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June 7, 2018 Vol. 19, No. 2

In This Issue ROUGH CUT SWISS

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

Team earns a national title See Page 13

FRIDAY, JUNE 8 Partly Cloudy High 101° Low 78°

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Dr. William Banner Jr. above, top left Eastern diamond rattlesnake, right dusky pigmy rattlesnake copperhead snakes lower left and cottonmouth right. By Steve Gust A slithering reptile has the potential to make someone’s casual visit outdoors a costly and potentially life-threatening nightmare. The good news is that basic precautions and common sense can prevent the majority of snake bites. Dr. William Banner Jr. of Edmond is an expert toxicologist and emergency medicine specialist. He also is an attending physician in the Pediatric ICU at Baptist Integris Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Over the past five decades he’s directly seen, and treated, the damage inflicted on bite victims. His first case was during residency at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in the late 1970s. First a few facts about snakes. In Oklahoma there are seven species of venomous snakes including copperheads, cottonmouths and various forms of rattlesnakes. Don’t think living in an urban area makes you immune to an attack, Banner said. “We have copperheads right here in Edmond,” Banner said. Some homeowners, looking to move a sprinkler outside at night, sometimes fail to see a snake next to it. Urban victims are among the 150 to 200 cases Banner’s center sees

annually. The state is now at the peak time of year for snake attacks, he said. That ranges from April to September, with July and August, being the months with the most bites reported. The outdoor food chain goes something like this, the physician explained. At night, bugs are attracted to porch lights and then toads look to dine on those bugs. Then a snake will hope to snack on one of the toads. “Most people aren’t going to put on boots to move a sprinkler,” Banner said. “Yet it’s a good idea to take a flashlight or use your phone’s light when you go out at night.” He urges others never to touch a snake. That advice comes just over a month ago after a 57-year-old man was killed after grabbing a rattlesnake. In late April, Barry Lester was driving in Osage County and saw a snake in the road and decided to stop and move it out of the way. The rattlesnake ended up biting him twice. Before receiving medical assistance, he died. The Tulsa World reported he died of a combination of the rattlesnake bite and an existing heart condition. For a walk in the woods, Banner recommends boots and jeans. A

snake’s fangs usually won’t penetrate the boots’ leather. “Shorts and flip-flops aren’t recommended,” he said. Banner, also Medical Director of the Oklahoma Poison Control, said most snakes will not actively engage a human. Snakes usually only take a defensive posture and lash out when threatened. Although Banner said some rattlesnakes are territorial. “Most snakes will withdraw when confronted,” he said. “They read our heat signature and know we are too big for them.” Even when directly engaged they may not use their primary weapon, the venom. “They can bite and not inject venom,” Banner said. But when they do use venom, they inject it through hollowed fangs. At that point it’s time to get to the closest emergency room. Unlike what you may have heard in the past, most first aid on snake bites isn’t recommended. And don’t try to suck the venom out, as seen in western movies. “Don’t use ice and don’t put on a tourniquet,” Banner said. “Just get to the hospital.” He also advised the public not worry about killing the snake and continued on Page 3

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So, is this a dangerous snake? Dr. William Banner Jr. of Edmond says it’s not poisonous. He said a medical professional will be able to tell if someone has been bitten by a venomous snake by the fang marks left. If bitten, it’s a good idea to go to an emergency room. There, a medical professional will determine proper treatment.

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bringing it in for closer inspection. “If you have a photograph on your phone that’s fine.” he said. Usually an medical expert can determine, from the bite mark, if it’s a venomous or non-venomous snake. The fang marks are the tell tale sign. Many people also will note hearing the rattle. For pygmy rattlesnakes, Banner describes the sound as more of a buzzing. “I’ve also heard that rattlesnakes are rattling less,” he said. “They’re adapting.” Once at the hospital, personnel will evaluate to see if there is tissue damage or swelling. If there is, then anti-venom, will be administered. Cro-Fab is used and Banner said most ERs will be stocked with the drug. The anti-venom comes with a hefty price tag as well as it costs $3,120 per vial. The company released a statement Friday saying the price was “reasonable,” for a patient who may “have suffered a potentially lifethreatening snakebite.”

Also, don’t expect to be treated and released immediately. “If you’ve been bit you’ll be staying for at least a few days,” Banner said. The modern anti-venom doesn’t have as many adverse side effects as they use to have, the doctor said. For those who want a safe way to look at a rattlesnake, a new museum will be opening soon. Carl Sandefer, who has worked around snakes for years, will be opening the OKC Rattlesnake Museum, July 4. People can see 26 exhibits of rattlesnakes native to Oklahoma at the museum at 1501 S. Agnew in the Stockyards District. “The question I get asked most is how dangerous they (snakes) are,” Sandefer said. “They certainly can be.” Meanwhile, Dr. Banner urges caution when outside. “Be careful if you have a lot of leaves and limbs to move in the backyard. They (snakes) could be hiding in there.”

Pictured from left, are front row: Dorothy Barber, Ruth Tracy, Sandi Robinson and Barbara Loruse. On the second row are Sue Rath and Jacci Gantz.

Newcomers Club meets Several Newcomers members enjoyed an afternoon of bunco. Newcomers is a special organization comprised of women in the area that provides an opportunity for socializing and meeting other women through a variety of events and interest groups. Bridge, bunco, book club, garden club, crafts, discovering Oklahoma and luncheons are some of the activities available. If interested, please contact Paula Spadaccinni at 405-285-8075.

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From the Publisher

Congratulations to Greg Slavonic One of the joys of getting older, there are some, is you get to see old friends do well and get recognition that they deserve. Such is the case with our old friend and media colleague, Greg Slavonic. He has several other titles but when I first met Slavonic he was working as a sales representative for the Journal Record Ray Hibbard newspaper. He had just left the same position with The Oklahoman. Both were prestigious jobs in the newspaper business. Just as he is now, he was about the nicest guy you would want to meet. Yes, he was a competitor of mine since I was working at OKC FRIDAY Newspaper, but he was what I call a gentlemanly competitor. Last week the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Oklahoma veteran and Retired Rear Admiral Gregory Slavonic to be the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. Slavonic is a native Oklahoman and former Chief of Staff for Senator James Lankford. It is a rare subject that the entire U.S. Senate can agree 100 percent on any nominee. So, it makes a lot of sense that this guy must be worthy of the position and respected. He has served this country and continues to do so. I would have thought my friend would have grown tired of all the challenges he lets himself up for and he may have. However, he continues to answer the call. Given our volatile state of the union and our difficult position around the world, it lets me sleep better at night knowing that a level headed, calm and incredibly qualified person like Slavonic is part of the military leadership team. “Rear Admiral Greg Slavonic is the model of public service and I am glad he will be our nation’s next Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs,” said Lankford. “He has dutifully served our nation in the Navy, and he has served the people of Oklahoma as my Chief of Staff. I am very proud of his long career and dedication to this nation.” Prior to Slavonic’s role in Lankford’s office, he was a senior leader at the Computer Sciences Corporation, where he planned and executed several nationwide U.S. Navy community outreach engagements. He also served as Executive Director of the Jim Thorpe Association; and as President of Flagbridge Strategic Communications, a consulting company focused on strategic communications and leadership. Slavonic retired from the US Navy after a 34year career, where he originally enlisted as a Seaman Recruit and, after repeatedly distinguishing himself, was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral. During his Navy career, he held four command assignments, served in combat deployments to Vietnam, Operation Desert Shield/Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom, and was awarded numerous decorations including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Presidential Unit Citation, and Combat Action Ribbon. Slavonic earned a bachelor of science degree from Oklahoma State University and M.Ed. from the University of Central Oklahoma, where he was

Greg Slavonic recognized with a Distinguished Alumni Award. Once again, my friend showed his keen ability to make good choices by attending OSU. Sorry, just had to slip that one in for my fellow OSU graduates. His Edmond ties go deep including graduating with masters degrees from UCO. A native of Great Bend, Kan., Slavonic was raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. After graduating from OSU, he enlisted in the Navy. After completing boot camp and Signalman "A" school he received orders to the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CVA 64) and completed two western Pacific deployments in support of combat operations in Vietnam. In November 1990, Slavonic was deployed to Southeast Asia to support Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and assigned to General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander, U.S. Central Command. He was assigned to the Joint Information Bureau (JIB) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. He served as the chief of the Navy’s News Desk and the senior combat correspondent pool (CCP) officer. The CCP assignment included embarking with a media pool aboard the USS Tripoli (LPH 10) when the ship struck an underwater tethered mine causing extensive flooding to the forward third of the ship, almost sinking her. In his 34-year career, Slavonic served in many leadership roles including four command tours. On one command tour was honored as a recipient of the Rear Adm. Robert Ravitz Award for public affairs excellence. He led two Joint U.S. Military Assistance Teams to Manila, advising the Armed Forces of Philippines on effective use of strategic communications operations against the Islamic ter-

rorist group Abu Sayyaf. In addition, Slavonic lead public affairs team which coordinated and executed the media coverage for commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and for movie premiere “Pearl Harbor” aboard the USS Stennis (CVN 74). Slavonic was the Navy’s sixth special assistant to the chief of information in Washington, D.C., and director of public affairs (Reserve) from June 2001 to 2005. In this dual role, he served as principal advisor to the chief of information responsible for all aspects of the Navy’s Public Affairs Program. He established and maintained professional working relationships with Navy Secretariat offices, other Department of Defense commands and activities within the Pentagon and in the Washington Capitol Region. In addition, he was responsible for the training and readiness of more than 500 public affairs specialists assigned to 26 different units across the United States. In June 2004, Slavonic was mobilized to support Operation Enduring Freedom II, Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the newly formed Multinational Force-Iraq (MNF-I) staff and served as the director of strategic communications and public affairs for Commanding General. He was the first U.S. Navy flag officer assigned to MNF-I and directed the daily operations for Combined Press Information Center (CPIC). During his deployment he also organized and directed the media pool for the first court appearance and arraignment of Saddam Hussein and 11 other high ranking Iraqi officials. In addition, worked closely with U.S. State Department to resolve many sensitive international issues at the historical biblical site of Babylon. His military awards include the Legion of Merit Medal, Bronze Star Medal (two awards), Meritorious Service Medal (three awards) Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation and numerous other campaign and service medals. During his civilian career he held many media management positions. Along the way, Slavonic did get side tracked however. He was such a strong print guy. He had ink in his blood folks which is why I was shocked when he made the switch to broadcast. He must have gotten word on how much more television sales executives earn compared to us newspaper folks. I did ask him at one point when he was still working at KFOR here in Oklahoma City if he would ever go back to print. The look on his face told the story. He smiled and said, “No.” Smart move on his part The great thing about Greg Slavonic is that he has always led a life of service whether it was as a media executive, the military or working on behalf of several civic projects over the years. At one point he served as co-chair and led the effort to design, build and raise $1.1 million dollars for the USS Oklahoma Memorial at Pearl Harbor. Thank you for your continued service to our country Greg. Congratulations on the new position. You are truly one of the good guys.

