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Oklahoma leads the nation in childhood trauma. How are the scars we leave on our children affecting our state, and what can we do about it?

By CURTIS KILLMAN • Tulsa World

he science is well established and should come as no surprise: children who suffer rough childhoods have a greater likelihood of being adversely affected later in life. Studies have shown that children who incur adverse experiences are more likely to develop mental health issues, suffer chronic health problems and/or take part in risky behaviors such as smoking or drug abuse. Oklahoma children are not immune from this phenomena. In fact we are No. 1, according to various nationwide surveys. »» See ACEs, page A7

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Adverse effects of Oklahoma ACE scores

No. 1

in female incarceration rates and

No. 2 in male incarceration

rates, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Oklahoma ranks high for several social ills that have been linked to high Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) scores. A few examples:

No. 1

in the nation in incarceration rates when other factors such as the juvenile and jail populations are included, according to a 2018 study.*

No. 1 No. 5 in cancer deaths per capita,

in heart-disease mortality and

according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

No. 9

per capita in substantiated child abuse cases, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In Tulsa County, confirmed child abuse cases have more than doubled since 2010. In 2018, the number of confirmed child abuse cases statewide rose to levels not seen since 1999.

No. 5 in the nation in teen

smoking, according to CDC data. An estimated 12.5% of teens in Oklahoma smoke.

*by the nonprofit organization Prison Policy Initiative

‘I’ve been there. I know.’ Oklahoma’s children top the nation in trauma suffered, and one survivor is doing his part to stop it

T Theron Ogedengbe went into foster care at 9 and bounced around until aging out of the system. “I’m going to be the kind of therapist I wish I had had,” he says. “Because there are lot of their therapists out there who don’t really understand what it’s like. But I’ve been there. I know.” IAN MAULE/Tulsa World

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he boys were jumping on the motel room bed and having a lot of fun but also making a lot of noise and getting on her nerves. Theron Ogedengbe’s stepmother yelled at them to stop. He was 9 years old and should have been going to the third grade, but they kept hopping from motel to motel and she never bothered to send him to school. She wasn’t really even his stepmom. Not exactly. His dad had broken up with her, and she had a new boyfriend now. But his dad was in jail and

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his biological mother was somewhere in California, no doubt strung out on drugs. Ogedengbe couldn’t remember what she looked like. This woman who was yelling at him to stop jumping on the bed was the closest thing he had to a parent. And he did what he was told. He stopped jumping. But his brother — a half brother, a year or two younger — didn’t. “Make him stop,” the woman yelled. “I can’t make him stop,” Ogedengbe said, raising his voice in irritation. “He’s your kid. You make him stop.” She had hit him before. Broke his »» See Oklahoma, page A7

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Congo’s deadly struggle with illegal mining Central African nation’s mineral wealth a dangerous source of contention

vehicles and smartphones, it’s also a top-five copper producer and significant source of tantalum. An estimated 20% of the country’s cobalt, a key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power electric vehicles and smartphones, was produced artisanally in 2018, according to Darton Commodities. Yet the country is under pressure to improve its image as a metal supplier, after research exposing child labor and lethal working conditions on uncontrolled sites prompted some buyers to try to avoid Congolese cobalt altogether and the London Metal Exchange to require cobalt and tin producers to carry out reviews of their supply chains.

By William Clowes Bloomberg

A deadly landslide and troop deployments at two giant mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo highlight how authorities are struggling to cope with citizens’ efforts to share in the country’s immense mineral wealth. The events at Glencore and China Molybdenum’s operations are the latest examples of long-running tensions that exist in the copper- and cobaltrich Katanga region between the sprawling, foreign-owned industrial mines and locals who extract the minerals using rudimentary hand tools. Producers say the trespassers are endangering both themselves and mine employees, while diggers and their families claim they have mined the land for years and should have a right to access at least parts of the vast tracts controlled by international companies. Here are five key figures that show the extent of the problem:

1. 200,000: Number of people estimated to be involved in artisanal mining in Katanga Digging and trading minerals — although arduous and frequently dangerous — is often the most attractive way to make a living in one of the world’s poorest countries. Of course, not every person with a pickaxe is an illegal miner — many work in licensed cooperatives on authorized sites. While exact figures are unavailable, far more people are employed in so-called artisanal mining in Katanga than fully mechanized sites, according to Andrew Britton, managing director of consultant Kumi Con-

5. 10: Local government’s proposed remedy

About 200,000 people work as artisanal miners in the Congo. William Clowes/Bloomberg

sulting. The 200,000 figure is by Glencore Plc unit Katanga from trading house Trafigura Mining Ltd. Congo recently sent troops to Group. Ltd. clear out thousands of diggers at 2. 2,000: Number of trespassers China Molybdenum Co.’s Tenke Fungurume mine, and an army per day at the Glencorechief said this week the presicontrolled Kamoto concession dent has ordered a similar action at Kamoto. Amnesty International and While special zones exist for artisanal miners, the allure of other local rights groups oppose rich deposits on foreign-owned the operations and say the deconcessions draws thousands ployments will exacerbate the of sometimes-violent intrud- situation. ers onto the enormous permits. Diggers also say that they are 3. 1,600: The number of deterred from moving to au- square kilometers covered thorized areas because some local cooperatives there are con- by Tenke Fungurume trolled by the families of local politicians rather than the minThe giant concessions are not ers themselves. only near impossible to secure, The longstanding issue of ille- they’re also too huge to mine all gal mining jumped back into the at once. TFM is especially large. spotlight when at least 43 peo- That’s led some locals to argue ple died last week in a landslide that international companies after breaking into an area of should allow artisanal miners the giant Kamoto mine, owned onto areas of the sites that aren’t

being worked on. “Why can’t they leave a part to the diggers? Diggers don’t need to work everywhere”, said Jacques Kaumbu Mukumbi, director-general of a mining cooperative in the village of Kawama. Many of those being expelled don’t even view themselves as “illegal” miners. There’s a sense that, “as Congolese, they have the right to dig,” said Emmanuel Umpula, director of Afrewatch, a Kolwezi-based human rights group. “They think a company cannot take large areas, mine a small part of it and employ a tiny section of Congolese.”

4. 72: Congo’s percentage share of global cobalt production last year There’s no denying Congo’s riches, that besides cobalt, a key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power electric

Lualaba, the Katangan province with the richest deposits, is seeking to formalize the artisanal sector. Governor Richard Muyej spearheaded a project on the outskirts of Kolwezi, the provincial capital, where a unit of Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. was awarded a purchasing monopoly in exchange for paying to resettle hundreds of people, seal off the perimeter and excavate the site to make mining safer for the two cooperatives that operate there. Muyej plans to roll out the model to at least 10 other sites, but so far progress has been slow. In another example of formalizing artisanal operations, closely held Chemaf Sarl has allocated a controlled area at its Mutoshi project to a local cooperative that sells all its cobalt ore to the company. Chemaf is partnering on the project with Trafigura, which buys its refined material. Still, the site assigned to the cooperative could be depleted by the end of this year and it’s unclear whether the project will be extended or replicated.

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Arlo Guthrie is scheduled to perform at the annual Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in Okemah. The festival runs Wednesday through Sunday.

TODAY IN HISTORY | Today is Sunday, July 7, 2019.

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Woody Guthrie Folk Festival: The Woody Guthrie Coalition will welcome Guthrie family members, veteran songwriters and festival favorites for the annual Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in Okemah. The musical celebration of the folk singer’s birthday will feature Arlo Guthrie, Willie Watson, John Paul White, Jaimee Harris, Joel Rafael, Jamie Lin Wilson, John Fullbright, Count TuTu, Joe Purdy, Nina Gerber, David Amram, the Red Dirt Rangers, Ellis Paul, Randy Crouch and Jacob Tovar. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, July 10-13, and noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Single-day tickets are $40 and three-day passes are $120. To purchase and for more information, go to woodyfest.com. Tulsa Drillers: The Tulsa Drillers continue a home stand

at ONEOK Field. Tulsa will face Springfield at 7:05 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. For tickets and more information, visit tulsadrillers.com. Circle Cinema Film Festival: The Circle Cinema Film Festival returns for its second year, just in time to blow out the candles on the historic theater’s 91st birthday. The festival kicks off Thursday, July 11, and will feature world premieres, an “Outsiders”-themed after-party, a Hanson virtual-reality experience and cake to be served Monday, July 15, the cinema’s opening date in 1928. Tickets to each event are $12, with the exception of the slumber-party event and those noted as free events. All-access passes are available for $175. Tickets for all events are on sale at circlecinema.org and at the box office, 10 S. Lewis Ave.

Today’s Highlight in History: On July 7, 1981, President Ronald Reagan announced he was nominating Arizona Judge Sandra Day O’Connor to become the first female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. 1846: U.S. annexation of California was proclaimed at Monterey after the surrender of a Mexican garrison. 1865: Four people were hanged in Washington, D.C., for conspiring with John Wilkes Booth to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln: Lewis Powell (aka Lewis Payne), David Herold, George Atzerodt and Mary Surratt, the first woman to be executed by the federal government. 1898: The United States annexed Hawaii. 1937: The Second Sino-Japanese War erupted into full-scale conflict as Imperial Japanese forces attacked the Marco Polo Bridge in Beijing. 1948: Six female U.S. Navy reservists became the first women to be sworn in to the regular Navy. 1954: Elvis Presley made his radio debut as Memphis, Tennessee, station WHBQ played his first recording for Sun Records, “That’s All Right.” 1963: A Navy jet fighter from Willow Grove Naval Air Station in Pennsylvania crashed into a picnic area, killing seven people; the pilot, who ejected, survived. 1969: Canada’s House of Commons gave final approval to the Official Languages Act, making French equal to English throughout the national government. 1975: The daytime drama “Ryan’s Hope” premiered on ABC-TV. 1976: President Gerald R. Ford and the first lady, Elizabeth Ford, hosted a

President Reagan and Supreme Court nominee Sandra Day O’Connor walk through the Rose Garden at the White House on July 15, 1981, as they prepare to pose for pictures prior to the start of their meeting at the Oval Office. AP file White House dinner for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The United States Military Academy at West Point included female cadets for the first time as 119 women joined the Class of 1980. 1990: The first “Three Tenors” concert took place as opera stars Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras performed amid the brick ruins of Rome’s Baths of Caracalla on the eve of the World Cup championship. 2004: Former Enron chairman Kenneth

Lay was indicted on criminal charges related to the energy company’s collapse. (Lay was later convicted of fraud and conspiracy, but died in July 2006 before he could be sentenced.) Ten years ago: Some 20,000 people gathered inside Staples Center in Los Angeles for a memorial service honoring the late Michael Jackson, who was tearfully described by his 11-year-old daughter, Paris-Michael, as “the best father you could ever imagine.” Britain unveiled a Hyde Park memorial to mark the fourth anniversary of the London transit system bombings that claimed 52 victims. Pope Benedict XVI called for a new world financial order guided by ethics, dignity and the search for the common good in the third encyclical of his pontificate. Five years ago: Washington state issued its first retail marijuana licenses. Pope Francis begged forgiveness in his first meeting with Catholics sexually abused by members of the clergy and vowed to hold bishops responsible for their handling of pedophile priests. Eduard Shevardnadze, 86, the Soviet Union’s foreign minister who helped end the Cold War but then as Georgia’s president was forced into retirement by parliament, died in Tbilisi. One year ago: After two days of talks in North Korea’s capital, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he had commitments for new discussions on denuclearization, but North Korea said Pompeo’s visit had been “regrettable” and that the United States was making “gangster-like” demands. — Associated Press Vol. 114 No. 296

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Even poop is cute at Japanese museum By Jae C. Hong Associated Press

Bolshoi Ballet director Makhar Vaziev conducts a rehearsal in the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow. Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP

Taking a peek backstage at the Bolshoi Ballet Director of famed troupe restores order, calm to troubled organization By Kate de Pury Associated Press

MOSCOW — Makhar Vaziev’s workday begins before he sets foot inside his office in Moscow’s famed Bolshoi Theater. As he makes his way past the vast columns of the main building, the ballet director pauses to chide a dancer late to class, and then one of his senior coaches, Piotr Nardelli, catches up to him. The two discuss lastminute details for the Bolshoi’s production of Maurice Bejart’s “Gaieté Parisienne.” The show is in its final rehearsals ahead of its premiere, and there is much to be done. Vaziev has held the Bolshoi’s top creative job since March 2016, when he took over a company reeling from scandal and infighting that tarnished the legacy of his predecessor, Sergei Filin. More than three years later, Vaziev has restored a sense of calm and order to the Bolshoi. As he walks the theater’s corridors, he greets dancers, choreographers and other staff on a familiar, first-name basis. It is clear Vaziev is liked and respected. And he runs a tight ship, keeping tabs on the ballet company and its repertoire. From his elegantly furnished office, Vaziev can monitor every stage and studio in the Bolshoi with

the flick of a remote. A big TV sits in the corner, linked to cameras watching over every space in a kind of ballet master’s CCTV. When he’s out of the office, he can check the video feeds with a special app on his smartphone. It is a management style that Vaziev says is vital to maintaining the Bolshoi’s stringent standards and ensuring results. “It’s not that I want to control for its own sake,” Vaziev told The Associated Press during an exclusive trip backstage at the Bolshoi. Instead, he says, he needs to do it for the performances. “That’s why I do this, why I give my time, my experience and my strength. So that we get results onstage.” Vaziev, 58, began his ballet career in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) at the Vaganova Academy, one of the most important schools in the history of ballet. From there, he danced a classical repertoire with the Kirov Ballet at St. Petersburg’s famed Mariinsky Theatre, serving as its director from 1995-2008. He left Russia in 2008 to become ballet director at Italy’s La Scala, and over the next eight years worked to revive ballet classics. It was a mission that was well suited for his return to Russia when he joined the Bolshoi. Vaziev believes Russian ballet must stay firmly rooted in what it does best — performing the classics. But Vaziev insists it’s not just about dancing

the steps French choreographer Marius Petipa devised for the Bolshoi in the late 19th century. He wants modern dancers, musicians and choreographers to breathe new life into the classics. “We have a huge global reputation for classical ballet. We don’t want to reject that. We’ll draw on it, excel at it and grow new generations,” Vaziev said. “We need to preserve what’s valuable, but we’re not a museum. This is a living art form. We need to revive it as we pass it on to new generations.” Vaziev doesn’t sit long at his desk. Most of the day is spent watching his company at work. He drops into a studio where corps de ballet dancers are being put through their paces. Then it’s on to a final rehearsal of “Symphony in C,” a ballet by George Balanchine. Backstage, the dancers are warming up, chalking their ballet shoes. Some sit checking Instagram, street sportswear over their tutus. Once onstage, Vaziev comes alive — transformed into an exacting ballet master who scrutinizes technique closely and spares no one’s feelings if he sees a mistake. The young dancers seem to take the criticism in their stride. “Of course, we get tired. We sometimes cry and yell at each other but it’s still a joy to be at the Bolshoi,” said 24-year-old Ksenia Zhiganshina. “I believe only a tough approach gets results. This is the Russian way.”

YOKOHAMA, Japan — Japan’s culture of cute makes no exceptions for poop. It gets a pop twist at the Unko Museum in Yokohama, near Tokyo. Here, the poop is artificial, nothing like what would be in a toilet, and comes in twisty ice cream and cupcake shapes, in all colors and sizes. “The poops are colorful and come out nicely in photos,” said Haruka Okubo, a student visiting part of the museum devoted to all-important selfies. “The shape is so round and cute.” In Japan, little poopshaped erasers with faces and other small items have long been popular items collected by children, and sometimes older folks. As elsewhere, scatological jokes are popular and bodily functions discussed openly: a recent morning variety show by public broadcaster NHK featured tips on how to deal with farts. Visitors to the museum get a short video introduction and then are asked to sit on one of seven colorful, non-functional toilets lined up against the wall. Music plays as a user pretends to poop, then a brightly colored souvenir “poop” can be collected from inside the toilet bowl, to be taken home after the tour. A ceiling-high poop sculpture in the main hall erupts every 30 minutes, spitting out little foam poops. The “Unstagenic” area of Instagram-worthy installations includes pastel-hued flying poops and

Poop-shaped cupcakes are displayed in a room at the Unko Museum in Yokohama, south of Tokyo. The museum attracted more than 100,000 visitors in the first month after its opening in March. Jae C. Hong/AP

Two boys jokingly take cover as small toy poops gush from a giant poop-shaped inflatable at the Unko Museum in Yokohama, south of Tokyo. A pop-up exhibition at the Unko Museum in the port city of Yokohama is all about unko, a Japanese word for poop. Jae C. Hong/AP

a neon sign with the word “poop” written in different languages. In another room, players use a projection-mapping game like “whacka-mole” to stamp on and squash the most poops they can. In another game, participants compete to make the biggest “poop” by shouting the word in Japanese, “unko,” as loudly as possible. A soccer video game involves using a controller to “kick” a poop into a goal. Toshifumi Okuya, a sys-

tem engineer, was amused to see adults having fun. “It’s funny because there are adults running around screaming ‘poop, poop,’ ” he said. At the end of the tour, visitors get a bag to carry home their souvenir poop. If they want still more, the museum’s gift shop abounds with more poop-themed souvenirs. The museum attracted more than 100,000 visitors in the first month after its opening in March. It will remain open until September.

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News briefs Biden sorry for comments Man arrested in death of about segregationists original Mouseketeer SUMTER, S.C. — Former Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday apologized for recent comments about working with segregationist senators in his early days in the U.S. Senate, saying he understands now his remarks could have been offensive to some. “Was I wrong a few weeks ago?” Biden asked a mostly black audience of several hundred in Sumter during the first day of a weekend visit to South Carolina. “Yes, I was. I regret it, and I’m sorry for any of the pain of misconception that caused anybody.” Biden’s comments came as he and rival presidential candidate Kamala Harris were campaigning Sunday in South Carolina, the first Southern state to vote in next year’s primary and a crucial proving ground for candidates seeking support of black Democrats.

MEDFORD, Ore. — Authorities in Oregon have arrested a man in the death of an original member of Disney’s “The Mickey Mouse Club.” Daniel James Burda, 36, was taken into custody Friday on suspicion of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, abuse of a corpse, criminal mistreatment and identity theft in the death of Dennis Day, Oregon State Police said. Burda was being held in Jackson County Jail, where records show he had been booked on June 26 for violating probation on a previous robbery charge.

Motorcyclists ride to honor 7 bikers killed

LACONIA, N.H. — Thousands of motorcyclists, waved on by bystanders with American flags, rode through New Hampshire on Saturday to the site where seven bikers were killed in a collision with a truck last month. Shopping plaza blast More than 3,000 bikers, injures 21 in Florida some from as far away as PLANTATION, Fla. — A California and Florida, participated in the 90-mile vacant pizza restaurant tribute trip from Laconia exploded Saturday in to the somber crash site a thundering roar at a in Randolph, where a meSouth Florida shopping plaza, injuring more than morial of flags and color guard stood. A memorial 20 people as chunks of concrete flew through the service was held in a field just beyond the crash site. air. “This is what happens The blast flung debris when good people die,” widely along a busy road said Manny Ribeiro, presiin Plantation, west of dent of the Jarheads MoFort Lauderdale. The restaurant was destroyed, torcycle Club, to which the crash victims belonged. and nearby businesses The seven bikers were and cars were damaged. Though firefighters killed last month when a pickup truck hauling a flatfound ruptured gas lines afterward, authorities said bed trailer crashed into the group. The pickup driver, it was too early to deterVolodymyr Zhukovskyy, 23, mine a cause. pleaded not guilty to negliAt least 21 people were gent homicide and remains injured, though none of behind bars. the injuries was lifethreatening, Police Sgt. Jesica Ryan said. — From wire reports

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Months of aftershocks likely Seismologists say area could see up to 30,000 aftershocks over next six months By John Antczak, Daisy Nguyen and Marcio Jose Sanchez Associated Press

RIDGECREST, Calif. — Officials in Southern California expressed relief Saturday that damage and injuries weren’t worse after the largest earthquake the region has seen in nearly 20 years, while voicing concerns about the possibility of major aftershocks in the days and even months to come. No fatalities or major injuries were reported after Friday night’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake, which jolted an area from Sacramento to Mexico and prompted the evacuation of the Navy’s largest single landholding, Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in the Mojave Desert. The quake struck at 8:19 p.m. Friday and was centered 11 miles from Ridgecrest, the same area of the desert where a 6.4-magnitude temblor hit just a day earlier. It left behind cracked and burning buildings, broken roads, obstructed railroad tracks and leaking water and gas lines. The light damage was largely due to the remoteness of the area where the earthquake occurred, but Gov. Gavin Newsom cautioned after touring Ridgecrest that “it’s deceiving, earthquake damage. You don’t notice it at first.” Newsom estimated more than $100 million in economic damages and said President Donald Trump called him to offer federal support in the rebuilding effort. “He’s committed in the long haul, the long run, to help support the rebuilding efforts,” Newsom said of Trump. Only 28,000 people live in the Ridgecrest area, which is sandwiched between more populated areas of Southern California and Las Vegas’ Clark County. But seismologists warned that the area could see up to 30,000 aftershocks over the next six months. April Hamlin said she was “already on edge” when the second quake rattled her Ridgecrest home. She and her three kids initially

Carmen Morena sits with her dogs on a mattress she pulled out of her home onto the lawn in Ridgecrest, California, Saturday. Morena says she feels safer sleeping outside. Maureen Strode/The Bakersfield Californian via AP

thought it was another aftershock. “But it just kept on intensifying,” she said. “The TV went over, hanging by the cord. We heard it break. We heard glass breakage in the other rooms, but all we could do was stay where we were until it stopped.” With the possibility of aftershocks and temperatures forecast to reach 100 degrees over the next several days, officials were taking precautions. The California National Guard was sending 200 troops, logistical support and aircraft, Maj. Gen. David Baldwin said. The Pentagon had been notified, and the entire California Military Department was put on alert, he said. Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake said in a Facebook post that nonessential workers were evacuated and operations halted. The epicenters of both quakes were on the base, and officials said they are continuing to assess damage. Officials said most employees live off the base and in Ridgecrest, but they authorized the evacuation so those who live on base can be eligible for reimbursements. The California Office of Emergency Services brought in cots, water and meals and set up cooling centers in the region, Director Mark Ghilarducci said. State highway officials shut down a 30-mile section of State Route 178 between Ridgecrest and

the town of Trona southwest of Death Valley because of a rockslide and severe cracking. The move left Trona temporarily cut off. California Department of Transportation spokeswoman Christine Knadler said crews worked through the night to patch the roadway, but it remained rough and uneven. In Trona, a town of about 2,000 people considered the gateway to Death Valley, fire officials said up to 50 structures were damaged. San Bernardino County Supervisor Robert Lovingood said FEMA delivered a tractor-trailer full of bottled water because of damage to water lines. Newsom declared a state of emergency for the county. Julia Doss, who maintains the Trona Neighborhood Watch page on Facebook, said the only food store in town is a Family Dollar store that was shuttered Saturday. “The only way to get food is to drive to Ridgecrest, and with only three gas stations in town I’m worried we may soon run out of fuel,” Doss said. Egill Hauksson, a Caltech seismologist, said later in the day that scientists believe the continuing sequence could produce more than 30,000 quakes of magnitude 1 or greater over six months. He said the probability of a magnitude 7 over the next week is about 3%, but one or two magnitude 6 quakes are expected.

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Doctor dismayed at fireworks eye injuries Ophthalmologist says he’s never seen such damage, including risk of vision loss By Kelsy Schlotthauer Tulsa World

A few days ago, Dr. Curtis Brute Wolf was making jokes as anyone else might about wearing eye protection while using fireworks. After being the on-call ophthalmologist in the Tulsa-area for the Fourth of July holiday, Wolf said he has changed his tune. “I’ve never seen anything quite like it,” Wolf said during a phone interview. “They’ve just been coming in one after another. “We’ve got people losing vi-

sion this weekend by ridiculous numbers.” Wolf said 11 patients have been referred to him from areahospital emergency rooms in the past couple of days, a number he finds incomprehensible given the time frame. “I’ve seen more serious firework injuries in the last 36 hours than I’ve seen BB-gun injuries in the last 5 or 10 years.” At one point, Wolf said he received major eye trauma calls from three hospitals at the same time. Luckily, a couple of his “heroic” employees came in on their days off to help him out, he said. Wolf couldn’t go into too much detail in an effort to protect patients’ privacy, but he said most

Cherokee Nation tribal councilors oppose pay hikes 3 councilors file bill to block proposed hikes for elected officials By Kelsy Schlotthauer Tulsa World

Three Cherokee Nation tribal councilors on Saturday filed legislation to oppose impending pay raises for elected officials. Councilors David Walkingstick, Dick Lay and Shawn Crittenden filed an act titled “The No Pay Raise for Elected Officials Act of 2019” to reject five-figure pay raises for the principal chief, deputy chief, tribal council speaker, deputy speaker and other tribal counselors recommended in a recent report from the Cherokee Nation Compensation Committee. In a news release, Walkingstick said how the nation spends its money reflects the tribe’s values. “If we hike salaries for our political elites while our citizens go without adequate housing and healthcare and our hardworking Cherokee Nation employees go underpaid, we will be sending a message to the world that the Cherokee Nation does not care about its people,” Walkingstick said in the

release. The report recommended an 84 percent pay increase for the principal chief, which would make Principal Chief-elect Chuck Hoskin Jr.’s pay $350,000 per year, compared to outgoing Principal Chief Bill John Baker’s salary of $190,000. If approved by the Tribal Council at its upcoming Rules Committee meeting, Deputy Chief-elect Bryan Warner would be paid $233,333, over outgoing Deputy Chief Joe Crittenden’s $114,000 salary, Tribal Council Speaker Joe Byrd would receive $95,000, Deputy Speaker Victoria Vasquez would receive $90,000 and the remaining 15 councilors would each be paid $85,000, according to previous reporting. The Cherokee Nation Rules Committee will meet publicly at 11 a.m. Monday at the W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex, 17675 S. Muskogee Ave. in Tahlequah, to discuss and vote on the proposed pay increases, the release states. Kelsy Schlotthauer 918-581-8455 kelsy.schlotthauer @tulsaworld.com Twitter: @K_Schlott

Shawnee motorcyclist dies in Lincoln County crash A Shawnee motorcyclist died in a rainy Lincoln County crash Saturday afternoon, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported. Thomas Lee Campbell, 72, was riding a 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle south on Oklahoma 18 about 3:20 p.m. when the bike ran off the road to the right, rolling twice and ejecting Campbell, according to the report.

Texas teen dies in ATV crash in Sequoyah County A 16-year-old from Texas died in an ATV crash in Sequoyah County on Friday, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported. The boy was driving a 2011 Polaris Ranger Side by Side about 8:40 p.m. when he pulled out of a driveway onto E1090 Road about 4 miles east of Sallisaw, troopers reported. The ATV lost control, ejecting the driver and rolling onto its side, landing on him, according to the report. The boy, of San Antonio, was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Troopers said the ATV was equipped with seatbelts, but the boy was not wearing one. — Kelsy Schlotthauer, Tulsa World

Campbell crashed north of County Road 960, about 3 miles west of Sparks. Troopers determined the cause of the crash was unsafe speed on the wet roadway. Campbell was not wearing a helmet at the time, troopers reported. —Kelsy Schlotthauer, Tulsa World

of the patients weren’t “drunk, crazy people” as one might expect; they were young boys. The youngest was 5. Wolf said a sibling holding a punk (smouldering stick for lighting fireworks) swung their hand back and accidentally burned the child in the eye. At least two more, a man in his 40s and a man in his 20s, were injured when they went back to check on fireworks they thought had gone off. The other patients were boys up to 14. Some were victims of a bottle rocket, which are prohibited in Oklahoma. Wolf said the fireworks were purchased in Missouri. Wolf said he only received pa-

tients who were evaluated by ER doctors and passed on to him for additional care, so he thinks there might have been many more minor injuries. For his patients from this weekend, at least two are at high risk for permanent visual loss and the rest remain at moderate risk under “very close medical watch,” Wolf said. The injuries have Wolf considering how most people approach fireworks safety around the Fourth, and he compared it to the idea of a purge. “It’s like once a year it’s OK for everyone to go ahead and shoot their eye out,” he said. He doesn’t claim to have a solution to the problem, but he

threw out a couple of ideas. Fireworks stands could pass out or sell eye protection, cities could require users to provide proof of eye protection before issuing permits, or it could be unlawful to sell fireworks to anyone under 18, he said. Wolf compared the idea to gun ownership: Most gun owners follow a code of conduct and take pride in safety and education, he said. “With fireworks, there is no such expectation,” Wolf said. Kelsy Schlotthauer 918-581-8455 kelsy.schlotthauer @tulsaworld.com Twitter: @K_Schlott

Ohio celebrates moon walk City of Wapakoneta, hometown of Neil Armstrong, prepares for 50th anniversary of event By Dan Sewell Associated Press

WAPAKONETA, Ohio — A small Ohio city is shooting for the moon in celebrating its native son’s history-making walk 50 years ago this month. The hometown of Neil Armstrong has expanded its usual weekend “summer moon festival” to 10 days of Apollo 11 commemorations. Tens of thousands of visitors — the biggest crowds here since Armstrong’s post-mission homecoming — are expected. There will be hot air balloons, ‘60s-themed evenings, concerts, rocket launches and a visit from five other Ohio astronauts. And “the world’s largest moon pie,” all 50 pounds of it. Event planning began two years ago in a city of about 10,000 that has added nearly 3,000 residents since 1969 but retains that everybody-knows-everybody rural town feel. Jackie Martell of the chamber of commerce calls the moon landing anniversary an event that “just resonates for the entire world,” and a continuing source of local pride. Dave Tangeman turned 12 on July 20, 1969, when Apollo 11 took Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to the moon, and he and his family gathered around the black-and-white TV in their living room that evening to watch their neighbor. Hundreds of millions of people around the world were watching with them as Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface to make “one giant leap for mankind.” “It was just so unbelievable that somebody from this little town could accomplish something like that,” said Tangeman, now transportation director for the local schools. He likes to joke that the town puts on a big birthday party for him every July.

Visitors stand before the spacesuit worn by astronaut Neil Armstrong that was used on his Gemini VIII mission at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum June 26 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. John Minchillo/AP

Though Tangeman doesn’t remember much else about his 12th birthday, he has vivid memories of Armstrong’s triumphant welcomehome parade that Sept. 6, when most of the city of some 7,000 people joined tens of thousands of visitors to line the streets or climb onto roofs to see Armstrong, celebrities including entertainer Bob Hope, and the marching band from Armstrong’s alma mater, Purdue University. “History will always record that the first person to set foot on the moon was Neil Armstrong from Wapakoneta, Ohio,” said Dante Centuori, executive director of the Armstrong Air and Space Museum. “That’s not going to change.” Armstrong was born Aug. 5, 1930, at his grandparents’ farm just outside Wapakoneta. His family moved around Ohio before settling back at Wapakoneta for his high school years. Growing up some 60 miles north of the Dayton home of the aviation-pioneering Wright brothers, young Neil was fascinated with airplanes from an early age, building models and hanging them up in his bedroom. As a teen in Wapakoneta, he used earnings from an after-school job at

a drugstore to pay for flying lessons, pedaling his bicycle a few miles every day to an airfield to practice his skills. He made his first solo flight at age 16, 20 years before he went into space for the first time inside Gemini 8 for what became a harrowing mission that he survived to make history in 1969. Celebrations got started last October with a red-carpet gala for a special showing of “First Man,” starring Ryan Gosling and based on historian James R. Hansen’s Armstrong biography, in the historic downtown Wapa theatre . Downtown shops are well-supplied with T-shirts, coffee mugs, moon artwork and moon landing memorabilia to sell in the coming days. But the museum — with its moon base-shaped top visible from Interstate 75 — will be the centerpiece for activities around the anniversary, including a NASA livestream broadcast on July 19. Centuori, the museum director who joined the facility in January, has been overseeing construction and remodeling to get ready for the expected influx eager to see planes and space artifacts associated with Armstrong.

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SPECIAL REPORT: BREAKING THE CYCLE

WHAT ARE ACES, AND WHY DO THEY MATTER?

dverse Childhood Experiences — ACEs — are linked to a wide range of physical and psychological problems, from obesity and drug addition to cancer rates and domestic violence. Your ACE score starts with a simple test listing 10 of the most common adverse childhood experiences. A single point is scored for each one a person has suffered. Even a score of 2 or 3 can increase a person’s risk of facing a lifetime of issues. Oklahoma’s children have the highest ACE scores in the country. Not coincidentally, the state tops the country in many of those physical and psychological problems, too. Follow the graphics below to find out your ACE score, the consequences, the risks and the mitigating factors that can reverse some of the damage.

THE TYPES OF ACES Abuse Emotional abuse: A parent or other adult in your home ever swore at you, insulted you, or put you down.

6.8% 7.9%

10.3%

HAVE attempted suicide

2.4%

1.2%

Number of ACEs reported

4.3%

Number of ACEs reported

HAve Experienced two or more weeks of depression in the past year

50.7%

36.2%

31.5% 21.4%

Incarcerated household member: A household member went to prison.

Emotional neglect: You felt that no one in your family loved you or thought you were important or special, or that your family didn’t look out for each other, feel close to each other or support each other.

Physical neglect: You didn’t have enough to eat, had to wear dirty clothes, and had no one to protect you, or parents were too drunk or high to take care of you or take you to the doctor if you needed it?

THE ACE TEST Take the test below to find out your ACE score. For each “Yes” answer, score one point. As your ACE score increases, so does the risk of disease and social and emotional problems. An ACE score of 3 or more is considered high. 1. Before you were 18, did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often swear at you, insult you, put you down, or humiliate you, or act in a way that made you afraid that you might be physically hurt?

4. Before you were 18, did you often or very often feel that no one in your family loved you or thought you were important or special, or your family didn’t look out for each other, feel close to each other or support each other?

2. Before you were 18, did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often push, grab, slap, or throw something at you, or ever hit you so hard that you had marks or were injured?

5. Before you were 18, did you often or very often feel that you didn’t have enough to eat, had to wear dirty clothes and had no one to protect you, or were your parents were too drunk or high to take care of you or take you to the doctor if you needed it?

3. Before you were 18, did an adult or person at least 5 years older than you ever touch or fondle you or have you touch their body in a sexual way, or attempt or actually have oral, anal or vaginal intercourse with you?

14.2%

Mental illness in the household: A household member was depressed or mentally ill or a household member attempted suicide.

Neglect

18.3%

9.5%

Substance abuse in the household: A household member was a problem drinker or alcoholic or used street drugs or abused prescription medications.

Parental separation or divorce: Parents were ever separated or divorced.

Sexual abuse: An adult or person at least 5 years older ever touched you in a sexual way, or tried to make you touch their body in a sexual way, or attempted to have sex with you.

As the number of ACEs increases, so does the risk for these outcomes. A few examples from the data from the original ACEs study are below. The percentage represents the portion of each group with a specific number of ACEs who reported they: 16.5%

Intimate partner violence: Parents or adults in home ever slapped, hit, kicked, punched or beat each other up.

Physical abuse: A parent or other adult in your home ever hit, beat, kicked or physically hurt you.

Examining the risk

ARE Current smokers 13.9%

Household Challenges

ent often or very often pushed, grabbed, slapped, or had something thrown at him/her, or sometimes, often, or very often kicked, bitten, hit with a fist, or hit with something hard, or ever repeatedly hit over at least a few minutes or threatened with a gun or knife by a domestic partner? 8. Before you were 18, did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic, or who used street drugs? 9. Before you were 18, was a household member depressed or mentally ill, or did a household member attempt suicide?

6. Before you were 18, were your parents ever separated or divorced?

10. Before you were 18, did a household member go to prison?

7. Before you were 18, was a par-

Need to talk? If you need immediate help, call COPES at 918-744-4800. Or call 211 for referrals to many social service agencies.

OUTCOMES OF ACES

Number of ACEs reported

BEHAVIOR

19.2% Have ever used illicit 6.4% drugs

11.4%

28.4%

21.5%

Lack of physical activity

Smoking

Alcoholism

Drug use

Missed work

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH Number of ACEs reported

Considers themselves to be an alcoholic 10.3% 11.3% 2.9% 5.7%

16.1%

Number of ACEs reported

Suffer severe obesity 5.4%

7.0%

9.5%

10.3%

12.0%

Severe obesity

Diabetes

Depression

Suicide attempts

STDs

Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke

COPD

Broken bones

Number of ACEs reported

Source: “Relationship of Childhood Abuse and Household Dysfunction to Many of the Leading Causes of Death in Adults,” American Journal of Preventive Medicine, May 1998

THE ACE PYRAMID

Death

How ACEs influence health and well-being throughout life Early death Disease, disability and social problems

Protective and Compensatory Experiences PACEs — Protective and Compensatory Experiences — are known to act as buffers or insulators against childhood trauma, as well as promote healing. A person with an ACE score of 4 who had no PACEs may have a very different outcome from someone with an ACE score of 4 who had a loving grandmother, teacher or coach.

SCIENTIFIC GAPS

The most prominent PACE is the unconditional love of a parent or mentor. Others include:

Adoption of health risk behavior Social, emotional and cognitive impairment Disrupted neurodevelopment Conception

The ACE pyramid depicts the unproven but theorized progression from conception to death of how Adverse Childhood Experiences influence a person’s health and ability to function. The two foundational layers are based on research that indicates trauma may have roots in family histories or local socioeconomic conditions and can be passed through genetics to offspring. ACEs themselves disrupt a brain’s development, with immediate and lasting consequences. Insufficient or maladaptive brain growth gives rise to social, emotional and cognitive dysfunction. To cope with their trauma, a person self-soothes by engaging in unhealthy or risky behaviors. Those behaviors increase health risks — disease, disability and social problems — that accumulate and become chronic. Poor health and disease con-

MITIGATING ACES

Adverse childhood experiences Social conditions / Local context Generational embodiment / Historical trauma

tribute to early death. Gaps in scientific understanding exist between each of the con-

nected layers up to the adoption of unhealthy behavior. Source: Centers for Disease Control

Having at least one best friend

Mindfulness

Exercise or physical activity

Hobbies or clubs

A school that provided resources

Graphics by James Royal/Tulsa World

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SPECIAL REPORT: BREAKING THE CYCLE A DAY-BY-DAY look at the EIGHT-PART series Day 1: “I’ve been there. I know.” Theron Ogedengbe was 9 years old when he entered the foster care system. Before aging out, he spent two years at Youth Services of Tulsa. Now 27, “I’m going to be the kind of therapist I wish I had had,” he says.

Day 2: Soda, cigarettes and trauma Oklahoma is No. 1 in the nation in youth up to age 17 who have experienced two or more ACEs. And Tulsa is at the forefront of revolutionary research to unlock a deeper knowledge of how social, behavioral, physical and environmental factors may affect brain development and health.

Day 3: “All I ever knew.” Tara Peterson never knew a life other than one filled with drugs and alcohol. Her parents abused them. She did too. With a jail sentence looming, and her own daughter growing up the same way she did, the cycle seemed destined to repeat itself. Then came Women in Recovery. “It stops with me.”

Read the entire series online today at

bit.ly/ACESproject

Day 4: “Because they didn’t become criminals overnight.” For many trauma survivors, the key is breaking down what happened to them. That’s what therapy and mental health programs like the Mental Health Association of Tulsa’s Walker Hall can do.

Day 5: “Waking up was miserable.” After an EF-5 tornado razed a school full of children in 2013 and Kristin Atchley lost seven students, she finally knew what chronic trauma was. Now she’s helping create trauma-informed schools in Oklahoma.

Day 6: “It is really changing a way of thinking.” Trauma-informed officials don’t look at kids and say “What’s wrong with you?” but “What happened to you?” Meet the people making a difference.

Day 7: “You have a chance to make an impression on them.” A local coach has affected so many kids’ lives. Find out how and how to learn more about what you can do for Oklahoma’s kids.

Day 8: “What’s next?” What does Oklahoma have to do to stop the cycle? Legislators, educators and criminal justice officials weigh in.

Oklahoma: ‘I want to be the kind of therapist I wish I had had’ Tulsa World advisory board on ACEs project

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nose once. And now, she came swinging at him again. Ogedengbe fought back. His older brother — a full biological brother and a teenager — had told him: If somebody is trying to hurt you, it’s OK to defend yourself. But she was bigger and stronger, and Ogedengbe was probably going to end up in the emergency room again if his older brother didn’t intervene. “We’re leaving,” his brother said. They walked to a nearby QuikTrip, where they sat on the curb for the rest of the night until the police came in the morning. And Ogedengbe would spend the rest of his childhood in foster care, bouncing from place to place, family to family. That’s when the real trouble started.

A group of Tulsa’s leading experts on childhood trauma served as advisers to the Tulsa World’s reporting team. •Kristin • Atchley, former executive director of counseling at the State Department of Education •Dr. • Gerard Clancy, University of Tulsa president, psychiatrist •Joe • Dorman, former legislator and CEO of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy •Judge • Doris Fransein, retired District Court chief juvenile judge •Deidra • Kirtley, Resonance Center for Women executive director •Gail • Lapidus, CEO of Family & Children’s Services •Suzann • Stewart, Family Safety Center executive director •Julie • Summers, director of outreach and prevention at Mental Health Association Oklahoma

ACEs Vincent Felitti, head of Kaiser Permanente’s Department of Preventive Medicine in San Diego, ran an experimental weight-loss program in the 1980s, when he discovered that a majority of the participants had suffered sexual abuse during childhood. Perhaps overeating was a coping mechanism for deepseated psychological trauma, Felitti thought. And maybe other types of destructive behavior could be traced back to childhood experiences, too. In the mid-’90s, Kaiser Permanente teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to test the theory with an extensive survey of more then 17,000 people, concluding that “adverse childhood experiences” could be correlated with a remarkably wide range of problems later in life, from weight gain and heart disease to addiction and imprisonment. The researchers devised a simple test listing 10 of the most common adverse childhood experiences and awarding a single point for each one that a person has suffered. Even a score of 2 or 3 can increase a person’s risk of facing a wide range of physical and psychological problems, the researchers concluded, with the level of risk increasing along with the ACE score. For an individual, of course, simply having a high ACE score doesn’t make a troubled life inevitable. But when researchers look at a large population of people with “elevated” scores,

Theron Ogedengbe has an ACE score of 8, which statistically predicts a bleak life for him. He’s supposed to be at a higher risk to abuse drugs, commit crimes, become homeless and suffer multiple health problems before dying early. “That’s not my story,” he says. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World

the correlation seems clear. And Oklahoma children have some of the highest ACE scores in the country. The state ranks No. 1 in percentage of children with an ACE score of 2 or more, according to multiple surveys. And some experts believe Oklahoma ranks first in children with a score of 4 or more. That might explain why the state also ranks high for a long list of disparate social problems, from obesity and drug addiction to cancer rates and domestic violence. Oklahoma, for example, ranks No. 1 in female incarceration rates and No. 2 in male incarceration rates, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. That leaves a lot of Oklahoma children answering “yes” when the ACE test asks if a close family member has ever gone to prison, and that experience in turn makes the child statistically more likely to go to prison someday, according to ACE studies. Likewise, Oklahoma ranks No. 3 in teen birth rates, No. 1 in heart-disease mortality and

No. 5 in cancer deaths per capita, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state also ranks high in child abuse cases, divorce, teen smoking and grandchildren living with grandparents instead of parents, all of which can be linked to high ACE scores.

‘A number’ The day before his 16th birthday, Ogedengbe’s latest foster mother offered to take him to a park with her biological daughter and some other teenage boys. And Ogedengbe asked to stop at Walmart, where he bought himself BandAids and Neosporin. Going to high school in Okmulgee, he knew a gang initiation when he saw one. The boys needed to “jump” somebody, and his foster mom was making Ogedengbe available. After it was over, he had to ride home, bloodied and bruised, with his attackers. The next morning, he woke up not to find birthday gifts but to see all his belongings

stuffed into trash bags. “You don’t live here anymore,” his foster mom said. By then, Ogedengbe had gone through several foster families, some better than others. In one home, a boy tried to put his hand down Ogedengbe’s pants. And when Ogedengbe reported it, the foster parents protected the abuser and told police that Ogedengbe had threatened to kill himself, which resulted in Ogedengbe being sent to a mental hospital. After Okmulgee, child-welfare officials seemed to run out of places to send him. So Ogedengbe came to Youth Services of Tulsa, which runs a group home east of downtown. It was only temporary, his caseworker assured him, but Ogedengbe spent two years there and “aged out of the system.” Youth Services, however, gave him something he never had. More than one thing, in fact. Stability. Routine. And discipline, administered consistently, but not brutally. He knew the rules and the consequences for breaking them, but he

didn’t have to live in fear. One rule that shelter workers let him break with impunity: bedtime. Ogedengbe stayed up late to finish homework, taking AP classes and earning a Gates Scholarship to college. Recently turning 27, Ogedengbe now has two bachelor’s degrees — one in biology from the University of California, Berkeley, and one in psychology from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. And in May, he received a master’s from the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa, with plans to become a therapist for children in foster care. “I’m going to be the kind of therapist I wish I had had,” he says. “Because there are lot of their therapists out there who don’t really understand what it’s like. But I’ve been there. I know.” Ogedengbe has an ACE score of 8, which statistically predicts a bleak life for him. He’s supposed to be at a higher risk to abuse drugs, commit crimes, become homeless, sink into debt, abuse his own children and suffer multiple health problems before dying early. But his life doesn’t have to be that way. “An ACE score is correlation, not causation,” Ogedengbe says. “I don’t want to be a number on an ACE score. That’s not the narrative I choose to write. That’s not my story.” He can’t change what happened to him as a child, but he’s in control of what he’s doing now, Ogedengbe says. An ACE score measures risk. It doesn’t determine destiny. Not for him. And not for the state of Oklahoma. This week, the Tulsa World will publish a series of stories examining the state’s high ACE scores, what they mean and, perhaps most importantly, what can be done about them. Michael Overall 918-581-8383 michael.overall @tulsaworld.com Twitter: @MichaelOverall2

Learn more about breaking the cycle of childhood trauma at our mental health forum The Tulsa World is hosting a special community forum on breaking the cycle of childhood trauma with panelists TU President Dr. Gerard Clancy, childhood trauma expert Kristin Atchley and columnist Guerin Emig, who is part of a team of writers presenting an eight-day series on ACEs — adverse childhood experiences. Moderator will be Wayne Greene, editorial pages editor for the Tulsa World. The event is free and open to the public from 6-8 p.m. July 18 at the Great Hall in the University of Tulsa’s Student Union, 440 S. Gary Ave. RSVPs are encouraged but not required by going to bit.ly/acesforum.

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A 2017 National Survey of Children’s Health conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau found that 30.4% of Oklahoma children had incurred two or more adverse experiences, ranking it No. 1 among other states. Earlier surveys have found Oklahoma children ranked No. 1 in the %age of children who had suffered four or more adverse experiences. So what’s the big deal? Well, studies have found that adults exposed to four or more adverse experiences in childhood were: • 7.4 times more likely than someone with no adverse childhood experiences to suffer from alcoholism.

