July 19, 2018 by Edmond Life and Leisure

July 19, 2018

Vol. 19, No. 8

In This Issue ROUGH CUT SWISS

Rough Cut Swiss, in real life, is located in front of Othello’s Restaurant at the southwest corner of Main and Broadway, but this week it is hidden somewhere in our paper. Email contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing. For more information see page 4.

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By Steve Gust At stake is a new tennis center to be located near 15th and Kelly. Earlier this year both the Edmond Public Schools and the City of Edmond signed an agreement to legally partner on the center. The project was budgeted to cost an estimated $14 million. The city has already spent $2.5 million to purchase the land. With construction bids much higher than expected, Edmond city and school officials have temporarily hit the brakes on building a new multi-million dollar tennis facility. Yet when the construction work was recently put out for bid, the estimates came in well over the $14 million mark. The lowest was from HGL Construction at $16.9 million, nearly $3 million more. The most expensive was Wynn Construction at almost $20 million or $6 million more. Edmond Schools Superintendent Bret Towne and Edmond Mayor Charles Lamb both believe some of the extra cost may be attributed

to international politics, specifically higher tariffs. “Some of the builders may be anticipating higher steel costs,” Lamb said. Towne agreed and added another reason: “Drywall and steel wall stud cost increases are being driven from Hurricane Harvey repairs and renovations in Texas’s coastal region.” The powerful hurricane hit Texas last August causing widespread damage. On Wednesday, during a special Edmond School Board of Education meeting, district construction supervisor Jason Ferguson recommended denying all bids due to the price. The five-member school board followed suit and rejected the bids. Ferguson said the school will now consult with the city to see what changes can be made to lower the cost. Talks have already begun with the city, he said. Plans originally called for 10 indoor and 25 outdoor courts. There were also designs for

locker rooms, offices and meeting rooms. Towne and Lamb both thought the number of indoor courts may be scaled back due to costs. Yet both sides are still determined to see the new tennis center built. “We (City of Edmond) own the land and are committed to this,” Mayor Lamb said. Ferguson said the project would probably not be put out for bids again until next month or possibly September. Acceptance of such a bid probably wouldn’t be until October, the school official added. From there it would be 12 to 16 months for the center to be built. Until the new center is ready, Ferguson said the city will keep open the Kickingbird Tennis Center on Danforth. Tennis is popular with Edmond’s high schools as the programs routinely compete for state team and individual titles. Officials also hope to eventually host many meets at the new center.

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The University of Central Oklahoma recently broke ground on a new campus dining center, a 50,000-square-foot, two-story facility that will feature a range of serving stations, seating for more than 500 people, a private dining room, a new retail location and campus office space. Pictured from left to right, at the groundbreaking event on July 11, are Stan Lingo, president of Lingo Construction Services, Inc.; UCO President Don Betz; UCO Vice President for Operations Kevin Freeman; and Steven Matthews, principal and project manager for ADG.

UCO breaks ground on new dining center In an effort to provide unmatched value and a personal experience to each of its students, the University of Central Oklahoma continues to change its learning and living landscape to mirror the evolution of demographics and values that accompany a new generation of students. As part of this evolving landscape, Central recently broke ground on a new campus dining center, scheduled to open in the spring of 2020, on Wednesday, July 11, with a ceremony near Hamilton Field House, located on the northern edge of campus. The 50,000-square-foot, two-story facility aims to provide students with a greater variety of meal options that are healthier and prepared fresh. The center will feature a range of serving stations, seating for more than 500 people, a private dining room, a new

retail location and campus office space. “The new dining center is an exciting next step for life on campus,” said Scott Monetti, director of Housing and Dining at Central. “We hope that the opening of this modern dining center will bring both an updated dining option to our residents and a destination for the entire campus community to eat, study and work together.” ADG, in coordination with Lingo Construction Services, Inc. and Central’s Architectural and Engineering Services, designed the addition, with a cost of $19 million, primarily funded through bond issue funds and contributions from Chartwells Higher Education. For more information about UCO Housing and Dining, www.uco.edu/housing.

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Seen here in a rendering by ADG, the University of Central Oklahoma’s new campus dining center will be 50,000 square feet and will feature a range of serving stations, seating for more than 500 people, a private dining room, a new retail location and campus office space.

Honor hits the 10-year mark The Chronicle of Higher Education today named the University of Central Oklahoma as one of the “2018 Great Colleges to Work For.” Central also is one of only a handful of institutions in the nation given the distinction of being named to the “Honor Roll” for being cited most often among all the recognition categories. Central joins Baylor University, Texas Christian University and University of Notre Dame on the list of the 10 universities named to the large institution honor roll by The Chronicle of Higher Education, widely viewed as one of the most prestigious higher education publications in the nation. Within the survey’s 11-year history, this is the 10th year in which Central has been named to the list, with past recognitions in 2008 and 2010-17. UCO President Don Betz reflected on Central’s continued placement on the list, citing the long-standing service of UCO faculty and staff in facilitating student success across campus. “Central’s decade-long recognition as

a ‘Great College to Work For’ serves as a beacon of the ongoing commitment that our faculty and staff display in guiding our students to become productive, creative, ethical and engaged citizens and leaders – a commitment that the university will continue to uphold for many years to come,” Betz said. The university ranks among the best nationally in seven of the survey’s 12 categories: Collaborative Governance – Faculty members are appropriately involved in decisions related to academic programs; Confidence in Senior Leadership – Leaders have the necessary knowledge, skills and experience for institutional success; Facilities, Workspace and Security – Facilities meet employee’s needs, and the campus looks good; Professional/Career Development Programs – Employees are given the opportunity to develop skills and understand requirements to advance.

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From the Publisher

My thoughts on turning 60 This week I turn 60 years of age. Wow, never thought I could be this old. I don’t feel old, but I may look it. Losing a lot of weight over the last five years has been a blessing in turning 60. At one time I weighed 310 pounds and am now down to 205. Folks often ask me “Don’t you feel better?” My answer is “No, I felt Ray Hibbard really good at 310.” I do understand the importance of getting the weight I was carrying off before I turned 60 but I honestly felt pretty good when I was heavy. I was more mobile than I am now. Still, no one should weigh as much as I did for my height and I am grateful for being able to lose the weight and keep it off. I also get asked how I did it. There was no diet folks. Some of it was stress in life or it could be less stress. Much of it was that I am just not as hungry as I was before I turned 55. Best tip I can offer is to eat slowly. Chew your food completely. You will be the last to finish at the table, but you will also eat about half of the amount of food as you did before. Most importantly, see your doctor and talk about what is on your mind with weight loss. No two people are alike, and you just must find your own path. What stands out to me most of all at 60 is that God has a plan for you. There is an old saying that goes, “If you think God doesn’t have a sense of humor, just tell him your plans.” I’m embarrassed for the times in my life I have questioned what the Lord was “doing” to me with his plan only to find out that what I thought was a terrible thing turned out to be incredibly good for me. God’s plan instead of mine has lead me to many more blessings then I ever deserved. The blessing of being married to Lisa, my seventh-grade sweetheart, is the best example I can think of because I never would have dreamed that would happen. Most of our classmates can’t figure that one out either. Likewise, my folks never would have thought when I was in grade school that God’s path would have me become a publisher, accountant or chairman of the board of a local bank or chairman of two local hospitals. My grades were so bad in elementary school, especially math, they probably thought I would be lucky to get any job at all. Yet, they had faith in me and decided I might not be headed for a life of crime once I got to high school and became a 4.0 student. I don’t know who was more shocked, my parents or me, when I brought home my first report card my freshman year at Heritage Hall and it was straight A’s. Mom and Dad didn’t even challenge me to see if I could do it again, which I did. They just congratulated me and gave each other a confused look. In 1958, the President of the United States was Dwight D. Eisenhower. Raymond Gary was Governor of Oklahoma and Cowboy Pink Williams was Lt. Governor. In that special week of July people in America were listening to Yakety Yak by The Coasters. The Image Makers by Bernard Dryer was one of the best-selling books. On TV people were

*Average monthly rent was $92 *Average cost of a new house was $12,750 *Average yearly income was $4,650. Popular Songs of 1958 1."At the Hop" ... Danny and the Juniors 2."Don't I Beg of You" ... Elvis Presley 3."Tequila" ... The Champs 4."Twilight Time" ... The Platters 5."Witch Doctor" ... David Seville 6."All I Have to Do is Dream" ... Everly Brothers 7."The Purple People Eater" ... Sheb Wooley 8."Hard Headed Woman" ... Elvis Presley 9."Poor Little Fool" ... Ricky Nelson 10."Volare" ... Domenico Modugno Top Movies 1. The Bridge on the River Kwai 2. Peyton Place 3. Sayonara 4. No Time for Sergeants 5. The Vikings 6. Search for Paradise 7. South Pacific 8. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 9. Raintree Country 10. Old Yeller

World War II’s Allied Commander Dwight Eisenhower was president in 1958.

