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CONTENTS

NOVEMBER 2014

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FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

10 Holiday Safety Tips

6 COMMUNITY

13 American Heritage Girls

6 NUTRITION 101 9 BEAUTIFUL MESS

17 Veteran Brings Home Hot Hula

20 SONIC CONTEST

21 City Clerk Keeps it Together

22 GREEN LIVING

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Sometimes, when the planets align, the SEDF staff can take time to complete some continuing education regarding economic development. In a world that is ever changing, from time to time we need to recharge our batteries, learn what others are doing to improve their economies, and refocus on the basics of this profession.

Fortunately, we were able to do some of that over the last few weeks.

We were able to see a wide range of presentations on new website techniques, and marketing tools that will allow the entire world to know about us. We realized some critical methods we can use to determine strategies, along with how to analyze our community from top to bottom and bottom to top. Cool stuff we wish we had enough time to engage in.

We don’t know about your ability to implement the things you learned at your last conference or continuing education seminar, but for us we try to focus on one or two things we could achieve that might make the biggest impact.

At the Oklahoma Economic Development Council Summit recently held in OKC, we keyed in on the idea that we believe may offer a great value to what we do in the business of economic development. That idea was, ‘what kind of story do we have to tell the world?’ Let that sink in and ask yourself, ‘what do we really have to share that others may have an interest in?’

If you had the ability to communicate information about our area what would you say? Would you focus on the great things that are being achieved in Shawnee or would you stick with the things that you feel are holding us back or dragging us down? Would you be an optimist or a pessimist about what you would tell those you might reach?

By now you know most of the time our organization falls into the category of optimist. That doesn’t mean we are oblivious to the social issues, disagreements, disputes, or areas that need improvement in this place we call home. We know all too well that those things are here, just like they are in EVERY community across this nation. There is no perfect place; there are no utopias where life is perfect.

The stories we will choose to tell will be what differentiates us from the other communities. Our story would be about the rich heritage that founded this place and the continued opportunities that present themselves every day. We would focus on the good things happening in our region, which we believe will allow us to undertake a united approach to improve those things, which we all recognize are not so good.

Whether you think our method is what you would do or not, our story isn’t going focus on what happens to us, but what we are doing about it. Ask yourself what kind story you would tell…

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Tim Burg is the Executive Director of the Shawnee Economic Development Foundation and is one of only 1200 certified economic developers in the world. His past business and civic experiences allows him to focus his expertise on business retention and expansion opportunities, plus undertake marketing, attraction, and recruitment of new business to this region.

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Nutritional Information per Serving: Calories: 300 – Total Fat: 14 g – Saturated Fat: 7 g – Cholesterol: 93 mg Sodium: 435 mg – Carbohydrates: 18 g – Fiber: 0.6 g – Protein: 25 g Nutrition 101 Tip: Moderation is the key to success; whether it is dessert, pasta, chips or snacks. It is possible to be successful with weight loss or maintenance if you are able to keep your portions in check. Pasta can have a bad reputation for being a too high carbohydrate meal. When dishing out the lasagna make sure you cut the servings to feed 10 people and fill half the plate with vegetables. You will be surprisingly full at the end of the meal.

Andrea Beck is a Registered Dietitian and lives in Shawnee with her husband, son and 2 dogs. She received her Master’s in Nutrition and Dietetics from UCO in Edmond.

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BEAUTIFUL MESS

Farewell.

“Why does it take a minute to say hello and forever to say goodbye?”-Unknown I’ve known now for three years that this day would eventually come. But as I sit here, typing awkwardly with one hand as I hold my sleeping son, I find myself at an utter loss for words. How do you say goodbye? How do you express the equal parts gratitude and grief that fill the heart when you come to the end of a beautiful road?

As a child, I found my passion in writing. I loved to create characters and spin stories. I dreamed of becoming a best-selling novelist and my parents supported and nurtured this dream of mine. But the years passed quickly as other desires were fulfilled.

