Edmond Life and Leisure - February 10, 2022

February 10, 2022 Vol. 22, No. 39

In This Issue FOUR SEASONS

Springtime anyone?

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

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

For more information, see page 4.

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FAVORITES 2022 Vote for your Edmond Favorites See page 15

PHOTO PROVIDED

Sharon Sudduth

FRIDAY, February 11 Mostly Sunny High 69° Low 35°

SATURDAY, February 12 Mostly Sunny High 49° Low 28°

SUNDAY, February 13 Sunny High 60° Low 33°

Plans being made for Arts Festival The Downtown Edmond Arts Festival recently unveiled the Featured Artist for the 44th annual Arts Festival. “Amethyst Glow” by Enid artist Sharon Sudduth will be featured in arts festival advertising, posters, billboards and printed materials.

“The committee felt this painting symbolized the vibrant excitement of the Arts Festival,” said Michelle Schaefer, festival co-chair. “The bold colors will make this an eye-catching promotion for our event.”

A limited number of signed copies of the official festival poster will be available for purchase at the arts festival on April 29, April 30 and May 1 for a $10 donation to the Downtown Edmond Business Association; a signed copy will also be given to all arts festival sponsors. This is Suddeth’s first year in the show.

Originally from Kansas, Sudduth is now living and working from her

home studio in Enid. She credits her upbringing as a Midwest farm girl for her love for nature and the simple things in life.

After a variety of career experiences, including teaching, project management, interior design, and leading a chamber of commerce, Sharon had the opportunity to pursue her career in art in 2012 after moving to Oklahoma.

In 2018 Sudduth discovered the “alla prima” or wet into wet method of oil painting. She fell in love with the medium and technique which allows her to complete paintings in just a few sessions, meeting her need for spontaneity but also results. Her specialty is painting big floral art such as Amethyst Glow.

Her paintings are sold online, at local shops, art shows and at events.

Sudduth has exhibited and sold her work through juried, group and solo

gallery shows and events in Oklahoma and Kansas and through her website, www.sharonsudduthart.com.

For more information on the Downtown Edmond Arts Festival, go to www.downtownedmondok.com and on Facebook at @DowntownEdmondArtsFestival.

PHOTO PROVIDED

Amethyst Glow

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VanderHamm new Treasurer City Council turned to a familand work made my choice to iar name during its regularly come back an easy one. I sincerely scheduled meeting Jan. 24, appreciate the opportunity to con2022, unanimously approving tinue the high standard of acthe appointment of Ross Vandercountability and transparency that Hamm as the new Treasurer for Stephen Schaus established for the City of Edmond. over 30 years.”

VanderHamm previously The City Treasurer is appointed served as the City’s Director of by the City Manager, serves as the Finance and City Clerk from Chair of the City Finance Commit2007 to 2016 before retiring tee, and is a member of the City after 9.5 years of service.

Employees’ Retirement Board.

VanderHamm “We are very fortunate to be Among its duties, the Treasurer’s able to welcome back Ross in this vital role for Office manages the City’s general and operatthe City of Edmond,” said City Manager Larry ing funds, as well as the Public Works AuthorStevens. “Obviously his intimate knowledge of ity and pension funds. The office is responsible the City and its finances are valuable assets, for investing, managing, and analyzing these but so too is his commitment to the commufunds. nity. Both make him a great choice as we conLearn more about the position’s duties at tinue to grow as both a city and organization.” this link.

VanderHamm assumes the duties after the A graduate of the University of Nebraska, passing of Stephen Schaus, who served as the VanderHamm has more than 30 years’ experiCity’s Treasurer for more than 30 years. ence in city government. He came to Edmond “I am honored and excited to again work after serving in senior management roles in St. with the City of Edmond,” VanderHamm said. Mary’s, Hutchison and Paola in Kansas, and is “The focus and effort -- throughout the organi- a member of the Government Finance Officers zation – to make Edmond a great place to live Association.

Lash Addiction has a grand opening Lash Addiction recently held a ribbon cutting with the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate their grand opening at 2424 NW 150th St., Suite 5, OKC. Lash Addiction was founded in July of 2014 and was a one-person establishment until expanding in January of 2022. The lash studio now ac-

commodates 6 lash artists, an esthetician, and a massage therapist.

They offer eyelash extensions, last lifts and tints, as well as, brow lamination, dermaplaning and esthetic services.

To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit www.lashadditionokc.com

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From the Publisher

Edmond’s new city manager named During a special session last week, the Edmond City Council approved the hiring of Scot Rigby as the City Manager for the City of Edmond. Rigby will take over for Larry Stevens, who is retiring after serving as the City Manager in Edmond since March 2002. Rigby is expected to officially step in this March.

Ray Hibbard Named the Assistant City Manager and Director of Development Services for the City of Wichita in July 2015, Rigby is responsible for economic and urban development, redevelopment and real estate programs and projects, the Metropolitan Area Planning and Area Building, and airports.

Rigby has a proven record collaborating with developers and major projects, partnering with the Downtown Wichita Association to attract nearly $400 million in private investment over a 5-year span all while fostering a strong relationship with businesses of all sizes by developing a thorough city-led business retention and expansion program.

Among the major projects Rigby shepherded were: • Led the establishment of the Greater Wichita Partnership, a group that fostered regional economic development. That group has helped attract more than 3,000 jobs and $2 billion in private capital investment in the city.

• Secured $22 million in state funding to develop a multi-sport youth that now serves a multistate audience and generates more than 1 million in annual attendance.

• Established a plan that attracted a minor league baseball franchise and secured $100 million in funding to build a new 10,000 seat stadium and five hundred space multi-modal garage.

