June 21, 2018

June 21, 2018 Vol. 19, No. 4

In This Issue ROUGH CUT SWISS

Rough Cut Swiss, in real life, is located in front of Othello’s Restaurant at the southwest corner of Main and Broadway, but this week it 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.

Pageant honors Miss Oklahoma 1948 See Page 18

PHOTOS BY MELINDA INFANTE

FRIDAY, JUNE 22 Sunny High 88° Low 76°

SATURDAY, JUNE 23 Partly cloudy/wind High 95° Low 76°

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 Mostly sunny High 93° Low 75°

The annual LibertyFest parade is one of the largest in Oklahoma. Dozens of entries and thousands of spectators will be present on the morning of July 4.

Edmond’s biggest party of the year, LibertyFest, kicks off this weekend for several days of red, white and blue patriotic fun.

To help you navigate your way through the many events, we have once again published the LibertyFest program and official guide.

There are 10 events this year marking 46 years of Edmond having fun and honoring the USA. CNN and USA Today have labeled Edmond’s patriotic party one of the “top 10 places,” to be on July 4. This year’s theme is ‘A Rockin’ Fourth of July.’

Use the official guide, inserted in today’s edition of Edmond Life & Leisure, to find out all about the upcoming events. It all kicks off this weekend with the Miss LibertyFest Scholarship Pageant

at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. The 2017 winner of the event, Ashley Thompson, was honored earlier this month being named Miss Oklahoma. (See article, Page 9.)

Other activities include the LibertyFest Band Concert at UCO June 28 and the annual rodeo June 29 and June 30 at the Carl Benne Rodeo Grounds.

You also won’t want to miss the car show June 30 at Hafer Park or the Kite Festival, June 30 and July 1. The Road Rally is July 1, kicking off at Earl’s Rib Palace.

One of the major happenings is the Taste of Edmond, July 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Festival Market Place in Downtown Edmond. This is also one of the major benefits of LibertyFest.

LibertyFest hits its crescendo on July 4 with the annual parade starting at 9 a.m. Once again, dozens of entries will make up one of Oklahoma’s largest July Fourth parades. ParkFest returns on July 4 at Mitch Park, with free watermelon, music and fun. The evening of the Fourth ends with a fireworks show, which this year is being moved to Hafer Park.

Use this year’s guide to get to know the volunteers who make all the magic happen. That includes this year’s president Terry Officer, who has a message for all those getting ready to enjoy this year’s celebration.

Enjoy the official program of LiberyFest and please make plans to have a grand ole time once again this July Fourth season.

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Rural counties face big vote on alcohol Adair, Alfalfa, Beaver, Caddo, Cimarron, Coal, Cotton, Dewey, Harmon, Harper, Haskell, Hughes, Roger Mills and Washita counties all have liquor-by-the-drink sales propositions to change their “dry” status and allow on-premise sales of full-strength beer, wine and mixed drinks.

If these propositions do not pass, restaurants, bars, bowling alleys, golf courses and other on-premise sellers in these counties will not be allowed to sell any alcohol as of Oct. 1, when new alcohol regulation changes take effect under State Question (SQ) 792.

“The future of beer in these counties is on the line on June 26,” said Lisette Barnes, president of the Oklahoma Beer Alliance. “This is a vote for beer and for local economies that benefit from the revenue local bars and restaurants provide.”

These liquor-by-the-drink sales restrictions have been in place since 1959 when Oklahoma ratified the 21st amendment and repealed Prohibition. At the time, local counties did not want full-strength beer, wine or liquor to be sold in restaurants, bars or other on-premise sellers. Instead, they only allowed 3.2 percent ABW beer to be sold in on-premise locations because it was considered by state law as “non-intoxicating.”

Since SQ 792 was approved by voters in November 2016 and all beer will be regulated the same way, dry counties around the state have been voting to change their liquor-bythe-drink sales restrictions to protect local businesses, jobs and future de-

velopment in the area. The counties that have changed their liquor-by-thedrink sales laws since November 2016 are Latimer, Okfuskee, Jefferson, Pushmataha, Major and Ellis counties. Businesses in previously dry counties are thankful voters kept their businesses in mind when they went to the polls.

“We are so glad the voters in Major County voted to reduce restrictions on liquor-by-the-drink sales because it truly saved our business,” said Michelle Brown, co-owner of GB’s Grill & Lounge. “Oklahoma is taking a step forward with alcohol modernization, and not doing so locally would have hurt many businesses and people’s livelihoods here in Major County.”

If voters in dry counties approve liquor-by-the-drink sales propositions, businesses can continue to operate as normal and consumers can still enjoy a beer, or soon, a glass of wine or mixed drink at dinner, out with friends or on the golf course. If voters do not approve the propositions, these counties cannot vote on the issue again for two years.

“If these propositions fail, it is a very real threat to businesses in the area because there is no potential fix for two years,” said Barnes. “The rest of the state will be embracing fullstrength beer and these counties would be left behind. It is very concerning for the business health of local restaurants, bars and other members of the local economy that provide jobs and revenue in rural areas.”

Broncho coach retiring June 30 The University of Central Oklahoma athletics department and head cross country coach J.D. Martin announced last week that Martin will retire from his post effective June 30 following a 14-year stint with the Bronchos. Martin has coached cross country and track & field for 47 of the past 54 years.

“I feel very fortunate to have done this for so long,” Martin said. “I think UCO is a great school and I’ve really enjoyed my time here. It’s a first-rate school and a great place to work. But it’s time for me to go. I can’t say enough about how great the opportunity I’ve had has been. To be able to do this for so long, it’s hard to put into words just what that means.”

“I just want to say thank you to coach Martin for everything he has done for this university,” UCO Athletic Director Eddie Griffin said. “J.D. is such a great person and to have someone like him in your department is a plus.

You couldn’t ask for a better person and coach to be leading our studentathletes. We’re happy for him and we wish him the best for his retirement.”

Martin was hired by Central Oklahoma in 2004 to take charge of a cross country program that had just been brought back to the university the year before. His intentions then were to help the Bronchos get the program es-

tablished, maybe work a couple of years at Central, and then return to his retirement hobbies of hunting, fishing, and golfing.

Martin retired from the University of Oklahoma after 33 years (1964-97) of coaching both cross country and track & field. He enjoyed retirement for seven years before a golf outing with former UCO athletic director Bill Farley led to his return to the ranks.

“I said I’d help them get things going and maybe stay on for a couple of years,” Martin said.

He led the Bronchos to a runner-up conference finish that first season and earned coach of the year honors in doing so. He wasn’t going to stay for just a couple of years.

“I was enjoying coaching and enjoying being around the kids,” Martin said. “UCO is such a good place to be and the only thing I had to do was coach the girl’s cross country team. It was a great fit and I really enjoyed it. I knew I was here to stay.”

The group that will go down as Martin’s last team recently presented their coach with a book. The title … Coach Martin. The cover photo was a picture of coach taking a picture. Every page of the book, nearly 50 pages, was filled with photos taken by Martin over the past 14 seasons.

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From the Publisher

Pack a lunch when voting When my mom and dad would come visit me way up here in Edmond all the way from May and Wilshire in Oklahoma City, dad would walk through my door saying, “My Gosh it is a long way up here. I should have packed a lunch.”

He said this even though the turnpike and I-35 would practiRay Hibbard cally have delivered him to my door step.

Voters in the June 26 primary for Oklahoma County could feel that they should have packed a lunch by the time they read all the ballot and check every box. Our advice would be to do some homework and study the darn thing before you go. You can go to the Oklahoma County Election Board web site to view sample ballot.

The numbers of folks that decided to enter politics for the 2018 elections here in Oklahoma are a great indication for how dissatisfied voters are about the way things are being run in state government. I would say that city government units are the only ones getting high marks from voters.

County and state governments should get the message that reform needs to take place. It will be interesting to see if incumbents in the Oklahoma legislature are returned to office or tossed out on their ears.

Edmond is lucky in that we have a great group of representatives. They are as frustrated as any of us about the process especially regarding our state budget. The Republican majority has had no real leadership over the last few years and the result has been terrible. I will make a few endorsements for this primary, but they are based on leadership ability and having enough knowledge to know where to start the reform process.

