Salute to military
The Heard on Hurd stage will feature Charlie Mem phis at 6pm with a sound that pays homage to the forefathers and the outlaws of country music, while not forsaking Memphis’ first love, punk. At 7:10pm, attendees will get to rock out with the US Army Rock Band. Headlining the event is local Oklahoma City musician, Will Gaines, who has been writing songs for years and is releasing an album this fall. Gaines will take the stage at 8:40pm. A special performance by the Edmond Fine Arts Youth Choir will take place prior to the first band at 5:30pm.
“It is important to the Citizens Bank Edmond team that we honor, support and give back to our military community,” said Jill Castilla, president and CEO at Citizens Bank of Edmond. “We will have nearly all military branches represented at this month’s Heard on Hurd and look forward to honoring them throughout theTheevening.”ROTCwill present the colors at 6pm, prior to the first band taking the stage. Attendees can also visit with several military recruiters who will be at Heard on Hurd and participate in a virtual shooting range with theThisMarines.month’s featured nonprofit is NonDoc Media, whose mission is to produce and distribute quality journalism with context that enables civic involvement. At Heard on Hurd this month, NonDoc will hold a
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civics demonstration on voting for kids, including an “I Voted” sticker. Their tent will be next to the Heard on HurdThestage.September 17th event will host more than 60 food trucks and pop-up shops, including Monkey Food Truck, Mekong Spice and The Eclectic Creative, who are new vendors to Heard on Hurd this month.
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September 15, 2022 Vol. 23, No. 18 FRIDAY, September 16 Sunny High 92° Low 69° SATURDAY, September 17 Mostly Sunny High 93° Low 71° SUNDAY, September 18 Sunny High 95° Low 73° In This Issue FOUR SEASONS Four Seasons, by Kevin Box, in real life is located in front of the Cen ter for Transformative Learning on the UCO campus, but this week is hidden somewhere in our paper. Email contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing. For more information, see page 4.
For more upcoming events, please see, Page 6. Also check out Page 5 for what’s going on the State Fair of Oklahoma, which opens this week.
Madi and Josh Yokum enjoy the food and shade at Heard on Hurd with their dogs Coral and Winston.
About Citizens Bank of Edmond Citizens Bank of Edmond continues to operate on the same downtown Edmond intersection where it was founded in April 1901.
Citizens Bank of Edmond’s Heard on Hurd will be back Saturday, September 17 from 6pm – 10pm at the intersection of Broadway and Hurd in Downtown Ed mond. In addition to enjoying live music and a variety of food trucks and pop-up shops, this month’s event will honor our military.
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Ridley Walker, 6, and Carly Newcomb. 6, enjoyed the face painting at Heard on Hurd
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This will be the annual awareness walk held in Oklahoma City to raise funds and promote DSACO’s mission to “raise awareness and provide resources, as well as promote acceptance and inclusion for people with Down syndrome.”
This months meeting of the Edmond Republican Womens Club will be Monday, Sept. 19, in the Cherokee Room of the George Nigh Center at the University of Oklahoma. We will begin gathering at 11:15 am, with the buffet lunch being served at 11:30 am. The general meeting will begin at 11:45 am.
Prior to this role, Jackson spent six years with the State Chamber of Oklahoma; the last three as its Executive Vice President. Previously, he represented Enid as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives for five terms (10 years). During his final term in the House, Jackson held the leadership role of Speaker Pro Tempore, presiding over legislative sessions and serving as a voting member on all committees. During his time in the Legislature, Jackson helped with the development of rules and the enactment of meaningful reforms and improvements that have strengthened Oklahoma. Prior to serving in the Legislature, Jackson was the Northwest Field Representative for U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe and worked as a Public Information Officer for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture. He holds a B.A. in Communications with a minor in Agricultural Economics from Oklahoma State University and obtained professional certification from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Organization Management program.
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GOP women meet Sept. 19
The Festival and 5K is the largest annual fundraiser for DSACO. Funds raised help the organization accomplish its goals through programs such as microwave-based cooking classes for teens and adults, a Learning Lab with free tutoring, distribution of new parent packets, workshops, parent-to-parent support meetings and scholarships for families to attend national conferences and conventions.
ages.To learn more about participating in the Down Syndrome Festival and 5K visit www.dsfestivaland5k.com.
The event’s primary sponsor is Kirkpatrick Bank, with additional support from Bank 7, Margaret Brisch of the Brisch Center for Historical Performance, Volvo of Edmond, and Frontier Equipment Sales.
Edmond History Museum fund-raiser is Sept. 22
Down Syndrome Association benefit to be held on Sept. 24
“More than 900 individuals are living with Down syndrome in central Oklahoma,” said Sarah Soell, executive director of DSACO. “This event is not only our largest fundraiser, it is also meant to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome living within our community and their abilities.”
LOFT stands for Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency. LOFT is a state agency in the legislative branch that assists the Oklahoma House and Senate. LOFT provided budgetary recommendations to the LOFT Oversight Committee for use in setting the funding of state government, higher education, and public schools. Mike Jackson was named the first Executive Director of LOFT in May 2020.
If you wish to only attend the meeting, the charge is $5. A parking pass is also available for all attendees. We sincerely hope to see you there.
The Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma (DSACO) will host its 28th annual Down Syndrome Festival & 5K at the Myriad Botanical Gardens on Sept. 24, 2022.
Drew’s Crew one of our family teams gather for a group photo. More than 100 family teams have signed up for the awareness walk.
Greetings from the historic Saloon on Two Street! The Edmond History Museum is recreating the atmosphere of the early 1900s and revealing some of the juicier details of life during turnEdmond.of-the-centuryYouwon’twant to miss this new fundraising experience, in which guests immerse themselves in Oklahoma’s territorial culture while listening to live tunes and tasting food and, of course, sampling drinks from local vendors.Don’t miss the historical performances, which will occur throughout the evening. Sherriff Hunley, various saloon owners, and even the renowned prohibitionist, Carrie Nation, will make appearances. It’s all based on factual events from Edmond’s history, with maybe a sprinkling of creative irreverence.
Wine pull and silent auction will also be Ticketsavailable.$55each or $100 for two /tunes/https://www.edmondhistory.org/eventat
One of our speakers will be Major Ed Pulido who is a longtime friend of ERWC. He will be sharing information regarding his JDME Heart of a Lion Foundation and the upcoming tenth anniversary of the Major Ed invitational Golf Tournament, which will be Sept. 26, at The Greens Golf and Country Club, 13100 Green Valley Dr., OKC, 73120.
Major Ed will also be sharing his thoughts and feelings regarding the pullout of our military in Afghanistan, of which we recently acknowledged the one year anniversary.
State Representative, Ryan Martinez is this month’s sponsor. Ryan has been the State Representative for Edmond District 39 since 2016. He loves and appreciates Edmond as a great place to grow.
Parking the day of the event will be available free of charge at the American Parking lot accessed off Reno and Harvey Avenues. For information about the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma please visit www.dsaco.org, call (405) 600-9981 or email info@dsaco.org.
Food and drink provided by Frenzy Brewing, Café Evoke, Blue J’s Rockin’ Grill, Othello’s Italian Restaurant, Gabriella’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria, and desserts provided by Holloway Restaurant Group (Café 501, Sparrow Modern Italian, Boulevard Steakhouse).Musical Performers include Blutic (Bluegrass and Celtic band), Flora Knight (solo fiddle/voice), and Lee Rucker Trio (jazz) and Bart Taylor (guitar player and trick roper).
In addition to the 5K, which is a USATF sanctioned race, other options include 1-mile Fun Run and a virtual 5K option. Registration for both races and the virtual option is $45/person and includes a t-shirt and medal for all finishers. Participating in the awareness walk and entry into the festival are free and open to the public.
The 1-mile Fun Run and 5K will begin at 8 a.m. and the awareness walk (approximately four city blocks) will begin at 10 a.m. followed by festival activities. This year’s activities include a DJ, carnival games, inflatables, face painters, therapy dogs, and entertainment for all ages. There will also be more than 30 resource vendors there to provide information to families. More than 3,000 people are expected to attend this years walk with more than 100 family teams who are raising money.
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This month will be the quarterly drawing for our membership drive. Any member or associate who brings a guest or guests to the meeting will be included in the drawing. The public is invited and welcome to attend. If you choose to take part in the buffet lunch, the charge for both the lunch and meeting is $20.
Also speaking will be Mike Jackson, who is the Director of LOFT.
