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August 2013
“Vacation is all I ever wanted…”
—The Go-Gos, 1982
I remember station wagon vacations. My family
would load up our big brown Buick and go on a road trip to our
destination. I would sit in the way, way back of the Buick—in one
of those rear-facing seats. This allowed for a unique perspective on
our family adventures—seeing where we’ve been rather than where we’re going.
By the time you’re reading this, I’ve already left to go on another
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station wagon vacation. This time it’s with my family. We are
loading up the SUV and are heading to Colorado for a week. Fresh
…teaching babies to flip and float!
air, mountains, lakes, streams and some fancy places to eat in nearby Manitou Springs.
In addition to my family, my dad and sisters are coming in from
the West Coast, making this week somewhat of a reunion. But on
a sad note, this will be the first time we’re all together without my mom. She passed away two years ago this fall.
Back in the day, my parents took us on some great adventures.
I remember skimming across the Everglades on an airboat. Screaming
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Switzerland and visiting the Hofbräuhaus in Munich. I’m thankful
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the Atlantic at Cape Cod. Eating sugar cane in Jamaica. Hiking in
for all those vacations and time I had with my mom. I miss her. I may not be sitting in the back of that big Buick, but looking rearward— I have some great memories.
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Elizabeth Moore has her own card.
Like baseball cards or football cards or even Pokémon cards, Moore is a superstar, and fans of her sport collect player cards and follow her matches. She’s a champion—an athlete who is among the top ten female players in competitive foosball. She twisted the handles, knocked the ball into goals and traveled the country winning foosball tournaments in smoky bars and foosball venues nationwide. The 38-year-old has won a variety of championships and is soon on her way to the International World Championship of Foosball in France to represent America in the wild world of foosball. Moore is pretty serious about the sport as well as being one of the best. She’s helped put Oklahoma on the map as one of the hotbed states for professional foosball. “Out of the top ten women players, five are from Oklahoma,” she said. Now she’s on her way to try to win the U.S. Worlds in Dallas and then in January, she will cross the pond to show the world how Okie girls dominate in foosball.
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Moore first found the love of foosball when she attended high school in Tampa, Florida. A pool hall sat across from her school and the kids would hang out during lunch and after school to play pool and throw darts. One fateful night, she wandered into the pool hall after dark and stumbled upon a foosball tournament. Somehow, she managed to get a spot, and the action of that ball hitting the goal with a loud metallic ting changed her life forever. “It was the sound that hooked me,” Moore said. “I started playing local tournaments and took it to the state level. In 1989, I went on the national tour stop in Atlanta for the National Championships. I was 14. I won the semi-pro division.” Moore’s foosball career continued throughout her teen years and she was ranked the number one female player at age 16. “I loved and craved the attention,” she said. “I was young, I was good and it was so easy for me to play. When you are on the tour, you meet people from all over the country.” Moore’s doubles partner, Christina Fuchs, hailed from Tulsa and her open mix doubles partner lived in Oklahoma City. Moore said it became clear
Moore’s championships include: • 3-time Tornado World Champion • Current Reigning Open Women’s Doubles World Champion • Open Mixed Doubles in the 2000 Worlds Competition • Open Women’s Singles in 2009 Worlds • Open Women’s Doubles in the 2012 Worlds Competition
that Oklahoma was the place to be for foosball. “After I turned 18, I moved here to play and compete, because Oklahoma was more central and easier to fly out of,” she said. “I really liked Oklahoma and I never went back home.” Foosball in the 1990s was huge across the country and the sport was particularly popular in Oklahoma. In Europe, foosball tournaments were even more popular, with stadiums being filled to watch players battle it out with their plastic players. “People are obsessed with it,” Moore said, “but it’s a bar sport, like pool and darts.” Moore took a nine-year break from competing to have a family and raise her children. She returned to professional foosball in 2009. The break didn’t seem to hurt her skill—she’s made it to the finals in every tournament she’s played since. This year, she will compete in roughly 10 tournaments at a state and national levels. “What I’m really excited about is being in the World Cup team in France,” she said. “It’s exciting to represent your country.” Through the years, however, interest in the sport has faded. Attracting younger players is getting harder and recruitment is a challenge. Nothing is stopping Moore from continuing her love affair with foosball. “It’s so much fun though and there is prize money to be won,” she said. Moore will compete in the U.S. World Championship in Dallas over Labor Day weekend and will represent the United States at the World Cup. To donate to the U.S. Team, contact Moore at elizabethjmoore@live.com. To learn more about competitive foosball, visit ifpfoosball.com or foosballboard.com. outlookoklahoma.com
