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ONLINE Check out the following content on OUDaily.com OU Nightly Emmy: The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has nominated OU Nightly News for an Emmy®.

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Correction: The original version of “Who’s who” about Oklahoma’s gubernatorial canidates incorrectly used the word “appointed” to refer to Gov. Fallin’s election to office. She was not approinted but elected by the public to office.

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MEDICINE

OKC man gets new pacemaker Innovative pill-sized heart device implanted in patient’s heart AARON HOWELL,

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The world’s smallest pacemaker was implanted in an Oklahoma City man at OU Medical Center as part of a worldwide clinical trial showcasing advances of new medical technology.

Like millions of people worldwide, Ray Haggard, 65, was experiencing shortness of breath, nausea and frequent instances of blacking out. After consulting his physician, Haggard was diagnosed with an arrhythmia, a condition that affects the rhythm of the heart, and learned he would need a pacemaker.

“I would have times when walking around would become too much,” Haggard said. “It affected my work and home life.”

Haggard qualified as a candidate for a trial of a newer, smaller pacemaker known as the Medtronic Mirca Transcatheter Pacing System, which is a closed system pacemaker the size of a large vitamin and is implanted directly inside the heart.

One-tenth the size of a conventional pacemaker, this new technology still simulates the heart to contract and produce a heartbeat. Unlike conventional pacemakers, however, the Mirca doesn’t need a surgical incision in the chest to create a “pocket” under the skin and doesn’t require wires to be threaded through the veins and into the heart.

Last month, OU Physicians cardiologist Dr. Dwight Reynolds installed the Mirca into Haggard. This was the third time this new pacemaker has been used in the U.S. and adds to the 60 plus cases worldwide.

“Everything has gone beautifully. We’re closely monitoring Haggard, and we will continue to for the next five years,” Reynolds said.

The procedure lasts 10 to 15 minutes and starts with a small incision in in the femoral artery, near the groin. Then the Mirca is pushed up through a straw-like system through the artery and into the heart.

Typically placed in the right ventricle, small ties on the end of the pacemaker attach the unit to the heart where an electrode on the Mirca comes in contact with the tissue.

Implanted this way, the new pacemaker offers the same effect a traditional pacemaker has without the possible complications.

As for Haggard, he was held overnight for observation

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Dwight Reynolds holds the world’s smallest pacemaker at Thursday’s media briefing. The media briefing followed up on the small pacemaker after it was implanted.

and has since been released to return to his daily activities.

“I haven’t passed out since the procedure,” Haggard said. “I’ve been able to get back to life pretty quickly.”

The lithium battery inside the Mirca is expected to last seven to 10 years, and while they have tools to remove the device, Reynolds said it may not be necessary.

“We can shut if off completely. By shutting down the old one, we can insert a new one right next to it,” Reynolds said.

The problem Reynolds and his team are facing is the possibility of inserting the Mirca into more than one ventricle in the heart and having them work conjunctively, but Reynolds is confident that this is the future of pacing therapy for the heart.

Reynolds said that the Mirca is not for everyone, because it is not a defibrillator. It merely keeps pace for the chamber in which it is planted.

Not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Admiration, it is too early to predict how much the Mirca will cost, but according to Reynolds it would be worth it.

Aaron Howell, Aaronhowell45@gmail.com

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Race for the open seat Cody Phillips

for an increase in our national debt.

“As a voting citizen, I am not satisfied with the field of In our continuing coverage of this year’s special election candidates running for the Senate seat,” McCray said about for Tom Coburn’s senate seat, we have five profiles for the his reason to run. remaining candidates, vying for Tom Coburn’s open seat.

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Craig is a U.S. Army Veteran with a B.A. in Speech Communications and has worked in sales and marketing for over 10 years. Craig lists four questions on his website that he asks himself before making key decisions. First, what does the Bible say about the issue?

Second, is it in line with what our founding fathers intended in our Constitution? Third, do we need it or can it be addressed in the free market? Finally, “Can we afford it?”

He is fiscal conservative, stating, “It is impossible for our country to get out of debt as we continue to spend more than we bring in.” Along with his fiscally conservative views, he believes marriage should be be between a man and a woman.

He also believes in a strong military and limited government involvement in healthcare.

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Rogers is known for campaigning on street corners of Midwest City with homemade signs advocating himself for U.S. Senate. He is a returning candidate for Sen. Tom Coburn’s seat after having run for the congressional seat in 2010 and Senate three times prior. He also ran for Lieutenant Governor once.