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Scenes from Pelican Bay ................................................................Page 6 Weekend calendar of events ........................................................Page 7. A look at medical marijuana issue ................................................Page 8. Sports ........................................................................................Page 11. Movie review by George Gust ....................................................Page 15. Crossword ..................................................................................Page 15. Rotarians honor teacher ............................................................Page 16. Museum announces personnel moves ........................................Page 17. Business news ............................................................................Page 21. Worship directory ......................................................................Page 23.

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

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Edmond Schools Employee retires after 40 years with the district Santa Fe High School assistant principal Suzie Shumate, right, is retiring after 40 years with the district. She is shown with her former student Nancy Buckley, who is now a math teacher at SFHS. Shumate was the first AP calculus teacher in the district, one of the first employees to receive a computer, and one of the first curriculum assistant principals. She has more years of service with the district than any other person retiring this year.

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Edmond Santa Fe High School teacher Meg Shadid, right, has been awarded a James Madison Fellowship by the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation of Alexandria, Va. With Shadid is Santa Fe’s department chair Torie York.

Only teacher from Oklahoma selected

Santa Fe’s Meg Shadid picked for James Madison Fellowship The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation of Alexandria, Va. announced last week it has selected 52 James Madison Fellows for 2018 in its 27th annual fellowship competition. Among those chosen, is Meg Shadid of Edmond Santa Fe High School, the only Oklahoma teacher selected for the honor. James Madison Fellowships support the graduate study of American history by aspiring and experienced secondary school teachers of American history, American government, and civics. Named in honor of the fourth president of the United States and acknowledged “Father of the Constitution and Bill of Rights,” a James Madison Fellowship funds up to $24,000 of each Fellow’s course of study towards a master’s degree. That program must include a concentration of courses on the history and principles of the United States Constitution. The 52 James Madison Fellows were selected in competition with ap-

plicants from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the nation’s island and trust territories. The fellowships are funded by income from a trust fund in the Treasury of the United States and from additional private gifts, corporate contributions, and foundation grants. Recipients are required to teach American history or civics in a secondary school for at least one year for each year of fellowship support. The award is intended to recognize promising and distinguished teachers, to strengthen their knowledge of the origins and development of American constitutional government, and thus to expose the nation’s secondary school students to accurate knowledge of the nation’s constitutional heritage. Founded by an Act of Congress in 1986, the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation is an independent agency of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government. Additional information may be found at www.jamesmadison.gov.

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ABOVE --- Many people on Me- morial Day decided to cool off from unseasonably warm temperatures at Edmond’s Pelican Bay. LEFT -- Scottie Hartwell, 2, (and in inset) is getting ready for fun in the sun by having sunscreen applied by her mother, Mandy Hartwell. To know more about Pelican Bay, please call (405) 2167649.

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Pelican Bay Opens for Another Season

Long lines formed on the first day of operation for Pelican Bay last week. The swim center is located near Ninth and Bryant.

June 7 ---- 19th Annual UCO Endeavor Games ---- In the Gallery ---- Concerts in the Park: Michael Fresonke Jazz Combo & Michael Black and the Stingrays

June 8 ---- 19th Annual UCO Endeavor Games ---- Movie in the Park ---- The Vince Norman Quartet ---- Prix de West Art Moments ---- The 46th Annual Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale ---- Always ... Patsy Cline ---- In the Gallery ---- Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival ---- Live on the Plaza ---- Silver Leaf Gems Trunk Show ---- UCO’s Broadway Tonight! Presents: My Fair Lady ---- Red Earth Parade

June 9 ---- 19th Annual UCO Endeavor Games ---- Prix de West Art Moments ---- The 46th Annual Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale ---- Always ... Patsy Cline ---- Kids All-American Fishing Derby ---- In the Gallery ---- Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival ---- Silver Leaf Gems Trunk Show ---- Wines of the West ---- Beats & Bites Festival ---- International Dog Show ---- Mercy Me In Concert ---- Gourmet Gallery Tasting & Grilling Event ---- Edmond Art in Public Places Tour ---- Edmond Farmer’s Market ---- Paul Reyes

June 10 ---- 19th Annual UCO Endeavor Games ---- Prix de West Art Moments ---- Art & Food Trucks ---- Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival ---- Always ... Patsy Cline ---- AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Show ---- In the Gallery ---- Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival ---- International Dog Show ---- ZZ Top & John Fogerty In Concert ---- Sunday Twilight Concert Series ---- Exhibit Grand Opening: Seals of Isiah and King Hezekiah Discovered

In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Featuring works by Jason Wilson http://www.edmondfinearts.com/

19th Annual UCO Endeavor Games Location: UCO Campus Extra Info: June 7 – 10, The University of Central Oklahoma is proud to present the UCO Endeavor Games for athletes with physical disabilities. The UCO Endeavor Games is a nationally recognized competition that allows all athletes with physical disabilities to participate in a multi-sport event. For more information: call 405-974-3160 or go to www.ucoendeavorgames.com

Concerts in the Park: Michael Fresonke Jazz Combo & Michael Black and the Stingrays Location: Hafer Park Time: 6:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Movie in the Park Location: Mitch Park Amphitheater Time: Dusk

The Vince Norman Quartet Location: UCO Jazz Lab Time: Doors open at 7 p.m. and show begins at 8 p.m.

Prix de West Art Moments Location: The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Meets at Canyon Princess (cougar sculpture in West Hallway) Extra Info: 1 – 2 p.m., Enjoy a variety of 10-minute spotlight talks throughout the galleries to introduce differ-

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ent works by contemporary artists associated with the current Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale, as well as works by Prix de West artists in the Museum’s permanent collection. The 46th Annual Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale Location: The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: June 8 at 8 a.m. through Aug. 5 at 5 p.m. A prestigious invitational art exhibit of more than 300 Western paintings and sculpture by the finest contemporary Western artists in the nation with art seminars, receptions and awards. For more information go to www.nationalcowboymuseum.org Art & Food Trucks Location: The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Noon ---- 2 p.m., Hungry for local cuisine and a look at the 2018 Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale? Enjoy a variety of food trucks, The Museum Store’s Trunk Show, and special Prix de West-themed Art Moments, 10minute spotlight talks offered by Museum docents aimed at introducing different works, including the 2018 Prix de West winners. Free with Museum admission, always free to Museum members. Always ... Patsy Cline Location: The Pollard Theater Company Extra Info: June 8 – 30, The show is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan, Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. Kids All-American Fishing Derby Location: Arcadia Lake, Spring Creek Park Extra Info: 7:30 a.m. to noon, Free ---Kids age 5 – 15 may enter this event on Saturday, Kids start fishing at 8am. Final weigh-in is 11am. Prizes are awarded at noon. Bring bait, fishing equipment, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and lawn chair. Concessions and worms will be for sale at the event site. Kids may begin registering at 7:30 a.m. and no one will be allowed to register after 9 a.m. Parent or Guardian must accompany children. Arcadia Lake Park Office 216-7471, www.arcadialakeok.com AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Show Location: Lazy E Arena 405-282-RIDE www.LazyE.com Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival Location: Cox Convention Center Extra Info: The Red Earth Pow Wow, on Saturday and Sunday, features hundreds of dancers in full tribal regalia as the fill the Convention Center Arena during exciting competitions and exhibition dances. The Festival expands outdoors to the Myriad Botanical Gardens with more activities, entertainment and food trucks. www.redearth.org Live on the Plaza Location: Oklahoma City’s Plaza District Extra Info: Each second Friday of the month from 6 – 10 p.m., a monthly block party featuring live music, featured artists, special events and local shopping. www.plazadistrict.org Silver Leaf Gems Trunk Show Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: Join The Museum Store for an exclusive trunk show featuring Oklahoma jewelry designers from Silver Leaf Gems! Shop handmade, wearable art Wines of the West Location: Historic Stockyards City in Oklahoma City

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

Interesting info nuggets Top five reasons to vote Some facts have a way of really surprising you. I'm a casual follower of Major League Baseball. I by no means know everything about its colorful history. I imagine most Steve Gust baseball purists know these things, but the origin of the New York Yankees is an interesting story. In 1901 interested parties wanted a second major league team in New York. It would be part of the new American League. The established New York National League team, the Giants, wanted nothing to do with extra competition and vetoed the idea. Yet the businessmen moved their team to Baltimore and called it the Baltimore Orioles. How odd. The New York Yankees started as the Baltimore Orioles? That's akin to the Oklahoma Sooners getting their start as the Nebraska Cornhuskers. In any event that version of the Orioles only played there for a few seasons before finally being allowed to move to New York, where they became the Highlanders. Before World War I the name was changed to the Yankees and they have become one of the most valuable, and successful franchises, in

any sport. The Orioles we know didn't come back to Baltimore until the 1950s. They had been the St. Louis Browns before that. I guess they couldn't come up with a new nickname, despite having 50 years to think about it. I should also mention the Orioles’ past as a National League team in the 19th century. They finished fourth in 1899 and the NL cut four teams, the Orioles being one of them. Another fact that surprised me is the cost of a vial of anti-venom for a poisonous snake bite. (Please see cover article) It seems to me $3,120 a vial is a bit high. Make sure you have good insurance. Every now and then we read about a drug company that takes a life-saving drug, or device, and bumps the price up 2,000 percent. I don't know if that's the case with the anti-venom, but there have been some other high profile drug cases, where the cost was obscene. When you're dealing with people's lives keep the health costs reasonable, please. To profit obscenely over someone's possible demise, just doesn't seem right to me. (Steve Gust may be reached at news@edmondpaper.com)

for or against SQ 788 By Randy Ellis NewsOK.com/The Oklahoman The pro-medical marijuana group Oklahomans for Health lists these as its top five reasons that Oklahoma voters should support State Question 788 on June 26: 1. Medical marijuana is a valuable medicine that is able to treat myriad conditions with a high level of safety due to its actions on the endocannabinoid system. 2. Oklahoma has a chance to "do this right" by regulating around a physician opinion rather than a list of medical conditions. This places marijuana in the same regulatory and oversight system as prescription drugs are now. Regulating around medical conditions does not and leads to very little physician accountability.

