Happiness comes Weatherford with small museum moments earns five-star rating Alison Morris Alison Morris Lifestyle Editor Lifestyle Editor

Enjoy the little things in life for some day he Stafford Air and Space Museum has been recognized you will look back and realize they were the with a 2017 Certificate of Excellence for the third year in big things,” wrote freelance writer Robert a row, this award based on the consistently great reviews Brault. and five-star rating earned on TripAdvisor. T “We are very pleased about this award and have worked “Sometimes we are so busy trying to find joy in big things, we forget to enjoy the small things that very hard to get it,” said Museum Director Max Ary. “You bring us happiness every day, such as a yummy could count on one hand the number of air and space museums cappuccino at the coffee shop, an outdoor barbecue in the United States that has received this rating so we are in with the family or enjoying a dazzling sunset. Maybe it is taking your first grandchild on a walk •Please see Stafford, Page 3 to your favorite coffee shop. Walking down the street taking in the bustle of the city and the sun coming up on a new day and being able to just have that special time with your new grandson is a feeling of joy that is •Please see Happiness, Page 3 SoonerHealth+ delay won’t affect WRH

Randy Spicer II Staff Reporter

he Weatherford Regional Hospital won’t be affected by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority’s (OHCA’s) June 14 decision to delay a Medicaid-related program which would have covered some of Oklahoma’s vulnerable population. Provided T“At this point it doesn’t affect us,” Weatherford Regional The Stafford Air and Space Museum was recently recognized with a Certificate of Hospital CEO Debbie Howe said. “It’s a program they (OHCA) were trying to implement, but there was no funding for it.” Excellence by TripAdvisor. “We are very pleased about this award and have worked The SoonerHealth+ program is statewide care coordination very hard to get it,” said Museum Director Max Ary. that has been in development for Oklahoma Medicaid’s aged, blind and disabled population. It represented a semi- privatization of the Medicaid system. The OHCA was required to issue a request for proposal Well-known comedian for care coordination for Aged, Blind and Disabled (ABD) populations after House Bill 1566 was signed by Gov. Mary Fallin in April 2015. to perform at SWOSU “Most of those people are covered under Medicare omedian Gabriel tour, FluffyMania World Movie along with his •Please see Medicaid, “Fluffy” Iglesias is Tour: 20 Years of Comedy. numerous voiceover credits Page 3 coming to SWOSU Fans can watch his 6th one- in animated films including this fall as part of hour comedy special “I’m the upcoming The Nut Job 2, theC university’s Panorama Sorry For What I Said When Pixar’s Coco and Ferdinand School district budget Series. Ticket details will I Was Hungry” currently releasing later this year. be released later, but the streaming on Netflix. event is expected to start 8 “Fluffy’s Food Adventures,” Provided p.m. Friday, November 3, a non-scripted comedic docu- Comedian Gabriel Iglesias OK for now will perform in the Pioneer Cellular Event follow series co-starring 8 p.m. Alison Morris Center. The event is part Gabriel’s eccentric tour Lifestyles Editor of Fluffy’s new world tour, mates will launch its November FluffyMania World Tour: 20 3rd season on Fuse TV 3 at the eatherford Public Schools officials feel positive Years of Comedy. later this summer. Pioneer about next year, but recent court challenges Iglesias is one of America’s His big screen credits Cellular could cause a budget crisis. most successful stand-up include Magic Mike, Event comedians performing to Magic Mike Weatherford Public Schools Superintendent Center. WChad Wilson said WPS had stronger revenue collections at sold-out concerts around the XXL, A the close of the fiscal year that helped reduce the impact of world. He is also one of the Haunted shortfalls in previous months. most watched comedians on House 2 Schools in Oklahoma received $54 million less than what YouTube with more than and The the legislature initially appropriated for FY 2017. By state 300 million views. The Fluffy law, schools cannot spend more than they are appropriated. comedian has also had the With a couple weeks left in this fiscal year Superintendent distinct honor of being one Wilson said the schools just finding out what funding they of the few to headline and are actually going to receive. He said building the budget on sell-out Madison Square an allocation that has changed midway through the year for Garden and The Microsoft Theater. Celebrating 20 years •Please see Budget, in standup comedy, Iglesias Page 3 is currently on the new world