At age 79, his dedication to being a perennial candidate has earned him name recognition among state democratic candidates. “I knew Mr. Rogers wasn’t campaigning, but I had to overcome his name recognition,” said Mark Myles, an attorney and former IBM employee who was defeated by Rogers in the 2010 Democratic primary for Senate in 2010.

Although Rogers is one of the few candidates without a website, his in-person presence on the street corners of Oklahoma will likely benefit his campaign.

In a KFOR interview, Rogers stated, “Oklahoma is the greatest state in the universe with the best people in the world and universe.”

Raised in Tecumseh, Ok., McCray has worked as a mechanPatrick Hayes ical contractor and a CNG technician. He currently runs his own heat Hay e s p re v i o u s l y ga rand air company, McCray and Sons Heat nere d 43.29 p ercent of the and Air. McCray was educated at Oral Roberts University, earning a Masters in Business Administration. votes in a Democratic primaHe supports a balanced budget and states he will never vote ry for the Oklahoma State Senate’s

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CONSTRUCTION

‘Tis the season for construction

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Now that most students have left town, Norman seizes the opportunity to improve the city

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Year-round Norman residents have come to expect roadway construction during the summer months as the City of Norman takes advantage of the decrease in population to complete roadway construction.

Thankfully, the city announce their plans just in time for you to plan alternate routes around construction sites and avoid any delays caused by heavy traffic. Here is a look at this summer’s construction projects along with predictions for where the Norman police hope to increase driver safety.

McGee

McGee Drive is being resurfaced between Lindsey Street and Boyd Street and on Carriage Lane and Marian Drive between Brooks Street and McGee Drive.

Barricades have been placed to protect workers. Citizens are urged to use alternate routes.

Projected completion: June 6, 2014

36th Ave

From Willowbend Road to the south end of Main Street, 36th Avenue is narrowed to one lane of traffic for southbound travel. Northbound traffic is detoured through Western View and Cherry Creek Drive at Main Street. Curbs, gutters and the northbound lanes’ concrete pavement are being replaced.

Projected completion: June 13, 2014

Boyd

Construction will be underway to replace existing concrete. Boyd Street will be closed between Ponca Avenue and Oklahoma Avenue. The recommended detour route will be Ponca Avenue, Macy Street and Oklahoma Avenue.

Projected completion: July 3, 2014

Imhoff Imhoff Road from Chatauqua Avenue to Jenkins Avenue is closed to replace roadway pavement, improve the stormwater system and add lit crosswalks to the Lloyd Noble Center.

Signs will direct traffic along to the detour route along State Highway 9.

Projected Completion: Mid-August

The Millennium Construction of a resort-style apartment complex called The Millennium began in May at the southeast corner of Lindsey Street and Classen Boulevard. Expect heavy machinery in the area. Neither Lindsey Street nor Classen will shut down for the construction. Nearby businesses, such as Braum’s, will stay open.

Projected Completion: July 15, 2015.

I-35 Interstate 35 at State Highway 9 East will experience periodic closing of lanes as the project to build a new interchange progresses. The project will include the building of a new southbound I-35 exit ramp to Highway 9 East and a new SH-9 East Bridge over I-35. This bridge will be located on the south side of the existing bridge. The first phase of the West Lindsey Street Widening Project stormwater box culvert will also be constructed. This section of the box culvert will be constructed from the Canadian River to the north side of the new SH-9 East Bridge over I-35.

Projected Completion: September 2014 TONY RAGLE/THE DAILY

The map shows the location of each construction site and the length of road covered. The police concentration is represented in blue.

Construction is planned to take place to the beginning of the fall 2014 semester.

Construction began in 2013 to expand 24th Avenue E to 48th Avenue E into a divided highway. Forty-eighth Avenue E to 72nd Avenue E will be widened from two lanes to four lanes.

The construction is expected to be complete December 2014 but could finish as early as this September.

In the future...

Interstate 35/Lindsey Street Interchange Reconstruction

The existing Lindsey Street Bridge over Interstate 35 will be reconstructed, along with the interchange. This project is expected to begin in late 2014 and should be completed in early 2015.

Robinson Street and Interstate 35 (West Side)

Construction will take place in 2014 and 2015 in the intersections of Robinson and Interstate Drive and Robinson and Crossroads Boulevard.

See more at: visitnorman.com/traffic Norman police intend to concentrate resources in the area of NW 24th Avenue between Main Street and Robinson Street to promote the safety of drivers. Officers will focus on violations that include following too closely, failure to yield, inattentive driving, failure to wear a seatbelt and failure to obey traffic signals. So, use common sense when driving, obey all traffic laws and plan ahead to help the City of Norman run as smoothly as possible while keeping yourself out of any unnecessary traffic citations.

