July 4, 2019

July 4, 2019

Vol. 20, No. 6

In This Issue DIRECTIONS

Directions, by Joe Slack, in real life is located in front of OnCue, at 15th and I-35, 4100 E. 15th Street, but this week is hidden somewhere in our paper. Email c o n te s t @ e d m o n d p a p e r. c o m with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing.

For more information, see page 4.

A big crowd turns out for A Taste of Edmond See Page 17

FRIDAY, JULY 5

Partly Cloudy High 93° Low 74°

SATURDAY, JULY 6

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SUNDAY, JULY 7

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Happy Fourth of July holiday again from your friends at Edmond Life & Leisure newspaper.

Please note a few publishing changes for this week. This week’s edition will go to our many drop off locations in Edmond on Wednesday.

Home delivery, because of the holiday, has been moved to Friday.

Still the past few weeks, thanks to the hard work of the LibertyFest committee, has been a celebration of a nation which was born into freedom almost 250 years ago.

If you get a chance, you might thank the LibertyFest volunteers for

their work, should you see them around town.

If you’re still looking for one last fun thing to do this week, check out the Wagner’s Carnival. The family fun entertainment is making its inaugural appearance at Mitch Park, just west of Kelly on Covell. On Friday they are opened from 5 to 10 p.m.

The fun continues on its last day, Saturday July 6, with a 2 to 10 p.m. visit.

There are many fun rides and the food, which helps to make carnivals fun. Some of that food includes cotton candy and funnel cakes.

If you’re one of the record 49 million Americans traveling for the holiday, put safety first whether it’s operating your vehicle or boat. And always remember to put on your life vest in the boat.

Finally if you have any leftover fireworks, don’t fire them in the city of Edmond. It’s illegal and could end up putting a serious dent in your wallet.

Yet that might be a small price to pay when compared to a trip to the emergency room or causing a fire.

Let common sense and safety prevail on the Fourth and the rest of this weekend. Once again, happy holiday.

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July ushers in time for phone courtesy More than half of smartphone users surveyed by U.S. Cellular believe their phone enhances their life.* Still, there’s a time and a place for everything. In recognition of Cellphone Courtesy Month in July, U.S. Cellular provides advice for practicing cellphone etiquette.

“If we remember one simple rule – people first, technology second – proper cellphone etiquette should be easy to follow,” said Jeff Heeley, director of sales, corporate-owned channel for U.S. Cellular in Oklahoma City. “At U.S. Cellular, we know how important a mobile device can be to keep connected and simplify daily tasks, but sometimes our cellphone use can get in the way of important life or work events. Cell Phone Courtesy Month is a great time to take a look at our own phone habits and make changes that are right for us, our family and our companies.”

U.S. Cellular offers the following Do’s and Don’ts of cellphone etiquette: Do n Be respectful of your surroundings. Be mindful of phone use near people who are engaging in other activities as your conversation may be distracting and annoying to those around you. n Remember work is not always a phone zone. Depending on your company policy, while in a business meeting it’s OK to send a quick email about a time-sensitive work matter, but it’s inappropriate to spend the whole meeting staring at your device.

In fact, 84 percent of professionals think it’s rude to use cellphones during business meetings, according to Forbes. n Use vibrate mode. When you’re shopping, dining or in a public place, turn your ringer off and put your phone on vibrate. You’re still alerted to incoming calls or texts, but spare those around you from the sound of your ring tone. n Respect phone free zones. More than half of smartphone users surveyed by U.S. Cellular believe their

phone enhances their life, but 64 percent say places of worship should be phone free zones, followed by movie theaters (58 percent) and on a date (57 percent)*. Sometimes it’s best to spend a few hours unplugged fully enjoying an experience and the people around you. n Allow certain exceptions to the rules. If your family member is about to go into labor, you’ve left a sick baby with a sitter or you’re waiting for your doctor to call with test results, it’s perfectly reasonable to keep your phone accessible. Updating your social media status or checking a game score are not reasons to violate etiquette rules.

Don’t n Use your cellphone at the dinner table. Establish device-free mealtimes and enjoy conversation with family and friends (and more mindful meals) instead. n Talk on your phone while interacting with people IRL (in real life).

Making an in-store purchase? Checking into a doctor’s appointment?

Hanging out with family and friends?

Put your phone away and be present in the moment or you may miss important information or a great experience. n Speak loudly or shout while on the phone in public. The people on the bus, on the street or at the café don’t want to hear your conversation.

Keep your voice down and be discreet with the content of conversations you have in public. n Bring phones into the bathroom.

The bathroom is one of the germiest places. Placing smartphones on the bathroom counter or toilet tank put them at risk for bacteria. Another risk? The possibility of dropping the phone in the sink, tub or (ew!) toilet, which can damage the device. Make the bathroom a cell phone-free zone whenever possible. * Between Nov. 14-27, 2018, a total of 1,012 online interviews were conducted among a nationally representative sample of U.S. consumers between 18-38 years old by Consumer Insights, in partnership with Maritz CX.

The people on the bus, on the street or at the café don’t want to hear your conversation.

--- Why you should speak in soft tones

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From the Publisher

Vaping is dangerous Julie Bisbee was featured in a Q&A session in the Sunday Oklahoman last month. She is the Executive Director of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust or TSET. In the arRay Hibbard ticle I discovered she lives in Edmond, but she also mentioned the dangers of using ecigarettes.

The advertising from companies like JUUL and their heavy marketing campaign had been concerning to me. I contacted Bisbee’s office to get more information for our readers.

My assumption about vaping had been that it was just like smoking without the smell. In the last year, JUUL has been running newspaper and broadcast ads about their product but if you don’t pay close attention, you might think their product is a path to get off tobacco products all together. The advertisements to me are misleading. At best, they walk the potential consumer right up to that line but don’t cross it.

Below is some information about vaping that TSET provided. My biggest area of concern is with our youth. I just can’t believe our generation is going to allow our children and grandchildren to get exposed to greedy companies that will push their poison. I appreciate the hard work Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter is doing to fight opioid addiction but our work to stop companies selling nicotine in any form from killing the population is not over. Oklahoma may have settled with the tobacco companies from past deception, but a new round is starting over again.

Electronic cigarettes and vapor products have become increasingly popular and accessible in Oklahoma. An e-cigarette is a batterypowered device that heats a liquid solution (often flavored) to produce a vapor for inhalation.

The dangers of e-cigarettes are just as real as regular cigarettes. According to a 2016 Report of the Surgeon General, the vapor produced by these devices is NOT water vapor — it is a toxic aerosol that contains cancer-causing substances. Inhaling secondhand vapor from e-cigarettes can cause respiratory irritations and an increased risk for asthma, among other adverse

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The number of high-school students who have vaped in the last 30 days increased 75 percent since last year, officials warn.

health effects.

According to the Truth Initiative, sixty-three percent of JUUL users did not know that the product always contains nicotine.

E-cigarettes are also dangerous to youth, as the nicotine used is highly addictive and dangerous for their still-developing brains.

In 2017, Electronic vapor products were the most commonly used tobacco product among Oklahoma high school students, used by 1 in 6 (16.4 percent) or approximately 26,000 high school students, compared to 13.2 percent nationally.

Most e-cigarettes dispense sweet or exotic-tasting vapors. Flavored products mask the harsh tobacco taste, and the high concentrations of nicotine dramatically increase addiction potential in children.

JUUL is the most popular brand of e-cigarettes. JUUL is designed to look like a USB flash drive. JUUL flavors include Mango, Creme and Mint, among others. It can actually be charged in the USB port of a computer. A JUUL pod connects to the device, and inside that pod?

The nicotine equivalent of an entire pack of cigarettes.

Kids and young adults use flavored tobacco products more than any other age group.

Nicotine is highly addictive and can harm the developing brains of people aged 25 and younger.

Four out of five kids who have used tobacco started with a flavored product. Federal law prohibits selling cigarettes with candy and fruit flavors but other products like smokeless tobacco, little cigars, hookah, vapes and e-cigarettes are fair game.

Research has shown that the aerosol emitted from electronic smoking devices is not harmless water vapor. The aerosol can con-

tain potentially harmful constituents like what is found in secondhand tobacco smoke.

A total of 81.5 percent of current e-cigarette users said they use e-cigarettes ‘because they come in flavors I like.

E-Cigarettes: Smoking Cessation Aid… or Smoke and Mirrors as their commercials would have you believe.

E-cigarettes and liquid nicotine devices have not been adequately tested, nor are they approved as smoking cessation products. While some people claim to have quit smoking by using e-cigarettes, early studies indicate that smoking cessation rates are still significantly higher with nicotine replacement products that have been licensed, tested and approved. The safest alternative to traditional tobacco products is complete cessation — not liquid nicotine devices.

Among adult users, dual use (as the radio ads suggest) is a troubling pattern because it suggests that some e-cigarette use may be supplementing smoking instead of replacing it. Because there is no safe level of smoking, there are concerns that this behavior represses efforts to completely quit smoking (i.e., people choose to “cut down” instead of quitting smoking entirely).

While e-cigarettes contain far fewer toxins than combustible cigarettes, they are not free of toxins and still deliver harmful chemicals.

Defective, poorly manufactured and improperly modified e-cigarettes have been known to explode and cause injury. The rate of explosions is unknown, but both hospitals and burn centers have reported injuries from e-cigarettes.

What it has taken me a while to understand is that there are few restrictions on the marketing of e-cig-

arettes. Unlike traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes can be advertised in the broadcast media. Didn’t that get stopped in the first place so as not to glamorize smoking? E-cigarettes are no different. States can regulate the time, place and manner of tobacco marketing including e-cigarettes. Oklahoma can make changes that will stop this shameful marketing to our kids.

They are being marketed to look like food items. You can’t tell me that with names like, “Thin Mints” and “Tootsie Roll” that they aren’t trying to market to our children or purposely to make the products seem safe. Because the product does not have tobacco it skirts traditional cigarette regulations, but vaping is loaded with harmful nicotine.

Why should it not be under the same rules and regulations with regards to marketing as tobacco filled products?

I think we all know the answer to the question. We appreciate what TSET is doing but the Oklahoma legislature needs to take the issue up and change the laws on how these products can be marketed in Oklahoma. We should do it before we must sue the companies for the damage they create. It’s our children’s and grandchildren’s future we are talking about.

The most effective warning label I have ever seen are not labels at all.

On a trip to Costa Rica, a couple of years ago, one of the guys on the trip and I decided we might want to smoke a big fat cigar. While we were in town, we ventured into a store to pick a few stogies out. As we were looking at the packaging, we noticed that all of them were covered with photos of people with lung cancer or new borns whose mothers had smoked during pregnancy. They also had photos of what your lungs look like if you smoke and what your face can look like if you develop mouth cancer.

No words, just pictures.

He and I looked at each other and at the same time shook our heads. There was no way we were going to touch a tobacco product after seeing those photographs on the box of cigars. I’m guessing if we put the same thing on our cigarette packages, chewing tobacco cans and vaping products the smoking rate would drop in our state and most kids would not touch them.

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

Check out what’s inside! n Former UCO president wins award ..............................................Page 9. n Columnist makes the case for Bishop’s sainthood ......................Page 10. n Dave Farris and look at the Marlow Brothers ............................Page 11. n Weekend Calendar of Events ......................................................Page 11. n George Gust’s favorite patriotic movies ......................................Page 15. n Crossword ..................................................................................Page 15. n Miss Oklahoma is from Edmond ................................................Page 20. n Business News ............................................................................Page 21. n Worship directory ......................................................................Page 23.

