July 23, 2020
Vol. 21, No. 10
In This Issue FOUR SEASONS
Hometown hero
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.
Krazy Daze See Page 16-18
FRIDAY, July 24
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SUNDAY, July 26 Mostly Sunny High 92° Low 75°
Museum to feature Darci Lynne One of Edmond’s most beloved entertainers will be honored with a exhibition, beginning next month. The Edmond Historical Society and Museum presents the new exhibit, Darci Lynne’s Got Talent from Aug. 11 through Jan. 30. A virtual ribbon-cutting and live performance by Darci Lynne is Sunday, Aug. 9 at 3 p.m. Darci Lynne was just 12 when she won the NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” championship in 2017 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 Edmond area 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. Virtual Ribbon Cutting & Performance, Aug. 9 at 3 p.m: As part of the Virtual Ribbon Cutting and Performance event, viewers will see Darci Lynne touring the new museum exhibit and sharing stories about the artifacts on display. Darci Lynne will
then perform for the audience, followed by question and answer session with some special guests. Make your reservation at edmondhistory.org or call 405-340-0078 to receive a Zoom invitation and password. Show cost: $20. This is a fundraising event for the museum. Attendees also have the opportunity to purchase the licensed Petunia hand puppet at the discounted rate of $35.00. Museum Information: Edmond Historical Society & Museum is open 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. 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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City amends declaration pertaining to COVID-19 The Edmond City Council has amended its Declaration of Emergency related to community spread of COVID-19 that has previously been in place since June 15. This amended Declaration of Emergency is subject to further change by the City Council at future scheduled, special or emergency meetings. The Declaration of Emergency builds upon previous community measures to help combat the spread of COVID-19 in Edmond. The previous Declaration of Emergency of June 15, 2020, remains in effect with the following changes that last through at least Aug. 3: All businesses open to the public are required to post conspicuous signs by July 20, 2020 at all entrances to inform all customers, users, and visitors of the business' policies and practices regarding face coverings/masks for their employees, as well as any requirements for customers, users, and visitors. A simple template is available at http://edmondok.com/coronavirus or businesses can use a custom design. Businesses are also encouraged to work with disabled and special needs customers as needed related to communicating your safety measures. All on-premise staff in restaurants, breweries, wineries, taverns, shopping mall food courts, food halls, cafeterias, bars, night clubs, and any other food service are strongly encouraged to wear facial masks or coverings while on duty. All breweries, wineries, bars, in-
cluding taverns, night clubs, and other similar drinking establishments shall offer indoor seating in a staggered manner so that customer groups are socially distanced, and to avoid standing. Businesses with theater-style seating where persons gather for presentation or entertainment shall offer seating in a staggered manner so that customer groups are socially distanced. These businesses include, but are not limited to, movie and live theaters, concert halls, sporting venues, amusement parks, places of worship, wedding venues, event venues, and funeral homes. All Edmond citizens should continue taking extra measures to put a physical distance of six (6) feet between yourself and other people, wash hands regularly, and stay updated on the resources and information available through the Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD), the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC). It is anticipated that Edmond residents will voluntarily comply with the regulations that have been put into place. In the event that there is concern of non-compliance in Edmond, please contact the City of Edmond Community Image Department at 359-4793. For the latest information on local regulations, building closures, additional cancellations and access to resources from our health partners, please visit http://edmondok.com/coronavirus.
UCO sports season delayed There will not be a shifting of the 2020 fall schedule, rather the schedule will pick up the week of Sept. 28. The MIAA announced games scheduled prior to that date can be made up later in the fall semester or in the spring if possible. The change leaves UCO football with three less games on the schedule. The Bronchos will now open at home against Emporia State on Saturday, Oct. 3. Soccer will open a day earlier in Hays, Kan. and volleyball will be first out of the gate Tuesday, Sept. 29 at Missouri Southern. The postponement also effects cross country, men's and women's golf, and women's tennis. It does not
affect yet Central's four winter sports – men's and women's basketball, wrestling, or indoor track & field. Central Oklahoma and the MIAA will continue to work diligently to find a way back to the playing field. The following is the official statement from the league: KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The MidAmerica Intercollegiate Athletics Association announced Monday that all sports will be postponed due to the current global health crisis. No official practice will be allowed to begin prior to Aug. 31 and no official competition will be allowed prior to Sept. 28.
Engagement, Wedding notices Do you have a wedding or engagement notice? If so, please contact us at Edmond Life & Leisure, either by phone, 340-3311 or e-mail, news@edmondpaper.com. We will then send or fax you an engagement or wedding form.The cost is $35, which includes a photograph. Payment is due upon submission by noon Thursday.
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From the Publisher
Ordinance debates continue “In plain terms, drunk people don’t social distance so well.”
