July 12, 2018

July 12, 2018

Vol. 19, No. 7

In This Issue ROUGH CUT SWISS

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

Email contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing. For more information see page 4.

A look back at Fourth celebration See Pages 12 & 13

FRIDAY, JULY 13 Mostly sunny High 94° Low 76°

SATURDAY, JULY 14 Mostly sunny High 96° Low 76°

SUNDAY, JULY 15 Mostly sunny High 97° Low 77°

By Steve Gust Edmond Public Schools officials voiced concerns of the possible impact of legal medical marijuana on thousands of high school students, and voted to expand the district’s random drug testing program.

“I have great concern on medical marijuana and its effects on kids,” said Superintendent Bret Towne at this month’s regular meeting of the Edmond Board of Education.

Oklahoma voters last week authorized medical marijuana in a statewide vote.

His statement came after Board Member Jamie Underwood said the district should become more “proactive” in making sure the thousands of teens in Edmond high schools didn’t become involved with marijuana or other drugs.

“I just don’t want students starting life off on the wrong foot,” Underwood said.

As part of a proactive approach, the district will increase its random drug testing. The five member board OK’d a contract with The Compliance Resource Group Inc. That company will conduct an estimated 600 random tests during the upcoming school year. For $32 a test, the district will start testing about 75 students a month who are

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Superintendent Bret Towne involved in extracurricular activities.

The 600 students tested, between September and April, will be twice what the district tested in recent years.

Towne said budget cuts in recent years forced a cutback in the program. Now, with a healthier fiscal situation, the program is being expanded.

Testing has proved effective, Towne said. He estimated only 2 to 3 percent of students tested positive for drug use. Member Cynthia Benson wondered if that low percentage of results was worth the money spent.

The superintendent answered that testing was also a deterrent to drug use.

“This (testing) gives students a way to say ‘no’ to their peers,” he explained.

Even before passage of medical marijuana June 26, Underwood said she had heard about “tales of the parking lots.” There, students would allegedly get together and experiment with drugs. She expressed her fears that medical marijuana, although intended for prescription usage only, could still lead to a proliferation of the substance at Edmond’s three high schools.

Towne said a committee on school security is meeting this summer. It is his hope they can also beef up parking lot security. Towne wants to meet with high school and middle school principals to further look into the matter.

Board members also were interested in having more police drug-sniffing dogs involved at the schools.

Concerning testing, Towne said after the meeting that failing a first test doesn’t lead to automatic removal from a team or activity.

Officials, he explained, work with the student and provide counseling.

The student would be subjected to additional testing, and another positive test could lead to team or club suspension or expulsion.

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SF student has rare second perfect ACT

By Steve Gust Edmond Santa Fe High School student Michael Yu is experiencing academic success few American teens will ever know.

He's the recipient of not only one, but two perfect scores on the American College Testing exam, better known as the ACT. The 16-year-old was recognized for his amazing feat recently at the July meeting of the Edmond Board of Education.

If it was sports it might be the equivalent of pitching two perfect games back-to-back in Major League Baseball.

A national spokesman for the ACT explained why it rarely happens.

"Mainly students who earn a 36 on the ACT typically don't take the test again," said Ed Colby, senior director of the ACT's public relations division.

Yet Santa Fe principal Jason Hayes said all juniors were required to take the exam. Michael, who aced the test last year, was told he had to take it again last spring.

"I will say I didn't feel as much pressure this time," he said. "It also showed me the first time wasn't a fluke."

Colby said the national office has seen it happen before, but he added "it is exceedingly rare."

Schmidt

Dargen

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Michael Yu, with his mother Ruthie Ruan and Santa Fe principal Jason Hayes.

A few years ago, getting a perfect ACT score was done by .07 percent or a few hundred of the estimated 1.6 million students who take it annually.

For Michael, it was the third time he took the test.

In 2015 as a seventh grader, he had a 30 on the college entrance test. That is 10 points higher than the state average of 20. As a student at Summit Middle School then, he participated in programs at Duke and Yale, which identified academically gifted students and helped them achieve their full potential.

He credits music for his ability to memorize and

Jamar

New principals named The Edmond Board of Education filled principal positions for two elementary schools and one middle school at its July board meeting.

Gabe Schmidt, who for the last two years has served as the assistant principal of Heartland Middle School, takes over the leadership role at Cimarron Middle School, 3701 S. Bryant. He replaces Cordell Ehrich who left Edmond Public Schools to become a district administrator for Mid-Del Public Schools.

Schmidt has 10 years of experience in Edmond Schools. He previously served as an assistant principal at Sequoyah Middle School and taught math at Central Middle School.

“I am beyond excited to be named the new principal of Cimarron Middle School,” said Schmidt. “I love the middle school environment, and I am very eager to meet the staff members and learn more about the future they envision for our students and the school as a whole.”

Evan Dargen was named principal of Angie Debo Elementary, 16060 N. May. Dargen has been with Edmond Public Schools since 2011 and previously served as an assistant principal at both Angie Debo and Cross Timbers Elementary Schools. She also has many years of experience as a teacher and counselor.

“I am thrilled to be returning to Angie Debo, and look forward to meeting the teachers, staff and families and building upon the excellence of the school,” said Dargen. “I am excited to work alongside the dedicated teachers of Angie Debo who are committed to ensuring that all students succeed.”

Dargen replaces Candice DelCamp who was named the new principal at Clegern Elementary School, 601 S. Jackson, in June. Delcamp replaced Terri Cowden-Draper who will remain with Edmond Public Schools in an administrative assignment.

Finally, Jacye Jamar has been named principal of West Field Elementary School, 17601 N. Penn.

Jamar comes to Edmond from Frisco ISD in Texas where she served as an assistant principal and teacher. She replaces Lisa Crosslin who left Edmond Public Schools for a principal position in Texas.

Superintendent Bret Towne said he is confident that these new principals will provide energy, enthusiasm, and leadership at each of their respective schools.

“We have chosen student-centered leaders who recognize the power that great teachers have in the classroom. We look forward to working with these outstanding educators.”

Thomas Drive near North to be closed for construction Beginning Friday Thomas Drive will be completely closed to thru traffic at Edmond North High School for two major projects along the roadway.

The closure is expected to last 120 calendar days with cooperative weather.

The first project is the expansion of the parking lot at Edmond North High School. This expansion is taking place over the current roadway. Because of this work, the school district has requested that the city close the roadway so the project can be completed by the end of August.

“I authorized this temporary closure to work with the Edmond Public Schools and accommodate their request,” said City Manager Larry Stevens. “We apologize for the inconvenience this will cause, but I want people to know that there will always be access to both the High School and Elementary School during the project.“

The second project is the realignment and widening of Thomas Drive. The new roadway will loop around the Edmond North High School parking lot to enhance pedestrian and driver safety. Additionally, the road will be widened to include a center turn lane between Danforth and Covell. This work is anticipated to be completed by mid-November.

Motorists will not be able to drive through the construction area during these projects and will need to use alternate routes.

SAC Services Inc. is the contractor for the realignment and widening project at a total cost of $2,260,531.35 from the 2000 Capital Improvement Sales Tax.

stay focused on what is being taught and what he learns. He plays piano and violin. He is the son of Ruthie Ruan and Xiochun Yu, both medical professionals.

"We are very pleased with his academic performance," said his mother. "Michael enjoys learning and taking on challenges. He self studied and tested out of many courses such as geometry as well as U.S. and world history."

Michael hasn't settled on one career path, but is interested in attending an Ivy League school upon graduation from Santa Fe next year. Math and science interest him and he values the education he's received at Santa Fe. "The teachers have been great," he said. "They've helped me a lot. I will never forget them."

Meanwhile he's still an average teen, enjoying the summer and video games. He's also a member of the Santa Fe orchestra.

His mother said Michael is learning biomedical research at OU's Health Science Center and he is a graduate of Youth Leadership Edmond.

"He has learned more about our community," she said. "We are very thankful for the teachers, schools, district education leaders, and the wonderful education provided in Edmond."

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From the Publisher

Tyrell returns for NY supper club show As promised, Edmond Life & Leisure offers you the latest information on Tres Amigos shows coming to town.

The next one features the return of Steve Tyrell in a different format and location. Tres Amigos Productions and the Jones Assembly Hall have joined forces to bring Tyrell and his magnificent group of musicians back to perform in New York Supper Club Ray Hibbard format like the type of show they do from Thanksgiving to New Year’s at Café Carlyle at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, in New York City.

The show will be Thursday, Sept. 13 at the Jones Assembly Hall located beside the 21c Museum Hotel in Film Row in downtown Oklahoma City. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m. Ticket prices include dinner. Tickets will be sold through the Jones Assembly Box Office.

General admission tickets include first come, first serve community style seating on the main floor. Reserved booth and table packages include private booth or table seating with table service.

Booth packages include six at private booth, round table packages include 10 at private round table.

This is a format that is new to the area, but artists have been asking for a venue that could do such a show. Amigo Fred Hall along with Graham Colton and Brian Bogert have the venue to do such a show and were willing to partner with Tres Amigos to offer it to one of our most popular artists, Steve Tyrell.

This will be a completely new type of delivery of a show for both groups. You will begin, by choosing from a fixed menu, with a fabulous dinner from the kitchen at the Jones Assembly and will be immediately followed by an incredible New York ‘Supper Club’ Show. Tyrell has a new CD he will be doing songs from and will be available after the show to sign CDs that you can purchase. If it is successful, you can expect more of this type of show with some incredible artists.

Tyrell will be performing songs from his latest album, A Song For You via New Design Records and East/West Records. The 12-track release features Tyrell’s takes on classic love songs by Van Morrison, Leon Russell, Jackie Wilson, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer and more. A Song For You furthers Tyrell’s vision of bridging songwriting from the rock era with that of the standards era, placing at its core the fundamental immortality of great songwriting. It draws a through-line from modern classics, such as Van Morrison’s “Someone Like You,” to the timeless romanticism of Victor Young and Edward Heyman’s “When I Fall In Love.” Also featured on the record is the final work of Tyrell’s legendary friend and collaborator Paul Buckmaster, one of the foremost arrangers and concertmasters of the rock era. “A Song For You” was the very last song Buckmaster worked on in his storied Grammy Award-winning career.