3. SQ 788 sets a business climate that is favorable to Oklahoma and allows an ability for almost any Oklahoman to pursue medical marijuana as a business opportunity. 4. Under SQ 788, we give medical patients the right to grow their own medicine. 5. SQ 788 will need further regulations, so if something is not working, there will be opportunities to change things. Colorado's original medical program was a fivepage law. That has now expanded to thousands of pages of regulations. We fully expect the same thing to happen with SQ 788. The anti-State Question 788 organization "SQ 788 is NOT Medical" lists the following five reasons for voting against the medical mari-

juana proposal: 1. This is a vote on SQ 788, NOT Medical Marijuana — an unworkable framework that tasks an overburdened, investigation ridden and chronically mismanaged Department of Health to engage in a huge undertaking in just 60 days to essentially implement a “California Style” process in Oklahoma. 2. SQ 788, as written, provides no way to stop someone from lightingup in a hotel room, at Chesapeake arena or at a McDonald's next to your family. It treats marijuana like medicine and protects its usage. 3. SQ 788 appears to create a special class of employee and would likely eliminate the ability of an Oklahoma company to have a drug-free workplace. It should be up to the employer's discretion to fire someone if they are high and unable to do their job, not let unelected government bureaucrats decide the hiring and firing for small businesses. 4. There are no medical conditions required in order to get a license. Able to articulate a medical need is enough for any 18 year-old or older Oklahoman to get a license for two years and could open the door to violent offenders and gang members getting licenses. 5. SQ 788 is NOT Medical Marijuana and allows a person to carry more than 80 joints and will essentially keep law enforcement from being able to charge anyone with “intent to distribute” marijuana. As is the case in Colorado, and what is starting to be uncovered in California, the legalization of recreational marijuana will lead to an increase in hard drugs being brought in by cartels and gangs such as MS-13.

Dodd-Frank changes good news for economy

By The Oklahoman Editorial Board Much positive momentum in the national economy can be attributed to the Trump administration's focus on regulatory rollback. By eliminating cumbersome regulations that provide little benefit but impede growth, the administration has created an environment where businesses can grow and create jobs. That momentum continued last week with congressional approval of legislation easing the burdens of the Dodd-Frank financial law for small and regional banks. Passed following the 2008 economic crisis, DoddFrank was supposed to prevent future bank bailouts. In practice, the law instead perpetuated the “too big to fail” status of the nation's largest banks while penalizing small community banks and reducing citizens' access to capital. The original law ran more than 800 pages and is

responsible for roughly 27,000 new regulations. The nation's largest banks can handle the added regulatory costs but many small banks cannot, which has caused smaller institutions to curtail lending. A recent document from the American Bankers Association points out how Dodd-Frank has played out in the real world. “Researchers at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government found that Dodd-Frank's passage was an inflection point doubling the pace of community banks' loss of market share — an outcome they attributed in large part to new compliance burdens the law imposed," the bankers said. "According to estimates by the Minneapolis Fed, hiring just two additional people for compliance would make one in three banks with less than $50 million in assets unprofitable. Finally, since Dodd-Frank we have seen only seven new bank charters, an anemic pace of de novo activity that bank investors commonly attribute in large part

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to the excessive cost of regulatory compliance.” Under Dodd-Frank, any bank with $50 billion or more in assets was declared a “Systemically Important Financial Institution” and subjected to especially onerous regulations. A key reform in the bill passed by Congress is raising that threshold to $100 billion, easing the burden on countless small and regional banks. The reforms also eliminated many Dodd-Frank regulations that impacted banks far smaller than the $50 billion threshold. Of the roughly 5,700 banks in the United States, the ABA notes 98 percent have less than $10 billion in assets, yet many are still subject to Dodd-Frank's shackles. The Oklahoma Bankers Association responded to the passage of Dodd-Frank reforms by posting a picture of its board of directors celebrating. You may recall Oklahoma banks played no role in causing the 2008 financial crisis, yet they were penalized by Dodd-Frank anyway. “We hope it isn't the final destination in our continuing drive to lessen the impact of onerous and costly regulations, but we believe it is an important waypoint,” the OBA said. It's now well understood that politicians, not banks, caused the 2008 financial crisis by effectively mandating that banks make home loans to people who clearly couldn't afford to repay them. When over $2 trillion worth of those loans went into predictable default, the financial meltdown ensued. That's why, as the OBA notes, there's still much work to be done fixing Dodd-Frank's “fixes.” But the easing of burdensome regulation on small banks is a good first step that should increase loan volume and business activity.

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Know more about Alzheimer’s June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging families to talk about memory and cognition concerns sooner. The group knows first-hand that an early diagnosis offers many benefits, including access to more effective medical and lifestyle interventions and the ability to take an active role in planning with family members for the future. To help people understand early symptoms of Alzheimer’s or behaviors that merit discussion, the Alzheimer’s Association offers 10 Warning Signs. Should these signs appear, it is important to talk about them with the person experiencing symptoms and encourage them to speak with a medical professional. New findings from an Alzheimer’s Association survey found a majority of Americans would be: concerned about offending a family member (76 percent), or ruining their relationship (69 percent), if they were to approach that person about observed

signs of Alzheimer’s. More alarming, 38 percent said they would wait until a family member’s Alzheimer’s symptoms worsened before approaching them with concerns. Additionally, nearly 1 in 3 Americans (29 percent) would not say anything to a family member despite their concerns. To help families overcome common communication obstacles, the Alzheimer’s Association is offering six Tips for Approaching Alzheimer’s, a list of best practices for talking about the disease with someone who may be experiencing symptoms. These include: n Have the conversation as early as possible n Think about who’s best suited to have the conversation n Practice conversation starters n Offer support and companionship n Anticipate gaps in self-awareness n Recognize the conversation may not go as planned For more on these tips, go to alz.org/6Tips.

Edmond’s McKenna Box is doing summer program in cancer research Edmond native McKenna Box was one of seven students recently selected to a competitive summer program working in cancer research laboratories at the Stephenson Cancer Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. The Cancer Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Program provides students experience working on nationally funded research projects under the mentorship of senior investigators. Students gain valuable hands-on knowledge of research methodology and the latest approaches in cancer medicine. “A component of the Stephenson Cancer Center’s mission is to provide education, training, and mentorship to students at all levels,” said Julie Stoner, PhD, Associate Director for Education and Training. “The CURE

Program is important for sparking student interest in future careers related to science and medicine.” At the completion of the eightweek program, students present their research to gain experience in organizing, interpreting, and discussing their research results. Box is currently attending Oklahoma Christian University and pursuing a major in Biology. The CURE program is now entering its ninth year and has mentored more than 80 undergraduate students. Those interested in applying must meet certain eligibility criteria including enrollment as an undergraduate student with 60-100 credit hours completed and the ability to commit to the entire length of the program. To learn more, visit www.stephensoncancercenter.org/cure.

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McKenzie Stanford officially was named last week as a Division II first-team All-American.

Postseason honor for Stanford Landon Huslig of OC is a national champion.

OC’s Huslig makes history winning 400-meter hurdles CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A week before the biggest race of his life, Landon Huslig was prophetic. "It's a hurdle race," he said. "Anything can and will happen." It did for the Oklahoma Christian standout on May 26 in the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships. When the prohibitive favorite in the 400-meter hurdles final stumbled over a hurdle early in the race at the Irwin Belk Complex, Huslig seized control and never let up. With "the lean of a lifetime" (as OC head coach Wade Miller called it) at the finish line, Huslig edged Chad Miller of American International (Mass.) to win in a school-record time of 49.67 seconds. "I don't even know what to say," Huslig said. "I don't know. Anything happened. I know I can't control what anyone else does but I can control what I do. I just went as hard as I can for as long as I can." Huslig's national title was the first by an OC athlete at the Division II level and the first ever won by a Great American Conference athlete in any sport. It was also the fifth career All-America honor earned by Huslig, who was third in the 400 hurdles at last year's Division II outdoor meet. His national title was the first by an OC athlete since 2014, when Austin Wallace won the decathlon at the National Christian College Athletic Association Outdoor Championships in Rome, Ga. It was the 37th individual or relay national title in the program's history, with the first coming in 1966, when Dick Gray won the NAIA long jump championship. Huslig, a one-man OC team at the Division II meet, earned 10 team points with the win, giving the Eagles a 25th-place finish among the 112 schools represented at the meet.

Ex-Deer Creek athlete Two years ago, Huslig also qualified for the Division II meet in the 400 hurdles, but failed to reach the final, losing in a preliminary race to Khallifah Rosser of California State-Los Angeles, who went on to win the title. Rosser missed last year's national meet due to injury, but posted the only sub-50-second times in Division II this season, including a 49.23-second clocking in the prelims on Thursday. Huslig won his prelim and was third overall at 50.65 seconds. Huslig knew Rosser was the favorite and was OK with that. "Rosser is a fantastic athlete, an incredible talent. He has done so much for Division II track and field," Huslig said. "I was just relaxed going into the race. He was going to do him. I was going to do the best I can and that's what I did. That was on me. I felt so calm." Huslig's plan was to go hard from the start and he did, putting himself among the leaders early in the race. Rosser caught a hurdle on the first curve, though, and fell, essentially making it anyone's race to win. So that's what Huslig did. He led down the backstretch and through the final curve before Chad Miller pulled even. From then on, it was a match race. Huslig clipped the final hurdle, but it didn't break his stride and the two – running in adjacent lanes – dueled to the finish line. Huslig's lean was ever-so-slightly better, giving him the win by .05 of a second. "He got neck-and-neck with me and I knew I was in this race," Huslig said. "I kicked hard. I had no mental thought in that race. It was go hard

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Oklahoma Christian's McKenzie Stanford became the first NCAA Division II All-America first-team selection in any sport last week when the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association officially announced its honor teams for the outdoor season. Stanford, a senior from Perkins, tied for eighth in the high jump May 25 at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships in Charlotte, N.J., clearing 5 feet, 6 inches (1.68 meters). The top eight finishers in each event earn All-America first-team status. Earlier this season, she set a school record with a jump of 5 feet, 9¾ inches (1.77 meters) at the Oklahoma Baptist Invitational in Shawnee. Stanford was a second-team AllAmerican in the high jump during the indoor season and also received honorable mention on the Women's Basketball Coaches Association All-America list following her junior season of hoops in 2015-16.