See if you can find ‘Directions’ “Directions,” in real life is located in front of OnCue, at 15th and I-35, 4100 E 15th Street, but this week is hidden somewhere in our paper. E-mail contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing.

Local artist Joe Slack created the sculpture to draw the public in. “I just want to engage,” said Slack, “And for it to be part of the landscape.” At it’s tallest point of 17 feet ‘Directions' is the largest sculpture Slack has ever attempted. It features three huge faces with a rust patina. Located along I-35 it is certain to draw travelers in to engage with just one of the pieces of public art Edmond is known for.

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

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Reminder on Wagner’s Carnival PHOTO PROVIDED

This is one of the many rides, offered through Saturday, at the Wagner’s Carnival. The fun is at Mitch Park.

OG&E gets safety honors OG&E last week received top honors for its safety performance among 18 utilities participating in the Southeast Electric Exchange (SEE). The SEE, a nonprofit association of investorowned utilities, gives its Safety Performance Award annually to one member company in recognition of top safety performance.

“It’s an honor to receive this recognition,” said Sean Trauschke, OGE Energy Corp. Chairman, President and CEO. “Looking back to 2016, we had a great year in terms of safety, achieving, what was at that time a record year. In 2017, we matched that record – a solid back-to-back performance. But, last year was different. Our employees didn’t just beat the record, they crushed it, improving on safety by 60 percent over those two previous record-setting years.”

OG&E, in 2018, recorded its safest year in the company’s 117-year his-

tory. It wasn’t without challenges, however. The company completed several large construction projects that had the potential to negatively affect the safety of its employees.

These projects included: Restoration work in hazardous conditions in both Puerto Rico and North Carolina, following devastating hurricanes, Completing a new, 124-mile highvoltage transmission line to deliver wind energy to the region, Completing the Mustang Energy Center, a new power plant which is only the second of its kind in the country, Bringing the Covington Solar Farm online, Adding scrubbers to its Sooner Power Plant and converting two coal units to natural gas at its Muskogee Power Plant facility.

Common sense water advice With the Independence Day holiday and summer continuing, the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) encourages Oklahomans to visit the state’s lakes, rivers, or streams. While recreating at these natural water bodies, DEQ reminds you to follow some simple tips to help keep you and your family safe while swimming, boating, canoeing, or enjoying other water activities.

Natural bodies of water, especially warm and stagnant water, can contain organisms that may cause illness.

Bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms can cause skin, eye, and ear infections, respiratory infections, or gastrointestinal upset. Illness can range from mild to severe. While some microorganisms occur naturally, others are carried into surface waters from a variety of sources.

Please consider the following precautions to protect against waterborne sickness when recreating in natural waters: Choose swimming areas carefully n Pay attention to signage about water conditions n Stay away from any area that has stagnant water, floating debris, scum, an oil sheen, or dead fish n Avoid swimming near storm drains n Do not swim in flooded areas Take simple precautions n Hold nose or wear nose plugs when jumping into the water n Avoid swallowing water when

swimming n Wear ear plugs to prevent ear infections n Wear swim goggles or masks to prevent eye infections n Wash skin with soap and water after swimming Prevent spread of illness to others n Take children to the restroom frequently n Use swim diapers on infants n Rinse off prior to entering the water n Avoid swimming if you are ill

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Local physicians outline treatments for cancer Physician-scientists at the Stephenson Cancer Center at OU Medicine recently gave 30 presentations about their cutting-edge cancer research at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the largest oncology meeting in the world.

Their presentations focused on the results of clinical trials and research studies for new cancer therapies being developed and evaluated at the Stephenson Cancer Center. This is a record-setting number of presentations for Stephenson Cancer Center investigators and represents the commitment of the cancer center to clinical research and improving lives for Oklahoma patients.

“With more than 6,400 presentations submitted annually for consideration, ASCO is the premier oncology conference in the world,” said Robert Mannel, M.D., Rainbolt Family Endowed Chair in Cancer and director of the Stephenson Cancer Center.

“To have 30 abstracts selected for presentation reflects the outstanding clinical research being conducted at the Stephenson Cancer Center and how our investigators are helping to move cancer medicine forward.”

Stephenson Cancer Center physician-scientists are bringing the latest therapies to Oklahoma through important clinical trials, many of which were developed within and supported by the National Cancer Institute. They include a large study that establishes the standard of care in uterine carcinosarcoma, a rare and aggressive type of uterus cancer; a study that adds a novel oral therapy called a PARP inhibitor to chemotherapy for ovarian cancer; and addition

of immunotherapy to radiation and chemotherapy for head and neck cancers. Results involved several types of cancer, including ovarian, uterine, cervical, urothelial, head and neck, pancreatic, lung, leukemia, pediatric leukemia, skin and pediatric sarcoma.

Several presentations focused on the results of early phase clinical trials being conducted at the Oklahoma TSET Phase I Program. Early phase trials provide patients with first access to the newest targeted therapies for cancer. The TSET Phase I Program at the Stephenson Cancer Center is ranked among the top 10 nationally for the number of patients participating in these cutting-edge research trials.

“I am incredibly proud of the research being done at the Stephenson Cancer Center. We have an amazing team of clinician and translational scientists who work together internally and collaborate externally within the National Cancer Institute, pharmaceutical companies and with other NCI cancer centers to drive research forward and advance therapies,” said Kathleen Moore, M.D., associate director for clinical research at the Stephenson Cancer Center. “Presenting at ASCO means the work we are doing is high-quality, meaningful and not only benefits our patients in Oklahoma, but cancer patients throughout the world.”

The Stephenson Cancer Center earned National Cancer Institute designation in May 2018. NCI centers represent the top 2 percent of cancer centers in the United States. The Stephenson is the only NCI-Designated Cancer Center in Oklahoma.

Race already heats up

By Chris Casteel NewsOK.com/The Oklahoman Dashing to raise money before the second quarter ends, U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn and a Republican vying for her seat have begun the 2020 contest with accusations of extremism.

Horn, a freshman Democrat from Oklahoma City, said she was in for a long and tough re-election fight up against “right-wing extremists” on the Republican side, according to a fundraising letter reported by Muskogee Politico.

Terry Neese, a business owner running for the GOP nomination in the 5th Congressional District, responded, “Labeling people who support secure borders, free markets, and the sanctity of life as ‘right-wing extremists’ is just the latest example of how Kendra Horn does not represent our values in Congress.

“Horn has become entrenched in her own Party’s war against capitalism and the rule of law — and it’s the taxpayers of the Fifth District who are suffering because of it.”

Horn’s campaign spokesman, Ward Curtin, responded Friday, “The Congresswoman is first and foremost focused on the people of the 5th District of Oklahoma. She brings commonsense solutions to her work in Washington.

“Congresswoman Horn has consistently reached across the aisle cosponsoring legislation, passing bipartisan amendments and working with her colleagues to do what is right for the people of Oklahoma.

For example, she worked to provide resources for mental health training to law enforcement, and pushed to bring humanitarian change at the border. Congresswoman Horn will continue to be a voice of reason in the caucus.”

Neese isn’t even running against Horn yet. She must win the Republi-

can nomination first, and the field for that June 2020 primary could be a crowded one.

So far, four Republicans have filed statements of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission: state Sen. Stephanie Bice, of Oklahoma City; David H. Greene, of Harrah; Neese; and Jacob C. Oakley, of Oklahoma City.

In a questionnaire for Ballotpedia, Greene said the biggest challenge facing the nation was “defeating socialism.” On his Twitter account, Oakley calls himself a “revolutionary conservative.”

At least two others, Meredith VanSant, of Oklahoma City, and Michael Ballard, of Tecumseh, have campaign websites.

The current fundraising quarter ended Sunday and reports are due to the Federal Election Commission by July 15. Those reports will be the first for Bice and Neese, the two most well-known GOP candidates.

Horn raised nearly $378,000 in the first quarter, the most of any in the seven-person Oklahoma congressional delegation. She ended the quarter with about $361,000 in her campaign account.

Bice, who has been in the Senate since 2014, did not respond to a request for a copy of her latest fundraising letter. When announcing for the race in April, she accused Horn of pursuing a "far-left socialist agenda."

The 5th congressional district includes most of Oklahoma County and Seminole and Pottawatomie Counties.

Horn, an attorney, scored an upset victory last year over Republican incumbent Steve Russell.

National and state Republicans immediately targeted the district. The National Republican Congressional Committee has placed ads on Facebook attacking Horn’s positions on certain issues.

The 5th congressional district includes most of Oklahoma County (all of Edmond) and Seminole and Pottawatomie Counties.

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Left hospital in 48 hours

Minimally invasive lung surgery gave woman an easier recovery TULSA – Hearing her diagnosis of lung cancer was difficult enough for Tulsa resident Pat Jones. But when she was told that she would undergo a surgery that included a large incision, the spreading of her ribs to access the lungs, and a lengthy hospital stay and recovery, she knew that was unacceptable.

That spurred Jones on a quest that led her to J. Matthew Reinersman, M.D., a thoracic surgeon at OU Medicine. Reinersman and his colleague Subrato J. Deb, M.D., are the only two surgeons in Oklahoma who specialize in a minimally invasive surgery for lung cancer called VATS – VideoAssisted Thoracoscopic Surgery.

The surgery, which requires only three small incisions, removes the cancer while giving patients a much shorter hospital stay, less PHOTO PROVIDED risk for complications and faster Pat Jones found the only two surgeons in Oklahoma who have a difrecovery. ferent, and less invasive, way of doing lung surgery.

For Jones, it “I have nicknamed Dr. Reinerssaved her weeks of recovery time. man my ‘rock star’ because he they are hurting. Because VATS is minimally invaperformed a surgery that I thought was unavailsive, no epidural catheter is needed and pain is able,” Jones said. “I was out of the hospital in 48 greatly minimized. Surgeons also use nerve blocks hours, and I was basically back to normal with my to provide long-acting pain control in the nerves regular exercise in another week. Nobody could that run along the ribs. believe I had just gone through lung cancer sur“When I see my patients back in the clinic a cougery.” ple of weeks after surgery, they’re usually taking litReinersman has been performing VATS for patle to no pain medicine and they’ve resumed doing tients with lung cancer since he arrived at OU Medicine four years ago. Studies have shown VATS most of the things they want to do. It’s really gratifying,” Reinersman said. to result in outcomes that are just as good as Reinersman considers VATS for any patient with those in a traditional, open surgery, but with all lung cancer, but the best candidates are those with the benefits of a minimally invasive procedure.

In the traditional procedure for removing cancers Stage 1 or 2 cancer, he said. VATS is also preferable for patients who have borderline lung funcof the lung, surgeons make a large incision on the tion because the procedure is easier for them to patient’s side and push apart the ribs to reach the lungs. This results in significant pain for the patient tolerate than an open surgery.

In Jones’ case, she has never been a smoker. and a hospital stay of at least five to seven days, About 20 percent of people diagnosed with lung which then leads to greater risk of pneumonia, cancer are non-smokers, Reinersman said. blood clots and infections.

“That shows the importance of lung cancer During VATS, Reinserman makes three small inciscreening and early diagnosis and treatment,” he sions to insert a tiny camera and his surgical instrusaid.

“It’s not a death sentence. If we can catch it ments. The camera transmits images of the lungs early, we can get them through it. We’ve done onto a video screen to guide the surgery. Depending on the location of the cancer, he may remove a hundreds of VATS surgeries here.”