Grammy Award-winning producer and vocalist Steve Tyrell is the definition of a renaissance man.

In his nearly five decades in the music business, he has achieved success as a singer, producer, musical supervisor, and most recently, radio host.

His breakthrough performances in the movies

Steve Tyrell “Father of the Bride” and “Father of the Bride II” helped Tyrell reinvent and re-popularize classic pop standards for a modern-day audience. His hits, “The Way You Look Tonight,” “The Simple Life,” “Crush On You,” and “The Sunny Side of The Street,” have launched millions of romances. His iconic version of “The Sunny Side of The Street,” was even used in outer space to wake up the astronauts.

As an artist, all nine of his American Standards albums have achieved Top 5 status on Billboard’s Jazz charts. His album, The Disney Standards, landed in the Top 10. His first album, A New Standard, was among the best-selling jazz albums for more than five years. Tyrell’s latest album, That Lovin’ Feeling, also debuted in the Top 5. On it, he celebrates what he calls “The Great American Songbook 2,” featuring seminal rock era classics penned by legendary songwriters, including Carole King, Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Neil Sedaka, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, Mike Stoller and Jerry Leiber, among others. He teamed with Judith Hill of 20 Feet From Stardom, as well as Neil Sedaka, Bill Medley, and B.J. Thomas for duets that put a new spin on their signature songs.

In August 2015, Tyrell added radio host to his long line of credits. Every Monday through Friday, he can be heard on “The Steve Tyrell Show,” from 6 to 9 p.m./PT on KJAZZ 88.1 in Los Angeles and online at jazzandblues.org.

With sold out shows across America and raves from around the world, his following increases day by day. Steve has had the pleasure of singing for Heads of State, including Presidents Bush and Clinton, Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Santos of Columbia, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. In 2014, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales invited Tyrell and his band for a command performance at Buckingham Palace.

As for American royalty, the Sinatra family has

long embraced Tyrell and his music. Together with Quincy Jones, they handpicked him to be the featured performer with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra at their season opening concert in which Frank Sinatra was inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame. Also at the request of the Sinatra family, he reprised that performance at Carnegie Hall.

This was one of the rare times the family has reached into the vault of original Sinatra arrangements to share them with another artist.

Although Tyrell tours mainly with his band, he also enjoys playing with some of the most renowned orchestras in the world. He has enjoyed multiple performances with The Boston Pops, The New York Pops, The Nashville Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, and The Houston Symphony.

In 2005, after the passing of the legendary Bobby Short, Steve was asked by New York City’s Café Carlyle to take over their revered holiday season of November and December, which Mr. Short had not missed for 36 years.

Tyrell’s work in the studio as a record producer has included collaborations with such diverse and legendary artists as Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Ray Charles, Linda Ronstadt, Aaron Neville, Bonnie Raitt and Blood Sweat and Tears, among many others. He produced Woody Allen’s classic comedy album, Woody Allen - Stand Up Comic, as well as an album with the late Andy Griffith, which won the Grammy in 1995 for Gospel Album of the Year.

Tyrell is currently enjoying major success with Tony and Emmy Award-winning Broadway superstar, Kristin Chenoweth. Their collaboration on her recently released album, “The Art of Elegance,” debuted in the No. 1 spot on several of Billboard’s charts.

As a music producer for film and TV, Tyrell has worked with such distinguished directors as Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Nancy Meyers, Steven Soderbergh, and Charles Shyer. As a songwriter, his songs have been recorded by such revered artists as Ray Charles, Diana Ross, LL Cool J, Elvis Presley, and blues legend Joe Bonomassa.

Aside from being a Grammy Award winner, Tyrell is a Daytime Emmy Award winner and has earned two Prime Time Emmy nominations. He’s also garnered three Ace Nominations, the 2004 American Society of Young Musician’s “All That Jazz Award,” a 2004 The Wellness Community “Human Spirit Award,” a 2006 Society of Singers “Lifetime Achievement Award,” 2008 Los Angeles Jazz Society’s “Jazz Vocalist of the Year,” and 2013 City of Hope’s “Goodwill Ambassador Award.” His productions have earned over 11 Grammy Awards themselves. The music he produced for the children’s special, Cartoon All Stars to the Rescue, which aired on all three major networks simultaneously, was given a special certificate of recognition by the Emmys.

We hope you will join us Thursday, September 13th for this incredible opportunity and to let us know what you think of this supper club format.

Don’t delay because the show will be promoted in the Oklahoma City area as well.

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

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Sports ..........................................................................................Page 6.

Weekend calendar ........................................................................Page 7.

Tax increases we didn’t need? ......................................................Page 8.

FBI closes in on Pretty Boy Floyd ..................................................Page 9.

July Fourth parade photographs ......................................Pages 12 & 13.

George Gust reviews latest comic book film ..............................Page 15.

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

Business News ............................................................................Page 21.

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

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

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

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

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MELINDA INFANTE

Edmond Boy Scouts were again proudly represented in the annual LibertyFest parade in downtown Edmond last week.

Parade winners 2018 The annual LibertyFest parade drew thousands again to downtown Edmond on the Fourth of July.

Also dozens of entries again entertained the crowd as they marched or rode through the parade route.

LibertyFest have awarded the following recognition for the winning entries.

2108 LibertyFest Parade Awards Specialty Units: First Place: Cheer For Christ Second Place: Knights of Canterbury Third Place: Okie “A’s” Vintage/Classic Cars/Vehicle groups: First Place: Red Dirt Jeeps Second Place: Central Oklahoma Corvette Club Third Place: Sooner Model “A” Club Equestrian/Horse Group Round-up Club: First Place: U.S. Marshalls Posse Second Place: Boys Ranch Third Place: Side Saddle Sisters

Horse/Animal Drawn Wagons/Buggies: First Place: Cattlemans Steak House Second Place: Grey Family Miniature Horses Marching/Walking Units: First Place: UCO International Students Second Place: Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma Third Place: Baton Twirlers Classic/Vintage Cars: Individual First Place: 1946 Ford Seagrave Fire Engine: Joe Struckel Second Place: 1931 Model ‘A’: Dee French Third Place: 1955 Chevy Bel Aire: Wright Tractors Floats: Civic/Non-Profit First Place: Round Barn of Arcadia/Rt. 66 Second Place: Girl Scout Troop 773 Third Place: OK Team Train Life 4th Place: NAMI Edmond-North

MELINDA INFANTE

The Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus marched during last week’s July Fourth Parade in Edmond.

Additional photos on Pages 12 & 13

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Sports

OC will reinstate volleyball program After a 36-year absence, OC will revive its program with the 2019 season, the university's athletic director, David Lynn, said Friday.

A search for a coach will begin immediately, Lynn said, and that person will spend the next year building the program. The Lady Eagles will begin competing again in the sport just as OC moves into the Lone Star Conference for the 2019-20 academic year.

With the addition of volleyball, OC will have 17 varsity sports in its lineup – nine for women and eight for men – as well as club bowling for both genders.

"Volleyball is a huge club sport in our region and the collegiate teams around us have been very successful," Lynn said. "We sit in a talent-rich area and I think it makes a lot of sense for our athletic department at a small, private, Christian institution for us to offer that sport. It's something that we can be competitive in and that sport could make the university very proud in everything that it does."

OC fielded a varsity volleyball program from 1976 to 1983, posting winning records in the first

Returning after a 36 year absence four seasons before falling upon hard times. OC dropped the program following the 1983 season after four straight losing campaigns.

Interest in bringing volleyball back to OC has increased in recent years as Oklahoma developed into a hotbed for the sport. Lynn said one of the most frequent questions he's been asked during his time as an OC athletic administrator is about whether volleyball might return to the university.

Among Church of Christ-affiliated universities in the U.S., OC is the only one not to offer volleyball, and Lynn said it was important to remove that distinction and to provide females who wanted to attend OC and play volleyball the chance to do so.

"We want to offer that opportunity to our incoming female student-athletes," Lynn said. "We want to serve the volleyball community and take advantage of the interest in our area. A lot of student-athletes that would like to come play volleyball at Oklahoma Christian have gone to other

Church of Christ institutions for the last 20 or 30 years. We want to change that."

Donors have provided the funds for the university to renovate the current women's visitors' locker room in the Payne Athletic Center and it will serve as the locker room for the volleyball team, Lynn said.

Donors still are being sought to help replace the current playing surface in the Eagles' Nest, which Lynn hopes will happen before the program returns to action in 2019. The current playing surface is the original one installed when the building was constructed in 1970.

Other sports currently offered at OC include baseball, softball, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's golf, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's indoor track and field, men's and women's swimming and men's and women's track and field. Men's and women's bowling teams will begin competition at the club level in 2018-19.

OC golfers Ethan Smith, left, and Jackson Phillips qualified for the Oklahoma State Amateur.

Qualifying for state amateur tourney Oklahoma Christian golfers Ethan Smith and Jackson Phillips were among 36 players who qualified earlier this month for the Oklahoma State Amateur tournament.

In the qualifier at Lincoln Park Golf Club's West Course, Smith, a rising senior from Edmond, shot an evenpar 71 on the 6,576-yard layout to tie for 19th among the 81 participants. It's the second straight year in which Smith has made the 64-man field for the State Amateur.

Phillips, a rising sophomore from Edmond, posted a 73 – one of nine golfers to do so. He was one of two

players to emerge from a playoff for the final qualifying spots.

One other OC player, Reese Gorman, competed in the qualifier. The rising sophomore from Schertz, Texas, shot a 77 and did not advance.

The remainder of the field for the State Amateur will be determined at another qualifier, set for Friday at Bailey Ranch Golf Club in Owasso.

No OC players are scheduled to compete in that event.

The State Amateur, conducted by the Oklahoma Golf Association, will be held July 17-19 at The Patriot in Owasso.

