when my dad passed away in 2000,” Jaynie Dowdle said. “It is all grass and we run cattle there with them.”

Mindy and husband Justin Hewett and their three sons live on 50 acres that Jaynie and Greg own a mile down the road from their place.

In addition to her other on and offfarm activities, Jaynie Dowdle teaches a first and second grade Sunday School class at Union Hill Baptist Church and she has a quilting business – Farm Fresh Quilting designs – with her daughters.

A tornado plus a drought Who knew that “others duties as as-

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‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’

Some film magic just isn’t there

By George Gust We’ve officially made it to another holiday season. A time to gather with family and friends and growing up for me that meant hanging out with family binge watching our favorite movies (mostly comprised of Star Wars and Harry Potter movies).

The original Harry Potter franchise had a rewatchability factor that, pardon the pun, had a certain kind of magic that reached across generations.

Now Harry’s story has been completed on the silver screen, and we’ll have them for the rest of our binge-watching needs, but after all it is 2018, so the Wizarding World needs more movies more tie- row. The most interesting parts involve the excellent performances from Law and Depp as the two ins, more backstory, more boredom?

“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” is most powerful wizards of their time, but the story the second installment of the “Fantastic Beasts and is more interested in a convoluted origin story of a mysterious, yet powerful wizard(?) played by Ezra Where to Find Them” franchise. Following the adventures of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) as Miller that never truly takes flight.

And this imbalance of story, makes the editing the movie explores the rise to power of powerful and overall filmmaking feel off and down right disdark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) in tracting at times. There were a few sequences in the late 1920’s. To stop Grindelwald’s insidious the film that were truly hard to follow, lacking a message from spreading throughout the wizarding clear geography and stakes we care about. The world Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) enlists Scafirst action sequence in the film is presented inmander and his fantastic beasts to track down credibly dark and has flashes of light that are disGrindelwald and his followers. combobulating and not fun to watch.

First off “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Ultimately, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” has all the beautifully rendered speGrindelwald” is a let down of a Wizarding World cial effects you’ve come to expect from a movie film. The magic is not all the way gone from Rowlset in J. K. Rowling’s Wizarding World. All the ing’s universe, but the franchise could use a freshcharacters from the original “Fantastic Beasts and ening up. And while there is fun to be had in this Where to Find Them” are back, including another movie, there are also too many scenes that inexpliscene-stealing performance by Dan Folger as the cably create the darkest toned Wizarding World confused muggle of the bunch. And Scamander’s movie to date, making it hard to share with your interactions with the fantastic beasts continue to younger kids on their holiday break. be a fulfilling new area of the Harry Potter uni“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” is verse. However, this movie lacks much of what rated PG-13 for some sequences of fantasy action. made the Harry Potter movies so successful.

2.4 out of 5 stars “The Crimes of Grindelwald” is a movie that is plagued by living in the shadow of Harry Potter and buckles under the weight of creating a new saga in the Wizarding World. Rowling is the only writer on the film and there is a feeling throughout the film that the movie may work better as a novel or a TV show as opposed to a 2-hour movie. There is a cornucopia of characters to introduce and service that Eddie Redmayne, right, returns to the Wizarding World with his makes the story feel unfocused and fantastic beasts, joined by a young Albus Dumbledore played pushes the best storylines to the back by Jude Law.

Ag From Page 14 signed” in this life would include bouncing back from a large tornado and a historic drought.

Jaynie recalls May 24, 2011 when a devastating EF-4 tornado hit their farm.

A report by the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast office, said, “It should be noted that this tornado had estimated winds up to 200 mph at times, falling just short of the damage indicator for an EF-5 tornado.”

The Dowdles lost three barns, the roofs of their shop, a dairy barn, miles of fence and their home sustained damaged that was later repaired.

“That was a trying time for us,” she said.

“That same year in the fall we had to make the hard decision of selling our cattle due to drought. We had no hay, no water and no pasture.

We felt defeated. We missed our cows so much. They were part of our daily lives. We had to work hard to build our herd and now we had to sell them.”

Time passed and the skies mercifully yielded rains once again.

“We began to buy cattle back after a couple of years,” she said. “Now we run about 40 mama cows and calves and are glad to back in the cow business.”

Who knows what “other duties” life will bring, but Jaynie is certain that, “Farming is hard work, but it is good work.”

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: DISNEY ACROSS 1. *Store princesses 6. Pop-ups 9. Violin's Renaissance predecessor 13. Relating to axis 14. *Like Cinderella Castle at night 15. Lowest part of a ship 16. Easily irritated 17. North American country 18. Ticked off 19. *Mighty Ducks home base 21. *Disney vacation 23. Philosophical system 24. Epidermis plus dermis 25. School group 28. Consideration 30. Vandalize 35. Performing ____ 37. Air of allure, slang 39. Tiptoe around it?

40. Pro ____ 41. Revealed 43. Cleopatra's necklace 44. Tibetan ass 46. Dog nemesis 47. Any number multiplied by ____ is zero 48. Brett Favre's 297 consecutive starts, e.g.

50. Shipbuilding wood 52. Spot command 53. *Hannah Montana to Miley Cyrus 55. Farm sound 57. *Mickey's predecessor 60. *Princess of Agrabah 64. JapaneseAmerican 65. African migrator 67. Inverted circumflex above certain letters 68. Hipbonerelated 69. Slippery sort 70. Related on mother's side 71. More to some?

72. *Walt's brother

73. Civil unrest, pl.

DOWN 1. Facts and figures 2. A yoked pair 3. Actress Kudrow 4. Policeman's club in India 5. Trickiest 6. Reunion attendee 7. *NYSE acronym 8. Library storage 9. One of English Henries 10. Misfortunes 11. Curved molding 12. Was ahead 15. Black or brown haired guy 20. Idealized image 22. Free 24. ____ of limitations 25. *Disneyland and Disney World, e.g.

26. Characteristic 27. Perfume obtained from flowers 29. *Mickey Mouse organization 31. Fiddle with 32. Medicinal plants

33. Wispy clouds 34. *a.k.a. Permanent World's Fair 36. Of sound mind 38. *Mom, to Gaston or LumiËre 42. *"The Fox and the Hound," e.g.

45. Stinking rose?

49. Ornamental carp 51. Like "Hebrew National" hot dog 54. Fashion designer HervÈ 56. Yemeni's neighbor 57. ____ E. Coyote 58. Terrorist org.

