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Healthy Living Packing Healthy School Lunches If you are getting ready to send your kids back to school, donít forget one of the most important details: school lunches.

Nutrition feeds the mind and the body, and research shows that children who are fed properly do better in school. Here are a few tips to help you fuel your childís learning through proper nutrition: • Plan and prepare ahead of time: Mornings are hectic, so donít wait until you are getting ready for the day to start thinking about what you are going to “throw” together. Most likely, it will end up being the easiest thing instead of the healthiest. Try to plan a week in advance and only do your grocery shopping once during the week. Save time by assembling 2 or 3 lunches at once a couple of evenings a week, and keep in the fridge for quick grabbing as you head out the door in the morning . If you are packing salads, sandwiches or anything else with dressing, pack the dressing in a separate container for the child to add to their food when they are ready to eat. This will keep it from getting soggy. The same works for sliced tomatoes and pickles.

• Get your child involved in planning and preparation. It wonít do much good for you to prepare a healthy meal and send your child to school with it if they are just going to trade it when they get there.

Let them help you plan their meals for the week, shop at the grocery store and prepare the meals. This will help your child take ownership of the meal and be more likely to eat it.

• Find creative ways to get fruits and veggies down you picky eater. A lot of kids avoid fruits and vegetables, but this is never an excuse for the parent to not serve them. If a child sees you eating fruits and veggies and if they are served consistently, they will most likely eventually eat them. Sprinkle a little low-fat cheese on veggies or serve wit a low-fat dip like low-fat ranch dip to make them more appealing. Also try sprinkling fresh sliced fruit with cinnamon, or try fruit chips or dried fruit every once in a 4while.

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• Break the meal into three elements: main dish, side dishes and the drink.

Here are a few ideas for a complete meal: 1. Main Dish - Aim for 3 ounces of protein (a piece of meat about the size of the palm of your hand, 3 TBS peanut butter, or 3/4 cup cooked dry beans) and 2 oz of grain (2 slices of bread or 1 cup cooked rice or pasta). Serve whole grains as much as possible using whole grain bread or tortillas and brown rice.

Add extras like low-fat condiments and veggies. If you wonít be packing milk as a drink, adding an once of cheese is a good way to get dairy in. Sandwiches, pita pockets, homemade pizza and pasta dishes can all be healthy main dish options.

2. Side Dishes - Depending on the main dish, side dishes are a good way to get in dairy, fruit and vegetables. A low-fat cheese stick, pudding or cottage stick are good dairy options. Add a fruit or a veggie dish like raw baby carrots and broccoli with dip (or cooked with cheese on top) or a bag of sliced apples. When you start to plan, the possibilities are truly endless and your child will have plenty of their own ideas share.

3. Drink - Go for water, 100% fruit juice or low-fat milk. Avoid pop and other sugary drinks that provide sugar and no other nutrition.

• Think about safety. Perishable foods have to be packed with an ice pack in an insulated container; otherwise you run the risk of your child contracting a food borne illness. Packing perishables slows the growth of harmful bacteria so it is safe at lunchtime. However, any perishable food not eaten at lunch will need to be thrown away at the end of the day because the bacteria will have multiplied to a dangerous level. Also, teach your child to avoid hot spots when microwaving food for rotating food in the microwave, stirring often, and letting food cool to a safe temperature.

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Cajun Chicken Pasta Ingredients • 4 ounces linguine pasta • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (equal parts, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper) • 2 tablespoons butter • 1 green bell pepper, chopped • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped • 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced • 1 green onion, minced • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil • 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.

2. Meanwhile, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, and toss to coat.

3. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and green onions; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in heavy cream. Season the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper, and heat through.

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An Ada Landmark Holcim Cement Plant by: Sunnie Dawn Smith

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he Holcim (US) cement plant is tied to more than the visual image of our city; it is a great part of our history and linked to the very survival and growth of Ada. In 1907, Adam Beck, an industrialist from Indiana, came to Ada. He had a friend here who was a geologist and found that Ada had huge reserves of limestone. Beck wanted to get into the cement business and was in luck; limestone is one of the main ingredients. He came to Ada and built the Oklahoma Portland Cement Co. Even though there was plenty of limestone to be found, another precious resource was scarce—water. This was a problem for more than the cement plant; the city of Ada also needed water in order to grow.

