Edmond Life and Leisure - January 28, 2020

January 28, 2021 Vol. 21, No. 37

In This Issue FOUR SEASONS

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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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FRIDAY, January 29 Mostly Cloudy High 57° Low 50°

SATURDAY, January 30 Showers High 62° Low 35°

SUNDAY, January 31 Sunny High 54° Low 34°

Vaccinating 4 million against COVID-19 is the state goal The Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps (OKMRC) is seeking medical and non-medical volunteers to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts at more than 50 points of vaccine dispensing (PODs) locations statewide. “This is a huge, unprecedented effort to vaccinate the majority of our population of nearly 4 million Oklahomans. We need as much help as we can get from our community to make it possible,” said Lezlie Carter, state coordinator for the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps. “When you become a volunteer with the OKMRC, you join hundreds of other citizens involved in the safety, security, health, and well-being in their communities who are ready to make a difference when help is needed most.” Major emergencies and disasters involving injury or disease to large numbers of people can

overwhelm full-time emergency response personnel. Volunteers can provide an important “surge” capacity and supplement medical and health personnel shortages. The OKMRC helps fill these gaps with volunteers who’ve been organized, trained, and assigned to assist where their expertise is best applied. Any Oklahoma resident or individual employed in Oklahoma can apply to be part of the OKMRC. Many members have medical training, but others have no special training prior to joining. Possible roles for volunteers include: Vaccinator, Form Review, Registration, Traffic Control, Runners, assisting the elderly, sanitizing, and other duties as needed. Background checks are conducted on all volunteer applications. Last week, OKMRC volunteers

were requested to support vaccination efforts in 52 Oklahoma counties. For additional information, or to apply, please visit OKMRC. org. For more information about COVID-19 and vaccination efforts in Oklahoma, visitOklahoma.gov/COVID19.

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Brief The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and Stanford University $2.6 million to use tiny fish to investigate the genetic origins of several human diseases. OMRF scientist Gaurav Varshney, Ph.D., and Stanford scientist Philippe Mourrain, Ph.D., received a fouryear grant to use zebrafish to study how small genetic variations affect gene expression and lead to sleep disorders, cardiovascular disease, eye diseases, obesity and skin pigmentation abnormalities in humans.

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OMRF Vice President of Human Resources looks on as OMRF scientist Antonina Araszkiewicz tuns in a saliva sample for Covid-19 screening. Since starting the weekly in-house testing program developed by its researchers, OMRF has had no instances of onsite spread of the virus among employees.

COVID-19 testing pays off for OMRF Once a week, after she brushes her teeth and gets ready to leave for work at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Cindy Carter sets a 30-minute timer on her phone. When Carter’s phone buzzes on her drive, it reminds her of the task that now kicks off her week: submitting a saliva sample for OMRF’s weekly employee Covid-19 testing program. Before leaving her car, Carter opens her testing kit, which OMRF provides to staff members each week. Inside is a cup, a barcoded sample tube, pipette, alcohol wipe and biohazard bag. “I don’t want to take off my mask indoors, so before I go in, I spit into the cup, put the sample in the tube and throw the waste away in a biohazard receptacle,” said Carter, a lab manager for OMRF’s Cardiovascular Biology Research Program. Carter then enters OMRF’s Research Tower, where a human resources staffer sits behind plexiglass, ready to collect samples. “They scan a barcode on my employee badge, then a barcode on the tube,” explained Carter, who joined OMRF in 1996. “Only human resources has those codes. It couldn’t be easier or faster.” Each Wednesday morning, having collected samples from the 300-plus employees who are onsite each week, foundation technicians analyze the samples. The OMRF-developed process can run 186 samples at a time and examines each sample five times for accuracy. And because of the “specificity” of the test, it can detect amounts of the virus much smaller than those picked up by many commercially available tests. The lab relays any positive results by Wednesday evening to OMRF Vice President of Human Resources

Courtney Greenwood, who contacts those individuals. “If you haven’t heard from me by Thursday morning, you know you’re in the clear,” said Greenwood. When it came to adding testing to OMRF’s existing pandemic protocols of mask-wearing and physical distancing, Greenwood said OMRF leadership agreed the test had to be fast, free of nose swabs, and affordable for the foundation. OMRF scientist Joel Guthridge, Ph.D., and his team answered the call, using existing equipment, technology and staff to develop the saliva-based PCR test at a fraction of commercial costs. “It’s pennies on the dollar comparatively,” said Guthridge. “Our goal is to help people be healthier. We had to achieve that mission on our own turf so that we could forge ahead with our other research.” More than 4,000 samples have been run since the testing program started in October. To date, they’ve identified 17 employees who were positive for the virus. In the same timeframe, there have been no instances of onsite spread of the virus among employees. “This testing program has really proven effective at keeping our workforce safe and avoiding outbreaks,” said Greenwood. “It’s helped us maintain our laboratory operations, and we plan to continue the program as long as the virus remains a threat in the community.” For Carter, OMRF’s weekly testing program, along with a host of other onsite safety protocols, have provided comfort during unsettling times. “I’ve felt really good about coming into work during even the worst stretches of the pandemic,” said Carter. “Having worked here as long as I have, I’m not surprised they went above and beyond to protect us.”

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From the Publisher

Edmond Arts Festival gets permit • Many Americans have even more paid time off, due to changes in time off policy and are looking to spend it on vacation. • Nearly 8 in 10 (77%) American workers are extremely or incredibly happy while on vacation. • 84% of American workers are excited to plan a vacation in the next six months. • 97% of survey respondents say having a trip planned makes them happier. • How do they want to spend vacation time? Traveling. • More than 9 in 10 (93%) say it is important to use their paid time off to travel.

The Downtown Edmond Business Association (DEBA) has received good news about their annual Downtown Edmond Arts Festival. The City of Edmond has granted them a permit for this year’s festival paving the way for DEBA to move forward with their planning. The group had moved as far with planning as they felt possible without the Ray Hibbard city permit but now can complete their plans and organization of the annual festival held in downtown Edmond April 30 through May 2, 2021. Safety is always a concern for the festival organizers and there are certainly even more precautions that will need to take place this year. DEBA has included such safety measures as hand sanitizers throughout the festival area. The committee will also be monitoring updates in the cases and precautions for the festival from health care authorities and the City of Edmond as they plan to move forward. The festival could bring a great deal of relief to local merchants and families that have been waiting since last year to visit the artist and food booths. Celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day Jennifer Seaton, Tourism Director for Visit Edmond reminded us that this week was National Plan for Vacation Day. It was celebrated on Jan. 26, but I have decided to extend it here in Edmond for celebrating all week. It may sound unfamiliar to you and your family but folks it is time to start planning those vacations especially ones close to home. As part of National Plan for Vacation Day on Jan. 26, find the perfect mix of hotels, activities, and dining to set aside some days to relax and enjoy Edmond. Do not let it sneak up on you. It can be fun to plan activities in and around Edmond and beyond. National Plan for Vacation Day encourages Americans to plan their vacation days for the entire year at the start of the year. While much of the country continues to face rising case numbers and travel restrictions, National Plan for Vacation Day is chance to do what is safe and productive: plan. “It is important to take time off work – both for our personal health and wellbeing and for the economic prosperity of our community”, said Seaton. “Many people have unused vacation days. Your hometown is a great place to explore on a day off,” she added. In the face of so much uncertainty, and with more than 63% of Americans saying they desperately need a vacation, National Plan for Vacation Day is an opportunity for Americans to renew their love of travel and to look ahead to better days. There is a wealth of information that says simply planning a vacation can increase happiness, with 97% of survey respondents saying that having a trip planned makes them happier. Further, survey data shows that 84% of Americans are excited to plan a vacation in the next six months, indicating an impending surge in travel demand once conditions improve.

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The pre-pandemic days of 2019 when people didn’t fear Arts Festival crowds.

Visit Edmond encourages healthy travel practices — whether planning a vacation in the short term or for later this year - which includes wearing a mask, frequent hand washing, maintaining physical distance when possible and staying home if feeling sick. In these crazy times it can mean that you will have to alter or change your plans but that is true in any year when you make plans. What I like about Seaton’s recommendation is her suggestion that we make one day plans close to home to have fun. It does not have to be a long vacation with airfare, but it can be a day of relaxation close to home, right here in Edmond. What is of concern to me is that most of us have been waiting for things to improve to the point that we can take that longer vacation but honestly, that may not come for some time. That waiting is what is causing us to postpone much needed time off. It may sound odd but when I took four weeks off to have my knee replaced, it felt like a vacation. I knew at that point that Lisa and I needed to plan some safe days off even under the constraints of the virus. COVID-19 affected all aspects of everyday life, compelling Americans to change their behavior, including around travel, to accommodate health and safety protocols and other restrictions in an effort slow the spread. One noticeable trend remains the same: Americans still are not using their vacation days. When you couple that with so many folks working more hours at home, the lines between work and play get more then blurred. They become nonexistent and that is not good for any of us. Here are some facts to consider:

I believe what Seaton is proposing is to start by throwing that loop out close to home. As it looks that restrictions may be easing and traveling may become safer, we can widen that loop. Lisa and I love our time together at home but as we both get the vaccinated, we plan to take in some activities close to home. We are also planning car vacations to Colorado this summer. There is no harm in making reservations now and there are some good deals that will begin to fade as it gets closer to the summer. We will look at vacations in Europe but not until at least fall and perhaps even 2022. This is the point that it is important to work with a great travel agent. They know how to book such vacations so that you will not lose credit if you need to cancel due to more COVID-19 restrictions. We hope they do not, but it is better to have a professional in your corner in case they do. Our preference is Prime Time Travel here in downtown Edmond but pick one you are comfortable working with folks. They study the rules for cancelation all the time and can certainly keep you out of trouble when traveling. They also know all about the different kinds of travel insurance. A great example is a Viking River Cruise that we booked for this coming July. We booked it with Prime Time Travel last summer in hopes things would be better. It looks like travel in Europe will not be ready by this summer. Due to the plan Prime Time Travel booked us under, we received full credit back to the 10-day cruise and have two more years to use it. We have lost nothing and can rebook anytime we feel comfortable taking that kind of trip. In any case, you and your family can certainly enjoy the planning process. Look at those budgets and talk about where you might want to go. Pull out your calendars and make your plans. It will be a great deal of fun for the entire family. Just remember you might have to be flexible. Several shorter trips might be the best idea for your family instead of that long haul. However, my guess is that planning that dream vacation may still offer great discounts at this time. With the right cancelation policy, you could get that dream vacation planned, booked, and paid for to make it easy when it comes time to travel. It is a great time to explore the options, but you need to get out the planning guide and discuss it now. (Ray Hibbard may be reached at ray@edmondpaper.com)

Check out what’s inside! ---- Police arrest report ......................................................................Page 8. ---- Edmond Schools to address elementary boundary issue ............Page 10. ---- Big Foot hunting season studied ................................................Page 11. ---- Edmond North hosts Norman in basketball ..............................Page 12. ---- Crossword puzzle ......................................................................Page 14. ---- George Gust reviews ‘Some Kind of Heaven’ documentary........Page 14. ---- Business news ............................................................................Page 17. This and so much more in this week’s edition

See if you can find ‘Four Seasons’ “Four Seasons” in real life is located in front of the Center for Transformative Learning on the University of Central Oklahoma campus, but this week is hidden somewhere in our paper. Please e-mail contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing. Commissioned as a partnership between UCO, the City of Edmond and the Edmond Visual Arts Commission, “Four Seasons” was created by sculptor Kevin Box of New Mexico and was dedicated on the campus on March 24, 2011. Kevin is a member of the National Sculptor’s Guild. His Box Studio LLC is a strong supporter of the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle concept, using recycled metal as part of the casting process for his sculptures. All of his work is 100 percent recyclable. For more information on Edmond public art, please visit http://visitedmondok.com/public-art.php.