— Dr. Courtney Gray Oklahoma City-County Board of Health. Dr. Gray probably made one of the most obvious statements of all time when he was making Ray Hibbard recommendations on how the surge in COVID-19 cases should be handled. Think back to your college days folks. How much social distancing would have been possible in a bar on Campus Corner in Norman or on Washington Street (The Strip) in Stillwater. If your answer is none, you would be correct. No matter what the decision of any city council is regarding keeping bars open or closed know that if left open there will be no social distancing. Just a fact, no judgements please. Oklahoma County Court Clerk’s Edmond Office Closed Until Further Notice As further evidence of the growing COVID-19 problems, Oklahoma County Court Clerk Rick Warren announced this week that his Edmond office has closed because an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The employee’s last day in the office was Friday, July 10. The individual received the test on Wednesday, the 15th, and reported positive results Monday morning. “We are temporarily closing the Edmond office as a precaution for employees and the public,” said Oklahoma County Court Clerk Rick Warren. “Our downtown Oklahoma City office remains open,” he said. “We have notified County Health and Safety and asked other employees in that office to selfquarantine and be tested,” he said. Warren also noted that Plexiglas separates the public area and the employee workspace within the office. Washington State town has community response Often in this column, I make a plea for community solutions. This hit home to me when former Congressman Steve Russell told the Edmond Rotary Club back in 2016 that Washington, D.C. was really messed up and that we should look for local solutions to problems. He said not to wait for the federal government to come in and save the day with all the partisan politics in Congress. It has long been my belief that the best solutions are local to any problem. We do need the feds for things like national defense, upholding the constitution and printing money. Right? Not so fast my friends. There is a community in the state of Washington, south of Olympia, that is taking care of its own problems and wading into what has traditionally been a federal government responsibility. One way they are dealing with helping their residents and businesses in need during coronavirus is to print their own money. They do not use rolls of paper or a big printing press. Instead they have wooden currency that is printed on the same 1890’s printing press that was used for a similar program that helped the town
get through the great Depression. So, this is not the first time they printed their own money in the town’s history. The town is Tenino, Wash. Residents of the town who qualify get up to $300 per month in wooden dollars as it were. The thin wood sheets can be spent at local businesses and then the businesses can either spend them in town as well or redeem them for that federal currency at Tenino City Hall. Do not get too excited because the wooden bills cannot be used for lottery tickets, alcohol, tobacco, or marijuana. Every program has a joy killer clause, I guess. The town is printing a total of $10,000 worth. Tenino is a typical small town of about 1,800 people. It is full of folks with modest means, many of whom are out of a job and have run out of savings and do not have a backup except to work at as many odd jobs as possible. The town really wanted to find a way to help their residents and they found it by looking back at their history. The city issued its first wooden currency way back in 1931, during the Great Depression. Studying history to help solve current problems is a pretty darn but rarely used idea these days. Just too simple for some, I guess. The idea of giving away some cash during this crisis is not a new idea by city governments, states, or the federal government. The way the good folks in Tenino have gone about it is the best idea I have heard yet to come out of this crisis. It is so simple that it is darn near brilliant. Those who need the financial support must apply to the city’s program and show documentation proving how COVID-19 has affected their income. They do have to make sure and take care of a guy named Loren Ackerman who is the president of the Tenino Depot Museum. He is the only person in town that knows how to operate the 19th century printing press that “makes” the money, on wood no less. He seemed to be a young enough fellow, so I must wonder how he acquired the skill of printing wooden money on such an old press. The CBS reporter asked firefighter and mayor Wayne Fournier if the act of a town printing its own money was legal. “We think so”, Fournier said. He also suggested that after the story broke on national broadcast news that the town might just find out. There could be a van of secret service agents on the way to the town right now, but I doubt it. My guess is that even the federal government would be smart enough to just leave it alone. The town seems to be full of good people helping each other in a troubled time the best way they know how. I love it. Each bill is numbered, signed, and features a rough Latin translation of the phrase "We've got this." The spin off effect is that collectors have called and offered as much as $300 for one of the $25 wooden bills. It might make a fast buck for some, but it would not complete the economic circle. What makes this so special is that the freshly printed wooden currency keeps the money moving in their system and offers a multiple of ten times that a single printed dollar would do for the community. Basic economics is that money needs to have velocity to help an economy. The town of Tenino figured this out long ago. The town will not have to worry about counter-
Council considers proclamation changes At press time the Edmond City Council was still considering changes to the COVID-19 Emergency proclamation. With the surge in cases for Oklahoma County and particularly in Edmond, please monitor our Facebook page that is updated to all the changes on a regular basis. Edmond Life & Leisure is your trusted source for city information and changes to how the city is dealing with the crisis. Don’t fall victim to rumors from unreliable sources. Also, please see Page 3 and the previous action the Council took with the declaration.
feit currency since they thought of that as well. Each $25 certificate has its own serial number. By using the original 1890 press, the distinct print block cannot be duplicated by any computer printing system. This may be a simple idea but the leadership in Tenino are wise beyond their years. They have thought it through just like the forefathers of the town did in the Great Depression. Edmond might not be able to print its own currency, but the idea is that the leadership of the town thought outside the box. They studied their history and made choices that were darn good ones. The “village” came together and found a way to help the folks in their town that were hurting the most. Our hat is off to them for caring and taking care of the community in their town. Edmond leaders should take note and look for solutions that are unique in a unique time in the history of our nation.
(Ray Hibbard may be reached by e-mail at ray@edmondpaper.com)
Check out what’s inside! ---- News from Francis Tuttle..............................................................Page 6. ---- Bills would help the police ..........................................................Page 8. ---- Surprise party for decorated Marine ..........................................Page 9. ---- Columnist questions some virus information..............................Page 10. ---- School district to open Aug. 13 ..................................................Page 11. ---- Popular metro festival is cancelled ............................................Page 15. ---- Crossword puzzle ......................................................................Page 15. ---- Krazy Daze......................................................................Pages 16 to 18. ---- Food bank gets sizeable donation ..............................................Page 19. 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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Goal is $250,000 for eight non-profits
RED Day Run going virtual July 25 Edmond’s largest charitable run, the RED Day Run, is back for its biggest year yet--virtually! The charitable 5K and 1 mile fun run will be held through 8 p.m. July 25 and has a goal of 1,250 participants raising $250,000 to distribute to eight local nonprofits. This is the sixth annual fundraising RED Day Run. “Although we were not required to move this event virtually, we felt it was important to do our part in keeping people safe while raising money to help people in need right here in our community,” said Ramiro Vargas, RED Day Run Merchandising Chair. All current registrations for the inperson Run will be converted to the virtual version of the run. Registrants will be able to pick up their packets and swag bags at Keller Williams Central Oklahoma beginning July 24. Packet pickup times are as follows: 10-6 Friday, July 24 and again 7-9 a.m. July 25, and curbside pickup will be available. With the Race being virtual, participants can choose a 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run course of their own and complete it before 8PM July 25! Runners and walkers have the opportunity to log their times into the EnMotive registration system starting Thursday July 23rd. Participants are encouraged to share photos of their RED Day Run on social media using the hashtag: “#RDR20”. “Last year was incredible! Sponsorship from 80 Edmond-owned businesses, institutions, and individuals, as well as the registration of a whopping 1,024 runners allowed the RED Day Run to hand out checks totalling $186,500!” said Edmond REALTOR and RED Day Run Sponsorship Chair, Brad Reeser. “This year, the need has increased greatly, and we’re responding by upping the giving. Our 2020 goal is to give $250,000 to 8 nonprofits serving folks in need in our own backyard.” The eight named charities vying for the largest percentage of funding are: Wings Special Needs Community, Project 66 Food & Resource Center, Pepper’s Ranch, Make-A-Wish Oklahoma, Folds of Honor Oklahoma, Edmond Public Schools Foundation, Edmond Mobile Meals, and Caleb’s Cause Foundation.