DSACO offers a variety of programs for individuals and families of all
Check out what’s inside! ---- Police report....................................................................Pages 6 & 7. ---- Weekend calendar of Events......................................................Page 6. ---- Senior news......................................................................Pages 8 & 9. ---- Columnist looks at crazy Illinois law........................................Page 10. ---- Travel to Louisiana with Elaine Warner....................................Page 11. ---- A big win at UCO....................................................................Page 12. ---- George Gust reviews a new film’..............................................Page 14. ---- Crossword................................................................................Page 14. ---- Business newss..........................................................................Page 17. ---- Comics....................................................................................Page 18. This and so much more in this week’s edition See if you can find ‘Four Seasons’ Publisher Ray Hibbard ray@edmondpaper.comJr. Partner Christopher T. Hoke Editor Steve news@edmondpaper.comGust Production Deanne York Advertising Director Business Editor Alexx alexx@edmondpaper.comHarms Contributing Writers Mallery Nagle, Patty Miller, Rose Drebes, and George Gust. Photographer Melinda Infante Cover Design Deanne York Legal Counsel Todd RuebensteinMcKinnis&Pitts,PLLC Copyright © 2022 by Edmond Media Publishing 107 S. 405.340.3311Edmond,BroadwayOK73034(office)405.340.3384(fax)Mailingaddress:P.O.Box164Edmond,OK73083 All rights reserved. Material contained herein may not be reproduced in any form without the express written permission from Edmond Media Publishing. instagram.com/edmondlifeandleisurefacebook.com/edmondlifeandleisureedmondlifeandleisure.comtwitter.com/edmondlifeandleisure
Keep in touch with all the coming downtown Edmond activities in Edmond Life & Leisure. There is a bunch of great stuff happening downtown through the end of the year. You may come for the pumpkin waffle but there are going to be lots of events and activities to stay for folks.
The good news is that as good as the pumpkin waffle is I can stop at one a week. Besides, come January there is an automatic cut off. Now if that is not a Mayberry thing Mr. Atkinson, I do not know what it is then. Really falls under the category of Otis locking himself up in jail kind of thing.
Melissa Hembree and The Union will be part of a concert this Sunday at Aracadia Round Barn. The performance is part of the Elm Tree Concert series.
The Expansion is part of an overall commitment of a multibillion-dollar annual infrastructure investment over the next several years to build a 10-Gigabit capable, fiber-based network that will power the next generation of internet users. Expanded fiber to the premise combined with breakthrough enhancements to cable’s broadband DOCSIS 4.0 technology will enable Cox to deliver multi-Gigabit symmetrical speeds in the coming years to both residential and business customers to support a growing host of high bandwidthAdditionally,applications.the
“Connectivity is at the heart of everything we do. Communities have trusted Cox since our founding in 1898, and today we remain committed to providing the most powerful high-speed internet, TV, phone, and home security and automation services, as well as a growing a suite of business offerings,” said Lopez-Crowe. “We are excited to bring these important services to even more residents in Logan County and hope this latest expansion will help Cox continue to meet customers’ needs across Oklahoma.”
Please e-mail contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing.Commissioned as a partnership between UCO, the City of Edmond and the Edmond Visual Arts Commission, “Four Seasons” was created by sculptor Kevin Box of New Mexico and was dedicated on the campus on March 24, 2011.
I am not one of these pumpkin spice latte folks. This waffle is different, and you will just have to come downtown and try one folks. Most of the pumpkin spice stuff is too sweet for me but this waffle can be eaten just the way it comes out. Of course, I put lots of butter and maple syrup on it which makes it even better because it has real pumpkin in it. Hurry and come try one before they are out of season or before I eat them all.
adoption barriers and extend service to areas with no access to ensure that households of all economic statuses can unlock the possibilities that high-speed broadband has to offer.
Pumpkin Waffles: A partial return to Mayberry Edmond Life & Leisure reader Kurt Atkinson submitted a letter to the editor last week challenging my claim that Edmond is not like Mayberry any longer. His point was that even though it was fiction there were a lot of goods values in Mayberry and in Edmond of long ago. I could not agree with Mr. Atkinson more. Please forgive me folks if my column left you thinking that “old” Edmond was a bad thing because it was a wonderful town to raise a family just as much as it is today.
Cox expands ultra-fast Internet
“Four Seasons” in real life is located in front of the Center for Transformative Learning on the University of Central Oklahoma campus, but this week is hidden somewhere in our paper.
(Ray Hibbard, publisher of Edmond Life & Leisure, may be reached by e-mailing, ray@edmondpaper.com
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I cannot argue with success because I lost even more weight and have kept it off. Only a loving group of local ownership at a restaurant would do something like it. Most folks would do fine with regulating themselves and only have that cinnamon roll on occasion and that is what I would recommend. I just do not fit into that category. A cinnamon roll to me is like a street drug, I just want more.
Cox Communications announced plans to expand its fiberbased high-speed internet, TV and automation services to additional parts of Logan County. Cox has begun construction and is expected to complete the expansion by the end of November. Residents can visit www.cox.com/getfiber to obtain status updates and express interest in Cox services.
Cox Oklahoma team is partnering with cities, towns and counties to address specific community objectives to reach more unserved and underserved communities through improved internet access and adoption. Through these public-private partnerships, Cox can help local governments remove
In the last 10 years, Cox has invested more than $19 billion in network and product upgrades to deliver powerful high-speed residential internet, TV, phone, and home security and automation services, as well business broadband offerings such as its cloud and edge computing services.
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Cox delivers value beyond superior internet and entertainment services in the communities it serves. That has especially been true here in Edmond. A recent economic impact assessment reported that in Oklahoma, Cox has made a total economic impact of more than $1.8 billion and generates more than $47 million annually in state and local taxes and franchise fees. Cox employs nearly 1,500 Oklahomans and supports more than 6,000 jobs in the community. In addition, Cox is proud to support local nonprofits and help those who help others. Last year, Cox donated more than $6 million to charitable organizations across Oklahoma including here in Edmond. Cox employees volunteered more than 1,900 of their time to many of these same organizations.
To demonstrate that this is still a small-town diner, the staff has standing orders not to serve me one of their fantastic homemade cinnamon rolls no matter how hard I beg. Years ago, when I lost a good amount of weight and Charlotte owned the café, she told me she was proud of the weight I had lost but no more cinnamon rolls for me because it would cause me to put my weight back on. When Nancy and her family purchased Around the Corner there must have been a note in the kitchen because the same rules apply for me. No matter how hard I beg and plead, they will not bring me a cinnamon roll.
The big news is that owner Nancy Meoli has brought back the famed pumpkin waffle for another season. It usually hits in September and stays through the holiday season. I have pushed for year-round and a permanent place on the menu for it, but she tells me it is not possible.
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Creating digital equity in underserved and rural communities is a key initiative in Cox’s multibilliondollar annual network investment. This expansion will allow Cox to provide ultrafast, reliable, symmetrical internet service across a 100% fiber-optic network to homes and businesses in additional parts of Logan County“We are thrilled at the prospect of bringing new internet access and capability, including symmetrical gigabit broadband, to families, students and businesses in this area,” said Oklahoma City market vice president Bonnie Lopez-Crowe. “Working with local leaders, we will take a giant step in bridging the digital divide in the community with a state-of-the art network and essential services.”
I am a firm believer that a rising tide raises all boats and this improvement to the area to our north is good for the Edmond community as well. Improvements in infrastructure in the area are good for Edmond. Part of Logan County is even in the Edmond Public School District so any improvement in their internet services is good for our kids. Edmond has ties that go back decades including our joint operation of the regional airport that many of our residents use.
If you remember, in Mayberry and many smaller communities, there was always the diner where important conversations happened. That has always been the case here in Edmond and it is still operating. Around the Corner is where most big local issues are discussed. When my kids were little, I would drag
Please see article on Page 14.
Kevin is a member of the National Sculptor’s Guild. His Box Studio LLC is a strong supporter of the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle concept, using recycled metal as part of the casting process for his sculptures. All of his work is 100 percent recyclable.
them to Around the Corner early every Saturday morning just to help us all stay connected. It was like a menagerie of local and state leaders.
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John Rapheal Ratliff, 34 of Edmond. Failure to appear.Gary Geraldon Canary, 45 of Edmond. False representation to an officer, felony warrant and failure to Yan-Amontappear.
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Extra Info: Thu, Sep 15; 7:30 p.m.; $35; armstrongauditorium.org
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Jeremy Ray Rushing, 46 of Coyle, Okla. Threaten to perform violent act, trespassing after being forbidden and obstruction of a police officer.
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Isaiah Lamor Coulter, 31 homeless. Misdemeanor warrant.
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Location: Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport
Extra Info: Sat, Sep 17; 6 – 10 p.m.; Free; facebook.com
Kyviontae Lamont Hill, 19 of Midwest City. Obstruction of a police officer and burglary in the secondMarkdegree.Anthony Haley, 31 of Edmond. Resisting officer and public intoxication.
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Craig Steven Wilkerson, 51 of Oklahoma City. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more.