watching Discovering the Bible hosted by Ken Curtis. The World’s Fair was held in Brussels and the Yankees won the World Series. Men's and women's trendier clothing styles of the late 1950s replaced the more conservative dress of the early '50s. In 1958, notable French designers created styles that would influence the fashion world for decades to come. Some men praised women's new fashion styles; Adlai Stevenson suggested their source was Moscow rather than Paris which is not surprising given that it was the Cold War era. Men have it easy. Our styles just don’t change that much. The traditional business suit prior to 1958 was typically black, dark blue or gray flannel, and the Italian silk suit was a more expensive option for stylish men who could afford it. Suit jacket lapels became longer and narrower in the late '50s, and trousers were tapered and cuffed. The top fold of a man’s white handkerchief, visible above the breast pocket, was styled in two diagonal points in the late '50s rather than the horizontal fold of the early '50s. Wash-and-wear fabrics were now available. Men traditionally wore button-down shirts in plain white or pastel, although pinstripes and small checks were also acceptable. If you looked in my closet today that is pretty much what you would find. In 1958, the fedora, a hat that featured a narrow brim and low crown, was a popular, all-purpose style choice for men to wear to the office. In fact, it was considered not being dressed properly if a man went out without a fedora for business. Unusually shaped hats were being designed for women, such as the high-crowned bowler, and the close-fitting cloche was popular in a variety of fabrics. In addition, women wore gloves that typically matched their shoes as a finishing touch. Another popular accessory for both men and women in 1958 was the waterproof and shockproof wristwatch. How much did things cost in 1958? *Gas was only 25 cents per gallon *Milk was $1.01 per gallon *Bread was 19 cents per loaf *A postage stamp was 4 cents

Academy Awards Best Picture: "Gigi" Best Director: Vincente Minnelli ... "Gigi" Best Actor: David Niven ... "Separate Tables" Best Actress: Susan Hayward ... "I Want to Live!" Grammy Awards Record of the Year: "Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)" ... Domenico Modugno Song of the Year: "Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)" ... Domenico Modugno Album of the Year: "The Music from Peter Gunn" ... Henry Mancini Male Vocalist: Perry Como ... "Catch a Falling Star" Female Vocalist: Ella Fitzgerald ... "Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook" Turning 60 should be more of a milestone it seems but I’m just not feeling it. I have had and still have a great life. I will say that once all your kids are out of college and have good jobs, it does create a spot where you can relax a bit. My grandchildren will keep me from getting too relaxed. My grandson was born on my birthday last year, so we are celebrating together. When he turns 21 years of age I will be turning 80 that same day. My plan is to take him out to celebrate. He drives, and I’ll buy. I appreciate the people in my life now more than ever but that started in my 50’s. It doesn’t take as much to make me happy as it used to, and calm is a good thing. A friend of mine who recently turned 60 as well described us this way. He says we are like a mongoose. They are soft, and you can pet them if you want but folks should remember that a mongoose can kill a cobra if needed. I think I’ve found my new philosophy for this decade. (Ray Hibbard may be reached by e-mail at ray@edmondpaper.com)

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Find the ‘Rough Cut Swiss’ Rough Cut Swiss, in real life, is located in front of Othello’s Restaurant at the southwest corner of Main and Broadway, but this week it is hidden somewhere in our paper. E-mail contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing. Rough Cut Swiss is by artist David Phelps. Phelps is an Oklahoma based sculptor whose work has been featured throughout the state. He is inspired by expansive spaces and hopes his works will inspire meaningful meditation. Said Phelps, “I grew up on a farm in the central valley of California where the fields became an extension of oneself. I continue to live in the wide open spaces of Oklahoma where my sculptural images expand to include their environments as part of the aesthetic experience.”

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Jack Warner named ‘Rotarian of the Year’

Edmond ‘Rotarian of the Year’ Jack Warner with his son, Jay.

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New Edmond Rotary president Jessica Lyle bestows appreciation to immediate past president James Kerr.

Longtime businessman and university professor Jack Warner received Edmond Rotary Club’s “Rotarian of the Year” Rotary Club July 11. Selected by 15 of his peer members, Warner received the club’s highest for representing best the Service Above Self principle that undergirds Rotary International. Also Jessica Lyle was elected president of the club at the awards luncheon. Lyle has served in leadership positions since joining the club three years ago. Employed by Edmond Electric eight years, Lyle is a graduate of University of Central Oklahoma and the Edmond Chamber’s Leadership Edmond program. She is heavily involved with the chamber, including Edmond Young Professionals and the Ambassador Council. The award is officially the “George Mikesell Service Above Self Annual Award” in honor of Mikesell, a member of Rotary 54 years with perfect attendance of 48 of those until his health failed. At the age of 82, Mikesell organized the then-Edmond Central Rotary Club 31 years ago and personally recruited two dozen members, all accomplished while legally blind. Warner has served in many leadership capacities in Rotary, including former president, and has had perfect attendance for a least a dozen years and is a two-time Paul Harris Fellow for his financial support of the organization. Warner has lived in Edmond most of his life, has taught the senior Sunday school class at First Christian Church for many years, is chair of Rotary’s scholarship committee, on which he has served many years to select a handful of Edmond high school students for the annual $2000 scholarship each. Also, he has been a “Rotary Reader” at Ida Freeman Elementary for many years, reading to one, at times, two classes every week. After retiring from IBM after 31 years, he became a professor, at Oklahoma City University, then OU. He and his wife Elaine live in Edmond and have two adult children, Jay and Zoe. At the annual awards ceremony, several members were inducted as officers. Other than Lyle, they are past president James Kerr, president elect Chris Koehler, secretary Cindy Dimit, Treasurer Rusty Hale, club service chair Janet Yowell, community service chair Dawn Mamer, vocational service chair Andy Melvin, membership chair Sandy Chappell, international service chair Sherry Klein, sergeant-at-arms James Boss, and public relations chair Beth Case. For more about the Edmond club, go to www.edmondrotary.com. The Edmond Rotary Club welcomes any interested party to attend its weekly meetings. Lunch is available for $12.50. Reservations may be made by contacting club secretary Allison Calhoun at acalh@cox.net.

New Edmond Rotary Board Rotary District governor Jessica Sherrill, far left, inducted the new Edmond Rotary board July 11. From left, are, Sherrill, Chris Koehler, Jessica Lyle, Cindy Dimit, Janet Yowell, Rusty Hale, Dawn Mamer, James Kerr, Sherry Klein, James Boggs and Andy Melvin. Not pictured is Beth Case. -----

For more about the Edmond club, go to www.edmondrotary.com.

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Significant woman in Oklahoma agriculture

Her vineyard becomes a true labor of love

By: Betty Thompson SLAUGHTERVILLE — Tucked away just a few Seen as a modern-day pioneer in miles east of I-35 in Cleveland County, is a small slice of paradise. Willow trees frame a peaceful Oklahoma viticulture, Stichler was pond, birds sing from their branches, and sunlight elected as the first female presiilluminates grapevines that stretch across four dent of the Oklahoma Grape Growacres. ers and Wine Makers Association For Jill Stichler, it is a beautiful utopia created by a labor of love. in 2003. She was a founding mem“I always wanted to have a vineyard,” Stichler ber of the Oklahoma Grape said. Industry Council. She started the vineyard with 114 Riesling grape vines in 1999. By 2003, Stichler was haralso wanted to help others receive the education vesting, processing, pasteurizing, bottling and disand resources they needed to become successful tributing her own grape juice under the label and allow the industry to flourish in Oklahoma. “Redland Juice Company.” She was responsible for securing three Specialty It all began one day as she was driving home and came across the Canadian River Winery plant- Crop Block Grants, one for an economic impact analysis of the industry in Oklahoma, another for ing their first grape vines. After a brief visit with them and sharing that she too had always wanted a vineyard quality survey, and the third for setting up the wine lab at OSU Food and Agricultural to grow grapes, she struck up an agreement to grow grapes and sell them to the winery. Not long Products Center (FAPC). Stichler worked closely with FAPC and credits after, she bought her first vines from them. Dr. William McGlynn for his role in assisting her “Once you plant the vines, they have to grow personally, as well as establishing the wine lab. for a couple of years before you can harvest She was the first woman to serve on the advisory them,” Stichler explained. Stichler worked her vines for a few years before FAPC board, appointed by Governor Brad Henry, and remained on the board for six years. getting her first harvest. Once they were producTo many, Stichler is a shining example of how ing, she harvested grapes for both her own juice someone can be successful in learning and mastermaking and for the winery. ing a new trade. “I just kept adding vines,” Stichler She did not grow up in the viticul- said. “Now, I have four acres of Merture industry. She and Sharon grew up lot, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Muscat on their family cattle ranch in Creek Canelli grapes.” County. In addition to cattle, her fam- Today, Stichler is also a 25 percent ily also raised bison and kept a garpartner in the Canadian River Winery. den. Until very recently, she has mainWhen Stichler was 11 years old, her tained the vineyard on her own, with family relocated to Norman. She went little manual labor help from others. on to the University of Oklahoma However, there is one time of year where she majored in Zoology, and that Stichler has always welcomed all minored in Botany and chemistry. the help she can get. When it is time She graduated college in the middle to harvest, she calls on family and of the Vietnam War, and immediately friends to help her. went to work for the Tinker Air Force “It’s a big family event,” Stichler Base as a logician tracking High Speed said. “I couldn’t do it without them.” Anti-Radiation Missiles. Stichler explained that juice making It was during her time at Tinker that can sometimes be a more complishe met Lieutenant Colonel Richard Jill Stichler cated and delicate process than wine Stichler, a C-130 pilot. The two married making, because the grapes cannot get and relocated to California when Richard received above a certain temperature or they will start to ferment. This makes the entire process of growing, transfer orders. Stichler transferred her logistician harvesting and producing extremely time sensitive. work to the U.S. Navy. As military life goes, they moved again to Stichler soon became an influential person in Washington D.C., and there Stichler went to work the industry because of her passion as well as her knowledge. She studied Viticulture and Enology at for the Naval Air Systems Command and eventually the National Weather Service. While in the Grayson County College not long after planting Baltimore area, she also earned her Masters of Adher first vines. ministrative Science from John Hopkins University. Over the years, Redland Juice Company has reOnly seven years into their marriage, Richard ceived numerous awards and accolades for juice varieties and Stichler continues to take great pride tragically passed away at the age of 48 after a battle with lung cancer. in her work today. It was losing Richard that motivated Stichler to “Jill is an amazing business woman,” said come back home to Oklahoma and be close to Sharon Harrison, Jill’s sister. “When she sets her mind on a project, you know she will find a means her family. She stayed with the National Weather Service until 2001 when she retired and put her to make it successful through hard work and defull attention and heart into her vineyard. termination.” Stichler’s passion is what has kept her going de- Seen as a modern-day pioneer in Oklahoma vitispite obstacles with her health and Mother Naculture, Stichler was elected as the first female ture. A recent tornado blew the roof off her home president of the Oklahoma Grape Growers and of 25 years, but left her vineyard untouched. Wine Makers Association in 2003. She was a “There is nothing in life like harvesting the fruits founding member of the Oklahoma Grape Indusof your labor to be sold or shared with friends, try Council with Gene Clifton and an early memfamily and neighbors,” Stichler said. ber of the Made in Oklahoma Coalition, which What began as a mere hobby has become a she continues to be involved with. lasting legacy in the Oklahoma grape industry. Though it was truly a hobby for Stichler, she