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Louise
Swan Lake
Today, I read a verse in the Bible that made me stop and reflect on my life. Jeremiah 1:5 says, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I set you apart…” Awesome statement! It made me think of my own children, how I loved them and held them in my heart long before I held them in my arms. I knew them before they were born. Knew their sleep patterns and activity, knew they would be absolutely beautiful, but most of all, I knew how much I loved them and how my heart would hold them forever. I knew I would have a special love set apart for each child, not more or less than the other, but unique for each one. This past weekend gave me reason to think about such things. My youngest son, Jay, and I met my oldest son, Aaron, and his family in Tulsa for some bonding time. It’s a halfway point between our homes, and how appropriate that it would be Tulsa, where my husband, Carl, and I started our lives together. It’s where our sons, Aaron and Travis, were born and though Aaron was still young when we moved away, he has wonderful memories of his life there and wanted to revisit some of those places. You’d think we were vagabonds, having lived in several houses during our seven years in Tulsa, so we took a “town tour,” allowing Aaron to match memories to particular houses—the one where he walked to kindergarten, the house with the kitchen booth, the two-story where he fell down the stairs. . . . Then we discovered a favorite memory for both of us. Swan Lake. I often took Aaron on walks to the lake, just blocks from our little house. He was four years old. I was eight months pregnant and the cool, shaded area was a sweet afternoon respite. After Travis was born, Carl and I frequently enjoyed strolling beside the lake on summer evenings with our boys, allowing Aaron to feed the swans. Such a serene and peaceful setting in the middle of the city. What a pleasant surprise to find the lake almost unchanged after forty years, with swans gliding gracefully, fountains spraying and shade trees lining the walkway. It was like stepping back in
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time, remembering the love and fun we shared during those long ago outings. Of course there was one major difference. Two precious people were not with us—Carl and Travis. A bittersweet moment. And though I can almost picture Carl holding our blue-eyed baby boy in heaven, it is still a painful reality. These past two years without my husband hardly make a blip on a heart-mending meter after spending forty-five years together. But the weekend with my sons, daughter-inlaw and grandchildren was wonderful. We even
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attended a family wedding. And now that I’m home I think back to those outings at Swan Lake with young sons, and the recent trip with grown ones, and feel God reminding me that just like I loved my children before I ever saw their sweet faces, He also loved me before I was born and set me apart for a unique purpose. I believe He does the same for each of us. Even in our worst times, God reminds us that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made” by the Creator of the universe, set apart for something special known only by Him. Somewhere in time, deep in our souls, I believe we all have a Swan Lake experience waiting for us—a reminder of God’s great love and blessings, even when life hurts.
About the Author Louise Tucker Jones is an award-winning author and inspirational speaker. Author and co-author of four books, her work has been featured in numerous publications. Email LouiseTJ@cox.net or visit LouiseTuckerJones.com.
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FOOD FOOD District 21 Restaurant at Francis Tuttle technology center by Laura Beam Whatever your passion for food—the art of preparing it, the joy of consuming it or the guilty pleasure of watching its drama unfold on reality TV cooking shows— being a foodie is fashionable! Even for those whose most beloved kitchen appliance is a microwave, the fascination of braising and brining, and the feverish tempo and high expectations in today’s restaurant kitchens spark great allure. In one magnificent new forum in north Oklahoma City, the grind and the glamour of today’s celebrated gourmet culture come to life for both students and diners. Spanning a breathtaking 31,000 square feet of exquisite form and function, Francis Tuttle’s newly expanded School of Culinary Arts answers the growing demand for top-tier career training in the food service and hospitality industry. Indeed, this grand hub is leading the renaissance with a world-class curriculum and environment unparalleled in the region. Equipped with nine teaching kitchens, a demonstration kitchen with video production capabilities, state-of-the-art cooking suites and a pastry, baking and chocolate lab—where you wish you could hang out with no one looking— each area gleams with stainless steel perfection. In one kitchen, a vat the size of a hot tub simmers with luscious veal stock. Beyond another door, the aroma of freshly baked bread or smoked meat fills the air, taking your senses on a delicious journey with each new discovery of this hightech wonderland. As Culinary Arts Director Marc Dunham notes, “This facility needs to be celebrated by