Beck worked with the city and was integral in the building of Wintersmith Lake. Mrs. Wintersmith’s husband had worked as treasurer for the cement plant so she was very aware of the water issues surrounding the plant and the city.

She convinced Mr. Norris to donate the land and Wintersmith Lake was founded. It is amazing that what started as a utilitarian project has now transformed into the beautiful park that we know and love today. However, this turned out to be only a short term solution.

By 1910, it was evident that both the plant and the city once again needed more water. This time Beck spoke with the owner of Byrd’s Mill Springs.

He tried to convince the owner that he should sell it to the City of Ada, but the man was having none of it. Finally, through continued negotiations that even went so far as to involve mutual friends, Beck was successful. Byrd’s Spring Mills was purchased for $7500, and even though Ada didn’t have the money at the time, they were still able to acquire it through the generous financing of the M&P Bank, Ada National Bank, First National Bank, and, of course, the Oklahoma Portland Cement Co. Not only was the cement plant tied to the survival of our community, it was also wholly instrumental in the creation of another community, now long forgotten—Lawrence. The plant acquired their limestone from the Lawrence Quarry which was located about 5.5 miles away.

However, in the beginning they didn’t have the overland conveyor belt that we see today. That

didn’t come about until 1958.

So, there had to be some way to get the stone from the quarry to the plant. The Town of Lawrence sprung up to fill this need. The workers at the quarry would use carts and mules to carry the stone to the railroad cars which would travel the 5.5 miles to the plant. However, in the early 1900’s people weren’t really able to commute to work.

A school, hotel, post office, railroad depot, and grocery stores all sprung up around the quarry, creating the community of Lawrence, which eventually faded into nothing.

As Ideal Cement Co. the production lines were changed and upgraded in 1931 and in 1959 the plant was upgraded again to include the conveyor belt, which, at the time, was the largest in the world.

The current name, Holcim, reflects a change in the company’s name, not a change in the owners or their long standing commitment to the community, the environment and sustainability.

Though much has changed with the cement plant, it is still an integral part of our community. It employs approximately 120 people and provides a cultural diversity into our community as well, bringing in employees from all over the world. The vision of the company is about more than just money; they want to provide a foundation for society’s future and part of that starts here at home. The cement from the Holcim (US) Ada plant helped build the Denver International Airport and the new Devon building in Oklahoma City. It also builds new play areas for cats at the animal shelter and the basketball court for the Ada Boys and Girls Club. Currently, the plant is working with the Ada Boys and Girls Club to start a Math Academy for children and the ACT program run

by Pontotoc Technology Center has support from the Holcim plant. The employees take part in career days, substitute teaching and

mentoring. In addition, they distribute meals to the homebound by participating in Meals on Wheels. They are focused on green projects as well. Geocycle, a subsidiary of Holcim (US), collects used tires and processes them for fuel supporting the Oklahoma communities with a sustainable way to reduce the amount of waste that is taken to landfills while converting it to reusable energy.

Employees also take part in the Green Initiative, Oklahoma Green Expo, and help clean up Wintersmith Park. Also, the plant and Latta School partnered to launch the Opt4Green initiative a few years back through which students and communities in Oklahoma, other parts of the US and as far as the Philippines learn about recycling and resource conservation.

The cement plant, whether it is Oklahoma Portland Cement Co. or the Holcim (US) cement plant, is tied to our community in many ways. It helped our town grow by remaining invested in the problems of water usage and consumption. It also helps our town be a better place through their community involvement. It is more than our past and our present—it has a place in our future as well. ■

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Sometimes, in this fast paced world, it is nice to just get away. We don’t always have the time to travel, though.

And, plus, travel can be just as stressful as what you’re escaping. This is why we’re lucky to have Oak Hills Golf and Country Club, at 519 N. Country Club Rd., in Ada. It gives us a chance to get away while also remaining social. Its excellent facilities give you a chance to swim, golf, play tennis, or just spend time with your friends.