Group hosting candidates The Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association (OCA) will be hosting a forum featuring the two candidates in the GOP Governor Runoff election, Mick Cornett and Kevin Stitt. The forum will be held during the General Closing Session of the OCA's 66th Annual Convention and Trade Show on Saturday, July 21. "We are excited to have the opportunity to host this forum and wish to thank both candidates for the willingness to attend and meet with OCA members," commented Weston Givens, OCA President. During the forum, both candidates will be given ample opportunity to share their ideas and vision on important issues like tax policy, animal activism, private property rights, education and the role of state government and the Governor's office. The forum will be moderated by Ron Hays, well known Oklahoma agriculture reporter for the Oklahoma Farm Report. "After the forum, OCA members will have an opportunity to visit one-on-one with each candidate in a special reception in the Trade Show," Givens said. The OCA Convention and Trade Show is a two-day event, July 20 and 21, head at the Embassy Suites in Norman, Okla. Givens noted that many candidates for other state offices will be attending the Friday evening Trade Show Reception on July 20.

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Thursday July 19 ---- In the Gallery ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posters of WWII ---- Saloon Series ---- Concerts in the Park: Kerry Wayne & High Speed BoomSqueeze Box & Teasing Weasel ---- Jazz Lab Summer Sizzler with Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road ---- Movie Night: Space Jam ---- Upstage Theatre presents Gypsy the Musical ---- Eskimo Joe’s 43rd Anniversary ---- Porter Peach Festival Friday July 20 ---- In the Gallery ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- Summer Signature Tour ---- Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posters of WWII ---- The 46th Annual Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale ---- N64 Trivia with COOP Ale Works ---- Upstage Theatre presents Gypsy the Musical ---- Summer Sizzler: Finding Your Ancestors Through Land Records genealogy workshop ---- Eskimo Joe’s 43rd Anniversary ---- Porter Peach Festival

Saturday July 21 ---- In the Gallery ---- Edmond Farmer’s Market ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- Art Moments ---- Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posters of WWII ---- The 46th Annual Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale ---- 2018 Golf Family Fun Nights ---- Arabian Horse Association Youth Nationals ---- Big G ---- CBE’s Heard on Hurd ---- Charity Ping Pong Tourney 2018 ---- Yoga & Beer at The Patriarch ---- Summer Sizzler: Finding Your Ancestors Through Land Records genealogy workshop ---- Eskimo Joe’s 43rd Anniversary ---- Moetowne Alex and The Nightview Band ---- Porter Peach Festival

Sunday July 22 ---- In the Gallery ---- Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered ---- Art Moments ---- Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posters of WWII ---- The 46th Annual Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale ---- Eskimo Joe’s 43rd Anniversary Extra Information on Weekend Happenings

In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Featuring works by Marilyn Garvey For information go to: http://www.edmondfinearts.com/

Saloon Series Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Prosperity Junction Extra Info: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.; $25 includes a whiskey flight, one full drink ticket, one food ticket, whiskey class, live music, and Museum admission. Museum admission, which includes access to the whiskey class, live music, and a cash bar, is just $5. Featured Musicians: Grassland Caravan; https://nationalcowboymuseum.org

Concerts in the Park: Kerry Wayne & High Speed BoomSqueeze Box & Teasing Weasel Location: Hafer Park Time: 6:15 – 8:45 p.m.; http://www.edmondok.com/978/Co ncerts-in-the-Park

Jazz Lab Summer Sizzler with Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Time: 7 – 10 p.m.; http://www.uco-

jazzlab.com/ Movie Night: Space Jam Location: Pelican Bay Aquatic Center Time: Gates open at 7:30 p.m.; movie starts at dusk; PelicanBayAquatics.com Upstage Theatre presents Gypsy the Musical Location: Mitch Park Time: 8 p.m., $12-$18; upstagetheatreok.com N64 Trivia with COOP Ale Works Location: The Patriarch Craft Beer House Time: 6 – 9 p.m.; thepatriarchedmond.com Edmond Farmer’s Market Location: Festival Market Place & Plaza Time: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.; edmondparks.com or 405 359-4630 Exhibit: Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered Location: Armstrong Auditorium Extra Info: Free, Exhibit will be available until Aug 19. armstrongauditorium.org Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posters of WWII Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum Extra Info: Traveling exhibit that offers a wide-ranging collection of original relief posters and memorabilia. For more information go to: edmondhistory.org or call 405 340-0078. 2018 Golf Family Fun Nights Location: Kickingbird Golf Club Extra Info: 5 p.m., $8 green fees, $8 carts, Play 9-Holes with the Family, Special Junior Tees, a FREE putting course, $3 range tokens, and Food and Beverage discounts. https://edmondok.com/371/KickingBird-GolfClub Arabian Horse Association Youth Nationals Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Barns, Jim Norick Arena; Performance Arena & Super Barn Time: 8 a.m. Big G Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Time: 8p.m., $10; http://www.ucojazzlab.com/events/index.php CBE’s Heard on Hurd Location: Downtown Edmond Time: 6 – 10 p.m.; https://www.citizensedmond.com/heardonhurd.htm Yoga & Beer at The Patriarch Location: The Patriarch Craft Beer House Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; thepatriarchedmond.com Charity Ping Pong Tourney 2018 Location: The Patriarch Craft Beer House Time: 7 – 11:59 p.m.; thepatriarchedmond.com Moetowne Alex and The Nightview Band Location: River Lounge, Riverwind Casino Time: 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Eskimo Joe’s 43rd Anniversary Location: Eskimo Joe’s, Stillwater, OK Extra Info: Eskimo Joe's will celebrate 43 years as Stillwater's Jumpin' Little Juke Joint with lots of fun and activities, including food specials, live music, lots of prizes, a FREE kids' carnival, poster giveaways and more! For more information, visit eskimojoes.com Porter Peach Festival Location: Porter, Oklahoma Extra Info: The town highlights its tasty heritage of peach orchards with a fun festival of arts &crafts, outdoor concerts, small town parade, 5k run, car show, and free peach ice cream. For information go to: https://www.porterpeachfestivals.com

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side Why is judge being opposed? Students have strong to thank his Catholic priest who taught him to serve The battle over the latest opinions & few facts the needy.

Supreme Court nominee illustrates how polarized the nation has become. And it really shouldn’t be that way. Don’t get me wrong. American politics has never been for the faint of heart. It’s always been rough and tumble. After all holding a revolution in Steve Gust the 18th century was a pretty bold move. In the 20th century there were some tough fights in Washington D.C., but it seems like the parties would try to get along every now and then. For instance, a lot of Supreme Court nominees got massive majorities from both parties in the U.S. Senate during confirmation. Even Ruth Bader Ginsburg, got more than 90 votes in the 1990s. The Clinton nominee was an obvious extremist. Yet most senators knew that Clinton had won the election and was entitled to nominate his selection. As long as most nominees were qualified, and not completely outspoken, then confirmation was generally a given. Those days have been obliterated. In the past, the Trump nomination of Brett Kavanaugh would have received praise from both sides of the isle. He’s a smart guy. He graduated from Yale and taught at Harvard. Plus for years he’s been on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. He takes his faith seriously -- helping to feed the homeless. During his remarks last week he took time

The nominee spoke with his wife and two daughters present. Unless there’s something I don’t see, I think Judge Kavanaugh is a solid family man and great pick for the high court. Yet the Democrats opposed this man before they even had his name. Kavanaugh vowed to simply rule on the law, not invent it. Read this following passage from the judge and tell me if it sounds out of bounds. “I will tell each senator that I revere the Constitution. I believe that an independent judiciary is the crown jewel of our constitutional republic. If confirmed by the Senate, I will keep an open mind in every case and I will always strive to preserve the Constitution of the United States and the American rule of law.” Sounds to me this is the kind of judge most fair minded Americans want on the bench. Then again, I just don’t understand all the rancor from the left these days. ---Speaking of nominees, does anyone remember who President Reagan nominated right before Justice Kennedy? It was Douglas H. Ginsburg. He withdrew his nomination after it was discovered he used marijuana as a student and assistant professor at Harvard. We’ve come a long way from those days. Even Bill Clinton used marijuana as a college kid. Although, as he told us later he never inhaled. We all believed that, didn’t we? (Steve Gust may be reached for comment at news@edmondpaper.com)

In politics, a lack of information is no reason not to have a strong opinion, as a recent video from the organization Campus Reform illustrates. Cabot Phillips, the group's media director, visited New York University and asked students what they thought of President Trump's nominee to replace U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. The catch: Phillips asked students this question days before Trump nominated anyone. Naturally, many students were unaware that no nominee had been put forth yet were unabashed in expressing their feelings about the nominee. This included students who confidently declared the nonexistent nominee was “quite extreme in his

views,” “racist,” and someone who left them “really scared about the future and what choices he will make.” On one hand, this should embarrass the kids. On the other, it may launch their careers as spokesmen for congressional Democrats or even land them contracts as MSNBC commentators.