Rigby began his public service career with the City of Mesa in Arizona, where he worked in various roles for nearly 8 years. He was named Mesa’s senior project manager in 2012 and supervised a team of project managers who were responsible for citywide business attraction and retention. He was the lead in various high-profile projects, including infrastructure projects at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, an Apple manufacturing plant, a Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center and new spring training and stadium complexes for baseball’s Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics.

Rigby has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree in public administration from Arizona State University.

Our new city manager will have big shoes to fill and that is putting it mildly. Stevens has been the City Manager for Edmond for nearly 20 years, overseeing the steady growth of the city. Named the City Manager of the Year in 2007 by the City Management Association of Oklahoma, Stevens saw the population of Edmond grow to 100,000 over that time and led the City’s response in growing and expanding services and programs to successfully encourage continued development while addressing the increased demand created by growth.

We certainly want to welcome our new Edmond

Scot Rigby City Manager and pledge to help how we can. He is qualified for the job and wish him well. Rigby is walking into a great staff and well-run organization thanks to Stevens. We hope Stevens stays in Edmond because we value his friendship and contributions to our community.

President Biden signs bill to honor ghost army If you have never heard of the Ghost Army in connection to World War II, you are not alone. Exploits about this secret mission have not been unclassified for decades. The reason: they were so effective the military thought they might need to use the proven methods in future conflicts. The downside of their success is that the U.S. Army was never properly recognized for their incredible and heroic tactics that saved over 30,000 lives in WWII. The lack of recognition was rectified when President Biden last week signed the bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the secretive WWII deception units known as The Ghost Army. Congress had passed the bill in January of this year.

“What an honor,” said 98-year-old Ghost Army veteran Bernie Bluestein, from his home in suburban Chicago. “I never in my lifetime expected anything like this, it completely blasts me. I’m just sorry that there are not more of my fellow soldiers still alive that can be enjoying this as much as I do.”

The medal goes to the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133rd Signal Company Special.

The existence of the Ghost Army was top secret for more than 50 years until it was declassified in 1996. That is when the public first learned of the creative, daring techniques the Ghost Army employed to fool and distract the enemy about the strength and location of American troops, including the use of inflatable tanks, sound effects, radio trickery and impersonation.

The 23rd Headquarters Special Troops conducted more than twenty deception missions, often dangerously close to the front, in France, Bel-

gium, Luxembourg, and Germany. This “traveling road show of deception,” of only 1,100 troops appearing to be more than 20,000, are credited with saving an estimated 30,000 American lives. U.S. Army analyst Mark Kronman stated, “Rarely, if ever, has there been a group of such a few men which had so great an influence on the outcome of a major military campaign.” A sister unit the 3133rd Signal Company Special, conducted two deceptions in Italy in 1945.

The Congressional Gold Medal is Congress's utmost expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions by individuals or institutions. Dating back to the American Revolution, The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest distinction Congress can bestow.

There are just nine surviving Ghost Army veterans scattered throughout the U.S “What made the Ghost Army special was not just their extraordinary courage, but their creativity,” said Rep. Annie Kuster (D-NH), the House sponsor of the bill, speaking on the floor of the House Wednesday. “Their story reminds us that listening to unconventional ideas, like using visual and sound deception, can help us solve existential challenges like defeating tyranny.”

“I am thrilled these deserving, brave and intrepid warriors of deception have at last been awarded this high honor,” said Ghost Army Legacy Project Rick Beyer president, who has worked for seven years to get this bill passed. “Armed with their wits and guile these men saved lives and helped win the war. Their story is an inspiration to all of us! So many have contributed to this moment — volunteers, members of the House and Senate from both parties, Ghost Army veterans and their families — with energy and devotion to seeing the valiant efforts of the Ghost Army properly honored.”

They helped hold a dangerously undermanned part of Patton’s line as he was attacking the fortress city of Metz. “There is one rather bad spot in my line, but I don’t think the Huns know it” Patton wrote to his wife. “Holding it now by the grace of God and a lot of guts During the Battle of the Bulge, the Ghost Army conducted a radio deception that helped draw German attention away from the effort to relieve Bastogne.In March 1945, they put on a dazzling deception along the Rhine River, their biggest ever, that drew the enemy away from a real crossing by the 9th Army. It earned them a commendation from 9th Army commander William Simpson.

Many of the deceivers were young art students, some of whom would go on to become famous – like fashion designer Bill Blass, minimalist painter Ellsworth Kelly, wildlife artists Arthur Singer and photographer Art Kane. As they traveled across Europe, they filled their duffel bags with the drawings and paintings they created between missions. Their art offers intense, personal and sometimes humorous glimpses of life on the battlefield.

If you do not know much about this creative group of unlikely soldiers, I would encourage reading one of the many books available. It is really a fascinating operation during WWII. (Ray Hibbard may be reached at ray@edmondpaper.com)

Check out what’s inside!

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

---- Weekend calendar of Events ......................................................Page 6.

---- Smag’s latest recipe ....................................................................Page 7.

---- Comics ......................................................................................Page 8.

---- Business news ............................................................................Page 9.

---- Civility is rare in politics............................................................Page 10.

---- George Gust movie review ......................................................Page 14.

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

---- Edmond Favorites ..............................................................Pages 15-18.

---- Worship directory ....................................................................Page 19.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Six North ROTC cadets receive aviation stipends Six students from the Edmond North High School Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) program earned scholarships to attend an accredited aviation university participating in a private pilot license training program in the summer of 2022. Hannah Jackson, Geno McCary, Austin Miles, Will Orr, Michael Parker and Madison Taylor and other cadets from around the Jackson world received the scholarship from Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala. More than 1,300 cadets applied for one of the 200 scholarships. The scholarship covers transportation, room and board, academics and flight hours required to potentially earn a Private Pilot Certificate. The scholarship is valued at approximately $22,500.