Tina Ann Watkins, 48 of Kelleyville, Okla. Public intoxication.MichelleEmma Hill, 40 of Oklahoma City. Felony warrant, misdemeanor warrant, malicious injury or destruction of property, (misdemeanor) domestic abuse assault and public intoxication.
Tyler Jon Wennersten, 19 of Edmond. Assault and battery on an EMT, malicious injury or destruction of property, assault and/or battery with a dangerous weapon and public intoxication.
Bobby Ray Prouty, 45 homeless. Pedestrians walking along roadways and public intoxication.
Location: The Patriarch Craft Beer House
Robert Leonard Hall, 40 of Edmond. Malicious injury or destruction of property, (misdemeanor) domestic abuse assault and public intoxication.
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Cynica Monique McKnight, 39 homeless. Threaten to perform a violent act and public intoxication.Jacob Harrell Ford, 25 of Edmond. Possess CDS and public intoxication.
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Ryan Matthew Deas, 20 of Edmond. Domestic abuse assault (dangerous weapon) and assault and/or battery with a dangerous weapon.
Live Music at the Patriarch
Location: Tower Theatre
Extra Info: Sat, Apr 16 – Wed, Oct 19; 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.; edmondok.gov
Location: Oklahoma Shakespeare, Oklahoma City, Extra Info: Fri, Sep 9 – Sat, Sep 24; Thu – Sun: 8 p.m.; Eventbrite.com
Extra Info: Thu, Sep 15---- Sat, Sep 24; theatrecrude.org
Edmond Bike Night
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Vicki Lynn Crawford, 61 of Guthrie. Possess drug paraphernalia, possess CDS and purse snatchSee Police Blotter, Page 7
Sandra Lee Gragg, 44 of Edmond. Public intoxication.Montwain Deon Goff, 30 of Edmond. Lewd or indecent proposals or acts to child under 16 and resistingRandallarrest.LeeFloyd, 58 homeless. Possession of drug paraphernalia and public intoxication.
Cycle 66 Training Ride
Jaden Wade Robinson, 32 of Enid. Transport open container of intoxicating beverage or beer and operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level or .15 or above.
Extra Info: Thu, Sep 1 – Fri Sep 30; Featuring David Padgett; Free; edmondfinearts.com
Aug. 22
Aug. 29
Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage ExtraMuseumInfo: Sun, Sep 18; 1 – 2:15 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org
Maddie & Tae in Concert
Justin Douglas Biggs, 40 of Edmond. Domestic abuse with prior pattern of physical abuse, public intoxication, domestic abuse assault (strangulation) and (felony second or more offense) domestic abuse assault (in the presence of a minor child.)
Weekend calendar of events, Sept. 15-18
Theatre Crude Fringe Festival
Extra Info: Thu, Sep 15; 8 p.m.; eventbrite.com
Steven Raymond Braggs, 53 of Oklahoma City. Misdemeanor warrant.
Square Market Basket Workshop
Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Gelació Gaucin Holman Jr., 28. Driving with license canceled, suspended or revoked and (misdemeanor value) receiving stolen property.
Read the West Book Club: Empire of Shadows
Monashia Kae’Cole Anderson, 30 of Oklahoma City. Trespassing after being warned.
Billy Darianssen, 48 homeless. Dumping trash on public or private property, public intoxication and possess CDS.
Extra Info: Fri, Sep 16; Rocky Kanaga; 8 p.m.; free; facebook.com
Christopher James Lewis, 43 of Oklahoma City. PublicRonaldintoxication.MorrisMcAllister, 40 of Del City. Misdemeanor warrant and a felony warrant.
Extra Info: Sat, Sep 17 & Sun, Sep 18; 1 ---- 2 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org
ExtraMuseumInfo: Thu, Sep 15; 12 – 1 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org
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Deandre Martez Franklin, 34 homeless. Two counts of failure appear and two counts of trespassing after being warned.
Location: Downtown Edmond
Charles Derek Hodges, 32 homeless. Trespassing and petit Antoniolarceny.Lashoun Williams, 48 of Oklahoma City. Public intoxication.
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Heard on Hurd
Location: Festival Market Place
Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage
Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road: American Musical Ambassadors
Location: Armstrong Auditorium
Location: Jewel Box Theatre
Extra Info: Sat, Sep 17; 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Free; youngeaglesday.org
Sierra Alena Lucas, 24 homeless. Failure to appear.Jerry Don Bynum, 43 of Edmond. Failure to appear.Stephany Sky Montgomery, 31 homeless. Nonassault resisting officer, shoplifting and trespassing after being warned.
Farmer’s Market
Community Day and Fly In
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park presents: Hamlet
Location: 4524 Riverside Circle, Guthrie, OK
Coy Allen Cook II, 45 of Oklahoma City. Unlawful carrying of weapon, possess drug paraphernalia and possess CDS.
Extra Info: Thu, Sep 15; 7:30 p.m.; okstatefair.com
Location: Edmond Railyard
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Liliana Isabel Salazar-Frausto, 22 of Oklahoma City. Obstruction of a police officer, possess CDS, carrying a weapon under the influence of alcohol or drugs and public intoxication.
Location: Littler Lawn Extra Info: Sat, Sep 17; 7:30 a.m.; Free; visitedmondok.com
Extra Info: Tue nights through Tue, Oct 18; Free; 6 – 9 p.m.; edmondbikenight.com
Aug. 31
Adrian Louise Franklin, 22 of Oklahoma City. False representation to an officer.
Brown Bag Lunch Series: Sombreros
Michael Angelo Smith, 34 homeless. (Misdemeanor value) receiving stolen property.
Old Bulldog Band Location: UCO Jazz Lab –University.of Central Oklahoma Extra Info: Sat, Sep 17; 7:30 p.m.; $15; ucojazzlab.com
Colt Ford in Concert
Lori Lynn Payne, 34 of Oklahoma City. Two misdemeanor warrants and two failure to appear counts.
Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park
What’s Happening This Weekend Sep 15-18 In the Gallery Farmer’s Market Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road: American Musical Ambassadors Edmond Bike Night Live Music at the Patriarch GENTRI Community Day and Fly In Cycle 66 Training Ride Heard on Hurd Square Market Basket Workshop Brown Bag Lunch Series: Sombreros Read the West Book Club: Empire of Shadows Signature Tour Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park presents: Fringe Festival Maddie & Tae in Concert Tracy Lawrence in Concert Oklahoma State Fair Ford in Concert Guthrie Haunts Country Pumpkin Growers’ Weigh-Off Oklahoma City Ballet presents: Ballet Under in India Food & Arts Festival Mesta Festa A Journey Tribute in Concert
Dawn Ahboah, 30 homeless. Possess drug paraphernalia, possess with intent to distribute CDS and possess CDS.
In the Gallery
Extra Info: Thu, Sep 15 – Sun, Sep 25; okstatefair.com
D’Awna Rhae Burns, 34 of Oklahoma City. Public Robertintoxication.LeeArmstrong, 64 of Edmond. No proof of insurance and driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.
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Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park
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Kristol Dawn Boughton, 31 homeless. Public intoxication.
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Robert William Armstrong, 29 homeless. MisdemeanorShainewarrant.PascalJones, 27 of Edmond. Threaten to perform a violent act, interruption/disruption interference3 with an emergency call and (misdemeanor) domestic abuse assault.
Guthrie Haunts
Aug. 24
Robert Andy Warren, 37 of Oklahoma City. Possess drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest and possessKasandraCDS.
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Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Sat, Sep 17; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org
Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum
Signature Tour
Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute
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Danielle Arlene Cole, 31 of Oklahoma City. FelonyRheawarrant.Sharisse Harwell, 34 of Waco, Texas. Felony warrant.
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Jose De Jesus Garcia Velasco, 23 of Oklahoma City. Possess drug paraphernalia, (felony value) obtaining by false pretenses and (felony) uttering any forged, counterfeit altered instrument or counterfeit gold/silver coin,
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(The following arrest reports are provided by the Edmond Police Department. Guilt or innocence is determined in a court of law.Also, CDS is controlled dangerous substance; APC is Actual Physical Control; DUI is driving under the influence.)
Jerry Kanuma, 32 of Oklahoma City. Speeding, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, resisting arrest, reckless driving and operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
Tracy Lawrence in Concert
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Brian Curt Stinson, 50 of Yukon. Two misdemeanor warrants.
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Christopher Ryan Higgins, 34 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.Giovani Andrade, 25 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
Sept. 1
David Dwight Hilliard, 57 of Oklahoma City. Driving with license canceled, suspended or revoked and operating (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or a combination of schedule I chemical or controlled substance.
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Marcos Ramos-Soto, 35 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more.
Jeremiahassault.Gene Jacques, 40 of Guthrie. Possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and three counts of failure to appear.
Jera Leann Hancock, 30 of Edmond.Driving with license canceled, suspended or revoked, possess drug paraphernalia, four counts possess CDS, two misdemeanor warrants and two felony warrants.
