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July 23, 2022 News OSU to host Greenhouse and Garden Center Conference oo i] LadCoffeetine Colamn ave With Andy & Renie Bowman — “Don’t Plant Peas And Expect Spaghetti” While watching tv the other night, a commercial came on Industry experts and university specialists will be on hand to share valuable information at the Greenhouse and Garden that got my attention. Yeah, that’s right. Believe it or not, anad Center Conference set for Aug. 10 at Oklahoma State University. Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services. that was worth watching. In a closeup of his face, the owner of a local business was speaking directly into the camera. And lo By Trisha Gedon ence chair. professionals a choice of two different tours, and behold, he was actually not pushing his product! “We've got a little bit of ev- Greenhouse production including Big Creek Nursery Instead, he was commenting about the escalating price of STILLWATER - Oklaho- erything for everyone who has Plant breeding and prob- and Garden Center or OSU's everything we buy. Then he made a statement that caught my mans working in the green- an interest in the gardening lem solving Greenhouse Learning Center. attention. Without trying to quote him, here is the essence of house industry and those industry,” Schnelle said. “The Grafted vegetable produc- For more information what he said. “Everything is costing too dadgum much any- interested in the gardening in- day is chocked full of research- tion about the conference, contact more. Food, housing, gasoline, cars. You name it - and chances dustry are invited to take part based information, and we've Luminescent plants Schnelle at mike.schnelle@ok- are you probably can’t afford it. But there is something that you in the Greenhouse and Garden built in time for networking.” Labor and efficiency state.edu or 405-744-7361. and I can give away, and it costs absolutely nothing. Kindness, try it. Cause we all need it.” Center Conference set for Aug. Early registration is $85 Vegetative production OSU Extension uses re- ‘Try giving away a smile and an encouraging word to the tired 10 at Oklahoma State Univer- and due by Aug. 1; registration All-American selections search-based information to grocery store worker next time you are buying eggs and milk sity. after that date is $125, Lunch ‘The full schedule is avail- help all Oklahomans solve lo- that is costing you too much. Say a heartfelt “Thank you” to the University and industry is provided. The conference cal issues and concerns, pro- able on the OSU Department air conditioner technician, who is working overtime to try to specialists will be on hand takes place from 7:45 a.m. to of Horticulture and Landscape mote leadership and manage keep everyone cool this summer. Offer to laugh at yourself at to share their 5:30 p.m. knowledge Architecture website. Click on resources wisely throughout work, instead of coating the whole area in criticism and nega- with participants, said Mike ‘Agenda topics include: In-person Horticulture Events. the state’s 77 counties. Most tivity. Schnelle, OSU Extension flori- Niche opportunities for Following the informative information is available at lit- Be kind. It costs you nothing. In fact, you will harvest some culture specialist and confer- greenhouse and garden center sessions, participants will have tle to no cost. benefits from it. Like the Bible says, you reap what you sow. True stuff. Any farmer will tell you that if you plant peas, don’t be looking to harvest spaghetti. Peas planted and watered are going to give you more of exactly what you put into the ground. OKC Zoo Adjusts Its Hours To Help More peas. So don’t be spreading grouchiness and complaining, and then pray for crop failure. You lay a round of cursing and yelling Guests Avoid Extreme Summer Weather on the mechanic that is supposed to be fixing your vehicle by tomorrow — you probably shouldn’t expect him to work hard Effective Monday, July 25 Through Wednesday, August 31, Park to get your truck back to you ASAP. In fact, you just may get a text from him, “Parts not available for two weeks.” Sorry, dude, Hours Will Be 8 A.M. To 3 PM. Daily With The Last Entry At 2 PM. but you brought it on yourself. Might try a little kindness and friendliness next go-round. Pea pods don’t sprout spaghetti. Zoo Offers Free Admission On Select Weekday Afternoons In August. So, will being Little Miss Sunshine bring only roses and per- fection into your life? You know better. Life is hard — the pits As Oklahoma continues For all guests wanting to the OKC Zoo is a proud mem- and over, Children two and un- at times. And you are increasing the chances that it will be that to experience record-breaking explore the Zoo's splash pads, ber of the Association of Zoos der are admitted free. way, when you are being disagreeable and grumpy to everyone temperatures, the Oklahoma misters and indoor attrac- and Aquariums, the American Stay connected with the around you day after day. Because life has a way of giving back City Zoo and Botanical Garden tions in the warm August af- Alliance of Museums, Okla- Zoo on Facebook, Twitter, In- to you exactly what you give out. is adjusting its summer hours ternoons, the Zoo is offering homa City’s Adventure District stagram, Linktree and TikTok, Try this. Deliberately try making life a little easier for those to allow guests to visit earlier free general admission for all and an Adventure Road part- and by visiting our blog stories. who are forced to be around you. It costs you nothing, and in to connect with wildlife and ner. Regular admission is $12 To learn more about Zoo hap- guests from noon to 2 p.m. on time (when the shock wears off) they will be probably start wild places. Beginning Mon- weekdays from Monday, Au- for adults and $9 for children penings, call (405) 424-3344 treating you with a lot more kindness and consideration. day, July 25 and continuing gust 1 through Friday, August ages 3-11 and seniors ages 65 or visit okczoo.org. Remember, peas planted make a bunch of peas...and only peas. through Wednesday, August 19. 