Miles

Orr

The Flight Academy Scholarship Program is an Air Force-level initiative in collaboration with the commercial aviation industry to address the national civilian and military McCary pilot shortage. The Flight Academy allows aspiring young aviators to get their Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot’s Certification, at no cost, during an eight-week summer course at partner universities where they also earn college credit hours.

Those who participate in the program do not incur a military commitment to the Air Force, nor does completing the program guarantee acceptance into one of the military’s commissioning programs. This scholarship enables students to further their love of aviation and is a small step towards mitigating our pilot shortages across the nation.

Parker

Taylor

In coordination with Edmond Public Schools, HQ AFJROTC established the OK-81st in 1973. OK-81st cadets, alumni and instructors are proud to be a part of Edmond North High School's team since 1993. There are almost 120,000 high school students enrolled in AFJROTC programs at ap-

proximately 870 high schools in the U.S. and overseas. The mission of AFJROTC is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community while instilling values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment."

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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.)

Jan. 24 Shauna Leigh Bramlett, 39 homeless. Possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and public intoxication.

David Andrew Kann, 61 of Edmond. Expired license tag, driving with license canceled, suspended or revoked and possession CDS. Christian Vasquez, 24 of Oklahoma City. Felony warrant and public intoxication.

Nicholas Kiprop Barsulai, 33 of Bethany. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Curtis Paul Strother, 42 of Oklahoma City. Felony warrant.

Richard James Latner, 37 of Edmond. Kidnapping, burglary in the first degree, (Misdemeanor value) receive of stolen property, possess a firearm after conviction of a felony and (misdemeanor) possess another’s debit card.

Shelby Lynn Burkitt, 30 of Yukon.

Kidnapping, burglary in the first degree, obstruction of a police officer, unauthorized use of a debit or credit card, possession CDS, (misdemeanor) possession of another’s debit card and a misdemeanor warrant.

Taya Gwendolyn Pixley, 21 of Edmond. (Misdemeanor value) receiving stolen property.

Seth Daniel Grant, 36 of Oklahoma City. Interruption, disruption, interference, with emergency phone call, assault and/or battery with a dangerous weapon, kidnapping, burglary in the first degree, personating officer/other, misdemeanor warrant, possess firearm after conviction of a felony, obstruction of a police officer, possess CDS and (misdemeanor value) receiving stolen property.

Jan. 25 Elijah Tee Gill, 30 of Edmond. Re-

sisting officer, possess CDS, transporting intoxication beverage or beer and operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Seth Thomas Owens, 19 of Oklahoma City. Misdemeanor warrant.

Anna Joy Cordova, 26 of Edmond. One felony warrant and four misdemeanor warrants.

John Michael Hayes, 65 of Fort.

Collins, Colo. No proof of insurance and driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Andrew Christopher Tretiak, 33 of Edmond. No proof of insurance and driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Jan. 26 Kevon Trevell Johnson II, 31 homeless. Five counts of failure to appear.

Bertin Bucio Gomez, 30 of Oklahoma City. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more., Jan. 27 Johnathon Dewayne Taylor, 23 of Edmond. Driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Questin Valor Harris, 27 of Oklahoma City. Improper left turn and driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Mariam Ourani, 18 of Edmond.

Possession of marijuana and driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Coco Wesley Gilbert, 23 of Edmond. Felony warrant.

Mekhi Amari Davis, 24 of Edmond. Operate (DUI ro APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Davonshae Tondarius Halcombe, 25 homeless. Sexual battery, assault and battery, assault and/or battery with a dangerous weapon and public intoxication.

Angel Avila, 20 of Mission, Texas.

Possess drug paraphernalia, possess CDS and reckless conduct with a firearm.

Travis Lane Prichard, 53 homeless.

Illegal entrance and non-assault resisting officer.

Ernesto Hernandez, 28 of Oklahoma City. Expired tag, one to three months, no proof of insurance, driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked and failure to appear.

Jan. 28 Johnny Lopez, 21 of Edmond. Failure to appear.

Isiah, Melik Fulcher, 22 of Edmond. Expired tag one to three months, no proof of insurance and driving without proper/ valid driver’s license.

Jessie Crystal Nicole Barker, 32 of Edmond. (Misdemeanor value) receiving stolen property, (felony) larceny of merchandise from a retailer and two counts of failure to appear.

Derek Lavoid Willoughby,25 of Ada. Driving with license canceled, suspended or revoked, possession of CDS and operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or a combination of schedule one chemical or controlled substance.

Tiffany Marie Rowe, 38 of Edmond. Non-assault resisting officer and public intoxication.

Jan. 29 Deanna Marie Rupe, 25 of Stillwater. Misdemeanor warrant.

Adam Holmes Johnson, 27 of Edmond. Two misdemeanor warrants, possession of marijuana and two counts of failure to appear.

Robert Edwin Wright, 56 of Oklahoma City. No proof of insurance and driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Stephanie Eunise Sayles, 33 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Rita Kay Lackey, 54 of Edmond.

Public intoxication.

Clarence Denver Lee Thurman, 57 of Oklahoma City. Felony warrant, (felony value) receiving stolen property, possessing CDS and public intoxication.

Zachary Tristan Dean Gossett, 20 of Edmond. Reckless driving, possess drug paraphernalia, possess CDS and under 21 operate (DUI/APC) a motor vehicle under alcohol or other intoxicating substance.

Kathy Kay Joice Baker, 52 of Oklahoma City. Possess drug paraphernalia, possess CDS, and operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or a combination of schedule one chemical or controlled substance.

Jeffrey Shawn Whitford, 54 of Edmond. Driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Domoinique Dejajuwon Markel Natt, 34 of Edmond. Five counts of failure to appear.

Ernesto Antonio Jacquez, 19 of Oklahoma City. Operating a motor vehicle with no valid driver’s license.

Jan. 30 Daryl Keith Crowder II, 38 of Edmond. Felony warrant.