Suddenly, I found myself standing in the wake of overwhelming grief and gnawing fear. Yet it stoked the burning embers of an aspiration long ago buried and fanned the flame into a courageous blaze. I was done waiting; finished with allowing self-doubt to curtail any attempt to materialize one of my biggest goals. It was

time to Make It Count. I stepped out in faith, albeit trembling a bit at the mere thought of rejection, but determined to press forward and give it all I had.

I was shocked and elated when my application to the Shawnee Outlook was not only accepted, but the position of columnist offered. A dream job, indeed! It has most assuredly been a pleasure and an honor to share my life with you and the lessons I have learned over these last three years. Thank you for faithfully walking alongside me as I chronicled my beautiful mess of a life.

Shea Moore is a stay-at home mom to her sons, Kendrick and Jack, in Shawnee, OK and married to an Oklahoma National Guardsman. She loves to indulge in Cheezits, dark chocolate, and a steamy cup of coffee. She enjoys journaling, jogging, crocheting/knitting, and a growing photography business. www.facebook.com/ sheamoorephotography

As my family and I look ahead to our future away from the Shawnee area, I know the time has come for me to step away from my position as columnist at the Shawnee Outlook because as is natural in life, as one season begins, another must end.

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The grant pays for overtime that would otherwise come out of the department’s existing funds and keeps them from making tough decisions when it comes to staffing shifts.

Lt. Mason Wilson said, “Because we have to staff the streets, instead of taking it away from the shift that’s working the rest of town, we actually get these officers who can make a little overtime money off this grant and show a more visible police presence in that neighborhood. Also if calls come out while they’re doing that, then they respond to some of those calls and get involved,” said Wilson.

In October, they passed out door knob hangers, which let residents in the area know there would be a more visible police presence. Officers took time on a Saturday to walk the neighborhood looking for signs of crime and talking to people.

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The grants, which funds the program for a year, allows the department to shift their focus where it’s needed. During the weeks leading up to the holiday season, that includes more patrol where thefts are predictable. Hopefully, thieves and violent criminals will beware with a stronger police presence visible at retail outlets.

In the meantime, residents can be proactive to deter theft in the home, in the car, and while shopping with a few safety tips provided by Lt. Mason Wilson.

• Keep some lights on in the home and the TV on, so a burglar might think someone is home.

Also, make sure you close the window where your tree is perched with all those gifts just staring out the window for a thief to notice.

Make sure you arrange a pick up time for packages coming through the mail, so a thief never gets a chance to grab it before you do.

• Keep your car doors locked at all times. When possible, lock your packages in the trunk so a thief won’t be tempted to smash in the glass for those big ticket items.

• When you’re shopping, don’t leave your wallet visible in an open purse or on the counter.

An easy target for a thief is a distracted shopper, who is paying more attention to the merchandise or who they’re with, than they are to their wallet.

If you have any information about crime in your neighborhood, contact the Shawnee Police Department at 405-273-2121. For a complete list of holiday safety tips, visit the Shawnee Outlook Facebook page.

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American Heritage Girls A local chapter of American Heritage Girls, a faith based service organization for girls, has just launched in Shawnee. Since they started in August, members have been busy earning badges as they adopt community service projects and explore the world around them.

AHG celebrates twenty years of service in communities in the U.S. and seven other countries, with at least 35,000 members. Their mission statement is: “Building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country.”

Similar to other scouting programs like Girl Scouts of America, members work their way through levels of achievement, as they earn up to 80 badges and various awards. Badges denote demonstrated learning in history, science, art, faith, and personal development.

Girls between the ages of 5 to 18 can enroll as Pathfinders, age 5 to 6, Tenderhearts age 6-9, Explorer age 9-12, Pioneer age 12-14, and Patriots age 14-18. The highest level award is the Stars and Stripes award, similar to the Boy Scouts’ Eagle Award. It requires 100 hours of community service in a leadership role, a minimum of 16 badges, an essay, resume, and acquired references.

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Bible-based values in a curriculum that quotes scriptures, but excludes denominational church doctrine.

Another difference is that older girls mentor younger girls under one roof. Mother and unit leader, Jennifer Hyde said she appreciates that while the girls separate for age-appropriate activities during meetings, all age groups enjoy interacting with each other. Her two girls, Larissa, 9, and Makenzie, 11 have been active in other community troops for four years.