Oak Hills Golf and Country Club first opened in 1926 and has been a continual presence in the community. Back in 1926, a group of Ada citizens came together and wanted to bring a great facility to town.

They wanted it to have a great social atmosphere as well as golfing. Thus, the Country Club was born. Since then, it has been in continual improvement.

For instance, it began with nine holes of golf, but now has eighteen. Also, they have recently undergone a major green renovation, making the golf course even more spectacular than before. The new 14,500 ft. Clubhouse was built in 2007 containing a fully stocked golf shop, banquet facilities, a casual grill, the main dining room, and men’s and women’s locker rooms. Outside of the clubhouse is a pool, baby pool, lounge areas, four lighted tennis courts, and, of course, the championship par 72 18-hole golf course.

In addition to the great facilities, there are many other reasons to be a member of the Country Club. Junior programs are offered which teach swimming, tennis, and golf. The Oak Hills Men’s Golf Association hosts private club

tournaments for the members and guests. They host social activities and events like the Mother’s Day Brunch, the Easter Brunch, Seafood Buffets, Chef’s Features, Wednesday Night Happy Hour, and a New Year’s Eve Event. Members can also host private parties.

Not only are private services offered; the Country Club is also a positive force within the community. The main dining room is host to many community functions, such as the PAWS annual fundraiser, numerous weddings and class reunions, and the Ada High School Prom, just to name a few. The golf course hosts many community tournaments such as the Cowboy Crisis Golf Outing, the Ada Boys and Girls Club Golf Outing and many other charitable fundraisers.

Right now is a great time to become a member of the Oak Hills Golf and Country Club. They are currently offering a promotion, waving the joining fees and giving away up to six months free. This runs through the end of October or until

they are at capacity. And there are many different types of memberships that match your own needs. You can get a Junior Social or Junior Golf Membership if you are between the ages of 21 and 34.

Junior Social offers access to everything except for golf; Junior Golf offers access to everything. Similarly you can also get a Social or Golf membership. Nonresident and corporate memberships are also available. With a Golf membership, you receive unlimited golf cart use as well as the driving range.

If you are interested in joining the Country Club, taking a tour, or just learning more, contact Nathan Johnson at (580) 332-3744, ext. 3. You can also check out their Facebook page or their website, oakhillsada.com.

On their website you can also download their membership brochure and application.

So if you’re looking for some place to relax and just get away from it all, consider Oak Hills Golf and Country Club. You’ll be happy you did. ■

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In fact, coming from a family of teachers, that was the last thing she wanted to be.

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e rely on the school system to teach our kids many important things: math, science, history, and English. We look to them to encourage other things as well, like physical fitness and artistic expression. But what about the day to day things that effect every part their lives as they grow into adulthood?

In the old days, that was the job of Home Economics. This class invariably brings up images of sewing machines and cooking lessons. These days, though, things have changes. No longer is it Home Economics, but Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) and the course content goes way beyond the preconceived notions of the past. This is especially true if your child is taking FACS with Natalie Hughes, a teacher from Ada Junior High and the Ada City School Teacher of the Year. Her innovative approach to her subject won her this award, but has also helps prepare a new generation for the future.

Natalie didn’t always want to be a teacher. In fact, coming from a family of teachers, that was the last thing she wanted to be. She wanted to study interior design, but there wasn’t a program for that at ECU so she did fashion merchandising instead. After graduation, she took various jobs working in retail and finally decided that maybe she should teach after all. She contacted her high school FACS teacher in Lexington, to get her opinion. She thought it was a great idea and wanted Natalie to start right away, because she would be taking time off to have a baby.

After teaching FACS in high school for

one year, Natalie herself decided to take some time off for the same reason. She stayed at home for six years with her two children, raising them but also teaching three and four year olds as well. When it was time for her kids to go to school she told her husband that she would want to go back to teaching if a position opened up. Just like before, when she made the decision, the job seemed to appear. She has been at the junior high for four years now and finally found exactly what it is she needs to be doing.