31, OKC Zoo hours will be 8 The fun keeps stacking a.m. to 3 p.m. daily with the up as you discover the OKC last entry no later than 2 p.m. Take advantage of the Zoo Zoo's all new BRICKLIVE Ani- mal Paradise sponsored by Avoid these estate planning mistakes opening at 8 a.m. and start Devon. Debuting for the first When many people hear the also choose a trust company can even supersede your will, tial for the trust to work as you your summer safaris early! time in Oklahoma at the Zoo, words “estate planning,” they to handle this duty.) And to so you'll want to update them intended. Many of the Zoo's animals BRICKLIVE features over 45 assume it's just for the wealthy. help avoid unpleasant surpris- as needed. Also, if youhave a Here's one other mistake - are more active in the morn- life-sized animal statues made But that’s not the case because es when your estate is being 529 education savings plan, ¢ getting the help you need. ing and as the day warms up, with almost two million toy everyone can benefit from an settled, consider letting your estate plan. And when you're children or other close rela- you'll want to name a succes- sor owner ~ someone who can Estate planning can be com- they are given access to their bricks. BRICKLIVE is designed creating one, you'll want to tives know who will be receiv- take over your 529 if you were plex, so you'll want to work indoor habitats, allowing them to connect wildlife fans to avoid some common mistakes. ing what. to pass away. with an attorney, and possibly the choice to go inside and cool many of the planet's endan- Before we look at those Not reviewing your plans Not re-registering assets with your financial advisor and down. Zoo amenities includ- gered animal species while mistakes, let’s go over what periodically - Once you create placed in a trust — A living tax professional, too. ing mist machines and fans “building” an appreciation for estate planning is designed your estate plans, don’t forget trust offers you many poten- By avoiding key mistakes conservation and biodiversity. to accomplish. Essentially, an about them. Over time, your tial benefits, such as the ability plus climate control, indoor The exhibit focuses on four estate plan allows you to pass personal situation may change to bypass the time-consuming and working with a qualified areas at Great EscApe, Cat For- wildlife habitats including on your assets in the way you ~ you may experience a remar- and highly public process of team ofprofessionals, you can est, Oklahoma Trails, the Joan wildlands, snow and ice, ocean desire. But it can also specify riage or bring in new children. probate when it's time to settle create and maintain an estate Kirkpatrick Animal Hospital and jungle. BRICKLIVE is on other actions, such as nam- Your interests may change, too your estate. However, just es- plan that will help you leave and the Zoo's two restaurants, display in the Zoo's butterfly ing someone to care for your ~ perhaps you'll become deep- tablishing the trust, by itself, the legacy you desire. ‘The Canopy and Lotus Pavilion, garden area now through Oc- minor children if you were no ly involved in supporting a fa- may be insufficient — you likely around. In creating an vorite charitable organization. also need to re-register assets, This article was written by Ed- provide various opportunities tober 30, 2022, during regular longer estate plan, several key docu- Given these and other poten- such as your investments, so for guests to cool down as well. Zoo hours. BRICKLIVE bundle ments are involved, including tial changes, you'll want to re- they are officially owned by the ward Jones for use by your local Plus, little ones will go wild for awill, atrust, a financial and daily admission tickets are power view your estate plans once in trust, not by you. This is essen- Edward Jones Financial Advisor. the Zoo's water play features available for purchase at www. of attorney and a medical pow- awhile to see if they need to be located in the Children’s Zoo okczoo.org/tickets. er of attorney or a health care modified. and at Sanctuary Asia. Guests Beat the heat with the OKC directive. Not updating beneficiary are also welcome to bring their Zoo's adjusted summer hours, Now, let’s consider a few es- designations - Every so often, tate-planning mistakes: you may want to review the own drinks and refillable, reus- 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily with the Not communicating your beneficiary designations on Edward Jones, Member SIPC able water bottles into the park last entry no later than 2 p.m., plans. You'll need to inform your life insurance policies, in- and are encouraged to hydrate effective July 25 through Au- your family about whom vestment accounts and retire- while exploring the Zoo. The gust 31. Purchase advance you've chosen as executor - ment assets. As mentioned, 2014 W. 3rd | Elk City, OK 73644 Zoo's adjusted summer sched- tickets for general Zoo admis- the individual who will admin- changes in your life, such as ister your estate - and whom ule will not impact the daily sion and BRICKLIVE at www. you've named as the trustee remarriage and the addition of new children, may affect Robert Stephens (580) 225-3156 care and welfare the Zoo pro- okczoo.org/tickets. Located at = the person who will manage your beneficiaries. Beneficiary Financial Advisor [email protected] vides its animals. the crossroads of I-44 and I-35, your trust’s assets. (You can designations are powerful and Got a Great Local News Story? Tell us about it today! E Send us an email to [email protected] or give us a call at 580-225-3000!