She is the first athlete in OC history to earn All-America status in two unrelated sports at the Division II level and one of only four OC athletes to accomplish that feat at any level of competition, joining Sam Winterbotham (NAIA tennis and soccer), Eric Wiens (NAIA basketball and track and field) and Roz Hamilton (NCCAA basketball and track and field). Stanford also was a basketball and track and field All-American at the NCCAA level in 2015. Stanford and teammate Layne Hammer became OC's first female Division II All-Americans in track and field when they both made the second-team list during the indoor season. Hammer earned her honor in the 5,000 meters. In addition to Stanford and Hammer, the only other female OC athlete to earn All-America honors in any sport is Addy Clift, who received honorable mention in 2017-18 on the Division II Conference Commissioners Association list.

Pehkonen on academic all-district team To qualify for the honor, a Oklahoma Christian's student-athlete must have at Sawyer Pehkonen was named least a 3.3 grade-point average last week to the Google on a 4.0 scale, have reached Cloud Academic All-District 6 sophomore status athletically, honor team for track and have legitimate athletic crefield/cross country, as chosen dentials and have been at the by the College Sports Infornominating institution at least mation Directors of America. one calendar year. Pehkonen continues a rePehkonen The Academic All-District markable run for OC on the awards are divided into eight Academic All-District list, as geographic districts and four divithe Eagles have had at least one person chosen for the honor in six of the sions. OC student-athletes compete for awards against their counterparts past seven years. The selection is the first for Pehkonen, a senior from Fort from other Division II schools. District 6 includes universities that are memCollins, Colo. bers of the Heartland, Rocky MounHe is the 18th OC track and field tain Athletic and Lone Star or cross country student-athlete to Conferences – a total of 35 schools. have been named to the Academic Sports information directors from All-District list, with nine of those men having received the honor twice. those universities vote for the Academic All-District team. The CoSIDA honor recognizes stuHe twice has been named as an dent-athletes for their combined perAll-Academic individual for track by formances athletically and in the the U.S. Track and Field and Cross classroom and is considered one of the Country Coaches Association. most prestigious in collegiate athletics.

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and go harder. He came on me so strong at the end and it took everything I had to keep him off. That's the hardest I've ever gone." At the finish line, Huslig fell and injured his right arm, but he said the adrenaline was flowing, "so it doesn't hurt. I'm too happy right now." Wade Miller praised assistant coach Tony Wallace for coming up with the winning strategy for Huslig. "Landon executed the race plan that he and coach Wallace designed and it paid off in the biggest way possible," Wade Miller said. "He was cool under pressure over the last few hurdles and had the lean of a lifetime at the finish! Coach Wallace and Landon have been such a great hurdle team and deserve so much credit for working, developing and cultivating such a great moment. We are really proud of all of our assistant coaches and the work and love they pour into our athletes." Huslig's goal entering the season was to break 50.33 seconds in the event. He reached that goal at the Oxy Invitational in Los Angeles on May 12, running 50.32 seconds. He never dreamed he'd go under 50 seconds, and he gave credit to OC's coaches – Miller, Wallace, Jeff Bennett, Phillip Dale and Brandon Jackson – for believing that he could. Huslig broke Bennett's 49-year-old record in the event last May and has lowered the mark four more times since then. "I can't stress about how much the coaching staff has helped me," Huslig said. "We have the best staff in Oklahoma. They have done so much for me. Just the fact that they believed in me when I didn't believe in myself has meant so much." It's traditional for a coach from the staff of the event winner to present the awards to the top eight finishers, and Tony Wallace did the honors for the 400 hurdles. When Huslig's name was announced as the winner, he leaned down and hugged Wallace, who first coached Huslig when Huslig was a freshman at Deer Creek High School in Edmond. "I cannot say enough about how much I appreciate him," Huslig said. "He's taught me so much. We spent hours and hours training and practicing for years. I don't understand why he didn't give up on me. "Coach Wallace, for him to hand that trophy to me, it was like a dream. We had dreamed about this moment and talked about it. He told me I would have to train as hard as I could and surpass myself. He told me I could." Video of the 400-meter hurdles at the Division II Championships: https://youtu.be/DZwEHgwhIOk

Earlier this spring, The Questers of Oklahoma held its Annual State Day Council Meeting in the Oklahoma Judicial Center. The event was hosted by The Questers Cimarron Chapter of Edmond. In attendance was the Honorable Lorraine Jeffus, International President of The Questers along with 90 members and guests Edmond Cimarron Questers are Trudy White, Rita White, Int'l President from across the state. Lorraine Jeffus, Marilyn Pulliam, Shirley Ellis, Linda Hendren and Maxine Oklahoma President, Janet DeCocq. PHOTOS PROVIDED Youngblood called the Council Meeting to order. The business meeting included remarks by President Lorraine Jeffus and Installation of Officers for 2018-2020. Those installed were: Lynda Constantine, President – Linda Beverly, Corresponding Secretary – Mary Alice Sigmon, 1st Vice President. Following adjournment, a buffet luncheon was served. Music was provided by an exceptional Supreme Court Justice Yvonne Janet Youngblood, president with string ensemble from Lynda Constantine, president-elect. Kauger addresses the group. Classen School of Advanced Studies. 1929, it was home to the Oklahoma Historical SociWhat are The Questers, you ask? The Questers is ety for decades. After the OHS moved into its new an International Organization with chapters and building, its previous location was appointed to bemembers in 43 states and two Canadian Provinces. come the Oklahoma Judicial Center with restoration Oklahoma currently has seven chapters. The completed in 2011. The Judicial Center houses the Questers Motto: “It’s fun to search and a joy to find,” Appellate Courts along with many beautiful pieces of pertains to searching for and finding pieces of art, Native American Art. This building and its art embodhistorical relics, architecture, antiques as they relate to ies the old adage, “a rare jewel in our midst.” American and Canadian heritage. The Questers goal The Questers State Day concluded with a tour “Art is to preserve, restore and educate for future generaof the Judicial Center” with docents, The Honorable tions. Justice Yvonne Kauger and her assistant, Kyle Shifflett. Over the past three to six years, the Cimarron Justice Kauger, was instrumental in bringing this Chapter of Edmond has worked with the Oklahoma “jewel” into being what it is today. She shared stories State Capitol Art Curator to restore pieces of art of the restoration and how the magnificent art came housed there. Cimarron’s most current restoration is to be housed there. Attendees were in awe of the an eight-foot portrait of Will Rogers completed one building, its art and the stories. It was a day long to year before his death and on display in the Senate be remembered by everyone who attended this event. Lounge. This is just ONE example of important work NOTE: Those interested in joining a chapter, formbeing done by The Questers throughout the United ing a new chapter or knowing more about The States and Canada. Questers of Oklahoma may contact: Mary Alice SigThe Oklahoma Judicial Center was chosen for the mon, First Vice President by e-mail: masig@caState Day Event for its historical importance. Built in bleone.net

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It was a happy group of Bronchos May 26, as they won another rowing national championship at Sarasota, Fla.

Bronchos win national title again SARASOTA, Fla. – The University of Central Oklahoma rowing team won the 2018 NCAA Division II national championship May 26, capturing the first title in program history with a dominating performance on the water. The Bronchos took a silver medal finish in the Varsity 4 race to earn six team points before crushing the competition in the Varsity 8 race to grab 12 points and the national title. “I’m at a loss for words,” UCO head rowing coach Montia Rice said. “We’ve been so close before and not won. And we’ve worked so hard. It’s just amazing. I’m so happy for this team.” UCO’s eights dominated in the water that morning as they have all season. With seven wins during the regular season against top-10 boats, the Bronchos cruised to victory in the prelims on Friday and cruised to victory in the championship race on Saturday. Central jumped out to an early lead in the

2,000-meter race and never looked back. After the first 500 meters, UCO led by a little more than one second. By the halfway point, it was a few seconds, and as the Bronchos crossed the finish line, the lead was more than one boat. It's the second year in a row the Broncho eights have won a gold medal in the championship. UCO took second place in the team standings last year, missing the title by one point. Not the case anymore. Central Oklahoma rowing is a national champion thanks to a strong performance in both boats. The fours for the Bronchos took second place in the first final of the day May 26. UCO needed at least a second-place finish to capture enough points for the team title and a consistent effort throughout the race gave the Bronchos just that. “I want to thank so many people who are involved in this today,” Rice said. “This has been a building process for a long time and there are so

many people who have contributed. To all who have rowed for Central over the past 10 years, to everyone in the Oklahoma City community who has contributed to what goes on downtown on the Oklahoma River and at the Central Boathouse. To the UCO community and everyone that has supported us, and to all the Broncho rowers and their families. Everyone deserves credit for this championship.” Central Oklahoma rowed its first race in 2008 and after just 10 years in the water, the Bronchos are national champions. UCO Boats V8: Baylee Roberts (coxswain), Kiele Erickson, Trista Cripe, Megan Dwarshuis, Eileen Anderson, Andrea Messenger, Erica Mitchell, Cameron Blunk, Siobhan Quirke V4: Madisyn Kitchell (coxswain), Shelby Wackerly, Grace Hutchingson, Ali Nakvinda, Lauren Wall

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Edmond Farmers Market

Kate Warren, 4, enjoys the fresh strawberries from Stilwell.