“It’s amazing, all that the RED Day Run does for Edmond,” said 2020 Marquee Sponsor Steve Slawson. “That, coupled with the great increase in need, are two of the reasons Linda and I decided to sponsor the run this year. She grew up in Edmond, we raised our kids here, they are raising their kids here, and we were looking for a way to give back, and the RED Day Run certainly provides that avenue.” In addition to the Slawson’s sponsorship, the 2020 run is presented by Metro OKC Insurance, Certainty Home Loans, Gateway Mortgage, Stewart Title Edmond, Arvest Bank, Chicago Title Oklahoma, and Keller Williams Central Oklahoma. Sponsors and Run registrants get the choice to participate in the 5K or the 1-mile fun run, to run as a charity’s team member, and most importantly, to vote for their favorite charity! The organizations will receive the funds raised from registrations and sponsorships on a pro-rata basis determined by the number of votes each charity receives. Pepper’s Ranch garnered the most votes for the 2019 RED Day Run, and ended up walking away with over $46,625! The foster care community is located in North Edmond and serves nearly 1/8th of the children in Oklahoma DHS custody uniting sibling groups, onsite therapy and services the hope of a home, the hope of a family, and the hope of a bright future. Folds Of Honor Oklahoma came in second place, last year. Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of the fallen, wounded, and disabled military veterans who served in the armed forces. Last year Folds of Honor Oklahoma provided 261 scholarships, 35 of which went to students right here in Edmond. Project 66 food pantry is a faithbased ministry providing food and other resources to families with food insecurity in Edmond, Arcadia, and the surrounding communities. Set up like a grocery store, Project 66 is a client choice pantry. Caleb’s Cause Foundation was created to allow children of all ages to be able to serve local children in need by supplying diapers to thousands of local families each year in an effort to stop child abuse and allevi-
ate some of the financial burden families with young children endure. Make-A-Wish Oklahoma grants the wishes of children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions all over Oklahoma, providing a truly game changing experience for both the child enduring treatment and their family. Wings exists to enhance the lives of adults with special needs through creative post high school educational programs and specialized job training, encouraging members to realize the vast potential inside them, achieve new levels of independence, and thrive. The Edmond Public Schools Foundation provides extra funding to the 25,000 students and 1,500 teachers of the Edmond Public Schools system, allowing for more technology, curriculum advances, grants and more. Edmond Mobile Meals provides nourishing meals to elderly and dis-
abled persons who are unable to prepare meals for themselves. The caring volunteers who deliver the meals with a smiling face allow frail, homebound persons to remain independent and in their own homes. In addition to the eight named charities, the RED Day Run also tithes to a number of other local non profits. They are: Fostering Sweet Dreams, Friends of Guthrie Animal Shelter, All Things Baby, Warriors for Freedom, Anna’s House Foundation, Angel Foster Family Network, The K Club, OKC Dream Center, Project 31, Turning Point Ministries, Filing Tummies, Project Halo and UR Special. Introduced in 2009, RED Day was created by Keller Williams Realty International to recognize the leadership of KW Vice-Chairman of the Board and long-time Edmond resident, Mo Anderson, in crafting the culture of the company. Giving back to the community in which KW real-
See RED Day, Page 7
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Edmond students get Liberal Arts scholarships The University of Central Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts recently awarded scholarships to Edmond residents Grace Alexander, Makala Anang, Lauren Bieri, Marcela Sofia Checketts, Chase Compton, John Darling, Shelby Hedges, Noelle Juengel, Janelle Lawson, Addison Lewis, Laura Lynch, Lauren Morris, Gina NeeDels, Tai Pham, Cassidy Riley, Sarah Savage and Sydney Vance in recognition of their academic excellence and outstanding service to the university. Alexander received the Finney Scholars Scholarship for Sociology, Gerontology and Substance Abuse Studies. Anang received the Dr. Ray Tassin Endowed Scholarship in Mass Communications. Bieri received the Outstanding First Year Graduate Student Award in Political Science. Checketts received the Finney Scholars Scholarship for Political Science. Compton received the Nollert Family Scholarship in German Studies. Darling received the Outstanding Second Year Graduate Student Award in Master of Public Ad-
ministration. Hedges received the Dr. Churchill Gender and Sexuality Student Scholarship. Juengel received the Finney Scholars Scholarship for Humanities and Philosophy, the Nathaniel Martinez Endowed Scholarship, the Textbook Brokers Leadership Scholarships in Liberal Arts and the Vivian Lanier Endowed Scholarship for Humanities. Lawson received the Finney Scholars Scholarship for Modern Languages and the Steve and Carol Barrymore Endowed Spanish Scholarship. Addison Lewis received the Barbara Kay Gilmore Endowed Scholarship for English, and the Clara Kessler and Paul Walters Endowed Memorial Scholarship. Lynch received the Lucile Hurd Perkins Political Science Graduate Student Scholarship. Morris received the Barbara Kay Gilmore Endowed Scholarships for English, the Brock Warren Memorial Scholarship, the Martin, Wilson and Associates Endowed Scholarship in Creative Writing, and the Reba Collins Endowed Scholarship. NeeDels received the Outstanding German Student Scholarship.