Republican Races: Todd Lamb is our pick for the Republican nominee for Oklahoma’s next governor. From the first day of campaigning, Lamb has talked about the issue that I consider at the core of the problem with our budget process in Oklahoma. He says it is time to take the budget negotiations out of the back rooms and let them see the light of day. He wants input from more than five people to determine good ideas and plans for our state budget.

You wouldn’t think this would be a breath of fresh air, but I cannot tell you how many elected officials say that the stale, back room method is the way they have always done it and it is the only way to perform the budget process.

They say this kind of stuff knowing full well that the old process isn’t working and with a straight face folks. Lamb says he is going to dismantle the old ways of budgeting and make it transparent. I am willing to take this former special agent with the U.S. Secret Service at his word. Besides, Lamb’s training with the U.S. Secret Service, his business experience and his knowledge of the games played in state government ensure he won’t be intimidated and be able to hit the ground running from day one.

Dana Murphy is our Republican pick for Oklahoma’s next Lt. Governor. She is a fifth generation Oklahoman, geologist, rancher, attorney, 25-year

Edmond resident and because of her work as an Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner, knows the ins and outs of state government. I am also proud to call her a friend. Murphy is not one of the elected officials that only comes around at election time.

She stays in touch with us frequently always asking what is going on in Edmond and what the issues are that concern folks that live here. She wants to know how business is and how it can be better. The best way I can describe Murphy is that she is curious about how things can work better and what she can do to help. Murphy also can bridge the gap between rural and urban legislatures which can be a bigger divide then Republicans and Democrats. She is the perfect choice for Lt. Governor.

The incumbent for State Representative for District 81 Mike Osburn should be returned to office.

He has done a great job and is incredibly responsive to the folks he represents.

I have no doubt he has been frustrated by the lack of leadership in the legislature and the closeddoor budget process. Osburn is one of the bright minds that has great ideas to solve our state’s budget problems if the Republican leadership would open the process. He is smart, and we would encourage you to return him to office to build seniority and provide leadership under what we hope is a better operating system.

Jason Reese is one of two candidates trying to become the Republican nominee for District 83 state representative. We give him our endorsement for the Republican nomination 100 percent. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Reese has a readiness for the job as well having served as a staff attorney in the Oklahoma House, but he has over 12 years in the private sector. This is a good combination in my book. I also like that he pushes for opportunity for blue collar jobs in the state. Going to college is great but only about a quarter to a third of folks will realistically make that transition. That leaves a good number of our high school graduates in need of good paying jobs to stay in Oklahoma.

He believes in apprenticeships and career tech opportunities.

Oklahoma County Commissioner for District 3 now held by Ray Vaughn is up for election and Vaughn decided not to seek re-election. Our pick is state representative and attorney Kevin Calvey. He brings an insatiable amount of energy to the benefit of county government. Calvey served as an Army Captain in Iraq. The U.S. Army awarded Calvey the Bronze Star Medal for his service there.

Calvey agrees with us that the recent report commissioned by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce on the Oklahoma County judicial process is a great blueprint for reform. Our Oklahoma County jail problems just seem to go on and on. Calvey has the knowledge, leadership skills and tenacity to make the changes needed. It is time for a fresh approach.

Representative Lewis Moore is up for re-election in State District 96 and we endorse Moore for the Republican nomination.

He has served Edmond well and quietly gone about advancing good bills. Moore is also a veteran, small business owner and Eagle Scout. He

was the Oklahoma National Guard pick for Legislature of the Year.

Moore has represented Edmond well and deserves the chance to continue doing so by taking the Republican nomination.

The Oklahoma County Assessor is an open seat with the retirement of Leonard Sullivan. His chief deputy, Larry Stein, is seeking the position. We are happy to give Stein our endorsement. He understands the assessment process and has paid his dues at that office, so we believe he deserves the opportunity to continue the smooth-running process that the office is known for statewide. This is probably one of those offices that should be appointed rather than elected to ensure a professionally managed system.

There are three Republicans in the race for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner wanting your vote. Anybody but incumbent Bob Anthony would be my suggestion for the race.

Democrat Races We announced Drew Edmondson many months ago as our pick for the Democrats to be Oklahoma’s next governor. Like Lamb, this former Oklahoma Attorney General is not going to be intimidated by anyone or the processes that go on in state government. He knows how the system work and how to make it work better.

In the Democrat’s race to take over House District 96 there are two candidates. If you are voting on the ticket for the Democrats, we would encourage you to vote for Kathy Wallis in that race. I’ve known Kathy for many years and seen her become more and more active in Edmond.

Nonpartisan Judicial Officers For District 7, Office 5 we give an enthusiastic endorsement for Natalie Mai. She is smart and dedicated to the law. Mai graduated from Cornell University with her Bachelor of Science degree and received her Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University Law School. She has a solo practice in civil, tax and criminal defense law. She volunteers as an attorney for Legal Aid and for Oklahoma Lawyers for Children. She will make an excellent choice for Judge.

State Question 788 We join the Oklahoman and encourage you to vote “No” for this supposedly medical marijuana state question.

It is written to be a recreational marijuana law under the cover of calling it medical marijuana.

Don’t be fooled by the title of the state questions.

We need either a real medical marijuana question put to voters or for the writers to be honest and put forth a recreational law.

Besides, does anyone really believe the troubled Oklahoma Department of Health can have a system to handle any kind of new program up and running in 30 days?

---Feel free to disagree, study the candidates and issue and make your own choices.

It is your right!

(Ray Hibbard may be reached by e-mail at ray@edmondpaper.com)

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Weekend calendar of events ........................................................Page 7.

A look at medical marijuana issue ................................................Page 8.

Miss Oklahoma crowned ..............................................................Page 9 Scenes from Heard on Hurd........................................................Page 13.

George Gust reviews ‘Incredibles 2’ ............................................Page 15.

Crossword ..................................................................................Page 15.

Senior news..........................................................................Pages 18-19.

Business news ............................................................................Page 21.

Worship directory ......................................................................Page 23.

Find the ‘Rough Cut Swiss’ Rough Cut Swiss, in real life, is located in front of Othello’s Restaurant at the southwest corner of Main and Broadway, but this week it is hidden somewhere in our paper. E-mail contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing.

Rough Cut Swiss is by artist David Phelps. Phelps is an Oklahoma based sculptor whose work has been featured throughout the state. He is inspired by expansive spaces and hopes his works will inspire meaningful meditation.

Said Phelps, “I grew up on a farm in the central valley of California where the fields became an extension of oneself. I continue to live in the wide open spaces of Oklahoma where my sculptural images expand to include their environments as part of the aesthetic experience.”

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Edmond Electric honored with Reliability Award Municipal Electric Systems of Oklahoma (MESO) announces that Edmond Electric, the City of Edmond’s electric department, is recognized for First Place in the association’s annual Electric Operations and Reliability Competition. The utility was recognized in the category for cities over 10,000 population and cited for achieving the highest reported level of service reliability for cities within Oklahoma.

The utility was recognized for having an Average System Availability Index of 99.9919 percent in 2017.

Edmond Electric employees meet the requirements of their work with professionalism and safety due to employer efforts. These efforts include four years of rigorous field experience and testing for each line worker before he achieves journey lineworker status.

MESO General Manager Tom Rider presented the award to the Edmond Electric.

In presenting the award, Rider said that the trade association valued the continued participation of the various utilities in the region in the annual reliability competition. “It’s important, we believe, for cities to maintain accurate records to measure their reliability and productivity. Through ongoing review of operations of cities in the four-state region, we find over time which systems have continuous excellence in construction standards

and distribution automation. Edmond Electric not only has taken many steps to maintain reliability but con- tinues to invest in system improvement.”

“The current operational standards and employee training standards of this utility are superior. This training and development of staff and increased funding for reliability resulted in the continued excellent perform- ance of the utility. Local control means local crews. That means fast response. And fast response means less outage time.”

MESO is an electric utility trade association representing cities in Okla- homa, Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas. The association’s member utilities provide non-profit electric services and electric power genera- tion to some 750,000 people in four states. Edmond Electric purchases its power from the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority.

To insure fast response to emergencies, Edmond Electric is also a signatory to Mutual Aid Agreements in the region. These agreements are recognized by FEMA for use in the event of emergency or natural disaster.

Utilities in Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma agree through the program on the conditions under which assistance may be received in an emergency ahead of the event so there are no delays in responding to the needs of another utility.