Many surgeons will use VATS for simple surgical small part of the lobe, the entire lobe or more of procedures in the chest, but Reinersman and Deb the lung. Nearby lymph nodes also are dissected to are experts in its use for removing lung cancer, a ensure the cancer has not spread. more technically complicated surgery. The sur“The advantage is that we can get patients out geons also are unique because they focus solely on of the hospital as soon as one to three days after surgeries of the chest and esophagus, whereas the procedure,” Reinersman said. “They have less pain, fewer side effects and can return to their nor- many cardiothoracic surgeons focus mostly on the heart. mal activities faster.”

OU Medicine is also the only institution in OklaThe reduction of pain is a significant advantage homa that submits its lung cancer surgery data to of VATS. Patients having open surgery for lung the Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic cancer usually receive an epidural catheter in their Surgery Database, where it can be viewed by the backs for pain control. Pain must be managed bepublic. OU Medicine’s two-star rating is equivalent cause patients need to be able to take deep to that of larger institutions like Mayo Clinic and breaths and cough to lower their risk of getting M.D. Anderson. pneumonia – something they won’t do as well if

Is being too clean unhealthy? fairly harmless substances like

By Ryan Stewart pollen, peanuts or pet dander Americans have a need for can look like foreign invaders cleanliness, especially when it and result in an immune system comes to our children. But overreaction. Autoimmune dismounting research suggests our eases occur when the immune quest to be clean might make system attacks your own body’s children sicker, not healthier. tissues as if it were a pathogen Oklahoma Medical Research or virus.

Foundation immunologist Eliza “We need protection from Chakravarty, M.D., said this serious illnesses, but kids need groundswell of germophobic parexposure to a wide variety of enting and the tendency to crethings that aren’t actually danate over-sterilized environments gerous,” said Chakravarty. “Kids may keep children’s immune sysare going to eat dirt, and that’s tems from developing adequate generally OK.” defenses.

It’s important to note that It’s called the ‘hygiene hypothnot all bacteria are harmful. esis,’ where scientists believe Some actually help keep us early exposure to allergens actuhealthy. The 100 trillion microally contributes to a healthier imbial and bacterial cells in our mune system. While it isn’t a Dr. Eliza Chakravaty bodies, called the microbiome, new theory, it is becoming more also needs diversity, said OMRF geneticist Patrick widely accepted.

Gaffney, M.D., and that comes from exposure to “For your immune system to protect you, it has the environment. to know the difference in what is dangerous and Gaffney said more evidence is needed, but inshould be attacked and harmless substances that creasing research links germ exposure, diverse envican be ignored,” said Chakravarty. “And to learn ronments and minor infections at a young age with that, it needs to be exposed to some of the elea lower risk of health problems later in life. ments we’re erasing from the environment.”

“Exposure to low-level allergens and germs like dog Handwashing and maintaining a clean living hair, pollen and common pathogens when you’re area are still important, Chakravarty said, as are young allows the immune system to fine-tune itself vaccines and immunizations. “But there’s a difference between a healthy level of cleanliness and es- and learn how to function properly,” said Gaffney.

“Regular hygiene is still important, but don’t fret if sentially living in a bubble.”

Your immune system is built to protect you, so if your little ones dig in the dirt or wrestle with the dog. They may wind up healthier for it.” it sits idle, it will find something to fight. Even

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Students & stipends from UCO The University of Central Oklahoma recently awarded the President’s Leadership and Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) scholarships to eight Edmond area students in recognition of their demonstrated talent and distinguished achievement in leadership, citizenship, service and communication.

The recipients of the President’s Leadership Scholarship are Edmond North High School graduate Shelby Denney, Mercy School Institute graduate Amira Ourani and Edmond Memorial High School Mickaela Trenary.

Denney, Ourani and Trenary will receive a tuition waiver for 12 hours of classes each semester, a $2,250 yearly stipend for room and board, and a one-time $1,000 global and service stipend and will also serve on the President’s Leadership Council (PLC).

The recipients of the LOT Scholarship are Westmoore High School graduate Madison Baugh, Deer Creek High School graduate Tyler Boykin, Edmond North High School graduate Juliana Hing, Odyssey Leadership Academy graduate Ashlynn Meyer and Edmond Santa Fe High School graduate Mykal Sanchez.

Baugh, Boykin, Hing, Meyer and Sanchez will receive a tuition waiver for nine hours of classes each semester, a $1,250 yearly stipend for room and board, and a one-time $1,000 global and service stipend.

The global and service stipend can be used to offset the cost of studying abroad or participating in one of UCO’s global and service leadership tours. The stipend furthers UCO’s deep commitment to global and cultural competencies for its students.

“UCO’s leadership scholarship programs include top students from across the state of Oklahoma. Our recipients were chosen from over 1,500 applicants, and we are excited to support their continued leadership and professional development at UCO,” said Jarrett Jobe, Ph.D., assistant vice president of Public Affairs and Leadership at Central.

“These students will impact each academic college, numerous student organizations and the metro community through innovative and intentional programs.”

Interviewed personally by Central faculty and staff leaders from the university’s leadership scholarship programs, 25 incoming freshmen were awarded the President’s Leadership Scholarship and 44 were awarded the LOT Scholarship.

PLC and LOT members must be enrolled as full-time students, complete volunteer service each semester through Central’s Volunteer and Service Learning Center and be a member of campus student organizations.

Members also attend monthly council meetings to discuss individual projects, volunteer opportunities.

Lankford applauds $750 billion DOC act Sen James Lankford (R-Edmond) last week applauded Senate passage of the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a vote of 86-8.

The NDAA is an annual defense bill to support the nation’s military and to ensure national security for the US. Last week Lankford spoke on the Senate floor in support of the NDAA and several of its key provisions that help support Oklahoma’s defense community and to discuss the impact of Iran on our nation’s military and national security efforts. The bill supports the President’s full request of $750 billion for Department of Defense funding.

“Armed Services Committee Chairman Jim Inhofe has worked tirelessly and in a bipartisan manner to lead this year’s efforts toward a bill that supports our Armed Forces and helps secure our nation,” said Lankford.

“The bill includes important funding and authorization that are critical to supporting our Oklahoma veterans, active duty military, Guard, and Reserve components as well as the missions of all of our installations, bases, and Guard facilities. I am grateful for the bipartisan work of Senators Inhofe and Reed to include many important provisions addressing the retirement age for chaplains, addressing base housing issues, and ensuring we expand support for military spouses seeking employment.

“One important component to safeguarding our nation’s security and that of our allies is the inclusion of my F-35 provision in this year’s defense spending bill to prevent Turkey from receiving the fifth-generation fighter jet. The sensitive and state-ofthe-art F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program has been a collaborative NATO effort and is vital to sustaining our nation’s qualitative military edge over our near-peer adversaries, such as Russia and China. But Turkey’s acquisition of the Russian S-400, a surfaceto-air defense system created to target and destroy the F-35, would put the sensitive military technology in the F-35 at risk. Turkey cannot have both Russian and American defense equipment sitting side by side.

As long as Turkey insists on acquiring Russian radar technology, it is appropriate for the US to withhold the transfer of our fifth-generation fighter jets.

“I look forward to the House passing their version of the NDAA so that we can go to conference and finalize this important annual bill and get it to the President’s desk, so our military and defense communities can continue to move forward with their missions.”

Lankford cosponsored an amendment to the FY20 NDAA in the Committee-approved bill that would prohibit the transfer of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft to Turkey. This provision also applies to equipment, intellectual property, technical data necessary for the maintenance or support of the F-35, and for the construction of facilities to store the F-35 in Turkey. This provision is similar to

Sen. James Lankford a standalone bill introduced by Lankford, Senators Jeanne Shaheen (DNH), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) earlier this year.

Under the US-led, multinational Joint Strike Fighter program, Turkey was expected to purchase more than 100 aircraft.

Lankford also worked to see a provision in the final text that would waive the age-of-mandatory-retirement requirements for military chaplains, many of whom join the service later in their careers after serving in ministry. Additionally, the final version included a number of important provisions that help Oklahoma military installations, including: n a 3.1 percent raise for all servicemembers, the largest pay raise in nearly a decade n $2.8 billion for 15 KC-46A refueling tankers connected to the missions of both Altus and Tinker Air Force Bases n Authorization for the T-X program, which positively impacts Vance Air Force Base n Provision of $18 billion for family housing to address facility issues like the ones reported at Tinker Air Force Base n Continuation of the Paladin Integrated Management system upgrade program, which directly impacts the mission at Ft. Sill n Authorization of funding for the second phase of the training barracks at Ft. Sill, fulfilling the President’s request n Language to enhance DOD’s use of direct-hire authority in last year’s NDAA, which will positively impact Tinker and the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant. n Authorization for DOD to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Council of State Governments to assist with funding and development of interstate compacts on licenses for military spouses. n Extension of the ability of DOD to reimburse spouses for licensure and certification costs by two years.

UCO alumni & friends pool bash set for July 26 The University of Central Oklahoma Alumni Association will host its fourth annual Splash Bash for UCO alumni and friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Pelican Bay Aquatic Center, 1034 S. Bryant Ave. in Edmond, Oklahoma.

“Splash Bash is a family-friendly event we host for UCO alumni and friends each summer,” said Lauri Monetti, director of UCO Alumni Relations.

“This year, we have moved Splash Bash to the City of Edmond, the home of our great university. We’re

excited for our Broncho families to have fun and connect with us and one another!”

General admission for adults and children (30” or taller) is $5, while infants (under 30”) are free. To register, please visit www.centralconnection.org/splashbash.

The City of Edmond’s Pelican Bay Aquatic Center features a 12,500square-foot pool, open flume water slide, tube water slide, a climbing wall and a separate 1,256-square-foot spray ground – perfect for children of all ages.

For more information, contact the UCO Alumni Association at 405-9742771 or alumni@uco.edu.

For more UCO Alumni Association news and events, visit www.centralconnection.org.

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The Oklahoma Department for Veterans Affairs (ODVA) awarded University of Central Oklahoma President Don Betz, Ph.D., the Don Betz Champion for Veterans Award. Pictured are Gen. Ben Robinson, Oklahoma secretary of Veterans Affairs and Military, left, and Betz.

Don Betz wins veterans award, which is named in his honor The Oklahoma Department for Veterans Affairs (ODVA) has awarded former University of Central Oklahoma President Don Betz, Ph.D., the Don Betz Champion for Veterans Award. Betz, who has served as Central’s 20th president since 2011,retired last week.

The award, named in honor of Betz, was established to recognize Oklahoma higher education leaders who have worked to establish academic success for student veterans through advocacy, support and service.

"President Betz is a tireless advocate for student veterans and has been setting the standard for universities, not just in Oklahoma, but across the United States to increase their commitment and efforts in serving our nation’s veterans.” said Bradley Ward, director of veteran education for ODVA. During his tenure at Central, Betz oversaw the de-

velopment of UCO’s Veteran Higher Education Resources Office (VetHERO), earned Central the designation as a Yellow Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and earned recognition multiple times as a top school for student veterans and active military by The Military Times.

"It’s my honor to present President Betz with the Don Betz Champion for Veterans Award in recognition of his long-standing commitment to significantly improve higher education for student veterans through advocacy, support and service.

We thank him for his commitment and servant leadership in forging a path of academic success for all student veterans in higher education,” said Gen. Ben Robinson, Oklahoma secretary of Veterans Affairs and Military.

For more information about UCO, visit www.uco.edu.

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Australian Shepherd puppies are for sale on Saturdays at the Arcadia Farmers Market.