Shirts, promoting the Edmond Farmers Market, are for sale as is fresh produce, right.

Photographs by Melinda Infante

On Saturdays, between 8 a.m. to 1 p.m, the Edmond Farmers Market is open at the downtown Festival Market Place.

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‘Upgrade’ is a small film that does well on the big screen

By George Gust Over the past few years Blumhouse Productions has been filling a space in an overcrowded multimedia landscape full of Netflix specials, Amazon revivals, and the colossal Disney tent-pole blockbuster of the week. They have found that they can give talented filmmakers lower budget films, and if they hit (“Get Out”)-wonderful, if not (“Jem and the Holograms”) -no big loss. And out of the limitations of a smaller budget and the lack of high expectations, Blumhouse movies have been more interesting and Washington, Keanu Reeves or Liam Neeson, it daring than the average Hollywood release. And does feature a star making performance by Green their latest release “Upgrade” is an interesting take as the human host of a state of the art AI. on the familiar revenge B movie that is so clearly There’s an easy charm to Green in this film, but free of producers’ notes that would have been it was his physicality and robotic movements when present in a more corporate production. under the control of STEM that sets this performAfter his wife is killed during a brutal mugging ance apart from other recent action films. Howthat also leaves him paralyzed, Grey Trace (Logan ever, the characters around Green feel like Marshall Green) is approached by a billionaire inhalfhearted attempts to fill the genre expectations ventor with an experimental cure that will "upfrom the tough as nails detective who’s suspicious grade" his body. The cure - an Artificial Intelligence of the protagonist (Betty Gabriel) to the socially implant called STEM (voiced by Simon Maiden) awkward genius billionaire (Harrison Gilbertson). gives Grey physical abilities beyond anything expeOverall, “Upgrade” is an interesting and fun acrienced and the ability to relentlessly claim tion film that isn’t afraid to take chances and be a vengeance against those who murdered his wife movie that plays to a smaller audience. With an inand left him for dead. triguing premise, interesting visual filmmaking and If you’re a fan of the genre action movies of the compelling performances “Upgrade” elevates be80’s and 90’s you’ve undoubtedly seen a story simyond its familiar story who’s plot doesn’t quite ilar to the revenge tale “Upgrade” weaves, but the hold up if you examine it for too long. Here’s hopthemes of the ever increasing role of technology in ing Blumhouse continues to give smaller focused our lives and our dependency on our devices films like “Upgrade” a chance. makes this movie feel relevant. “Upgrade” features “Upgrade” is rated R for strong violence, grisly an abundance of over-the-top gory action that will images, and language. make you feel nostalgic for the gory action movies with satirical overtones of Paul Verhoeven (“Robo3.9 out of 5 stars cop” and “Total Recall”). And the interactions between the disembodied voice of the amoral AI (Maiden) and the technophobic everyman (Green) produce moments that are surprisingly comedic during grisly action sequences that equal parts “Saw” and “John Wick.” While “Upgrade” is not a star driven vehicle like the action movies of late headlined by Melanie Vallejo and Logan Marshall-Green star in technological known quantities like Denzel thriller ‘Upgrade.’

Climate scientist sets speech The University of Central Oklahoma will host Joel Clement, a climate scientist and former director of the Office of Policy Analysis at the U.S. Department of the Interior, for a panel discussion about public service and its challenges, from 6-8 p.m. June 8 in Radke Theater, located in the Center for Transformative Learning on Central’s campus. Clement authored a report in 2013 that detailed the rising temperatures in the Arctic region and the implications of a change in climate for the region, including direct consequences for Alaska, its wildlife and its residents. According to Clement, after the transition from the Obama to the Trump administration, he was reassigned, without notice, to an accounting position in the Office of Natural Resource Revenue. He was vocal about the reassignment and critical of the new department secretary decisions. He ultimately made the decision to resign from the department in 2017, citing a conflict between serving the public interest and the desires of the administration. Currently, Clement is self-employed. For more information about the event, contact UCO’s Department of Political Science at 405-974-5353.

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: FATHER'S DAY ACROSS 1. Diner staples 6. Attorneys' org. 9. "____ farewell," past tense 13. Fully informed 14. Got a blue ribbon 15. ò 16. Short version 17. Geisha's sash 18. City-like 19. *"Father's Day" (1997) star 21. *Actual day for dad 23. Center of activity 24. Dried-up 25. Joe Louis' punch 28. Spiritless 30. Eggnog spice 35. Tangerine/grapefruit hybrid 37. Home to China 39. *Mercer Ellington's dad played it 40. Old paint hazard 41. Canada's favorite tree 43. Japanese restaurant staple 44. Garment insert 46. 2nd word in fairytale 47. Outback birds 48. Capital of Canada 50. Largest volcano in Europe 52. "I can ____ clearly now..." 53. Affirm with confidence 55. Last month 57. Rainy season streambeds, in Africa 60. *Kirk Douglas' son 64. Wrinkleprone fabric 65. Declare 67. Blood line 68. Medicinal house plants 69. Rocker Adam 70. Hipbonerelated 71. Chowder protein 72. Kum Ba ____ 73. This and desist

DOWN 1. *Dad to J. Lo's twins 2. Pitcher 3. Like a doily 4. Spam destination? 5. Anatomical partition 6. Military no-show 7. *Ziggy Marley's father 8. Liquorice flavor 9. Charlie "____" Parker 10. Jessica ____ of "Dark Angel" 11. June 6, 1944 12. Literary "even" 15. Adjust, as in piano 20. Perpendicular to the keel 22. Coffin alternative 24. His buddy was Gilligan 25. *Enrique Iglesias' father 26. ____ provocateur 27. "____ from the past" 29. *Isaac's firstborn 31. *Most precious gift? 32. Disfigures 33. Follow as a consequence 34. One in a gaggle

36. It comes to mind 38. Loads 42. Tedium 45. Mark and Shania 49. Reverential salutation 51. Greek poetry meter 54. Bacon piece 56. Oar holder 57. *Jaden Smith's father 58. Dwarf buffalo 59. Hold as a conviction 60. Bigfoot, e.g. 61. "Si, mi chiamo Mimi," La BohËme 62. Greek Hs 63. Add booze 64. Lake in Provence 66. Nurses' org.

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From left Edmond Summit President Koorosh Zahrai, presented the top teacher award to Mary Beth Singleton while Wes Singleton holds the check for $1000. Next to him is Memorial High School principal Anthony (Tony) Rose. At the far right is Gary Jones who was Rotarian of the Day and read some of the comments provided by the nominees.

Edmond Summit Rotary Club names its Teacher of the Year Earlier this year the Edmond Summit Rotary Club held their first annual online Edmond-wide election for Edmond Teacher of the Year. A prize of $1,000 would go to the winner. The criterion was to nominate an Edmond school teacher who most exemplified the Rotary motto “Service above Self.” The filing date for the nominations ended midnight CST April 15. During the contest, the winner of Summit Rotary “Charity Fantasy Football Pool” dedicated the pool to add to the teacher award. This allowed the club to award two additional $250.00 “Runner-up” awards. Over 140 verifiable nominations were submitted during the contest. From these; Edmond Summit chose Wes and Mary Beth Singleton of Memorial High School as the Edmond “Service Above Self” Edmond Teacher of the Year. Runners-up were Elizabeth Pekrul, 1st grade teacher from Clegern Elementary and Lt. Col Kenneth Young (RET), JROTC Teacher from Edmond North HS The Singletons received by far the most votes and some of the more moving explanations for their nomi-

nation for the award. Both of the Singletons work with the choir and orchestra of Memorial High School and spend many hours and weekends over and above normal work days with extra rehearsals and instruction, preparing their students for participation in contests and productions. They also accompany the students on all trips involving these activities and are responsible for documenting and maintaining instruments and related equipment. The award was presented to the Singletons at the May 29 meeting held at at Edmond’s Mercy I-35 Health Center. Runners up awards will be presented at future dates. Memorial HS Principal Anthony (Tony) Rose was on hand to tell more about the Singletons and the contributions they have made to Memorial and to praise all the teachers for making Memorial a leading learning center. During the contest, many deserving nominations were received. The Edmond Summit Rotary Club wishes to thank all Edmond Teachers for their sacrifices of time, talent, and efforts on behalf of our students and their futures.

Landscape improvement nominations being taken Nominations for Edmond’s Landscape Improvement Award are now open and will be accepted until July 31. Homeowner associations/neighborhood groups that have enhanced their neighborhood environment through the planting of trees and other landscaping are eligible to enter for a chance to receive additional trees and recognition signage for their outstanding efforts. To be eligible, projects must be in neighborhood managed property within the Edmond city limits and completed after July 31, 2017. All landscape projects that enhance the neighborhood environment are eligible, with greatest emphasis on tree plantings. Trees installed through the Foster-A-Tree program do not qualify. To apply, complete the Landscape

Improvement Award form found at http://edmondok.com/treeawards by July 31. Basic information about the group and project, as well as photos of the finished project, are required. The Edmond Urban Forestry Commission will review eligible applications at their August meeting to select the winner. The elements evaluated will be design, implementation, aftercare and the resulting impact made by the improvements. The winning group will receive additional trees for their neighborhood, and the Landscape Improvement Award sign will be placed near their winning project during the following growing season. Previous neighborhood recipients of the Landscape Improvement Award include Autumn Ridge in 2017 and Villages at Coffee Creek in 2016.

Art Exhibit to feature Greg Burns The Oklahoma History Center is honored to present a selection of works by famed Oklahoma artist Greg Burns. The exhibit “A Sense of Time and Place: Work by Greg Burns” will consist of 10 drawings and paintings that have been chosen by the artist specifically for display at the History Center. The exhibit will be located on the third floor of the History Center in an area of the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Gallery known as Curators’ Corner. The exhibit will open Thursday, June 21, and will close Saturday, Sept. 29. It may be viewed during the History Center’s normal hours of operation, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Oklahoma History Center is located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City. Burns, although not native to Oklahoma, was moved there as an infant to be treated for arthrogryposis, a

muscle and joint disorder that severely limits or prevents movement of the extremities. A graduate in fine arts from the University of Oklahoma, his intricate pen-and-ink drawings and watercolors have received international recognition. Realizing his gift at a very early age, Burns said, “I can’t remember a time in my life when I wasn’t drawing. I won several art competitions beginning in high school and then, in 1978, was honored to receive the Governor’s Art Award for the state of Oklahoma from David Boren.” Among the driving forces in his career was a desire to refute the advice of an uncle who told him not to waste his time being an artist. Undaunted by his uncle’s words, he made $50,000 his first year as a professional artist. “If the truth be told, my first sale was to my grandmother. She bought a painting for $50,” said Burns.