• 4.7 times more likely than someone with no adverse childhood experiences to abuse drugs • 4.6 times more likely than someone with no adverse childhood experiences to suffer from depression. • 12 times more likely to attempt suicide. • 3 times more likely to have had 50 or more sexual intercourse partners • Twice as likely to smoke, be in poor health, suffer a stroke or have heart disease, or not graduate high school Having an incarcerated parent is an example of an adverse childhood experience. And with Oklahoma ranking No. 1 in female incarceration rate and No. 2 in male incar-

According to a national survey, nearly 1 out of every 3 Oklahoma children have incurred two or more adverse childhood experiences. MATT BARNARD/Tulsa World

ceration rate, it should be again no surprise that there are estimates that 26,000 children

have a parent in Oklahoma Department of Corrections custody, according to a 2017 report

from the Oklahoma Children of Incarcerated Parents Advisory Committee. For those 26,000 children, they are 70% more likely than other children to end up incarcerated themselves, according to the committee. For children with incarcerated parents, 45.4% of them experienced mental health problems after their mother was sent to prison, according to research by retired University of Oklahoma sociology professor Susan Sharp. Overall, a 2016-17 government study ranked Oklahoma 15th among states for adults who had reported suffering from serious mental illness in the past year, or about 5% of the state population.

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Alzheimer’s researchers shift focus By Christopher Rowland The Washington Post

A health-care startup called Partner Therapeutics began last year with a single product: a leukemia medicine approved in 1991 that doctors rarely prescribe anymore. The drug, Leukine, made so little money that its previous owner did not even bother to disclose sales. It just dumped them on revenue reports under “other.” But now researchers in Colorado are testing Leukine’s ability to regulate the immune system as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. The possible reinvention of a three-decade-old off-patent drug is among alternative approaches receiving fresh attention in Alzheimer’s research after broad failures by major drug companies. Oncepromising treatments that targeted the removal of amyloid plaques, an accumulation of debris on brain tissue that is a key sign of Alzheimer’s, have consumed billions of dollars in vain. As a result, big companies are retrenching. That mostly leaves startups and academic labs to test new hypotheses, including ways to get rogue inflammatory agents in an Alzheimer’s patient’s brain under control. “A lot of folks are giving up because they’ve sunk a ton of money” into Alzheimer’s research without success, said Robert Mulroy, chief executive at Partner Therapeutics, based in leased medical offices in Lexington, Massachusetts. “In the absence of huge companies, small companies come in, and they can continue the research and fill the gap. That’s what’s going on right now.” That puts at least a portion of the big companies’ research money and development know-how on the sidelines for the time being. A few major drug firms are sponsoring clinical trials and supporting small companies with venture capital, but where the multinational firms will place their next big bets remains unclear. Big Pharma’s Alzheimer’s disease failures have come one after another in the past two years. Biogen stopped a clinical trial in March that was the latest stunning collapse for experimental amyloid plaque drugs, sending the company’s stock plunging more than 29%. Johnson & Johnson, Merck and a partnership of Eli Lilly and AstraZeneca experienced similar failures. Last year, Pfizer ended in-house Alzheimer’s research as it closed its neurology division, slashing its investment in the field and focusing on some smaller Alzheimer’s-related partnerships. Pfizer produced statistical clues in 2015 that its anti-inflammatory

Ben Avery, a senior manufacturing manager at Partner Therapeutics, inspects tanks that are part of the process to make Leukine, which is being researched as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Stuart Isett/for The Washington Post

drug Enbrel had potential as a preventive measure, but after some internal debate, the company decided it was just another dead end, The Washington Post reported last month. As of last year, there were still more than 70 potential Alzheimer’s therapies in various stages of clinical trials, in addition to 22 remaining amyloidtargeting drugs, according to a review by the industry trade group Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. That compares with 1,100 drugs in development for cancer, 445 for other neurological diseases, and 200 for heart disease and stroke. Drugs targeting another protein accumulation in the brain called tau protein tangles, as well as anti-inflammation drugs, immune modulators, gene therapy, insulin and cannabis compounds, are among other avenues still being pursued. One researcher likens a brain with Alzheimer’s disease to an old car with multiple system failures. Treatment may require cocktails of drugs to treat different aspects. Drugs that influence the brain’s immune cells, called microglia, are attracting renewed attention. Researchers at the Rocky Mountain Alzheimer’s Disease Center are leading a trial of Leukine in 40 Alzheimer’s patients. Partner Therapeutics bought the drug and a manufacturing facility in Lynnwood, Washington, from Sanofi last year for an undisclosed sum. Leukine is used to treat radiation poisoning and is being studied for cancer, as well as Parkinson’s disease. In mice with Alzheimer’s disease, the same protein contained in Leukine cleared amyloid debris from the brain while reversing memory loss. Given the many failures that have occurred, including drugs that showed promising results in mice, odds of a breakthrough in humans are long. “This is really a completely different approach than anything that has

been tried before,” said Huntington Potter, director of the Rocky Mountain center, which is part of the University of Colorado. “It is one approach of many, and we’re hopeful. But science will tell.” The role of the immune system and inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease has been broadly known for years, but recent advances in human genome mapping have made it possible to more precisely target the role of specific genes. A trio of publicly traded California companies — Denali Therapeutics, Alector and INmuneBio — are capitalizing on the approach and being closely watched in the field. Their work raises the possibility that immune system advances in fighting cancer could be duplicated in brain disease. Arnon Rosenthal, Alector’s chief executive, said the industry spent too much time chasing down drugs to reduce amyloid plaques, despite abundant evidence that they were not working. “It was irrational to do that. It was like the definition of insanity,” he said. “People should not lose hope because one approach failed.” Rosenthal likened microglia to a police force that sometimes goes rogue in the brains of elderly people and not only is unable to stop crime but also starts indiscriminately shooting innocent victims. Excess inflammation and neuron damage are among the catastrophic results in the brain. Drugs that in-

fluence how microglia do their job hold great promise for treatment, he said. “If we can repair them and restrengthen them and get them to come back, we can convert a rogue police force to a good and healthy police force,” Rosenthal said. Denali is investigating similar immunotherapy approaches. The company’s experimental molecules are engineered to pass through a membrane called the blood-brain barrier, which Ryan Watts, the company’s chief executive, said will allow them to more directly influence the brain. Other inflammationregulating drugs are being studied. IntelGenx, a company in Quebec, is performing a clinical trial of an anti-inflammatory asthma drug called montelukast, sold under the brand name Singulair, as an Alzheimer’s treatment. It has been a generic drug in the United States since 2012. To provide a potential advantage over generics, IntelGenx has reformulated the drug as a dissolvable strip, similar to a Listerine breath strip, which the company says will make it easier for elderly patients to ingest. In England, researchers are studying whether three existing drugs — known under the brand names Enbrel, Humira and Remicade — that target an anti-inflammation protein called TNF-a can slow the progression of cognitive decline in 360 elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis. All three drugs are

brand-name blockbusters for diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and Crohn’s but are facing generic competition. Enbrel showed signs of being helpful in Alzheimer’s in a 2016 statistical analysis of patient records. The drug, which is marketed by Amgen in North America and by Pfizer overseas, was shown in a 2015 internal, unpublished Pfizer analysis of insurance claims data to apparently reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s by 64%. The Pfizer analysis showed that Humira, which is marketed by Abb Vie, had a similar effect. The results seemed to bolster the hypothesis that early use of anti-inflammatory drugs, before symptoms appear, can prevent the disease. Pfizer opted against a long-term human trial to test whether its statistical findings would hold up in real practice, despite urging from some of its researchers. Pfizer said science does not support using Enbrel to prevent Alzheimer’s because the molecule is too large to cross the blood-brain barrier. The company also opted not to publish the data. The company said the statistical analysis lacked scientific rigor and would have raised “false hope.” Some in the industry have said that the insurance claims data appeared weak, and that Pfizer made the right choice in not sharing it with the broader scientific community. Others have said that sharing the findings with the public would enhance understanding, positive or negative, of anti-inflammatory drugs in Alzheimer’s. “It’s important to share any information that could help the field make better and more informed decisions about future treatments, and that’s what we’ve encouraged Pfizer to do,” said Maria Carrillo, chief science officer of the Alzheimer’s Association, a nonprofit organization that funds research, including experimental drugs focused on inflammation and immunology. Several years before the analysis of insurance claims data, Pfizer provided Enbrel at no cost for a six-month clinical trial studying treatment in 41 patients with mild to mod-

erate Alzheimer’s. Initial results showed some cognitive benefit, lead investigator Clive Holmes said, but after they were adjusted to reflect the number of tests, the benefits were deemed statistically insignificant. “We had a good signal here that warranted further exploration,” Holmes, a professor of biological psychiatry at the University of Southampton in England, wrote in an email. Pfizer has declined The Post’s requests to interview top executives about the subject. At a Pfizersponsored health-care forum held at The Post in June, Rod MacKenzie, the company’s chief development officer and executive vice president, disagreed with Holmes’ assessment of the trial. “It did not validate the hypothesis. It was inconclusive at best, and there were no statistically different effects with the placebo and the active drug,” MacKenzie said, “and that’s a shame.” Pfizer was not the first to opt against testing a blockbuster anti-inflammatory drug for Alzheimer’s. German researchers studying inflammation’s effect on the disease in mice found that the molecule in Stelara, a drug sold by Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen division, had benefit. Johnson & Johnson confirmed that it looked at the data and decided not to move forward. “We believe other options have a more viable scientific path forward in Alzheimer’s disease,” company spokeswoman Kellie McLaughlin said. Frank Heppner, one of the German scientists who discovered the potential benefit of Stelara, said companies are wary of testing existing drugs in elderly people who are at higher risk of serious side effects. More adverse events from an Alzheimer’s clinical trial, Heppner said, “would give a negative impact for this drug, and would endanger the financial success of the drug in their primary market.” “Many companies burned their fingers stepping into clinical trials specifically in Alzheimer’s disease,” he added. “Even if they see a huge market, it’s a big firewall they do not easily dare to step over.”

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Study: Plant trees to fight climate change Study shows there’s enough space to fill 3.5 million square miles with new trees By Seth Borenstein Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The most effective way to fight global warming is to plant lots of trees, a study says. A trillion of them, maybe more. And there’s enough room, Swiss scientists say. Even with existing cities and farmland, there’s enough space for new trees to cover 3.5 million square miles, they reported in Thursday’s journal Science. That area is roughly the size of the United States. The study calculated that over the decades, those new trees could suck up nearly 830 billion tons of heat-trapping carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. That’s about as much carbon pollution as humans have spewed in the past 25 years. Much of that benefit will come quickly because trees remove more carbon from the air when they are younger, the study authors said. The potential for removing the most carbon is in the tropics. “This is by far — by thousands

People walk in Tree Library park in Milan, Italy. The city has ambitious plans to plant 3 million trees by 2030. Luca Bruno/AP file

of times — the cheapest climate change solution” and the most effective, said study co-author Thomas Crowther, a climate change ecologist at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. Six nations with the most room for new trees are Russia, the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil and China. Before his research, Crowther figured that there were other more effective ways to fight climate change besides cutting

emissions, such as people switching from meat-eating to vegetarianism. But, he said, tree planting is far more effective because trees take so much carbon dioxide out of the air. Thomas Lovejoy, a George Mason University conservation biologist who wasn’t part of the study, called it “a good news story ” because planting trees would also help stem the loss of biodiversity. Planting trees is not a substitute for weaning the world off

burning oil, coal and gas, the chief cause of global warming, Crowther emphasized. “None of this works without emissions cuts,” he said. Nor is it easy or realistic to think the world will suddenly go on a tree-planting binge, although many groups have started, Crowther said. “It’s certainly a monumental challenge, which is exactly the scale of the problem of climate change,” he said. As Earth warms, and especially as the tropics dry, tree cover is being lost, he noted. The researchers used Google Earth to see what areas could support more trees, while leaving room for people and crops. Lead author Jean-Francois Bastinestimated there’s space for at least 1 trillion more trees, but it could be 1.5 trillion. That’s on top of the 3 trillion trees that now are on Earth, according to earlier research. The study’s calculations make sense, said Stanford University environmental scientist Chris Field, who wasn’t part of the study. “But the question of whether it is actually feasible to restore this much forest is much more difficult,” Field said in an email.

Dementia tied to prostate cancer treatment Study: Alzheimer’s disease may be a risk for older prostate cancer patients By Lindsey Tanner Associated Press

CHICAGO — Alzheimer’s disease may be a risk for older prostate cancer patients given hormone-blocking treatment, a large, U.S. government-funded analysis found. Previous evidence has been mixed on whether the treatment might be linked with mental decline. But experts say the new results stand out because they’re from a respected national can-

cer database and the men were tracked for a long time — eight years on average. Among 154,000 older patients, 13% who received hormoneblocking treatment developed Alzheimer’s, compared with 9% who had other treatment or chose no therapy, the study found. The risk for dementia from strokes or other causes was higher: It was diagnosed in 22% of those who got hormone-blocking treatment, versus 16% of the other patients. The results, using perhaps one of the largest and most reliable databases, suggests there truly may be a connection, said Dr. Sumanta Pal, a prostate cancer

expert with the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The analysis from University of Pennsylvania researchers was published Friday in JAMA Network Open. The results aren’t proof but experts say they underscore the importance of discussing potential risks and benefits when choosing cancer treatment. The researchers analyzed data from a National Cancer Institute database of cancer cases and treatment and covers almost 30% of the U.S. population. The study focused on men in their 70s, on average, with local or advanced prostate cancer diagnosed between 1996 and 2003. They were

followed until 2013. Hormone-blocking treatment can include testes removal to reduce levels of testosterone, which fuels prostate cancer growth. But it more typically involves periodic drug injections or implants that achieve the same result. Most U.S. men who receive this treatment are in their 70s or older. It’s sometimes used in men who might not be healthy enough to tolerate other treatments including surgery to remove the prostate and radiation. It’s unclear how the treatment might be linked with mental decline. The researchers noted that it can lead to diabetes, which also has been linked with dementia.

Floating Antarctic ice hits new lows WASHINGTON (AP) — The amount of ice circling Antarctica is suddenly plunging from a record high to record lows, baffling scientists. Floating ice steadily increased from 1979 and hit a record high in 2014. But three years later, the annual average extent of Antarctic sea ice hit its lowest mark, wiping out three-and-a-half decades of gains — and then some, a NASA study of satellite data shows. In recent years, “things have been crazy,” said Mark Serreze, director of the National Snow and Ice Data Center. In an email, he called the plummeting ice levels “a white-knuckle ride.” Serreze and other outside experts said they don’t know if this is a natural blip that will go away or more long-term global warming that is finally catching up with the South Pole. Antarctica hasn’t showed as much consistent warming as its northern Arctic cousin. “But the fact that a change this big can happen in such a short time should be viewed as an indication that the Earth has the potential for significant and rapid change,” University of Colorado ice scientist Waleed Abdalati said in an email.

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Political notebook The Office of Mobility and Public Transit may not sound like something Oklahoma state government would have, but it does now. Created this spring by House Bill 1365, the office began operation within the Department of Transportation last week. It replaces ODOT’s old transit division and takes over the Section 5310 program, which assists the elderly and disabled, from the Department of Human Services. The new office will administer federal transit grants and develop the state’s first public transit policy plan. As part of that, ODOT has requested an independent performance audit of the state’s transit system.

Meetings and events: County Commissioner Ron Peters and Sheriff Vic Regalado will be featured speakers at the Republican Women’s Club of Tulsa County’s meeting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 7902 S. Lewis Ave. Peters and Regalado will talk about the sheriff’s office’s 287g partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Tulsa County Democratic Party’s monthly luncheon meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Friday at Baxter’s Interurban, 717 S. Houston Ave. Bottom lines: Deadline is July 21 for applications for fall internships with Oklahoma Policy Institute. See okpolicy. org for details. — Randy Krehbiel, Tulsa World

Roll Call WASHINGTON — Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.

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There were no key votes in the House this week.

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Military action against Iran: The Senate has rejected an amendment sponsored by Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., to the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1790) that would have barred funding under the bill for military hostilities against Iran. Udall said the block would merely

reinforce constitutional strictures against the executive branch starting a war without constitutional authorization, while leaving the military free to take self-defense actions against Iranian attacks. An amendment opponent, Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, said it “would dramatically limit the existing authority that the Constitution provides to the president to respond to Iran.” The vote, on June 28, was 50 yeas to 40 nays, with a threefifths majority required for approval. Not voting: Sen. Jim Inhofe Yeas: Sen. James Lankford — Targeted News Service

news shows WASHINGTON — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Kevin McAleenan, acting Homeland Security secretary; Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Seth Moulton, D-Mass. NBC’s “Meet the Press”: Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Jeff Merkley, DOre.; Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas. CBS’ “Face the Nation”:

Ken Cuccinelli, acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.; former Rep. John Delaney, D-Md. CNN’s “State of the Union”: Michigan Rep. Justin Amash, who just left the Republican Party. “Fox News Sunday”: Cuccinelli; Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo. — Associated Press

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House freshmen try to find balance Many work to focus more on district issues, less on Trump By Lisa Mascaro and Kali Robinson Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Iowa Rep. Abby Finkenauer spent her time back home meeting with small-business owners and veterans, marching in a parade and delivering gifts to fire stations. In their upstate New York districts, Rep. Antonio Delgado visited farms, including one that’s part of a pilot program for hiring veterans, and Rep. Andy Brindisi kicked off a summer lunch program for kids. As the class of freshmen House lawmakers returned to their states for the Independence Day break, six months into their first terms, many were determined to push beyond President Donald Trump’s latest pronouncements from the White House — over the border crisis or the impeachment calls against him — to focus on local issues they say matter in their districts. But the balance can be

Left to right: Rep.-elect Angie Craig, D-Minn., Rep.-elect Kim Schrier, D-Wash., Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Rep.-elect Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, D-Fla., Rep.-elect Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, and Rep.-elect Sharice Davids, D-Kan., stand with 2019 freshman members of Congress. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP file

challenging, with wrenching national stories never far from view. For these new lawmakers, their ability to master attention to both could prove crucial as they gear up for what may be their toughest campaign yet, winning a second term in Congress. “The folks I’m talking to just want a Washington that is working together to move things forward,” Finkenauer said by telephone in between stops in her sprawling district where many farmers are hard hit by Trump’s tariff war with China. She is using her posi-

tion as head of the House Small Business subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade and Entrepreneurship to shore up federal money for programs to help her constituents. It’s a role she said she would play regardless who was president. “Having a trade war over Twitter doesn’t work when people are struggling,” Finkenauer said. Even as the first-term lawmakers fill their days closer to home, they’re never removed from the throughlines that dominate Washington. In recent days, protests over the dis-

mal conditions of migrants being held at U.S.-Mexico border facilities erupted in several congressional districts as part of a campaign organized by MoveOn and other activist groups. As Delgado visited veterans’ health care facilities and family farms, protesters outraged over the border crisis gathered at his district office. Congress approved a $4.5 billion package last week that many liberal lawmakers said fell short of ensuring protections and standards of care for the migrants. Brindisi said in an interview that he was driving to as many counties in upstate New York as possible to meet constituents. In his district, constituents worry about rising prescription drug costs, the opioid crisis and damage from the flooding Lake Ontario, but aren’t as vocal about issues major national issues such as immigration or impeachment, Brindisi said. “It’s really issues people wake up every morning worrying about,” Brindisi said. “My constituents are concerned about people working together in Washington.”

D.C. Digest U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe told E&E News he has not spoken to former Oklahoma attorney general and Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt in a year. Inhofe told E&E he hasn’t spoken to his one-time protege since about the time Pruitt resigned as EPA chief last July. “My answer to your question is I haven’t talked to him since that time,” Inhofe said. Pruitt was at one time considered a likely successor to the 84-year-old Inhofe, but his brief time in charge of the EPA turned into a public relations nightmare from which many believe his political career will never recover. E&E, which has published pieces unflattering to both Pruitt and Inhofe, said it could find no one associated with Pruitt at

the EPA who had spoken to him recently. “He just sort of disappeared after he resigned,” said Myron Ebell, director of the Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Center for Energy and Environment. “He is doing what he is doing. He is keeping a low profile.” Pruitt is occasionally spotted around Tulsa and he and his wife still own the home on South Utica Avenue where they lived while Pruitt was state attorney general. He has declined all interview requests, including the World’s. Dots and dashes: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Administrator Jim Bridenstine, a former 1st District representative, said he’s fine with sending a Moon Pie on the first manned mission

back to the moon. ... Congress goes back to work this week after the July 4 vacation. ... Inhofe, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Sen. James Lankford joined other Republicans in urging the Trump administration not to resort to a one-year budget continuing resolution. ... First District Congressman Kevin Hern tweeted out support for Arizona Gov. Rob Ducey’s decision to withdraw state financial incentives for a Nike manufacturing plant in that state after the sporting wear maker decided not to issue new “Betsy Ross flag” shoes. Hern tweeted his message before Ducey was spotted wearing Nike shoes on July 4. — Randy Krehbiel, Tulsa World

STEM students take honors Education • 5 from Thoreau Demonstration Academy celebrate 8th-place finish in national competition By Jericka Handie Tulsa World

Tulsa students competing against others from across the na-

tion came home with high honors after the 2019 National Technology Student Association Conference. Working as a collective unit was the mission for five Thoreau Dem-

onstration Academy students as they competed at the event held near Washington, D.C. Megan Phillips, Thoreau STEM teacher, said her students competed last week in a range of categories. They prepared and delivered »» See STEM, page A14

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The pool at Lacy Park is scheduled to open soon. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World

Lacy Park pool to open by Saturday Parks and Recreation • Construction issues delayed its opening By Kevin Canfield Tulsa World

Anna America always hoped the new Lacy Park swimming pool would open this summer, as scheduled but could never promise Tulsans it would. Now she has. America, the city’s Parks and Recreation director, said last week that the pool will open no later than Saturday. For too long, children have been looking through the construction fence surrounding the pool and saying, “Why is this pretty pool in there and I can’t swim in it?” America said. “So we wanted to give them what we can and let them get in there.” The Lacy Park pool, 2134 N. Madison Place, was supposed to open with the city’s other public pools in the beginning of June. But the structure was built 3.5 inches below the elevation level set out in design plans. That might not sound like a big difference, but it caused big problems. At the lower elevation, the pool failed to meet grading standards set out by the state Health Department. The grading standards are intended to ensure that water that spills out »» See Pool, page A14

Lifeguards needed Anyone interested in applying to be a lifeguard at Lacy Park can apply by going online to tulsaparks.com and clicking on “Employment Opportunity Job Board.” Questions can be addressed to Brandon Worley at bworley@cityoftulsa.org.

Daylan Jarrod, 15, stands in smoke after shooting off fireworks at the Green Valley Baptist Church in Webbers Falls on Thursday. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World

‘Keep on living’

Independence Day offers first sense of normalcy in Webbers Falls By Harrison Grimwood

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EBBERS FALLS — Firecrackers kicked up dust this week in the front yards of homes that had been flooded for more than a week in May. Independence Day marked the first degree of normalcy for Webbers Falls residents since that time. Floodwaters ravaged about 80% of the town’s homes and caused significant damage to the school, police station, post office and multiple businesses. “In times like this, it’s important for people to come together and — you’ll remember that life throws you curves sometimes — keep on living,” the Rev. Andy Webb said. “You just keep on doing what you do, and you work through the hard times. Everything that’s happened, we will overcome it with the Lord’s help.” People who live in the area rendezvoused on July 4 for the 10th annual Pig in the Park celebration. The shindig is normally held in the Webbers Falls City Park, on the bank of the Arkansas River between the

Jimmy Robinson serves food from a grill during Webbers Falls’ 10th annual Pig in the Park Independence Day celebration. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World

Ella Lea, 3, plays with her 1-year-old brother, Thomas, at the Green Valley Baptist Church. IAN MAULE/ Tulsa World

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Ex-Epic teachers allege pressure to fudge enrollment data Educators say charter encouraged manipulation to boost accountability scores, employee bonuses By Jennifer Palmer Oklahoma Watch

Administrators at Epic Charter Schools have been allowing, encouraging or pressuring teachers to manipulate students’ enrollment for years in order to improve employees’ bonus pay, according to at least seven former teachers. Four of the teachers allege the practices in legal notices stating they intend to sue Epic after being terminated last year. Three others made similar claims in interviews with Oklahoma Watch. Teacher bonuses were dangled like “a carrot” and used to

push for withdrawals of lowperforming students, the teachers said. If those students rejoined the virtual school’s rolls, they were still considered a part-year student and weren’t included in accountability measures like the school report cards released in February. Students who enroll late are also part-year. More than half of Epic’s 20,000 students in June 2018 were enrolled part-year, according to state Education Department data. Epic received mostly Cs on report cards, but more than four in 10 student tests were not factored into the grades. That’s 7,423 exams that didn’t count in 2017-18, the latest year for which state data is available. Epic had the highest percentage of student tests excluded than any other school in the state except alternative schools,

About Oklahoma Watch Oklahoma Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that produces in-depth and investigative stories on important issues facing the state. For more Oklahoma Watch content, go to oklahomawatch.org. Do you have experience with Epic as a parent, student, teacher or administrator? Share your story: jpalmer@ oklahomawatch.org. Epic Charter Schools Blended Learning Center in Tulsa. Tulsa World file

which have high mobility due to their focus on students at risk of dropping out. An Epic spokeswoman denies the school allows or pushes teachers or principals to withdraw students for bonus pay or accountability gains. She pro-

vided data showing only 8% of tested students in 2017-18 were withdrawn because of a gap in enrollment, saying it showed Epic didn’t try to manipulate test accountability. But three former teachers contacted independently by

Oklahoma Watch described similar withdrawal practices while working for the school. The intent-to-sue notices, provided to Epic by a Norman law firm, say the school’s bonuses »» See Epic, page A15

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OBITUARIES Thomas O. Nicklas, M.D. Thomas O. Nicklas, M.D., age 84, beloved doctor, husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at his home in Grove, OK. Tom was born on January 12, 1935 in Comanche, OK to John and Ince (Ludewell) Nicklas. He grew up in Oklahoma City, OK and graduated from Capitol Hill High School. There, he met his bride of 65 years, Susanne Divine, and they were married on April 5, 1954 in Guthrie, OK. After high school, Tom earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Central Oklahoma and then graduated from the University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine where he served as the president of his class all four years. He graduated in 1962. After completing his internship at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and proudly served as a Green Beret in the 82nd Airborne Division. Tom was selected for Special Forces duty, completing Underwater Demolition and Special Operations training. His unit was deployed to Vietnam, where he served as a surgeon in the most intense combat theatres of the war. After completing his Army tour, Tom attended Tulane University, where he received specialized training and board certification in Ophthalmology. He served a one-year fellowship with Dr.John Sheets, a pioneer in phacoemulsification (laser cataract removal) and was one of the first doctors to offer that treatment in Oklahoma. Tom also served as the Assistant Clinical Professor at Dean McGee Eye Institute in Oklahoma City, OK. He then joined the Air Force, and served as a hospital commander on three bases and spearheaded development of a Strategic Air Command mobile airborne hospital. In 1985, Tom and Susanne left the Air Force. At the urging of Dr. Norman Cotner, they moved to Grove,

where Tom was first surgical specialist. He tried retirement in 1996. During his “retirement,” Tom purchased land and began cattle ranching, but he missed his patients. He sold his cattle and opened an Ophthalmology practice in Jay, OK. He practiced Ophthalmology for 20 years and continued to see patients until the age of 81. Tom was larger-than-life: strong, intelligent, fearless, funny, and a faithful servant of Christ. He never forgot his humble beginnings and worked hard to bless patients, friends, even strangers with his kindness and generosity. Being outdoors brought Tom great enjoyment, whether it was riding horses, elk hunting in Colorado, or growing his legendary tomatoes that he readily shared with his friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents and his in-laws, Dr. and Mrs. Hal G. Divine. Tom is survived by: wife, Susanne Nicklas of Grove, OK; children, Diane Mastin and husband, Darrell of Grove, OK, Vicki Beckwith and husband, Ron of Broken Arrow, OK, Tom Nicklas, Jr and wife, Charla and Nancy Smith and husband, Jerry, both from Tulsa, OK; sister, Beverly Jo Hubbard of Kingfisher, OK; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5-7pm, Monday, July 8, at Nichols-Stephens Funeral Service. Funeral service will be at 2pm, Tuesday, July, 9, 2019, at Grove’s First Baptist Church. Rabbi Curt Landry and Pastor Marty Dyer will officiate. Private family graveside service to follow at Olympus Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to Newsong Church, Faith Church of Grove, or House of David in c/o Nichols-Stephens Funeral Service, 10201 US Hwy 59, Grove, OK 74344. Online condolences may be made at www.nicholsfuneralandcremation.com

Jean Johnson Brander Jean was born March 3, 1931, to Neil and Florence Johnson. She grew up in Norman, Oklahoma, alongside her sisters, Elise, Janet and her twin sister, Joan. While Joan was dressing up and taking piano lessons, Jean was the tomboy, fully embracing the life of rancher’s daughter and taking every challenge head-on. There was no pretense with Jean – she was a true individual. Long before it was ever a catchphrase, Jean was “living her best life.” Growing up, she was a great athlete - captain of every team, every sport. As an adult, she was an avid tennis player. After she mastered that, she turned to golf. Even when the walls of the clubhouse were covered with plaques bearing her name, she never boasted. Rather, she championed the underdog, always rooting for the lower-seeded team, the smaller quarterback sitting on the OU bench, the underserved and marginalized. (In her later years, she donated anonymously to so many non-profit organizations, her mailbox could no longer hold the daily deluge of requests, so the mail carrier had to simply place the pile on the front porch.) Jean attended Mount Vernon College and the University of Oklahoma before marrying her beloved Stanley A. Brander Jr. They lived in Bartlesville; Durango, CO and Billings, MT before settling in Tulsa to raise a family: three

raucous sons who earned a reputation as “The Brander boys,” and a daughter, the late Florence Katherine “Katy” Brander, who was much like Jean herself – strong and fiercely independent, but with a servant’s heart. Jean was proud to be the daughter of a Chickasaw rancher, and loved the Catholic church – never missing weekly Mass. She loved animals, being out in nature, sailing at Grand Lake. Most of all, she loved her family with the kind of depth and strength that legends are made of. She was the definition of “matriarch.” Jean and Stanley were married for 55 years until Stanley passed away in 2009. Jean passed from this life on June 28, 2019, after a battle with Alzheimer’s. She is survived by her sister, Joan Shelton and her husband, Jack; Stanley A. “Trip” Brander III and his wife, Robin; Brent Brander and his wife, Shelley; Kelly Brander and his wife, Dee Dee; and her seven grandchildren: Carly (Colin), Cayanne, Hilary (Joe), Meredith, Sam, Cecily and Mallory, and one great-grandchild, Sadie. Jean preferred that, in lieu of a service, you simply remember her as she was. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer’s Association, Catholic Charities, or any organization that needs your support.

Ray Fowler Michael Ray Fowler passed away in his home on June 30, 2019, at the age of 74, with the peace and presence of the Lord Jesus Christ in his heart. Ray was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, and spent his youth on the baseball diamonds, basketball courts, and football fields of his hometown. He graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1962. While a student at a computer programming school, he was recruited to work at Southwestern Computing Service. At the age of 21, he moved his young wife, Janis and infant daughter, Lori to Tulsa, Oklahoma. They welcomed their second daughter, Jodi, in 1977. Ray has been a committed father to his two daughters, providing his love, encouragement, and support at every stage of their lives. At Southwestern Computing Service, Ray built a loyal client base as a salesman and ultimately purchased the company with two business partners. Together, they converted the company into a payroll business known as Southwestern Payroll Service, Inc. When he retired, this local business employed over thirty individuals and served over 1200 payroll clients. Ray was with the company over fifty years and was committed to providing outstanding customer service. Southwestern Payroll is currently owned by his close friend and business partner and is still thriving today. At the age of 54, Ray married his wife, Lana. They recently celebrated their twentieth anniversary. He became like a dad to Lana’s two adult daughters, Mary and Rachel, and “Pa” to their children, Amber, Bethany, Alicia, and Kyle. Ray and Lana worked many years together at Southwestern

Payroll. Throughout his career, Ray was an active member of Tulsa Executives Association and a strong supporter of local businesses. Ray was also an avid golfer and member of Cedar Ridge Country Club, where he served as club President in 1996-1997. In their retirement, Ray and Lana enjoyed golf trips, visiting good friends in Florida, and making new friends in Harlingen, Texas. Ray always had a number of close friends, and he treasured the laughs and good times with each and every one of them. His other true passion in retirement was cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals and grilling steaks for his grandkids, Jantzen Faulkner (23), Evelyn Jayne (12), and Ben Jayne (9). Survived by wife, Lana Fowler; daughters, Lori Lyn Faulkner of Ardmore, Jodi Fowler Jayne (Andrew) of Tulsa, Mary Dement (Jimmy) of Sand Springs, Rachel Terry (Mike) of Sand Springs; first wife, Janis Fowler (Tulsa); and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Fowler; his mother, Zona Fowler; sisters, Elaine, Margaret, and Virginia; and brother, James. Memorial service 1:00 P.M., Monday, July 8, 2019, at Christ United Methodist Church located at 3515 S. Harvard Avenue in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Reverend Bob Feist will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Scott Carter Foundation, a local foundation that raises money for pediatric cancer research, at P.O. Box 700448, Tulsa, OK 74170, or online at www.scottcarterfoundation.org. Ninde Brookside Chapel 918-742-5556. www.ninde.com

James Patrick Griffin James (Jim) Patrick Griffin, 74, died Friday, June 28, 2019, at home in Tulsa following a long battle with cancer. Jim was born January 3, 1945 in Bradford, PA to his parents, Hugh C. and Winifred Griffin. He was raised in Hornell, NY and graduated from Hornell High School in 1963. He studied chemical engineering at SUNY Alfred and Rutgers University. Jim began his career as a draftsman at Air Preheater Corp. in Wellsville, NY and in a short span of time became a director of the research lab. In his career, he rapidly advanced through a variety of engineering, sales and management positions in the design, manufacture, sale and installation of manufacturing equipment and advanced air pollution control systems for Midland Ross Corporation, Fluor Corporation and Combustion Equipment Associates. He was co-owner of MOCO Engineering before beginning a long career at German owned Durr Systems, Inc. in the Detroit, MI area, from which he retired at the end of 2018. Jim was a lifelong learner with an outstanding grasp of concepts, facts and details across a wide range of subjects. He was a national expert in all aspects of pollution control and was on the Board of Directors of Clean Air Companies, ICAC. He could hold court on topics ranging from thermodynamics, combustion engineering, chemistry, meteorology, physics and other sciences; to automobiles, airplanes and motorcycles. He earned his pilot’s

license as a teenager and as an accomplished pilot flew his twin engine Cessna for business and pleasure. He loved to travel the world and was an excellent snow skier. Jim made friends for life and was both loyal and caring, especially to his family. He rarely had a day when he was not in touch with a family member. He helped several siblings get their careers started and guided family members through many important decisions as the Griffin family patriarch following the early death of his parents. Jim is survived by his wife, Sherry; step-daughter, Sara (Xavier) Martin and their son, Ulysses of Tulsa, OK; sister, Mary Kathleen (William) Villella of The Villages, FL; sister, Patricia M. (John) Wynd of Danville, KY; brother, H. Joseph (Helen deLone) of Wimauma, FL; sister, Margaret M. (John) Horst of Atlanta, GA; brother-in-law, James Zatlukal of The Villages, FL; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and many cousins and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Ann Zatlukal. As a member of Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, 1301 S. Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK; his memorial service will be held there 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2019, and his ashes will be placed in the church columbarium. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the American Cancer Society or Boston Avenue United Methodist Church. Ninde Funeral & Cremation (918) 742-5556 www.ninde.com

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Chad Taber Chadwick James “Chad” Taber, surrounded by family and dear friends, left to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Chad fought a long, hard battle with cancer. He was born in Enid, Oklahoma on August 15, 1969, the son of Albert Floyd and Barbara Jean (Arterburn) Taber. Chad grew up in Medford, OK and graduated from Medford High School, in the class of 1987. He then went on to attend Oklahoma State University (Go Pokes!). Chad met Shea Oakley, the love of his life on a blind date in 1989. The two attended her high school prom together and Chad even introduced Shea to the beauty of the Catholic faith. The two were married on November 30, 1991 and they made their home in Jenks, Oklahoma. They then went on to have their five beautiful children and later two grandbabies, who were Chad’s pride and joy. Chad was not only a beloved and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, but a cherished son, brother, friend, mentor, leader, and so much more. He served his family, community, and church with his whole heart and always put others before himself. From Jenks sports to St. Bernard’s youth ministry

to Strong Family Financial, Chad’s servant heart touched so many. He was seen as not only a leader and mentor to many, but truly just known as everyone’s dad. Chad is survived by his wife, Shea; 5 children, Kendall Seelie, her husband, Dylan, of McKinney, TX, Trenton Taber, Jordan Taber, James Taber, and Clara Taber, all of Tulsa; grandchildren, Levi and Hallie Seelie; father, Albert Taber, his wife, Celeste, of Stillwater, OK; sister, Melanie Watters, Jenks, OK; brother, Troy Taber, his wife, Darcy, of Jenks, OK; nieces and nephews; and numerous other extended family members and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Taber. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Chad Taber Support Trust at Arvest Bank, Attention: Jenks Branch, 502 S. Main, Tulsa, OK 74103. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM, on Monday, July 8th, and a Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, July 9th, both at Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church. www.fitzgeraldfuneralservice.com

Neil Felber Neil was born in Enid, Oklahoma on April 10, 1952 to Rosetta (Patocka) and Hugh Felber. His life journey ended peacefully July 2, 2019 after a brief battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Denise; and three daughters, Amanda Felber, Sarah Felber and children, Ethan and Elissa Felber of Topeka, Kansas and Jenny Harshman and husband, Thomas of Lewisville, Texas. Neil is also survived by his brother, Rod Felber and two sisters, Nelda Ream and Laura Hackney, along with their families. Neil graduated with a Master’s Degree in Accounting from Oklahoma State University in 1974. He earned his CPA and had a 36 year career in accounting. He retired from American Electric Power Company in 2010 and spent the last eight years enjoying his vegetable garden and beautiful yard. Neil developed his green thumb and handy man skills on the family farm with activities ranging from cutting wheat to working on equipment. A Farmer’s Almanac was an

annual Christmas present. His garden provided fresh food to community kitchens, neighbors and his wife’s office. He was always available to provide a hand or share a joke. Family was an integral part of his life. He viewed his job as a father to be very important. He had so many life lessons to share. In keeping with his commitment to shared learning and education, he had donated his body to OSU Medical School. During the short period of his illness Neil experienced a living memorial. His friends and family would call, provide transportation, organize lunches, and come to the St. John’s Hospital and Clarehouse (hospice) to share memories. Those contacts were so important to him. The family greatly appreciated those contacts and want to thank everyone for the gift of their time. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Clarehouse, Tulsa, OK or Children’s Hospital, Dallas, TX. https://health.okstate.edu/academics/ anatomy-cell-biology/index.html

Mark Tomer Mark Tomer, 69, of Tulsa, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. A celebration of Mark’s life will be held at 10 AM, Monday, July 8, 2019, at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel. Mark was born on October 29, 1949, in Tulsa, the son of John Schaffer and Patricia Busby Tomer. He grew up in Tulsa, graduating from Memorial High School, Class of 1967. He also attended OSU and TU. In 1967, he met his high school sweetheart, Gloria Gray, by going on a blind date coordinated by Robin Siegfried. Even though during college their lives took different paths, they were reunited in 1981. He pursued her all the way to Colorado, and convinced her to come back to Tulsa with him. They were later married on April 12, 1985, in Honolulu, Hawaii, and shared 34 wonderful years together. Mark was a true success, not only in love, but in business, family and faith. He was CEO of Enardo Manufacturing Co. from 1985-2007. “Growing” his

company every year was not work for him. It was his passion, and he thrived on being involved in every aspect of it. His first concern though, was always his employee’s fulfillment and welfare. He was involved in creating and manufacturing innovative new products for the environmental and oil and gas industries. He served the community on many boards of directors. He loved cars and passed that passion on to his son, Evan. He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria; son, Evan; daughter-in-law, Bianca; sister, Janice Tomer-Booth, her husband, Jeff; brother-in-law, Bruce Gray, his wife, Jacque; niece, Ashley Booth; and nephew, Matthew Booth. The family requests that in lieu of flowers you help someone who is less fortunate in Mark’s memory. Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 918291-3500. www.fitzgeraldfuneralservice.com

Thorne Eugene “Koby” Minshall Thorne Eugene “Koby” Minshall, 57, of Missoula, Montana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 1, 2019. Koby was born in Liberal, Kansas on February 13, 1962. He graduated from Memorial High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and later attended Christchurch School in Christchurch, Virginia and Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky. Growing up in Tulsa, Koby was a gifted athlete and excelled in basketball, baseball, tennis, and golf. He and his brother, Chris spent many summers traveling the country with their grandparents, Buzzy and Bonnie, and spent much time at their beloved farm, Wildacres, in Missouri. His friends and family will always remember his great wit, sense of humor, charm, and intelligence. Koby worked as a golf course superintendent in Key West, Florida, for over 20 years. Following his retirement in 2010, he moved to Jackson, Wyo-

ming, and later to Missoula, Montana. He loved the great outdoors, and enjoyed camping and hiking with his trusty dog, Maggie. Koby is survived by his stepfather, John C. Greenwood, Sr. (S.J.), of Dallas, TX; sister, Roberta Lorraine Minshall Allen (Gary), of Tulsa; sister, Susan Marie Minshall (Carla), of Inola, OK; brother, Christopher John Minshall (Maggie) of Little Rock, AR; stepsister, Susan Greenwood Dickenson (Scott), of Tulsa; many uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews; and the rest of his family and friends. Koby was preceded in death by his parents, Thorne Koblegard Minshall and Martha Susan “Susie” Byers Minshall-Greenwood; as well as his stepbrother, John C. Greenwood, Jr. The family plans to hold a private memorial service in the near future. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to your local animal rescue shelter or other favorite charity.

Billy Jack Thompson, 89, of Pearland, Texas, passed from this life on June 15, 2019 after living an incredible life filled with family, adventure, purpose and love. Born October 8, 1929 to Alfred Tennyson Thompson and Ines Cox in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Bill was the third son of four boys and loved his brothers, Cecil, Douglas and Jimmy. Bill graduated from Central High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1948. After graduation, he moved to Fort Worth to attend night school at Texas Christian University and to start his employment with Amoco Corporation. He graduated from TCU in May 1957 with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and remained a lifelong, die hard TCU Horned Frog. Bill’s 37 years of service at Amoco began as a mail delivery boy in Fort Worth and he

retired on August 1, 1986, as an auditor in Tulsa, OK. Bill’s retirement allowed more time for his many favorite passions including tennis, traveling, square dancing, Grace Flight of America, Houston Angel Flight and playing the stock market. He is survived by his wife, Billie Bernece; five children; seven stepchildren; 31 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at 11 am at First United Methodist Church located at 1115 S. Boulder, Tulsa. Burial to follow at Beggs Cemetery. In lieu of sending flowers, donations can be made to: The Talking Book Program, P. O. Box 12516, Austin, TX 78711-2516, in memo section: ebooks.

Mary Ella Coe Mary Ella (Barnett) Coe passed from this life on July 2, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family at the age of 90. She was born on September 5, 1928 in Tulsa and was the only and beloved child of D.N. and Maude Barnett. Mary Ella was raised in Tulsa and attended Central High School. She spent two years at Christian College in Columbia, MO, and finished her teaching degree at Oklahoma State University, where she was a member of Chi Omega. In 1950, she married the love of her life, Kenneth H. Coe; they were married for sixty-seven years. They were long-time members of First Presbyterian in Tulsa; Mary Ella taught Sunday school there for twenty years. Mary Ella gave generously of her talents throughout her life: teacher, mentor, seamstress, cook, baker,

pianist, bowler, gardener, amazing and beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend. We know she is home now in God’s eternal kingdom with her husband, Ken, and the family who has gone before her. She will be in our hearts and prayers forever. With love, Mom, from your children and their spouses: Carol (Coe) and John Lazar, Andy and Alice Coe; your grandchildren: Ruth (Josh), Victoria (Tom), John (Ali), Leslie (David), Paul, Natalie and Shaun; and greatgrandchildren: Hayden, Jace, and Theo. Thank you, Mom, for your faith, grace, and love. A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM, Tuesday, July 9th, 2019, in the Kerr Chapel at First Presbyterian Church. Services entrusted to Stanleys. www.stanleysfuneralhome.com

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Patricia Lou (Nightingale) Brackett, 88, of Carrollton, TX passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Pat was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 23, 1931 to Albert and Esthel (Rogers) Nightingale. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Brackett; parents, Albert and Esthel (Rogers) Nightingale. She is survived by her children, Debbe, Peggy, Ken and Kirk. Pat had 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother and his wife, A. Lee and Shari Nightingale. Celebration of Life services will be in Addison, TX and at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Broken Arrow Funeral & Cremation Services in Broken Arrow, OK. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations for Vitas Hospice or American Red Cross. www.kennedycares. com

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death notices TULSA Carter, Jayson M., 44, former restaurant manager, died Wednesday, June 19. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday, All Souls Unitarian Church. Ninde Brookside. Cooper, Terry, 73, retired radio producer and Air Force veteran, died Thursday, July 4. Services pending. Mark Griffith Westwood Chapel. H Davis, Creed, 84, programmer and veteran, died Tuesday, July 2. Visitation 3-7 p.m. Sunday, and service 12:30 p.m. Monday, both at Floral Haven Funeral Home, Broken Arrow. H Harrison, Joel Glenn, 82, accountant, died Monday, July 1. Service 3 p.m. Monday, July 8, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow. Hayes, Louise Taylor, 96, oil and gas, died Wednesday, July 3. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Monday, Floral Haven Funeral Home, Broken Arrow. Radke, Roy H., 82, C&C Tile & Carpet co-owner and Air National Guard member, died Friday, July 5. Services pending. Moore’s Southlawn. H Richman, Wallace “Wally,” 80, transportation manager and Army veteran, died Friday, June 28. Memorial gathering 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Hayhurst Funeral Home, Broken Arrow. H Salyers, Emagene, 85, Swinson Chevrolet customer service, died Tuesday, July 2. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Graceland Memorial Park Cemetery, Owasso. Moore’s Memory Chapel. Seay, Jack Russell, 90, retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and pilot, died Wednesday, July 3. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, First United Methodist Church. Moore’s Southlawn. H Wright, William “Bill,” 88, retired McDonnell-Douglas assembler, died Friday, July 5. Services pending. Moore’s Southlawn. STATE/AREA Funeral home, church and cemetery locations are in the city under which the death notice is listed unless otherwise noted. Broken Arrow Boudinot WolfVoice, Michelle “Spooky,” 73, smoke shop receptionist, died Wednesday, July 3. Wake 5 p.m. Sunday, July 7, and service 1 p.m. Monday, both at Broken Arrow Indian United Methodist Church. Hayhurst. Carter, Wanda “Sue,” 75, Hayhurst Funeral Home receptionist, died Saturday, July 6. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Hayhurst Funeral Home, and service 11 a.m. Wednesday, The Assembly. Davidson, Mildred, 88, homemaker, died Monday, July 1. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Silver Arrow Estates, Broken Arrow. Cremation Society of Oklahoma. McCrimmon, Helen, 89, interior designer, died Tuesday, July 2. Visitation 4-5 p.m. and rosary 5 p.m. Monday, Hayhurst Funeral Home. Funeral Mass 1 p.m. Tuesday, St. Anne Catholic Church. Claremore Spivy, James Stanton, 86, died Tuesday, July 2, in Tulsa. Visitation 3-7 p.m. Monday, DeLozier Funeral Service, Chelsea, and celebration of life 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, Memorial Heights Baptist Church. Glenpool Sellers, Everett “E.J.,” 84, salesman, died Tuesday, July 2. Visitation 3-6 p.m. Sunday, July 7, Schaudt’s Glenpool Funeral Service Chapel, and service 1 p.m. Monday, Crossroads Church, Jenks. Jenks Longo, Tonya Chesser, 60, bookkeeper, died Sunday, June 23. Memorial service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, Tulsa. Melton, Janna Lou, 80, Sunrise Grocery Store manager, died Saturday, July 6. Services pending. Ninde Brookside.