Critters at Arcadia Farmers Market Many of the Arcadia Farmers Market vendors truly are farmers, delighting customers of all ages by offering baby ducks, bunnies and puppies for sale and a free petting zoo with tiny goats and other child-size critters.

The vendor list is growing every week at the market, which is now in its second season and open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Division Street and Historic Route 66.

Offerings include grass-fed beef, farm-fresh chicken and duck eggs, garden produce, potted succulents, wall hangings, cut flowers, homemade pastries, peach cider, natural health and beauty remedies and Hi-

malayan salt lamps.

The Snow and Grow snow cone and food truck offers homemade ice cream, gourmet coffee and breakfast and lunch items made from locally raised meat and produce. Handcrafted items, meat and eggs are available Tuesday through Friday in the Farmers Market building just east of the Arcadia Round Barn.

For more information about Farmers Market building hours and merchandise, securing booth space on Saturdays or renting the blue-roofed pavilion for a special event, call Lori Seagraves at 405-226-0346 or email admin@arcadiafarmersmarket.com.

Clinic expansion made OU Medicine has announced the addition of gynecology services at clinics in Edmond and Midwest City.

Gynecologists are now seeing patients for wellwoman exams, prenatal/postnatal and general gynecologic care at OU Physicians Edmond at Fountain Lake and OU Physicians Mid-Del Family Medicine.

Heather Jones, M.D., and Gwendolyn Neel, M.D., are seeing patients at the Edmond clinic and Sabrina Wyatt, M.D., and Kathryn Lindsay, M.D., are seeing patients at the Midwest City clinic. All four providers will continue to see patients at their clinic on the Oklahoma Health Center campus.

“We are excited to be able to provide services at these great community clinics,” Wyatt said. “Patients in these areas will have the convenience of seeing a provider in their home town, yet still have access to the specialty care providers and services at our main campus in Oklahoma City.”

OU Physicians Edmond at Fountain Lake is located at 14101 N. Eastern. OU Physicians Mid-Del Family Medicine is located at 1212 S. Douglas Blvd. For appointments at either of these clinics, call (405) 271-9494.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side Sainthood looms for bishop? A lone voice of reason There’s a move to have the late-Bishop Fulton Sheen made a saint in the Catholic Church.

I’m for that 100 percent.

Some of the Steve Gust effort has been delayed because of where Bishops Sheen’s remains are. The church’s process on obtaining sainthood is a tad too complex for me. So I don’t understand the finer points.

I hope it gets resolved and the bishop obtains sainthood.

The American bishop’s story truly fascinates me.

Back in the 1950s this man was given a prime time network television show for his program “Life is Worth Living.” For years he did it for free. He won two Emmy awards.

Can you imagine a network doing a religious show these days during prime time? It would be a great idea but don’t hold your breath.

I don’t think the networks’ agenda has a lot to do with God

these days.

Sheen’s television show predates most of us. However, thanks to YouTube I’ve been able to watch some of his programs.

He was a very interesting man.

Some people have a real feel for the television camera. Bishop Sheen of New York was one of them. He reminded me a lot of Johnny Carson except Sheen was a lot more G rated than the late comic.

The bishop’s program seemed to have a regular format. Sheen would come out and usually open with a few jokes. He had a great sense of humor.

Then he’d get into the substance of his topic. Sometimes he would use a chalk board to drive home a point.

Unfortunately the man couldn’t draw with a lick, and that was a running joke on the program as well.

His program would end with him making a strong point about his presentation. He would go into his strong Irish preaching voice for that part. Then he would bow to applause from the audience.

Sheen’s intellect was incredi-

ble. On one show I saw, he did a great job of making the case for guardian angels. He really believed guard angels took care of babies and toddlers.

I think he was right.

He also told one story about a doctor in Paris, in the early 20th century, who was a leader of the local atheist society. His wife became ill for years. She said it was to win her husband’s soul so he would become a priest when she died. He did.

One quote I’ve heard attributed to Sheen is when people would ask about the divinity of Christ. He would say that if God had wanted to reveal himself to dogs, he would have come as a dog. Instead he came as a man.

Bishop Sheen was a great communicator and no doubt helped millions of people.

America was sure a lot different place in the 1950s.

Through his show, and books, he’s probably still helping people. He passed in 1979.

God bless him and I hope he achieves sainthood.

(Steve Gust, editor of Edmond Life & Leisure, may be reached at news@edmondpaper.com)

The 20 Democratic presidential candidates on stage in Miami last week broadly agree on many issues, including that President Trump has to go, the strong economy benefits only the “wealthy,” abortion on demand is sacrosanct and government-run programs are a must.

There were a few candidates, however, who weren’t so willing to board the party’s express train to the far left on health care. One was former U.S. Rep. John Delaney of Maryland.

Delaney stood out especially for his defense of private health insurance, something Sen. Bernie Sanders would eliminate with his “Medicare for All” plan.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who along with Sanders is closest to front-runner former Vice President Joe Biden in polling, said she’s with Sanders in wanting to end private insurance. Many of the

other candidates back a move to a single-payer system.

Delaney used the experience of his father, a union electrician, to make a staunch and laudable rejection of ending private insurance.

“I actually grew up in a working-class family,” said Delaney, an entrepreneur before winning election to Congress.

“He loved the health care that the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) gave him. And I always just think about my dad in anything that I do from a policy perspective. He’d look at me and he’d say, ‘Good job, John, for getting health care for every American.

But why are you taking my health care away?’”

Delaney said free health care should be a basic human right but noted, “A hundred million Americans say they like their private health insurance. … Why do we have to stand for taking away something from people?”

He also had the gumption to call Medicare for All “bad policy.”

“If you go to every hospital in this country and ask them one question, which is how would it have been for you last year if every one of your bills were paid at the Medicare rate, every single hospital administrator said they would close,” Delaney said. When the topic moved to whether impeachment should be pursued against Trump, Delaney again swam upstream. He defended House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s handling of the issue, and told panelist Rachel Maddow it’s not a front-burner issue for Americans.

Instead, he said, they’re concerned about health care, infrastructure, job creation, public schools and other “kitchen table, pocketbook issues.”

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The real problem with health care costs

By Stephen Moore Several years ago I had a shoulder injury, and the doctor told me I might need surgery to fix the small tear in my rotator cuff. So, I asked, "Doctor, if I have this surgery, about how much will it cost?"

He looked at me confusedly and said, "Steve, I've been doing these surgeries for 20 years, and you are the first patient to ever ask me what it costs!"

Then he thought about it and laughed: "I don't know how much this will cost you."

Wow. Health care is one of the most expensive items we buy each year, yet most Americans haven't a clue what all of this costs. For everything else we buy as Americans, we are bargain hunters — for cars, homes and restaurants but not for health and medical services, which are about oneseventh of our economy.

Then we wonder why medical costs are running at well over double the rate of inflation over the past 20 years compared with all other consumer items. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,

since 2000, while prices of most consumer items — from toys to computer to cars — have been level or even falling, medical costs have roughly doubled.

One major reason for this is the third-party payment system, which anesthetizes Americans from the true costs of drugs, hospitals and procedures. If someone else is paying the tab, who cares what it costs? The over-insurance problem in health care makes it more expensive for everyone.

But a second problem is that we are seldom told the costs of medical procedures or drugs. So it is hard to be a cost-conscious consumer, even if we want to be. This is one of many reasons why "free government-run health care," such as Medicare for All, is such a dangerous idea.

President Trump was to sign an executive order this last requiring medical providers, hospitals, drug companies, physicians and others to post their prices so people know what things cost. I'm not generally in favor of regulations and mandates, but given that the government runs and pays for

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half of the health care costs, this executive order, on balance, makes sense.

The problem is that most of the prices will be the out-of-pocket costs to the patients, not the real costs, including what the insurance company pays for pills or hospital stays. Another problem is that you and I could buy the exact same drug and pay wildly different prices depending on what kind of insurance we have. So this is imperfect, but it will, at the margin, make consumers more price-sensitive and thus should help cut into the exploding cost of medicine.

As one practical example, starting soon, ads for drugs costing at least $35 per month will have to post their prices. This could force drugmakers to lower their prices or lose thrifty customers.

Yes, I know this action by the White House treats symptoms — not the disease of third-party payers for health care.

But it has always amazed me that America has the highest-quality health care in the world with amazing new cures and treatments — almost all invented here — and yet we use such a dump method of paying the $3 trillion annual cost. The alternative to using markets and price transparency to control health costs is price controls, waiting lines and, eventually, death panels. The latter will drive down costs by driving down the quality of our health services.

By the way, I never did get that shoulder surgery. Turns out it was too expensive.

Stephen Moore is a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation and an economic consultant with FreedomWorks.

Edmond Life & Leisure • July 4, 2019 • Page 11

The Marlow Brothers & the battle at Dry Creek “Yes, and die with you if it comes to

By David Farris that.”

The pinnacle scene The caravan traveled east along the of the classic western cold, dark trial, until they reached Dry movie, “The Sons of Creek, two miles outside of town.

Katie Elder,” was Johnson brought the men to a halt so when the four broththeir horses could drink, unaware of ers, chained in pairs, what was laying in wait on the oppowere being transsite bank. With their unsuspecting ferred to another jail Farris quarry in place, several masked vigito protect them from lantes sprang from the bushes along a lynch mob, only to the roadside. Their leader, Bruce be ambushed along the way. This was the actual story of the Marlow brothers Wheeler, called out, “Halt, hold up your hands!” from Indian Territory.

At that point, Deputy Johnson and Marlow, Oklahoma, was named for his prisoners watched in stunned surtheir father, Dr. Williamson Marlow, prise as their guards fled. who died in 1885.

When Martin bolted from the lead In 1888, the Marlow family was livwagon he exclaimed, “Here they are – ing near Anadarko when brothers Altake all six of the S.O.B.s.” fred, Boone, Charley, Epp and George The mob opened fire on the onewere accused of stealing cattle from armed Deputy and his defenseless, Colorado. The family had relocated to chained prisoners, who were outGraham, Texas, in Young County, flanked. Johnson was alleged to have where the brothers were bound over gotten off the first round, killing one of for trial by a grand jury, scheduled in the men, before he was shot in his only March. hand, forcing him from the battle and On Dec. 17, 1888, the boys were out on bond when Young County Sher- to take cover.

Unfortunately for the chained men, iff Marion Wallace and his deputy, they couldn't run. As bullets flew from Tom Collier, arrived at the family's across the bank, the shackled men scurrented cabin to serve Boone with a ried to the wagon behind them still warrant for shooting a cowboy in Vernon, Texas, three years earlier. In an ex- stocked with guns and ammunition. To the mob's surprise, the outnumbered change of gunfire with the deputy, prisoners took cover behind the wagBoone accidentally shot Sheriff Walons and brought the battle to them, lace, who died on Christmas Eve. killing Wheeler and Sam Criswell. In Deputy Collier, who seemed to take a the exchange of gunfire, Epp also fell personal grudge against the Marlows, dead, as did Alf who was shot 15 replaced the fallen lawman as sheriff. times. While chained to their dead Boone ran, earning himself a $1700 brothers, Charley and George stood bounty, dead or alive, while his four back-to-back as they fired at the muzzle brothers, who had nothing to do with flashes from the mob in the darkness. the shooting, were locked up in the Clift took a round in his hip, George Graham jail. They escaped on January was shot through the hand, and 14 after overhearing the jailers discuss Charley had taken a blast of buckshot lynching, but were quickly recaptured. to his chest and head, but they were all Sheriff Collier took them to a local still in the fight. In defiance, George blacksmith and had the brothers shouted, “Come on you cowardly chained in pairs with leg irons; George b#st%rs. We have plenty of ammunito Epp and Charley to Alf. They were tion and nobody hurt. Come on!” returned to the jail where on January Frank Harmiston accepted their chal17, just before midnight, their jailers atlenge and was shot dead by George. tempted to hand them over to a lynch Charley took aim at Eugene Logan serimob. Against great odds, the hobbled ously wounding him. brothers were able to fight off the The mob was bold when the odds armed men, who finally just gave up were in their favor against defenseless, and left. unarmed men. However, when the Deputy U.S. Marshal Edward Johnfight turned fair, the cowardly masked son, who arrested the Marlows, had attackers lost their nerve. They apparlost his right arm only months earlier ently realized that discretion is the betafter a gunfight, but that didn't stop ter part of valor and ran for their lives. the lawman from doing his job. On Except for Burkhart, the surviving January 19, he was ordered by U.S. prisoners needed medical attention.

