June 20, 2019

June 20, 2019 Vol. 20, No. 4

In This Issue DIRECTIONS

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

For more information, see page 4.

2019 LibertyFest Program Inserted today!

FRIDAY, JUNE 21 Mostly Sunny High 95° Low 76°

SATURDAY, JUNE 22 PM Thunderstorms High 91° Low 71°

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

Scattered Thunderstorms High 85° Low 69°

A week from today to July 6, Edmond again hosts its annual July Fourth celebration named LibertyFest.

This year, another 10 star-spangled fun events will comprise the annual festival, which is now marking its 47th official year. However, Edmond’s ties to the patriotic holiday stretch back decades before that event.

So make plans to attend one or more of the events, comprising the 2019 version of LibertyFest.

Planning and the staging of the celebration takes hundreds of volun-

teers to pull off. This year’s theme is “Snapshots of Freedom Fourth of July.”

One of the bigger happenings is A Taste of Edmond. It will be Sunday evening, June 30 at the Festival Market Place in downtown Edmond.

It’s also the primary benefit for the entire celebration. More details on this can be found this week on Page 4 in the “From the Publisher’s” column by Edmond Life & Leisure publisher Ray Hibbard.

In fact if you are interested in planning out the days of fun, please check out the official LibertyFest

program, which is inserted in today’s Life & Leisure.

You can find out the times and locations of the various planned activities such as the rodeo and the Concert in the Park at the University of Central Oklahoma.

Also please read your program to find out about some of the community volunteers who gladly give of their time to make Edmond’s party one of the best in the nation.

Enjoy perusing your program and make plans now to savor this year’s LibertyFest celebration.

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Recognition is awarded Francis Tuttle educator

Debra Deskin

State group honors Deskin as ‘Elementary Science Teacher of the Year’ Edmond teacher Debra Deskin has been named the Oklahoma Elementary Science Teacher of the Year by the Oklahoma Science Teachers Association. The Oklahoma Science Teachers Association (OSTA) is the state affiliate of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). OSTA is dedicated to addressing the interests and concerns of Oklahoma science educators, and to promoting high-quality science education for Oklahoma's students.

Debra teaches gifted and talented students in the Edmond Public Schools and has been very involved in agriculture instruction. She travels across the state presenting teacher workshops for the Oklahoma Soybean Board and serves as an ambassador for Rubik’s Cube. She was the 2014 Luther District ‘Teacher of the Year.” In 2017 she was named the Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom “Teacher of the Year.”

power their stuFrancis Tuttle dents through Technology Cenproblem solving ter engineering and encourage instructor, Brad a sustainable Sanders, was reculture of invencently awarded a tion in their Lemelson-MIT school and Excite Award. Recommunity.” cipients are seSanders A prestigious lected based on panel of judges their capacity to composed of educators, lead a year-long, openended invention project researchers, staff and alumni from MIT, as with students at their well as former Lemelschool.

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Sanders. “The project More information on that the Engineering the Lemelson-MIT InAcademy students provenTeam initiative and posed will provide a Excite Awards can be unique opportunity for found here. the Engineering Academy to work with the Biosciences and Medicine Academy on a senior design project.”

Award recipients participate in invention education learning opportunities as part of an all-expenses paid trip to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for the LemelsonMIT Program’s annual EurekaFest, a multi-day invention celebration in mid-June.

“Excite Award educators who attend EurekaFest leave the event prepared to ignite an interest among high school students in science, math, engineering and invention,” said Leigh Estabrooks, invention education officer from the Lemelson-MIT Program. “They gain new techniques to em-

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From the Publisher

Time for A Taste of Edmond My kids still call me to ask if I will buy them A Taste of Edmond wrist band. The answer is always yes even though they all make more money than I do.

Just seems like a family tradition and like me, they are a little on the cheap side. It was great when all five of them were under 10 years old and we could bring Ray Hibbard them for free.

Edmond’s biggest outdoor event will take place Sunday, June 30 here in downtown Edmond underneath at the Festival Market Place. Wrist bands are $12 in advance at vendor locations or you can buy them online for $14. The deadline for being able to purchase them online is June 21st. If you wait until the day of the event it goes up to $20 which is still a bargain. It runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

This annual event is a food lover’s dream folks.

It is also the primary fundraiser for LibertyFest.

Your donation made to receive A Taste of Edmond wristband will get you a chance to taste some of the best restaurants in the Edmond area, but it will also help offset the cost of the LibertyFest fireworks show. It may not feel like you are helping while you are enjoying all the wonderful food, but you are folks.

You can make your donation for your wrist band at these locations: Edmond Convention & Visitors Bureau – 2901 Conference Drive Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Accepting Visa, MasterCard & Discover Cash Only Locations Edmond Life & Leisure – 107 S. Broadway – Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Edmond Sun – 123 S Broadway – Mon-Fri 9am5pm Fields Jewelry – 12 S. Broadway – Mon-Fri 10am-6pm & Sat 10am-4pm Gourmet Gallery – 1532 S. Boulevard – Mon-Fri 10am-6pm & Sat 10-4pm Patti’s Hallmark – 3216 S. Broadway (next to Hobby Lobby) Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 10am-7pm & Sun 12pm5pm Citizen’s Bank – One East 1st Street – Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-2pm A Taste of Edmond’s family tradition had its beginning June 15, 1991, with 20 restaurants, in a small building on Broadway that lured 500 people through its doors. That particular year we honored the return of 63 members of Fox Battery, Edmond’s Desert Storm Troops. President Bush asked that July be the official welcoming home party for the troops that year.

I call this Edmond’s block party. It was here before any of the other big festivals we have in Edmond and consistently is voted Edmond’s Favorite event every year by Edmond Life & Leisure readers.

You see folks that you haven’t seen in years. We’ve run into old friends, neighbors, classmates and even a few long-lost relatives. It is a great opportunity to socialize but also enjoy tasting food from the best restaurants in our area. It truly is an old fashioned, small town celebration of everything that is good in our country.

We just must thank all the vendors that come to

A Taste of Edmond. They volunteer their products, time and their staff who I am sure they pay. It is all for a good cause and I promise it will be lots of fun. Of course, the best part is that you will leave stuffed and with a smile on your face. It will be the best few bucks you spend all summer.

Here are the restaurants scheduled to be at A Taste of Edmond as of our press time. More will be added.

Andy’s Frozen Custard Baba G.’s Mediterranean Grill Bahama Bucks Cowboy Chicken Dogtopia Earl’s Rib Palace Freddy’s Frozen Custard And Steakburgers Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Hero Nutrition Hobby’s Hoagies Pizza And Deli Interurban Jimmy John’s Kwan’s Kitchen Lemonade House Grill Matty Mcmillen’s Irish Pub Nothing Bundt Cakes On The Border Othello’s Italian Restaurant Raising Canes Chicken Fingers Simply Falafel Sprouts Farmers Market Steve’s Rib Tao Cha Cafe Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Ted’s Café Escondido Tom & Chee

Cox Charities gives grants Cox Communications has announced that its employees have awarded more than $98,000 to schools across the Oklahoma City metro through Cox Charities Innovation in Education grants. The Cox Charities Innovation in Education program provides grants of up to $10,000 each to Oklahoma schools to fund classroom programs and curriculum that encourage and promote students’ academic success and enhance the educational experience.

What I like about how Cox Charities operates is that these grants are funded by Cox employees.

They generously donate their hard-earned money out of each paycheck. It isn’t corporate money that is just put into a check. It is the employees themselves who make the contributions. They get to decide who is awarded the grants as well.

This year, three Deer Creek schools received more than $15,000 to help Edmond area students.

They include Grove Valley Elementary Schools to extend student learning with AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality). Prairie Vale Elementary to enhance their touch math complete program. And, Spring Creek Elementary for iCan with ipads: Response to Intervention with Tiggly and Osmo Here is the complete list of nineteen schools across Oklahoma that will benefit from Cox Charities Innovation in Education grants in the 2019– 2020 school year. n Westmoore High School, Moore Public Schools

n Norman North High School, Norman Public Schools n Prairie Vale Elementary, Deer Creek Public Schools n Norman Elementary Schools, Norman Public Schools n Truman Elementary, Norman Public Schools n Grove Valley Elementary School, Deer Creek Public Schools n Centennial Elementary, Mustang Public Schools n LW Westfall Elementary, Choctaw Nicoma Park Public Schools n Harding Charter Preparatory High School n Spring Creek Elementary, Deer Creek Public Schools n Longfellow Middle School, Norman Public Schools n Positive Tomorrows, Oklahoma City n Central Elementary, Yukon Public Schools n Kennedy Elementary, Norman Public Schools n Bethany High School, Bethany Public Schools n Alcott Middle School, Norman Public Schools n Cesar Chavez Elementary, Oklahoma City Public Schools n Dimensions Academy South, Norman Public Schools n Nicoma Park Middle School, Nicoma Park Public Schools Cox Charities was created to strengthen Cox communities through the support of programs that positively impact Oklahoma communities in the areas of education, technology, health and the arts. In addition to the Innovation in Education grants, Cox Charities offers Community Investment Grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, and a portion of the funds help Cox employees in times of need.

“Together, we are helping students prepare for their future by funding critical classroom programs and curriculum. Through Cox Charities, our employees are thrilled to be able to support these innovative learning opportunities that engage and excite students,” said Kristin Peck, vice president of public affairs. “Our partnership with the schools across the state continues to grow, and we’re proud to be a strong part of that community.”

Founded in 2005 through the annual contributions of more than 1,600 statewide employees, Cox Charities has invested more than $7 million in Oklahoma. In 2019 alone, Cox employees in Oklahoma City have pledged to donate more than $311,000 to continue fulfilling our mission of strengthening Cox communities through the support of programs that positively impact Oklahomans.

For Cox Charities Community Investment grant applications and more information, visit www.coxcharitiescentral.org.

Correction The June 13, 2019, “From the Publisher” column contained an incorrect web site address for Scars and Stripes Coffee Company. It should have beenwww.scarsandstripescoffee.com. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused our readers.

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

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Weekend calendar of events ........................................................Page 8.

Sad chapter in David Boren’s life ................................................Page 10.

The Okla. brothers who inspired a John Wayne movie ..............Page 11.

Scenes from Veraden Open House ............................................Page 12.

Movie review by George Gust ....................................................Page 15.

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

UCO Honor Roll ........................................................................Page 16.

Senior news ......................................................................Pages 18 & 19.

Business news ............................................................................Page 21.

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

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

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

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

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Chamber Legislative Breakfast is held Area Manager-External Affairs for ATT, Jan Moran, center, welcomes the Edmond delegation of the Oklahoma Legislature to last week’s chamber breakfast held in their honor. The senators and representatives gave attendees a break down of this year session and clues on what to expect for next year. The breakfast was held at the Edmond Conference Center at I-35 and Covell.

ATT was the presenting sponsor for the event and Moran also serves as the 2019 Edmond Chamber Chair for the Board of Directors.

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NEW PUBLIC ART --- The latest piece of Edmond art was installed this week.

‘Note of Appreciation’ by sculptor Kevin Robb was placed at the entrance to French Office Park located just west of I-35 off of Second street. This is the fifth sculpture Robb has done for the City of Edmond public art program.

Robb had a severe stroke several years ago and has trouble speaking and walking but continues to create amazing pieces. Ditch Witch donated the crane necessary for placing the piece of art installed by the Edmond Parks and Recreation staff.

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Indoor sports facility opens in Edmond area

By David Dishman NewsOK.com/The Oklahoman Tell your mom to relax, it’s perfectly fine to dribble a basketball, spike a volleyball or kick a soccer ball indoors at Score OKC. The new facility at 18509 N Meridian has nearly 80,000 square feet dedicated to indoor sports. Four courts for volleyball or the soccer-like game of futsal, two courts for basketball, and two turf fields for soccer, flag football or lacrosse can all be found inside the giant, air-conditioned building.

Michael Thomas is the general manager for the facility and an experienced athlete in his own right.

Thomas played for the Oklahoma City Energy soccer team for three years before being approached with an idea that turned into the Score OKC facility.

“I got a call (from the owners).

They felt there was a need for additional soccer facilities, especially in the Edmond area as the town continues to grow out here,” Thomas said.

Rob Rowe and Shannon Rowe own the facility, while Thomas and Assis-

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Basketball and soccer players dribble at ScoreOKC.

tant Manager Drew Wilson run the day-to-day operations. Ten employees work at the sports complex.The business opened in January but is still in its early stages, according to Thomas.

He has worked to adjust to the changing from spring into summer and how differing seasons are affecting traffic in the facility.

For example, Score OKC offered an “open play” option during spring break for local kids interested in spending their time out of school doing something active. They can come and play any of the team sports, or dodgeball, and sometimes run through an obstacle course that is set up during busy times. Nearly 60 kids came each day during spring break, Thomas said.

Both adult and children’s sports leagues are offered on premise.

Courts and fields are also available for rent for birthday parties or corporate events.

This summer, however, there have been fewer kids during the same “open play” times, which is leading to adjustments.

“Right now our busiest time is between 5 and 9 p.m.,” Thomas said.

Both adult and children’s sports leagues are offered on premise.

Courts and fields are also available for rent for birthday parties or corporate events.

“If you want to have your own corporate tournament, you could,” Thomas said.

Volleyball tournaments have proved an early boon to the business, with weekend competitions filling every court and serving dozens of teams. The parking lot contains nearly 350 spaces, and the facility

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ScoreOKC is a new indoor sports complex located at 18509 N. Meridian.

Shown are Michael Thomas, general manager, left, and Drew Wilson, assistant manager.

needed every single one of them for some of the tournaments, according to Thomas.

But one of the sports you’ve maybe never heard of is one Thomas has big expectations for going forward — futsal.

Futsal is played like soccer on a hard court and with smaller goals.

The balls are smaller and more dense than traditional soccer balls and are inherently less bouncy.

This promotes the development of accurate passing and ball-control skills and is one of the most rapidly growing sports in America, Thomas said.