everyone in the state.” And for those of us wanting a taste of the excitement, three amazing eateries give us ample reason to do just that. If ever there was a place where you could be sure every dish was finessed to the highest standards, this is it. Food is prepared under a chef’s direction, with students carefully attending to the details. Just inside the main entrance at District 21, a massive auditorium-style hall referred to as “Main Street,” with soaring ceilings and elegant seating nooks, winds past Cravings Bakery. Breads, pastries, desserts and baked goodies galore are prepared with the expertise of a French chef. The phenomenal breads alone are worth a stop and the prices are amazing. Beyond the bakery is Tut’s Café, a spacious food court featuring lunch favorites served cafeteria-style. The salads, tacos, pizza and daily “Purple Plate” specials, again speak to the incredible quality and variety coming out of these teaching kitchens. The massive dining area is surrounded with windows for great views. The crown jewel in this trifecta of culinary pleasures is District 21, a truly exceptional
evening dining experience. With the sophistication of a posh metropolitan restaurant, minus the stuffy disposition, Chef Carlos Martinez and a staff of attentive students delight you with a four-course meal to remember. Diners relish the fabulous learning experience themselves, in an easy, questions-welcomed environment. An ever-changing selection of appetizers, entrées, sides and desserts showcases incredible sauces and flavor combinations. The charcuterie appetizer platter featuring cured meats, gourmet cheese and olives with Crostini and mustard is not to be missed. And like everything on the menu, it’s even better when shared! District 21 will re-open August 13th in conjunction with the school semester. Call ahead for dinner hours and reservations at 405-717-7700. Located at Francis Tuttle Technology Center, 12777 N. Rockwell Ave., OKC. Visit francistuttle.edu/district21 for details. Laura Beam is a business and food writer and 20-year advertising and marketing executive in radio, newspaper and magazines. Share new business tips and trends with her on LinkedIn or email Laura@outlookoklahoma.com.
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FOODFAVES
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Papa Murphy’s Pizza
Twelve Oaks Restaurant
Millie’s Table
In a pinch for time as the kids start back to school? Nothing brings families to the table faster than the aroma of a delicious home-baked pizza in the oven! Skip the supermarket and make a quick stop at Papa Murphy’s for a scrumptious take ‘n bake meal-in-one. Perfect for busy families, these artistic, hand-crafted pizzas are assembled right in front of you with daily, fresh-made dough and all your favorite veggies, meats, cheeses and sauces. Ask the attentive servers about tasty signature, gourmet and create-your-own combos and choose thin, original or stuffed crust. Pizzas are prepared right on a cooking tray, ready to take home and pop in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Don’t forget some cheesy bread, salads and famous chocolate chip cookie dough, too!
Let’s Celebrate! Twelve Oaks is putting on a new face in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Enjoy a stroll through the artfully expanded gardens before stepping into the newly updated, yet always classically styled, restaurant where you’ll find the same great food, atmosphere, and friendly staff ready to serve up some surprise and delight. You only need to travel a few minutes north of Edmond to enjoy a quiet country atmosphere and sweeping views from atop one of the county’s tallest hills. Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner for two or a group event, your guests will enjoy only the finest in epicurean delights. For great steaks, magnificent lobster, ocean-fresh seafood, and an ample collection of wines, visit Twelve Oaks Restaurant.
Busy professionals and families can’t get enough of Millie’s homemade meals! Prepared by a staff of moms, each dish is perfectly seasoned with tried-and-true tastes of home. Popular take-andbake entrées and sides let you stock your freezer with great food, without the hassle of preparing it—but with all the rewards of serving it. Try hot meals to-go, too, Mon.-Fri.—call before 2pm to place an order, then pick up between 5–6pm. As one local doctor, mother and longtime Millie’s customer attests, “It’s such a relief to know at the end of a hectic day, I can quickly bake a truly delicious and nutritious meal for my family.” Discover this treasured go-to spot and look for exciting crock-pot meals coming soon—perfect for back-to-school dinner planning!
Visit two Edmond locations: Santa Fe & Danforth or 33rd & Broadway or visit PapaMurphys.com.
Located at 6100 N. Midwest Blvd., Twelve Oaks is open Tuesday–Saturday, 5:30pm–close. Reservations are accepted at 405-340-1002 or online at TwelveOaksRestaurant.com.
Call 330-9156 to place orders or for information about catering. Stop by 1333 N. Santa Fe or visit MilliesTable.com.