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Aubrianna Carla Jean Bloxham Lawter Road-related olly Bloxham and Robert Lucero of Geary welcomed daughter Aubrianna Carla Jean Bloxham 6:30 p.m. June 20, at Weatherford Regional Hospital. project on county agenda Aubrianna weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces and was 20 inchesP long at birth. Randy Spicer II said, “They want you to OK something, but they’re Maternal grandparents are Kenneth and Tamara Bloxham Staff Reporter not real clear on what it’s for,” and laughed. of Red Oak and Meshell Bloxham of Geary. Paternal great- Some clues on the documentation eventually led grandparents are Ernest Allen of Geary. This week’s Board of Custer County the board of commissioners to finding out it was Aubrianna joins sisters Nevaeh Bloxham, 2, and Meshell Commissioners agenda features a presumed Lawter referring to Lawter Road and the recent work Bloxham,1, and brother Kenneth Bloxham, 5. Road project-related item in addition to several Circuit Engineering District 7 had done, such as other items of note. The county board will consider securing right-of-way and utility relocation. Emely Guadalupe Meza ODOT form 324A 9 a.m. Monday at the Custer Overall this week’s agenda features more than 10 mar and Luz Meza of Weatherford welcomed County Courthouse in Arapaho. items, most of them agreements to be considered, daughter Emely Guadalupe Meza 10:35 a.m. Last week, the Custer County Board of such as a letter of agreement between District II June 21, at Weatherford Regional Hospital. Commissioners approved a similar ODOT-related DTF (Drug Task Force) and the Custer County Emely weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces and was 22 document also relating to continuous work on the Oinches long at birth. Sheriff’s Department; an agreement involving the Lawter Road project. Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Maternal grandparents are Cornelio and Sofia Gomez of However, neither the form nor ODOT were Forestry; an agreement with Kellpro Software and Weatherford. Paternal grandparents are Isidora Renteria of very apparent as to what the agreement was about an agreement with Britton, Kuykendall and Miller, Rodeo, Durango Mexico. though, as county commissioner Kurt Hamburger an accounting firm. Emely joins brothers Josue I Rodriguez and Omar Meza Jr. WEATHERFORD DAILY NEWS, WEEKENDER, JUNE 24, 2017 - PAGE 3A STAFFORD •Continued from Page 1 pretty rarified air. very hard on the small about the museums. So HAPPINESS This award means details. The difference this award comes purely •Continued from Page 1 TripAdvisor has given between good and great from people who have the museum the highest is a lot of little details come out and visited the indescribable. possible rating for he said. “We have all Stafford museum. People you don’t even know share in the happiness of new life as they smile and visitor experience. Ary the big things. It is “It makes us feel really adore your new grandbaby. Giving you a feeling of pride and joy you have never said he believes it is the little details, that good and we feel like experienced before. because of everything makes someone’s visit we are creating a quality One WDN reader shared the times she would spend lunch with her grandma and the staff has done during outstanding,” Ary said. experience for visitors the joy it still brings her to this day. the last few years to try TripAdvisor comes up when they stop into Every time she and her sister would visit their grandma they always made a trip and bring extremely high with this award from Weatherford and their to a Woodward restaurant. They would sit in the same booth and get the same quality to the museum. visitors responding to impression of the city,” meals every time and loved it. He said they work the TripAdvisor website Ary said. My grandma would always get a Pepsi and a chicken sandwich. I don’t think she ever changed her order she said. They always sat in the booth by the door so they could watch people come and go. “We always gave grandma a hard time about the old men that came in and she BUDGET would tease us about the young guys,” she said. •Continued from Page 1 They would discuss life and share their grades and how work was going with their grandma. She said her grandma was someone who was always so proud of multiple years in a row can be difficult. her grandchildren and their accomplishments. Next year’s budget is very similar to the initial allocation they received this year, “Every time I walk into that restaurant and see the booth, I immediately return Wilson said, but court challenges to this current budget could complicate things to those happy times of sharing food and life with grandma,” the reader said. this fall. The reader said her grandmother is gone and she sometimes gets a Pepsi to remind The legislature passed a smoking cessation fee that is anticipated to result in her of those times. No matter where I am, in a car or a restaurant, I can take a sip $257,841,000 annually. Two tobacco companies and others have sued the State of of Pepsi and close my eyes and I am back at my grandmas sitting on her big floral Oklahoma challenging the legality this fee. couch, she said. I can hear the clicking of her green rocking chair and imagine the There could be another budget crisis this fall depending on the result of this case. Disney Channel playing in the background. If the fee is sustained, there is a good chance there will be a special session from Those moments brought me joy and being able to feel as though I can still share the legislature to create a new budget. something with my grandma fills my heart with happiness. Despite this Superintendent Wilson said he is encouraged by the strong revenue Enjoy the moments that seem small at the time for when they are gone the joy collections the WPS has seen the last couple of months and WPS enrollment they brought you will remain in your heart forever. continues to grow. He said their budget will be very similar to the last few years. The WPS plans to continue being conservative and spending wisely considering the above mentioned reasons and considering the Oklahoma budget consists of approximately $400 million in one-time money. “Our goals are to reduce or keep class sizes at a normal level and provide students with a quality and enriching education where they do not see the effects of any budget cuts,” Superintendent Wilson said. MEDICAID •Continued from Page 1 disability,” Howe said. She “(SoonerHealth+) was one of legislation was released Thursday and pushed through at this time, she continued, “Is the program needed? the things that, at one point, were Majority Leader Mitch McConnell expects it to be on the table again Well, sure, it’d be great, but it has to mandated through the Medicaid wants to have a vote next week. at some point. The Oklahoma have funding in order for it to work.” expansion program which was part And, while Howe believes legislature just needs to have a way Howe said the Oklahoma legislature of the Affordable Care Act,” Howe SoonerHealth+ doesn’t need to be to fund it. does not have the funding to pay said. for healthcare programs already in The Oklahoma legislature refused to existence, such as Medicaid-related accept the funding for the expansion, Weekender, June 24 , 2017 programs and the SoonerCare but healthcare centers such as WRH program. were still required to go through with VOLUME 129 Number 512 “We’re cutting cuts on the expansion. (SoonerCare),” Howe said. “We Funding for healthcare programs don’t know yet how much our cut such as SoonerHealth+ is uncertain The Weatherford Daily News (SECE 670940) is published Tuesday through Saturday mornings by Weatherford News, Inc., P.O. Box 191, 118-120 S. will be for this year until it gets as Senate Republicans are attempting Broadway, Weatherford, OK 73096. Periodicals postage is paid at Weatherford, finalized and we can’t take on other to replace the ACA with the Better OK. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes, Form 3579, to the Weatherford programs without money.” Care Reconciliation Act. That Daily News,P.O. Box 191, Weatherford, OK 73096 PAGE 4A - WEATHERFORD DAILY NEWS, WEEKENDER, JUNE 24, 2017 OSU star to play for Clippers

klahoma State All-American him to the fifth team All-Solid Gold. was selected by the with His numbers placed him in elite company. He was the 39th pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, and one of just four power conference players to average was immediately traded to the Los Angeles at least 16.0 points and 6.0 assists per game in league OClippers. play, joining of UCLA, Dennis Smith of Evans, who averaged 19.2 points and a Big 12-high N.C. State and Monte Morris of Iowa State. 6.4 assists per game, is now the 33rd Oklahoma State A native of Dallas, Evans’ numbers only got better player taken in the NBA Draft, and the 12th in the last against tougher competition, as he poured in 20.7 25 years. For a second straight season, the Big 12 had points and 7.1 assists per game over his career against six players taken. ranked competition. Evans garnered nationwide attention at OSU, According to Synergy Sports, Evans led all power and earned third-team All-America honors by The conference players in pick and roll points scored (7.6) Sporting News, NBC Sports and Bleacher Report. The and created per game (17.0). Over his career, Evans Associate Press named him an Honorable Mention averaged 20.7 points on 45.7 percent shooting and 7.1 Provided All-America selection and ESPN’s Dick Vitale named assists against AP Top-25 squads. OSU’s Jawun Evans will play for the Los Angeles Clippers in 2017 after being drafted 39th by the Philadelphia 76ers and traded.