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Bank restores funds to elderly man, victim of identity scam July 12 ---- In the Gallery ---- Concerts in the Park: Phil Smith & The Blend Project and Bonham Revue ---- Movie Night: The Lion King ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered July 13 ---- In the Gallery ---- Hello Dolly ---- National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals ---- Summer Signature Tour ---- Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posers of WWII ---- Movie in the Park: Coco ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered July 14 ---- In the Gallery ---- Hello Dolly ---- National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals ---- 17th Annual KickingBird Classic sponsored by Edmond Electric ---- Art Moments ---- Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posers of WWII ---- David Carr Jr ---- Edmond Farmer’s Market ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- Drive July 15 ---- In the Gallery ---- Hello Dolly ---- National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals ---- 17th Annual KickingBird Classic sponsored by Edmond Electric ---- Art Moments ---- Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posers of WWII ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered More information In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Featuring works by Marilyn Drey Garvey: http://www.edmondfinearts.com/ Concerts in the Park: Phil Smith & The Blend Project and Bonham Revue Location: Hafer Park Time: 6:15 – 8:45 p.m.; http://www.edmondok.com/ConcertsInThePark Movie Night: The Lion King Location: Pelican Bay Aquatic Center Extra Info: Gates open 7:30 p.m.; movie starts at dusk. View website; PelicanBayAquatics.com or call 405 216-7649 for pricing.

Movie in the Park: Coco Location: Mitch Park Amphitheater Time: 8:30 -11:30 p.m.; Movie starts at dusk. For more information go to edmondparks.com or call 405 3594630 Hello Dolly Location: Lyric Theatre Extra Info: A Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Hello, Dolly! comes to brilliant life in Jerry Herman’s memorable score. lyricthe-

atreokc.com National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals Location: Lazy E Arena Extra Info: Contestants from age of 5 to 18 years old are eligible to compete. www.NLBRA.com; 405-282RIDE or www.LazyE.com 17th Annual KickingBird Classic sponsored by Edmond Electric Location: Kickingbird Golf Cub Extra Info: 10 a.m. Tee Times, $150.00 per man (Covers Green Fee, Cart, Range Balls, Tee Prize and other Prizes); 36-Hole Individual Stroke Play Championship. Must have an official USGA Handicap; https://edmondok.com/371/KickingBird-Golf-Club Theater Camp Location: Edmond Fine Arts Extra Info: 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; For more information go to: http://www.edmondfinearts.com/ Summer Signature Tour Location: National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Meets at Canyon Princess (cougar sculpture in West Hallway) Extra Info: 1 – 2 p.m. See some of the finest Western art in the country during this docent-facilitated Museum tour. https://nationalcowboymuseum.org Art Moments Location: National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.; a variety of 10-minute talks throughout the galleries to introduce different works in the Museum’s temporary exhibitions or permanent collection. https://nationalcowboymuseum.org Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posers of WWII Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum Extra Info: Traveling exhibit that offers a wide-ranging collection of original relief posters and memorabilia.

For more information go to: edmondhistory.org or call 405 340-0078.

David Carr Jr. Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Extra Info: Doors open at 7 p.m.; Show begins at 8 p.m., for information go to ucojazzlab.com or call 405 974-2100 Edmond Farmer’s Market Location: Festival Market Place & Plaza Time: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.; edmondparks.com or 405 359-4630 Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered Location: Armstrong Auditorium Extra Info: Free, Exhibit will be available until Aug 19. armstrongauditorium.org Drive Location: River Lounge, Riverwind Casino Time: 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.; riverwind.com

EPS among winners of state grant State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister last week announced the 18 winners of a new Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) competitive grant focused on ensuring students have access to a well-rounded education in a safe and healthy school environment.

Among the winners was the Edmond Public Schools district.

For the new “Champions of Excellence” grant, Oklahoma is leveraging millions of dollars in federal Title IV, Part A funds to increase the ability of local schools to improve conditions that lead to student learning. This year’s grantees were awarded a total of $4 million.

“Through this grant program, we are working to prioritize activities that promote well-rounded education

opportunities,” said Hofmeister. “In order to reach those goals, it is crucial we invest in schools that have big ideas and bold plans that take shape in innovative programs to foster student learning. Oklahoma’s new Champions of Excellence Program is proud to make that investment in the outstanding Programs of Excellence announced today.”

Forty-one districts applied for the $4 million made available to Oklahoma through Title IV, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Many of the 18 winners are pursuing multiple focal areas for a total of 34 new programs that will launch in Oklahoma schools in July 2018 as a result of the grant funding.

Learn more about the grant at http://sde.ok.gov/sde/TitleIVA.

AUSTIN, Texas — Bank of America has credited the account of a Texas resident who is believed to be the oldest man in the U.S. after his family reported that thieves had stolen his identity and drained the account.

Richard Overton's family said Social Security and bank account numbers for the 112year-old Austin man were used to make seven withdrawals over the past several months.

The family filed a police report Friday .

Cousin Volma Overton said the family was shocked when the bank asked them to come in and sign for the restored funds. He declined to say how much money was stolen, but said it was a "significant amount."

"Man, I teared up," Volma Overton said. "I couldn't believe it. They made it happen. The executive of the company said he'd take care of this, and he took care

of it."

Bank spokeswoman Colleen Haggerty said the bank is investigating and the family said Austin police and federal authorities are also looking into it.

"Everyone wants to get to the bottom of this. I don't think it's going to be long before we know," Volma Over-

ton said.

The money was separate from a 2015 online campaign that raised more than $300,000 to provide for Richard Overton around-theclock, in-home care. He is the nation's oldest World War II veteran and was at Pearl Harbor just after the Japanese attack.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

The tax increases we didn’t need Last week was one of those odd weeks that could only happen in Oklahoma.

On July 1 we began a new month and that ushered in some new taxes.

Oh joy. You probably noticed gasoline prices spiking upward last week. That Steve Gust was decided by our state legislature earlier this year.

We passed that tax increase, and others, to help teachers get a much deserved pay increase. Although I personally thought teachers deserved even more than $5,000 more a year. Our new taxes came about the same time our State Treasurer Ken Miller announced record revenues. With oil selling for more than $70 a barrel, our state's coffers have improved dramatically.

I remember years ago when Edmond's own Sen. Clark Jolley was chairman of the appropriations committee. This was when he was our state senator. He said at that time, state budgets were based on oil priced around $56 a barrel. Now we're way past that.

So to put it another way, we probably had the funds to finance teacher pay raises without the new taxes passed this year.

We were told we needed the taxes or some state budgets couldn't handle the strain. Then again few people in state gov-

ernment seem to care what kind of a strain new taxes put on our personal budgets.

I hope our state lawmakers don't come back next year and bemoan how puny their budgets are and why they need more money.

---Liberal filmmaker Michael Moore appeared on a national talk show the other week. I didn't see it. I heard he made odd statements, which were not challenged.

He said that the "majority" of people were on his side. I'm not sure what side he's talking about, but most likely the ultra liberal one. He based his belief on seven of the last eight presidential elections. He claimed the Democrats were the majority in seven of those elections. That included two, which the Democrats lost, in 2000 and 2016.

Someone needs to explain to Mr. Moore the difference between majority and plurality. A majority in any election is 50 percent plus one. The Democrats have achieved that four times since the Franklin Roosevelt era of the 1930s and 1940s.

Lyndon Johnson won handily in 1964.

Jimmy Carter barely did it in 1976. Barack Obama pulled it off in 2008 and 2012 when the GOP ran Democrat-lite candidates against him.

The GOP has accomplished majority wins in 1952, 1956, 1972, 1980, 1984, 1988 and 2004. Richard Nixon got over 60

percent of the vote in 1972. It's well known Democrat Al Gore won the popular vote in 2000 as did Hillary in 2016. But Gore and Clinton were not at the 50 percent mark.

That's not a majority of the voters. It also should be noted Bill Clinton never hit the 50 percent threshold in 1992 and 1996. In 1992 he managed 43 percent of the vote, meaning almost six out of 10 people voted against him.

The Electoral College gets some heat from people, but it really gives more states a voice in who becomes president. Since having a runoff for president isn't all that practical, the Electoral College helps decide the issue. If a presidential election was decided by a popular vote, can you imagine a race coming down to 20,000 votes or so nationally.

There would be recounts in all 50 states.

We all remember the fun and drama of Florida in 2000. In a close popular vote election, it would Florida times 50.

I really think with 130 million votes cast one party could squeeze out an extra 20,000 somewhere.

With legal challenges I don't see how a president could be certified by the Congress in time for a Jan. 20 inauguration.

In other words, don’t look for the Electoral College to be absolished anytime soon.

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

Senator irks constituents Constituents of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., weren't pleased when he failed to show up at a recenty town hall at his Brooklyn synagogue.

Shortly before the meeting was to begin, Schumer's office informed attendees that plane trouble had him grounded in Utica, which is upstate. A local group had been trying for almost a year to meet face-to-face with Schumer. The “my plane is broken” excuse didn't sell with many.

“The man is either a coward or he's incompetent,” one man told The Nation's Raina Lipsitz.

Another attendee said the result — a teletown hall — was unacceptable. “You can't literally phone it in,” she said. A longtime constituent said to Lipsitz, “He can't show up in his own district, his own synagogue?” and added, “Does he want to be Joe Crowley?”

Crowley, a 10-term Democratic House member from New York, recently lost his primary by 15 points to 28-year-old a political newcomer.

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Abolishing ICE not exactly smart politics

By Rich Lowry There are few things more powerful in politics than a dumb idea whose time has come.

This accounts for the seemingly inexorable momentum of the rallying cry, "Abolish ICE," which has rapidly gone from fantastical left-wing cause to mainstream Democratic issue embraced by prospective presidential candidates. The great advantage of "Abolish ICE" is precisely its witless simplicity and emotive symbolism removed from any practical considerations of government.

In the wake of anti-ICE progressive Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's stunning upset victory in a New York City congressional primary last week, Democrats have jumped on the bandwagon, not knowing where it's going or why. They can't decide if Immigration and Customs Enforcement is unaccountable or too accountable to President Donald Trump. They denounce it as a "deportation force" when it's not clear what else a government agency charged with deporting people who violate our immigration laws is supposed to be.

The roots of ICE go back 15 years and are hardly nefarious. The old Immigration and Naturalization Service handled legal and illegal immigration. Bipartisan legislation placed the agency in the new Department of Homeland Security after 9/11, which was in part a failure of immigration enforcement, and split up its functions. ICE got interior enforcement.