William Denny Goeringer, 22 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Cayden Anne Morgan, 26 of Midwest City Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Dakota Wayne McGarry, 25 of Edmond. Expired tag one to three months and driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Chasity Jeaean McMillan, 40 of Oklahoma City. Possession of marijuana and misdemeanor warrant.

Cornelious Deshon Mosee, 42 of Edmond. (Misdemeanor) domestic abuse assault.

Jason Ray Thurman, 44 of Edmond. Failure to appear.

Haylee Marie Wood, 29 of Edmond. Felony warrant.

William Lowe Wiley, 74 homeless.

Public intoxication, illegal entrance and failure to appear.

Bryan Scott Hetchler, 37 of El Reno. Leaving the scene of an accident damaged fixtures and felony DUI/APC. Brandon Lee Richards, 23 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant, nonassault resisting officer and possession of marijuana.

Eugene Alberty, 54 of Wichita, Kan. (Misdemeanor value) receiving stolen property, conspiracy, posses drug paraphernalia and possess CDS.

Weekend calendar of events, Feb. 10-13 What’s Happening This Weekend Feb 10 -13 ---- In the Gallery: Brad McNeill ---- Sweetheart Tea Party ---- Exhibit: The Clue in the Museum-A Nancy Drew-Inspired Detective Adventure ---- From Athens to Atlanta ---- “I Remember That:” Edmond in the 1980s Exhibit ---- An Evening With Branford Marsalis ---- Uncle Zep with Edgar Cruz ---- Signature Tour ---- Sunday Spotlight: Tattoo Richard Curtis ---- Construction of a Portrait ---- Drop-In drawing ---- Prairie Classic Quarter Horse Show ---- An Affair of The Heart ---- PBR Oklahoma City Invitational ---- Shen Yun ---- Cross, Rags & Young in Concert ---- Indie Bride Show ---- Round Barn Rendezvous

Exhibit: The Clue in the Museum-A Nancy Drew-inspired Detective Adventure Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum Extra Info: Sat, Jan 1 – Mon, Feb 28; edmondhistory.org

Construction of a Portrait Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Sat, Feb 12; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org

From Athens to Atlanta Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum Extra Info: Tue, Feb 1 – Sat, Feb 26; Free; edmondhistory.org

Drop-In drawing Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Sun, Feb 13; 2 – 3 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org

“I Remember That:” Edmond in the 1980s Exhibit Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum Extra Info: Tue, Feb 1 – Thu, Mar 31; Tue – Fri: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat: 1 – 4 p.m.; Free; edmondhistory.org An Evening With Branford Marsalis Location: Armstrong Auditorium Extra Info: Thu, Feb 10; $45 to $99; 7:30 p.m.; armstrongauditorium.org

Extra Information

Uncle Zep with Edgar Cruz Location: UCO Jazz Lab Extra Info: Fri, Feb 11; 7:30 p.m.; ucojazzlab.com

In the Gallery: Brad McNeill Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Thu, Feb 10; 5 – 7 p.m.; gallery opening; Feb featuring the art of Brad McNeill; edmondfinearts.com

Signature Tour Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Sat, Feb 12 & Sun, Feb 13; 1 ---- 2 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org

Sweetheart Tea Party Location: Inspirations Tea Room Extra Info: Now to – Sat, Feb 12; 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; $32.95 for adults $26.95 for 12 & under; inspirationstearoom.com

Sunday Spotlight: Tattoo Artist Richard Curtis Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Sun, Feb 13; 1 – 1:30 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org

Prairie Classic Quarter Horse Show Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: Wed, Feb 9 – Sun, Feb 13; starts 8 a.m. each day; kqha.com An Affair of the Heart Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: Fri, Feb 11 – Sun, Feb 13; Fri & Sat 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Sun 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; aaoth.com PBR Oklahoma City Invitational Location: Paycom Center Extra Info: Fri, Feb 11 – Sat, Feb 12; Fri: 7:45 p.m. & Sun: 6:45 p.m.; pbrokc.com Shen Yun Location: Civic Center Music Hall Extra Info; Sat, Feb 12; shows begin at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.; shenyun.com Cross, Rags & Young in Concert Location: Pollard Theatre, Guthrie Extra Info: Sat, Feb 12; 8 p.m.; thepollard.org Indie Bride Show Location: The Criterion Extra Info: Sun, Feb 13; 12 – 4 p.m.; in-

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Don’t squash this recipe, it has so much appeal

By Carol Smaglinski Bring spaghetti squash home from the market and youngsters might think that mom bought a football.

Cook it up and you will be sure to score a touchdown.

Spaghetti sure looks like a football.

Bright yellow with tough skin, yet crisp and colorful inside, super-satisfying spaghetti squash is not a veggie that should be lost in the shuffle. Of course, it usually pays to experiment with something new and choose an item that you and other family members might not be familiar with.

Sure, it takes time, but all you have to do is put the winter squash in simmering water for 45 minutes. This is not a blink of the eye recipe, but a delight when done correctly. Utensils needed? A large pot, a sharp knife and a good grapefruit fork.

After the squash is lifted from the water and is soft to the touch, it’s time to go to work.

With a little effort, when the squash cools, scoop out the stringy strands and seeds inside. When your fork pulls against the inside of the squash, you will be amazed at the curls of yellow-gold veggie “noodles” that suddenly appear resembling capellini, or spaghetti.

In the United States, squash has been separated into winter and summer varieties. Spaghetti Squash can be any of a variety of plants and their fruits of the genus Cucurbita and rumor says it has its origins in Peru.

Spaghetti Squash belongs to the winter variety of squash. Among the others are acorn, buttercup, butternut, hubbard and turban and the spaghetti squash is a cousin to the pumpkin. Spaghetti squash, when mature, are fibrous, starchy and sweet. While being cooked, its starch, mostly with amylopectin, bonds with the water in the vegetable causing the starch to swell. At that point, it forms a soft gel. That is the reason why the vegetable has a creamy plush texture.