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OU Health & research projects help fight COVID-19 About a year after COVID-19 arrived in the United States, vaccines and treatment innovations are providing light at the end of a long tunnel. OU Health has been a state and national leader in the rigorous research that has made such advances possible. As an academic healthcare system, OU Health brings many resources to the battle against COVID-19, from laboratory research to clinical trials to public health tools like epidemiology and disease surveillance. “None of the current vaccines or therapeutics would ever have come to fruition had it not been for scientists who understand the mechanisms of the disease or clinical trials that help us identify better ways to treat patients,” said Jennifer HolterChakrabarty, M.D., a hematologist-oncologist at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center and a campus leader in COVID-19 research. “This pandemic has served as an example of how quickly you can respond to something like COVID-19 when you already have a model where scientists and physicians are working together,” she added. “Because OU Health has researchers and clinicians across many specialties, we are able to contribute to the discoveries that are being made.” OU Health is maintaining a biorepository of samples from patients who have been treated for

COVID-19, allowing researchers to access those samples as they conduct studies, including one that is testing the ability of a sugar-based molecule to suppress inflammation caused by the virus. Patient samples are also used to study the length and quality of immunity in people who have had COVIDHolter-Chakrabarty 19, compared with immunity provided by the vaccine. In addition, OU Health is participating in two national registries of COVID-19 patients that allow researchers and clinicians to study treatments and outcomes over time, so they can better understand the virus on a national scale. “Because this is a new virus never before seen in humans, we have pooled our resources throughout the United States to collect data and find themes,” Holter-Chakrabarty said. “This is not uncommon in medicine. It allows us to identify how certain patient populations are experiencing the virus, in ways that we may not have observed within our in-

Obituary notices

dividual healthcare institutions.” A related effort is Stephenson Cancer Center’s participation in a National Cancer Institute clinical trial on the effects of COVID-19 in people being treated for cancer. Of the 793 national locations for the trial, Stephenson Cancer Center is the top enroller of patients. “When you are diagnosed with cancer, that’s frightening enough, but when you are diagnosed with COVID-19 in addition, we want to help you continue your cancer therapy, treat you for COVID-19, and look at the impact of both of them in this patient population,” Holter-Chakrabarty said. “In this trial, we are collecting data for two years from patients with cancer who’ve had COVID-19. This will allow us to look for themes that emerge on a national scale and determine how we address them.” Stephenson Cancer Center has initiated a related trial for its own patients undergoing treatment for cancer. Trial participants receive an app on their phones that prompts them regularly to answer questions about any symptoms of COVID-19 they may have. If the app’s algorithm determines they need to be tested for COVID-19, a test will be scheduled. Patients who test positive receive oxygen and pulse monitors that will help their healthcare providers determine if they can stay at home or if they need to be treated at the hospital.

Darrrrell Dean n Listen List

Darrell Dean Listen, 73, of Edmond, ond, OK, passed awayy peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family, Sunda ndaay night, January 17, 2021. Darrell was the youngest of 8 children, born to Carl & Doris Listen, and raised on the family farm at SE 15th & Bryant in Edmond, OK. His early years were spent helping with family chores, milking cows & plowing many fields. Darrell was a graduate of Edmond Memorial High School, class of 1965. Following high school, Darrell joined the US Air Force in 1966. He was stationed at Clinton Sherman AFB in Oklaa-homa, with Eighth Air Force. He was honorably discharged in 1970 with rank of SGT. Following his time in the military, Darrell moved to the Denver, CO area, where he was the owner/operator of “Floor Styles” carpet and tile co., which he ran for 35 years. In 1986, he moved back to Edmond to be closer to family. Darrell enjoyed cars, motorcycles, and the Rocky Mountains. He loved riding alone or with his motorcycle club and fishing trips with friends in Canada. In passing, Darrell is survived by his sister, Dorothy (Bob) Loveless; Brother, Wayne y Listen; Brother, Herbert (Wilma) Listen; and Sisterr-In-La - aw, Carrie Listen, along with many other nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. He is preceded in passing by his parents Carl & Doris Listen; Sister, Norma (James) Daniels; Brother, Louis (Marrgaret) Listen; Brother, Vernon Listen; Brother, Wesley Listen; and Sisterr-In-La - aw, Betty Listen. Burial took place following services at Memorial Park Cemetery in Oklahoma City, OK. Military Honors were presented by the United States Air Force.

Deacon William W. Bawden III He was born in Mobile, AL on December 1, 1938 to William and Mildred Bawden Jr. Deacon Bill graduated from Mirplay High school in Mobile, AL. He is also a graduate of the University of South Alabama where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, The Stonier Graduate School of Banking, Kansas Newman College, and the Aquinas Institute of Theology where he earned his Master’s. He worked in the financial industry for 34 years. He was ordained a permanent Deacon on May 6, 1994. He served on the staff of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, and St. Eugene’s Catholic Church for 26 years. He was one of the founders of The Father’s Footsteps Catholic Men’s Conference. He co-authored 2 Catholic faith sharing guides—Signposts for men, and A Beloved Daughter of God for women. Deacon Bill is survived by his wife Sylvia, of 44 years; Children, Randy and wife Debbie, Beth, and Rebecca; Grandchildren, Travis, Taylor and fiancé Trey, and Kayla; Great Grandchildren, Kolten, Bennett, and Denver; also survived by Tuttie and husband Bill, Lena and husband James, Fermie and Pat, Wayne, Anthony and Tillie, Joey and Lisa, Manny and Jenn, Bernadette and Albert, Antoinette and Ernest; as well as 16 nieces and nephews. His interment took place at Memorial Park Cemetery located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Donna Mae (Sundet) Anderson Donna Mae (Sundet) Anderson passed away peacefully on Januar y 15, 2021 af ter a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born and raised in Williston, Nor th Dakota and was the daughter of Lloyd and Edith Sundet. She married Duane Anderson on September 5, 1959. Duane’s employment in the energy industr y brought them to Bartlesville, Oklahoma where they raised their family and later spent most of their retirement years in Edmond, Oklahoma. Donna was a social butterfly and was involved in the Bar tlesville Ser vice League, PEO and various bridge clubs where she made many life-long friends. She loved to sing and dance. She loved Christmas and created traditions for her grandkids to cherish. At the time of her death, she was a member of Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Tulsa and was a member of various Lutheran Churches over the years. She is sur vived by Duane and her three children, Greg of Tulsa, Daavvid of Owasso, and Kristen (Harris) and husband Jef f, of Bixby. She is also sur vived by her seven grandchildren which she loved dearly, Samantha, Dylan, Sydney, Luke, Eli, Caden and Ryan. She is also sur vived by her siblings, Bob Sundet (Beverly) of Midland, Texas, Jeanne Olson of Williston, Nor th Dakota, and Lois Wear (Jim) of Inverness, Florida and various cousins, nieces, and nephews. A socially distanced ser vice will be held at Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Tulsa at 10:00AM, Friday, Januar y 29, 2021 officiated by Pastor Scott Burmeister. Ser vices will also be live streamed for those who wish to attend online at https://www.facebook. com/ChristTheRedeemerLutheranChurch The family wants friends and family to be safe and fully understands decisions to honor Donna by attending online. In lieu of flowers, the family requests the donations be made w Chapel 918-663-2233 to the Alzheimer’s Association. Moore’s Southlaawn

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Edmond Police arrest report (The following arrest reports are provided by the Edmond Police Department. Guilt or innocence is determined in a court of law. Also, CDS is controlled dangerous substance; APC is Actual Physical Control; DUI is driving under the influence.) Jan. 11 Jeremiah Gene Jacques, 38 of Guthrie. Charged with failure to appear. Stephanie Lane Hayes, 51 of Austin, Texas. Obstruction of a police officer, indecent exposure and operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Jan. 12 Miquel Rico Perez, 28 of Midwest City. Stop sign violation and driving without proper/valid driver's license. Calvin Earl Reed Jr., 53 homeless. Trespassing, false representation to an officer, shoplifting and two counts of failure to appear. Sterling Grant Lenz, 34 of Edmond. Possess firearm after conviction of a felony, failure to maintain compulsory insurance and driving with license canceled, suspended or

revoked. Jan. 13 Nathan Christian Villanueva, 26 of Oklahoma City, Petty larceny. Ronald Lee Taylor, 33 of Edmond. Present false ID for committing felony, misleading officer, avoid prosecution, two counts of possession CDS and (misdemeanor first and second offense) larceny from a retailer. Jan. 14 Shiloh Wayne Haddox, 23 homeless. Three counts of failure to appear. Matthew Isaac Hicklin, 40 of Edmond. Public intoxication and possession of marijuana. Andres Vandeolivar Silva, 41 of Edmond. Driving with license suspended, canceled or revoked, operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of point .15 or more and failure to stop -- accident involving damage to vehicle. Whitney Kay Clayton, 26 of Edmond. Shoplifting. Jan. 15 Philip Lee Keck, 18 of Lindsey,

Okla. Minor in possession of intoxicating beverage, unlawful carrying of a weapon and operate (DUI or APC) vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Brent Lee McBrayer, 53 homeless, Public intoxication. Jan. 16 Dacota Nacole Connelly, 18 of Moore. Possession of CDS and (anything other than alcohol) operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of anything other than alcohol. True Alexander Claunch, 22 of Oklahoma City, Possession of marijuana and public intoxication. Dewayne Keith White, 39 of Edmond. Transporting open container of intoxicating beverage or beer. Operate (DUI or APC) vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Dillon Gage Noland, 25 of Edmond. (misdemeanor) domestic abuse assault. Emily Anne Thompson, 36 homeless. Public intoxication and trespassing. Tyler Wayne Glass, 34 of Edmond. Two counts of failure to appear. Corey Aneas Harrison Jr., 22 of Oklahoma City. No proof of insurance, driving while privilege is suspended, canceled, denied or revoked and expired tag -- over three months. Jan. 17 Leann Nixie, 36 of Edmond. No proof of insurance and driving while privilege is suspended, canceled, denied or revoked. Christian Soloman Degeare, 28 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Michael Shane Jons, 34 of Norman. Two counts possession of CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia and

driving while license is canceled, suspended or revoked, Jesse Howell Brumley, 35 of Edmond. Public intoxication, resisting arrest, felony warrant and failure to appear, Kari Elizabeth Reagan, 32 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Tonya Varnell Payne, 32 of Yukon. Public intoxication. Diamond LaShae Ward, 19 of Edmond. Failure to appear. Ayman Abdalla Adam Ahmen, 30 of Edmond. Possession of marijuana and driving while privilege is suspended, canceled, denied or revoked. Jose Nazario Huerta Lopez, 30 of Cleveland, Texas. Operate a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license, transport open container of intoxicating beverage or beer and operate (DUI or APC) motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of ,15 or more. Alicia Nocole Gordon, 25 of Oklahoma City. Possession of marijuana, no tag -- improper tag, no proof of insurance, driving without a proper.valid driver's license and three counts of failure to appear, Brandy Patrick Rocky, 38 homeless. Public intoxication. Brent Lee McBrayer, 53 homeless, Public intoxication. David Doyle Westfall, 49 homeless. Burglary in the second degree, eight misdemeanor warrants and four felony warrants. Salyciah Lucille Freeman, 23 of Oklahoma City. Three counts of failure to appear, expired tag over three months, driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Educate yourself on dangers of stalking Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, is a supporter of National Stalking Awareness Month and its call to action to recognize and respond to the serious crime of stalking. January is National Stalking Awareness Month. According to the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC), nearly 1-in6 women and 1-in-17 men have experienced stalking victimization at some point in their lifetime. “Stalking victims fear the unknown,” Robyn Sunday-Allen said, OKCIC Chief Executive Officer. “Learning about stalking tactics and behaviors can help people take action to protect themselves.” Stalkers use many tactics, including: •Approaching the victim or showing up in places when the victim didn’t want them to be there •Making unwanted telephone calls •Leaving the victim unwanted

messages (text or voice) •Watching or following the victim from a distance •Spying on the victim with a listening device, camera or GPS According to SPARC, here are a few tips if you fear you are being stalked: •Don’t communicate back with the stalker or respond to any of their attempts to contact you. •Trust your instincts. Don’t downplay danger. If you feel unsafe, chances are you are in danger. •Tell friends, family and co-workers about the stalking. •Keep evidence, including any messages, voicemails, letters and notes. •Take threats seriously. If you think you are being stalked, contact Victim Connect helpline at 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846). If you think you are in immediate danger, call 911. “If spreading knowledge of stalking behaviors helps save one person, then it is worth it,” Sunday-Allen said.

DAR Contribution to the HOPE Center

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Members of DAR Cordelia Steen Chapter in Edmond conducted a donation drive for the Hope Center in Edmond. Delivered on Jan. 15, the chapter collected more than $500 worth of items for women and infants in need. Pictured left to right: Hope Center Director Chis Sperry; Cordelia Steen Chapter Vice Regent Tammy Ross; Chapter Regent Andrea Aven; Hope Center Warehouse Manager Kyle Barley.

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Last chance to catch the Darci Lynne museum exhibit The Edmond Historical Society and Museum announces that the Darci Lynne’s Got Talent exhibit will be closing soon. The exhibit is open through Saturday, Jan 30. Darci Lynne was just 12 when she won the NBC’s America’s Got Talent championship for her singing ventriloquist act. Incredibly, she’d only had a few years of lessons when she wowed the judges and won America’s heart. The Deer Creek student had gotten her start in 2014 by winning first place at the Edmond’s Got Talent competition. Now she’s a performing sensation, appearing on television shows and traveling around the country to sell-out crowds after having her own show in Las Vegas. Edmond Historical Society & Museum is proud to present America’s first-ever museum exhibit dedicated to Darci Lynne, a hometown hero. Artifacts featured include clothing from her television performances, her first practice puppets, tour posters, and scripts. Licensed Petunia and Oscar hand puppets are available in the museum gift shop at the discounted rate of $35. NEW: The video of Darci Lynne unveiling the exhibit, performing, and interview segments is now available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ck_KVSe2T Y&t=13s Museum Information: Edmond Historical Society & Museum is open from 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tesday – Friday, plus select Saturdays. The museum will be open 1 to 4 p.m. on Jan 30. Please visit the museum website at www.edmondhistory.org or by calling the museum at 405340-0078 to learn more about how the museum is operating during Covid-19. Admission is free.