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One Stop Kitchen Shop by Mari Farthing Caleb Breer, owner of one stop kitchen shop
It all started with a piece of granite. A passion for building and design and the drive to bring the best quality materials to the people of Oklahoma is what led Caleb Breer to open the One Stop Kitchen Shop. “The most important aspect of building, to me, is quality,” explains Breer. “We don’t carry Chinese granite, which is often porous and susceptible to cracks; we import the majority of our granite from Brazil and India, where the highest-quality can be found.” Breer came to Oklahoma from Kansas to earn a construction degree from OU. Growing up, his dad owned a remodeling company. “I was on my first construction job site probably when I was six,” recalls Breer. After years of working as a general contractor, owning his own construction companies and working as a realtor, he opened his own storefront because he wanted
to deliver the best—the best materials and the best people. “Because we have 14 employee installers and rarely use subcontractors, we can complete projects faster than you might expect.” Breer’s focus on quality extends to all areas of his business. “I want to bring customer service back,” Breer emphasizes. And his focus on quality is making an impact on the community— plans are in place for expansion in the coming years to locations around the metro. One Stop Kitchen Shop also offers custom kitchen design with free in-home measurements that are then translated into computer-rendered designs. “Customers will come in and they know what they want, but they won’t know how to get there.” A visit to One Stop Kitchen Shop with even the vaguest of ideas is enough to get a customized plan for your home. What are some hot trends that Breer is
noticing in kitchen and bath design? Some ideas that you may want to incorporate into your home include: glass and stone blend tiles as a backsplash, lighter colors in kitchens, woodlook porcelain tiles, rectangular floor tiles and oversized ultra-thin ceramic wall tiles. As the name implies, the One Stop Kitchen Shop offers all you need for your kitchen and bath build or remodel—including wall tiles, countertops, cabinets, sinks, tubs, showers, fixtures and flooring. The Shop also offers a variety of flooring options for the rest of the home, including wood, tile and carpeting. One Stop Kitchen Shop is located at 2026 North Broadway in Moore, just east of I-35. The showroom is open Monday–Friday from 9am–5pm and Saturday from 10am–4pm. Call 405-912-5152 or visit onestopkitchenshop.com.
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Cycling—and racing—runs in the Smith family. Nikki, husband Woody, and son Steve sing the praises of their passions to everyone who crosses the counter at Edmond’s MidAmerica Cycle. Customers are listening. The well-loved 20-year-old store pulls in more and more of them everyday. “We’re grateful for the business and we love helping customers love what we love. We offer our customers a family atmosphere where we honor what we say and stop at nothing to satisfy them,” says Nikki. Longtime ATV fans, Nikki and crew are working to spread enthusiasm about ATVs. They offer a full line of Arctic Cat ATVs, including the new Wildcat 1000—a ride like no other, according to Nikki. The Wildcat is available as a 2- or 4-seater, perfect for family trips to the dunes or river. MidAmerica Cycle’s
entire inventory of Arctic Cat ATVs is currently marked down with rebates applied to retail prices. Financing is also available with approved credit. The ATVs come with a standard warranty that’s aggressively backed by the Arctic Cat company and MidAmerica Cycle. MidAmerica Cycle is the oldest Arctic Cat dealer in Oklahoma. The Smiths invested in Arctic Cat after a few test rides showed them what a superior ATV suspension can do. Nikki is adamant—there is no ride that handles better. Arctic Cat was the first to introduce independent front and rear suspensions and the company’s been improving ever since. If ATVs aren’t your style, there are 33 different motorcycles on the floor. And Woody will be happy to spend time explaining why each and every one of them rocks. If customers disagree—though that’s highly unlikely—he’ll do
his best to find them a bike that delivers the goods. Nikki added that “certified Suzuki and Triumph mechanic Nate Hill has joined our family business and works on all motorcycles including Harley Davidsons. A great asset to our company, his knowledge has helped us continue to grow as a motorcycle business.” “It’s a great business to be in. We love the smiles on the faces of riders who just bought their first bike. Every day a new customer comes in with a new adventure tale. We’ll never get enough of it. We’re here to stay,” she says. You don’t have to be a professional to enjoy the sport and thrill associated with ATVs and bikes. The Smiths want everyone to have their own experiences on the best equipment for them. For more information, call MidAmerica Cycle at 405-282-0086. For a sneak peak of available inventory, visit midamericacycleandatvs.com.
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Jussy is eight years old and after both her parents died from HIV, she became an orphan.
A JOURNEY
Living in Kenya’s Central Province, Jussy is among hundreds of
children in Africa who are living with no family, while also facing malnutrition and danger due to years of drought and a raging HIV epidemic.
Robert Menja Karaya of Edmond has seen it all first hand. He’s seen the sad eyes and the skinny bellies, and when he and his family moved to
Oklahoma from Kenya and became American citizens, he and his wife Eunice vowed they would give something back.