Good guys with a gun In Dallas, Michelle Booker ran inside a convenience store to make a purchase. When she came out, she found a man was trying to drive away with her car with her children still inside it. Booker jumped into the car and urged the man to stop. When he ignored her, she pulled her gun from the glove compartment and shot him in the head. In Milwaukee, recently released security video shows a man walk behind the counter of a restaurant and suddenly punch a female employee in the face. A coworker with a concealed carry permit immediately pulled her gun out, causing the assailant to flee. Had she not done so, the attack likely would have been far worse. Gun control advocates often appear baffled so many people resist calls to restrict legal firearm ownership. The events in Dallas and Milwaukee show why this is so.

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Society must learn that college isn’t for everyone By Bob Funk As one of my favorite American leaders, Ronald Reagan, once pointed out, a job is the best social program we have in this country. Having put 6.5 million people to work since I got into the staffing industry decades ago, several things are clear: n A job produces income and puts necessary taxes in our state and national coffers for the collective good of our country. n One individual's job has a multiplying effect, and on average, positively impacts up to three other individuals (think family dynamics). n A job promotes personal sense of pride, selfrespect and dignity. Often, there are two traditional paths to a job. Go to college, get a degree and get a job, or train at a trade school, learn a skill and get a job.

A recent study shows nine out of 10 high school counselors recommend a college pathway to a career. This must change to meet today's American workforce demands. Not everyone is suited to be a college graduate and we need to encourage young people to explore trades, specialized skills and areas of technical competence. We have a skills gap in America between the kind of jobs available and the kind of training we are delivering to the emerging workforce. The result: a shortage in health care workers, programmers/coders, manufacturing techs and welders — all skills with strong earning potentials. We must remodel our education system to educate and inspire our young people to pursue options and opportunities within the trade's job market. We should be introducing our future

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workforce to vocational technical schools while they are entering high school. They should be aware of apprenticeships and internships in skilled trades and weigh associated careers against duration for a college degree, cost of tuition and related debt. A change in mindset for the next generation requires employers and educators working together to close the skills gap by creating increased training and education options in our trade schools and vocational technology centers, while advancing on-the-job training through employers. The third side of this trade career triangle is the worker. The prospective employee must properly prepare for positions through awareness, research, education, formal training and internships/fellowships. Oklahoma has one of the finest vocational education systems in the nation — CareerTech. For more than 100 years, Oklahoma's system of career and technology education has focused on improving the state's economy. CareerTech does this by offering individuals the training and skills necessary to be successful in the workplace and by providing companies with the required workforce to compete globally. America is still a remarkable country with a talented workforce. And while we have great young people and an entrepreneurial workplace environment, we can do better in how we prepare this generation to fill our nation's skills gap.

Funk is the co-founder and former CEO of Express Employment Professionals.

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Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posters of WWII Through Aug. 16, the Edmond Historical Society & Museum will be presenting original relief posters of the World War II era. The posters tell the stories of those relief agencies and others who sought to do something about the chaos and carnage left behind after the battles and armies moved on.

Photographs by Melinda Infante

A separate exhibit also examines how Edmond responded to the war effort through the city’s housewives.

Derek Lee Curator of Collections at Edmond Historical Society & Museum enjoys the traveling exhibit, Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posters of WWII the current exhibit.

A great humanitarian effort was needed for the many nations and continents affected by the destruction.

The exhibit may be seen at the museum, 431 S. Boulevard. The hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Sports

UCO Athletics announces 2018 Hall of Fame class

The University of Central Oklahoma Athletics Hall of Fame announced last week its Class of 2018 with six individuals and two teams entering the prestigious group of Broncho greats. Shawn Fleming (wrestling), Jim Seward (men’s basketball coach), Lisa Hansen (soccer), Brian Melchiori (wrestling), Booker T. Washington (lifetime achievement), and Willie Henderson (football) will all enter the Hall of Fame later this year alongside the 1980-81 and 1981-82 UCO wrestling teams. UCO will host the 2018 Hall of Fame Banquet in the Nigh University Center on Friday, Oct. 5 with a dinner and reception preceding the induction ceremony. More information about the banquet, including ticket purchasing options, will be made available this fall. Fleming wrestled for the Bronchos from 1987-90 and was a three-time NAIA All-American, finishing seventh in 1987, before earning a national runner-up finish in 1988. He capped his career off by winning a national championship in 1989 also helping the Bronchos win the team title. Fleming is fifth on the UCO’s all-time wins list (120), second on the career technical falls list (19) and also second for single season tech. falls (nine). He wrestled for two national championship teams (1987 & 1989). Seward coached the men’s basketball team from 1987-2002 and changed the game while leading the run-n-gun Bronchos to 261 wins in his 15 seasons at the helm. He coached nine All-Americans (honored 26 times), had nine top-20 teams, eight NCAA Tournament appearances, and coached two national players of the year including Central’s only NBA player in fellow Hall of Famer Eddie Robinson. The Bronchos made the Elite Eight under Seward in 1992 and were Lone Star Conference Champions in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997, and 1998, with coach earning LSC Coach of the Year honors four times over that span. Hansen, now Lisa Tolin, was a fouryear letter winner for the Broncho soccer team who led UCO through a dominating stretch during its early years on the pitch. She earned Second Team All-Lone Star Conference honors as a freshman in 1999, before earning First Team All-LSC in each of the next three seasons. In her senior campaign (2002), she earned All-Region honors as well. The Bronchos went 69-17-1 while Hansen wore the Bronze & Blue, and most impressively, as a defender she helped UCO to a 0.81 goals allowed average in her career including a dominating 0.39 average her senior season. Melchiori wrestled for the Bronchos for two seasons, 1993-95, and didn’t waste any time becoming one in a long list of great grapplers at Central. He went 29-11 with 13 falls in the 1993-94 season, when he won a national championship at 126

pounds, earned the tournament’s Most Outstanding Wrestler award, and led the Bronchos to a thirdstraight national title. He followed that with a 41-5 senior campaign, again winning the 126-pound national championship and leading the Bronchos to a fourth-straight title. His 41 wins are still the fifth-most in one season in school history. Melchiori won 70 matches in two seasons at Central including an 8-0 mark in the NCAA Division II national tournament. Washington, who played basketball for the Bronchos from 1959-61, carries the distinct honor and recognition as being the first African-American student-athlete to graduate from Central when he received his bachelor’s degree in Education in 1961. He would go on to teach for Oklahoma City Public Schools for 20 years. He spent eight more years as a part-time instructor and is currently still working with OKCPS in a substitute-teacher role. Washington has also worked with the Stampede Club as well as the ‘First Generation of African Americans to Attend UCO’ organization. He also received the Outstanding Alumni Award this past spring from Central’s African-American Faculty/Staff Association. Henderson was a four-year letterman for the Broncho football team and won 30 games in his time at Central, including most notably the 1982 NAIA National Championship. He had six catches for 135 yards as the Bronchos won their second national title. Henderson had an outstanding three-game playoff run (14 receptions, 323 yards, four touchdowns) during his junior season. Henderson was a three-time All-District Nine wide receiver. He ended his career with 105 receptions for 2,300 yards. He ranks 12th on the Broncho all-time list in catches, and still, after 35 years, ranks third in all-time yards. The 1980-81 wrestling team is undoubtedly the greatest team to ever compete at Central and is arguably the most dominant collegiate wrestling team of all time. The Bronchos set an NAIA record with six individual national champions that season, a record that still stands today and can hold true across any level of NCAA wrestling. Dennis Kendrick, Todd Osborn, Ronnie James, Alan Maddox, Benny Coleman, and Bill Ameen were all crowned champs as the Bronchos ran away with its second wrestling national championship. The 81-82 team made it a back-toback reign for the Bronchos. James and Ameen won titles again and Central had four others earn All-American honors in Darren Huff, Joe Starzenski, Mike Clark, and Coleman. The UCO Athletics Hall of Fame was founded in 1990 and consists of nearly 150 former student-athletes, coaches, and supporters of Broncho athletics.

Some July promotions for Dodgers After a road series in Nashville, the Oklahoma City baseball Dodgers return home to Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark for a series against the Albuquerque Isotopes at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 and Wednesday, July 25. The three-game series finale against Albuquerque falls on a $2 Thursday, July 26. The second ¡Celebración Cielo Azul! of the season begins Friday, July 27 when the OKC Dodgers take the field as Cielo Azul de Oklahoma City against Los Chihuahuas de El Paso at 7:05 p.m. Fireworks, presented by Supermercados Morelos, are scheduled to follow the game. Oklahoma City was one of 33 Minor League Baseball teams invited to participate in MiLB’s “Es Divertido Ser Un Fan” (“It’s Fun to Be a Fan”) campaign this season. MiLB selected nine Pacific Coast League teams to participate and each are donning an

alternate, culturally relevant identity for select games during the 2018 season with the aim to attract, engage and celebrate Hispanic and Latino fans in each participating team’s city. Oklahoma City’s Spanish team name Cielo Azul translates to “blue sky.” The concept was developed to celebrate the richness and depth of Hispanic and Latino culture in the United States, while also linking the identity to the famous Dodger blue and to the team’s home state of Oklahoma, which often boasts vast blue skies. Cielo Azul is partnering with the Latino Community Development Agency for a special ticket offer during ¡Celebración Cielo Azul! For the cost of $15 per ticket, fans will receive a game ticket, Cielo Azul hat, $5 in Dodgers Dollars for use at the concession stands and $1 per ticket will be donated to the LCDA.