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UCO names Edmond residents to honor rolls The University of Central Oklahoma recently announced the students named to the university’s honor rolls, a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards. For the fall 2020 semester, 1,599 students were named to the President’s Honor Roll, an honor achieved by those who recorded a “straight-A” or 4.0 GPA. In addition, 1,800 students were named to the Dean’s Honor Roll, a list of those who achieved a 3.5 GPA or better for the semester and no grade lower than a B. To be eligible for the President’s or Dean’s lists, students must complete at least 12 hours of on-campus class credit for the semester. With strong connections throughout the Oklahoma City metro, the University of Central Oklahoma is dedicated to developing in students the confidence to succeed through transformative learning experiences. The following are a list of students from Edmond, making the honor roll. (President's Honor Roll) Marese Abdul Kaleem; Adriana Astrid Abraham; Eric Matthew Adkins; Mackenzie L. Adkins; Frank Adusei Poku; Laurence Lea Akins; Brandon Allen; Brooklyn Nichole Allen; Adnan Ali Almoghalliq; Alyse Judith Ammerman; Michaela I. Anang; Eileen Joan Anderson; Kala Anderson; Vandad Asadi; Greta Asmenaite; Gabriel Lea Atherton; Olivia G. Autry; David Lane Bagheri; Saadia Samad Baig; Ainsley Bain; Prashannata Bajracharya; Dillon Baker; Juliana Baptistella; Martha Barnes; Madelyn Paige Barrett; Farnam Bassandeh; Sanjana William Bathini; Madison Elise Baugh; Benjamin Joseph Bax; Ryann Lee Baxter; Colt Beat; Emori K. Beattie; Addie Beller; Dominick P. Bianchi; Cortlyn Michele Borchers; Noah Botkins; Arden Faye Boydstun; Elizabeth Margaret Boyles; Steven Bradley; Tahlon Lee Brahic; Cyan Marie Branson; Eve E. Brennan; Natalie Anne Briand; Hattie W. Brittain; Laura Brown; Sierra Brown; Caitlin Suzanna Bryant; Summer Lyric Bryant; Matthew Bryson; Biniyam Bogale Bulti; Hannah Camille Burns; Alexia N. Burroughs; Capri Anne Burton; Shelby E. Bush; Marlena Denise Butler; Jordan Nicole Byrd; Jessica Caballero; Michelle A. Canning; Brooke A. Carlucci; Abigail Victoria Carr; Kassidy Nichole Carsten; Michella Carter; Joseph Michael Case; Kruti S. Chaliawala; Mohita Ishwarya Chalicheemala; Jacob Chandler; Seonja Chang; Kenneth Chavez; Soo Jin Choi; Sung Hye Choi; Alexis Christensen; MacArthur Douglas Christopherson; Donna Grace Clark; Ainsley Clifton; Elizabeth Kaye Cloe; Kylie A. Cocklin; Chase Cole Compton; Isabel Contreras; Alexia Renee Converse; Kimberly Ann Conyer; Maya M. Cook; Marty Jessdon Lee Coplen; Allyson P. Cordell; Stephanie Ann Cotner; Rebecca Shirley Cotton; Lauren M. Couch; Jonathan Thomas Craig; Lindsey Crouch; Carley R. Dancer; Hannah Chea Danielson; Zahra Daouk; Logan Day; Ashley Marie DeForest; Idalmi Asuseli Deleon; Emelia Kate Denham; Shelby C. Dickerson; Judith Dimandja; Kelsey R. Dobbins; Drew Elizabeth Dobney; Christabel Naa Doduah Dodoo; Lawrence J. Dongilli; Delaney Faye Donnohue; Devin Lynn Doutaz; Benjamin Robert Drumm; Isabella Dunlap; Kelsie Lain Eason; Sadie G. Eastman; James Ebersole; Alexandra Chima Ebie; Austin Echelberger; Koultan Brett Eddy; Allie Rae Eicher; Alex C. Eichler; Haley Hunter Eldridge; Anecia M. Ellis; Glenn Thomas Elmore; Benjamin Engel; Matthew Robert Erickson; Sai Mahesh Erigila; Ligia Espinoza Martinez; Megan Mapuana O. Ke Kai Esplin; Laurel Chidubem Eze; Hua Fan; Marc David Felder; Luisana Ferrari; Nathan Fiegel; Kevin Josue Fiorina; Hannah Firanski; Daniel Keith Flesher; Naysha D. Flores; Hanna Forbat; Rebekah Anne Frank; Matthew A. Friscic; Garrett Gage; Tamar Galbraith; Jenna Elizabeth Gallagher; Kyra Anne Gallagher; Regel Sebastian Garcia Ames; Haleigh Garrett; Kinsey N. Gary; Aaron Gelvin; Amanda Wei Xuen Goh; Mackenzie Elizabeth Goings; Jasmine Golshani; Nelson Alejandro Gonzalez; Angela Gonzalez Bueno; Caprie Deshawn Gordon; Michael Gray; Travis Jun Gray; Alec T. Green; Nautica Greene; James Daniel Griffin; Alex Riley Griffith; Janie Marie Griffith; Wesley Grove; Alexis P. Guerrero; Rui Guo; Trey Austin Guzman; Yeji Ha; Zarmeen Habib- Khemani; Derek Hall; Tyler Michael Hallett; Mackenzie Ann Haralson; Alex C. Harper; Mason Drew Harper; Morgan Paige Harvick; Susan Marie Hayward; Sarah Ruth Heath; Madelyn Rae Heidenreich; Sarah Marie Heiselbetz; Sierra Rose Hendrickson; Baylee Blain Henry; Riley Nicole Henson; Clara Louise Hibbs; Marlie Shae Hibdon; Ashton Janell Hicks; Rebekah Marie Higginbotham; Savanna Elaine Hilbun; Madison Victoria Hill; Alexandra Hilst; Jordan D. Ho; Tat Thang Hoang; Kylie Reese Hockenbury; Lexi Linn Hodge; Stacey Hodson; Lucy Elizabeth Holland; Jordan James Hommen-Roddy; Alex WooChang Hong; Corey S. Horton; Aubrey N. Hostetler; Nathan J. Howard; Shiting Huang; Abigail Hudman; Katelyn Hudson; Alana Fay Hughes; Jennifer Laurel Hughlett; Hali ReAnn Humphrey; Jaxon Humphrey; Trina Hupka; Jazlyn Phuong Huynh; Sarah Grace Ingalsbe; Karen Elizabeth Inselman; Sowjanya Jaladi; Noor Abed Jawabreh; Sidra Jawaid; Yoona Jeon; Joseph Jeong; Misty D. Jeter; Eunjung Jo; Karington Ray Johnson; Zachary Johnson; April Mosley

Jolley; Benjamin Thomas Jones; Michaela Noel Jones; Vaishnavi Kachamgottu; Victoria Kakala; Chiadiemela Kanu; Karim Casey Kari; Ganesh Sai Uttej Kayala; Edwin Mark Kelley; Bishop Shawn Bailey Kelly; Brittany Kersh; Chandler Haley Kessler; Emad Khan; Emma Jane Kidwell; Mojung Kim; Suyoung Becca Kim; Bonnie Elizabeth King; Kiersten K. Kinghorn; Jack Kinnaird; Leslie E. Kirkpatrick; Kennedy Shay Klehm; Katelyn Renee Kloxin; Kateryna Klymenko; Tanja Knezevic; Hee Jeong Kong; Eloise Gamble Kropp; Marissa Christine Krusemark; Abigail Rose MacIvor Kuykendall; Megan Nicole Ladish; Cody Ryan Landers; Paola Landin Lopez; Christian Andrew Landolt; Jacob Edward Landolt; Paul P. Lang; Peter P. Lang; Caroline Larson; Hayley Paige Lawson; Andrea Jill Lee; Jaein Lee; Madison M. Lee; Ren Jian Lee; Taleaha Danae Lee; Brittany Lefler; Rachel Nicole Leppke; Benjamin Joe Letourneau; Caitlin Lewis; Haleigh Grayce Lewis; Ci Hui Lim; Peijiao Liu; Qinbo Liu; Jeffrey Allen Lockaton; Caitlyn Ashley Lodhi; Jacqueline Love; Sydney Elise Loyd; Han Seth Lu; Taylor M. Lucas; Mallory Dawn Lunn; Harley Faith Lunsford; Hayden Nicole Lyon; Yankai Ma; Bailey Nichole Mackey; Heather Renee' Maker; Mardiana Binti Abdul Malek; Claire Christine Mantle; Maria Crispina Marcos; David Robert Martin; Hayley C. Martini; Joseph Anthony Martini; Lakyn Alexandra Massengill; Tristan Mautz; Jerrica Renee Maxey; Lindsey McCaslin; Patten T. McGuire; Laura McHam; Chloe Grace McKinney; Aimee Ryanne McRorie; Mallorie G. Mefford; Alyssa Merkley; Claire Elizabeth Merrell; Ryan Harper Merrill; Brooke Alexis Metzger; Michelle Joanne Metzger; D'Amore Elysabeth Midgett; Taprina K. Milburn; Conner James Millington; Nathan J. Milne; Jacee L. Minter; Julia Lynn Minter; Sai Priya Mogulapally; Katayla M. Mongold; Katelynn Grace Moore; Aliya Colette Morehouse; Lauren Clair Morris; Elisha Morse; MaryKathleen Gwendolyn Mortenson; Lily M. Mullins; Zachary Blake Mumma; Alina Elena Munteanu; Alyssa D. Murphree; Katherine Murphree; Matthew Don Myers; Girishkrishna Nandipati; Olivia Nazziwa Nanyonga; Ashley Elisabeth Navarro; Pramod K. Nayak; Elia Nazari; Joan Wambui Ndichu; Peyton Joy Neal; David Nederostek; Emily Nelson; Esther Wing Yih Ng; Tiffany W. Nge; Nguyen Hoang Nguyen; Bao Lin Da Nguyen; Briant Duc Nguyen; Diem Thi Hong Nguyen; Lynn Nguyen; Oliver Nghiem Nguyen; Thuy Anh Thu Nguyen; Gabrielle Rose Nickels; Madalyn Lee Nix; Ameera N. Noon; Kayvan Noori; Mckinsey Gayle Norton; Laura Nurbyek; Nazgul Nurbyek; Imuseoluwa Adeola Obembe; Xavier Obregon; Hannah Michelle Oden; Kaylee Shae Olguin; Reagan Leigh Oliver; Shem F. Oloyede; Belinda Woalite Onai; Oghenekome Oghenefajiri Onwah; Allen Junior Opoku; Kaelin D. Owens; Ashley Page; Kayleigh Mason Page; Jessica Pandey; Matthew J. Papp; Albert Parente; Caleb D. Parham; Cymber Park; Lauren Ashley Parmley; Nicholas Alexander Pata; Katelynn Emily Patton; Dalton G. Payne; Brehanna F. Pendergraft; Amelia Ann Perez; Olivia Peters; Kaycee Dea Peterson; Soyoung Pilcher; Li Qi Pooi; Chinwedu Porter; Bailey Poslick; Michael William Potts; Kyler Price; Timothy F. Privrat; Ana Valeria Prospero Avila; Mikaila Pugh; Kabita Pun Magar; Alondra Quinones; Ariadna Ramirez Macias; Raimie Ann Rasmussen; Megan Elizabeth Reed; Rebecca A. Reed; Jason Robert Reinhardt; Suzanna Kathleen Reinhardt; Michael J. Relland; Brooks Reynolds; Ryan Kendall Reynolds; Marin Joy Rhodes; Payton Richards; Jaime Allison Ridenour; Connor Seth Rightmire; Sydnee Paige Rigsby; Cassidy N. Riley; Lauren Riley; Tori Renee Ritz; Mason Grey Robinson; William Mason Robison; Joseph Lee Rodriguez; Kristen Grace Rodriguez; Aubre LeNae Rogers; Chazlen Sierra Rook; Ciarra Elizabeth Rose; Paxton Rosen; Preslie Rose Rosen; Kennedy Lauren Rozneck; Marilyn Rudisell; Alexandra Casey Sabados; Serah Nashipae Salau; Alexandria Marie Sanders; Pedro Henrique Santos; Jace Schara; Caylee Schuyler; William R. Scott; Randy Jeanne Seiter; Ashley Nicole Selby; Shikshya Shrestha; Angelina Mary Sibimon; Anastasiia Sibirtseva; Anya Marie Siebert; Sarah Sigman; Kayla Rose Sinclair; Proggaparomita Singha; Chloe Grace Singleton; Michael Joseph Sinkankas; Sabrina Sivigliano; Kaylyn Skinner; Torri Slawson; Brooke Hannah Sloan; Denisha Tye Shay Smith; Marissa M. Smith; Macy K. Snyder; Kum Bit Soh; Faezeh Soltani; Abigail Jeanette Spiers; Jaclyn Christine Spomer; Diamond Lynnae Stanley; Amanda Marie Stevens; Faith Megan Stewart; Noah Wisdom Stinson; Jeanthe Strydom; Katie Elizabeth Sturm; Allison Joelle Sullins; Blake Sullivan; Sean Russell Sweeney; Sarah Renee Szukala; Kyle Palabay Tangco; Nicole Marie Taticzek; Desaryn Chyann Taylor; Kaylea N. Taylor; Rachel Nicole Teasley; Tat Wei Teh; Gray Freeman Thomas; Angela D. Thompson; Ariel Thorne; Peifan Tian; Xinke Tian; Emily Grace Tincher; Samuel Huong