Pham received the Barbara Kay Gilmore Endowed Scholarship for English and the Finney Scholars Scholarship for English. Riley received the Dr. Randall jones Endowed Outstanding Political Science Scholarship. Savage received the Wendell and Pauline Simmons Memorial Scholarship. Vance received the Bob Burke Endowed Scholarship in Creative Writing Program. “Our outstanding students have demonstrated not only excellence in the classroom, but oftentimes leadership in college activities and programs. We could not be prouder of them,” said Catherine Webster, Ph.D., dean of Central’s College of Liberal Arts. “These scholarships recognize excellence throughout the college and I sincerely hope that the recipients will accept them to honor not only their recent accomplishments, but those that are yet to come. In this unusual year, I want to express special appreciation to those who make these scholarships possible.” For more information about the UCO College of Liberal Arts, visit uco.edu/la.
Francis Tuttle launches virtual training format Francis Tuttle Technology Center is now offering FT 24/7 Sprints to assist businesses with professional development in a virtual, video-based format. The trainings range from 30 to 90 minutes and focus on topics including leadership and software applications. Course content will pair insight from industry experts with technical training aspects, including in-demand computer software knowledge and troubleshooting. Francis Tuttle plans to include data science topics in the near future. “The workforce is changing now more than ever and we are elevating our training options to meet its evolving needs,” said Cody Mosley, Workforce and Economic Development director.“ FT 24/7 will help businesses strengthen their workforce affordably and conveniently.” Beginning August through October, businesses may subscribe to a series of SPRINT courses, or consult Francis Tuttle’s training team to create a custom plan that will meet specific business needs. Francis Tuttle will also offer an end-of-year series
beginning in November to assist with evaluation and professional development plans. Courses start at $25 per participant. A complete schedule and course offerings are available at www.francistuttle.edu/FT247. For more information, contact krista.scammahorn@francistuttle.edu. Francis Tuttle Technology Center serves high school students and adults in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area with career-specific training, in support of developing and maintaining a quality workforce for the region. Francis Tuttle also offers complete business and industry training and consulting services, and short-term training for career development or personal enrichment. With four locations in Oklahoma City and Edmond, Francis Tuttle offers central Oklahoma diverse training programs in fulfillment of the school’s mission to prepare customers for success in the workplace. More information is available at francistuttle.edu or by calling (405) 7177799.
More information, please contact www.francistuttle.edu or (405) 717-7799
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A past scene from a RED Day run. Due to the virus, this year’s event will be done virtually.
RED Day From Page 5 tors live and work is at the heart of this company culture. Designed to fulfill the ‘Giving Where You Live’ montre, RED Day is celebrated the second week of May. The 2020 RED Day Run was postponed to July in accordance with local and federal COVID-19 related mandates. The company-wide day of giving earned its moniker from the signature hue of the real estate company and also serves as an acronym of the principles describing our goal: Renew, Energize, Donate. Each Keller Williams market center is free to choose how they spend that day, and the RED Day Run is Central Oklahoma’s version. In 2015, the Edmond market center decided to transition the day of service to a day of fundraising, widening the scope of those impacted by their efforts. In 2019, the RED Day Run distributed $186,500 to seven local charities allowing them to directly help over 29,000 people in the metro area. Since the event’s inception in 2015, over $465,000 has been raised
by the RED Day Run for those most in need in and around Edmond. Registration is open and is only $40 per runner! ( $20 for 12 and younger). Each sponsor and registrant has the opportunity to vote for his or her favorite of the seven local non profits and choose to participate in the 5k or the 1 mile fun run. “The RED Day Run has become an amazing community event for a good cause--helping those in need right here in our community,” said RED Day Run Chairperson, Penny Tully. “We would love for you to run the 5K! Come join us from wherever you are before 8:00 PM Saturday, July 25th and help make the 2020 RED Day Run the best one yet!” If you or your business is interested in giving back with us, sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, call Penny Tully at (405) 705-7749. To register for the run and to find out more about the local non profits benefiting from the fundraiser, visit www.reddayrun.com.
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‘Back the Blue’ bills announced Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, and Sen. James Leewright, R-Bristow, this week announced bills backing law enforcement by making the profession more attractive to join and stay in across Oklahoma. In recent days, eight police officers nationwide were shot over 48 hours, resulting in two officer deaths. Two weeks ago, two Tulsa police officers were shot, resulting in the death of Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson. The casualties combined with efforts in cities in Oklahoma and nationwide to defund police and other law enforcement offices have created a toxic environment for public safety officers, something the legislators said they hope to combat. “I am very concerned that what is happening right now in our country could have long term repercussions on recruiting and retaining talented law enforcement officers,” said Hilbert,
who serves as vice chair of the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. “How in the world sheriffs and police chiefs will be able to recruit and retain talent in the near future is beyond my understanding, with the way things are going. We need to give them the tools to succeed.” With anti-law enforcement sentiment rising, Hilbert and Leewright collaborated on ideas to ensure Oklahoma can recruit and retain quality law enforcement personnel now and in the future. “Maintaining the viability and attractiveness of the law enforcement profession is essential to our safety and prosperity as a state and nation,” said Leewright, chairman of the Senate Business, Commerce and Tourism Committee. “As the root causes of the unrest across the nation are addressed, as they need to be, we cannot forget the value of those in blue.”
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A Surprise 90th Birthday Party
A sign-in was held for well wishers who looked to congratulate Patrick Fedde on his 90th birthday.
Beverly Hanna-Fedde honored her husband Patrick with a 90th birthday party recently. Patrick has had a full life and served his country during the Korean War. He was a Marine and wounded in a mine explosion. After recovering in Japan, he was returned to combat and wounded again. He was awarded three Purple Heart awards. Beverly swaid Patrick remains active in his church and other organizations. Following military service, he was in insurance and imports until his retirement.