Provided The drafted Terrance Ferguson with the 21st pick of the 2017 NBA Thunder draft shooting guard Draft. Size, athleticism, shooting range may help OKC

he rumors and trade home schooled. He was a 2016 McDonald’s All-American winds were swirling and stood out at the 2016 and the 2014 throughout the night on Adidas Nations. Thursday at the NBA Draft, Instead of taking the college route, Ferguson opted to butT the Thunder’s ship was steady, spend 2016-17, what would have been his freshman year, awaiting its opportunity to get a halfway across the world. In Australia’s NBL, the top player who was an ideal fit. league in the country, Ferguson played amongst and against As it always does, the Thunder men as a part of the . He saw 15.2 minutes turned over every rock in the months per game and scored 4.6 points on 38.1 percent shooting in leading up to the draft and explored every his adjustment to the professional game, but the Thunder is opportunity throughout the course of confident in specific areas of the game where Ferguson can the night. The team stood firm, and thrive. at the number 21 overall pick in the 2017 Since 2013, Ferguson has represented USA NBA Draft, the Thunder selected Terrance in three different FIBA competitions. His teams won gold Ferguson, a 6-foot-7, 184-pound guard. Thunder medals each time, and went 19-0 overall. General Manager and Executive Vice President “We’re thrilled to have (Ferguson) and add him to the Sam Presti hailed Ferguson as a knockdown three- Thunder,” Presti said. “He’s a very refined player at his point shooter and an athletic wing defender who age that has the experience that he’s gained by being in can cover multiple positions. different environments.” “He has speed, size, length and athleticism The newest member of the Thunder will wear number 23 and an ability to shoot the ball with range,” Presti for his team, and will compete in Summer League in early described. “He’s also a guy who has a great July in Orlando. disposition. He’s a really pleasant kid and a kid “The first thing you need to do is let him go out and that is excited about what is in front of him.” compete and play so I don’t want to put any limitations on While Presti and his staff’s path seemed him,” Presti explained. “He makes shots, and has great straight and clear, Ferguson’s personal track length and speed. Generally those are things that are valued has been unorthodox to say the least. He was in our building.” born in Tulsa, but spent his high school years Check back into okcthunder.com for full coverage in Dallas, playing for Prime Prep Academy of Ferguson’s introductory press conference and his and Advanced Prep International while being performances at Summer League. WEATHERFORD DAILY NEWS, WEEKENDER, JUNE 24, 2017 - PAGE 5A

OU softball star throws out first pitch at Royals game

t was a childhood dream come to Mike Moustakas goes ‘oh, I watched life last Tuesday for Oklahoma parts of it.’ That was really cool to hear junior pitcher Paige Parker. him say he watched part of the game.” Two weeks to the day after the Parker then went into the dugout with ISooners won their second straight her parents to take some pictures before national championship, there was heading back into the batting cages to Parker standing in the center of warm up with Royals catcher Drew Kauffman Stadium, getting ready to Butera, to whom she’d be throwing the throw out the ceremonial first pitch night’s first pitch. She started tossing before the Kansas City Royals’ game just to warmup at first, but then some against the Boston Red Sox. of the players wanted to see Parker’s The process of turning that dream actual pitches so she said she started into a reality began the day after the ramping it up and throwing harder. Sooners won the national championship “Some of their reactions were really when Mike Swanson, the Royals Vice cool, so that’s something I won’t ever President for Communications and forget,” she said. “They were pretty Broadcasting, sent an email to the shocked about how much my ball OU Athletics Communications office moved. I think they were especially inquiring if Parker would like to fascinated by my rise ball because they throw out the first pitch at a game this never see that. They had some pretty summer. funny reactions. Drew had a hard time The next day, Parker was asked catching some of my rise balls, which about the request before the Sooners’ was pretty funny.” celebration at Marita Hynes Field. While she threw, Parker said “I was kind of shocked because I Moustakas sat behind home plate most would’ve never imagined that I’d have of the time. It was around this time, the opportunity to get to do that,” she too, when Parker’s favorite player, said. “I really feel like I didn’t even first baseman Eric Hosmer came over blink an eye before I said ‘yes’ just to watch her throw, as did second because I was so excited.” baseman Whit Merrifield. Parker grew up in Independence, “Yeah, I was freaking out at the Mo., and attended Truman High point,” Parker said of Hosmer’s School. She said she would usually presence. “I was trying to keep my go to one or two Royals games each composure but on the inside I was summer growing up, but would watch freaking out.” many more on television. The stadium After finishing her warmup, Parker is less than 15 minutes from her house. returned to the dugout where she got After determining June 20 would to meet Royals manager Ned Yost. be the date of her first pitch, Parker The video board played a small video thought about it a lot. The biggest thing introducing Parker as she took the field. on her mind was whether she’d be Granted, not everyone was in their throwing out the first pitch overhand seats at that point, but the announced or underhand. Just to be safe, the night crowd for the game was 25,983, easily before, she went into the backyard the largest crowd Parker would’ve with her dad and practiced throwing ever thrown in front of. However, she overhand with a baseball for about 30 didn’t let the extra eyes faze her, using minutes. the same tactics as when she takes the “I felt okay,” Parker said of her mound in her Sooners jersey. practice session. “If I would’ve had to “Honestly, I kind of went into the throw a baseball overhand I would’ve mode like I do in games where I don’t felt okay. But, I felt a lot more pay attention to the people because confident throwing it underhand.” otherwise I’d psyche myself out if Luckily for Parker, the day of her I thought about that many people first pitch the Royals asked her if she being there,” she said. “So I didn’t wanted to throw underhand instead, to pay attention to it and just focused on which she said “yes.” Still, the morning throwing a strike.” and afternoon leading up to her first The only words of advice she received pitch was a mixture of emotions. came courtesy of her catcher Butera, “I was pretty nervous because I was who reassured her that she’d be fine like ‘what if I don’t throw a strike?’,” and to just go out and throw. Naturally, she recalled. “I was really nervous I Parker fired a strike while throwing a was going to look stupid. But I think softball underhand. it was a mixture of both, nervous and “I felt very relieved,” Parker said excited. I didn’t really know what to of throwing a strike. “Just relieved I expect, so I was really excited but, also didn’t throw it in the dirt or over his really nervous.” head.” Parker, accompanied by her parents Parker returned to the dugout and Terry and Kim, met Swanson outside took a picture with Hosmer before the front games of Kauffman Stadium being shown to her seats by Swanson to and he escorted them inside. He first watch the game. The Royals lost, 8-3, took them into the batting cages, which but she did enjoy the fact she got to were empty at first, but then the team’s see Moustakas’ 100th career home run starting third baseman Mike Moustakas and Alcides Escobar’s 1000th hit as a and starting catcher Salvador Perez Royal. walked in. “It was surreal,” she said of the “I kind of freaked out a little bit,” whole experience. “I think it’s like Parker admitted. “(Swanson) introduced a childhood dream come true to get me to both of them and was talking to meet the players. I don’t think I about how I played for OU and we just could’ve ever thought of any of that in won the Women’s College World Series my wildest dreams, to get to interact and we played the 17-inning game and with them that much.” PAGE 6A - WEATHERFORD DAILY NEWS, WEEKENDER, JUNE 24, 2017