King Ting; Alyssa Ashlen Tipton; Fei Tong; Sarah Tracy; Hannah L. Tran; Tyler Ray Trulock; Ngoc Truong An Truong; Brittiany B. Tu; Katelyn Rae Tunnell; Kolbie Umphrey; Sierra Faye Urbach; Austin Michael Van Meir; Jordyn Michelle VanBuskirk; Kamren Bryce Vanbuskirk; Noelia Velasco- Rios; Stephanie Velasco-Nieto; Sridevi Pamula Venkata; Jacy Rose Lynn Vicsek; Mason Edward Vidler; Josue Raul Villalobos Reyes; Sarah LeAnn Villines; Hoang Long Vu; Chloe Walcher; Kristen Danielle Waldman; Camryn Addison Wall; Abigale Eryn Wallace; Tyler Joseph Wallace; Morgan J. Wallar; Weiyi Wang; Maggie Cathleen Ward; Ellie Grace Warnock; Mackenna Warren; Hannah Beth Washburn; Shu Ern Wee; Molly Ann Weed; Megan Wells; Alexis Nicole Werley; Mariah Faith Whalen; Bailey Thomas White; Elise Louise White; Joshua Whorton; Brooklynn Sierra Wigington; Annalyse Dolores Williams; Tyler Grant Williams; Dillon Scott Williss; Brendan John Willoughby; Makylah Wilmot; Alyssa Nicole Wilson; Meagan Nicole Wilson; Yie Yin Wong; Rebecca Aden Wood; Carson Woodard; Grace Olivia Wray; Haoyun Xue; Rohan Kumar Yadav; Zhily Ye; Sze Min Yeap; Ashton Kent Yeargin; Jesse Zeiler; Huiyao Zhang; Jinyao Zhang; Xinyi Zhang; Hongming Zhao; and Kui Zhuo (Dean's Honor Roll) Victoria Mae Addington; Saad U. Ahmad; Mahnoor Ahsan; Mohanad Abdulellah Alaseeri; Christine Marie Albertson; Gianella Albines Chavez; Yaqeen Aldubaisi; Caitlin Alexander; Grace Caroline Alexander; Madison Allen; Tyler Allen; Rashed Hussain Alrashed; Yusuf Amin Amighi; Jade Anaya; Lauren Anderson; Michaela McKenzie Anderson; Yazin Andijani; Chase Milloy Anierobi; Iswat Omodolapo Apena; Zack Bradley Appiah; Stormy Arledge; Dwaeisha Quanel Ashley; Sara Ashley; Noah Josiah Austin; Summer Elaine Avery; Samuel B. Babb; Matthew Bryan Bachman; Christian T. Balaban; Garrett Daniel Barnes; Zachary Lawson Barrett; Casey Jack Base; Tanuja Basnet; Emily Rae Batterson; Maycey Baxter; Assyria Bayones; Chloe R. Becker; Dasha Bell; Sadie Ann Beller; Autym Mae Benton; Holli Nicole Benton; Faith Bible; Abigail Joy Bickle; Rylee Taylor Billen; Brian Blair; SaVone Blue; Misti J. Boatman; Andrew Bold; Luke Michael Booker; Aaron Borders; Jessica Brazell; Morgan D. 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Dangerfield; Matthew Davies; Gionna Elise Davis; Joseph Duncan Davison; Kiara Day; Joana De Loera; Dylan DeBorde; Peyton Drew Decker; Alwyn Decoteau; Aleecia Nichole Delozier; Keegan Michael DeMario; Megan E. Dequasie; Kalie Brianne Devine; Alyssa G. Diamond; Indira F. Diaz; Branden Lamar Dillard; Jessica C. Dobey; Huynh Xuan Nhat Dong; James E. Dongilli; Emma Grace Drum; Praneel D'souza; Braeden Micheal Warren Duncan; Jacob Aaron Duncan; Micah H. Dye; Illyannah Jade Eberhardt; Jayde Larae Edgeman; Jayd Nickole Egner; Jacob Thomas Eichler; Samantha Diane Eldredge; Lauren I. Emerson; Jacqueline Enders-Hall; Hannah G. Esquibel; Janet Leann Essman; Sepideh Faramarzi; Arnold Francisco Farias; Dakota Ray Farris; Lauren Amber Farris; Noor Fatima; Anna Gail Felix; Alaric Daniel Fierro; Deevia Haydee Fierro; Megan H. Fine-Thomas; Gavin X. Fleck; Rovic John Flores; Ryan Allen Flynn; Margaret Elizabeth Foster; Andrea Jordan France; Kolton Genoia Franks; Megan G. Fratarcangeli; Hunter Michael Freese; Brendan Michael Frias; Jessica Ray Frimberger; Daniel Frye; Victor Manuel Gallardo; Alyssa J. Gamble; Beatriz Idalia Garay; Shreeya Gautam; Riley Lin Gautier; Avery K. Geist; Keyoka Keenan DePablo Gevero; Kevin Ghale; Sara Omar Ghurayeb; Kelsi Marie Gibson; Jeffrey Thomas Gilbert; Gracie R. Ging; Brittany Glenn; Savannah Nicole Glidewell; Kaci Anden Godfrey; Shelbee McKinnley Goley; Jiwon Golightly; Ariana Elena Gomez; Adriana L. Gonzalez; Jaelin M. Gonzaque; Joshua Gordon; Jaanumathe Govindasamy; Harviya Gracious; Jeffrey William Gregory; Katlyn Nicole Groves; Alyssa N. Guerrero; Graycen E. Guthrie; Katie Lynn Haley; Caroline Elizabeth Hall; Tracey Hamann; Holly Faith Hambrick; Kendra L. Hamstead; Jiwoo Han; Annabel Marie Hanson; Hunter Bryce Harrelson; Louden Harris; McKenna Danielle Harris; Meghan Harrison; Adrienne Nicole Harrold; Allison Faith Hastings; Matthew Haymore; Zachary Heiderstadt; Briana Marie Heilman; Chase Michael Hellinger; Clayton Henderson; Darah May Henley; Savanna Nikole Henson; Sarina Laura-Jean Herron; Sierra R. Hicks; Haylee Paige Hildebrand; Brandon Reed Hill; Makenzie Ellen Hill; Trinity Beth Hill; Auburn Hilliard; Jesse Ho; Logan James Hobart; Ethan Edward Hodson; Grayden Hohl; Brooke N. Holland; Coleton Thomas Holleyman; Courtney Paige Hooker; Jasmine H. Hopkins; Jamie A. Horowitz; Jonas Hostovecky; Gretchen

Avery Houk; Emily Ann Howard; Hayden Y. Howard; Trinity Victoria Howell; Cheyenne Michelle Howington; Arizona Sky Hummingbird; Ceilidh Dahn Imes; Jared M. Jackson; Micah J. Jackson; Catherine Aden Jarshaw; Jiyoon Jeon; Kylee Tanner Jernigan; Christopher Clark Jester; Shanglin Jia; Erika Dale Johnson; Alexandra K. Jury; Precious Bola Kameni; Cassidy Renee Kane; Anupama Santosh Kar; Connor Houghton Karow; Tayyeba Kashfi; Harman Kaur; Justin Lane Kelly; Makenna Kersh; Nisha Khadka; Judy Niccetta Kimani; Sean Michael Kimble; Andrew Benjamin King; Ashley Elizabeth King; Kale E. Kirkpatrick; Sunghyeok Ko; Jeng Shi Kong; Ryland Michael Krase; Cooper Krauss; JohnPaul Clement Krug; Kateri Helene Krug; Shannon LaBree; Phuong Thao Lam; Mason Ray Lance; Michael Ernest Lane; Mary Katherine LaSaxon; Maci Danielle Lawrence; Trung Manh Le; Olivia Virginia Leal; Hanju Lee; Hannah Lee; Avery N. 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Pourmalek; Jacquelyn T. Powers; Rylee Christine Pressgrove; Savannah Michelle Price; Norbert Edward Puchala; Elizabeth Grace Redd; BradlieAnn Redding; Skylar Jo Reeves; Shay L. Rhinehart; Megan Rice; Joshua Mario Richardson; Justin Mario Richardson; Elizabeth Kay Roberts; Jessica D. Roberts; Mason Roberts; Jacob Chandler Robinson; Michael Christopher Robinson; Patricia Rodriguez; Kourtney A. Ross; Tyler Bryan Rowe; Matt G. Rowley; Erika Rubio; Caitlin M. Rush; David V. Russell; Krystle Ruvarashe Rwodzi; Cory Joe Sadler; Jose Stanley Saldana; Jaden Sanders; Jack Savage; Jacob Evan Saxton; Christian Ann Scheihing; Irene Schoats; Ericka N. Scholl; Sarah Andria Scott; Ashley Brooke Seeger; Govinaash Selvantiran; David Eduardo Serrano; Mohmed Yaeesh Mohmed Yunus Shaikh; Prateek Shetty; Yein Shin; Savannah Victoria Shinall; Jamie Lynn Shively; Megan Ruth Shortt; Christian C. Sigler; Michael Silva; Divnita Singh; Clark Matthew Sivard; Justus Uriah Smart; Ananda Nichole Smith; Andrew Kenneth Smith; Elliott James Smith; Ethan W. Smith; James Rook Spears; Zoe Brooke Spencer; Adam Tyler Spicer; Madison Renee Spitz; Caleb E. Springer; Giulia St Peter; Kaleb Wayne Stagner; Jacelyn Kate Stanley; Trenton Grant Starkey; Ryklee D. Starns; Silas E. Stephens; Meagan Stevens; Sabrina Pearl Stewart; Lauren Grace Stoll; Nova Rae Sukut; Laila Zeshan Sultan; Jan Denton Lagan Sur; Monica L. Surtees; Vinay Vasantpuri Swami; Vivek Vasantpuri Swami; Mackenzie Mae Tackett; John Taliaferro; Ryan Cole Tanksley; Brook Tarman; Alyssa Meshelle Taylor; Katie Lynn Taylor; Alvin Wee Jie Teng; Cassandra Lacy Tengbeh; Lucy Mae Thomas; Kaitlyn Marie Tinsley; McKenzie Tipton; Erica Tran; Thinh Gia Truong; Katelyn Tullis; Arielle Ulibarri; Muhammad Saif Ur Rehman; Babar Hanif Usman; William Van Beckum; Kathryn Rose van Meeteren; Amber Lekay Vana; Isabella Leigh Vander Putten; Eliezer Isai Vargas; Nithi Mariam Varghese; Bidemi Princess Verrissimo; Rolando Vigil; Dalissa N. Villalobos; Giovanna Corinne Visalli; Trung Vu; Andrew Dalton Wade; David Wagner; Hannah Allyse Walbergh; Alexander Blake Wallace; Isaac Edson Waltman; Alyssa L. Warren; Victor Watt; Shawn Jun Xian Wei; Evan McCord Wheeler; Jillian Rose Wheeler; Benjamin Kyle White; Braylee Jewels Wickham; Ryan Avery Williams; Landon Thomas Willis; Baile Nicole Willmon; Cory R. Wilmoth; Alexandra Faith Wilson; Audrey Elaine Wilson; Elizabeth Brianna Wilson; Hunter Mackenzie Wilson; Megan Nicole Wilson; Gracyn Elizabeth Wingo; Chloe Fairchild Winton; Shook Munn Wong; Baylor Michael Wood; Bradley Richard Wood; James Midland Reeves Wynn; Kevin Yen; Se Hoon Yoon; Dnia Nicole Young; Reagan D. Young; and Zobia Zubair

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Marking a grim milestone The University of Central Oklahoma lit up Old North, the university’s oldest building and a landmark of higher education in the state, to remember and honor the more than 400,000 lives lost to COVID-19.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side Official challenges ‘journalist’ Boundary decisions

By Steve Gust Edmond L&L Editor There’s a fun little video clip making social media. Somebody finally called out ABC “This Week” host George Stephanopoulos. It was Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky. George attempts to pass himself off as an objective journalist. He was a huge proponent of both Clintons in a former life. Now he’s allegedly a journalist. Paul flat out accused George of shilling for the left. The two got in quite a heated debate over Paul looking into alleged election fraud last November. George stuck to the party line of everything was “fair and square.” Paul reeled off many examples of problems. He admitted he didn’t know if it amounted to enough to have changed the results. And Paul also voted to certify the election results earlier this month. That wasn’t enough for Stephanopoulos. He continued to allege Paul was from Mars for wanting to even hint there may have been problems with the election. I’m not relitigating the election. It’s over. The nation moves on.