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Dog show is scheduled for Saturday There will be an International Dog Show this Saturday. Dog enthusiasts will be at the Oklahoma State Fair Park and Centennial Building to hold the event. Please go to www.iabca.com on the Internet for additional information.

Derek Lee

Amy Stephens

Historical Museum hires new curator & exhibits manager The Edmond Historical Society and Museum (EHS&M) has been going through a lot of changes recently Two renovation projects and a DEQ Armory Clean Up Project have been completed since 2014 with the final Phase III of the City of Edmond renovations slated to begin in October of 2018. Phase III will include new Heat and Air Systems throughout the building and additional interior ADA and electrical modifications. Visitors have welcomed the “Cleaner Brighter Future” of the museum with the restoration and uncovering of the original 1936 windows in the main gallery, and all new LED light fixtures throughout the 17,000 square-foot. building. The entire exterior of the building was cleaned, repointed and waterproofed to help maintain the integrity of the historic building, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. In addition, all of the restroom facilities have been redone and updated to meet new ADA codes. “In May, our Curator for the past six years relocated to Albuquerque, N.M., for her husband’s job,” stated executive director Anita Schlaht. Derek Lee, Exhibits Coordinator at the museum since 2013, has been promoted to the Curator’s position. Schlaht added, “Derek and Deborah have worked together to protect and preserve over 40,000 artifacts, documents, and photographs in the collection throughout the renovation process along with creating interesting and educational exhibits. Derek is well qualified for this role, with a B. A. in History and a M.A. in History with emphasis in Public History and Museum Studies from Oklahoma State University.” Before coming to EHS&M as Exhibits Coordinator, Derek was an archivist and Executive Director of the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture. “We are so excited to be able to maintain the continuity of what is happening at the museum by having Derek take over as Curator.” Amy Stephens has lived in Edmond for 27 years and was recently hired as the new Exhibits Coordinator at EHS&M. Amy has worked at the Oklahoma City Zoo for over 20 years and holds a B.S. E. in Elementary Education from Oklahoma Christian University and a Masters in Library Instructional Media from UCO. Amy

is also a published author and freelance writer an Edmond magazine As Education Supervisor at the Zoo, Amy was the unofficial historian. In 2004 she began the Oklahoma City Zoo Historical Archive, oversaw the renovation of a 1933 CCC storage building at the Zoo, and helped create the ZooZeum in 2011. “I am very excited for Amy to join our team here at EHS&M. She brings with her a wide variety of skills, years of experience, and a passion for history that will be a great addition to the museum,” shared Derek. Derek and Amy are currently working on a communications exhibit that will open in June and will be used to complement the Living History Summer Camp curriculum at the Rodkey House in July. “Talk” through Time features phones from the EHS&M collection, a telegraph key, a phone booth, printing press from the Edmond Sun and a typewriter. They are also preparing for the next traveling exhibit arriving at the museum in July called Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Poster of WWII. This exhibit is a program of Exhibits USA with funding through the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. It will feature posters, photographs, and artwork created by top artists of the time to raise awareness of the impact of World War II and to persuade Americans to give their time and resources to aid countries and people affected by the war. Dr. Hal Wert, curator of the exhibit and Professor Emeritus in History from the Kansas City Art Institute, will speak on July 17 at 5:30 at the museum about the pieces in the exhibit. A companion local exhibit called The Edmond Home Front will highlight the Model Aircraft Project at Central State, ways the average Edmondite contributed to the war effort, and what life in Edmond was like during the war. “The citizens of Edmond are fortunate to have such highly qualified people in charge of preserving their history” commented Executive Director Anita Schlaht, “and I appreciate getting to work with them each day.” Museum hours are 10-5 Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 4 on Saturday. More information can be found on the museum website at www.edmondhistory.org or by calling the museum at 405-340-0078.

Bikers in Edmond next week

On Tuesday, June 12, OK Freewheel, will be passing thru Edmond. OK Freewheel is an annual week-long bicycle ride across the state of Oklahoma with 400- 500 bicycle riders participating. This year, the 40th anniversary of Freewheel, is travelling Route 66 across Oklahoma. On June 11, the riders are overnight in El Reno and then ride to Luther for their next overnight. Freewheel’s original route did not take them through Edmond but they have re-routed to come to Edmond for lunch at Flat Tire Burgers and then ride through downtown. Allegiance Credit Union, Al’s Bicycles- Edmond, the Edmond Bicycle Committee, Café Evoke and Flat Tire Burgers have all joined together to make this happen. The lunch stop in Edmond will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will be riding on Broadway south from Ayers to First Street, then east on First to Boulevard and then getting on Rt. 66 at Boulevard and Second Street.

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Tips for fathers raising girls in today’s world As Father's Day (June 17) rolls around, we are mindful that it wasn’t that long ago when a father’s job was to attend his daughter’s pretend tea parties and make her a pretty dollhouse. But today’s fathers must navigate a new world and avoid gender specific roles. “The fathers of today’s girls need to be engaged, creative and flexible,” says Sheri D. Engler, author of The Pearls of Wisdom: A Fairy Tale Guide to Life’s Magic Secrets for All Ages (www.thepearlsofwisdombook.com. All proceeds go to the Angel Whispers Foundation, which was organized to empower young females.) She says today’s dads should encourage girls at every opportunity. “Women are breaking down many barriers, but there is still a lot of work to be done,” Engler says. “Today’s fathers play a critical role in their daughter's self-image and can be instrumental in encouraging them to challenge the status quo." Engler offers the following tips for fathers who want to raise their daughters to be strong, independent women: n Treat women with respect. Your daughter is watching how you treat women, and it will have a lifelong impact on her in ways you can’t imagine. You must be cognizant of your attitude and behavior around women at all times. This includes not saying negative things about her mother if

you are divorced. See yourself as a role model of the kind of man you would want your daughter to marry one day, because that frequently influences how women choose their partners. n Give her compliments about things other than her beauty. It is OK to tell your daughter she’s pretty, but that should not be the only compliment you give her. Compliment her intelligence, her resourcefulness, her imagination, her many skills, her hard work, and her strength. Honestly tell her the unique things you love about her, the things that make her a good and special person. n Teach her the magic of self confidence. Teach her about the power that comes from believing in herself and believing she can achieve great-

ness in the world, while understanding that there are many girls who simply want to be a "mommy" like their own, which is the most important job in the world. In this case, they may fear failing their father's expectations of greatness. There is a critical difference between encouragement to be who they are and pressure to be who they aren't. n Teach her about what has traditionally been “guy stuff.” Teach her self-reliance, such as routine car maintenance, or mechanics in general. Teach her how to use tools while building a treehouse. Go fishing together. Take her to see planes at air shows, teach her photography and go birdwatching with her. It matters to spend quality time with her, because it makes her feel she is worth her dad’s time. And it doesn’t have to stop in childhood. What could you be teaching your adult daughter? n Let her get gritty like the boys. Teach her how to play sports from early on. This fosters tremendous social confidence as well as body confidence. Or just let her play in the mud and get dirty if that is what she wants to do. Girls don't always have to be clean and pretty. n Introduce her to books with girl heroes. There are plenty of books to choose from, so when reading to her let her enjoy a variety of adventures including books with strong female leaders like “The Pearls of Wisdom”

or other books that were written to empower girls. This will send the message that you believe in her. Or perhaps help her write a story of her own imagining herself as the hero or lead character. If nothing else this will give you a valuable view of how she sees herself so you know what’s going on with her. n Share music with her. Play your favorite music and tell her why you like it and let her do the same. Take her to concerts. If she wants to play an instrument, help her learn how. Music, and the arts in general, can be very bonding experiences. “The most important change for today’s fathers is that they shouldn’t box girls in or out of anything just because they are a girl,” Engler says. “Fathers who respect the women in their lives have a better chance of raising daughters who feel deserving of respect themselves. Confidence, self-respect and family support will help them face any challenges that may come their way.” About Sheri D. Engler Sheri Engler is the author/illustrator of “The Pearls of Wisdom: A Fairy Tale Guide to Life’s Magic Secrets for All Ages” (www.ThePearlsOfWisdomBook.com). She is an experienced mentor, medium, and metaphysicist with a background in psychology, counseling and research. She received a BA in Clinical Psychology at San Francisco State University.

The Romeros

10th annual event at OCU

Romero Quartet returns Oklahoma City University’s Wanda L. Bass School of Music will host the 10th annual Romero Guitar Institute for a week-long classical guitar program starting June 24, taught by the world-renowned quartet Los Romeros from Spain. Known to millions as “The Royal Family of the Guitar,” the Romero quartet was founded in 1958 by Celedonio Romero, a composer, guitarist and poet, along with his three sons — Celin, Pepe and Angel. Celedonio Romero changed the method in which guitar is taught and became known world-wide as the “grand master of guitar.” Students in the Romero Guitar Institute will have the opportunity to learn from the Romero family through private lessons, master classes and chamber coaching. On the last evening, selected students will perform with The Romeros during the final concert, which will be held at 7 p.m. July 3 in the music school’s Petree Recital Hall. There will also be solo student concerts at 7 p.m. July 1 and 2. All concerts are free to the public. The institute still has sponsorship opportunities. For more information, contact Christi Jeffreys at 405-2085436 or cdjeffreys@okcu.edu. More about The Romeros

The quartet’s first tour of the U.S. included performances at Chicago Orchestra Hall, San Francisco War Memorial Opera House and Boston Symphony Hall, followed immediately with performances on the Ed Sullivan Show, at Carnegie Hall and at the Hollywood Bowl. They have also appeared with several major symphony orchestras around the world. After a performance at the prestigious Gewandhaus in Leipzig, Germany, in 1996 the Leipzig Volkszeitung newspaper noted: “The Romeros: Guardians of the Holy Grail of the Classical Guitar. What the ‘Three Tenors’ are to the world of opera, The Romeros are to the classical guitar.” According to The New York Times: “Collectively, they are the only classical guitar quartet of real stature in the world today; in fact, they virtually invented the format.” In 2000, Juan Carlos I, king of Spain, knighted Romero and his brothers with the “Gran Cruz de la Orden de Isabel de la Cathólica,” which is the highest possible civilian honor given in Spain. In 2007, The Romeros were granted the Recording Academy’s President’s Merit Award from the GRAMMYs in honor of their artistic achievements.

