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need to be careful. They may need to consult with a physician, especially if they are someone suffering from things such as obesity, diabetes, or other serious medical problems.”

Cristelli encourages everyone to exercise regularly and to eat a healthier, more balanced diet that includes very few trips to local fast food restaurants.

“I have heard for years that Pontotoc County has an extremely high rate of heart disease and obesity per capita,” he said. “And, when you consider how many drive through restaurants and fast food restaurants we have, it’s no wonder.

“People need to take a serious look at their health and their lifestyles. Normally, it takes a heart attack or even the death of someone close to us because it gets our attention, but it doesn’t have to be that way.”

“But, once the decision has been made, there are some things that can make our efforts more effective,” Cristelli said.

1. Make a Commitment: Understand before entering the gym or before beginning any exercise regimine that the process most likely will be painful and will take time. Do Not enter into the process thinking a few minutes a week of half-hearted effort will bring about a serious change.

Commit to several months of work, allowing at least a half-hour each and every day to some kind of aerobic exercise.

2. Join a gym Although it’s not a requirement for getting into better shape, purchasing a gym membership is the kind of financial commitment that often leads people to be more likely to follow through in their resolution. Cristelli said those who pay out for a gym membership are less likely to “blow off” their commitment simply because they’ve already invested money.

3. Set a schedule for workouts Stopping to exercise “whenever you get the chance” will not work, Cristelli said. Like many other personal improvement ideas, exercise needs to have a definitive place on your schedule or it will become easily overlooked, pushed aside and forgotten in the rush of daily life.

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Hundreds of Oklahomans – including many in the Ada area – will pack local gyms and health spas this month in the annual migration resulting from those infamous New Years Resolutions to loose weight or to get into better physical shape.

The problem, according to one local fitness expert, is that many of those who head to the gym in January will never see the inside of that same gym once February rolls around. Many, unfortunately, will make the trip to the gym but once before old habits and poor motivation return them to their former “unhealthy” lifestyles.

“It’s great that people make the decision to get into better shape,” said personal trainer Shane Cristelli, owner of Cristelli Fitness in Ada. “It’s never a bad idea for people to look at themselves and say they want to do better. But the problem is that so many people who make that New Years Resolution, don’t really resolve anything.

Not really. Too many of them never really make the commitment to change anything, and that’s why so many fail.”

Cristelli works with numerous individuals on personal fitness plans, and also works with several area corporations to encourage employees onto a better physical fitness path. He said people who have made the “resolution” to loose weight or to get “back into shape” first need to make a real commitment.

“So many people have this unreal expectation that they can walk into a gym once a month, or once a week, spend a few minutes in there, and that they’re going to see an immediate difference in how they look and how they feel,” Cristelli said.

“Many of them are extremely overweight and badly out of shape, and when they don’t see immediate results, or when they realize that changing your body is hard work, they get discouraged and quit.”

Cristelli said many people would be better served if they first made a real commitment to go through the pain, the work and the time it takes to make a true change.

“People need to go in with an understanding that exercise hurts when you’ve not done it for a long time,” he said. “It’s work, and for some who are badly out of shape, it can be dangerous. They

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“It’s always tough for some people because they said they don’t have time,� Cristelli said. “That’s, of course, not true. What is true, most likely, is that they have other things they enjoy doing more. But, if you REALLY want to make a change, you will and you’ll make time for it on your shedule.�

4. Get a partner Although Cristelli is a personal trainer by profession, he understands that many people cannot or choose not to hire someone to assist them in their efforts at better health.

Regardless of who it is you choose, Cristelli said you should have someone to work out with you, to encourage you, even to challenge you. “I don’t just tell my clients to work out,� he said. “I work out with them, right alongside them. But, if you just have a buddy, or your wife or husband, it’s always better to have someone there to push you, to encourage you.�

THINGS TO AVOID 1. Cigarettes and alcohol – Both contribute to a great number of medical problems, including obesity, heart disease and breathing difficulties.

Although most Americans may not understand it, even a small amount of alcohol contains a great number of calories and makes the fitness process much more difficult.

2. Eating after 9 p.m. – Now that you’ve made the decision to eat better and exercise, get rid of those late-night goodies that add unnecessary pounds and make getting into better shape so much

more difficult. Cristelli said most people eat late in the evenings NOT because they are hungry, but because it’s habit. It is a terrible habit, according to health professionals.

3. Go out to eat – Although an occasional lunch or dinner out will not completely defeat efforts at better health, eating at home offers a greater opportunity to eat a healthier, low-fat meal. “It is possible to get some healthy food at restaurants,� Cristelli said. “But it’s much more difficult than it is at home. When you cook at home, foods are cheaper, portions may be better controlled and your food is not normally deep-fried like so much of it is in restaurants.

PARTICULARLY – Avoid fast food as much as possible.

4. Don’t GIVE UP! One of the greatest problems and most common hurdles to overcome is discouragement. Expect the process to not only be somewhat difficult and/ or painful at times – but expect it to take time.

Give yourself at least several weeks or a couple of months to see noticeable results.

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Fools Crow Written by James Welch

During the library’s recent Let’s Talk About It, OK series on Sovereign Worlds, I became acquainted with the writing of James Welch. I enjoyed The Indian Lawyer so much that I read Welch’s most acclaimed novel Fools crow. As a result, I spent much of my Thanksgiving weekend in Montana—in the late 19th Century.

Fools Crow reveals Pikuni (Blackfeet) culture, focusing on the development of the title character from awkward adolescent to trusted tribal leader.