As soccer increases in popularity, so

too does futsal as a fastpaced and fun variation of the game.

Score OKC also has a full-size outdoor soccer field that is now beginning to be used for outdoor games and leagues.

Thomas is hopeful this summer continues to bring new visitors to the facility. While located in Edmond, the facility is meant to be for the entire metro area and all individuals are welcome, he said.

“We are a facility open to everybody, not just this area,” Thomas said.

For those who come, there will be plenty of options to play ready and waiting.

Comedy production starts tonight; Tickets on sale

Okla. Indigenous Theatre teaming up with UCO

By Rose Drebes In its 10th anniversary year, the Oklahoma Indigenous Theatre is partnering with the University of Central Oklahoma Theatre Department and its Dr. Kato Buss for its 2019 Native American New Play Festival June 2022 and 27-29.

This year, the theatre company will present the world premier of “Neechie-Itas,” a play written by by Jo MacDonald (Anishinaabe), Sarah dAngelo (Mohawk), artistic producer and founding company member, said.

Tiffany Tuggle (Cherokee/Choctaw) is directing the hilarious new comedy, which will be staged in UCO’s

Mitchell Hall.

All performances are at 8 p.m.

Four life-long Neechies (friends in Anishinaabe) go out for a night on the town and end up spending the night in jail in a case of mistaken identity – or was it? After a series of interrogations, the Neechies learn a valuable lesson about keeping secrets, loyalty and what it takes to mend a broken heart, dAngelo said.

The cast includes Carolyn Dunn (Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, TunicaBiloxi) as Spender Houle; Summer Morgan (Kiowa) as Carm Tadoule; Misty Red Elk (Comanche) as Maggie Dunning; Maya Torralba (Kiowa, Co-

manche, Wichita) as Linda Shepard; Cody Tabor as Officer Lenna; and Johnlee Lookingglass (Comanche) as Officer Bradburn.

The mission of the Oklahoma Indigenous Theatre is to showcase stories for the stage authored by Native American, First Nations, Alaska Natives, Hawaiian Natives and peoples of Indigenous Mexico. Launched in 2010, the Oklahoma Indigenous Theatre Company’s annual Native American New Play Festival is a one-of-a-kind event in the region and has since become a major national showcase for the production of new Native American plays.

In August 2018, the Native American New Play Festival became the centerpiece of the newly-formed Oklahoma Indigenous Theatre Company, a significant site for the annual performance and production of new Native American plays with Native artists.

The festival was previously performed at the Civic Center Music Hall in downtown Oklahoma City to sold-out audiences. Sarah said that through this move, the company is hoping to create a better connection

with the community.

“We hope to affect social change through the theatre and give voices to the voiceless,” Misty said. “(These playwrights) have the uncanny ability to express themselves and so many people can’t.”

Sarah said one goal of the Oklahoma Indigenous Theatre is to “produce highly professional plays” and to “bring this style of theatre to the mainstream.”

But, there is so much more to it, she said.

“Comedy (“Neechie-Itas”) is a really great way of getting some important points across through an evening of mirth and entertainment,” Sara said.

An education component is in the works to reach out to youth and help them develop their artistic skills. The Oklahoma Indigenous Threatre also offers staged readings of new plays during its festival.

Tickets for performances of “Neechie-Itas” are $25 each or $20 for groups of 10 or more.

They can be purchased at www.ticketstorm.com or at the company’s website, www.okindigenoustheatre.com/the-festival/.

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From left, are actors Summer Rae Morgan, Cody Tabor and Johnlee Lookingglass. Each will be peforming in ‘Neechie-Itas’ a comedy put on by the Oklahoma Indigenous Theatre. It will be performed this weekend and next weekend.

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Dr. Courtney Houchen

Edmond researcher among team in fight against pancreatic cancer Among all major cancers, pancreatic cancer has the highest rate of death – 93 percent of patients die within five years of diagnosis.

Treating the disease is difficult not only because the tumors spread quickly, but because of a muscle-wasting condition called cachexia that affects at least 80 percent of people with pancreatic cancer.

However, a team of researchers from the OU College of Medicine has published a groundbreaking research study that reveals how cachexia is triggered, setting the stage for further studies on how to prevent it. The research was recently featured in the journal Gastroenterology, the leading publication in GI tract disease.

“Pancreatic cancer is a very tough disease, and novel therapies like treating cachexia are the only way we’re going to make progress because the traditional approach of trying to destroy the tumor isn’t enough,” said Courtney Houchen, M.D., of Edmond, a senior author on the study.

Although cachexia can occur in several types of cancers, it is especially prevalent in pancreatic cancer.

Patients with cachexia experience a dramatic loss of muscle mass, usually accompanied by loss of appetite, weight loss and fatigue. Because cachexia takes such a toll on patients with pancreatic cancer, many cannot withstand surgery and they respond poorly to chemotherapy and radiation.

OU College of Medicine researchers set out to learn more about why cachexia occurs, in order to give patients the best chance at fighting pancreatic cancer. The team focused on a protein called ZIP4, which they already knew is excessive in pancreatic cancer. In the new study, researchers discovered that ZIP4 is at the center of a communication that occurs between pancreatic cancer cells and muscle cells. During that communication, ZIP4 prompts the cancer cells to release two specific types of molecules and even sparks the opening of a pathway for their journey to the muscles. ZIP4 also

does the equivalent of hailing a cab for the molecules – called an exosome -- which ferries them to the muscle cells, where they prompt cachexia to begin.

“We think this discovery is significant because of its potential to be translated into a therapy for patients. If we can find a way to inhibit ZIP4, we hope to intervene much earlier with cachexia and help more patients become able to undergo Min Li surgery, when they previously would have been too weak. That also means they would respond better to chemotherapy and radiation, which would also increase the survival rate,” said Min Li, Ph.D., another lead author on the study, who holds the Virginia Kerley Cade Endowed Chair in Cancer Treatment.

The OU College of Medicine research team, which includes both scientists and medical doctors from the Department of Medicine, leverages that collaboration for a quicker conversion of a laboratory finding into a patient treatment. Their next steps are to further study ZIP4 and to search for a way to hinder its role in triggering cachexia.

“The way we have traditionally looked at cancer is that if you can just kill the cancer cells, then people will get better. But that’s not realistic – we have to address complications like cachexia to help people survive,” Houchen said. “Now we have the opportunity to look at potential targets for overcoming cachexia, which may then improve the treatment of pancreatic cancer and its devastating consequences.”

STEAM Festival for Kids scheduled for weekend For the third year, Geekapalooza: A STEAM Festival for Kids, will connect children in Oklahoma to the exciting subjects of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) to spark their interest in these subjects, both in school and as potential careers.

This event provides much-needed, hands-on exposure to all kinds of STEAM-related programs and projects for kids, ages preschool through middle school.

Geekapalooza is hosted by Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma and MetroFamily Magazine at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics. There are two sessions on Saturday, June 22 – the morning session from 9 a.m. to noon, and the afternoon session from 1 to 4 p.m. Boeing and Pelco have returned this year as event sponsors.

Guests at the event can expect up to 30 booths putting on exciting STEAM-related, hands-on activities both inside and outside, as well as in classrooms and the school’s auditorium.

Here are just a few of the STEAMtastic booths you will find: aerospace with Boeing, flight simulation with Stafford Air and Space, steam punk keychains with the STEAM Factory, snap circuits with Rose State STEAM Outreach, magna tile work with the Pioneer Library, SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology, Lego Robotics, PELCO, Baker Hughes, Usborn Books, K12 and more! Not only will kids be immersed into all things STEAM, but parents will leave the event with information and knowledge regarding local STEAM programs for their children.

Online early registration is now open for $12 per family (up to four people) and additional guests/ single tickets are $5. Early registration is available until midnight on Thursday, June 20. Dayof registration will be available for $15 per family (up to four people) and additional guests/single tickets are $6.

For more information about Geekapalooza, including online registration, visit gswestok.org/geek.

For more information contact gswestok.org/geek

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Thursday June 20 ---- In the Gallery ---- U-Pick Blackberries ---- Concerts in the Park – Classic Rock/Southern Rock ---- Edgar Cruz ---- Upstage Theatre presents Evita ---- Prix de West Art Show & Sale ---- Summer Signature Tour ---- Pollard Theatre presents: Disaster!

---- Zoetis American Quarter Horse Association Ranch Horse World Championship & Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals ---- World’s Largest Swim Lesson Free Event ---- Oklahoma BBQ Championship Friday June 21 ---- In the Gallery ---- U-Pick Blackberries ---- Upstage Theatre presents Evita ---- Zoetis American Quarter Horse Association Ranch Horse World Championship & Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals ---- Junction Concert Series ---- “Weird Al” Yankovic ---- Summer Signature Tour ---- Prix de West Art Show & Sale ---- Pollard Theatre presents: Disaster!

---- Oklahoma BBQ Championship ---- Oak Ridge Boys Saturday June 22 ---- In the Gallery ---- Edmond Farmer’s Market ---- U-Pick Blackberries ---- Zoetis American Quarter Horse Association Ranch Horse World Championship & Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals ---- Upstage Theatre presents Evita ---- LibertyFest Scholarship Pageant ---- Miss Brown to You ---- Casting Crowns ---- Americana Fest ---- Cody Johnson & Friends ---- OKC Gun Show ---- Drive ---- Steelwind Album Release Show ---- Prix de West Art Show & Sale ---- Pollard Theatre presents: Disaster!

---- Oklahoma BBQ Championship ---- Pat Green Sunday June 23 ---- In the Gallery ---- U-Pick Blackberries ---- Zoetis American Quarter Horse Association Ranch Horse World Championship & Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals ---- Prix de West Art Show & Sale ---- Pollard Theatre presents: Disaster!

---- Oklahoma BBQ Championship ---- OKC Gun Show Extra Information on Weekend Happenings In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Featuring works by Sabrina Sims, for information go to: http://www.edmondfinearts.com/ Edmond Farmer’s Market Location: Festival Marketplace & Plaza Extra Info: Free admission; 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.; for more information go to edmondok.com Concerts in the Park – Classic Rock/Southern Rock Location: Hafer Park Extra Info: Free; 6:15 – 8:45 p.m.; Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.

For more information visit edmondokcom.

Upstage Theatre presents Evita Location: Mitch Park Amphitheatre Extra Info: 8 – 10 p.m.; for more information visit upstagetheatreok.com Zoetis American Quarter Horse Association Ranch Horse World Championship & Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals Location: Lazy E Arena Extra Info: for more information visit: www.aqha.com/vrhworld World’s Largest Swim Lesson Free

Event Location: Pelican Bay Aquatic Center Extra Info: 6:55 – 7:15 p.m.; for more information visit www.pelicanbayaquatics.com/events Junction Concert Series Location: Hafer Park Extra Info: 7 – 8 p.m.; Free for more information visit edmondok.com LibertyFest Scholarship Pageant Location: St Luke’s United Methodist Church Extra Info: 7 – 9 p.m.; for more information visit libertyfest.org Oak Ridge Boys Location: Showplace Theatre, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: for more information visit riverwind.com Pat Green Location: Showplace Theatre, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: for more information visit riverwind.com Drive Location: River Lounge, Riverwind Casino Extra Info: for more information visit riverwind.com Summer Signature Tour Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 1 – 2 p.m.; for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org Prix de West Art Show & Sale Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org U-Pick Blackberries Location: Sorghum Mill Christmas Tree and Blackberry Farm Extra Info: During the month of June; call ahead for days and hours of operation; for more information go to Christmas-tree.com Edgar Cruz Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Extra Info: 7:30 p.m., $20; for more information visit ucojazzlab.com Miss Brown to You Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Extra Info: 8 p.m., $10; for more information visit ucojazzlab.com Pollard Theatre presents: Disaster!

Location: Pollard Theatre, Guthrie Extra Info: for more information go to thepollard.org Oklahoma BBQ Championship Location: Remington Park Racetrack and Casino Extra Info: for events and times visit https://www.remingtonpark.com/eve nts/oklahoma-bbq-championship/ “Weird Al” Yankovic Location: Zoo Amphitheatre Extra Info: 8 p.m.; $35 ---- $289; for more information visit https://thezooamphitheatre.com/event/weird-alyankovic/ Casting Crowns Location: Frontier City Theme Park Extra Info: for more information visit https://www.sixflags.com/frontiercity Americana Fest Location: Banjo Museum Extra Info: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.for more information visit www.americanbanjomuseum.com Cody Johnson & Friends Location: Chesapeake Arena Extra Info: 7 p.m.; for more information visit www.chesapeakearena.com OKC Gun Show Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: for more information visit okcgunshow.com /

Mark M. Huycke, M.D.

A $2.3 million grant to study colon cancer Although screenings and treatments have improved, colon cancer remains the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. To improve that statistic, a researcher at the Stephenson Cancer Center at OU Medicine has been awarded a $2.3 million grant to look at the disease through an innovative lens: how bacteria in the colon may trigger the development of cancer.

Mark M. Huycke, M.D., is the lead investigator for the grant, awarded by the National Cancer Institute. The project was funded by the NCI’s “chemoprevention” section for its potential in preventing colon cancer through the use of probiotics.

Huycke and his team are delving into the vast world of the human microbiome – the trillions of bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses that live inside each human being. In this project, he is studying the mechanisms by which bacteria in the colon may initiate cancer. This type of research has come to the fore only in more recent years, as investigators have begun to understand more of the positive and negative actions of bacteria.

“Humans are colonized with an ecology of bacteria, and they play a huge role in health and disease,” he said. “Through our research, we have learned that there are certain properties of bacteria that allow them to promote cancer.”

Huycke is using one particular bacteria – Enterococcus faecalis – as a model for his research. That bacteria isn’t necessarily the one that causes colon cancer, but it allows him to study the mechanisms that facilitate the beginning of cancer.

“We’re using this bacteria because we know how it works, but we’re actually studying one specific mechanism by which bacteria trigger an

immune response,” he said. “It’s that immune response that can lead to the development of cancer.”