59. Grassy land tracts 60. 31 days 61. International Civil Aviation Org. 62. Profit 63. Augments 64. Zip or zilch 66. New prefix

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More Junior Golf Hall of Famers The Edmond Junior Golf Hall of Fame had its induction dinner last weekend at Oak Tree Country Club.

The Master of Ceremonies was famed high school and college golf coach Mike McGraw.

This year’s inductees are Ian Davis, Nick Heinen, Max McGreevy, Alexis Sadeghy, Allison Sell and Hayden Wood. In addition Hal Mills is the Bill Nicklas Award recipient.

Editor’s Note: Last edition three other Hall of Famers were featured.

Allison Sell, Edmond North HS, 2013 Allison started tagging along to the golf course with her father, Leo Sell, and her older brother Austin, when she was 3 years old.

She started playing in tournaments, in the 11 and under division, when she was 8. She has accumulated a lot of hardware for her efforts as she had 33 victories and over 100 top 5 finishes in her junior golf career.

Allison Sell Her father, the longtime CFO of Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma, gave her sage advice while starting out. “Don’t mimic me. I’m not that good.” In her teen years she received lessons and was coached by Craig Benjamin, a golf instructor at Ball Golf Center and president of the Bill Nicklas Junior Golf Foundation. She also took lessons from Devin Davenport at Oak Tree CC. Allison considers the win she had her junior year at the 2012 Class 6A State Championship to be the highlight of her junior golfing days. She fired rounds of 73-74, 147 at Muskogee CC to claim a two-shot victory and led her ENHS Lady Huskies to a 2nd place finish behind the team winners, Tulsa Union. She was the first girl’s state champ in Edmond North history. She was coached by Edmond Junior Golf Hall of Fame member Audra Smalley and Allison has fond memories of the first team title they won together her freshman year. Other good memories are playing for OJGT Director Morri Rose at The Red River Classic at Dornick Hills CC. The Red River Classic is a Ryder Cup style team competition that pits boys and girls from Texas and Oklahoma against each other.

She had great friendships with her Edmond North teammates, Maddie Luitwieler, Jordyn Altenburg, Karlyn Willis and Maddie Herron. She also had friendships with girls she competed with, Alexis Sadeghy of McGuinmess High School, Kina Boone of Choctaw and Caroline Goodin of Deer Creek.

Allison finished 11th at the Class 6A tournament her senior year, a season where she was limited by having surgery on her right arm, she finished fifth as a sophomore. She was named to The Oklahoman’s All City first team as a junior and a senior.

In high school tournament golf she had 6 wins, 23 Top 3’s and 39 Top 5’s. She was voted All Edmond Girls Golf Player of the Year in 2011 and 2012.

She also won the 2012 All State Tournament paired with Maci Arrington. In 2009 Allison was the season scoring leader on the Oklahoma Junior Golf Tour (OJGT). Her career low round, a 65 at Trosper Park GC, was during an OJGT event in 2011. In 2013 she reached the quarter finals of the OGA Girls Junior at Kicking Bird GC. Allison went to Oklahoma Christian University on a golf scholarship and played every event for Coach Greg Lynn her four years there. She was named an All-America Scholar by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association all four years and was a 3 time recipient of the Division II Athletic Directors Association Academic Achievement Award. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Oklahoma Christian and is currently finishing her Master’s Degree in Forensic Science at the University of Central Oklahoma with expectation of completing her courses there in May of 2019. She would like to do crime scene processing (CSI) and may pursue a career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Allison is grateful for the love and support her parents, Leo and Becki Sell, have given her through the years. She is also grateful for the game of golf and the way it helped her develop as a person.

“Golf has taught me life skills, integrity, discipline and sacrifice. You develop great friendships and through golf I have been able to meet a lot of nice people from all over the country.”

Ian Davis, Deer Creek HS, 2010 When Randy and Amy Davis’s son was able to walk his father would take Ian along to the golf course while he was playing rounds of golf with his buddies. Ian enjoyed playing with his plastic set of golf clubs in the house so when he was three or four years old his father cut down a real golf club for his boy to enjoy. From second to seventh grade the family lived in Hoover, Ala. a tradition rich football town and Ian played football, baseball, basketball and golf. The summer before eighth grade the family moved back to Edmond. The three men that impacted Ian’s development as a junior golfer were his father, Jim Woodward at

Ian Davis Oak Tree National and Steve Ball at Ball Golf Center. Jim coached him beginning in the eighth grade and Steve coached him when Ian realized he was going to pursue college golf, which occurred his junior year of high school.

Ian considers one of the highlights of his junior golf days to be a part of the only team at Deer Creek to win a state championship in 2007, his freshman year. He helped lead Deer Creek to the title with an 8th place individual finish at The Territory Golf Club. Also high on his list was being recruited by Mike McGraw at Oklahoma State. Ian grew up a huge OU fan and his most difficult phone call was to coach Ryan Hybl.

Here is a list of some of his best finishes in junior golf. In 2007, second place, Tournament of Champions/South Central PGA. In 2009, his HS junior year, OJGT-2nd at Trosper Park, 4th at the Red River Challenge and 1st at Kickingbird Fall Classic, Oak Tree Jr. Classic and Lincoln Park-Best of the West where he shot a two-day total of 6466=130 to clip fellow Edmond Junior Golf Hall of Fame member Kevin Tway’s record low total for the event. He also won the 5A Regional and was individual runner-up at the 5A State Tournament.

In 2010, his senior year, he was first at Bishop Kelley’s 5A State Preview, won the OGA Junior Boys title defeating Taylor Moore in the final and was a semi-finalist at the OGA State Amateur. He also won the All State Tournament at Emerald Falls while making a hole-in-one and playing alongside his good friend, Kyle Lewis, they had roomed together during the event and while driving alone to home after the event Kyle passed away in a single vehicle accident on the Turner Turnpike. In four years of high school he was a four year Deer Creek Academic Award winner and four time Suburban All Conference team player.

Ian had great friendships with high school teammate Hunter Kestner, high school coach David Morrison and a good HS rivalry with future college teammate and roommate Talor Gooch. He went on to play four years (2010-2014) at Oklahoma State where he improved each year playing alongside pals Peter Uihlein, Kevin Tway, Morgan Hoffman and Talor Gooch culminating in 2014 when OSU and coach Alan Bratton got to square off with Alabama and Alabama assistant coach Mike McGraw in the NCAA match play finals at Prairie Dunes CC in Hutchison, Kan..

