July 18, 2019

July 18, 2019

Vol. 20, No. 8

In This Issue DIRECTIONS

UCO ENTERTAINMENT SEASON STARTS SOON Also includes Broadway Tonight series

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

For more information, see page 4.

Astronaut part of aviation camp See Page 21

FRIDAY, JULY 19 Sunny High 99° Low 79°

SATURDAY, JULY 20 Sunny High 99° Low 78°

SUNDAY, JULY 21 Sunny High 99° Low 76°

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The University of Central Oklahoma College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) has opened ticket sales for the 2019-20 performing arts season. This year will feature a diverse lineup of music, dance, theatre arts, opera and musical theatre performances, beginning Sept. 12.

The University of Central Oklahoma College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) has opened ticket sales for the 2019-20 performing arts season.

This year will feature a diverse lineup of music, dance, theatre arts, opera and musical theatre performances, beginning Sept. 12.

“The College of Fine Arts and Design is committed to presenting the highest quality arts experiences to the UCO and OKC Metro communities,” said Steven Hansen, dean of the UCO College of Fine Arts and Design.

“The arts allow us to gaze past our known horizons and comprehend unique perspectives. This year’s performing arts season will feature moments of unbridled joy, beauty, nostalgia, belly laughs, heartbreak and thought-provoking introspection.

Making time for these precious moments where we immerse ourselves in the arts grounds us more fully in our humanity.”

The season begins with the School of Music’s prestigious “President’s Concert” Sept. 12, followed by a fun and lighthearted trip down Rydell High memory lane with “Grease” Sept. 26-29 and Oct. 3-6, and a world full of imagination and make-believe in “Peter and the Starcatcher” Oct. 31-Nov. 3, as well as a variety of dance styles performed by the Kaleidoscope Dance Company Nov. 21-23.

The spring starts with a contemporary, fast-paced, heartbreaking and funny story of inclusion and understanding in “Tribes” Feb. 6-9, followed by the sultry and enchanting musical “Nine” Feb. 27-March 1 and

the scandalous riches to rags love story in American classic opera “The Ballad of Baby Doe” April 24-26. The season will also feature several musical celebrations by our many UCO musical ensembles.

The performing arts season also includes the Broadway Tonight series, which brings top performing artists in the industry to Central to perform and work with music and dance students. This year, legendary recording artist Marilyn Maye will open the Broadway Tonight season Nov. 1 at the CHK|Central Boathouse, followed by Tony Award winner Faith Prince Jan. 24, 2020, the all-male repertory dance company 10 Hairy Legs Feb. 14, 2020 and Broadway leading lady Rebecca Luker March 6, 2020. For more information about continued on Page 3

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Engagement, Wedding notices Do you have a wedding or engagement notice? If so, please contact us at Edmond Life & Leisure, either by phone, 340-3311 or e-mail, news@edmondpaper.com. We will then send or fax you an engagement or wedding form.The cost is $35, which includes a photograph.

Payment is due upon submission by noon Thursday.

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Expect to entertained this season by the Oklahoma College of Fine Arts and Design. Tickets are on sale now.

Cover From Page 1A Broadway Tonight performances, visitbroadwaytonight.uco.edu.

“We look forward to welcoming you to the historic Mitchell Hall Theatre where we can all celebrate the creativity and wonder that the arts provide in our lives,” added Latricia Taylor, director of University Productions at UCO. Community members can enjoy a discount to Mitchell Hall and CFAD performances with the Central Arts Card. The card offers a discount of up to $5 per ticket for up to four tickets per performance at Mitchell Hall and other CFAD performing arts venues. Some exclusions apply. The card

is available for purchase for $20, with proceeds benefitting scholarships.

Select performances from the 2019-20 CFAD performing arts season are supported, in part, by the Oklahoma Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Oklahoma and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Purchase tickets for CFAD performances and the Central Arts Card at www.mitchellhalltheatre.com or through the Mitchell Hall Box Office at 405-974-3375.

For a complete listing of performances and events at the college, visit cfad.uco.edu.

The season officially gets under way on Sept. 12. To book your place in the audience, please call 405-974-3375

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From the Publisher

Ordinance comes home to roost I am so sorry for that headline, but it just was boiling up inside me folks.

Unless one or both get pulled, there are two big items on the next Edmond City Council meeting that might warrant your attention. One is bringing back a review and consideration of our City of Edmond ordinance that allows for chickens in back yards Ray Hibbard in the Edmond city limits. The second is consideration and discussion of permitting Lime electric scooters to operate under an agreement in the City of Edmond.

When I told our editor, Steve Gust, that we were going to wade back into the “chicken” issue he rolled his eyes. Of all the things I’ve written about in 40 years of journalism, the chicken controversy of a few years ago sent our e-mail and snail mail on fire. I’ve written about the death penalty, workers comp reform, right to work, civil rights and lots of incredibly important issues for our city and state. None of them would light up the boards as they say like chickens in backyards.

I initially wrote a column that was meant to be tongue in cheek about the issue. I got hit with hate mail like you would not believe. The column was posted by our local backyard chicken advocates on the national web site they have, and the emails flowed. I had mentioned in my column about raising chickens on my grandparent’s farm.

One writer told me that my grandparents probably didn’t even want me to visit on the farm and they were forced to take me. Another lady sent me an email and said my grandparents and parents didn’t really love me. I’m not kidding folks. I saved the emails as an example of how horrible some people can be.

It turns out most of these folks were not local.

They were bat crazy folks from other states. In my visit with the nice local folks I learned a lot about the purpose of these chickens and why they wanted them to be allowed inside Edmond city limits. My background was, loved or not, truly from a farm experience. On the farm, chickens only lay about two years. You can guess what happened to the chickens when they stopped on the farm.

The local folks made their point well that they did like the idea of fresh eggs from their backyard chickens, but farm production was not their goal.

They considered them pets which was a foreign idea to me as a very loved farm kid. Chickens for

these folks bring them peace and offer them a way to quiet themselves at the end of the day. I may not understand the chicken being the one to do that but the need for relaxation I totally get.

The ordinance that passed a few years ago was designed to test the waters. It limited the number of chickens per backyard and required the lot where the house was located to be of a certain size. I believe now the council is going to consider a modification of both issues. One city councilman told me that his concern more than lot size was a set back away from other yards and houses.

I can honestly say that we have not received any complaints about folks having chickens in their backyards here in Edmond. From what I can tell, the city has not received any either. From all signs, it is an experiment that went well. I am guessing that supporters of easing the restrictions are wanting to expand to other homes the ability to raise chickens as well.

We didn’t see a rash of folks running out and adding chickens to their backyards after the passage of the first ordinance. I don’t think you will see a rush if the city council eases the rules this time either. That is because it takes some serious consideration and know how to go about taking good care of backyard chickens as pets. Local folks who have backyard chickens have always been willing to educate people interested in it and helping make sure they know exactly what they are getting into with such a project. They want to make sure the chickens are protected as well. There was a fear that folks would just go buy chickens and put them in the backyard, but it did not happen, and I doubt easing the rules would cause such a reaction.

Bottom line is that if you have strong feelings one way or the other, contact your city council members. You may even want to attend the meeting but pack some snacks because it could be a long one.

Neutron Holding, Inc doing business as Lime has asked for a contract with the City of Edmond to offer their electric scooters in Edmond. Lime scooters are used with an app that is downloaded to your phone. It is dockless so once you have registered all your information including payment means is through the app, you just scan a QR code on the scooter or bike and it is unlocked for you. When your ride is over, you relock it and the app taps your credit card and charges you. I believe the pricing is a dollar per ride plus 15 cents per minute.

Lime decides at first where to put the scooters

out in town and then they let the traffic decide where they get left and what future patterns will look like. If you see one on the curb, you can just unlock the bike and scoot away to your destination. Once you are there, you just leave it for someone else to use. At the end of the day, the company goes around and picks them up. They are charged and set back out in predetermined places early the next morning.

There are jobs called Juicers. They are the folks under contract to Lime that pick the scooter up and charge them for the company. The scooters can go up to around 15 mph and the Lime scooters can travel the furthest on a single charge of any of the companies in this business. At 25 miles it starts conserving power to be picked up and recharged. It can go up to 30 to empty a complete charge.

Lime has learned over the last few years how to approach a city. They had some issues when they started in 2017 from not coming to an understanding with a city before they drop the scooters.

They would be a great thing for the UCO campus but what about other parts of the city? There are a lot of issues to consider.

One would be where they could be driven. Allowing them on sidewalks in downtown would not be a good thing. Having them on the streets could be dangerous to their drivers. I walk downtown at least once a day and come close to getting run over many times a week. Cars just go too fast in downtown Edmond and they don’t pay attention to the lights. I can promise you that my walking is not at 15 mph, so it is easier to watch out for the cars. I am not sure how safe it would be for Lime scooter drivers.

Helmets or no helmets? It is a good question, but I would hope that riders would wear a helmet.

You don’t look that cool on a lime green scooter anyway so why not put on a goofy looking helmet if it could save your life. The city should require helmets as well just because I don’t want a rider hurt if it can possibly be prevented.

Lime requires that riders have a driver license and that they be at least 18 years of age. I’m not worried about the younger generation riding them.

I am more worried about old guys like me trying to ride them ending up at the hospital. Too many, me included, like to pretend that they are still in their 20’s so maybe the city council should consider adding a rule that if you are over 50 you can’t ride one.

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

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Youth got to experience an altitude chamber recently during an ACE or Aviation Career Education camp held recently in the metro. The students were also paid a visit by an astronaut, Scott D. Altman. See Page 21 to find out more about the experience.

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

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

For more information on Edmond public art please visit http://visitedmon-

Sports ................................................................................Pages 7 & 17.

Scenes from Farmers Market ........................................................Page 8.

Governor’s thoughts on trade deal ............................................Page 10.

Weekend Calendar of events ......................................................Page 11.

Online movie review by George Gust ........................................Page 15.

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

Senior News ....................................................................Pages 18 & 19.

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

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

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Centralized Enrollment Center Closes after Today Jenny Haymore enrolls her son Jacob in elementary school in Edmond. The Haymore family moved to Edmond from Arizona. New to Edmond families can enroll their children in Edmond Public Schools by visiting the district's centralized enrollment center through July 18. The center is located on the north side of Edmond Memorial High School, 1000 E. 15, inside the school’s Welcome Center. It is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Thursday and closed on Fridays. To speed up the enrollment process, parents are encouraged to go to www.edmondschools.net to complete the necessary forms in advance.

UCO, city get electric charging station grants The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently awarded the City of Edmond and the University of Central Oklahoma two grants totaling $50,550 to install ten public and workplace charging stations for electric vehicles.