Induction to be held Oct. 5

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Reminder on upcoming balloon festival The FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest is set to return to Shawnee this August, anticipated to be the largest balloon festival in the state, bringing live performers, familyfriendly activities, giant kites, a display of 30 hot air balloons and more. Admission to the event is free and it is open to the public. The two-day festival kicks off on Friday, Aug. 10 at 4 p.m. at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Powwow Grounds. It will be a weekend filled with balloon glows, balloon rides, food trucks, retail vendors, amusement rides, a 5k, an outdoor hunting and fishing expo and balloon flight competitions. Festivalgoers can expect to see balloons embracing the Shawnee sky throughout the weekend and enjoy balloon glows on Friday and Saturday evenings. Saturday’s events start with one of many kite performances, performed by the Austin End of the Line Kite Team, at 6:45 a.m. followed by fun flights, balloon competitions and commercial rides. The festival includes a kids’ zone and petting zoo, a carnival that’s open until midnight and tethered rides that begin at 6 p.m. Festivalgoers can continue to enjoy the live music and food trucks all day long, including performances from Amanda Coffee, the White Lighters and Vince Van, followed by Zodiac to close the night.

Next month make plans to enjoy the FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest in Shawnee

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Reading Festival Fun Best of Books and Scholastic teamed up to get kids in the Edmond area excited about summer reading. Last week the 2018 Scholastic Summer Reading Road Trip RV visited the Best of Books store to host a “pop-up” reading festival. Kids and families had a chance to meet some of their favorite Scholastic authors and join in on fun reading activities.

From left, children’s authors Tracey West, Luke Flowers and Angela Cervantes take a break from signing autographs for their little fans to smile for the camera.

Madalyn, 3, Abby, 5 and Jovanna, 6, enjoy the coloring station.

Photographs by April Burgess

Brady, 4, holds hands with Clifford, the Big Red Dog.

Callen, 4, Myles, 7 and Reese, 3 are excited to see what’s in store for them inside.

More summer fun: To keep students reading all summer, educators, libraries, and community partners can sign up kids for the 2018 Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge, a free, online, and mobile-friendly reading program designed to help kids turn the “summer slide” — the learning loss which can occur over Logan, 4, does a pretty good impression of Harry Potthe summer months — into a “summer leap” by dister. covering the power and joy of reading for fun.

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The Jewel Box Theatre will again feature drama and comedy this year. Above is a scene from last year’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird.’

Theater group’s 61st year

Jewel Box announces upcoming season Jewel Box Theatre is offering five comedies and a thriller for its 61st season for only $50. All types of comic mayhem ensues when a British demolition expert brings his shy friend to a fishing lodge in rural Georgia. The expert tells everyone Charlie is from an exotic foreign country and speaks no English. When he overhears more than he should, nonstop hilarity ensues. “The Foreigner” opens the season

Aug. 23-Sept. 16. A blind woman is terrorized by a trio of villains for a doll full of heroin she knows nothing about. Susy Hendrix' photographer husband is sent on a bogus photo shoot so the three con men can play a bizarre charade to get the doll. When one sinister con man kills his two associates, a deadly game of cat and mouse begins that will have the audience on the edge of their seats.

“Wait Until Dark” runs Oct. 4-28. Ken Ludwig, author of Lend Me a Tenor and Crazy for You, offers a farce for the holidays, The Games Afoot. An actor who plays Sherlock Holmes on stage, must adapt to the legend when a guest turns up dead at his house. The zany characters will have all guessing until the very end. “The Games Afoot” takes the stage Nov. 15-Dec. 9. Opening the second half of the season is comic genius Neil Simon's Broadway romantic hit, “Barefoot in the Park.” A stuffy lawyer and his free-spirit wife move into fifth-floor walk-up in New York. What he discovers she has found is an apartment with little furniture, a bad paint job, and a skylight that leaks snow. “Barefoot in the Park” opens the second half of the season Jan. 24Feb. 17.

Oklahoma author Ronnie Claire Edwards and Alan Bailey go back to the 40s in the comedy, “Wedding Belles.” Four garden-club women help a young woman in a tiny Texas town prepare for her wedding before her infantryman beau ships off to World War II. “Wedding Belles” runs Mar. 7-31, 2019. Closing the season is the class comedy, “My Three Angels.” Three convicts are employed by a family to fix their roof in French Guiana at Christmas. When they witness an evil-minded cousin and his cold-blooded nephew arrive, three angels -- two murderers and a swindler - help save the day. “My Three Angels” plays Apr. 18May 12. For a free brochure call the theatre at 521-1786, Tue-Fri, 1-6 pm, or visit the website at jewelboxtheatre.org.

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Film doesn’t let ‘The Rock’ be ‘The Rock’

‘Skyscraper’ not as good as ‘Die Hard’

By George Gust Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stars as former FBI hostage rescue team leader, Will Sawyer, who after a traumatic event on the job has become a security specialist, and his small company has just landed the largest client, the tallest most technologically advanced “Skyscraper” ever constructed. Things go awry when a group of mercenaries set fire to the monstrous building trapping Sawyer’s wife (Neve Campbell) and their two children above the fire line. I can imagine the elevator pitch for this movie sounded something like, “It’s “Die Hard” but with The Rock and 2018 CGI” and for the most part “Skyscraper” lives up to that pitch, minus the charm and personality that made “Die Hard” an action classic and makes “Skyscraper” an unimaginative derivative affair. Throughout the film, a savvy action movie fan will be able to call out every tired trope and telegraphed plot twist. In “Skyscraper” if a the actor looks like a bad guy and played one in the past, he is, and even though the fires continue to burn around the hero’s family, you can bet your salt that no harm will come to them. In “Skyscraper” the most tension filled scenes are limited to vertigo inducing set pieces that you’ve seen done better in other films. If a heart pounding gravity defying action is what you crave you should re-watch “Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol” for the pièce de résistance of skyscraper action. The main issue plaguing “Skyscraper” is its interminable self-seriousness. In this day and age, when you’ve got The Rock in your movie you need to cash in on his charisma (see “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” and “Rampage”) and give him space to display his signature swagger. However “Skyscraper” misses this opportunity and relegates its star to playing his character with a stone face. Even in the face of this straightforward action tone, Johnson is still endlessly likable giving the audience something to root for throughout the escalading towering inferno action. And even though the chemistry between Johnson and Campbell leaves much to be desired, Skyscraper’s shoe string plot holds enough together to get you to the next Johnson superhero moment.

Auditions scheduled Carpenter Square Theatre announces auditions for the first show of its 35th Season, "The Gorges Motel." Readings from the script will take place at 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday July 22 at the theater, located at 800 W. Main. Actors should plan to arrive no later than 4:30 p.m. Callback readings will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, July 23. Director Rhonda Clark seeks three men aged 30s-40s and four women (one aged 50s, one 60-80, and two aged 30s). Five actors will play multiple roles. "The Gorges Motel" by Gretchen Cryer, Lynne Halliday, Isaac Himmelman, James Hindman, Arlene Hutton, and Craig Pospisil is a comic daisy chain of seven short plays by six playwrights all set at the Gorges Motel near the "towers of rock" in a nearby New York state park. Lives intersect in comic and dramatic fashion in a motel that has seen better days. Break-ups and a wedding, a rapping reverend and a drone attack, the ridiculous and the sublime all come together in one unlikely place. Those interested are encouraged to check out a perusal script by contacting the theater at 405-232-6500 or emailing csttix@coxinet.net. Actors should bring a resume and a recent photo to the auditions. For more information, visit www.carpentersquare.com

And for all of its faults, the movie does manage to address Johnson’s character’s disability (having one leg amputated) with a measure of dignity while a crasser film would have treated it as a source of comedy or crude motivation. Ultimately, “Skyscraper” is a movie that lacks a personality starring one of the most famous (and profitable) personalities working in the business today. The dialogue is groan inducing and the setups and payoffs are too obvious to be satisfying. If you go into “Skyscraper” with low enough expectations you might not be too disappointed, but the action is too derivative and the tone is too dull to illicit the full price cost of admission. “Skyscraper” is rated PG-13 for sequences of gun violence and action, and for brief strong language. 2.2 out of 5 stars

The Rock, Dwayne Johnson, finds himself and his family in trouble in the new movie ‘Skyscraper.’