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Nowata Carey, Willard Clyde “Bill,” 86, Army veteran, died Thursday, July 4. Memorial service 2 p.m. Monday, First Church of God. Benjamin Funeral Service. H Cox, Barbra Joan, 82, died Thursday, July 4. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Talala Christian Church. Benjamin Funeral Service. McLennan, Lyndon Gale “Slim,” 89, veteran, died Wednesday, July 3, in Broken Arrow. Memorial service 2 p.m. Friday, First Christian Church. Benjamin Funeral Service. H Rose Millican, Dee Ann, 77, Little Debbie worker, died Friday, July 5. No services planned. Online condolences at reedculver.com. ReedCulver, Tahlequah. Sand Springs Goolsby, Otto Hughey, 93, Navy chief petty officer, died Tuesday, July 2. Memorial service 3 p.m. Thursday, Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Chapel. H Sapulpa Jorge, Virginia Santos, 84, homemaker, died Monday, June 17. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday, Sapulpa Holiness Church. Moore’s Southlawn, Tulsa.

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opening statements explaining opposing views of a current technology issue. This year’s competition topics included 3-D printed homes in a third-world country, the U.S. Space Force, online textbooks for all classes and U.S. tariffs on imports. It was weeks after the spring semester ended, Phillips said, before she was sure her students would be able to attend the competition because of the high cost of travel, but she was able to pull together funds in time. A team of two students — Owen Anderson, who will be a freshman in the fall, and Emma Barnes, entering eighth grade — competed and placed eighth in the nation in the category titled Challenging Technology Issues. Anderson, 14, said he was shocked after learning he would get to compete. “I have always had an interest in mathematics and technology for as long as I can remember,” he said. “When we heard we were able to go, it was very stunning knowing we would be able to do it.” Barnes said she joined STEM Club to learn and experience Phillips’ teaching style. Aside from keeping them on task, Barnes said she wants to learn more about STEM because “she just makes it so inviting and welcoming.” “You get so much out of the experience and want to learn more and more about STEM because of her,” Barnes said. According to its website, TSA challenges students

Interstate 40 bridge and a memorial for the people who died when the bridge collapsed in 2002. But the park’s restrooms were destroyed in the flood, and the park itself remains covered in several inches of silt and dried mud. Because using the park was out of the question this year, the Green Valley Baptist Church, where Webb is a pastor, hosted it. “Something like this (the Fourth of July celebration) has to happen every year,” Webb said. “You couldn’t cancel it.” The flood was generally off topic at the church on Independence Day. Instead, a guest pastor led a prayer and a guest speaker talked about second chances. Brisket, pulled pork and sausages rolled off a smoker. Children jumped in inflatable and dunked each other in a tank. As people filled up on smoked meat, children and teenagers unpacked their fireworks. They lit smoke bombs on a flatbed trailer and shot Roman candles into a green and golden field — at least until a mother told them to watch which direction they were shooting the fireworks. She sent in another adult to help supervise. A young boy in tow was asking for his mother’s attention. “I gotta watch your brother do this,” she told him. “He thinks he’s too big for his own good.” Sean Moore, owner of Moore’s Discount Auto Repair in Webbers Falls, said that normally all the children and teenagers will line up their fireworks along the river bank and will shoot them off until nightfall, when

Students from Thoreau Demonstration Academy competing against others from across the nation came home with high honors after the 2019 National Technology Student Association Conference. Courtesy

to use and improve their STEM skills in team and individual events including technology, communication, design and engineering, environmental systems, transportation and manufacturing. Phillips said traveling to the East Coast for the competition with her students reaffirmed why she teaches today. “I think the reason that I stay and don’t give up to make more money is exactly what I saw in Washington, D.C.,” Barnes said. Barnes said there is no other feeling like seeing

the faces of her students light up when achieving learning milestones. Her students also competed in Career Preparations, Promotional Marketing and Technical Design categories. Sean Kuehn, a Charles Page High School student, was also among competitors and placed sixth in the Extemporaneous Speech competition. Jericka Handie 918-581-8366 jericka.handie @tulsaworld.com Twitter: @jerickahandie

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of the pool does not flow back into it and that fluids from outside the pool don’t drain into it. The lower elevation also left the pool in violation of access requirements under the Americans With Disabilities Act. The city also tested the pool for possible leaks after minor cracks were found in the concrete structure. The tests found no seepage. No public dollars were expended to restore the pool to its proper elevation. That was the responsibility of the general contractor, Magnum Construction, according to the city. The $3.2 million project was originally scheduled to be completed in March. Early this year, America said she did not expect the pool to open this summer. But when the repair and inspection process went faster than expected, she decided to open it, if only for part of the summer. “We really didn’t think it would be possible to open this summer,” America

The pool at Lacy Park is scheduled to open by Saturday. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World

said. “So a big thumbs-up to the contractor and city engineering staff and parks staff and everybody who really tried to coordinate things to give the community at least part of the summer in this pool.” She said she’s confident the public will be happy with what they see. “I’ve been over there a bunch of times the last week,” America said Friday. “And every time I’m thinking, ‘I wish I could jump in.’ I mean, it looks really great. They (the public) are going to enjoy it.” The Lacy Park pool was expected to have the same

hours of operation as the pools at Reed and McClure parks, but America said that could change if the city cannot find enough life guards. Anyone interested in applying to be a lifeguard can apply by going online to tulsaparks.com and clicking on “Employment Opportunity Job Board.” Questions can be addressed to Brandon Worley at bworley@cityoftulsa.org. Kevin Canfield 918-645-5452 kevin.canfield @tulsaworld.com Twitter: @aWorldofKC

Older kids play basketball while younger ones play in inflatables during Webbers Falls’ 10th annual Pig in the Park July 4 celebration, held this year at the Green Valley Baptist Church on Thursday. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World

the town’s fire department takes over with a massive display. It was not much different this year. Moore said it’s been depressing in the town. His home didn’t flood, but just about all of his neighbors’ homes did. “We need to do it for these kids,” Moore said of the celebration. “They’re enjoying it. I’m enjoying it. I’m enjoying all these smiles.” The May flood damaged about 160 of the town’s approximately 200 houses and damaged the water main. Floodwater was in people’s homes for up to 10 days. Andy Paul, who lived across the street from Moore, said he was the “proud owner of that pile of rubble” as he gestured toward where his house had been. He had the house razed, and as of Thursday, most of the rubble had been moved out or put into dumpsters. “It was pretty,” he said of his home. “You couldn’t tell from it now. It had a trailer house and then a house built on it — over it and around it.” His intention is to move a travel trailer onto his property. He and his wife, Marlene Paul, have been living in it, parked

in a nearby town, since they evacuated. They, as was the case with many in Webbers Falls, did not have flood insurance. Only 13 people in the Webbers Falls postal ZIP code had insurance plans through the National Flood Insurance Program, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “FEMA will not give you enough money to rebuild your losses,” Andy Paul said. “FEMA just gives you enough money to suffer through.” Just up the road from the Pauls’ place, Leon Robbins was under his new cabin Thursday, working to connect the plumbing. He and his wife, Tammy Robbins, also razed their home after the flood. They placed a prefabricated cabin on their former home’s foundation. “Honest to goodness, my celebration’s going to be here,” Leon Robbins said. “My freedom with my family, building a home, is my American dream.” Harrison Grimwood 918-581-8369 harrison.grimwood @tulsaworld.com Twitter: @grimwood_hmg

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Epic: Teachers give notice of intent to sue over dismissals »» From page A11

drove decisions on student withdrawals and other academic choices involving students. The four former teachers filing the claim notices say they were fired for pushing back against pressure to manipulate their student rosters. They say the school still owes them all or part of the bonus payment, which can amount to tens of thousands of dollars. “There was always a carrot dangling,” said former Epic teacher Amanda Ensley, who is not among the four who have taken legal action. Withdrawing was easy to do, she said. Teachers had the ability to withdraw students themselves from their own computers with “a click of a button,” said Ensley, who resigned in January. Then parents could, and often did, quickly re-enroll, the teachers say. “I felt it was very unethical, at the least, for teachers to be able to withdraw students so easily, especially when money is involved,” said Angie Wren, who taught for Epic in 2016. Shelly Hickman, a spokeswoman for Epic, said withdrawing students for low academic performance is forbidden by the organization and would be grounds for dismissal. No former employee has ever made a complaint to Epic’s human resources department describing they were pressured by a principal to withdraw low-performing students, she said. Teachers told Oklahoma Watch not all principals pressured them to withdraw students. The school does have a policy to withdraw students automatically when they complete fewer than 31 assignments during a nine-week period, considering these students “truant.” Traditional school districts typically only withdraw students for missing 10 consecutive days of school, though students can also lose credit and be reported to the district attorney for excessive absences, according to a review of several policies by Oklahoma Watch. Epic’s policy was implement-

ed in 2018, following a change in state law requiring virtual schools to count attendance one of three different ways. Data from 2018-19 is not yet available. The seven teachers left Epic before the most recent school year, so it’s unclear if changes have been made.

Lure of the bonus Epic recruits teachers with offers of a potential six-figure paycheck. But up to half of that compensation comes in the form of the bonus — an amount so significant teachers talk about buying a car with it. A large part of that bonus is based on the academic performance of “non-truant,” or fullyear, students. Wren, who has also taught at brick-and-mortar schools, said she felt like Epic wanted her to withdraw students who were completing assignments — in other words, weren’t “absent” — but had been identified as not expected to pass the spring tests. “My principal would instruct me to give additional remediation assignments and mandatory online homework-help sessions that made it almost impossible for the kids to keep up with,” she said. “When students couldn’t keep up with the extra things assigned, my principal began pressuring me to withdraw them for truancy.” She pushed back, saying that based on the school’s expectations, all of her more than 30 students should be withdrawn. That part of the bonus is based on full-year students only, he told her, indicating she only needed one full-year student who would score well. A document outlining how bonuses are calculated confirms that a portion of the bonus is based on full-year students only. If a teacher has 22 students, but only 12 are full-year, the passing rate of the 12 is used to calculate the potential bonus. Teachers were eligible for hundreds of dollars per student based on their test performance. Not all principals pressured teachers like this, Wren said. Her first principal never men-

tioned withdrawing students unless they stopped logging in and stopped replying to her, and never discussed bonus money, she said. Wren resigned in January 2017. To predict student test performance, Epic uses an assessment called the NWEA MAP Growth, which is also used by traditional school districts. But at Epic there’s a hyper-focus on it, teachers say, coupled with teachers’ ability to withdraw students themselves and the financial incentives. Trina Menzie, who worked at Epic in 2017, said teachers were asked to submit monthly reports detailing which students were “red, yellow or green” based on the MAP test’s predictions and which students were full-year and which were not. “It’s all data-based and ‘who’s weighing you down,’ ” she said. “It creates a culture of fear where you’re afraid to keep kids that are low performers on your roster.”

Pushback The intent-to-sue notices were sent to Epic in May and June by four former teachers who allege they were fired for resisting pressure to manipulate their student rosters. The claim notices were filed by attorneys for Ryan Aispuro, Shaunna Atchley and Jason Deskin, who began teaching at Epic in July 2017, and Noelle Waller, who joined Epic in November 2013. All were fired in July 2018. In her claim notice, Atchley said she pushed back against her principal, Kristie Surface, who said “she needed to dump all of her students that reduced bonuses,” according to the notice. She also said Surface singled out one student for withdrawal, calling the student a “waste of time.” Atchley said the principal explained that “this student did not deserve Epic and that Epic was free to pick and choose what students it wanted.” Oklahoma Watch attempted to reach Surface through her social media account, but Surface has not responded. Waller’s claim notice de-

scribes how Epic used results from benchmarking tests to categorize students into red, yellow and green depending on their achievement and aptitude for testing. Epic’s enforcement of truancy standards was lax for yellow and green students but rigorously applied to red students, the document states. “There was always discussion of … which students you should be able to push over the hump and which students you should withdraw and pull back in as not full academic year,” Waller said. Two other administrators named in the claim notices, then-principals Amanda Lashley and David Weston, could not be reached for comment. Former principal Jodie Shupe, now Epic’s managing director of instruction, when reached by phone, declined to comment. Epic did not provide a detailed response to requests on June 24 for comments on the claim notices filed by the four former teachers. On June 28, the school posted a response to Oklahoma Watch’s story and linked to copies of letters sent to the teachers’ attorneys. In the letters, attorney Bill Hickman denies allegations in the notices. He writes, “Epic’s process for addressing truancy and attendance is consistent with the practices of other public schools and the law.” He writes that as at-will employees, the teachers can be terminated or not rehired for any reason, and some of the reasons Epic gives are detailed in the letters. Although the four teachers maintain Epic fired them in retaliation for resisting withdrawals, Hickman instead cites issues such as failure to follow the employment agreement and employee handbook, inappropriate conduct, poor communication and, in some cases, parent complaints.

Late enrollees Most Epic students excluded from accountability ratings in 2017-18 were given that status because they were late enrollees. Oklahoma public schools are not held responsible in report cards for the performance of

students who enroll after the 20th day of the school year. In 2017-18, nearly a third of Epic’s 19,918 students were late enrollees, according to state data. Hickman, of Epic, said the school attracts a lot of latecomers because many students in traditional schools become dissatisfied mid-year due to bullying, school safety concerns, medical reasons, lack of success in school or referral by their school. “We make no apologies for being accessible to all Oklahoma families any time they need our services,” Hickman said. Epic pursues those students. Oklahoma’s three other virtual schools only allow enrollment during certain times of the year. Epic admits students year-round and markets to new students well after the school year begins. It also offers rewards for referrals of new students. Epic doesn’t receive per-pupil state aid for late enrollees, but they have helped drive its rapid yearover-year growth. Part of teachers’ bonuses is based on how many of their students are retained by Epic the next year. When legislation this year threatened Epic’s ability to enroll year-round, school leaders fought back. In an email sent to students’ parents, Epic called Senate Bill 148 “the most damaging legislation to Epic families.” The bill, co-written by Rep. Derrel Fincher, R-Bartlesville, and Sen. Gary Stanislawski, RTulsa, would have created two annual enrollment periods for all virtual schools, while still allowing exceptions for emergencies. After Epic’s email went out, Rep. Jacob Rosecrants, D-Norman, was one lawmaker hit by a flood of concerns from Epic supporters. “It was intense,” Rosecrants said. “It was, full on, make sure this never gets heard.” Fincher said he decided to lay the bill over after speaking with Ben Harris, who founded Epic with David Chaney, but plans to revive it in 2020. Fincher said he’s looking for evidence about the magnitude of virtual schools’ student “churn.”

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A16 Sunday, July 7, 2019

TODAY'S FORECAST

89 73

MORNING

TULSA WORLD

EXTENDED 5-DAY FORECAST MONDAY

TUESDAY

92 75

A heavy t-storm. Showers and t-storms tonight. A shower and Wind: SW 4-8 mph t-storm around POP: 55% RealFeel®: 99/78 Wind: AFTERNOON EVENING SSE 7-14 mph POP: 65% RealFeel®: 102/82

WEDNESDAY

96 77

THURSDAY

96 76

FRIDAY

93 71

94 72

Partly sunny

Sunshine and hot

Mostly sunny

Wind: S 8-16 mph POP: 20% RealFeel®: 104/80

Wind: WNW 4-8 mph POP: 10% RealFeel®: 106/80

Wind: NNE 6-12 mph POP: 10% RealFeel®: 100/73

Wind: E 4-8 mph POP: 5% RealFeel®: 100/74

The exclusive AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature® (RF) is an index that combines the effects of temperature, wind, humidity, sunshine intensity, cloudiness, precipitation, pressure and elevation on the human body – everything that affects how warm or cold a person feels. Shown are the highest and lowest values for each day. POP: Probability of Precipiation

REGIONAL FORECAST

WEATHER Weather ALMANAC Tulsa through 5 p.m. yesterday

Temperature High .................................................. 91 Low ................................................... 71 Normal high ....................................... 92 Normal low ........................................ 72 Record high ......................... 111 (1996) Record low ............................ 55 (1972) High one year ago .............................. 99 Low one year ago ................................ 75

Precipitation

National Extremes Yesterday High: 107 in Needles, CA Low: 32 in Stanley, ID

National extremes are for the 48 contiguous states.

AIR QUALITY TODAY Yesterday's rating

Today's forecast

52 0 50 100 150 200

Denver 85/60

LAKE LEVELS Measures above unless denoted by minus. Statistics as of 7 a.m. yesterday. Beaver ........... 8.81 Keystone ..... 24.98 Broken Bow .. 1.26 McGee .......... 0.12 Bull Shoals . 34.04 Oologah ...... 17.80 Copan ......... 19.18 Pine Creek ... -2.64 Eucha ............ 0.08 Salt Plains .... 1.03 Eufaula ......... 8.42 Sardis ........... 0.16 Fort Gibson . 22.46 Skiatook ....... 9.96 Grand ............ 6.82 Spavinaw ....... 0.33 Heyburn ........ 0.19 Table Rock .... 6.22 Hudson ....... 12.79 Tenkiller ...... 24.25 Hulah .......... 26.09 Texoma .......... 3.53 Kaw ............. 27.43 Wister ......... 21.61 LATER INFO: Call 918-669-7521

24 hours ending 5 p.m. yest. .......... 2.16" Record precipitation ........... 1.62" (1932) Month to date ............................... 2.35" Normal month to date ................... 0.74" Year to date ................................ 36.47" Normal year to date ..................... 21.96"

300

500

What it means: 0-50: Good; 51-100: Moderate; 101-150: Unhealthy for sensitive people; 151-200: Unhealthy; 201-300: Very Unhealthy; 301-500: Hazardous Source: airnow.gov

TULSA TEMPERATURES 24 hours ending 5 p.m. Saturday 6 p.m. 73 2 a.m. 73 10 a.m. 78 7 p.m. 74 3 a.m. 73 11 a.m. 81 85 8 p.m. 75 4 a.m. 73 Noon 9 p.m. 75 5 a.m. 73 1 p.m. 87 10 p.m. 75 6 a.m. 71 2 p.m. 90 11 p.m. 73 7 a.m. 73 3 p.m. 91 Mid. 73 8 a.m. 73 4 p.m. 75 1 a.m. 72 9 a.m. 75 5 p.m. 73

SUN AND MOON Sunrise today ........................... 6:13 a.m. Sunset tonight ........................ 8:44 p.m. Total daylight ................... 14 hr., 31 min. Moonrise today .......................11:39 a.m. Moonset today ...................... 12:05 a.m.

First

Full

Last

New

POLLEN Trees ................................... Absent (10) Weeds ........................................ Low (2) Grasses ................................... High (38) Mold ........................... Moderate (9222)

Source: Allergy Clinic of Tulsa

Jul 9

Jul 16

Jul 24

Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Jul 31

Goodland 84/64

Durango 79/48

Woodward 89/70 Albuquerque 79/63

Amarillo 84/65

Stillwater 90/74

Lawton 94/74

Today Hi/Lo/W 64/51/pc 93/75/s 114/82/s 106/94/s 90/77/c 80/67/r 69/49/pc 85/79/pc 69/47/pc 53/35/pc 98/76/s 68/47/s 84/73/t 66/54/t 106/87/s 64/48/pc 74/51/pc 81/60/t 90/70/t 92/85/t 100/85/pc 99/63/s

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 63/51/sh 95/75/s 114/84/s 104/94/s 91/78/t 87/69/pc 65/52/sh 84/79/pc 66/47/pc 55/43/pc 99/75/s 64/47/pc 83/72/t 67/56/t 105/91/s 64/55/pc 70/51/pc 81/58/t 91/73/pc 91/82/t 102/83/pc 101/63/s

Today City Kandahar Kuwait City Lisbon London Madrid Mexico City Montreal Moscow New Delhi Oslo Paris Rome Santiago Seoul Sydney Tehran Tel Aviv Tokyo Toronto Vienna Warsaw Zurich

Hi/Lo/W 108/75/s 122/93/s 75/61/s 70/55/pc 94/66/pc 75/55/t 78/59/s 67/52/pc 94/82/pc 67/50/c 82/59/pc 87/73/s 59/45/pc 89/68/pc 67/53/pc 102/76/s 89/77/s 72/66/r 77/59/s 82/59/t 71/53/pc 77/58/t

Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice

Little Rock 93/73 McAlester 87/72

Dallas 96/78

Jackson 93/74

El Paso 91/72

Shreveport 94/75 NATIONAL CITIES

SKYWATCH Saturn is shining at its best right now. The planet rises at sunset and remains in the sky all night. It's passing closest to us for the year, too, so it's at its brightest. It is low in the southeast as darkness falls and looks like a bright golden star. Source: McDonald Observatory

The Planets Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus

Rise 7:53 a.m. 5:27 a.m. 7:40 a.m. 6:31 p.m. 8:45 p.m. 1:56 a.m.

Set 9:40 p.m. 8:01 p.m. 9:54 p.m. 4:19 a.m. 6:34 a.m. 3:21 p.m.

NATIONAL FORECAST

Shown are today’s noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day.

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 110/76/s 120/90/s 75/63/pc 70/55/pc 89/62/pc 78/57/t 83/62/s 69/51/sh 97/82/t 67/52/r 77/54/s 89/72/pc 62/39/pc 88/67/c 63/48/sh 103/79/s 89/76/s 74/66/c 81/61/s 76/55/pc 68/52/pc 69/52/t

TULSA

89/73

Oklahoma City 89/71

Las Cruces 89/64

WORLD CITIES City Amsterdam Athens Baghdad Bahrain Bangkok Beijing Berlin Bermuda Brussels Buenos Aires Cairo Calgary Caracas Copenhagen Dubai Dublin Frankfurt Geneva Havana Hong Kong Islamabad Kabul

Kansas City 83/68 St. Louis 85/69

Topeka 86/69

National Summary: Drier and more comfortable air will sweep into New England and New York today, replacing the thunderstorms that started the weekend. More thunderstorms will rattle the mid-Atlantic, South and the Plains. The threat for severe weather will focus on Montana. For earthquake cleanup, California will be dry with a gusty breeze in the deserts.

Today

Mon.

Today

Mon.

City

Hi/Lo/W

City

Hi/Lo/W

Abilene Albuquerque Anchorage Atlanta Austin Baltimore Bismarck Boise Boston Buffalo Burlington, VT Charleston, SC Charleston, WV Cheyenne Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Concord, NH Dallas Denver Des Moines Detroit El Paso Flagstaff Helena Honolulu Houston Indianapolis Jackson, MS Jacksonville Kansas City Key West Las Vegas Little Rock Los Angeles Louisville

95/74/s 79/63/t 80/62/s 90/74/t 96/75/s 86/71/t 83/68/t 86/59/pc 75/65/pc 79/57/s 79/53/s 88/75/t 82/70/t 81/56/pc 79/63/pc 86/69/pc 83/66/pc 84/49/s 96/78/pc 85/60/pc 83/66/c 82/62/pc 91/72/t 76/43/pc 76/52/t 88/78/pc 96/76/s 84/67/pc 93/74/t 89/73/t 83/68/pc 89/82/t 102/77/s 93/73/pc 78/62/pc 90/72/pc

94/76/pc 90/62/pc 82/64/s 92/75/t 96/76/s 85/67/pc 82/67/t 84/57/pc 79/67/s 81/57/s 83/59/s 90/73/t 84/67/sh 79/53/pc 82/63/pc 86/67/pc 82/63/pc 85/51/s 96/78/pc 84/57/pc 84/68/pc 84/61/s 99/74/pc 76/42/s 74/53/t 89/78/sh 96/76/s 85/64/pc 94/71/pc 92/73/t 86/72/t 88/81/t 99/76/s 91/73/t 75/62/pc 89/70/pc

Memphis Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis Mobile Nashville New Orleans New York City Omaha Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland, ME Portland, OR Providence Raleigh Rapid City Reno Richmond Sacramento St. Louis Salt Lake City San Antonio San Diego San Francisco San Juan Santa Fe Seattle Shreveport Spokane Tampa Tucson Washington, DC Wichita Yuma

92/75/pc 90/73/pc 90/79/t 89/78/t 75/63/s 78/65/s 83/65/pc 84/67/pc 98/75/t 97/78/pc 89/72/t 90/70/pc 98/77/s 97/79/pc 82/69/pc 82/69/pc 84/69/pc 87/71/t 88/75/t 91/76/t 84/69/pc 84/68/pc 107/77/s 104/77/s 81/65/pc 84/64/pc 78/57/s 79/59/s 76/59/pc 78/61/pc 80/62/pc 82/63/s 90/70/t 87/69/t 83/61/pc 80/58/c 86/58/pc 87/59/s 88/71/t 82/64/t 84/57/s 79/57/s 85/69/pc 86/70/pc 94/68/s 87/60/s 94/76/s 95/76/s 70/64/pc 71/64/pc 67/56/pc 67/56/pc 89/76/pc 90/79/pc 77/54/t 86/50/t 68/57/sh 75/59/pc 94/75/pc 95/76/pc 76/55/pc 76/55/pc 86/78/t 89/77/t 100/68/pc 101/70/pc 86/73/t 84/70/pc 88/73/t 88/74/t 104/67/pc 102/69/pc

Sports

Fortuna Tulsa claims conference championship. B4

B1 Sunday, July 7, 2019

Thunder fan’s $25,000 shocker

surprisingly high percentage of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 14,000 season tickets are sold to Tulsa County residents. Approximately 1,000 of those tickets are purchased by Tulsans. With the 1 a.m. Saturday report that Paul George had been successfully recruited to the Los Angeles Clippers by Kawhi Leonard, bill and as RusHaisten sell Westbrook and his huge Sports salary reportcolumnist edly may be bill.haisten @tulsaworld.com on the brink of being shipped elsewhere, and as Steven Adams also may wind up being a trade piece, I wonder how Tulsa-based Thunder ticket customers feel now about their 2019-20 investment. Or all Thunder ticket customers, for that matter. I have a longtime Tulsa friend who has been a seasonticket holder since 2010. I don’t have to wonder how he feels about what happened with George and could happen with Westbrook. I called the guy, who was more than willing to talk but didn’t want his name published. To preserve his anonymity, he’ll be referred to as Thunder Fan. »» See Haisten, page B7

Broken Arrow offensive tackle Andrew Raym (left), a highly coveted college recruit, blocks during spring practice in May. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World

2019

All-World

offensive linemen

Preseason Football Contest

‘strong enough’

Broken Arrow’s Andrew Raym adding endurance to muscle

By Barry Lewis • Tulsa World

The foundation of the Thunder has been jarred by the reported trade of Paul George (right) to the Los Angeles Clippers. Is Russell Westbrook next? DOUG HOKE/The Oklahoman, file

ROKEN ARROW — Andrew Raym is one of the nation’s top offensive linemen and has been a part of many big impact plays the past three seasons with Broken Arrow. Besides celebrating the Tigers’ first state football title last year, another memorable moment for Raym came when he was matched against another highly heralded college recruit, Edmond Santa Fe’s Trace Ford, who is now at Oklahoma State. “My favorite play was putting Trace Ford 15 yards back on his back,” Raym said.

Raym, a tackle who has received All-America honors the past two years, has dominated most of the defensive linemen he has competed against and is one of the nation’s most heavily recruited offensive linemen. He has been recruited by most major colleges. Raym took official visits last month to Georgia and Michigan and also is seriously considering Oklahoma. Raym committed to the Sooners two years ago before re-opening his recruiting. For the second consecutive year, Raym is No. 1 in the AllWorld preseason rankings for offensive linemen. As a sophomore, he was ranked No. 2

behind Bixby/OSU’s Bryce Bray. The rankings are based on past achievements, projected 2019 performance and college potential. Raym, 6-foot-5 and 305 pounds, was an All-World offensive player of the year finalist in 2018, and is a twotime All-World and All-State first-team selection. During the upcoming season, look for Raym to make an impact at other positions, especially on the defensive line. He began doing that last year in the Class 6AI playoffs. Raym assisted on two tackles in the state championship victory »» See Raym, page B5

Backup Franch making impact Upstart Netherlands eager to take on U.S.

Third-string goalkeeper inspires girls in Salina, Kansas, and in Stillwater

WORLD CUP • Americans seek their fourth title, the Dutch their first

By Eli Lederman Tulsa World

It is hard to envision a scenario in which Adrianna Franch will see even a minute of action for the United States in France on Sunday. As the squad’s third goalkeeper, with only one career appearance for the national team under her belt, it would take extreme circumstances for the former Oklahoma State star to be anywhere but the sidelines in her warmup gear during the Women’s World Cup final. Yet even from the bench at Parc Olympique Lyonnais — where the Americans will battle the Netherlands in the final leg of their quest to bring a second consecutive World Cup trophy home to the United States — Franch’s impact will still be felt far away. It will reach places like Salina, Kansas, and Stillwater, and Portland, Oregon. “Come Sunday morning, young girls all over Oklahoma and all over the country will

By Anne M. Peterson Associated Press

Portland Thorns FC goalkeeper Adrianna Franch, who played at Oklahoma State in 2009-12, is the third-string goalkeeper for the United States at the Women’s World Cup in France. Billy Gates/The Oregonian, file

tune into this game,” said Oklahoma State women’s soccer coach Colin Carmichael, who coached Franch in Stillwater from 2009-12. “And that’s because of players like Adrianna.” The U.S. women have commanded center stage on the international sports scene this summer with their overpowering and enthralling run to the final. Led by stars Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, the team has captured the hearts of Americans, and will seek to seal the

deal with a victory in Lyon. A win would deliver the U.S. its fourth World Cup trophy since 1991. Driven by the likes of Rapinoe and Morgan — and Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach and Brandi Chastain before them — the success and popularity of the women’s national team over the past 30 years has energized the next generation of girls in youth soccer across the United States, one »» See Franch, page B4

LYON, France — The United States is about to conclude its summer in France with an opportunity to further cement its place as the best team on the international stage. The U.S. faces the Netherlands on Sunday for the Women’s World Cup championship. A victory would give the Americans a second straight title and their fourth overall, more than any other nation “I’m like a kid in the candy store right now,” U.S. star Megan Rapinoe said. “This is the absolute best stage. I already feel more anxious and more nervous than in any of the other games.” The United States has won a record 11 consecutive World Cup matches dating back to 2015 in Canada, surpassing Norway’s record from 1995-

World Cup final United States vs. the Netherlands 10 a.m. Sunday, FOX23

99. The U.S. has also been undefeated in a record 16 World Cup matches, surpassing Germany’s run between 2003 and 2007. “We’ve celebrated the amazing moments. We’ve dug in, looked each other in the eye in the hard moments and gone through things as a team,” Rapinoe said. “And we get to this final moment and it’s one more game and it’s really just about experiencing that game in its fullest for the last time.” The Americans face a Dutch team on the rise. After reaching the knockout round in only its first World Cup four years ago in Canada, the team won the European Championship for the Netherlands’ first major trophy. Dating back to the Euros, the Dutch have won 12 consecutive games in major tournaments. They have star power in »» See World Cup, page B4

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Basketball

Oklahoma KTBZ am1430, KMOD fm97.5

• WNBA

Tickets: 800-456-4668, soonersports.com

FB • SUN 9-1 vs. Houston, 6:30 p.m., ABC

FB • SAT 9-7 vs. South Dakota, 6 p.m., TBA

EASTERN

FB • SAT 9-14 at UCLA, 7 p.m., FOX23

Oklahoma State KFAQ am1170 FB • SAT 9-7 vs. McNeese, 6 p.m., ESPN+

FB • SAT 9-14 at Tulsa, 2:30 p.m., TBA

Men’s bkb: KXBL fm99.5 | Women’s bkb: Chrome93.5 Tickets: 918-631-4688, tulsahurricane.com FB • SAT 9-7 at San Jose State, TBA

FB • SAT 9-14 vs. Oklahoma State, 2:30 p.m., TBA

FB • SAT 9-7 at Ole Miss, 6:30 p.m., SEC

FB • SAT 9-14 vs. Colorado State, 3 p.m., SEC

KTBZ am1430 Tickets: 918-744-5901, tulsadrillers.com tUe 7-9 vs. Springﬁeld, 7:05 p.m.

WeD 7-10 vs. Springﬁeld, 7:05 p.m.

Roughnecks

Tickets: 918-744-5901, roughnecksfc.com WeD 7-24 vs. LA Galaxy 2, 7:30 p.m.

Television/Radio

AUTO RACING

sat 7-27 vs. Phoenix Rising FC, 7:30 p.m.

Noon NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400 NBC

MLB

Noon N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay 1 p.m. Texas at Minnesota 3 p.m. St. Louis at San Francisco

NBA SUMMER LEAGUE

TBS FSOK FSP/Cox-3

Radio KYAL-1550

KYAL-97.1

2:30 p.m. San Antonio vs. Charlotte ESPN2 3 p.m. Brooklyn vs. Croatia NBA 4:30 p.m. Minnesota vs. Atlanta ESPN2 5 p.m. Denver vs. Orlando NBA 6:30 p.m. Chicago vs. Cleveland ESPN 8:30 p.m. New York vs. Phoenix ESPN 9 p.m. Houston vs. Portland NBA 10:30 p.m. Memphis vs. L.A. Clippers ESPN2

CYCLING

7:30 a.m. Tour de France NBCSN 5:30 a.m. Tour de France NBCSN

GOLF

Noon PGA 3M Open 2 p.m. PGA 3M Open 4:30 p.m. LPGA Thornberry Creek Classic

GOLF CBS GOLF

10 a.m.

Final: United States vs. Netherlands

FOX23

8 p.m.

Final: United States vs. Mexico

FS1

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

MEN’S CONCACAF GOLD CUP

5 a.m. (Mon.) Wimbledon

Las Vegas Minnesota Los Angeles Seattle Phoenix Dallas

8 5 .615 — 8 6 .571 ½ 6 6 .500 1½ 8 8 .500 1½ 5 6 .455 2 4 8 .333 3½

Pct

Saturday At Brussels First Stage A 120.9-mile flat ride, beginning and ending in Brussels, with a pair of early categorized climbs: 1. Mike Teunissen, Netherlands, Team Jumbo-Visma, 4:22:47. 2. Peter Sagan, Slovakia, Bora-Hansgrohe, same time. 3. Caleb Ewan, Australia, Lotto Soudal, same time. 4. Giacomo Nizzolo, Italy, Dimension Data, same time. 5. Sonny Colbrelli, Italy, Bahrain-Merida, same time. 6. Michael Matthews, Australia, Team Sunweb, same time. 7. Matteo Trentin, Italy, MitcheltonScott, same time. 8. Oliver Naesen, Belgium, AG2R La Mondiale, same time. 9. Elia Viviani, Italy, Deceuninck-QuickStep, same time. 10. Jasper Stuyven, Belgium, TrekSegafredo, same time. 11. Greg Van Avermaet, Belgium, CCC Team, same time. 12. Alberto Bettiol, Italy, EF Education First, same time. 13. Andrea Pasqualon, Italy, WantyGobert, same time. 14. Alexander Kristoff, Norway, UAE Team Emirates, same time. 15. Amund Grondahl Jansen, Norway, Team Jumbo-Visma, same time. 16. Wout Van Aert, Belgium, Team Jumbo-Visma, same time. 17. Christophe Laporte, France, Cofidis Solutions Credits, same time. 18. Andre Greipel, Germany, Arkea Samsic, same time. 19. Daryl Impey, South Africa, Mitchelton-Scott, same time. 20. Guillaume Martin, France, WantyGobert, same time. Also 21. Julian Alaphilippe, France, Deceuninck-QuickStep, same time. 46. Adam Yates, Britain, MitcheltonScott, same time. 67. Alejandro Valverde, Spain, Movistar Team, same time. 75. Tejay Van Garderen, United States, EF Education First, same time. 76. Thibaut Pinot, France, GroupamaFDJ, same time. 93. Jakob Fuglsang, Denmark, Astana Pro Team, same time. 114. Joseph Rosskopf, United States, CCC Team, same time. 132. Ben King, United States, Dimension Data, same time. 145. Chad Haga, United States, Team Sunweb, same time.

drillers

sat 7-13 at Colorado Switchbacks, 6 p.m.

• Tour de France

Tickets: 479-575-5151, arkansasrazorbacks.com

sUN 7-7 MON 7-8 vs. NW Arkansas, vs. Springﬁeld, 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m.

Pct

Cycling

arkansas TBA FB • SAT 8-31 vs. Portland State, 3 p.m., SEC

9 3 .750 — 9 5 .643 1 7 7 .500 3 6 7 .462 3½ 6 9 .400 4½ 3 9 .250 6

Saturday Minnesota 74, Connecticut 71 Sunday Las Vegas at New York, 2 p.m. Washington at Los Angeles, 4 p.m. Dallas at Chicago, 5 p.m. Atlanta at Phoenix, 5 p.m.

Tulsa FB • FRI 8-30 at Michigan State, 6 p.m., FS1

At tulsaworld.com

Washington Connecticut New York Chicago Indiana Atlanta

WESTERN

Tickets: 877-255-4678, okstate.com

FB • FRI 8-30 at Oregon State, 9:30 p.m. FS1

TENNIS

ESPN2

Golf Saturday At Blaine, Minn.

IN BRIEF

victory in Saturday’s opening stage, which was marked by Jakob Thunder falls to Jazz Fuglsang’s crash. The Dutch sprinter in NBA Summer League edged former world champion Peter Sagan Tony Bradley had 19 and Caleb Ewan on the points and 14 rebounds finish line in Brussels. and the Utah Jazz Fuglsang, who is rated defeated the Oklahoma among the favorites City Thunder 78-68 on this year, hit the tarmac Saturday as NBA Sumabout 20 kilometers mer League play resumed in Las Vegas one from the finish. The day after an earthquake Astana team leader got back on his bike with in Southern California blood on his face and forced two games to be right knee, and scratches shortened and another on his jersey. He manto be canceled. aged to reach the finish The NBA Summer League games are being without losing time. The race started from played at two venues the Belgian capital to — the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion honor the 50th anniversary of cycling great at UNLV. The NBA said Eddy Merckx’s first of a survey was completed by two separate indepen- five Tour victories. dent structural engineers on Saturday, which OSU’s Likekele helps USA determined the facilities reach FIBA U19 final were safe. The overhead scoreOklahoma State guard board at the Thomas Isaac Likekele scored 11 & Mack Center swayed points and added three during the quake, which rebounds to help USA caused major concern Basketball take down about safety. The floor in Lithuania 102-67 and adthe Cox arena sustained vance to the gold-medal minor damage that was game at the FIBA U19 repaired. World Cup in Heraklion, Bradley was 9-of-14 to Greece. lead the Jazz to a win at The Americans (6-0) the Cox Pavilion. Justin will now face Mali (5-1) Wright-Foreman and in the final at 11:30 p.m. Miye Oni each had 14 Sunday on ESPN+. USA points for the Jazz (1-0). Basketball is playing for Oklahoma City (0-1) its seventh FIBA U19 was led by 20 points World Cup title, and its from Hamidou Difirst since 2015. allo and 11 points and Likekele is looking to 12 rebounds from Kevin become the fourth CowHervey. boy to win a gold medal with USA Basketball at Teunissen takes opening the FIBA U19 World Cup, Matt Clark (1979), Tour stage, yellow jersey joining Marcus Smart (2013) and Jawun Evans (2015). Mike Teunissen claimed the first yellow jersey of this year’s Tour — From staff de France with a sprint and wire reports

CHANNEL

KTUL (ABC) KOTV (CBS) KOKI (Fox) KJRH (NBC) Big Ten Network CBS Sports Network

The Tulsa Roughnecks’ soccer match against Portland Timbers 2 in Portland, Oregon, ended too late Saturday night to be included in Sunday’s paper. Visit TulsaWorld.com for a game report. Gaby Lopez 66-67-68 — Nicole Broch Larsen 71-66-65 — Anne van Dam 69-68-65 — Chella Choi 70-66-66 — Dottie Ardina 68-67-67 — Celine Boutier 66-69-67 — Tiffany Chan 64-71-67 — Yu Liu 62-69-71 — Karine Icher 71-68-64 — Giulia Molinaro 69-67-67 — Caroline Masson 66-68-69 — Carlota Ciganda 65-69-69 — Kristen Gillman 69-63-71 — Ryann O’Toole 73-64-67 — Mi Jung Hur 70-66-68 — Marina Alex 69-67-68 — Mind Muangkhumsakul 69-67-68 — Alana Uriell 68-67-69 — Lauren Stephenson 66-68-70 — Lee Lopez 67-65-72 — Sei Young Kim 69-70-66 — Elizabeth Szokol 69-68-68 — Ayako Uehara 69-68-68 — Pornanong Phatlum 67-69-69 — Megan Khang 66-70-69 — Ally McDonald 65-70-70 — Anna Nordqvist 64-70-71 — Austin Ernst 67-70-69 — Jasmine Suwannapura 64-73-69 — Cydney Clanton 65-71-70 — Jeong Eun Lee 63-73-70 — Moriya Jutanugarn 65-69-72 — Nasa Hataoka 64-70-72 — Kelly Tan 70-69-68 — Mi Hyang Lee 69-70-68 — Patty Tavatanakit 68-70-69 — Pannarat Thanaplbnyrs 68-70-69 — Lauren Kim 68-69-70 — Brianna Do 68-67-72 — Brittany Marchand 73-66-69 — Aditi Ashok 70-69-69 — Pajaree Anannarukarn 69-70-69 — Louise Ridderstrom 71-67-70 — Katherine Perry 68-70-70 — Jodi Ewart Shadoff 67-71-70 — Emma Talley 69-67-72 — Jane Park 66-70-72 — Wichanee Meechai 69-70-70 — Charlotte Thomas 71-67-71 — Hee Young Park 74-65-71 — Jennifer Song 66-71-73 — Youngin Chun 71-67-73 — Lee-Anne Pace 67-70-74 — Pavarisa Yoktuan 68-71-73 — Maddie McCrary 69-70-74 — P.K. Kongkraphan 71-68-75 — Maria Torres 71-68-75 — Cheyenne Woods 71-68-76 — Clariss Guce 69-70-77 —

Matthew Wolff 69-67-62 — 198 Collin Morikawa 68-66-64 — 198 Bryson DeChambeau 66-62-70 — 198 Wyndham Clark 66-69-64 — 199 Adam Hadwin 64-66-69 — 199 Hideki Matsuyama 64-70-66 — 200 Charles Howell III 68-66-66 — 200 Troy Merritt 70-64-66 — 200 Joaquin Niemann 73-63-65 — 201 Dylan Frittelli 66-69-66 — 201 Roger Sloan 67-67-67 — 201 Arjun Atwal 65-68-68 — 201 Scott Brown 68-65-68 — 201 Scott Piercy 62-70-69 — 201 Johnson Wagner 69-69-64 — 202 Kevin Streelman 68-65-69 — 202 Sebastian Munoz 70-66-67 — 203 Sungjae Im 65-70-68 — 203 Shawn Stefani 69-66-68 — 203 Daniel Berger 68-66-69 — 203 Joey Garber 73-65-65 — 203 Tony Finau 66-68-69 — 203 Adam Svensson 70-64-69 — 203 Carlos Ortiz 67-67-69 — 203 Brian Harman 65-67-71 — 203 Charlie Danielson 73-66-64 — 203 Hank Lebioda 69-68-67 — 204 Tom Lehman 67-69-68 — 204 Bronson Burgoon 73-64-67 — 204 Cameron Tringale 66-71-67 — 204 Patrick Reed 69-67-68 — 204 Fabian Gomez 68-68-68 — 204 Chase Wright 69-66-69 — 204 Keith Mitchell 69-66-69 — 204 Viktor Hovland 69-66-69 — 204 Corey Conners 70-64-70 — 204 Beau Hossler 68-71-65 — 204 Tom Hoge 68-71-65 — 204 Denny McCarthy 66-68-70 — 204 Sam Saunders 65-67-72 — 204 Sam Burns 66-66-72 — 204 Kramer Hickok 68-69-68 — 205 Robert Streb 68-70-67 — 205 Brice Garnett 67-71-67 — 205 Jason Dufner 70-65-70 — 205 Roberto Castro 69-69-67 — 205 Ryan Armour 66-71-69 — 206 David Hearn 70-67-69 — 206 Stephan Jaeger 69-68-69 — 206 Nick Taylor 67-69-70 — 206 Bud Cauley 71-67-68 — 206 Sam Ryder 69-66-71 — 206 Talor Gooch 69-70-67 — 206 Brooks Koepka 67-72-67 — 206 Patton Kizzire 65-74-67 — 206 Lucas Glover 67-72-67 — 206 Pat Perez 67-72-67 — 206 Curtis Luck 68-65-73 — 206 Satoshi Kodaira 70-67-70 — 207 Peter Malnati 67-70-70 — 207 J.J. Spaun 68-70-69 — 207 Keegan Bradley 70-68-69 — 207 Mackenzie Hughes 67-68-72 — 207 Rod Pampling 70-69-68 — 207 Brendan Steele 66-68-73 — 207 Zack Sucher 68-71-68 — 207 Brian Gay 67-72-68 — 207 Martin Laird 70-67-71 — 208 Richy Werenski 71-67-70 — 208 Justin Suh 67-68-73 — 208 Kyle Jones 70-69-69 — 208 Jason Day 69-70-69 — 208 Tyrone Van Aswegen 69-70-69 — 208

• LPGA: Thorneberry Creek At Oneida, Wis. a-denotes amateur

Shanshan Feng Tiffany Joh Ariya Jutanugarn Sung Hyun Park Yealimi Noh Amy Yang Mina Harigae Jing Yan Hyo Joo Kim Alison Lee Eun-Hee Ji

201 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 203 203 203 203 203 204 204 204 204 204 204 204 205 205 205 205 205 205 205 206 206 206 206 206 206 207 207 207 207 207 207 208 208 208 208 208 208 208 208 209 209 210 210 211 211 212 213 214 214 215 216

• Euro: Irish Open

At Lahinch, Ireland

Robert Rock Eddie Pepperell Rafa Cabrera Bello Zander Lombard Andy Sullivan Bernd Wiesberger Mike Lorenzo-Vera Cormac Sharvin Jorge Campillo Oliver Wilson Paul Waring Grant Forrest John Rahm Wade Ormsby Brandon Stone Niklas Lemke Edoardo Molinari Thorbjorn Olesen George Coetzee Gavin Green Robin Dawson

67-70-60 — 197 65-67-66 — 198 68-67-63 — 198 64-67-68 — 199 68-66-66 — 200 69-66-65 — 200 65-70-66 — 201 66-69-66 — 201 69-64-69 — 202 66-69-67 — 202 67-68-67 — 202 71-66-65 — 202 67-71-64 — 202 65-69-69 — 203 67-67-69 — 203 68-66-69 — 203 68-68-67 — 203 65-69-69 — 203 70-67-66 — 203 66-72-65 — 203 68-71-64 — 203

Tommy Fleetwood Martin Kaymer Matt Wallace Padraig Harrington

66-67-71 66-70-68 68-68-73 63-73-73

Also

• PGA: 3M Open

LOCAL Tv LISTINGS

TULSA WORLD

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• Korn Ferry: Lecom Health

At Findley Lake, N.Y. Play Suspended Saturday; will conclude Sunday Ryan Brehm Tim Wilkinson Zach Wright Byron Meth Jamie Arnold Blayne Barber Maverick McNealy Lanto Griffin Will Cannon Will Zalatoris Henrik Norlander MJ Daffue Zac Blair Kevin Lucas Jordan Niebrugge Michael McGowan Nelson Ledesma Matthew Campbell Callum Tarren Andres Gonzales T.J. Vogel Spence Fulford Mark Hubbard Greg Yates Tyson Alexander Grayson Murray George Cunningham Chase Seiffert Oscar Fraustro Matthew NeSmith Ethan Tracy William Kropp Patrick Sullivan Lee Hodges Steve LeBrun Sebastian Cappelen Robby Shelton Dawie van der Walt Joseph Winslow Chris Naegel Michael Gligic Oliver Bekker Dan McCarthy Chris Baker Steve Wheatcroft Rodolfo Cazaubon Billy Kennerly Charlie Saxon Martin Flores Jimmy Stanger Brian Richey Erik Barnes Andrew Novak Richard H. Lee Michael Gellerman Jimmy Gunn Casey Wittenberg Erik Compton Ben Griffin Thomas Walsh Harrison Endycott Ben Taylor Jack Maguire Kyle Westmoreland JD Dornes Rico Hoey Tommy Gainey Christian Brand Cameron Percy Seann Harlingten

70-66-64 — 200 65-67 — 132 69-67-65 — 201 67-67 — 134 66-68 — 134 69-67-66 — 202 66-68 — 134 67-66 — 133 67-65 — 132 65-68 — 133 69-68-66 — 203 70-65-68 — 203 69-67-67 — 203 66-68 — 134 73-64-67 — 204 66-69 — 135 67-67 — 134 64-69 — 133 69-70 — 139 68-68-69 — 205 66-70-69 — 205 69-67-69 — 205 72-66-67 — 205 72-66-67 — 205 69-69-67 — 205 71-68 — 139 70-67-69 — 206 67-70-69 — 206 74-63-69 — 206 68-70-68 — 206 71-67-68 — 206 69-67-70 — 206 70-66-70 — 206 68-68-70 — 206 67-71-68 — 206 72-66-68 — 206 68-66 — 134 66-68 — 134 70-67-70 — 207 72-65-70 — 207 71-67-69 — 207 71-65-71 — 207 70-66-71 — 207 74-64-69 — 207 68-70-69 — 207 71-67-69 — 207 71-68 — 139 72-67 — 139 70-67-71 — 208 66-71-71 — 208 68-68-72 — 208 70-68-70 — 208 66-67 — 133 68-69-72 — 209 66-71-72 — 209 65-69 — 134 71-68 — 139 69-70 — 139 70-69 — 139 69-70 — 139 66-71-73 — 210 69-69-72 — 210 69-69-72 — 210 72-66-72 — 210 68-70-72 — 210 71-68 — 139 71-68 — 139 70-69 — 139 70-69 — 139 70-69 — 139

Leaders at the time of suspension

64-67-65 — 196 64-66-66 — 196 65-64-67 — 196 65-62-69 — 196 63-65-69 — 197 64-70-64 — 198 67-63-68 — 198 68-68-63 — 199 71-63-66 — 200 65-68-67 — 200 68-67-66 — 201

Ryan Brehm Tim Wilkinson Zach Wright Byron Meth Jamie Arnold Blayne Barber Maverick McNealy Lanto Griffin Will Cannon Will Zalatoris

70-66-64 65-67 69-67-65 67-67 66-68 69-67-66 66-68 67-66 67-65 65-68

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» Report a score or notice to sports@tulsaworld.com, 800-944-PLAY or 918-581-8355

• Local

MEADOWBROOK 2-Person Pick a Partner Men: 1. Mark Allert/Bill Bunting, 57; T2. Dan Brafford/Brady Richardson, 61; T2. Stephen Carney/Scott Ethridge, 61; 4. Ron Baker/John Ledterman, 62. Women: 1. Kay Ethridge/Michelle Keener, 62. PAGE BELCHER Christian Men’s Fellowship A Flight: 1. Bill Kuskeika 65; 2. Charles Webster 68; 3. Gilbert York 70; 3. Darrell Wood 70; 5. Hank Prideaux 72; 6. Dick Tullis 73; 6. Frank Prentice 73; 8. Ron Wilson 76; 9. Tyrone Gilyard 83. B Fight: 1. Mike Hayes 66; 2. Ken Hayes 67; 3. Don Miller 69; 4. Mel Hayes 70; 4. Mark Clemons 70; 6. Monroe Brewer 73; 7. Jerry Williams 74; 7. Bob Cassidy 74; 9. David Hayes 75.