After his last college tournament he turned professional and in his first round Monday qualified into a Web.com event. A few weeks later after making his first professional cut he won the 2014 Colorado Open with scores of 66-66-71-67=270, 14 and a $23,000 payday. He played the PGA TOUR Latinoamerica in 2015 and 2017, the Web.com Tour in 2016 and recently completed the 2018 PGA TOUR Canada circuit. Ian has two brothers, Cameron and Braden and received his bachelor’s degree in Sports Management with a minor in Marketing from OSU. Ian relies heavily on his faith in God and is looking forward to fulfill God’s plan for his life.

Max McGreevy, Edmond Santa Fe HS, 2013 Max comes from an athletic family. Parents Brian and Sherryl and older brother Tanner are all good athletes. Brian McGreevy played golf for the University of Kansas, then played professionally before regaining his amateur status and won the 1998 OGA State Am at Twin Hills.

Uncle Tom McGreevy played McGreevy golf at Arizona State and Uncle Gary Freeman played football at Kansas State. The family were members at Twin Hills and Max started hitting balls when he was 3 years old. The family moved their membership over to The Greens CC and Brent Cryer helped him develop as a player from ages 10 to 15. Mike McGraw was always encouraging and Max grew up wanting to play college golf for him.

Max considers the highlight of his junior golf days winning medalist honors at the 2012 & 2013 Class 6A State Championships at Karsten Creek.

He has great memories of his high school tournaments with teammates Drew Ison, Cody Troutman, Kyle Berg, Matt Helms, Cody Reed and Landon Morgan along with Edmond Santa Fe coaches Mike Stolz and asst. Bryan Roybal. He also has great friendships with Hayden Wood, Nick Heinen, Brendon Jelly and Taylor Moore. Morri Rose, director of the OGJT, had some great events and Max recalls playing with Hayden Wood, they had shot 66 in round one and in the final round, playing together, five shots down to Hayden, Max literally turned his hat inside out, rally cap style and birdied five of the last six holes to get into a playoff and birdied the first hole of sudden death to clip Hayden and win the OJGT All-Star Classic. In 2012, Max qualified for the U.S. Junior Amateur at The Golf Club of New England in Stratham, N.H. and shot a first round leading 68, four under par.

Max McGreevy is the most decorated golfer in Edmond Santa Fe history. His accomplishments are long: three-year member National Honor Society, 2012 AJGA scholar, 2013 Wendy’s Heisman scholar. 3.97 GPA, because he took a college English class and a two time Academic State Champions with his teammates. Oklahoma Golfer of the Year 2012. In 4 years he played every school event, 44 tournaments. He holds these school records: low 18-hole score, 64, low 36-hole score, 136. Low junior (72.1) and senior year (71.7) scoring averages. Low score at State Tournament 214(2), (2013). Tournament wins in a season, 5 (senior year), in a career, 10, including 2 conference championships. Top 5’s in a career, 22 (half of tourneys played).

Rounds at par or better in a season, 10, in a career, 24 and two time Individual Class 6A State Champion (2012 and 2013). Coach Stoltz summed it up saying “the best thing about Max was his leadership and the way he treated his teammates.

He doesn’t even know the impact he had but all you need to know is that they all wanted to play rounds with him because he helped them and was kind to them. Max is truly that one in a billion kid that comes along once in a lifetime. He will forever be remembered in mine and his teammate’s heart.

Thanks for everything Max.” McGreevy signed with OU Sooner Coach Ryan Hybl. He finished low man in his first two events as a freshman. “I came in high headed and thought I was pretty good. The seniors at OU sat me down, set me straight. Coach allowed me to play every tournament, which I didn’t deserve. I improved each year, allowed to progress and grow up. I didn’t want to go there. These guys are my best friends. I am glad I am a Sooner.” Max shares OU all-time records for record low 18-holes, 63 and 54-hole total, 196. Max missed only one event in college, because of an injury. He captained the team his final two seasons and led the Sooners to their second NCAA Championship in 2017. He turned pro and won the 2017 Oklahoma Open shooting 61-64, -15 in the rain shortened event at Oak Tree CC with dad caddying and a $10,000 pay day. Max played the 2018 Web.com Tour and is attending Q-school this fall. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Leadership from OU and if a golf career doesn’t pan out he will work in sports somehow, maybe coaching.

Nick Heinen, Edmond North HS, 2014 Baseball was Nick’s favorite sport until he was 12 years old.

He also played basketball until the eighth grade at Cheyenne Middle School. Nick and Hayden Wood were baseball teammates from age 7 to age 12. He didn’t really enjoy golf until he was 12 and that is when he decided to concentrate on one sport, golf. Nick’s Heinen parents, Mike and Pam, along with his older brother Alec, got him started hitting balls out at Oak Tree CC as long ago as he can recall, when he was 4 or 5 years old. His father is a former professional golfer and was the Head Golf Professional at Kickingbird Golf Club in the 1990’s.

Nick considers the highlight of his junior golf days to be the State Championship Edmond North won his freshman year at Cedar Ridge CC, when they defeated the favored Jenks Trojans. His brother, Alec, was a senior and part of that win. Nick is one of two four-time state champion golfers in Edmond North history. The other being previous Edmond Junior Golf Hall of Fame inductee, Will Kropp. Another memorable event occurred his junior year when the Huskies took seven players to Tulsa Union’s tournament at Indian Springs CC and they finished first thru seventh individually and didn’t get invited back the following year.

Nick’s career scoring average of 73.33 in 77 rounds is eighth best in school history. He had 4 individual victories, 32 top 10’s, 20 top 5’s and 11 top 3’s. Nick had 25 18 hole rounds at par or better and was an All-Conference golfer in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. At the Class 6A State Championships he had individual finishes of 6th, 2nd, 2nd and 5th. His junior year he was tied for 1st and lost in a playoff to Max McGreevy at Karsten Creek. His junior year was his finest stroke average year at 72.1 with six top-five finishes. His

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Ireon Smith of UCO

UCO handles cross town rival OC Eagles, 95-50 Lauren Chancellor nailed three 3pointers during a devastating 19-0 first-quarter run that put Central Oklahoma in control and the unbeaten Bronchos went on to a 95-50 shellacking of Oklahoma Christian last week at UCO’s Hamilton Field House.