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Patrick Fedde celebrating his 90th birthday during a surprise party held recently at the New Covenant Methodist Church recently. Inset, Patrick in his younger days.
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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side Help save teens Conflicting virus information When it comes to national news, beware. I saw an interesting letter in The Oklahoman, pertaining to how Taiwan had handled the virus. According to the letter writer, the island nation of 24 million people had only seven deaths from the virus. Why? Allegedly they treated symptomatic patients with corticos- Steve Gust teriods, delivered with a nebulizer. I’m not quite sure what that means, but apparently a doctor in west Texas took the advice and none of the doctor’s patients died or even needed to go to the ICU. If this is true, it makes you wonder why everyone isn’t doing it. I stress “if it’s true,” because I heard something other the weekend, which gave me pause. A reporter tried to find a source of a story involved a virus death of a young adult. This young person allegedly went to a “Covid” party where young people try to get the virus. The young person got it, and, days later, the last words to a medical professional, were they wish they hadn’t done it. This reporter tried to find the source of this story. The best he could do was to find accounts of people who kept repeating the story to the press. Yet there was no original source, he claimed. It started out with
the party being at the University of Alabama. Then it morphed into a single event in San Antonio a few weeks ago. His conclusion was that he doubted it ever happened. During the virus, it seems like we have had lots of conflicting information. After all of this is over we need to come up with a solid game plan of how to deal with something like this and how to provide accurate data to the public. ----Speaking of national news, I was stunned Sunday reading an Associated Press account of the ongoing rioting in Portland, Ore. I really question of the “facts,” provided in that article. The reporters went out of their way to make sure the federal government came across as the villains. Their crime? The federal officials, and officers, want to stop the violence and rioting in Portland. Gosh, how dare they! I may be a minority of one, but I still believe there is a huge difference between a protester and a rioter. They also said the feds were “kidnapping” protesters off the street. I really wonder how much of that is accurate as well. It was a very slanted article. (Steve Gust may be reached at news@edmondpaper.com)
By AAA Anyone with a teenager knows that COVID-19 restrictions and the curtailing of normal summer activities is making for a challenging summer. That means more risks this time of year for teen drivers than ever before. With uncertainty surrounding summer jobs, sports, camps and other activities that would normally consume their days, young drivers have more time on their hands and on the road. The potential for tragedy is real not only for teens, but those who share the road with them. Nationwide, more than 8,300 people died in crashes involving teen drivers from 2008 to 2018 during the “100 Deadliest Days,” the pe-
riod between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That’s more than seven people a day each summer. Our data analysis has found that for every mile driven, new teen drivers ages 16-17 years old are three times more likely to be involved in a deadly crash compared to adults. Novice teen drivers will make mistakes in the roughly 5-year learning curve required to achieve safe driving competency. Even the best and brightest teen drivers have an increased risk of being involved in a deadly crash compared with experienced adult drivers. That’s why adding even one reckless behavior like speeding, drinking and/or taking drugs, or distractions from passengers or mobile devices can prove deadly in a split second. Some 59 percent of all teen crashes involve some form of driver inattention. We can help teens survive the “100 Deadliest Days” first by modeling safe driving behavior. Parents and other adults can teach by example and help ensure young drivers are prepared for the responsibilities of the road. Now is the time to begin potentially life-saving conversations with a teen you love to set and enforce rules and discuss the risks behind the wheel. The AAA Parent Coaching Guide 2020 is among the valuable resources at TeenDriving.AAA.com to minimize confrontations about expectations. COVID-related challenges this summer multiply the need for safety many times over. Understanding the risks can help Oklahoma teens and their parents avoid devastating consequences.
AAA provides automotive, travel, and insurance services to 60 million members nationwide and nearly 423,000 members in Oklahoma.
Researchers urge public to wear masks As Covid-19 cases reach record highs in Oklahoma, scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation continue to urge people across the state to wear masks to help stem the spread of the virus and save lives. Throughout Oklahoma, municipalities are instating new mask requirements to help slow the virus’ spread. In Oklahoma City and Tulsa, face coverings are now required for food service employees, and Norman and Stillwater’s city councils last week overwhelmingly approved ordinances requiring face coverings in most public places. Mask-wearing has become a hot-button issue for some. But OMRF President Stephen Prescott, M.D., stressed that masks simply serve as a way
we can protect fellow Oklahomans from a potentially deadly virus. “I feel like Oklahoma should be leading the way in this,” said Prescott, a physician and medical researcher. “We talk so often about the Oklahoma Standard and its values of service, honor and kindness. Wearing a mask is all those things.” The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 993 new Covid-19 cases and 4 additional deaths on Tuesday, bringing the state’s number of positive cases to nearly 22,000 and 428 deaths since March. The state’s first Covid-19 pediatric death was recorded on Friday. “If we wear masks in large enough numbers, it greatly reduces the spread of the virus,” said
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Prescott. “That’s not a political statement. That is a medically proven fact." During the 2003 outbreak of SARS, another coronavirus, studies found that mask-wearing was more effective at preventing viral spread than washing hands 10 times per day or wearing gloves. These findings make sense, said OMRF immunologist Eliza Chakravarty, M.D. “Wearing a mask helps remind you to follow social distancing rules and generally keeps you more aware,” she said. “You’re more likely to stay away from others, wash your hands and avoid touching your face.” Last week, the University of Washington’s Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluations projected that widespread mask-wearing could save 45,000 lives by Nov. 1. Chakravarty said a change of mindset may help motivate people to mask up: wearing a mask isn’t meant to protect you from catching the virus, it’s designed to stop the spread of the virus. “Most masks were not developed to protect the person wearing them,” she said. “Masks, traditionally, are put on people who are coughing or sneezing and might spread the virus to provide some containment. This is why doctors and nurses wear them when performing a procedure, to avoid infecting the vulnerable patient.” With the U.S. death toll from the virus now in excess of 134,000, Prescott said it isn’t too late for Oklahoma to avoid becoming a national coronavirus hotspot. “This recent spike is disappointing but not devastating,” said Prescott. “If we redouble our efforts and band together, Oklahomans can still prevent a massive outbreak in our communities, which will absolutely save lives.”