“I think that’s one of the biggest strengths of American Heritage Girls; drawing from older, wiser women and teaching them to mentor and teach the younger ones,” said Hyde.

The mother of two also said she appreciates the emphasis on patriotism and respect for authority and elders.

In September, the 29 member troop adopted the flower beds in front of the Shawnee Public Library. About 60 girls, parents, and volunteers helped plant flowers and clear debris. The troop raised $100 from Wal-Mart and the Shawnee Garden Club to purchase plants at a discount from the Shawnee Feed and Garden Supply Center. Each week, a family signs up to maintain the beds.

November 10, they will deliver greeting cards and sing patriotic songs for the seniors at Primrose Retirement Community, and will return for Christmas carols next month.

The girls seem to be having a good time and learning along the way. Larissa Hyde said, “I like the part where we have service projects.” Makenzie Hyde said she enjoyed services projects and camping with other girls, but also the lessons. “We

were working on the flag badge and we learned about the national anthem and the story behind it. It’s a really interesting story,” said Makenzie.

To join AHG OK Troop 1410, you can visit ahgonline.org or email Jennifer Hyde, jjml1996@sbcglobal.net. Meetings are held the second and fourth Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Central Church of Christ on Bell and 10th St.

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my Modlin is bringing one of the hottest new exercise programs on the east and west coasts to Shawnee. Hot Hula and Matua are two forms of Pacific Island dance, one of the latest crazes to hit the fitness industry.

A 13-year veteran of the United States Air Force, Modlin was stationed for three years in Japan where she first learned of Hot Hula. This special agent who worked counter terrorism and counter intelligence, found time every week to kick off her combat boots and slip into the rhythm of island dance.

“The Japanese love Hawaii and since I was in charge of the pacific islands I covered Hawaii, New Zealand, and all the little pacific islands out there that no one has heard of. My dad is half Japanese, so I’ve always had this Asian pacific heritage in my family. While I was stationed over there, I joined the Asian Pacific Islanders Heritage organization. I started doing the hula, and I continued doing it after I got out of the military,” said Modlin.

According to Hot Hula Fitness.com, the routine is a total body workout, set to the music of Polynesian drum beats.

Matua is a senior citizen version of Hot Hula. Dancers are in a slightly squatted position; arms flexed in elegant form, and hips moving. The only equipment you need is your bare feet and what Modlin calls a “lava-lava” or a “sarong,” a brightly colored garment which is tied around the hips. “It’s low impact, but it’s still a great workout, and that’s what I like about it. You’re not going to break anything or injure yourself doing it,” said Modlin.

She is excited to bring the program to the Midwest and especially is looking forward to working with seniors. “I’m really looking forward to working with seniors, especially veterans. We’ll be playing a lot of 60’s pacific music, some Tom Jones, and it’s really going to be a lot of fun,” said Modlin.

While it can take up to three months to learn a “siva” or a dance routine, Modlin said dancers are sweating to a workout as they learn. The family atmosphere is warm and casual as everyone laughs their way through the learning process. At the conclusion of learning a siva, Modlin said they will offer performances to the public, just as islanders do to celebrate their culture and heritage.

Hot Hula is something Modlin uses to cope with the symptoms of PTSD, a disorder that commonly affects veterans who have experienced combat violence and related stress. For Modlin, the anxiety, irritability, and depression didn’t hit until after she got out of the military. “It affects a lot of veterans that way, actually. It’s hard to come back and get into civilian mode. I was emotionally done. Hot Hula is a stress reliever; it’s calming and relaxing.”

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multiple times to Iraq, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Kuwait. Her job? Off base operations that both defended the military base and sought out insurgents. “Basically we were out there running human sources. We were outside the base with people who we didn’t know if they were our friends or not. Very, very dangerous work.”

So dangerous, in fact that Modlin said she experienced numerous mortar rocket attacks against the base and lost three friends instantly in a car bomb when a source led them into an ambush. Suicide bombers, car bombs, IED’s were a reality. When Modlin wasn’t deployed, she experienced a different kind of stress as a forensics science consultant for homicide and suicide deaths within the military.