Despite his erroneous reputation as the "deporterin-chief," President Barack Obama gutted enforcement in the interior. Trump has restored ICE to a more traditional role, although still charging it with

Almost all of its (ICE) arrests and deportations are of people who have criminal convictions, have been charged with a crime or have been ordered removed by a judge. focusing on illegal aliens who have committed additional criminal offenses. Given the enormous number of criminal illegal aliens — nearly 1 million — ICE has plenty of work.

Almost all of its arrests and deportations are of people who have criminal convictions, have been charged with a crime or have been ordered removed by a judge.

During the last few weeks of June, ICE served an arrest warrant on a Brazilian man facing sex charges in Massachusetts. He will be deported after his prosecution, and had entered the country illegally once before. It deported a Liberian national who served as a bodyguard for war criminal Charles Taylor. It removed an Ecuadorian man wanted for rape, an El Salvadoran national affiliated with MS-13, and an Irish member of the "Cock-Wall Gang," and transferred custody of them to law enforcement in their home countries.

This is not exactly fodder for protest, or is it? An ICE action in Oakland, Calif., last year stirred up an immediate impromptu anti-ICE protest outside the house in question. It turns out that the agents were executing a search warrant related to a sex-trafficking investigation, which presumably even Alexandria

Ocasio-Cortez would support.

Assuming that Democrats support this kind of enforcement, who would carry it out if not ICE? Going back to the pre-ICE status quo would mean reuniting all immigration functions in an agency like the INS housed at the Justice Department and directly under the control of none other than Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

That's a nonstarter. So the Democratic plan is to ax a major law-enforcement agency and figure out the rest later. The House bill to abolish ICE calls, per the press release, for "a commission to provide recommendations to Congress on how the U.S. government can implement a humane immigration enforcement system."

Progressives would surely hate ICE's replacement in turn. Once upon a time, immigrant advocates lodged all the same charges at the INS that they now make against ICE. That's because at the end of the day, their problem is with enforcement as such, rather than any particular bureaucratic configuration of immigration agencies.

One way to ramp up enforcement without increasing deportations would be an e-verify system that required employers to reliably verify the legal status of workers — but Democrats oppose that, too.

"Abolish ICE," whatever its power as a slogan on the left, is almost surely bad politics. It's as if during the ferment over Black Lives Matter, Democrats came out for abolishing police departments and starting over — consequences be damned.

Rich Lowry can be reached via e-mail: comments.lowry@nationalreview.com.

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The FBI’s somewhat questionable fingerprint

By David Farris Throughout the history of the American legal system, there are many examples of evidence that just seemed too good to be true.

Decades before the Farris “magic bullet” and the “bloody glove,” there was the “forgotten fingerprint in the drawer.”

A single fingerprint that will connect Adam Richetti and, by association, Charley “Pretty Boy” Floyd to the ambush murder of four lawmen and their prisoner at the Union Train Station in Kansas City, Mo., on June 17, 1933. The fingerprint's origin and sudden discovery is not implausible, although the timing was awfully convenient.

It wasn't until the FBI had exhausted their list of main suspects and their investigation seemed to be going nowhere, when agents stumbled upon this single bit of evidence that was right under their noses the whole time. It required no new leads or further investigation.

The only suspect that the FBI could directly tie to the Kansas City Massacre, Verne Miller, was dead. On Nov. 29, his nude body was found in a ditch outside of Detroit, Michigan.

He had been bludgeoned and strangled by members of the town's notorious Purple Gang, after becoming a liability to his underworld associates.

Eleven days after the massacre, FBI agents raided Miller's abandoned house in Kansas City, but they didn't report finding any evidence to connect him with other suspects. Fingerprints found at the house were matched only to Miller and his girlfriend, Vi Mathias. This would have included prints taken from “dusty” beer bottles found piled in the basement. When the house yielded no new leads, agents moved on with their investigation.

Hoover not happy According to the FBI's version of events, Bureau Director John Edgar Hoover didn't like how the massacre investigation was being handled and decided that new blood was the answer. By March 1934, Kansas City Agent Harold Anderson was put in charge of the case and told to restart the investigation from the beginning.

Stuffed in a drawer, Anderson found evidence collected from Miller's house which included photos and copies of fingerprints that, apparently, had yet to be forwarded to the FBI's crime lab in Washington, D.C. The overlooked evidence was finally forwarded to Washington and, on March 14, the Kansas City office was notified that a single fingerprint, taken from one of the dusty bottles in the basement, matched prints on file from the Oklahoma Penitentiary belonging to Adam Richetti.

Ordinarily, it might seem like a simple mistake had been made. However, these prints had not been overlooked but, to the contrary, had been analyzed by the Bureau's top fingerprint expert, Agent John Brennan, in addition to other agents from the D.C. office, and no match was found.

In addition to his print, Richetti's finger bore an obvious “y” shaped scar that made the match even more conclusive. It is unusual that something so obvious was overlooked and it seemed unlikely that such a print could have previously been misidentified. The only other possible conclusion was that it didn't show up until later.

There is something else circumstantial to consider. It would seem logical that if an agent, employed by a vindictive man like Hoover, had made such a drastic mistake that there would be hell to pay. The Director was reportedly furious about the blunder; however, no heads rolled.

Brennan was never disciplined or even mentioned by name, and the fingerprint expert continued a long, distinguished career with the Bureau,

spanning 31 years, until he retired in 1950.

One odd fingerprint This is where the story gets a bit complicated. During the early 1930s, fingerprint analysis was a new science that was not widely understood.

When someone who was recognized as a fingerprint expert made a determination, it was usually just accepted. The single print from Richetti's right index finger seemed too good.

It was not the regular type of print usually found on a rounded glass surface. Also, only one fingerprint? Only one bottle? This seems unlikely since the man had all of his fingers and was an alcoholic.

The report describes the pile of beer bottles found in the basement as “dusty.” It was established that Richetti and Floyd had arrived in town on the night before the massacre. How much dust could have accumulated in only 11 days?

Add the questionable fingerprint to the fact that, except for one erroneous sighting where the physical description didn't match, none of the witnesses, which included FBI agents, identified Richetti or Floyd as having been at the Union Station on that morning. Pretty Boy Floyd was arguably the most infamous gangster at the time whose picture had appeared in papers throughout America and especially in the Midwest. Had Floyd been present on that day and firing a machine gun, someone would have noticed.

In Robert Unger's book, “The Union Station Massacre: The Original Sin of J. Edgar Hoover's FBI,” he concludes, “Finally, it is no secret that Bureau laboratory scientists during those years were experimenting with faking fingerprints.”

Bureau scientists will later be forced to admit this fact in a courtroom, but concede, “we were decidedly unsuccessful.”

Connecting the dots?

Pretty Boy Floyd was wanted for bank robbery and the murder of two lawmen when he was joined by Richetti. The bandits had robbed banks throughout Oklahoma and surrounding states, but were not known as shooters unlike some other outlaw gangs.

People who knew Floyd and were familiar with his criminal career insisted that the massacre ambush was uncharacteristic of him. This included the sheriff of Polk County Missouri, Jack Killingsworth, who arrived in Kansas City with Floyd and Richetti 10 hours before the massacre, after he was kidnapped by the bandits in Bolivar. Killingsworth later told reporters, “I don't believe they had anything to do with the Kansas City killing this morning.”

The sheriff then added, “For the business he's in, Floyd's a perfect gentlemen.”

The implication is that the Bureau had to wrap up the case so they found two guys who were already wanted and pinned it on them. A single, questionable fingerprint will alter the FBI's investigation of the Kansas City Massacre, and seal the fate of Floyd and Richetti.

Adam Richetti Executed for his alleged role in the KC Massacre

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Keeping business safe online Whether you’re a long-standing community business or a new webbased start-up, many of your transactions will be conducted online.

While digital transactions and communications can expand your marketing reach and enhance efficiency, they can also expose you to the same types of security breaches many larger organizations experience.

What’s a small business to do? The Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA) offers this advice. n Recognize you’re a target.

Equifax, Kmart and Verizon are just a few of the companies that have suffered high-profile breaches recently.

While we often see reports of hacking at large organizations, many owners of smaller companies incorrectly assume they’re immune from the danger. In fact, small companies are also vulnerable—and many have been victims already. A study by the Ponemon Institute found more than 61 percent of small and medium-size businesses had security breaches in 2017, up from 55 percent in 2016.

Being aware of the problem—and the need to address it—is a critical first step. n Get employees on board. How many of your employees use the word “password” as their password?

It’s up to organizations to educate their people about the dangers security breaches can pose and to set clear tech policies. This could include requiring staff to take steps such as using strong passwords and changing them often, encrypting data properly, recognizing and avoiding phishing attempts and initiating automatic locking on computers when they’re not in use. All new staff should be trained in your computer security procedures, and it’s a good idea to regularly conduct updates for existing employees. n Monitor mobile devices. Security procedures should encompass rules for employees’ mobile devices, such as cell phones, tablets and laptops.

Many organizations now allow workers to bring their own devices (BYOD), meaning they can use personal technology for work. Carefully consider guidelines for what kinds of data can be accessed or used on these or any other devices used in your business. Hacking or theft is of particular concern when devices are used remotely and connected to the Internet through unsecured Wi-Fi. Employees should be trained on the importance of protecting confidential

company or customer data. In addition, employees should be aware of how to report the loss or theft of a mobile device that contains business data or connects to the organization’s systems. n Keep your security up to date.

Make sure you have the latest version of security software and you download all necessary updates for all your software as they become available.

Install a firewall that prevents access to your data or systems by outsiders.

Technology used by employees who work from home or other remote locations should also be protected by a

firewall. Be sure, as well, to secure and password protect your organization’s router. n Set sensible limits. Employees should have access to data or systems that relate to their jobs, and no more. This is particularly true of confidential, personal employee or customer data in your systems, but don’t stop there. An IT staff member’s login may allow him or her to make changes to the system, but other workers should have separate logins that prohibit access. In addition, workers shouldn’t be allowed to load their own software onto company

computers.

Are you worried about the many challenges a small business may face?

Whether you’re concerned about technology issues, the need to raise capital, marketing or any other challenge, your local CPA can help. If you don’t have one, get a free referral and free 30-minute consultation at www.FindYourCPA.com.

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Lucas Simmons at work

Bank art program featured Oklahoma artist Lucas Simmons is the latest local artist to be featured as part of Legacy Bank’s Art Matters program, and you can now see his work on display at Legacy in Spring Creek Village at 15th and Bryant in Edmond.