Although the work is in its early stages, the ultimate goal is to develop prevention strategies. One of the prevention tools Huycke will be testing is whether probiotics – considered good bacteria – can stop the triggering of the immune response.

Working toward a new method of preventing colon cancer is important because screening strategies don’t always work. One of the main types of screenings, the colonoscopy, isn’t much fun, is expensive and doesn’t always catch precancerous lesions, he said.

Huycke was among the earliest researchers studying the link between bacteria and colon cancer. He began his career as an infectious diseases physician, and his research focused on how bacteria promote infection in hospitalized patients. However, he discovered some unusual characteristics of bacteria that pointed to cancer instead of infections. So he shifted his research accordingly.

Today, he no longer sees patients, but his experience in treating disease benefits him as he shifts his focus solely to research.

“Part of the reason I went into academic medicine was to be able to conduct research to better understand how disease processes develop,” he said. “Researchers in this field have made good progress over the past 20 years. Before then, we didn’t have the technology available to do the sophisticated tests that we are able to do now. What we’re finding out is that bacteria’s link to cancer is indeed very complicated. But I think there are some fundamental underlying mechanisms that we can figure out that will allow us to grapple with the complexity of it.”

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Heard on Hurd celebration

Another big crowd in downtown Edmond Saturday.

The storms held off long enough for residents to enjoy the Heard on Hurd street party in downtown Edmond. The gala is held each third Saturday during the warm weather months and is sponsored by Citizens Bank of Edmond.

LEFT - Selah, left, and Millie, both 4, having a great time with face painting and supper at Heard on Hurd last Saturday.

Photos by Melinda Infante

Nothing like a tub of ice to perk up man’s best friend.

Music is also part of Heard on Hurd.

Many show up to the party to catch up with friends.

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

Poor sportsmanship? Some challenges await new Last week the U.S. women’s soccer team caused something of a controversy with a 13-0 victory over Thailand.

Some were accusing the team of poor sportsmanship by Steve Gust running up the score so much and having execessive celebrations. I like the way the CNN web page put it. The team partied after every goal like they had been chosen as contestants on “The Price is Right.”

The real problem in sports is there is excessive celebration in almost all games, many times for minor reasons. Watch college or pro football some fall afternoon. Someone tackles somebody and it’s like the team won the Super Bowl.

Concerning the women’s soccer team, I’m happy for their performance. Maybe they might have overdone it, but it’s hard for a coach to tell a team not to play hard and enjoy success. Maybe the World Cup people need to put in a mercy rule.

I remember Bob Stoops, former OU coach, had to answer for the Sooners allegedly running up the

score at times. So did Barry Switzer.

Sometimes OU would score a touchdown just running a basic fullback up the middle play. Although it seems to me I remember an OU player a few years ago taking a knee before scoring against Oklahoma State.

Then again you had the all time quote from the late-Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes. Woody was asked why he went for a twopoint conversion late against Michigan in a game his team controlled.

He answered he did it because he “couldn’t go for three.”

Yeah, that might be considered bad sportsmanship. I doubt few people will ever hold Woody Hayes as the role model for sportsmanship.

If a football team ever has a huge insurmountable lead against another, it just makes sense for the team to play second and third stringers. They deserve it.

----Speaking of deserving it, I did like seeing Trump challenge Clinton ally George Stephanopoulos on some of his ridiculous questions by the alleged newsman. George has lived and worked way too long in the swamp.

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

state Democrat chairwoman

By The Oklahoman Editorial Board On winning election two years ago as chairwoman of the Oklahoma Democratic Party, Anna Langthorn said the party faced an infrastructure problem. “It’s not that we don’t have a message, it’s that a lot of Oklahoma isn’t hearing it,” she said.

If the results of the 2018 election are any indication, that messaging problem remains sizable but now it falls to a new chair, Alicia Andrews, to try to solve.

Andrews, of Tulsa, won the job last weekend after Langthorn opted not to seek re-election.

Langthorn left with a few accomplishments to tout, most notably Kendra Horn’s upset of two-term incumbent Steve Russell in November’s 5th District congressional race.

Democrats also won two state Senate seats that had long been held

by Republicans, and flipped control of some state House seats in Oklahoma City.

However, despite a large surge in the number of Democrats running for legislative seats in November, the party lost seats in the House.

And while the party won the two Oklahoma City Senate seats, it lost a seat in southwest Oklahoma.

Republican control of both chambers of the Legislature is now greater than it was in 2016, despite the GOP getting blistered by critics due to their handling of state budgeting issues.

The Democratic Party’s sway in rural Oklahoma, which once was strongly Democratic, continues to

wane. Similarly, the number of registered Democratic voters in Oklahoma keeps falling.

In 1980, 75.8 percent of all registered voters in Oklahoma – three out of every four — were Democrats. By 2000, that percentage had fallen to 56.7 percent, with registered Republicans at 35 percent and growing.

Democratic registration was 50.5 percent in 2006, and slipped below 50 percent three years later. In 2014, the number of registered Republicans outpaced registered Democrats for the first time. Today, 47 percent of Oklahoma’s registered voters are Republicans, and only 36.5 percent are Democrats.

Andrews noted that rural Oklahomans are more conservative than those who live in the urban centers, “but I don’t think that’s why they don’t vote for us.”

“I think that we don’t have as much representation in the rural communities because we don’t go out there,” Andrews said. “We need to take our message to the rural communities.”

But what sort of message might resonate and begin to turn things around?

Surely not what Langthorn pointed to as two accomplishments during her tenure — unionizing the party staff and offering a $15-per-hour minimum wage to state party workers. These are staples of progressive (and generally unpopular here) national Democrats.

Selling anything in politics requires money, but the state Democratic Party treasury is hurting, having run a deficit in recent years.

Langthorn was only the latest party chair to struggle to get donors to write checks.

Not the ending at OU David Boren envisioned

By The Oklahoman Editorial Board When David Boren announced in 2017 that he was planning to retire as University of Oklahoma president, The Oklahoman editorialized that Boren had truly transformed OU during his time in charge. “No one … has been as consequential,” we wrote. Now, amid a sexual misconduct probe, Boren has agreed to cut all ties to the university.

In a letter last week, Boren said he will give up the title of president emeritus and stop teaching a class at OU. He is no longer entitled to speak on behalf of the university in any capacity, and may not have an administrative assistant, a campus office or even a parking space on campus.

Said OU Regent Gary Pierson: “It’s as complete a separation as you can get.”

Boren, 78, has been the subject of two investiga-

tions by OU in the past year. One involves allegations of sexual misconduct by Boren when he was president, something he has consistently denied.

The other involves alleged misreporting of information to U.S. News & World Report for its annual rankings of universities.

The university has paid an out-of-state law firm more than $1 million for its work investigating Boren, which Boren’s attorney essentially labeled a witch hunt led by former President James Gallogly, who replaced Boren last year and was sharply critical of some prior practices.

Gallogly resigned in May, just 10 months into the job, citing what he said was a false narrative that he was trying to diminish Boren’s legacy.

Boren’s attorney says Boren made this move voluntarily, to help stop the acrimony and allow OU

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to move on in a positive way. Yet this agreement, which ends the university’s personnel matter against him, would seem to indicate OU’s investigation had some veracity.

Boren still faces a separate, criminal investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, which began a probe in March after one of Boren’s accusers spoke to police.

Boren’s tenure as OU president, which covered nearly 24 years and followed his resignation from the U.S. Senate, did indeed produce remarkable results. The donor base swelled from about 18,000 when he arrived in November 1994 to roughly 110,000 today. The university took in more than $3 billion in gifts and pledges.

Boren added an honors college and several new dormitories, and placed a premium on attracting National Merit Scholars. Twenty new academic programs were begun under Boren.

New facilities were constructed across OU’s three campuses — in Norman, Tulsa and at the OU Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City. The Norman campus now boasts, among other things, the $67 million National Weather Center, which is world renowned, and the Gaylord College of Journalism and Price College of Business. In Oklahoma City, the Health Sciences Center campus conducts cutting-edge research in biomedicine, diabetes and cancer in facilities that didn’t exist in 1994.

Now, suddenly, Boren is persona non grata at OU, a sad epilogue to his quarter century as the university’s most consequential president.

From NewsOK.com

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Marlow Brothers & ‘The Sons of Katie Elder’

By David Farris Marlow, Okla., is located in Stephens County 10 miles north of Duncan.

The town was named for one of its prominent, original residents, Dr. Farris Williamson Marlow, who settled there from Missouri in early 1880, with his wife Martha Jane, and their boys, George, Charley, Alfred, Boone and Llewellyn, better known as Epp. Doctor Marlow provided care for residents in his community, until his death in 1885. Today, Red Bud Park is located on the Marlow family's former homestead where they maintained a small ranch.

Despite the doctor's benevolent deeds on the Oklahoma Frontier, the town is better remembered for his sons, and their valiant fight against vigilante forces at great odds. In 1965, the story of the fighting Marlow brothers was presented in the classic American Western “The Sons of Katie Elder.” If you have seen this movie, then you have an introduction to this violent story of injustice and mob rule on the American Frontier.

The Marlow brothers had experienced no trouble with the law until 1885, when Boone shot and killed a cowboy in Vernon, Texas. The shooting was apparently a case of self-defense and the charges were dropped due to lack of evidence. Regardless, Boone knew that law-and-order on the American frontier was a funny thing, and the family moved to Trinidad, Colo., for about a year, hoping the matter would be forgotten.

By 1888, the family had returned to Indian Territory and was living near Anadarko, when the brothers were suspected of stealing cattle from Colorado.

In August, Deputy U.S. Marshal Edward Johnson from Graham, Texas, in Young County, led a posse north across the Red River and arrested Charley, Alfred, Boone and Epp. Marshal Johnson had lost his right arm months earlier after he was wounded in a gunfight, but the tenacious old lawman took little time getting back to work. The brothers were taken to Graham and jailed until their case could be heard before a grand jury.

The Marlow family relocated to Graham, where they rented a cabin and patiently waited for the brothers' day in court. During their stay, George had gone to the jail for a visit on Oct. 6, and was also arrested on the same charges.

In late October, the grand jury heard the brothers' case and bound them over for trial, scheduled in March the following year. In the meantime, the boys' mother had appealed to the rancher who owned their cabin, Oscar Denson, to help arrange bail and by December the family was reunited. The charges against the brothers seemed weak and the family was confident that the trial was only a formality to find them not guilty.

While the boys were in custody, Marshal Johnson learned about the cowboy that Boone had killed three years earlier, in Vernon. Despite any acquittal, the old lawman sought a warrant for his arrest.

In mid-December, Young County Sheriff Marion Wallace and his deputy Tom Collier rode to the Marlow's cabin to serve the warrant. The lawmen arrived just as the family was sitting down to dinner and were invited to join them. Collier declined,

The Marlow Brothers above, a true group of cowboys from Oklahoma, who inspired the hit 1965 motion picture, ‘The Sons of Katie Elder,’ right, starring John Wayne and Dean Martin.

then announced, “I've come for you Boone.”

The deputy drew his revolver and fired, missing Boone, who returned fire with a Winchester, splintering the door frame and nicking Collier. Sheriff Wallace appeared from around the corner of the cabin as Boone fired his second shot and was mortally wounded, struck in his side. Epp rode to town for a doctor and was subsequently jailed. Collier returned to the cabin with a posse and arrested Charley, who was present during the shooting, and also George and Alf, who had been miles away at the time. Even though the sheriff was shot accidentally, Boone ran earning him a price on his head that totaled $1,700.

When Wallace died on Christmas Eve, Deputy Collier replaced him as sheriff. Although the Marlow brothers who were in custody had nothing to do with Wallace's death, the citizens of Graham were angry. The brothers heard their jailers discuss lynching and decided on an escape plan. They obtained a large knife from a fellow inmate and used it to chip away through their cell wall to temporary freedom on Jan. 14. Upon their recapture, Collier took the brothers to a local blacksmith and, just like in the movie, had them chained together in pairs with legirons; George to Epp and Charley to Alf. The brothers were returned to the Graham jail where, just before midnight on Jan. 17, jailers attempted to hand them over to a lynch mob. At gunpoint, they refused to exit their cell and stood their ground. A member of the mob, Bob Hill, grabbed Charley, who punched him in response. Hill fell back striking his head on the cell bars and later died from his injury. Alf was armed with a section of lead pipe and, together, the hobbled and barely armed brothers fought off the barbaric, blood thirsty vigilantes who finally just gave up and left. On the following day, the story of the mob's actions was spun in their favor when they claimed that the jail had been attacked by 40 outlaws, led by Boone Marlow in an attempt to rescue his brothers. Luckily, Sheriff Collier and his men had bravely responded in defense.

Deputy Johnson learned about the mob and telegraphed U.S. Marshal William Cabell in Dallas for advice.

On Jan. 19, the marshal ordered him to transport the brothers to the jail in Weatherford, 60 miles southeast.

Johnson arrived at the jail and organized the prisoners' transfer for that same evening. Their trip to

Weatherford was supposed to be a secret, but the news was leaked. The problem for Johnson was that he didn't know at least three of the jailers, and other men recruited to assist them in the transfer, had also been part of the lynch mob. The lawman wouldn't learn this until it was too late.

When the procession of lawmen and prisoners prepared to leave Graham at 9 p.m., there were about 30 men loitering on the street. The Marlow brothers wondered if the transfer was nothing more than a set up for an ambush. Although they were reassured to the contrary by Deputy Johnson, when Charley saw the familiar faces of the mob from the previous night waiting outside of the jail, he exclaimed, “You lied to us, Ed! You are taking us out to be mobbed again.”

Johnson vehemently denied the accusation, prompting Charley to challenge, “If they do will you give us guns?”

“Yes,” the old lawman insisted, “and die with you if it comes to

that.”

(I also hate cliffhangers, but my space is limited. The only other option was to abridge this article too greatly and exclude important information. I feel that the Marlow brothers' saga deserves to be told in all its glory. Those of you who have seen “The Sons of Katie Elder” know what happens next, but might not be aware of how accurately the movie presented these events.)