Fire Notes Robert Anthony Hambrick is scheduled to appear all OK. Wednesday Friday for the charges of DUI and transferring 11:43 a.m. – parking problem – Stratta and The Weatherford Fire Department was requested an open container of beer. Bond will be set by a Pennacle – vehicle will be moved, all OK. by Weatherford PD to come to a scene they were judge. 1:44 p.m. – burglary alarm – 1400 Pine on to check an individual. The patient was checked Brandy Rose Schroeder is scheduled to appear – house appeared secure. and refused transport to hospital. Friday for the charge of larceny from a retailer. 2:34 p.m. – escort – 800 block N. 7th – funeral The Weatherford Fire Department responded Bond is set at $500. escort to local cemetery. to a one-vehicle rollover at the 81 mile marker Richard Wayne Sparks is scheduled to appear 3:15 p.m. – burglary alarm – 4700 block I-40 westbound. Upon arrival, the WFD saw one Friday for the charge of grand larceny. Bond is set Engineering – no report. vehicle on its side in the median. The driver was at $25,000. 4:19 p.m. – public – 200 block SW Main already out of the vehicle and talking to a WPD April Nicole Yelloweagle is scheduled to appear – fingerprinted subject for internship. officer. The patient stated he had no injuries and Friday for the charges of possession of marijuana 5:30 p.m. – contact subject – 900 block W. Ring wasn’t in pain. The WFD walked the patient to within 1000 ft. or daycare and possession of – spoke to subject about suspicious activity in the Lifeguard ambulance to be checked out. The paraphernalia. Bond will be set by a judge. area. patient did not want to be transported to hospital 5:50 p.m. – contact subject – 200 block E. by ambulance. The WFD gathered information and Out on Bond Franklin – arrested Jones. returned to the station. Jill Lynell Roach is scheduled to appear Friday 6:14 p.m. – suspicious person – 100 block E. Thursday for the charge of failure to appear for the original Arapaho – spoke to subject soliciting, he is leaving The Weatherford Fire Department responded to charge of actual physical control of a motor town but will come back and get a permit some a residential fire alarm. Upon arrival, nothing was vehicle while under influence. other time. found and determined to be a malfunction. The 6:57 p.m. – drunk driver – Davis and WFD returned to station. Arrests Washington – spoke to subject about his driving The Weatherford Fire Department responded to Daniel Forrest Jones, 19, of Weatherford was habits, he was not drunk. assist a patient who was having severe abdominal arrested on Harmon County Warrants. 8:14 p.m. – business foot patrol – 200 block E. pain. When LifeGuard arrived on scene, we Main – all checked, secure. assisted with loading the patient onto the cot and Police Notes 10:29 p.m. – public assist – 400 block N. 4th into the ambulance for transport. We then gathered Thursday – no report. information and went back into service. 7:48 a.m. – contact subject – 1400 block E. Davis – gave subject a ride. Friday In Custody 9:13 a.m. – public assist – 700 block E. Kee 12:08 a.m. – public assist – 4000 block Carriage James Brown Jr. is scheduled to appear Friday – negative contact, all OK. – no report, all OK. for the charge of knowingly concealing stolen 10:11 a.m. – runaway – 100 block Swewart 1:27 a.m. – assist other agency – I-40 80A property. Bond will be set by a judge. – report taken. – citations issued. Michael Dean Gould is scheduled to appear 10:14 a.m. – escort – Lockstone – funeral escort, 3:01 a.m. – public assist – 500 block N. 2nd Friday for the charges of possession of marijuana all OK. – no report, all OK. within 1000 ft. of a daycare and possession of 10:30 a.m. – door unlock – 600 block Walnut 6:02 a.m. – public assist – Hwy 54 and Bergen paraphernalia. Bond will be set by a judge. – child was safely removed from locked vehicle, – unlocked gates.