UCO made 14 treys in the game and all 10 players who saw action made at least one as Guy Hardaker's troops improved to 4-0 with an impressive romp over their near-by rivals in their only home game of the first semester. It was the most lopsided outcome in the 37-game series between the two and the fifth straight win for the Bronchos in the rivalry.

The 45-point margin of victory was also the 12th best in school history.

"We did a great job of sharing the basketball and there's going to have nights when we shoot it like that," said Hardaker, whose team had 25 assists on 35 made baskets. "We got off to a slow start, but really picked it up on both ends of the floor midway through the first quarter. I like what we've done so far, but we still have a lot of work to do."

Madison Lee, Ireon Smith and McKenna Pulley scored 14 points apiece to lead another balanced attack, while Chancellor finished with 11. Smith added a career-high 12 rebounds and Kaci Richardson had 10 as Central ended the night with a dominating 53-31 advantage on the boards.

Shatoya Bryson had another superb all-around outing, finishing with seven points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals.

The Bronchos harassed OC into 24.1-percent shooting (13-of-54) from the field, including a 17.8-percent effort (5-of-28) in the second half. UCO has given up just 52.2 points a game in its 4-0 start.

The Lady Eagles jumped out to an early 10-4 lead in the contest, but it was all UCO after that.

Lee started the game-changing run innocently enough with a pair of free throws, Smith followed 30 seconds later with a three-point play and Chancellor's long bomb from the wing at the 3:28 mark put the Bronchos in front to stay at 12-10.

Smith continued the onslaught with a trey from the top of the key, McKenna Pulley drove in for a layup and then Chancellor knocked down two 3-pointers from the wing in a 28-second span to cap the spurt and put UCO on top 23-10.

It was still a 13-point advantage at 37-24 with 3:25 left in the second period before the Bronchos finished the half with a 10-1 run. Layups by Brooke Rayner started and ended the spree that ended with the Bronchos taking a huge 47-25 lead into intermission.

That 22-point lead was as close as OC would get in the final two periods and Central ended the game with a 22-3 run to finish off the rout.

senior year he tallied a 72.91 stroke average with one win and 10 top-10 finishes in 12 starts. During his sophomore year he had one win and a 73.4 stroke average. In USGA events he advanced to the round of 16 in the 2013 US Junior Amateur Championship at Martis Camp in Truckee, CA and advanced to the match play portion of the 2011 US Junior Am at Gold Mountain Golf Club in Bremerton, WA. Nick and Hayden Wood starting playing baseball together at age 7, played high school golf on the same team and went to Oklahoma State University where they were roommates for 4 years. Nick counts his other close friendships with the boys he grew up playing golf with, Sam Humphreys, Tyson Reeder, Griffin Pierce, Max McGreevy and Taylor Moore. Nick and Hayden’s high school coach, Jeff Doherty, had this to say about the pair. “Both of those kids practiced every day until you couldn’t see. They were coachable, hardworking and never gave up. They started the tradition of team meals and would always ask their coach to come along and always made me feel important and included. “ Nick committed to former Cowboy coach Mike McGraw and signed with current Cowboy coach Alan Bratton.

He redshirted his freshman year in Stillwater. His redshirt freshman year he was named a first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection. He majored in Marketing at Oklahoma State. He tied for fourth place at the Carmel Cup in his collegiate debut at Pebble Beach. He tied for fourth again his sophomore year at the Carmel Cup with rounds of 69, 66 and 70 to finish at 11-under 205. His junior year he played 17 rounds for the Cowboys with a 71.47 stroke average and had a tie for 1st at the Inverness Intercollegiate.

Nick turned professional this past May after shooting 62 and Monday qualifying into the Nashville Golf Open on the Web.com tour. A few weeks later he also Monday qualified into the Wichita Open. He plans on playing in the Web.com qualifying school this fall and is committed to working hard and playing professional golf.

The Bill Nicklas Award “The Bill Nicklas Award is given to honor individuals who have demonstrated a love for junior golf and who have, through their unselfish acts of kindness and long-term dedication, promoted junior golf in Edmond.”

Hal Mills was a busy young man at Kellem High School in Virginia Beach, Va. His sophomore year he lettered in seven sports.

He played football, ran cross country and played soccer. In the spring he played baseball, ran track and played on the tennis and golf teams.

“It was my most fun year of school

because I rarely had to attend practice and I got to play a different sport just about every day.”

Hal was born in Sasebo, Nagasaki Japan. “We were Navy brats.”

Mills His father’s work took them from Japan to California, Oklahoma, Virginia, Italy and back to Oklahoma.

His junior and senior years he attended Northwest Classen High School and he graduated in 1980. He went on to the University of Oklahoma and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education in 1984.

He completed his Master’s Degree in College Education at UCO in 1994.

He was Edmond Memorial’s soccer coach from 1985 to 1991 and was also an assistant tennis coach. When Edmond Schools broke up into three high schools he went to Edmond North.

He was coaching tennis and Edmond North principal at the time, Charles Woodham, convinced him to coach girls golf by claiming “unlike tennis” which played tournaments all day on Fridays and Saturdays, “high school golf tournaments are never played on Fridays and Saturdays.” In 1995, at their first tournament, freshman “Jennifer James shot 78 and the next best score of the five was 121.”

Two years later, when those girls were juniors, they won the state championship while tossing out a high score of 79. “They were the hardest working team I have been blessed to coach.” The Edmond North Lady Huskies went on to win seven state titles in a row from 1997 to 2003, a state record. In those seven years he coached six ladies that are inductees in the Edmond Junior Golf Hall of Fame. Along with Jennifer James ’08 he coached Jackie Litsch ’00, Claire Sturdivan ’01, Ashley Kelley ’02, Alana Donaldson ’03 and Emily Kirk Mays ’04. Hal continued to coach Edmond North Girls Golf thru 2008 when he coached his niece, Courtney Mills Goff. He is still teaching this year in Edmond Schools, at Summit Middle School, with plans on retiring from teaching in 2019.

He and his brother, David Mills, have owned and operated Edmond Deck and Patio since 1981. He is retiring from teaching to help his sons on their business venture. They have purchased and remodeled the former Farmers Grain Building in downtown Edmond.

The warehouse has been converted into an event center and the former retail portion of the building will be a restaurant “The Brasserie” which in French means “French restaurant with a relaxed setting.”

Congratulations to all the members of this year’s Hall of Fame class.