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Home market holding steady The Edmond Board of REALTORS (EBR) home sales statistics for June 2020 are now available online at http://www.edmondrealtors.com/stats. The statistics provided are published monthly by EBR based on MLSOK multiple listing service data. The statistics are based on residential properties in the City of Edmond. The total housing inventory at the end of June 2020 decreased to 846 existing homes available for sale versus last year 888 homes. Our market experienced downward momentum
with the decrease of Median price this month. Prices decreased to $267,200 versus the previous year at $267,500. The median days on market decreased to 34 compared to last year’s 41. For comments on the statistics, contact EBR President Jilian Gardner, 405-348-3032. The Edmond Board of REALTORS was established in 1947 and currently represents over 980 REALTOR members and 125 Affiliate members serving the Edmond area.
District planning on Aug. 13 opening The Edmond School District continues to prepare for in person classes next month. The district has posted many guidelines on their web page at www.edmondschools.net. Recently District Superintendent Bret Towne has advised patrons the district will be flexible, depending on current health conditions. He said it was possible a classroom, school or district may close from in-person instruction, due to the virus. In that event, learning would return to a virtual platform or “brick to click,” as the district puts it. In light of ongoing questions about the virus, District spokesperson Susan Parks-Schlepp released
Concert set Kelsey Avants and Tim Gent will provide Morning Music on July 25, and Wild Heart will perform during the Elm Tree Concert Series on July 26 at the Arcadia Round Barn. Avants and Gent, who are from Marlow, perform a wide variety of music and especially like swing tunes. Avants is a fiddler and Gent is on guitar. They will perform from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wild Heart is a variety cover band from Luther
the following statement. "There is a tremendous amount of new information for EPS families to absorb and understand following the release of our 2020-2021 Return to School guidelines. Naturally, parents and students have questions. We are doing our best to answer the questions as quickly as we can. We recently posted to our website a more detailed, thorough, and updated version of the guidelines which should assist families in their decision making. As we prepare to start classes on Aug. 13, our greatest priority is the safety of our students, staff, and community members."
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Dr. Joel Guthridge
OMRF gets Lupus grants The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has received a pair of grants totaling almost $600,000 from the Lupus Research Alliance to study lupus in different ethnic groups. OMRF scientists Joel Guthridge, Ph.D., and Patrick Gaffney, M.D., each received independent 2-year grants from the LRA, which partnered with pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb for the joint funding initiative. The program aims to improve treatments for lupus and to discover advancements that will lead to a cure. Lupus occurs when the immune system becomes unbalanced and can affect the skin, kidneys, lungs, joints and cardiovascular system. The disease primarily strikes women and disproportionately affects African Americans, American Indians and Latinos. Guthridge’s project focuses on developing a data analysis strategy to predict which patients will respond best to particular therapies, as well as identifying how lupus impacts diverse populations differently. Because the disease presents in varying ways across patient populations, choosing effective treatment strategies poses a significant challenge. “We will integrate patient data we’ve already collected with a new evaluation method, comparing patient groups who are responsive—or not—to treatment,” said Guthridge, a scientist in OMRF’s Arthritis and Clinical Immunology Research Program. Using a repository of medical information and biological samples,
he’ll work with OMRF colleague Joan Merrill, M.D., to predict individual lupus patients’ responses to immune-modifying therapies. “Dr. Guthridge’s work has the potential to set the stage for a more personalized, and thus more effective, approach to treating lupus patients,” said LRA Chief Scientific Officer Teodara Staeva, Ph.D. Gaffney, who holds the J.G. Puterbaugh Chair in Medical Research at OMRF, is looking into gene regulation and how it affects race-dependent features of lupus. “We’ve conducted a similar study with samples collected from European American lupus patients and healthy controls,” said Gaffney. “This award will allow us to focus on African American patients and controls, and we can then compare these data to identify differences that contribute to the striking racial disparities of lupus.” Staeva said understanding these differences on a genetic level is key to understanding the racial disparities in the disease. “Given the profound burden of disease faced by Black, Hispanic and Asian people living with lupus, Dr. Gaffney’s work will have a profound impact on our understanding of treating the most vulnerable populations with lupus,” she said. The National Institutes of Health has designated OMRF as one of only 10 Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence nationwide for its research on lupus and other autoimmune illnesses. The LRA is the world’s leading private funder of lupus research.
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The popular metro event, the Paseo Arts Festival, will not be held this year.
Annual Paseo Arts Festival cancelled In response to COVID-19, the Paseo Arts Association has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Paseo Arts Festival, which had already been rescheduled to Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 5-7. “After careful consideration and exploring the ways we could host an event safely, we have decided that cancelation is the best choice in the interest of keeping our community safe,” said PAA Executive Director Amanda Bleakley. “We are devastated to share this news. Every year we look forward to connecting with our community and
celebrating the arts through this festival. We know this is an enormous disappointment to our artists, performers, vendors, volunteers and the public, but safety and health is our top priority.” The Paseo Arts Festival is the largest annual fundraiser for the Paseo Arts Association. The money raised through beverage and merchandise sales directly supports the mission of the 501(c)3 nonprofit, and is used to produce Paseo programs and events provided to the community year-round.
The PAA is committed to finding other ways to enrich, educate and inspire the public through the arts, and is accepting donations to offset the loss of revenue caused by the cancelation, Bleakley said. Donations can be made online at thepaseo.org/support or by mail to 3024 Paseo, Oklahoma City, OK 73103. For more information visit thepaseo.org or call (405) 525-2688. For daily details, follow us on social media at Instagram @paseoartsdistrict, Facebook @paseo.artsdistrict and Twitter @PaseoOKC.