Squash is a member of the gourd vine-growing family. The name is from the Narragansett, called “ askutasquash,” which means “eat it uncooked or eaten raw, green,” and is often referred to as the summer squash variety.

When purchasing a winter variety, be picky! Make sure it is heavy for its size and discard those with soft spots

or cuts in the skin.

Before being cooked, this squash can be stored up to four weeks, between 50-55 degrees, but not necessarily under refrigeration.

If you adore chili, add a little excitement with the addition of squash “noodles.” As the days grow shorter and colder, here’s the answer.

Spaghetti Squash Over Chili Your favorite recipe for chili, either store-bought or homemade chili 1 whole spaghetti squash, about 3 and ½ lbs.

Start by boiling the pot of water, then wipe the squash, pierce it to allow steam to escape, and place the whole squash into boiling water.

Let simmer, turning a few times, for about 45 minutes, depending upon the size.

When the flesh feels fork-tender and can be pierced, remove from the water and let cool slightly. Plunge a knife into the squash and cut in half lengthwise.

With a fork, scrape out the seeds and fibers, and use the fork to twist out the spaghetti-like strands, leaving the empty ½ -inch shell.

Mix the squash with the heated chili and spoon it back into the shells for the presentation.

Partner this dish with a decoration of sour cream, sliced green onions and black olives.Add tortilla chips on the side.

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See how the West was worn Blue jeans, automobiles, brightlycolored dishes and even dental bling all have one thing in common – they’ve all been influenced by Western design.

Discover how the history and craftsmanship of the American West influenced American goods and culture through the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s newest exhibition, Western Wares, opening Feb. 11 Western design is a term familiar to a global audience, drumming up images of pearl-snap shirts, rhinestones, and cowboy hats.

Visitors will learn that Western design is crafted over time by different people and traditions. It is a continually evolving style that is both connected to the geography of the west, but also defined by each person that wears it.

“Here at The Cowboy, we know that the history and legends of the West have influenced many aspects of American culture deeply,” said Natalie Shirley, Museum President and CEO. “This exhibition is a fun way to see the impact that cowboy and Western culture has had on the

Family Circus

Beetle Baily

Hi and Lois

Blondie

Shoe

Hägar the Horrible

Zits

world of design.”

Western Wares will take Museum visitors through the history behind the rise in popularity of the Western aesthetic, from the 1890s, to its historic peak in the mid-twentieth century and then on to present day.

Upon entering the exhibition space, Museum visitors will first experience the early influences of western design that stemmed from Indigenous, Hispanic and European cultures and were used on the range starting in the 1800s.

The exhibition will then explore varied interpretations of Western design by rodeo performers, musicians, vintage enthusiasts, and people looking to reclaim their cultural traditions.

It will also feature a space that delves into the mechanical processes of making a look, including sewing, leatherworking, silversmithing and design.

For more information on Western Wares and related events and programing, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/exhibition/westernwares.

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New year sees gross receipts swell Gross Receipts to the Treasury show Oklahoma’s economy is doing very well at the start of the new year, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel announced last week.

January gross receipts of $1.5 billion are up by more than 27 percent compared to the same month of last year. Twelve-month receipts of $15.5 billion measure growth of more than 18 percent compared to the prior period.

Treasurer McDaniel said analysis shows the reasons behind the numbers include more than organic state economic expansion.

“A growing economy is always central to recordbreaking receipts, but federal funds and inflation are helping push the numbers higher,” McDaniel said. “All of these factors should be considered this session as proposals impacting future state revenue

and spending are discussed.”

Federal direct payments to taxpayers, along with aid to businesses during the pandemic, significantly boosted economic activity in Oklahoma. Inflation during the past year pushed prices up an average of 7 percent – the highest rate since 1982.

The gross receipts report for January shows substantial growth in all major revenue streams.

Gross production collections jumped by 149.5 percent, combined individual and corporate receipts rose by 28 percent, and sales taxes were up 18.8 percent. Motor vehicle collections increased by 6.7 percent.

Of note are use tax collections for the month.

Paid on out-of-state purchases including internet sales, January use tax receipts topped $100 million for the first time in state history and jumped by

13.9 percent. Use tax collections have risen steadily since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision in June 2018 that paved the way for easier collection of taxes on internet sales.

Twelve-month collections rose by $2.38 billion, or 18.1 percent, compared to the previous 12 months with all four major revenue streams showing expansion ranging from 108.1 percent in gross production receipts to 12.7 percent in motor vehicle taxes.

The Oklahoma Business Conditions Index for January anticipates continued economic growth in the new year. The January index was set at 59.6, down from 70.3 in December and 62.4 in November. However, numbers above 50 indicate expected expansion during the next three to six months.

AT&T helping needy students Jan Moran with AT&T, left, presents a $20,000 check from the AT&T Foundation to Lori Alspaugh, right, the executive director or the Francis Tuttle Foundation during the Edmond Chamber legislative pre-session breakfast held at the Edmond Conference Center last month.

The AT&T Foundation is granting the funds to Francis Tuttle Technology Center’s Project HOPE, which serves high school students who have dropped out of school or who are in danger of dropping out.

The money will help provide Project HOPE students with financial aid that they can use towards transportation and any other obstacles that would otherwise prevent them from attending school. The Edmond legislative delegation is supportive of the program.

RAY HIBBARD

Chamber banquet now Feb. 15 Due to inclement weather last week and for the safety of guests, the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce has made the difficult decision to reschedule the Annual Awards Banquet.

It will now be held on Tuesday Feb. 15. Originally, the chamber was going to have it last Thursday. That

was the second day of a six-inch snow storm.

“We look forward to seeing you and your attendees on Tuesday, February 15th,” an official with the chamber said.