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Veraden Memory Care Unit has an Open House & Dedicates an Aquarium Late last month, the Veraden Memory Care, at 2709 E. Danforth Rd., received a very special gift. Bill and Barbara Hubbard were honored and thanked for the fish aquarium they donated to the residents of the senior citizen community.

A special Veraden Couple Veraden officials, in their newsletter, summed up the work of Bill and Barbara Hubbard in the following way: “Bill and Barbara are always finding ways to make the Veraden feel more like home for our residents by planting flowers and decorating the community with hanging flower baskets as well as attending and hosting various activities. They always have a warm welcome to everybody they see. Bill and Barbara wanted to make sure the residents had something that would be truly wonderful and could utilize for the benefit of residents every day while living at the Veraden. Bill and Barbara are among our many loving assisted living residents who make this community great.”

Photographs by Melinda Infante

Residents, staff and guests mingled and had fun at the catered Open House held at the Veraden Memory Care Unit.

For more news on senior citizens, and issues affecting their lives, please see this month’s Senior Section on Pages 18 & 19.

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See how tax dollars are spent

Oklahoma Checkbook program goes public Gov. Kevin Stitt announced last week the launch of Oklahoma Checkbook, fulfilling a campaign promise to provide Oklahomans with an easyto-navigate site so they can understand how their taxpayer dollars are being spent. The interactive website, which provides near real time data on the state’s expenses, ensures citizens can quickly and easily review the state’s ledger, providing a greater means of accountability and transparency.

“Since day one I have said we need to put our state government checkbook online so the people of Oklahoma can hold their agencies and elected officials accountable,” said Stitt. “Oklahoma Checkbook creates a level of accountability and transparency within Oklahoma’s government that is unprecedented. I look forward to seeing how this user friendly tool helps keep us on track to becoming a top ten state in budget transparency.”

Oklahoma Checkbook can be accessed at checkbook.ok.gov. The initiative is a partnership between the Stitt Administration and the Office of the State Treasurer.

“Today we are opening a window to let the light shine brightly on state government spending,” State Treasurer Randy McDaniel said. “The use of taxpayer funds should be transparent and readily available. I’m honored to work with Governor Stitt and his leadership team to improve openness and accountability in state government. “ The site is built on extensive datasets. Users can visualize the data

PHOTO PROVIDED

Gov. Kevin Stitt, right, during his meeting with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. Stitt voiced Oklahoma ag concerns and ideas during his visit with the Trump administration official.

Stitt urges feds & state to assist the ag sector Gov. Kevin Stitt recently met with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue in Washington, D.C. to discuss Oklahoma agriculture and how the state and federal government can work together to support our farmers and ranchers.

“I was honored to meet with Secretary Perdue as we talked about ways to move Oklahoma forward and support our hard-working farmers and ranchers that are a staple for both our state and national economy,” said Stitt. “I applaud Secretary Perdue and President Trump who have been champions for our farmers and ranchers across the country and key players in helping secure $3 billion in federal resources for our farmers who have experienced significant damage to their operations in the past few months. I also look forward to working with Secretary Perdue as our state works to become the number one location for future job opportunities related to rural Oklahoma and the ag-based economy.”

During the discussion, Governor Stitt thanked the Trump administration for their work in securing disas-

ter relief for Oklahoma’s farmers who have experienced damages and losses due to recent flooding and severe weather. Last week, President Trump signed legislation that provides $3 billion for farmers and ranchers across the U.S. in need of financial support as they begin the long recovery process.

The governor and Secretary Perdue also spoke about funding from USDA to continue to control and work toward eradication of feral hogs. Invasive feral hogs cost Oklahoma farmers and ranchers significantly, causing damage to growing crops and forages, potentially carrying disease to livestock, and other risks.

Finally, Governor Stitt encouraged the Trump administration to consider Oklahoma for the location of future federal ag-related jobs, praising the administration for its efforts to move the presence of federal agencies outside of Washington, D.C. Secretary Sonny Perdue was nominated by President Trump and confirmed as the 31st U.S. Secretary of Agriculture in 2017.

using the interactive features and dive into the details of each expense down to the transaction level. It is powered by OpenGov, the leading cloud-based solution for government budgeting, performance, and communications.

“Oklahoma Checkbook will shine a bright light on our financial records and uncover potential accounting errors in state government,” said Sec. Ostrowe. “The interactive website will provide Oklahomans with muchneeded transparency and help the agency heads and elected officials, charged with keeping our financial house in order, make more efficient and effective decisions.”

About OpenGov OpenGov is the leader in cloudbased solutions for government. The OpenGov Cloud is the only integrated cloud solution for budgeting, performance, communications and reporting. This multi-tenant Softwareas-a-Service ("SaaS") solution connects stakeholders to the budget process, engages them for real-time feedback, accurately forecasts personnel costs, and integrates with key government systems, resulting in improved outcomes, enhanced internal efficiencies, and more time for strategic planning.

Over 2,000 public agencies use OpenGov -- including the State of Ohio; the City of Richmond, Va.; and Minneapolis, Minn. OpenGov was founded in 2012, and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Emerson Collective, 8VC, and Thrive Capital.

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FILE PHOTO/MELINDA INFANTE

Earlier this month, another large crowd turned out to support the annual Touch-A-Truck event, which raised money to help Edmond’s needy.

Touch-A-Truck raises thousands for HOPE Center Edmond Electric hosted the Edmond Touch-ATruck on Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the UCO parking lot off 2nd Street.

Touch-A-Truck is a fundraising event that provides kids of all ages with the opportunity to experience life-size vehicles and interact with community support leaders like linemen, police officers, firemen, construction workers and many more.

Families had the opportunity for a hands-on exploration of many vehicles such as Edmond’s own fire trucks and police cars, an Edmond Electric

bucket truck, cement trucks and even a solid waste truck.

Admission for the Touch-A-Truck event is a suggested $2 donation with the proceeds going to the Edmond Hope Center to benefit local residents in need. At this year’s event, $4,200 was raised through donations.

Edmond Electric would like to thank all the volunteers that helped this event be a success. These organizations include Dolese Brothers, Co., Kona Ice, Edmond Emergency Management, Edmond Fire Department, Citylink Edmond, Oklahoma Bu-

reau of Narcotics, Edmond Police Department, Van Eaton Ready Mix, Red Dirt Jeeps, KOCO TV – Michael Armstrong, UCO Boathouse, Edmond Parks & Recreation, EMSA, Arrow Wrecker Service, T-Mobile, Stephens Truck Center, United Petroleum Transports, Fluff-n-Stuff, Northcare and Scoops Ice Cream. Because of these participants this event was a success, we greatly appreciate it.

Next year’s event will take place on Saturday, June 6. If you would like to participate or find out more information, you can contact Jessica Lyle with Edmond Electric at 405-216-7729.

Governor names interim director of state’s DOC Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed former Oklahoma Department of Corrections’ Chief of Operations Scott Crow as interim director of the state’s second-largest agency.

Crow has been with the agency since April 1996, when he was hired as a Special Investigator Supervisor.

Before ODOC, he worked in law enforcement in southwest Oklahoma, from officer-level up to leadership, including as a captain with the Comanche County Sheriff’s Department and Assistant Police Chief for the City of Cache.

Crow’s appointment comes after former-Director Joe M. Allbaugh announced his immediate resignation Wednesday during the monthly meeting of ODOC’s volunteer governing board, the Oklahoma Board of Corrections.

“I appreciate Joe Allbaugh’s time serving the state of Oklahoma and building a team of talented employees,” Stitt said. “After learning of Allbaugh’s resignation, I immediately

brought in Scott Crow to meet with me and to hear about his vision and passion for this important agency.

Scott is the right person to step in as interim. Crow is committed to ensuring stability in leadership change and helping our administration map out a plan to build upon our recent success to increase correctional officers’ wages.”

While the search for Allbaugh’s replacement takes place, Crow will lead the agency’s more than 4,300 employees working in its 24 facilities stretched across Oklahoma, as well as Probation and Parole Services and Community Corrections.

“This agency remains in a position of strength due to its high-caliber of leaders and dedicated employees committed to public safety,” Crow said.

As of last week, the system was home to 26,145 inmates, with 32,383 under community supervision and 730 in county jails awaiting housing in prison.

May events at Fairgrounds helped to generate $10.9 million for Metro The State Fairgrounds has released its economic impact report for May concerning the money spent on various activities hosted at the fairgrounds that month.

The Oklahoma Regional Volleyball Association championships took place at the OKC Fairgrounds from May 3 through 5.

Volleyball players and their families converged on the Bennett Event Center for the three-day event. Sixty percent of attendees came from out-of-town for this event, while forty percent were locals. Attendance for the event exceeded 9,000, generating more than $1.65 million worth of direct spending into the Oklahoma City economy.

The Oklahoma City Public Schools Graduations took place in Jim Norick Arena on May 17 and 22. The ceremonies brought families and supporters from across Oklahoma City to view the momentous event. Attendance brought more than 13,000 visitors to the OKC Fairgrounds. The event generated more

than $1.03 million worth of direct spending into the Oklahoma City economy.

The OKC Fairgrounds hosted a total of 18 events during the month of May. In addition to the above mentioned, other events included: the Oklahoma Super Trade Show, ScienceFest Oklahoma, ONA Coin & Currency Show, 20th Annual Cowboys of Color Rodeo, Central 4D Barrel Race, News9 OKC Women’s Lifestyle Expo, Budweiser’s Custom Car Supershow Tour 2019, World Warm Up Circuit, Santa Fe South High School Graduation, OKC Gun Show, Oklahoma Craft Beer Festival, OSU-OKC Commencement, Piedmont High School Graduation, Yukon High School Graduation, and the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses Regional Convention. In all, there were 86,185 visitors present during May events held at the OKC Fairgrounds, generating more than $10.95 million in direct spending into the Oklahoma City economy.

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The ‘Men in Black’ franchise is losing some of its magic

By George Gust When you look around this summer’s Hollywood blockbuster offerings you see a lot of familiar faces and franchises. The latest in the series of soft reboots existing in the same universe as the movie you loved growing up (in the vein of “Jurassic World”) is “Men in Black: International.”

The first “Men in Black” was a revelation in showcasing the incredible rising stardom of Will Smith while expertly toeing the line between comedy and action, and oh-by-the-way one of the single best straight man performances by the incomparable Tommy Lee Jones. The first movie was lightning in a bottle that the sequels, even with the original crew returning, could never live up to. Now we’re back again with a new crew donning the black suits in “Men in Black: International,” but were they able to recreate the lightning in a bottle that made the first film a smashing success?

“Men in Black: International” follows a new pairing of agents, the accomplished headstrong Agent H (Chris Hemsworth) and the brand new, ever eager Agent M (Tessa Thompson) on her first assignment.

In this new adventure, they must tackle the biggest threat to Earth to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization.

“Men in Black: International” is one of the most uninspired movies in recent memory. There is an undeniable chemistry and charisma from Thompson and Hemsworth, but the paint-by-numbers script and lifeless dialogue leaves the film in a strange limbo between competent and forgettable. There are some imaginative visuals and interesting alien character de-

Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson take over for Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones in the latest attempt to revive the ‘Men in Black’ franchise in the new release ‘Men in Black:International.’

Zoo camps Make this summer one to remember with a series of week-long day camps at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden! Each camp has its own theme and includes educational activities, in-park exploration and unforgettable experiences you can’t find anywhere else.

These adventure-filled camps for kids ages 4 through 15 are weekly through Aug. 9 and include half-day options for 4 to 5 year olds.

“Summer break is a great time to let kids explore their passions and the Zoo is the best place in Oklahoma City to both inspire a connection to nature and use that connection to build a scientific understanding of the world,” said Rachael Robinson, OKC Zoo director of education. “ Camp availability is limited and some options are at or near capacity. Full-day camps are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and cost $300 per student (nonmembers) and $275 per student for ZOOfriends members. Half-day camps, available for 4-5 year olds, are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and cost $160 per student (non-members) and $145 for ZOOfriends members. Extended care options are available from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for an additional $50 per week.

All camps include a free t-shirt! Registration is available online at okczoo.org/camps and by phone at (405) 4250218.

signs, but in the age of galactic trotting Marvel movies and other special effects driven films you need more than cool looking background characters and slick futuristic Lexus™ car to stand out. The story of “Men in Black: International” is an odd mashup of a wonderous discovery from a curious new agent, a fall from grace for a hotshot veteran agent set in an incredibly predictable mole plotline that feels flatter than a pancake.

The first “Men in Black” had a wonderful balance of comedy and genre action, but “Men in Black: International” falls short on both counts. There were more than a handful of comedic lines that hit like a dud, with a few chuckle worthy line deliveries from comedian Kumail Nanjiani as a tiny green alien named Pawny. And while Nanjiani’s little green guy character provided a few laughs, his character’s presence in the action of the plot feels inexplicable and shoehorned in, which lines up with most of the other ‘checklist’ elements in the film. And in terms of action, “Men in Black: International” lacks scope and imagination, with most of the action set pieces playing out like stage play set against a green screen.

Overall, “Men in Black: International” has the elements of a successful Men in Black sequel on paper but feels soulless in its execution. There’s no sense of wonder and mystery to pull you in and the script fails the talent and chemistry of its two leads. However, if you lower your expectations and forget about the brilliance of the original film, this movie can keep your attention for a couple of hours, but its not worth the full price of a night at the movies.

“Men in Black: International” is rated PG-13 for scifi action, some language and suggestive material.

2.8 out of 5 stars

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: THE 4TH OF JULY ACROSS 1. Reproductive cell 5. Tai's partner 8. At the stern 11. Do like phoenix 12. Person of French descent 13. It can't be refused?