Shoots Age or Better

BAILEY RANCH: David Derrick, 75, shot 69; Vance Vasicek, 80, shot 70. BATTLE CREEK: Jim Ingram, 77, shot 74. BROKEN ARROW: Jerry Statham, 80, shot 80. CHEROKEE HILLS: Jack Beggs, 77, shot 76. PAGE BELCHER: Lanny Endicott, 75, shot 75; Ken Hayes, 86, shot 83; Gilbert York, 77, shot 75. TULSA COUNTRY CLUB: Bailey Word, 81, shot 81.

Soccer • Major League Soccer EASTERN

W L T Pts GF GA

WESTERN

W L T Pts GF GA

Philadelphia D.C. United Montreal Atlanta New York City FC New York Toronto FC New England Chicago Orlando City Columbus Cincinnati

10 5 5 35 37 26 8 5 7 31 25 21 9 9 3 30 26 34 9 7 2 29 24 20 7 1 8 29 30 19 8 7 3 27 30 24 6 8 5 23 30 33 6 8 5 23 22 36 5 8 7 22 31 29 6 9 3 21 25 25 5 13 2 17 17 30 4 13 2 14 18 44

Los Angeles FC 12 2 4 40 44 15 LA Galaxy 11 7 1 34 26 22 Seattle 9 5 5 32 29 25 Minnesota United 9 7 3 30 36 29 FC Dallas 8 7 5 29 29 25 Houston 8 7 3 27 28 25 Real Salt Lake 8 8 2 26 25 28 San Jose 7 7 4 25 29 30 Sporting Kansas City 5 7 7 22 29 34 Portland 6 8 2 20 25 28 Vancouver 4 7 8 20 21 25 Colorado 5 10 4 19 29 38

NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. Saturday Orlando City at Philadelphia, ppd. Cincinnati 3, Houston 2 Minnesota United 3, Montreal 2 Seattle 2, Columbus 1 Sporting Kansas City 1, Chicago 0 Real Salt Lake at San Jose, late Vancouver at Los Angeles FC, late Sunday New York at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Portland at New York City FC, 5:30 p.m.

• USL Championship Eastern

W L T Pts GF GA

Western

W L T Pts GF GA

Tampa Bay 10 1 6 36 26 10 Indy 10 2 4 34 25 10 North Carolina 8 2 7 31 28 14 New York Red Bulls II 9 4 4 31 33 20 Nashville 8 5 5 29 31 19 Louisville 8 5 5 29 27 22 Ottawa 7 3 7 28 27 19 Pittsburgh 6 2 7 25 28 16 Charleston 5 4 8 23 23 22 Saint Louis 5 4 6 21 19 17 Bethlehem Steel 5 9 4 19 26 34 Charlotte 3 7 8 17 20 28 Loudoun 4 6 4 16 20 22 Memphis 3 8 5 14 16 22 Atlanta 2 3 9 4 13 14 29 Birmingham 3 10 4 13 14 36 Swope Park Rangers 2 8 6 12 20 33 Hartford 2 12 4 10 17 41 Phoenix Reno Fresno El Paso Portland II New Mexico Austin OKC Energy Sacramento Las Vegas LA Galaxy II Orange County Real Monarchs San Antonio Rio Grande Valley Tulsa Colorado Springs Tacoma

10 2 5 35 45 17 9 4 5 32 38 25 8 2 7 31 30 17 7 4 7 28 22 17 7 4 6 27 35 28 6 3 8 26 33 28 7 6 5 26 23 21 6 5 8 26 25 27 7 7 2 23 24 20 6 7 5 23 27 27 5 6 8 23 29 39 5 6 7 22 27 29 6 6 3 21 31 29 5 8 5 20 25 27 5 8 5 20 29 33 4 8 5 17 25 37 4 12 2 14 16 33 2 11 5 11 14 44

NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. Friday Ottawa 1, New York Red Bulls II 1, tie Charleston , Atlanta 2, tie Saturday Louisville 2, Nashville 1 Memphis 4, Hartford 1 Loudoun 2, Saint Louis 2, tie Tacoma 0, Rio Grande Valley 0

El Paso 1, OKC Energy 1

New Mexico at Real Monarchs, late Tulsa at Portland II, late

Sunday Tampa Bay at Swope Park Rangers, 4 p.m. Pittsburgh at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Tennis • Wimbledon

At The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, London (seedings in parentheses) Men’s Singles Third Round Sam Querrey, United States, def. John Millman, Australia, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (8), 6-3. Tennys Sandgren, United States, def. Fabio Fognini (12), Italy, 6-3, 7-6 (12), 6-3. Joao Sousa, Portugal, def. Daniel Evans, Britain, 4-6, 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4. Rafael Nadal (3), Spain, def. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, France, 6-2, 6-3, 6-2. Kei Nishikori (8), Japan, def. Steve Johnson, United States, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2. Mikhail Kukushkin, Kazakhstan, def. Jan-Lennard Struff (33), Germany, 6-3, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-5. Matteo Berrettini (17), Italy, def. Diego Schwartzman (24), Argentina, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (2), 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3. Roger Federer (2), Switzerland, def. Lucas Pouille (27), France, 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 (4). Women’s Singles Third Round Ashleigh Barty (1), Australia, def. Harriet Dart, Britain, 6-1, 6-1. Alison Riske, United States, def. Belinda Bencic (13), Switzerland, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. Serena Williams (11), United States, def. Julia Goerges (18), Germany, 6-3, 6-4. Carla Suarez-Navarro (30), Spain, def. Lauren Davis, United States, 6-3, 6-3. Barbora Strycova, Czech Republic, def. Kiki Bertens (4), Netherlands, 7-5, 6-1. Elise Mertens (21), Belgium, def. Qiang Wang (15), China, 6-2, 6-7 (9), 6-4. Johanna Konta (19), Britain, def. Sloane Stephens (9), United States, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1.

Petra Kvitova (6), Czech Republic, def. Magda Linette, Poland, 6-3, 6-2.

Motor Sports • NASCAR Xfinity: Circle K Firecracker 250

Friday At Daytona International Superspeedway Daytona, Fla. (Start position in parentheses) 1. (4) Ross Chastain(i), Chevrolet, 100. 2. (7) Justin Haley, C, 100. 3. (2) AJ Allmendinger, C, 100. 4. (8) Christopher Bell, Toyota, 100. 5. (19) Austin Cindric, Ford, 100. 6. (25) Stephen Leicht, C, 100. 7. (33) Brandon Brown, C, 100. 8. (20) Jeff Green, C, 100. 9. (5) Gray Gaulding, C, 100. 10. (37) Jeremy Clements, C, 100. 11. (28) Matt Mills, T, 100. 12. (27) Vinnie Miller, T, 100. 13. (29) Stefan Parsons, T, 100. 14. (36) Ray Black II, C, 100. 15. (35) Garrett Smithley, C, 100. 16. (16) Noah Gragson, C, 99. 17. (1) Tyler Reddick, C, 99. 18. (12) Justin Allgaier, C, 99. 19. (11) Riley Herbst(i), T, 98. 20. (22) Chris Cockrum, C, 97. 21. (18) Timmy Hill, T, 97. 22. (32) Shane Lee, T, 97. 23. (21) John Hunter Nemechek, C, Accident, 93. 24. (6) Joe Graf Jr., C, Accident, 92. 25. (14) Ryan Sieg, C, Accident, 89. 26. (3) Michael Annett, C, Accident, 86. 27. (15) Cole Custer, F, Accident, 86. 28. (31) Chad Finchum, T, Accident, 86. 29. (26) Josh Williams, C, Accident, 86. 30. (13) Caesar Bacarella, C, Accident, 86. 31. (17) Brandon Jones, T, Chassis, 76. 32. (23) Scott Lagasse Jr., C, Accident, 73. 33. (34) David Starr, C, Accident, 72. 34. (30) BJ McLeod, C, Accident, 72. 35. (9) Sheldon Creed(i), C, Accident, 71. 36. (10) Chase Briscoe‥, F, Accident, 44. 37. (38) Joe Nemechek(i), T, Steering, 39. 38. (24) Landon Cassill, C, Accident, 12. Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 125.786 mph. Time of Race: 1 Hrs, 59 Mins, 15 Secs. Margin of Victory: .109 Seconds. Caution Flags: 7 for 31 laps. Lead Changes: 18 among 7 drivers. Lap Leaders: T. Reddick 1-3, A. Allmendinger 4-5, M. Annett 6, A. Allmendinger 7, R. Chastain(i) 8-31, A. Allmendinger 32-61, R. Chastain(i) 62, J. Allgaier 63-65, N. Gragson‥ 66, J. Allgaier 67, R. Chastain(i) 68, J. Allgaier 69, R. Chastain(i) 70-79, J. Allgaier 80, R. Chastain(i) 81-85, T. Reddick 86, J. Haley‥ 87-90, T. Reddick 91-92, R. Chastain(i) 93-100.

Transactions • Baseball

American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES: Recalled RHP David Hess from Norfolk (IL). Claimed RHP Aaron Brooks off waivers from Oakland. Designated RHP Josh Lucas for assignment. BOSTON RED SOX: Signed RHP Noah Song to a minor league contract and assigned him to Lowell (NYP). CLEVELAND INDIANS: Recalled OF Greg Allen from Columbus (IL). Optioned RHP Zach Plesac to Columbus. MINNESOTA TWINS: Placed 1B C.J. Cron on the 10-day IL. Recalled OF LaMonte Wade Jr. from Rochester (IL). NEW YORK YANKEES: Optioned INF Mike Ford to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Selected the contract of LHP Daniel Camarena from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. OAKLAND ATHLETICS: Recalled RHP J.B. Wendelken from Las Vegas (PCL). Optioned RHP Paul Blackburn to Las Vegas (PCL). SEATTLE MARINERS: Recalled RHPs Parker Markel and David McKay from Tacoma (PCL). Placed RHP Austin Adams on the 10-day IL, retroactive to July 4. Placed RHP Dan Altavilla on the 10-day IL. TEXAS RANGERS: Selected the contract of RHP Pedro Payano from Nashville (PCL). Optioned LHP Locke St. John to Nashville. Designated INF Patrick Wisdom for assignment. National League MIAMI MARLINS: Reinstated LHP Caleb Smith from the 10-day IL. Optioned RHP Jeff Brigham to New Orleans (PCL). PITTSBURGH PIRATES: Placed RHP Trevor Williams on the paternity list. Recalled RHP Dario Agrazal from Indianapolis (IL). Optioned RHP Dovydas Neverauskas to Indianapolis. Placed LHP Steven Brault on the 10-day IL. Recalled RHPs Montana DuRapau and Luis Escobar from Indianapolis.

• Basketball

National Basketball Association ATLANTA HAWKS: Acquired G Allen Crabbe, a conditional 2020 first-round draft pick and the draft rights to G Nickeil Alexander-Walker from Brooklyn for F forward Taurean Prince and a 2021 second-round draft pick. BOSTON CELTICS: Traded C Aron Baynes and the draft rights to Ty Jerome to Phoenix for a future protected firstround draft pick. CHICAGO BULLS: Signed F Thaddeus Young. DETROIT PISTONS: Signed F Markieff Morris and G Tim Frazier. INDIANA PACERS: Acquired G Malcolm Brogdon from Milwaukee for a 2020 first-round draft pick and two future second-round draft picks, and signed him to a five-year contract. MIAMI HEAT: Acquired G Jimmy Butler from Philadelphia, F Meyers Leonard from Portland and cash from the Los Angeles Clippers. Miami sent F Hassan Whiteside to Portland. Philadelphia received G Josh Richardson from Miami. The L.A. Clippers received F Moe Harkless from Portland and a protected firstround draft pick from Miami. Waived G Ryan Anderson. ORLANDO MAGIC: Re-signed G Terrence Ross and F-C Nikola Vucevic to four-year contracts. Signed F Al-Farouq Aminu to a three-year contract. Waived C Timofey Mozgov. PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS: Resigned G Damian Lillard to a four-year contract. WASHINGTON WIZARDS: Traded C Dwight Howard to Memphis for F CJ Miles.

• Hockey

National Hockey League BUFFALO SABRES: Signed F Marcus Johansson to a two-year contract.

Latest Line • ‌Major League Baseball ‌National League‌

FAVORITE LINE at NEW YORK -105 at ATLANTA -195 at PITTSBURGH -105 St. Louis -120 Colorado -127 at LA DODGERS -154

UNDERDOG Philadelphia Miami Milwaukee at SAN FRAN at ARIZONA San Diego

LINE -105 +180 -105 +110 +117 +144

at TORONTO Boston at TAMPA BAY at HOUSTON at MINNESOTA at SEATTLE

Baltimore at DETROIT New York LA Angels Texas Oakland

+158 +230 +105 +145 OFF OFF

‌American League‌ -170 -260 -115 -155 OFF OFF

‌Interleague‌

Cleveland -120 at CINCINNATI +110 at WASHINGTON -235 Kansas City +215 Chicago Cubs -150 at CHIC WS +140

Home team in CAPS

High deﬁnition channel numbers for four popular cable/satellite providers in the Tulsa area.

COX DIRECTV DISH U-VERSE

1008 8 8 1008 1006 6 6 1006 1005 23 23 1023 1002 2 2 1002 1348 610 405 1650 1318 221 158 1643

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Cox Channel Cox Sports TV ESPN ESPN2 ESPNU ESPN News

COX DIRECTV DISH U-VERSE

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Fox Sports 1 Fox Sports 2 Fox Sports OK Fox Sports Plus FCS-Central FCS-Atlantic

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COX DIRECTV DISH U-VERSE

FCS-Pacific 1341 Golf Channel 1365 Longhorn Network 1347 MLB Network 1320 NBA TV 1322 NBC Sports Network 1317

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Sunday, July 7, 2019 B3

Serena doubles up on victories Wimbledon • With wins in mixed doubles and singles, she wins twice in one day By Howard Fendrich Associated Press

WIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams walked into her news conference at Wimbledon holding her phone, a cold bottle of water and a statistics sheet that reinforced what was clear from watching her thirdround singles victory Saturday: She is as close to being back to her best as she’s been in a while. Williams, hampered for much of this season by injuries or illness, took a step forward against 18th-seeded Julia Goerges, a powerful hitter in her own right who lost to the American in last year’s semifinals at the All England Club. Sure enough, Williams hit serves at up to 120 mph, put in a tournament-best 71 percent of her first serves, never faced so much as one break point and won 6-3, 6-4. “It’s been an arduous year for me,” said Williams, who had competed only 12 times in 2019 until this week, mostly because of a bothersome left knee that finally is pain-free. “So every match, I’m hoping to improve tons.” Maybe it was a good thing she played twice Saturday, then. About 4½ hours after getting past Goerges at No. 1 Court, Williams headed out to Centre Court for her much-ballyhooed debut as Andy Murray’s teammate in mixed doubles. Other than one slip near the net when she lost her footing in the first set — she was fine and laughed it off — Williams looked good during the 6-4, 6-1 win against Andreas Mies and Alexa Guarachi, including smacking one serve at 122 mph, equaling the fastest hit in singles by any woman (her, naturally) during the tournament. “Andy and I both love the competition. I know we both want to do well,” Williams said. “We’re not here just for show.” She rarely is. But if Williams is going to win an eighth singles championship at Wimbledon, and a recordtying 24th Grand Slam singles title overall, she will want more performances like the one she gave against Goerges. Forceful, yes, but nothing was forced. “I play pretty good when I’m calm, but also super-intense, just finding the balance in between there,” the 37-yearold Williams said. “So it’s a hard balance to find, because sometimes when I’m too calm, I don’t have enough energy. Still trying to find that balance.” Two more key stats on the paper she brought to her media session: She produced more winners than unforced errors, 19-15, while Goerges finished with 32 forced errors, a reflection of just how difficult Williams can make it for oppo-

Serena Williams (left) plays a shot as playing partner Andy Murray looks on during a mixed doubles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on Saturday. They won 6-4, 6-1 against Andreas Mies and Alexa Guarachi. Earlier in the day, Williams defeated Julia Goerges in singles 6-3, 6-4. Tim Ireland/AP

nents to handle shots she sends their way. Goerges credited Williams with causing havoc with her returns, as well. After averaging 10 aces in the first two rounds, Goerges was limited to half that many. Of more significance, perhaps, was that Williams’ stinging replies to serves immediately put her in control of points. “It’s fair to say that she builds up enormous pressure with her returns,” Goerges said. “That means I need to go to the limit in my service games.” After the traditional middle Sunday off, action resumes Monday with all fourth-round men’s and women’s singles matches. Williams, who is seeded 11th, will face No. 30 Carla Suarez Navarro, while the other matchups on the top half of the women’s field established Saturday are No. 1 Ash Barty, who has a 15-match winning streak, against unseeded Alison Riske of the U.S.; No. 21 Elise Mertens against Barbora Strycova; and two-time champion Petra Kvitova against No. 19 Johanna Konta of Britain. On the bottom half, it will be the 15-yearold American sensation Coco Gauff vs. No. 7 Simona Halep; No. 3 Karolina Pliskova vs. Karolina Muchova; No. 8 Elina Svitolina vs. No. 24 Petra Martic; and Dayana Yastremska vs. Shuai Zhang. In the men’s draw, eight-time champion Roger Federer and twotime winner Rafael Nadal both won in straight sets Saturday to move closer to a semifinal showdown. Federer’s record 17th visit to the fourth round at Wimbledon will come against No. 17 Matteo Berrettini, an Italian never before this far at the grass-court tournament. “For me, I’m very happy how it’s going so far,” said Federer, a 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 (4) winner over No. 27 Lucas Pouille. “I hope it’s going to take a special

performance from somebody to stop me, not just a mediocre performance.” Nadal, who defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-2, 6-3, 6-2, meets unseeded Joao Sousa next. No. 8 Kei Nishikori meets Mikhail Kukushkin, and Sam Querrey plays Tennys Sandgren in the first Week 2 matchup at Wimbledon between two American men since Pete Sampras beat JanMichael Gambill in the 2000 quarterfinals. Kukushkin’s four-set victory over Jan-Lennard Struff at Court 12 was interrupted when a 60-year-old female spectator had to be resuscitated after collapsing. Sandgren beat No. 12 Fabio Fognini 6-3, 7-6 (12), 6-3 at tiny Court 14, with its 318 seating capacity. Fognini unleashed a tirade in Italian at one moment, saying he wanted a bomb to explode at the All England Club. He later said his comments came in the heat of the moment because he was upset about not playing well and the condition of the court’s grass. “If I offended anyone, I apologize,” said the volatile Fognini, who was fined $27,500 at Wimbledon in 2014 for unsportsmanlike conduct and is in a Grand Slam probationary period after getting kicked out of the 2017 U.S. Open. “That definitely wasn’t my intention.”

Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts after beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France in a singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on Saturday. Nadal’s next opponent is unseeded Joao Sousa. Tim Ireland/AP

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Fortuna Tulsa 4, Albion Hurricanes FC Royals 1 • Blankenship leads Fortuna Tulsa to conference championship

Fortuna wins conference crown By John Tranchina For the Tulsa World

Fortuna Tulsa faced an early dose of adversity Saturday but quickly overcame it and set the tone for the rest of the night. Her team down a goal after just two minutes, Rachel Blankenship scored twice to boost Fortuna Tulsa into the lead by the sixth minute en route to a 4-1 victory over the Albion Hurricanes FC Royals to win the Red River Conference Championship. Nikki Quaranta and Amanda Carreno also scored for Tulsa. With the Tulsa Drillers occupying the soccer club’s usual home at ONEOK Field, Fortuna played in front of a crowd of about 450 at the Titan Sports Complex in southeast Tulsa, following a 30-minute weather delay. Tulsa, which won the conference’s North Division title by going 7-0-1 in the regular season, advances to play in the WPSL’s Central Regional Championships in Minneapolis next weekend. “It was a good start after the slow start,” said Blankenship, who played four years at the University of Tulsa. “It was a good response for us, able to get that quick goal and then a few minutes later, able to get that second one to put us in the lead.” Blankenship had scored just once in six games in the regular season but delivered when her team needed it. “In my opinion, she hadn’t

dle, and Blankenship volleyed it home from 10 yards out. Tulsa struck again just two minutes later to take the lead for good. This time, former Lincoln Christian defender Cora Duininck fed a pass from deep on the left side into the middle and Blankenship drilled a 5-yard shot past Royals goalkeeper Kyleigh Hall. “I think we made one mistake and they capitalized on it, but I was most proud of our response,” Thomas said. “Within six minutes we were up 2-1, so that response I think has really defined this team all along. It speaks to the character of this team that we have faced adversity and come out on the right side of it.” Quaranta pushed the Fortuna lead to 3-1 in the 37th minute with a nifty header from the right side after receiving a nice pass from Taylor Malham. Tulsa clamped down on defense in the second half, not allowing a shot on goal, and Carreno completed the scoring in the 86th minute, converting a Fortuna’s Rachel Blankenship celebrates after scoring her second goal against Albion Hurricanes FC Royals at the Titan pass from Marissa Kinsey. Beffer left the game in the Sports Complex on Saturday. Tulsa won 4-1. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World 16th minute with a right leg inThe AHFC Royals, based in a 10-yard shot past diving Tulsa jury. She was seen on crutches scored enough yet, so she has a knack for finding the right time the Houston area and repre- goalkeeper Paige Hobart into with a boot on her right foot afto score goals,” Fortuna coach senting the South Division, had the far side. ter the game and her availability Fortuna answered quickly, for next weekend isn’t clear. Yolanda Thomas said about scored the most goals in the conBlankenship. “Obviously, you ference during the regular sea- though, tying the match in the FORTUNA TULSA 4, AHFC ROYALS 1 want your goal scorers to find son (33) and showed why almost fourth minute on Blankenship’s AHFC 1 0 — 1 3 1 — 4 the net when it matters, and immediately, finding the net just first goal. Anna Beffer, a former Tulsa Goals: A, Reilly; T, Blankenship (Beffer), Blanshe’s definitely a player that over a minute into the match. Union High School and Oklaho- kenship (Duininck), Quaranta (Malham), Carshows up under pressure. We Megan Reilly broke in from the ma State star, delivered a cross reno (Kinsey). right side into the box and fired from the left side into the mid- Saves: A, Hall, 12; T, Hobart 4, Bach 0. needed her to step up.”

Sweden defeats England for third place at Cup By Daniella Matar Associated Press

From left, U.S. players Rose Lavelle, Samantha Mewis and Kelley O Hara lock arms and drink together before practice Saturday in Limonest, France. “This is a very, very close group,” coach Jill Ellis said. Alessandra Tarantino/AP

World Cup: Americans battle-tested and hungry »» From page B1

Lieke Martens, who was the FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year in 2017. She scored twice in the team’s 2-1 upset victory over Japan to open the knockout stage, but she injured a toe in the celebration and it has bothered her since. In the Netherlands’ 1-0 extratime victory over Sweden on Wednesday in the semifinals, Martens said it was painful. The U.S. defeated England on Tuesday night in its semifinal, giving the Americans an extra day to recuperate. “As a player, you always want to play the biggest game of your career and this one of the biggest ones I hopefully am going to play,” Martens said. Jackie Groenen, who became the first overseas signing for Manchester United after the recently formed women’s team was promoted to England’s Super League in May, scored the lone goal for the Dutch against the Swedes. “It is amazing to be able to play the final. I am so proud. It is amazing to be playing in a team that gives you selfconfidence. We give that to each other,” Groenen said. “We never knew this would be possible. It is one more match and we could be world champions. It will be difficult, but it will be incredible to win.” The top-ranked Americans pose a considerable challenge for the eighth-ranked Dutch. The United States had a particularly challenging run to its third straight World Cup final, with a quarterfinal meeting against No. 4 France before the semifinal against No. 3 England. The Americans won both games 2-1.

They’d been strong from the start, announcing their arrival in France with a 13-0 trouncing of Thailand in the opener. Along the way, the Americans also vanquished nemesis Sweden, the team that knocked them out of the 2016 Olympics in the quarterfinals. “I think we’ve come from a tough road in terms of the teams we’ve played to get to this point, so for sure they’re battle tested,” U.S. coach Jill Ellis said. “But what I love about this group is that they’re locked in and they’re still hungry.” Alex Morgan leads the team, and the Golden Boot race, with six goals. Rapinoe has five, including four in the knockout round, but she did not play against England because of a minor hamstring issue. She said she expects to be ready for Sunday’s match. Ellis said no one has been ruled out. “I feel so good about this group,” Ellis said. “They have a closeness that you’re optimistic to have as a coach but it doesn’t always come to fruition. This is a very, very close group, and I think that’s been a big part of what’s empowered them to this point. And obviously I think we’ve got talented players, as well — you can’t do without that.” The teams share a commonality in that both have female coaches, with Ellis guiding the United States and Sarina Wiegman in charge of the Netherlands. It’s the first time since 2003 that two women have matched wits as coaches in the World Cup final. The most recent meeting between the two teams was in September 2016. The United States won 3-1 in Atlanta.

NICE, France — Kosovare Asllani sent Sweden on its way to a 2-1 victory over England for third place in the Women’s World Cup on Saturday night, but the midfielder almost didn’t play in the bronze medal match. Asllani was taken off the field on a stretcher during Wednesday’s semifinal loss to the Netherlands following a head injury and was taken to a hospital. And the 29-year-old revealed that as late as Friday she was told that she wouldn’t be able to play in the match in Nice. “Yesterday, I got a ‘no’ about playing from our medical staff. But we did the test again today and it was positive,” an emotional Asllani said. “I felt it was go-

ing to take a lot for me to miss this game, but I really gave it my all and I feel in every percent of my body that I’ve given it all.” It was a second bronze medal for Sweden, which also finished as the runner-up in 2003. Asllani gave the Swedes the lead in the 11th minute as they took advantage of early struggles by England. Alex Greenwood had plenty of time to clear Fridolina Rolfo’s cross but sent it straight into the path of Asllani, who drilled it into the bottom right corner. England goalkeeper Carly Telford got a hand on it but couldn’t keep it out of the net. Sweden was up 2-1 when Asllani was substituted out at halftime. “When I got another hit on my head in the first half I felt

like, ‘Nah, it’s time for someone else to get in,’” Asllani said. “I’m proud of the team and proud of myself and just everything right now. I got another knock, but everything is worth it right now.” Sofia Jakobsson had doubled Sweden’s lead before England got into the game with Fran Kirby halving the deficit in the 31st minute when she cut in from the right, beat her defender and curled in off the base of the left post. Ellen White thought she had tied the score two minutes later, but her goal was overturned after the video review determined there had been a handball. The forward also had what would have been an equalizing goal ruled out in the semifinal loss to the United States.

Franch: ‘If you can play, you can play’ »» From page B1

likely to fuel the women’s soccer superpower for years to come. Despite a 2018 report from the U.S. Soccer Federation outlining an overall decline in youth soccer participation, girls soccer remains the fastest-growing sport in the country. Since the national team’s first World Cup victory in 1991, the number of women’s college soccer programs has ballooned more than 200%, up to 959 teams across all levels of the NCAA. And with their successes on the international stage, the U.S. stars have brought notoriety to the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), founded in 2012. The American heroes of yesterday are the ones who inspired young girls like Franch. Today, the 28-year-old goalkeeper is doing the same for girls all over the country. “She gives our girls hope that there is more beyond high school soccer if they want it bad enough,” said Trey Crow, Franch’s coach at Salina South High School. “It doesn’t matter where you come from. If you can play, you can play.” In Salina, Franch always stood out as an athlete. She was dominant on the basketball and volleyball courts from a young age. She excelled in flag football and baseball, as well. It was always on the soccer field, though, where her passion shined most. At Salina South, Franch claimed the Cougars’ starting goalkeeper job from Day 1 as a freshman and never gave it up. Her talent quickly caught the attention of college coaches, as well as from folks within U.S.

Soccer. Franch became a member of the Kansas Olympic Development Program in her sophomore year of high school. When Franch arrived in Stillwater, Carmichael discovered he had a talented yet raw goalkeeper on his hands. But just as Franch had in high school, she earned the starting job from the very beginning and held on to it all four years. During her time at Oklahoma State, the Cowgirls were Big 12 Tournament champions in 2010 and 2011, and Franch rounded out the edges of her game while earning All-American honors twice. She recorded a school-record 38 shutouts, the sixth-most in NCAA history. Once again, U.S. Soccer scouts took notice, and Franch received her first call up to the Under-20 national team in her sophomore season in 2010. In the years since, Franch has accomplished a lot. She stars alongside Tobin Heath and Lindsey Horan for the Portland Thorns FC and has been named NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year each of the past two seasons while earning her way onto the USWNT senior squad. But she has made just a single appearance in net for the senior national team, stuck behind starter Alyssa Naeher and backup Ashlyn Harris. Playing a position that does not rotate as others do on the field, Franch has struggled to break through. But in places like Salina and Stillwater, it’s not how many USWNT caps Franch holds but that she has cracked the roster for the world’s No. 1 team and made the journey to France that matters. For the young women there,

Franch’s rise to the national team is a source of inspiration, her former coaches say. If Adrianna Franch can do it, so can they. “To have someone who had represented this university and this state to now be competing at that level, it’s something special,” Carmichael said. “The World Cup, and the success that Adrianna has had, that’s attainable for the players here and through her they see that.” In Salina, Franch’s ascension means even more. Not only has the former allstate goalkeeper making the climb to the highest levels of her sport serving as an example for them to follow, she’s also given young soccer players there a local star to root for. “Obviously, our girls like Alex Morgan because she scores lots of goals,” Crow said. “But they know Adriana is from Salina and it really matters for them to be able to say that someone from Salina is there, too.” During the next World Cup cycle four years from now, Franch will likely challenge for the team’s starting goalkeeper role. By then Naeher is expected to be retired and Franch will be in line to compete for the job alongside Harris. For now though, Franch will be relegated to the bench, barring the unexpected. Yet even from there in France on Sunday, the imprint she has made on young soccer players back home in Kansas and here in Oklahoma will be felt. Eli Lederman 918-581-8386 Eli.Lederman @tulsaworld.com Twitter: @ByEliLederman

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Golf roundup • Rookie in 3-way tie for lead

Wolff in hunt for first career PGA victory Associated Press

Broken Arrow offensive tackle Andrew Raym (left) fires off the line to block during the game against Owasso on Sept. 7. BRETT ROJO/for the Tulsa World, file

Raym: Will play more on D-line this fall A twosport standout, Broken Arrow’s Andrew Raym hits a two-run home run against Edmond Santa Fe during the Class 6A championship game in May.

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against Jenks. “I liked it a lot — playing D-line,” Raym said. “It’s another time I can hit somebody.” Raym also assisted on a blocked field goal in the semifinals against Owasso. And in the regular-season finale, he scored on his first varsity carry, a 3-yard run against Enid. During the baseball season, Raym showed his athletic ability as the starting first baseman for the Class 6A runner-up Tigers and he homered in the state title game. He showed power and speed on a triple earlier in the tournament. For Tigers football coach David Alexander, a former NFL offensive lineman, having him play new positions will help Raym and the team. “We’ll have to challenge him mentally,” Alexander said. “Physically in practice, it’s tough to challenge him. We’re looking for him to build up endurance for

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the D-line. “To do both, you have to be pretty elite, to be in great shape. For Andrew, your goal this summer is not to see how strong you can get because you are strong enough, but build up endurance. You’re going to be on the field for 80-to-85 plays this year instead of 60.” Raym isn’t the only Broken Arrow offensive lineman high in the rankings. Trevor Burckhartzmeyer is at No.

4. He started at right guard next to Raym last year as they paved the way for running back Noah Cortes to set many school rushing records. “Trevor’s strength is he’s as strong as a bull,” Alexander said. “If you put a blindfold on him, he can lift whatever is on the bar — he’s fantastic in the weight room. “If we didn’t have Andrew, everyone would be talking about Trevor.

Playing next to Andrew, they are a pretty lethal combination.” Between Raym and Burckhartzmeyer, Union has the other two among the top-four offensive linemen — Tulsa commit Gabe Cantu and Jake Henry. Barry Lewis 918-581-8393 barry.lewis @tulsaworld.com Twitter: @BarryLewisTW

Offensive lineman rankings 1. Andrew Raym

2. Gabe Cantu

A two-time World All-State and AllWorld first team selection. Had No. 1 summer ranking last year. Was a 2018 All-World offensive player of the year finalist after helping the Class 6AI Tigers win their first state title. Also was selected to the MaxPreps Sophomore All-American first team in 2017 and Tulsa World All-State first team. Started all of the Tigers’ 35 games the past three seasons. Selected for the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game and Polynesian Bowl. Offered by many major colleges. His top choices are Oklahoma, Georgia and Michigan.

Committed to Tulsa. Started at center on the Redskins’ 6AI semifinalists last year. Union coach Kirk Fridrich said, “He probably had the best offseason of anyone on the line. Was a good football player as a junior and turned into a college prospect. Developed a lot more explosion, he’s moving so much better. The strength that he has, he has really come on and we’re really excited about what kind of senior year he’s going to have.”

3. Jake Henry

4. Trevor Burckhartzmeyer

Started at right tackle last season and also saw considerable action at defensive end. Union coach Kirk Fridrich said, “He has great feet and can do a lot, he can help us quite a bit on both sides.” Has been offered by Central Oklahoma, East Central and Northwestern State.

Started at right guard alongside Andrew Raym last season to help the Tigers win the 6AI state title. They paved the way for All-World offensive player of the year Noah Cortes to set several school rushing records. Broken Arrow coach David Alexander said, “Trevor is a fantastic high school offensive lineman.”

5. Max Johnson

6. Whitney “Porkchop” Azlin

Started at left guard to help the Trojans reach the 6AI state title game last season. Has been offered by East Central and Northeastern State. Jenks coach Keith Riggs said, “Max is big and physical. He is really strong and a great technician on the O-line. He’s our leader of our five guys there.”

A three-year starter on both sides of the line. Has been offered by William Penn. According to his father, Azlin got his nickname because when he was little he loved the movie “Over The Hedge,” and one of the characters said, “Chop Chop Porkchop.” Azlin wouldn’t stop repeating that for days, so it stuck with him. A 2019 5A regional heavyweight wrestling champion.

Broken Arrow, 6-5, 305, Sr.

Union, 6-4, 275, Sr.

Jenks, 6-2, 285, Sr.

Union, 6-4, 295, Sr.

Broken Arrow, 6-2, 290, Sr.

Edison, 6-0, 255, Sr.

7. Kobe Williams

8. Austin Woods

Started at right guard on the Spartans’ 6AII state champions last year. Bixby coach Loren Montgomery said, “He is still a raw talent, but he’s really come along and has taken on a leadership role.” Has been offered by Northeastern State.

A returning captain who will be a fouryear starter in football and baseball. An impact player on both sides of the line. Verdigris coach Travis East said, “Austin is a very high character kid.” Was named to the 2019 All-World baseball first team as a first baseman.

9. Colton Starr

10. Levi Juby

The National Honor Society member helped the Bulldogs reach the 3A semifinals. Lincoln coach Jerry Ricke said, “Colton is a three-year starter who is very consistent and technically sound. He was the leader of the group up front that helped Lincoln average over 45 points per game last year.”

A strong force for the 2A state champion Pirates at center and noseguard. Sperry coach Robert Park said, “He has amazing instincts, is strong and very athletic for his stature. Turn on the film and this kid gets it done on both sides of the football, period.” — Barry Lewis, Tulsa World

Bixby, 6-4, 265, Sr.

Lincoln Christian, 6-4, 250, Sr.

Verdigris, 6-6, 280, Sr.

Sperry, 5-6, 240, Sr.

Matthew Wolff and Collin Morikawa grew up about 30 minutes apart in California and golfed against each other in high school. That was only a few years ago. Sunday’s competition in Blaine, Minnesota, could result in a much bigger reward. The first-month professionals are in prime positions for one to get his first career win at a firsttime event. Wolff, the former Oklahoma State All-American who turned pro in June, shot a 9-under 62 Saturday to share the lead with Morikawa and Bryson DeChambeau at 15 under after three rounds of the inaugural 3M Open. Morikawa shot a 7-under 64 at the TPC Twin Cities, DeChambeau a 1-under 70. Seeking his first win in 31 tour starts, former OSU Cowboy Wyndham Clark shot a 64 and was tied with Adam Hadwin (69) one shot back. Wolff, 20, who won the NCAA individual title for OSU on Memorial Day, is playing in his third event since turning pro; Morikawa, 22, is in his fourth. They’re the final pairing Sunday. “It’s on a lot bigger stage, but our games played very well throughout the spring,” said Morikawa, named the Pac-12 Men’s Golfer of the Year for California in May. “We’re going to have to control our nerves, remember who we are, what brought us out here.” Said Wolff, “These guys are really good, and I know I’m really good, so it’s going to be fun.” A bomber off the tee, Wolff is averaging 306.5 yards through three rounds with his herkyjerky swing. A change in philosophy is allowing that length to be more of an asset. “The last couple weeks I think I’ve been a little too strategic. I got together this week with my team and I said, ‘You know what, I’m just going to rip driver and just send it.’ That’s kind of what I’ve been doing, and it’s been working out,” he said. Wolff added stellar approach shots to help him record six straight birdies on Nos. 5-10. None of the putts were longer than 8 feet. Birdies at Nos. 13 and 15 made a round of 59 seem possible. However, Wolff missed a 4-foot birdie putt on No. 16 and a tee shot into a bunker led to bogey on the par-3 17th. He scrambled for birdie on No. 18 after an errant tee shot. “When I birdied 10 to get to 7 under, I was kind of thinking 59, but I kind of knew I had to stay in the moment,” Wolff said. “And

my caddie, Steve Lohmeyer, he’s been really good about that. We talk about, you know, free agency and pretty much anything in between shots to kind of take my mind off of it, which really helped.” Calling his round “pretty much stress-free,” Morikawa birdied five of his first seven holes, but only three the rest of the way. “Just hit my lines, hit a lot of good shots and played to my strengths. Ball-striking has been my strength ever since I’ve been a little kid,” he said. Sixteen players are within four shots of the lead, including Hideki Matsuyama, former OSU star Charles Howell III and Troy Merritt. Each shot a 66 and is two shots behind.

Four share LPGA lead A late slip cost Sung Hyun Park control and she slipped into a four-way tie for the lead going into the final round of the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic in Oneida, Wisconsin. Park, who returned to No. 1 in the world after winning last week in Arkansas, made double bogey on the par-5 15th at the Thornberry Creek of Oneida course. She missed a 15-foot birdie putt on the final hole and remained tied for the lead with Shanshan Feng (65), Tiffany Joh (66), and Ariya Jutanugarn (67). They were at 20-under 196. Yealimi Noh, the 17-yearold who got into the event through Monday qualifying, played in the final group with Park and matched her with a 69.

Daly denied use of cart Organizers of the British Open have refused a request by former champion John Daly to use a golf cart at the championship in Royal Portrush this month. Daly had applied to use a cart because of his arthritic right knee. The R&A said it was declining the request because “walking the course is an integral part of the championship and is central to the tradition of links golf.” It said it was important to “ensure that, as far as possible, the challenge is the same for all players in the field.” The PGA of America allowed Daly to use a cart at this year’s PGA Championship at Bethpage Black. Reacting to the R&A’s decision, Daly said on Twitter he was “quite disappointed” and he “could not disagree more with their conclusions.” Daly, the 1995 champion at St. Andrews, said he is aiming to take part in the British Open nonetheless, adding “fingers crossed I can make it thru the pain.”

Rain postpones NASCAR’s final holiday visit to Daytona DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Rain spoiled one of NASCAR’s last great traditions when Saturday night’s race at Daytona International Speedway was postponed because of persistent poor weather. The race will be held at noon Central on Sunday, which helps NBC avoid a head-to-head conflict with the final game of the Women’s World Cup. NASCAR has run at Daytona during the July 4th weekend since 1959 but is abandoning that tradition in a scheduling shake-up next season. Daytona will instead host the regular-season finale in August, while the holiday weekend race will

move to Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Weather in part made Daytona amenable to surrendering the holiday weekend — every day since the track opened Thursday has been disrupted by either lightning or rain. Cup qualifying for Saturday night’s race was canceled because lightning in the area prevented NASCAR access to inspect the cars. The field was set by points, with Joey Logano scheduled to start on the front row alongside Kyle Busch. Rain also delayed Friday night’s Xfinity Series race, won by Ross Chastain, for 2 hours, 35 minutes.