Central and the City of Edmond entered a partnership on these grants due to the common interest in providing these amenities to the community. Two of the charging stations will be located in the Nigh University Center visitor parking lot located on Central’s campus with other locations including the senior center and trails at Mitch Park, the Service Blake Soccer Complex and the City First Administration building.

“UCO has long been committed to

infrastructure upgrades that encourage sustainability. We’re happy to partner with the city to implement EV infrastructure for students, faculty, staff and visitors who drive electric and continue our tradition of promoting sustainable initiatives on campus and in our students’ lives,” said Eric Hemphill, manager of sustainability and alternative transportation at UCO. The stations are expected to be up and running by October.

Additional public stations are also being planned by Edmond Electric that are not a part of these grants.

For more information about the locations in Edmond, visit the Alternative Fuel Data Center station locator tool at www.afdc.energy.gov.

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

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Heat & safety of youth stressed As temperatures climb, so does the risk for heat-related illness due to hyperthermia (overheating). The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reminds parents that children’s bodies overheat easily, and infants and children under age 4 are among those at greatest risk for heat-related illnesses.

Heat stroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash, vehicle–related death for children. In the United States, a child dies from heat stroke in a vehicle every nine days. Parents and caregivers of young children should especially keep in mind that vehicles heat up quickly and can be extremely dangerous for children.

OSDH offers the following safety tips to keep Oklahoma children safe in cars during extreme heat: Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, not even for a minute, even if the windows are open.

The temperature inside a vehicle can rise to more than 140 degrees when the outside temperature is 101 degrees. A child’s body temperature can increase three to five times faster than an adult’s body temperature.

Even in cool temperatures, cars can heat up to dangerous temperatures very quickly. Interior temperatures can rise almost 20 degrees within the first 10 minutes, even with the windows cracked.

It’s not about being a good parent. Anyone can forget a child in the back seat. New parents can be especially vulnerable to sleep deprivation as they adjust to life with an infant; lack of sleep can impact memory and judgment.

Changes in routine can also contribute to unintentionally leaving a child in a car. More than 50% of cases of children dying in hot cars occurred when a distracted caregiver forgot a child was in the back seat. To prevent this, use these safety strategies: Look before you lock. Always check the back seat before walking away from the vehicle.

One shoe off. When buckling a child into their safety seat, put an item that can’t be left in the car, like one of your shoes, in the back seat. Stepping out of the vehicle with a bare foot onto hot pavement is a good reminder to go to the back seat to retrieve the shoe – and the child. Other personal items such as a purse, wallet, or cell phone are also good reminder items.

Check with your child care provider. Make sure your child care provider has a system in place to prevent leaving children alone in their van or bus.

Kids before cargo. Take children out of the vehicle before unloading other items such as groceries.

Set up supports. Use a cell phone’s alert system to set a reminder to take the child out of the vehicle. Enlist the help of a partner or friend to give you a reminder call to make sure the child isn’t left in the car. Ask the child care provider to call you if your child isn’t dropped off at the usual time.

Keep vehicle doors and trunks closed and locked. Up to one-third of heatrelated deaths among children occurred when a child was playing in an unlocked vehicle and became trapped inside.

Keep vehicle keys out of reach and out of sight. Teach children not to play in or around vehicles.

Teach children that vehicle trunks are not safe places to hide. Show children how to use the emergency trunk release if they become trapped inside.

If a child is seen alone in a locked, parked car, it is permitted by law to forcibly enter the vehicle to rescue the child. Call 911 immediately for emergency assistance. Once the child is out of the vehicle, stay with the child in a safe place near the vehicle until emergency responders arrive.

To receive more information on summer car safety, contact the OSDH Injury Prevention Service at (405) 271-3430.

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County Comissioner Kevin Calvey, second from left, explains the benefits taxpayers received when he worked in a smaller office.

Doing more with less

By Kevin Calvey Okla. County Commissioner I hope everyone had a fun, safe celebration of our nation’s liberty on July 4!

Before the break, we officially moved in to our new office, which just finished construction. Our old office, pictured above, was a perfect example of “doing more with less.” It was a tightly-packed room. Having the four of us in one space helped with communication and teamwork.

This cohesion in our small office led to our extremely productive Spring, including spearheading creation of the historic Oklahoma Criminal Justice Authority, better known as the Jail Trust.

The picture also shows the rest of my downtown employees. Myles Davidson is my chief deputy, who serves on most of the County’s committees, such as infrastructure, and policy and governance. He also acts as supervisor for my office, and his

experience in County Government has been instrumental thus far.

Jane Lerum, our Criminal Justice Policy Director, is an essential part of the success of passing the Jail Trust and will continue to be important to reform efforts here at the County, as my alternate Trustee on the Trust.

Gabriel Van Ness, left side of photo, works with constituents: taking calls, letters, emails, and involving himself in the community, connecting citizens with the county officials who can solve problems and serve taxpayers well.

Spending months with my staff in one small office is a perfect example of our commitment not only to be frugal, responsible stewards of taxpayer money, but to maximize all our resources to serve you the taxpayers and the community.

You can expect the same from us even in our new space!

(Calvey is the District No. 3 commissioner for Oklahoma County.)

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Sports

Hagood selected as conference’s ‘Woman of the Year’ recipient Only Oklahoma Christian athlete so honored The Heartland Conference named Oklahoma Christian softball standout Madison Hagood as its Woman of the Year for 2018-19 last week, the first time an OC student-athlete has received that prestigious honor.

Senior woman administrators from the conference's members voted on the award, which is given to an outstanding graduating female student-athlete who demonstrates excellence in competition, in the classroom and in her community. The Heartland has presented the award annually since the 2005-06 academic year.

"Madison personifies everything we hope a student-athlete at Oklahoma Christian aspires to be," OC Athletic Director David Lynn said. "We are so proud of Madison and all of her hard work on the softball field and in the classroom. She is an outstanding person who represents her family, her coaches and Oklahoma Christian so well. We are extremely excited to see her receive this honor."

Added OC softball coach Shanon Hays: "What a great honor for Madison! She has been the epitome of a true student-athlete that has excelled in the field and in the classroom. She will be a true leader professionally as well. She has represented OC and our program well!"

Solid credentials on the diamond Hagood, a pitcher from Comanche, Texas, played a key role in helping lead OC to its best softball season as an NCAA Division II member.

OC finished 40-16 and won a share of the Heartland's regular-season title – the first conference title in the program's history – then won the postseason tournament title to earn its first NCAA tournament berth. Once there, the Eagles became the only No. 8 seed in Division II to advance to a regional championship round.

In the circle, she went 15-8 this season recording a 2.52 earned run average (fourth-best in the conference) while striking out 101 batters in 155 1/3 innings pitched and throwing nine complete games. During her career, she earned All-Heartland honors four times (two first-team, two second-team) and was named as the league's pitcher of the year in 2017.

She finished her career as the active leader in Division II for saves (17) and was named the Division II National Pitcher of the Week earlier this season by FastpitchNews.com.

As outstanding as she was on the field, Hagood was perhaps more prolific off of it. She earned her bachelor's degree in December 2018 with a 3.98 grade point average as a Mass Communication/Public Relations-Advertising major and is currently pursuing her master's of business administration degree with a Marketing emphasis from OC. Many honors for the Eagle standout Last month, she was named as the Heartland's Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and she's a three-time Google Cloud Academic All-District selection by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Both those awards recognized her for her combination of both athletic and academic success.

She soon will be a three-time recipient of both the All-America Scholar-Athlete honor by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association and the Academic Achievement Award from the Division II Athletic Directors Association. Hagood also made the Heartland Honor Roll President's List during every semester of her career.

Across campus, despite her packed schedule as a student-athlete, Hagood played an influential

role in many organizations. She served on the editorial staff of the campus newspaper, The Talon, for three years, rising to the rank of editor-inchief during the 2018-19 academic year after previously serving as features editor and sports editor.

She was the vice president of the OC chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America and the personal relations coordinator for OC's Student Government Association, handing its social media. She served as the campus director of OC's chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, coordinating meetings and serving as an FCA camp counselor.

Hagood also was a member of OC's chapter of Alpha Chi, a national collegiate honor society, and of social service club Theta Theta Theta. She worked on a service committee and as a hub leader for Earn Your Wings, OC's freshman orientation week.

"Madison has been the most involved studentathlete on campus that I can recall during my time at OC," said Murray Evans, OC's assistant athletic director for media relations, who nominated Hagood for the Woman of the Year award.

"As much as she did, whatever task she performed, she resolved to do so at a high level.

That level of determination clearly was evident in her work."

Stellar work off the mound as well During a seven-week mission trip to Vienna, Austria, Hagood helped teach English to refugees as part of the Let's Start Talking ministry. She was active in Westwood Church of Christ's college ministry, helping run its social media and serving in charity events. She volunteered at Wings, a community for special needs adults adjacent to the OC campus.

Hagood also participated in charity events for the National Cancer Society, Make A Wish Foundation and Lilyfield adoption and foster care agency and worked as the public relations intern for Caring Hearts for Children, a nonprofit foster care agency.

She also worked as an intern for Saxum, one of Oklahoma's top public relations firms, and began a full-time job as an account coordinator with that agency last month.

"Madison is one of the hardest workers I know, but more importantly, she is genuinely one of the kindest people I know," said Teresa DeBoard, OC's senior woman administrator and assistant athletic director for student-athlete well-being. "She has proven to be a leader in everything she does, on and off the field."

Qualifies now for even greater acclaim As the Heartland Woman of the Year, Hagood is eligible to be named the NCAA's Woman of the Year this fall. Each of Division II's 24 leagues can nominate up to two women for the honor, and from that pool, the NCAA's Woman of the Year selection committee will choose 10 as semifinalists for the national honor, along with 10 from Division I and 10 from Division III. The selection committee will determine the top three honorees from each division from the "Top 30" and announce the nine finalists in September.

From those nine finalists, the NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics then will choose the 2019 NCAA Woman of the Year.

The Top 30 honorees will be celebrated and the 2019 NCAA Woman of the Year will be named at the annual award ceremony Oct. 20 in Indianapolis.

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Edmond ballet students take talent to Russia St. Petersburg, Russia is the destination for five dedicated classical ballet students and their teacher.

This journey began seven months ago when they were each accepted by video audition to the prestigious Ballet Heritage Summer Intensive three-week program.

The dancers will train six days per week with famous Vaganova Ballet Academy teachers.

The program also includes cultural excursions to visit museums, churches, monuments and to attend performances at the Mariinsky Theatre.