Justice Bo Smith, 18 of Edmond. DisorderlyChuanceyconduct.LeeYoung, 48 of Edmond. Three misdemeanor warrant, expired tag — over three months, driving while license is canceled, suspended, d denied or revoked and no proof of Brandoninsurance.LeeRichards, 24 homeless. Felony warrant and two counts of failure to appear.
Sept. 3
Aliyah Taijanae Marcellas Young, 23 of Edmond. Public intoxication.
Racquel Diane Fields, 50 of Oklahoma City. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
Cianna Marie Howell, 21 of Edmond. Domestic abuse assault (strangulation).
Sept. 5
Eduardo Quiroz Árguello, 21 of Duncanville, Texas. Public intoxication.Brian Daniel Powell, 41 of Edmond. Three counts of possession of CDS and operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of anything other than alcohol.
Therefore, I, Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the period beginning September 17 and ending September 23, 1956, as Constitution Week; and I urge the people of the United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities in their schools and churches, and in other suitable places. I also urge them at that time to give solemn and grateful thought to that eventful week in September 1787 when our Constitution was signed, delivered to the Continental Congress, and made known to the people of the country, thus laying the foundation for the birth of a new Nation.JoinCordelia Steen Chapter, NSDAR in celebrating Constitution Week and Bells Across America on Saturday, September 17!
For more information about Cordelia Steen Chapter, NSDAR go to: cordeliasteennsdar.weebly.com.
Michael Richard Dees, Jr., 37 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant and two counts of failure to appear.
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Luis Fernando Angulo Ampuero, 23 of Edmond. No proof of insurance, leaving the scene of an accident and driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.Frank Louis Johnson III, 44 of Edmond. A felony warrant and public intoxication.
Demetrion De’Sha Simpson, 28 of Edmond. Public intoxication.
Jennifer Delacy Williams, 41 of Oklahoma City. Three misdemeanor warrants and three felony warrants.
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Sept. 2
Tyler Burnett Cossey, 18 of Edmond. Felony warrant.
Jera Leanna Hancock, 30 of Edmond. Two felony warrants and two misdemeanor warrants.
Brittany Faye Deemer, 35 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.Roman Cody Thompson, 21 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more.
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Bennett Matthew Henderson, 21 of Sapulpa. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.Jasiman Marie Stubbs, 31 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence or alcohol and any other intoxicating substance.JoshuaMatthew Welch, 37 of Oklahoma City. Public intoxication.
Bradley Wayne Davis, 34 of Edmond. Two misdemeanor warrants.
Sept. 6
The proposal for Constitution Week was presented to Congress by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1955, was adopted on July 23, 1956, and signed into Public Law 915 on August 2, 1956, when President Dwight Eisenhower signed it as
Thomas Eugene Frazier, 55 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant.
Sept. 4
Stefanie Dshea Molloy, 36 of Perkins. (Felony value) receive stolen property.ScottAnthony Lehman, 37 of Edmond. Public intoxication.
DAR will mark Constitution Week
Kystina Michele Tapley, 35 of Edmond. (Misdemeanor 1st and 2nd offense) larceny of merchandise from retailer, (felony value) receiving stolen property, possess drug paraphernalia and possess CDS.
Thomas Eugene Poole, 46 of Oklahoma City. Expired tag — over three months, no proof of insurance and driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.
James Dean Cross, (misdemeanor value) receive stolen property, (possession fo stolen vehicle) unauthorized use of vehicle or implement of husbandry, (felony value) receive stolen property, present false ID for purpose of committing felony and misleading officer to avoid prosecution and failure to appear.
Mark Ronald Robbins, 35 homeless. Possession of drug paraphernalia, non-assault resisting officer and publicTiannaintoxication.NicoleSanders, 27 of Oklahoma City. Public intoxication.
Kristyn Beth Lepard, 20 of Edmond. (Misdemeanor) domestic abuse
All are welcome to the DAR Cordelia Steen Chapter of Edmond’s fun and informative event to celebrate the 235th anniversary of the Constitution of the United States of America on Saturday, September 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the 1889 Territorial Schoolhouse, 124 E. 2nd Street in Edmond.Thechapter will hold familyfriendly activities including a chance to “sign” the Constitution, reading interpretative posters, and historical readings.Coloring sheets on the Preamble to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights will be distributed, and at 3 p.m. guests are invited to participate in the annual national event: Bells Across America by ringing a bell in honor of the U.S. Constitution.
Blake Ryan White, 27 of Edmond. FelonyDerrickwarrant.Dean Adkins, 32 of Edmond. Public intoxication.
Maurice Cortez Crutcher, 33 of Oklahoma City. Possess CDS and two misdemeanor warrants.
Prevent items such as buckets, cans, pool covers, flowerpots, children’s toys and tires from holding water to prevent providing mosquitoes a place to breed.
“More than 10,000 AARP Oklahoma members reached out to the corporation commission with a clear message, no more rate hikes. Despite their pleas, skyrocketing costs and OG&E’s reported $360 million annual profit, the commissioners unanimously approved yet another unwarranted rate increase. AARP Oklahoma members were able to fight on behalf of all older Oklahomans to ensure the fixed monthly customer charge will not increase, and additional help is offered for lower-income seniors. Consumers also won with the rejection of an attempt by OG&E to introduce a new process that would have allowed for annual rateFortunately,increases. unlike in deregulated states, Oklahomans were able to fight back against OG&E’s initial rate hike request of $164 million. We look forward to working with lawmakers and regulators to preserve and, perhaps, strengthen the commission’s ability to prioritize affordability and reliability over special corporate interests.”
older than 50 years, diabetics, or those experiencing uncontrolled hypertension are at a greater risk of developing severe neurologic disease from WNV infection.
Use an insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, or IR3535 on exposed skin and clothing when going outdoors, particularly between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are more likely to bite. Insect repellent with permethrin should be used on clothing only.
When the West Nike disease affects the nervous system, it can cause confusion or disorientation, loss of consciousness, paralysis, neck stiffness or coma.
headache, dizziness or muscle weakness.
Long lasting complications of WNV disease can include difficulty concentrating, migraines, headaches, extreme muscle weakness and tremors, and paralysis of a limb. There is no vaccine or treatment drug for this illness. The best defense is taking steps to avoid mosquito bites.
Clean leaves and debris from rain gutters regularly to ensure they are not clogged.
Avoiding mosquito bites and prevent WNV:
For more information including historical reported cases, visit the OSDH website at OSDH West Nile Virus and view the OSDH WNV Fact Sheet.The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) protects and improves public health through its system of local health services and strategies focused on preventing disease.
Empty pet’s outdoor water bowl and refill daily.Scrub
and refill bird baths every three days.
OSDH provides technical support and guidance to 68 county health departments in Oklahoma, as well as guidance and consultation to the two independent city-county health departments in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Learn more at Oklahoma.gov/health.
Editor’s Note; AARP Oklahoma’s directorSean Voskuhl issued a statement late last week in response to the OG&E utility rate case.
AARP director not happy with decision in OG&E rate hike
Seniors said to be at higher risk
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Multiple weeks of detection, in two different counties, is an indicator that WNV activity is present in the state. OSDH was also notified recently of a WNV infection detected through blood donor screening in a resident of East CentralInOklahoma.June,OSDH reported the first human case, and death of 2022, caused by the virus in a Central Oklahoma resident. The patient was hospitalized before passing away.
WNV spreads through the bite of an infected mosquito. In Oklahoma, WNV is primarily spread by the Culex mosquito, which feeds on infected birds and then spreads the virus when biting humans, horses, and some other mammals.
“We wanted to share this information to make Oklahomans aware that WNV is in the state,” said Jolianne Stone, the State Epidemiologist. “With current temperatures in Oklahoma, we know people are participating in outdoor activities which leads to increased opportunities for encountering infected mosquitoes.”
Recovery typically occurs within one to three weeks.People
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) wants to remind Oklahomans of steps they can take to protect themselves from West Nile Virus Recently,(WNV).OSDH’s Mosquito Surveillance Program has detected positive WNV pools in Muskogee County and LeFlore County.
While the vast majority of individuals with WNV will likely never experience symptoms following an infection, those with symptoms, are often mild and may include sudden fever,
Repair or install window and door screens to keep mosquitoes out of the home.
Officials urge caution with West Nile Virus
This type of mosquito increases in abundance during mid to late summer when temperatures are high, and the weather pattern is dry.
Sean Voskuhl
OSDH officials are reminding the public to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites.
gaged in their post-retirement volunteering enjoy the psychological benefits of such pursuits. So before retirees dive right in to volunteering as a means to creating structure, they should first exercise due diligence and find an opportunity they'll find genuinely engaging.