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Holidays and Politics: Rebuilding civility

By Gabrielle Etzel With the chill in the air and the leaves already falling, the holidays are just around the corner. Whether you’re hosting or being hosted, the old rule of not discussing religion, money, or politics serves as a reminder of the issues which can divide even those who love each other the most.

But in an era where everything, from ice cream to music, is politicized, avoiding political topics in conversation with those of differing views becomes almost impossible. Is

Commentary this overly divisive and ever-present political tension healthy for society?

If the idea of wading into a political subject with friends or family with whom you disagree gives you a sinking feeling of dread during the most wonderful time of the year, you’re not alone. According to a Pew Research Study, 59 percent of Americans find discussing politics with those who share different views of the Trump Administration stressful or anxiety-inducing. Among individuals

leaning to the left, only 28 percent find that discussing politics with those leaning to the right can be interesting and informative.

This divisive picture is darkened by the fact that nearly one in four Americans feel that their relationships with friends, family, or co-workers have been strained by voting for opposing candidates. Unsurprisingly, these feelings of relational division only increase with greater partisanship or deeper ideological commitment, as nearly half of all strongly-identifying liberal Democrats feel their relationships with Trump voters have been weakened by the last presidential election.

With the polarization of the 2018 midterm elections, who knows how much worse these measurements will look just in time for your Thanksgiving dinner?

Keep in mind, though, that these percentages are more than just ivorytower analysis and have a greater effect than making your holiday gathering more uncomfortable than usual. These numbers, which capture the inescapable feelings that come along with living in America today, illustrate that political divisions are eroding the important social institutions which hold society together.

Family, friends, and community organizations form the basis of a peaceful civil society. If these intimate relationships are torn apart by politics, is there anything that isn’t in the line of fire in the battle of red versus blue?

In the wake of increasing political violence over the past few years – ranging from bipartisan acts of domestic terrorism to radical riots in cities and towns across America – the time for trying to heal these political divisions is long overdue. The best time to start on this journey towards reconciliation is at the holiday table

with those you love.

Although the state of America might not be the merriest thing to discuss this holiday, shutting down the lines of communication deepens the polarization which is driving a wedge between a once united people. While political conversations can be unpleasant – ranging from mildly awkward to absolutely agonizing – the best place to start a meaningful dialogue is within your own circle. If you want to make a change within society, the best place to start is within yourself.

This does not mean setting out to win an argument. This does not mean trying to change someone’s mind. Rather, engaging in a respectful dialogue and learning from the perspectives of others just as much as sharing your own is a way to strengthen a relationship and to foster a mutual understanding. Laying the foundation necessary to rebuild civility in American political discourse can only happen one brick at a time.

A conversation at a holiday celebration won’t solve the significant policy issues which divide us. Even the magical spirit of this time of year can’t mend the brokenness of our country overnight. Despite this, applying the holiday season’s themes of love, charity, and kindness to our individual political engagement, especially when addressing individuals of differing views, is a step in the right direction.

— Gabrielle Etzel is a political science and economics major at Grove City College (Pa). After graduation, Gabrielle intends to continue her study in public policy at the graduate level with the hopes of developing a career in influencing culture and policymaking. She is the secretary of the Grove City College Martial Arts Club and writes for her own political commentary blog, The Unvarnished Blog.

Services held for Gordon Wynn Gordon Wynn was born December 29, 1946 in Oklahoma City to E.K. “Gene” and Oleta Wynn. His family moved to Edmond in 1948 when Gene opened a Wynn’s IGA grocery store on Boulevard. Gordon attended Edmond High School where he played baseball Wynn, Gordonand football, and was a proud graduate of the Class of ’65. Raised in Edmond, Gordon was also a member of the 12 Year Club. Gordon went on to attend the University of Oklahoma, where he pledged Phi Gamma Delta.

In 1967 Gordon enlisted with the Army National Guard. After completing his basic training he transferred to Central State University, at which time he began dating Beverly Henton, who he would marry on February 14, 1970. Gordon graduated from Central State University in 1971.

The day after graduation, he and Bev left for Ft. Benning, Georgia where Gordon attended Officer Candidate School. Gordon eventually retired from the Army as a Second Lieutenant.

Returning to Edmond, Gordon and Bev had two daughters, Stacey and Lesley. Gordon managed and eventually took over the Wynn’s IGA stores for 25 years, growing the business to five locations. After selling his last store in 1996, Gordon traded his role as hometown grocer for a new role as hometown realtor. Here he was able to continue the part of the grocery business that He enjoyed the most, interacting with, and helping, people.

Gordon loved his hometown and served it well during his lifetime. He helped start Edmond’s annual Fourth of July Festival, and was President of the Festival in 1979. In 1983 he was awarded Central State University’s Outstanding Business Graduate award, and in 1985 Central State recognized him as a Distinguished Former Student. In 1984 Gordon was selected as Edmond’s Citizen of the Year. He was a member of the Oklahoma Grocers Association and President of the Oklahoma City Retail Grocers Association in 1987. He was an active member of the Edmond

Obituary

Gordon Wynn Chamber of Commerce. He was an Ambassador of the Chamber for 10 years, and was awarded Ambassador of the Year in 2007. Over the years Gordon served as a Director on numerous local Boards, including: the Edmond Memorial Hospital (Vice President); the Bank of Edmond; The Hope Center; and Francis Tuttle. He joined the Edmond Board of Realtors in 1999, and was President and Realtor of the Year in 2009. He served on its Board of Directors from 2004 to 2012.

Gordon is preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Oleta Wynn. He is survived by his daughter Stacey Tate and her husband Jeff, by his daughter Lesley Easton and her husband Cristian, and by his grandchildren Dylan, Maggie, Myles and Truitt . He is also survived by his sister Betty Cooper, niece Pamela Ramming, and nephew Shannon Cooper.

Gordon loved Jesus, his family, his country, his friends, and his community. His only regret about today, would be that he missed getting to spend time talking and laughing with all of you.

The celebration of Gordon was be held Saturday November 17, 2018 at First Christian Church, Edmond. Funeral services were under the arrangement of Matthews Funeral Home of Edmond.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer”s Association.

The celebration of Gordon also was held at the original Wynn’s IGA located at 505 S Boulevard, Edmond, OK 73034.