After she got out of the military in the summer of 2012, the PTSD hit her hard, and she slowly gained “a lot of weight.” To make things worse, she also had back injuries and migraines. “Finally, one day, I decided I’ve got to snap out of this,” she said. “Since last November, I’ve lost 40 pounds.”

Being a disabled veteran hasn’t stopped Modlin from living a productive life. She practiced her sivas for a year and obtained her Hot

Hula teaching certification. She works for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation as a field investigator and serves on the Junior Service League and the board for Project Safe. She and her husband Geoff, also a veteran, are raising three children in Bethel.

Hot Hula classes start the 19th at the Shawnee Municipal Auditorium on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 PM and the cost is $4. Matua classes, for seniors, start the 17 at the Shawnee Senior Center on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. For more information, visit “Positively Fit with Amy” on Facebook or call 405-7776628. Sarongs will be available for purchase at the classes.

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CITY CLERK KEEPS IT TOGETHER If you work at the city of Shawnee, it’s pretty hard to ignore the hard work that the city clerk department does for just about everyone. Everything from massive record keeping and payroll distribution, to taking care of the mail and posting agendas, this office takes on a lot with full oversight of the utility department to boot.

Phyllis Loftis has two customer service clerks, a billing clerk, a supervisor, four meter readers, and a meter “servicer” under her guidance. “I’m over two particular areas, and they don’t intersect at all,” said Loftis.

Much of the day in the city clerk’s office revolves around agendas. “We’re always in a state of either preparing an agenda or preparing minutes from that agenda while preparing for the next agenda. If you throw in special call meetings, we’re even busier,” said Loftis.

What people may not realize is that she is also the “keeper of the crypt,” a vault that stores documents that are older than statehood. The petition to incorporate “Shawnee Town” in 1894, the original articles of incorporation, and rows of record ledgers contain the minutes of every city commission meeting. The first ledger contains six years of meetings. “I guess they didn’t have as many meetings back then as we do now,” smiled Loftis.

She said reading the first book of ordinances passed in 1894 “is a hoot.” A dog ordinance, for example, reads “Bitches must not be allowed to run at large.” There’s an ordinance regarding houses of ill fame that specifies these as “bawdy houses, disorderly houses, prostitution houses and houses of ill fame.” Frequenters of these forbidden establishments would be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined a whopping $25, a slap on the wrist by today’s accounting. It seems parking has always

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Nuisance liens, lawsuits, and tort claims come through her office. With all of those records comes the task of preserving their most fragile documents, such as the signed petition to incorporate the town. “It was signed in pencil, of all things and the paper was folded at the bottom. The crease has started to tear the paper. It’s something we’re working on,” said Loftis. They store fragile documents in an acid-free box, but they hope to learn more about how to extend their shelf life.

Loftis serves as the clerk for various boards and committees, and acts as the keeper of the City

Seal. She serves as secretary of the Shawnee Municipal Authority Trust and secretary of the Airport Authority. Loftis is at every city commission meeting, keeping record of the minutes but also signing and attesting all acts of the city commissioners.

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My family recently moved into a new house – while our youngest was three weeks old! As a result of the chaos, my grocery budget took quite the hit. Whatever reason you may have given up on dealseeking, or even if you’ve never had the gumption to start, fall is a great time to get back into the swing of things. Sales on stockpileeasy items are in full swing, so here are a few helpful reminders to get you going!

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. The emphasis on thankfulness, sharing good food, and spending quality time with each other really resonates with me. Here are some ways to achieve boththe healthy and the happy, for you, your family, and your environment this Thanksgiving.

1. Count your Blessings: Thanksgiving was established to provide a national day for all Americans to give thanks. We often forget, but being a good steward of your stuff, also includes your mind and your attitude. One excellent way to manage your mind is to daily reflect on the good. Spend time this holiday with your family. Make a grateful list of 5 items. Share these blessings with each other.

2. Share your meal: I have noticed, even with my family, there is always one mom or grandma that is supplying the lion’s share of food, energy and time to prepare.

Delegate the time, cost and reduce waste, by inviting everyone to bring 2-3 of his or her favorite items. Everyone contributing a little adds up to a wonderful bounty.