For unity’s sake, let’s at least make election integrity a priority. ----One of the many things I enjoy about this newspaper is the crossword puzzle. Usually it’s always on Page 14. And this puzzle normally gives you a good chance of getting the answers right. Last week’s puzzle had the Super Bowl football theme. One of the clues was Super Bowl halftime entertainer. I have to admit I was stumped. I looked at the answer and was even more stumped. It said “theweeknd.” Huh? And why was “weeknd” misspelled? Apparently The Weeknd is a singer and a very successful one as well. I saw online where his third album made $92 million. That’s a nice chunk of change. I’m probably not the expert on pop music. I saw another crossword clue, which baffled me as well. It was a four-letter word for “touchdown.” I couldn’t get that one either. The answer was “land.” The people who put those puzzles together have way too much fun. (Steve Gust, may be reached at news@edmondpaper.com)

await school district Editor’s Note: The following letter is from the Edmond Public Schools updating parents and patrons on the new boundaries needed for two new elementary schools set to open. Dear EPS Elementary Families, Many of you may already be aware that we will be opening our 18th elementary school, Redbud Elementary, in August 2021. At the January board meeting, Mrs. Evan Dargen, current principal at Angie Debo Elementary, was named to be the 202122 principal at Redbud for the next school year. As Mrs. Dargen begins making prepara-

tions for Redbud, district leaders are starting the boundary realignment process. Anytime we open a new school, challenging decisions must be made. One of those biggest decisions is identifying the attendance boundaries for a new school. Not only will EPS be opening Redbud in August 2021, but we will also be opening Scissortail Elementary the following school year in August 2022. Having had the experience to be the principal of a new school when Frontier Elementary opened eight years ago, I know firsthand the anxiousness and anticipation parents are experiencing as they wait to

hear if their attendance boundaries will be altered. In an effort to be as transparent as possible, I would like to outline for you the boundary realignment process. EPS works closely with Templeton Demographics and uses their services to identify the populations of the various neighborhoods within Edmond school boundaries. We have established a boundary realignment committee composed of an administrator and a parent representative from each school. We have invited every school to participate in this committee in order to ensure any school that could potentially be affected by changes would be represented. Outlined below is the anticipated timeline for the committee meetings and upcoming boundary proposal. January • 21st: Boundary Realignment committee established February •3rd & 10th: Committee discussions •17th: A public forum (either in-person or virtual) where the proposed boundary suggestions for Redbud and Scissortail will be shared March •3rd: Final committee meeting •10th: The committee presents the proposal to the school board. I understand that change can be difficult to embrace, but children are resilient. Students who will be moved to attend a new school, whether it be Redbud Elementary in August 2021 or Scissortail Elementary in

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A look back at other questionable elections By Dr. James Finck It was a dark day on Jan. 6 as Congress planned to confirm the Electoral College vote for the next president. Around 1 p.m. a group of pro-Trump protesters pushed their way into the Capitol building, disrupting the official count as Congress was forced into lock down. The issue at hand was the President’s claims of voter fraud and a stolen election. This was by no means the first contested election in the U.S. The 1800 and 1824 elections were both decided in Congress. The 1876 and 2000 elections were both decided in the courts. Let's also not forget the South seceded from the nation in 1860 because of Lincoln’s election. In fact, in 2001, 2005 and 2017 some Democrats protested the final confirmation vote the same way some Republicans did this year. In these cases, the Vice

Presidents acted like Mike Pence this year and did their duty and confirmed the vote even with political pressure not to do so. The differences between this current election and the past ones were that the controversies did not involve a sitting president. They were always between two new candidates. 1800 did have an incumbent president in the race, but the controversy was between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. Trump is the first sitting president to contest his defeat. The other more important difference was those election controversies were all handled peacefully, except 1860. Yes, there have been many protests over elections, but trying to take the Capitol to obstruct the vote is unprecedented. There have been other elections with fraud claims, most recently, the 2016 election that Democrats claimed foul because of Russian influence.

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Yet, the one I think is important because of the behavior of the candidates is not remembered today as controversial but at the time was called out by many as fraudulent. Today, when discussing the 1960 election, most think of the young charismatic John F. Kennedy manhandling and crushing the much older Richard Nixon in the first televised debates. I would argue this is a false memory. For one, Nixon was only four years older than Kennedy and, two, this was one of the closest elections in history. The closeness of the election meant that several states were swing states and just one or two of them going the other way meant a difference in the president. Two of the states that could have gone either direction were Texas and Illinois. Both ultimately voted for JFK, but not without some controversy. In Texas it was claimed that JFK’s V.P., Lyndon Johnson, used undue influence and fraud to guarantee a Democratic win. Yet it was Illinois that captured the nation’s attention, especially the mayor of Chicago, Richard Daley. Daley is one of the men credited with the quote, “Vote early and vote often.” On election night, he called JFK to tell him basically that, with a little luck and some help from some friends, he would win the state. Daley was a mayor either loved or despised, depending on your political leaning, but no one questioned his power over the city and even the state. Daley was rumored to be involved in ballot stuffing, especially in Cook County, that turned the state towards Kennedy.

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Charlotte Simmons named to VP position at UCO associate dean and dean. UCO Names Charlotte Simmons is a strong supSimmons as Provost and Vice porter of undergraduate rePresident for Academic Afsearch. She serves as a Council fairs for Undergraduate Research University of Central Okla(CUR) councilor and executive homa President Patti board member and has been Neuhold-Ravikumar recently the principal investigator for named Charlotte Simmons, several National Science FounPh.D., as the university’s Simmons dation grants supporting stuprovost and vice president dents from underrepresented for Academic Affairs. groups. She also has helped organize “Dr. Simmons has demonstrated and host five national conferences at her competence and commitment as UCO since she arrived in 1999. a leader, a trusted colleague and an Simmons holds bachelor's degrees accomplished academician at the uniwith highest honors in English and versity,” Neuhold-Ravikumar said. “Her years of service in the field of mathematics from Texas A&M University at Commerce, where she was higher education have been marked recognized as a distinguished alumna. by her tenacious work for progress She also received a master’s in mathand innovation. She brings faculty ematics from the University of North and administrative excellence to this Texas and a doctorate in mathematcritical role as the champion of our ics from the University of Oklahoma. academic mission and essential partSimmons is the recipient of many ner in leadership.” awards including the UCO Sigma Xi Prior to assuming the position of Researcher of the Year award, the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, Simmons served as the provost’s Modeling the Way Award, the UCO Empowerment for Excelco-interim vice president for Acalence Women Who Inspire Award demic Affairs. In 2015, she was apand the Women of Achievement pointed associate vice president for Award from the Raindrop Foundation Academic Affairs, previously serving Women’s Association of Oklahoma the university and the College of City. Mathematics and Science as tenured For more information about Cenfaculty, chairperson of the Departtral, visit www.uco.edu. ment of Mathematics and Statistics,

Bigfoot hunting season coming? Bigfoot hunting season. House Bill 1648 would direct the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Division to promulgate rules establishing the annual dates of the season and creating any necessary specific hunting licenses and fees. “Tourism is one of the biggest attractions we have in my House district,” Humphrey said. “Establishing an actual hunting season and issuing licenses for people who want to hunt Bigfoot will just draw more people to our already beautiful part of the state. It will be a great way for people to enjoy our area and to have some fun.” Humphrey said he doesn’t want people to actually kill Bigfoot, so he will be working with the state wildlife and tourism departments to craft final language for his bill that specifies only the trapping of Bigfoot. He also hopes to secure at least $25,000 that can be used as a bounty for the

first person to trap the creature. “A lot of people don’t believe in Bigfoot, but a lot of people do,” Humphrey said. “Just like some people like to go deer hunting, while some don’t.” Humphrey said he’s filed numerous pieces of legislation this year on more serious matters, such as censorship, protecting the beef industry and others. But to him, tourism is just as important to his House district for the amount of dollars it draws. HB 1648 has the potential to increase that presence and the resulting dollars to boost the local economy, he said. Humphrey said the town of Honobia, OK, already has an annual Bigfoot festival each October, so the hunting season ideally would coincide with that. “Having a license and a tag would give people a way to prove they participated in the hunt,” Humphrey said.

Schools From Page 10 August 2022, will make many unique memories such as helping to select the school colors or name their mascot. They will make new friends and get to know new teachers and administrators. I want to thank you in advance for your understanding as we work together as a community to establish the boundaries for these two

new schools. I will keep you informed and updated as frequently as possible. Thank you for sharing your children with us! Sincerely, Cara Jernigan Executive Director of Elementary Education

Elections From Page 10 The cries of corruption were minimal on election night and ultimately JFK was the victor. It was after the election that the rumors began to build. The man more than any other who began to beat the drum of fraud was a reporter and friend of Nixon, Earl Mazo. He began to investigate the rumors and wrote a series of articles detailing his evidence. He had found graveyards in Chicago where all the permanent residences had voted. The story that most stuck out was the 56 voters whose residences all turned out to be the same abandoned house. Yet as interesting as these stories were, most were never published at the insistence of Nixon. Nixon asked his friend to stop running the stories. His request was not because he felt they were untrue. In fact, Nixon, for the rest of his life, privately insisted the election was stolen from him, and many from his administration insisted they had evidence of fraud. What Nixon believed, however, was that in the midst of the Cold War his nation could not afford a challenge to democracy. Recounts were requested, but after a couple of legal challenges failed, Nixon did what was best for the nation and

stepped aside. It was Nixon’s job as sitting Vice President to confirm the votes for Kennedy in the same ceremony that was interrupted Jan. 6 with Pence. Nixon did what Trump could not. Whether or not there was fraud, Nixon believed there was. But he put his ego aside for the good of the nation and did not resist. While all of Trump's court challenges were completely legal, almost all of them were found by several courts to be without merit. We have seen similar actions in many elections. Where Trump will be remembered with infamy was his refusal to accept the outcome even after the courts rejected him. The difference may be this: eight years later Nixon ran a second time and won. However, after Jan. 6, even Trump’s staunchest supporters turned on him, making any effort for a second run obsolete.

Dr. James Finck is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha. He is Chair of the Oklahoma Civil War Symposium. Follow Historically Speaking at www.Historicallyspeaking.blog.

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Edmond North hosts Norman

The Edmond North Huskies hosted the Norman Tigers last week at the Siberian Gymnasium in prep basketball play. The North boys bounced the visitors, 57-42. The North girls came up just short against Norman, 69-62. LEFT --- Daejaneah Robinson (12) looks for a teammate for the pass. RIGHT --- Joell Wilson (1) drives down the court

Dylan Warlick (23) drives the ball down the court

LEFT --- Dalante Shannon (2) goes around the Norman defender.

Reagan Giordano (21) and Allison Heathcock (13) bring the ball into play.

LEFT --- Toni Papahronis shoots a free throw.

Photographs by Melinda Infante

Elle Papahronis (4) looks for an open player to bring the ball back in the game.

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Round Barn to launch 2021 season of music

Marco Tello

The next free concert is never far away at the Arcadia Round Barn, and Oklahoma City singer-songwriter Marco Tello will launch the 2021 season of music on Jan. 28. Oklahoma City musician Joe Baxter, who coordinates the music, said Tello’s concert will be the first in a series of “Virtual Barn” performances that will continue through April 22. “We will resume live performances the minute the weather and the pandemic decide to cooperate,” Baxter said. “In the meantime, some of my best musical friends have agreed to help raise money for the Arcadia Historical and Preservation Society by bringing us livestreamed concerts from 8 to 9 p.m. every Thursday.” Fans can find the performances on the Arcadia Round Barn website and Facebook pages, where they can also make online donations. Haley Jane Pierce, a Round Barn volunteer and interdisciplinary artist and musician, joins Baxter this year as a technical assistant. “That’s definitely one of the good things that came out of the Covid-19 pandemic,” Baxter said. “The more I communicated with Haley, the more I realized how much she could bring greater visibility to our music program. And she speaks the language of our musical guests.” PIerce is the host of “Behind the Barn,” an interview series with musicians who appear at the barn that fans can view on the Instagram page, @thearcadiaroundbarn. Buffalo Rogers, Janice Francis-Smith, Rachel Lynch, Edgar Cruz and Nellie Marie Clay are also among the 13 musicians who will present Virtual Barn concerts. The Elm Tree Concert Series will commence in May, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays beneath the shade of the giant elm tree on the north side of the barn. The museum’s house band, known as the Round Barn Ramblers, will become a more regular fixture this year, presenting all the Morning Music concerts from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Those performances will also begin in May, or sooner if the weather allows. “I put together the Ramblers a couple of years ago, and the band has become really tight and gained a regular following,” Baxter said. “We decided to take the Saturday morning spot where our fans will always know where to find us.” Joining Baxter in the Ramblers are Curt Morris, Michael Music, Rhone Prather and Kevin McCaleb. “Our special musical guests will all shift to the Sunday afternoon Elm Tree venue, which is a beautiful and comfortable setting and has proven to be a popular time slot,” Baxter said. The Round Barn is six miles east of Interstate 35 on Historical Route 66. For more information, call Baxter at 405-833-1350. Currently, only the loft is open due to the pandemic. Donations for the upkeep of the nonprofit museum are accepted online, in the loft and during all concerts.