Lauren Heard (16), Mikenna Seale (14), Adelya Gosmanova(16), Mia Ray (15) and Lillian Savage (15) train yearround with Lisa Webb at Academy of Ballet and Theatre Arts in Edmond.

“It is a great honor for my students to receive acceptance into this elite international ballet intensive,” said Webb. “I will attend a concurrent program for teachers while in St. Petersburg. We are all thrilled to have this opportunity to be the first PHOTO BY KATE LUBER PHOTOGRAPHY Oklahoma residents to attend Ballet Her- On the top, from left are Lauren Heard, Mikenna Seale and Adelya Gosmanova. On the bottom are, Mia Ray and Lillian Savage. itage.”

Edmond Farmer’s Market

Always the freshest of produce each Saturday morning at the Festival Marketplace, home of the Edmond Farmers Market.

While produce is the big draw every Saturday morning, many come to select beautiful flowers.

Photos by Melinda Infante

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Organizers want to start the Saturday race early in order to avoid the day’s heat.

Sponsored by American Cancer Society of Oklahoma

Run For Hope event takes aim against cancer The American Cancer Society of Oklahoma welcomes runners, walkers and volunteers to the second annual Run For Hope OKC on Saturday, July 20. It is being held at the Oklahoma Health Center on the OU Health Sciences campus. Registration begins at 6 a.m. and the Run begins at 7 a.m.

“We plan to start early before it gets too hot,” said Alicia Jackson, Community Development Manager for OKACS. “This fun run, 5K and 10K gives supporters a chance to walk or run in honor or memory of a loved one who has battled any form of cancer. It’s a family-friendly event and we hope everyone will come out and join us. At ACSOK we are attacking cancer every day, but we need the public’s support to continue the good fight.”

The American Cancer Society is fighting cancer on every front, standing shoulder to shoulder with cancer patients and those supporting them. Funds raised help the American Cancer Society attack cancer in dozens of ways, each of them critical to achieving a world without cancer – from developing breakthrough therapies to building supportive communities, from providing empowering resources to deploying activists to raise awareness.

In addition to the support of the community, Run For Hope OKC is also supported by many local businesses and organizations.

This year’s sponsors include Homeland, Cancer Treatment Centers of America and GE Johnson Construction Co. Together, we can beat our biggest rival.

Join or donate to the Run For Hope of OklaAnyone who has lost a loved one to cancer, or has a loved one battling the disease, is encouraged to show up homa City. For additional information or to Saturday and participate in the Run For Hope OKC. register, visit www.RunForHopeOKC.org.

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Can it all

Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side be explained? Stitt action should be applauded

Believe me I'm not someone who wants to dictate the way anybody should feel about faith or even not having faith.

It's a personal decision and I respect that.

Steve Gust Having said that, if you have no faith in God it seems to me you have to deny or discount a lot.

For instance there are some 10,000 saints in the Catholic Church.

For most of them there had to be legitimate miracles associated with them being canonized. You've probably read of the miracles. Sometimes it’s someone with cancer being cured over night and the doctors have no idea how it happened. There's a possibility some the miracles may not be real, but thousands of them? That doesn't seem to be likely.

There are other events which seem to have a divine explanation. The appearance of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico in the 1500's fascinates me. She appeared before a peasant during a Marian apparition and asked for a church to be built where one is today in Mexico City. Then the man,

Juan Diego, presented a cloak to the Bishop as proof. It had the lady's image on it. That image remains at the church today and nobody can explain how it exists. It's basically an image on burlap. During political unrest in the 1920s someone tried to blow it up with a bomb. Windows, 150 meters away, were destroyed but the image wasn't damaged. And 10 years after her appearance in 1531 some 10 million indigenous people converted to Catholicism.

I suppose all of that can be explained away.

Then you have discount the thousands of people with near death experiences.

One last example here is the hostage incident in 1986 in Wyoming where more than 100 schoolchildren were taken hostage by a guy and his wife. The couple had a bomb, which detonated. The only people to die were the two criminals.

And the children reported seeing angels and others, later described as deceased relatives of the youth. They provided protection for the kids.

I guess that can be discounted as well. Or it just might make more sense that all of it is true.

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

By The Oklahoman Editorial Board During fiscal year 2019, 33 state agencies in Oklahoma combined to spend $1.48 million on lobbyists. The previous year, the total (by 29 agencies) was $1.52 million. That's roughly $3 million used by mostly taxpayer-funded offices to ask lawmakers to send them more taxpayer money.

Gov. Kevin Stitt is putting a stop to this legal but off-putting practice.

Having issued an executive order early this year that limited agencies from extending their lobbying contracts or entering new ones, Stitt last week issued a new order making the restriction permanent during his administration.

“The agencies’ practice of hiring contract lobbyists skirts transparency laws and empowers agencies to ignore voters’ mandates,” Stitt said.

The governor’s original executive order required state agencies, boards and commissions to list which contract lobbyists they had hired since 2015 and the amount spent. The list makes for interesting reading.

For FY ’19, eight institutions of higher learning reported using contract lobbyists. The University of Oklahoma spent a total of $145,000 on three outside lobbyists, with Oklahoma State University spending $90,000. (The other schools were Tulsa Community College, Southwestern Oklahoma State, Northeastern State, the University of Central Oklahoma, Seminole State and Rogers State.)

The Oklahoma Lottery Commission spent $140,000 in FY ’19. The Grand River Dam Authority, which some lawmakers in recent years have talked about trying

to sell, has spent $138,000 on contract lobbyists in each of the past five years.

Among the other state agencies contracting with lobbyists this year were the Corporation Commission, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, and the Teachers Retirement System, along with smaller groups such as the state Fire Marshal, the Funeral Board, and the Board of Architects, Landscape Architects and Registered Interior Designers.

Jonathan Small, president of the conservative Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, notes that state agencies cannot contribute to political campaigns, but contract lobbyists can. Thus, money spent on contract lobbyists can create “a roundabout funnel in which agencies effectively use taxpayer money to fund political campaigns.”Some lawmakers have tried in years past, without success, to end or impose tougher regulations on this taxpayer-funded lobbying. Defenders of the status quo will say that lobbyists are a must given the number of bills filed each year — this year, roughly 3,000 pieces of legislation were filed.

Lobbyists do provide an important service for clients. However, many state entities have their own lobbyists or legislative liaisons — employees who work and track issues at the Capitol. So, Stitt’s order will not muzzle the voices of these entities.

It's also possible some agencies will simply use the money they spend on contract lobbyists to hire an in-house person to do the same work. If so, then savings may wind up being negligible.

Nevertheless, Stitt's executive order allows for more transparency and is one taxpayers should applaud.

From NewsOK.com

Pass the USMCA; It will help Oklahoma

By Gov. Kevin Stitt Earlier this summer, President Trump gave his 30-day notice, required by law, that he intends to submit the United States-MexicoCanada (USMCA) trade deal to Congress for ratification. USMCA rebalances the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement Gov. Stitt (NAFTA) and is, undoubtedly, a benefit for Oklahoma’s farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, businesses, workers, and consumers across our great state.

I believe a strong trade relationship with our neighboring countries is vital to Oklahoma’s economy today and future opportunities.

Canada is Oklahoma’s largest partner, with $3.9 billion in goods and services exchanged between our state and Canada annually. Canada is also Oklahoma’s largest export destination at $1.6 billion, and over 50,700 jobs in our state are dependent on the trade and investment with Canada. Mexico is Oklahoma’s second largest export market with $783 million in total exports in 2018.

As we position ourselves to continue to compete in both the national and global marketplace, these strong trade agreements are imperative to our ongoing success as a state.

As your governor, my goal is to foster an environment of innovation and entrepreneurship, a strong workforce, and a robust economy.

Oklahoma is taking off. I believe we have everything needed to be a Top Ten state. Our

Agriculture is one of Oklahoma’s economic mainstays. With over 78,000 farms across the state, agriculture contributes more than $42 billion in output of economic activity in Oklahoma . central location for distribution and manufacturing, our access to the ocean through the most inland port in the Port of Catoosa, our competitive utility prices, our rich natural resources, and our hard working people are all assets that we can leverage to continue to develop our spot in the global marketplace.

Oklahoma’s economic ties with Canada and Mexico will continue to strengthen under the USMCA, helping to boost development and expand opportunity.

The trade agreement will generate $34 billion in new investments and 76,000 new jobs in the auto industry across the United States. Oklahoma is well positioned to capitalize on these new jobs and investments through the new tax incentives for auto parts manufacturing that we signed into law this past session.

The USMCA will also ensure that regulation is working with industry in order to provide a streamlined trade process that creates more efficiency and transparency for our manufacturers

and businesses.

Ultimately, this agreement allows us to continue to capitalize on our assets in order to bring more business, jobs, and economic growth to our great state.

The USMCA also benefits agriculture in the United States.

Agriculture is one of Oklahoma’s economic mainstays. With over 78,000 farms across the state, agriculture contributes more than $42 billion in output of economic activity in Oklahoma and employs over 300,000 people.

As governor, I am focused on economic development and growth that will add value to our commodities produced here in Oklahoma.

The USMCA creates and improves export opportunities for American dairy, poultry, egg, and wheat producers in the Canadian market, maintains zero tariffs on agriculture products traded between the United States and Mexico, and implements provisions that allow agriculture products to be traded more fairly, leveling the playing field for our hard working farmers and ranchers who produce food and fiber for millions of people worldwide.

I believe Oklahoma is at its best when people are gainfully employed, when wages are improving, and when people have the freedom to innovate and access to opportunity.

The USMCA helps us in this mission.

I am proud to support this historic trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada, and I look forward to seeing its ratification.