Jussy was living with her three siblings and a grandmother who
suffered from a form of mental illness. All five lived in a 10x10 foot wooden house, a space that barely provided room for them to sleep.
The child was hungry, lost and facing an uncertain future where crime, sexual abuse and starvation were too real of a possibilty.
Eunice Menja met Jussy during one
of the visits to the village, and she fell
in love with her smile. After witnessing the poverty, she promised to help Jussy live a better life.
Robert & Eunice Menja with their two daughters
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Robert Menja was born in Nairobi, where he attended college and learned about American rights, like freedom of speech and the right to assemble. While there, he also met Eunice, and for Robert, it was love at first sight. After Eunice and Robert earned their degrees from Jomo Kenyatta University, Robert decided to move his family to America. In January 2004, Robert moved to Oklahoma City at age 30, with his wife and two daughters following that December. The Menjas earned degrees from Oklahoma State University, and while celebrating their new life, remembered their vows to help the poverty-stricken children they left behind in their own home country. “When we came [to America], we wanted to give to the kids we left behind in Kenya,” said Robert, who works as a financial advisor in Edmond and is an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Edmond. “We started sending $100 to an orphanage every Christmas to give the children a meal, and word got out about it. Others started giving, and in 2007, we had nine people go on a mission trip.” The $100 tradition has become something so much more. Thanks to interest and passion for helping by community and church members, Robert and Eunice started Upendo Kids International, opening an orphanage and changing the lives of Kenyan children in need.
Changing lives
“The kids at the orphanage are 100 percent orphans,” said Robert. “My wife started Upendo Kids to help those children. The situations get very difficult and they are left with no help. They therefore move to the streets and tend to feed from the trash cans or beg for food.” “Brian” is also an Upendo kid. Born without arms and one short leg, Brian is severely disabled. His father took off the minute he saw the condition of his son at birth and Brian’s mother was left to raise him as a single parent on a kitchen help’s income.
mission trip volunteers interact with the local people in Juja and work on some practical projects.
“We met Brian back in 2007 during our first mission trip to Kenya. At the time, he was a third grader and quickly overgrowing his special desk which doubled as both a desk and a dining table,” Robert said. “Brian is gifted in music, plays the piano with his toes, and also draws very nice pictures. Brian currently is a sophomore and gets support from Upendo Kids while he pursues his high school diploma.” Upendo Kids works with both churches and donors to help families and children like Brian and Jussy living in poverty in Kenya. Providing a safe haven for youth in Kenya who battle violence and disease is the mission of the orphanage in Juja, just north of Nairobi. In 2012, the couple, along with friends from the First Presbyterian Church in Edmond, raised $60,000 in four days, allowing Upendo Kids to purchase the land, building and supplies that would become the orphanage, providing a home to more than 50 children. Ninety percent of the donations came from Edmond, allowing the organization to collect bedding, replace doors and windows and build more structures to support the orphanage. Since the home opened in 2013, Upendo has also helped 15 other public schools, provided grade goats for poor families, sponsored economic programs
that encourage women to start businesses and provided clean water. Now, the orphans living at the new home also receive nutritious meals and clean drinking water, as well as schooling and medical care. Without Upendo Kids support, the children would end up in the streets of Kenya, where drugs, sexual abuse, neglect, crime and abandonment prevails, Robert said. If early childhood intervention programs are not available in Juja, the community there will suffer from increased teen pregnancies, drug abuse, violence and crime that claim the lives of orphaned children. Pastor Bill Crouch of Edmond’s First Presbyterian Church, who was born in Ethiopia, also felt the calling to go to Africa. “Before going, I could not image what heaven really would be like, but by being immersed in this culture for two weeks and seeing the love of Christ being lived out in the daily lives of so many people who have so little, I can now image the streets of heaven being filled with such joyful smiles,” said Pastor Crouch. “I am changed forever. Every person in America needs to go to Kenya and stay with a host family and experience a bit of heaven on earth.” Future plans for Upendo Kids include expansion. Robert said the organization plans to build a school specifically for the children of the area, with three quarters of the children on paid tuition and the other quarter comprising of orphans attending on scholarship. For more information or to help, visit upendokidsinternational.org.