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SATURDAY’S GAMES

AMERICAN LEAGUE East New York Tampa Bay Boston Toronto Baltimore Central Minnesota Cleveland Chicago Detroit Kansas City West Houston Oakland Texas Los Angeles Seattle

W 57 51 47 33 27 W 56 49 41 28 30 W 56 49 47 45 38

L 30 39 41 57 61 L 32 38 44 55 60 L 33 40 42 45 54

Pct .655 .567 .534 .367 .307 Pct .636 .563 .482 .337 .333 Pct .629 .551 .528 .500 .413

GB — 7½ 10½ 25½ 30½ GB — 6½ 13½ 25½ 27 GB — 7 9 11½ 19½

WC — — 2½ 17½ 22½ WC — — 7 19 20½ WC — 1 3 5½ 13½

L10 8-2 6-4 5-5 4-6 5-5 L10 5-5 7-3 5-5 2-8 2-8 L10 7-3 8-2 4-6 5-5 3-7

Str L-1 W-1 W-2 L-3 W-3 Str W-2 W-5 L-2 L-1 L-1 Str W-1 W-2 L-2 L-1 L-3

Home 31-14 25-22 20-22 17-30 11-31 Home 28-14 25-18 24-20 12-30 16-28 Home 32-14 26-20 29-17 22-21 18-28

Away 26-16 26-17 27-19 16-27 16-30 Away 28-18 24-20 17-24 16-25 14-32 Away 24-19 23-20 18-25 23-24 20-26

Friday’s results Baltimore 4, Toronto 1 Minnesota 15, Texas 6 N.Y. Yankees 8, Tampa Bay 4 (11) Boston 9, Detroit 6 L.A. Angels 5, Houston 4 Oakland 5, Seattle 2 Kansas City 7, Washington 4 (11) Saturday’s results Minnesota 7, Texas 4 Houston 4, L.A. Angels 0 Baltimore 8, Toronto 1 Chicago Cubs 6, Chicago White 3 Washington 6, Kansas City 0 Boston at Detroit, (n) Cleveland 7, Cincinnati 2 Oakland at Seattle, (n) Tampa Bay 4, N.Y. Yankees 3 Today’s games Baltimore (Ynoa 0-6) at Toronto (Thornton 2-6), 12:07 p.m. Boston (Price 6-2) at Detroit (Soto 0-2), 12:10 p.m. Cleveland (Bauer 7-6) at Cincinnati (Mahle 2-8), 12:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Paxton 5-3) at Tampa Bay (Morton 9-2), 12:10 p.m. Kansas City (Junis 4-8) at Washington (Corbin 7-5), 12:35 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 7-6) at Chicago White Sox (Nova 3-7), 1:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Suarez 2-1) at Houston (Urquidy 0-0), 1:10 p.m. Texas (Minor 8-4) at Minnesota (Gibson 8-4), 1:10 p.m. Oakland (Mengden 3-1) at Seattle (TBD), 3:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE East W Atlanta 53 Philadelphia 46 Washington 46 New York 39 Miami 33 Central W Chicago 47 Milwaukee 47 St. Louis 44 Pittsburgh 43 Cincinnati 41 West W Los Angeles 60 Colorado 44 Arizona 44 San Diego 43 San Francisco 39

L Pct 37 .589 42 .523 42 .523 49 .443 54 .379 L Pct 42 .528 43 .522 42 .512 45 .489 45 .477 L Pct 30 .667 43 .506 45 .494 45 .489 48 .448

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WC L10 — — 6-4 6 — 6-4 6 — 8-2 13 7 2-8 18½12½ 3-7 GB WC L10 — — 4-6 ½ — 5-5 1½ 1 4-6 3½ 3 6-4 4½ 4 5-5 GB WC L10 — — 6-4 14½ 1½ 4-6 15½ 2½ 5-5 16 3 5-5 19½ 6½ 6-4

Str L-1 W-1 W-1 L-2 W-1 Str W-2 L-1 W-3 W-1 L-1 Str L-1 L-4 W-1 W-1 L-1

Home 27-19 27-17 25-20 22-18 15-29 Home 29-16 27-18 24-18 21-21 24-20 Home 37-10 24-19 18-22 23-24 18-26

Away 26-18 19-25 21-22 17-31 18-25 Away 18-26 20-25 20-24 22-24 17-25 Away 23-20 20-24 26-23 20-21 21-22

Friday’s results Kansas City 7, Washington 4 (11) Atlanta 1, Miami 0 Milwaukee 7, Pittsburgh 6 (10) San Diego 3, L.A. Dodgers 2 Philadelphia 7, N.Y. Mets 2 St. Louis 9, San Francisco 4 Arizona 8, Colorado 0 Saturday’s results Washington 6, Kansas City 0 Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, (n) Cleveland 7, Cincinnati 2 St. Louis at San Francisco, (n) Miami 5, Atlanta 4 Colorado at Arizona, (n) Pittsburgh 12, Milwaukee 2 San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, (n) Chicago Cubs 6, Chi. White Sox 3 Today’s games Cleveland (Bauer 7-6) at Cincinnati (Mahle 2-8), 12:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Nola 7-2) at N.Y. Mets (Wheeler 6-5), 12:10 p.m. Miami (Richards 3-9) at Atlanta (Keuchel 1-2), 12:20 p.m. Kansas City (Junis 4-8) at Washington (Corbin 7-5), 12:35 p.m. Milwaukee (Anderson 4-2) at Pittsburgh (Musgrove 6-7), 12:35 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 7-6) at Chicago White Sox (Nova 3-7), 1:10 p.m. St. Louis (Flaherty 4-5) at San Francisco (Samardzija 5-7), 3:05 p.m. Colorado (Marquez 8-3) at Arizona (Young 1-0), 3:10 p.m. San Diego (Lucchesi 6-4) at L.A. Dodgers (Stripling 3-2), 3:10 p.m.

AROUND THE MAJORS

Indians’ Carrasco has leukemia CLEVELAND — Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco is being treated for leukemia, he revealed in a video, and he said it’s going to make him stronger than he was before. Carrasco hasn’t played for Cleveland since May 30. The 32-year-old right-hander said he got a blood test after a spring-training physical prompted some concern, and he was diagnosed with leukemia in May. “I never thought that I would have something like this, because I play baseball, I’m like super healthy or something like that,” Carrasco said in a video posted Saturday on the Indians’ Twitter account. “But you never know what’s going on inside your body. “When I found out, it made me even stronger, then I push myself to work through this. Then I have a lot of people behind me, helping me, especially my teammates and family.” Carrasco, who won 17 games last season and went 18-6 in 2017, plans to talk to the media in Cleveland next Thursday. Manager Terry Francona declined to talk about the pitcher’s condition.

Red Sox will wait on Navy’s Song DETROIT — The Boston Red Sox signed fourth-round draft pick Noah Song, a pitcher from the U.S. Naval Academy who may not be able to begin his full-time pro career until 2021. The 22-year-old Song must serve at least two years of military duty before he can petition to finish his five-year commitment as a reservist. The right-hander will pitch for short-season Lowell this summer before reporting for duty on Nov. 1 to train as a flight officer. Song went 11-1 with a 1.44 ERA this past season. He is the highest-picked draftee from the Naval Academy. BRIEFLY ALL-STARS: New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka, Pittsburgh closer Felipe Vázquez, Cincinnati right-hander Sonny Gray and Milwaukee right-hander Brandon Woodruff were added to the rosters for Tuesday’s All-Star Game in Cleveland. They are replacing Toronto’s Marcus Stroman (injury); Arizona pitcher Zack Greinke (personal matter); Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer (pitched Saturday) and Brewers closer Josh Hader (back). — Wire reports

STAT OF THE DAY

166

Marwin Gonzalez’s home run Saturday gave the Minnesota Twins 166 on the season, matching their total from last season and is a major league record prior to the All-Star break. — Associated Press

Pineda flashes old winning form for Twins two relievers completed the four-hitter, as host Houston beat Los Angeles.

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MINNEAPOLIS — Patience with Michael Pineda during a lengthy rehab is paying off for the Minnesota Twins. Pineda struck out a season-high nine over six efficient innings, Jason Castro had two hits and three RBIs, and Minnesota beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Saturday. Pineda gave up five hits and a run on a solo homer in the sixth inning by Elvis Andrus. The big righthander had his most strikeouts since 2017 with the New York Yankees prior to a Tommy John surgery that sidelined him for all of 2018. “He missed a significant amount of time, but he’s been able to come back and find himself and ... do it in different ways,” Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli said. “He’s not the exact same pitcher that he was five years ago. He’s a different pitcher. But he’s an equally as good pitcher.”

CUBS 6, WHITE SOX 3: John Lester pitched into the seventh and Javier Baez and Kyle Schwarber each drove in two runs to lead Chicago to a victory on the city’s South Side. PIRATES 12, BREWERS 2: Kevin Newman and Starling Marte each drove in three runs, leading host Pittsburgh over Milwaukee. ORIOLES 8, BLUE JAYS 1: Andrew Cashner pitched seven strong innings to win his third straight start, Renato Nuñez hit a two-run bottom of the ninth inning, home run and Baltimore lifting host Tampa Bay past beat host Toronto. New York. Aaron Hicks had tied it at 3 in the top of NATIONALS 6 ROYALS 0: the ninth for the Yankees, Max Scherzer went seven homering on a 2-2, two- strong innings, Kurt Suzuki out pitch from Colin Poche. homered and host WashIt was just New York’s third ington beat Kansas City. loss in its past 19 games. MARLINS 5, BRAVES 4: YadASTROS 4, ANGELS 0: Yuli iel Rivera hit a go-ahead, Gurriel homered for the two-run single in the fifth fourth straight game, and inning and Miami beat host Gerrit Cole pitched seven Atlanta for only the second scoreless innings before time in 11 games this season. ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOS

Rays batter Travis d’Arnaud reacts after hitting a walk-off home run off Yankees reliever Chad Green in the ninth inning Saturday in St. Petersburg, Fla. shot in the eighth inning, and Cleveland pulled away to its fifth straight victory at Great American Ball Park, beating host Cincinnati. Shane Bieber allowed four hits in eight innings — three by Yasiel Puig, who had a two-run homer. The Indians have won nine of their past 11 games in Cincinnati.

INDIANS 7, REDS 2: Francisco Lindor homered RAYS 4, YANKEES 3: Travis twice, Roberto Perez con- d’Arnaud hit a two-out honected on a tiebreaking mer off Chad Green in the

BOX SCORES Rays 4, Yankees 3

New York AB R H BI BB SO Avg. LeMahieu 2b 4 0 1 0 1 0 .336 Judge dh 4 0 0 0 1 2 .281 Hicks cf 5 1 3 2 0 1 .238 Sanchez c 4 0 0 0 1 4 .245 Encarnacion 1b 4 0 0 0 0 1 .219 Gardner lf 2 1 1 1 2 0 .242 Torres ss 3 0 0 0 1 2 .292 Urshela 3b 4 1 1 0 0 1 .308 Tauchman rf 3 0 2 0 1 0 .228 Totals 33 3 8 3 7 11 Tampa Bay AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Heredia lf 4 0 0 0 0 1 .235 Pham dh 4 0 2 0 0 0 .278 Diaz 3b 3 0 0 0 1 1 .273 Wendle 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 Garcia rf 4 0 0 0 0 1 .273 Brosseau 2b-3b 3 1 1 0 1 1 .409 Kiermaier cf 4 0 1 0 0 1 .247 Adames ss 4 0 0 0 0 2 .243 d’Arnaud c 4 2 3 2 0 0 .225 Lowe 1b 2 1 1 2 0 0 .261 Totals 32 4 8 4 2 7 New York 010 000 101 — 3 8 0 Tampa Bay 010 000 201 — 4 8 0 LOB — New York 10, Tampa Bay 5. 2B — Hicks (8), Tauchman (8). HR — Gardner (14), off Snell; Hicks (8), off Poche; Lowe (2), off Sabathia; d’Arnaud (6), off Green. RBIs — Hicks 2 (28), Gardner (40), d’Arnaud 2 (22), Lowe 2 (4). SB — Gardner 2 (8), Pham (8). CS — LeMahieu (1). DP — New York 2; Tampa Bay 1. IP H R ER BB SO ERA New York Sabathia 7 6 3 3 2 5 4.03 Ottavino 1 1 0 0 0 1 1.83 2 /3 1 1 1 0 1 5.81 Green, L, 2-3 Tampa Bay IP H R ER BB SO ERA Snell 5 5 1 1 2 5 4.70 Roe 1 0 0 0 1 3 5.27 2 /3 2 1 1 2 0 5.06 Alvarado 1 /3 0 0 0 2 0 1.35 Faria Drake, H, 3 12/3 0 0 0 0 2 3.92 Poche, W, 2-1, BS 1/3 1 1 1 0 1 3.45 Inherited runners-scored — Drake 1-0. HBP — Sabathia (Lowe). WP — Alvarado. T — 3:28. Att. — 21,477

Marlins 5, Braves 4

Miami AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Rojas ss 5 0 2 0 0 0 .293 Puello cf-rf 5 0 1 0 0 1 .289 Cooper 1b 3 1 2 0 1 0 .308 Riddle pr-cf 1 0 1 0 0 0 .197 Castro 2b 5 2 3 1 0 1 .242 Walker 3b-1b 5 0 0 0 0 2 .269 Alfaro c 5 1 3 1 0 1 .274 Ramirez lf 5 1 1 1 0 2 .291 Rivera rf-3b 4 0 1 2 0 2 .147 Smith p 3 0 1 0 0 2 .095 B.Anderson ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .251 Totals 42 5 15 5 1 11 Atlanta AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Acuna Jr. cf 4 1 1 1 0 0 .291 Albies 2b 4 2 3 0 0 1 .287 Freeman 1b 4 0 1 1 0 1 .309 Donaldson 3b 3 0 0 0 1 1 .247 Markakis rf 4 0 2 1 0 0 .280 Riley lf 4 1 1 1 0 2 .262 Camargo ss 4 0 1 0 0 1 .237 Flowers c 4 0 0 0 0 3 .244 Fried p 2 0 0 0 0 0 .161 Joyce ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .295 Totals 34 4 9 4 1 9 Miami 011 030 000 — 5 15 1 Atlanta 211 000 000 — 4 9 1 E — Puello (1), Fried (3). LOB — Miami 11, Atlanta 4. 2B — Rojas (21), Alfaro (8), Albies 3 (21), Markakis (22). HR — Ramirez (3), off Fried; Castro (6), off Fried; Acuna Jr. (21), off Smith; Riley (16), off Smith. RBIs — Castro (34), Alfaro (30), Ramirez (20), Rivera 2 (3), Acuna Jr. (53), Freeman (67), Markakis (50), Riley (41). DP — Miami 1; Atlanta 1. Miami IP H R ER BB SO ERA Smith, W, 4-4 6 5 4 3 1 6 3.50 Brice, H, 6 1 1 0 0 0 2 1.93 N.Anderson, H, 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 4.10 Romo, S, 16-17 1 1 0 0 0 1 4.22 Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO ERA Fried, L, 9-4 5 11 5 5 1 7 4.29 Tomlin 2 3 0 0 0 2 3.75 Webb 1 1 0 0 0 1 1.41 Sobotka 1 0 0 0 0 1 5.21 WP — Sobotka. T — 3:19. Att. — 37,216

Pirates 12, Brewers 2

Milwaukee AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Grandal c 4 1 1 1 0 0 .255 Yelich rf 2 0 2 0 1 0 .329 Moustakas 3b 3 1 1 1 1 0 .263 Cain cf 4 0 1 0 0 0 .250 Thames 1b 4 0 0 0 0 1 .261 Hiura 2b 4 0 0 0 0 0 .258 Gamel lf 4 0 0 0 0 1 .254 Houser p 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Aguilar ph 1 0 1 0 0 0 .213 Braun ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 .272 Saladino 3b-ss 1 0 0 0 0 0 .080 Arcia ss 3 0 1 0 0 0 .240 Pina 3b 1 0 0 0 0 0 .167 Totals 33 2 7 2 2 3 Pittsburgh AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Frazier 2b 4 2 2 0 1 0 .282 Reynolds rf-lf 2 2 1 0 3 0 .339 Marte cf 5 1 2 3 0 1 .282 Bell 1b 4 1 0 0 1 3 .304 Moran 3b 5 2 4 3 0 1 .290 Dickerson lf 3 1 1 1 0 1 .276 Cabrera rf 2 1 1 2 0 0 .316 Newman ss 5 1 4 3 0 0 .324 Diaz c 5 0 1 0 0 1 .274 Agrazal p 2 0 0 0 0 2 .000 Osuna ph 1 1 1 0 0 0 .321 Kang ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .171 Totals 39 12 17 12 5 9 Milwaukee 101 000 000 — 2 7 0 Pittsburgh 400 102 05x — 12 17 0 LOB — Milwaukee 7, Pittsburgh 8. 2B — Aguilar (6), Frazier (19), Dickerson (12), Osuna (5). 3B — Marte (4). HR — Moustakas (25), off Agrazal; Grandal (19), off Agrazal; Newman (6), off Houser; Cabrera (6), off Smith. RBIs — Grandal (48), Moustakas (53), Marte 3 (45), Moran 3 (49), Dickerson (18), Newman 3 (32), Cabrera 2 (31). CS — Yelich (2). DP — Milwaukee 1. Milwaukee IP H R ER BB SO ERA Houser, L, 2-3 4 7 5 5 3 5 4.01 Peralta 2 4 2 2 1 2 5.28 Smith 2 6 5 5 1 2 7.04 Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO ERA Agrazal, W, 2-0 6 5 2 2 2 1 2.81 Feliz 1 2 0 0 0 1 5.11 Rodriguez 1 0 0 0 0 1 3.63 DuRapau 1 0 0 0 0 0 8.44 HBP — Agrazal (Yelich). WP — Smith. PB — Grandal 2 (6). T — 3:26. Att. — 28,038

Astros baserunner Alex Bregman scores as Angels catcher Dustin Garneau waits for the throw during the seventh inning Saturday night in Houston. The Astros won 4-0. Indians 7, Reds 2

Cleveland AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Lindor ss 5 2 2 2 0 1 .295 Mercado cf 5 0 0 0 0 0 .281 Santana 1b 4 1 0 0 1 0 .298 Kipnis 2b 4 1 1 0 1 1 .235 Ramirez 3b 4 1 1 1 1 3 .217 Bauers lf 4 0 2 2 1 2 .242 R.Perez c 5 1 4 2 0 0 .256 Naquin rf 3 0 0 0 1 1 .262 Bieber p 3 0 0 0 0 1 .000 Bradley ph 1 0 1 0 0 0 .194 Allen pr-lf 0 1 0 0 0 0 .169 Totals 38 7 11 7 5 9 Cincinnati AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Winker lf 4 0 0 0 0 1 .253 Votto 1b 4 0 1 0 0 0 .271 Suarez 3b 4 1 1 0 0 2 .251 Puig rf 4 1 3 2 0 1 .253 Dietrich 2b 4 0 0 0 0 4 .222 Senzel cf 3 0 0 0 0 0 .263 J.Iglesias ss 3 0 0 0 0 1 .286 DeSclafani p 2 0 0 0 0 0 .115 Lorenzen p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .222 VanMeter ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 .214 Bowman p 0 0 0 0 0 0 —Casali c 2 0 0 0 0 0 .237 Gennett ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 .100 Farmer c 0 0 0 0 0 0 .238 Totals 32 2 5 2 0 11 Cleveland 100 010 023 — 7 11 1 Cincinnati 200 000 000 — 2 5 0 E — Ramirez (12). LOB — Cleveland 9, Cincinnati 3. 2B — Ramirez (15), Bradley (4), Votto (17), Puig (10). HR — Lindor (13), off DeSclafani; Lindor (14), off DeSclafani; R.Perez (16), off Lorenzen; Puig (20), off Bieber. RBIs — Lindor 2 (32), Ramirez (34), Bauers 2 (34), R.Perez 2 (36), Puig 2 (51). Cleveland IP H R ER BB SO ERA Bieber, W, 8-3 8 4 2 2 0 8 3.45 Goody 1 1 0 0 0 3 2.57 Cincinnati IP H R ER BB SO ERA DeSclafani 6 7 2 2 2 6 4.26 Lorenzen, L, 0-2 2 2 2 2 0 3 3.74 Bowman 1 2 3 3 3 0 3.86 T — 2:50. Att. — 36,504

Nationals 6, Royals 0

Kansas City AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Merrifield cf-2b 3 0 1 0 1 2 .307 Mondesi ss 4 0 1 0 0 2 .268 Gordon lf 3 0 2 0 1 0 .272 H.Dozier 3b 4 0 0 0 0 1 .283 Soler rf 4 0 1 0 0 2 .240 Duda 1b 3 0 0 0 0 3 .159 Cuthbert ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .281 Lopez 2b 3 0 0 0 0 1 .232 Maldonado ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .225 Gallagher c 3 0 1 0 0 1 .200 Sparkman p 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Hamilton cf 1 0 0 0 0 0 .217 Totals 32 0 6 0 2 12 Washington AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Turner ss 4 1 2 0 0 1 .288 Eaton rf 4 1 2 0 0 0 .280 Rendon 3b 3 0 1 1 0 0 .304 Soto lf 4 0 2 2 0 0 .304 Kendrick 2b 4 0 1 0 0 0 .324 Adams 1b 2 1 0 0 2 1 .238 Suzuki c 4 1 1 2 0 1 .270 Robles cf 4 1 1 0 0 2 .242 Scherzer p 2 0 1 0 0 1 .167 Parra ph 1 1 1 0 0 0 .229 Totals 32 6 12 5 2 6 Kansas City 000 000 000 — 0 6 1 Washington 130 000 20x — 6 12 0 E — Soler (2). LOB — Kansas City 7, Washington 5. 2B — Gordon (22), Eaton (9), Robles (14). HR — Suzuki (11), off Sparkman. RBIs — Rendon (61), Soto 2 (56), Suzuki 2 (38). SB — Merrifield (13), Eaton (7), Scherzer (1). CS — Turner (3). SF — Rendon. DP — Kansas City 1; Washington 1. Kansas City IP H R ER BB SO ERA Sparkman, L, 2-5 6 9 4 4 2 3 5.18 Lopez 2 3 2 1 0 3 6.62 Washington IP H R ER BB SO ERA Scherzer, W, 9-5 7 4 0 0 1 11 2.30 Rainey 1 1 0 0 1 0 4.74 Grace 1 1 0 0 0 1 5.94 T — 2:44. Att. — 27,863

Orioles 8, Blue Jays 1

Baltimore AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Alberto 3b 5 0 0 0 0 0 .310 Mancini 1b 3 1 0 0 2 0 .294 Nunez dh 4 1 1 2 1 0 .239 Severino c 5 1 1 0 0 2 .272 Villar 2b 4 3 2 0 0 0 .262 Santander rf 4 1 3 2 0 0 .284 Broxton cf 3 0 1 1 1 0 .179 Wilkerson lf 4 1 2 2 0 1 .218 Martin ss 4 0 0 1 0 1 .166 Totals 36 8 10 8 4 4 Toronto AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Galvis ss 4 0 0 0 0 1 .269 Guerrero Jr. 3b 3 1 1 0 0 0 .244 J.Davis rf 1 0 0 0 0 0 .140 Gurriel Jr. lf 3 0 0 0 1 1 .298 Biggio 2b 4 0 1 1 0 1 .238 Jansen dh 3 0 0 0 0 0 .206 Smoak 1b 3 0 0 0 0 1 .219 Drury rf-3b 3 0 0 0 0 1 .218 Hernandez cf 3 0 0 0 0 2 .203 Maile c 3 0 1 0 0 1 .168 Totals 30 1 3 1 1 8 Baltimore 000 501 011 — 8 10 0 Toronto 000 100 000 — 1 3 2 E — Guerrero Jr. (8), Smoak (2). LOB — Baltimore 5, Toronto 3. 2B — Severino (8), Villar (21), Broxton (4). HR — Nunez (20), off Richard; Wilkerson (7), off Kingham. RBIs — Nunez 2 (49), Santander 2 (15), Broxton (9), Wilkerson 2 (21), Martin (9), Biggio (23). CS — Santander (2). DP — Toronto 2. Baltimore IP H R ER BB SO ERA Cashner, W, 9-3 7 3 1 1 0 4 3.83 Yacabonis 1 0 0 0 0 3 5.79 Armstrong 1 0 0 0 1 1 5.22 Toronto IP H R ER BB SO ERA Richard, L, 1-5 6 7 6 3 1 2 6.23 Kingham 22/3 3 2 2 2 1 8.44 1 Law /3 0 0 0 1 1 6.99 Inherited runners-scored — Law 1-0. WP — Cashner, Kingham. T — 2:30. Att. — 22,405

Twins 7, Rangers 4

Texas AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Choo rf 4 0 3 0 0 1 .284 Calhoun lf 4 1 1 2 0 1 .291 Andrus ss 3 1 1 1 1 0 .307 Gallo cf 4 0 0 0 0 3 .271 Mazara dh 4 0 0 0 0 3 .265 Odor 2b 4 0 0 0 0 2 .192 Cabrera 3b 4 1 1 0 0 1 .230 Guzman 1b 3 0 1 0 0 1 .209 Forsythe ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .260 Mathis c 3 1 1 1 0 2 .155 Santana ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 .288 Totals 35 4 8 4 1 15 Minnesota AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Kepler rf 5 0 0 0 0 2 .264 Polanco ss 4 0 2 0 0 0 .316 Cruz dh 4 0 0 0 0 2 .283 Arraez 3b 4 1 1 0 0 1 .405 Sano 1b 3 2 1 0 1 1 .229 Wade Jr lf 1 1 0 0 1 0 .000 Gonzalez lf 2 1 1 1 0 0 .260 Schoop 2b 2 2 1 1 1 0 .261 Castro c 3 0 2 3 0 0 .257 Buxton cf 4 0 1 2 0 2 .253 Totals 32 7 9 7 3 8 Texas 000 001 300 — 4 8 1 Minnesota 030 200 02x — 7 9 0 E — Gallo (3). LOB — Texas 5, Minnesota 6. 2B — Choo (23), Arraez (5), Castro (8). 3B — Sano (1). HR — Andrus (8), off Pineda; Calhoun (5), off Duffey; Gonzalez (10), off Kelley. RBIs — Calhoun 2 (12), Andrus (45), Mathis (8), Schoop (39), Castro 3 (24), Buxton 2 (41), Gonzalez (29). SF — Castro. DP — Texas 1. Texas IP H R ER BB SO ERA Chavez, L, 3-4 5 5 5 4 2 3 3.30 Payano 1 0 0 0 1 0 0.00 Leclerc 1 1 0 0 0 3 4.62 Kelley 1 3 2 2 0 2 3.30 Minnesota IP H R ER BB SO ERA Pineda, W, 6-4 6 5 1 1 1 9 4.56 2 Duffey /3 3 3 3 0 1 3.49 Rogers, S, 12-15 21/3 0 0 0 0 5 1.82 HBP — Chavez (Schoop). WP — Leclerc. T — 3:12. Att. — 36,969

Astros 4, Angels 0

Los Angeles AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Fletcher 3b 4 0 2 0 0 1 .290 Trout cf 3 0 1 0 1 0 .300 Ohtani dh 4 0 1 0 0 1 .307 Calhoun rf 3 0 0 0 1 2 .235 Simmons ss 4 0 0 0 0 1 .279 Bour 1b 4 0 0 0 0 3 .182 Parker lf 3 0 0 0 1 3 .000 Garneau c 2 0 0 0 1 1 .263 Rengifo 2b 3 0 0 0 0 2 .253 Totals 30 0 4 0 4 14 Houston AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Springer rf 2 1 0 0 2 0 .299 Altuve 2b 3 0 1 0 1 1 .260 Bregman ss 3 2 2 1 1 0 .268 Alvarez dh 4 0 2 1 0 1 .324 Gurriel 3b 4 1 1 1 0 0 .275 Chirinos c 4 0 1 0 0 2 .228 Reddick lf 4 0 1 1 0 0 .291 White 1b 4 0 2 0 0 0 .218 Marisnick cf 4 0 0 0 0 2 .250 Totals 32 4 10 4 4 6 Los Angeles 000 000 000 — 0 4 0 Houston 000 111 10x — 4 10 0 LOB — Los Angeles 7, Houston 8. 2B — Ohtani (9), Bregman (14), Alvarez (6), White (13). HR — Gurriel (13), off Cahill. RBIs — Bregman (56), Alvarez (22), Gurriel (46), Reddick (32). DP — Houston 1. Los Angeles IP H R ER BB SO ERA Heaney, L, 1-3 5 5 2 2 2 5 5.18 Cahill 2 4 2 2 2 0 6.92 Garcia 1 1 0 0 0 1 4.64 Houston IP H R ER BB SO ERA G.Cole, W, 9-5 7 3 0 0 2 9 3.09 Pressly 1 1 0 0 2 2 1.40 McHugh 1 0 0 0 0 3 5.40 T — 2:44. Att. — 39,470

Cubs 6, White Sox 3

Chicago (N) AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Schwarber lf 5 1 1 2 0 2 .230 Almora Jr. cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 .249 Baez ss 5 2 2 2 0 1 .290 Bryant rf-lf 4 0 2 1 1 0 .296 Rizzo 1b 3 0 2 1 2 0 .272 Contreras c 4 0 0 0 1 0 .289 Heyward cf-rf 4 0 0 0 0 2 .267 Garcia dh 2 1 0 0 2 1 .375 Bote 3b 3 1 0 0 1 2 .251 Russell 2b 2 1 0 0 2 0 .244 Totals 32 6 7 6 9 8 Chicago (A) AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Garcia ss 5 0 0 0 0 2 .296 Moncada 3b 3 2 2 1 2 0 .308 Abreu 1b 5 0 2 2 0 2 .273 McCann c 4 0 1 0 0 1 .317 Jimenez lf 3 0 0 0 1 0 .240 Jay dh 4 0 0 0 0 1 .258 Sanchez 2b 4 0 1 0 0 0 .256 Cordell cf 2 0 0 0 0 0 .231 Collins ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 .050 Tilson rf 2 1 0 0 1 0 .248 Totals 33 3 6 3 4 7 Chicago (N) 100 050 000 — 6 7 3 Chicago (A) 001 000 200 — 3 6 0 E — Baez (10), Bote (10), Russell (2). LOB — Chicago (N) 8, Chicago (A) 9. 2B — Schwarber (14), Baez 2 (23), Bryant (27), Rizzo (16), Moncada 2 (18). RBIs — Schwarber 2 (43), Baez 2 (62), Bryant (44), Rizzo (58), Moncada (48), Abreu 2 (65). SB — Tilson (4). S — Cordell. DP — Chicago (N) 1; Chicago (A) 2. Chicago (N) IP H R ER BB SO ERA Lester, W, 8-6 61/3 6 3 1 3 3 3.72 2 Cishek /3 0 0 0 0 0 2.84 Strop, H, 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 3.92 Kimbrel, S, 2-3 1 0 0 0 1 3 12.27 Chicago (A) IP H R ER BB SO ERA Giolito, L, 11-3 4 4 6 6 5 5 3.15 Marshall 0 1 0 0 2 0 2.86 Fry 12/3 0 0 0 1 1 4.91 Minaya 1 1 0 0 0 0 3.67 Osich 12/3 0 0 0 0 2 4.99 2 Ruiz /3 1 0 0 1 0 6.35 Giolito pitched to 5 batters in the 5th. Marshall pitched to 3 batters in the 5th. Inherited runners-scored — Cishek 1-1, Marshall 1-1, Fry 3-0, Minaya 1-0, Osich 1-0. HBP — Kimbrel (Tilson). T — 3:26. Att. — 38,634

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Offense in transition after losing Lux, Peters

uring the previous two seasons, the Tulsa Drillers set their franchise records for home runs. That likely won’t occur for a third year in a row after Gavin Lux and 2018 Texas League homer leader DJ Peters were promoted to Triple-A Oklahoma City after the all-star break 10 days ago. They combined for 24 homers before the break. As a result of Barry recent player Lewis moves, the defending TL Baseball champion Drillbarry.lewis @tulsaworld.com ers will be taking a somewhat different offensive approach during the rest of the season as they try to qualify for the playoffs. Errol Robinson, who had 18 stolen bases for Tulsa last year, is back from Oklahoma City. Also added recently was outfielder Drew Avans, who had three stolen bases in his first game after the break. The Drillers rank last in the TL in stolen bases, but look for that to change. “You’ve got to play the hand you’re dealt,” Drillers manager Scott Hennessey said. “The last couple years we’ve played for the three-run homer, there’s no secret about that. With the guys we have in the lineup we can still do that (at times), but if we’re not swinging the bats that well, you’ve got to try and push the envelope, and steal bases when we can.” An example of that came last weekend in Arkansas when Avans’ straight steal of home, a very rare feat, snapped a scoreless tie. “We talked about it the game before when he was at third base,” Hennessey said. “With the third baseman shifting Cody Thomas so he (Avans) could get a big lead, he gave me that nod that he was going and I said go ahead, we’ve got to do something. Avans has good instincts and he’s definitely aggressive on the bases.” Besides the power loss, the Drillers also are trying to find a new leadoff batter as Lux performed at an incredibly consistent level in that role for the past year after joining Tulsa last August. “Lux and Peters go to Triple-A, so these guys that are here have to make a name for themselves,” Hennessey said. “They just have to step up and they will, it’s just going to take time.” The Drillers scored more than three runs only twice in their first nine games after the break. Lux and Peters are off to tremendous starts at OKC. Lux had 15 hits in his first 30 at-bats in seven games while Peters batted .353 in his first 10 games with two homers and 10 RBIs. Lux and former Drillers pitcher Dustin May were selected for the Futures Game at 6 p.m. Sunday at Cleveland.

Rams win Besides Dylan Bundy (4-10) pitching one of his best games

The Tulsa Drillers have struggled while trying to adjust to the loss of all-stars Gavin Lux (pictured) and DJ Peters. JOEY JOHNSON/for the Tulsa World

drillers update Start of Drillers-Naturals game again delayed by thunderstorm Sunday Up next: 7:05 p.m., Tulsa vs. Northwest Arkansas Naturals at ONEOK Field Radio: KTBZ am1430 Probable pitchers: NW Arkansas, RHP Conner Greene (3-5, 5.12 ERA); Tulsa, RHP Justin De Fratus (4-4, 5.12) Season series: Naturals lead 6-3. Promotions: Posters/Kids Eat Free — The first 500 kids, ages 12 and under, will receive a Drillers team poster. Also, all kids, 12 and under, will receive a coupon redeemable for a free hot dog, milk, fruit cup and an ice cream sandwich. On deck: 7:05 p.m. Monday vs. Springfield (Mega Money)

Driller bits Saturday’s game: For the second consecutive day, a late-afternoon storm delayed the start of the Naturals-Drillers game at ONEOK Field for nearly an hour. As a result, the game, played before a crowd of 6,543, was not completed before press time. Look for a game report online at tulsaworld.com. Familiar foe: Former Drillers infielder Taylor Featherston’s home run in the second inning Saturday for NW Arkansas was his fifth in nine games against Tulsa this season. Featherston also homered Friday. He has four in the 62 other games.

Web gem: Drillers center fielder Logan Landon made a running catch against the center-field wall to rob Featherston of at least a two-run, extra-base hit in the third inning Saturday. Late Friday: NWA’s Jackson Kowar is one of the top prospects in the Kansas City Royals farm system and his potential was evident Friday night against the Drillers. Kowar allowed four hits in 6⅓ shutout innings to lead the Naturals past the Drillers 3-1. Martin wins, returns: Veteran knuckleballer J.D. Martin, who was Tulsa’s scheduled starting pitcher Friday, instead allowed one earned run in five innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City. He is 2-6 in 13 starts for Tulsa this season and 2-0 in two starts for OKC. Martin rejoined the Drillers on Saturday. Sheffield honored: Before Saturday’s game, reliever Jordan Sheffield was honored as the Drillers’ player of the month. Sheffield had a 1.80 ERA and four saves in nine appearances in June. Power surge: Jordan Procyshen, who entered Saturday with only two hits in 20 at-bats for the Drillers, had two hits in his first three at-bats, including his first Double-A homer since 2017. Suppan subs: Royals roving pitching coordinator Jeff Suppan is filling in as the Naturals’ pitching coach in this series. Suppan was the 2006 NLCS most valuable player for St. Louis. Attendance comparison (40 dates): 2019: 237,796; 2018: 213,663. — Barry Lewis, Tulsa World

the third baseman’s promotion, he spent the previous 3½ seasons with Double-A Birmingham. Charlotte also recently added outfielder Jacob Scavuzzo, the Drillers’ career homer leader. … Ripley graduate Casey Sadler, who lives in a camper during the season, is now with Oklahoma City after being traded by Tampa Bay to the Los Angeles Dodgers for pitcher Nathan Locals in the minors Witt, who was at low Single-A Great Lakes. Sadler was impresBishop Kelley graduate Matt sive for Tampa Bay with a 1.86 Reynolds is batting .294 with ERA in nine relief outings. … 11 homers and 39 RBIs for Former ORU and Pryor first Triple-A Washington (Nationals). The infielder had four RBIs baseman Spencer Henson homand the first five-hit game of his ered in three consecutive games July 3-5 and has four in his first pro career in a 22-9 win over eight pro games for short-seaSalt Lake on June 23. He also pitched an inning, allowing two son Pulaski (Yankees). … Former Oklahoma State and runs. ... Former Oral Roberts and Cla- Memorial outfielder Trevor Boone hit his first pro home remore catcher Matt Whatley run for short-season Boise on was the South Atlantic League offensive player of the week for Thursday — a day after his first June 17-23 as he had an .813 on- three-hit game. … Broken Arrow graduate base percentage in four games. Kohl Franklin allowed one run Overall this season, Whatley is batting only .227 with 34 RBIs, and four hits over five innings but his OBP is .356 for Single-A Wednesday to pick up his first pro win for Eugene (Cubs). … Hickory (Rangers). … Former Oklahoma third Jenks graduate Trey Michalbaseman Sheldon Neuse has czewski went 2-for-2 with a 15 homers, 66 RBIs and a .307 three-run homer in his first batting average for Triple-A Las Triple-A game for Charlotte (White Sox) on June 28. Before Vegas (Athletics).

of the season to lead Baltimore past Toronto 4-1, another Owasso graduate also picked up a win in American League action Friday. Brian Flynn pitched a scoreless inning to get the win in Kansas City’s 7-4 victory in 11 innings at Washington. Flynn is 2-0 with a 2.82 ERA in eight games — one of the few bright spots in the Royals’ bullpen.

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“Game 6 nine years ago, when the Lakers closed out the Thunder in the playoffs — I was there,” Thunder Fan recalled. “It was an incredible game and the atmosphere in the arena was amazing. “I knew that night that something special was coming. The next day, I got season tickets (for 2010-11). I’ve had tickets every year since.” For the 2019-20 season, Thunder Fan weeks ago spent $25,000 for three pairs of tickets. His expectation was reasonable — that he would watch OKC total about 50 wins and contend for one of the top four seeds in the Western Conference playoffs. Instead, for the first time, he and other Thunder fans could be witnesses to a fullfledged rebuilding process. “It’s hard to take when the ticket holders are more committed to the team than the players are,” Thunder Fan said. “They can go into (Sam) Presti’s office and request a trade, and three days later they’re gone. “Kawhi Leonard can call Paul George, who is under contract, and say, ‘Hey, come play with me in Los Angeles,’ and that’s not tampering? Kevin Durant did this to us three years ago, and we were left empty-handed. This time, we at least got something in return.” Presti had no choice but to make the deal. Only one year after George announced during a party his multi-year commitment to OKC, he requested a trade to the Clippers. If Presti refused to accommodate George, the Thunder probably would have a disgruntled AllStar. The Thunder might not get 100% of what George can or should be. In return, Oklahoma City receives a fascinating package that includes five first-round draft picks, along with a nice second-year point guard (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander) and veteran forward Danilo Gallinari. On Saturday, I discussed the Thunder-Clippers transaction with Thunder Fan, with my brother, with Pat Jones and with several additional friends. Each one mentioned that the Thunder deal ultimately might resemble the Dallas Cowboys’ 1989 trade of Herschel Walker to the Minnesota Vikings. In exchange for Walker, Dallas received five players and eight draft picks. Two of the picks were used on differencemakers like Emmitt Smith and Darren Woodson. Others were used as commodities in subsequent deals. The Walker trade launched a movement that resulted in three Cowboys championships. There likely won’t be that type of end result for the Thunder, but Presti does have the flexibility now to get his payroll in order and draft or acquire new stars. In the meantime, the 201920 season could be relatively bleak. Depending on what happens with Westbrook during the next several days, OKC could go from having two All-

Stars to having none. NBA salaries have reached a level of undeniable insanity. In 2019-20, Westbrook is scheduled to make $38.2 million (or $17.5 million more than Tom Brady), while George will make $33 million ($10 million more than Aaron Donald) and Adams $25.8 million ($3 million more than Drew Brees). With Westbrook, George and Adams together on the OKC roster, there were two first-round playoff eliminations. This year’s playoff appearance was OKC’s ninth in 10 years. Oklahoma’s NBA experience has been an anomaly — that a first-time professional-sports market would be blessed with such a consistent winner. Those first few years were fantastic. Not only did Oklahoma City have a really good NBA team, but also one of the younger rosters in the league. While other small NBA markets like Sacramento and Orlando were to be pitied because of their basketball futility, the Thunder was a force that developed a global following. When the Thunder arrived in 2008, Durant was a secondyear superstar. Westbrook and Serge Ibaka were rookies. In 2009, James Harden was drafted. In 2009-10, the Thunder had 50 victories. In 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2016, OKC rolled to the Western Conference semifinals. In 2012, there was a surge to the Finals and a five-game setback against LeBron James and the Miami Heat. On the shock meter, Durant’s 2016 move to Golden State was a 100. Bob Stoops’ retirement was a 90. Durant going to Brooklyn last week was a 5. It was interesting, but the only truly shocking move Durant could make now would be a return to Oklahoma. For the fourth consecutive offseason, big news has emanated from Thunder headquarters. In 2016, after OKC had been minutes away from another Finals run, Durant bolted and Victor Oladipo was acquired. In 2017, as Westbrook signed a long-term contract and George and Carmelo Anthony moved to Oklahoma. In 2018, George signed a contract to stay in Oklahoma. On Saturday, Tulsa’s Thunder Fan tried to make sense of the George flight to Los Angeles and reports that Westbrook — Mr. Thunder — soon may be traded. Thunder Fan’s only certainty is this: While he’s got a $25,000 collection of Thunder tickets, he has no clue what the Thunder roster might look like. Thunder Fan can’t possibly know whether he’ll be supporting a 48-win team or a 28-win team at the front end of an extensive rebuilding. Durant-Golden State redefined for me what qualifies as “shocking.” I didn’t fall out of my chair when the George story broke, but I’m not the one who spent 25 grand on Thunder tickets.

Deals get real: Butler joins Heat, Raptors wish Kawhi well in L.A. NBA • But Clippers’ deal with Leonard, trade for George remain in paperwork stage By Tim Reynolds Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Toronto said farewell to Kawhi Leonard. Miami said hello to Jimmy Butler. Free agency finally became real Saturday. The four-team trade that sent Butler to the Heat — with a new $142 million, four-year contract — was one of the first big moves to get done once the league’s offseason moratorium ended. But many of the other massive moves, such as Leonard’s signing with the Los Angeles Clippers and the trade to have Paul George join him, remained in the paperwork stage. There was no real worry about the pending transactions: Some

deals, including a few that got agreed upon very quickly when the negotiating window opened June 30, simply needed to be slotted in a certain order to make the NBA’s money rules work. Others could get done as soon as the NBA said at 12:01 p.m. EDT Saturday that the new league year was officially underway. “I think it’s going to be a really exciting season,” said Portland’s Damian Lillard, who wasn’t a free agent and won’t be for a long time after signing a $196 million, four-year extension that could keep him with the Trail Blazers until 2025. “Obviously, it’s exciting to see players change teams. You know people love that.” Not all people. Not always, anyway. Toronto awoke to the news Saturday that two starters from this past season’s NBA champion Raptors — Leonard and Danny Green — were moving on. Leonard picked the Clippers and will

sign a $142 million, four-year deal. George will be joining him in a massive trade that will send Danilo Gallinari, Shai GilgeousAlexander and five No. 1 draft picks to Oklahoma City in a blockbuster deal that shook up both conferences. Green is joining the Lakers on a two-year deal. “Teams are making moves to win now and that’s obvious,” said Heat forward Meyers Leonard, who left Portland and is part of the four-team Butler deal. “The Clippers, for example, they’re in ‘win-now’ mode. They played well last year in the playoffs. They go and get Kawhi and PG and all these other players. OKC has to be thinking, ‘OK, we just got a ton of draft picks.’ So people are positioning themselves in different ways.” The Clippers and Thunder couldn’t talk about their trade until it was finalized. The Thunder did announce a few moves on Saturday, including

re-signing forward/center Nerlens Noel. Noel appeared in 77 games (two starts) with the Thunder last season. averaging 4.9 points on 58.7% field-goal shooting to go along with 4.2 rebounds and 1.25 blocks in 13.7 minutes. OKC also announced it had acquired the draft rights to forward Darius Bazley (23rd overall pick) from Memphis and a 2024 second-round pick in exchange for the rights to Brandon Clarke (21st overall pick). The Raptors didn’t have to adhere to such rules. “On behalf of the Raptors, I say a very heartfelt thank you to Kawhi and to Danny, and we send them and their families nothing but good wishes,” Raptors President Masai Ujiri said. The Lakers’ trade for Davis got done Saturday night, and it cost L.A. a ransom. Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, Brandon Ingram, the draft rights to De’Andre Hunter, two

first-round picks, a first-round pick swap and cash went to the Pelicans — and then the Lakers had to send Isaac Bonga, Jemerrio Jones, Moritz Wagner and a future second-rounder to Washington. The Wizards sent cash to the Pelicans. Other deals still pending include the sign-and-trade that will have Kevin Durant leaving Golden State for Brooklyn, as well as Kyrie Irving’s signing with the Nets. Golden State’s deal to keep Klay Thompson around at nearly $190 million for five years was also yet to be announced. Boston completed a sign-andtrade with Charlotte, a deal to send All-Star Kemba Walker (four years, $141 million) to the Celtics and Terry Rozier (three years, $58 million) to the Hornets. The Lakers added DeMarcus Cousins and Quinn Cook, plus kept Rajon Rondo, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and JaVale McGee.

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Outdoors notebook Time to renew fiscal year licenses Hunters and anglers are reminded that Oklahoma fiscal-year licenses expired June 30 and renewals are required to continue hunting and fishing. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has updated its license-issuing system with the GoOutdoorsOK app (replaces PocketRanger app) and the Go Outdoors Oklahoma account. To update one of your licenses or create a Go Outdoors account, click the licensing link at www. wildlifedepartment.com.

Information sought from bass anglers Oklahoma State University and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation are asking for help from any anglers who fished for black bass in Oklahoma streams. They are conducting a survey to better understand the socioeconomic and recreational characteristics of the state’s fisheries. Anglers who are interested in participating may enter their email address by following a web link that will cue the department to send an email containing the survey. Find the live link on the Wildlife Department’s Facebook page. The survey takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes. The survey also is part of a study that asks anglers who encounter tagged fish to record the unique four-digit numbers and report those to the department.