Please reach out to Kristen King with any questions. kking@edmondchamber.com or call (405) 341-2808.

OCCC names new president The Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) Board of Regents announced, in a special meeting on Jan. 31 the appointment of OCCC’s next President, Dr. Mautra Jones. Dr. Jones will begin her tenure as OCCC’s 11th President on March 1.

“The Board of Regents is excited about Dr. Jones as the new President,” said Board of Regents Chair Kevin Perry. “She is committed to our students’ success, and giving our faculty and staff the support they need to be successful. We expect great things from Dr. Jones.”

Dr. Jones currently serves as Vice President of Institutional Advancement and External Affairs at

Langston University.

She is the site administrator for the University’s Oklahoma City campus, as well as the Executive Director of the Langston University Foundation. Dr. Jones is also a mem- Dr. Jones ber of the Board of Directors for BancFirst.

An active and engaged member of the community, Dr. Jones provides leadership to various civic and charitable organizations, among them the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, StitchCrew & Oklahoma Philharmonic Society.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

Politics of civility?

By Steve Gust Politicians have no shortage of critics.

And many times they deserve them.

Still, there has to be a time when people can speak their mind and move on Steve Gust with their lives. What seems to happen is an ongoing harassment of public officials.

It does appear as if we’ve lost the ability to be civil with one another. If you want to know what I’m talking about, go to the social media pages for Senator Lankford or Governor Stitt.

It seems like the same people write in day after day with the same tired complaints.

For Sen. Lankford, people on the left will almost blame him for the Jan. 6 disturbance at the Capitol. If only Lankford hadn’t objected to counting the electoral votes from a certain state, then the event would never have happened. At least that’s

the “reasoning” given by the people criticizing Lankford.

These same people on the left seem to forget about 2001, 2005 and 2017. That’s when a GOP candidate won the presidency and the liberals couldn’t wait to challenge the electoral votes.

Did that make them guilty of sedition? Of course not. Somehow they seemed to have forgotten about those objections. Back when they protested Bush and Trump, they were just being great patriots.

—— I watched, and liked, a movie over the weekend. It’s a 2018 film called “How it Ends.”

It’s about a family reacting to a catastrophic event on the West Coast. I’d like to think that the nation might pull together and help one another in a life threatening event like that. Yet the film producers don’t see it that way.

Maybe we would work together.

Sometimes I wonder though.

(Steve Gust may be e-mailed at news@edmondpaper.com)

Letter to the Editor

Be aware of congenital heart defect problems EDITOR: This week is CHD Awareness Week. Most people are unaware that congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the number one birth defect in the United States, yet 1 in every 110 (40,000 annually) are born with one or more CHDs. Of those, 25% will need heart surgery or medical interventions just to survive.

Today, 2-4 million Americans are living with CHD with more than half of those being over the age of eighteen. Although treatment options are improving for this population, CHD remains a

leading cause of death for children. CHD is not just a birth defect, but a life-long condition requiring specialized care.

This is a very personal issue for me and my family, as my son Liam was born with coarctation of the aorta, vascular ring and aortic stenosis. There can be no adequate description of the emotional, physical and financial toll this can take on a family. Fortunately, there is support through Mended Little Hearts and there is also promising research, but much more needs to be done.

Awareness about

CHD is vital to making a better life for children and adults living with CHD. Through early detection and diagnosis, better treatment options, and CHD research, these children and adults will have a far better chance at living longer, healthier lives.

Mended Little Hearts is a program of The Mended Hearts, Inc., a national non-profit organization that provides hope, help and healing to families of children and adults who have CHD in our community and around the nation.

We are committed to creating awareness of this issue so that families who have children and adults with CHD can have hope for a better future. Mended Little Hearts supports the littlest heart patients of all.

To learn more about Mended Little Hearts of Oklahoma, visit the group’s Facebook page.

The national organization can be reached at 1-888-HEART99 (1-888432-7899) or by visiting the website at www.mendedlittlehearts.org.

Sincerely, Jason and Heather Davey

Liam Davey

After 13 months, no border protection plan Senator James Lankford (R-OK) addressed his colleagues on the Senate floor on his recent oversight trip to the US/Mexico border in the Rio Grande Valley section. Since returning, Lankford has been focused on sharing the ongoing national crisis at the border which is a direct result of the Biden Administration’s lack of leadership and enforcement of US Lankford law.

Lankford, along with his Senate Republican colleagues, called on the Biden Administration to stop the chaos and secure our border. Last week, he revisited the border in the Rio Grande Valley sector to see what progress had been made on reconstruction of the wall and re-implementing the federal court mandate on the “Remain in Mexico” policy. Lankford gave several updates during his trip from the new construction

at the border and while he was on a night watch.

Lankford is a member of the Homeland Security Committee and the Ranking Member of the Government Operations and Border Management Subcommittee.

Lankford began the day Friday at the Brownsville (TX) Port of Entry, followed by an inperson assessment of the Brownsville Immigration Hearing Facility (IHF) facility to further discuss the reinstatement of Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy.

Then Lankford was briefed at the Fort Brown Station on the MPP enrollment process, moving to the Donna Holding Facility for additional oversight of ongoing operations. Lankford was able to see firsthand areas of the fencing Biden has decided to construct as well as the current levee remediation sites proposed by the Biden Administration. Lankford concluded the day with an aerial ride along with CBP as they identified people illegally crossing the border, followed by a late-night ride along with Border Patrol on the ground as they encountered rafts of people coming across the river into the

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Last year, Lankford traveled to the Arizona border to see first-hand the unfinished construction of the southern border wall. He was the first to expose the crisis at the border through Facebook so Oklahomans could see firsthand the crisis at the southern border in Texas.

Transcript Last weekend I spent time down at the southwest border. An area the chair's very familiar with.