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Arledge & Associates adds to its workforce Three new auditors and three summer interns have joined Arledge and Associates, the Edmond accounting firm announced. Four new employees, including two who are former interns with the firm, are joining the firm’s audit team. Levi Chuculate is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma. He previously worked for Grant Thornton and HoganTaylor after completing an Arledge and Associates internship. Michael Jones is also a UCO graduate and is joining the workforce full-time after internships at Grant Thornton, Eide Bailly, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and The Hertz Corporation. Ryan McDonald was also an Arledge and Associates intern before he went on to work at Grant Thornton and The Hertz Corporation. “It is a pleasure to see some of our former interns come full circle as accounting professionals,” said Jim Denton, partner. “I look forward to seeing Levi, Michael and Ryan continue their careers with us and we have no doubt they will prove to be excellent coworkers.”
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Mason Belcher, Matthew M. Evans and Asa Kingsley will gain first-hand experience through internships with Arledge and Associates industry professionals this month. Belcher is an accounting major at the University of Central Oklahoma. Evans also studies accounting at Oklahoma City University, while Kingsley’s major at Oklahoma Christian University is business administration. All internship candidates must have completed at least 21 hours of accounting coursework and be actively pursuing eligibility for the CPA exam. “Although these student internships are brief, we welcome the opportunity to share our staffers’ expertise with those new to the field,” said Denton.. Arledge and Associates, PC is a recognized leader in the accounting industry offering practical solutions in the areas of tax planning, auditing, consulting, accounting advisory services and client accounting. Through its Gateway Executive Solutions division, the firm offers outsourced CFO, controller and cloud-based accounting solutions.
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Gov. Kevin Stitt announced last week the appointment of Sheila Stinson as a District Judge for Oklahoma County. “Judge Stinson is a dedicated and proven legal professional” said Gov. Stitt. “Her years spent in private practice, combined with her experience serving as an Oklahoma County Special Judge, has prepared her to step into this role. I look forward to seeing her serve the people of Oklahoma County with integrity and honor.” "It is an honor to be appointed by Governor Stitt as the newest Oklahoma County District Judge," said Stinson. "As a lifelong Oklahoman, I look forward to serving the residents of Oklahoma County in this new capacity with independence, integrity, professionalism, and impartiality." Oklahoma County Special Judge Sheila Stinson is an experienced civil litigator and trial attorney who has resolved hundreds of disputes on the Family and Domestic docket in Oklahoma County since she assumed the post in June 2017. Prior to this, Stinson was the owner and managing member of Stinson Law Group from 2014 to 2017 and served as an adjunct professor at Oklahoma City University School of Law from 2015 to 2017. Stinson previously served as an associate attorney at Kirk & Chaney, PLLC and Walker, Ferguson & Ferguson. Stinson has also served as a law clerk for Judge Gary Lumpkin at the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. Stinson is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma County Bar Association, Oklahoma Judicial Conference Board of Directors,
Stinson Oklahoma Judges Association and University of Central Oklahoma Foundation Board of Trustees. She is a recipient of a variety of honors and awards, including: Judge of the Year, Oklahoma Bar Association (Family Law Section); Beacon Award, Oklahoma County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division; Leadership in Law Award, Journal Record; Achievers Under 40 Award, Journal Record; and AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell. Stinson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Oklahoma (1999) and a Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law (2002). A native of Boise City, she resides in Edmond with her husband, Preston Stinson, and two children. Oklahoma County is in the 7th Judicial District.
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Hanks delivers on Apple platform with ‘Greyhound’ By George Gust Things move fast these days, and it can be hard to keep up with ever changing landscape of movies and other digital entertainment content. One day we’ll tell the younger generation of a time when movies starring the largest living movie star, Tom Hanks, were screened using film and projectors in a crowded auditorium called a movie theater. As of today we’re treated to Apple TV+’s digital release of “Greyhound” a WWII naval action film scripted and starring the indelible Hanks. In the early days of WWII, an international convoy of 37 Allied ships, led by captain Ernest Krause (Tom Hanks) in his first command of a U.S. destroyer, crosses the treacherous North Atlantic while hotly pursued by wolf packs of Nazi U-boats. “Greyhound” is a stripped down naval battle movie whose economic handling of its characters serves the thrilling tactical battle with a mostly unseen foe. After the requisite scene introducing the interpersonal relationship between Hanks and would-be sweetheart Elisabeth Shue “Greyhound” is a non-stop naval action film that keeps the intensity high throughout the next 70 minutes. The constant sense of danger and uncertainty feels similar to the recent war films “1917” and “Dunkirk” and while
“Greyhound” never quite reaches the same level of visceral immersion as those films it gets close to it. If you’re going to endeavor to watch “Greyhound” you may do well to familiarize yourself with a few nautical terms like: left rudder full, hard starboard 2/3rds. Spartan phrases like these make up the majority of the dialogue in the film already severely lacking in character development. And this economic approach to the film is a double-edged sword; there’s no cheesy character named “Brooklyn” who just can’t wait to get back home, have a hot dog and see his Dodgers play ball again, but there’s also no other discernable characters outside of Hanks’ God fearing captain character. However, as far as characters go, you’re in steady hands
with Hanks at the helm. Through the black and white military orders Hanks was still able to convey the self-doubt and pressure that comes with leading a crew and convoy across treacherous waters. Overall, “Greyhound” is an expertly crafted war film that manages to be thrilling and engaging throughout its 90 minute running time without the assistance of the big screen with a booming sound system. What it lacks in character development, it makes up with tense scenes of naval war action. “Greyhound” demands your attention as it never dumbs down the naval jargon, but is rewarding to viewers who are locked-in from the beginning, and is ultimately a respectful tribute to the heroes who sacrificed it all. “Greyhound” is rated PG-13 for war-related action/violence and brief strong language. Available now on Apple TV+ (free with a 7 day trial) 4 out of 5 stars To comment on this film review, or any other movie review, please e-mail George at gust.george@gmail.com Read past movie reviews by George Gust by visiting our web site at www.edmondlifeandleisure.com
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Tom Hanks takes the helm as the screenwriter & star of the thrilling WWII naval action movie ‘Greyhound.’