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Book signing Local Author James Gregory will be at the Edmond Historical Society & Museum sharing and signing copies of his newest book “The Story of One Marine: The World War I Letters and Photos of Pvt. Thomas L. Stewart.” The event will be June 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. Thomas L. Stewart joined the United States Marine Corps on June 22, 1917 — two months after America entered World War One. Private Stewart was a member of 96th Co (H), 6th Marine Regiment, led by the future Commandant of the Marine Corps, Clifton Cates.

Physician’s new book urges a return to faith for America A new work by a longtime Oklahoma City physician and Edmond resident explores the need to return to our nation’s theological roots to heal what he refers to as “the Dr. Mellow American malaise.” Dr. Mark Mellow is the author of “The Good Neighbor: Stories that Teach Families How to Live and Love Well” available now at select bookstores and online. “America is a superpower,” Mellow said. “However, we should be very concerned about the strength of the social and moral fabric of our nation. Speech is increasingly polarized, and views that aren’t our own are demonized. Anxiety, depression and addiction are increasingly common, especially in our younger generations. This book explores how an authentic return to our faith can help heal those wounds.” After being challenged by his pastor at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church to read the Bible in its entirety, Mellow identified more than 50 selections from both Old and New Testaments that provide important life lessons for families. These recurring messages can empower individuals to behave with genuine benevolence and understanding to overcome racial, ethnic, religious or gender differences. Mellow offers evidence from the fields of epigenetics and social ge-

Book signing set Dr. Mellow will have a book signing from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 16 at Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. nomics that acting benevolently and being connected to others in a positive way has both important and proven health benefits as well as societal benefits. “In his book, Dr. Mellow provides us with a powerful reminder of the role of our spiritual values in shaping our society, as well as in our personal lives,” writes David L. Boren, former Oklahoma governor and U.S. senator and president of the University of Oklahoma, in the foreword of the book. “Our religious beliefs and moral values greatly impact how we treat each other. Ultimately, spiritual values do more to determine our future than economic or military strength. We should all thank Dr. Mellow for reminding us about what is fundamentally important.” A practicing physician and clinical researcher for more than 40 years, Mellow has authored or coauthored numerous research articles and has served as a reviewer for several medical journals. Now retired, he lives in Edmond with his wife, daughter and three active dogs. To learn more about “The Good Neighbor,” share your thoughts or order a copy, visit thegoodneighboronline.com.

Prosperity Bank reports promotions Prosperity Bank announces additions to the management team for the Central Oklahoma Area. These include the addition of two area presidents and a banking center president. Randy K. Stafford has Stafford Channel Koehn been promoted to president, central Oklahoma area. Stafford will work with as market growth. Koehn has 27 area commercial lending teams with years of banking experience, with the a primary focus of loan growth and past 18 years in commercial lending. business development. Michael S. Channel has been proPrior to this promotion, he was moted to banking center president Banking Center President for Edfor the Expressway location and is remond. Stafford joined the bank in sponsible for directing the lending 2007 and has 28 years of banking and deposit growth efforts for the and finance experience. banking center. Prior to this promoDavid K. Koehn joined Prosperity tion, he was senior vice president and Bank as area president and his pricommercial lender. Channel has been mary responsibilities are lender rewith the bank since 2007 and has 18 cruitment and development as well years of banking experience.

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Homecoming Edmond Sequoyah head basketball coach David Henry with his one time player, Vaughn Raney from his 2012 Team. Raney is currently playing basketball at Rogers State University and has maintained a close relationship with Coach David Henry and Sequoyah Middle School through the years. PHOTO PROVIDED

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From left, are Chris Morgan, Assistant Director Physical Plant; Charles Lamb, Edmond Mayor and OMPA Chairman; Kevin Freeman, UCO Vice President for Operations; Jessica Lyle, Edmond Electric Community Relations Coordinator; and Dave Osburn, OMPA General Manager.

Another rebate for UCO energy efficiency program The City of Edmond and its power supplier, the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority (OMPA), have presented a check for $16,290 to the University of Central Oklahoma for a recent project that improved the energy efficiency of the school. The rebate was pre-

sented as part of the Demand and Energy Efficiency Program (DEEP), administered by OMPA. This was the third of three rebates awarded UCO in the past 14 months as part of the program. All three involved energy-efficiency improvements gained from upgrading lights to LEDs throughout campus buildings. In all, the three rebates totaled $166,821. The projects will reduce the peak demand on

campus by 860 kilowatts. This most-recent phase of the project will result in a reduction in peak demand of 84 kilowatts. DEEP assists OMPA’s 42 members with their qualified customers to reduce electric service energy demand and costs. The program provides rebates to commercial and industrial customers – including schools and government buildings – that implement retrofits that re-

duce their demand at peak times. Projects include changing out lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, commercial food service equipment, pumps and motors for more energy-efficient equipment. These energy improvements help OMPA delay the time in which it needs to add expensive generation capacity. For more information on how to apply for a DEEP rebate, contact the City of Edmond.

The EEDA presented SmithDryden, LLC with a commemorative arrow for being a recent ‘Featured Business’ in The Arrow newsletter.

SmithDryden in ‘The Arrow’ newsletter

Edmond marketer a recent business featured by EEDA The Edmond Economic Development Authority (EEDA) recently featured SmithDryden, LLC in a recent 2018 issue of EEDA's newsletter, The Arrow. The Arrow is a monthly newsletter e-mailed to approximately 2,000 subscribers. Featured businesses also receive a commemorative arrow to recognize their participation. "The featured business portion of The Arrow was created as an outlet for the EEDA to further support and promote the Edmond business community," said Janet Yowell, EEDA executive director. "SmithDryden recently celebrated 27 years in business so this was a great time to share their story." SmithDryden, a promotional products distributor located at 2801

Coltrane Place, Suite 4, helps build clients' brands through smart and creative promotional marketing combined with excellent customer service. "We chose to locate our business in Edmond because of the city's growing community and high quality of life," said Debra Dryden, owner of Smith Dryden. "We were so excited to be featured in The Arrow." To read the full SmithDryden feature in The Arrow, visit www.eeda.com/archives. To subscribe to The Arrow, visit www.eeda.com. The EEDA exists to offer resources that stimulate the growth of Edmond's economy by creating and maintaining an optimum environment for both new and existing businesses.

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This summer teach youth about money

Thousands of Oklahoma kids are already enjoying their summer break. However, just because school is out doesn’t mean learning stops. The Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA) recommends using the time off to teach valuable life lessons in personal finance—in addition to having fun, of course. n There’s an app for that. Of course there are apps to help kids learn about money through games. U.S. News & World Report recommends PiggyBot, a digital piggy bank that allows kids and parents to keep track of allowances and helps kids manage how to spend their money. Save! The Game is another recommendation, which helps kids differentiate between needs and wants. FamZoo keeps

track of allowances and chores and allows parents to send money directly to their kids’ accounts. Savings Spree, a game in which kids earn virtual spending money and make decisions on spending that money. However, occasionally in the game, life events happen—just like real life—that cost them money, which offers a taste of real-world money challenges. Motion Math’s Cupcake! allows kids to act like business owners and make decisions about selling sweet treats. They determine the ingredients and the prices to charge to customers. n Teach them money is a finite resource. If kids learn early that money is something you need to work for, they will learn to value money more than if they constantly see their parents handing over

cash or cards every time they ask for something. Even small children can earn allowances. Experts say it’s best to teach kids they need to do certain chores (like make their beds or put dirty dishes in the sink) as productive members of the household. However, giving them opportunities to earn extra money will allow them to have a say in whether they will have any extra money to do fun things, like go to a water park with friends. n Discuss vacation plans. Families generally look forward to a planned trip together, but they may not all agree on where the family goes. Bring the kids in on the decision and talk about how the vacation fund is built and how it will be spent. For example, if you line out a plan

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Wilson will head up Integris’ planned treatment center An addiction psychiatrist has been hired to lead the addiction medicine efforts at the Integris Arcadia Trails Center for Addiction Recovery, located on the Integris Health Edmond campus. Kimberlee V. Wilson, D.O., M.S., of Tulsa, has been chosen for this very important leadership position. She is currently an atWilson tending physician, addiction psychiatrist and assistant clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the OSU College of Health Sciences Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health. She has been selected by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry to serve as a prescriber consultant to Oklahoma physicians, as part of a national effort with SAMSHA, to address the opioid epidemic in the State Targeted Response for

treatment of substance use disorders. In addition she teaches a Treatment of Opioid Use Disorders course through the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Wilson is highly respected in the psychiatric community throughout Oklahoma. She has served as a telehealth attending physician for the geriatric psychiatry unit at Mercy Hospital in Ardmore and has been an addiction psychiatrist and assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at the OU School of Community Medicine in Tulsa. There, she also served as medical director for IMPACT Health Home, an assertive community treatment program for 75 severely mentally ill patients in Tulsa County. Wilson is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult Psychiatry, and the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Addiction Medicine. She received fellowship and resi-

Gourmet Gallery to have tasting event Gourmet Gallery, located in Edmond at 1532 S. Boulevard and in the Shoppes at Northpark in Oklahoma City will host a tasting event on Saturday, June 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring two Oklahoma product lines. Cutters Cross is an Oklahoma City company specializing in salsa, sweet hot jalapenos and a variety of rubs & spices. JR Okie Smokie specializes in award winning Gourmet BBQ Sauces. Owners of each company will be

at both locations sampling products complete with recipes, perfect for summer entertaining and Father’s Day ideas. In addition, there will be a grilling demo featuring the products by the Gourmet Gallery Grill Masters. A 20 percent discount will be offered at both locations. For more information, contact: Janet McDonald or Cindy Utecht at The Gourmet Gallery 405-715-366 or e-mail info@thegourmetgallery.com.