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PHOTO PROVIDED

HUSKY POM SQUAD --- The 2018-2019 Edmond North Varsity Pom squad is having a busy year cheering for the Huskies. Making up the group are, front row from left, Grayson Flaherty, Courtlyn Burton, Graycen Guthrie, Reece Ford, Paige Rounsavall, Mena Suddock, Lilly Guyer and Sarah Szukala. On the middle row are Bailey Reynolds, Alexa Allen, Liv Leonard, Tatum Richardson, Maddie Haiges, Rylee Spencer, Kaitlyn Goldsmith and Darby Rains. On the back row are Mackenzie Hattey, Lexi Martin-Majors, Raegan Reece, Hayden Choate, Grace Wilson, Kaleigh Brown, Avery Johnson and Reece Spencer.

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Sequoyah Students of the Month

These Sequoyah Middle School students were selected by their teachers as November students of the month for being gracious, showing gratitude, demonstrating leadership qualities and setting a good example for others. Making up these gifted students, are, back row-Sofia Salazar, Andie Smith, Allison Chrisman, Mikayla Stewart, Madison Taylor and Jacob Jackson. On the front row- Jose Sanchez, Brooks Bowman, Sergio Condori Llave, Aanya Veragiwala and Asher Pickard.

PHOTO PROVIDED/DR. KACY HARSHA, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Best of Books to mark Small Business Saturday Best of Books would like to invite shoppers to participate in the small business movement and join us for Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday will be on Saturday, Nov. 24. They will have special sales and host multiple authors throughout the day.

Children's authors Gaye Sanders, Lisa Marotta, Sandy Tharp-Thee, and illustrator Marlena Campbell Hodson will be signing copies of their children's books beginning at 10 a.m.

Sanders is the author of “The Survivor Tree,” the story of the Survivor Tree in Oklahoma City. Marotta is the author of “Suki and Sam,” a book about a girl and her older dog that talks about the topic of grief and handles it with grace and compassion. Tharp-Thee is the author of “The Apple Tree,” while Hodson is the illustrator of the same title. “The Apple Tree” is a story of a young boy who plants an apple seed and helps nurture the potential of the tree.

Children's authors Alton Carter and Tammi Sauer will be host a special storytime and sign copies of their books beginning at 11 a.m. Treats will be provided for storytime participants. Sauer will be signing copies of her book, Quiet Wyatt, a story about a friendship between a quiet boy and an outgoing girl. Carter will sign copies of his book, “The Boy Who Went to the Library,” which is the story of the author finding inspiration

at his local library when he was young.

Authors Buffalo Dale Lewis and sports writer Jay C. Upchurch will be signing their books beginning at noon. Lewis will sign copies of his book, “Before the Dew.” Before the Dew chronicles Lewis’ early life, his travels across the country, and his many adventures as a music promoter, private investigator and writer.

It tells the events that led up to his chance meeting with Damon “Chub” Anderson, a meeting that was one among many that were the subject of Lewis' previous book, Footprints in the Dew. Upchurch will sign copies of his book, Tales from the Oklahoma Sooners Sideline: A Collection of the Greatest Sooners Stories Ever Told, which offers fans a glimpse and a behind-the-scenes perspective into the tradition surrounding Oklahoma football.

Authors Brandon Hobson and Kent Frates will sign copies of their books beginning at 1 p.m. Hobson is the author of “Where the Dead Sit Talking,” a coming of age story about a teenage Cherokee boy in a foster home. Frates is the author of Oklahoma's Most Notorious Cases and Oklahoma's Most Notorious Cases: Volume 2, which profiles notorious cases in the state of Oklahoma.

Please call (405) 340-9202 if you would like to reserve signed copies of books after the events.

Gourmet Gallery’s Open House on Nov. 30 The Gourmet Gallery, located in Edmond at 1532 S. Boulevard and at the Shoppes at Northpark in Oklahoma City at 122nd & N. May, will have a Holiday Open House on Friday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Products will be sampled, perfect for your holiday entertaining and gift giving.

A 20 percent discount storewide will be offered. For more information please contact The Gourmet Gallery at 715-3663.

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State jobless rate down once again

45 Years for Edmond Wine Shop!

Oklahoma's unemployment rate improved to 3.4 percent in October, while the national rate remained at 3.7 percent.

Oklahoma's rate is a slight improvement on the 3.5 percent jobless rate in September, and is the sixth straight month the state has lowered its rate.

A year ago, Oklahoma's jobless rate was 4.1 percent.

The state labor force dropped by 1,623 last month, a reduction of 0.1 percent, according to figures from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Over the past year, Oklahoma added 19,269 to its labor force, a 1 percent increase.

Oklahoma's total nonfarm employment dropped 600 jobs for the month. During the past year, Oklahoma has added 23,200 new jobs, an increase of 1.4 percent.

The U.S. seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment rose by 0.2 percent this month, adding 250,000 jobs.

The professional and business services industry reported the largest loss of jobs in October, dropping 1,400. However, the industry has still gained over the course of the year, adding 5,300 jobs.

The trade, transportation and utilities industry added the most jobs in October with 1,200, while the mining and logging industry recorded the greatest gain of jobs over the course of the year, adding 6,800.

From NewsOK.com

Oklahoma's rate is the sixth straight month the state has lowered its rate.

Edmond Wine Shop recently held a ribbon cutting with the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate their 45th anniversary and their new dedicated ‘beer cavern.’ Edmond Wine Shop is a fullservice wine, spirits and beer store that originally opened in November of 1973. Founded by Vance Gregory, it offers Edmond’s widest selection of wines supported by a professional, experienced staff.

Quality spirits and craft beer, along with unique barware are also offered.

For more information, visit www.edmondwine.com.

Chenoweth joins OU Physicians Hand and the American AcadBrian A. Chenoweth, emy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

M.D., of Edmond, has estabHe sees patients on the Unilished his practice with OU versity of Oklahoma Health Physicians. He has also been Sciences Center campus. For named an assistant profesan appointment with an OU sor of orthopedic surgery Physicians orthopedic surgeon, with the University of Oklacall (405) 271-2663. homa College of Medicine.

With more than 1,050 docChenoweth is board eligible in orthopedics. He spe- Dr. Chenoweth tors and advanced practice providers, OU Physicians is the cializes in treating upper state’s largest physician group. The extremity orthopedic conditions, including performing wide-awake hand practice encompasses almost every adult and child specialty. Many OU surgery, which allows patients a Physicians have expertise in the manquicker recovery time. agement of complex conditions that He completed an orthopedic hand is unavailable anywhere else in the fellowship at the University of Pittsstate, region or sometimes even the burgh Medical Center, Pennsylvania.