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Dental assistance available for nursing home residents
Professionals typically look forward to retirement and the freedom that comes with it. The notion that commuting and deadlines will one day be a distant memory is enough to make anyone excited for retirement. But when the day to leave the daily grind behind arrives, many retirees admit to feeling a little anxiety about how they're going to findRetirementstructure. is a big transition, and Robert Delamontagne, PhD, author of the 2011 book "The Retiring Mind: How to Make the Psychological Transition to Retirement," notes that some retirees experience anxiety, depression and even a sense of loss upon calling it a career. Some of those feelings can undoubtedly be traced to the perceived lack of purpose some individuals feel after retiring. Without a job to do each day, people can begin to feel useless. Overcoming such feelings can be difficult, but finding ways to build daily structure can make the transition to retirement go smoothly.
Thee need for good oral care and dental hygiene does not stop when a person enters a nursing home.
Providing structure & meaning to retirement
Services Director who can assist the resident in obtaining dental care. If for some reason you are not successful obtaining dental services by working with the nursing facilty staff and your loved one is on the state Medicaid assistance program you can contact your local ombudsman for help in obtaining dental services. Areawide Aging Agency Long-
Dental care can be costly depending on a person's individual needs. Many residents in longterm care nursing homes are low-income residents on Sooner Care Medicaid state assistance to help cover the cost of their care in the Beginningfacility.July1, 2021 under the Oklahoma Administrative Code section 317:30-5-6 the Oklahoma Health Care Authority which administers the state Medicaid Program in Oklahoma began covering the following services for Medicaid residents in nursing homes.TheOHCA Dental Program provides basic medically necessary treatment for the following services: Comprehensive oral evaluation when a person has not been seen by the
same dentist for more than 36 months; Periodic oral evaluation once every siix months; Limited oral evaluation; Images; Dental cleanings, Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling; Medically necessary extraction; Medical and surgical services; Complete and partial dentures, Periodontal scaling and root planning; Scaling in the presence of generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation and DentalResidentsrestoration.andtheir family members or legal representatives may not always be aware of these dental benefits and as a result a resident may not have seen a dentist for a long period of time due to lack of a payment source.Ifyou have a loved one in a LTC nursing facility in need of dental care talk to the nursing facility’s Social
Embrace the idea of "bridge employment." "Bridge employment" is the name given to the trend that has seen retired individuals take on parttime or temporary employment after they have retired from full-time working. COVID-19 has no doubt skewed post-retirement working statistics
since the World Health Organization first declared a pandemic in March 2020, but a 2019 survey from the LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute found that 27 percent of pre-retirees with at least $100,000 in assets planned to work part-time in retirement. Even part-time work can provide enough daily structure to help retirees feel as though each day is not just a free-for-all. Make a concerted effort to be more social. Volunteering and working are not the only ways to create structure in retirement. A concerted effort to be more social can help retirees fill their days with interactions with like-minded individuals who may be experiencing the same feelings. Join a book club, a local nature group that goes on daily or semi-daily morning hikes or another local community organization. These are great ways to build structure and meet new people. Retirees can create social media accounts to find local community groups that cater to their interests. Even if it seems hard to believe, plenty of retirees are seeking to create structure in retirement life, and social media can make it easier to find such individuals in your community.Structure and retirement may seem like strange bedfellows. But many retirees seek structure after calling it a career, and there are many fun ways for seniors to create more organization in their lives.
Find something to truly engage in. Professionals who truly enjoy their work tend to be fully engaged, so it's no surprise if such individuals have a hard time adjusting to retirement. Some may suggest volunteering can help fill the void created by retirement, but researchers with the Sloan Center on Aging and Work at Boston College have found that only those individuals who are truly en-
Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for the needs of residents in LTC facilities serving Canadian, Cleveland, Logan and Oklahoma Counties.Ifyouor a loved one are in need of advocacy assistance you may contact us at (405)942-8500, visit the agency website at www.areawideaging.org or find us on Facebook.
In addition to nine historic buildings, Melrose Plantation is also home to a large collection of works by African American artist Clementine Hunter.
Melrose Plantation, south of the park, was founded in 1795. Here you’ll hear the complicated story of Marie Therese Coincoin, a freed slave, who, with her progeny, built Melrose. Later in the history of the property, it became an incubator for artists and writers. It was also home to Clementine Hunter, one of America’s most widely-recognized primitive artists. Many of her works are on display.
Another Natchitoches stop is a two-fer. Personal opinion – you can’t miss the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum; just look for the sore thumb. Wildly contemporary, it doesn’t play nice with the neighborhood, but once you get inside, the sculptural features are appealing and the exhibits interesting.Visits to plantations south of town including Oakland Plantation and Magnolia Plantation in the Cane River National Historical Park will give you great perspective on the Creole culture and the workers and families who lived and worked on the land for several centuries.
The biggest surprise was that the town was the setting for the 1989 movie Steel Magnolias. Bev and I immediately signed up for a tour. We learned there was good reason for the filming location. The movie, adapted from the play, which originated with a short story, was the creation of Robert Harling who grew up (and still lives) in Natchitoches. It was based on the true story of his sister and the strong women who loved and supported her.
The historic district of Natchitoches is stretched along the Cane River and encompasses both commercial and residential structures dating from the late 1700s to the early 1900s. A number of the buildings are embellished with wrought-iron balconies. One of the most beautiful examples of the art is an 1853 spiral staircase which can be seen behind Plantation Treasures (720 Front Street).
In addition to their famous meat pies, Lasyone’s also serves crawfish pies.
Our tour took us by multiple homes and buildings which were used in the movie. If you plan to go to Natchitoches, be sure and see the movie before you go – it will mean so much more. A prime location is 320 Jefferson, the Eatenton house in the movie. Built in the 1840s, it’s now the Steel Magnolias Bed and Breakfast.
Natchitoches is a destination with many interesting attractions and a variety of accommodations from boutique hotels and chains to B&Bs. Me, I’d go just for the meat pies!
FYI:Natchitoches is 478 miles from Edmond or about an eight-hour drive. I don’t like to sit in the car that long, so I consider it a perfect excuse for a night’s stay in the Beavers Bend area.
You can buy meat pies at other places, but, in this instance, I’m an originalist. It’s probably too late to make this year’s Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival (September 16 – 17) but there’s always nextBackyear.to Lasyone’s, after your meat pie, try another specialty, one accidentally created by James Lasyone. Trying to follow a recipe for Boston Cream Pie, he inadvertently turned more than one page and the result turned out as the Cane River Cream Pie, a gooey confection with a layer of light chocolate cake, vanilla pudding, chocolate syrup, another layer of cake and whipped topping topped with more syrup.
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Natchitoches is a great walking town and Front Street is perfect for window – or more serious –shopping. Do stop in at Kaffie-Frederick General Mercantile, founded in 1863 and in this location since 1892. In addition to the myriad types of merchandise, there are interesting artifacts to be seen. Check out the antique cash registers – still in use – and a display of products from an earlier time.An absolute must for me – a stop at Lasyone’s (La-see-own) for a meat pie. Meat pies are universal from empanadas to pasties. I can’t tell you what makes Laysone’s meat pies so special, just that they are. This family restaurant has been in business for over half a century. Founder James Lasyone was a butcher who ground meat for local ladies who would make meat pies. He began working on his recipe – which contains 80 percent ground round and 20 percent ground pork – refining it until it was just right. The pies are fried but not greasy. Lasyone’s also makes crawfish pies and a variety of other southern favorites. I’m sure
You say potato; I say potahto. Either way, we’re talking about the same thing. Not so with sistercities Natchitoches, Louisiana and Nacogdoches, Texas. An old Indian legend explains the names but it’s probably more accurate to assume that the towns, both named after Caddo groups, were named by persons of different nationalities. Frenchnamed Nachitoches (pronounced NACK-a-tish) was established as an Indian trading post in 1714 by French-Canadian explorer Louis Juchereau de St. Denis. Nacogdoches was founded 65 years later by Spaniard Don Antonio Gil Y’Barbo. Natchitoches, the oldest town in Louisiana, has carefully guarded its French roots, providing today’s visitors with a delightful trip into history.
The river bank is beautifully landscaped and the location of many public activities. Also on the river bank is the Roque House, currently under renovation. This French Colonial cottage was built in 1797 by a Black freedman. It is one of the earliest examples of Creole architecture.
they’re good – but I only order the meat pie.
Louisiana’s oldest town a tourist treat
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Individually-built, cast-stone panels create a cavelike interior in the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum.
Since my first visit, I’ve been back to Natchitoches several times – and discovered more reasons to visit. History buffs will enjoy visiting the recreation of Fort St. Jean Baptiste, established by the French in 1714. Period-dressed docents and a museum here bring history to life.