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Brady MacDonald a Las Vegas hotel clearance sale, but the Los Angeles Times tiled bathroom looked original — from the tiny corner sink to the preschool-height he plan was to have no plan. toilet. To head east on Route 66, a The El Trovatore offered everything I solo traveler with no agenda. was looking for in a Route 66 motel: a Stopping when I felt like it. little roadside history mixed with a bit of TStaying as long as I wanted. Moving on chintz and kitsch. when I was ready. I ate breakfast at Rutherford’s 66 There was only one problem: I’m a Family Diner ((928) 377-1660, www.lat. master planner. Traveling with me has ms/rutherfords66), where the beautifully always been the vacation equivalent of a browned, flaky biscuits satisfied another military assault. of my goals: simple meals in roadside I promised myself that this time restaurants that maintained the spirit and would be different. No to-do lists. No mystique of Route 66. reservations. I wanted to search for a connection to the places and the people Kingman To Seligman, Arizona along the fabled Mother Road. One of the longest unbroken segments As I set out on my nine-day journey in of Route 66 stretches from Kingman to October, I kept my expectations low and Seligman, a flat black ribbon that rambled my hopes for adventure high, with a goal between fields of green scrub ringed by of enjoying the journey and living in the Provided distant purple mountains. moment. This deck truss bridge crosses Querino Canyon on Old U.S. 6 in Houck, On my way out of town, I had to stop at Arizona. the Hackberry General Store ((928) 769- Los Angeles to Needles 2605, www.hackberrygeneralstore.com), Route 66 was established in 1926; the of craggy peaks about 20 miles away, drink until they were out of money. The which looks like a movie set surrounded plan was to stitch together a series of cloaked in a light haze. “See that hump? bartender would stick the money on the by roadside artifacts, vintage gasoline regional roadways into a national highway That’s Oatman,” said East. “It’s crazy; 66 wall and scrawl the patron’s name across pumps and rusting Model Ts. The system that, when completed, ran from used to run up there.” the bill. souvenir shop served as an inspiration for Chicago to Santa Monica, California. It still does. When it came time to head east to the Radiator Springs Curio Shop in the Its decline began in the mid-1950s with Kingman, Ariz., I had to confront my 2006 “Cars” movie, an animated film that the birth of the interstate highway system, Oatman, Arizona fears about the Oatman-Topock Highway sparked my interest in Route 66 and the and the death knell came in 1985 when In 1915 Oatman changed — virtually — an old Route 66 alignment — which real-world inspirations for the fictional Route 66 was officially decertified. But a overnight — from a small mining camp to looked like a squiggly series of spaghetti Radiator Springs town. revival began soon afterward, driven by a boom town after prospectors discovered switchbacks that might spell an early end The next stop was Grand Canyon enthusiasts who did not want to let that era a new source of gold worth millions. to my journey. Caverns ((928) 422-3223, gccaverns. disappear from the American narrative. Eventually, Route 66 brought more The narrow two-lane road left little com), in Peach Springs, where a 200- Throughout the years I’d stumbled upon visitors who streamed through the town room for error, with hairpin curves foot-deep elevator shaft takes visitors stretches of Route 66 in Pasadena, San until a bypass was built in 1953. and drop-offs of several hundred feet down to a labyrinth of limestone Bernardino and Victorville, but I figured Today, the main drag of Oatman, at several spots. I strongly considered a passageways filled with stalagmites and I could always explore the California about the length of three football fields, roundabout route to Kingman by way of I- stalactites. segment another time. My goal on this has become something that resembles 40, but a parking lot attendant in Oatman When I got to Seligman, I experienced trip was to get to Arizona and New Disneyland’s Frontierland. Covered told me I’d be fine if I stuck to the speed the biggest highlight of the road trip: a Mexico — and maybe even the Texas wooden walkways flank both sides of limit, which is 10-15 mph in many spots. haircut from a 90-year-old barber named panhandle. Main Street, where nearly every shop After a few white-knuckle miles, I Angel Delgadillo, a storyteller with a I left Los Angeles early on a Saturday, caters to the tourists who come for a faux pulled off at an overlook populated comedian’s timing. His Original Route heading northeast to Barstow, where taste of the Old West by 65 motorcycles. The rocky point 66 Gift Shop ((928) 422-3352, www.lat. I merged onto Interstate 40, the The highlight of any visit to Oatman offered a spectacular view of the rugged ms/route66giftshop), a major stop for any transcontinental highway that has largely on the weekends is the mock Wild mountainside, a few shadows dappling the Route 66 pilgrimage, includes a small supplanted Route 66 in the Southwest. I West shootout. The cowboys, part of a jagged desertscape from the clouds above. barber shop in the front corner of the didn’t stop until I got to Needles, my exit volunteer group that serves as a de facto store. marked by a sign that I’d see often during tourism bureau, mill around town, mixing Kingman, Arizona As Delgadillo will tell you, in a nearly the next several days: Historic Route 66. with visitors and posing for photos before I spent the first night of my trip in nonstop monologue interrupted only by Stopping for gas, I discovered the the loud, action-packed showdown. Kingman at El Trovatore Motel ((928) the constant stream of tourists snapping station store was filled with souvenirs After the gun smoke cleared, I 753-6520, www.eltrovatoremotel.com, his photo, he helped establish the Historic emblazoned with the iconic black-and- moseyed into Oatman Hotel Restaurant doubles from $76 a night), established in Route 66 Association of Arizona in white Route 66 crowned road sign. & Saloon ((928) 768-4408, www.lat. 1939 during Route 66’s heyday. I stayed 1987, and his family is mentioned in Outside, a park bench offered a place to ms/oatmanhotel) for a buffalo burger and in the “Clint Eastwood” room — a theme the “America on the Move” permanent enjoy the panoramic view of the Black a chance to inspect $140,000 in dollar that amounted to a pair of movie posters exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Mountains — and my first destination. bills that cover the walls and part of the on the adobe walls and a plaque on the Museum of American History. When I asked for directions, mechanic ceiling. The practice started when miners door. The slightly dated furnishings “This town is really the America of Rick East pointed northeast to a ring would hand the bartender a dollar and looked as though they’d been picked up at yesterday,” Delgadillo said. PAGE 8A - WEATHERFORD DAILY NEWS, WEEKENDER, JUNE 24, 2017 Are words as dangerous as sticks and stones?

Helen L. Carson Commentary

he old saying, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me,” wasT found to be absolutely false and some high profile court cases recently in the US are ruling words can kill. Bullying is nothing new, and as long as there are people gathering in schoolyards, playgrounds, workplaces or sporting events, people will engage in conflicts. Bullies are often lonely, hurting or sad according to experts; the act of bullying is how they exhibit Helen L. Carson their pain. Child psychologists manslaughter following the have stated bullying is not death of her boyfriend Conrad a normal rite of passage to Roy III. The judge concluded maturing, nor is it an unlearned Carter commanded Roy to behavior. Yet bullying through follow through with his threat social media has escalated, to kill himself. Her words and the barbarity at with the as well as her failure to help Provided torturers exhibit their meanness made her guilty of involuntary Social media has brought bullying more into the forefront. has become headline news. manslaughter, the judge stated Prior to the advent of social when delivering the verdict. a drastic expansion of criminal access to social media. exploded the channels we use media, bullies thrived in secret, The verdict concluded words law in Massachusetts.” Many employers and to communicate with each that is, they didn’t flaunt their alone could cause a suicide. Local cases making universities are exploring a other. Unfortunately, parents, behavior. The longer a bully Carter will be sentenced headlines recently are children prospective employee’s social lawmakers and authorities are could go undetected, the more August 3 and could spend up to photographing or videoing media sites to determine their playing catch-up. Therefore, torture a bully could inflict 20 years in prison. others while engaged in private fitness for hiring or granting if the punishments are life on their intended victim. “This is saying that what or illegal activities. These access. No longer is a person altering and serious, our However, today with increased she did is killing him, that photos and videos become life judged by how well they conversations with each other access to social media; her words literally killed him, altering when shared on social conduct themselves in an and our children must mirror Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat that the murder weapon here media. No one would hand a interview. Interviewers are also the severity. and the like, bullying seems was her words,” said Matthew child a sharp knife or a gun and gauging how well a person will The punishment for bullying to be more visible and vicious Segal, a lawyer with the expect the child to naturally fit in the environment by the used to be a sort of moral or than ever. American Civil Liberties Union understand the item could cause content of their Facebook page. social consequence. Today Last week, Michelle Carter, of Massachusetts, which raised grievous harm to themselves The courts worldwide are however, it seems not only 20 of Taunton, Massachusetts, concerns about the case to the or others. The same should be behind in governing the sticks and stones but also was found guilty of involuntary state’s highest court. “That is said about allowing unfettered internet. Technology has words can hurt. WEATHERFORD DAILY NEWS, WEEKENDER, JUNE 24, 2017 - PAGE 9A