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: CHILDREN'S STORIES ACROSS 1. Imposing house 6. ____ de deux 9. Fan's approval 13. Cordial disposition 14. Eastern title 15. Water border 16. Wife of a raja 17. *"If ____ Give a Mouse a Cookie" 18. Cautious gambler 19. *He won a golden ticket 21. *C.S. Lewis' fantasy realm 23. *"___'s Island" 24. *One of Three Bears 25. Disreputable vagrant 28. *"Matilda" creator 30. Nancy Drew's focus, e.g. 35. "Put a lid ____ ____!" 37. Cheap trinket 39. Small Asian ungulate 40. Approximately 41. Florentine iris 43. Member of National Socialist German Workers' Party 44. Type of wave 46. Per person 47. Design detail 48. Exactly right 50. Grassy land tracts 52. *"But I heard him exclaim '___ he drove out of sight" 53. Living quarters 55. *12-yearold tribute from District 11 57. *A boy raised by wolves 60. *"The Wind in the ____" 64. Like a haunted mansion 65. Dashboard unit 67. Shinbone 68. One Beatle 69. Word of possibility 70. Lack of muscle tension 71. Opposite of sun-kissed

72. Lt.'s inferior, in the Navy 73. As opposed to wants DOWN 1. Designer Jacobs 2. Wet nurse 3. Columbus' caravel 4. "The Howard ____ Show" 5. Pupil protector 6. "Pay as you earn" tax system 7. "Four score and seven years ____" 8. Finnish steam bath 9. Keep it up! 10. Mischievous Norse deity 11. S squared in a square 12. p in mph 15. Bounced 20. Idealized image 22. *Ivan in"The One and Only Ivan," e.g. 24. Plural of more than one, linguistically speaking 25. *Puss' footwear 26. Same as rip 27. Botch 29. *Tortoise's opponent 31. They have their pluses

and negatives 32. *"The Fox and the ____," sing. 33. Hardwood drinking bowl 34. *Rabbit hole wonderer 36. To perfection 38. Vegas cube 42. *____ Lewis, voice of Lamb Chop 45. Tenant in a home 49. Nada 51. *Scheherazade's listener 54. "Gimme ____ Gimme" by ABBA 56. Chosen few 57. Of higher order, prefix 58. Never written down 59. Traitor's device 60. "The ____ and wherefores" 61. Double-reed instrument 62. Kite driving force 63. What Simon does 64. Sixth sense 66. *J.M. Barrie's Peter

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Course teaches council hopefuls about serving Candidates are frequently elected to serve on city councils and municipal boards across Oklahoma without a basic understanding of city budgets, zoning laws, labor relations and a myriad of other issues public officials must address on a weekly basis. In response to those concerns, Oklahoma City University is launching an innovative new program designed to educate citizens interested in running for elected positions in municipal government, said Steve Agee, dean of OCU’s Meinders School of Business. The Meinders School has joined with the Oklahoma Municipal League, The Oklahoma Academy and a variety of other civic leaders across the state to establish the Leadership & Public Administration Municipalities Certificate Program. It is a series of weekend classes being offered this fall on the OCU campus, and to the rest of the state via live-streaming. “We need a program that will educate and prepare people for the roles and responsibilities of elected office before they are elected,” Agee said. “That would allow them to avoid having to learn about the job at the same time they’re making important decisions that impact municipal government.” The program consists of seven modules held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday from Sept. 8 through Oct. 20. While the courses will be taught on the OCU campus, they also will be available via livestreaming at many career techs

across the state. The cost is only $250 per person for the entire certificate program. The series will cover a range of topics that include: n Management and Governance of Municipalities n Campaign Finance, Disclosure/Reporting Laws, Open Records & Open Meeting Laws, Ethics n Labor Relations and Communications in Municipal Government n Financing Municipal Government n Land Use n TIFs, Economic Incentives & Economic Development n Negotiation & Dispute Resolution Classes are nonpartisan and will be taught by seasoned experts, such as Oklahoma City Manager Jim Couch, former Oklahoma City Mayor Ron Norick, OCU Economist Russell Evans, The Alliance for Economic Development CEO Cathy O’Connor and Judge Kim Parrish. “The program’s ultimate goal is to provide voters with candidates who fully understand the jobs they’re running for,” said program co-founder Frank Merrick. “We need city council candidates who are informed, collaborative and prepared to address tough issues.” More information is available by calling 405-208-5540. Online enrollment is ongoing at: ocumsb.com/enroll. The deadline is Aug. 25.

May sees 451 homes sold By Brian Preston Edmond had 451 closed transactions for May. The 450 mark is a number we do not hit that often. That is why I am not worried about it being down 8.5 percent from last May, because last May was a record setting number for any month with 493. Our year-to-date numbers are up 34 transactions for an increase of 2 percent. New homes for May were down from last year and last month. After hitting a closings last month for the first time in a couple years, May closing were only 67. This was down 24

closing from last year for an decrease of 26.3 percent to bring year to date closings down 15 transactions from last year (4 percent). Active listing held steady even though we had a drop of 5.3 percent in new home active listings from last month. Average price is up being the number of homes sold in the $300,000 to $500,000 ranges.

(Brian Preston is a longtime Edmond Realtor and follows the local real estate industry closely in his monthly Preston Report.)

Famed horse show coming to metro The Youth National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show is coming back to Oklahoma City, where it originally started over 20 years ago. Held July 21-28 at the State Fair Park, the show offers educational and leadership opportunities, as well as social activities for families and kids of all ages beginning at 8 a.m. every morning. Thursday, July 19 The Arabian Professional & Amateur Horseman’s Association (APAHA) Clinics will be held from 2-5 p.m. in the Performance Arena. Rob Bick and Caralyn Schroter will be demonstrating Country English from 2-3:30 p.m., and Jill Mitchell will be demonstrating Trail

from 3:30-5p.m. These clinics are free and open to the public. Come hear the Commissioner describe the view from center ring! Also from 2-5 p.m. will be the Youth Exhibitor Parent Judging School, held in conjunction with the APAHA clinics and hosted by Arabian Horse Association (AHA) Judges and Stewards Commissioner Stan Morey. Monday, July 23 Starting at noon on Monday, bring the little ones to participate in the Stick Horse Workshop and Contest — sponsored by Long Meadow Arabians — where kids can come to the Chill Box (youth room) from noon-3 p.m. and create their very own stick horse.

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OCU named a top workplace Oklahoma City University is recognized in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s 2018 Great Colleges to Work For list, released today. The university received recognition for its commitment to work-life balance. “Our wellness offerings, paid leave time and strong participation in events such as the Corporate Challenge helped us rank as one of the

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Pictured from left on the front row are Linda Cotton, Rosie Scheihing, Veronica McCain. On the second row are Liz King, and Bonnie Daye (not pictured Jacci Gantz). King, Gantz and Daye sponsored the new pledges.

ESA pledges three new members Epsilon Sigma Alpha, an international philanthropic service organization, has pledged three new ladies. These women will be very busy with volunteering and fundraising for Boys’ Ranch Town, Coffee Creek Riding Stables, Free to Live, Project 66, Mobile Meals, All Things Baby, UR Special, and No Boundaries International and Salvation Army Knight Rid-

ers. Gamma Zeta also works with Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulfur, Oklahoma and Oklahoma School for the Blind in Muskogee, Oklahoma. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is their national project. Anyone interested in joining this energetic group of ladies, please contact Linda Coniglio at 405-9192052.

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Pictured left to right: Winnie Redwine, Kathy Roderick, Billye Peterson, and Bonnie Daye received their jewel pin to become members of Epsilon Sigma Alpha’s Gamma Zeta chapter.

best higher education employers in the nation in this category,” said OCU President Martha Burger. The designation was based largely on results from The Chronicle’s survey of a random selection of faculty and staff earlier this year. This is the second consecutive year for Oklahoma City University to earn a spot on the Great Colleges to Work For list.

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Caring for eyes as you age As we age, our bodies don’t perform as well as they once did, and vision is no exception. However, early detection and treatment of eye problems and diseases through an eye exam is the best way to protect your eyes and overall health. To help keep your eyes healthy for years to come, consider the following tips. n Eat an eye-healthy diet. Fruits and vegetables, especially carrots and dark leafy greens, provide a hefty punch of key vitamins and a key vision protecting-substance called

lutein. Find some new recipes to make filling up on these nutritious choices both delicious and fun. n Maintain a healthy weight. Did you know that by eating healthy portions, exercising regularly and doing your best to maintain a healthy weight, you can reduce your risk of cataracts? Conditions such as obesity and diabetes can lead to vision problems like cataracts. n Protect eyes from blue light. Most people today spend a lot of

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Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States.

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Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. But it’s actually many distinct diseases: two of the most common are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. “Although OA and RA have similar symptoms, they have entirely different causes,” said Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation rheumatologist Eliza Chakravarty, M.D. “That means the two conditions may also need to be treated differently.” Osteoarthritis, the most common version of arthritis, stems from wear and tear that erodes the cartilage between bones in your joints, causing them to rub against one another. OA affects an estimated 31 million people in the U.S., typically impacting hands and fingers, hips, lower back and knees. Pain associated with OA often worsens with use and improves with adequate rest. People are more likely to develop this form of disease with age, but that isn’t the only contributor, with obesity, traumatic injuries and overuse also elevating your risk. “Doctors typically recommend that people with OA engage in regular physical activity, which not only strengthens muscles that support the joints and helps control weight, but it also has been shown to reduce pain,” said Chakravarty. “It can typically be treated effectively with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen. In extreme cases, doctors may inject corticosteroids into joints to relieve symptoms. “Unfortunately, current treatments can only alleviate symptoms, as we haven’t developed a cure for OA,” said Chakravarty. Rheumatoid arthritis, meanwhile, is less common than OA, affecting about 1 million Americans. While its exact origins remain mysterious, researchers know the disease is caused by a dysfunction in the immune system. “Specifically, the immune system perceives something inside the joints as foreign, prompting it to launch an attack,” she said. “Tissues in the joint become inflamed and swollen, eventually leading to the destruction of cartilage and bone.” RA displays all the symptoms of osteoarthritis, plus noticeable joint

Eliza Chakravarty, M.D. swelling. Unlike osteoarthritis, though, RA symptoms are often worse in the mornings or after prolonged inactivity and improve a bit with use of the joints. As with OA, doctors use anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroids to treat the joint pain and stiffness that comes with RA. However, rheumatologists also rely on a series of more specific disease-modifying therapies that can slow the progressive destruction of the joints. While these drugs, which include methotrexate and newer biologic agents such as Humira and Enbrel, help control RA, they have no effect on osteoarthritis. For this reason, Chakravarty said, it’s important to visit a physician if you’re experiencing joint pain or stiffness. Doctors use a combination of a physical examination, blood tests and X-rays to determine the type of arthritis a person has. At OMRF, scientists are currently seeking volunteers who are concerned about developing rheumatoid arthritis for a prevention study called StopRA. If you are interested in participating or finding out more about the study, please call 405-271-7805 or email clinic@omrf.org.