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Events boost metro economy

June 22 ---- In the Gallery ---- Always ... Patsy Cline ---- Oklahoma 4-H State Horse Show ---- Miss Brown to You ---- Summer Signature Tour ---- Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream ---- Oklahoma Gay Pride Festival & Parade ---- Aaron Lewis in Concert ---- Wheeler Summer Music Series ---- Yellow House Revisited: Song Swap w/Jason Boland, Cody Canada & Mike McClure ---- 2018 USA Softball Men’s Masters Fast Pitch National Championships

June 23 ---- In the Gallery ---- Always ... Patsy Cline ---- Oklahoma 4-H State Horse Show ---- Parish Block Party ---- Old Bulldog Band ---- Horses Unite the Community ---- Art Moments ---- Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream ---- Oklahoma Gay Pride Festival & Parade ---- Americana Fest ---- LibertyFest ---- Oklahoma Senior Follies ---- Edmond Farmers Market ---- Miss LibertyFest Pageant ---- 2018 USA Softball Men’s Masters Fast Pitch National Championships June 24 ---- In the Gallery ---- Always ... Patsy Cline ---- NRHA Derby ---- Art Moments ---- Oklahoma Gay Pride Festival & Parade ---- LibertyFest ---- Oklahoma Senior Follies ---- 2018 USA Softball Men’s Masters Fast Pitch National Championships

Jim Norick Arena, Performance Arena & Super Barn Extra Info: Continues through Jul 01; 8 a.m. – 10 p.m., starts 11 a.m. on Friday & 9 a.m. Saturday.

Horses Unite the Community Location: 6320 Highway 74C, In Guthrie Extra Info: Event is held at the Horse Feathers Equine Center, an Open House for the community in participation of the ASPCA Help A Horse Day contest. More information on the event can be seen here: http://www.horsefeathersequinecenter.org/seniors-program.html Art Moments Location: Western Heritage and Cowboy Museum Extra Info: 1 to 2 p.m.; Enjoy a variety of 10-minute spotlight talks throughout the galleries to introduce different works in the Museum’s temporary exhibitions or permanent collection. Browse the galleries and hold casual conversations with Museum docents.

Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Location: Myriad Gardens Water Stage, OKC Extra Info: 8 p.m.; In Shakespeare’s family-friendly comedy, anything is possible when young lovers –human and fairy royalty – and an amateur theater troupe reel through romance and spell craft in a moonlit Athenian forest.

Aaron Lewis in Concert Location: Riverwind Casino Time: Doors open at 7 p.m.; Show starts at 8 p.m.

Wheeler Summer Music Series Location: Wheeler Ferris Wheel, Oklahoma City Extra Info: Gather under the wheel lights as local bands take the stage.

More Information In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Featuring works

by Jason Wilson http://www.edmondfinearts.com/

Always ... Patsy Cline Location: The Pollard Theater Company, Guthrie Extra Info: This musical is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan, Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death.

Oklahoma 4-H State Horse Show Location: Lazy E Arena Extra Info: for information call 405282-RIDE or go to www.LazyE.com

Miss Brown to You Location: UCO Jazz Lab Extra Info: Doors open 7 p.m.; Show starts at 8 p.m.; $10; Acoustic Jazz---First come first serve seating. For more information call 405-974-2100 or www.ucojazzlab.com

Parish Block Party Location: St John the Baptist Extra Info: 6 – 8:30 p.m.; You're invited to St. John's Annual Parish Block Party.

Food trucks, Inflatables, Sno Cones, Old Fashion Games… oh and a Dunk Tank!!! So much fun packed into so little time. www.okc.carpediem.cd

Old Bulldog Band Location: UCO Jazz Lab Extra Info: Doors open 6 p.m.; Show starts at 7:30 p.m.; First come first serve seating 405-974-2100 or www.ucojazzlab.com

NRHA Derby Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park; Barn 3, Barn 6, Barn 9, Sales Facility,

Yellow House Revisited: Song Swap w/Jason Boland, Cody Canada & Mike McClure Location: Tower Theatre Extra Info: go to www.towertheatreokc.com Americana Fest Location: American Banjo Museum, Oklahoma City Extra Info: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; $10; Fun for the entire family in the heart of Bricktown. www.americanbanjomuseum.com Blue Oyster Cult in Concert Location: Frontier City Theme Park Extra Info: www.frontiercity.com LibertyFest Location: Citywide in Edmond Extra Info: Activities through Jul 4; LibertyFest has 10 Festival Events to excite, entertain and dazzle our Festival audience. On the 4th of July, Fireworks will start at 9:30 p.m. www.libertyfest.com (Editor’s note: Be sure to read today’s Official LibertyFest program inserted in today’s issue.)

Oklahoma Senior Follies Show Location: OCCC Visual Performing Arts Center Theatre Extra Info: 3 p.m.; A Ziegfeld-Inspired Event Planned To Raise Money and Awareness for Central Oklahoma Seniors. Oklahoma Senior Follies Stars Renowned Oklahoma Senior Performers. www.tickets.occc.edu Edmond Farmers Market Location: Festival Market Place & Plaza Time: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Miss LibertyFest Pageant Location: St Luke’s United Methodist Church Time: 7 p.m.

2018 USA Softball Men’s Masters Fast Pitch National Championships Location: USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex, Oklahoma City

The Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses hosted its Regional Convention May 18 thru 20 in Jim Norick Arena. This year’s event attracted more than 13,000 visitors. The event generated more than $2.66 million worth of direct spending into the Oklahoma City economy.

The 19th Annual Cowboys of Color Rodeo was May 5 in Jim Norick Arena. Attendance for the rodeo exceeded 6,800, generating more than $600,000 worth of direct spending into the Oklahoma City economy.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side End near — thankfully It will be nice when the primary election is over next week.

I think I’ve heard the names Gentner Drummond and Brian Bingman more than I’ve ever expected to in my life.

These guys really take it seriously. I saw in The Oklahoman where gubernatorial candidate Kevin Stitt has poured almost $3 Steve Gust million of his own money into the GOP primary.

He’d have to be governor for about 50 years to break even on that deal. I will say that Stitt gets the award for “the great looking family” this cycle.

Some office hopefuls use one argument that kind of puzzles me. They claim to be the “outsider,” in the race. OK someone is an outsider.

Then why do they want to become an insider?

I guess the one advantage to being an outsider is that you don’t have a government record which can be criticized.

Politicians take a lot of heat. Some of them truly deserve it. Yet there are a lot of people who really do want to serve the public and make Oklahoma a better place to live.

A lot of them won’t succeed next week after the votes have all been tallied. Still these people deserve our thanks for putting it all on the line and trying to help. If you see one of the failed candidates, why not thank them for being part of the democratic process?

(Steve Gust may be reached at news@edmondepaper.com)

National research weakens medical marijuana claims Supporters of medical marijuana say it's a wonder drug that ameliorates or cures numerous afflictions.

A report cited by some backers of legalization in Oklahoma paints a less-glowing picture of marijuana's potential medical uses.

Those promoting SQ 788, which would legalize medical marijuana, often point to “The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids,” a 2017 report issued by The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, which reviewed more than 10,700 research abstracts to determine what, if any, medical benefit has been demonstrated from marijuana.

The report reveals research has found only a handful of instances where there is “conclusive or substantial evidence” marijuana provides medical benefit. These include treatment of chronic pain in adults, treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and reduction of multiple sclerosis spasticity symptoms. There is “moderate evidence” marijuana

Vote ‘No’ on State Question 788 There are some serious concerns for State Question 788, being billed as "medical marijuana."

That's the opinion of U.S. Sen. James Lankford, a lawmaker who has earned the respect of Oklahomans over the years.

In a recent flier, Lankford makes the case that if this is passed, an 18-year-old could get a marijuana license for a simple headache from someone who might not even have a medical degree.

Lankford, and others, believe the measure is so broad, that if passed, "it will essentially legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma.”

We fully endorse Lankford's last statement of the flier: "Oklahomans who have health needs for medical marijuana deserve better. SQ 788 is not the solution.”

On June 26, vote "no" on SQ 788.

--- Edmond Life & Leisure editorial benefits those with sleep disorders.

Past that point, there's not much research indicating undeniable benefit. And the report reveals research shows marijuana is not a treatment for dementia, glaucoma, or reducing depressive symptoms in people with chronic pain or multiple sclerosis. And it finds there is “no or insufficient evidence” of marijuana benefit to

those with cancer, anorexia, irritable bowel syndrome, epilepsy, spinal cord injury, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia. Neither has marijuana been proven to help people abstain from other addictive substances.