15. Hand-to-hand combat weapon 16. Sty sound 17. Justin Bieber's 2015 hit 18. *Pyrotechnic display 20. De-wrinkler 21. Expression of delight 22. *"O say can you ____" 23. *One of three presidents who died on July 4 26. Gloria Gaynor's "I Will ____" 30. Turkish military leader 31. With complex decorations 34. Biblical place of bliss 35. Economic crisis 37. South American tuber 38. Gladiator's turf 39. Serum, pl.

40. Stellar 42. Humpty Dumpty did this 43. "Jeopardy" competitor, e.g.

45. Blotch or dapple 47. 34th Pres.

48. Unmanned flyer 50. MXN, as in currency 52. *British monarch 56. *____ Burr, officer in Revolutionary War and VP 57. Aquarium dweller 58. Of two minds 59. *Puts John Hancock down 60. Log splitter 61. Arrival times 62. Plays for pay 63. Ball in a socket 64. "____ and rave"

DOWN 1. ____ Approach in music education 2. The last Henry Tudor 3. Soviet acronym 4. Shooting star 5. Capital of Egypt 6. ____-dory 7. Varieties 8. '70s hairdo 9. "Where the Red ____ Grows" 10. "Don't ____ this at home!"

12. Pyle of "The Andy Griffith Show" 13. Willow twig 14. *"The Stars and Stripes ____" 19. What pertussis patients do 22. Johnny Cash's boy with unfortunate name 23. En ___, or all together 24. Watcher 25. a.k.a. Pleasant Island 26. *State on Old Glory 27. "That is," Latin 28. Like bribe-taking politician 29. Related on mother's

side 32. Narrow margin of victory 33. *Stamp ____, imposed tax on American colonies 36. *One of two Presidents to sign the Constitution 38. "____ came a spider..."

40. Gobbled up 41. Like libertine 44. Venerated paintings in Orthodox church 46. ____-totter 48. Unpleasant airport news 49. One in Pinkerton's gallery 50. Twosome 51. RenÈ Descartes' "therefore" 52. Hunted animal 53. Itty-bitty bit 54. Persian Gulf country 55. Research facil.

56. Pharaoh's cobra

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UCO lists spring 2019 Honor Roll The University of Central Oklahoma recently announced the students named to the university’s honor rolls, a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards.

For the spring 2019 semester, 1,326 students were named to the President’s Honor Roll, an honor achieved by those who recorded a “straight-A” or 4.0 GPA. In addition, 1,679 students were named to the Dean’s Honor Roll, a list of those who achieved a 3.5 GPA or better for the semester and no grade lower

than a B. To be eligible for the President’s or Dean’s lists, students must complete at least 12 hours of on-campus class credit for the semester.

With strong connections throughout the Oklahoma City metro, the University of Central Oklahoma is dedicated to developing in students the confidence to succeed through transformative learning experiences.

Central prides itself as a smart investment for success, preparing future leaders in an opportunity-rich environment, with access to more than 200 student

organizations and the internship, employment, entertainment and cultural offerings of the rapidly growing Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

Founded in 1890, Central connects its nearly 16,000 students to unmatched value found in 121 undergraduate areas of study and 76 graduate majors from its main campus in Edmond and facilities throughout the metro area. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

For more information viisit www.uco.edu.

List of Central Oklahoma Honor Roll students from Edmond Edmond President's Honor Roll Samantha R. Ackerman; Joanne Clare Adams; Sahil Agarwal; Gianella Albines Chavez; Madison Allen; Adnan Almoghalliq; Ali Alnakhli; Ali Mohammed Y. Alsalman; Nouf Mohammed Alyami; Michaela I. Anang; Eileen Joan Anderson; Jacob Lewis Anderson; Jonathon Taylor Anderson; Surendhar Andugula; Emiley Nicole Armer; Kaivon Atkinson; Tayana Marie Autaubo; Tradd Everett Baggott; Ye Bai; Philip Alan Bailey; Shelby LeeAnn Bailey; Seunghyeon Bang; Juliana Baptistella; Phoebe K. Barnes; Chase D. Bashor; Emily Rae Batterson; Samuel Mason Bayless; Lauren P. Beardsley; Katrina Michelle Bevans; Sindhu Bharathi; Abigail Joy Bickle; Brandon Blue; Frances Elizabeth Brenneman; Hayley Erin Brock; Evan Odell Brown; Chris Brungardt; Jazmin S. Bryan; Summer Lyric Bryant; Catrina B. Buchanan; Alison K. Burdell; Jennifer Rhea Burzycki; Shelby Butler; Brooklyn N. Caimano; Bethany Calhoun; Jaima Carder; Kaitlyn N. Carrington; Kodie Cast; Alexis Nicole Challis; Roshaniben Dasharathbhai Chaudhari; Oswah Sajid Cheema; Yiwen Chen; Su Kyeong Cheong; Brooke A. Cochenour; Casey Collins; Maya M. Cook; Kendra Cassidy Coon; Elizabeth Claire Corwin; Aaron Scott Cotton; Jessica Nichole Couch; Lauren M. Couch; Thomas Charles Craft; Lauren Nicole Craig; Jesus Monserath Cruz; Sophia Lorraine Yalong Cuyo; Abigail J. Damerval; Carley R. Dancer; Erin Maria Dang; Briana N. Davila; Gionna Elise Davis; Kiara Day; Logan Day; Robert Cody Denison; DeLauren Garcia Diaz; Shelby C. Dickerson; María Dimas; Khue Tu Tran Doan; Lawrence J. Dongilli; Anna Dawn Dore; George Elliott Dosher; Devin Lynn Doutaz; Evan Warren Drumm; Jacob Aaron Duncan; Isabella Dunlap; Alexander Durbeniuk; Elizabeth J. Dusenberry; Megan Rose Dwarshuis; Jeffery Don Eager; Sadie G. Eastman; Whitney M. Eastman; Benjamin Ecton; Anna Marie Edge; Ahmed El Fatmaoui; Justine I. Ellis; Alaina Camille Ely; Eunah Eom; Daniel Ward Etherington; Sarah D. Everhart; Emily R. Falls; Stephanie Faria; Dakota Ray Farris; Mackensie Diane Ferguson; Brooke E. Ferman; Collin Dane Ferrell; Derek Anthony Fike; Tyler D. Fisher; John Paul Flenniken; Megan E. Forbes; Tanisha Jolissa Forbes; Kaylee S. Frank; James Franks; Elijah James Freels; William Patrick Freniere; Jenna Elizabeth Gallagher; Regel Sebastian Garcia Ames; Stephen Paul Gilstad; Nelson Alejandro Gonzalez; Jaanumathe Govindasamy; Corinthia Gloria-Elana Gray; Michael Wayne Gregory; James Daniel Griffin; Kimberly Michael Griffin; Sydney Grippen; Katlyn Nicole Groves; Yue Gu; Rebekah Lynn Siscon Guancia; Alexis P. Guerrero; Ajay Baba Guttikonda; Yeji Ha; Sydney E. Haas; Zarmeen Habib- Khemani; Tyler M. Hallett; Tracey Hamann; Shane L. Hamlin; Chance E. Hammack; Jiwon Han; Ashley Diane Harris; Aisha Hasanjee; Sarah Ruth Heath; Andrew Christopher Hendrick; Darah May Henley; Baylee Blain Henry; Kayla Denise Herrin; Skyler Rae High; Lacy Jane Hillis; Katelyn A. Hines; Zoie Ruyii Hing; Hallie Elizabeth Hinton; Lexi L. Hodge; Samantha Summer Holman-Dowdy; Kimberly Hoppers; Corey S. Horton; Samah Houmam; Chyan Makenzee Houston; Bailey Reasha Huff; Alkin Godwin Huggins; Hannah Camille Hulse; Paulina Hunt; Jazlyn Phuong Huynh; Saidat Omotoyosi Ibiribigbe; Sarah Grace Ingalsbe; Eriko Inoue; James Garrett Jacobson; Amber Joelle James; Haylee Morgan James; Megan Kathleen Jayroe; Brooke M. Jensen; Chris Clark Jester; Mengyuan Ji; Ruolan Jia; Li Jiaxin; Hipolito Joachin; Lydia Grace Johnson; Paige M. Johnson; David Scott Johnston; Ashley E. Jones; Benjamin Thomas Jones; Jhayla Tvfu-Avli Jones; Justin Daniel Jones; Sarah Kay Jones; Precious Abisola Julius; Alexandra K. Jury; Vaishnavi Kachamgottu; Rose Kamau; Keerthi Kancherla; Margaret Wambui Kariuki; Mohamad Keblawi; James Clarence Keethler; Rebecca Elizabeth Kern; Jessica Leann Kersey; Daria Khmelova; Beomseo Kim; Hyunjung Kim; Min Jung Kim; Sangryong Kim; Seongmin Kim; Yonghyun Kim; Judy Niccetta Kimani; Jaslynn Nichole Kinchion; Alexander Michael Kinzey; Tanja Knezevic; Kalli M. Knox; Dohile Balla Kone; Mitsuko Marie Kosik; Katie M. Krumwiede; Sonnet Ashlynn Lamb; Paul P. Lang; Peter P. Lang; Johanna M. Lange; Caroline G. Larson; Jonathan Conley Latham; Sarah A. Lauffenburger; Jordan A. Layn; Hannah Lee; Ji Sun Lee; Jun Sheng Lee; Ren Jian Lee; Robert William Lee; Dara Lentz; Benjamin Joe Letourneau; Addison Grace Lewis; Mateah Selah Lewis; Paige L. Lewis; Qifan Li; Yunda Li; Ci Hui Lim; Xiting Lin; Cassidy N. Litz; Hanyan Liu; Shuning Liu; Bai-Lee Breann- Ruth Logan; Jenny Jia Yi Loo; Danielle Jeane Lorson; Sydney Elise Loyd; Han Seth Lu; Rubith Lujan; Nguyen Hong Vy Luong; Trent Lutze; Ty Lutze; Raegan L. Mach; Kelli R. Madison; Mikayla Rose Maiahy; Kyle S. Major; Marlee Alexis Maloy; Sajani Manandhar; Luca Francesco Marinoni; Cheyenne Luna Marski; Patricia Ann Mason; Lakyn Alexandra Massengill; Landon Matthews; Isabella Christine Matthiesen; Leah JuhRee McComack; Anna Christine McCoy; Breck Alan McGough; Laura McHam; Nydra Faye McLaughlin; Elijah Jordan McNabb; Aimee Ryanne McRorie; Christina L. Meyers; Stephanie Ann Mitchell; Brittany Lauren Moehnke; Hope K. Morgan; Madison Motil; Rocio Mullaney; Tanner Ryan Mullins; Mi Ryoung Mun; Cassie Lain Muriithi; Matthew Don Myers; Katalin Nagykaldi; Zachary William Nelson; Olivia Grace Newman; Derek Rafer Newsome; Esther Wing Yih Ng; Briant Duc Nguyen; Nguyet Thi Nguyen; Nhan Huu Nguyen; Thu Nguyen Thuy Anh; Tyler D. Nicholson; Michael W. Nickerson; Alexandra Nieman; Taylor Marie Ninke; Marla K. Niskern; Makenzi Northenor Northenor; Mckinsey Gayle Norton; Imuseoluwa Adeola Obembe; Olayemi Omowunmi Ogunrinde; Kevin Anthony Olan-