NRA launches new community initiative The National Rifle Association announced the launch of a Community Engagement Division on Friday. The division renews emphasis on responsible gun use and training with community outreach to provide educational programming and resources by highlighting clubs and associations, and an education program on gun safety and outdoors skills for new shooters, youth and women, as well as Hunters for the Hungry. A website powered by the organization links to lists of opportunities and contacts for clubs and events by ZIP code and community across the country. To learn more, go to explore.nra.org. — From staff reports

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Troubleshooter on target Laudett logs long hours to bring the Tulsa Gun Club back online

bevy of pretty good skeet shooters, a mess of top-notch trap shooters, a bunch of salty sporting clays and fivestand shooters, and a fair number good rifle, pistol and even cowboy-action shooters hang out at the Tulsa Gun Club. But it took a skilled troubleKelly shooter to Bostian bring the club back Outdoors online Writer after the kelly.bostian@ spring tulsaworld.com flood. Bisected by Coal Creek off 56th Street North and near Bird Creek, the flood that hit on May 22 submerged the place. “That guy right there,” John Ethriedge said, pointing at Bob Laudett, “he’s the reason we’re back up and running again as soon as we are.” The two have been sort of co-managing the club the past year or so, each working a few days each week — until the past month. Laudett, 76, worked a stretch of about three weeks with just a couple of Sundays off. “I guess there were some people who didn’t think I could get things put back together this quick,” he said with a chuckle. The power to the club went out and all shooting stopped just as I arrived Friday to report how well things were working. Laudett laughed in a way he has quite a few times the past few weeks — the kind of laugh that comes with a shake of the head and the words, “It’s just one stinkin’ thing after another.” But the story wasn’t about the shooting fields anyway. Before the shotguns pop, the clays bust and gun smoke puffs, the guts and wires of the Tulsa Gun Club have to be in order. Keeping the club going — or in this case

Bob Laudett, charged with getting the Tulsa Gun Club up and running after the May floods, pulls a trap thrower drive motor from a box that sits on a table in a covered pad under the club on Friday. “Always something,” Laudett said, laughing. KELLY BOSTIAN/Tulsa World

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bringing it back to life — comes down to switches, specialty screws, bolts and bushings, micro switches and DIP switches. DIP stands for “dual in-line package” and I have no idea what that means. The first thing Laudett did after the flood was get the club’s two Kawasaki Mule ATVs running. With engines and fuel tanks inundated with floodwater, it was a chore. “I knew we were going to need those right away,” he said. Mechanics are one thing, but the club also relies on wireless remotes at the throwing stations and receivers on the throwing machines, and card readers that allow shooters to pay in the field and track how many clays they’ve used. Some systems are hard wired, others battery powered. But, save a few gremlins that seem to keep popping up, the club fully is up and running as of last week. “10-4 on the gremlins,” Laudett said with a nod. Laudett and Ethriedge

Tulsa Gun Club Tulsa Gun Club is open to the public and no membership is required. However, members do receive discounted rates on all activities. The club offers a standard membership or a less expensive “time and talent’ membership that requires volunteer hours. Summer hours: The club is open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m.6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Next event: The annual T-Town Classic Skeet Tournament is July 19-21. Entries for squads are being accepted now. For more information, email Paul (Bubba) Clayton at pauldclaytonii@gmail.com or call 918-906-6498. Fundraiser: SportsWorld, 6841 E. 41st St., is raffling off $1,000 worth of gift certificates at the store to help with flood repair costs at Tulsa Gun Club. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20 with certificate prizes of $500, $300 or $200 up for grabs.

had only four throwers that needed some work Friday (two of which are “extras”). Still, the folding tables with small parts spread across them inside and outside the clubhouse held enough odd pieces and parts to make me scratch my head. “Shoulda seen it when I had 38 down here,”

Laudett said as we walked around the work area. Laudett was retired and a happy member of the gun club until one day a little over a year ago there was a problem and he demonstrated some mechanical knowhow. Next thing he knew he had a three-days-aweek job. Retired for eight years as of this month, he worked as a mechanic for 16 years, first at Milner Pontiac starting in 1964. Then he was manager and part owner of Industrial Splicing & Sling for nearly 32 years. “When I first started here, they had a (skeet) machine in a wheel barrow down here and they said, ‘We need this put back together.’ Well, I found five more of these Laporte 185s out on the five-stand area. It took me three trips out there to see how they were put together, but by the middle of the next day I had a machine built and it was throwing targets,” Laudett said. “That was that one,” he added. “But, boy, I’ve had every stinkin’ one of them apart and put back together now.” The machines take some regular fine-tuning in order to throw clays consistently and accurately without breaking them. Often the problems come down to troubleshooting

electronics. “We had one wind-milling out here yesterday,” he said. “That’s when the throwing arm keeps going around and around and it will keep throwing clay after clay until it runs out.” That was an electric switch issue. The gremlin challenging Laudett and Ethriedge on Friday involved a DIP switch. Hitting one button on one sporting clays station was making clays fly at two stations. The problem was sort of like using your remote to change TV channels in your house and simultaneously making the channels change in your neighbor’s house — same channels, same time. Ethriedge downloaded an app to his phone that appeared to be bringing them close to a solution. As he and Laudett looked at the phone screen and started to talk as if the answer was coming to them, a call came in on the phone. Ethriedge had to answer it. The men groaned in unison. I bade them good luck as I had to leave. And then the power came back on. “Always something,” Laudett said, laughing. Kelly Bostian 918-581-8357 kelly.bostian @tulsaworld.com Twitter: @KellyBostian

World Around You: Take a ‘pterygoid walk’ with an eastern racer By Kelly Bostian Tulsa World

Those who are ophidiophobic (fear snakes) might become unhinged at the sight of a snake swallowing something whole, but the snake’s jaw will not. David John of Skiatook caught a series of what some would say are neat photos of an eastern yellow-bellied racer ingesting a leopard frog at the edge of his driveway recently. Others might have a less favorable description. The illustration shows one of the most remarkable adaptations in nature — the ability of a snake to swallow something whole that is larger than its head and wider than its own body. That level of flexibility bends the human mind, downright freaks some people out. Contrary to popular lore, a snake’s jaws do not come “unhinged” to make this possible, however. The mandibles of a snakes jaw are not rigidly joined at the front like a human chin but by an elastic ligament that allows them to spread apart. Likewise, the mandibles (jaw bones) are attached to the skull with an extra bone that creates an elbow-like structure that, with ligaments and mus-

cles, allows the mandibles to spread outward, and to move back and forth independently to work prey into its mouth. And, perhaps further confusing the process, snakes don’t really “swallow” prey in the common, human, sense of the word. Snakes like the racer, in the genus of Coluber, use muscles, teeth and those independently moving jaws to grip and work their body forward over a food item. The term is “pterygoid walk,” and if you Google it you’re likely to come across a great little video on YouTube that has Harry Greene, a Cornell University herpetologist and author of “Snakes: The Evolution of Mystery in Nature,” explaining this in a great way to a group of schoolchildren who use their arms and hands to mimic the movement. Racers are common snakes across Oklahoma. They do have teeth that help them in holding on and wrestling and wearing out their prey, but they are nonvenomous. If you pick them up they may try to bite and they can draw a little blood. If they do, it’s a wound that should be cleaned well and disinfected, but these snakes are essentially harmless to

humans. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s fact sheet on the eastern racer in this state notes it is distinguished by all other snakes in the region by its combination of smooth scales, creamto-yellow belly with no marks, moderate size (2448 inches) and divided anal scale. It’s also known for its larger round eyes. If you’re down to the point you’re looking at the anal scale for an ID, it’s probably a smaller juvenile racer, which has different colorations and can sometimes be confused with a coachwhip snake, according to the fact sheet. Racers often are seen because they are diurnal and in the summer months may be active all day long. That makes them a prime example of a snake to find in the midst of a pterygoid walk. Maybe you’ll be lucky just like David John. John said his photo string took place over a period of about 20 minutes from the time he saw the snake with the frogs head in its mouth until the webbed feet disappeared inside. A nice summer pterygoid walk, or a horror show, depending on your point of view.

An eastern yellow-bellied racer ingests a leopard frog in a series of photos, top to bottom, taken on the edge of a driveway in Skiatook. DAVID JOHN/ Courtesy

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“The Day the Music Burned” was the headline of a New York Times Magazine story about a June 1, 2008, fire on the back lot of Universal City Studios in Universal City, Calif. Kevork Djansezian/Associated Press

UP IN SMOKE Oklahoma music legends may have lost original work in music industry tragedy

Gary Malone is an eighth-grade English teacher from New York City who is exploring S.E. Hinton turf for educational reasons. He visited the Outsiders House after arriving Wednesday in Tulsa. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World

The Stay Gold Project New York teacher visits Tulsa to tread on ‘The Outsiders’ turf By Jimmie Tramel Tulsa World

Gary Malone teaches eighth grade English at Junior High School 189 in Flushing, N.Y. He’s visiting Oklahoma for the first time, which, technically, makes him an outsider. Considering Malone’s reason for being here, he’s fine with the label. Malone arrived in Tulsa July 3 and is staying until July 9 because he wants to explore the turf that inspired S.E. Hinton to write “The Outsiders.” Hinton crafted the evergreen novel about young greasers and socs while she was a student at Will Rogers High School. Malone loves “The Outsiders.” One of his wrists is tattooed with the words “stay gold.” He said his son is named Dallas. One of the greasers in “The Outsiders” is Dallas Winston, played by Matt Dillon in the movie adaptation of the book. But Malone is here — where the book was born and where the movie was filmed — in the line of duty. Malone is the beneficiary of a grant from Fund For Teachers, an organization that supports educators’ efforts to develop skills, knowledge and confidence that can impact student

Here’s a hint about how Gary Malone feels about “The Outsiders:” He has “Stay Gold” tattooed on one of his wrists. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World

achievement. Fund For Teachers trusts teachers to design “unique fellowships.” Malone pitched this idea: He wanted to travel to Tulsa to learn more about the area that inspired Hinton to write “The Outsiders” and he wanted to visit locations that were used as film sites during the making of the 1983 motion picture. “My ultimate goal is to use this experience as a way to assist my students to create their own works of realistic-fiction based on the realities and experiences of their own communities, just as Hinton did as a teenager in Tulsa when she penned The Outsiders,” Malone said. He posted those words on The Stay Gold Project, a Facebook page created to document »» See Teacher, page D4

By Jimmie Tramel • Tulsa World

he fire occurred 11 years ago, but Dwight Twilley and others in the music industry are still waiting for the smoke to clear. A Tulsa-based music figure in the power pop genre, Twilley had his world rocked by a June 11 story in New York Times Magazine. Headlined “The Day the Music Burned,” the story was a deep dig, long-form read about a June 1, 2008, fire on a Universal Studios Hollywood backlot. According to the story, a vault facility on the premises was used by Universal Music Group, the world’s largest record company, as a site to store musical treasures — original masters and other recordings dating to the 1940s. Jody Rosen, the author of the story, said legal documents and UMG reports obtained during research indicated that more than 100,000 masters and an estimated 500,000 song titles burned in the fire. It’s a story that resonates locally because of the names on the list. Among them: Roy Clark. Leon Russell. Reba McEntire. Twilley was asked if reading the story made him sick to his stomach. “How could it not?” he said. “There are a lot of different emotions that you go through. You get angry.” Twilley fears, but doesn’t know for sure, that he lost irreplaceable materials in the fire. Not knowing is among the things that has him agitated. The reason he’s speaking out about it is this: He wants answers. »» See Fire, page D2

Tulsa music artist Dwight Twilley, shown during a 2018 performance at Soul City of Tulsa, fears he may have lost archived materials in a 2008 music tragedy that was recently explored by New York Times Magazine. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World

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Asked what questions he would like to get answered, Twilley laughed and said, “All of them. What the hell happened? Why was it covered up for all this time? What do they propose to do to compensate? And everybody’s talking in the dark anyway. So this is a story about questions.” It’s certainly a global story considering the list of individuals affected. Hundreds of names were listed in a followup article and it reads like an a who’s who of music history. Count Basie. Chuck Berry. Ernest Tubb. Jerry Lee Lewis. Neil Diamond. Loretta Lynn. Recordings from Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Leonard Nimoy and comedy figures (ranging from Groucho Marx to Chris Rock) also were on the New York Times list. Clark, a country music figure who lived in Tulsa, died in 2018. He was represented by Tulsa’s Jim Halsey, who said Clark retrieved his masters before the fire. When Russell’s name appeared on the New York Times’ list, a story link to it was shared on The Church Studio Facebook page and was accompanied by this one-word message: “NO!” The Church Studio is part of Russell lore because it was ground zero during the era of Shelter Records, a label he co-founded. Current Church Studio owner Teresa Knox elaborated on the “NO!” Facebook post. “The thought of Leon Russell’s brilliant masters being a part of this unimaginable example of corporate negligence is sickening,” she said in a message to the Tulsa World. “You cannot place a value on irreplaceable analog recordings. It’s hard to even fathom how a special musical moment in time, captured on a reel of tape, is dead.” What Russell materials may have been lost? Historian Steve Todoroff said he can’t be certain. He said Capitol bought Russell’s Shelter Records masters from DCC Compact Classics in the 1990s. Capitol is now under the UMG umbrella. Todoroff said late Tulsa music figure Jimmy Markham’s raw 1960s masters produced by Billy Lee Riley resided at Capitol, too. What still exists? What doesn’t? Wait and see. Or, sue and see. Days after “The Day the Music Burned” was unveiled, a class-action lawsuit against UMG was filed by representatives of Soundgarden, Steve Earle, Hole and the estates of Tupac and Tom Petty, who was once in the Shelter Records stable. In addition to seeking financial compensation, the suit accuses UMG of negligence (was enough done to prevent the fire?) and concealing the extent of the losses from artists. The year after the fire, UMG, which had been a tenant of NBCUniversal at the fire site, filed suit against NBCUniversal in search of damages, according to the New York Times Magazine story, which said a settlement was reached. Twilley said there have got to be a “gazillion” people who

Tulsa music legend Leon Russell, shown during a 2010 BOK Center concert with Elton John, was named by the New York Times as one of hundreds of artists who lost archived materials in a 2008 fire. Tulsa World file

“The thought of Leon Russell’s brilliant masters being a part of this unimaginable example of corporate negligence is sickening. You cannot place a value on irreplaceable analog recordings.” Teresa Knox

Current Church Studio owner

Los Angeles County and Los Angeles City firefighters battle a fire at Universal City Studios in Universal City, Calif., north of Los Angeles, on June 1, 2008. Eleven years later, New York Times magazine referred to the fire in a story headlined “The Day the Music Burned.” Kevork Djansezian/Associated Press

have questions related to what was lost in the fire. In an interview with Billboard, UMG’s Patrick Kraus said the New York Times Magazine story “overstated” the losses, but added that any loss of an asset, master or otherwise, is “painful for us.” The story said UMG sent “team” members into 10 vaults around the world to verify the location and condition of more than 3.5 million assets, including original recordings to photographs. UMG, if guilty of the difficult feat of hiding a music tragedy from the public for more than a decade, now wants to be more open. The Los Angeles Times obtained a memo from UMG CEO Lucian Grainge that said “we owe our artists transparency.” Variety obtained a memo from Kraus that detailed the measures UMG is enacting to get answers as quickly as possible. Artists and their representatives were urged to contact him. Twilley has taken that step. The New York Times’ followup story about the fire led with a tale about Canadian rocker Bryan Adams seeking archival materials from UMG in 2013.

In this June 2, 2008 file photo, Los Angeles County firefighter Darrick Woolever examines the ruins from a fire at the Universal Studios Hollywood back lot. The fire destroyed thousands of original recordings from many of giants in the music industry, but the damage was reportedly downplayed until a recent article by New York Times Magazine. Ric Francis/Associated Press file

He came up empty. Reading “The Day the Music Burned” provided him with new context. Twilley has a similar story. About 18 months ago, he began the process of trying to retrieve material so he could remix his first solo album. “I already had funding for it,” he said.

Twilley said it took a long time to get a reply. He presented options and said he didn’t even need the physical masters, but was unable to secure what he needed. In his opinion, he was fed a “line” about why his request couldn’t be granted. To reiterate, Twilley isn’t sure if part of his past went up in flames. He has read multiple

lists with names of artists who were fire “victims” and his name hasn’t been on any of them. The New York Times list was a partial list of artists believed to have lost master recordings. However, Twilley assumes he lost materials because UMG acquired the EMI label in 2012. “That would be almost everything I have ever done,” Twilley said. Twilley would like to be pleasantly surprised, but he has doubts about that happening. If losses were incurred, he feels he should be compensated. “Naturally you think I want a bunch of money for this,” he said. “And if you got the money it wouldn’t replace ‘Looking for the Magic.’” Twilley said some of his past works have more emotional value to him than dollar value. He said some of his closest friends were original members of the Dwight Twilley band. It’s heartbreaking that their collaborations could have melted. Twilley said it’s hard to talk about the fire because he is talking without having any answers. “But any way you look at it, it is very unsettling,” he said. “It’s such a huge amount of American art.” In 1975, Twilley’s first chart single (it rose to No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100) was “I’m on Fire.” He’s burning to know the whole truth about the fire of 2008. Jimmie Tramel 918-581-8389 jimmie.tramel @tulsaworld.com Twitter: @JimmieTramel

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Theater company to fly again with ‘Mary Poppins’ Theater ‘Mary Poppins’ presented by Craft Productions 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 12, and Wednesday-Friday, June 17-19; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, and June 20; 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, and June 21 at the VanTrease PACE, 10300 E. 81st St. Tickets: $15-$100. 918-5957111, craftproductions.org

By James D. Watts Jr. Tulsa World

The first musical Michael Fling remembers seeing was the 2003 production of “Peter Pan” by a Tulsa theater company called Theater Arts. “That show just blew my mind,” Fling recalled. “The people flying around the stage — I had never seen anything like it. And it became my dream and hope to be able to do something like that with that company.” It’s taken only 16 years but Fling is finally getting to make that childhood dream come true, directing the musical version of “Mary Poppins.” Between 1994, when it presented the musical version of “The Secret Garden,” to 2005, when it staged Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” Theatre Arts, founded and run by Shari Lewis, built a reputation for putting on high-quality, large-scale musicals featuring local performers of all ages, usually with well-known actors in leading roles. The company’s productions included “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat,” starring Sand Springs native and Tony Award nominee Sam Harris; “The King & I” with Debby Boone; “Oliver!” with Jamie Farr as Fagin; “Camelot” with Charles Shaughnessy (“Days of Our Lives,” “Mad Men,” “The Nanny”) and Oklahoma native and Miss America winner Susan Powell; and John Davidson in the title role of “The Will Rogers Follies.” The company has a new name — Craft Productions — but its goal remains the same: to present full-scale, Broadway-style musicals while providing cast members with as professional a theatrical experience as possible. “We have a lot of great community theater in Tulsa,” Lewis said. “But we do something a little different. We want our shows to be large-scale and for every aspect to be run in as professional a way as possible — in the way people and their talents are treated, in how we conduct our rehearsals, in the quality of the shows we present.” Lewis said the goal is to develop a true summer stock company, where local performers would be able to earn points toward membership in Actor’s Equity, the union for stage performers. “We want to provide things that will benefit those kids who are wanting to go forward with a career in the arts,” she said. “Mary Poppins” will star two Oklahoma natives in the main roles. Bartlesville native Kennedy Caughell, who has performed in the national touring productions of “American Idiot” and

ten about the movie. So I’m not really trying to reinvent Burt or anything like that.” Fling said that the musical adaptation of “Mary Poppins” was more acerbic than the film version, which reflected more Walt Disney’s vision of the story than that of author P.L. Travers. When Cameron Mackintosh approached her about a musical version, Travers demanded that only British writers could work on the script and Director Michael Fling talks to his actors during a rehearsal of “Mary Poppins” at the VanTrease PACE. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World no one from the movie be involved (other than the well-known songs by Robert and Richard Sherman). “Maybe there wasn’t enough sugar to make the medicine go down,” Fling said. “What I wanted to do was strike a balance with a show that has some of that edge to it but is also joyous and happy. After all, it’s the happy moments that people are going to remember.” That and a theatrical Samuel Briggs, playing George Banks, kisses Carrigan Bradley, Cody Davis, playing Burt, and Kennedy Caughell, playing Mary effect that no one wants playing Winifred, on the cheek during a rehearsal of “Mary PopPoppins, sing during a rehearsal of “Mary Poppins” at the to describe. pins” at the VanTrease PACE on Tuesday. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World VanTrease PACE. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World “It’s like when I saw that ‘Peter Pan’ for the with Fling about working one thing I know, I’m not bring all that together to “Wicked,” portrays the first time,” Fling said. “I understand how Mary Julie Andrews,” Caughell seemingly magical nanny together. wanted to have something Poppins would respond to in the show that people said. “And I’ve made my “She sent me an email who floats down from the each situation.” skies one day to take over that said I probably didn’t peace with that. I know are going to be talking What Davis wants to that I’m going to want know who she was but the gently dysfunctional about.” capture in his portrayal she had seen the produc- to have these nods to Banks household. nostalgia, but at the same of the happy-go-lucky “Michael reached out to tion and was impressed James D. Watts Jr. Burt is “the joy that Dick time, I want to look at with the work I had me and asked if I would 918-581-8478 van Dyke brought to this done,” Fling said. “I wrote the script, look at what be free in July,” Caughell james.watts character. That’s some(‘Mary Poppins’ creator) back immediately and said. “I’ve always had a @tulsaworld.com thing I’ve never forgotP.L. Travers wrote, then said I knew exactly who real passion about helpTwitter: watzworld she was and that it had ing the arts grow and to always been a dream of be able to help with that mine to work with her. in my home state — I “We went to dinner didn’t have to really think and ended up talking for about it.” hours,” he said. “One of Tulsa native Cody the things I said was that Davis, whose career has the ideal way to restart included the national things with one show, tours of “White Christthen it wasn’t a time to mas” and “Cinderella,” will play Bert, the jack-of- play it safe. It should be a big show, one that makes all-trades who serves as Mary’s right-hand man in a statement. When Shari bringing the Banks family asked what that show should be, I immediately and their problems to a happily-ever-after resolu- said ‘Mary Poppins.’ ” One reason for the tion. “The first musical I was choice, Fling said, is that the 1964 film is his allever in was with Thetime favorite movie. ater Arts — I played the “But the timing just younger version of Adrian Zmed’s character in ‘Big,’ ” seemed right,” he said. “The movie ‘Mary PopDavis said. “That was 18 years ago, and that’s when pins Returns’ was about I really caught the theater to be released, and in a very real sense, this combug.” pany has returned. It just Fling, who works as a freelance theater director seemed like everything was falling into place.” based in New York, has For Davis and Caughell, returned to Tulsa the past two years to direct the an- taking on iconic characters that were first nual musical at his alma mater, Jenks High School. performed by two giants of stage and screen was a It was soon after the bit daunting. opening of the 2018 pro“I mean, you just can’t duction of “The Hunchget better than Julie back of Notre Dame” Andrews, and if there’s that Lewis got in touch

Jamie Farr, best known for his role as Cpl. Klinger in “MASH,” portrayed Fagin in Theater Arts’ production of “Oliver!” Tulsa World File

John Davidson (center) performs in Theater Arts’ production of “The Will Rogers Follies” in 2004. Tulsa World File

Kathryn Zaremba and Chad Oliverson starred in Theater Arts’ 2003 production of “Peter Pan.” Tulsa World File

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Gilcrease Declaration’s last day; 1964...The Tribute Today is the final day to see Gilcrease Museum’s certified copy of the Declaration of Independence. The fragile document, transcribed by Founding Father Silas Deane and signed by Deane and Benjamin Franklin, is usually kept in a sealed vault within the bowels of the museum’s Helmerich Center for American Research. However, in honor of the Fourth of July, the Declaration was put on display, in a specially made case, for one week in the museum’s “Masterworks from the Gilcrease Collection” gallery. Exhibit: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, July 7, at Gilcrease Museum, 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Road. Admission: $8. 918-596-2700, gilcrease. org.

See 1964...The Tribute Friday, July 12 at the Tulsa PAC. Tulsa World file

‘Aladdin Jr.’ from Theatre Tulsa Take a magic carpet ride into a land of mystery and wonder as Theatre Tulsa’s Broadway Bootcamp students — performers between the ages of ages 5 and 14 — present an abridged version of the Disney classic, “Aladdin Jr.” Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of Princess Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character.

Sunday is the final day to see Gilcrease Museum’s certified copy of the Declaration of Independence. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World

Based on the 1991 movie and the 2014 musical still running on Broadway, the show includes favorite songs such as “Arabian Nights,” “Friend Like Me” and “A Whole New World.” Performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 12; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13; 2 p.m. Sunday July 14 at the Tulsa PAC, 110 E. Second St. Tickets: $20-$25. 918-596-7111, tulsapac.com.

Rockin’ like it’s 1964 The premier — and longest lived — homage to the “lads from Liverpool,” 1964...The Tribute, makes its annual return to Tulsa. 1964...The Tribute is unique among Beatles tribute acts in that, instead of trying to present the entire range of the band’s career, it focuses on the few years when John Lennon, Paul McCartney,

George Harrison and Ringo Starr were a working, touring band. The result is a meticulous recreation of how the Beatles looked and sounded between 1964 and 1966, with an array of vintage Rickenbacker and Gretsch guitars, Hofner bass guitars, and Ludwig drum kits, such as were used by the Beatles. 1964...The Tribute are co-founders Mark Benson and Tom Work as John Lennon and George Harrison, respectively; Mac Ruffing as Paul McCartney and Bobby Potter as Ringo Starr. Performance: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 12, at the Tulsa PAC, 101 E. Third St. Tickets: $25-$50. 918-596-7111, tulsapac.com. James D. Watts Jr. 918-581-8478 james.watts@tulsaworld.com Twitter: watzworld

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students are immigrants experiences related to his or first-generation AmeriFund For Teachers fellow- cans. There are kids from China, El Salvador, Pakiship. You can “like” the stan — all over. And the page to get updates on a story of 1960s greasers in trip that was decades in middle America resonates the making. Malone, 45, said he was with them. “You would think there introduced to “The Outwouldn’t really be a considers” when he saw the movie on television when nection there,” Malone he was about 12 years old. said. “But there are so many things in the story The film helped launch — just the idea of friendthe careers of Dillon, C. ship and peer pressure Thomas Howell, Ralph and problems at home. Macchio, Tom Cruise, Emilio Estevez and Patrick And, even moreso, S.E. Hinton wrote it as a teenSwayze. “People my age grew up ager. So that authenticity is there, even though it’s with the movie,” he said. 50 years later or 52 years Malone has seen the later or whatever. Usually film many times. Asked when we start reading it, what appealed to him I don’t mention anything about it, he mentioned about the author and they how young people in the movie don’t have the best think the author is a male. When they find out the family situation, but they author is a female and she sort of make their own was a year or two older family among friends. In than them when she wrote case you’re curious, that’s it, I think they connect not Malone’s story, too. even more in that way.” He said he grew up in Malone said he probably a “pretty stable” famwasn’t aware there was a ily and added this: “The novel of “The Outsiders” whole thing, to me, I felt before he started teachI connected more to it ing. He was familiar only as a teacher because of with the movie. But the the impact it had on the novel was part of the curstudents.” riculum when he became The novel debuted in a first-year teacher and, 1967, but kids (even kids 18 years later, he said it’s who tend to dislike readhis favorite thing to teach. ing) still connect with And it shows. the book, according to Malone’s students, in Malone. He teaches in the New York City borough of addition to reading the novel, are asked to tackle Queens. He said there is other Outsiders-related aca large immigrant poputivivites. For instance, they lation and many of his

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Gary Malone walks outside the Outsiders House in Tulsa. An eighth grade English teacher from New York City, Malone likes using “The Outsiders” to teach students not just about English, but American culture of the 1960s. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World

Outsiders House/House of Pain connection Small world? New York teacher Gary Malone is visiting the Outsiders House as part of his tour of Tulsa. The person behind the Outsiders House’s transformation from forgotten residence to museum is House of Pain rapper Danny Boy O’Connor. Coincidentally, Malone said he appeared in the video for the House of Pain song “Jump Around.” Malone said he and his and friends were at the New York St. Patrick’s Day parade in 1992 when the video was shot. He didn’t know about House of Pain or the song at the time. When the song exploded, the video got heavy play and Malone, visible in the video, saved a screen shot of himself and his friends with O’Connor in the background. Malone said he did not meet O’Connor in 1992 and had no pre-existing relationship with him before making contact to inquire about the possibility of visiting the Outsiders House. Appearing in the “Jump Around” video became part of Malone’s story. When he got married, the song was played when he entered the reception hall.

write and perform original scenes based on things mentioned in the novel. Virtually any sentence in the novel is a candidate to

become a spin-off scene. Malone said students have done scenes that show when the Curtis Brothers find out about their

parents’ death, the police interrogating Dally about the whereabouts of Ponyboy and Johnny, and a girl getting shot at the Dingo. Because many of Malone’s students are immigrants, he said he uses the novel to expose the kids to examples of classic American culture. The students’ parents and grandparents might not have been exposed to 1960s Americana, so he begins classes by playing songs and showing pictures of American cars from that era. “As they enter class, they might be listening to ‘The Letter’ by The Box Tops while looking at a picture of a 1967 Camaro,” he said. Malone can share firsthand observations after returning from Tulsa. Among must-see stops on his trip are Will Rogers High School, the Admiral Twin Drive-In and the Outsiders House, where the Curtis Brothers lived during the making of the film. The Outsiders House is being transformed into a museum by House of Pain rapper Danny Boy

O’Connor. He has roots on both coasts, but loves “The Outsiders” so much that he bought the home. The museum is expected to open this year and continues to attract visitors who pose for photographs outside the home. Malone contacted O’Connor about getting a sneak preview. Malone would like to partner with a teacher in the Tulsa area on a student project related to “The Outsiders.” If interested, contact him through the Stay Gold Project Facebook page. Malone emailed Hinton before traveling to Oklahoma. He received a response that he shared on the Facebook page. In the response, Hinton shared advice for young (and older) writers. And she closed with this: “Good luck with your project (you’ll love Danny Boy) and remember: Teachers are my heroes. Stay gold! S.E. Hinton.” Jimmie Tramel 918-581-8389 jimmie.tramel @tulsaworld.com Twitter: @JimmieTramel

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Philbrook selects MIX mixologists; RSVP hosts gala By James D. Watts Jr. Tulsa World

The 8th annual Philbrook MIX will brings together some of the city’s best bartenders to compete in a larger-than-life cocktail battle Sept. 21, that also serves as one of the museum’s major fundraising events. This year’s event will be held at the museum, 2727 S. Rockford Road, and will have a speakeasy theme. The bartenders who will be crafting new cocktails for the competition are: Shanna Postoak, Duet Sara Stewart, Doc’s Wine & Food David Jeffries, Foolish Things Logan Sweetwood, Hodges Bend Michael Flora, MixCo Arthur Priest, Saturn Room Sarah Elliott, Summit Club

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RSVP Tulsa goes psychedelic The Retired Senior Volunteers Program of Tulsa will host “Somewhere in Time: ’60s Magical Mystery Tour,” its annual fund-raising gala. The evening will include dinner and live music by the Retro Rockets Band, which will be supplying a soundtrack of 1960s-era hits. The gala will be 6 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the River Spirit Casino Resort, 8330 Riverside Parkway. Tickets are $125. To purchase and more information: rsvptulsa. org. James D. Watts Jr. 918-581-8478 james.watts@tulsaworld.com Twitter: watzworld

The 8th annual Philbrook MIX will brings together some of the city’s best bartenders to compete in a larger-than-life cocktail battle Sept. 21. Tulsa World file

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Bagworms eat away at vegetation on a tree in midtown Tulsa. Tulsa World file

Bagworm infestation can be a persistent problem It seems like every year about this time I get bagworms on my evergreen trees. Why does that occur and what can I do about it? Rob W., Broken Arrow The first evidence of Oklahoma bagworm infestation appears in early June on our arborvitae, juniper, pine, spruce and red cedars. So June and July are the months Ask a to scout Master out and Gardener remove those Brian Jervis pesky bagworms that appear on our evergreens. Look for small cocoons that are decorated with organic material from the host tree and are attached to such with silk-like threads. While a mild infestation is mostly a cosmetic issue, a heavy infestation can actually defoliate and kill smaller plants. And once a plant becomes infected, the bagworm then becomes a persistent problem unless controlled. Thus, breaking the annual cycle is critical for the health of our evergreens.

The life cycle Although the small bags start to appear in June, the bagworm’s life cycle actually begins the previous fall when eggs are laid and overwintered within the bags of

1-year-old females. The eggs hatch in April, and the young larvae begin to feed and construct their personal summer palaces. Bagworm caterpillars then feed for about six weeks, enlarging the bag as they grow and withdrawing into it when disturbed. When the larvae are mature, they fasten the bag to a plant stem or branch with a silk-like thread. Pupation occurs in the bag in late summer, and in the fall, the males emerge and start their search for wingless females who are immobilized in their bags. After mating, the females lay hundreds of white eggs and then evacuate the bag and die. The eggs remain protected within the bag until they hatch the following June. Fortunately, these bag decorators only produce one generation per year. Bagworms are found in most states east of the Rocky Mountains and are common to all areas of Oklahoma. Although bagworms prefer evergreens, they can be found on bald cypress, maple, box elder, sycamore, willow, black locust and oaks. Fortunately, activity by natural enemies, such as wasps, birds and predatory insects, help curb bagworm populations, which helps to explain population fluctuations from year to year.

Control measures Small infestations can be reduced by simply handpicking the bags

anytime of the year. Once picked, be sure to burn or destroy the bags and their viable eggs. Chemical controls are a more complete approach and are effective if applied when the larvae are small in early June in Oklahoma. Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) kurstaki is a bacterial insecticide reported to provide good control of bagworms. Also effective are products that contain the active ingredient spinosad, another microbial agent. Be sure to read and follow all label directions. Insecticides must be ingested by the caterpillars or larvae to achieve kill, so be patient as it will take some time to see results. Repeat application two weeks following initial application may be needed because not all eggs hatch at the same time or there may be wind-spread migration from other host trees. Although it may be a little too late to go to the full pesticide route this year, you can still handpick and destroy the bags, and now, be armed with the needed information to get ahead of the situation next year.

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Discover the history at Honey Springs Battlefield in Checotah By Dino Lalli Discover Oklahoma

As I prepared to write this article, I made a list of outdoor activities as potential subject matters. With summer now in full swing and wanting to write about ways to explore and enjoy the great Oklahoma outdoors, my list included ideas for hiking, lakes, fishing, bird watching and mountain biking, just to name a few. But for some reason, a fleeting thought of enjoying the outdoors, along with learning about Oklahoma’s history, hit me. So after more ideas came to mind and being a student of history, I eventually settled on one destination that I have always found fascinating. When you think of Civil War battle sites, one may not first think of Oklahoma. But approximately 1,100 solitary acres in eastern Oklahoma continue to tell the story of one of the Civil War’s most culturally significant battles. Of course, I refer to the Honey Springs Battlefield near Checotah. The date was a warm, rainy Friday on July 17, 1863, and around 9,000 men were involved. The particular battle fought there was quite different from many of the East Coast battles because there were many cultures that participated. There were Native Americans; Cherokee and Creek regiments fought on both sides. The Union Army’s first black regiment also fought. Gen. Douglas Cooper decided he would attack Fort Gibson and take it away from the Union Army. Cooper moved his troops along the Texas Road toward the fort.

A cannon is fired during a Battle of Honey Springs re-enactment. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World file

The plan was to gather additional troops along the way, and eventually, the Confederate general had amassed about 6,000 soldiers for this surprise attack on Fort Gibson. But as it turns out, the attack plan was no longer a surprise. Union Maj. Gen. James Blunt had caught wind of the plot and decided he would strike first. He marched his 3,000 men out of the fort and toward Elk Creek to the Confederate encampment. For the first two hours, the troops fought in handto-hand combat, with neither side gaining an advantage. But then the Union started to win the upper hand, even though the Confederates had twice as many men. The Union won the battle. The Honey Springs battlefield is hallowed ground, and grasping the history there is within reach, thanks to an informative visitor’s center on site. The center houses items from past archeological digs, as well as wagons and weapons. One room in particular showcases a couple of cannons, surrounded by Indian history of Honey Springs. Not only does the site tell the story of the Civil War in Indian Territory, but also the results of that war led to the formation of our state. You can take

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Garden tips • Watch for tiny, sap-sucking insects called aphids on roses, perennial flowers, shrubs and vegetables (especially tomatoes). They produce a sticky substance called “honeydew.” Many can be dislodged simply with a hard spray from your garden hose, or two applications of insecticidal soap will usually greatly reduce any aphid damage to your plants. • Crapemyrtles are one of the few shrubs that should be planted in the middle of summer. Growth of new roots of these plants occurs best with summer soil temperatures. • For all your plants (ornamental or vegetable), mulching and correct watering are the keys to surviving the heat of summer. Mulch conserves water and reduces ground temperature. • Fescue lawns need 2 inches of water per

week to survive summer. Bermuda grass needs about half that amount. Watering less frequently and more deeply is much better than daily shallow watering as it coaxes the roots to go deeper, which promotes survival during hot, dry spells. • Brown patch disease of fescue lawns is appearing now, which is related to excessive rains, heat and high humidity. Wet grass leaves promote the disease. Therefore, watering in the mornings, which allows the leaves to dry during the day, leads to less likelihood of infections. Fungicides are available, but OSU feels the fungicides that are available to homeowners are not nearly as effective as those available to professional licensed applicators. Note that all such chemicals will only prevent new disease at best. ad 100555377-01

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a self-guided tour of the six interpretive trails or you can request a historian to accompany you, but I recommend starting in the visitors’ center. Trail six is the Honey Springs Depot area where the Confederacy was located. Also, there are biannual re-enactments of the Honey Springs battle. The next is set in November. The Honey Springs Battlefield is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and in 2013, the site was designated a National Historic Landmark. Beyond the history, the Honey Springs Battlefield is a serene, reverent place that awaits your family’s next nature walk or picnic. There is a natural beauty there you should experience this summer. It’s also a place where you can learn a vital part of our history, and if a swatch of Earth can have a memory, then this 1,100 acres would have much to recall. And it can reveal that past to anyone willing to seek it out and listen. For a list of historical places to visit in Oklahoma, check out travelok. com.

Dino Lalli is the producer, co-host and one of the reporters for the weekly television travel show Discover Oklahoma.

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Hubby undermines plans, wife goes ALL CAPS I replied, “I am not having it Dear Amy: My husband has a habit of getting involved in fam- this year, and I NEVER PLAN ON HAVING IT, as you have ily or social events, and at the last minute, making changes to FOUR ADULT CHILDREN, and I do every birthday and holiday. the plans. They can do Father’s Prior to the “last minDay!” ute,” he has NO involveHe then said, “I’m ment. What he actunot comfortable ally does is just mess anywhere but my own everything up a day or house,” which I know is two beforehand. UNTRUE. This Father’s Day What’s wrong with was my last straw. Our him? — No Father’s Day GROWN children had Ask Amy Dear No Father’s Day: planned a cookout at I don’t know what’s one son’s house. The Amy Dickinson wrong with him, but kids had coordinated let’s try to figure out it and assigned various askamy@ dishes for each to bring. amydickinson.com where you went off the rails: Friday evening, my Your kids had husband asked what time Father’s Day dinner was on planned a dinner for their father at your son’s house. Your Sunday, I said, “I didn’t know.” husband attempted to derail So he started saying, “I want it by changing the venue. You Father’s Day here! This is my could have said, “Honey, call holiday and my house, and I your son. This isn’t my holiday want it here.” to arrange. It’s called ‘Father’s Amy, my father passed Day,’ not ‘Husband’s Day.’ ” away last month. My husband I am sincerely sorry you two said, “So are we never having had this dust-up so soon after Father’s Day for the rest of our your father’s death. These days lives because your Dad died?” are emotionally loaded, and I was shocked and angry.

OKLAHOMA BEST-SELLERS FICTION 1. “Summer of ‘69” by Elin Hilderbrand (Little Brown and Company) 2. “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 3. “City of Girls” by Elizabeth Gilbert (Riverhead Books) 4. “The Balcony” by Jane Delury (Back Bay Books) 5. “Severance” by Ling Ma (Farrar, Straus and Giroux) 6. “Labyrinth of the Spirits” by Carlos

Louis Zafron (Harper Perennial) 7. “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate (Ballantine Books) 8. “Lilac Girls” by Martha Hall Kelly (Ballantine Books) 9. “The Guest Book” by Sarah Blake (Flatiron Books) 10. “There There” by Tommy Orange (Vintage) NONFICTION 1. “Superbugs” by Matt McCarthy (Avery Publishing Group) 2. “Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Grann (Vintage) 3. “My Beloved World” by Sonia Sotomayor (Vintage) 4. “The British Are Coming: The War

your husband was not compassionate or supportive. He was outright unkind to you. I hope you can create some healthy boundaries so that his behavior doesn’t affect you so much. Try calmly saying (no ALL CAPS), “The plans have been made. If you want things to be different, you’ll have to step up, take some responsibility, and plan them on your own.” Dear Amy: We live in a national historic district, and some of the neighboring homes have been featured in films and television series. People come from all over the world to see the houses and take pictures. Almost every day, other tourists come in massive recreational vehicles and vans. They park right in front of these sites, blocking not only the sight lines of their camera-toting peers, but also those of the patient people who live in and maintain the houses. I’ve also seen this behavior at national parks and the like, not to mention those who park so close to corners that their vehicles completely block drivers

from safely seeing cross traffic. Can you get the word out to your readers, please? — Frustrated Dear Frustrated: A giant RV is the ultimate photo-bomb. I’m happy to spread the word. Dear Amy: Thank you for your thoughtful reply to “Needs an Intervention,” the woman whose daughter appears to have a hoarding disorder. As you stated, this is a complex, chronic condition that requires patience and the ability to try lots of options. In addition to the mental health conditions you list, people with hoarding behaviors may also be challenged by executive function deficits, such as chronic disorganization seen with ADHD and other processing problems. This is acerbated in older age. The biggest challenge will be to find someone low cost who can work side by side with the daughter to teach her how to make decisions about belongings and what is OK to discard, and how to organize the rest. This is especially true for

those people who do not have HD, but Chronic Disorganization — they literally don’t see it. This type of help is very difficult to find. If there is a “Buried in Treasures” workshop near her, it can teach skills and help reduce acquiring behaviors and clutter by up to 30 percent, while providing a supportive network of people who “get it.” I work with people who have clutter and HD in their lives. Rarely does anyone want to live that way; they are overwhelmed with the process of how to dig themselves out. Thanks for helping this family get started. — Mallory von Kugelgen, RN, PHN, Santa Clara Senior Center, Santa Clara, California Dear Mallory: I applaud the work you do with seniors. Thank you so much for the recommendation.

for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777 (Revolution Trilogy #1)” by Rick Atkinson (Henry Holt & Co) 5. “Punishment Without Crime: How Our Massive Misdemeanor System Traps the Innocent and Makes America More Unequal” by Alexandra Natapoff (Basic Books) 6. “The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West” by David McCollough (Simon and Schuster) 7. “100 Thing to Do in Oklahoma City Before You Die” by Lauren Roth (Reedy Press) 8. “Crazy Brave” by Joy Harjo (W. W. Norton)

9. “Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment Is Killing America’s Heartland” by Jonathan Metzl (Basic Books) 10. “The Moment of Lift” by Melinda Gates (Flatiron Book CHILDREN’S/ YOUNG ADULT 1. “Monster (Monster #1)” by Walter Dean Myers (Amistad) 2. “Blood for Blood (Wolf by Wolf #2)” by Ryan Graudin (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) 3. “Ink and Bone” by Rachel Caine (Berkley Books) 4. “Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal” by Jeff Kinney (Amulet Books)

5. “The Rest of the Story” by Sarah Dessen (Balzar and Bray) 6. “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak (Harper) 7. “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas (Balzar and Bray) 8. “Nugget and Fang Go to School” by Tammi Sauer (Clarion Books) 9. “Five Feet Apart” by Rachael Lippincott (Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers) 10. “The Sun is Also a Star” by Nicola Yoon (Ember)

Conspiracy taken down in newest Brodie series By Bruce DeSilva Associated Press

Former soldier and policeman Jackson Brodie, who last appeared nine years ago in “Started Early, Took My Dog,” makes his long-anticipated return in Kate Atkinson’s new novel, “Big Sky.” Although the book is billed as the fifth installment in the Brodie series, the brooding, modern-day white knight isn’t the protagonist of this alternately depressing, inspiring and slyly funny tale. In fact, he blunders into the vile conspiracy at the center of the story without realizing it and has little to do with taking the bad guys down. As the story opens, Brodie is coping with his shambles of a personal life while working as a private detective on the west coast of England. His cases clearly bore him. The plot develops slowly as Atkinson introduces a cabal of seemingly ordinary professional men whose sideline is luring girls into the sex trade. The men’s wives and children are either unaware of where their wealth comes from or don’t care to know. The conspiracy has deep roots. Two decades earlier, police had smashed a sex trade ring and brought its leaders to justice, but there are rumors that others, including members of the British aristocracy, may have been involved. As circumstances breathe new life into the rumors, two female police officers, including Brodie’s friend Reggie (introduced in 2008’s “When Will There Be Good News”), are assigned to reopen the case. The unfolding plot snags a dozen characters in a web of duplicity, human misery, betrayal and murder that Atkinson skillfully relates from multiple points of view — investigators, criminals, family members and victims alike. The heroes of the yarn are its women. The two police officers, one of the conspirators’ wives, and one of its victims as well, fashion a conclusion that, although

‘BIG SKY’ By Kate Atkinson Little Brown, $28

not entirely lawful, is justice nonetheless. As always in a Kate Atkinson book, the pleasures derive from her mastery as a storyteller, her skillful character development and the beauty of her quirky and poetic prose.

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You can email Amy Dickinson at askamyamydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter askingamy or Facebook.

The Oklahoma Best-sellers list is based on total number of book sales at Best of Books in Edmond, Brace Books and More in Ponca City, Full Circle Bookstore in Oklahoma City and Magic City Books in Tulsa.

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An oil derrick operates in 2017. The country’s efforts to increase production and exports have blunted geopolitical events that in the past might have increased gas prices. The Oklahoman file

Steady as she goes Increased U.S. oil production lessens impact of geopolitical events on market volatility By Mike Averill

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he last year is proof that oil prices are going to do what oil prices do: Seesaw back and forth like a flickering flame of volatility. The price of West Texas Intermediate Crude was $70.98 per barrel in July 2018. The forecast for the benchmark crude for July of this year is $55, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. During that time, the price per barrel of WTI dipped as low as $44.48 in December and bounced back as high as $76.40 in October. One difference, based on recent market reactions, is that the country’s efforts to increase production and become a major exporter have served to insulate the effects of geopolitical events that in the past might have wreaked havoc on prices. “Geopolitical events still have the biggest impact on the industry,” said Tom Seng, applied assistant professor of energy business and assistant director of the School of Energy at The University of Tulsa. “Just last week we had U.S. versus Iran and U.S.

versus China. Those are things that spook the market.” Mounting tensions with Iran had a bullish effect on markets while trade talks with China seem to have bullish results one day and bearish the next. Since the U.S. lifted its ban on hydrocarbon production in December 2015, it has increased production to more than 12 million barrels per day, putting the country on par with Saudi Arabia and Russia — the three countries combine for about 30% of oil production. One of the byproducts of the U.S.’s increase in oil production and exports is that it shields most of the country from price spikes from events that in the past might have really hit consumers. “Yes the prices are being impacted, but the populace of the country isn’t being seesawed as we could if we weren’t producing the amount of oil we are producing,” Seng said. Explosions on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman last month could have ultimately resulted in spikes at the gas pump. But because of increased reserves »» See Oil, page E4

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$76.40

$44.48

High mark for West Intermediate Crude in the past year

Low mark for WTI in the past year

$59.29 Projected year-end price for 2019

$63

Projected 2020 price for WTI

8,283 Wells drilled but not completed

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

Why the wealth gap has grown despite record expansion Disparities widened in large part because the means by which people build wealth have become more exclusive By Christopher Rugaber Associated Press

WASHINGTON — As it enters its 11th year, America’s economic expansion is now the longest on record — a streak that has shrunk unemployment, swelled household wealth, revived the housing market and helped fuel an explosive rise in the stock market. Yet even after a full decade of uninterrupted economic growth, the richest Americans now hold a greater share of the nation’s wealth than they did before the Great Recession began in 2007. And income growth has been sluggish by historical standards, leaving many Americans feeling stuck in place. Those trends help explain something unique about this

expansion: It’s easily the leastcelebrated economic recovery in decades. As discontent has grown, the issue has become one for political candidates to harness — beginning with Donald Trump in 2016. Now, some of the Democrats running to challenge Trump for the presidency have built their campaigns around proposals to tax wealth, raise minimum wages or ease the financial strain of medical care and higher education. America’s disparities have widened in large part because the means by which people build wealth have become more exclusive since the Great Recession. Fewer middle-class Americans own homes. Fewer are invested in the stock market. And home

nary households have been left mainly on the sidelines. “The recovery has been very disappointing from the standpoint of inequality,” said Gabriel Zucman, an economist at the University of California, Berkeley, and a leading expert on income and wealth distribution. Household wealth — the value of homes, stock portfolios and bank accounts, minus mortgage and credit card debt and other loans — jumped 80% in the past decade. More than one-third of that gain — $16.2 trillion in riches— went to the wealthiest 1%, figures from the Federal Reserve show. Just 25% of it went to middle- to upper-middle-class Hannah Moore of Los Angeles has struggled to save since graduating from households. The bottom half of college in December 2007, the same month the Great Recession officially the population gained less than began. She has worked nearly continuously since then despite a couple of 2%. layoffs. Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press Nearly 8 million Americans prices have risen far more in The result is that affluent home- lost homes in the recession and wealthier metro areas on the owners now sit on vast sums of its aftermath, and the sharp coasts than in more modestly home equity and capital gains, priced cities and rural areas. while tens of millions of ordi»» See Gap, page E4

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Simple measures can increase internet safety By Katie Carroll

With a few swipes and touches, mobile technology users can send emails, review documents, FaceTime into a meeting and exchange money. There are so many benefits to having the ability to work from anywhere with a computer at your fingerCarroll tips. These are just a handful of the thousands of conveniences cellphones provide people served by a high-quality nationwide wireless network like the one here in Tulsa. Smartphones can be an invaluable tool in the workplace, but people need to be aware of their surroundings and mindful of the fact that strangers, hackers, cyberbullies and scammers are all potential threats to online safety. That’s why it’s important that those using the latest devices also put the proper safeguards in place to protect themselves and their businesses. The internet should be treated like any other public space.