He completed his orthopedic residency nation. Some have pioneered surgical procedures or innovations in patient and earned his medical degree at the care that are world firsts.

OU College of Medicine. He earned a OU Physicians see patients in their bachelor of science degree in biomedoffices at the OU Health Sciences ical science at OU in Norman.

Center in Oklahoma City and at clinChenoweth is a member of the ics in Edmond and the metro.

American Society for Surgery of the

Dental heroes to be honored for $22 million in donated care There are thousands of Oklahomans this season thankful for 55 littleknown heroes within our state. These heroes have unselfishly stepped up and helped those with no access to dental care. Dr. Harris They are 55 volunteer dentists across Oklahoma who each have given over 25 years of free dental care to low-income, uninsured veterans, the elderly, and those with developmental disabilities.

These dentists are the front line of professionals who are part of DDENT’s 500 statewide dental volunteers. Together they have donated over $22 million of free comprehensive dental care.

On Nov. 30, D-DENT will host its inaugural J. Don Harris Service Award to honor these 55 distinguished vol-

D-DENT Organization unteer dentists. The award is named after Dr. J. Don Harris who, in 1986, with a small group of dentists, founded D-DENT (Dentists for the Disabled and Elderly in Need of Treatment). Dr. Harris began this visionary nonprofit to remove the barriers of access to dental care and cost.

The award ceremony is combined with an “à la Rat Pack” Casino night and entertainment. It will be a funfilled evening starting at 6:30 p.m. with live entertainment from Wade Tower paying tribute to the crooners of the Rat Pack era. Come enjoy the elegant setting of the Oklahoma History Center and play your favorite casino game in support of D-DENT’s volunteer dental program.

For more information on this event, contact D-DENT at 405-4248092 or visit d-dentok.org for more details.

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Devon gives back with food donations In early November, Devon Energy employees and their families helped fight hunger in seven communities in central and western Oklahoma: El Reno, Geary, Hinton, Kingfisher, Lomega, Watonga and Weatherford. In partnership with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Devon distributed Holiday Care and Share boxes full of canned goods, pasta, ham, bread, potatoes and fresh produce to 805 families.

“One of Devon’s core values is being a good neighbor in the communities where we live and work,” said Tangi Smith, community relations specialist at Devon. “Our employees love the opportunity to continue our partnership with the Regional Food Bank and serve western Oklahoma communities.”

The distribution provided nutritious food at a time of year that too many families in the communities are facing hardships, especially with the holidays fast approaching. Families like Misti’s, who received a Care and Share box in Watonga.

“This food bank is helping a large, single income family with provisions,” she said. “Your generosity is greatly appreciated.”

One in six Oklahomans lives with hunger every day. The majority of people served by the Regional Food Bank are chronically hungry children, seniors living on fixed incomes and families struggling to make ends meet.

“We are so grateful to Devon and their employees who volunteer their time to distribute these food boxes to the families in these rural communities who need food assistance,” said Katie Fitzgerald, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. “Devon’s thoughtfulness is helping to ensure these families can enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal.”

For more information about the Regional Food Bank, please visit rfbo.org or call 405-972-1111.

Fallin food drive again a success Gov. Mary Fallin last announced her eighth annual Feeding Oklahoma Drive has reached a successful conclusion.

The month-long drive, which ended Oct. 31, benefited the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, and their partner agencies across the state.

“As governor of the great state of Oklahoma, I am always proud of how generous our citizens can be,” said Fallin. “That generosity is never more evident than when neighbors help neighbors; that’s what you’ve done by supporting my Feeding Oklahoma Drive. You have helped put food on the table for thousands of hungry Oklahomans, and I am so grateful. Thank you for joining the Oklahoma Food Banks and me in fighting hunger and feeding hope.”

Oklahoma consistently ranks as one of the hungriest states in the nation. Feeding Oklahoma comes at a critical time, as the need for food assistance increases during the fall and winter months.

Preliminary numbers indicate that the drive generated more than 200,000 meals for Oklahoma families, children, and seniors living with hunger. For more on this year’s Feeding Oklahoma Drive visit feedingoklahoma.org or e-mail feedingoklahoma@regionalfoodbank.org.

Gov. Mary Fallin’s Feeding Oklahoma Drive was presented by the Chickasaw Nation in partnership with the following presenting sponsors: APMEX.com, Devon Energy, Marathon Oil and OneOK. Additional sponsors included Bob Moore Auto Group and Dolese Bros. Co.

‘As governor of the great state of Oklahoma I am always proud of how generous our citizens can be.’

--- Gov. Fallin

Help fight utility scams During this month, OG&E will stand with utilities across the country to participate in a weeklong advocacy and awareness campaign to inform and educate its customers on protecting themselves against utility scams.

The campaign is supported through Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS), a consortium of more than 100 U.S. and Canadian utilities.

Many utility customers throughout the country are being targeted by imposter utility scams each day. Scammers typically use phone, in-person and online tactics to target the money, property and personal information of utility customers.

Scammers can be very convincing and often target those who are most vulnerable, including senior citizens and low-income communities. They also aim their scams at small business owners during busy customer service hours.

“We’ve heard so many tragic stories of our customers losing money they couldn’t afford to lose to these scammers, and we’re doing everything we can to make sure others don’t fall victim to their tactics,” said Brian Alford, OG&E spokesman.

OG&E has a web page, www.oge.com/scams, that provides information about scam prevention and educates customers on the company’s billing and collection processes. The company also regularly posts tips and information on its social media channels to educate customers about scam prevention. During Utility Scam Awareness Week, the company will highlight scam prevention tips using the hashtag #StopScams.

“Electric, water and natural gas services are vital to our everyday lives, and scammers are continually attempting to take advantage of utility customers,” said UUAS Executive Director and former Texas Utility Consumer Advocate Sheri Givens.

“UUAS will continue to help spread awareness of malicious and evolving tactics that scammers use to target customers. It’s important for customers to be vigilant and to call their utilities directly if

they have any questions about the status of their accounts.”