dese; Precious Olayiwola; Kaylee Shae Olguin; Shem F. Oloyede; Tracy Rose Olsta; Genavieve M. O'Malley; Oghenekome Oghenefajiri Onwah; Jennifer L. Osborne; Lauren Owens; Cameron Andrew Pak; Yuanyuan Pan; Sagar Paneru; Charmaine Tingyan Pang; Cali Ann Passerman; Divya Rajeshkumar Patel; Taylor J. Patry; Jared C. Patterson; Katelynn Emily Patton; Melissa Patton; Hanna Mariah Pavao; Mason Lee Peck; Alexander Michael Perakis; Danielle Elizabeth Perjatel; Kyle S. Persons; Laura Phan; Soyoung Pilcher; Madison L. Pinion; Katherine Anne Pitzer; Angela Jean Plant; Emmanda Lee Potter; Pooja Poudyal; Fatemeh N. Pourmalek; Caitlin A. Pratt; Helga Progri; Wyatt A. Pryor; Anna Leigh Quinton; Natalie Ramirez; Ariadna Ramirez Macias; Shashank Kumar Ranga; Giovanna Rauchbach de Oliveira; Sally Ann Rauh; BradlieAnn Redding; Gabrielle Love Reed; Megan Elizabeth Reed; Brittany Renfro; Tiffany Reynolds; Rachel Elizabeth Richter; Payton Grace Rigler; Melissa Ritter; Jessica D. Roberts; Michael Christopher Robinson; Caroline Elizabeth Rogers; Justin James Rogers; Kelly May Rogers; Nichole Elizabeth Romich; Alyssa Danae Ross; Regan Lee Rosson; Ibrahim Adedotun Rufai; Qusay Jaber Sahky; Shada Atif A. Sahlabji; Akarsh Sakhamuri; Ashley Dianne Sallee; Eric Sample; Katie Sams; Grant Riley Schamburg; Raphael Alan Schwarz; Leonard Scott; Corey Seaman; Austin Brett Segrest; Juraj Sekera; Ana Carolina Selaibe Alves; Connor Self; Allison Virginia Sell; Zachary Minus Selvidge; Jihyun Seo; FNU Shahzaib; Wenzheng Shi; Madeline Paige Shirey; Rose Mary Shrestha; Angelina Mary Sibimon; Anastasiia Sibirtseva; Leslie Sickler; Anya M. Siebert; Amanda Yen Kei Siew; John Daniel Sigl; Landon Mitchell Sikes; Kristen Simson; Celeste Singleton; Chloe Grace Singleton; Korey Sisco; Kelly Karen Smith; Kevin Rowland Smith; Ashley Elizabeth Snider; Komal Singh Sohi; Olamide Peter Sonubi; Jordan Nicole Spence; Giulia St Peter; Alicia Stevens; Faith Megan Stewart; Noah Wisdom Stinson; Benjamin David Stire; Holly Stoll; Lauren Grace Stoll; Cambrie Stout; Rachel Strilaeff; Jeanthe Strydom; Ina C. Sukut; Wenshan Sun; Monica L. Surtees; Priyadharshini Surulinathan Sekar; Vinay Vasantpuri Swami; Vivek Vasantpuri Swami; Sean Russell Sweeney; Mengni Tan; Nicole Marie Taticzek; Garrett Logan Taylor; FNU Tee Tian Mei; Desiree Gabrielle Annamarie Thomas; Ariel Thorne; McKenzie Tipton; Fei Tong; Sharon Huei Lin Too; Matthew Thomas Townsend; Lina Trad; Kanesha Trammell; Huyen B. Tran; Rocco Tripodi; Chris Trowbridge; Ngoc Truong An Truong; Katelyn Tullis; Colin Donnelly Turpin; Kaylee Nicole Tyson; Abasi-ama Bassey Udeme; Tatiana Marie Ulate; Kyla Upreti; Anil Chowdary Vallabhaneni; Isabella Leigh Vander Putten; Elina Johanna Varmia; Giovanna Corinne Visalli; Erin G. Viviani; Trung Vu; Andrew Dalton Wade; Jordan Waldenville; Stephanie Nichole Walker; Ye Wang; Ellie G. Warnock; Andrew Washburn; Dezarae Washington; Christopher Maxwell Watkins; James Watson; Helen Abigail Weathers; Allie Weber; Shu Ern Wee; Molly Ann Weed; Maren West; Gabrielle Elese Westbrook; Evan McCord Wheeler; Monica Joan Whitten; Maci Wiley; Tatum Mora Wilkerson; Alexandra Faith Wilson; Meagan Nicole Wilson; Kendra Mariah Witcher; Lacy Anne Wood; Grace Olivia Wray; Summer A. Wray; Cailin Joan Wright; Emily Jayne Yannatone; Ashton Kent Yeargin; Jyothsna Yenugu; Sunjip Yim; Edward Yoon; Rebecca Kay Young; Jinyao Zhang; Xiating Zhang; Hongming Zhao; Qing Zhao; Zhennan Zhong; and Kui Zhuo Edmond (Dean's Honor Roll) Beda Arsene Abasso; Marc Sidoine Abega Bitomo; Adel-Byanu Abidullina; Emily Ruth Adams; Cristina Guadalupe Aguirre-Ornelas; Anum Ahmad; Syed Faizan Ahmed Naqvi; Oluwaseun Adebayo Akande; Mubaraak Akinkunmi Akinbola; Itohan Darnelle Akpiri; Fahad Alakkas; Mohanad Abdulellah Alaseeri; Adam Niema Albahadily; Grace Caroline Alexander; Athanasia Alexandridou; Hussain Alfardan; Haley Jo Allen; Kristen Sophia Allen; Aminat Abolanle Aloba; Jessica Linn Altz; Ikechukwu Isaac Amah; Brittany Nicole Anderson; Yazin Andijani; Candice Andrew; Brooklyn Nickole Andrew-Stewart; Carly M. Arrington; Jessica D. Askins; Anna Clair Astley; William Tate Atkinson; Sarah Atwood; Ludnie Cassie Augustin; Hope Michelle Austin; Martha-Grace Presley Austin; Ryan G. Austin; Joshua Clay Autaubo; Miranda Lillian Babb; Samuel B. Babb; William Babb; Kelsey S. Backry; Hannah G. Baker; McKinley Cole Ballinger; Callie J. Bangasser;

Bridget Areial Barnett; Sagar Basnet; Peyton Elizabeth Bates; Sydney Leanne Baxter; Assyria Bayones; Amanda Elizabeth Beck; Chloe R. Becker; Janice Beh; Jordan Taylor Belew; Addie M. Beller; Caleb Bennett; Daelyn B. Bernard; Zachary D. Birts; Sarah E. Blank; Blake Blessington; Andrew Bold; Angel Bonilla; Paul A. Brackney; Adam Reese Brewer; Ethan J. Bruegel; Michael Burnet Bruns; Jake Buchanan; Sabina Budhathoki; Elisha Bulock; Gabriel Walker Burch; David Burgess; Delaney Denise Burgess; Tabor M. Burk; Nichole Joy Burroughs; Austin Garner Calise; Cody Campbell; Quinn Erin Campbell; Cameron Allen Joseph Capps; Ember Michelle Carpenter; Doneshia Queanna Carr; Kassidy Nichole Carsten; Dylan Scott Carver; Joseph Case; Leslie C. Castro; Alicia Chambers; Bailey D. Chance; William Thomas Chandler; Ryan Scott Chapman; Sarah Ann Chavez; Shyh Han Chea; Darien Lee Chebahtah; Tyren D. Chestnut; Zachary C. Childers; McKenna Renee Clanton; Beverly J. Clark; Cooper L. Clark; Donna Grace Clark; Madeline Marie Clark; Troyvonne Clark; Marcia Kathleen Clemmons; James T. Cole; Nicholas Phillip Coleman; Cole Michael Collins; Jordan Branae Collins; Alexia Renee Converse; Anna K. Cornell; Elvira Corona; Quinn Robert Costello; Madeleine O. Cox; Stephanie L. Cox; John William Creter; Carolyne Gichuki Crozier; Connor Rylie Cummings; Janna Lynn Dahlgren; Kiana Daneshmand; Colton Ray Danker; Ryan Leigh Darling; Summer David; Kacie Davidson; Matthew Davies; Alexandra Jo Davis; Sam Davis; Igor Davydov; Zehila Y. De Leon; Aleecia Nichole Delozier; Hunter Delozier; Emelia Kate Denham; Joshua Miles Denning; Megan E. Dequasie; Rohit Deshpande Deshpande; Tabatha L. Devault; Zachary V. DeVault; Angela Diamidia; Laury Nguessan Diamidia; Curtis W. Diaz; Karina Alejandra Diaz; Zlatina Yovcheva Dineva; Anh Tran Phuong Dinh; Joel Thomas Dixon; Linh T. Doan; Joseph Donald Downs; Lauren N. Downs; Jean Paul Drapeau; Erin Elizabeth Drewke; Amber Leann Duren; Hannah Danae Durland; Pratibha Dwa; Kelsie Lain Eason; Matthew Alexander Ecton; Chalyn Hunter Edson; Easton Q. Edwards; Alex C. Eichler; Kaylee M. Ellis; Lawrence Chibuike Emeagwara; Angellica R. Emery; Fatima A. Enriquez; Delaney Jean Ernst; Sandy Milly Julie Escobar; Thomas Esparza; Samantha Jane Ethridge; Emily Claire Falcon; Jihane Fareseddine; Ryan Farris; Anam Fatima; Kenneth K. Faulkner; Trever Michael Field; Ashley Jordan Flores; Brittany Christine Foglesong; Analysia K. Fomin; Ashley Nicole Ford; Bradley G. Forsythe; Cord Fox; Laura Rebekah Zeira Francis; Reese Brenna Francis; Zachary Kellen Frederick; Zoe Corinne Freeman; Kailyn Christine Frias; Daniel Frye; Lisa Fulks; Amanda Jordan Fuller; Garrett Gage; Kyra Anne Gallagher; Han Gao; Ivan Roy Garcia; Gabriella Grace Gardner; Christopher A. Gaston; Kevin Ghale; Sloan Gibson; Michael Patrick Gilmore; Nate M. Ginsterblum; Taylor Kay Gleichman; Kaci Anden Godfrey; Taylor N. Goldman; Danielle R. Gonzales; Rebecca Denise Gonzales; Deanna Catalina Gonzalez; Erik E. Gonzalez; Ezri Elena Gonzalez; Jaelin M. Gonzaque; Carrie Goyne; Travis Jun Gray; Alexandra Jo Greenfield; Janie Marie Griffith; Chandler Grisham; Jean Haas; Soliana T. Habtom; Derek Hall; Alexandria N. Hamilton; Ashley Starr Hamlin; Amy Henson Hammack; Noah James Hampson; Katelyn Marie Hand; Danielle E. Harkey; Shannon Harrison; Matthew K. Heath; Zachary Heiderstadt; Chase Michael Hellinger; Krystal Louise Hensley; Laura H. Hensley; Marlie Shae Hibdon; Taylor David Hicks; Jordan High; Makenzie Hill; Abby Pearl Hines; Victoria Lynn Hodge; Jessica Hodges; Henry Hoffmann; Grayden Hohl; Brooke N. Holland; Corrine Nicole Hood; Gretchen Avery Houk; Tanner Allen Huddleston; Mary Kaitlynn Huff; Melanie M. Hughes; Jaxon Humphrey; Alyssa Savannah Hunt; Landon Joseph Hurlbut; Riko Inori; Elisha Diann Janes-Martinez; Grace Marissa Jeffcoat; Sarah E. Jekel; Chloe Elizabeth Caroline Jenson; Hangyeol Jeong; Misty D. Jeter; Alayna N. Johnson; Brandon C. Johnson; Ryleigh Nicole Johnson; Zachary Lee Johnson; Marissa K. Jones; Michael A. Jones; Shelby A. Jones; Clarissa E. Joyce; Malia J. Kaaiohelo; Caroline Kamau; Precious Bola Kameni; Susmitha K. Kancharla; Sabin Kapali; Mitchell Karasek; Breanne Aleise Kassan; Peter Ilias Kavourgias; Cameron K. Kay; Ganesh Sai Uttej Kayala; Ryann Mackenzie Kelley; Makenna Kersh; Christina Marie Khanagov; Donghyeok Kim; Alexandra Claire King; Andrew Benjamin King; Riley King; Kale E. Kirkpatrick; Leslie E. Kirkpatrick; Robert C. Klemp; Ashton P. Kliewer; Kayla Renee Kopensky; Kouakou

Amoin Sesse Kotokou; Walamy Marie Kouadio; Warapat Krasaetanont; Wasupon Krasaetanont; Jordan Lyn Kuhn; Cecelia Marie Kuper; Montana Garrett Kuykendall; Laura Kwan; Seong Juin Kwong; Ashley Priscilla Lamont; Paola Landin Lopez; Breanna L. Lanzner; Keene Lau; John Mark C. Lawrence; Olivia Virginia Leal; Collin Lebreton; Jiyoung Lee; Yeojin Lee; John Christopher Leewright; Laura E. Leonard; Saman Lesani; Jezreil Sanchez Leslie; Gennesaret Ping Leu; Jaedah Leigh Lewis; Jin Young Lim; Joseph K. Lim; Wai Yin Lim; Qinbo Liu; Paige LeAnn Locke; Brianna Gabrielle Lodge; Wei Yan Loh; Willow Sophia Lopez; Zoe H. Lopez; Breanna Lunday; Rick T. Ma; Henry Macharia; Kaylee T. Mai; Lindsey Ryane Malone; Sean Launico Mamaed; Brian Manga; Nina Mangano; Robert Canaan Manley; Maria Crispina Marcos; Karissa Paige Marion; David Robert Martin; Mackenzie Darlene Martin; Meng Tsai Martin; Lalani Martinez; Maya Liana Martinez; Hayley C. Martini; Sadie N. Mason; Tristan Mautz; Victoria Nashert Mavros; Stephen Michael McClernon; Austin C. McCoy; Kara Frances McCray; Justin Lamor McFee; Chloe G. Mckinney; Vincent Gregory McLain; Ashley McLeod; Tiara Lanique McMinn; Paige Elizabeth Meacham; Charles McCormick Mecoy; Jacob Scot Merry; Brooke Alexis Metzger; Elizabeth Amaris Miller; Emma L. Mills; Casey Austin Minton; Breanna Noelle Mital; Nicollette Monaghan; Kyuran Moon; Julia Moore; Alani Morris; Lauren Clair Morris; Marianna Y. Morse; Kathryn Noel Morton; Gage E. Mouser; Autumn M. Munday; Jesus David Munoz; Isabella Marie Murphy; Anne Marie Myer; Kaylee Mackenzie Myers; Niloofar Naghdi; Muhammad Subhan Zahid Nazir; Cade Curry Newbold; Tiffany W. Nge; Natalie Sandra Nguyen; Bingqiang Ni; Caleb J. Nichols; Rose Waithira Njoki; Madison Jaicee Nolen; McKenna Elizabeth Nolin; Sarah Bari Noon; Braden Norris; Hannah Michelle Oden; Victory Ebunoluwa Ogunbanwo; Jonathan Olay; Kevin Oloba; Allen Junior Opoku; Yannic Oppenheimer; Lauren Ashley Osborn; Tori Alisha Overton; Kaelin D. Owens; Jessica Sariah Papageorge; Hyojin Park; Hyun Meen Park; Jueun Park; Sumin Park; Yechan Park; Jyuari Parker; Sara Ann Bryce Parker; Maleny Salinas Parks; Breanna Lizabeth Peeler; Swathi Penmatsa; Amelia Ann Perez; Michelle R. Perry; Annaleise Marie Peters; Kaycee Dea Peterson; Sarah M. Peterson; Scarlet Estelle Petrucci; Kaleb Pettitt; Jessica Laraine Pfeffer; Tai Dinh Pham; Joshua Wayne Phelps; Nicole Mary Phillips; Taylor Renee Phillips; Tori LaRee Irene Phillips; Michael H. Pickle; Elizabeth Paige Piper; Levi Matthew Pitts; Anna Grace Platner; Abrianna Marie Pocock; Gabrielle Kristine Pollard; Brittany N. Porterfield; Makenzie Jo Potts; Tyler Prescott; Rylee Christine Pressgrove; Kyler Price; Taylor Vonn Priest; Timothy F. Privrat; Norbert Edward Puchala; Fatima Ramirez; Umesh Rana; Tanna Blair Reed; Taylor K. Reed; Karson Amber Reeder; Trevor Regier; Samantha L. Reynolds; Abby Noel Rhoades; Payton Richards; Seth Micah Richards; Joshua Mario Richardson; Alaina J. Ricketts; Hallum Christian Riggs; Sydnee Paige Rigsby; Tori Renee Ritz; Miquel Nicole Roach; Molly Roberts; Dawson Rogers; Cynthia Elder Rose; Kourtney A. Ross; Hannah Row; Garrison A. Rugg; Caitlin M. Rush; Nii Aflah Djormor Sackey; Ashley Salim; Yukina Sato; Antonio Nicolas Savage; Sarah Grace Savage; Jacob Evan Saxton; Christina Y. Schwartz; Julia Lynn Seely; Samuel J. Segroves; Kersten A. Serowski; McKenzie E. Seward; Seth Michael Shaffer; Sundas Shahid; Victoria Rose Sharp; Zazarena Binti Shazryl Eskay; Meredith Lou Sheets; Jessica Ann Shortt; Chad Sickler; Njita Silas Halle; Hyo Jun Sim; Ashley Elizabeth Simmons; Sarah Elizabeth Singletary; Abigail B. Sledge; Arly Smart; Chandin Sage Smith; Hannah Noel Smith; Jackson Alexander T. Smith; Jordan Smith; Kelsey Smith; Megan Maydell Smith; Sara Snead; Joshua Snider; Jimin Song; Wonjae Song; Chance Spicer; Scout Presley Stanley; Trenton Grant Starkey; Spencer Read Stephens; Kyla D. Sternlof; Amanda Marie Stevens; Kiersten Ann Strout; Yaxin Sun; Oluwaseun Michael Sunday; Jan Denton Lagan Sur; Heather Ann Sweat; Kristi Szczerbacki; Kurstin Diane Taff; Sila Tamang; Ty T. Tamura; Kyle Palabay Tangco; Brianna Dalyn Tanner; Ethan Wallace Tartsah; Kellie Tate; David J. Taylor; Alvin Wee Jie Teng; Tyre Terry; John Henry Tholen; Jordyn Lindsey Thomas; Andrew Christopher Thompson; Zixuan Tian; Josiah Lok Teck Tie; Noah Gregory Tillman; Christopher Tobler; Alice Enuwa Tony; Gia-Lac Le Tran; Monica Phuong Tran; Nguyen Tran Le Khai; Cy J. Trindle; Cheyanne Turpin; Victoria Ubom; Era Ulaj; Cameron Allen Urbach; Sarah Van Eeckhoudt; Kamren B. Vanbuskirk; Kelly Amanda VanZandt; Adrian A. Velasco; Kallie Sioux Voice; Kimberly Waggoner; David Wagner; Crystal Walker; Sean A. Wall; Megan Addison Wallace; Morgan J. Wallar; Ashton Karae Walling; Kyle Davis Walters; Shelby J. Weaver; Lindsay Weber; Breanna Michelle Wedde; Jaid Courtlynn Wehrenberg; Allyson Marie Weides; Mason S. Werth; Nathan Lee Wheeler; Sarah Wheeler; Aren Travis White; Vincent Elliott White; Hannah Grace Whitten; Jenna R. Wilbur; Gabrielle Aubree Williams; Mason Thomas Williams; Tyler Eston Williams; Landry Ann Willis; Alyssa Nicole Wilson; Christine Lynn Wilson; Corbin Gentry Wimer; Vanessa Winnie; Maegan E. Witham; Jack Michael Wodarski; Colleen Wolfe; Yi Wen Wong; Joshua Wright; Kuan Chen Wu; Jonathan David Wynn; Jiayi Xu; Sze Min Yeap; Jing Hao Yong; Ri Hao Yong; Eunseong Yoo; Abbigail N. Yost; Cherokee Ann Young; Callie YoungBird; Erin Rose Yusko; Jennifer Maria Zapata; Wenjin Zeng; Xinyi Zhang; Yiqian Zhang; Xunhong Zhou; and Anwarul Firdhaus Bin Zulkifli