Simmons grew up in Weleetka, Oklahoma.

He then graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in art and was awarded with a M.F.A from the University of Oklahoma in 2017.

Simmons is intrigued by the spaces that humans inhabit, the artifacts that populate those spaces and thinking about both of those things as potential addendum to the archaeological record. He is interested in the mythologies that inform our interaction with the natural world and the ideologies that contribute to

rural America’s status as an increasingly post-wild landscape.

“Throughout history, artists have given form to classical myths in order to communicate their culture’s beliefs and values,” says Simmons. He adds, “My paintings are a contemporary nod to this tradition. They contemplate the role of the human species as the sole arbiters of fire, those recipients of a teleological mandate of stewardship, those beings charged with lighting the hearth without burning everything to the ground. “ Legacy Bank is proud to be able to display works from local artists in their bank lobbies. For more information on Legacy Bank’s Arts Matters program, contact Molly Hennesy at MollyH@legacybank.com You can find more information on Simmons’ work by visiting www.lucassimmonsart.com.

Oklahoman editor set to speak at Parents Helping Parents meeting The Edmond Chapter of Parents Helping Parents will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 17 at McLaren's Pantry located at 3414 South Boulevard in the Boulevard Shopping Center located in the SE corner of 33rd and Boulevard.

The restaurant is closed to the general public at 6 p.m.

The meeting is from 6:30 to 7:45

PM. Our speaker is Kelly Dryer Fry – Editor of The Oklahoman.

Her topic is, "Addiction: Buckle Up It May Be a Long Ride." Parents Helping Parents provides support and resources for parents of addicted children (any age child). This is an anonymous meeting and no cost or reservations required. For more information please call 405-642-8198.

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Citizens Bank of Edmond in a Red, White & Blue mood Citizens Bank of Edmond, a very longtime resident of downtown Edmond, was well represented during the annual LibertyFest Parade last week. They also used the opportunity to advertise its upcoming Heard on Hurd street party. The next one is July 21. See article, Page 18.

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Annual LibertyFest Parade Photographs by Melinda Infante Medieval marchers were among the dozens of entries in the July Fourth parade.

U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Edmond waves to the crowd.

Another special parade guest was Okla. House of Rep. member Mike Osburn. He represents District No. 81 in Edmond.

Baby Eva with her mom, Amanda Orrell, watched the LibertyFest Parade together.

Thousands got to greet Miss Oklahoma Ashley Thompson. Last year she was Miss LibertyFest.

Flag bearers in American Revolutionary War uniforms proudly marched.

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OMRF researcher Gary Gorbsky, Ph.D.

Grant directed to study cell division The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation a $2.1 million grant to study multiple facets of the process of cell division.

OMRF scientist Gary Gorbsky, Ph.D., will use the funds to pursue general research projects related to cell division, including its relevance to cancer, birth defects and uncovering new knowledge about the basics of how cells divide.

The five-year award from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences is part of the institute’s Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award, or MIRA, program. MIRA grants provide a funding stream that allows investigators to use their award to support a wide range of needs instead of limiting their spending to one specific project.

“This grant will allow us to keep an open mind as we go about our research. When we find something interesting, it affords us the chance to chase down those new leads without restrictions,” said Gorbsky, who heads the Cell Cycle and Cancer Biology Research Program and holds the W.H. and Betty Phelps Chair in Developmental Biology at OMRF. “This is how innovations and discoveries in research often happen, and we are thrilled to receive this opportunity.”

The grant will help cover salaries for Gorbsky and his laboratory staff, as well as the purchase of lab supplies and equipment.

The NIH states that the increased freedom afforded by MIRA funds can enhance productivity and the likelihood of important, but perhaps un-

planned, breakthroughs.

Gorbsky’s goal is to understand how cell division is regulated and how this regulation can become defective in cancer cells and lead to birth defects.

Better understanding of these processes might allow researchers to develop novel treatment approaches for these conditions.

“Thanks to this MIRA grant, we will be judged on our research performance and potential,” said Gorbsky. “It’s important to know the basics of how cells divide, and this affords us real freedom to think outside the box and take new approaches to answering these basic questions.”

The grant, number 1R35 GM126980. Is from the NIGMS, a part of the National Institutes of Health.

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Kids will like Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man & Wasp’

Cinema’s latest comic book

By George Gust As the ‘Marvelous’ summer blockbuster season continues, we’re treated to yet another story (lucky No. 20 in the series) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Ant-Man and the Wasp” as a tonal pallet cleanser after the uncharacteristically darkly drawn “Avengers: Infinity War.” As Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) balances being both a Super Hero and a father all while being on house arrest, with FBI agent Jimmy Woo (Randall Park) watching his every move. With Scott at the peak of boredom, Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) and There’s a wealth of star power (Lawrence FishDr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) present an urgent burn and Michelle Pfeiffer) and capable comedic new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongactors (Judy Greer and Bobby Cannavale) that are side The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past. given little to nothing to do in this film which may When juxtaposed with the high flying, universe Bug some audience members who are were exspanning exploits of “Avengers: Infinity War” the scope of “Ant-Man and the Wasp” is infinitesimally pecting more from these stars.

Overall, “Ant-Man and the Wasp” is an enjoysmaller, which is perfect for a movie about a crime able comic book movie that features a charismatic fighting duo the size of insects. Much like the first cast headlined by Rudd, but the emotional family “Ant-Man” this movie features a light and breezy story of Lily and Douglas elevates this sequel comedic tone and easy to follow plot that’s not above its quirky premise. And while it is a good about the end of the universe. natured movie that seems to be the best Marvel At its core “Ant-Man and the Wasp” is a movie movie for kids, this Ant-Man movie lacks bite and about and for families, and it’s the focus on the doesn’t have a strong villain to speak of (outside two parental relationships in the story from the of a couple of fun villainous scenes from Walton sweet moments between Rudd and his on screen Goggins), which ultimately gave the film an incondaughter to the professional/mentor relationship sequential feeling, but if you’re looking for a lower between Douglas and Lily that sets these movies stakes Marvel adventure this is just the movie for apart in a crowded comic book movie landscape. you.

In “Ant-Man and the Wasp” mostly the entire “Ant-Man and the Wasp” is rated PG - 13 for cast from the original is back again, and this movie some sci-fi action violence. continues both the things that worked and the 3.3 out of 5 stars more unsuccessful elements of the first film.

Michael Peña once again delivers a comedic performance that was incredibly entertaining throughout and fits in perfectly with the fun atmosphere that director Peyton Reed was aiming for.

And while the most of the fast talking scenes and visual comedic cues there were points in the movie when the jokes didn’t quite land and felt somewhat shoehorned in. Also drawing back from the movie is the underutilization of the immensely tal- Evangeline Lilly as The Wasp, left, teaming up with Paul Rudd ented cast. as Ant-Man.

Song lyrics at auction sold for $250,000 A working manuscript of Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" sold for $250,000 at Sotheby's.

The lyrics to the 1975 anthem, ranked as the New Jersey native's greatest song, was purchased at Sotheby's Fine Books & Manuscripts auction, Midori Tanaka, a company spokeswoman, said recently in an email. The buyer's identity wasn't disclosed.

The piece, which was purchased in the middle of the estimated range, previously sold for $197,000 in 2013, also at Sotheby's, and was later exhibited at the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Duke University.

The seller at the latest auction was Floyd Bradley, a Duke benefactor whose parents met in 1942 while they were students there, according to the university's website.

The sale price includes Sotheby's $50,000 commission.

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Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: SINGERS AND SONGWRITERS ACROSS 1. "____ of time" 6. Federal Communications Commission 9. Frosh, next year 13. "Vamos a la ____" 14. *Don McLean: "A long, long time ____..."

15. Par on a short golf hole 16. Whatsoever 17. Steadfast Soldier's material 18. Art class support 19. Classical music composition, pl.

21. *One of his hits is a stadium favorite 23. *Paul McCartney's 2013 album 24. Fat Man or Little Boy 25. Cul de ____ 28. Prince of India 30. *"I Will Always Love You" creator 35. "Goodness gracious!"

37. *Chuck Berry's "____ Over Beethoven" 39. Bird-made fertilizer 40. Beginner 41. Interior designer's field 43. Come clean, with "up" 44. Meat jelly dish 46. Ad staple 47. What refugees do 48. *Best selling artist in 2000s in U.S. 50. Type of tide 52. Pig pen 53. #34 Down, alt. spelling 55. Bird word 57. *King of Pop 61. *Bruce Springsteen 65. "Farewell" from Emmanuel Macron 66. Bonanza find 68. Cone shaped dwelling 69. Dust-related allergy trigger, pl.

70. "Days of ____ Lives"

71. *Soul singer-songwriter Hayes 72. Pavlova's pas 73. X 74. Smallest units of life DOWN 1. Pampering places 2. Chorus member 3. Indian flatbread 4. *He's "Tangled Up in Blue" 5. Salt merchant 6. *"____" Domino 7. Computer-generated imagery 8. Urban dwelling 9. A fake in bed 10. Guesstimate phrase 11. Hammer part 12. Retained 15. Lipton package 20. Grammy, e.g.

22. Mischievous little rascal 24. Theater tier 25. Caterpillar hairs 26. Discrimination against seniors 27. Plural of carpus 29. *Piano man 31. 1600s neck wear

32. Chinese weight units 33. Beginning of illness 34. Offensively curious 36. "How you ____?"

38. Opera house box 42. House pest 45. Population count 49. Cow call 51. Kind of license 54. Condescending one 56. Falstaffian in body 57. Impromptu performances 58. Miners' passage 59. Give a quote 60. *Neil Young: "____ on rockin' in the free world" 61. Type of seabird 62. October stone 63. *"Kiss From a Rose" singer-songwriter 64. Abbreviated seconds 67. "The Murders in the ___ Morgue"

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Staying safe outdoors

Arcadia Trails project update

Summer war against bugs Each year around this time, Oklahomans are faced with a barrage of bugs. You can see evidence when you’re at a ballgame -- all the insects flying around the lights.

But everyone also knows there are plenty of others not so visible, lurking around every corner.

Although protecting your children and self may seem difficult, there are ways to gain an edge.