Marshal William Cabell to transfer the Charley was the most seriously brothers, and two other inmates, wounded, struck with nine rounds of Lewis Clift and William Burkhart, to buckshot. With both surviving brothers the jail in Weatherford 60 miles southchained to their departed siblings, a east for safe keeping. Deputy Johnson grisly decision had to be made in order was assisted in the prisoners' transfer to escape. A folding knife was found by jailers and newly recruited guards. on Criswell, and used to sever the The lawman would later learn that at least five of these men were part of the chained foot of both deceased brothers in order to slide the manacles from mob two nights earlier. their ankles.

The transfer party consisted of a The desperate men jumped into one lead wagon that carried the six prisonof the wagons and headed back toers, chained in pairs, and one guard at wards town to the Marlow's cabin. the reigns, Phlete Martin. They were Along the way, they encountered a followed by a second wagon with farmer who removed their shackles, alDeputy Johnson, three more guards, and a pile of guns and ammunition. Fi- lowing Burkhart to flee.

The bloody men finally reached the nally, a buggy with two men trailed befamily's cabin, where their wounds hind the wagons, and another couple were patched and they could enjoy a of guards rode on horseback. short rest. The joy of their family reThe transfer was supposed to be a union was overshadowed by the bad secret, but when the caravan prepared to leave at 9:00 p.m., there were about news about Alf and Epp, and the expectation that Sheriff Collier would be 30 men on the street for no apparent reason. The Marlow brothers were sus- along at anytime with his men who had also likely been involved in the Dry picious of the move, especially when Creek ambush. The beleaguered Marthey saw familiar faces from the previlow family prepared themselves for ous night's mob waiting outside the round two against what seemed like jail. the whole town of Graham.

Charley thought that the lawmen's plan was to, once again, hand them (More to come...) over to a mob. He accused Deputy Johnson, “You lied to us, Ed! You're taking us out to be mobbed again.”

Johnson denied the accusation, which was no comfort to Charley who persisted, “If they do, will you give us guns?”

The old lawman Actor John Wayne, during the famed gun fight in the assured his prisoners, 1960s film ‘The Sons of Katie Elder.’

Thursday, July 4 ---- In the Gallery ---- LibertyFest Wagner’s Carnival ---- Parade ---- LibertyFest ParkFest ---- LibertyFest Fireworks ---- National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals ---- July 4th Special at Pelican Bay

LibertyFest ParkFest Location: Mitch Park Extra Info: Free; 4 – 6 p.m.; for more information visit libertyfest.org

Friday, July 5 ---- In the Gallery ---- LibertyFest Wagner’s Carnival ---- National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals

National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals Location: Lazy E Arena Extra Info: for information go to nlbra.com

Saturday, July 6 ---- In the Gallery ---- Edmond Farmer’s Market ---- LibertyFest Wagner’s Carnival ---- National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals ---- Cody Canada & The Departed ---- Oakville ---- Saturdays for Kids: FREE Independence Day Celebration ---- Independence Day Celebration ---- Red Brick Nights

July 4th Special at Pelican Bay Location: Pelican Bay Aquatic Center Extra Info: 12-5 p.m., 7-10 p.m.; $5; for information visit pelicanbayaquatics.com

Sunday, July 7 ---- In the Gallery ---- National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals

Oakville Location: River Lounge; Riverwind Casino Extra Info: 9 p.m.; for more information visit riverwind.com

Extra Information on Weekend Happenings In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Featuring works by Heather Porter, for information go to: http://www.edmondfinearts.com Edmond Farmers Market Location: Festival Marketplace & Plaza Extra Info: Free admission; 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.; for more information go to: edmondOK.com

LibertyFest Fireworks Location: Hafer Park Extra Info: Free; 9:30 p.m.; for more information visit libertyfest.org

Cody Canada & The Departed Location: Beats & Bites Stage, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: Free; 8 p.m.; for more information visit riverwind.com

Saturdays for Kids: FREE Independence Day Celebration Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org Independence Day Celebration Location: 200 E Harrison Ave, Guthrie Extra Info: for more information find them on Facebook

LibertyFest Wagner’s Carnival Location: Mitch Park Extra Info: $20+; for times and events go to libertyfest.org

Red Brick Nights Location: Oklahoma Ave & Wentz Ave Extra Info: for more information visit guthriechamber.com

Parade Location: Downtown Edmond Extra Info: Free; 9 a.m., for information go to libertyfest.org

If you have an item for the Weekend Calendar of events, please e-mail the items to Melinda Infante at infante318@cox.net.

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How Managed Cloud Computing Helps Improve Business Efficiency While companies who are taking advantage of the cloud are seeing productivity gains, new cloud resources and capabilities are continually being developed. One example is managed cloud services, which more and more busin esses ar e usin g t o a c hie v e e v en gr e at er performance, value and efficiency.

What is “managed cloud,” and is it a service you should be using to your company’s advantage? Here are some reasons why you may want to take a closer look at benefits associated with engaging a managed cloud services provider.

Managed Cloud Services help you fo ocus on your core business, not IT. The term ‘managed cloud services’ simply refers to the outsourcing of the day-to-day management of a company’s cloud activity. This includes the cloud-based resources and technical support needed to automate and enrich business operations. Someone has to be tasked with managing the cloud for a business; a company can hire and train experts to do all the complicated tasks needed to manage the cloud inf rastructure, or they can use managed cloud, which lets a business fully utilize cloud computing without having to staff a dedicated team. Managed cloud services let a company focus more on its core business and less on IT functions.

24/7 Monitoring and Management The proactive monitoring associated with managed cloud services ensures that downtime is minimized. By ceaselessly analyzing system metrics and trends, a cloud der can identiffy and detect what potential services provider failures are, often before they occur.

Professional Expertise and Administration A managed cloud provider brings a wealth of expertise to the table. The service provider has a team of experts that not only manage the customer ’s computing, storage, networks and operating systems, but also the programs, tools and applications that are integrated into the cloud inf rastructure.

Enhanced Securitty Cloud computing providers have measures in place to secur e y our busin ess data an d applications. This includes encryption, firewalls, network security and physical security. Once they’ve migrated to the cloud, a company’s information and applications are no longer stored directly on office devices. If anything were to happen to these devices, the data wouldn’t be at risk; it’s all stored on their secure cloud.

Afffor o dable and Accessible Traditional cloud computing approaches can require a significant outlay of capital. A managed cloud service avoids this; it requires minimal upf ront costs and, instead, you pay as you go. A business can avoid having to invest in hardware, software, licensing and other fees, because the cloud provider takes care of these things.

In a ddition, c loud c omputin g ser vic es are “ondemand,” which means vast amounts of computing resources can be provisioned rapidly. This gives businesses increased flexibility and takes the pressure off capacity planning. With a managed cloud provider, the network is constantly upgraded to the latest generation of computing software and hardware. This offers several benefits over traditional solutions, including reduced network latency for applications and expanded economies of scale.

Advanced Mobilitty and Business Continuitty Because the cloud goes anywhere, your office goes anywh ere. Applications an d data are a ccessible to authorized users via the internet. As long as they have a device with internet access, they can safely and securely stay in sync with their business.

And, as we all know, a crisis can strike out of nowhere - f rom natural disasters to fires and power failures. The cloud helps ensure your business data is constantly backed up and protected in geographically diverse and redundant data centers. Should the unexpected occur, a business can access its data quickly f rom temporary locations and temporary devices. This enables the company to conduct business as usual with an uninterrupted employee and customer interface.

The Bottom Line: Highly Efficient and Simplified IT When you use a managed cloud provider, business c omputin g bec om es less c omplicated an d m ore efficient. Data transition is simplified, and it eliminates timely and costly training of IT personnel. The end environment remains familiar and intuitive, which means it’s a smooth and seamless experience for your employees.

The cloud also provides great scalability, so your business can expand or contract based on its individual needs.

Yo ou get the power and resources you need when you need them.

One local example of a managed cloud provider is Cox Busin ess wh o rec ently a c quired a c omp any called RapidScale. RapidScale is a managed cloud service provider who delivers world-class security and reliable cloud computing solutions to companies of all sizes.

Along with managed cloud services, RapidScale also provides advanced solutions and applications for the cloud computing space. This includes innovations like Microsoft Office 365, CloudServer, CloudOffice, CloudMail, CloudRecovery, and CloudApps.

With more than 90 percent of businesses using the cloud in some form, cloud technology is clearly becoming the foundation of IT. The widespread adoption of this technology is having a transformative effect not just on small businesses but also on large companies and government entities. And now with a managed cloud option, the services available to you and your company are more efficient and productive than ever before.

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Reach for your goals, visually impaired youth told

Justin Salas, a native Oklahoman and professional rock climber who is blind addresses a crowd of young campers, ages 8 to 15, during the OWL (Oklahomans Without Limits) camp. The camp is held for visually impaired and blind youth. Justin urged the youngsters to continue to pursue their dreams and goals despite the limitations. The camp is sponsored by NewView Oklahoma. NewView Oklahoma is a private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1949 with a mission to empower people who are blind and visually impaired to achieve their maximum level of independence through employment, low vision rehabilitation and community outreach.

One of the campers, Peyton, attempting to climb the wall where Justin held his demonstration.

Dozens of campers and volunteers participated in the special event.

Photographs by Melinda Infante

The event was held at Threshold Climbing Gym at 6024 Westlake Memorial Parkway.

Justin shows the campers how to navigate a climb.

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Sports

OC golfer Norby makes All America list

Trevor Norby

bers of the OC Athletic Hall Oklahoma Christian's of Fame – Juan Lizarralde Trevor Norby received third(71.3 in 2003-04) and Bruno team recognition on the Buccolo (71.3 in 2006-07).

NCAA Division II PING AllNorby's 8-under-par 64 in America list announced rethe second round of the cently by the Golf Coaches Heartland tournament Association of America. matched the program record Norby, a junior from for lowest score in relation to Carlsbad, Calif., is only the Norby par. He shot under par in 11 second Division II All-Amerrounds and even par six times ican during OC's Division II while earning All-Heartland firstera, which began with the 2012-13 team honors, helping the Eagles season. Sam Johnston was a threetime Division II All-American for the post five team wins and rise to No. 1 in the NCAA's South Central ReEagles, receiving second-team hongion ranking and No. 9 in the Diviors in 2013 and 2014 and thirdsion II coaches' poll. team recognition in 2016.

He tied for 10th in the Division II "It is very satisfying to see Trevor South Central-West Super Regional chosen as a third-team All-Ameriat The Ledges Golf Club in St. can," OC coach David Lynn said.