Put simply, to the degree valid medical research exists on marijuana, it has found only limited, disease-specific benefits. But the National Academies further undermines SQ 788 because in those instances where medical benefit has been identified, it rarely involves smoking the plant. Instead, the treatments that have shown promise are often oral cannabinoids. (In Oklahoma, cannabidiol (CBD) oil that does not contain tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, is already legal.)

Yet a key plank of SQ 788 is that people with a medical marijuana “license” will be allowed to possess six mature marijuana plants and six seedling plants. Are we to believe people plan to pursue athome manufacturing processes to transform the plant into liquid form? Or should we assume they just plan to smoke a joint?

The National Academies report notes there is a “lack of information on the health implications of cannabis use, which is a significant public health concern for vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and adolescents. Unlike other substances whose use may confer risk, such as alcohol or tobacco, no accepted standards exist to help guide individuals as they make choices regarding the issues of if, when, where, and how to use cannabis safely and, in regard to therapeutic uses, effectively.”

The Oklahoman Editorial Board

High court rules for election integrity

By The Oklahoman Editorial Board In a ruling with implications for Oklahoma, the U.S. Supreme Court has found states may use nonvoting as a factor in removing citizens from voter registration rolls.

Oklahoma is one of five states that uses failure to vote as a trigger for deregistration. Here, a citizen who fails to vote in two consecutive general elections is sent an address confirmation mailing by the state Election Board. Simply returning that mailing preserves a citizen's status as an enrolled voter.

However, if the address confirmation isn't returned, the citizen is designated as an “inactive” voter. That person must then fail to vote in two more general elections before being removed.

Thus, the removal process can take up to eight years in Oklahoma.

In Ohio, whose law was challenged for allegedly

violating federal law, an address confirmation mailing is sent after a citizen fails to vote for two years. Voters who don't return that form and then fail to vote for another four years are presumed to have moved and are removed from voter rolls.

Among other things, the National Voter Registration Act requires states to routinely remove the names of voters who are ineligible because they have moved or died. But states are required to provide notice before removing a voter's name from the rolls. Challengers argued Ohio violated federal law because the address confirmation mailing was prompted solely by the failure to vote.

In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court determined that Ohio follows federal law “to the letter.”

“It is undisputed that Ohio does not remove a registrant on change-of-residence grounds unless the registrant is sent and fails to mail back a return card and then fails to vote for an additional four

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years,” Justice Samuel Alito wrote.

The court rejected arguments that Ohio used failure to vote as the sole criteria for removal, noting, “Ohio removes registrants only if they have failed to vote and have failed to respond to a notice.”

Those challenging Ohio's practice argued federal law allowed states to consider a citizen's failure to vote only after the person failed to respond to an address confirmation request, but that federal law didn't allow failure to vote to be the sole reason an address confirmation request was sent in the first place.

The court majority found that argument “distorts” the plain meaning of the federal law and was “nonsensical.”

Critics also claimed address confirmation requests are likely to be ignored as junk mail. But the court majority noted confirmation requests are “nothing like the solicitations for commercial products or contributions that recipients may routinely discard.” The notices warn recipients that unless they take “the simple and easy step of mailing back the preaddressed, postage prepaid card — or take the equally easy step of updating their information online — their names may be removed from the voting rolls … It was Congress's judgment that a reasonable person with an interest in voting is not likely to ignore notice of this sort.”

It's estimated 24 million voter registrations nationwide are either invalid or significantly inaccurate. Ignoring that problem only increases the potential for fraud. It's welcome news the court has upheld sensible, nondiscriminatory methods of preserving election integrity.

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Miss Oklahoma winner

PHOTOS LEIGH THOMPSON

Ashley Thompson, Miss Edmond LibertyFest was crowned Miss Oklahoma, 2018 earlier this month at the River Spirit Resort in Tulsa. Thompson will compete in the Miss America Competition on Sept. 9. In a coincidence, the 1948 Miss Oklahoma winner was also recognized during this month’s pageant. She is also from Edmond. See photos, Page 18.

Edmond student among 3,000 to graduate from Tulane University Tulane University awarded degrees to nearly 3,000 graduates on May 19 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Local student, Eric Wu of Edmond, earned a Doctor of Medicine from the School of Medicine, and a Master of Science from the School of Medicine. The ceremony's keynote speaker was acclaimed author and professor Jesmyn Ward, a two-time National Book Award winner and 2017 recipient of the MacArthur “Genius Grant.”

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Gov. Mary Fallin recently recognized the University of Central Oklahoma for its support of Oklahoma veterans during the Force 50 Foundation’s inaugural awards banquet in May. Pictured from left, UCO President Don Betz, Central SALUTE Project Director Retired Lt. Col. Kennan Horn, UCO Vice President for Public Affairs Mark Kinders, Ed.D., and Tracy Morris, Ph.D., assistant department chair and professor for Central’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

For its support of veterans

Governor recognizes UCO Gov. Mary Fallin recently recognized the University of Central Oklahoma for its support of Oklahoma veterans during the Force 50 Foundation’s inaugural awards banquet in May. UCO President Don Betz accepted the award, recognizing Central’s work to support veterans and their families as a higher education institution. In addition, Mark Kinders, Ed.D., Central’s Vice President for Public Affairs and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, received a special commendation and medallion for co-chairing Gov. Fallin’s Veterans Access Task Force.

Gov. Fallin created the Veterans Access Task Force to review access to health care for Oklahoma’s 400,000 veterans, reservists, National Guard members and active duty military.

Kinders serves as co-chair of the task force with retired Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Myles Deering, the secretary of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs.

Additionally, Tracy Morris, Ph.D., assistant department chair and pro-

fessor for Central’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics, served as a co-principal investigator for a statewide veterans survey, in support of the task force’s recommendations for improvement.

Former Oklahoma Governor and UCO President George Nigh also was recognized at the event, for lifelong service to veterans.

“Governor Fallin’s recognition of UCO’s consistent support for veterans and their families is truly appreciated. The dedicated faculty and staff within our veteran support programs demonstrate the exceptional devotion to caring for those who have served our country,” said UCO President Don Betz.

“It is a great privilege and honor to support military members and their families, and I am proud of Central’s ongoing efforts to connect with Oklahoma’s veteran community.”

For more information about support for veterans at Central, visit www.uco.edu/veterans or contact the VSS office at 405-974-2578.

Edmond state senator honored business of transportation of State Sen. Adam Pugh prisoners, for the feeding, care, has been selected to rehousing, and upkeep of federal, ceive the Oklahoma Sherstate, or municipal prisoners iniffs’ Association Legislative carcerated in the county jail.

Award at the 2018 OSA The measure will produce savAwards Banquet this sumings and allow counties to foremer. cast occupancy.

The OSA award is given “I’m incredibly honored to be to legislators for their servSen. Pugh chosen for this legislative ice and leadership in supaward,” said Pugh, R- Edmond. porting the sheriffs of “This past year has offered many Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Sherchallenges, but our legislature is comiff’s Association.

Pugh was tapped for the award for prised of so many talented men and his work in authoring Senate Bill 279 women who strive to seek the best for Oklahoma and continued support with Rep. Ryan Martinez, which aufrom organizations like the OSA is thorizes a county sheriff to contract appreciated.” with an entity that is engaged in the

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Edmond artist Marsha Mueller and Greg Moon with her photograph ‘Solar Eclipse’ chosen for the After Dark 7 annual juried show in Moon’s art gallery in Taos, N.M.

Edmond artist’s photograph picked for national exhibit

Edmond Artist Marsha Mueller has been selected to exhibit in the After Dark 7 annual juried art show at Greg Moon Gallery in Taos, N.M..

Her photograph “Solar Eclipse” is one of 40 artworks chosen from several hundred entries by 26 artists nationwide. Jurors for the show were Anthony Ausgang, a Los Angeles based pop surrealism icon, and longtime Taos artist Greg Moon.

The show celebrates the theme of darkness and how the artist reacts to it as a concept. Mueller’s photo depicts the eerie effects of the dark and light shadows during the 2017 solar eclipse. An opening reception was held last week and the show runs

Mueller’s photo depicts the eerie effects of the dark and light shadows during the 2017 solar eclipse. through June 30.

In addition to photography, Mueller works in other media including painting and sculpture from her Redbud Art Studio in Edmond.