Alison Morris/WDN Left, Sierra Bivens, carnival barker, announces the world’s strongest man during Fridays performance of Pippi Longstocking. Center, Hannah Gregory teaches class as Mrs. Fridean during the Musical Theatre Camp performance of Pippi Longstocking. Right, Samantha Rother plays Pippi Longstocking during Musical Theatre Camp Friday at the Performing Arts Center. PAGE 10A - WEATHERFORD DAILY NEWS, WEEKENDER, JUNE 24, 2017 Construction woes ast week, ODOT representatives this mess. I’m excited to see the results but confirmed the intersection of Main am currently avoiding that section of town and Washington streets would like the plague.” — Hannah Otey continue to feature a four-way “In my opinion it’s all stressful from stopL sign instead of a traffic control light for the four-way stop not everyone is paying several weeks to a couple months during attention on who has the right of way and construction. the business around there trying to get in “It would be wonderful too if people me head-on because they were in the wrong However, the “straightening of Main” and out of their parking lots is too much for would follow the arrows and the proper lane. They were coming out of McDonald’s project (phase 2 of Exit 82) is expected to me. I would love to avoid it but it’s such way to turn. Going off of 66 to Washington and it gets super confusing which lane continue until January 2018, according to a habit and by then it’s too late. Looking is right turn only, but yet everyone still people need to be in. Glad they are trying an ODOT representative Wednesday. The forward to it being done.” — Kendra insists on going left. It will cause an to make it safer.” — Melissa Ann Hilliard project is intended to improve safety at the Kendrick Miller accident soon I’m sure because no one pays “I don’t mind it. I work in the middle of intersection and easier for drivers to get on “I’d be like ice cream and stay in the attention.” — Gary Pappilli it and have to go through it every day to and off of Interstate 40. cones.” — Samuel Spradlin “We have to have some growing pains to get to work and I’m working during the The Weatherford Daily News recently “You think it’s bad now, wait until make things better. I just try to avoid that busy hours so it doesn’t bother me. I don’t asked the question on their Facebook August when school is in. It’s going to be a area. No big deal finding other ways to go know if I could handle driving through it webpage, “How has the construction in mad house. In the mornings going to work and, I’ve found if I do have to enter that when there are a lot of people out though.” Weatherford at Main and Washington it’s not too bad and when I get off on time area, the four-way stop is easy and fast! — Amanda Jane Lee changed your daily commute? Drop WDN it’s not too bad either, but during lunch Let’s make Weatherford great! Onward and “Thank you to everyone avoiding it! a note. Are you avoiding the area? Do you and if I get off late, I avoid it at all costs.” upward!” — Karla Price Sandoval Because there have been less and less find the four-way stop easier and faster than — Jamie Brisco “It’s okay to hit in the mornings on people at the four-way! I love that they a light? Let us know.” “Totally avoid it! I have a daughter my way to work since hardly any traffic are doing this. When new students Here are some of the comments which with a permit and don’t think it is safe for (between 6-7 a.m.) but after work, lunch come to town to go to school here, garnered the most reactions to that question. her. Wouldn’t mind trying it during low and weekends, I avoid at all cost! Wouldn’t everyone is so confused and causes a lot “Weatherford should have had a city-wide traffic but we are usually out during busy be so bad if lights were up!” — Meaghan of problems. Hopefully this will end all class about how to get through a four way times. I will be glad when it’s complete!” Bowles that confusion for those new students.” stop sign intersection before they started — Justine Hatfield Nelson “I had two different cars headed toward — Amber Willingham Price WEATHERFORD DAILY NEWS, WEEKENDER, JUNE 24, 2017- PAGE 1B PAGE 2B - WEATHERFORD DAILY NEWS, WEEKENDER, JUNE 24, 2017

Is color a sign of infection in nasal secretions? EAR DR. ROACH: 75, possibly take a medication I’m almost 84, and all such as Xarelto. My husband’s my life I have had a only symptom is shortness of problem with sinusitis. breath when he exerts himself, DNever headaches, just post-nasal drip and use of multiple tissues. (I really should buy shares in tissue companies, as I’d rather leave home without my clothes on than without a couple of tissues.) I blow my nose an awful lot. Anyway, I have always thought that yellow mucus was a sign of infection, but recently my doctor assured me that the color is no longer considered an issue, unless it is a very dark brown. Do you agree with that opinion? — V.M. NSWER: A Normal nasal especially the brain, causing a getting elevated during exertion. secretions are nearly colorless, stroke. Hopefully his cardiologist has and they become colored due to The two issues are treated already evaluated this; if not, he the action of bacteria. So, in cases differently. Stroke risk is assessed should. A stress test or a 24-hour of bacterial sinus infection, the by the clinician, often using a heart monitor are two of the most mucus is usually colored. However, Dr. Keith Roach scale such as the CHA2DS2-VASc common ways to evaluate heart rate bacteria that normally live in the score, a predictor of stroke risk. I response to exercise. Heart rate can nasal passages can turn the mucus suspect your husband’s cardiologist be controlled with medication. to a yellow or light-brown color e.g. walking, mowing the lawn, is using this score, since it is at An alternative is to try to get the even in the absence of infection. shoveling snow, etc. Will this type age 75 when the score becomes person out of atrial fibrillation and The color intensity is due more of exercise or work cause him high enough to recommend an oral back into a normal heart rhythm. to the amount of time the bacteria problems with the atrial fibrillation? anticoagulant, such as warfarin This treatment strategy, called spend in contact with the mucus. -- J.P. or rivaroxaban (Xarelto). Some rhythm control, is not likely to Mucus color is not a reliable NSWER: A Atrial fibrillation is a people with atrial fibrillation can be effective for people who have indicator of infection. common diagnosis. I receive many be managed with aspirin, but many been in atrial fibrillation for many DEAR DR. ROACH: My 73- questions about it. It is a lack of cannot. years and who have structural heart year-old husband was diagnosed rhythm of the heart, and the heart The second issue is control of the disease. with atrial fibrillation about 10 rate also can become very fast, heart rate. A few people with atrial So, my answer is that a little months ago. His cardiologist feels especially with exercise. The other fibrillation don’t need medication shortness of breath may not be a that, at this time, all he needs major issue with atrial fibrillation is (or any treatment) for heart rate, bad thing, but your husband is at to do is take an 81-mg tablet of that clots can form in the atria, and but many do. I am concerned that risk for having a fast heart rate, aspirin each day, and when he turns these can migrate to critical organs, your husband’s heart rate may be which should be checked. WEATHERFORD DAILY NEWS, WEEKENDER, JUNE 24, 2017 - PAGE 3B