"His play this past season was stellar George, Utah, shooting a 7-under 65 in the final round – the lowest and his scoring average ranked round by any of the 108 players in among our all-time best. Once the event over three days.

Trevor got comfortable this spring, He closed with birdies on six of his game really blossomed." the final 10 holes.Norby was one of Norby finished in the top 10 in only two players from Oklahoma eight of OC's 12 tournaments and schools to make the All-America list, posted two wins, taking the Broncho joining first-team honoree Zach Invitational at Oak Tree Country James of Southeastern Oklahoma Club's East Course in Edmond and State. Only two Heartland players sharing the Heartland Conference made the list – Norby and fellow Championship title at Slick Rock Golf third-teamer Emilio Gonzales of St. Course in Horseshoe Bay, Texas.

Mary's (Texas).

In his first season at OC, the Norby was one of two OC athtransfer from San Diego State letes in the 2018-19 academic year posted the third-best single-season to receive All-America honors, joinscoring average – 71.54 over 33 rounds – in OC's considerable men's ing women's basketball player Addy Clift. golf history, trailing only two mem-

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The Flight A winners of the Bishop McGuinness High School benefit golf tourney, were, from left, Elizabeth Freeman, Cavett Lee ‘94, Bryan Holliday, and Phil Novak.

McGuinness golf tourney winners Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School recently hosted the annual Clancy Classic Golf Tournament at Twin Hills Golf and Country Club.

The morning event tee’d off with a four-man scramble and a shotgun start. Lunch was served in the dining room after the players finished their round.

In Flight A, winners were Elizabeth Freeman, Cavett Lee ‘94, Bryan Holliday and Phil Novak, alum parent.

Second place went to the team of

Tom McGannon, Jerry Brindley, Robbie Streeter and Bob Holt!

The longest drive for men was Bob Sine and the longest drive for women was Olivia Schmidt. Closest to the pin was Sarah Croasdale and winning the putting contest was Joe Vahlberg.

All proceeds benefit the field house weight room.

McGuinness officials expressed gratitude to all the sponsors, players and volunteers who made this tournament such a success.

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Star-Spangled film fun

By George Gust Happy Fourth of July!

A day to mark the signing of the Declaration of Independence now full of hot dogs & hamburgers, scorching heat on elaborate parade routes and of course fireworks! And for those of us who can’t stomach the thought of watching adults wolf down dozens upon dozens of hot dogs on TV between Independence Day events, here’s a list of the top 5 films to watch to keep your patriotic spirit alive.

5. “Yankee Doodle Dandy” This 1942 classic film follows the life of legendary musical composer and performer George M. Cohan (played by one of the Hollywood’s Golden Age preeminent leading men James Cagney). Modern audiences may not be enthralled by the 40’s musical style, but this film features an Oscar winning performance from Cagney and some of the most iconic patriotic songs of all time including: “Over There” “You’re a Grand Old Flag” and of course “Yankee Doodle Dandy.”

4. “Top Gun” Iconic for its 1980s soundtrack, fantastic movie star performance by Tom Cruise at the height of his stardom and high-flying military action. This film embodies the American spirit with its confident characters and is an entertaining showcase for the navy’s outstanding fighter pilots. Endlessly quotable lines and iconic scenes make this movie perfect to watch a scene or two between trips to the grill.

3. “A League of Their Own” With the Women’s National Soccer team making another entertaining run in the world cup, it’s a good time to take another look at this charming story where the women of this country proved that they can play sports as well as any man. Set in World War II, this movie brings together America’s past time and unwavering patriotism in an incredibly fun and family friendly story.

2. “Miracle” When the Declaration of Independence was signed the Colonies where a heavy underdog to the imperial powerhouse Britain. Even though in the years since the United States has become a global powerhouse, we love it when we get to play the underdog role. No better example than the movie that depicts the group of young American

Reminder on Arcadia concerts Musicians from across Oklahoma will help celebrate the long Independence Day weekend at the Arcadia Round Barn.

The Sugar Time Band from Stroud will bring country classics and golden oldies as part of the Elm Tree Concert Series from 2-4 p.m. July 5.

Midwest City singersongwriter Joe Baxter will provide Morning Music from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 6.

The 4-H Music Corps will make its debut at the Round Barn from 2-4 p.m. July 6, and Cowboy Jones from Tulsa will round out the weekend offerings from 2-4 p.m.

July 7.

Morning Music is held in the downstairs museum of the Round Barn, and the afternoon Elm Tree Concerts are held outdoors beneath the shade of a giant elm tree, weather permitting.

The Sugar Time Band is made up of singersongwriter Joe Navrath, bass and dobro player Jack Harris, lead guitarist Billy Wilkerson and lead guitar and vocalist Dan Clement.

Baxter, who coordinates the live music at the Round Barn, has recorded several CDs of his own music including his latest, “The Weather.”

He is also front man for “The Regular Joes,” an original rock and roll band.

The barn is six miles east of Interstate 35 on Historic Route 66. For more information call Baxter at 405-833-1350.

hockey players who put aside their college rivalries to produce a the most unprecedented upset in Olympic history.

1. “Independence Day” “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “A Christmas Story” at Christmas time- “Independence Day” on the Fourth of July. This is a must watch movie that epitomizes the current trend of larger than life blockbuster moviemaking. With a screen commanding performance from a Will Smith that owned the 90s and a stirring final Presidential speech, “Independence Day” remains the red white and blue standard for movies to watch on the Fourth of July.

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From classic movie musical to high flying patriotic action, celebrate America's Independence Day with a movie this Fourth of July.

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Taking a look inside the County Assessor’s office

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Gamma Zeta members include front row, Veronica McCain and Liz King. On the top row are Billye Putnam and Bonnie Daye.

ESA discusses selling tickets for the St. Jude Dream Home An international service organization, Epsilon Sigma Alpha’s Gamma Zeta members attended the Oklahoma State Council Executive/General Board Meeting in Guthrie on June 22.

Topics discussed were the state treasurer’s report and budget for Oklahoma ESA, convention news, and a report on the St. Jude Dream Home ticket sales scheduled this summer. The earlier you purchase a Dream Home ticket, the more prizes you can win.

If you are interested in joining this energetic group of women, contact Veronica McCain 405-5895820.

Proceeds from the St. Jude Dream home go toward funding the vital pediatric care and research of the St. Jude Hospital.

Asthma to be discussed at next presentation OU Medical Center Edmond’s next physician education presentation is scheduled for Monday, July 15, at the hospital.

OU Medicine Edmond pulmonologist Jeremy B. Moad, M.D., will share information on where to go and what to do if you experience complications from asthma.

Moad specializes in the treatment

Local Briefs of pulmonary and critical care conditions, utilizing advanced procedures and minimally invasive techniques to reduce pain and shorten recovery times. He sees paDr. Moad tients at OU Medical Center Edmond.

Moad’s presentation is part of OU Medical Center Edmond’s physician education series. The presentations are held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in Classroom 1 of OU Medical Center Edmond’s Medical Office Building, 105 S. Bryant Ave., suite 201.

Light refreshments will be provided.

There is no cost to participants.

To RSVP, please call (405) 2718001, extension 49199.

Making the honor roll Named to the Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s College in Vermont for the spring 2019 semester was David C. Nelson, a First-Year environmental science major from Edmond and a graduate of Casady School.

ceive 58.07 percent of each

By Kevin Calvey collected dollar. At 13.18 perCounty Assessor Larry cent, the next largest divisions Stein reported to Oklahoma are Career Tech and College County Commissioners reTech centers. Thus at around cently, congratulating his 71 percent, Oklahoma County staff on the excellent state of puts a priority on spending its the county’s tax system. tax funds on education.

Oklahoma County, which The county itself only reaccounts for 720 of the Calvey ceives just under a tenth of state’s 69,000 square miles, each tax dollar (9.74 percent). is now worth $7.32 billion of Oklahoma’s $35.1 billon value of real Nearly half of the county’s funds go to the sheriff. estate. Stein credits his staff for the The rest of this funding goes togrowth in tax revenue without raising wards the treasurer, assessor, county tax rates, citing a 586 percent inclerk, commissioners, court clerk, and crease in net value since 1980. various departments and services The county assessor’s office also does a comparatively great job of set- such as facilities management and drug court. 9.44 percent is collected ting desirable property tax assessfor the cities and towns covered in ments, as only 1 in 10,000 cases were appealed this year. The national the county. Finally, the remainder goes to joint operations between the average is anywhere from 5 to 15 city and county. These include the percent appealed.

OKC-County Health Department The primary function of the County Assessor is to “assess” a prop- (2.15 percent), the OKC-County library (4.33 percent). Another 3.09 erty and determine a property tax percent goes to various Tax Increbasis. These taxes are called “Ad Valment Finance, or TIF, districts. orem,” because the amount of As always, if you have questions or money collected is a percentage of the assessed value. A breakdown of a suggestions, please email me at property tax dollar is available on the kevin.calvey@oklahomacounty.org or call 405-713-1503.

Assessor’s website, but I’ve summarized it below for you here.

(Kevin Calvey is the District No. 3 The largest recipients of property Commissioner for Oklahoma County. tax funds are local schools, which reHis district covers Edmond.)

Lawmaker seeks education studies State Rep. Melissa Provenzano (DTulsa), a former teacher and public school administrator, has requested three different interim studies that focus on public education policy.

“My constituents elected me because of my education background,” Provenzano said. “Those constituents feel like I do that Oklahoma needs to recommit itself to education not only through funding but also through smart, data-driven policy. These studies are meant to provide a better understanding of the topic and to provide lawmakers, both republicans and democrats, with the data necessary to make wise and informed decisions regarding public education.”The topics of the studies requested are as follows: Creating the Workforce Oklahoma Businesses Need This study would examine avenues to improve the relationship of public schools with Oklahoma businesses and increase the scale of collaboration to

create workforce-ready individuals for the industries that are here and can’t find the workers they need to fill the jobs they have.

Virtual School Attendance Policies The Virtual School Attendance Policies Study looks to better understand the possible disconnect between attendance rate and student performance in the virtual charter school system, and propose possible legislation to support increased graduation rates for virtual charter schools that more closely mimics brick and mortar schools success rates with regard to attendance and test scores.

Student Loan Debt Examination in Okla. – Borrowers Bill of Rights Working with local agencies, the Student Loan Debt Examination Study would examine the student loan debt crisis in Oklahoma and work to propose possible legislation that will lead to fewer Oklahoma students with extreme student loan debt.

Upcoming Dancing for a Miracle gala will help Children’s Hospital Foundation The 12th Annual Dancing for a Miracle gala to benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation (CHF) promises to be an unforgettable evening of inspiring fun and a bit of glamour. This signature fundraising event presenting sponsors are Chickasaw Nation and Embassy Suites-Norman. The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 17 at Embassy Suites-Norman.

Dancing for a Miracle began in 2008 with four local celebrity dancers, guests and a visionary committee. Last year nine celebrity dancers were featured and more than 900 guests attended. Since 2008, the annual event has contributed more than $2.6 million to improve the health of children from every county in Oklahoma, every year.

Ten local celebrities, each paired with a professional dancer, will take the stage: Joey Allen, Monte Choate, Kyle Essmiller, Dr. Casey Hester, Rob Hoffman, Chad Khoury, Sandi Patty, Sharyl Pickens, Kristin Richards and Lisa Talley. Professional dancers are Kylee Hopkins, April Blaker, Meagan Schofield, Darren Fernandez, Amanda Leonard, Marissa Runnels, David Hyer, Ken Sprous, Hays Hopkins and Leon Selby.