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Review of ‘Some Kind of Heaven’

An insightful look at America’s seniors By George Gust “Some Kind of Heaven,” cracks the manicured facade of The Villages, America’s largest retirement community, a massive, self-contained utopia located in Central Florida. Behind the gates of this palm tree-lined fantasyland, “Some Kind of Heaven” invests in the dreams and desires of a small group of Villages residents -- and one interloper -- who are unable to find happiness within the community’s pre-packaged paradise. So often documentaries can feel like a college essay, with the filmmaker posing a question and developing a thesis throughout the film as to how to solve said question. “Some Kind of Heaven” is not that kind of documentary. Instead first-time director Lance Oppenheim uses the medium of film to its fullest extent to tell the stories of these older people searching for the meaning of life and love in their twilight years in a setting that is both picturesque and oddly discordant. When watching “Some Kind of Heaven” what you’ll notice, in addition to the scenic Florida sun, is the dynamic way that Oppenheim uses the entire frame to make the ordinary lives of the residents of The Villages seem cinematic. The visual

style Oppenheim implements calls to mind the flat symmetrical cinematography of Wes Anderson movies (“Grand Budapest Hotel” “The Royal Tenenbaums”), which works wonderfully to mimic the dollhouse bubble that these seniors chose for the final chapter of their lives. And often times, you’ll find yourself believing this film was scripted with the surprisingly large amount of small moments of genuine joy and ennui captured by the filmmakers that feel so familiar to the tropes of fictional characters we’ve become accustomed to. Ultimately, for all its contemplation of the death and loneliness that comes with the final

years of life “Some Kind of Heaven” still finds a way to be breezy and entertaining with plenty of sequences featuring large groups of seniors enjoying all the pleasures this close knit community has to offer- live music every night, acting classes, belly dancing, tai chi, margarita socials and all the golf you can shake a three wood at. And, with a running time of just under 90 minutes, “Some Kind of Heaven” doesn’t outstay its welcome, adding to the entertaining breezy feeling of the film. “Some Kind of Heaven” tells a relatable and genuine human story that provides an entertaining and fascinating look into the lives and psyches of the elderly. “Some Kind of Heaven” is not rated and is now available to stream for about $7. 4.2 out of 5 stars.

To comment on this film review, or any other movie review, please e-mail George at gust.george@gmail.com Check out George’s previous reviews on www.edmondlifeandleisure.com

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The new documentary "Some Kind of Heaven’ takes an entertaining and fascinating look into the lives of retirees in a tight knit idyllic retirement community in Florida

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Free mulch Effective now free mulch from the October 2020 ice storm will be available to interested parties on a first-come, first-served basis until it is all gone. The mulch pile is located outside of the baseball fields on the north end of Hafer Park at 9th Street and Bryant Avenue. The mulch site is not staffed, so those picking up mulch will need to make all personal arrangements to include tools, loading and transportation. Additionally, it is not possible to reserve mulch in advance of pick up. The mulch pile consists of shredded tree debris and is safe to use for landscaping needs. However, please note that this mulch is not as finely shredded as what is typically sold by retailers. The benefits of mulching are numerous, and the following tips are provided by our Urban Forestry staff: •Spreading a 3-4” thick layer of mulch around your trees can help to prevent further stress as they are recovering from damage and loss of branches due to the ice storm. •Mulch creates a favorable environment for tree root growth, by helping to retain soil moisture, regulating soil temperature, adding minerals that are necessary for tree survival, and reducing competition with weeds/grass.

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: Valentine’s Day ACROSS 1. "You're the ____!" 5. Horse color 8. Interesting person, acr. 11. *Feeling of the heart 12. Nevada city 13. City in Belgium 15. Use a whisk 16. Greek H's 17. *Popular Valentine's Day delivery, pl. 18. *"Love means never having to say you're sorry" movie 20. Ballpark calls 21. Strong adhesive 22. Greek letter N, pl. 23. Lord's subordinate 26. Given to drinking 30. Ovine mom 31. Old storage medium 34. Fairy-tale beginning 35. Politician Pelosi 37. Tokyo, once 38. Bone hollows 39. Sky bear 40. Fitted with a name tag, e.g. 42. "Ever" to a poet 43. With more seeds 45. Attic 47. Summer sandwich? 48. Fraternity letter 50. Medieval headdress 52. *Only day more popular than Valentine's for card giving 56. Like blue sky 57. Walk the Pacific Crest Trail, e.g. 58. Samoan money 59. *Dionysus' pipe-playing companion 60. Affirm 61. Give off 62. Plays for pay 63. *Color of Valentine's Day 64. *Lovers' reunion DOWN 1. Cry like a baby 2. Canyon sound 3. Convict's weapon 4. Conical dwellings 5. Get on juice diet, e.g.

6. Opposite of binary 7. Like a gossipmonger 8. Exterminator's target 9. Change for a five 10. Part of T.G.I.F. 12. Like an abridged classic 13. Tiler's paste 14. *"I Will Always Love You" singer 19. Stupefied 22. Us, in Mexico 23. *Cupid's mother 24. In the know 25. Common thing? 26. Smoke plus fog 27. Lay to rest 28. Rocks at mountain base 29. *Symbol of Valentine's Day 32. Infantry's last row 33. Roulette bet 36. *Chocolatier, pioneer of the heart-shaped box 38. ____ apple 40. Risk something 41. Between eggy and eggiest

44. Feeling worse than before 46. Gave away 48. Thin piece 49. Annoyed 50. Russia's alternative to caesar 51. Aries or Taurus, e.g. 52. Burn to a crisp 53. MADD member, colloquially 54. Climbed down, as from a carriage 55. Fill beyond full 56. Pharaoh's cobra

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Steven Howell

Extra vaccine dose discovery brings honor to Integris official

Paseo Arts District will have First Friday event Each First Friday of the month, the community is invited to stroll the historic Paseo Arts District. All of the Paseo galleries have reopened, some with abbreviated hours, and most will be open late for First Friday. Restaurants will be open for dining, patio seating and takeout. All guests are required to wear a mask, practice social distancing and use provided hand sanitizer when shopping. This month’s First Friday is Feb. 5, 6 to 9 p.m. The Paseo Arts and Creativity Center (PACC) is proud to feature two exhibits in February - in Gallery One, Poetic City’s Melanin Stories, and in Gallery Two, the annual Paseo Arts Association Members’ Show. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Feb. 5, 5 to 8 p.m. The PACC will limit capacity and require masks and social distancing. Both exhibits will be on display Feb. 5- 27 in the PACC at 3024 Paseo. Melanin Stories, presented by local performance group Poetic City and curated by Sunee Rice, will feature eight local artists of color working in various mediums to tell stories of history and culture. The goal of this exhibit is to enlighten observers and provide a diverse and inclusive community to all. Poetic City is a high energy and inclusive performance arts entity that supports all forms of creative expression. They recognize that love and ambition come in all shapes and sizes, and work to coordinate

and promote professional platforms for those seeking a creative outlet for their passion. The annual juried Paseo Arts Association Members’ Show will exhibit many eclectic and inspiring art works created by 48 of the PAA’s talented and supportive members. “Artists and our members are the drive behind the work our organization does, says PAA Program Manager Paige Powell. “We have been overwhelmed by their support throughout the pandemic and our expansion into the PACC, and we are proud to show off their talent and the diversity of our membership.” This year’s Members’ Show was juried by Diana J. Smith, a painter, ceramicist and graphic designer with a long history of support and involvement with the PAA. Awards will be presented at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, during the opening reception. Oklahoma City’s Unique Arts Destination, the Paseo Arts District is located between NW 27th & 30th Streets and Walker & Hudson. Each First Friday, Paseo galleries offer special themed exhibits, guest artists and a variety of live entertainment - all within walking distance. Ten restaurants and a handful of other shops round out the Paseo’s distinctive atmosphere. For more information, call the Paseo Arts Association at (405) 5252688 or email amanda@thepaseo.org.

McCarthy, who happens Steven Howell, the to be on the White Pharmacy Manager House Coronavirus Task at INTEGRIS Baptist Force. McCarthy relayed Medical Center, rethe information up the ceives a token of apchain of command and preciation from Alex after further review, the Azar the former SecFDA granted permission retary of the United for hospitals around the States Department country to use the sixth of Health and dose. “In essence, we reHuman Services. Medallion given Howell ceived 20-percent more Howell was given this medallion for his role in discover- doses than we originally thought,” said Howell. “We were able to vacciing extra doses of the Pfizer vaccine. In early shipments of the vaccine, the nate that many more people and none of the vaccine went to waste.” FDA had originally approved the use Howell may downplay his involveof five doses per vial. But when exment in this potentially life-saving disamining the doses sent to INTEGRIS covery, but he fully understands the Health, Howell discovered that you importance of expanding the use of could actually get six doses from such a scarce commodity. “It’s exciteach vial. ing to be a part of something so He quickly informed his brother-inmonumental,” admits Howell. law, U.S. Marine Colonel Gregory

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Use your creativity planning a garden

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Sometimes the presentation of a garden can be the main appeal.

By Charles Lillard Okla. County Extension /Master Gardener When you are complimented on your garden, are they talking about more than plants? They probably are. They may be talking about how the garden is organized and perhaps the hardscape, water features, elements of design such as yard art, and even the wild life that comes to dwell in your garden. Every garden reflects the personality of the creator. The structure doesn’t have to be elaborate. It should be practical. Paths that not only let you enjoy the garden but also work it are a must. They can be concrete, stone, grass, or mulch. Places to relax such as benches, short walls, boulders, and chairs add to the art of the garden. There are objects that add interest and animation to your enjoyment. Wind chimes, garden art, moving water, bird feeders, flags, etc. make the garden come alive. The bird feeders and bird bathes provide another source of animation. The birds that come to enjoy them have movement and color. There are plants that attract birds. Bushes and dense growing shrubs provide habitat. The OSU Cooperative Extension Service has a fact sheet (HLA-6435) that educates us on landscaping and gardening for birds. Birds need three things to survive – food, water, and shelter. Fruit and seed-bearing plants will attract birds. Shrubs and hedges provide shelter. Having a birdbath or water feature rounds out the list of needs.

Your selections and how you place them create your landscape. The OSU Extension Center also has a fact sheet on “Landscaping to Attract Butterflies, Moths, and Skippers (HLA-6430). In this publication you will find interesting facts on plants that butterflies need to maintain their life cycle. These fact sheets can be picked up at the County Extension Center or find them on line at osufacts.okstate.edu . If you are developing a garden, some steps to take would be: 1. Consider where you are creating the garden. Is it shade or sun? What about the soil? We would suggest a soil test. 2. Set your objectives and priorities. Decide which types of birds and animals you want to attract to your garden. Use plants you know will work best for you. 3. Develop a planting plan. On paper draw out the plan. Think about paths for maintaining the garden? How does the landscape drain water? How about access to water? Realize you do not have to plant it all in one season. Use native plans where possible. 4. Implement your plan. You can shop at local nurseries and garden centers as well as catalogues of plant and seed suppliers. 5. Maintain your plan. This involves watering, fertilizing, pruning, weeding, and mowing. Also, maintain nest boxes and feeders on a regular basis. 6. Select yard art that reflects your personality and interest. Be creative.