Prevention inside will help you outside Protection begins well in advance of stepping outside.

“The best prevention is clothing with long pants and long sleeves,” says Michelle Ellenburg, Nurse Practitioner, SSM Health Medical Group.

“Keeping arms and legs covered in thick brush or in the woods goes a long way. Also, be sure to wear shoes. Walking or playing outside barefoot will increase the chances for bug bites or stings.”

One of the best defenses is DEET

PHOTO PROVIDED

From left are Avilla Williams, Ronnie Irani, Luke Corbett, Kelly Dyer-Fry and Doug Lawler.

Integris project has ‘Topping Out’

Rehab facility’s milestone Arcadia Trails Integris Center for Addiction Recovery has reached a major construction milestone.

A ceremony known as Topping Out has been completed at the facility on the Integris Health Edmond campus. Topping-Out celebrates completion of the steel work that will support the structure.Before the topmost beam is put in place, it is painted white and signed by all members of the construction team and others associated with the project.

That beam is ceremonially raised in place and carries with it the American flag and an evergreen tree.

The flag is a tribute to our freedom as a country and the tree is a symbol of goodwill and good fortune between the building's construction teams and those who will use the completed building.

Completion of this world-class treatment facility is expected about one year from now.

On hand for the event were many VIPs including Avilla Williams, Ronnie Irani, Luke Corbett, Kelly Dyer-Fry and Doug Lawler.

Williams is president of Integris Health Edmond.

Irani and Corbett are Ronnie and Luke are donor supporters to Arcadia Trails. Corbett is also a mem-

DEET is the active chemical in many insect repellants. It was developed by the U.S. Army in 1946, and about 120 products containing DEET are currently registered with the EPA. The EPA has also approved DEET for use on children and pregnant women.

“There is no restriction from the EPA on the percentage of DEET in the product for use on children or pregnant women, but we recommend repellants with 10-30 percent concentration,” says Ellenburg.

“That is based on recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention.”

DEET works by making it hard for biting bugs to smell us. The effectiveness is similar for 10 percent to 30 percent DEET concentration, but the duration of the effect varies. Something with 10 percent provides protection for about two hours, and 30 percent protects for about five hours.

Insect repellent should never be used on children younger than three months. Once a child reaches that age, apply it for them. “Parents can use the sprays on extremities, but always apply by hand around the face,” notes Ellenburg. “Insect repellant should be as important to you and your child in the woods as sunscreen is on the beach.

Apply every 3-4 hours unless you get wet, and then apply every 1-2 hours.”

What to do when your child or you get stung

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A ‘topping out’ ceremony was marked recently at the campus of Integris Edmond near I-35 and 15th Street.

ber of the Integris Health Board of Directors.

Dyer-Fry is part of the Steering Committee and has had a leadership role in fund-raising for Arcadia Trails.

Lawler is president & CEO of Chesapeake Energy is the Fund-raising Chairman for the final phase of the Arcadia Trails development.

Most insect stings cause only minor discomfort, but they can be dangerous if your child or you have a serious reaction.

“The most concerning spots are along the face and especially the mouth,” says Ellenburg.

“Those can accelerate trouble swallowing or breathing. But it’s important to note that any sting site can be dangerous if there are signs of a serious reaction such as shortness of breath.”

Stings will most commonly cause local skin reactions. While they may seem minor to you, they

See Bugs Page 19

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From left are advisor Kristen Harris, Milena Semere, Myah Rogers, Hailey Grimmett, and Breonna Fisher.

Santa Fe club travels to national conference Edmond Santa Fe FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) attended the 2018 FCCLA National conference in Atlanta, Ga. June 28-July 2.

They attended leadership meetings and competed in FCCLA STAR

events.

Sophomore Hailey Grimmett received a Gold medal in Food Innovations and sophomores Milena Semere and Breonna Fisher received Silver medals for Digital Stories for Change.

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Scenes from ParkFest celebration

Music, watermelon, food and fun filled the air at LibertyFest’s ParkFest event. It was held at Mitch Park and again drew a big crowd.

ParkFest was again held between the annual July Fourth parade and fireworks.

Inflatibles were part of the fun at ParkFest. This one featured the big ape of the silver screen, King Kong.

Photographs by Melinda Infante

Cooper, 6, and his sister Jennette, 3, Schiff enjoying their time at ParkFest with their painted faces.

The stars from the movie ‘Cars’ greeted park goers during last week’s ParkFest event.

Arlo Tompkins listening to the DJ.

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Tips before buying or repairing a boat For the past 28 years, the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) Consumer Protection Dispute Resolution Program has gone to bat thousands of times for BoatUS members seeking help after disputes arise with boat purchases, repairs, or other service issues.

This free service offered to BoatUS members often gets successful resolutions for these types of consumer issues.

Here are some mistakes BoatUS has identified that can help any boat owner avoid a dispute with a service provider or with a boat purchase this summer. n Not using a purchase contract. When a BoatUS member found out that a battery and other equipment had been removed from the sailboat he had purchased, he called BoatUS Consumer Protection.

Unfortunately the member did not have a purchase contract that spelled out the price, listed included equipment, and was signed by both parties. This was an expensive lesson because the battery and other equipment accounted for about half of the purchase price of the boat. n Not sea-trialing the boat after repairs are made. A BoatUS member purchased a used powerboat that was found to have a cracked engine head. The sales contract said the engine had to be working, so repairs were made and the dealer verified with a compression test to ensure everything was fine. It wasn’t. After paying for the boat, the engine promptly blew a hole in the side of the block. The dealer balked at offering a used engine replacement because the contract stated “as-is” condition. Lesson: Don’t accept the boat until all repairs have been made and verified with a sea-trial, and be

sure to spell out contingencies in the contract n Not allowing a shop to attempt to honor its warranty. After a BoatUS member’s inboard engine quit on a Memorial Day trip, he decided to seek out a repair shop on Craigslist in order to get back on the water as quickly as possible. After he got the boat back from a shop he’d found, the engine was still not working, so the member lost confidence and took it to another shop to fix it, which it did satisfactorily. But when the member went back to the first shop to seek warranty reimbursement, it refused. Lesson: Warranty law allows a

shop to be given the opportunity to correct the problem. Don’t expect a shop to give up this right, even if you are in a hurry. n Not verifying the paperwork was sent. A BoatUS member bought a ski boat with several years remaining on a five-year manufacturer warranty that the seller said transferred with the boat. Shortly thereafter, the boat had a catastrophic engine failure due to a failed pump. Unfortunately, the seller neglected to transfer the warranty to the member, and the $10,000 engine replacement was not covered. Lesson: Some warranties have specific transfer procedures that must be followed, including paying a fee, paperwork that must be signed and delivered, and sometimes even a maintenance check by a qualified shop. Add a sales contingency to the sales contract that addresses the successful transfer of the original warranty n Not letting the shop be involved in the diagnosis. When a small diesel engine was having starting issues, a repair shop told a BoatUS member that water was found in the cylin-

ders. Instead of allowing the shop to investigate further and fix the engine, the member bought a new engine to have the shop install. However, the new engine was just the block, so the shop had to install the old starter, alternator and intake and exhaust manifolds to complete the job. After installation, water was soon found in the new engine’s cylinders. The shop advised the member the warranty was only on the new base engine, and not the old manifolds that leaked in the engine. Lesson: By telling a shop that the engine simply has starting issues, for example, a successful fix by the shop will come with a warranty on the work. However, telling the shop what parts to replace implies no warranty to the initial problem – the shop is just following your orders. For major work especially, let the shop do their job and recommend the repair.

BoatUS has some help with tips on choosing a repair facility at www.BoatUS.com/Repair-Facility. To join BoatUS for $24 annually, go to BoatUS.com.

Heard on Hurd will return on July 21 ‘Film Festival’ theme this month Citizens Bank of Edmond’s Heard on Hurd is returning July 21 from 6 to 10 p.m. for its monthly street festival on the intersection of Broadway and Hurd St. in Downtown, Edmond. This month’s theme is centered on their second annual “Film Festival”, but there will be no shortage of food trucks and local retail vendors.

The second annual film festival will be held inside Vault 405, located at 10 N Broadway, at the intersection of Main and Broadway.

From 6:30 – 9 p.m., local short film producers will introduce their films to festival goers and answer any questions. Vault 405, a new co-working space powered by Citizens Bank of Edmond, is a diverse community of thinkers, doers, and entrepreneurs.

This vibrant new workspace brings together innovators from all verticals, offering each other encouragement, connections, and the power of combined resources.

“We can’t believe it has already been an entire year since we hosted our first annual Film Festival” said Heard on Hurd creator and CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond, Jill Castilla.

“Inspired by deadCenter Film Festival and the local art scene continuously blowing us away with their talent, we believe there is no better way to support our local artists than to showcase their hard work and share it with our community at Heard on Hurd. The passion and entrepreneur-

ship that these artists have perfectly exemplifies our purpose of creating Vault 405.”

The July event is bringing classic and new vendors to the Downtown streets of Edmond including: Snow S’more, Lalo’s I Love My Taco Chop & Grill, Smokin’ Okies, Filipino Fusion, Rolling Café, Klemms Smoke Haus, The Hall’s Pizza Kitchen, Healthy Eats and Shameful Cheats, Let’s Do Greek, Big O’s Pork and Dreams, Fat Sosa’s, Sizzle N Spice, A Latte Love, Saucee Sicilian, The Browns Kitchen, Mutts, Phill Me Up Cheesesteaks, Metro Mini’s, El Reno Onion Burger, C’est Ci Bon, D Geez Smokehouse Meats, Tasty Beats, Oh My Gogi, Taco Addict, The Roaming Bison, Murphy’s Cook Shack, Fluff N Stuff, Kona Ice, Cookie Dough to Go, and many more.