Although she has always created art during her lifetime, she has pursued it full-time for the past few years including taking lessons with West coast artists when she spends part of her time in Santa Barbara, Calif.

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‘UNDEFEATED -- The Story of Isaiah and Hezekiah’ comes to Armstrong College Aug. 12.

Musical coming to Armstrong College in August

Herbert W. Armstrong College announces a summer musical production, UNDEFEATED—The Story of Isaiah and Hezekiah.

One matinee performance is planned at Armstrong Auditorium on Sunday, Aug. 12, at 2 p.m.

The original production is being presented in conjunction with the archaeological exhibit that Armstrong Auditorium is hosting this summer, “Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered”.

The musical was composed by Armstrong College music director Ryan Malone, and is a revival and revision of a musical premiered in January 2015, then called The Book of Isaiah.

The work has been slightly revised and rebranded to emphasize the connection between one of Jerusalem’s most celebrated kings and its

most revered prophet: King Hezekiah and the Prophet Isaiah.

Hezekiah is considered second only to King David in terms of his impact on the nation and is unmatched in terms of secular history verifying his reign. Isaiah, called the Prince of Prophets and the Shakespeare of the Bible, remains the most distinguished prophet in the Judeo-Christian faiths.

The sweeping score uses Isaiah’s poetry to tell the story of Jerusalem’s most miraculous liberation under the leadership of King Hezekiah and Isaiah, when they escaped annihilation at the hands of the Assyrians in the eighth century b.c.e.

Along with breathtaking step-dancing choreography from the campus’s Irish dance school, and the largest sets ever to grace Armstrong Auditorium’s

stage, this history comes to life in dramatic detail.

Cast will be comprised of staff and students of Armstrong campus in north Edmond.

Tickets to Undefeated are now on sale and cost $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under (children under three are not permitted in the auditorium theater).

The musical will mark the final week of an archaeological exhibit that displays real-life artifacts from the exact time period as portrayed in the production: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered.

The interactive exhibit includes artifacts belonging to the prophet, the king, and the invading Assyrian King Sennacherib, and will be on display in the lobby until Aug. 19.

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Crowds come out & again enjoy Heard on Hurd party

Thousands were on hand Saturday in Downtown Edmond as Citizens Bank of Edmond again held its Heard on Hurd street party.

Photos by Melinda Infante

Alex and Ellie, 2, Marcom get ready to enjoy their popcorn.

Food trucks drew a lot of interest.

Amber Seigel shakes hands with her dog Samwise.

Original Flow & The Fervent Route performed on stage at Heard on Hurd.

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Mortgage Matters

What to know about a Rural Development Loan

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By Kenneth Wohl RCB Bank Mortgage Does homebuying feel out of reach because you think you haven’t saved up a large enough down payment?

Wohl Take a look at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Loan (RD loan or USDA loan), which may provide up to 100 percent financing for qualified households purchasing homes in eligible rural areas.

Don’t let the name fool you. Rural America includes 72 percent of the nation’s land mass and 46 million people, according to Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne C. Hazlett in the USDA Rural Development 2017 Performance Report.

Let’s look at the advantages and eligibility of RD loans.

Advantages: 100 percent Financing - Majority of other loan programs require borrowers to put at least 3 percent down.

The RD loan may only require you to cover closing costs.

Mortgage Insurance Reduction On most loans, mortgage insurance (PMI) is required if you pay less than 20 percent down payment. PMI covers the loan in case of default and may require an upfront fee and/or is included in your monthly loan payment. With an RD loan you may be able to finance the upfront portion and receive a discounted rate on the monthly fee.

Lower Interest Rate - The RD loan is a government-backed loan and typically has a lower interest rate than most conventional loans. Keep in mind, interest rates vary daily and depend on a number of factors, such as loan amount, credit score and rate lock.

Seller Concessions - RD loans allow the seller to contribute up to 6 percent of your closing costs, which may cover your out of pocket needs entirely.

Eligibility: Property Restrictions - To qualify, homes must be purchased in an eligible rural area. You can do a quick search to determine if your home area qualifies using the USDA eligibility checker at https://www.rd.usda.gov/ Income Restrictions: Household income must meet certain guidelines.

Income restrictions vary by county.

Currently, in Oklahoma and Kansas, income eligibility is $82,700 or less for a one-to-four-person family and $109,150 or less for a family of five or more. Use the USDA eligibility checker to confirm income requirements for your area as well periodic changes to income eligibility.

If you’re looking to buy or refinance, talk with a lender first to explore your financing and down payment options. Also, consider getting pre-qualified so you know what you can afford before you house shop.

I’m here to help, even if you’re not an RCB Bank customer. Feel free to call me, Kenneth Wohl, at 405-6085291 or email kwohl@bankrcb.net.

--Opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of Kenneth Wohl and meant for generic illustration purposes only. For specific questions regarding your personal lending needs, please call RCB Bank at 855-BANKRCB, RCB Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and member FDIC. RCB Bank NMLS #798151. Kenneth Wohl NMLS #453934.

Source: USDA, https://www.rd.usda.gov/

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“Patients can expect that I am gen- American Society for Surgery of the Hand. uinely interested in their health conHe started there this week at his cerns and know we will work office at 4833 Integris Parkway, Suite together to accomplish their goals,” 150 in Edmond. Call 405-657-3990 says Rhodes. “My passion in medifor more information or to make an cine is to see people overcome their appointment. orthopedic challenges and live the

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‘Incredibles 2’ a worthy sequel

By George Gust “Incredibles 2” is the long awaited sequel to the 2004 animated superhero Pixar picture “The Incredibles.”

When the millionaire heads of an international broadcast corporation enact a plan to revive public perception of superheroes with Helen aka Elastigirl (voice of Holly Hunter) as the face of the movement, Bob Parr, aka Mr. Incredible (voice of Craig T. Nelson) is left to care for their baby, Jack-Jack, adolescent daughter, Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell) and their speedy son, Dash (voice of Huck Milner).

The cinematic landscape in 2004 when "The Incredibles" was released the cinematic landscape for superheroes looked quite different from the once-aquarter superhero offering that we're used to these days.

Two years after the massive success of the original "Spider-Man" movie, "The Incredibles" was a revolutionary film that pushed the boundaries of what animated feature films could be, seamlessly blending adult themes with fast paced animated kid-friendly action. "Incredibles 2" attempts to recreate the high-flying action amidst the backdrop of Norman Rockewell-esque artistic style while still delivering a movie which children will enjoy, and in most respects "Incredibles 2" answers the call created by the first film.

The thing that sets "Incredibles 2" apart from other animated films, even some of the recent Pixar movies, is the technical proficiency of the action sequences. It's remarkable how the filmmakers were able to find inventive and exciting ways to make superhero action feel fresh and fun.

There are some truly memorable action setpieces in "Incredibles 2" from Elastigirl trying to find a peaceful way to stop a runaway train to the Parr family attempting to stop a city destroying bank robbery sequence that opens the film and sets a break neck pace that makes the two-hour run time feel like a tight 90 minutes. Much like the original film, "Incredibles 2" features moments that allude to beloved action films from the past without feeling like a bargain brand copy of those films.

During Elastigirl's storyline there are moments that feel like a graceful Spider-Man action while other times she takes on the role of a Batman detective in the gritty underbelly of a major metro-

Celebrating musical duo on July 23 The Oklahoma History Center is proud to present “Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein” as the theme for the next in its series of Kilgen theater organ performances on Monday, July 23, at 7 p.m.

This particular performance comes as the History Center opens its newest exhibit, “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘Oklahoma!’: The Birth of Modern Musical Theatre and a New Image for the State,” celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Broadway production’s debut. The featured organist will be Dr. John Schwandt of the American Organ Institute at the University of Oklahoma. Tickets are $10 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $20 for the general public and may be reserved by calling 405-522-0765.

The performance history of this Kilgen organ dates back to April 13, 1936, when it premiered to the radio audience of WKY. When WKY moved to their new location on East Britton Road, the Kilgen did not make the move to the new studio. Instead, the Kilgen was sold to the City of Oklahoma City and moved to the Municipal Auditorium (now the Civic Center Music Hall). After months of repair and restoration by the American Organ Institute at the University of Oklahoma, one of Oklahoma’s most interesting and complex musical instruments is now preserved for years to come.