Crock-Pot makes delicious stews By Carol Smaglinski My friend (who? I am not telling and no initials, either) hated to cook but had other talents, just not in the kitchen and that in itself is quite alright. Her husband seemed to be a real gentleman. He never once shared with the family just why they always prayed before they ate when his wife did the cooking. Hmmmmm. So, he looked at the kitchen equipment and thought, “What a crock!” and bought an invention out of the 70s, known as the Crock-Pot or a slow cooker initially invented to cook baked beans. He tied on his apron and got in the kitchen. With the meals gently bubbling away in the Crock-Pot, dinners turned into good comfort food, nothing fancy, but highly satisfying. Slow-simmering is back, along with more flavor and nutrients. It produces hearty food with rich flavors and a slow cooker has been a life-saver in many families. Along the way, the new guy in the kitchen learned: While the slow cooker is doing its job at a very low temperature, there should be no peeking. It cooks with steady moist heat. Each time the cover is lifted, the steam that has been building up is lost. It will take 15 to 20 minutes added on for each peek. All slow cookers are different, so save the instructions that come with yours for easy reference. You might be thinking, “No way,” but just read it! Use kitchen mitts. After 8 to 12 hours of slow

8 large pork sausages 4 slices of bacon 1 large chopped onion, (when cutting, keep the exposed side away from you) 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and mashed 4 large Russet baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1-½ cups vegetable stock Seasonings to your taste - Salt, freshly ground pepper, sage In a heated pan, add a bit of oil and brown the sausages for about 5 minutes while you turn them over now and then. Remove; add bacon and cook for 2 minutes. Remove bacon. Take most of the oil out of the pan and then add onions over low heat and cook for about 9 minutes and add garlic towards the end. Meanwhile, add half of the potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker, Cover with bacon, onions, garlic and seasonings. Add sausages and the rest of the potatoes. Pour the stock over the casserole. cooking without heating up the kitchen while a person is out and about, the equipment itself can get hot. Is that family still praying together before meals? Yes, but they’ve added a few words…”Thanks, Dad!” Sausage and Potato Hot Pot Makes about 4 servings

Cover with the crock pot top and set for about 3 to 4 hours. At the end, use an instant read thermometer to be sure the sausages register 160 degrees indicating that the pork is cooked . No thermometer? Cut into the center of one of the sausages and make sure there is no pink, showing because that is the tip-off that the sausages are not thoroughly cooked.

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Quail Creek Bank helps Mercy virus workers Quail Creek Bank announces the creation of a COVID-19 Health Care Workers Fund to support and recognize frontline workers at Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City. The fund will provide a $550 cash gift to 470 health care workers at Mercy who have been directly involved in COVID-19 care during the pandemic. The $250,000 donation is made possible by Quail Creek Bank and its majority shareholder, the Davenport family. Mark Davenport, chairman of Quail Creek Bank, said his family and the bank are honored to support Mercy in benefitting frontline staff. “We are serious about being the number one community bank in Oklahoma City and we earn our leadership position by giving back and helping

470 employees each to receive $550 cash gift those who protect us and our community,” said Davenport. “Very few have done more to protect our lives and families this year than the nurses, doctors and staff of our local hospitals.” Quail Creek Bank’s only stipulation is that the money specifically goes to frontline staff who have been working directly with COVID-19 patients. “Our co-workers have worked tirelessly and selflessly over the last ten months as we’ve faced one challenge after another,” said Jim Gebhart, community president of Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City. “They are heroes every single day, putting patients first, sacrificing time with their own families to

work extra shifts and stay late as we’ve seen a surge in COVID-19 patients. We are grateful to the Davenport family and Quail Creek Bank for this incredibly generous donation.” The Davenport family has a history of supporting Mercy. “We feel blessed to have some of the finest health care systems in the United States located right here in the northwest Oklahoma City corridor,” Davenport said. “Our philosophy of giving is to partner with local Oklahoma organizations where our donation can have a meaningful impact for patients, community residents and employees. In 2017, we funded the Pat

Davenport Gamma Knife Treatment Center at the Coletta Building at Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City because we could actually assist Mercy in doing what they do best, saving patient’s lives with great technology, right here in OKC instead of patients being forced to travel for care to another state.” This is the bank’s third effort in recognizing local heroes in the Oklahoma City metro. Quail Creek Bank is the sponsor for KFOR’s Proud to Serve Program for frontline workers such as police officers, firefighters, paramedics and others. These every day heroes are nominated throughout the month.

Chamber helps business celebrate its 25th anniversary Property Management & Realty recently held a ribbon cutting with the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate their 25th year of business. Locally owned & operated, Property Management & Realty specializes in managing single family homes located in Edmond, OK. They have been honored with the “Best of Edmond” title for 13 years in a row (2008-2020) from the US Local Business Association! The company was also named one of the best property managers in OKC by Expertise in both 2018 & 2019! Learn more or view their properties at www.rentinedmond.com.

Edmond Realtor in leadership role for metro association ation of Realtors (Enid) The Oklahoma Associa· District 2 Vice Presition of Realtors (OAR) dent – Renee Hoover-Payannounced its 2021 Slate ton, Duncan Association of Officers and Directors of Realtors that went into effect Jan. · District 3 Vice Presi1. dent – Pam O’Rorke, “The Oklahoma real esShawnee Board of Realtate industry is fortunate tors to be under the direction · District 4 Vice Presiof this outstanding execudent – Josh Woodward, tive committee heading Greater Tulsa Association into 2021,” OAR CEO Jessica Hickok said. “I am Audra Montgomery of Realtors · District 5 Vice Presiincredibly proud of these dent – Steven Morren, Norman leaders and how they continue to Board of Realtors drive homeownership and protect · District 6 Vice President – Andrea property rights in Oklahoma through Frymire their advocacy efforts, despite com· President Appointed – Bryan plications brought on by COVID-19. I Sheppard, Greater Tulsa Association look forward to the year ahead and of Realtors know this board will do exceptional “This group of leaders combines things.” All elected positions are nominated exceptional experience with a background as diverse as our great state. by the OAR Nominating Committee From small towns, big cities, indeand voted on by association mempendent businesses and large brokerbers at the OAR Annual Meeting in ages, these leaders are prepared to October 2020. promote the interests of our association, protect property rights and The 2021 Executive Committee make a difference in the real estate members are: industry throughout Oklahoma,” · President – Axay Parekh, Greater OAR President Axay Parekh said. Tulsa Association of Realtors · President-Elect – Scott Foster, In addition to the 12 Executive Norman Board of Realtors Committee positions, OAR member · Treasurer – Audra Montgomery, boards elected 74 members to serve Edmond Board of Realtors on the Board of Directors, bringing · Secretary – Julie Smith, Greater the total size of the Board of DirecTulsa Association of Realtors tors to 86. For a complete list of the · Immediate Past-President – Amy 2021 Slate of Officers and Directors, Bladow, Norman Board of Realtors · District 1 Vice President – Gwinn visit okrealtors.com/about/leaderWilson, Northwest Oklahoma Associ- ship.

These leaders are prepared to promote the interests of our association, protect property rights and make a difference in the real estate industry throughout Oklahoma. Axay Parekh Okla. Association of Realtors

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Weekend Calendar of upcoming events What’s Happening January 27 – Feb 6 ---- In the Gallery: Matt Nelson ---- Gallery Opening: Jennifer and Mark Hustis ---- Darcy Lynn’s Got Talent Exhibit ---- Book Bingo Winter Reading Challenge ---- Ada Trillo: La Caravana Del Diablo Exhibit ---- Winter Edmond Farmer’s Market ---- What’s Cooking, Edmond? ---- Seaside Basket Workshop ---- Oklahoma City Boat, RV & Outdoors Show ---- R.K. Gun Show ---- Chocolate Tea Party ---- Fat Tuesday Jazz Celebration ---- Mark Jenkins and Friends: A Tribute to Ellis Marsalis ---- Pint Night with Elk Valley Brewing Co ---- Hearts for Art ---- Kids Take Over the Cowboy: Black History in the West ---- Prairie Classic Quarter Horse Show ---- First Friday Gallery Walk Extra Information In the Gallery: Matt Nelson Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Free; featuring the art of Matt Nelson; edmondfinearts.com Gallery Opening: Jennifer and Mark Hustis Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Thu, Feb 4; Free; 5 – 7 p.m.; edmondfinearts.com Darci Lynne’s Got Talent Exhibit Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum Extra Info: now ---- Sun, Jan 31; edmondhistory.org Book Bingo Winter Reading Challenge Location: Edmond Library Extra Info: Now – Sun, Feb 28; metrolibrary.org Ada Trillo: La Caravana Del Diablo Exhibit Location: University of Central Oklahoma – Melton Gallery Extra Info: Now – Thu, Mar 4; Free; uco.edu Winter Edmond Farmer’s Market Location: MAC in Mitch Park Extra Info: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Now – Sat, Mar 27; edmondok.com What’s Cooking, Edmond? Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum Extra Info: Now – Tue, Aug 31;

Free; edmondhistory.org Seaside Basket Workshop Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Jan 30; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org Oklahoma City Boat, RV & Outdoors Show Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: Jan 28 -31; Gen admission: $12 & 12 and under Free; Fri, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m. ---- 5 p.m.; Facebook R.K. Gun Show Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: Jan 30 – 31; Sat 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Sun 9a.m. – 4 p.m.; rkshows.com Chocolate Tea Party Location: Inspirations Tea Room Extra Info: Mon, Feb 1 – Sun, Feb 28; Adults $28.95, Children (12 & under) $22.95; inspirationstearoom.com Fat Tuesday Jazz Celebration Location: UCO Jazz Lab Extra Info: Tue, Feb 2; 7:30 p.m.; Free; Facebook Mark Jenkins and Friends: A Tribute to Ellis Marsalis Location: Armstrong Auditorium Extra Info: Tue, Feb 2; 7:30 p.m.; $30-$55; armstrongauditorium.org Pint Night with Elk Valley Brewing Co Location: The Patriarch Craft Beer House Extra Info: 5 p.m.; Facebook Hearts for Art Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Feb 1 ---- 14; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org Kids Take Over the Cowboy: Black History in the West Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Feb 6; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.; nationalcowboymuseum.org Prairie Classic Quarter Horse Show Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: Feb 3 – 7; kqha.com First Friday Gallery Walk Location: Paseo Arts District Extra Info: Feb 5; thepaseo.org

Editor’s Note: Due to the ongoing pandemic, please check ahead with the event listed. Sometimes, cancelations are made shortly to the event being held.

Governor wants tribes to discuss McGirt ruling In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on July 9, 2020, in McGirt v. Oklahoma, which recognized the continued existence of the Creek reservation for purposes of the Major Crimes Act, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt today has welcomed the leaders of the Five Civilized Tribes to enter into formal negotiations with the state to address and resolve the potential issues that have arisen because of the watershed McGirt ruling. “As the commonly-elected Governor for all 4 million Oklahomans, it is critically important that the State of Oklahoma and the leaders of Oklahoma’s tribes impacted by the McGirt decision begin negotiations, in earnest, to resolve the potential ramifications of this ruling,” said Gov. Stitt. “Under Oklahoma law, which is consistent with Oklahoma’s Constitution, the Governor of Oklahoma has the authority to negotiate and enter into cooperative agreements on behalf of the state with Oklahoma’s Native American tribes. Oklahoma law also allows me to designate a lead negotiator for the state, and for this role I am designating Ryan Leonard, Special Counsel for Native American Affairs.” The governor continued, “As all who have read the Supreme Court’s opinion know, the McGirt decision

was limited to matters of criminal jurisdiction. In that regard, ensuring the public safety of all Oklahomans and providing certainty and adequate resources for the men and women in law enforcement in eastern Oklahoma is of paramount importance. As things stand today, crimes are going unpunished, and convicted criminals are seeking to be set free. We can’t allow this to happen.” “Some have also suggested that McGirt may potentially be expanded to civil issues that could negatively impact the state’s tax base, as well as undermine certain regulatory and zoning authority in eastern Oklahoma. As both an Oklahoman and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, my response to those suggestions is that Oklahoma’s future success is dependent upon our common values of certainty, fairness and unity being embraced by all. Working together is how we make Oklahoma a Top Ten state.” Governor Stitt and other state officials have been in discussions with tribal leaders for many months concerning the potential impacts of the McGirt ruling. “Now is the time to roll up our sleeves to resolve the issues raised by McGirt in a manner consistent with the best interests of all Oklahomans,” Stitt said.

Down Syndrome benefit next week at North High School Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma, (DSACO) is hosting its very first fashion show Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. at Edmond North High School! The group has partnered with local designer, Tamra Gould, owner of Nash Fash Engineered Fashion, to create outfits created perfect for each of our models! The theme this year is engineered fashion, brought to you by designer line, Nash Fash! All of Nash Fash’s outfits are engineered active streetwear made from sustainable materials! Every item they sell is handmade, thus making it entirely unique and special! Every model will be given an outfit, handmade by Nash Fash, to wear and strut down the runway in! Their outfit will likely be an edgy and fashion forward sweat suit! Please visit www.nashengineeredfashion.com for images of their past work! The show will feature 21 models with Down syndrome. At the end of the night, there will be a silent auction so each of the selfadvocates can "KEEP" their outfits! The bidding will begin at $50 for

them to get to keep their outfit, and bidding increase from that price point to support the services they receive at DSACO! As this is a fundraising event, and seating is limited, we do ask that if you plan to attend, that you plan to bid! "Bid pooling" will be encouraged amongst those around you, so even a $10 bid to contribute to a "bid pool" would be helpful to the success of our event! The event is also part of the school’s BALTO or Bright a Light To Others, community benefit, done by the school annually. There will also be adherence to Covid-19 policies: Temperature checks will be taken at the door, masks will be required throughout the duration of the event, participants will be seated in the auditorium a row at a time and skipping every other row to maintain social distancing. Participants will be seated in rows of families or close friends. Maximum capacity will be close to 10 percent of the auditorium's full capacity. Social distancing will be required. Models will be 6+ feet away from the audience at all times as the runway is elevated.