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Cooperstown, New York, may lay claim to baseball in the United States,
but Oklahoma City will always be the national headquarters for softball. It’s the home of the National Softball Hall of Fame. It’s the home of the Women’s College World Series. The Sooners are the national champs (again). Oklahomans love softball, and Edmond is giving its players a new, world-class facility—the Edmond ‘66 Softball Complex—for their favorite sport. “We’re totally excited about the new fields,” says Jacky Muse, President of Edmond’s Adult Softball Association (ASA). “The fields are the best in town, and the facility is better for players and spectators. And the Route 66 theme is awesome. It’s time to play ball.” Scheduled for completion by September, the complex sits at the intersection of Route 66 and Post Road, a stone’s throw from Arcadia’s POPS. It will replace the aging Bickham Park which is the home of the ASA and its 1,500 members. Almost 30 years old, Bickham Park can’t meet the growing demand for softball in Edmond. Its concession stand isn’t built for crowds and its lack of bathrooms, water fountains and other amenities challenge it from hosting major tournaments. The new complex, with four fields, paved parking, a state-of-theart concession stand and other amenities, is eagerly
anticipated by Edmond’s softball crowd. “The facility is awesome. We won’t have to worry about drainage anymore and the complex is very cool. The park atmosphere is a great setting for games. It feels like a place where softball should be played. I can’t wait for the first pitch,” says Chris Berry, an ASA player for over ten years. Four more fields are planned for later development. The look and feel of the park reaches back 50 years into the past to Route 66’s heyday. Spectators will get their food from a concession stand designed with the aura of a 1960s gas station. Its cantilevered roof, bright colors and clean lines brand it as an excellent addition to Oklahoma’s Route 66 culture—the only things missing are the gas pumps. continued on next page
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One key feature of the new fields isn’t obvious, but makes all the difference to players. The drainage on the diamonds is state of the art. At Bickham Park, a good rain can put the fields out of commission for days. The Edmond ‘66 fields will recover faster from rain, meaning fewer schedule changes for players and more time on the field. The designers pulled the park’s fun, retro character out of the past, but its engineers did something altogether new and different. They built the complex on one of Edmond’s many flood plains. As a s successful proof of concept, the park will show that drainage on the op P to flood plains is viable. Flood plains around the city will become potential recreational sites, greatly expanding Edmond’s opportunities to build fun and entertaining venues for residents. Locals won’t be the only ones taking the mound at the new complex. The facility is expected to draw tournaments from around the state and nation. A few outside tournaments a year will more than pay for the new complex’s upkeep with new tourism dollars. For now, though, Edmond softball players’ decade-long wait is over. No more wet fields. No more scrambling for parking. No more missing two innings to wait in line for the bathroom or a hotdog. Berry speaks for all of his fellow players with the most American sound bite of all: “Play ball!”
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made from nutritious ingredients which help make them both appetizing and healthy. “We offer vegan, gluten-free and classic cupcakes every day,” says Magness. That’s right, having a small cheat treat at Green Goodies might not put you completely off your diet. Magness wanted to tailor her love of baking, health and nutrition by developing a recipe that not only tasted great, but one that also met certain dietary needs as well. “Once I discovered that this type of baking was unique to Oklahoma City, I decided to start a cupcakery and share my goodies with the masses,” she says. The masses have also been raving about the 20 plus flavors at Sara Sara Cupcakes. Smith was quick to point out the various qualities that help set his bakery apart from the rest. “There’s not another shop that does them as large as we do,” says Smith. “We make everything from scratch and use only whole ingredients.” Since both contestants are cooks at heart, they’re thrilled about getting back to a normal routine and meeting the many friendly faces that flock to their stores following their show appearance. “This has been very exciting to see so many new faces in Green Goodies and hear all the awesome feedback from the show,” says Magness. People have been really supportive and excited which has been overwhelming in ways that I can’t express.” Magness never imagined that she
would go on to win “Cupcake Wars.“ Her unexpected victory was her favorite moment of the entire filming process. “I felt so accomplished and I was genuinely surprised,” she says. “The competition was fierce. I really had no idea who would take it!” Although Smith was not chosen as the winner of his episode, he’s sharing his love of baking with fans of the show and is excited to cook up more of his tasty ideas. His main focus is a new product only available at his downtown Locations for Sara Sara Cupcakes include bakery—the Cupshake. 17 E 5th St. in Edmond, 7 NW 9th St. “It’s cake and ice cream and Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma City. all paddled together.” Green Goodies is located in Classen Curve Bon appétit! at Western & Classen.
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When Amy Foster talks about jewelry, her eyes get as sparkly as the rhinestones that she adores. She’ll show you the pieces she’s made, pointing out the details: a silver heart from a broken clasp, a single earring, a bit of ancient Roman glass. Primarily self-taught, she recently fulfilled a life ambition and learned the art of silver-smithing. Foster works with many antique items, reclaiming vintage pieces and giving them new life. Where does her inspiration come from? “It kind of talks to me,” Foster admits with a smile, referring to the jewelry she creates. And when she listens, the results are beautiful. Foster doesn’t sweat the perfection. “If the flower wants to be tilted, it can be tilted,” she says with a shrug.