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While Elastigirl is out fighting crime, Bob Parr is tasked with tackling the everyday struggles of raising a family and all of the complications that come with raising a growing family. And there is a lot of fun watching Bob struggle with the newfound powers of their baby, Jack-Jack, but there were times when the at home family dynamics feel a little too familiar to family comedy tropes. However the most memorable performances are the endlessly adorable and unbelievably powerful baby, Jack-Jack. The fun scenes with Jack-Jack will make everyone from the younger children to even the hardened adults laugh.

Overall, "Incredibles 2" is a worthy successor to the phenomenal 2004 original film, but with a few cosmetic blemishes that are easily overlooked for how fun and inventive the superhero action and animation style is.

“Incredibles 2” is rated PG for action sequences and some brief mild language. Also a word of caution: this movie has a couple of minutes of intense flashing light that can cause epileptic seizures.

4.1 out of 5 stars

Just about everyone’s favorite animated superhero family is back in ‘Incredibles 2.’

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: THE 4TH OF JULY ACROSS 1. Battle ____, pl.

6. Baseball Giant and hallof-famer 9. Strikebreaker 13. Give out 14. What's old is new again, prefix 15. Money carrier 16. Floridian predator 17. Sin's and cos' partner 18. Don't just stand there 19. *Salad ingredient at a barbecue 21. *One of thirteen in 1776 23. Knighthood designation 24. "____ your keep" 25. Aladdin, for short 28. "The Nutcracker" outfit 30. Soft-boiled egg holder 35. Mark for omission 37. Torso 39. Salpae, sing.

40. Like a devoted fan 41. Bear Down Under 43. Mongolian desert 44. Honey wine, pl.

46. Russian monarch 47. Shakespeare's "at another time" 48. *____ Continental Congress 50. Research facil.

52. One of Bo Peep's flock 53. Smidgen 55. Three strikes 57. *Celebratory events on the 4th 61. *"The Star-Spangled Banner" 64. *How you might find most drinks on the 4th 65. Have a cold, e.g.

67. Opposite of ecbatic 69. Step 70. ____ de Janeiro 71. Burnt ____ 72. ____ in captivity

73. Canine command 74. Like yellow polka dot bikini DOWN 1. Go low, as in jeans 2. Show appreciation 3. Choir voice 4. "____: The Saga of an American Family" 5. Gibraltar, e.g.

6. On top of 7. *Out-of-favor beverage?

8. Polynesian kingdom 9. Court petitioner 10. Rugged rock 11. Fungal spore sacs 12. Between Phi and Kappa 15. Fork tips 20. Lorry in America 22. Old-fashioned "before" 24. Europe/Asia portmanteau 25. *One of 3 Presidents to die on July 4th 26. "Drove my chevy to the ____" 27. Hipbone-related 29. Thomas the Engine's warning 31. Lady nee Stefani

Joanne Angelina Germanotta 32. Star Wars attacker 33. Violinist's stroke 34. *"Common Sense" author 36. Edible root of taro plant 38. Dashing style 42. Result of match play?

45. More than snide 49. Bambi's mom 51. Interjection for disapproval 54. Plural of #46 Across 56. Recurring melody 57. Fancy-schmancy 58. Initial stake 59. Iranian money 60. Opposite of base 61. A bunch 62. River in Bohemia 63. Demeanor 66. *Mad King George's number 68. "____, the Beloved Country"

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Arledge & Associates Q&A

Charitable deduction rules (Editor’s Note: LaDonna Sinning, a CPA, addresses guidelines on charitable deductions.)

OKC Philharmonic to have free patriotic concert July 3 Join the OKC Philharmonic, for a free Independence Day Celebration including live music by the OKC Phil, conducted by Alexander Mickelthwate, and spectacular fireworks at dusk.

The 12th annual Red White and Boom celebration happens Tuesday, July 3 at 8:30 p.m. at State Fair Park.

Come join the fun in the 12th annual celebration that brings Oklahomans together from across the growing Oklahoma City Metropolitan area.

The concert is made possible through the committed support of The Inasmuch Foundation and other local businesses and individuals.

Led by Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate, the family-friendly, 90 minute concert offers a variety of musical selections for the whole family, and is followed with the City's most spectacular fireworks display.

Gates open at 6:30 p.m., parking is free, and entrance to the park is available through gates 5 and 6. Onsite concessions will be available, and outside alcohol, glass bottles and pets are not permitted. For more in-

formation go to http://okcphil.org/rwb Says OKC Phil Executive Director Eddie Walker, "This free concert, presented as our "Thank you" gift to our entire community, is one of our favorite events of the year. We love providing meaningful opportunities to enjoy great music, and we hope everyone joins us for this wonderful celebration."

In addition to the founding presenting sponsor, the Inasmuch Foundation, support is provided by, The Oklahoman, State Fair Park, Great Plains Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Magic 104.1 FM, the Oklahoma Arts Council, Allied Arts, and Adventure Road.

The Oklahoma City Philharmonic has gained recognition as one of the nation's premier regional orchestras.

Tracing its roots to 1924, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, was formed in 1988 under the musical direction of Joel Levine and has remained steadfast in its mission "to provide inspiration and joy for the community through orchestral music."

ment if the goods or services had insubstantial value, there was no donation amount, or the benefit you received was an intangible religious benefit.

Q. I recently made a contriAn example of a quid pro bution to a charity and did quo donation is giving a charnot receive a receipt for it. Is a itable organization $75 in exreceipt required to deduct the Sinning change for a reception event contribution on my tax reticket valued at $45. The notturn? for-profit would be required to proAs with most questions of this vide you with a disclosure statement type, the answer it that it depends. because you paid $75. Your deIf the donation was more than ductible contribution would be $30. $250 you must have a contemporaA) Did the tax law change with reneous written acknowledgement gards to donations so that I shouldn’t from the receiving not-for-profit eneven bother to keep up with them tity. However, the burden for obtaining that acknowledgement is on you, anymore?

You should still maintain approprithe donor. For donations less than ate supporting records for your chari$250, even if they accumulate to table contributions, at least for this over $250 during the calendar year, you are still required to have support- year. The tax law increased the amount of deduction for charitable ing documentation, however, it does not have to be a written receipt from contributions in any one year from the charitable organization. The alter- 50 percent of adjusted gross income to 60%. The reason that you may native to written receipts for lowerhave heard that you won’t deduct value donations is your banking records, meaning a canceled check, a them any longer is because the tax law change did increase the standard draft on your bank or credit union deduction to $24,000 for a married statement, or the credit card statecouple filing jointly. That higher stanment. dard deduction will reduce the numQ.) What if my donation included ber of people who itemize their tickets to their annual banquet? deductions and, therefore, the numHow much I can deduct? ber that will claim charitable contriThese types of donations are rebutions on their tax returns. ferred to as quid pro quo contribuOnce you have filed a return under tions. That is a payment made to a the new tax laws you may determine charity that is partly a donation and that you won’t be itemizing your departly in payment for goods or servductions and may decide not to track ices. them.

If your quid pro quo contribution However, laws change as do our fiexceeded $75, the charity is required nancial situations. Good records are to provide you with a written discloalways the best plan. sure statement informing you that the amount of the contribution that LaDonna Sinning is a Certified Pubis deductible for federal income tax lic Accountant, Certified Fraud Exampurposes is limited to the excess of iner and partner at Arledge and the contribution over the value of the Associates, PC. Arledge & Associates, goods or services received. That disPC is a recognized leader in the acclosure statement must also include a counting industry offering practical good faith estimate of the value of solutions in the areas of tax planning, the goods or services you received. auditing, consulting, accounting adviThere are exceptions to this requiresory services and client accounting.

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Miss Oklahoma 1948 honored at 2018 pageant Some 70 years after being crowned Miss Oklahoma, Donna Lukken of Edmond, again got to go down the runway for the 2018 Miss Oklahoma pageant.

The setting was the Paradise Cove Theatre at River Spirit Hotel and Casino in Tulsa as Donna and other former winners were honored during this year’s annual event. “Mom received a standing ovation,

when she was introduced and again when she was wheeled down the runway,� said her daughter Nancy Gifford. She added her mom has lived in Oklahoma all of her life and in Edmond for the past 48 years.

Her mother, who turns 90 this month, also competed in the world famous Miss America pageant in Atlantic City in 1948. It was there she was the fourth runnerup for the title.