This time I was in the Rio Grande Valley which has the most illegal crossings across our entire southwest border. You can track the movement across that border. This is from 2014 to 2022. What's happened along this area of the border, just this one specific area, what's called the Rio Grande Valley area, around McAllen and Brownsville?

It starts here in October with the numbers low and some years it came up, but it was up and down and it was down significantly in October.

Again, in Central America, they celebrate Christmas as well and a lot of folks want to head back home or want to be there so immigration doesn't cross south to north significantly most years in October, November, December, January, except for this odd line that seems really out of balance from the rest of the lines in the last decade. It's this line right here. This line is actually last year. This line shows the number two million people that have illegally crossed our southwest border last year that we know of. Two million. That's this line. And typically in every other year, it's way down low, when you get to October, November, and December, that's over here. Here's the low months, not this year.

It's already started way up high. In fact, what's interesting is October, November, December, if

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Border From Page10 you took any one of those months, there's as many people illegally crossing the border the Rio Grande Valley in October, November, December, as in the last three years in that month combined. Let me run that past everybody again. Take any month, October, November, December, they were higher illegal crossings that we know of than the last three years combined than any year that we know of.

My fear is, and some people have said, we have a problem on our southern border. I actually believe the Biden Administration policy is working exactly as they designed to work.

Exactly. They created a structure and a system to allow as many people as possible to be able to cross our southern border and it's working exactly as they wanted. Why do I say that?

When you announce they are going to change every policy for how we're interdicting individuals when they cancel agreements with Central America that's actually limiting the number of people there and then you don't replace it with anything, you've got to know this is what's going to happen, and a year later when nothing's changed, this is what's going to happen.

The agents in the Rio Grande Valley anticipate by the time we get to the summer we're going to be at 9,000 people a day crossing. There were many months that we didn't have that many people crossing, they are anticipating with this line, 9,000 a day. So far what has the Biden Administration done? They've stuck with their plan because it's doing exactly what they taught it was going to do. I'm amazed the number of people that I talked to have grown number to what's happening on our southern border, and the media has looked away. We talked about it for area year and that's old news and so they haven't talked about the nearly two million people who crossed the border.

Spending time with CBP, ICE, and other people there, they can tell me firsthand the stories of last week late at night the five Syrians that they picked up crossing the southern border in the brush. Those five Syrians were part of the count. They told me directly of the story of the Nicaraguans single adult male they picked up crossing the border in the Rio Grande, he said he was part of the Nicaraguans military and within 48 hours he was released into the united states and they were furious about. Their question was very, very simple. A single adult male, former

member of the military is in our country, and they have no idea why because they are doing their job, but the policies that they have to work with right now of how many people they have to be able to cut loose and how hard it is to be able to detain people in the limiting policies of the Biden Administration are fulfilling what it is designed to do.

There's been a lot of conversation on this floor and I brought several times to this body the construction of the border barriers down in the southwest. This is something that members of the border patrol have asked for again and again and again.

Close the gaps they always say. Close the gaps. There are these massive gaps where that was under construction. January of last year, construction stopped. Over and over again people have said close the gaps.

Close the gaps. Those gaps we have to patrol.

Let me give you an example. When I got down there, they now announced they are closing the gaps.

Everyone went, ‘Great, the gaps are being closed.’ But I got down there to be able to look at the gaps being closed. Let me show you what it looks like. We were all in a helicopter with CBP and watch people cross the border illegally. From the aerial shot, you can—I hope you can see—this was the existing wall that was constructed during the Trump Administration, this tall 30-foot wall with the anti-climb portion on it. Here's where the construction stopped. It was all the way through here. There was a gap. They started another section here. They were getting ready to put up the other sections but had to stop.

The Biden Administration says they're going to close the gaps. I hope you don't miss it. They've announced the gaps are closed. Can you see this tiny little picket fence on the bottom here? Probably not. This tiny little picket fence that's at the bottom, that's what they say has closed the gaps. It's not just open.

They have a tiny little decorative fence there and that's their announced we've closed the gap. That's not going to deter anyone. They know it full well. It's not designed to deter anyone. It's designed to allow the administration to say we closed the gap and hope no one looks at it because that gap will fulfill exactly what it is designed to fulfill, that is, to allow people in, not keep people out. That doesn't help the Border Patrol and they know it. Because it's not designed to be able to help the Border Patrol. And they know it.

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Winter 2022 Last week everyone received a reminder that it’s still winter. Frigid temperatures and more than six inches of snow, over two days, led to the cancellation of several events. Among them were snow days at local schools including the Edmond Public Schools.

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‘Moonfall’ relies too much on film formula

By George Gust “Moonfall” the latest CGI disaster film from schlock master director Roland Emmerich (“Independence Day” “Godzilla” “The Day After Tomorrow” “2012”). This time around a mysterious force knocks the moon from its orbit around Earth and sends it hurtling on a collision course with life as we know it.

Sometimes when a director has been so profitable and prolific in a certain genre or feel they can become a genre unto themselves. Emmerich has reached this status as the blockbuster ‘disaster guy’ after the runaway success of “Independence Day” and throughout his career he’s boiled down his films into an easily digestible formula.

“Moonfall” feels like another big dumb and loud entry into Emmerich canon of films, with story/action sequences taken whole cloth from his previous films. Did you like the space travel to a malevolent entity from “Independence Day”? The wildly over animated and completely implausible car chase from “2012”? “Moonfall” replays all these scenes and more of your favorite hits from disaster movies of the past 30 years.

The casting of “Moonfall” features the large

collection of talented name actors, all doing the best with what was asked of them. We spend most of our big budget time with the unlikely trio of Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson and John Bradley. Berry and Wilson carry much of the steely action hero weight of the proceedings freeing up Bradley to be the sardonic conspiracy theorist and comedic sidekick. Bradley brings a fun energy to the stock aluminum foil hat role while playing off the more straight-faced Berry & Wilson who are steady presences in absurd action sequences.