In contrast with his personal successes, Fools Crow witnesses his cultural demise.

Welch--a Montana native and Native American—Avoids many clichés of Western literature. Characters are believable and complex.

It would have been easy for this book to present

unrelenting tragedy, but Welch provides humor and triumph as well.

One memorable feature of this book is Welch’s matter-of-fact portrayal of Blackfeet culture. For example, during a protracted visit from Cold Maker, whites are said to dress like bears (because their skin is not accustomed to the cold). Spiritualism is presented unsentimentally and unapologetically.

Fools Crow is Welch’s most decorated work, earning numerous awards and cementing Welch’s ranking in both Western & Native American literatures. The influence of Lawtonborn Oklahoma Poet Laureate N. Scott Momaday is apparent as Welch honors Blackfeet tradition and culture throughout the book.

Despite it’s subject matter--a traditional culture succumbing to superior technology, greater numbers, and disease- -Welch provides a very readable story. Fools Crow presents an engaging cast of characters in an interesting setting during a period of American history which continues to fascinate readers worldwide.

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o the residents of Pontotoc County, East Central University is much more than a school. It is a fixture, a staple, an integral part of the community that has been a cornerstone to the economy and culture for one hundred years.

In 2009, ECU celebrates its centennial with activities and ceremonies scheduled throughout the year. That history is rich with tradition, academia and with service to the community the state and the nation. What began as one of three “normal” schools established shortly after statehood has become one of the regions top universities, making a name for itself academically and athletically throughout the 1900s.

The school has had just seven presidents in its storied history, although an eighth will soon be added now that President Richard Rafes has resigned to take another position. In addition to Rafes, the men who have served as East Central president include Charles Biles; Dr. James Gordon; Dr. Adolph Linschied; Dr. Charles Spencer; Dr. Stanley Wagner; and, Dr. Bill Cole.

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The Early Years When the Oklahoma State Legislature established three schools across Oklahoma that would provide education for potential teachers, East Central State Normal School opened its doors on the east side of Ada in 1909. The first year’s classes were actually held in local church buildings, and faculty salaries were paid out of money donated by local businesses and citizens.

In 1910, the actual facility itself was constructed on 16 acres of land that make up part of today’s ECU site. Built on land donated by Dan Hays (the namesake for Ada’s Hays Grade Center), the school was actually located just outside the Ada city limits at the time of its construction.

The first building completed was the Science Hall,

which was the school’s only building for a number of years. Amazingly, the entire building was constructed for less than $95,000, which must have seemed like a lot of money in 1910.

The Science Hall, which has served the university in a number of capacities through the years, still sits at the east end of Ada’s Main Street and is the most recognizable structure on the campus.

The school – like the other normal schools – provided four years of high school education and two years of college work. Graduates were given lifetime teaching certificates.

In 1919, East Central began offering four years of teacher courses, as well as other bachelor’s degrees, but still remained officially a “teacher’s college.”

The East Central athletic tradition also began early in the school’s history. The first Tiger football team took the field against Southeastern Normal School in Durant in 1909, with fans from Ada taking a special train down to support their team.

When the Depression hit in the 1920s and 1930s, East Central offered students free tuition, offering continuing education to many students who would not otherwise have been able to pay for college. Times were still very tough, however, and many East Central students who could not afford to pay for housing lived in tents in a sort of “Hooverville” at the place where Knight Hall now stands on the ECU campus.

The Middle Years As Ada and Oklahoma continued to grow and prosper, so did East Central, changing its name in 1939 to East Central State College when the school expanded its offering of degrees into areas other than just teaching.

During the years of World War II, enrollment dropped significantly at Oklahoma colleges, and East Central was no exception, as young men across the state volunteered to serve their country in various armed forces. Records show that at least 66 East Central students died during their service in World War II. Shortly after the end of the war, however, enrollment jumped significantly, and the campus continued to grow. In 1951, the Memorial Student Union was completed in honor of those east Central students who fought and died during WWII. The building became one of the more popular with students and visitors and remains an important part of the university today.

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Central athletic tradition became truly recognized and respected across the state and the region. Under the leadership of two legendary coaches, East Central teams won numerous conference titles in both men’s basketball and football. Those coaches, Elvan George in football and Mickey McBride in basketball, are both members of the ECU Hall of Fame and are still recognized nationally among their peers for their teams’ accomplishments.

During the 1960s, East Central took another tremendous step forward when the school became integrated, allowing students of all races to enroll and receive an education.

Although other buildings had been constructed all over the campus through the years, the school added perhaps its most “outstanding� structure during the 1970s with the completion of the Kerr Activities Center – known as the Golden Dome to many.

Housing the men’s and women’s basketball teams, the Kerr Center has also become known across Oklahoma as the home of the Bertha Frank Teague Mid-America basketball tournament, bringing the very best girls high school teams to Ada every December in one of the state’s premier events.

The Recent Years In the past 20 years, East Central’s academic focus has taken on a decided modern avor, as the school focuses more and more attention on computer training

and its growing masters programs. In addition, the school has a satellite campus in Ardmore, and distance education sites in Shawnee and McAlester, offering more students access to an East Central education.

The school also took on a new name in the 1980s, becoming East Central Oklahoma State University before simply becoming, more recently, East Central University.

There was a massive construction effort in the 1990s, resulting in the completion of a new University Center, as well as an impressive new Linscheid Library and other projects. The school is currently nearing completion of the Hallie Brown Performing Arts Center on the campus’s west side, as ECU growth continues to offer the city and its residents cultural opportunities.

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