Followin g a Spa rk lin g Pa th Foster’s love for jewelry is a long and cultivated affair. “I’ve always been fascinated by rocks. My dad gave me a book of gemstones, a little leather bound volume, given to him by his dad,” explains Foster. Her parents also bought her a Craftsman tool kit. “I still use some of the original tools!” Around the same time, she received a jewelry kit from her grandmother. “I started going to Red Earth, thrift stores and bead stores, developing my style at a young age,” remembers Foster. “I started bead looming jewelry, taking apart vintage necklaces and creating new pieces of jewelry for myself, family and friends.” Summers spent with her grandmothers
gave her an opportunity to cultivate her love for vintage jewelry. “My grandmothers would let me go through their jewelry boxes. I’ve always been fascinated by things that sparkle—I love rhinestones!” Her grandmother also gave her a mustard seed pendant, popular in the 1940s and 50s, based on the Bible verse Matthew 17:20. “Since then, I have been obsessed with the mustard seeds,” Foster sheepishly admits, and indeed, the seeds are featured in many of her finished pieces. Eventually, curiosity and creativity led Foster to explore many materials, including polymer clay, leather, wire, crystal, bone, feathers and seed beads. “I’ve always made things with my hands, and I started selling jewelry in high school, in the mid-90s,” recalls Foster. It began with handmade clay beads, strung on leather. “I’d make jewelry for my friends.” Then in college, Foster began selling pieces at craft shows. While in nursing school, Foster’s materials expanded to include precious metals and stones and her local sales expanded through word of mouth among co-workers and friends. She started to place items at boutiques, the home-based craft sales at the hospital where she worked, and took part in festivals. Recently she also began selling items at the Downtown Edmond Arts Festival.
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and you can see its potential,” she explains. “So where someone might see a ‘onesie’ earring and discard it, I look at the piece and repurpose it into whatever I feel it should be.” Foster tries not to cut up vintage items that aren’t already broken; rather, she’ll integrate the pieces into other projects—such as collage pieces (necklaces that feature a variety of repurposed chains, beads, findings and charms) or hair jewelry (combs and clips featuring rhinestones and single earrings). The results are stunning, one-of-akind pieces.
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Foster began working on her jewelry full-time after having children. A nurse since 2001, she knew that she would be a stay-athome mom when she and her husband had children. While pregnant with her first son in 2009, she took her first class in jewelry making. “I have truly found my passion in jewelry making and have now taken six classes,” says Foster. “I am incorporating my own style into the pieces I make.”
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Being at home made it easy for her to spend more time working on her jewelry. “If I hadn’t had kids I would probably still be working full-time and wouldn’t have been pushed to work on jewelry fulltime,” she muses. “I asked my three-year-old son, ‘What does mommy do?’ and he says ‘You play with jewelry!’” Foster laughs. “I don’t feel like making jewelry is work; it’s just fun and I’ve always done it. So, I’m a play-at-home mom.” Foster is passionate about what she does, and it shows in her jewelry, which is currently for sale at the Firehouse Arts Center in Norman and through her Etsy shops (ahunterrn.etsy.com and amyfosterjewelry.etsy.com), where she currently has about 500 items up for sale, including reworked vintage pieces, original silver pieces and original vintage items. “My style is not so perfect,” says Foster, referring to a collage piece with a flower that’s set not quite on center.