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Beware of mosquito dangers

Thursday, July 18 ---- In the Gallery ---- Concerts in the Park – Bluegrass/Classic Rock ---- Movie Night at Pelican Bay – The Incredibles ---- Upstage Theatre presents Once Upon a Mattress ---- Read the West Book Club ---- Saloon Series Friday, July 19 ---- In the Gallery ---- Upstage Theatre presents Once Upon a Mattress ---- Junction Concert Series ---- Edmond Junior Rodeo ---- Oklahoma City Summer Bead & Jewelry Show Saturday, July 20 ---- In the Gallery ---- Edmond Farmer’s Market ---- Market to Table Brunch ---- Upstage Theatre presents Once Upon a Mattress ---- Edmond Junior Rodeo ---- 1st Annual Chillin’ For A Cause Bike Show ---- Heard on Hurd ---- What’s On the Menu ---- Robert Earl Keen ---- Brandi Reloaded ---- Cowboy Road Trip ---- Oklahoma City Summer Bead & Jewelry Show ---- Daughtry in Concert ---- Fort Reno Historic Spirit Tour ---- Horror Con 201 Sunday, July 21 ---- In the Gallery ---- Arcadia Triathlon & Aquabike ---- Ice Cream Social ---- National Ice Cream Day 2019 ---- Oklahoma City Summer Bead & Jewelry Show Extra Information on Weekend Happenings In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Featuring works by Heather Porter, for information go to: http://www.edmondfinearts.com Edmond Farmers Market Location: Festival Marketplace & Plaza Extra Info: Free admission; 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.; for more information go to: edmondOK.com Market to Table Brunch Location: Festival Marketplace & Plaza Extra Info: $25/person; for information visit edmondok.com Concerts in the Park – Bluegrass/Classic Rock Location: Hafer Park Extra Info: Free; 6:15 – 8:45 p.m.; For more information visit edmondok.com Upstage Theatre presents Once Upon a Mattress Location: Mitch Park Extra Info: 8 – 10 p.m.; for more information visit upstagetheatreok.com Movie Night at Pelican Bay – The Incredibles Location: Pelican Bay Aquatic Center Extra Info: 7:30 – 10 p.m.; for more information go to pelicanbayaquatics.com Junction Concert Series Location: Hafer Park Extra Info: 7 – 8 p.m.; Free, for more information visit them on edmondok.com The inaugural Chillin’ For A Cause

Bike Show Location: Iron Nation Harley-Davidson Extra Info: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; $30 per bike entry; for more information look for them on Facebook Heard on Hurd Location: Downtown Edmond Extra Info: 6 – 10 p.m.; Free; for more information visit citizensedmond.com or Facebook What’s On the Menu Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Extra Info: 8 – 9:30 p.m.; $10; for more information visit them on Facebook Arcadia Triathlon & Aquabike Location: Arcadia Lake Extra Info: 7:30 a.m.; for more information visit them on triokc.club/arcadia-tri Ice Cream Social Location: Three Dog Bakery Extra Info: 1 – 4 p.m.; $5; for more information visit them on Facebook National Ice Cream Day 2019 Location: Roxy’s Ice Cream Social Extra Info: 12---- 10 p.m.; for more information visit them on Facebook Robert Earl Keen Location: Showplace Theatre, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: 7 p.m.; for more information visit riverwind.com Brandi Reloaded Location: Showplace Theatre, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: 9 p.m.; for more information visit riverwind.com Edmond Junior Rodeo Location: Edmond Round Up Club Carl Benne Arena Extra Info: $1 ---- $5; for more information visit edmondroundupclub.com Read the West Book Club Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 6 – 7:15 p.m.; for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org Saloon Series Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 6 – 8 p.m.; for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org Cowboy Road Trip Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org Oklahoma City Summer Bead & Jewelry Show Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: for more information visit aksshow.com Daughtry in Concert Location: Frontier City Theme Park Extra Info: for more information visit sixflags.com Fort Reno Historic Spirit Tour Location: Historic Fort Reno Extra Info: for more information visit fortreno.org Horror Con 201 Location: Centennial Bldg, Oklahoma State Fair Grounds Extra Info: $15; for more information visit nightfallhauntedterritory.com

Summer is a beloved time of year that's often dominated by time spent outdoors soaking up summer sun. But all that extra time outdoors can make people vulnerable to mosquitoes.

In fact, mosquito-borne diseases, including the Zika virus, the West Nile virus and dengue, pose significant threats. While not all mosquitoes carry disease, even those that don't can still bite humans, leaving them to deal with discomfort and itchiness. Consider the following measures: n Remove places where mosquitoes like to lay their eggs. Mosquitoes like to lay their eggs in standing water. Once a week during summer and other times of the year when mosquitoes might be buzzing around, walk around your property to remove standing water. Bird baths, flower pots, kids' toys, pools, old tires, and trash containers are some of the more common places where water

can collect and present perfect places for mosquitoes to lay eggs. Turn these over to empty any standing water you find.. n Address areas where mosquitoes like to rest. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that mosquitoes like to rest in dark, humid areas. This includes car ports, garages and beneath patio furniture. Outdoor insecticides can prevent mosquitoes from resting in such areas. When inside a home, mosquitoes may be resting under a sink, in closets, beneath the furniture or in a laundry room. n Check your window screens.

Mosquitoes might prefer the outside, but that doesn't mean they won't enter a home looking for meals if given the opportunity. Inspect window screens to look for holes that may provide mosquitoes with access to your home's interior, replacing any damaged screens immediately.

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Standoff at the Marlow cabin “We wouldn't take too kindly to being arrested.”

(John Wayne, The Sons of Katie Elder)

By David Farris On April 18, 1891, Judge Andrew Phelps McCormick, who heard the case of the Marlow brothers, commented on their saga, “This is the first time in the annals of history where unarmed prisoners, shackled together, ever repelled a mob. Such cool courage that preferred to fight against such great odds and die, if at all, Farris in glorious battle rather than die ignominiously by a frenzied mob deserves to be commemorated in song and story.”

When Hollywood chose to do just that, they did so in grand style, with A-list actors, in a movie that many western aficionados regard as one of their favorites, “The Sons of Katie Elder” (1965). It's important to remember that, to the Marlow brothers, their story had nothing to do with fame or glory; it was simply a struggle to survive.

On Jan. 19, 1889, just like in the movie, Alf, Epp, Charley and George Marlow were being transferred to another jail, due to threat of a lynch mob. On that evening, it was from the jail in Graham, Texas, to the one in Weatherford, 60 miles away. Also, as in the movie, the brothers rode in a wagon, chained in pairs – Charley to Alf, and George to Epp. Two miles east of Graham, after they crossed Dry Creek, at around 10 p.m., the caravan was set up for an ambush. As the guards bolted, one was heard to declare, “Here they are!”

Vigilantes opened fire on Deputy Marshal Ed Johnson and his prisoners, killing Alf and Epp. To the mob's surprise, Charley and George grabbed guns and fought their way out of the ambush, while chained to their dead siblings. After the mob retreated, the surviving brothers had to sever each chained foot from Alf and Epp in order to make their escape. They were joined by fellow prisoners, Lewis Clift and William Burkhart, who were also chained together and survived. Clift was shot in his thigh, George through his right hand and Charley had been seriously wounded by nine rounds of buckshot to his head and chest. The desperate fugitives hopped in one of the wagons and fled into the night. They came upon a farmhouse and

used an ax to further remove their shackles, allowing Burkhart to abandon his wounded comrades.

About 30 minutes after the ambush, members of the mob rushed back to town with the news Boone Marlow and his gang from Indian Territory had attacked the transfer party and rescued his brothers. It was Brother Boone who had accidentally shot and killed the former Young County sheriff from Graham, Marion Wallace, on Dec. 17, 1888, and was the reason his brothers were jailed; even though they had nothing to do with the shooting. Wallace's deputy, Tom Collier, became sheriff and bore a grudge against the Marlows.

In the pre-dawn hours after the ambush, Collier assembled a posse to recapture the escaped prisoners. There was no mystery as to where the desperate fugitives were headed. The only sanctuary they would find anywhere in that hostile county was the Marlow family's rented cabin on Oscar Denson's ranch.

The Marlows seemed to be alone in their struggle, which wasn't the case. It was just hard to find people willing to stand against an anonymous mob of men who show up at night wearing masks and have ties to Sheriff Collier. Marion Lasater had contacted Deputy Johnson on Jan. 18, after the jailed brothers were forced to fight off a lynch mob the night before, which prompted the prisoners' transfer.

On the morning after the ambush, Lasater sent a dispatch to Texas Ranger Charles Auburg, who lived nearby, in order to reign in Sheriff Collier and his men. At that same time, “Little” Marion Wallace, the deceased sheriff's nephew, contacted Sheriff George Moore in neighboring Jack County with the “Marlow Gang” story.

The Marlow family's modest cabin was occupied by the boys' mother, Martha Marlow, George's wife, Lillian and their daughter, Charles’s wife, Emma and their daughter, and Alf's widow, Zenia.

It must have been a chaotic scene on that morning when the bloody fugitives arrived unexpectedly, with their harrowing tale of escape and the tragic news about Alf and Epp. The ladies patched up the wounded men as best they could, but they needed a doctor. Charley was coughing up blood as he and the others readied themselves for their inevitable visit from Sheriff Collier. Charley and George had been taken by surprise in the earlier battle, and still came out on

New ‘Walk with a Doc’ program in Edmond launched by Integris Craig Kupiec, M.D., is a physician specializing in internal medicine and pediatrics at Integris Family Care Edmond East, located on the Integris Health Edmond campus.

He is encouraging anyone who wants to join him to come Walk with a Doc around the scenic Arcadia Lake area. The first ever Walk with a Doc event in Edmond took place last Saturday.

Who: Craig Kupiec, M.D., with Integris Family Care Edmond East What: 1-mile walk with a doctor When: 2nd Saturday of every month, starting at 9 a.m.

Where: 4509 INTEGRIS Parkway, Edmond, OK 73034. Meet in the NW corner of the parking lot.

Why: To take a step toward better

health Walk with a Doc is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to encourage healthy physical activity in people of all ages and reverse the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle in order to improve the health and well-being of the country.

“This program has had tremendous participation and success in hundreds of cities,” said Kupiec. “I’m very pleased to bring this exciting and simple program to Edmond as it has shown improved health results for countless people.”

Participation is free and pre-registration is not required.

The program is planning additional Walk with a Doc events.

Francis Tuttle engineering student gets scholarship Francis Tuttle Technology Center engineering student, Nathan Hurteau, is the recipient of the 2019 National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) Jon H. Poteat Scholarship. The Edmond North High School graduate, is one of only 250 students nationwide selected for the $1,000 scholarship.

“Nathan is the third Francis Tuttle student to win this prestigious award,” said Jessica Bullock, NTHS coordinator, Nathan “It is a testament both to his hard work, as well as the excellence of our engineering program and instructors, to excel on a national level. We are incredibly proud of him.”

The Jon H. Poteat Scholarship is awarded to NTHS members who have not yet graduated. The scholarship honors NHTS co-founder, Jon H. Poteat, and recognizes students who

demonstrate skill, honesty, service, responsibility, scholarship, citizenship and leadership.

Francis Tuttle Technology Center serves high school students and adults in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area with career-specific training, in support of developing and maintaining a quality workforce for the region. Francis Tuttle also offers complete business Hurteau and industry training and consulting services, and short-term training for career development or personal enrichment. With four locations in Oklahoma City and Edmond, Francis Tuttle offers central Oklahoma diverse training programs in fulfillment of the school’s mission to prepare customers for success in the workplace. More information is available at francistuttle.edu or by calling (405) 717-7799.

top. This time, the brothers knew it was coming and were backed up by family. The cabin was fortified, and every able-bodied resident took up arms.