Brothers turn profit on home sale A Malibu, Calif. home that was owned jointly by Luke, Liam and Chris Hemsworth just sold for $4.9 million. The brothers purchased the property in 2016 for $3.45 million. Luke 40, Chris 37 and Liam 30 have had stellar careers in film and television since Luke began acting in an Australian soap opera in 2001, and the younger brothers followed in his footsteps. Born in Melbourne,

Luke and Chris live on the coast in Byron Bay, Australia with their wives and three children each. Liam is also back in Australia after his sevenmonth marriage to Miley Cyrus ended. As the youngest and now unattached, it is not known if Liam plans to stay near family and friends, though rumor has it that he may have also recently invested in property in Byron Bay.

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Announcement made on state’s REAL ID program Gov. Kevin Stitt announced last week that the next version of the Oklahoma Mobile ID is now available. The app has been expanded to allow Oklahoma residents to quickly and easily pre-enroll for REAL ID. "The team at the Department of Public Safety has worked tirelessly to update systems and adapt to the challenges presented by COVID-19 in order to implement REAL ID," said Gov. Stitt. "The updated Mobile ID app will help streamline the process and ensure Oklahomans can begin the process of pre-enrolling in the critical program." The new REAL ID functionality gives Oklahomans the ability to jumpstart the enrollment process from the comfort of their home. Mobile ID users can use the app’s checklist to confirm they have the correct documents, upload them using their smartphone camera, and answer a brief questionnaire. By completing these steps in advance, applicants can expect to decrease their transaction time during their in-person visit by up to 40%. "We are pleased to roll out the next phase of Oklahoma Mobile ID for our citizens," said Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Scully. "The efficiency and convenience of this app allows the Department of Public Safety to close the gap on services that have slowed down

due to COVID-19 and jumpstart the REAL ID application from home." Oklahoma became the second state in the nation to implement Mobile ID in 2019. Mobile ID is a digitized version of a physical driver’s license that allows users to safely store their identification on a smartphone. The technology provides unprecedented security and privacy controls that gives the individual the ability to determine who they share personal information with and what information they share. Residents are not the only party that benefits from mobile ID. Businesses and organizations can also verify necessary information with confidence, as credentials are continually updated against the Department of Public Safety’s system of record. "There is no better time to work with the state

of Oklahoma to bring itscitizens a contactless, secure identification option that can facilitate the move to REAL ID," said Matt Thompson, SVP, Civil and Mobile ID of IDEMIA, the company behind Oklahoma’s Mobile ID technology. "This technology has the power to shape the future of our experience at the DPS and beyond, and Oklahoma is paving the way." While the digital identification is accepted in many instances, it does not currently replace a physical identification card for all situations, such as interactions with law enforcement or the Transportation Security Administration. To learn more about where you can use Oklahoma’s Mobile ID, please visit www.ok.gov/dps/mid. To download the app, visit the App Store or Google Play Store.

In light of COVID 19 for the time being, some worship services may be suspended or online. Please check with your house of worship for more information.

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The benefits of a new approach to learning for students

The validity of the adage “necessity is the mother of invention” is on full display during the COVID-19 outbreak. People have quickly had to learn to adapt to a new way of life, including an educational system that has been transformed dramatically by social distancing guidelines. More than 76 million students are enrolled in United States schools, per the latest Census Bureau information. In 2018, 2.12 million students were in Canadian postsecondary institutions alone. In a matter of days, millions of students who once attended classes in-person were forced to transition to virtual learning instruction. The process showed just how flexible learning systems can be, and how virtual instruction may become more than an emergency protocol in the future. Schools utilized systems like Google Classroom, Canvas and virtual meeting apps to connect and learn. While in-class lessons provide the socialization and one-on-one interaction that can be vital for students’ academic success, there are many different reasons why virtual instruction can be a key component of learning models as well. When virtual learning is used in conjunction with traditional teaching, students may have a more well-rounded experience. Here are some potential benefits that may unfold as more data is collected. • Pace: Virtual learning affords students the chance to work on lessons at a pace that fits their individual needs. Students can go back and re-read or

re-work problems until they’re satisfied they have learned their lesson. Lessons can be slowed down or sped up depending on proficiency, creating a customized educational experience. • No more weather days: Many school districts include snow or extreme weather days into their calendars, adding on extra days at the end of school year to meet the specified number of educational days. Remote learning can take over in these times and keep school districts from having to pad calendars. • Convenience: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that middle and high schools start at 8:30 a.m. or later to provide students the best chance to get the amount of sleep they need. Still, most adolescents currently start school before 8:30 a.m. Remote learning enables students to complete their assignments when it works best for them. This may help them get more sleep, too. • Apps: Learning apps are a new wave of educational tools that have helped buoy virtual instruction. Primary school students or those with individual education plans may benefit the most from reinforced app skills that match their learning pace in fun ways. Virtual home instruction may become a large part of the educational landscape even after it’s no longer a social distancing necessity.

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Back to class How college students can confront returning to campus The world’s response to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus left no aspect of life untouched. People from all walks of life had to make sacrifices to prevent the spread of the potentially deadly virus, and college students were no exception. Many colleges and universities abruptly canceled in-person classes in mid-March 2020, forcing students to finish their coursework via remote learning. That response had a significant impact on the 2019-20 school year, and the virus figures to affect the upcoming school year just as much. In fact, many colleges and universities are beginning the coming school year early in the hopes that students can continue their educations on campus but be safely back home by late November, when many scientists are anticipating a second wave of COVID-19 infections will arrive. Schools that are reopening this summer insist that it is safe to do so, and have even indicated their intentions to implement new practices to ensure their campuses are safe and healthy environments in which to learn. For example, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is reconfiguring in-person course instruction to include physical distancing provisions. Small classes will meet in larger spaces, while lectures may be delivered remotely. Despite such measures, some students may still be hesitant to return to campus at a time when so much about the COVID-19 virus remains a mystery. The following are some ways students can confront any nervous feelings they may have about returning to campus for a new school year. • Determine your options. While many colleges and univer-

sities are returning to campus, some may be allowing students to learn remotely. For instance, students with preexisting conditions that make them vulnerable to COVID-19 may be allowed to continue learning from home. Many schools’ roadmaps to returning are fluid, so students concerned about returning to campus likely have options that do not require them to sit out the semester. • Learn about residential life. Many college students live in dorms that feature double or even triple occupancy rooms. Such an environment will compromise students’ ability to practice social distancing. Some schools, including Binghamton University in New York, are converting triple occupancy rooms into double occupancy. Both Binghamton and UNC Chapel Hill also are designating one residential hall as temporary housing for students who test positive for COVID-19. In addition, some schools may be designating certain residential facilities for at-risk students. Students who want to avoid the dorms should inquire about off-campus, single-person housing. • Ask about testing. Students have a right to know about COVID-19 testing protocols and should not hesitate to ask what those protocols will be. Due to the fluid nature of schools’ roadmaps to return, testing policies may not yet be set in stone, and are likely to evolve as the school year progresses. Students should look into the testing policy specifics and ask if they have any recourse if they feel the testing policy is inadequate. Students who are hesitant to return to campus this summer or fall can do their due diligence to determine if they’re comfortable going back to campus.

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How to find a tutor for your child Tutors provide an invaluable service to students across the globe. Students at all grade levels utilize tutors, and the results such tutors produce may surprise even the most ardent tutor supporters. A 2009 study from researchers at the Chabot College Office of Institutional Research found that tutored students had higher pass rates on average than non-tutored students in every class examined. Those classes included anatomy, biology, business, and chemistry. In addition, one study published in the American Journal of Physics found that human tutoring can result in classroom test scores that are 35 percent higher than software-driven tutoring. Such results have understandably made many parents true believers in the power of tutoring. Parents who want their children to work with tutors but don’t know where to find one can try these strategies.

• Contact your child’s school. Many schools offer free tutoring programs, and such programs can provide the one-on-one attention students need to understand their lessons. After-school tutoring programs offered by schools also may provide curriculum-specific tutoring that aligns directly with what students are being taught in the classroom. Schools also may have information about local private tutors and tutoring firms, so parents should not hesitate to contact their children’s school. • Ask around. Fellow parents can be great resources when looking for tutors. Other parents can share their own experiences working with certain tutors, and may be able to point you in the direction of tutors who specialize in certain areas, such as mathematics or the sciences. • Contact local community organizations. Local community organizations such as the

YMCA also may offer free or low-cost tutoring programs to members or even non-members. Parents are urged to consider these programs, as they may be staffed by local college students, including undergraduates and post-graduates. When speaking with local organizations, ask how they choose their tutors and inquire about the educational backgrounds of those tutors. • Consider online tutoring services. Online tutoring services are another option, and one that can be especially valuable for families that live in remote or rural areas where in-person access to tutors may be hard to find. Search the internet for online tutoring services, making sure to read reviews and even request testimonials from past clients before signing up. Parents have numerous resources at their disposal that can help them find tutors for their children.

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Recommended tech for students

homework. • Chargers/battery packs: Devices must maintain power to help kids learn. Students can benefit from having a backup charger or battery pack to maintain functionality on their devices. • Storage and charging base: Keeping electronics neat and accessible for the family may mean rethinking countertop or other storage spaces. Charging stations hold multiple devices and allow them to charge simultaneously. • Touchscreen pen: Many notebook and laptop computers have touchscreens that respond to pens/styluses and make drawing or writing on the screen more detailed. • Printer/scanner: While many schools have adopted paperless formats, there may come a time when printing an assignment or report is necessary. A quality ink-jet printer can fit the bill. A scanner to scan photos or documents also makes it easier to complete assignments.

Cyber safety

Important for every grade

Shopping for school supplies once entailed stocking up on pens, pads and notebooks. Students today still buy many of the same items, though they also now stock up on electronics. Technology and education now go hand-inhand. For students to find success both in and out of the classroom, the right tech can make all the difference. • High-speed internet: Connectivity is key in a digitally driven world. Students need access to the internet for homework, lectures, email, entertainment, and much more. The faster your internet speed the better. According to the resource HighSpeedInternet.com, streaming videos on a single device or web browsing requires between five and 40 Mbps. Downloading large files or using multiple devices simultaneously requires high speeds. When accessing the internet via smartphones, make sure your plan has unlimited data or provides enough data to ensure interruptions

do not occur. • Laptop or notebook computer: Laptops and notebook devices are similar in that both offer many types of software preloaded that a student will need. The devices seem interchangeable, but there are some differences. Laptops are generally larger than sleek, light notebooks. Notebooks are sized to fit easily into backpacks. Notebooks tend to have minimal features, including less RAM capacity and slower speeds, helping to keep their costs down. Some notebooks may have very small amounts of hard drive storage space, requiring users to purchase external storage devices. • Headphones: Most schools now require students to have their own dedicated pair of earbuds or over-the-ear headphones so that work conducted on a computer does not disturb others also working on their own devices. Headphones also can make it easier to hear and comprehend videos and other digital lessons while doing

People rely on the internet every day. In recent months, reliance on digital technology was pushed even further as social distancing measures had the world going online for school and work and to maintain relationships with friends and family. A 2018 report from Pew Research Center indicated that nearly 25 percent of young adults in America reported being online almost constantly. Common Sense Media says teens spend an average of nine hours a day online, compared to roughly six hours for those between the ages eight and 12 and 50 minutes for kids younger than eight. Students must exercise caution when spending time online. Connectivity can be empowering, but it also puts students at risk from others and even their own, sometimes irresponsible behaviors. Staying safe online should remain a priority for students who must spend more time on the internet and using digital education tools. These are some tips for maintaining cyber safety. • Exercise caution when sharing information like your name, address, phone number, and other personal data online. Check with a trusted parent or teacher before sharing private data. • Report any online activity that makes you feel uncomfortable, scared or confused, whether it is directed at you or a classmate. • Think carefully before you post comments Continues on 7B online. Data

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from Page 6B remains online indefinitely, and your words and actions today can greatly affect your future. • Respect others online by refraining from demeaning or bullying comments. • Do not try to get around firewalls and blocked websites set up by school administrators. These limitations are there for your protection. • Stick to school-sanctioned assignments and internet browsing when using school-issued devices. Administrators may have the right to monitor student activity without students’

knowledge and you can easily get yourself in trouble. • It is easy to hide or fake one’s identity on the internet, so never take someone you meet or speak with online at face value. Never meet up with someone you do not know or only met online. • Talk to your parents or educators about extortion and ransomware that tries to trick you into providing payment in some shape or form to prevent a perpetrator from releasing private information about you, advises the Readiness and Emergency for Schools Technical Assistance Center.

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