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Marcy Toler learned the value of infant swim techniques when her own child was young. “When our son was 15 months old, he could climb out of his crib and open doors,” she said. “We had a pond in our back yard and it terrified me to think he could get to that pond and drown. So I signed up with the only instructor in OKC at the time and after his first lesson, I knew I wanted to be an Self-Rescue instructor.” There is a serene look on babies’ faces when they float like chubby onto their backs to float and simply breathe until help arrives. It’s a little creatures in water. All the pictures show the same expression— basic move, but for babies, learning and maintaining the position relaxation, wonderment, that crooked baby smile and calmness. is essential. Introducing a baby to water is the essence of learning. They simply take to water. And because more than 200,000 infants “Every child is different. Some children are happy to be in the water. and toddlers have learned Infant Self-Rescue since 1966, more than Some are nervous. Some cry. But they all end up fully skilled and 788 cases have been documented of children using Infant Swimming armed with techniques to save themselves,” said Toler. “I’ve taught Resource Self-Rescue to save themselves from drowning. over 500 children, and it is still truly amazing to me every time I get Founded in 1966 by Dr. Harvey Barnett, ISR pioneered survival to see a child master a skill.” swimming lessons for infants and young children, and in Oklahoma ISRʼs Self-Rescue survival swimming program is a four to City’s metro area, babies are learning to save six week course held five themselves. “Our team of nearly 450 highly days a week for 10 minutes trained ISR instructors nationwide provides the each day. Children may safest and most effective survival swimming begin lessons at 6 months lessons available,” said Marcy Toler, a certified of age until 6 years of age. ISR instructor in Edmond. “Today, our mission— The lessons emphasize More than cases have been Not One More Child Drowns— is the foundation health, ongoing program documented of children using ISR techniques to of everything we do.” evaluations and parent themselves from drowning. For Toler, the instruction was a work of education. passion. Babies learn to feel comfortable in water, and they also Each lesson is different. Babies learn to hold their breath learn to save themselves from the unspeakable tragedy of drowning. underwater, roll onto their backs and float. Children ages 1 to 6 learn “Not only is drowning the second leading cause of unintentional the same skills, but also how to swim to a place in which they can injury related death in children under the age of four, 70 percent of crawl to safety, a maneuver called the ISR swim-float-swim sequence. preschoolers who drown are in the care of one or both parents at the Because 83 percent of children who drown are fully clothed at the time of the drowning and 75 percent of them were missing for five time, the final week of lessons allows students to practice their selfminutes or less,” Toler said. “Why not add another layer of protection rescue techniques in summer and winter clothes. to arm children with the skills to save themselves if they find “It’s never too late to get your child into lessons— the sooner, the themselves in the water unsupervised?” safer,” she said. “Several children already saved themselves this year.” During the lessons, children ages 6 to 12 months learn to roll Certified instructors of ISR can be found at www.infantswim.com.
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Justin Walke, Traditional Tabla Drummer Tell us about traditional tabla drumming. The North Indian tabla, which I use to play a very specific solo repertoire, is referred to as Lucknow gharana. “Lucknow” is a city in northern India with a rich and storied musical heritage. The word gharana means “household.” Essentially, these terms refer to a player’s stylistic heritage. What makes this drumming style unique? The solo tabla style of Lucknow is at least 200 years old. Even though it’s a repertoire that is both static and ever-evolving, the emphasis remains on tonal quality, melodic phrasing and dynamic balance between drums. How did you get into tabla drumming? Studying the tabla began as a hobby to build up my rhythmic knowledge but it has turned into a musical adventure, more than I ever imagined it would. Is it a “family heritage” thing? That’s an interesting question. My teacher in India spent ten years living with his teacher. That traditional way of learning convinced me to learn from him. Indian musicians love to ponder genealogy and stylistic lineage; who you learn from becomes a huge part of how and what you play. Tell us about your drum collection. Are they handcrafted? The tabla consists of two drums. The right-hand drum, made from shisham or rosewood, is tuned to a pitch, and the left-hand drum, made from copper or brass, is not. I have five right-hand drums, the best of which I bought directly with my teacher in Delhi and are entirely handmade. Do you give Lucknow tabla performances? Are you in a band or group? Although I continue to practice the tabla regularly, my public performances on these traditional drums remains limited. I do, however, perform multiple times per month on the drumset. I play regularly at the UCO Jazz Lab in various groups and in a band called Defining Times. Tell us about your teaching. I’ve taught a variety of classes at ACM@UCO since it debuted in 2009 and I have been consistently impressed with the students there. We’ve grown tremendously as a school and we’re all set to begin what will be our best academic year yet. I also maintain a private percussion studio at Edmond Music. Do you enjoy other musical instruments? My musical associates know that if I weren’t a drummer, I would definitely be an acoustic bassist! Anything else to share? I would like to say thanks to some of my teachers: Lee Rucker, Dr. Kent Kidwell, John Riley, Dan Weiss, Ajit Sen, Pandit Probir Mittra, Dr. James Kippen, and Leon and Lavonna Whitesell—my first piano teacher. There are many others, and I’m forever indebted to them all.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 • 5PM & 8PM • TICKETS $55 - $140
HOTEL NOW OPEN Call 405-964-7777 for reservations or book online at grandshawnee.com.
GRAND CASINO
1-40 exit 178, shawnee | 405-964-7777 | grandshawnee.com
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80 East 5th St., Ste. 130 Edmond, OK 73034