Donna Lukken, far right, was the fourth runnerup at the famous Miss America pageant in 1948.

Donna Lukken won the 1948 Miss Oklahoma crown. She also went far in the annual Miss America contest, held that same year.

The longtime Edmond resident received two standing ovations earlier this month at the 2018 Miss Oklahoma pageant held in Tulsa. Pageant officials honored Donna, as well as other past winners.

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New Medicare cards issued Oklahoma’s 675,000 residents on Medicare will get new, more secure cards starting this month. The card will have a new Medicare number that’s unique to each person instead of the person’s Social Security Number.

“The change to a new Medicare Number will help protect citizens from identity theft and fraud,” Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak said. “But with these new security measures comes an opportunity for scammers to take advantage of unsuspecting Medicare recipients.

We want everyone to be aware.”

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has already spot-

ted several scams involving the new cards.

Medicare beneficiaries should know the following: n Do NOT pay for a new Medicare card. They are free. Never give your Social Security Number, bank account number or cash to anyone who says they need it in order to receive the new Medicare card.

Medicare recipients do not need to do anything to get a new card.

They are automatically mailed out. n Do NOT give your Medicare Number to people you don’t know.

Some scammers call pretending to be from Medicare, but Medicare—or someone representing Medicare—

will never ask for personal information to get a new Medicare card.

Only share your Medicare Number with doctors or trusted people in the community who work with Medicare. n Don’t let anyone trick you into believing your Medicare benefits will be canceled unless you give them your Medicare Number. If someone threatens to cancel your health benefits if you don’t share your Medicare Number, hang up and report the caller to 1-800MEDICARE. n Destroy your old Medicare card. Once you get your new Medicare card, destroy your old Medicare card and start using your new one right

away. Don’t just throw the old card away—shred it or cut it into small pieces.

Mailing new Medicare cards to millions of Americans takes time.

Cards may arrive at different times for a family member or friend. Recipients may check the status of their new card at Medicare.gov/NewCard.

Residents deserve dignity & respect The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Law made it a requirement that each resident be treated with dignity and respect.

Let’s define the term dignity. Dignity is the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect. Let’s define the term respect. One definition is to act in a way which shows that you are aware of someone's rights, wishes, etc. Every resident has this right and should be treated in a courteous way.

There are several ways in which a facility can show dignity and respect to residents. Staff should knock on the door before entering and wait for the resident to respond before entering. Residents should be asked how they want to be addressed, whether it is first name, last name, etc. and the staff should follow this request.

Care should be provided with the door closed for privacy and resident’s information should never be discussed where others can hear private information. Residents asking for something as simple as a glass of water should be met with a quick response and not be treated as if their request is a bother. Body language and non-verbal cues relay a powerful message and people should be aware that this can signify disrespect.

Another way in which the facility can show dignity and respect is by asking each resident what their choices are. For example, they have the right to choose their own physician. They can make their own decisions with regards to what type of food they would like. Ask what activities they enjoy, ask what brings them happiness and make a care plan that includes meeting those preferences. Speak with residents about their social, religious and community activities and make a plan that encompasses these residents being able to engage in these activities. Some questions developed by Sara S. Hunt are good guidelines for daily routines and preferences. They include asking how and when one wakes up, asking one’s bathing preferences, what bedtime rituals/routines one might have and typical eating patterns. Including personal choices is a very effective way of implementing dignity and respect.

The Oklahoma Long Term Care Ombudsman Program helps resident maintain their rights in receiving dignity and respect. For more information about long term resident's rights, please call your Ombudsman at the Areawide Aging Agency at 405-942-8500.

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can wear them on the plane. It is not necessary to remove them during security check points or while going through the metal detector. The handheld wand is also safe for your Q: Is there anything I can hearing aids. If your hearing do to lengthen the life of my aids are Bluetooth compatible hearing aid batteries? and you use an accessory deA: Most hearing aid batterDr. Hough vice, you might be able to ies last between three to 14 watch a movie (if available) durdays, depending on the size of the battery, strength of hearing aid ing your flight. You can use your hearand length of usage. Here are a few ing aids as earphones during the flight. “tips” we recommend in our office.

If you have any questions regarding n Store batteries at room temperahearing aids, hearing loss or healthy ture and avoid extreme changes, heat, hearing care, please feel free to concold and moisture. tact us at 405-513-6465. n Metal objects like keys and coins can shorten the battery life Dr. David Hough began his career in n Be sure to open the battery door 1991 after encouragement from his fawhen not in use. ther, Dr. Jack Hough (found of the n When activating a new battery, Hough Ear Institute) to persue an audipull the tab and let sit for 3-5 minutes, ology degree from the University of studies show this lengthens the life.

Oklahoma. He later earned his PhD in n Purchase quality batteries from a 1999. Believing that each of us has trusted source. been given “ears to hear,” Dr Hough’s chief goal is to find the best hearing Q: I live six months out of the year solutions for each client because comin Florida and have questions regardmunication is life. ing my hearing aids. Can I wear my Dr. Hough is also the owner of hearing aids through airport security?

Hearing Care by Dr. David Hough.

Is it ok to wear them on the plane?

They are located in the Timberbrook A: Yes, hearing aids are allowed on Professional Center on NW 164th through airport security and yes, you Street.

Editor’s Note: The following is a Q&A addressed by Dr. David Hough pertaining to hearing care.

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Exercise shown to help reduce depression

By Brian Attebery Depression is not fun to talk about.

Suicide seems to be in the news more and more these days. Obviously, it is a complex situation and very sad to watch the obvious struggles many of us face each and every day.

Medications are often prescribed and mental health counselors are a great resource for many. We need to

understand the comprehensive wellness scope of physical, mental and spiritual health for total wellness. Fitness and healthy eating routines often talk about what they will do for your body. For most, fat loss is their primary purpose of starting or continuing a fit lifestyle. For others, gaining muscle mass is their primary objective For all, we need to think about how it can benefit our minds

as well as our bodies. Research shows that a gym membership is a much cheaper option for many people fighting depression.

A recent study shows that, research showed that 300 million people suffere from depression worldwide and this is costing $118 Billion worldwide.* The study showed that resistance training (aka weight lifting) is "associated with a significant reduction in depressive symptoms." Other improvements shown were greatest in the groups with the worst symptoms and the individuals that were supervised had the greatest benefits.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that Oklahoma ranks amongst the highest States for mental distress, depression, anxiety and life dissatisfaction. The CDC states that, "Life dissatisfaction is associated with obesity and risky health behaviors such as smoking, physical inactivity, and heavy drinking." What I want to point out is that those risky health behaviors are choices.

True mental illness is not a choice for many but what you choose to do with your life is. Chemical imbalances do occur and medication can be necessary for some based on what your Doctor recommends.

That being said, we must not ignore the choices we can make that have been shown to contribute to a variety of mental issues. It is a well known fact that Oklahoma ranks amongst the most obese in the Nation. I just showed you that obesity contributes to life dissatisfaction amongst other risky health behaviors.

Obesity is considered a preventable disease.

What about your age? The baby boomer generation is a large percentage of the population and another scary trend is the increase in depressive symptoms with adults over the age of 55. The CDC states that, "it is estimated that 20 percent of people age 55 years or older experience some type of mental health concern.

The most common conditions include anxiety, severe cognitive impairment, and mood disorders." They go on to state that an increase in depressive symptoms is not a normal part of Attebery aging. In 80 percent of the cases, it is a treatable condition. One of the questions I get about aging is whether or not a person can lose weight, gain muscle or generally become more fit even when they are older?

I have seen many older individuals do incredible things with their health.

I like to say, "Age is simply a greater chance of time going by and you not doing something about it." In other words, a 60 year old can make similar progress as a 30 year old but because there is a 30 year difference, the 60 year old might have more to overcome and it might take a little longer. Generally, it is a little more difficult to lose weight when you are older but I have seen it done dramatically time and time again.

If you have ever suffered from any depressive symptoms then make sure your doctor knows. Once that is established, make sure you include a healthy lifestyle of fitness and nutrition to help deal with those symptoms.

The facts are there and we live in a state where we tend to be our own worst enemy. Let your fitness and healthy eating help you prevent depression and anxiety and be healthy inside and out.