Signs of Potential Scam Activity: n Threat to disconnect: Scammers may aggressively tell the customer his or her utility bill is past due and service will be disconnected if a payment is not made – usually within less than an hour. n Request for immediate payment: Scammers may instruct the customer to purchase a prepaid card – widely available at retail stores – then call them back supposedly to make a bill payment to his or her utility company. n Request for prepaid card: When the customer calls back, the caller asks the customer for the prepaid card’s number, which grants the scammer instant access to the card’s funds, and the victim’s money is gone.

How Customers Can Protect Themselves: n Customers should never purchase a prepaid card to avoid service disconnection or shutoff.

OG&E does not specify how customers should make a bill payment and always offers a variety of ways to pay a bill, including accepting payments online, via text with myOGEalerts, by phone, automatic bank draft, mail or in person at kiosks. n If someone threatens immediate disconnection or shutoff of service, customers should hang up the phone, delete the e-mail or shut the door.

Customers with delinquent accounts receive an advance disconnection notification. OG&E never sends a single notification one hour or less before disconnection. n If customers suspect someone is trying to scam them, they should hang up, delete the email or shut the door. They should then call OG&E at the number on their monthly bill or listed on oge.com, not the phone number the scammer provides. If customers ever feel that they are in physical danger, they should call 911.

Knowing a fitness expert beneficial

By Brian Attebery I am the worst mechanic etc. in the world. I know that might not sound manly to some people but I am alright with that. I go to a doctor, mechanic, electrician, plumber and air conditioning repair tech for a reason.

They are experts at what they do. Qualified Personal trainers are Attebery supposed to beexperts in their chosen field. If they are formally educated, they have taken human anatomy,physiology, nutrition and kinesiology to name a few classes. Your body is way more important than your car and you wouldn’t want to mess your car up by trying to “figure it out.” Why do that with your body?

Through the years I have witnessed some amazing examples of bad exercise form in gyms I have been in or worked in. When I opened my gym, I made a vow that I would not let anyone in my facility without the opportunity to have a professional trainer help them design a program and understand basic structural form and function of exercise. Everyone does not take advantage of our free service but we offer it to all. However, we do make it a point to intervene on our patrons form if it is lacking. I believe most of our customers appreciate the advice because they know who we are and respect us. When I am on vacation visiting another facility, it can be another story.

Throughout my many years of fitness, I have noticed how inattentive many facility’s staff are to their patrons. My wife will attest that when we areon vacation and we grab a quick workout, I have a really hard time watching people potentially hurt themselves (or others) with their horrific exercise form. I will wait and see if the employee is going to step in and help and amazingly, many times they simply walk on by.

I can stand it no more, so I try to find a very polite way to offer a suggestion on how to make that exercise “more effective” than the way they are doing it. I qualify my self prior to offering my advice too.

For the most part, people are receptive. Some just roll their eyes and continue on. Oh, well. I do think it

is a moral and ethical responsibility for trainers to step in and intervene. It does take time and effort but I got into this business to educate people so that they are productive and safe while exercising. If the effort is put forth by the trainers and staff, the rest is up to the client to receive it.

I love to train men and women both. I would say that the 80 percent of my clients are women. Why? Very simple, they have smaller egos. Sorry men.

Many men tend to think that the weight room is a “man zone” and consequently they “naturally” know how to work out. They “use to” workout out or their “coach” taught them all they know is what I hear a lot. Unfortunately, those factors matter little. For one, a person (man or woman) that worked out 20 years ago or even five years ago has a different body now.

You can’t expect to pick up where you left off 5-20 years ago. Your body needs different methods and levels of volume than you did when you were in shape and younger. If your experience was from high school or college football, you do not need the same type of workouts. In regards to a “coach” or “friend who worked at a gym,” I have found that just because someone is around fitness or sports, does not mean they are an expert in all things fitness. They might know just enough to be dangerous.

Do not allow your ego to keep you from reaching your goals in the safest way. Why risk an injury?

Why slow your progress down? Why get hurt and force yourself to have to take time off? Be openminded to suggestions by experts. Be open-minded to different ways to exercise. You should be very excited and reassured to know that you are in a facility that cares whether you succeed or how safe you are with it. They scariest scenario is when a facility does not have any staff around to help. People never intentionally hurt themselves, but injuries do occur in fitness centers. Prevention is the primary way to keep that from happening. Intervention has a premise of concern. Do not be offended or allow your pride to keep people from caring about you.

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

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Matching grant will help feed twice as many in need This holiday season, Oklahomans can double the impact of their gift and feed twice as many Oklahomans living with hunger. Thanks to a generous Holiday Match from APMEX.com, the Cresap Family Foundation and Chesapeake Energy Corporation, every gift received from Nov. 15 through Jan. 15 will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $600,000, for a total impact of $1.2 million.

“The Holiday Match Campaign is a great opportunity for Oklahomans to come together because your dollar will go further during this campaign and will help provide meals for families all across the state,” said Scott Thomas, president and founder of leading online Precious Metals Retailer APMEX.com. “This is APMEX’s third year in a row to partner with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma to help support the Holiday Match effort and it really means a lot to us because at APMEX, giving back is a core value of ours that we

take to heart.”

Normally, every $1 donated to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma will provide four meals – enough to feed a family. Thanks to the Holiday Match, every $1 donated up to $600,000 will provide eight meals – enough to feed two families.

“The Regional Food Bank is so fortunate to have such generous Holiday Match donors who will help others’ donations go twice as far,” said Katie Fitzgerald, CEO of the Regional Food Bank.

“Hunger is real for too many of our neighbors.

Please consider joining us in making holidays a little brighter for the one in six Oklahomans who lives with hunger.”

Oklahoma remains one of the hungriest states in the nation. The majority of Oklahomans served by the Regional Food Bank are chronically hungry children, seniors living on limited incomes and hardworking families struggling to make ends meet.

This includes seniors like Arlene who turn to the Regional Food Bank for assistance.

“By the time I pay my bills and prescriptions, there’s nothing left for food,” she said. “If it wasn’t for the food I’m getting here, there’s no way I could live off of my income.”

Together, we can solve hunger. To make a taxdeductible donation, please visit www.rfbo.org/give or call 405-600-3161. Donations may also be mailed to: Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Holiday Match P.O. Box 270968 Oklahoma City, OK, 73137-0968

Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi Good Shepherd Anglican Church (Traditional Episcopal) 1000 N. Broadway, Edmond •314-8715 Sundays - Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00am Animal Friendly Parish “If you have people who exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have those who deal likewise with their fellow human being.”

St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)

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