OKC ballpark honored Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, home of the Oklahoma City Dodgers and professional baseball in Oklahoma City since 1998, has won the 2020 Triple-A Best of the Ballparks competition presented by Ballpark Digest. The contest involved all 30 Triple-A teams in a bracket style competition staged over a span of approximately four weeks between June 18-July 10. Winners each round were determined by popular vote through the publication’s website, ballparkdigest.com. “We are honored to have been chosen as the Triple-A winner of the Best of the Ballparks competition,” said OKC Dodgers President/General Manager Michael Byrnes. “This isn’t a win for our organization as much as it is for our incredible fans. It speaks volumes about their dedication to send us to victory in a year we were not able to host Dodgers baseball.” Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark was seeded 15th out of the 30 ballparks to begin the competition. After defeating Greater Nevada Field (Reno, Nev.) in the opening round, the stadium affectionately known as “The Brick” went on to score upsets against #2 seed First Horizon Park (Nashville, Tenn.) and #7 seed Durham Bulls Athletic Park (Durham, N.C.).
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Krazy Daze tradition back this weekend By Stephanie Carel Downtown Business Association The Downtown Edmond Business Association will be hosting their annual Krazy Dayz Sale this week with local businesses offering discounts and specials Because of Covid-19, things will look a little different this year so check with your favorite business to find out what days they will be hosting their event. This long standing event began back in the 1960's and continues today. Krazy Daze has been an annual tradition in Edmond since the early 1960s when Hoot Gibson, owner of McCall’s, came up with the sidewalk sale idea to help clear out inventory from downtown retailers’
stores and has gained in popularity. Hoot’s idea has morphed into a huge themed sales event where Edmond citizens and visitors can shop local without making a large dent in their wallets! Some of the following examples show the fantastic savings offered: Mainstream Boutique- up to 60% off select items Downtown Nutrition & Energyspecials Monday, Thursday and Saturday on their drinks Broadway Antiques- sales throughout the store on Saturday Silver Leaf Gems- 20-50% off all jewelry Wednesday-Saturday. Downtown Edmond Business Association (DEBA) is a membership organization formed by business
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Vital to help out local merchants The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 throughout the United States in March 2020 transformed American lives in ways many might never have imagined possible. Social distancing recommendations and restrictions on gatherings of more than a handful of people had a ripple effect on the economy that adversely affected many small businesses. Small businesses are the backbones of local communities. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses make up a vast percentage of all businesses in the United States and employ 59.9 million employees. The SBA notes that the accommodation and food services sector is the second largest small business industry. Many of these businesses have been hit especially hard as more and more of their regular customers stay at home in the wake of government advisories promoting social distancing. But small businesses are vital to local communities, and there are ways to support them and help them stay afloat as they confront the challenges posed by the COVID-19 outbreak. · Order delivery. It's still possible to enjoy foods from your favorite local restaurants. Many restaurants that had not previously done so have
begun to offer delivery services, be it curbside or at-home, and this can provide a great respite for families who have had to cook three meals a day at home for their entire families for extended periods of time. Curbside delivery has made it possible to get takeout meals without compromising social distancing recommendations. · Recognize that more than food is available for takeout. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, some governors announced relaxations on laws governing what can and cannot be obtained via takeout, allowing takeout on goods that were previously restricted in regard to takeout. For example, the New York State Liquor Authority intended to temporarily relax regulations regarding the takeout and delivery of alcohol. · Purchase a gift card. Gift cards can help small businesses generate revenue at a time when their doors are largely closed to the public. This can be vital to these businesses' survival, and it gives consumers something to look forward when life returns to normal. · Help market local businesses. Spread the word when local businesses deliver in the wake of the restrictions put on them due to COVID-19. Share these experiences via social media or online reviews.
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A $13,000 grant given to area food bank The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma has received a $13,000 grant from the Darden Foundation to help provide hunger-relief to families in central and western Oklahoma. "This donation comes at an unprecedented time in the Regional Food Bank's history. The COVID19 pandemic and economic downturn has hit Oklahoma families hard," said Deb Bunting, interim CEO of the Regional Food Bank. "The Darden Foundation's generosity will help us to keep food flowing to Oklahomans living with hunger during these challenging times.� Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Regional Food Bank has worked with its partners across central and western Oklahoma to safely provide food to residents living with food insecurity. Those partners have reported on average a 30 percent increase in Oklahomans requesting food assistance for the first time. In April and May, the Regional Food Bank distributed 10.3 million pounds of food, 900,000 more pounds than a typical two-month average. The Darden Foundation is committed to supporting families facing food insecurity in communities across the United States. The foundation’s commitment to help is demonstrated through its partnership with Feeding America and its network of 200 food banks across the nation.
Feeding America has worked alongside The Darden Foundation for eight years in the fight against hunger. Thanks to their ongoing support, the Feeding America network has been able to help provide even more meals to families in need. Learn more about the fight against hunger in Oklahoma by visiting rfbo.org. About Darden Restaurants and The Darden Foundation Darden is a restaurant company featuring a portfolio of differentiated brands that include Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Bahama Breeze and Eddie V's. The Darden Foundation works to bring to life our spirit of service through its philanthropic support of charitable organizations across the country. Since
1995, The Darden Foundation has awarded more than $90 million in grants to non-profit organizations such as Feeding America, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) and American Red Cross. For more information, please visit www.darden.com. About the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is leading the fight against hunger in 53 counties in central and western Oklahoma and envisions a state where everyone, regardless of circumstance, has access to nutritious food. Founded in 1980, the Regional Food Bank is the state's largest hunger-relief 501(c)(3) nonprofit that distributes food through a network of community-based partner agencies and schools.
In April and May, the Regional Food Bank distributed 10.3 million pounds of food.
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