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Gypsy Twang will present a concert this Sunday at the Arcadia Round Barn. The group, from Tulsa, will be performing from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Concerts at Arcadia Round Barn to be held on Saturday & Sunday ARCADIA – Singer-songwriter Rick Reiley will provide Morning Music on Saturday, June 22, and Gypsy Twang will present an Elm Tree Concert on Sunday, June 23, at the Arcadia Round Barn.

Reiley lives in Cushing, where he co-hosts the Tuesday Night Music Club, a popular weekly jam session.

He is an acoustic folk musician who has performed at the Wood Guthrie Folk Festival, the Red Dirt Gypsy Café, the Norman Music Festival and the Blue Door.

Gypsy Twang is a Tulsa band made up of Steve Huhn on upright bass, Sarah Barker Huhn on guitar and vocals and John Williams on guitar, harmonica and vocals. The band has played at the Woody Guthrie Festi-

val, the Skyline Festival and Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa.

Morning Music is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday in the downstairs museum of the Arcadia Round Barn, which is six miles east of Interstate 35 on Historic Route 66.

The Round Barn Elm Tree Concerts are from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., one or two Sundays a month beneath the giant elm tree on the north side of the barn. Visitors can bring a lawn chair or sit at the picnic tables. All concerts are free but donations are accepted.

The Round Barn is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about live music call Joe Baxter at 405-833-1350.

PHOTO PROVIDED

Denton Blevins, instructional director for trade and industrial programs for Francis Tuttle, congratulates Cathy Steveson for being recognized as the ‘Teacher of the Year’ for Francis Tuttle Technology Center.

Educator honored as 2019 Francis Tuttle top teacher Cathy Stevenson has been named 2019 Francis Tuttle Technology Center Teacher of the Year. The facial and nail instructor received the award at the South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education Banquet.

“I love what I do, I love to teach,” Stevenson said, “I do my best to equip students for success in today’s world so they will have a rewarding career, not just a job.”

Currently pursuing a graduate degree in educational leadership, Stevenson says she incorporates critical thinking, collaboration and life skills into her lessons. In 10 years as a Francis Tuttle instructor, Stevenson has also lead students to compete in SkillsUSA competitions, with some placing among the top ten in the nation “Cathy is absolutely deserving of this honor,” said Broderick Steed, Francis Tuttle evening supervisor.

“Cathy is constantly improving the

student experience and the department as a whole. From quality instruction to the efficient management of supplies and equipment, Cathy’s focus is always on her students.”

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

To submit news, photos e-mail news@edmondpaper.com

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Senior ride program gets grant The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Central Oklahoma recently received a $20,000 grant from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation and its Services for the Elderly iFund program to help fund the RSVP Provide-A-Ride pro-

gram.

Provide-A-Ride provides free medical transportation for low-income older adults in Oklahoma County who are no longer able to drive. In 2018, RSVP volunteers provided 6,065 rides to 424 seniors.

Student photographer, Brian Collum captures Tim O’Keefe studying a map like the ones he produced in his career as a pressman.

New exhibit sees OC students using photography with elderly The current exhibit in Oklahoma Christian University’s art gallery features black and white photographs of retirement community residents.

The photos are the work of students enrolled in a three week intensive summer course.

Students in Professor of Graphic Design Michael O’Keefe’s summer intersession photography course, took on the assignment of visually A couple view the photo exhibit of elderly, telling the story of a Tealridge now on display at Oklahoma Christian.

Retirement Center resident. motivate the project.

The photographers made an intergener“My assignments are constructed to ational connection, engaged in converpush students past what they typicaly sation and practiced interveiw skills. expereince in their inner circles. I’ve They learned somebody else’s life story seen these students grow quickly. They then communicated that visually. understand they are recording visually The exhibit opening brought together someone else’s life through which they students, their subjects and guests to become the eyes of the public,” said enjoy the final product. Tealridge resiProfessor O’Keefe. dent and father of Professor O’Keefe, Several students befriended their Tim O’Keefe sat near his portrait. subjects and returned to Tealridge “I worked in printing as first pressmore than once. They’ve shared stories man. The presses filled large rooms and together over lunch and shot more there was an art to it. We often photos. printed maps,” said O’Keefe.

The exhibit, located in the Garvey Professor O’Keefe teaches from a Center at 2501 East Memorial Road, platform of life. Classroom conversawill be open Monday to Thursday, 8 tions are about core values, community a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no charge for and what’s really important. His peradmission. The exhibit is expected to sonal connection with Tealridge helped remain through the summer.

Lily poses for Makenzie Williams and celebrates the joy of her independence. Lily has CP and never lived on her own before moving to Tealridge.

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Searching for answers on treating arthritis Scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation are pushing the bounds of a decades-old scientific method to study the origins of osteoarthritis.

OMRF scientists Tim Griffin, Ph.D., and Albert Batushansky, Ph.D., are using a method called gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, or GC-MS, to measure changes in the cartilage of joints from mice. They are targeting cartilage metabolism, the biochemical reactions that occur in the cells to maintain the cartilage.

GC-MS has been used since the 1960s to profile molecules in conditions like drug abuse or steroid use, as well as other human diseases. Griffin and Batushansky are the first to use this method to study cartilage metabolism.

“The idea and basic methodology are old, but strategies for applying this technology are still developing,” said Batushansky. “Look at the engine. The idea and technology significantly evolved as it was used in trains, then cars, then planes, then spacecraft and so on. Development and application change and evolve over time.”

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, stemming from the loss of cartilage between bones and joints, and it will affect more than half of all Americans age 65 or older.

OA is the leading cause of disability and joint replacements in adults in the U.S. “Even though OA is incredibly common, we don’t know exactly how it develops and progresses at a cellu-

lar level,” said Griffin. "Many recent studies, including our own, suggest that there is a metabolic origin to the disease."

Several factors can increase OA risk, including age, obesity, joint injuries, high-impact physical jobs, and genetics, but at the biochemical level it’s unknown if these factors share a common origin or are unique, said Griffin.

The next step is to use this new metabolic approach to better understand how these different risk factors cause biochemical changes in cartilage. "We took on the challenge of working with mice lets us study different causes of OA like we see in humans,” said Batushansky.

They hope their work can lead to new potential drug targets to treat or even prevent the disease. “If we can track and characterize the changes in cartilage metabolism using this method, it would help answer fundamental questions about the disease that might lead to novel drug therapies and prevention possibilities for osteoarthritis,” said Griffin.

The findings were published in the journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.

Other OMRF researchers who contributed were Erika Barboza Lopes, Ph.D., Shouan Zhu, Ph.D., and Kenneth Humphries, Ph.D. The research was supported by grant No. R01AG049058 from the National Institute of Aging, a part of the National Institutes of Health, and funding from the Oklahoma Center for Adult Stem Cell Research (OCASCR), a program of TSET.

Monarch Waystation built

Cox teams up with Sunbeam Family Services for project As part of Team Cox Volunteer month, volunteers from Cox Communications built a butterfly waystation for residents of Sunbeam Family Services’ Emergency Senior Shelter.

Monarch Waystations provide resources necessary for monarchs to produce successive generations and sustain their migration. Establishing a waystation helps to support the monarch butterflies' migration patterns. As part of their lifecycle, monarchs migrate south across North America annually; however, due to the loss of natural habitat, their journey has become harder and their numbers are dwindling.

“Our employees were excited to build the Butterfly Garden for Sunbeam Family Services as part of our Cox Conserves efforts and Team Cox Volunteer Month,” said Kristin Peck, vice president of Cox Public Affairs.

“We believe the Butterfly Garden is a great addition for the residents of the Emergency Senior Shelter to enjoy.

Sunbeam does exceptional work in our community, and we are thrilled to partner with them on this project that will not only benefit their clients but will also have a positive impact on our environment.”

In the Oklahoma City metro-area, 260 seniors age 55 and older are homeless. Sunbeam works to end

senior homelessness, give hope and restore dignity through its Emergency Senior Shelter, the state’s only shelter equipped to assist homeless seniors.

Last fiscal year, 99 homeless seniors aged 60 and older sought safety in the Emergency Senior Shelter, many of whom were without a family support system and had a limited monthly income. The shelter is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is supported by therapists from Sunbeam's Counseling program.

During their stay, residents receive home-cooked meals, a warm bed and weekly laundry services along with comprehensive case management, including an individualized plan developed to support them in their path toward permanency. The efforts of the Emergency Senior Shelter have resulted in a 94 percent success rate in homeless seniors finding a permanent place to call home.

Sunbeam’s mission is to provide people of all ages with help, hope, and the opportunity to succeed through Early Childhood, Foster Care, Counseling and Senior Services. Last year, nearly 15,000 Oklahomans benefited from Sunbeam’s services. To learn more about the Emergency Senior Shelter call 405-528-7721 or visit sunbeamfamilyservices.org.

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

Payment is due upon submission by noon Thursday.

OMRF scientist Tim Griffin, Ph.D.

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When President Nixon wanted to get away from Washington D.C., he came here to San Clemente, Calif.

Goes on sale for $57.5 million

The Western White House for sale Thirty-seventh President of the United States, Richard Nixon, always enjoyed telling the American people what simple folk he and his wife, Pat, were in order to appeal to the middle-class voters.

Fond of saying that Pat wore plain cloth coats instead of mink, it seems reality told a different story. His unassuming simple lifestyle narrative was cast aside when it came to the choice of his vacation White House. All presidents have had their special getaways, many were owned long before they became president.