Learn how to prevent being a victim of embezzlement Neighborhood Alliance will present How to Avoid Embezzlement 101. The workshop will be held Thursday, June 14, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Oklahoma Christian University’s Harvey Business Center located at 2501 E. Memorial Road, Edmond. During this workshop taught by Attorney Matthew Winton and Patrick McClanahan (Mutual of Omaha) we’ll discuss a variety of topics, including how to spot fraud, theft and different forms of embezzlement, practical tips for boards and specific cases of neighborhood criminal ex-

ploitation. Winton, along with McClanahan, specializes in community and homeowner association law and will take time to answer questions from the audience. The workshop will last approximately two and a half hours. A light dinner will be served. This workshop is sponsored by Mutual of Omaha Bank. To attend the workshop, please reserve your seat by registering online at www.nacok.org or calling Neighborhood Alliance at 528-6322.

dency training at several institutions in Illinois and Arizona, as well as the New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University. She has been involved in numerous research projects and publications and is known to be a distinguished presenter on a variety of topics. The Integris Arcadia Trails Center for Addiction Recovery will follow the most modern, up-to-date clinical model available; one that treats a variety of disorders and co-occurring conditions such as addiction, mental illness and trauma. The center’s multidisciplinary staff will include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, dietitians, therapists and clergy. It will offer individualized treatment programs ranging from 60 to 90 days, which is more extensive than most current services available in the area. Integris Arcadia Trails is scheduled to open in the spring of 2019.

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Supplements can help on your fitness journey By Brian Attebery When you are a fitness expert, people often call or send me messages about the newest, greatest, best supplement that will fix it all. Attebery Be warned when someone promises you they have the supplement that will fix everything for you. I think we need to think about the term, supplement. It is intended to be supplemental. In other words, you need to get your nutrition in order before you start thinking that some pill or powder is going to change your life or body. Nutrition supplements have been a controversial topic for many years. That being said, I am going to give you my top four recommendations. Protein is absolutely essential for every cell in our body. Our muscles, organs, skin, teeth, and hair need protein to repair and rebuild on a daily basis. People that are exercising need more than a sedentary person. You especially need a little more if you’re also cutting other calories. I am not going into specifics for this but generally I do recommend a higher protein diet. I do believe in watching fats and carbs. Eating a higher protein diet is easier on the body if you include some easy to digest proteins such as Whey Isolate. It is not realistic to eat five chicken breasts a day for most people. I have found that whey protein supplements are a great tool for success. Whey is derived from milk, although most of the lactose has been removed. In particular, Whey Isolate has all of the lactose removed. There are various levels of quality to consider and yes, the more quality, the more expensive. The proteins in whey are very easy to digest, and if you get a quality version of it then it should not cause gas or bloating that some have experienced with protein drinks. It can be mixed with water in a shaker at your work, so you do not even need a blender. It is liquid and consequently easier to digest and absorb than meat. It is so easy to digest, that many Physicians recommend it for post-operative nutrition for those who have had the radical surgery, gastric bypass. Depending on the brand, it is usually only around 100-130 calories per serving. I also like it because I simply feel better and do not get blood sugar crashes due to the fact that it only has one to four grams of carbohydrates per serving. I could not stay on my plan without it. I keep one canister at home and the office. I recently started a client who was not losing weight because he was eating only twice a day and that tells your body you are starving. He gave many reasons why, but

time was the main one. We added three of these shakes to his plan so he would have his five “meals” for the day and he lost 16 pounds in the first two weeks alone! While that is not a typical example, it drives home the point that whey protein can be a healthy “fast food” that can keep our bodies bed with proper nutrition and keep our muscle tone up. If you have not heard of priobiotics by now, you have been living under a rock. Probiotics are healthy bacteria that aid in digestion and elimination. They help our intestines to maintain a proper PH balance. A natural food example is to eat yogurt containing “live active cultures” which are a form of probiotics. I have seen a lot of my clients start these and notice how much more regular they are and consequently they have stronger immune systems as well. The third supplement I recommend is a good multivitamin and mineral combination. Vitamins and minerals do not contain calories but they help us process carbs, fats and protein calories. They help convert food into energy and contain anti-oxidants that protect our bodies from harmful free radicals that damage the body. Taken daily, vitamins and minerals help protect the body and provide those nutrients we many times miss in our daily food intake. Make no mistake, food is the most important but realistically most people do not get all the vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants we need every single day. The last supplement I recommend is a great for those having joint aches and pains. Glucosamine is a natural herb that helps our body rebuild and maintain connective tissue. Arthritis will affect millions of Americans every year. That can make it hard to workout if your joints are hurting. I recommend everyone take a glucosamine product as a preventative measure. It is not contraindicative of any anti-inflammatory drug you might be taking, so do not stop taking them if your doctor has you on them. Glucosamine actually helps you rebuild connective tissue, not just mask inflammation. It is also important to understand that you might have to take them for months before you notice much. You have to keep your joints healthy to keep working out regularly. These four supplements are by no means, the only ones I think are important or helpful. These are simply my top four supplements that I believe everyone could benefit from. Get active and eat healthy as your first priority. Supplements are just supplemental to a great fitness and nutrition plan.

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

Clients go on to win respective pageants I was fortunate enough to have my clients win both Miss Teen USA and Miss USA recently. The teen winner, Hailey Colborn from Kansas got fitness and nutrition programs from me Online just like the Miss USA Winner. The winner for Miss USA is Sarah Rose Summers from Nebraska. This was my third client to win the Miss Teen USA title and my second Miss USA winner. Brian Attebery

Miss Nebraska Sarah Rose Summers

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From Page 8 to take a trip to a theme park that’s across the country, you’ll want to include travel costs, lodging, ticket prices, meals and incidentals, like souvenirs. By allowing the kids to see how quickly things add up, you can also give them the option to vote for a few family trips to closer locations that will allow the family more fun times together. Additionally, if the family has discussed a large purchase, like a swimming pool, you can explain how a staycation will allow the family to put more money into the dream of having your own pool. n Take them grocery shopping. Few activities teach kids more about money than taking them to the grocery store. For starters, they learn there’s a budget, so there are parameters. Second, they learn that planning is key. Involving them in meal planning not only allows them to make healthy choices about what they eat, but it also shows them how to get the most value for the dollar because of the budget that’s already been set. This may include involving them in clipping coupons to help stay within the budget. Third, it teaches avoiding impulse buys because those usually are budget-busters. n Discuss the back-to-school

budget. Get your kids involved in planning the back to school budget. If you have teens or tweens who are swooning over name-brand clothes that won’t fit in your planned spending for back-to-school, then give them the option to work to earn extra money to buy the items they want. Meanwhile, visit thrift and consignment stores to show them other options. n Go over your teen’s first paycheck. Lots of teens get summer jobs and are shocked when they receive their first paycheck to learn Uncle Sam gets a piece of it, too. Discuss the difference between gross pay and net pay and explain the W-4 form filled out when starting a job determines the amount of taxes that will be taken out of the paycheck. You should also explain what taxes pay for, like roads and schools. USA.gov has useful tips and lesson plans, if you’d like to dig deeper into the topic. If you need help explaining taxes to your teen, turn to your CPA. He or she can offer expert guidance that will help address all your financial questions. If you don’t have a CPA, you can get a free referral and free 30-minute consultation at www.FindYourCPA.com.

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CASA seeking volunteers For the third year in a row, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Oklahoma County is asking members of the community to step forward and join the ranks of their volunteers and supporters during a special June awareness push. Dubbed "Join in June," the campaign focuses on all the ways Oklahoma County residents can get involved with the nonprofit program. CASA works in conjunction with the juvenile deprived court system to provide trained volunteer advocates to speak for the best interests of children in the foster care system due to abuse or neglect. As part of the June recruitment campaign, CASA of Oklahoma County will host an Open House June 26 from 6 to 7 p.m. The Open House event marks the two-year anniversary of the program’s initial Join in June push, which started in 2016. “Beginning with our ‘Join in June’ campaign back in 2016, we have held an Open House every month, save for the holiday season,” said CASA of Oklahoma County Communications Director BC Phillips, “The volunteer opportunity we offer involves both a fragile population and a complex court system. Our Open House events introduce the community to the human side of what we do and highlight the important outcomes a CASA volunteer can help achieve in these cases. Community problems require community solutions. It takes all of us working together to affect positive change across our county.” CASA is located at 5905 North Classen Court, #302, Oklahoma City, OK 73118. Questions about the Open House event or the CASA program can be directed to Kathy North at kathy.north@casaofokco.org or by phone at 405713-6602. Find CASA of Oklahoma County on the web at JoinInJune.com or OKCountyCASA.org.

Writer to discuss Mideast trip On June 9, the Wordwrights Christian Writers club, will host Carolyn Leonard as she presents her talk on, “A Journey of Discovery in Israel.” Caroline Leonard is a member of historical societies in several states. She regularly speaks on her favorite subjects of genealogy and writing. She has written two books; they are: “Who’s Your Daddy?” (The subject is genealogy.) “To Israel with Love.” (Exploring the land of Israel) As Leonard prepared for a trip to Israel, she found no books that adequately prepared her for the trip. She promised herself that she would write one that is simple enough for anyone to understand. She wanted a guide to explain some of the mysteries and collect all the names for a location.

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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In this way it could be better located on a map. She states that she tried to write objectively, but some of her biases are probably obvious to those not born and raised as a Christian in the Bible belt. She is not trying to convert anyone, just presenting the facts and letting the reader make their own conclusions. Wordwrights will meet at 10 a.m. on June 9 at the Catholic Pastoral Center at 7501 N.W. Expressway. (Directions to meeting space: Heading west on NW Expressway, turn north at second stoplight west of Rockwell [Silver Crossings]. Go around the building to north parking lot in front of Conference Center. Use the west glass door — the one with the keypad. Signs will point the way and someone will let you in and take you to room 136, our meeting space.]

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