OHS names learning lab for couple n Wednesday, June 21, the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) dedicated the new Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab in the Research Center, located at the Oklahoma OHistory Center. The learning lab has state-of-the-art audio/visual technology and can accommodate up to 120 seated theater-style or 75 seated classroom-style. The Musser family’s donation also included funding for 10 digital Scan Pro microfilm reader units. These new machines will allow library visitors to research Oklahoma newspapers, American Indian records and other historic material using the newest technology available. The learning lab will host genealogical and historical programming presented by OHS staff and visiting scholars. In addition, the lab can be rented by groups and organizations for meetings and events. “Clark said he and his wife, Kay, wanted to make a major gift to the Oklahoma History Center,” said Dr. Bob Blackburn, executive director of the OHS, “and they wanted to do something that would have a lasting impact and improve sustainability. The Research Center staff has already planned several workshops and classes for the new space.” For more information about the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab and OHS Research Center programming, please contact the OHS Research Center at (405) 522-5225 or visit www.okhistory.org/research. The Oklahoma History Center is located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City. The OHS Research Center is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma.

Provided The Oklahoma Historical Society dedicated the new Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab in the Research Center, located at the Oklahoma History Center. PAGE 4B - WEATHERFORD DAILY NEWS, WEEKENDER, JUNE 24, 2017 WEATHERFORD DAILY NEWS, WEEKENDER, JUNE 24, 2017 - PAGE 5B

A new hope for Han Solo film?

t’s official: Oscar-winning director on his “Star Wars” spinoff as word Ron Howard is taking over the spread that Tony Gilroy had discreetly reins of Lucasfilm’s Han Solo come in to finish the film; even J.J. “Star Wars” spinoff. Whether Abrams was rumored to have clashed Ithat’s a win for fans or the mark of a with Lucasfilm execs over “The Force troubling turn to the dark side for the Awakens” before distancing himself 40-year-old franchise remains to be from a return to the franchise. Both seen. movies went on to enjoy critical and The news comes days after the commercial success in spite of behind- shocking departure of “Lego Movie” the-scenes chaos. duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the A spinoff centered on bounty irreverent helmers whose style and hunter Boba Fett, to be directed by vision for the prequel reportedly “Chronicle” and “Fantastic Four” clashed with that of the bosses up the filmmaker Josh Trank, fell apart on the chain — namely, Lucasfilm President eve of its planned announcement. Buzz Kathleen Kennedy and executive over “Star Wars: Episode IX,” to be producer and screenwriter Lawrence directed by Colin Trevorrow (“Jurassic Kasdan. World”), has suffered from the poor Their ouster sparked a frenzy across reception to his new indie film, “The the “Star Wars” galaxy Monday, Book of Henry.” given that they got the boot an all “Kong: Skull Island” director Jordan but unprecedented 4 { months into Vogt-Roberts chimed in online in production, with only three weeks of defense of the improvisation that Lord principal photography and scheduled and Miller reportedly had adopted reshoots left. on set, to the dismay of Lucasfilm “At Lucasfilm, we believe the highest execs. “Read this and then remember goal of each film is to delight, carrying one crucial thing: Han Solo LIKE A forward the spirit of the saga that BOSS quipping ‘I know’ in response Provided George Lucas began 40 years ago,” to Leia saying ‘I love you’ WAS Ron Howard is photographed at the ‘Inferno’ film premiere October 25, Kennedy said in a statement. “With that IMPROVISED,” he tweeted. 2016 in Los Angeles. in mind, we’re thrilled to announce that On the flip side, writer-director Rian Ron Howard will step in to direct the Johnson (“Brick,” “Looper”), whose strayed from the script written by all said the same thing: ‘George, you untitled Han Solo film.” “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” is set for Kasdan and his son Jon. Disagreements should do it!’ I don’t think anybody There are precious few instances in a December release, tweeted: “I had on tone, script adherence and Han wanted to follow up that act at the time. Hollywood history of a director being as much creative control on (‘The Last Solo’s essence reportedly led to the It was an honor, but it would’ve been replaced during production. It happened Jedi’) as I’ve ever had on any of my split. too daunting.” on two bona fide classics (“Gone With own movies.” Due to the amount of material At the time, Howard said, superhero the Wind” and “The Wizard of Oz”), Lord and Miller made their debut with already completed, it’s unclear how the movies didn’t interest him. but in recent years, the results have the 2009 animated hit “Cloudy With a Directors Guild of America will handle Howard is coming off a series of more typically been major flops (films Chance of Meatballs” and went on to the question of who receives credit on underperforming domestic earners, such as “Exorcist: The Beginning,” direct “The Lego Movie,” “21 Jump the finished film. most recently the Tom Hanks sequel “The 13th Warrior,” “Rumor Has It Street” and its sequel “22 Jump Street” Howard, 63, is a safe, old guard “Inferno,” which marks the fourth ...” and “The Island of Dr. Moreau”). before landing the Han Solo gig. Last choice for Lucasfilm: A solid, proven disappointment in a row for the Industry watchers have been quick to year, Lord won the confidence of Oscar winner who starred in George “Beautiful Mind” Oscar winner after point out how the firing fits a pattern fans when he shared his take on the Lucas’ “American Graffiti” four “In the Heart of the Sea,” “Rush” and more indicative of corporate Hollywood character of Han Solo, played by Alden years before the release of “Star Wars “The Dilemma.” moviemaking than anything else. Ehrenreich in the prequel: “I sort of “ in 1977, he hails from the same Regardless of the behind-the-scenes Under Kennedy’s leadership, the relate to him. He doesn’t want to do filmmaking generation as Kennedy, 64, chaos, the untitled Han Solo movie, “Star Wars” creative cabal has made anything that he’s told. When told not and Kasdan, 68. still scheduled for a May 25, 2018, a PR-boosting point to bring younger to do something, it makes him want to Howard revealed in 2015 on the release, will need only to top the $260 directors into the fold, indicating a do it more. (He’s) very sarcastic, and “Happy Sad” podcast that Lucas million take of 2000’s “How the Grinch desire to breathe fresh energy and new at the end of the day he’s unreasonably approached him to direct “Star Wars: Stole Christmas” to become Howard’s blood into the franchise. Behind the optimistic ...” Episode I: The Phantom Menace.” highest-grossing film to date in the scenes, however, tumult has followed. According to reports, Lucasfilm “He told me he had talked to Robert U.S. When adjusted for inflation, no “Rogue One” director Gareth bosses became worried after watching Zemeckis, Steven Spielberg and me. “Star Wars” title has grossed less than Edwards was benched during reshoots dailies in which Lord and Miller I was the third one he spoke to. They $400 million domestically. PAGE 6B - WEATHERFORD DAILY NEWS, WEEKENDER, JUNE 24, 2017 Patriotism and prayer patriot is a person who vigorously supports God’s purpose to light in a dark culture through our their country and is prepared to defend it choices and words. against enemies or detractors. Praying for our nation inspires us to a greater There are many who’ve never defended patriotism: to support our country, and defend it against Aour nation physically as a part of the military. But enemies or detractors. The more patriotic we become, whether active, retired or never been a part of our Armed the more we want to pray for our nation, through Forces, believers must grasp the fact that our deadliest which God has generously provided for us and much enemies are unseen. These unseen enemies motivate of the world. One of the most dynamic expressions of and drive those who are visible. patriotism is consistent prayer for those who are called to Ephesians 6:10-13: Be strong in the Lord and in the seek and carry out God’s will in government. strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so As we approach our nation’s birthday celebration on People prayed fervently, and saw dramatic evidences that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of July Fourth, it’s important to remember the foundation of God’s intervention. After George Washington took the devil. Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but that made this nation great. America was birthed the oath of office as first President, he went with Vice against the rulers, against the powers, against the world in prayer as the Founding Fathers made a powerful, President John Adams to St. Paul’s Chapel, seeking forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of prayerful Declaration of Independence at the first God’s providential care for the new government and its wickedness in the heavenly places. NASU meeting of the Continental Congress in 1774. leaders. Prayer cannot be separated from the support of our Colonial delegates met under growing British conflict Our nation desperately needs more prayerful, Godly country, and our desire to defend it against enemies or to declare their “civil and religious liberties.” Among men and women in government, and those in office detractors, visible and invisible. This is particularly true the delegates was Col. George Washington who had cast desperately need believers who will pray for them daily. for believers who accept the Biblical mandate to engage a vote for Virginia to hold a day of prayer for the people This troubling, turbulent and divisive time demands a in the everyday life of our nation, determining to bring of Boston. fresh commitment to pray for guidance for our leaders as John Adams wrote in his diary about his profound they seek to lead this nation under God. longing for God’s strength and courage: “I wander alone God wants to bless our nation. Instead of imagining and ponder...The objects before me are too grand... and expecting the worst, let’s confidently imagine what We have not men fit for the times. We are deficient in would happen if every American who says they love genius, in education, in travel, in fortune, in everything. God would set time aside daily to pray for members of I feel unutterable anxiety. God grant us wisdom and our government. 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Crossword puzzle