This event wouldn’t be possible without our show producers, Darren Fernandez and Patsy Hutchens, as well as event chairs, Randy and Linda Kamp.

The evening kicks off at 6 p.m., which includes a cocktail reception, live auction, mobile bidding on silent auction items, a seated dinner, incredible musical entertainment by Oklahoma City Acoustic/Electric Cellist, Sam Kahre, and an unforgettable opening number featuring special guests.

Jared Gallagher, public address announcer for the Oklahoma City Dodgers, University of Tulsa and Owasso High School.

Other event sponsors include Seth Wadley Ford, Eventures Inc., CP Energy Holdings, Friends of Casey Hester, Ideal Homes, Jasco Giving Hope

Since 2008, the annual event has contributed more than $2.6 million to improve the health of children from every county in Oklahoma, every year.

Foundation, Kamp’s 1910, Jim and Angie Ellison, The Kristin Chenoweth Art and Education Fund, Aria Real Estate Group, MidFirst Bank, Justin and Monique Naifeh, John and Carrie Nail, Norman Youth Foundation, Price Edwards and Company, Pumps of Oklahoma, Streets, LLC – Mechanical Contractors, Talley, Turner and Bertman, Windstone Construction and Development and ZT Cigars.

Learn more about the event and visit the fundraising pages of each celebrity-volunteer here: https://okchf.ejoinme.org/dfam2019 Individual tickets are $175 per person and $1,750 per table of 10.

Make your reservations early to attend one of the most highly anticipated events of the summer.

It’s sure to be a sell-out. Reserve tickets at www.chfKids.com or call 405- 271- 2270, ext. 4, for tickets and more information.

Children’s Hospital Foundation funds pediatric research, education and clinical care programs, ultimately supporting The Children’s Hospital in serving every county in Oklahoma with more than 242,000 patient encounters annually. All funds raised through Children’s Hospital Foundation stay in Oklahoma so children will have access to exceptional pediatric specialists without having to leave the state.

To support Children’s Hospital Foundation, please call 405-271-2260 or visit www.chfKids.com

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Taste of Edmond’s massive crowd

The lines kept forming Sunday night for the annual Taste of Edmond event held at the Festival Marketplace in downtown Edmond. The LibertyFest event is the primary fundraiser for the two week celebration of America and freedom. Dozens of restaurants took part in the community event with their participation.

From left, Harper, Gabriel and Tristan Carroll getting a delicious and patriotic Taste of Edmond.

The LibertyFest events gives friends a chance to visit.

Those waiting for food were entertained by live music.

Photos by Melinda Infante

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Medical provider marks its centennial McBride Orthopedic Hospital

McBride Orthopedic Hospital recently held Centennial Cookouts throughout the organization to commemorate the year, 1919, when Dr. Earl D. McBride began practicing medicine in Oklahoma. Dr. McBride passed away on Sept. 20, 1975, but his legacy continues to serve as an inspiration to all of our employees. The Edmond Cookout was held at 400 North Bryant.

McBride Physical Therapy co-workers, Brooke Bohanon and Jayson Chau are all smiles after enjoying hot dogs, hamburgers and grilled chicken at the Centennial Cookout.

McBride-Edmond employee, Marilyn Jackson, tries her luck at one of the picnic games during Centennial Cookout festivities recently at the 400 North Bryant outpatient clinic location.

CEO, Mark Galliart, right, and Director of Food Services, Ryan Vick, headed up the Grill Team for McBride's Centennial Cookout celebration week, held last month. Throughout the McBride organization, different cookouts were held throughout the week involving more than 800 employees. Also joining in the Cookout fun in June were Dr. Daniel Clinkenbeard, left, Edmond Clinic physician and IT Director, Ronnie Green.

McBride-Edmond staff pose for a quick party pic in front of the '100 Years' custom backdrop featured at the Centennial Cookout. All employees were given festive '100 Years' T-Shirts to commemorate the occasion. Pictured from left, on the back row are Brooke Bohanon, Sue Lauderdale, Marilyn Jackson and Dr. Daniel Clinkenbeard. On the front row are Penny Sullivan, Jayson Chau and Tammy Brinlee.

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Actor Michael Douglas has also invested in real estate over the years. He’s looking to sell his Mediterranean 200-acre estate for more than $30 million.

Actor & wife Zeta-Jones rarely get to use home anymore

Actor Michael Douglas wants to unload mansion No stranger to real estate investment and devel- Asking price $32.7 million opment, Academy Award-winning actor Michael Douglas began his real estate sideline at age 21. With the first money he ever made, working on one of his father’s films in 1966, he bought 70 acres of raw land in Vermont - which he still owns.

Unlike many celebrity house flippers, Douglas holds on to his properties for decades. Now at the age of 74, Douglas and Academy Award-winning wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, have been spending their time between their homes in New York and Bermuda and rarely have the opportunity to visit their Mediterranean estate, S’Estaca, on the Spanish island of Majorca, which Douglas has owned for 30 years. It is listed at $32.7 million.

From 1838 when Chopin spent his winters there, Majorca has been the place to be seen for celebrities from the arts to politics. In Hollywood’s heyday, Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor vacationed at Hotel Formentor, which was also where Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier had their honeymoon. In more recent times, that person who looks so familiar could be Gwyneth Paltrow, Harrison Ford, Noel Gallagher or Sting checking out the day’s catch in the local fish market. Douglas hosted many of his Hollywood friends at S’Estaca over the years, which is set up to sleep 20.

Filled with romantic history, and completely private on its PHOTO PROVIDED almost 200 acres spanning the mountains to the sea, S’Estaca A view from the backyard pool, used by Michael Douglas and wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones. was purchased by Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Habsburg in 1867 as a place where he could hide his paramours away from prying eyes and would transport them to the island via his steam-yacht the Nixe.

For his cousin Archduchess Mathilde, his one great love, he had steps carved out of the rock so she could walk into the sea to swim.

Michael Douglas purchased the estate in 1990 and upgraded the seven separate buildings and grounds by pouring millions into the property. With a total of 10,764-square-feet of living space, there are 10 bedrooms and 10 baths modernized to today’s luxury standards. Included are large formal rooms, a library, gym, multimedia room, and a master suite with fireplace, terrace and sea views. The exceptional grounds overlook the sea and contain a swimming pool, ancient olive trees, vineyard, terraces and Moorish pavilion. A large wine cellar contains casks and bottle storage for wines that have been produced on the property. With the estate abutting the port of S’Estaca, there is also a private pier and dock for yachts.

Michael Douglas and wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, are selling their Majorca estate at the edge of the Mediterranean surrounded by almost 200 acres of mountainside woodland and privacy. Priced at $32.7 million, the listing agent is Eddy Barrera of Engel Voelkers, Majorca Westcoast.

Visit TopTenRealEstateDeals.com for more historic, spectacPHOTO PROVIDED ular and celebrity homes and real estate news.

A look inside of one of the 10 bedrooms of the mansion.

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The top five finishers in the contest included, from left, Maggie Bond, third runner-up, Ashten Vincent, first runner-up, Addison Price Miss Oklahoma, McKinzie Deaton, second runner-up and Michella Wilson, fourth runner-up.

North grad basks in title of Miss Oklahoma Addison Price, a first-time Miss Oklahoma pageant competitor, Oklahoma State University student, and Edmond North graduate is the new Miss Oklahoma 2019. Price won title recently at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa beating 44 other candidates from across the state.

During the weeklong competition, she received $23,000 in scholarship dollars from the Miss Oklahoma Organization including the Preliminary Night Newcomer Talent Award, On-Stage Interview Award, Outstanding “Rookie” Interview Award, Private Interview Award, and Outstanding “Rookie” of the Year Award. In total the Miss Oklahoma Organization made available $102,000 in scholarship assistance for the candidates who participated.

It will be a busy year for Price as she takes a year off from college to travel the state sharing her platform: empowering individuals with disabilities through self-advocacy . “I have a silent disability myself. In elementary school I was diagnosed with dyslexia, and understand the struggles many differently abled students face,” states Price. Her plan is to share her story of success, while encouraging others to do the same. “I hope to raise awareness of the broad spectrum the word disability covers and empower students to advocate for themselves, not allowing a “label” to define their success.” She is also exciting to be partnering with the Lt. Governor’s office to help promote Project Blue Sky, the rebranding initiative for the state of Oklahoma.

Addison’s next and final pageant will be competing at Miss America 2020 which will be televised on NBC this winter. Her passion for service and love of dance inspired her to begin competing in scholarship pageants as a teen. In 2016 she was awarded the title of Miss Oklahoma’s Outstanding Teen, a sister program to the Miss Oklahoma pageant. “As a Teen and Miss competitor in the Miss Oklahoma Organization, I have been pushed, questioned and challenged. My preparation process requires self-discovery and building self-confidence to be the best me possible. Involvement in campus activities, sports, and higher education classes develop specific areas of my life, however, none of these develops the whole person in all areas simultaneously like the Miss America Program”, states Price.

After her year of service as Miss Oklahoma, Price plans to return to Oklahoma State University to finish her undergraduate degree in marketing and nonprofit management. Addison is the daughter of Cris and Shannon Price of Edmond, the younger sister of Andrew Price, 23, and the proud dog mom to her 80-pound goldendoodle, Finlee.

Follow Addison Price’s journey to Miss America on Instragram @missamericaok. For appearances and speaking engagements contact Kay Alexander at kay@missoklahoma.org or 918-461-9595.

North graduate and Miss Oklahoma 2019 Addison Price

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Edmond home sales set one mark record

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The EEDA presented Mary Edwards, owner of Cinnamon Bears, with a commemorative arrow for being a recent featured business in The Arrow.

EEDA highlights work of Cinnamon Bears The Edmond Economic Development Authority (EEDA) recently featured Cinnamon Bears in a recent issue of EEDA's newsletter, The Arrow. The Arrow is a monthly newsletter emailed to approximately 2,000 subscribers. Featured businesses also receive a commemorative arrow to recognize their participation.

"The featured business portion of The Arrow was created as an outlet for the EEDA to further support and promote the Edmond business community," said Janet Yowell, EEDA executive director. "Cinnamon Bears has been a part of the Edmond business community for nearly 15 years and we were pleased to feature the store in The Arrow."

Cinnamon Bears, located at 610 S. Kelly, offers room décor, gifts, clothing and accessories for newborn to size six. The store also provides baby registry, complimentary gift wrap, and in-house

monogramming and screen printing.

"Since we recently moved to a new location, it was a great time to share our story in The Arrow," said Mary Edwards, owner of Cinnamon Bears.

"We love being a part of the Edmond community and look forward to continuing to provide unique, useful products to parents and grandparents that make raising children easier and fun."

To read the full Cinnamon Bears feature in The Arrow, visit www.eeda.com/archives. To subscribe to The Arrow, visit www.eeda.com.

The EEDA exists to offer resources that stimulate the growth of Edmond's economy by creating and maintaining an optimum environment for both new and existing businesses, offering services that facilitate the growth and expansion of those businesses and generating opportunities to increase the sales tax base of the city of Edmond.

Various kinds of insurance In light of the recent National Insurance Awareness Day, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance is providing information about the different types of life insurance policies, and which policies best serve the needs of people at different stages of life.