Make sure to visit The Trading Post on Hurd, located on Hurd Street, for great shopping opportunities with unique local vendors such as Outsyde Adventure Co, FlowFox Designs, The Bow Wow Team, Dallas's Designs, Cargo Room, Puppy Paws Salon Hotel and Spa, The Ritzy Gypsy, J Noelle Boutique, Dust Bowl Tough T-Shirts and Simpson Shirt Co. This month’s featured non-profit is Misfits, Mutts, and Meows. They are an Animal Rescue and Sanctuary who provide a humane alternative

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The Edmond Chamber recently hosted a legislative breakfast forum. From left at the forum are Sherry Jordan, CEO of the Edmond Chamber, State Sen. Stephanie Bice, State Sen. AJ Griffin, Rep. Randy McDaniel, Bret Towne, EPS superintendent and chair of the Edmond Chamber, Rep. Mike Osburn and Jan Moran, AT&T, State Sen. Greg Treat, Rep. Kevin Calvey, Rep. Lewis Moore, Rep. Ryan Martinez and State Sen. Adam Pugh.

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With medical care, food and love, they foster animals back to health for re-adoption or let them live out their lives peacefully at the Sanctuary. Weather permitting, they will be bringing adoptable pets with them. To view all their current adoptable pets or find information on volunteering or donations please visit, Misfits, Mutts, and Meows.

Starting off on stage is Josh Roberts. He is a Norman native singer/songwriter who is a pop, rock, soul artist who has played as a backing musician with country artist Brynn Marie. With influencers like Michael Jackson, Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Boyz II Men, and The Eagles, his soon to be released EP will certainly be one to keep an ear out for.

Second to take the stage is a familiar face to Heard on Hurd Festival goers, Sophia Massad, an alternative/indie-rock artist from Oklahoma City.

Her sultry to sassy vocal tones sculpt her unique sound. Her musical style, inspired by the Alabama Shakes, Amy Winehouse, and Fleetwood Mac, can be both lawless and poetically honest. Massad’s biting lyrics reveal raw and transparent frustration.

Honoring Medal of Honor winners The Okla. City Chapter of the Freedoms Foundation, led by Edmond attorney Don Powers, recently led an effort to replace an obelisk at Valley Forge, Pa. The obelisk honors Oklahoma Medal of Honor winners. A ceremony to honor the winners and new obelisk was held recently.

Oklahomans who attended the Valley Forge Event for Freedoms Foundation include, from left, Vicki Gourley, OKC; G. Kay Powers, and Don Powers, Edmond; Richard Sias, OKC: Molly Wehrenberg and Paul Wehrenberg, Edmond and Carma Neta Morris, OKC On the front Row seated were Gen. James E. Livingston, USA Ret.; and SSgt Hirosih Miyamura, USA; both recipients of the medal. The General won his for service in Vietmam and Miyamura in Korea. They spoke at the June 27th re-dedication.

RIGHT --- David Harmer, National President of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, reading Gov. Mary Fallin's Statement to those in attendance.

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Bugs From Page 16 can be frightening for a child. Here are some tips to help them feel better: Wash the area with soap & water.

Remove the stinger, if present, by scraping across the site with a bluntedged object, such as a credit card.

Do not try to pull it out.

If the sting happens on an arm or leg, elevate it to reduce swelling.

Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling and pain.

To reduce itching, apply an antihistamine or corticosteroid cream.

Try these “home remedies” for itching relief. n Create a baking soda and water paste, and leave on for 15-20 minutes n Apply a wet tea bag and leave it on for 15-20 minutes

Dealing with ticks It’s the height of tick season in Oklahoma. Bites are sometimes unavoidable, so close monitoring should be something your family practices whenever you go outside.

“If you find a tick on your child or yourself, I recommend removing it with tweezers” says Ellenburg. “Always pull directly at the skin level, and make sure to inspect the tick when removed to ensure the head was removed. You should monitor the area where a tick was removed for about two weeks, watching for any spreading of redness, or the classic “bullseye” rash that may develop.”

Ticks typically live in grass, bushes, wooded areas and along seashores.

When you return from a trip to one of these areas, be sure to check for ticks.

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Executive Management Briefings series

OSU previews upcoming business speakers The 2018-2019 Executive Management Briefings speaker series will feature presentations by Bozoma Saint John, Daniel Coyle and Frank Abagnale.

The series is sponsored by Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business, along with corporate sponsors. The Executive Management Briefings brings national business leaders to the Oklahoma City community and surrounding areas.

“The Executive Management Briefings is a great opportunity to hear and learn from the best of the best in the world,” said Ken Eastman, Dean of the Spears School of Business.

“This unique series offers Oklahomans a place to gain knowledge from national business leaders who have extraordinary experiences and invaluable expertise and wisdom.”

The schedule for the 2018-2019 Executive Management Briefings is: Nov. 7, 2018 – Bozoma Saint John, chief marketing officer for Endeavor and former chief branding officer for Uber; noon-1:30 p.m., Embassy

Suites in Downtown OKC (lunch and question-andanswer session). Her question-and-answer session will include topics of “Brand Identity and the Importance of Disruption.”

Feb. 6, 2019 – Daniel Coyle, New York Times best-selling author; noon1:30 p.m., National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum (lunch and presentation). His presentation will address “The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Bozoma Groups.”

April 9, 2019 – Frank Abagnale, renowned cyber security and fraud prevention expert and best-selling author and subject of “Catch Me If You Can;” 4-5:30 p.m., Cox Convention Center. His presentation will be on the subject of “Catch Me if You Can.” Series sponsorship opportunities are available for $5,000 and sponsor

Approximately 125 youngsters, from 77 different metro area schools, are part of the OKC-based Canterbury Youth Voices.

The group has recently been selected for a huge honor -- being part of a DDay Memorial Parade and Musical Salute in Normandy. That will take place in June 2020.

Saint John

Daniel Coyle

benefits include special events with the speakers and marketing and leadership development opportunities.

Table sponsorships are available for $2,750.

Tickets can be purchased for the individual presentations at $85 for the Bozoma Saint John November session or Daniel Coyle’s February presentation and $50 for Frank Abagnale’s

Frank Abagnale presentation in April. Discounts are available for $40 per person for orders of 30 or more tickets for the Abagnale briefing.

For more information concerning the Executive Management Briefings series registration or sponsorship, please contact Kelle Scott at 405744-8679 or email kelle.scott@okstate.edu.

Metro youth choir picked for 2020 D-Day salute Oklahoma City-based Canterbury Youth Voices has been selected to perform at the D-Day Memorial Parade and Musical Salute to the Veterans in Normandy, France, in June 2020.

About 100 Canterbury Youth Voices singers, ranging from secondto 12th-graders, will sit on the dais with dignitaries and perform two pieces at a ceremony and wreath laying at the American Cemeteries in both Brittany and Omaha Beach. In addition, the group will perform in a feature concert, according to a news release.

Canterbury Youth Voices will be the official vocal musical unit of the 2020 D-Day events and an official representative of the United States.

“When we were first contacted by the organization preparing this event, we were elated!” said Pam Mowry, executive director of Canterbury Voices, the parent organization of Canterbury Youth Voices, in a statement. “We've known that our choirs are an accomplished group of young singers for some time, and this is wonderful validation. We are honored to present beautiful music as a tribute to those who made sacrifices to preserve our freedom.”

Canterbury Youth Voices is beginning fundraising now to help pay for the cost of the trip and minimize expenses to the families of singers per-

forming. In addition, some of Canterbury's students who have demonstrated financial need will have the cost of their trip fully covered by Canterbury. Those interested in donating to the effort should contact Canterbury Development Manager Breana Aldrich at 232-7464.

Auditions for Canterbury Youth Voices are set for Aug. 9 and 25; students who audition and are accepted will have the opportunity to participate in the trip. For more information on auditions, contact Programs Manager Joanie Gregory-Pullen at 2327464 or go to CanterburyOKC.com.

Canterbury Youth Voices is a curricular and performance-based youth choral program run by Canterbury Voices, Oklahoma's leading community choir. Canterbury Youth Voices enhances the artistic and personal skills of children in second through 12th grades and averages an enrollment of 125 children each year representing 77 different schools across the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Children attending public, private and parochial schools, as well as those who are home schooled, may audition for this outstanding music program. Students who participate in the program come from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds to make beautiful music together.

For more information, go to CanterburyOKC.com or call 232-7464.

Business helps food bank effort Thanks to the continued generosity of Perk Place Café, since 2014 years more than $24,400 has been donated to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Food for Kids Programs to fight childhood hunger.

Perk Place Café donates 25 cents of every transaction at its Edmond location, located at 1649 W. 33rd Rd., to fight childhood hunger.

“Nothing changes lives like the act of giving,” said Jeff Meyer, owner of Pike Place Café. “Being able to give back to the community and raise money for charitable causes is what the café is all about.”

In addition to supporting the Regional Food Bank, Perk Place collects donations each month for various nonprofits around Oklahoma.

Perk Place Café serves locally roasted coffee, espresso and cappuccinos, offers specialty breakfast and lunch options, and features a large catering menu. Perk Place offers free coffee from 7 to 8 a.m., Monday through Saturday.

Last school year, the Regional Food Bank provided millions of meals to chronically hungry children across central and western Oklahoma through Food for Kids Programs.

“The need for food in central and western Oklahoma is urgent yearround, but it is especially significant during the summer when children do not have access to the meals and services that are provided during the school year,” said Katie Fitzgerald, CEO of the Regional Food Bank.

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City making plans for traffic of the future

By Eriech Tapia NewsOK.com/The Oklahoman The days of self-driving cars might be many years off, but the city of Edmond is spending millions to prepare for the future while alleviating backed up traffic.

Since October 2007, the city has been looking at how an intelligent traffic system or ITS could change the flow of traffic as congestion is among the top complaints by residents and those who visit Edmond.

Now, the U.S. Department of Transportation is pushing cities to develop ITS in which the system

can communicate information to cars about the intersection and where things are located.

“We are laying the infrastructure right now for the autonomous vehicles that are coming up,” said City Traffic Engineer Tom Minnick. “We need to be ready.”

One stretch of intersections has been finished along Second Street. It was only supposed to take one year to complete, but the work took two and a half years.

Phase two is expected to begin in early November with many changes on how construction moves forward, Minnick said.

Integris introduces Board of Directors Integris Health Edmond announces the Board of Directors for fiscal year 2019.

Seated in the front row are Mitzi Hancuff, Rita Aragon, Janet Yowell and Julie Hansen, M.D. Peter Dobelbower, Kim Swyden, Ray Hibbard, Avilla Williams (President of Integris Health Edmond), Randy Stafford, William Smith, M.D., Terry Allen, M.D., and Chris Hammes (Interim President and CEO of Integris) are standing in the back row.