Submit your viewpoint idea Tulsa-area business professionals interested in submitting a column for the Sunday “Business Viewpoint” should email column ideas to business@tulsaworld.com or michael.dekker@tulsaworld.com. Provide a brief description of the column topic you would like to address and include a brief biography.

Individuals and businesses can increase the safety of their online experiences. But where does one start? • Make sure all mobile devices are passwordprotected and store the passwords somewhere secure. A PIN, fingerprint or facial recognition should be required to unlock devices and access downloaded apps. Do not share your password with others or leave it on a sticky note on your desk. • Never leave your smartphone unattended and unlocked. Because many smartphone users have sensitive documents, files or confidential information, it is best to lock or bring your smartphone with you every time you leave your

seat. Even if it just for a second. • Only visit secure sites. Look for the small lock icon on the status bar of the browser, a trusted seal like TRUSTe or VeriSign and websites that begin with “https” as the “s” stands for secure. • Use firewalls and report anything suspicious to your IT team. Just like a desktop computer, mobile devices should have anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam security and a

personal firewall. Some of the latest devices come with these safeguards, while others require downloads. Whether it’s an email attachment or your computer is running unusually slow, always consult your IT department just in case. • Protect yourself from email scams. Look out for alarming messages, deals that sound too good to be true or request sensitive information like account numbers. Turn on a filter

that warns you on suspicious emails. • Keep information secure. When making online purchases, users should avoid saving credit card and contact information to a site by checking out as a guest. And, keep tabs on which applications ask for location services and disable access as appropriate. There are also several ways to help foster digitally responsible actions among co-workers.

kids and any sport you used to enjoy. It means working harder than you ever have in your life. Successful entrepreneurs must be able to pivot to a new approach when the dream and vision (the feelings and beliefs that caused them to take all that risk in the first place) turn out NOT to be what the market needs at all. Entrepreneurship means excelling in the business skills you know and then being almost clairvoyant in building a team who can do and teach you things you haven’t ever done and don’t know how to do. It’s owning the quality and culture of your company — the entrepreneur’s name is on every product; every customer relationship is your responsibility. It’s making a hundred investor presentations to raise capital, and then figuring out how to stretch that capital as far as possible. It’s getting the best advice you can find, and then having the confidence to make your own decisions the best that you can, knowing that those decisions affect the lives and security of your employees, customers, investors and family. So, if entrepreneurship is so risky and hard, why do so many bright Oklahomans with promising alternatives become entrepreneurs? Because when they succeed, they create new products that literally change the world — medicines that treat untreatable diseases, battery technology that improves the environment, glasses that help people with macular degeneration see. Scott Meacham is president and CEO of i2E Inc., a nonprofit corporation that mentors many of the state’s technology-based startup companies. i2E receives appropriations from the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology. Contact Meacham at i2E_Comments@i2E.org.

Katie Carroll is business area sales manager at U.S. Cellular in Tulsa.

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An entrepreneur must go ‘all in’ Oklahoma’s expanding innovation economy is having a significant and lasting impact on our state. When I joined i2E more than six years ago, I welcomed this as a unique opportunity to work alongside contributors from Scott Meacham private and public sectors to help Oklahoma’s entrepreneurs build companies and create jobs through the realization of their dreams, inventions and hard work. I wanted to contribute, and I wanted to learn — about innovation, about creating sources of early stage capital and about what it takes to turn an idea into a sustainable advanced technology business. I expected that my learning curve would be more incremental. However, when it comes to entrepreneurship and commercializing new technologies, I’ve come to realize that often the learning process is more like stepping on a rake. Over the next few columns, I will be sharing some of the things I’ve learned during my six-plus years of “ahas” and “oh-nos.” My first aha: Starting a company looks hard, but people who haven’t tried it have no idea how difficult it actually is. First, there’s the career and financial risk. An entrepreneur must go “all in” on themselves and their business if they want to succeed. They might start out building a business on the side, but eventually, to be successful, he or she must quit that day job to dive into the startup endeavor full-time. Fulltime is likely to mean 80 hours a week for months, sometimes years on end. It means giving up paychecks and giving up sleep — missing dinners, vacations, baseball games, your spouse, your

Discuss with employees the dangers of hacking and password protection along with the risks of oversharing or showing a lack of caution. Consider establishing expectations as it relates to leaving your computer unattended, password protection, data consumption, oversight and mobile manners.

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51.7 Manufacturing index by the Institute for Supply Management, down from 52.1 in May and the third straight month measures of new orders and inventories fell.

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Tulsa developer sells Eastgate Metroplex Developer Rob Phillips, managing partner of EG Ventures LLC, and EG-DP Ventures LLC, announced that he has sold Eastgate Metroplex, 14002 E. 21st St., to Brooklynbased Shelbourne Global Solutions for about $64 million. employment

Veteran Employer Champions honored Fourteen companies were honored Monday as 2019 Veteran Employer Champions for their efforts to recruit, hire and develop veterans. The program is intended to help organizations recruit and hire veterans. To be a Veteran Employer Champion, companies must meet six benchmarks, according to a news release. consumer

Village Inn closes a Tulsa location Village Inn Restaurants announced on Monday that it is closing one of its Tulsa-area locations. The restaurant at 3302 S. Memorial Drive was closed.

Fireworks are displayed at Jake’s Fireworks, 16115 E. Skelly Drive, in Catoosa. MATT BARNARD/Tulsa World

news & notes AEP entity gives to adaptive sports complex A $150,000 gift that contributed to the building of an adaptive sports complex at Tulsa’s The Center for Individuals With Physical Challenges was recognized recently during a presentation at the center. The gift from the American Electric Power Foundation was presented by Public Service Company of Oklahoma President and Chief Operating Officer Peggy Simmons. PSO is a subsidiary of AEP. “The center’s efforts relate directly to one of our core values, which is inclusion, and how our entire community benefits when we seek to provide opportunities that enhance quality of life for everyone,” she said. The AEP Foundation’s contribution was part of a capital campaign launched in 2014 that raised more than $12 million. The result of the campaign is the 37,000-square-foot Hardesty Family Adaptive Sports Complex, which opened earlier this year on the northeast corner of 11th Street and Utica Avenue, adjacent to the center’s main facility.

OG&E earns safety performance honors OKLAHOMA CITY — OG&E received top honors for its safety performance among 18 utilities participating in the Southeast Electric Exchange. The SEE, a nonprofit association of investor-owned utilities, gives its Safety Performance Award annually to one member company in recognition of top safety performance. “It’s an honor to receive this recognition,” said Sean Trauschke, OGE Energy Corp. chairman, president and CEO, said in a statement. “Looking back to 2016, we had a great year in terms of safety, achieving, what was at that time a record year. In 2017,

we matched that record — a solid backto-back performance. But, last year was different. Our employees didn’t just beat the record, they crushed it, improving on safety by 60 percent over those two previous record-setting years.” OG&E in 2018 recorded its safest year in the company’s 117-year history, the company said.

Marketing group approves 2020 directors Green Country Marketing Association, one of the state’s multicounty organizations working with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department in promoting tourism, held its annual membership meeting recently and approved its 2020 board of officers and directors, according to Jackie Stewart, executive director. The 2020 Executive Committee members include Chairman Justin Alberty, Grand River Dam Authority; President Royal Aills, Rogers State University Public Television; First Vice President Maria Gus, Visit Bartlesville; Secretary/Treasurer Kin Thompson, Northeastern State University; and Vice Presidents Kalle Burgess, Tulsa Zoo; Cheryl Trask, Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism; Kyle Lee, Creek Tourism; and Linda Goldner, Picture in Scripture Amphitheater. In 1965, business and community leaders founded the association in Bartlesville as an economic development program for 18 counties in northeastern Oklahoma. “Green Country Marketing Association is proud of its history of attracting visitors to our many outstanding attractions, events, and natural resources,” Stewart said. “Of the state’s $8.9 billion annual tourism economic impact, Green Country can proudly claim more than $2.75 billion.”

For the Record BUILDING PERMITS (Listed by owner, tenant or building. This weekly update lists new commercial construction, expansions and enlargements of more than $50,000. Information from initial applications is subject to change. Dollar amount for alterations is valuation provided by applicant.) 19-022370 — Arvest, 4825 E 36th St., alteration, $750,000. 19-030750 — Dry Goods, 7021 S. Memorial Drive, alteration, $1,000,000. 19-032762 — Tulsa Opera, 1610 S. Boulder Ave., alteration-priority, $404,178. 19-029343 — Daniel Parker State Farm, 8297 S. Memorial Drive, alteration, $23,000. 19-025022 — Cox Business Center, 100 W. Civic Center, alteration, $30,832,996.

19-032600 — Exchange Center West, 4608 S. Garnett Road, alteration, $100,000. 19-033372 — Center For Men, 1713 S. Peoria Ave., alteration, $160,000. 19-031598 — Whimsy Cookie Company, 3633 S. Peoria Ave., alteration, $120,000. 19-021599 — S&A Concrete, Inc., 5930 E. 36th St., accessory structure, $977,421.32. 19-033912 — Saint Francis Hospital, 6161 S. Yale Ave., alteration, $4,233,915. 19-028518 — Ace Cannabis, 7117 S. Mingo Road, alteration, $5,000. 19-034971 — City National Bank, 3116 S. Garnett Road, Tulsa, alteration-priority, $85,000. 19-033242 — Frost, 203 W. 28th St., Tulsa, alteration, $100,000. 19-023844 — Ripley’s bar and grille, 112 S. Elgin Ave., alteration,

$70,000. 19-026875 — Shell Building- Aspen Dental, 1005 W. 71st St., new, $500,000. 19-029645 — Oral Roberts University Fabrication Lab, 8138 S. Delaware Ave., alteration, $55,000. 19-023629 — Tallgrass Dispensary, 2811 E. 15th St., alteration, $11,500.

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Filed June 26

19-056249 — Kelley Owen, KO Marketing Group, LLC, 4163 E. 46th St., creative marketing business. 19-34397 — Dixit Kadakia, NDK Investments, LLC, 10863 E. 41st St., limited liability company.

Filed July 1

CERTIFICATES OF PARTNERSHIP

19-057559 — Terry B. Dobbs, PLANS4U, 2942 E. 94th St., drafting service.

(From Tulsa County Clerk’s Office filings)

BUSINESS BANKRUPTCIES

Filed June 25

19-055687 — Ricardo Becerra Tirado, Legal Wall, 9347 E. 11th St., paint supplier. 19-055949 — Warren Anderson Jr., Anderson’s Per7ection Strands, 12804 E. 39th St., mari-

Filings classified as “business” in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, and which also list “business” as nature of debt on bankruptcy document.)

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Your monthly car payment is not only a ticket to freedom, letting you enjoy summer road trips, but also a lifeline that gets the kids to school and you to work. But if it consumes too much of your budget, your ticket to ride could turn into a ticket to financial trouble. More than 7 million Americans were “seriously delinquent,” or over 90 days late, on their car payment at the end of 2018, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. And 2.4% of loans transitioned into serious delinquency in the final quarter of 2018, up from 1.5% in 2012.

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bring your account current as soon as you can. See if you can automate future payments to avoid mistakes. You were temporarily short of cash: Maybe a job loss or a big expense made your loan unaffordable in the short term. If so, you can ask your lender for forbearance, where it suspends payments for a few months and lengthens your loan by a corresponding time. You’ll pay more in interest over the life of the loan but get temporary relief while you catch up. It’s a long-term problem: If you simply can’t afford your car and need to make big changes to your monthly auto expenses, first determine if you have equity. To do this, find the current value of your car. If your car is worth more than you owe, you have equity. If it’s worth less than you owe, you’re “underwater” — and you have fewer options. “Equity is code for ‘I can escape,’” says Matt Jones, senior consumer advice editor at Edmunds.com, an automotive website. “If you have equity, you can sell it without too much of a problem and thus can fix the problem.” If you have equity: You could sell and get a lesscostly car. Or, you could try to refinance. Check credit unions, banks or online lenders to see if you can refinance your loan at a lower interest rate and make your payment more manageable. If you don’t have equity: When the balance of your loan is more than the value of the car, you’ll have to make up the difference to get out of the loan. If you want to sell or refinance, be prepared to pay the difference in cash or by taking out a small loan.

“The first thing someone struggling with a car payment should do is re-evaluate where their money is going,” says Chicago financial coach Shanna Due. Car expenses go beyond your monthly loan payment. The total cost of ownership includes insurance, gas and regular maintenance. In general, aim to spend less than 10% of your take-home pay on your car loan and less than 15% to 20% of it on overall costs. Total up what you’ve paid on all car-related costs over the past three months to get a clearer picture of your total ownership costs. Next, try to trim your auto expenses. Get insurance quotes to see if you can find similar coverage for less, and take on small repairs or maintenance tasks yourself. If needed, expand your cost-cutting to the rest of your budget. “Once they’ve reevaluated where they are (with their car budget), can they modify the rest of their expenses to make Take action their car costs fit in,” Due says. “If not, begin to Once you know your look at an exit plan.” equity standing and how you want to manage your car loan, work to resolve Diagnose the problem the problem. For an unaffordable car, it’s best Use what you learn about your car budget to to downsize or refinance your loan. understand your payCall your lender if ment trouble: Was it a one-time blip or the sign you want forbearance of an unaffordable loan? or to extend your loan You have a few remedies terms. Both options will cost you more in the to get back on track if long term but can make you’ve just missed a payments more managepayment or are a few able. Regardless of your months behind. Act equity, lenders will likely fast to limit damage to work with you, Jones your credit and to avoid says. repossession. “The banks are so eaIt was a short-term ger to work with people issue: You just overlooked the because they do not want bill: Pay what’s needed to these cars back,” he says.

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price gains since then have put ownership out of reach for many would-be buyers. For America’s middle class, the homeownership rate fell to about 60% in 2016 from roughly 70% in 2004, before the housing bubble, according to separate Fed data. The other major engine of household wealth — the stock market — hasn’t much benefited most people, either. The longest bull market in U.S. history, which surpassed its own 10-year mark in March, has shot equity prices up more than four-fold. Yet the proportion of middleincome households that own shares has declined. The Fed calculates that about half of middle-income Americans owned shares in 2016, the most recent year for which data is available, down from 56% in 2007. That includes people who hold stocks in retirement accounts. Hannah Moore, now 37, has struggled to save since graduating from college in December 2007, the same month the Great Recession officially began. She has worked nearly continuously since then despite a couple of layoffs. “I had many jobs, all at the same time,” she said. “It’s just not been the easiest of decades if you’re trying to jump-start a career.” She works for a design firm in Los Angeles that contracts with luxury apartment developers that build rental housing marketed to high-tech employees. She loves the work. But she struggles with Los Angeles’ high costs. Moore says she could afford a monthly mortgage payment. But she lacks the savings for a down payment. About half her income, she calculates, is eaten up by rent, health in-

surance and student loan payments of $850 a month. As financial inequalities have widened over the past decade, racial disparities in wealth have worsened, too. The typical wealth for a white household is $171,000 — nearly 10 times that for AfricanAmericans. That gap between white household wealth and that of black households was only seven times higher before the housing bubble, reflecting sharp losses in housing wealth for blacks. The African-American homeownership rate fell to a record low in the first three months of this year. Most economists argue that higher income growth is needed to make it easier for more Americans to save and build wealth. Zucman favors a higher minimum wage, cheaper access to college education and more family-friendly policies to enable more parents to work. He and his colleague Emmanuel Saez, also an economist at the University of California, Berkeley, helped formulate Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s proposed wealth tax on fortunes above $50 million to help pay for those proposals. Income growth has lagged partly because for most of the expansion, employers have had a surfeit of workers to choose among when filling jobs, leaving them little pressure to raise pay. Not until 2016 did the unemployment rate fall below 5%. Average hourly pay finally began to pick up, with the lowest-income workers receiving the fastest average gains. “Overall, there’s growing inequality,” Elise Gould, an economist at the liberal Economic Policy Institute said, “with signs of hope at the bottom. It’s just taken a very long time.”

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Morgan Stanley I: CapOppI Morgan Stanley A: CapOpp p Morgan Stanley C: CapOppC p Berkshire Funds: Focus MorganStanley Inst: MCapGrI MorganStanley Inst: MCapGrP p Jacob Funds: MicCGr I Jacob Funds: MicCGr Inv Lord Abbett I: DevlpGro Lord Abbett F: DevGth p Lord Abbett A: DevGtA p Lord Abbett P: DevGrP p Virtus Funds I: SmCapSus Fidelity Invest: AdvGrOpp Lord Abbett R3: DevGth p Virtus Funds A: SmCapSus Lord Abbett C: DevGtC p VirtusZevenb Funds: InnGrStkI Virtus Funds A: MidGrA Fidelity Advisor I: GrOppI Fidelity Advisor A: GrOppA p Federated A: KaufSCA p Fidelity Advisor T: GrOppT Federated Instl: KaufmSC R Delaware Invest A: SMIDCapG Fidelity Advisor C: GrOppC p Akre Funds: FocusInstl Delaware Invest C: SMIDCapG p MorganStanley Inst: CapGrI NeubergBerm: SmCGrInst Akre Funds: FocusRetl Federated C: KaufSC p MorganStanley Inst: CapGrP p Neuberger Berm Inv: SmCapGr Federated B: KaufSCB p Franklin Templ: FrkDyna R6 Baron Fds Instl: Opportun Frank/Tmp Frnk Adv: DynaTech Baron Funds: GblAdv Inst Meridian Funds: EqtyInc r Transamerica A: FocusA p Fidelity Selects: DfAer BlackRock Instl: MdCGEq Frank/Temp Frnk A: DynTchA Baron Funds: Opportun Baron Funds: GlobalAdv Wasatch: UltraGr BlackRock A: MdCpGA Franklin Templ: FrkDynTc R DFDentPrm

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Chernobyl structure previewed The structure was built to confine the reactor of the world’s worst nuclear disaster The Associated Press

CHERNOBYL, Ukraine — A new structure built to confine the Chernobyl reactor at the center of the world’s worst nuclear disaster was previewed for the media last week. Reactor No. 4 at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine exploded and burned April 26, 1986. The complex construction effort to secure the molten reactor’s core and 200 tons of highly radioactive material has

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian (right) tours the New Safe Confinement movable enclosure at the nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine. SERGEI SUPINSKY/Associated Press

taken nine years to complete under the auspices of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The structure itself cost 1.5 billion euros (almost

$1.7 billion), and the entire shelter project cost 2.2 billion euros. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development managed a fund with contributions from

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Fund Objectives EQUITY FUNDS: AU - Gold Oriented, EM - Emerging Markets, EI - Equity Income, EU - European Region, GL - Global Stock, HB - Health/Biotech, IL - International Stock, LC - Large-Cap Core, LG - Large-Cap Growth, LT - Latin American, LV - Large-Cap Value, MC - Mid-Cap Core, MG - Mid-Cap Growth, MV - Mid-Cap Value, NR - Natural Resources, PR - Pacific Region, SC Small-Cap Core, SE - Sector, SG - Small-Cap Growth, SP - S&P 500 Index, SQ - Specialty Diversified Equity, SV - Small-Cap Value, TK - Science & Technology UT - Utility, XC - MultiCap Core, XG - Multi-Cap Growth, XV - Multi-Cap Value. TAXABLE BOND FUNDS: AB - Long-Term Bond, GT - General U.S. Taxable, HC - High Yield Taxable, IB - Intermediate Bond, IG - Intermediate U.S., LU - Long-Term U.S., MT - Mortgage, SB - Short-Term Bond, WB - World Bond. MUNICIPAL DEBT FUNDS: BL - Balanced, GM - General Muni, HM - High Yield Muni, IM - Intermediate Muni, MP Stock/Bond Blend, NM - Insured Muni, SM - Short-Term Muni, SS - Single-State Muni.

45 countries, the European Union and 715 million euros in the bank’s own resources. The shelter is the largest moveable land-based structure ever built, with a span of 843 feet and a total weight of over 36,000 metric tons. “This was a very long project,” said Balthasar Lindauer, director of the bank’s Nuclear Safety Department. He noted that preliminary studies began in 1998 and the contract for the structure was placed in 2007. He said Ukraine was a big contributor, contributing 100 million euros in cash along with expertise and personnel.

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Top 100 Equity Funds / 2-Year Returns FUND

The New Safe Confinement movable enclosure at the nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine. A new structure built to confine the Chernobyl nuclear reactor at the center of the world’s worst nuclear disaster has been previewed for the media.

and domestic production, the U.S. is less vulnerable to such events, Seng said. “We have more energy security then we ever have in the past,” he said. “As we can produce more, we will produce more than the demand will increase, and that will make us more secure and increase our share of the markets on a global standpoint.”

Planning for volatility Oklahoma has lived and died with oil prices over the years. After decades of being hamstrung by boom and bust cycles, state government has begun diversifying away from its heavy reliance on oil. In the 1980s, gross production tax accounted for as much as 30% of the state’s general revenue. That’s now down to about 5%. Sen. Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, said the state budgeted for oil to be at $54.23 per barrel for this fiscal year. That amount is determined by the Tax Commission, which uses economists from area state universities who base their predictions off the global market. Late last year when prices dipped to $50 and below, the state was able to offset that with increased sales tax revenue. “In times past, we’ve been able to see prices dip and (energy companies) start laying people off and your car sales go down and purchases go down and that hits the sales tax,” he said. “The dips in November and December were not long enough to have much of an impact on the budget.” Local production companies also have to plan for volatility in oil prices. Rick Muncrief, CEO of WPX, said the Tulsa-

The sun sets behind an oil pump in a field near Oklahoma City. The Oklahoman file

based exploration and production company believes crude will trade between $50 and $65 per barrel for the rest of the year and has planned on the lower end. For 2019, the company has about two-thirds of its production hedged at $53 per barrel and for 2020, one-third is hedged at $59. The company hedges a percentage of its production to insulate itself from market fluctuations. If the price comes in at the low end, the company still profits. If oil prices are higher, it will determine whether to reinvest, pay down additional debt or buy stock back. “We are not at $100 (per barrel) and thinking we will never have a poor day again, and we are also not at $35 or $40 and thinking about survival,” Muncrief said. “We’re in the mid part of a cycle, and I think it’s a really good time to invest.”

Continuing demand Ever looming on the horizon is the eventual decline of fossil fuels and the continuing emergence of alternatives and renewable energy sources. As the U.S. appetite for fossil fuels declines in the coming decades, global demand will not, Seng said. Instead, growing foreign demand will offset the decline in U.S. consumption.

The Energy Information Administration projects that by 2050, one-third of U.S. electricity will be produced by various alternatives and renewables. The vast majority of power will be generated from natural gas, which is a cheap, clean fuel that is a natural byproduct of oil production and is in abundance in Oklahoma. “That was kind of staggering for me,” Seng said. “It’s a much better outlook for natural gas than I would have expected. “Natural gas will sustain the way we live as wind and solar grow, and slowly and surely they will overtake natural gas the way natural gas took over coal, but that isn’t going to happen overnight.”

Room for growth The U.S. is producing record amounts of oil currently, and there is still plenty of capacity left. Look at the number of drilled, but uncompleted wells. There are 8,283 wells, as of May 2019, that have been drilled but are not complete. That’s up more than 51% from the 5,455 in September 2016. In the past, drilled but uncompleted wells were mostly the result of low-price environments, meaning wells that didn’t make financial sense to produce from were drilled anyway so a company could retain its

lease. The present increase has more to do with a lack of infrastructure. In the Permian Basin in west Texas and southeast New Mexico, for instance, more than 3,900 wells are drilled but uncompleted. “Almost everything revolves around infrastructure,” Seng said. Several projects are underway to increase the output from hot spots like the Permian and connect those products to export hubs, be it the shipping of crude overseas or transporting natural gas to Mexico via pipeline. Magellan, a Tulsa-based midstream company, has $1.25 billion in expansion projects underway including projects to expand its Gulf Coast marine storage and distribution services, new pipelines from Cushing to Houston and an expansion of its Saddlehorn pipline. As projects like this come online, the amount of oil produced in the country could potentially increase to 13 million to 14 million barrels per day. “If we are producing that much, you would expect to see a softening in prices, but if we could have the corresponding ability to increase our exports, then we won’t see that affect the price,” Seng said. Mike Averill 918-581-8489 mike.averill @tulsaworld.com Twitter: @Mike_Averill

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Footnotes

e – Ex-capital gains distribution. f – Previous day’s quote. n or NL - No up-front sales charge. p – Fund assets used to pay distribution costs. r – Redemption fee or contingent deferred sales load may apply. s – Stock dividend or split. t – Both p and r.

Mutual fund abbreviations

Data based on NAVs reported to Lipper by 5 p.m. Central.

What’s published

CHG: Change in NAV since prior day. YTD: Year-to-date percentage increase or decrease Table combines biggest and reader-requested mutual in NAV. funds. DIV: Current annual dividend rate, based on latest declaration, unless otherwise footnoted. LOAD: Commission that fund charges. FUND: Fund’s name. NAV: Net asset value, or sell price. 2RET: Annualized return for prior 2 years.

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x – Ex-cash dividend. NA - No information available.NE - Data in question. NN - Fund does not wish to be tracked. NS - Fund did not exist at start date. Local Interest footnotes: *Annualized. **In some 401(k) plans the load may be waived.

FUNDS OF LOCAL INTEREST Fund Name NAV Amer Beacon Inv: IntlEqInv 17.73 Amer Beacon Inv: SmCap Inv 22.04 Amer Century Adv: EqIncA p 9.12 Amer Century Inv: IntlGroI 11.80 Davis Funds A: NYVen A 27.87 Dodge&Cox: Balanced 100.37 Dodge&Cox: Stock 189.55 Federated Funds: MaxCapSvc 9.98 Fidelity Advisor A: DivIntlA r 22.64 Fidelity Advisor T: DivGrT p 15.85 Fidelity Advisor T: EqInT 29.53 Fidelity Freedom: FF2010 15.52 Fidelity Freedom: FF2020 15.94 Fidelity Freedom: FF2030 17.28 Fidelity Freedom: Income 11.60 Fidelity Invest: Contra 13.43 Fund

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Fund

** DIV LOAD .33 0.0 .09 0.0 .17 5.75 .12 0.0 .20 4.75 2.21 0.0 3.41 0.0 .14 0.0 .17 5.75 .23 3.50 .63 3.50 .31 0.0 .29 0.0 .28 0.0 .24 0.0 ... 0.0

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ValStraT 33.34 Fidelity Advisor Z: NewInsight 33.44 TotalBond 10.77 Fidelity Freedom: FF2010 15.52 FF2015 12.79 FF2020 15.94 FF2025 13.93 FF2030 17.28 FF2035 14.44 FF2040 10.07 FF2045 11.43 FF2050 11.51 Free2055 13.12 Income 11.60 Idx2020 W 16.60 Idx2025 W 17.72 Idx2030 W 18.77 Idx2035 W 19.95 Idx2040 W 20.11 Idx2045 W 20.26 Idx2050 W 20.34 Fidelity Invest: AggIntl 22.09 AllSectEq 10.17 AMgr50 18.22 AstMgr30R 11.17 AstMgr40 11.73 AstMgr60 12.74 AMgr70 r 22.32 AMg85 19.64 AMgr20 r 13.43 Balanc 23.73 BalancedK 23.73 BlueChGr 102.77 BluChpGrK 102.94 CapAp 35.95 CapApprK 36.04 CapDevO 15.55 CpInc r 10.06 ConsvInc B 10.05 Contra 13.43 ContraK 13.44 CnvSc 29.81 DivIntl 37.60 DivrsIntK r 37.53 DivStkO 25.48 DivGth 29.66 EmrMk 32.51 Eq Inc 58.89 EQII 25.34 Fidel 48.63 FltRateHi r 9.48 FocsdStk r 25.70 FrInOne 46.94 GNMA 11.51 GovtInc 10.41 GroCo 19.91 GroInc 39.03 GrowthCoK 19.94 GrDiscv 38.35 GrStrat r 48.44 HighInc r 8.86 Indepn 38.11 IntBd 10.99 IntmMu 10.59 IntlDisc 42.89 IntlEnhIdx 9.52 InvGrBd 11.42 InvGB 8.08 Japan r 15.13 JpnSm 16.91 LargCap 31.24 LgCpVlEnh 13.17 LevCoStk 29.85 LtdTrmBd 11.60 LowP r 49.09 LowPriK r 49.06 LtdTMuni 10.68 Magelln 10.91 MagellanK 10.89 MegaCpStk 15.90 MidCap 35.77 MidCapK r 35.79 MuniInc 13.33 NASDAQ r 106.48 NwMkt r 15.28 NwMill 37.33 OTC 12.36 OTC K 12.55 Ovrsea 48.86 Puritn 22.26 PuritanK 22.25 RealEInc r 12.43 RealE 46.07 SAI MinVol 11.36 SAISmM500 12.81 SAI USMnV 14.82 SAI USQual 15.23 Srs1KValR 13.06 SrBlChGrR 15.49 SCmdtyStrt 4.69 SrEmrgMkt 19.22 SrsGlobal 12.67 SrsGrRetl 17.62 SrsIntGrw 16.41 SrsIntSmCp 16.29 SrsIntVal 9.70 SrsSCDscR 11.17 STBF 8.67 SmCapDisc 22.46 SCpGrth r 27.25 SmCapOp 14.08 SmallCap r 17.19 SCpValu r 15.04 SptnExMAd 63.30 StkSlcACap 46.63 StrDvIn 15.42 TaxFrB r 11.81 TotalBd 10.78 Trend 108.35 ValueDisc 28.79 Value 10.56 Wrldw 27.81 Fidelity Selects: Air 76.41 Biotch 20.31 Brokr 75.10 Chem 12.96 CstHo 59.00 DfAer 17.99 Electr 10.05 EnvAltEn r 25.57 Gold r 21.57 Health 25.05 IT Svc 73.19 Insur 64.50 Leisr 16.32 MdEqSys 56.81 Multmd 63.47 NtGas 19.75 Retail 16.19 Softwr 18.96 Tech 17.54 Trans 92.88 Fidelity Series: ShTmCred 10.03 Fidelity Spartan: Gbl xUS I 12.98 RealEst I 16.95 Fidelity Spart Adv: 500Index I 103.92 IntlIdx I 41.65 TmktsIdx I 84.77 USBond I 11.78 First Eagle: GlblA 58.32 OverseasA 24.23 First Investors A GroInA p 19.72 Frank/Temp Frnk A: CvtScA p 22.99 DynTchA 87.05 EqIncA p 25.82 FedInt p 12.12 FedTFA p 11.95 FoundAl p 13.96 GrwthA p 111.27 GrOppA p 40.87 HYTFA p 10.17 HiIncA 1.85 IncomA p 2.32 LowDuTRA 9.69 MNInsA 12.42 RisDvA p 67.34 SMCpGrA 38.04 StratInc p 9.69 TtlRtnA p 9.85 USGovA p 6.04 UtilsA p 21.30 Frank/Tmp Frnk Adv: CvtSecAdv 23.00 GlbBdAdv 11.33 GrAdv t 111.59 IncmeAd 2.30

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Fund Name Fidelity Invest: DivIntl Fidelity Invest: Eq Inc Fidelity Invest: Magelln Fidelity Invest: Puritn Frank/Temp Frnk A: SMCpGrA Frank/Temp Mtl A&B: BeacnA Frank/Temp Temp A: ForgnA p Harbor Funds: Intl r Hotchkis & Wiley: MCpVlA p Legg Mason C: ValueTr MFS Funds A: NewDA MFS Funds A: ValueA Neuberger&Berm Tr: Genesis PIMCO Admin PIMS: TotRtAd PIMCO Instl PIMS: TotRt Price Funds Adv: MCapVal p

NAV 37.60 58.89 10.91 22.26 38.04 15.82 7.10 38.30 32.44 82.28 28.44 41.96 59.26 10.32 10.32 27.46

Fund

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RisDiv r 67.26 -.18 +14.1 TGlbTRAdv 11.77 +.08 +2.4 Frank/Temp Frnk C: IncomC t 2.35 -.01 +4.5 RisDvC t 66.08 -.18 +13.0 Frank/Temp Mtl A&B: SharesA 27.64 -.01 +3.3 Frank/Temp Temp A: ForgnA p 7.10 -.03 -2.3 GlBd A p 11.38 +.09 +1.4 GrwthA p 22.42 -.05 -.9 WorldA p 13.50 +.6 Frank/Temp Tmp B&C: GlBdC p 11.41 +.09 +1.0 Franklin Templ: BalancedA t 12.58 -.03 +7.1 FrkDyna R6 90.77 -.11 +25.5 FrkGrth R6 111.51 -.36 +16.0 FrkInco R6 2.30 -.01 +5.3 FrRisDv R6 67.26 -.17 +14.2 MutShs R6 27.95 -.01 +3.7 TmpGlbB R6 11.33 +.09 +1.8 TmpGrth R6 22.41 -.06 -.6 GAMCO Funds: GlTelAAA 20.48 +.05 +1.9 GoldAAA 14.21 -.07 +2.5 GE Elfun S&S: RSP Incm 11.69 -.06 +3.9 RSP USEq 55.81 -.11 +13.2 Trusts 61.35 -.14 +14.6 GMO Trust III: Quality 24.35 -.07 +15.7 GMO Trust IV: EmCnDt 28.08 -.03 +4.0 IntlEqty 20.86 -.22 +.7 GMO Trust VI: EmgMkts r 33.61 +.05 +5.1 Quality 24.36 -.07 +15.8 Gabelli Funds: Asset 57.91 -.13 +8.9 EqInc p 18.33 -.06 +5.5 Goldman Sachs A: USEqty A 49.06 -.07 +10.8 Goldman Sachs Inst: Muni 16.23 +.01 +5.2 ShtDrTF 10.72 +2.6 SmCapV 54.54 +.27 +4.6 Guggenheim Funds: MacroOp I 25.94 +.01 +2.2 TotRetBd I 27.14 -.09 +3.7 Harbor Funds: Bond 11.65 -.05 +4.0 CapApInst 76.36 -.28 +19.8 Intl r 38.30 -.35 -.2 Harding Loevner: EmgMkt r 56.09 +4.0 IntlEqty 22.83 +6.2 Hartford Fds A: BalIncA p 14.50 -.06 +7.1 CpAppA p 37.45 -.06 +12.8 DivGthA p 25.14 -.04 +10.2

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InG&IA p 17.10 InvGrwth p 20.39 LgCpGA p 42.93 MCpVal p 38.57 SR2030 p 21.18 USEqty p 16.09 JP Morgan Instl: MdCpVal 39.55 USEquity 16.17 ValAdv 36.28 JPMorgan R Cl: CoreBond 11.79 CorePlusBd 8.41 DiscEq 28.03 HighYld r 7.25 ShtDurBd 10.87 JPMorgan Select: MCpVal 39.04 SmCap 58.77 JPMorgan Sel Cls: CoreBd 11.77 CorePlBd 8.40 EqInc 18.42 GroAdvSel r 22.99 HighYld 7.25 LgCpGr 43.53 SR2020 I 19.44 SR2030Inst 21.29 SR2040Inst 22.40 USLCCrPls 28.37 ValAdv 36.25 Janus C Shrs: Balanced 34.59 Janus T Shrs: BalancdT 34.98 EnterprT 139.13 GlTechT r 37.74 Grw&IncT 57.89 HiYldT r 8.35 ResearchT 50.93 Jensen Funds: QualGrth I 51.58 QualGrthJ 51.58 John Hancock A: BondA p 16.01 LgCpEqA 45.90 LifeBal 14.73 LifeGrwth 15.27 John Hancock B: LgCpEqB 39.99 John Hancock Cl 1: BlueChGr 42.08 500IndxB 1 35.88 LSAggr 15.32 LSBalanc 14.63 LSConsrv 12.99 LSGrwth 15.21 LSModer 13.48 John Hancock Fds Bond I 16.01 Bond R6 16.04

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RschA 44.49 -.06 +14.2 TotRA 19.35 -.06 +6.4 UtilA 22.67 -.01 +11.1 ValueA 41.96 -.11 +7.7 MFS Funds B: MIGB 27.34 -.13 +18.8 ValueB 41.78 -.11 +6.9 MFS Funds I: Growth I 119.98 -.38 +21.7 IntNwDI 34.25 -.19 +7.5 MCpValI 24.10 +6.9 RschI 45.72 -.06 +14.5 ValueI 42.20 -.11 +8.0 MFS Funds Instl: IntlEq 26.66 -.33 +7.9 MainStay Funds A: HiYldBA 5.63 +4.8 TxFrBdA 10.26 +4.5 MainStay Funds B: IntlEqB 14.84 +5.1 MainStay Funds I: EpochGlb r 18.37 -.10 +5.0 Mairs & Power: Growth 124.48 -.27 +10.1 Marsico Funds: Grow p 19.13 -.03 +17.7 MassMutual Select: BlueChGr I 23.52 -.06 +19.3 MCGrEqII I 23.81 -.02 +15.4 MCGE2 R5 23.55 -.03 +15.3 Matthews Asian: AsiaDvInv r 16.94 -.08 +2.7 Japan Inv 21.50 -.12 +4.4 PacTgrInv 29.12 -.06 +5.8 Metro West Fds: LwDrBdI 8.74 -.02 +2.5 TotRetBd 10.88 -.05 +3.8 TotRtBdI 10.88 -.05 +4.1 Metropolitan West: TRBdPlan 10.24 -.05 +4.2 UnconstBd I 11.90 -.02 +3.6 MorganStanley Inst: CapGrI 54.60 +.12 +26.5 CapGrP p 51.73 +.11 +26.1 IntlEqI 15.48 -.16 +3.6 Mutual Series: BeacnZ 15.99 -.01 +5.7 GblDiscA 30.72 +.01 +2.9 GlbDiscZ 31.40 +.01 +3.2 QuestZ 14.10 +2.4 SharesZ 27.96 -.01 +3.6 Neuberger&Berm Fds: Genesis 59.25 +.06 +12.2 Genesis R6 59.13 +.06 +12.5 GenesInst 59.17 +.06 +12.4 IntlEqInst 12.79 -.14 +3.9 LgShtInst 14.47 +4.8 StrIncInst 11.00 -.02 +3.7 Neuberger&Berm Tr: Focus 26.42 +.02 +7.1 Genesis 59.26 +.06 +12.1

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Fund Name NAV Price Funds: MidCap 96.08 Price Funds: N Horiz 63.85 Price Funds: SmCpStk 51.92 Royce Funds: TotRetI r 11.20 Selected Funds: AmShS p 34.39 Vanguard Admiral: EqInAdm n 76.30 Vanguard Admiral: PrmCap r 138.61 Vanguard Admiral: Windsor 71.08 Vanguard Fds: Explr 103.52 Vanguard Fds: STIGrade 10.69 Vanguard Fds: STTsry 10.57 Vanguard Idx Fds: 500 276.00 Vanguard Idx Fds: MidCap 46.35 Vanguard Instl Fds: InstIdx 270.81 Wasatch: CoreGr 74.81 Fund

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LgCapVal 16.82 Osterweis Funds: StrInco 11.09 PIMCO Admin PIMS: ShtTmAd p 9.79 TotRtAd 10.32 PIMCO Instl PIMS: AlAsetAut r 8.31 AllAsset 11.76 ComodRR 5.85 DivInc 11.15 EmgMkCur 8.18 EmMkBd 10.59 FltInc r 8.66 FrgnBd 11.17 HiYld 8.92 InvGrCp 10.73 LowDu 9.79 ModDur 10.35 RealRet 8.56 RealRtnI 11.08 ShortT 9.79 StkPlsIntHd 8.07 TotRt 10.32 PIMCO Funds A: Income 12.13 RealRtA p 11.08 ShtTmA p 9.79 TotRtA 10.32 PIMCO Funds C: Income 12.13 PIMCO Funds Instl: CommodPls 5.27 EMFdPlAR 10.39 FloatingInc 8.66 FrgnBdUSH 11.17 Income 12.13 LgDurTotR 11.27 LgTmCred 12.49 MtgOpport 10.91 RAEFdAdPl 9.74 ShtAssetInv 10.00 UnconBond 10.84 PIMCO Funds P: IncomeP 12.13 InvGrCpBd 10.73 ShortTm 9.79 TotRtnP 10.32 Parnassus Funds: ParnEqty 47.57 Pax World: Balanced 23.64 Paydenfunds: ShrtBd 10.06 Pear Tree Fds: ForValI r 20.91 Perm Port Funds: Permannt 39.71 Pioneer Funds A: PionFdA p 29.79 CoreEq A 19.23 Pioneer Fds Y: BondY 9.69 StratIncY p 10.82 Price Funds Adv: BlChipGr 116.23 Growth 68.39 R2020A 21.96 R2030A 25.56 R2040A 26.76 Price Funds R Cl: Ret2030R 25.32 Price Funds: Balance 24.15 BlChip 118.33 CapOpp 28.67 DvSmGr 38.95 DivGro 50.18 EmMktB 11.88 EmMktS 43.87 EqInc 31.61 EqIndex 79.66 FinSvcs 26.90 GlbStk 42.30 GlbTech 15.57 Growth 70.16 Gr&In 29.15 HlthSci 79.00 HiYield 6.60 InstlCpG 42.93 InstHiYld 8.78 InstEmEq 39.96 InstlFltRt 9.85 InstLCV 23.14 InslLCCGr 46.40 MCEqGr 61.34 InstSmCp 25.58 IntDis 64.37 Intl G&I 13.45 IntlStk 17.61 Japan 14.15 LatAm 26.46 MediaTl 120.25 MidCap 96.08 MCapVal 27.58 N Amer 54.10 N Asia 17.88 New Era 33.96 N Horiz 63.85 N Inc 9.59 OverS SF 10.49 PSBal 23.85 PSGrow 34.75 PSInc 19.73 RealAsset 11.55 RealEst 29.04 Ret2010 18.03 Ret2015 14.57 Ret2020 22.15 Ret2025 17.68 Ret2025A 17.56 Ret2030 25.80 R2035 18.96 Ret2040 27.02 R2045 18.43 R2055 15.75 RetBalInc 15.23 SciTec 40.23 ShtBd 4.72 SmCpStk 51.92 SmCapVal 47.49 SpecGr 23.82 SpecIn 12.59 SpecIntl 13.45 SuMuInc 12.10 SuMuInt 12.08 TFInc 10.20 TxFrH 12.22 TotIndex 33.41 R2050 15.54 USTLg 13.34 Value 36.51 Primecap Odyssey : AggGr r 45.50 Growth r 39.73 Stock r 33.37 Principal Inv: CorePBd I 10.99 HiYld In 9.52 InfPro In 8.57 LgCGI In 16.03 LgCV3 In 16.79 LgIndxI 18.72 LT2020In 14.14 LT2030In 14.61 LT2040I 15.54 LT2050I 15.62 MidCap A 29.41 PreSec In 10.14 RealEstScI 26.87 SAMBalA 15.52 SAMGrA p 17.25 Prudential Fds A: HiYldA p 5.50 MidCpGrA 29.46 TotRetBdA 14.85 UtilityA 15.24 Prudential Fds Z&I: GrowthZ 45.10 HiYldZ 5.51 MadCapGrZ 32.95 TotRetBdZ 14.80 Putnam Funds A: AAGrA p 16.12 EqInA p 24.79 EuEq 25.44 GrOppA p 37.89 IntGrIn p 10.67 InvA p MultiCpGr 94.63 NYTxA p 8.65

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Fund

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PA TE 9.22 Putnam Funds Y: EqInc 24.80 RiverNorth Fds: RNDLIncI 10.34 Royce Funds: MicroCapI 10.35 PennMuI r 9.16 PremierI r 14.22 TotRetI r 11.20 Russell Funds S: IntlDvMkt 36.32 StratBd 11.16 TaxExBd 23.49 TxMgUSLC 45.29 SEI Portfolios: CoreFxA 11.45 EMktDbt 10.17 EmMkt p 11.66 HiYld 6.95 IntMuniA 11.89 IntlEqA 10.89 TxMgLC 27.66 SSgA Funds: SP500 37.72 Schroder Funds: EmMEqInv r 15.81 Schwab Funds: CoreEq 21.66 FunUSLInst r 17.18 FunUSSm r 13.65 IntSS r 20.29 MT Bal 18.48 MT Gro 23.24 1000Inv r 67.53 S&P Sel 46.25 SmCpSl 28.89 TSM Sel r 52.63 Scout Funds: MidCap r 18.61 Sequoia 157.88 St FarmAssoc: Balan 71.93 Gwth 84.43 SunAmerica Funds: USGvA 9.19 SunAmerica Focus: FDivStII 17.05 TCW Funds: EmMktIn 8.45 TotRetBdI 10.02 TIAA-CREF Funds: BdIdxInst 10.99 BondInst 10.52 EqIdxInst 21.94 Gr&IncInst 14.71 HghYldInst 9.76 InfLkBdInst 11.46 IntlEqIInst 19.43 IntlEqInst 10.76 LgCGrIInst 20.26 LgCGrIInst 33.89 LgCVl Inst 17.27 Lifecy2020 I 17.43 Lifecy2025 I 18.41 LC2040Inst 10.60 Lifecyc2045 I 21.15 LCIdx40Inst 21.01 Lifecy2035 20.34 MdCValInst 20.54 RealEstInst 17.72 S&P500IInst 33.17 SmCBlIInst 20.54 SmCEqInst 16.82 SocChInst 19.91 Templeton Instit: ForEqS 15.80 Third Avenue Fds: SmCapInst 18.48 ValueInst 41.75 Thompson IM Fds: Bond 11.42 Thornburg Fds: IncBuildA t 21.75 IncBuildC p 21.72 IntValue I 24.19 LtdTIncI 13.52 LtTMuI 14.45 Thrivent Fds A: LgCpStk 26.25 Torray Funds: Fund 50.17 Tortoise Capital: MLP&P Inst 13.28 Touchstone Family: SandsCGrI 24.73 Transamerica A: AsAlModG p 11.97 Trust Prof Mgrs: PerfT TRBd 22.87 Tweedy Browne: GblValue 28.13 UM Funds: BehavVl 62.51 US Global Investors: WldPrcMn 2.87 USAA Group: AgvGt 44.96 CrnstStr 25.18 EmgMkt 18.31 Grwth 32.09 Gr&Inc 24.06 IncStk 19.96 Inco 13.26 IntTerBd 10.76 Intl 30.90 Nasdq 100 21.99 PrecMM 14.35 S&P Idx 42.12 S&P Rwrd 42.14 ShtTBnd 9.21 TarRet2040 13.52 TxEIt 13.56 TxELT 13.47 TxESh 10.51 VALIC : CoreBd 11.25 MdCpIdx 25.58 SciTech 28.55 StkIdx 42.71 Value Line Fd: AstAlc Inv 37.72 CoreBond 15.09 Inc&GroInv 10.99 PremGro 39.84 Vanguard Admiral: BalAdml 37.43 CAITAdm 12.01 CpOpAdl 151.77 DivApprec 31.77 EMAdmr r 35.67 Energy 91.23 EqInAdm n 76.30 EuroAdml 68.87 ExplAdml 96.34 ExtdAdm 91.18 FTAllWxUS 31.89 500Adml 275.99 GNMA Ad 10.49 GblMinVol 28.93 GroIncAd 80.94 GrwAdm 85.83 HlthCr 82.79 HiYldCp 5.87 InfProAd 25.81 InfTechIdx r 110.50 ITBdAdml 11.68 ITsryAdml 11.30 IntGrAdm 95.13 ITGovBd 22.17 ITAdml 14.38 ITGrAdm 9.93 LgCapAd 69.22 LtdTrAd 11.05 LTGrAdml 10.71 LTsyAdml 12.88 LT Adml 11.84 MCpAdml 210.22 MidCapGr 65.33 MidCapVal 58.57 MuHYAdm 11.65 PrmCap r 138.61 PacfAdml 82.81 ReitAdm r 127.03 STCorpBd 21.88 STInflProt 24.69 STsyAdml 10.57 STGovIdx 20.25 STBdAdml 10.53 ShtTrAd 15.83 STFdAd 10.69

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Fund

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Farms using loopholes for aid Big farms are getting around caps on aid payments prompted by Trump trade war By Steve Karnowski and Balint Szalai

A mature marijuana plant blooms under artificial lights at Loving Kindness Farms in Gardena, California, in May. Richard Vogel/Associated Press

Pot growers may need to break law Missouri expected to turn blind eye to seed and plant sources Associated Press

ST. LOUIS — The first authorized marijuana farmers in Missouri will have to commit a crime to begin growing, and regulators are expected to turn a blind eye. In November, Missouri voters approved a constitutional amendment legalizing marijuana and marijuana-infused products for patients who suffer from serious illnesses. But it doesn’t indicate how growers should get their first seeds, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. It is a felony to acquire new marijuana plants or seeds already in Missouri, or to get them from one of the 32 other states with legal marijuana. “It’s a real sticky situation,” said Zachary Post, who launched a Florissant business that offers to teach state-approved marijuana patients how to grow cannabis at home. “It’s legal to grow cannabis, but it takes a seed to grow it, but we’re not going to tell you where you

can get it. It’s weird.” Medical marijuana can’t be grown, used or sold until authorized by state regulators. That could be as early as December for businesses owners applying to commercially grow marijuana, and as early as July 28 for patients applying to produce it at home. After Dec. 31, 2020, Missouri requires that anyone lawfully growing marijuana must get seeds or plants from a business approved by the state. But it takes months for a crop to develop, so farmers certified by January won’t have any legal in-state sources for marijuana seeds or young plants. Sales of marijuana and infused products aren’t projected to begin until spring. Until then, it will probably be “don’t ask, don’t tell,” said Morgan Fox, with the National Cannabis Industry Association. Most states that have legalized marijuana for medicinal or recreational use didn’t ask where growers had obtained their first seeds and plants, he said. “By and large, it’s one of those things where law enforcement just agrees to look the other way,” Fox added.