(Brian Attebery is a Degreed/Certified Trainer. He owns and operates Results Fitness and Nutrition Center, L.L.C. in Edmond. www.resultsfitnessusa.com) * (www.bigthink.com/21st-century/spirituality/study confirms lifting weights reduces depression.amp)

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U.S. oil production hits a new record

By Adam Wilmoth NewsOK.com/The Oklahoman U.S. oil production surged to another record high last week and is quickly approaching 11 million barrels a day, according to a report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Fueled by the shale oil boom, U.S. production continues to soar, despite an industry that is still recovering from the deepest downturn in 30 years and a new focus on efficiency rather than boosting production at all costs.

The country's oil production hit 10.9 million barrels a day the week before, up from 8.42 million barrels in July 2016 and less than 5 million barrels

a day in a decade ago.

Rising U.S. oil in the first half of the decade helped flood the global market and send prices tumbling. But just a few years later, global markets increasingly are tightening, making U.S. production more important internationally.

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries meeting later this month likely will feature discussion about whether to continue the 1.8 million barrel per day reduction put in place along with Russia in late 2016 to help prevent oil prices from falling deeper than the 14-year lows they already had reached.

OPEC members have far outpaced their goals,

Seminar to focus on government accounting and finance methods Public sector finance and accounting professionals are invited to attend a July training seminar focusing on issues impacting governmental practitioners. The seminar is hosted by Arledge & Associates, P.C., in partnership with Francis Tuttle Technology Center.

The Edmond-based accounting firm will conduct the Government Accounting Seminar for municipal, county, state and tribal government finance and accounting officials and employees.

The seminar will cover a wide range of topics ranging from accounting and financial reporting to technology and professional culture. Sessions include fraud protection, best practices for grant closeout, workers compensation issues, internal controls, OPEB standards and more.

The seminar will be led by accounting, finance and auditing profession-

Call 405-348-0615 to know more als from Arledge and Associates, along with other guest speakers and local consultants. Up to eight hours of CPE credit are available.

The seminar is set for 9 a.m. July 11 at the Francis Tuttle Technology Business Innovation Center, located at 2824 Progressive Drive in Edmond.

The cost to attend the seminar is $40. Registration is available at https://conta.cc/2HeFchM For more information, contact Sienna Phillips at sienna@jmacpas.com or 405-3480615.

Arledge and Associates 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.

An honored Edmond CPA

A certified public accountant from Edmond took home the second-highest writing award from the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants at the organization’s 100th Annual Members Meeting earlier this month.

Mark O. Neumeister, CPA, CGMA, manager of public accounting at D.R. Payne & Associates in Oklahoma City was named the 2018 Silver Pen Award recipient for his article, “New Partnership Tax Audit Rules: Are You Ready?” The article examined partnership adjustments and imputed underpayments. It appeared in the January/February 2018 issue of CPAFOCUS. An OSCPA member for 23 years, Neumeister has served on the OSCPA Taxation, Continuing Professional Education and Business Valuation/Forensic & Litigation Support Committees and has chaired the OSCPA Small Firm Practitioners Committee.

To select this year’s winners, each member of the Editorial Board chose one outstanding article per issue, beginning with the May/June 2017 issue and concluding nominations with the March/April 2018 issue. Articles were selected based on readability, content, technical appeal and

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Mark Neumeister receiving his award from Jane Haskin.

relevance. They were independently scored by each Editorial Board member and the winners were selected from cumulative scores.

Realtor notes strong home market

By Brian Preston What an April we had this year.

The best April in six years. Edmond Area closed 416 homes in April, 69 more transactions than last April making year-to-date sales up 74 transactions, making up for that slow start at the beginning of the year. The year-to-date transactions are up 6.18 percent with April up an impressive 19.8 percent from last year.

Also new home closed sales hit the 100 mark for the first time in two years, since March of 2016. The average new home sales price was $20,000 to $70,000 below other months this year so volume was not

much over last month.

Active listing are up 59 houses, but most price ranges stayed steady except for three $300-350,000, $400450,000, and $500-700,000. they accounted for 43 more listing than March. and that increase in these price ranges were mostly existing homes. Pending contracts did not increase that much, but we should have a good May.

(Editor’s note: Brian Preston is an Edmond Realtor and closely monitors the local real estate market. He blogs about it online in The Preston Report.)

cutting production by more than 2.8 million barrels in May, according to the International Energy Agency.

The production cut has been led by Venezuela, which has seen its output slashed in recent years because of its own internal political turmoil.

Venezuela's production has tumbled to about 500,000 barrels a day, down from about 2.5 million barrels a day a few years ago.

President Donald Trump twice recently has tweeted that OPEC artificially is holding prices too high because of reduced output, and there is growing speculation that the cartel will consider changing its quotas when the group meets Friday.

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Sample Ballot Only

SAMPLE BALLOT ONLY

Sample Ballot Only State Question 788 This measure amends the Oklahoma State Statutes. A yes vote legalizes the licensed use, sale, and growth of marijuana in Oklahoma for medicinal purposes. A license is required for use and possession of marijuana for medicinal purposes and must be approved by an Oklahoma Board Certified Physician.

The State Department of Health will issue medical marijuana licenses if the application is eighteen years of older an Oklahoma resident. A special exception will be granted to an applicant under the age of eighteen, however these applications must be signed by two physicians and a parent or legal guardian.

The Department will also issue seller, grower, packaging, transportation, research and caregiver licenses. Individual and retail businesses must meet minimal requirements to be licensed to sell marijuana to licensees.

The punishment for unlicensed possession of permitted amounts of marijuana for individuals who can state a medical condition is a fine not exceeding four hundred dollars. Fees and zoning restrictions are established. A seven percent state tax is imposed on medical marijuana sales.

Shall the proposal be approved?

For the proposal - YES Against the proposal - NO

Primary June 26 There will be many choices facing voters next week, on June 26.

The sample ballot on this page represents only a partial look at next week’s ballots.

Should you have a question on your precinct’s location, please call the Okla.

County election board at 713-1515.

Polls are open on Tuesday June 26 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Anti-death penalty group led by Edmond pastor The Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (OK-CADP) has announced the election of its 2018-2019 board officers. Rev. Don Heath was re-elected as the organization’s Board Chair after serving in that office for one year, and as Vice Chair for two years prior.

Heath has served as pastor of Edmond Trinity Christian Church since 2007. He received his Master of Divinity degree with high honors (summa cum laude) from Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa. He represents the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma for the coalition.

Heath is also an attorney, prac- Rev. Heath ticing law with the firm of Hirsch, Heath & White, PLLC in Oklahoma City. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma School of Law in 1982.

“Nitrogen hypoxia is a brave new world,” Heath said. “It has never been used as a means of execution for a human, and now Oklahoma has adopted it as the preferred mode of execution. We hope that the courts refuse to allow humans to be used as guinea pigs.

“The Coalition will continue to emphasize the humanity of the people on death row,” Heath continued. “We want to take a larger part in clemency hearings and in improving living conditions in prison. We hope to expand our coalition to include more African-American churches, young people, evangelicals and any other people of good will who want to build a non-violent Oklahoma.”

Re-elected as OK-CADP’s vice chair is Elizabeth Overman, a Political Science professor at the Uni-

versity of Central Oklahoma.

Other officers for the 20182019 term include re-elected Board Secretary, Victor Gorin, a longtime equal rights activist, and member of the Brennan Society and Amnesty International’s Oklahoma City chapter.

Margie Roetker, representing Overman Oklahoma City’s St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church’s Peace and Justice Committee, was elected as Board Treasurer and will serve in this role along with Mary E. Sine, an educator at Oklahoma City Public Schools.

At the Coalition’s recent Annual Awards Dinner, held at Oklahoma City University, seven At-Large board members were elected: Margaret Cox, Leslie Fitzhugh, Connie Johnson, Dr. Elizabeth Overman,

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Rev. Theodis Manning, Dr. Gilbert Parks, and James Rowan.

Fitzhugh, representing the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, Oklahoma Chapter, was also elected to serve on the Executive Committee.

“The Executive Committee will benefit from Dr. Overman’s research into lynching in Oklahoma, Victor Gorin’s passion for criminal justice, Leslie Fitzhugh’s experience in the Corrections Department, and Margie Roetker and Mary Sine’s concern for communicating with the members of our Coalition,” Heath said.

Based in Oklahoma City, OK-CADP is a grassroots membership organization that engages in outreach, education through its Speakers Bureau, and advocacy aimed at raising awareness of issues related to abolishing the death penalty.

For more information, visit okcadp.org.

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