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. My first trip to Natchitoches was in 1992. Beverly Schmoyer, Edmond, had asked me to go with her to see her daughter Laura (now Hart) in competition with Phantom Regiment Drum Corps. We knew nothing about the town. This was before I became a travel writer so I went totally unprepared – no research. We had surprises in store.
Get ready for the annual Boots, Bandanas & Barbecue benefit event at the Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oklahomans are invited to celebrate with Governor and First Lady Stitt to benefit Friends of the Mansion, a nonprofit organization that strives to ensure the preservation and upkeep of the Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion.
August is an opportunity to go visit stockyards, feed lots, get a chance to be able to talk to folks that are every day making our food supply work. It’s an opportunity to be able to visit with big companies based in Oklahoma that have large facilities like Amazon, Macy’s, major companies that are out there that are doing business across our state and quite frankly to be able to interact with companies that are just as large that are also coming towards my great state in Oklahoma because it's a great place to be able to do business.
Guests are encouraged to attend Boots, Bandanas & Barbecue wearing their best country attire.
“This year’s Boots, Bandanas & Barbecue event will be a night to remember,” Oklahoma First Lady Sarah Stitt said. “Seeing Oklahomans support our organization’s mission through great food, music and company is such a treat that I look forward to every year.”
At the event, Oklahomans will be treated to local cuisine, catered by Head Country BBQ, beverages provided by local Oklahoma beer vendors and live music entertainment by Tulsa alternative country group Voth.
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For example, compared to last year, according to the Joint Economic Committee, Oklahoma households are paying $593 more per month and $7,115 more this year for the same things, spending roughly $71 more on food a month, $58 more on shelter, $282 more on transportation, and $201 more on energy. According to Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, eggs are up 38 percent compared to this time last year. Baby food is up 15 percent. Butter is up 22 percent. As Lankford discussed in his remarks, those aren’t just national data points, Oklahomans continue to share the higher costs they’re paying for these goods and more.
Established in 1995, The Friends of the Mansion, Inc. is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, improvements and operations of the Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion and Grounds.
Returning this year will be the silent dessert auction featuring a variety of desserts made by local celebrities and some of Oklahoma's finest bakers and restaurants. Auction payments can be accepted by cash, check or card at the event.
By Steve Gust
The most baffling part of the new law is that police won’t be allowed to arrest folks for tresspassing in a business or residence.
ITranscriptwantto go into some comments about some things I heard from Oklahomans in August and thankfully a deep breath moment we were not in session here for a little while. But I first need to make a couple of quick comments for those who heard my colleague from Illinois say that Republicans believe that electric vehicles are socialism, if you promote electric vehicles, and we oppose electric vehi-
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The market is going to drive this. People will make choices. And the market will be able to keep up, but when government arbitrarily pushes that forward faster, that causes a problem in our economy. And we've seen it already.
their hope and prayer for a normal school year where there aren't mask mandates and all the things coming down on them. It's a time for me to actually have some evenings to be able to stand out in the yard and be able to talk to my neighborhoods.
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Or suppose someone comes into the nice restaurant you own and begins bothering your paying customers? I imagine the police won’t
And I also hear Republicans like myself in opposition to say, ‘85 percent of the lithium to run the electric vehicles come from China.’ So until we get our own supply of lithium, we shouldn't be running toward electric vehicles. Because if you run toward electric vehicles and then you’re dependent on communist China for your fuel, that's a bad idea. I also hear Republicans say that our infrastructure is not ready for this. And it’s not some fairy tale on it. Today in California, they're telling people to turn up their thermostats because they don't have enough electric and don't charge your electric vehicles.
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Now, as I traveled around the state, our state like several other states, go back to school early. It's always funny to me when I return after Labor Day and people are talking about their kids going to school this week, and I always smile and say, ‘Our kids returned to school three weeks ago, actually.’ So August is a great time to be able to see families getting organized, people heading back to school, talking to teachers and superintendents, and talking about
Those accused of crimes, such as arson, second-degree murder and DUI, will be released without bond.
So if someone comes into my home and I call the police, I’d get this
But we can’t make stupid laws like not arresting people for trespassing. I have no idea why people continue living in blue states, with nutty laws like this.
Steve Gust
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It's an opportunity to be able to talk to some of our our electric cooperatives, getting power to our rural areas and making such a difference. It’s an opportunity to stand and pray with a cancer survivor in Guymon who has had a really bad couple of years. That’s been tough.
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cles and electrification. I actually just have to make a quick comment on that. I don't hear Republicans in opposition to electric vehicles. I hear Republicans in opposition to handing companies billions and billions of dollars of taxpayer money and saying, ‘If you’ll produce electric vehicles, then we're going to give you these billions of dollars to be able to do it.’
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Lankford: Biden costing Americans thousands
How does a proliferation in crime helpThatanyone?willbe the question many folks in Illinois will be asking come Jan.1 with a new law.
It’s the opportunity to be able to visit with an aerospace company in Oklahoma, in fact several, that are doing the technology and the innovation that are making quite a difference in both our national security and our own aerospace safety. To visit with small business owners that are making things work in a very tough economy based on their work, not based on what's happening in Washington, DC— based on their work.
Those individuals that I got a chance to be able to visit with in the fire training center. Many of them volunteers that come to this fire training center that they want to be able to learn better about how to be able to fight fire because this is literally neighbors taking care of neighbors.
Gust. We cannot arrest the crazy man in your home.”
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It's great to be able to visit and catch up. To be able to chat with someone in my Sunday school class and be able to hold their young child and to be able to look in the face of a new baby. To have the opportunity to be able to be home and stand in a funeral home with a law enforcement officer who was murdered in the line of duty.
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So what I hear is a little bit of common sense on our side of the aisle to say, ‘We don't have a problem with electric vehicles.’ People should be able to choose to drive whatever vehicle they want to be able to drive and that the consumer will actually purchase. But when you hand companies billions of dollars and say, ‘You only get this money if…’ and if you push people to use a fuel that's dominantly coming from a communist nation, and we don't have the infrastructure to actually support it but say, ‘You need to get it anyway,’ we think that's a challenge.
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Lankford
They can write that person a ticket, but that’s it.
After traveling the state during August work-period, Senator James Lankford (ROK) brought perspectives from across Oklahoma back to Washington, DC, on a variety of issues. During his travels around the state, Lankford visited with nursing homes, business owners, teachers, manufacturers, veterans, active duty service members, social services providers, agricultural producers, energy producers, and more. One common theme Lankford heard around the state is how worried Oklahomans are about our nation’s economic future as prices keep going up because of Democrat policies from Washington, DC, and particularly how they will affect those on a fixed income and businesses trying to keep their doors open.
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be able to arrest those kind of troublemakers either.
Don’t get me wrong. I don’t want to give police a blank check, with no checks and balances. Nobody wants a bad cop. And the police don’t want a bad cop working with them.
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Wacky laws like this are almost making decent people purchase firearms.Illinois is a blue state, but I don’t see this as a Democrat vs. Republican issue. Most Democrats want their families and their communities to be Thesafe.isthe far left flexing political muscle. And, in my humble opinion, it will lead to people getting hurt or killed.This is part of the anti-police, defund the police movement, which has always been a dumb idea.
Central Oklahoma used a big second-half rally to roll past Emporia State Thursday night in the 2022 home opener at Chad Richison Stadium.
UCO’s Adam Dorrel celebrates his first win as football coach, following a 21-13 victory over Emporia State last week.
UCO's defense, despite allowing 468 yards of offense, was firm in the victory. The Bronchos held Emporia State to 6-for-19 on third down and 0-for5 on fourth down. A UCO goal line stand on fourth and goal at the 5-yard line with just over two minutes left sealed the victory.
After scoring the first-quarter touchdown, Emporia State turned the ball over on downs on back-toback possessions before punting two more times. Then another turnover on downs and another punt all before halftime.
UCO had a stretch of punting on eight consecutive possessions from midway through the second quarter until the fourth quarter.
Starting with 14:49 to play in the fourth quarter, Brown led the Bronchos down the field for the go-ahead score. He hit Kemper for 26 yards on the first play of the drive, and had a 13-yard rush himself later in the drive. Then on 4th & 3 from the Emporia 13-yard line, Brown hit Kemper for the touchdown pass and UCO led 14-13.
Bronchos bounce back with first win of season
Central Oklahoma visits Missouri Southern this Saturday for an MIAA matchup between a pair of teams that are 1-1 after two weeks of football. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.Central Oklahoma is 1-1 following a come-frombehind 21-13 victory over Emporia State. UCO scored 14 unanswered in the fourth quarter to get first-year head football coach Adam Dorrel his first win at Central. Missouri Southern is 1-1 following a Week 2 win over Northeastern State.