“The need for life insurance is often overlooked, especially by those who think they are too young or too healthy to benefit from it,” said Gary Buckner, executive vice president and general manager of Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance. “We can all benefit from the peace of mind and financial security that life insurance can help provide. No matter your stage of life, it’s important to consider what type of life insurance may fit your needs.”

Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance shares the following information to help Oklahomans better understand the different life insurance policy options. Each option differs in price and coverage characteristics, but all serve to protect those who matter most.

Term life insurance. Term life policies provide protection for a family or individual for a set amount of time or for a set “term.” This policy is designed to provide a death benefit to the designated beneficiaries, should the policyholder pass away during the term of coverage. With term coverage, the pre-

mium remains fixed for the term. Because of this, term policies can be an attractive option for those just starting out, whether raising a family or building a business.

Whole life insurance. This coverage, named for its length of protection, can provide permanent coverage for life, as long as premiums are kept current.

This policy offers financial protection upon the policyholder’s death and/or access to the policy’s accumulated cash value while the policyholder is alive. As premium payments are made, the policy will accumulate a cash value that can be borrowed against. Whole life policies can be an attractive option for those who have more income to put toward premiums.

Universal life insurance. Life can take some unexpected turns, so having flexibility is invaluable. Universal policies allow this flexibility when things may not go as planned. It is a form of permanent whole life insurance that provides lifetime coverage, while also allowing adjustments on things in the policy along the way, like amount or frequency of premium payments and death benefits. A universal policy is a great coverage option for those who want the ability to make adjustments to their policy when life may throw them a curveball.

Officers named for CPA group OKLAHOMA CITY –The Oklahoma City Chapter of the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants officially named its 2019-2020 officers.

Serving one-year terms are: President Jana Harkins, CPA, with Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits in Oklahoma City; President-Elect Jacob Pasby, CPA, with Arnold Oil Properties in Oklahoma City; Vice President Deanne Nunn, CPA, with the Oklahoma Tax Commission in Oklahoma City; Secretary Judy Beech, CPA, with i2E, Inc. in Oklahoma City; and Treasurer Mary Vaughn, CPA, with JMA Energy Company in Oklahoma City.

Alyson Morrison, CPA, a sole prac-

titioner in Oklahoma City, will remain on the board as the immediate past president. Serving as Directors at Large are: Mark Neumeister, CPA, with D. R. Payne & Associates; Sarah Hooper, CPA, with Paycom Payroll; Renee Kissler, CPA, with Accel Financial Staffing; Brenda Bolander, CPA, with Retirement Investment Advisors and Emily Anderson, CPA, with Tronox Incorporated.

The OSCPA's Oklahoma City Chapter includes Canadian, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan and Oklahoma Counties.

The Chapter meets the third Thursday of each month except June and December. All meetings include lunch and one hour of CPE.

By Brian Preston Wow!!

For the first time Edmond area homes sales for Edmond, Deer Creek and Oakdale School Systems broke the 500 mark for closings in a single month.

The 510 closed residential homes breaks the record month of 493 set two years ago in May of 2017. June of 2018 came close with 485, but most other months were not even close. Way to Go Edmond, let’s keep it up!

Another milestone was a $150 million dollar closed volume for a month was broken, the record month was June 2018 with $147 million. May came in at a $157.58 million closed volume.

Sales for May were up 13 percent from last May with 59 more transactions.

It also bring up the year-to-date sales to 4.5 percent or 78 transactions. Lets hope June follow suit, even with pending contracts dropped by 100 transactions.

New home sales are making a rebound as well with 102 closed transactions for May. That brings year-to-date sales up 59. Closed deals over last year, an increase of 17 percent.

And it is only down 7 percent from 2014 year to date numbers, which means just 31 fewer closed deals than in 2014, the record year for new construction.

Active new homes also fell below 400 active listing for the first time since July 2012. Absorption rates look good across the board for new homes.

This month is a short report with great news.

(Brian Preston is an Edmnd Realtor, who monitors the Edmond housing market regularly for trends and sales. He releases stats on it each month in the Preston Report online.)

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Three ways to finance vacation property

By Kenneth Wohl When I take a family vacation, I typically rent a home versus a hotel for the home-like atmosphere and amenities. This has me wondering why I don’t invest in my own vacation property.

With mortgage rates still near historic lows, now may be the Wohl time to buy property in your favorite vacation destination.

Since government loan programs (FHA, VA, USDA) are not available for second home financing, let’s look at other financing options.

Cash-Out Refinance involves refinancing your primary residence mortgage and receiving cash for the remaining equity. You need sufficient equity in your home for this to be an option. For example, if you owe $100,000 on your home worth $500,000, you may be able to cash out up to 80 percent loan-to-value (LTV), which would be $400,000 minus the $100,000 you owe. This leaves you with $300,000 in cash to purchase your vacation property. You can choose term options from 10-30 years fixed or adjustable, plus you’ll have one monthly payment, not two.

Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) involves attaching your loan to your primary residence. Typically, this loan will not pay off your current mortgage, but be a second lien adding to your

monthly expense on top of your current mortgage.

Depending on the lender, this loan may go to a LTV higher than 80 percent, which helps if you need more funds than what 80 percent will allow.

The drawback is this type of loan is typically adjustable and at a higher rate than today’s conforming loans.

Conventional Financing obtains a loan on your vacation property, not your current primary as discussed in the prior two options. The loan process is similar to purchasing a primary residence with small differences in minimum down payment and reserve requirement. Second homes require at least 10 percent down. The lender will need to verify you have sufficient funds for closing and between 2-6 months’ worth of reserves to cover both your primary and second home loan payments.

There are specific requirements for defining a second home, e.g., needs to meet minimum distance requirements from your primary residence, or located in a recreational area, such as a lake or ski resort. Fannie Mae’s second home requirements are: n Occupied by the borrower for some portion of the year n Restricted to one-unit dwellings n Suitable for year-round occupancy n Borrower must have exclusive control over the property n Must not be rental property or timeshare

arrangement n Cannot be subject to any agreements that give a management firm control over the occupancy of the property Purchasing a second home in the same city where your child is going to college does not qualify as a second home; it is defined as an investment property, which has stricter guidelines and higher down payment requirements.

One way to start scouting for a second home is to find a real estate agent who is familiar with your desired location. They can fill you in on weather and traffic patterns, help you evaluate the location and amenities of a property and provide information about comparable sales, resale prospects and long-term property value.

Before you start your search, talk with a lender so you know upfront what you can afford and your specific financing options.

I am here to help, even if you are not an RCB Bank customer. Feel free to call me at 405.608.5291 or email me at kwohl@bankrcb.net.

Opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the author and meant for generic illustration purposes only. With approved credit. Some restrictions apply. RCB Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and member FDIC. RCB Bank NMLS #798151. Kenneth Wohl NMLS #4539

County has list of July garden tasks

By Nell Reed OSU Extension Center Much of the July list of garden tasks is taken from the OSU Extension Publication, HLA-6408 – Landscape Maintenance Schedule with additional information added.

This maintenance schedule is a checklist which emphasizes prevention rather than remediation. Some of the topics mentioned below have individual Fact sheets available at http://osufacts.okstate.edu.

Lawns: n If white grubs are a problem, apply preventative white grub treatments from late June to mid-July.

Products that can be used include Merit, Machil or GrubX. More information on grubs can be found at the following link: http://turf.okstate.edu/pest-management/insects-1/white-grubs n Mowing heights for cool-season turf grasses should be 3” during hot, dry summer months. Gradually raise mowing height of bermudagrass lawns from 1 l/2 to 2 inches. n Vegetative establishment of warm-season grasses should be completed by the end of July to ensure the least risk of winter kill. The basic methods of vegetative establishment include sod placement, plugging, stol-

onizing, and sprigging. (HLA-6419) n Brown patch disease of cool-season grasses can be a problem. (HLA6420) n Meet water requirements of turf. (HLA-6420) n Fertilization of warm-season grasses can continue if water is present for growth. (HLA-6420)

Trees: n If drought conditions are present, expect some leaf fall from trees.

Water young plants well.

Shrubs and Flowers: n Many annual and perennial flowers will continue to bloom if they are deadheaded. Flowers that benefit

from deadheading include ageratum, celosia, coleus, cosmos, geraniums, marigolds, roses, scabiosa, salvia, black-eyed Susan and zinnias. More information can be found in an article called “How to Maintain, Deadhead your Annuals and Perennials” at https://www.buncombemastergardener.org/time-maintain-deadheadannuals-perennials/ n Continue to fertilize your annuals to keep them blooming. n If you haven't already mulched your flowerbeds, do it now. Mulching prevents weeds and keeps your plants cool. Renew mulch where needed. n As the weather becomes hotter, container plants will need more water and may need to be watered every day. Hanging baskets may need to be watered twice a day. n The hotter and drier it gets, the larger the spider mite populations become! Spraying plant foliage will provide partial relief of this pest. n Divide and replant crowded hybrid iris (bearded iris) after flowering until August. n Aphids on milkweed can be removed by squashing the aphids and/or spraying them off with a water hose, Insecticidal soap can be used, but be sure no monarch caterpillars or eggs are present. Rinse the plant the next day.

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Letter Carriers’ Food Drive once again a success The 2019 Feeding Hope and Letter Carriers' Food and Fund Drive raised more than $175,000 and 598,000 pounds of food to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.

"The generosity of Oklahomans during these annual drives will help provide more than 1.1 million meals for our neighbors in need of food assistance in central and western Oklahoma," said Katie Fitzgerald, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. “We are so grateful for the businesses and letter carriers who donate their time to make these events happen each year.”

Twenty-eight businesses in the Oklahoma Cityarea participated in the Feeding Hope drive throughout the month of May. The businesses earned points by donating funds, food and volunteer time to benefit the needy served by the Regional Food Bank.

On May 11, letter carriers in more than 135 cities in central and western Oklahoma collected canned food donations from homes along their routes as part of the 27th annual National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

On June 11, the Regional Food Bank recognized the following businesses for their support in fighting hunger:

n CFS Brands - First place for overall most pounds of food collected. n Quail Creek Bank - Second place for overall most pounds of food collected and second place for most meals raised by a company of less than 100 employees. n American Fidelity Assurance Company - First place for most meals raised by a company with more than 500 employees. n Love's Travel Stops - Second place for most meals raised by a company with more than 500 employees. n APMEX.com - First place for most money donated and first place for most meals raised by a company with less than 499 employees. n Gateway Companies - Second place for most money donated by a company with less than 499 employees.

n Greater Oklahoma City Chamber - First place for most meals raised by a company with less than 100 employees.

Feeding Hope and Letter Carriers' Food and Fund Drive is presented by APMEX.com and the Cresap Family Foundation. The drive is also sponsored by Allen Lund Company, American Fidelity, Ascent Resources, Bank of Oklahoma, Chesapeake Energy, Devon Energy, JAKE FM, KOMA, La Zeta, Lamar, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, News 9, OG&E, Oklahoma Firefighters Association 157, Printers of OKC, Riverwind Casino, Tapstone Energy, The Journal Record, The Oklahoman, Tyler Outdoor, United Way of Central Oklahoma and Valpak.

If you would like to join the fight against hunger in Oklahoma, donate at rfbo.org/donate or calling 405-600-3136.

Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi Good Shepherd Anglican Church (Traditional Episcopal) 1000 N. Broadway, Edmond •314-8715 Sundays - Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00am Animal Friendly Parish “If you have people who exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have those who deal likewise with their fellow human being.”

St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)

www.anglicancgsedmondok.com 1928 Book of Common Prayer • anglicancgesedmondok.com

SCRIPTURE • TRADITION • REASON

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