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Sooner season comes to an end The Sooners won 5-3 against the Volunteers in the first game after 10 scoreless innings, with Lauren Chamberlain hitting a two-run, walk-off home run to win the game. In the second game, Ricketts hit in four runs for OU to beat Tennessee 4-0 for the title.

Mikaela McGhee, Sports Reporter After losing a talented senior class, the Sooners were writ@mikcatcher ten off as even contenders for back-to-back championships Saturday night, the Sooners’ season came to an end after in 2014. The Sooners proved everyone wrong when they a 4-2 loss against the University of Oregon Ducks in the made their fourth-straight WCWS appearance and ninth Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City. This was overall appearance in school history.

The postseason started off well for the Sooners when they the ninth WCWS appearance for OU and the fourth year in beat Bryant University and Texas A&M twice to be crowned a row that the Sooners have competed in Oklahoma City.

OU has punched their ticket to the Women’s College NCAA Super Regional Champions. From there, the Sooners World Series every year for the past three years. In 2011, went to Oklahoma City, where they weren’t as lucky. The the Sooners were sent to the losers’ bracket after 3-1 loss Sooners were eliminated after two games and were no longer able to defend their title as naagainst the Arizona State tional champions.

Sun Devils, who eventual“This is always the hardest part of ly won the tournament. OU the season, being in this press contried to fight their way back ference, unless you’re holding a troto the championship but lost phy,” said Gasso. “Then things feel a to the Missouri Tigers 4-1 to little bit better. But I cannot tell you the send the Sooners home. how incredibly proud I am of this Under the leadership This is always the hardest part team.” of coach Patty Gasso, the of the season, being in this press Despite being eliminated, OU Sooners worked hard and softball has become a promising made it back to Oklahoma conference, unless you’re holding program that will continue to have City in 2012 for anotha trophy... Then things feel a little success in the future. er chance for the title. The Sooners started the tournabit better. But I cannot tell you how ment out strong by beating Mikaela McGhee incredibly proud I am of this team.” mikcatcher13@yahoo.com the South Florida Bulls 5-1.

OU continued in the Patty Gasso, tournament playing the Coach University of California at Berkeley Bears, where the Sooners won 3-0. They kept up their hot streak and beat Arizona State 5-3 to steal a spot in the championship game. Alabama beat California for the other spot in the title game.

This was the first time that the Sooners had been in the championship game since 2000, when they won their first Mexican Restaurant national title. Game one went to the Sooners after 4-1 win over Alabama. Unfortunately for the Sooners, the Crimson Tide would take game two 8-6 and game three 5-4 to win the championship.

MONDAY: Undaunted by the devastating loss to Alabama the preOU ID Day 30% off for all entrees. vious year, OU came back the next season to win the NCAA Division 1 Softball Championship. A key player in the WEDNESDAY: Sooners’ quest for a title was senior pitcher Keilani Ricketts, $5.99 5lb Burrito Grande Dinner. who started the tournament with a 7-1 no-hitter against Michigan, the 17th in history. Next, OU beat Big 12 rival OFFERING SPECIALS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER! Texas 10-2.

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Knitters Anonymous 4 p.m. at the Norman Public Library

Reel Big Fish Bricktown Music Hall in Oklahoma City hosts Reel Big Fish with Survey Says! and Sunny Side Up. Tickets are $18 and doors open at 8:00 p.m.

Karaoke Night At O’Connell’s at 9 p.m.

Drinks, food and entertaining signing. Come and join the local fun.

The 28th Annual Red Earth Festival Begins their weekend at Remington Park in Oklahoma City. Admission is $10 for Adults, $7.50 for children/seniors and military. Red Earth includes an art market featuring celebrated Native American Artists, Native musical performance, children’s activities and food booths. Festival ends June 7.

Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park presents : Twelfth Night to begin their 30th anniversary season.

Myriad Botanical Gardens on 301 W. Reno Ave. is hosting the event, and the performance begins at 8 p.m.

Red Earth Festival The Red Earth festival begins with the Red Earth Parade in downtown Oklahoma City.

This parade features over 100 tribes in full tribal regalia and will circle the Myriad Botanical Gardens. The parade begins at 9 a.m. and visitors are encouraged to bring their chairs.

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Public Lecture and Opening Reception of Oil and Wood: Oklahoma Moderns George Bogart and James Henkle.

Dr. Susan Caldwell, professor of Art History, will discuss the works of both artist at the Mary Eddy and Fred Jones Auditorium at 7 p.m.

Rhythm on the River Tour featuring Nelly and T.I comes to Oklahoma at OKC Downtown Airpark.

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Doors open at 6 p.m.

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