The final. was Central Oklahoma 21. Emporia State"I'm13.really proud of the guys for the way we responded tonight," UCO head football coach Adam Dorrel. "We didn't play well last week but the team had a great week of practice and played really well tonight. Tonight was a big win for this team."UCO opened the newly expanded Chad Richison Stadium in style, erasing an early 7-0 deficit to pull away with a victory over Emporia State for the first time since 2017.
But after forcing a punt on defense to start the second half, Emporia scored on a big 79-yard pass play. ESU missed the PAT and led 13-7 with 10:40 to play in the third quarter.
Central Oklahoma, which fell short at Missouri Western in Week 1, started slow on Thursday night. Both teams traded punts on each of the first two possessions before Emporia State found the end zone on a 3-play, 41-yard scoring drive to take a 7-0UCOlead.went punt, punt, interception, punt on its first four possessions before finding the end zone. A big 10-play, 65-yard scoring drive tied the game in the second quarter.
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Central's defense didn't let one slip-up deter the mission. UCO forced Emporia to punt on three of the final five possessions and forced two more turnovers on downs.
But UCO scored on back-to-back possessions to put the game away.
Brown found the end zone for the first time on a 3-yard run. He hit Kemper on a big 32-yard pass play to get UCO into scoring position before finding the end zone.
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Stephon Brown rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns and Nasir Kemper, who rushed for 20 yards, had 92 yards receiving out of the backfield including a 32-yarder and one touchdown.
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where the animated characters don’t match the setting around them in a strange way. It can be hard to believe that the same director who brought Roger Rabbit to life all those years ago could have made a film that lacks for magic and wonder; whether it be the untrustworthy fox Honest John (voice of Keegan-Michael Key) getting hit by an apparently weightless wooden mallet or the incongruous root beer filled sequence in Pleasure Land.
Much like the rest of the film the performances are a mixed bag. Tom Hanks lends his talents as the lonely woodcarver, but his
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The Round Barn Ramblers is an Americanaacousticensemble, led by Joe Baxter. The Ramblers are the house band at the barn and play most Saturday mornings. Baxter coordinates the live music programs at the Round Barn.
The Rambulls is a duo made up of songwriter and vocalist Rachel Lynch and songwriter, vocalist and banjo player GriffinHembree,Wade.who lives in Okemah, is a country music songwriter and lead singer for the band. The Union is also comprised of her husband, Bruce Metcalf, on bass, and Michael Kindell on lap steel and lead guitar. Hembree has been playing music professionally for four decades and is a regular at the Woody Guthrie Festival.
A full weekend of live music is planned for Sept. 17-18 at the Arcadia Round Barn.
Film review of ‘Pinocchio’
For a movie about a puppet who “ain’t got no strings” you can see all the corporate mandated strings being pulled by Disney in this lackluster adaptation. There’s a reason Disney’s studio credits use the song “When You Wish Upon a Star” as it imparts the childlike optimistic wonder and magic that defined the studio’s animated films for decades, however “Pinocchio” (2022) is a flat interpretation of that optimistic spirit, and ultimately feels like a heartless nostalgia content “Pinocchio”grab.israted PG for peril/scary moments, rude material and some language. 1.5 out of 5 stars.
By George Gust
Elm Tree Concerts are held beneath the shade of the giant elm tree.
“Pinocchio” is the worst kind of Disney remake in this current run of Disney live-action remakes. Right up there with the ‘live-action’ “Lion King” from 2019, where this movie takes the beloved original, adds some uncanny-valley level digital effects and little else. All the changes Zemeckis and crew have made detract from the original story and make for an odd movie experience. There are many moments in the film
Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis widdle a lackluster adaptation of the 1940 animated Disney classic ‘Pinocchio’ now streaming on Disney+.
“Pinocchio” is a timeless fairytale that has been adapted time and time again, but most famously by the 1940 Disney animated classic. Now Disney+ has yet another adaptation of the morality play about a puppet brought to life by a fairy (Cynthia Erivo), who assigns him to lead a virtuous life in order to become a real boy. “Pinocchio” 2022 is directed by famed writer/director Robert Zemeckis whose career has seen the highest of highs (“Back to the Future” and “Forrest Gump”) and some low lows (“Beowulf” and “Welcome to Marwen”) , but would this Disney+ exclusive release be another memorable movie from the prolific director or a strange computer-generated exercise in nostalgia?
semi-Italian accent comes and goes throughout, but is somewhat enjoyable with his ineffable screen presence. There were a few effective performances from Erivo as the Blue Fairy and Luke Evans as the evil trickster Coachman. Both Erivo and Evans brought some musical talent to this film that is severely lacking in musical efforts.
The Rambulls will present an Elm Tree Concert at 1 p.m. Sept. 17, and Melissa Hembree and The Union will present an Elm Tree Concert at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18.
The Round Barn Ramblers will play from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17.
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OGA Executive Director Mark Felder announced all of the golfers off of the first tee a final time as he
The final day the wind was swirling and on the tee at the 17th Stanley was deciding between a 5 or 6-iron tee shot. He chose the 5-iron and slightly pulled it left on the 207-yard par three. "I tried to hit an easy 5iron and should have pulled the 6iron and just ripped it," Stanley said. "It started a little left and then just went left with the wind. That's golf." It came to rest in an unplayable lie on the bank of the pond, he dropped it and chipped to 30 feet and missed the putt for bogey to fall one shot behind Phillips. On the par 4 18th hole Stanley ripped his drive up the left side, landing on some firm ground and rolled another 50 yards finally coming to rest two feet out of bounds. He subsequently made a triple bogey 7 to fall into a 3rd place tie with former OSU golfer Trent Whitekiller, who turned in the days
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By Steve Steele Chandler Phillips of College Station, Texas is your 2022 Oklahoma Open Champion after shooting rounds of 65-63-67 (-15) 195 and winning the $10,000 first place check at Oak Tree Country Club East Course recently.
low round of 64.
Former Oklahoma University and current Oral Roberts University golfer Lane Wallace of Yukon garnered the low amateur crystal trophy with rounds of 70-66-67 to finish at 8under. It took 2-under the first 36 holes to play the final round and 48 players advanced.
The course played firm and fast and it was an eventful final few holes. Standing on the tee of the par three 17th hole Chandler was one shot behind his good friend and playing companion Preston Stanley of Katy, who was a 2015 graduate of Houston Baptist University. Stanley had made 7 birdies on the first 15 holes to erase a three shot deficit to Phillips at the start of the final round and each had parred the 16th hole. Stanley was at 16-under and had a one shot lead on Phillips.
Both Phillips and Stanley are registered for the Korn Ferry Qualifying Tournament this fall, as are many of the players that teed it up in the Oklahoma Open.
First round leader Christian Jalomo of Richmond, TEXAS moved up to second place with Stanley's misfortune, three shots back of Phillips at 12-under with rounds of 62-69-67.
Phillips hit his tee ball in the middle of the fairway on 18, hit his second shot to 15 feet and two putted for a three shot win. "They motioned ahead that Preston's ball was OB and back on the tee we were stunned, it looked fine when it landed but obviously keep rolling," said Phillips. "Not really how you want to win. I got lucky. Preston was playing great, better than anyone else for 16 holes. I know he wasn't trying to flirt with the left side. That's just golf. I can't believe what happened to his drive on 18. We all thought it was fine. I love winning but would rather do it a different way. I play with Preston alot and respect him so much," said Phillips, a 2019 Texas A&M graduate who is the second leading money winner on the 2022 All Pro Tour.
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Joel Thelen of Houston Oaks, TEXAS, Logan Smith of La Plata, MO and Griffen Locke of Joplin, MO all tied for 5th at 9-under par.
So, what do we do about it? Taking zero control will lead to continual frustration while too much control breeds stress and anxiety. There must be a goldilocks zone here; how do you find the happy middle? First, let go of the things outside your control. Putting trust into others is hard. Being okay with things not going your way is hard. The more that you practice delegating tasks or accepting non-perfect results, the easier it will be to let go. Next, focus on what you can control. Spending time and energy on the things that you can influence will be a good use of your effort and will help keep you grounded and responsible for the good times and the bad.
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We see individual differences on how people interact with the idea of control. Some people tend to be control-seeking, trying to ensure that their life goes exactly as they want it to. Others tend to be control-avoiding and put that responsibility (for better or for worse) onto others. What is your reaction when something goes wrong in your life? Do you tend to take more responsibility to keep it from happening again? Or do you pull away from the situation to make it hurt less? Both gut reactions, when taken to an extreme, can lead to an unhealthy view of the world. So why do we do them?
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Think about how much control you have over everything in your life. In what areas do you feel in-control and powerful? In what areas do you feel out-of-control and powerless? Having at least a little control in your life is extremely important to stay psychologically healthy. But is too much control also a bad thing?
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Has your relationship with control in your life ever controlled you? Control is your ability to influence behavior, beliefs, or the outcome of a situation. You have zero control over the weather; you have full control over what your favorite food is.