Shortly after dawn, Collier appeared as predicted, in the company of about 50 deputized men who surrounded the cabin. He demanded the prisoners' surrender to which they, of course, refused, insisting that they would only give themselves up to U.S. Marshal William Cabell in Dallas or his deputy. Tension was high both inside and outside of the cabin as the Marlow family listened to members of the posse argue over their plan of attack.

Around noon, Sheriff Moore arrived with about 25 hastily recruited men which only added to the tension. They were soon joined by Lasater, Ranger Auburn, and Dr. R.N. Price from Graham. In the midst of all the turmoil and confusion, Lasater found his voice and took temporary control of the situation with an impromptu, yet impassioned, speech. He chastised Collier and his men, referring to them as, “...another mob bent on wrecking vengeance.”

Lasater further informed the men that he and Dr. Price were going inside the cabin and, that if there was any shooting, they would have to kill them first. All eyes were on the two men as they slowly walked down the hill to the cabin, with their hands held high. The crowd watched with uncertainty as the front door opened and then closed behind them.

Collier was upset about letting “three men backing off 75.” Sheriff Moore was uncertain about the situation and promised the fugitives protection if they surrendered to him; but they refused, citing their earlier conditions. Moore claimed he had no jurisdiction and rode off with his men. He then immediately telegraphed Marshal Cabell about the stand off and that the fugitives would only surrender to him.

The four Marlow brothers who were held in the Graham jail after Sheriff Wallace died still had yet to be tried on their original charges of horse theft.

Believe it or not, despite all that has happened since, Charley and George still had to make a court date in March. The earlier charges against all five brothers were weak, and the four who were ambushed had nothing to do with Sheriff Wallace's death. George and Charley had nothing to fear from the law, if they could only live long enough to see the inside of a courtroom.

Museum to have sale Visit the Oklahoma History Center Museum Store for its annual Summer Sale on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stop in during the sale and save on the great selection of books, which focuses on the history and culture of the great state of Oklahoma. Patrons will find an expanded inventory in several categories, including children’s books, women’s history and African American history. In addition to our new releases, come find steep discounts on many titles.

The Museum Store also carries a wide variety of vintage-style items, including toys, sodas, snacks and housewares. As part of the Made in Oklahoma line, shoppers can find food, art, cosmetics and household items to share with friends and family. Find unique gifts and save!

The general public will receive 10 percent off regularly priced items during the sale. Members of the Oklahoma Historical Society always receive a 15 percent discount on all Museum Store purchases, but will receive an additional 10 percent off

regularly priced items during the sale.

State employees and OHS volunteers will also receive an additional 10 percent discount. The Oklahoma History Center Museum Store is located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City. Please call 405-522-5214 with any questions about the sale or about our unique products.

The Oklahoma History Center is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, National Archives and is an accredited member of the American Alliance of Museums. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.

DoD Warrior Games Held Ian Blaedow, left, Team Canada, and Aaron White, from Oklahoma City, Okla., Team Navy, participates in a 200 meter race during the 2019 DoD Warrior Games track finals at the University of South Florida, recently. The Warrior Games were established in 2010 as a way to enhance the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded, ill and injured service members and expose them to adaptive sports. The Games encourage them to stay physically active when they return to their local communities, and inspire and promote opportunities for growth and achievement.

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The lavish home and property of the late-Lamar Hunt has been put up for sale by his widow, Norma.

Man who named Super Bowl has Napa Valley estate put up for sale The vast estate of one of pro football’s most important figures, the man who came up with “Super Bowl” to describe the NFL championship game, is for sale. The California vineyard and ranch owned by the late Lamar Hunt, American Football League pioneer and longtime owner of the Kansas City Chiefs, has just been put on the market for the first time by his widow, Norma Hunt, and is priced at $19.95 million.

With the backing of his father, H. L. Hunt’s oil money, Dallas resident Larmar Hunt could easily afford to dabble in what he loved most sports. In the late 1950s when baseball was America’s most popular sport and football’s popularity was just starting to warm, Hunt wanted an NFL franchise to expand the game but was turned down by the league citing danger of rapid growth. Disagreeing with this philosophy, Hunt joined with other investors who had also been turned down and formed a competing league, the American Football League. In time the two leagues merged, drawing huge attention to the sport. According to football legend, it was Hunt who came up with the name “Super Bowl” after watching his children play with the

1960’s popular toy “Super Ball.” Hunt didn’t stop with football. He went on to develop hockey, tennis, soccer and basketball teams, leagues and end-ofseason championship games and has been inducted into multiple halls of fame. While actively molding the sports world, he was also developing amusement parks and an innovative underground shopping center. Baby Boomers will remember when he and his brothers cornered the silver market at the end of the 1970s, driving it to a meteoric price per ounce before finally crashing in 1980.

Lamar and his wife of 42 years, Norma, purchased 40 acres of land in Knights Valley, California, along the banks of Bidwell Creek in 2000. At the top of the Napa Valley, it was a perfect location to develop a vineyard with their preferred Cabernet Sauvignon vines. Their contemporary, 6,615-square-foot house was built that same year and the first block of Cabernet Sauvignon vines were planted in 2002. Named Bidwell Creek Estate and Vineyard, its label, Perfect Season Cabernet Sauvignon, has won critical acclaim from wine critics and collectors. Though Mrs. Hunt is selling the ranch and vineyard, she is retaining the label.

One room of the 6,615-square-foot mansion belonging to the late-Lamar Hunt -- one of the pioneers of the old American Football League.

The Hunt home is designed for open-plan living, is bright and sunny with vaulted, beamed ceilings and glass walls that open to bring the outside breezes in. Views of the vines and surrounding mountains can be seen from every room with many rooms opening to the spacious wraparound veranda. Stone fireplaces reaching to the rafters can be found in the main living area, master suite and the seating area next to the fully equipped outdoor kitchen. The home has three bedrooms, five baths, an office, gym, large kitchen with Viking

range and a huge wine cellar perfect for hosting tasting events and displaying prized bottles.

On the market for the first time is the ranch and vineyard built and developed by the visionary sports pioneer Lamar Hunt before his passing in 2006. Conveniently located, it is only 20 minutes from the Sonoma County Airport and 10 minutes from shopping and dining in Calistoga.

Priced at $19.95 million, the listing agent is Christine Krenos, Compass Realty, San Francisco, Beach Street office.

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The food, music and fun of Heard on Hurd returns this weekend. As special treat for this month’s street party features a film festival inside Vault 405 at 10 N. Broadway. The popular Heard on Hurd is sponsored by Citizens Bank of Edmond.

Heard on Hurd set to return Saturday Street party also featuring film festival Citizens Bank of Edmond’s Heard on Hurd returns on July 20 for its usual third Saturday block party, with a special addition of their annual “Film Festival.” Just like each and every Heard on Hurd, there will be no shortage of live music, food trucks, or local retail vendors.

The third annual Film Festival will be held inside Vault 405, located at 10 N Broadway, at the intersection of Main and Broadway. From 6:30 to 9 p.m., local short film producers will introduce their films to festival goers and answer any questions.

The Film Festival, coordinated in partnership with deadCenter Film Festival, will feature seven different films from directors and filmmakers Kyle Bell, Charlotte Suttee, Jacon Keen, LaRonn Marzett, The Nghiems, Bunee Tomlinson, and Kyle Roberts.

Vault 405, Downtown Edmond’s co-working community powered by Citizens Bank of Edmond, is a diverse community of thinkers, doers, and entrepreneurs. This vibrant workspace brings together innovators from all verticals, offering each other encouragement, connections, and the power of combined resources “Every month we are so grateful that our little street festival brings together the best of all things local, but this month our community is able to

support even more local dreams with the hosting of our third annual Film Festival,” said Jill Castilla, Heard on Hurd creator and President and CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond. “Citizens Bank of Edmond’s Vault 405 is a creative and innovative space where customers and community members alike can come together and watch a local film created by our talented local filmmakers.”

This month’s stage will feature performances by HoH newcomer New Time Zones, as well as a familiar face, Kyle Reid. Closing out the evening will be a returning Heard on Hurd all-time favorite Matt Stansberry & the Romance. On the streets, the band Deadweek, a local band with a single & EP in the works, will be performing at the corner of Main and Broadway at 7:45 p.m.

The featured nonprofit for the July event will be the Oklahoma Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Their mission is to “provide education and support to all those facing Alzheimer’s and other dementias throughout our community, including those living with the disease, caregivers, health care professionals and families.”

To find out more about the event, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

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Issa Rae and young Marsai Martin star in the disappointing body swap comedy ‘Little’ available On Demand now.

‘Little’ not worth rental price

By George Gust In “Little” Regina Hall plays Jordan Sanders, a technology mogul and CEO who after a traumatic experience in middle school becomes a no-nonsense bully of a leader. Now with the threat of losing her largest client, her tortious antics are reaching a boiling point, and causes her to transform into her younger self (Marsai Martin). Now Sanders must rely on her put upon assistant (Issa Rae) to save her company and remember what it was like to be a thirteen-year-old.

If you’ve seen any advertisements for this movie you know that the premise is nothing new, but with a talented group of filmmakers in front of and behind the camera there was potential in this movie. However, for such a simple premise that we’ve seen done a thousand times, “Little” manages to miss the mark more times than hitting it.

“Little” wants to be a modern take on the body swap premise as seen in films like “13 Going on 30” and most notably “Big” and has all of the trappings of those films with colorful characters and fun out of body/out of age jokes, but what is missing is the focus and heart that made those films entertaining.

While “Little” is certainly not a narrative focused film with a story that just Had to be told on the big screen, it does allow the talented cast to have fun with its premise. The performance of the thirteen-year-old Martin as the headstrong businesswoman is wonderfully realized and impressive for the young actress as this movie asks her to carry a heavy load of the screen time. Martin’s chemistry with Rae brings a fun vibe to the film that captures

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Vince Gill releases new video Oklahoma native and Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill has released the lyric video for "I Don't Wanna Ride the Rails No More," the wistful opening track from his upcoming album "Okie."

Penned by Gill, "I Don't Wanna Ride the Rails No More" is infused with the Okie experience. Of course, the album’s title is taken from the once-derogatory term used to disparage migrants from Oklahoma, many of whom hopped trains to make it to the West Coast during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression eras.

“The whole image of riding a train has such great beauty to it,” says Gill in a statement. “It conjures images of 'The Grapes of Wrath,' the Dust Bowl, and people hopping freight trains.”