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Some advice on creating wills & a DNR Dear Savvy Senior: Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best way to go about making a living will? I recently retired and would like to start getting my affairs in order, just in case. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Approaching 70 Dear Approaching: Preparing a living will now is a smart decision that gives you say in how you want to be treated at the end of your life. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what you should know, along with some resources to help you create one. Advance directive To adequately spell out your wishes regarding your end-of-life medical treatment you need two legal documents: A â&#x20AC;&#x153;living will,â&#x20AC;? which tells your doctor what kind of care you want to receive if you become incapacitated, and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;health care power of attorneyâ&#x20AC;? (or health care proxy), which names a person you authorize to make medical decisions on your behalf if you become unable to. These two documents are known as an â&#x20AC;&#x153;advance directive,â&#x20AC;? and will only be utilized if you are too ill to make medical decisions yourself. You also can change or update it whenever you please.

Do-It-Yourself It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessary to hire a lawyer to complete an advance directive. There are free or lowcost resources available today to help you write your advance directive, and it takes only a few minutes from start to finish. One thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s completely free to use is Caring Connections, a resource created by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. They provide state-specific advance directive forms with instructions on their website (CaringInfo.org) that you can download and print for free. Or you can call 800-658-8898, and they will mail them to you and answer any questions you may have. Or, for only $5, an even better tool is the Five Wishes living will. Created by Aging with Dignity, a nonprofit advocacy organization, Five Wishes is a simple do-it-yourself document that covers all facets of an advance directive that will help you create a more detailed customized document. It is legally valid in 42 states and the District of Columbia. To learn more or to receive a copy, go to AgingWithDignity.org or call 888-594-7437.

Not just kids Bullying most generally comes in the forms of verbal abuse, snubbing, pettiness, cruelty, gossiping, rumors and exclusion â&#x20AC;&#x201D; issues once thought to be the exclusive domain of the young, said one local eldercare official. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Neurological disease in the elderly also is one of the causes and con-

tributing factors. For others, it is triggered by depression or loneliness, which might come from a change in their home setting,â&#x20AC;? Brinkley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep in mind, bullying is something that some have done throughout their life; so it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily become more prevalent with increased age,â&#x20AC;? the LeadingAge Oklahoma official added. But, how can long-term facilities help seniors avoid being subjected to this type of abuse? â&#x20AC;&#x153;All providers must continue to monitor and protect against any instances that could affect the quality of life for other seniors,â&#x20AC;? Brinkley said. An easy target Blair Schoeb, executive director of the Areawide Aging Agency in central Oklahoma, said bullying has both perpetrators and victims. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that some people, as they age, withdraw from social interaction due to their physical condition. These people probably appear to be an easy target for someone who has a history of being a bully,â&#x20AC;? Schoeb said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Senior bullying includes both men and women ... because I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think gender is any more of an issue than bullying in children, adolescents, adults or elders,â&#x20AC;? he said. To address the problem, long-term care facilities need plenty of trained staff who can help residents spread â&#x20AC;&#x153;hospitality and benevolence,â&#x20AC;? Schoeb emphasized.

Eyes time in front of digital screens, such as smartphones, computers and televisions. These devices emit high-energy blue light, which causes digital eye strain that can lead to headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes and even neck pain. Ask your eye doctor about the best options to help reduce eye strain. n Get an eye exam. A yearly eye exam is one of the easiest and most important ways to reduce your odds of vision loss and protect your eyes. And it can also help you monitor and protect your overall health. Whether or not you wear glasses, be sure to schedule this crucial appointment. A routine eye exam can help detect signs of serious health conditions, like diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure glaucoma and macular de-

Do not resuscitate You also should consider including a do-not-resuscitate order (DNR) as part of your advance directive, since advanced directives do little to protect you from unwanted emergency care like CPR. Doctors and hospitals in all states accept them. To create a DNR, ask your doctor to fill out a state appropriate form and sign it. Another tool you should know about that will compliment your advance directive is the Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST). Currently endorsed in 22 states with 24 more in some phase of development, a POLST translates your end-of-life wishes into medical orders to be honored by your doctors. To learn more or set one up, see POLST.org.

Legal help If you would rather use a lawyer, look for one who specializes in estate planning and health care

Seniors also can be victims of bullying

By Jim Killackey NewsOK.com/The Oklahoman At one local senior housing project, two residents got into an argument over who could sit at a certain dining-hall table. The altercation led to shoving and hitting, followed by a cup of coffee being thrown at one of the women, sources told The Oklahoman. The fight was broken up by some of the staff. At an Oklahoma City assisted living center, a new senior resident was flatly told by other residents that she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sit at several lunch tables because they were â&#x20AC;&#x153;saved.â&#x20AC;? The rejected woman broke down in tears afterward and stayed in her room for the meal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unfortunately, age does not discriminate when it comes to these bullying incidents,â&#x20AC;? said Mary Brinkley, executive director of LeadingAge Oklahoma, which provides services to some 100 nursing homes and other long-term facilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Statistics show bullying involves 10 percent to 20 percent of all seniorsâ&#x20AC;? living in long-term care facilities, Brinkley noted.

related matters. The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA.org) and the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils (NAEPC.org) websites have directories to help you find someone. Costs will vary depending on the state you reside in, but you can expect to pay between $200 and $500 to get one made.

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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 submitted by noon Thursday.

Pet costs top the $69 billion mark Spending on pets hit an all-time high last year, topping $69 billion, according to the American Pet Products Association (APPA). And that amount is expected to increase to more than $72 billion for 2018. How can you take good care of your furry best friend without breaking the bank? The Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA) offers these tips. Break costs down. How much does individual pet ownership cost? According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the price of items for a dog including food, medical care and licenses can range from about $700 to over $1,000 per year, depending on the animal’s size. Cats could run from about $800 to $1,200 a year. (Those figures include estimated yearly health insurance premiums of $225 for dogs and $175 for cats.) Even costs for small mammals and birds can be between $300 and $700. Before you get a new companion, it’s wise to know how much you can expect to spend and be sure you have the budget to do so. Put medical costs in perspective. Veterinary care bills added up to more than $17 billion last year according to the APPA. If you’ve ever been faced with a pet’s serious illness you know the costs can add up quickly. Pet medical insurance has become increasingly popular, but many people question whether or not it is worth the price. One alternative may be to self-fund your insurance by setting aside money each month in a pet medical nest egg. Average annual vet bills generally range between $500 to $1,000, so your monthly savings could help pay off at least some of those expenses, as well as any unexpected surgeries or medications, if they are needed. If you do decide to buy insurance, read the policy carefully to determine precisely what it covers. What are the deductibles and copayments? Are there limitations on payouts or lifetime limits? Are there any special service fees? Also, while

it’s likely the policy will not cover a pre-existing condition, find out whether certain procedures — or illnesses common to some breeds — are also excluded. Some breeds are more likely to succumb to certain illnesses or injuries. For that reason, it’s a good idea to do some homework in advance to learn about the breed that interests you and talk to a vet about the medical costs you should expect. In addition, be aware premiums may rise as your pet gets older or as vet care rates in your area increase. With all this in mind, add up your vet bills for the past year (or what you realistically can expect your annual pet bill to total if you don’t have a pet yet) and compare them to the insurance premiums you would have to pay. After comparing, then you should decide whether or not the insurance would be worth the cost. Save money up front with a shelter pet. Of course, the easy way to save money right off the bat is by adopting a pet from a reputable local shelter or rescue organization rather than buying a purebred from a breeder or pet shop. The cost of buying a purebred can range into the thousands of dollars, while shelter adoption fees, which usually include spaying or neutering and some initial vaccinations, typically add up to no more than a couple hundred dollars at most. By adopting a shelter pet, you can do some good and save money at the same time. Keeping a rein on pet-related costs is one of the many steps you can take to hold down your household expenses. If you want advice on any of your family’s financial concerns, be sure to consult your local CPA. If you don’t have one, get a free referral and free 30-minute consultation at www.FindYourCPA.com. For more financial advice, like Know What Counts on Facebook, follow Know What Counts on Twitter or visit KnowWhatCounts.org, where you can sign up for a free e-newsletter, read financial columns and more.