But it was after Nixon became president in 1969 that he instructed a campaign aide to find him a presidential retreat to be used as his Western White House along the California coast. Aide Fred Divel scoured the coastline and found the 26acre Hamilton H. Cotton estate in the then sparsely developed town of San Clemente on a ridge overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

It was grand and impressive enough for someone of Nixon’s new international imPresident Nixon put this swimming pool in where a tennis court once existed. portance, the home had even hosted Franklin D. Roosevelt in the past. During house the Secret Service. The home’s location was adjacent to Camp Pendlehis presidency, he and Pat entertained many heads of state there, including ton Marine Base providing convenient access to Air Force One and additional Leonid Brezhnev when signing the Soviet-American communique in 1973. It security. was where Nixon wrote his memoirs after he resigned his presidency to avoid San Clemente has grown considerably since the Nixons lived there. Located impeachment after the Watergate scandal of the 1970s. Nixon’s Western halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, it is filled with Spanish architecWhite House is now for sale, priced at $57.5 million. ture, lovely seaside parks and walking trails and is one of the best surfing A super luxurious enclave perched slightly above one of the best surfing spots along the California coast. Packed with charm, and visual beauty, it is beaches in California, La Casa Pacifica was modeled after a country home in San the southernmost city covered by the Los Angeles metropolitan area and carSebastian, Spain and was designed by Carl Lindbom for Cotton in 1927 in the ries the city slogan, "Spanish Village by the Sea.” Mission-Colonial style. Structures within the current 5.45 acres and 450 feet of The Nixons sold the estate in the mid 1980s to former Allergan Pharmaceubeachfront include a main residence of approximately 9,000 square feet with ticals chief executive Gavin S. Herbert, who has now listed it for $57.5 milseven bedrooms, a 3,000-square-foot poolside entertaining pavilion with guest lion. The estate is co-listed with Linda May of Hilton & Hyland, Beverly Hills wing, a two-bedroom guest house and multiple staff accommodations. and Rob Giem of Compass Realty, Los Angeles.

When Nixon first arrived after buying the compound, he replaced the existVisit TopTenRealEstateDeals.com for more historic, spectacular and ing tennis court with a swimming pool and made the necessary additions to celebrity homes and real estate news.

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Business college awards scholarships to students

The newly opened McBride Orthopedic Hospital North-OKC Outpatient Clinic at 9600 Broadway Extension.

McBride Orthopedic expansion McBride Orthopedic Hospital continues to expand patient services by opening a new Outpatient Surgery Center located at 9801 North Oklahoma Avenue. The new outpatient surgery facility officially opened at the beginning of June and is located northeast of the McBride Orthopedic Hospital-North OKC Outpatient Clinic campus at 9600 Broadway Extension.

The 35,500 square foot outpatient surgery center is a state-of-the-art facility with 6 full-size orthopedic surgical suites, 24 Phase 1 Prep/Recovery Bays, 12 Phase II Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Beds, consultation rooms, clinical office space and an oversized waiting room area.

McBride broke ground on the outpatient surgery center project in November 2017 during the opening of its 126,000 square foot North OKC outpatient clinic building connected to its 68-bed inpatient hospital.

McBride Orthopedic Hospital, which opened in 2005, offers 9 orthopedic surgical suites used for both inpatient and outpatient surgeries. Additional outpatient surgery space was needed to meet the needs of patients and accommodate exponential growth within the organization.

McBride, a 100 percent physicianowned specialty hospital, has 23 ortho-

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Evans & Davis law firm is featured by the EEDA Editor’s Note: The Edmond Economic Development Authority recently featured the Evans & Davis law firm in their online newsletter The Arrow. The following is what was said about Evans & Davis.

Evans & Davis is a law firm offering business and estate planning, probate and trust administration services.

Bryan Evans and Dustin Davis established the firm in August 2002 and moved the firm from Nichols Hills, Oklahoma to Edmond, Oklahoma in 2006.

Although Evans & Davis could be located anywhere in the Oklahoma City Metro Area, the owners were motivated to choose Edmond for the public school system for the children of the firm's attorneys and staff. The firm has offices and practices in Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and California, with the headquarters remaining in Edmond.

As the largest estate and business planning firm in Oklahoma, Evans & Davis has served more than 10,000 families and businesses in preparation for the next generation. The firm's physical footprint in the southwest United States continues to expand, with plans to open in a new state in

Giving a client all the legal options and information is part of the job of Evans & Davis law firm.

Fact File Evans & Davis Date Established: Aug. 23, 2002 Number of Employees: 31 Product/Service: Business and Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration Website: www.evansdavis.com Twitter: @evansdavislaw Facebook: @evansdavislaw Instagram: @evansdavislaw Linkedin: @evansdavislaw both 2019 and 2020. In 2019, the firm also created a new website and implemented a new branding and marketing plan which has increased their online presence.

Evans & Davis continues to grow and added its first two partners, Mitch McCuistian and John David Weaver in 2018. Additionally, two new attorneys and two new assistants joined the firm in 2019. The firm's goals for the future are to continue to grow and expand while maintaining the same quality and commitment to each client that has been provided since 2002.

For more information, visit www.evansdavis.com.

The University of Central Oklahoma College of Business recently awarded scholarships to several Edmond residents during the UCO College of Business Honors and Awards Banquet.

The college awarded more than $125,000 in scholarships for the 2019-20 academic year at the annual banquet, which gives recognition to Central’s business students for academic achievement and outstanding service throughout their time at the university.

Lance Cooter, a junior finance major from Edmond, recently received the American Fidelity and INSURICA Endowed Scholarship.

Aaron Cox, a freshman finance major from Edmond, recently received the Oklahoma Attorney Mutual Insurance Company Endowed Scholarship.

Kiana Daneshmand, a junior finance major from Edmond, recently received the Carlos P. Evans Endowed Scholarship.

Emily Holmes, a junior finance major from Edmond, recently received the Access Financial Resources Financial Planning Scholarship, the Central Oklahoma CPCU Scholarship, the Citizen’s Bank of Edmond Endowed Scholarship, the Garry Ritzky Memorial Scholarship and the Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma’s Susan Titus Memorial Endowed Scholarship.

Kevin Leonard, a junior finance major from Edmond, recently received the Theresa Sue Evans En-

dowed Scholarship in Real Estate.

Kyle Morales, a sophomore management major from Edmond, recently received the Dr. Saba Bahouth Scholarship and the NAPM OKC Endowed Scholarship.

Tyler Nicholson, a junior economics major from Edmond, recently received the Dr. Michael Metzger Memorial Endowed Scholarship for Economics.

Justin Parker, a freshman finance major from Edmond, recently received the CompSource Mutual Endowed Scholarship.

Scout Stanley, a junior marketing major from Edmond, recently received the Marketing Endowed Development Scholarship.

Ashton Walling, a graduate student in the MBA program from Edmond, recently received the Business Excellence Scholarship.

Sydney Wood, a junior management major from Edmond, recently received the Drs. Charles A. and Louise Rickman Scholarship.

“The 2019 scholarship recipients in the UCO College of Business are an exceptional group of students,” said Monica Lam, dean of UCO’s College of Business.

“The college is pleased to support these students who have excelled in their academic pursuits.”

For more information about Central’s College of Business, visit www.uco.edu/business.

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LifeVest saves man Michael Adams, 59, of Moore is a father of two who prefers living the simple life. But things got a bit more complicated after his heart attack.

Little did he know, he’d experience sudden cardiac arrest just a week later while at work.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest claims the lives of 350,000 Americans each year, but Adams survived because he was prescribed the LifeVest wearable defibrillator.

One Sunday earlier this year, Michael sat in church with his wife, Donna. As his vision began to blur and he felt tightness in his chest, he asked Donna to drive him to the hospital. He later learned he had experienced a heart attack. After having stents placed to restore blood flow to his heart, Michael’s cardiologist, Ryan Norris, D.O., with INTEGRIS Cardiovascular Physicians in Oklahoma City, explained that the pumping function of his heart, known as “ejection fraction,” was severely weakened to 30 percent. A normal “ejection fraction” is 55-70 percent. This put Michael at risk of dying from sudden cardiac arrest.

Wanting to ensure Adams was protected outside of the hospital, Norris prescribed the LifeVest wearable defibrillator and instructed he wear it under his clothes day and night, only taking it off for a short shower or bath.

LifeVest is prescribed for a wide range of patients, including those who recently suffered a heart attack or have a new diagnosis of heart failure. Adams’ wife, kids and Dr. Norris were adamant that he was protected with LifeVest. Understanding the risk and concern of his loved ones, he accepted his LifeVest and wore it faithfully.

“I want to be here for my family. I did what I had to do for them,” states Adams. “I have more life to live and more memories to make.”

Just one week later, Michael was

talking with a co-worker at Atkins North America in Norman when his heart suddenly spiked into a rapid life-threatening rhythm, causing him to pass out. He recalls thinking, “hang on, I need a minute,” but he never had a chance to speak the words before he lost consciousness.

Within one minute, his LifeVest detected the dangerous heart rhythm and delivered a treatment shock that restored his heart’s normal rhythm and saved Adams’ life. He regained consciousness immediately after the treatment as his co-worker dialed 911. Adams was transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance. He continued wearing his LifeVest in the hospital, where he received three additional treatments. He later received an implantable defibrillator for longterm protection.

Michael is focused now on making healthier choices and building his endurance to maybe someday run a 5K. “I’m just looking forward to getting back to my life,” he says. “And celebrating a Father’s Day I almost didn’t have.

They’re all special, but this one certainly had more meaning for sure.”

“Still having him with us means the world to me,” says Michael’s son, Travis Adams. “I live out of state, so I couldn’t physically be there for Father’s Day, but I certainly was sending him my love. We’re very fortunate we had the outcome we did.”

Hailly Adams, Michael’s daughter, agrees. “I’m a total daddy’s girl and we were so worried we were going to lose him. We were truly are blessed to get to celebrate another holiday with him – especially this one.”

Adams is grateful to Dr. Norris and LifeVest for saving his life. “There is no doubt in my mind, I would not have survived without my doctor or LifeVest. But I couldn’t have done any of this -without my wife by my side.”

Michael Adams and his wife Donna have a whole new appreciation for life after heart problems nearly ended Michael’s life.

The McBride Orthopedic Hospital always features the most modern and up to date medical equipment.

McBride From Page 21 pedic surgeons; 32 physicians overall.

The additional surgical suites provide a beneficial alternative for patients in need of outpatient procedures focused on the knee, shoulder, foot, ankle, hip, spine and pain management.

“We are incredibly excited to expand and strengthen the legacy of McBride in Oklahoma City and in the state,” said Mark Galliart, CEO, McBride Orthopedic Hospital. “By increasing our services to meet the

needs of our patients and offer those services on a consolidated campus, it allows us to streamline services and provide more convenient options for patients. The accessibility and convenience is appreciated and contributes to the overall satisfaction level of our patients.”

The McBride Orthopedic Hospital outpatient surgery center was designed by REES Associates and Manhattan Construction served as the general contractor.

Financial advisor in Chicago Victoria Woods, CEO and Chief Investment Advisor of ChappelWood Financial Services in Edmond and author of “It’s All About The $Money, Honey!” served on the panel for “Women Who Mean Business” during the Women’s Summit in Chicago, at theWit Hotel on June 5 and 6 sponsored by AssetMark.

Woods was invited to this impressive event to share her experience on building a thriving practice and embracing opportunities. Her ability to engage and capture an audience made it a great opportunity for her to offer her award winning strategies for competing within such an ever-changing industry, and the obstacles she has had to overcome to do so. ”I am honored to participate and serve on such an exclusive panel to inspire and contribute to the success

of other women financial advisors, Ms. Woods stated. “Because there are fewer women in executive roles in financial services, upcoming professional women don’t always see role models in executive leadership and are not as likely to pursue higher level leadership roles.”

While in Chicago, Ms. Woods also attended an exclusive networking event and watched the Chicago Cubs on a premier rooftop, enjoyed dinner and conversation with other financial professionals and AssetMark Executives, Charles Goldman, President and CEO and Michael Kim, EVP and Chief Client Officer.

ChappelWood Financial Services is an Independent Advisory Firm located in Edmond. ChappelWood specializes in retirement income, investment, estate, tax and other financial planning services.

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Thunder GM donates $600K to Children’s Hospital at OU Sam Presti, executive vice president and general manager of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and his wife, Shannon, have announced their gift of $600,000 to The Children’s Hospital at OU Medicine.

The Presti’s gift will have a major impact on The Children’s Hospital.

Thanks to the family’s gift, two procedure rooms will receive renovations and technology upgrades in the Jimmy Everest Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Children and the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at The Children’s Hospital. The Presti’s generosity will also create a nurturing and interactive space in the east lobby of The Children’s Hospital, transforming both indoor and outdoor areas for patients and families that will foster creativity and healing for patients during their stay.

“Sam has been an engaged supporter of our mission and efforts and approached us last fall to determine how he and Shannon could most effectively make a positive difference for our patients and their families,” said Jon Hayes, president of The Children’s Hospital. “It became clear that Sam had a resolute sense of gratitude to the community and wanted to reciprocate in a way that would benefit all Oklahomans irrespective of location, socioeconomic status or any other barrier. The Prestis see a strong children’s hospital that endures well into the future as an essential aspect for all citizens of the state. We are so grateful for their generosity. At The Children’s Hospital, our highest priority is to provide quality patient and family-centered

care and to improve the lives of children throughout the region.

The Presti family’s gift helps us make every patient and family’s hospital stay as comfortable as possible, thereby improving their recovery and healing process.”

The Children’s Hospital is part of OU Medicine, a 501(c)(3) providing state of the art medical services to the children of Oklahoma and the region.

Groups sought for UCO Interfaith Fair The University of Central Oklahoma invites local religious and spiritual organizations to participate in its Stampede Week Interfaith Fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 22 at Broncho Lake on Central’s campus.

Each organization will be provided with a table and two chairs. There is no cost to participate, though space is limited. Interested organizations must register by 5 p.m. Aug. 5.

The fair, sponsored by UCO Health Promotion, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), and the Department of Humanities and Philosophy, is part of the university’s annual welcome week for new and returning students.

The event gives students the op-

portunity to learn about various local religious and spiritual organizations, meet spiritual leaders and learn about upcoming events at area houses of worship.

“Our hope is that our students can find a community that resonates with their beliefs to strengthen their meaning and purpose in life,” said Alex Russell, assistant director for UCO Health Promotion.

“This can help empower them in feeling connected, having a support system and increase their overall wellbeing which in turn leads to a positive and successful college experience.”

For more information or to register, email Russell at arussell22@uco.edu.

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

St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)

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