Gill continues, “This song has got to come from my experience in order to be able to put it on paper and to have it feel legit and truthful and honest. In my case it could very well be about a bus instead of a train— I’ve been riding a tour bus for 40 something years now. This is a song of reflection, yearning and hopefulness.”

As previously reported, the Grammy Award-winning MCA Nashville country star recently announced that his new album, "Okie," will be released Aug. 23.

the fun and goofy tone the filmmakers were going for at points. Outside of those two stars, the script is too uneven and unfocused to give any other performances a chance to shine.

Overall, “Little” is not quite worth the $5.99 rental price on Amazon Prime Video. However, “Little” falls squarely into the category of “Movies to put on free streaming while you scroll through your phone” with a few comedic scenes that you can pop in and watch, but you don’t need to pay too close attention to. With an undivided viewing of “Little” you’ll notice too much of the unearned emotional beats that come out of nowhere, and adult romantic relationships that are so under baked that the FDA would issue a listeria warning.

If you’re in the mood for a light and colorful body swap movie with low expectations “Little” can fill an hour and half, but ultimately is a missed opportunity.

“Little” is rated PG-13 for some suggestive content and is available on demand now.

2.0 out of 5 stars

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: FIGURE OF SPEECH ACROSS 1. Without, ‡ Paris 5. *"Blind as a ____," simile 8. *Attract someone's attention onomatopoeically 12. Scheme 13. Frosh, next year 14. *Grim Reaper 15. Having the know-how 16. Medicinal houseplant 17. Forearm bones 18. *"Napoleon of "Animal Farm" 20. Horsefly 21. Emotional turmoil 22. *Damn, homophone 23. Reproductive cell 26. *Opposite of figurative 30. Bonanza find 31. Er on Periodic table 34. Dalai ____ 35. Chopper blade 37. The little one "stops to tie his shoe" 38. Like three nursery rhyme mice 39. American stock exchange in NYC 40. Temper, as metal 42. Baron Munchhausen's statement 43. "____ fly away home..."

45. Time of the year 47. Police shot 48. Headquartered 50. Sailor's hail 52. *"Broken heart" or "heart of stone" 55. Dig, so to speak 56. Tangelo 57. Kind of Steven?

59. September's reason to celebrate 60. Outer layer of Earth's crust 61. First female Attorney General 62. Caddie's offering 63. Lt.'s subordinate

64. Means justifiers DOWN 1. Masseuse's office 2. "Some Kind of Beautiful" star 3. Steelers's Chuck 4. Rosetta Stone and such 5. Western neck ornaments 6. To the left of helm 7. People in general 8. Helter-skelter 9. Not loony 10. Doe's mate 11. CafÈ alternative 13. One in low-fitting jeans 14. Old European coin 19. "C'mon in!"

22. Slow-witted 23. Small Asian ungulate 24. Enophile's sensory concern 25. Dished out 26. *Stringed homophone of loot 27. Pair in a railroad track 28. Prenatal test, for short 29. Full of cargo

32. *Collision, onomatopoeically speaking 33. Wayside stop 36. *"Sweet sorrow" or "painful pride" 38. 4-letter word on primetime TV 40. Summer mo.

41. Attack 44. "____ beware" 46. Stick firmly 48. Launch 49. Country album?

50. Shevat follower 51. Vagrant or tramp 52. Gala to Dali 53. Baker's baker 54. Tear 55. Actor Mahershala 58. Us, in Mexico

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Findings could improve health of minorities

By Ryan Stewart New findings from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation have revealed important information about Sjögren’s syndrome risk in American Indian and African American populations.

In Sjögren’s, immune cells attack moisture-producing glands, leading to painful dryness and decreased ability to produce tears or saliva. Common symptoms include severe dry eyes and dry mouth, as well as fatigue, arthritis and memory problems.

Sjögren’s is best understood in white populations, but researchers continue to look for more clues in understanding this difficult-to-diagnose disease in under-represented groups. OMRF scientists Astrid Rasmussen, M.D., Ph.D., and Hal Scofield, M.D., led a study to identify the risk of the disease and race-specific signs and symptoms in American Indian and African American patients.

Rasmussen said the study revealed

Dr. Astrid Rasmussen two important findings. First, American Indians had higher rates of disease but less obvious symptoms, making it harder to diagnose.

The second was that African Americans are significantly less likely to develop Sjögren’s, but those who do will be at higher risk than their white counterparts for developing lymphoma, a cancer of the immune cells, as a result

Recalling moon landing milestone

By Robert Medley NewsOK.com/The Oklahoman Fifty years ago, Mike Brake was a newspaper reporter who watched a TV set in Oklahoma City as an American astronaut first set foot on the moon.

Today, Brake, 71, is an astronomy enthusiast who will be part of a local celebration of that event.

The Oklahoma City Astronomy Club will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing on Saturday with a moon party at the Boathouse District along the Oklahoma River.

Brake, a member of the group, said members will set up telescopes at 800 Riversport Drive where visitors can view Jupiter, Saturn, star clusters, double stars and the moon after it rises about 11 p.m. There will also be special displays about astronomy. Boathouse District attractions will not be open for the evening, but all parking is free.

Brake, spokesman for the club, was a reporter at The Oklahoman in 1969 who covered the local reaction to the moon landing. Brake was assigned to get reaction from Gov. Dewey Bartlett, Oklahoma City Mayor Jim Norick, and religious leaders in the state.

"I had always had a personal interest in astronomy and space science so I had a connection to the story," Brake said, remembering the wire room in the former Oklahoman building.

"People alive at the time (1969) had followed the space program," Brake said. "There was a national focus on this that we just don't have today."

On Sunday, July 20, 1969, Brake watched the newsroom TV set as Neil Armstrong went down the ladder on the lunar module and then set foot on the moon. The capsule had landed earlier in the day. The machines that delivered the live copy for the newspaper back then had flashing red lights and an alarm that sounded for an important bulletin.

of the disease.

“Both of these revelations were surprising and potentially very important in preventative medicine,” said Rasmussen. “Knowing what to look for in American Indians could help with earlier diagnosis before the disease worsens. In African Americans, doctors will now know to be on the lookout for lymphoma so it can be diagnosed quickly.”

She added that the type of lymphoma associated with Sjögren’s responds very well to treatment if detected in a timely manner, “and this could be a very valuable contribution that saves lives by simply knowing what to look for.”

The study group consisted of 610 patients with 426 identified as white, 164 American Indians and 20 African Americans.

Surprisingly, American Indians made up a quarter of the Sjögren’s patients in the study, far exceeding their per-

centage of the overall population, which is nearly 12 percent in Oklahoma. Meanwhile, African Americans represented only 3 percent of the patient group despite comprising more than 7 percent of the overall population.

“These findings are important because they will allow doctors to be more diligent in investigating patients who don’t fit the usual picture of the disease,” said Scofield. “This can lead to faster diagnosis and earlier detection of potentially serious complications.

These findings can help people achieve better health outcomes immediately.”

The findings were published in the journal Arthritis Care and Research.

This work was supported in part by grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Veterans Affairs, OMRF, the Phileona Foundation, the Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation, and a Lupus Research Institute Novel Research Award.

Edmond student’s essay on a newspaper gets top honor the newspaper meant to Claire Cornmesser, me and thought it would 13, is the winner of be good practice during The Oklahoman’s the summer. I want to “Newsies” contest. be an architect, but I Students aged 9-15 love to write,” she said. were asked to write a “Sometimes it can 250-word essay on be boring, but once what the newspaper you go in you really means to their commufocus on what people nity. Claire wrote that are saying you get a “a newspaper brings true visual about peopeople together in a ple’s emotions. I love community.”

Claire Cornmesser how it explains to peoAn Edmond Central ple with words.”

Middle School eighthClaire won four tickets to see the grader this fall, Claire said she loves Lyric Theater production of Disney’s watching and reading news.

“Newsies,” which was in performance She wrote the essay while vacalast week at the Civic Center Music tioning with her family in Ohio.

Hall.

“I wanted everyone to know what

Claire’s winning essay reprinted A newspaper brings people together in a community.

Newspapers allow people to know what is going on in the world or in their town. For instance, if you were to look for a job you would look at the newspaper ads for employment possibilities or if you lost a pet and wanted help to find it, you would place an ad in the newspaper.

If we didn’t have newspapers, no one would know what is going on around them. The newspaper brings awareness to people. The more positive things you know about people in your community, the better it will be and the newspaper is the way to access it. If we keep each other updated in our communities, we can help those in need and support others!

It is important to go outside and talk to your neighbor but the newspaper is like everyone is talking to each other in a bigger group.

Claire Cornmesser

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Sports

Andres Brictson, an Oklahoma Christian golfer, has earned a spot in the prestigious U.S. Amateur Championship. That event will be held next month in North Carolina. As an Eagle last season, the golfer had a stroke average of just over 72.

He was a sophomore last season.

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OC golfer qualifies for U.S. Amateur Andres Brictson, a rising junior golfer at Oklahoma Christian, finished second in a 36-hole sectional qualifier last week to earn himself a spot in the prestigious U.S. Amateur Championship.

Brictson, from Merida, Mexico, posted rounds of 71 and 68 to finish at 5-under-par at Club Campestre de la Ciudad de México and emerge from a 49-man field. The sectional qualifier was one of 96 such events being held this month to help determine the field for the 119th U.S. Amateur, to be played at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in Pinehurst, N.C., from Aug. 12-18.

Of the 7,191 entries for this year's U.S. Amateur, Brictson will be one of only 312 to play at Pinehurst. Brictson is only the second OC player ever to qualify for the U.S. Amateur, joining current Korn Ferry Tour pro Rhein Gibson, who made the field in 2006. Gibson will be back on the PGA Tour during the 2019-20 season.

The U.S. Amateur has enjoyed an illustrious history of great champions, including Bob Jones, Phil Mickelson, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods. Last year's champion, former Oklahoma State star Viktor Hovland, just turned pro after finishing tied for 12th at the U.S. Open last month.

"It's an incredible accomplishment to qualify for the United States Amateur," OC coach David Lynn said.

"This year's event will be at Pinehurst, a fantastic venue that Andres will really enjoy. I'm very proud of the year

he is having. It's wonderful to see his great golf extend into the summer."

Brictson had an outstanding sophomore season this spring for the Eagles, winning twice, recording a stroke average of 72.82 over 33 rounds and earning All-Heartland Conference first-team honors while helping his team qualify for the NCAA Division II South Central-West Super Regional.