Where “Moonfall” fails the most is the inexplicable feeling that this film needed to be an epic

ensemble film that follows multiple threads of various interconnected characters. Too often the film cuts back to a more uninteresting subplot that is meant to bring an emotional core, but ultimately adds to the bloated running time.

Within “Moonfall” there are nuggets of interesting sci-fi ideas that could lead to an exciting story, but this film is more interested in following the tried-and-true Emmerich formula of loosely connecting all the characters as they traverse the ongoing tragedy in different locations.

Overall, the viewing experience of “Moonfall” comes down to you, dear reader, and your affinity for cheesy action B-Movies in the genre. If you like this kind of movie “Moonfall” hits all the hallmarks of the genre, but there is precious little to attract non-fans of the genre.

“Moonfall” is rated PG-13 for violence, disaster action, strong language, and some drug use.

2.4 out of 5 stars You can reach George Gust to comment at gust.george@gmail.com, And to look at some of George’s past movie reviews, please log onto www.edmondlifeandleisure .com

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Patrick Wilson, John Bradley and Halle Berry blast off to protect Earth from the mysterious forces causing the moon to threaten the future of the human race.

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Armstrong welcomes King’s Singers With “voices of spun gold” (BBC Music Magazine), iconic a cappella ensemble The King’s Singers return to Edmond’s Armstrong Auditorium on Sunday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. with a message of hope in their critically acclaimed program Finding Harmony.

“The King’s Singers are the most beloved and well-known of acappella ensembles in the world,” Armstrong Auditorium Program Director Ryan Malone said. “They’ve been so for several decades, and even as personnel has changed, they’ve maintained their inimitable style, which audiences just adore.”

For more than 50 years, The King’s Singers have upheld the a capella tradition on the world’s greatest stages—Feb. 20 will mark their fifth appearance on the Armstrong series Tickets to The King’s Singers: “Finding Harmony” range from $35 to $75. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit Armstrong Auditorium’s website or call the Box Office at (405) 285-1010.

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: Kings and Queens ACROSS 1. Outback birds 5. Pilgrimage to Mecca 8. Well, to Sofia Loren 12. Impose a tax 13. No way!

14. Malicious burning 15. ____ over 16. Radiant light 17. Ran easily 18. *"The King of Staten Island" star Pete 20. Goyim, alt. sp.

21. Mork from Ork, e.g.

22. Common furniture wood 23. "Der Ring des Nibelungen" composer 26. Petroleum product (2 words) 30. Shakespearean fuss 31. Loan shark 34. Village People hit 35. City in France 37. Street, in Paris 38. Show in progress (2 words) 39. Tiny purse 40. Was almost out of gas, e.g. (2 words) 42. *First H in HRH 43. Type of bag 45. Unguarded 47. Brick and mortar carrier 48. Resize a dress, e.g.

50. "For ____ the Bell Tolls" 52. *Netflix royal drama (2 words) 55. Bridal veil fabric 56. One who hoes 57. Not far 59. Orderly arrangement 60. Drunkard, slangily 61. Stare 62. Country club pegs 63. Drivers' licenses, e.g.

64. *2019 movie "Queen & ____" DOWN 1. Not Moose or Shriner 2. Fitting reward

3. Iris holder 4. Forest spirit 5. Gingerbread sculpture 6. Kitchen garb 7. *Billie ____ King 8. *Queens neighbor 9. ESPN trophy 10. Denials 11. December 31st, e.g.

13. Lowest points 14. Plural of alga 19. Intestinal obstruction 22. Opposite of their 23. *Prince Charles' domain 24. Temples' innermost sanctuaries 25. Not stay in (2 words) 26. Perceive by touch 27. *The NBA's Kansas City____ Kings (1972-75) 28. More unfriendly 29. *Late "Live" King of CNN 32. Russia's mountain range 33. Seek a seat

36. *The last "king" of Russia 38. Proprietor 40. *The ___ Queen, regal chess character in "Through the Looking Glass" 41. Public disapproval 44. Cozy and comfortable 46. Two of these do not make a right 48. Near the wind 49. Potato soup partner, pl.

50. "She ____ a Yellow Ribbon" 51. Add to payroll 52. Native of Thailand 53. Lash mark 54. Member of National Socialist German Workers' Party 55. Giant pot 58. "Shiny Happy People" band

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Historical Society’s 2022 legislative agenda The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is pleased to announce its legislative agenda for the 2022 session.

The OHS has worked with Representative Avery Frix (R-Muskogee) and Senator Darcy Jech (R-Kingfisher) to file HB 4099 and SB 1780, respectively, for a $46M bond issue to address critical deferred maintenance needs at 23 museums and historic sites across the state. These sites are all stateowned and operated properties. OHS museums and historic sites are destinations for tourists, provide educational opportunities for young and old, and preserve Oklahoma’s rich history for future

generations.

Upon being hired as executive director of the OHS, Trait Thompson began visits to the agency’s museums and historic sites across the state. During these visits, he noticed a big similarity between his new position and his previous work as project manager for the Oklahoma State Capitol Restoration Project—the dire need to address significant deferred maintenance issues left on the back burner due to budget concerns. With an annual maintenance budget of approximately $700,000 and properties located throughout the state, Thompson determined there would be no way to

get ahead of the maintenance backlog without a significant investment. Throughout the summer, fall and winter, Thompson and OHS staff across the state began giving tours to legislators with OHS museums and sites in their districts so lawmakers could also see the critical needs to be addressed.

Many of the critical infrastructure projects the OHS seeks to undertake address immediate needs due to failures of finishes, water infiltration, loss of structural integrity, and/or major safety hazards.

Securing capital funding now will allow the OHS to mitigate damage that has already occurred.

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