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If you’re still having trouble, I like to use a technique called Responsibility Pie. For those who have been out of school for a while, a pie graph is just a circle that is split into different “pie slices” that add up to 100%. Try making a pie graph to see if you can identify who all is responsible for a situation. For example, when graphing the who’s responsible for chores at their house, one might put themselves at 40%, their spouse at 40%, and the kids at 20%. This exercise is meant to have you think realistically about what your responsibility is to help you focus on your portion and let go of others’ portions. Most of these patterns that we fall into are often learned for a reason, so it will likely take time and effort to change. As always, talk to a mental health professional in your area if you want to change but need some help to get there!
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Control-Seeking: People try to gain total control of a situation often to make sure that bad things won’t happen. If I cook the entire Thanksgiving feast, I can guarantee that Aunt Margaret won’t ruin the mashed potatoes again. While it seems like a good idea at the time, this mentality can lead to unmanageable levels of stress and anxiety longterm as you not only try to influence your own actions, but also the actions of others. You might imagine some situations, such as planning a wedding, where people would be okay taking on these stresses to try to create a perfect day. But trying to make every day your wedding day will quickly lead to burnout.
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make the wrong decision than to make no decision at all. The process of taking responsibility, even when you make mistakes, will help you learn how to be better next time. Denying your control by pushing off unfair blame onto others will only leave you bitter and angry when things go wrong.
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Control-Avoiding: Another common human reaction is to blame others to preserve our pride and self-worth. Surely it wasn’t your poor time management skills that made you late, everyone was just driving too slowly! When taken to an extreme, however, avoiding control will only make things worse. Whether your preferred scapegoat is a disliked coworker, a political party that doesn’t follow your values, or a nameless global shadow organization, you are not doing yourself any favors by thinking this way. Studies have shown that it is better to actively
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“Grossmillion.receipts paint a positive picture of Oklahoma’s economy during a time many people find challenging,” Treasurer McDaniel said. “Inflation, while moderating from a few months ago, remains a concern. Even so, the fundamentals of our economy remain strong with low unemployment and rising personal income.”
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Gross Receipts to the Treasury in August set a number of new records as signs point to a robust Oklahoma economy, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel announced last week.
“I like that they’re showing us this is a really big industry,” Sage Hale, another Diesel Tech student, said. “You can work on pickups, or you can even work on something that is literally made right there on site.”
compared to gross receipts from August 2021 show:
Record receipts from the gross production tax on oil and gas extraction of $205.6 million are up by $102.5 million, or 99.5 percent, from the prior year. August payments are from June production when the average price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil was $114.84 per barrel, also a record high. Natural gas in June sold for $7.70 per million BTU at Henry Hub, well above average historical prices.Asa reflection of increased online shopping, use tax receipts for the past 12 months are more than $1 billion, exceeding collections from the prior period by 15 percent.
For five days starting Aug. 29, businesses relying on the efficient operation of diesel engines met with students at the Francis Tuttle Reno Campus. Each day, students visited with at least one company representative eager to hire new mechanics who explained the available jobs.
“We’re trying to bring industry into our program earlier, so the students know what’s out there,” Diesel Technology Instructor Coy Morris said. “Our advisory committee suggested doing this at the beginning of the year. It is our way of doing the most we can to help them get a job in the Andindustry.”severalcompanies in the industry are looking to hire. David Kea-
David Keagan from Hobby Lobby speaks to Francis Tuttle Technology Center Diesel Tech students during Industry Week. Company representatives visited the program to tell students about available job opportunities.
Total collections in August of $1.37 billion are 17.2 percent higher than receipts in August of last
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Total monthly gross collections are $1.37 billion, up by $201.8 million, or 17.2 percent.
As students complete their course, they will also have opportunities to visit the companies that participated in Industry Week. It will further help them build positive relationships and improve their job opportunities.
ergy component of the index is up 32.9 percent over the year. The food index rose by 8.5 percent.
The Oklahoma unemployment rate in July was reported as 3.0 percent by the BLS. That is up from 2.9 percent in June. The U.S. jobless rate was listed as 3.5 percent in July, down by one-tenth of a percentage point from June.
Students in the Diesel Technology program at Francis Tuttle Technology Center want to make it their career. Industry Week helped them meet the people that will help get them those essential jobs.
Companies that have a dedicated fleet of trucks are just one area in which Diesel Tech students can work. There are also semi-truck dealerships or companies that specialize in diesel repair. Putnam City Public Schools visited students about jobs that keep buses on the road.
year. Twelve-month receipts of $16.82 billion exceed collections from the previous period by $2.53 billion, or 17.7 percent.
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State official calls economy
Value of trucks and the supply chain taught
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Gross income tax collections, a combination of
The monthly Oklahoma Business Conditions Index shrank in August. The index for the month was set at 60.7, down from 63.2 in July. The outlook remains positive as numbers above 50 indicate economic expansion during the next three to six
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As issues continue to plague the supply chain, it’s vital to have reliable trucks in good working condition.
“I like seeing the options in front of me,” Joseph Urbin, a student in the Diesel Tech program, said. “It definitely motivates us and helps me learn what I need to know.”
gan, who helps manage Hobby Lobby’s fleet of trucks, said he could employ another 15 people right now.
August gross receipts set record highs for: Twelve-month total receipts of $16.82 billion. Twelve-month Use Tax receipts of $1.01 billion. Collections for the month of August at $1.37 billion.Monthly Gross Production tax collections of $205.6
As measured by the Consumer Price Index, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports the annual inflation rate at 8.5 percent in July. The en-
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Individual income tax collections are $346.5 million, an increase of $51.9 million, or 17.6 percent.
Combined gross receipts for the past 12 months compared to the prior period show:
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Gross income taxes generated $5.85 billion, an increase of $845.1 million, or 16.9 percent.
Individual income tax collections total $4.86 billion, up by $618 million, or 14.6 percent.
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individual and corporate income taxes, generated $362.6 million, up by $51.8 million, or 16.7 percent.
Corporate collections are $984.9 million, an increase of $227 million, or 30 percent.
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The medical marijuana tax produced $4.6 million, down by $966,031, or 17.5 percent from August 2021.
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Gross revenue totals $16.82 billion. That is $2.53 billion, or 17.7 percent, above collections from the previous 12 months.
Other collections composed of some 60 different sources including taxes on fuel, tobacco, medical marijuana, and alcoholic beverages, produced $137.3 million – down by $3.2 million, or 2.3 percent.
Corporate collections are $16.1 million, down by $99,400, or 0.6 percent.Combined sales and use tax collections, including remittances on behalf of cities and counties, total $589.9 million – up by $51.3 million – or 9.5 percent.Salestax collections total $500.6 million, an increase of $34 million, or 7.3Usepercent.taxreceipts, collected on outof-state purchases including internet sales, generated $89.3 million, an increase of $17.3 million, or 24 percent.Gross production taxes on oil and natural gas total $205.6 million, an increase of $102.5 million, or 99.5 percent.Motor vehicle taxes produced $77.1 million, down by $603,965, or 0.8 percent.
Congressman Lucas has previously served on the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, acting as chair of the committee from 2011 to 2015. He helped to write the 2002, 2008, 2014 and 2018 Farm“EveryBills.five years, Congress takes up the immense responsibility of crafting the Farm Bill.
The townhall will be held on the second floor of the Regional Food Bank’s Volunteer Center at 3355 S. Purdue Ave. in Oklahoma City. Those unable to attend in person can watch the townhall online. All attendees are asked to register at rfbo.org/townhall by noon on Monday, Sept. 26.
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The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma will host U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas for a townhall to discuss the Farm Bill from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept.
26.The Farm Bill impacts access to nutritious food for millions of people in America living with hunger. Included in the bill is funding for key federal nutrition programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). The Farm Bill is reauthorized every five years. The Farm Bill is set for reauthorization in 2023.
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countless community leaders, are grateful for the work of the Regional Food Bank and I look forward to partnering with them at the Townhall on Hunger to discuss how Congress can better work with local leaders and institutions to provide meals to TheOklahomans.”townhallwill serve as an opportunity for Oklahomans to share perspectives that the Congressman can take into consideration. Throughout the townhall, Congressman Lucas will answer questions related to the bill from attendees.
"Congressman Lucas has long been a supporter
of food banks and the programs supported by the Farm Bill," said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. "We look forward to welcoming him as we work to strengthen the programs that put meals on the tables for thousands of Oklahomans every year."
While Farm Bills are critical to agriculture producers who grow the food and fiber that feeds and clothes millions across the globe, Farm Bills also include programs that help address an insecurity that too many in our communities face: hunger,” Congressman Lucas said. “The Regional Food Bank and the hundreds of community-based partner agencies across Oklahoma are doing tremendous work to serve families and individuals in need. I, and
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