His first collegiate win came in March in the St. Edward's Invitational at Onion Creek Club's North Course in Austin, Texas. In April at the Heartland Conference Championship, Brictson shot 13-under over three rounds at Slick Rock Golf Course in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, then won a threeman playoff to earn medalist honors.

Brictson played two bogey-free rounds during the conference tournament.

Pinehurst's Course No. 2 and Course No. 4 will host the stroke-play rounds of the U.S. Amateur on Aug. 12-13. After 36 holes, the field will be trimmed from 312 players to 64 for match play. The first five rounds of match play – through the semifinals – will be played on Course No. 2 on Aug. 14-17.

The 36-hole championship match will be contested over two courses for the first time. Scheduled for Aug. 18, it will open with the morning round on Course No. 4, which was recently redesigned by Gil Hanse. The afternoon round will be played on Course No. 2, the renowned Donald Ross design that was restored by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw in 2011.

Eagles Have Runner-up Finish in Tourney In the 32 team Prep Hoops Regional Championships held at The Rock in Edmond The Oklahoma Eagles basketball team defeated Texas Tigers 61-39, Buddys Buckets 60-50 and Dallas Eclipse 58-46 before losing in the Final Four to Team Griffin 66-45.

Eagles forward Logan Williams plays basketball for Edmond North High School.

On the front row, from left, are, Jonah Jenkins, Cashion, Vance Raney, Cashion and T. J. Kelly, Guthrie. On the back row are head coach Vaughn Raney. Logan Williams, Edmond North. Anthony Cox, Yukon. Mickey Hunnicutt, Ardmore. Domonic Turner, Cushing. coach Luke Jenkins and coach Larry Jenkins.

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Grant will help memory loss sufferers The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, working with partners across the state, has been awarded a $3.75 million federal grant to enhance the care and support of a growing group of Oklahomans – those who suffer from memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 65,000 Oklahomans currently live with Alzheimer’s, and that number is expected to grow. An especially cruel disease with heartbreaking cognitive decline and no cure, Alzheimer’s requires a circle of support so that people with the disease can live as well as possible for as long as possible.

The program established by the grant will focus on two overarching objectives: educating the current and future workforce to better care for people with dementia, and creating dementia-friendly health systems. Unfortunately, Oklahoma ranks near the bottom in several quality of life and health rankings for older adults. Lee Jennings, M.D., a geriatrician with the OU College of Medicine who is leading the grant, said she hopes the upcoming efforts will improve those numbers.

“Dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, is much more prevalent in older adults,” she said. “As the number of older Oklahomans increases, this disease will become more common. We don’t want people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers to become isolated. We want communities and healthcare systems that are

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 65,000 Oklahomans currently live with Alzheimer’s, and that number is expected to grow. friendly to people with cognitive impairment and memory loss. We want people to thrive as long as they can, as best they can, with the support that they need.”

The structure of the program is uniquely opposite of most academic grants. Rather than working solely with physicians and students on campus, the program will engage primary care clinics around the state, directcare providers such as nursing home staff, organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association, and family members and caregivers of people with dementia.

Most of the medical care for patients with dementia is provided by primary care clinics, but that only accounts for a short medical visit. That means families and other caregivers are taking care of loved ones the majority of the time. And because Oklahoma is largely a rural state with not enough primary care physicians, the need is great to increase support and knowledge for everyone helping a person with dementia.

Hudson OU College of Public Health department chair Thomas

Teasdale, who holds a doctorate in public health, is co-leading the program with Jennings. Through an existing partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Teasdale already works with the state’s 300plus nursing homes, where 70 percent of residents live with some type of dementia. The grant also will allow him to enhance dementia care education for new audiences, including community health workers, in partnership with the Oklahoma City-County Health Department. Another partner agency, the Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality, will provide quality improvement consulting as the program evolves.

Jennings and her team also will work with OKPRN, the Oklahoma Practice-Based Research/Resource Network, a large group of physicians who conduct ongoing research to improve the care they provide. In addition, the grant will allow OU dementia specialists to provide teleconsultations for rural physicians who might need help treating patients with complications.

“We want to offer rural providers the expertise in our university setting.

They may need new strategies for managing a patient’s neuropsychiatric symptoms or treating difficult diagnoses related to dementia,” Jennings said.

The grant’s second objective -- to create dementia-friendly health systems – covers everything from the physical layout of a clinic to the community resources that are available for people and their caregivers. Clinics

can improve their environments by ensuring signs are understandable, exam tables are easy to use for older adults, and sensory aids like hearing amplifiers and large-print materials are available.

A dementia-friendly practice also means both clinical providers and staff can connect patients and families with community resources where they live. Support groups, for both caregivers and the person living with dementia, are often crucial in helping people cope. They also can help reduce the stigma that is still associated with the disease.

“We want to let people know that there are resources, and we don’t want caregivers to feel stigmatized,” Jennings said. “It can be isolating if caregivers don’t feel like they can go out into the community with their loved one. We want to help people live with dignity and be as independent as possible while they age with this disease.”

The effort also extends to Oklahoma’s Native American tribes. The Choctaw Nation in particular is working not only within its own geriatric clinics, but beyond the healthcare setting to transportation access for people with dementia.

“This grant and program would not be possible without our many community partners,” Jennings said. “We are putting these federal dollars to use in our communities throughout Oklahoma to improve the health and quality of life of people with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.”

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Elks Lodge helps Edmond Senior Center’s lunch program Edmond Elks Lodge Leading Knight, Joann Moorehead, presents a $1,000 check for the Center's Luncheon Program to Sue Perry, Program Coordinator, at the Edmond Senior Center. The donation is funded by the Elks National Foundation's Gratitude Grant program which has donated $5,000 to the Edmond Senior Center's Luncheon Program over the past 5 years.

From left are: Sue Perry, Joann Moorehead, Jody Cantrall, John Carr, LD Maxwell, Vicky Daniels, Bob Daniels, Greg Ruch and DJ Boyce. Not shown were Sharon McKinnon and Les Cummings.

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Guests examine numerous newly displayed artifacts commemorating Apollo 10 and 11 in Destination Space at Science Museum Oklahoma.

Museum marking 50th moon anniversary Science Museum Oklahoma is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing and Oklahoma’s connections to the space program this summer with special exhibits, an exclusive show in the Kirkpatrick Planetarium and hands-on science experiences culminating with celebratory anniversary events from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 20.

“Oklahoma has a unique connection to the exploration of the final frontier — we’re the only state that can claim astronaut participation in every phase of the U.S. space program and many more Oklahomans were involved in propelling space exploration forward as scientists and engineers. We’re taking a look back at that special history in many ways this summer,” said Sherry Marshall, president and CEO of SMO. Guests can start their space and moon landing experience in the museum’s Destination Space exhibit with newly displayed artifacts commemorating Apollo 10 and 11, including numerous items from the collection of Oklahoman and Apollo 10 Commander Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford. Exhibits include a half-scale lunar lander, pop culture artifacts, an Apollo fuel cell and service propulsion engine, original artwork depicting the moon landing, and more.

“Destination Space is packed with

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Children play with an exhibit that explores Bernoulli’s principle in Destination Space at Science Museum Oklahoma. Bernoulli’s principle led to the development of the carburetor, the airplane and informs how to make an effective nozzle for a rocket engine.

remarkable artifacts – from real space suits to an Apollo Mission Simulator.

Elsewhere in the museum guests can see F-1 and J-2 engines and get a real feel for the size and power of the rockets that launched astronauts into space and ultimately to the moon,” Marshall added.

In the Kirkpatrick Planetarium, guests can take in “Apollo 11: For All Mankind” at noon Monday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sundays

through Labor Day. Included with general admission, this brand new show is exclusive to Science Museum Oklahoma and cannot be seen anywhere else. “‘Apollo 11: For All Mankind’ traces the beginnings of space exploration up to and through the accomplishments of NASA’s Apollo moon program — it examines the legacy of Apollo, our first steps into another world, and the impact Apollo has had

on space exploration as we look to Mars and beyond,” said Tom Arnold, director of the Kirkpatrick Planetarium.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, the anniversary of the moon landing, guests can launch rockets, experiment with centripetal force, try SMO’s hovercraft and more as the museum celebrates 50 years since Neil Armstrong’s “one small step.” All activities are included with general admission.

Guests who would like to continue the experience at home are encouraged to visit SMO’s Science Shop and select from numerous NASA and space items available — from flight suits for young scientists to Apollo patches and NASA T-shirts, the shop is stocked with items for space enthusiasts of all ages.

Located at 2020 Remington Place in Oklahoma City, Science Museum Oklahoma is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Daily general admission is $15.95 for adults (ages 13 to 64) and $12.95 for children (ages 3 to 12) and seniors (65 and older). Annual memberships begin at $105.

For more information about Science Museum Oklahoma, visit www.sciencemuseumok.org.

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Camp highlights aviation, aerospace careers

Astronaut part of youth ACE camp

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American astronaut Scott D. Altman, a former space shuttle pilot, interacts with students at the Aviation Career Education (ACE) camp.

St. Jude Dream Home tours are delayed by two weeks Construction issues have delayed public tours of the St. Jude Dream Home by two weeks.

The home will be open for tours Aug. 2 to Aug. 25: 3 to 7 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. The giveaway will be Aug. 28.

Tickets are for sale for $100 for the drawing, the annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Purchase by calling 800-5921596 or going to dreamhome.org. The 3,600square-foot, three-bedroom, 2.5-

bath home, in a modern farmhouse style, valued at $550,000, is at 424 Carpenter Trail in Arcadia Ridge addition.

The home is on a new street that is not yet on internet map search engines. To get there, start in Edmond: From Interstate 35, take Exit 141 onto E Second Street/State Highway 66 and go east 7 miles; go north on N Hiwassee Road for 1 mile; go east on NE 178/E Second Street/Edmond Road for 0.6 miles to Arcadia Ridge on the right; follow yard signs to the St. Jude Dream Home.

possible by a grant from the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission to the Metro Technology Center. The goal of the ACE (Aviation Career Education) camp is to expose Altman Oklahoma’s youth to the kinds of careers available in STEM and inform them about the dire need for pilots, mechanics, and air traffic controllers in our aviation and aerospace industry.

Two weeks out of every summer, campers converge on the aviation

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State touts insurance payoffs In the first six months of 2019, the Oklahoma Insurance Department recovered double the amount of money for policyholders compared to all of last year. More than $5.1 million in claims disputes have been settled with the Department’s help.

“These recovery amounts make a real impact on peoples’ lives, and Oklahomans should expect their insurance companies to keep the promises made to them” Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready said. “Today’s numbers show our Department’s continued commitment to protect insurance consumers.”