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Dolese to close its Edmond location By Eriech Tapia NewsOK.com/The Oklahoman After more than a half-century of calling the city home, Dolese will be closing its concrete plant in downtown next month. With its towering silos over downtown, Dolese has been in Edmond since the mid-1950s at 104 W Main Street. Company officials have decided that the outdated plant has served its purpose and would be too costly to improve. “We have bit the bullet and have built a new plant,” said Kermit Frank, communications director with Dolese. “The existing plant is dated." The downtown plant is considered a high-opera-

tion plant due to its capacity. Dolese has about 50 ready-mixed concrete plants across the state. Operations will be moved to the area of Santa Fe Avenue and NE 122 Street in Oklahoma City, which is just south of Edmond and will allow the company to service the city. “It is a pretty costly venture to build,” Frank said. “Getting in and out of downtown Edmond during the '50s was a different proposition.” Edmond's population during the 1950s was about 6,000, and with the city nearing 100,000 residents, developers are eyeing Dolese's downtown land. Developing the three-acre location is still up in the air, but multiple parties are in talks

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Arledge & Associates team breaks ground on Edmond building in 2001

Accounting firm marks its 35th year in business Edmond-based accounting firm, Arledge & Associates, P.C., is celebrating 35 years of providing accounting, auditing and other financial services to clients in Oklahoma City, Edmond and beyond. The firm was originally founded by John Arledge on July 1, 1983, with then business partner, Mike McAfee. The firm is now managed by CEO and managing partFrom left are current partners Jim Denton, ner, Jim Denton. Denton Kelly J. Schwarz, Andy Cromer and LaDonna joined the firm in 1984 as a Sinning. tax-preparer and has experiwho understand that our clients are enced decades of advancement with the reason we’re here.” the firm as it grew from two-person Arledge & Associates recognizes its start-up to its current size of 28 emcompany culture as a contributor to ployees. its success and honors team mem“It’s amazing to say that our busibers, especially long-standing employness is older than some of our clients ees, for their dedication to the are,” Denton said, “We attribute our company, including former partner, longevity and success to great people. We have wonderful employees See Arledge, Page 22

Group seeks award nominations The Oklahoma Bar Association is accepting nominations for its annual awards presentations. Nominations must be received by July 27. Awards will be presented to recipients at the OBA Annual Meeting Nov. 7-9 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Tulsa. Awards are open to lawyers and nonlawyers who have positively impacted the legal community. Attorney Jennifer Castillo of Oklahoma City chairs the statewide committee that will review the nominations and select award winners. “The OBA Awards are a great opportunity to celebrate both lawyers and nonlawyers who have made a lasting impact on the community and the practice of law” said Castillo. “Submitting a nomination is simple and all nominations will be carefully considered.” Lawyers who have upheld the highest ideals of the legal profession may be nominated for the Professionalism, Ethics or Courageous Lawyer

Okla. Bar Association Awards. Awards such as the Outstanding Service to the Public, Alma Wilson and Outstanding Pro Bono Service recognize lawyers who advocate on behalf of their community, children or the underserved. Nonlawyers and law organizations that promote legal issues will be recognized by the Liberty Bell Award. The Judicial Excellence Award and Earl Sneed Award for Continuing Legal Education are presented to judges and attorneys who have contributed to continuing legal education or the promotion and publicity of matters regarding the legal system. To nominate an individual or organization, send a letter or email explaining why the candidate should receive the award.More information and a list of award categories are available by calling 405-416-7000 or visiting the OBA website at www.okbar.org.

with Dolese about acquiring the property. “The historically industrial area that Dolese sits in is definitely going through a change,” said Janet Yowell, Edmond Economic Development Authority executive director. The site is along the railroad tracks near a new development in the former Edmond Lumber Yard. Developers with the Grant Group are planning on a mixed-use development including local restaurants, a bar and outdoor seating. "With growth throughout most of the rest of the downtown area, ... the opportunities for this area should be a smooth transition into the potential for additional viable businesses,” Yowell said.

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Varying reps suggested for weight lifting success

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Back in 1983, the Arledge staff proudly hold a framed dollar. It was the first dollar they earned.

Arledge Roberta Gibson, who joined the firm in 1986 and passed away in 2005. LaDonna Sinning, Kelly J. Schwarz and Andy Cromer are also partners in the firm. As the firm has grown, so has its client diversity and services. Arledge & Associates specializes in government and tribal entities, non-profit organizations, family-owned businesses, individual clients and more. Arledge

From Page 21 & Associates also hosts annual seminars to assist government and nonprofit clients in implementing new standards among other financial planning matters. Arledge and Associates is a recognized leader in the accounting industry offering practical solutions in the areas of tax planning, auditing, consulting, accounting advisory services and client accounting.

By Brian Attebery If you have every picked up a fitness magazine or hung around any fitness center long enough, you will hear the debate about the high repetition training Attebery vs. low repetition training. Does one “guarantee” more muscle or “guarantee” not building too much muscle? The reality is that it is not that simple. Your body responds differently to various stimuli in the weight room. There are general rules and concepts for “ideal” rep ranges for accomplishing certain goals but even those rules have exceptions. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends a minimum of one set of eight to 12 repetitions be performed with each of the major muscle groups two to three days per week. For most of the average population that will be a great way to go about it. That also goes to show you that you do not have to devote massive amounts of time to get some basic toning workouts in. However, if the primary goal of the resistance training program is for the development of power, the high loads and few repetitions should be performed. A good rule of thumb is that as they weight becomes heavier, the repetitions drop down. For example, if you want to train for pure strength and are going to do less than six reps, you would be training at least to the 85 percent of your maximum one repetition weight (load). If you are training for muscle size (A.K.A. Hypertrophy), you would keep the effort in the 67 percent to 85 percent load and the reps would fall between six to 12 reps. If you are more concerned with endurance then your load would be 67 percent or less and reps at 12 or above. These general rules are guidelines to follow from the American College of Sports Medicine and National Fitness Professionals Association and are generally regarded as the gold standard for training overload values. The challenge when the average person reads these guidelines is that they start second guessing their own training and wondering if they are doing it wrong all along. Some people are looking at those rep ranges and wonder which to choose. Which method do I go with if I want to do both? What if I am a woman and that “hypertrophy” word seems scary? “I DO want to get tone but not too big.” The key to the guidelines is to understand the intensity factor. You must also factor in total

volume. How many sets and exercises did you do? How often do I train? How much do I eat? Do I need to be doing this type of training at my current fitness level? Did you combine the techniques as well? If you did not, you probably should. The reality is that throughout the years I have used all of these techniques and most of them should be used. While I do vary my training, I am not a big believer in one repetition maxing out. You hear people say, “how much do you bench press?” If I had a dollar for every time I heard that one, I would not be writing this article in my office in Edmond, but in Hawaii. Lifting absolute max weight for one repetition is a high risk technique. You see a lot of one-rep maximums being performed in Power Lifting meets, high school football locker rooms and Cross-Fit gyms. While I think they can be very rewarding to see what you can do, I think doing them too often can lead to injury and high risk of burn out physically and mentally. There are plenty of formulas out there that you can utilize to get an estimated max with weight you use every day. What it comes down to is that you push yourself. You maximize your efforts in various rep ranges. A bigger muscle IS a stronger muscle and all the techniques need to be factored in. In addition, higher rep training can be a great way to maintain strength during less intense periods and allow your body to recuperate from heavier training without having to take a complete break or go backwards. I like to think of that type of training as “active rest” that I do with high level athletes. An example of active rest with cardiovascular training is a marathon runner who takes a “break” from running by doing long distance biking. This allows their joints to take a break but keeps their heart and lungs going. Training techniques need to vary throughout the year. Your body gets stagnant very quickly if you do not give it new angles, reps, weight and techniques. Your mind needs new goals and concepts for you to stay active and fresh with the training as well. Varying techniques is vitally important to make strength training a lifestyle. Make sure you have a plan and allow a professional to guide you with intention. You only have one body, make sure you know how to treat it based on your goals.

(Brian Attebery is a Degreed/Certified Trainer. He owns and operates Results Fitness and Nutrition Center, L.L.C. in Edmond. www.resultsfitnessusa.com)

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Scheduled for Sept. 16

Interfaith Youth Tour includes three Edmond sites By Carla Hinton NewsOK.com/The Oklahoman An annual faith event for youths that has gained popularity over the years will be offered once again in September. The 2018 Interfaith Youth Tour is set for 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 16. Three houses of worship in Edmond will be part of the tour. They are: First Christian Church of Edmond (Disciples of Christ), Edmond Baha'i Center and the Islamic Society of Edmond. The interfaith youth tours are coordinated and hosted by the Oklahoma Conference of Churches' Religions United Committee. The event is geared for youths in seventh through 12th grade and their parents and adult advisers. During a typical tour, attendees will be able to

The interfaith youth tours are coordinated and hosted by the Oklahoma Conference of Churches' Religions United Committee. The event is geared for youths in seventh through 12th grade and their parents and adult advisers. visit a trio of houses of worship, meet the leaders, possibly witness a worship experience, explore the facility and participating in a question-and-answer session. The goal of the tour is to build bridges of understanding, friendship and mutual respect for people of other faiths.

Charter buses transport the youths and their sponsors to the houses of worship. In previous years, the tours have included visits to Hindu Temple of Oklahoma City, Mayflower Congregational United Church of Christ, East Sixth Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Grand Mosque of Oklahoma City, Masjid Mu'min, Temple B'nai Israel, Sikh Gurdwara of Oklahoma City, Frontline Church Downtown, the Dharma Center of Oklahoma City, Vien Giac Buddhist Temple and the Baha'i Faith Center. Cost is $20 per person. Individuals and groups are encouraged to register early because space is limited. For more information or to register, call 5252928 or go to http://okchurches.org/what-wedo/interfaith-youth-tour.

Good news for the Oil Patch The United States is poised to become the world's largest oil producer next year, overtaking Saudi Arabia and Russia to seize the top spot. Domestic oil production has doubled over the last decade as new drilling technologies, like fracking, have allowed U.S. producers to profitably pump from far-flung oil fields, spanning from Ohio to New Mexico, turning the United States into a major exporter. Despite rising U.S. production, global prices have been climbing in the past year as OPEC and Russia reduced their own production to raise prices. For now, rising prices are a huge benefit to oil producers, but are increasingly hurting drivers at the pump as oil traded over $70 per barrel on last week. NewsOK.com

Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi Good Shepherd Anglican Church (Traditional Episcopal) 1000 N. Broadway, Edmond •314-8715 Sundays - Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00am Animal Friendly Parish “If you have people who exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have those who deal likewise with their fellow human being.” St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)

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