S U D O K U Sudoku uses pure logic and requires no math to solve. It is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same num- ber only once. WEATHERFORD DAILY NEWS, WEEKENDER, JUNE 24, 2017 - PAGE 7B Running the race to win lmost everyone loves to watch not a ticket to heaven after saying a prayer. find the joy he longs to give us. a race, especially if they have a It is a commitment to a journey of obedience This will allow us to persevere; vested interest in the participants. to the almighty creator of the universe. We that is to push forward in the midst Whether it is a footrace, a horse are called to be on mission to advance the of the storms of life and prevail race,A or a car race, there is something about Kingdom through every facet of our life. with victory. The challenge is to those involved giving everything they have The writer gives some instructions that frequently examine our freedom to to cross the finish line in first place. will help us achieve victory. Two things are run. Are there subtle things that are In the letter to the Hebrews (12:1, 2), the obvious. First, we must throw off everything keeping us from running freely? writer describes the life of a follower of that hinders us. A lot of things in life are not Is there unconfessed sin that is and streamline your life that you may run to Christ as a race. He gives some directions immoral or evil in themselves, but we can tripping us up? Ask God to search your heart win. To comment: [email protected] that will help those involved to win. In the become so obsessed with them that they previous chapter he calls attention to a long become a hindrance to living the victorious list of those who have achieved victory in Christian life. Because they are not TV Guide their lifetime. This has been called the Faith obviously wrong we often fail to recognize chapter or the Hall of the Faithful. It is a how they slow us down or affect us in our picture of their forefathers who had given race. A personal note as an example: Since themselves completely to achieve the crown I was eleven years old I have been an ardent of the victor. fan of Major League baseball. At first, games With that backdrop, he writes, “Since we could only be heard occasionally on radio. are surrounded by such a great cloud of Now with new technology, games can be witnesses, let us throw off everything that heard and seen almost constantly. Recently, hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, I had to call myself up short. I realized that I and let us run with perseverance the race was spending entirely too much time either marked out for us.” (Heb. 12:1, 2) listening, watching or reading about baseball. It is as if we are in a giant coliseum and the Not only was it keeping me from using my crowd is made up of the thousands who have time more productively, it was absorbing gone before us to mark and pave the way. my thoughts and preventing the Holy Spirit They are cheering us on to victory. from having free access to my inner spirit There are several points to note in this and heart. He could not speak to me because passage. The writer assumes that every I was blocking His entrance into my spirit. Christian is involved in the race. No one Next, the writer speaks of the “the sin that is excused. A truly committed Christian is so easily entangles us.” Any disobedience to involved in a mission. Being a Christian God’s commands is sinful and destructive is not an attachment or a coat to be put on in nature. God calls us to a life of holiness when a need arises or a crisis develops. It is because he wants us to run with freedom and PAGE 8B - WEATHERFORD DAILY NEWS, WEEKENDER, JUNE 24 2017