OID’s Consumer Assistance/Claims Division processes and assist consumers

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From left are Jessica Lyle, Lance Singleton and Chris Koehler. Koehler is the new president of the club.

New Edmond Rotary officers installed for the new term Last week the Rotary Club of Edmond Installed its new officers for the 2019-2020 term. Rotary International District Governor (5750) Lance Singleton was on hand to install the new officers and offer words of encouragement and thanks.

He encouraged the Club to embrace Rotary International’s 20192020 theme – “Rotary connects the world.” He commended the club on their growth over the past year. The Club ended the year with 102 members.

Outgoing president Jessica Lyle touched on the accomplishments of the club during her term and introduced Chris Koehler as the new club president. Koehler said that he is focused on building on the successes of this past year and keeping up with the Club’s forward momentum. He thanked the incoming board and the

When most students fill out an application for a summer aviation camp, some really have no idea of what to expect if they are selected.

Fifty-two students from around the Oklahoma City area were among the top candidates chosen from over 100 submitted applications.

For the 14th consecutive year, the Federal Aviation Administration’s Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center and the Metro Technology Center Aviation Campus partnered together to host an amazing aviation and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) experience for some of the state’s middle school students.

Funding from the camp is made

Club for their vote of confidence.

2019-2020 Board of Directors President – Chris Koehler Past President – Jessica Lyle President Elect – Cindy Dimit Secretary – James Boggs Treasurer – Rusty Hale Club Service – Janet Yowell Community Service – Chris Berry International Service – Mark Jones Vocational Service – Keith May Sergeant at Arms – Andy Melvin Rotary Foundation Chair – Natalie Bonney Membership Chair – Sandy Chappell Public Relations – Beth Case The Rotary club of Edmond meets at noon every Wednesday at the Edmond Mercy Hospital on I-35.

Guests are welcome. www.edmondrotary.org.

seeking help with their insurance companies. The division opened 3,061 files from January to June of this year.

They’ve also answered 7,110 phone calls.

The money recovered from January to June of this year totaled $5,129,962.81.

Last year, the recovery amount for the entire year was $3,549,619.17.

Policyholders who have an issue with their claim can file a “Request for Assistance” for the following types of insurance: auto, home, commercial, life and health, service warranty, title or workers’ compensation. To learn more about the complaint process, go to oid.ok.gov or call the Consumer Assistance Division at 800-522-0071.

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Students at the ACE Camp get a close view of a jet engine during one of many field trips they took.

Camp From Page 21 campus of Metro Tech, located northwest of Will Rogers World Airport. Twenty-six seventh and eighth graders help to comprise each camp. The students participate in a myriad of activities, revealing to them hundreds of different occupations in aviation. The campers learn about hot air balloons, unmanned aerial systems, rockets, aviation as it relates to commercial, corporate and military aircraft, helicopters, and that’s only the beginning. They get hands-on experience in naming and understanding parts of an airplane, learning how to read an aeronautical chart, gaining experience in riveting sheet metal, building and coding robots, taxiing an aircraft, and on the last day of camp they learn about NASA and astronomy.

This year, both camps had the fortunate opportunity to have special guests visit the camp. During both camps, Astronaut Scott D. Altman, who was the pilot of Space Shuttle Columbia in 1998 during the STS-90, the Neurolab mission, where they studied the effects of microgravity on the brain and the human nervous system, opted to pay a visit to these camps.

In 2000, Altman was the pilot of Atlantis during a 12-day mission to prepare the International Space Station for the arrival of the first permanent crew.

On his final two missions, he commanded Columbia in 2002, which was the fourth mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope. When he commanded Atlantis on the STS-125, it was the fifth and final mission to service the space telescope which extended its useful lifetime. “Scooter” as Altman is often called, interacted with each of the campers, giving further insight into their NASA and astronomy lessons while lending words of encouragement along the way. Many were intrigued to learn that he had a role in flying the F-14 for the filming of the 1986 movie “Top Gun.” Altman comments, “It was incredible. Most Navy pilots don’t get to buzz an air traffic control tower, like was done in that movie. But since it was Hollywood, they wanted nine different takes,” Altman shrugs with a smile.

During the second week of ACE camp, we had the privilege of having Oklahoma State Senator Adam Pugh of Edmond participate in the graduation activities. Senator Pugh has served in the Oklahoma Legislature since 2016 and is a member of the Senate Appropriations and Transportation Committees.

He brought his love of aviation, his experience as a former member of the Air Force E-3 AWACS crew and shared the challenges of growing up in a single-

parent home, getting into and paying for college, and how ROTC helped in his career choices. Senator Pugh even stayed to take pictures and present each camper with their certificate of completion.

“We are so fortunate to have these vital partnerships that reinforce our ability to provide the next generation with ideas, encouraging curiosity and innovation, and inspiring our future generations to possess skills that revolve around STEM,” says Michelle Coppedge, Director of the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. “It is such a rare opportunity to get to talk to an astronaut, so it’s very exciting that these students get to learn first-hand from someone who’s been through the program and has traveled to space, and can speak directly about their experience.

We are honored for such participation in our program,” explains Coppedge. “Currently there is a deficit of professionals with the skills needed to keep our industry moving forward, while positively impacting our economy. Research indicates that we need to produce a highly skilled and educated workforce; one that enables us as a nation to better compete on a global scale,” reminded Coppedge.

Hands on camps, like the FAA’s and Metro Technology’s Aviation Career Education (ACE) Camp help our young people think critically, increase their science literacy, and provides them with life skills for innovation, as proven by making STEM-related activities fun and interesting. As parents and as members of a community, we have an obligation to help raise our children to be responsible and engaged contributors to the well being of our society.

Creative attention must be devoted to our young people to help spark their interests, mold their capacities and decision-making capabilities, all while awakening them to some of the many possibilities in our world.

Employees from the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center and the Metro Technology Center Aviation campus volunteer their time and energy to assist with this annual camp. “This really is a win-win partnership. The camp concept has been fine-tuned over the years, and we are beginning to see that our years of investing in this program are finally paying off. Former campers are making decisions to follow a career in occupations like aerospace, engineering, they are joining the military and becoming aircraft mechanics, and some are training to become air traffic controllers,” says Tim Fannin, Director of the Metro Technology Center Aviation Campus. “It’s ex-

citing when we learn that someone has found a career path that they are passionate about, only to learn that it was this camp that sparked their initial interest,” remarks Fannin.

During the second camp’s graduation, a few returning ACE Camp Alumni contributed to their past participation in the camp. Brennan Myers, a former camper sent a letter to share his experience: During camp, students are required to do research on an Oklahoma aviator and Brennan chose Thomas P. Stafford. “I was so impressed with our Oklahoma astronaut, Thomas P. Stafford that I read his book and wrote many reports about his career…. As I look back now, each of the [camp’s] events changed my life in one way or another. I started flight lessons at age 16, and am completing my private pilot certificate this summer, and am attending college to become a commercial pilot. I like the idea of flying for FedEx, as boxes don’t care about turbulence. I will become a pilot. As for what I end up doing with it, that has yet to be written, but I assure you it will be a career in aviation.”

Jacquelyn Harsha, a former camper and the daughter of a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel made a personal appearance at graduation and gave a testimony as to how the camp helped further shape her impressions about aviation. Inspired to be in the military, she joined the Civil Air Patrol when she was 12 years old and worked her way up to OK81 Cadet Captain. She recently earned a full ride scholarship in the U.S. Air Force ROTC program at Oklahoma State University. With aspirations of being in the military and joining the Space Corp, Jackie reiterates “It’s important to join everything you can, to get a taste of it. There are inspirations for us all along the way.”

The camp solicits for applications every spring through the FAA’s Aviation and Space Education (AVSED) website and through another partner, the Oklahoma Engineering Foundation (OEF). Aviation is the second largest industry in the state of Oklahoma, and the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center is the 4th largest employer in Oklahoma City. According to Victor Bird, Director of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, “There are almost 240,400 jobs in the state of Oklahoma that are supported by or that benefit from aviation and aerospace.”

For more information about this camp, please contact Laura.Shepherd-Madsen@faa.gov or Jenny.R.Sewell@faa.gov.

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Sunbeam’s drive to help youth seeks support Sunbeam Family Services invites the community to join them in reaching their goal of raising $30,000 to help children learn, grow, heal and thrive. Thanks to Sunbeam’s “Helping Children Thrive Match”, which is made possible by Tall Oak Midstream, donations will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $5,000 through Aug. 31.

“We live in the land of opportunity, yet many of our neighbors are far from living the American Dream. Children in DHS custody are dreaming of safe, loving homes,” said Angie Doss, chief external relations officer at Sunbeam. “Parents living in poverty are dreaming of a better life for their children. Grandchildren being raised by their grandparents are dreaming of a new life with their loved ones. With

your partnership, all of these dreams are possible.”

Everyone deserves a fair chance to achieve their dreams. For over 112 years, Sunbeam Family Services has been at the forefront of helping children learn, grow, thrive – and dream big. By partnering together with the community, we can transform dreams into realities for children and their families.

In Oklahoma: n 21 percent of children live in poverty, putting them at risk for school readiness.

Through Educare Oklahoma City, and 15 partner child care centers located in Oklahoma City’s most impoverished zip codes, Sunbeam prepares children in low-income households to enter school with high-quality Early Head Start and Head Start edu-

cation programs at no cost to the family of the child. n 8,000 children are in DHS custody each day. Sunbeam provides safe, stable homes, and loving families to children ages 17 and under. n 45,383 Grandparents raise their grandchildren. Sunbeam’s Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program, a sub-program of Caregiver Fundamentals, creates an environment of support for families raising a second generation.

“Please consider making a donation today to help children live the American Dream,” said Doss.

Join the movement to help children grow, heal, learn and thrive. To make a donation visit SunbeamFamilyServices.org/thrive or call 405-609-8994.

Church sets VBS this month Kids ages 4 through fifth grade are invited to attend Roar Vacation Bible School at St. Mark Lutheran Church.

VBS is set for July 2125 at the church located at 1501 N. Bryant Rd. in Edmond.

The Roar theme will focus on "life is wild but God is good."

To register, visit vbspro.events/p/stmarked mondok.

Reunions seek classmates Edmond High School class of 1969: Looking for classmates for a 50th reunion Sept. 13-14. Call 405-252-0696 and leave a message, email Edmondhighclass of69reunion@gmail.com or search Facebook: Edmond OK Class of 69.

----Bishop McGuinness High School class of 1969: Looking for classmates for a 50th reunion Sept. 1923. For more information, contact Rich Tuohy at Rftuohy@aol.com or call 405-820-1812.

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

St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)

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

SCRIPTURE • TRADITION • REASON

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