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MINNEAPOLIS — When President Donald Trump’s administration announced a $12 billion aid package for farmers struggling under the financial strain of his trade dispute with China, the payments were capped. But many large farming operations had no trouble finding legal ways around them, records provided to The Associated Press under the Freedom of Information Act show. The government paid nearly $2.8 million to a Missouri soybean operation registered as three entities at the same address. More than $900,000 went to five other farm businesses, in Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee and two in Texas. Three other farming operations collected more than $800,000, and 16 others collected over $700,000. Recipients defended the payouts, saying they didn’t cover their losses from the trade war and they were legally entitled to them. Department of Agriculture rules let farms file claims for multiple family members or other partners who meet the department’s definition of being “actively engaged in farming.” But U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley, an Iowa Republican who has long fought for subsidy limits, and other critics say it’s the latest example of how loopholes let large farms collect far more than the supposed caps.

Farmer Matthew Keller walks through one of his pig barns near Kenyon, Minn. When the Trump administration announced a $12 billion aid package for farmers struggling under the financial strain of his trade dispute with China, the payments were capped. JEFF BAENEN/Associated Press

Grassley said in a statement to AP that some of the nation’s largest farms are receiving huge subsidies “through underhanded legal tricks. They’re getting richer off the backs of taxpayers while young and beginning farmers are priced out of the profession. This needs to end. The Department of Agriculture needs to re-evaluate its rules for awarding federal funds and conduct more thorough oversight of where it’s funneling taxpayer dollars.” USDA officials said they believe its rules are being followed and that procedures are in place to audit recipients. About 83% of the aid under the Market Facilitation Program has gone to soybean farmers because they’ve suffered most under China’s retaliatory tariffs. The program sets a $125,000 cap in each of three categories of commodities: one for soybeans and other row crops, one for pork and

dairy, and one for cherries and almonds. But each qualified family member or business partner gets their own $125,000 cap for each category. Farmers who produce both soybeans and hogs, for example, would have separate caps for each and could thus collect $250,000. But there are legal ways around those caps. USDA data show the biggest beneficiary has been DeLine Farms Partnership and two similarly named partnerships registered at the same address in Charleston, Missouri, that collected nearly $2.8 million. They’re led by Donald DeLine and his wife, Lisa DeLine. Their attorney, Robert Serio, said the partnerships qualified legally and probably could have qualified for more if not for the caps. He said each partnership farms around 27,000 acres and is made up of eight or nine partners who all meet the “actively engaged” require-

Chilling lessons from tech hotline scam Some people think they’re immune to cybercriminals. “I’m not even on their radar,” they think. “What are the chances that I’ll get targeted? It’s not like I’m famous or have zillions of dollars.” Well, let me tell you a cautionary tale: A gentleman named Bob Kim recently Kim Komando Komando called my national Gannett radio and television News Service show. He owns a Homeland Security consulting company, so he’s about as knowledgeable about online precautions as a person can be. For work, Bob was using a Yahoo Small Business account, and he needed to upgrade his service. His instincts were correct. There had been a well-documented Yahoo breach, so Bob was doing his due diligence and updating his software. He had a few questions, did a Google search for Yahoo’s small business helpline and called. Little did he know the listed number wasn’t for Yahoo tech support at all. Scammers found a way to push their fake number to the top of his Google search, and Bob was tricked into calling a convincing-sounding technician. When the person on the other end asked for his login information, including password and home address, he didn’t question the request. After all, Bob called them. The person on the helpline informed Bob that his account was being hacked “as we speak.” But when they offered to fix the problem by selling a $645 firewall package — which could only

be purchased through Google Play Bucks — Bob hung up and shut everything down, including his Wi-Fi. When he rebooted, Bob discovered ransomware on his hard drive, which prevented him from accessing anything on his computer. He took the machine to some experts, who broke through and eliminated the ransomware. The whole charade cost $210, plus a bruised ego. Yahoo isn’t the only one to fall prey to this scam. Facebook recently had to contend with a fake hotline that duped many of its social media users. In short: cyber-criminals have become so sophisticated that they can even fool professionals. While I’m sorry that Bob had to experience this firsthand, he was kind of enough to share his story, and there are several great lessons to be learned.

Know how to get help I know, the world’s most powerful search engine should be able to weed out potential cons, but that’s not how it works. Hackers are brilliant at gaming the system, and they’re just waiting for someone to find that fake number and call. In a way, Bob was lucky. The truth is, tech support for a company like Yahoo doesn’t usually have a simple 800 number. They would have to field thousands, or even millions, of calls every day. Instead, they typically correspond by email or through a live chat. So if you find a number at all, be suspicious. At the very least, reverse search any phone number you find through Google or any search

engine and look for reported scams. Better yet, use a tool made for the job.

Check and double-check Bob’s adversaries used a common scare tactic: They insisted that his computer had been hacked, and he should act quickly before any more damage was done. Desperate to fix the problem, Bob was only skeptical when they asked for an unusual form of payment, Google Play Bucks. Bob’s computer had been hacked because he had readily given the criminals his login information. For many online services, similar information is regularly given in order to confirm the identity of the customer. Bob learned his lesson: He should make sure the person on the other end is real. This can be challenging if the criminals are persuasive actors who seem to know what they’re talking about.

Be wary when they call The same way that tech companies don’t often provide a hotline; they never call you. Unless you have scheduled an appointment or asked for help on a specific problem, tech companies are far too busy to give you a courtesy call. Many people don’t realize this, and they have fallen for a scam. A prime example is a rash of calls that purportedly came from Microsoft, but were actually phishing operations. Listen to Kim Komando’s show from 1-4 p.m. Sundays on KRMG am740 or fm102.3. Read her columns or get her newsletters at komando.com.

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ment. USDA spokesman Dave Warner said the department couldn’t comment on the specifics of the DeLines’ operations but that such a large claim was likely audited to ensure eligibility. At Peterson Farms in Loretto, Kentucky, eight members of the family partnership collected a total $863,560 for crops grown on over 15,000 acres, including wheat and corn used at the nearby Maker’s Mark bourbon distillery. Co-owner Bernard Peterson said it didn’t make up for all their losses at a time when it was already hard to be profitable. The $1.65 per bushel aid payments for soybeans fell well short of losses he estimated at $2 to $2.50 per bushel. “It’s a big number but there are a big number of people directly depending on the success of our operation in the community,” he said.

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There is a solution to gerrymandering. G4

DOCTORS EXPLAIN WHY WE MUST EXPAND

Medicaid

The threshold of harm

New Mexico shows the way

By Dr. Donald E. Loveless Jr.

By Dr. Gerard Clancy

s a father, physician and Oklahoman, I am compelled to be a voice and an advocate for Medicaid expansion. I am called to fight for the needs of families, neighbors and those on the margins of society. As a physician, I took an oath to “first, do no harm.” Without Medicaid expansion, we are quickly approaching the threshold of harm. Many have already been affected, and some harmed, by lack of access to proper health care. We, the people of Oklahoma, have the ability to make a difference. We have the ability to impact the lives of those in need, those without a voice, and those Loveless who have never known the benefits of basic primary and preventive medical care. In Oklahoma, our state and local leadership has always taken a strong stance on protecting the lives of the unborn. As an obstetrician and gynecologist, and as the chairman of the obstetrics and gynecology section at Saint Francis Hospital, I am puzzled by the inaction of state

fter an early celebration with my family, I celebrated my actual birthday in a unique way. I traveled to New Mexico to be with 25 New Mexico-based emergency room and intensive care physicians to learn from national experts of new research findings in understanding the molecular biology of addiction and new pharmacological advancements in the treatment of opioid addiction. I went to New Mexico because it has become a national leader in turning around the alarming rates of opioid overdose deaths that are ravaging America. As recently as 2014, New Mexico was second only to West Virginia in the number of opioid deaths per Clancy capita. Over the next four years, with much planning, intention, policy changes and new treatment offerings, the state’s opioid death rate has stabilized and has begun to drop while much of the rest of the country’s rates of opioid deaths increase. New Mexico has done many of the same things we have done in Oklahoma to combat opioid

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Old cookbooks are about more than what’s for dinner

Family reunions are ertain holidays usually held near July 4 cause me to celebrations. It’s warm, peruse old cookkids are out of school books. Someand families can work times, Pinterest doesn’t these into vacations. capture my nostalgic These also mean potmood. lucks of tried-and-true These are recipe books Ginnie recipes. handed down, gifted or Graham So, that’s why I look picked up at garage sales. Editorial for the oldies and goodI have a thing for antiWriter ies this time of year. quated cookbooks. ginnie.graham A reprint of a 1906 Each book is a snap@tulsaworld.com cookbook from Perry, shot of history; the released as part of the collections show what centennial of the 1893 Land families were eating as they Run, includes the original gathered each day. advertising. A reminder at the It’s not just about the food. bottom of nearly every page of The stories around the recipes The Ladies Aid Society of the give even more insight into our First Presbyterian Church book past.

states to use only “Pride of Perry Flour.” Phone numbers had three digits, the local dentist promoted he administered gas, and the Enterprise-Times (“The First Paper Published in Noble County”) promised “prompt and careful attention given to all.” The Exchange Bank of Perry had $15,000 in capital and $4,000 in surplus and profits. There was a place to buy a buggy, and a pharmacy offered flavoring extracts and baking powder. I wonder what a pharmacist mixed into extracts. Even more curious was where landlocked »» See Graham, page G3

A sampling of old cookbooks collected by editorial writer Ginnie Graham.

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letters to the editor Celebrate novice teachers Especially in the midst of Oklahoma’s teacher shortage, new teachers are crucial for Oklahoma schools. This year, nearly 51% of Oklahoma public school teachers were considered novice with less than five years experience in the classroom. Parents, educational advocates and district officials are understandably nervous about so many new teachers. After all, novice teachers typically lead students to less growth than their more experienced colleagues and leave at higher rates. Plus, their varied levels of preparation can tax every part of a school system that’s unprepared to onboard and train so many new people. Despite the public’s hesitancy over new teachers, it’s important to remember that vacancies are the problem, not the teachers who fill them. If we want to stop the vicious turnover cycle and keep our best new teachers in the classroom, we’ll need more than a pay raise or two. Novice Oklahoma teachers need support and encouragement to learn to teach, an especially hard job in underfunded and overburdened systems. Many districts are already stepping up to improve instructional coaching resources and other new teacher training. Now, it’s time to shift the public narrative to celebrate teachers who step into crucial public roles and fill otherwise empty classrooms. Regardless of certification, whether a new college graduate or mid-life career changer, each new Oklahoma teacher is filling a critical public role. Let’s find ways to give a communal round of applause for the long hours and thankless work of the many novice teachers in our state. Marissa E. King, Tulsa Editor’s note: Marissa E. King is chief of staff at the Tulsabased Teaching & Leading Initiative of Oklahoma.

Neglecting child neglect In 2018, the U.S. government systematically chose to cause trauma to migrant families through actions of family separation as a deterrent. Although the policy was “stopped,” migrant children

An empty classroom awaits students. Tulsa World file

have been permanently harmed by these actions. Over the past 12 months, we have heard continued reports of these same children being forced to be in unsafe and unsanitary conditions. The government has chosen to omit caring, in any humanitarian way, for children who are in need. Sens. Jim Inhofe and James Lankford have repeatedly supported the Trump administration’s inhumane policy on migrant families while failing during their tenure to enact true immigration reform. Instead, they’ve focused on a party agenda geared toward the wealthy. Four of the five U.S. Oklahoma representatives also continually side with this administration’s inhumane policies toward migrant families. Efforts to withdraw aid from countries in need due to instability and violence has only exacerbated the problem of migrants seeking asylum. I’ve grown weary of hearing about “Oklahoma values” by those who’ve chosen to tear the very fabric of morality apart in their repeated support of Trump’s racist agenda. They are contributing to the “neglect of neglect” by failing to act to provide basic human rights to everyone regardless of where they were born. All Oklahomans need to act

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now by standing up for our values to honor all of humanity by calling, voting and speaking out publicly against those in office who are neglecting these children. Michael Baxter, D.O., Tulsa Editor’s note: Dr. Michael Baxter is a Tulsa pediatrician specializing in child abuse and neglect.

Plutocracy winning A democracy ensures all people have an equal vote. However fair that may sound, what’s best for people in a democracy will only be realized when the majority has more knowledge and altruism than the minority. Ignorance is one of the strongest arguments against a democracy and, unfortunately, ignorance has proven to be very self-sustaining. Without altruism, what’s best will not be applied equally to all and, unfortunately, people’s natural concern for self is far more powerful than their concern for others. As fair as a democracy is, it includes the seeds of its own demise. Unless human ignorance and selfishness are recognized and adequately controlled (which is what our Constitution tries to do), a democracy becomes victim to social, economic and political

Darwinism. An economic minority will inevitably evolve the power to manipulate the majority. At that point, a nation will be a democracy in name only. It will be a plutocracy, a country governed by the wealthy and powerful. Truth is, by prioritizing capitalistic freedom, America has always been a plutocracy to some extent. However, our Founding Fathers wisely tried to prevent it (and a theocracy) from taking over. Our Constitution has been able to slow the Darwinism, but the plutocracy is winning, and we have leaders promoting a theocracy as well. As with global warming, if changes are not made soon, it will be too late to “Make America Great” without serious suffering and possibly another revolution. Roger Adams, Blanchard

Founders intention Thank you, Stan Trout, for your powerful message on being a true American (“Being American means we find what binds us,” June 16.) The forebodings of our first two presidents are far too ominous today. As John Adams summarized in 1789, “There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties,

each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other. This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded as the greatest political evil under our Constitution.” We have now embraced the epitome of that evil as our beloved bipartisan system has produced two massive juggernauts, each more dedicated to the ruination of the other party than to representative governance. Americans are so starved for change that we elected a president primarily because he wasn’t a politician. Consider the political successes of our Oklahoma teachers, changeagents not driven by the status quo but against it. Ultimately, a major third party, even a hybrid, seems necessary to recenter our ideologies and rebalance the political landscape. Over 40% of our electorate identify as independent, more than either party. Yet, thanks to the bipartisan stranglehold on expanded voting rights, this moderate plurality has no place to call home. Perhaps our younger generations will be the ones to rage against the machine, but time is running out to unite, to inspire, to demand that our representatives break ranks for the common ground of compromise. The circus act we have today will inevitably go up in flames, and we and our children will be trapped in the tent. L.D. Coats, Tulsa

Repugnant treatment Recently, the U.S. vice president, when confronted with reports that the government is not caring for children in our detention centers, even depriving them of toothpaste, soap, showers and blankets while they sleep on a concrete floor, claimed empathy but asserted Congress must first reach a deal on funding to solve it. Of course that’s not true. Obviously, there are funds to care for children. The president could pick up the phone any time he wants and demand his subordinates treat children humanely. That the president would mistreat children in a political game and that we would tolerate it are repugnant to our values and traditions. Richard Eagleton, Tulsa

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Decriminalizing the border is not in anyone’s interest By Juliette Kayyem

The Democratic debates last week revealed many things, but few revelations told us as much about the state of the party’s thinking than a brief back-andforth between the two Texans in the race: Julian Castro and Beto O’Rourke. Early in the first debate, Castro, the former housing and urban development secretary, challenged “every single candidate on this stage to support the repeal of Section 1325.” That section of the Kayyem federal criminal code makes “improper entry” — attempting to cross into the United States in between established entry stations or in order to avoid inspection — a criminal misdemeanor, punishable by a fine and/or up to six months in jail. Castro pushed O’Rourke, a former congressman, to support repeal and instead make unlawful entry a civil violation, mostly to stop the government’s controversial separa-

tion of families. But O’Rourke declined, suggesting that it would be unwise to remove all criminal disincentives to illegal entry. On the second night of the debate, under questioning from a moderator, eight out of 10 candidates raised their hands to support repeal. Repeal is an understandable reaction to President Donald Trump and is quickly becoming party boilerplate. But that path is not a good one for the party or the country. Democrats may be forgiven for spending most of their time debating how best to dismantle Trump’s harsh and inhumane policies, especially as they relate to children and families. It is a sentiment that animated the “abolish ICE” movement last year, as though by getting rid of the agency responsible for interior enforcement and deportation, the heart-wrenching aspects of a power that sometimes needs to be utilized will just go away. The “repeal 1325” movement comes from a similar vein: that if we can reimagine immigration as a mere civil violation, then the difficult choices about who should stay and who

should go will disappear. But little of what is being done now by the Trump administration can be laid at the door of Section 1325. Not the interior enforcement efforts that have separated families, not the “Dreamers” waiting in limbo, not the wall, not the changes to asylum law, not the conditions of deprivation that children are suffering under this administration. Castro and others argue that Section 1325 is what is giving the government grounds to separate families. This isn’t true. The administration began by separating families under 1325 a year ago, but it now defends its separations as a way to protect kids. Ironic, yes, but also proof that repealing 1325 won’t stop an administration such as Trump’s from breaking up families. It also means that even if 1325 remains on the books, a future president will be free to end family separation. The 1325 debate, then, allows Democrats to avoid what can’t be avoided: that a nation based on laws must have deportation, enforcement and removal standards to protect its borders.

SUNDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK The ultimate ego trip Our Capitol’s 4th is such a sight to see: A tribute to the land of the free. But this year’s wasn’t the same As Trump decided to claim The celebration must be all about me. — Tom Vannoy, Broken Arrow

It is too easy to say Trump is ruthless in this regard, though he is. But regardless of whether repeal of 1325 is good or bad politics for the party, the reality is that the next president will need to govern the United States. And that requires laws that allow a commander in chief to protect the borders, deport individuals and keep some people out. Democratic candidates give enforcement lip service, but a party agenda that actually embraced a rigorous, effective and even humane enforcement effort would include a criminal delineation between those who come to this country through legal means and those who do not. Why? Because whether the law’s existence changes an immigrant’s behavior is secondary to a nation’s interest in defining a baseline of desired conduct — a lawful immigration, including for asylum seekers — and by deeming a failure to abide by it as criminal behavior. Dismantling Trump’s horrific policies is an easy “Day One” agenda. But Democrats ought to be constructing their own affirmative-enforcement

agenda. This should include: re-establishing Obama-era deportation priorities that focused on immigrants who were a threat to their communities; changes to chain migration, which has become too permissive; aggressive enforcement of e-verify to penalize employers who hire unscrupulously; and a focus on dismantling large employers, such as the Trump family’s far-flung properties, that take advantage of undocumented workers. If Democrats win in 2020, they will inherit an immigration apparatus that needs a complete overhaul to align it with both our enforcement needs and our values. A debate about Section 1325 will not make deportations and all the other challenging policies that we would like to pretend are unnecessary go away. Let’s stop pretending it will. Juliette Kayyem is an Obama administration assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security and faculty chairwoman of the homeland security program at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.

The search for rhyme or reason in current events

Let’s rate the debate Twenty Democrats vied on the stage, Striving to stand out while on the same page. While gaps did emerge, One theme did converge: Promises of free stuff were all the rage. — John Staedke, Tulsa

Trump up the band! President Trump wanted to see a Parade of strength, a panacea Of rows and ranks Of jets and tanks Like Russia, China and North Korea. — Maxwell Lewis, Sapulpa

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early 20th century homemakers were getting a pint of fresh oysters for oyster soup. The section on creamed soups looks daunting. The cream of celery takes 45 minutes and calls for “head” of celery, not stalks. Pair that with the boiled beef tongue, and I would starve. Some of these foods I remember being popular with Grandma’s contemporaries: Waldorf salad (two versions), fruit salad (three versions), pea salad, ambrosia, olive loaf and pickled everything. Reading the more than fourhour ordeal in making ketchup makes me appreciate my Heinz bottle. No doubt this era was all about from-scratch meals and little to none of the processing that we get from today’s food industry. One of my favorite cookbooks is “War Emergency Recipes,” a wedding gift from our cool hipster friends Mark and Kelly Kurt Brown. It tries to help families effectively use rationed and non-rationed food during World War II. This was produced by Nash-Kelvinator. A stamp on the back shows this pamphlet originated at the Tulsa Maytag Co. at its new address, 802 S. Main St. If the country was forced to eat this way during wars these days, it would speed up peace. The “Heart Chop Suey” starts with “Wash heart. Remove tubes and arteries.” I’m out. I’ll take the meatless meatloaf of peas, carrots and day-old bread. The sweets look much better with cinnamon doughnuts, brownies and molasses nut bars. The “Victory Apple Pie” was made with applesauce, condensed milk, lemon juice and graham crackers. The “lunch box sandwich” for kids includes a concoction of chopped onion, green pepper, carrots, cabbage, mayonnaise and French dressing mixed together. Oh, but wait. Next, spread peanut butter on bread then put that mayobased veggie combo in between the slices. There is no way a kid could trade that away to a buddy at school lunch time. Because this was a booklet from a kitchen appliance company, the accompanying text promoted the notion of saving time, noting women were working outside the home. “Nowadays, when ration points seem more valuable than actual dollars and cents, each stamp must be made to yield its full return … The important thing is what happens between the food market and the dinner table. Adequate refrigeration and proper cookery are the vital factors in preserving food values.” A 1950 Betty Crocker cookbook reigns as the most comprehensive, detailed and helpful. If there was a precursor to cooking channels and online how-to tutorials, it is this book.

It was Grandma Klein’s and still has receipts, newspaper clippings and “Meals in Minutes” booklets from the Oklahoma State University Extension Service stuck in between the pages. Photos show different kitchen designs with a “kitchen of tomorrow” I would love today. Step-by-step photos are integral to the book. The descriptions aren’t just about food preparation. Tips include knowing how to buy meat for the best price, serve tea in the right service and pair the proper vegetable dish with the main course (it was assumed meat would be the meal’s centerpiece). The coffee section gives a history of the bean and different types of brewing methods. This is the beginning of a foodie culture. The recipes don’t involve processed, canned items in their ingredients. The glossy pages show food as a life-is-grand moment reflective of budding American prosperity. Skip ahead to the 1972 Weight Watchers booklet. Some of the recipes aren’t too bad, looking more like today’s rawfood movement. But, there is a heavy reliance on artificial sweeteners, bean sprouts and imitation butter flavoring, which I’m not sure exists. Liver takes up six recipes (Ick!), and I doubt the preponderance of veal would still fit today’s food thinking. In the 1980s, the Netherton side of my family gathered our favorite recipes. It has Velveeta in casseroles and dips, canned creamed soups in many dishes, lots of cheese and more desserts than meals. It’s a decadent collection showing the geographic tastes of where my cousins live. It also shows the uptick in using processed foods and ingredients in cooking. It’s wonderful comfort food but not something chock full of healthy choices. Five years ago, a cousin updated that cookbook with the new generations, showing off more health-conscious items: Hummus. Red lentil coconut curry. Tandoori chicken. Butternut squash soup. Steamed vegetables. Ceviche. The sweets had to be broken into two sections. It’s a dominant genetic trait. The family cookbooks have narratives, thoughts and sayings from people who are now gone; a bit of their personalities saved in print through descriptions of their favorite foods. Once in awhile, I try a recipe from one of these old books, often finding something new or remembering a long-forgotten taste. These old cookbooks take up space and seem quaint. Some are delicate and prone to falling apart. They are also links to the past, giving a glimpse of what it took to feed our families in lean and prosperous times.

Recipes through the decades Tomato Catsup (ketchup) Adapted from “Perry Cook Book 1906” Two gallons ripe tomatoes, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon each of ground cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, allspice, mustard and salt, 1 grated nutmeg and 3 cups vinegar. Boil ingredients until pulpy. Press through a sieve and return to heat for four hours, stirring often. This will keep in an open jar. Mrs. Nettie Howendobler Crunchy Ginger Nut Dip Adapted from 1965 “Cooking with Dr Pepper” 8 ounces cream cheese, softened ¼ cup Dr Pepper 1 Tbsp. fresh orange peel, grated 1 Tbsp. crystallized ginger, finely chopped 2 Tbsp. salted peanuts, coarsely chopped Cream the cheese and Dr Pepper until light and fluffy. Add the rest of the ingredients. Chill. Best when served with fruit. Makes 1 ½ cups. Ambrosia Adapted from “Perry Cook Book 1906” Cut and mix together 6 oranges, 1 dozen bananas, 1 ½ lbs. white grapes and small pineapple. Mix in 1 ½ cups sugar. Leave in a cool place for two to three hours. Whip a quart of cream with a bit of sugar. Fill glasses half full of fruit and fill the rest with cream. Serves 24. Submitted by Mrs. Louie Bechtold Heart Chop Suey Adapted from “War Emergency Recipes” 2 lbs. veal heart ½ lb. pork shoulder 2 Tbsp. flour 4 Tbsp. fat or drippings 2 cups clear chicken stock or water and 1 bouillon cube 3 cups celery, cut in strips 1 cup thinly sliced onions 2 Tbsp. soy sauce Wash heart then remove tubes and arteries. Cut heart and pork shoulder into ½ inch cubes. Coat in flour and cook in oil until brown. Add stock or bouillon water. Cover and simmer for one hour or until meat is tender. Add celery and onions and cook for 30 minutes. Thicken with additional flour. Add soy sauce and cook for 5 minutes. Serve on steamed rice. Serves six. Submitted by Hazel O. King, a county demonstration agent in Bristow Oyster Soup Adapted from “Perry Cook Book 1906” Boil 1 pint water and 1 pint milk. If milk cannot be used, then boil 2 pints water. Add a piece of butter the size of an egg and season to taste. Add 1 pint of fresh oysters and bring just to a boil and serve at once. Submitted by Mrs. Arthur A. Hughes Lunch Box Sandwiches Adapted from “War Emergency Recipes” 1 Tbsp. chopped onion ¼ cup chopped green pepper ¼ cup chopped carrot ¼ cup chopped cabbage 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. French dressing ½ tsp. salt 12 slices bread Peanut butter Mix together first four ingredients with the mayonnaise, French dressing and salt. Put peanut butter on half the bread. Top with the vegetable mixture and other bread slice for a sandwich. Submitted Louise Woodruff, home management specialist, Columbia, Missouri

Yankee Doodle Macaroni Adapted from 1950 “Betty Crocker’s Picture Cook Book” Cook 2 cups minced onion in 3 tbsp. fat until yellow. If desired, add 2 minced cloves of garlic and ¾ cup sliced mushrooms. Cook 1 lb. beef, add to the onion mixture and boil gently until thickened, which is about 45 minutes. Add 3 ½ cups cooked tomatoes, 1 tbsp. minced parsely, 1 tbsp. salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Victory Apple Pie Adapted from “War Emergency Recipes” 2 cups applesauce 1 can sweetened condensed milk 5 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 cup graham cracker crumbs Blend together the applesauce and sweetened condensed milk. Mix in lemon juice. Line a pie pan with ¾ cup of the graham cracker crumbs. Carefully spoon the applesauce mixture over the crumbs in the pan. Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Submitted by Gladys S. Russell, a home demonstration agent from Tylertown, Mississippi Salisbury Steaks Deluxe Adapted from 1965 “Cooking with Dr Pepper” 2 lbs. ground beef 1 ½ tsp. salt ¾ cup Dr Pepper 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 10 slices bacon Combine first four ingredients into 10 patties. Wrap each patty with a bacon slice, which can be secured with a toothpick. Broil about 5 minutes each side for medium rare or 8 minutes for well done. Liverburger Adapted from 1972 Weight Watchers “The Art of Good Cooking” booklet Simmer 6 ounces liver in 1 cup boiling water for 5 minutes. Then cool slightly. Grind together liver and 4 ounces onion. Mix with ½ cup salt and pepper and favorite seasoning. Add ¼ cup nonfat dry milk to get the desired consistency. Shape in patties. Broil until brown, which is about 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Zinger Adapted from 1972 Weight Watchers “The Art of Good Cooking” booklet 2 ½ cups tomato juice ½ cup sauerkraut juice ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup Tabasco sauce ¼ tsp. curry powder 2 Tbsp. chives Combine all ingredients except chives. Refrigerate until cold. Sprinkle each serving with chives. Scalloped Cabbage Adapted, 1988 “Barn Full of Recipes: T.B. and Bessie Netherton’s Family” 1 head of cabbage ½ stick butter 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 small carton of sour cream 1 ½ cup grated cheddar cheese 1 cup bread crumbs or cracker crumbs Cook cabbage to wilt. Drain. Add everything but bread or cracker crumbs. Pour into a casserole dish. Sprinkle with the bread or cracker crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Submitted by Mrs. J.R. (Mary Jane) Netherton

Pecan Brittle Adapted from 1988 “Barn Full of Recipes: T.B. and Bessie Netherton’s Family” 2 cups sugar ¾ cup corn syrup ¼ cup water ⅛ tsp. salt 2 tsp. margarine 2 tsp. baking soda 2 cups pecan halves Put sugar, syrup, salt and margarine in heavy pan. Cook until it reaches hard crack stage. Remove from heat and add the soda. Stir until it puffs up. Add pecan halves. Pour out on buttered surface. Pull and stretch until very thin. Submitted by Helen Netherton Hummus Adapted from 2014 “Netherton Family Cookbook” 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas ½ tsp. salt 1 clove garlic, minced 3 Tbsp. tahini 3 Tbsp. lemon juice Pour drained chickpeas into a blender with all other ingredients. Blend until smooth. Submitted by Ruth Hendy Red Lentil Coconut Curry Adapted from 2014 “Netherton Family Cookbook” 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk 1 large onion, minced 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. ginger root, peeled and minced 2 tsp. curry powder ½ tsp. ground turmeric ½ tsp. ground cumin ½ tsp. pepper ¼ tsp. ground red pepper ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon 2 to 3 bay leaves ¼ cup tamari or soy sauce 1 cup tomato sauce 2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed 5 cups water 1 medium cauliflower, cut into 1 ½ inch florets 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes ¼ cabbage, cut into 1 ½ inche chunks Brown rice 1 to 2 cups peas (optional) Shrimp (optional) Indian chutneys and pickles (optional toppings) Diced fresh pears (optional topping) Roasted sunflower seeds (optional topping) Plain yogurt (optional topping) Papadum (optional) Place coconut milk can in the freezer for 20 minutes before starting. Open can and remove coconut butter from the top for use in sautéing. In a large pot, sauté onion in coconut butter or olive oil over medium-high heat until transparent. Add next nine spice ingredients and reduce heat to medium-low. Stir constantly for 3 minutes; not letting the spices and onion brown. Add canned coconut milk, tamari or soy sauce and tomato sauce and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Stir often. In a separate pan, cook lentils and water for 15 minutes then add to the pot. Add cauliflower, sweet potato and cabbage and cook over medium heat until tender. If using peas, add at the end of the cooking time. For shrimp, a quantity of 50 works well. Serve over brown rice with any optional toppings. Serves 8 to 10. Submitted by Hannah Kirkbride Kraner, who adapted it from “Simply in Season” cookboook

Loveless: Oklahoma funds Medicaid, just not in our state

Clancy: The New Mexico difference? Full use of Medicaid

that allows me to care for the person in front of me without regard to leaders on the issue of economic or financial Medicaid expansion. Looking through the lens status. Not all physicians of Oklahoma’s historical have this freedom. stance on protection of In small towns, rural the unborn, I can’t see health care providers anything more valuable and critical access hospito that child than the tals are being forced to ability to be born into a shut their doors or limit healthy household in a healthy community with services due to lack of funding and reimbursea stable economy with a ment for the care they bright future. provide. I see the face of MedWhen a rural hospital icaid every day in my closes, the impact goes practice. These people aren’t looking for a hand- far beyond the loss of local access to health out; they’re looking for care. The economic help and healing. They impact of a hospital are young adults, single closing can be devastatmothers and fathers, ing for a community. veterans and seniors. Conversely, supporting Medicaid expansion physicians and health should not be a political care centers by reimissue — it is a moral issue, a social justice issue bursing them for the and an economic issue … care they provide, can and for me, it is a patient have a substantial positive impact on the comcare issue. munity’s economy. I am fortunate to I recently had a work in a health system

abstinence from illicit opioids with daily use of, for example, Buprenoroverdose deaths such phine. These medication as the development of assisted treatments have a closer tracking of opi60% improvement rate in oid prescriptions before opioid addiction recovery. physicians write another Next, New Mexico proprescription, intervenvided health care coverage ing when physicians are to begin these modern overprescribing opioids medication treatments and the use of Narcan by first responders to prevent for opioid withdrawal and stabilization beginning in a death when there is an the emergency room. The opioid overdose. state went one step further I asked what has made the difference in New Mex- and allowed physicians ico’s recent improvements with 8 hours of advanced in opioid overdose deaths? training to prescribe these The uniform answer from advanced medications the physicians I met — full without prior authorization from an outside Medicaid expansion. reviewer. First, New Mexico used Imagine that: Full health full Medicaid expansion care coverage of those with to provide coverage to addiction trying to get out uninsured adults, includof their own personal and ing those with addiction family hell, with access to and mental illnesses. new medications that help Then, the state provided ease opioid withdrawal Medicaid coverage of the and greatly help maintainnewest age medications ing abstinence from illicit that ease the symptoms opioids without the need of opioid withdrawal and for prior authorization. help with maintaining

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chance to visit the commissioner of health for the state of Louisiana about that state’s experience with Medicaid expansion. She related that 19,000 new jobs were created and the uninsured rate among adults dropped from 22.7% in 2015 to 11.4% in 2017. Oklahoma deserves the opportunity for a healthy future as the other 36 states that have expanded Medicaid. We are already funding Medicaid expansion — just not in our state. It is time to use our dollars to benefit our state. It is time to invest our dollars in our future. And it is time that we put politics aside and act in the best interest of our citizens — current and future. Dr. Donald E. Loveless Jr., a Tulsa physician, is section chief of obstetrics and gynecology at Saint Francis Hospital.

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The result — saved lives, families reunited, people going back to work and emergency rooms no longer overrun with patients demanding opioids, or in full blown opioid withdrawal or fighting for their lives because of opioid overdose. I have yet to meet an Oklahoman who has not been touched by addiction or mental illness — among themselves, their family or their close friends. Oklahoma is making progress in many areas for those with mental illness and addiction. Yet, we continue to underfund woefully the needed innovative services for these brain diseases. Our neighbors to the west have used full Medicaid expansion to fund creative new services that are working. We should as well. Dr. Gerard Clancy, M.D., is president of the University of Tulsa.

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Preventing partisan districting ‘For the People’ is the path forward against gerrymandering Federal courts aren’t the right place to settle partisan gerrymandering disputes, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled. The high court rejected challenges to Republican-drawn congressional districts in North Carolina and a Democratic district in Maryland, although both maps were “highly partisan by any measure.” The ruling does not mean American voters must suffer under skewed congressional and legislative districts, designed to benefit one party or the other. It leaves the issue open to congressional action. HR 1, the so-called For the People Act of 2019, would reform election and voting laws nationwide, including rules to eliminate partisan gerrymandering. The proposal would require independent, citizen-led redistricting commissions at the state level to draw Congressional electoral districts. Several states, including California, Colorado, Michigan and Utah, have already established transparent, multipartisan, electoral district reform. The state commissions would be required to come up with congressional district boundaries that have roughly equal total population; comply with existing federal laws; provide racial, ethnic and language minorities with an equal opportunity to participate in the political process; respect communities of interest, neighborhoods and political subdivisions as far as is practical; and not favor or disfavor any political party. For the People applies only to congressional district maps, but a quick look at Oklahoma’s legislative boundaries makes it obvious that the reform needs to apply there, too. Endorsed by the League of Women Voters, HR 1 includes additional reforms, including internet voter registration, a prohibition of partisan voting roll purges, voter intimidation protections and greater transparency in contributions. The bill has passed the U.S. House of Representatives but has stalled in the Senate. It’s time to eliminate partisan gerrymandering in American representative government. It warps the democratic process and promotes citizen cynicism. The Supreme Court refused to fix the situation. The U.S. Senate must.

Can you hear me now? If our cellphones are listening to us, we all should be concerned convinced my phone, turned off and in my pocket, was listening — digitally — to everything I was saying; that My sister-in-law recently told me a key words and phrases, in this case scary story. It was so outrageous that “security systems,” were being picked at first I didn’t believe it. Then my up by voice recognition software and own experiences convinced me it was triggering a contact to companies that true. then contacted me about buyHer youngest son, my ing their product. nephew, had a stroke in his Internet giants like Google early 30s, and for a time was and Facebook have denied confined to a wheelchair. On a they record ambient conversacar ride back from the doctions for the purpose of targettor’s office, they discussed how ing advertising. They say their helpful it would be to get a algorithms based on our intercup holder for his wheelchair. net use are so good at sending During this discussion, their us appropriate ads that it just phones were off and in their Community appears they are listening. pockets, but not powered Advisory But internet guru Kim Komdown. It was their only converBoard ando said experiments confirm sation about cup holders. Bill Sherman we’re not being paranoid, our When they arrived home phones really are listening to and opened their computers, everything we say. advertisements for wheelWhether or not they are listening, it chair cup holders popped up on their is undeniable they have the technolscreens. ogy to do so, and the privacy implicaI thought it must have been an tions of that are sobering. As long as incredible, and spooky, coincidence that technology is used solely for the until this happened to me: I was in purpose of selling products, it is irrimy State Farm insurance agent’s oftating but harmless. But in the wrong fice a few months ago, and I asked hands, the potential for civil rights my agent if I could get a break on my abuse is vast. homeowner’s insurance by installing And in an era when social media a security system. She said yes, but giants wield immense influence, such the savings would not offset the cost of the system. That was the end of the abuse is not beyond imagining. Some people are taking steps to conversation. My phone was in my protect their privacy, including turnpocket, off but not powered down. At ing off the microphones on their no time had I done an online search phones and putting covers over their for security systems nor mentioned it computer video cameras to prevent to anyone in an email or text. anyone from peering into their living On my way home from the agent’s rooms. office, I got a phone call from a I recently re-read George Orwell’s salesman asking if I wanted to buy a classic “1984,” in which Big Brother security system. Later that day, I got texts and an email from security com- controls and enslaves the entire populace, in part by listening to their panies, and I got several more over the next several days. Except for those conversations and punishing everyone who says anything opposed to the parfew days, I’ve never received a flurry ty line. Listening stations everywhere of ads for security systems, before or record their conversations. since. I was struck by how crude and That made me a believer. I was By Bill Sherman

Internet giants like Google and Facebook have denied they record ambient conversations for the purpose of targeting advertising. AP file

unsophisticated the means of mindcontrol were in Orwell’s world. And how vastly more effective and sophisticated are the digital/electronic tools available today to anyone who might want to enact an Orwellian nightmare — right down to these tiny, powerful computers we willingly carry around in our pockets. If our phones are listening to us, whether it’s via social media or the government, then people of every political persuasion in a free society should be concerned. The cybertools for oppression are powerful and readily available. Nothing in history suggests those tools couldn’t be turned against us by despots on the left or the right. If we can’t have a private conversation in the intimacy of our own living rooms, then we may already be on the road to tyranny. Bill Sherman, a retired Tulsa World editor and reporter, is a member of the Tulsa World Community Advisory Board. Opinion pieces by board members appear in this space most weeks.

A secondhand killer floats freely in the Oklahoma air

creased risk for sudden infant moking is the No. 1 death syndrome, acute respicause of preventable ratory infections, middle ear death in the United States and in Oklahoma. disease, more severe asthma, respiratory symptoms and But hidden within that wellslowed lung growth. known statistic is a remark• Secondhand smoke conable, less publicized figure: tains hundreds of Secondhand smoke conchemicals known to tributes to the death of cause cancer or to be some 41,000 nonsmoktoxic, including formers every year. aldehyde, benzene, That’s not a mistake. vinyl chloride, arsenic, They don’t smoke, but ammonia and hydrogen smoking is killing them. cyanide. ConcentraFor every eight tions of cancer-causing smokers who die from Wayne and toxic chemicals smoking-related disease Greene are higher in secondin Oklahoma, one nonEditorial hand smoke than in smoker dies from the Pages Editor the smoke inhaled by same disease, The Oklasmokers. homan’s K.S. McNutt wayne.greene • Nonsmokers who reported last week. @tulsaworld.com are exposed to secondSecondhand smoke hand smoke at home kills. or at work increase their risk And where do nonsmokof heart disease by 25% to 30%. ing Oklahoma adults end up Their risk of developing cancer breathing in so much of other goes up 20% to 30%. people’s fumes? On the job. • There is no safe level of Let’s review the facts about exposure to secondhand smoke. secondhand smoke from the Breathing secondhand smoke U.S. Centers for Disease Confor even a short time interferes trol and Prevention: with the normal operations of • Secondhand smoke causes the heart, blood and vascular stroke, lung cancer and corosystems in ways that increase nary heart disease in adults. the risk of heart attack. Children who are exposed to • The only effective way secondhand smoke are at in-

to eliminate exposure is to guarantee smoke-free environments. Separate smoking areas, air cleaners and ventilation accommodations do not eliminate exposure for the people who work around smoke. It’s time for Oklahoma to get serious about guaranteeing a smoke-free workplace. If the state won’t do it, it should, at the very least, allow local governments to protect the health of their citizens. House Bill 2288, introduced last year by state Rep. Harold Wright, would prohibit smoking in enclosed public places and recreational areas; vehicles owned or operated by the state, cities or counties; places of employment; and certain facilities and outdoor public places. Twenty-eight states and Washington, D.C., have banned smoking in private workplaces; 32 states and Washington have banned smoking in restaurants. HB 2288 also allows city and county governments to adopt smoking rules that are more restrictive than state law. That last part would seem like a no-brainer, but twice during the Mary Fallin administration, efforts to remove the state pre-emption rule were

summarily rejected by the Legislature. Fallin didn’t lose many issues with the Legislature, and those defeats came despite her repeated, personal efforts. Fallin’s parents smoked and died of smoking-related diseases. HB 2288 made it through a House committee test last year, and it remains viable next year. The Wellness Coalition — 300 members and partners —will be lobbying for Wright’s bill. There’s some reason for hope for the coalition’s success. In the past, the tobacco industry could unleash its army of well-connected lobbyists and bottle up antismoking bills early in the legislative process, but in a big battle last year, the best they could do was reduce a proposed $1.50-per-pack cigarette tax to $1 a pack. Well, that’s not quite all they’ve done. They’ve also successfully kept all of the state’s tobacco taxes from applying to the cigarette’s addictive little brother, the e-cigarette. And, at least so far, they’ve prevented local governments from making rational, local rules to protect nonsmokers. This is a class issue. The big white collar employers banned smoking in the

office years ago. Even Reynolds American — maker of Camel and Pall Mall cigarettes — won’t let you smoke at your desk. But the CDC reports that blue collar and service employees are less likely than white collar indoor workers to be covered by smoke-free policies. And restaurant workers are far less likely to have necessary protections from passive exposure to tobacco’s carcinogens. Smokers would never think about lighting up in their mother’s house or in a friend’s car, but they’ll blow smoke in the face of an uninsured, $10.41-an-hour stranger on the other side of the bar. It’s also a generational issue. One in five restaurant workers is a teenager. Smokers like to argue that they aren’t hurting anyone but themselves. Smoking is, they say, a highly taxed, personal choice to use a legal product. That’s true, so long as they keep their smoke to themselves. The old story goes, your right to swing your fist ends where my nose begins. So too, your right to smoke a cigarette ends where my nose begins.