While she does teach sewing and cooking, she also goes far beyond these basics. Sewing is related more to the practical things that the students will need, like sewing on buttons or hemming a garment. Cooking is more of a science experiment, using the kitchen as a lab and focusing heavily on things like nutrition. She also teaches the students about consumer economics, building a professional wardrobe, filling our applications, and interview skills. Child development goes beyond carrying around a bag of flour as a pretend baby; she also teaches them about babysitting, both how to care for the child and how to make a successful business of it.

Though she is passionate about every part of her curriculum, what excites her the most is teaching about relationships. Their class looks at healthy and toxic relationships between family members, boyfriends and girlfriends, and friendships. She wants to make sure that all of her students can recognize good and bad relationships when they encounter

them and also have the confidence to do what they need to do, standing up for themselves when necessary. She wants them to learn to focus on themselves, not in a narcissistic way, but in a deeper way, taking a step back to look at the whole picture. This helps the students build solid trusting relationships but also encourages them to be empathetic.

One such project that they did last year was called “Fear Me Not, Scare Me Not.” The students watched a small portion of Monsters, Inc. and then looked at a Powerpoint about monsters and childhood fears. They discussed how they would feel if they didn’t have a solid home life, or if they were in foster care.

The students then developed their own friendship monsters and stories about them. They typed up their stories and drew their monsters, laminated them whole thing, and then took it to the DHS so they could use it with troubled children or those who were in foster homes.

It is projects like this that make Natalie a truly outstanding educator.

Her students not only learn how to function as productive adults, but they also learn the importance of serving the community. In fact, the organization that used to be called Future Homemakers of America (FHA) is now Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). And that is what she is truly trying to create—future leaders in our communities. So, yes, if your child wants to take FACS, they will learn about cooking and sewing. This, however, barely scratches the surface. ■ www.adahub.com • 13

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Wether you know it or not, there is most likely someone within in your circle of family and friends that is, or has struggled with addiction. Many people in our society today are addicted to drugs, alcohol or maybe both. A large number of everyday people fall deeper into addiction and they have a tough time making it out on their own. “We all need somebody to lean on”, I think I heard that in a song once. SOAR’s mission is to “provide a long term residential program of recovery for drug and alcohol addiction, in order to obtain and maintain abstinence, as an alternative to Incarceration”.

SOAR exists to help Court Ordered non-violent offenders who are chemically dependent. “The men we help are really grateful to be involved in our program.

The alternative for most of them is to serve time in prison,” Director Esty Castillo says. The SOAR program offers a minimum stay of six months to help men on their road to recovery. Sometimes the court orders a more lengthy stay for those who might need a little more time. Wether it is six months or longer, the program aims to provide men with the ability to reintegrate back into communities as sober, productive citizens.

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men obtain good work ethic, develop healthy relationships while utilizing a recovery program on a spiritual level.

Each member of the staff is qualified to work in the addiction field and are skilled in lifestyle coaching and recovery principles. Not only are they qualified for the job, but they have walked down the same road as the men they are trying to help.

When you become a part of the SOAR program you are expected to complete the five stages of recovery. What are the five stages of recovery?

1. Admittance of Addiction 2. Compliance with rules and structure 3. Develop skills to overcome defiance and criminal thinking 4. Education regarding healthy relationships 5. Acceptance of and surrender to a lifestyle of abstinence from mood altering substances Coping skills are also highly emphasized throughout the program.

Each person that comes into the program are there for the same reason, but they do not all have the same story. Duane Murray, one of the leaders stated, “The

people in our program are not bad. They just made bad choices.” Each participant is also expected to maintain employment, which enables them to develop skills, responsibility and an opportunity to develop a trade. The structure of a job and having to be somewhere everyday really helps the overall mentality of men within the program. SOAR works with employers who are willing to work with participants based on each individual’s aptitude. The SOAR staff provides transportation to and from work and develops a close relationship with all employers. SOAR even helps men obtain their GED. The SOAR program is doing so well, that their current location is becoming too small for the amount of men they are helping. They are getting more and more referrals because of their excellent success rate. They are currently looking at new property to be able to house more men. If you are interested in helping or donating to this incredible program, please contact Esty Castillo at 361-649-4144 or esty.castillo@yahoo.com. With the proper balance of daily structure, work, encouragement, positive role models and accountability the men in this program will soar to a new level of success. ■

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