This year’s officers are Randy Stafford, chairman of the board; Janet Yowell, vice chairman of the board; and William Smith, M.D., secretary of the board.

Each board member will serve a three year term.

Joins McBride Clinic staff tal for Joint Diseases in New McBride Orthopedic HospiYork, New York and is a gradtal Clinic is proud to welcome uate of the University of Oklaboard-certified Orthopedic Surhoma College of Medicine. Dr. geon, Hand and Upper ExShreve completed his undertremity Specialist, Mark graduate degree in Chemical Shreve, MD. Dr. Shreve sees Engineering at the University patients at McBride’s North of Oklahoma.

OKC and Edmond locations.

Dr. Shreve is a member of Dr. Shreve was fellowshiptrained in Hand and Upper Ex- Dr. Shreve the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), tremity Surgery at the American Society for Surgery of the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland.

Hand (ASSH) and American Medical He was residency-trained in Orthopedic Surgery at the New York Hospi- Association (AMA).

National rig count stands at 1,052 The number of rigs searching for oil and natural gas last week grew by five nationally, with Oklahoma contributing to that number by adding one rig, Baker Hughes reported Friday.

The country's rig count increased to 1,052, up about 9.5 percent from 952 one year ago. Rigs drilling for oil accounted for all of the increase, moving to 863. The number of natu-

ral gas rigs remained at 187 and the number of working miscellaneous rigs remained at two.

In Oklahoma, last week's count of 141 was up from 136 working in the state a year ago. The number of rigs working in the Cana Woodford basin — home to Oklahoma's SCOOP and STACK fields — dropped by six rigs to 68. Still, the field remains the third most active in the country.

A grand welcome to Lulu & Lo’s Lulu and Lo’s held a ribbon cutting with the Edmond Chamber to celebrate its grand opening at 8 S. Broadway.

Lulu and Lo’s is a family owned boutique that provides home décor, women’s clothing, gifts and refurbished furniture. Their goal is to provide the best customer experience and have something everyone is sure to love.

For more information, call (405) 216-5381.

The phase will include every intersection along Broadway south of Second Street to the city limits.

Intersections on Danforth from Boulevard Street to Santa Fe Avenue will also be upgraded, along with Covell at Santa Fe and Kelly Avenue.

Costs for the 22 intersection improvements and the laying of 10 miles of fiber-optic cable will be about $5 million. The city will pay 20 percent out of the 2000 capital improvement sales tax.

The costs for the project have increased more than $1 million from estimates that the city gave a few years ago, mostly originating from tighter con-

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trols. Final bids are due in October. “Phase two should have been well under construction by now,� Minnick said.

Unlike phase one in which Midstate Traffic Control, the contractor, worked on several intersections at the same time, phase two will be done one intersection at a time.

Minnick is also requiring the contractor to ground all electronics to prevent them from short-circuiting, which occurred multiple times under phase one with the contractor replacing the equipment. “We stood our ground,� Minnick said. “We have put tighter controls on this project.�

Now, an outside inspector to monitor construction has been hired at the request of the city for phase two.

A smart system ITS allows city staff to monitor traffic flow and to adjust traffic signals from their command office in the downtown Public Works Center.

Each intersection will relay information back by fiber-optic cables and wireless communications, which have been installed on four of the city's water towers. “When we do the ITS system, we

must have a robust communication system to connect all of these devices,� Minnick said.

At the command center, two individuals monitor traffic during the lunch and evening rush hours.

Staffing the morning rush hour is a hope of Minnick, but the city has not approved the positions yet. “Hopefully, in the future, we will be able to take care of that,� Minnick said.

All the public can see is an infrared camera that hangs on the traffic light and cameras located on the corners.

Everything else is located in a metal box by the intersection and underground.

Minnick hopes ITS will lower not only congestion but improve safety as fatality wrecks across the United States continue to increase, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The exact number of phases to upgrade all of Edmond's 102 signaled intersections is unknown, but it is expected to be about six phases.

Phase three is under design work now and will improve 22 intersections mostly along 15th Street. Construction is not expected for several years.

Edmond business figures among Leadership class Leadership Oklahoma is honored to announce the members of its 32nd class that were carefully selected from applicants throughout the state.

"Leadership Oklahoma is very proud of the 52 people chosen for this year's program," said Marion Paden, President and CEO, Leadership Oklahoma. "Class 32 is a diverse group of outstanding leaders with a broad range of experience and interests who will enhance the knowledge and understanding of the critical issues impacting the State. Leadership Oklahoma is dedicated to recruiting, educating and connecting caring and committed Oklahomans and providing them with the information and network to create lasting change in Oklahoma.�

Over the next 10 months, Class 32 members will meet monthly to visit nine communities; Seminole, Lawton/Fort Sill, Sulphur, Ponca City, Oklahoma City, McAlester, Tulsa, Norman and Guymon, to discuss the many social, environmental and economic complexities of our state to stimulate inquiry, analysis and solutions for the public good.

Members of Class 32, their employer and where they live are: Carol Alexander, Retirement Investment Advisors, Inc., Oklahoma City; Leroy Alsup, City of Guthrie, Guthrie; Rachel Anderson, Schnake Turnbo Frank, Collinsville; Robert Babcock, ONE Gas Foundation, Tulsa; Barbara Braught, McCasland Foundation, Duncan; Carol Bush, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Tulsa; Mikeal Clayton, The Boeing Company, Oklahoma City; Dana Darby, Altus Christian Academy, Altus; Kim David, Oklahoma State Senate, Porter; Charles de Coune, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Oklahoma City; Moises Echeverria, Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice, Tulsa; Tim Elliott, Standley Systems, Chickasha; Jennifer Ellis, Cosmetic Specialty Labs, Inc., Medicine Park; Drew Ewbank, Ewbank, Hennigh & McVay, PLLC, Enid; Melissa French, Oklahoma County Public Defender's Office, Yukon; Lance Frye, Oklahoma State University - Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa;Â Joy Hammons, Devon Energy Corporation, Edmond; Tod Harrison, Bethel Public Schools, Shawnee; Nick Harroz, Mariner Wealth Advisors, Edmond; Alan

Hawxby, OU Medicine, Inc., Edmond; Jason Holuby, Frankfurt-ShortBruza (FSB), Newcastle; Simon Hsu, KeyBridge Technologies, Inc., Norman; Chris Kannady, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma City; Candace Kite, Oklahoma Project Representative for the Wind Catcher Energy Project, Enid; Courtney Knoblock, The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, Tulsa; Molly Kyler, Pioneer Technology Center, Ponca City; Elizabeth Leaming, Ponca City Development Authority, Ponca City; Jennifer Lepard, State Chamber of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City; Mindy Mahaney, BOK Financial, Bristow; Michael Meason, Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, Cyril; Michael Mitchell, Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc., Fitzhugh; Kelli Mosteller, Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Oklahoma City; Kenneth Moyer, Latigo Oil and Gas, Fargo; Vicki Patton, Vision Bank, Ada; J.T. Petherick, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City; Katricia Pierson, East Central University, Ada; Jamie Polk, Lawton Public Schools, Lawton; Trae Rahill, Mercy Clinic, Oklahoma City; Andrew Rine, GE Johnson Construction Company, Oklahoma City; Sarah Roberts, Inasmuch Foundation, Oklahoma City; James Roller, Baker Hughes, a GE Company, Cashion; Wayne Scribner, Chickasaw Nation, Ada; Tommy Shreffler, OnCue Marketing L.L.C., Stillwater; Stacey Smith, Oklahoma State University Foundation, Stillwater; Michael Stopp, U.S. Representative Markwayne Mullin, Tahlequah; Aiden Street, Pioneer Library System, Moore; Brien Thorstenberg, Tulsa Regional Chamber, Bixby; Cindy Tinkham, Oklahoma National Guard, Oklahoma City; Monica Treviùo, University of Science & Arts Oklahoma, Edmond; Kevin Wallace, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Wellston; Brent Wheelbarger, Trifecta Communications, Moore; and, Erick Worrell, Saxum, Oklahoma City Leadership Oklahoma is a statewide organization founded in 1986 to create a network of leaders whose increased awareness and commitment to service will energize Oklahomans to shape the state's future. Approximately 1,530 members from 170 Oklahoma communities have completed the leadership program.

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Church schedules Sunday service at new site The Springs Church of Christ will host its inaugural worship services in its newly renovated building at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at 21477 N Western, near Western and Covell.

The Springs was founded in 1953 as the Village Church of Christ and became Quail Springs Church of Christ when the congregation moved to May Avenue in northwest Oklahoma City in 1980.

Then in 2014, in anticipation of the new vision of the congregation to "downsize footprint to upsize ministry," the church changed its name from Quail Springs Church of Christ to The Springs Church of Christ.

The congregation decided to sell its 80,000square-foot complex at 14401 N May to begin looking for new property or a smaller facility. The Springs was offered a temporary home with North Side Christian Church in Oklahoma City while it searched for a new location.

In 2016, The Springs sold its building on May Avenue and purchased the Edmond Christian Academy property on Western Avenue. Once the new site was established in north Edmond, the congregation stayed put at North Side Christian as renovations were made at the new location.

The Springs Church of Christ The new church property features a 19,000square-foot worship and classroom center and an adjoining 19,000 square-foot support center. The worship center has been renovated to include a 400-capacity auditorium, nine classrooms and kitchen. The support center includes the church offices, gym, kitchen and studio space.

"There is a growing community of faith around our new building in north Edmond," Kelly Osborne, the church's executive minister, said in a news release.

"As we prayed for God's direction in our move a few years ago, we began to see new residential and commercial activity springing up around what

would become our new 7-acre facilities. We join a community of churches relocating to this part of north Edmond and Oklahoma City ready to serve a shifting population in this region of the metro."

The Springs' last service with North Side Christian Church was last Sunday.

Osborne said the congregation has spent the past two years preparing for this move, and the North Side church has extended "gracious hospitality" to them.

"We will never forget the rich experience of sharing our faith with our brothers and sisters at North Side. We are family now," she said. "We want to thank them for hosting us through these years of transition.”

From NewsOK.com

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.”

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