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they were producing locally with their own hands. Continue this tradition by choosing fresh, local produce and food. This is good for your health, supports local farmers, your local economy…and fresh just tastes better!

4. Celebrate at home. Since fuel prices are hiked up during the holiday season, choose another time during the year to go over the river and through the woods. This will save you $$, reduce air pollution and can reduce your travel stress. (Thanksgiving is the most heavily travelled holiday.)

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FOR THE SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT If you have ever visited Larch-Miller Park in the 900 block of North Broadway you may have noticed a marble plaque at the entrance. The plaque reads: “Memorial Park, In memory of Aloysius Larch-Miller who gave her life for the enfranchisement of women, Feb. 2, 1920, Carrie Chapman Catt.” Perhaps you then wondered who Aloysius Larch-Mill was and why Carrie Chapman Catt memorialized her.

Aloysius Larch-Miller was born in 1886 in Jackson, Tennessee and moved to Shawnee with her family in 1902. She graduated Shawnee High School and attended Central Normal (now UCO) in Edmond. Later she took courses at the University of Chicago, studying psychology. After taking courses in dramatic art in New York, she graduated from Leland Powers School of Dramatic Art in Boston.

When she returned to Shawnee to live with her parents, she taught drama in Shawnee High School and coached local theatrical groups. During WWI she was actively involved as a volunteer and encouraged others to join her. She served as field secretary in the Red Cross and taught courses in first aid and home health.

An article by Penny Owen published in The Oklahoman on April 24, 1994, entitled “Women Struggle for Right to Vote,” discussed the role of Larch-Miller in that struggle. Larch-Miller was a reporter in the state reporter’s office and edited opinions handed down by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. According to Owen, Larch-Miller’s office became “an informal headquarters of the suffragettes.”

Although Oklahoma had amended the State Constitution in 1906 to allow women to vote in school elections, there was strong opposition to giving women the right to vote in general elections.

Larch-Miller eventually convinced Oklahoma Governor J.B.A. Robertson to call a special legislative session in 1918 to consider women’s suffrage in Oklahoma with the stipulation that legislators would not be reimbursed for their expenses. Although she convinced legislators, Governor Robertson delayed the session, citing concerns about the influenza epidemic.

The Women’s Right to Vote amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution was on the ballot on November 5, 1918 and passed 106,969 to 81,481, according to the website Ballotpedia. However, since Oklahoma had not ratified the 19th amendment to the United States Constitution to allow women to vote in every state, a long fight opposing ratification ensued.

The agenda of the January 31, 1920 meeting of the county Democratic Party in Tecumseh included consideration to urge a special session of the legislature to ratify the 19th amendment. Larch-Miller had been sick with

influenza for over a week. Against the advice of family and friends, she went to the meeting to debate Oklahoma Attorney General S. P. Freeling, who was opposed to the amendment.

Column one of the February 3, 1920 issue of the Shawnee News Herald, an evening paper, reported on the Attorney General’s comments. “He urged eloquently and forcefully that the matter of granting suffrage to women is a question to be decided by each state for itself.”

“The Attorney General was answered by Miss Aloysius Larch-Miller, who very strongly championed the resolution throwing into her argument every ounce of energy she possessed and creating a wonderfully strong impression upon her hearers. She recited the long struggle for equal political rights for women and pleaded that they come into their heritage at once. The resolution was adopted with little opposition.”

Columns 5 and 6 of the same front page were headed, “Community Shocked by Sudden Death of Miss Larch-Miller.” She had de-

veloped pneumonia shortly after returning to her home and died on February 2, 1920.

Funeral services were held at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church on Tuesday morning, February 3, 1920. The obituary covered two entire columns of the front page and was continued on page 4. Condolences were sent to her family from Governor Robinson, Attorney General Freeling, and by national officers of the suffragette movement.

Among those national officers was Carrie Chapman Cattof Wisconsin who became active in the suffragette movement in 1887 and head of the National American Woman Suffrage Association in 1900. Cattvisited Oklahoma several times to promote women’s right to vote and became acquainted with LarchMiller. After the 19th amendment passed in 1920, she turned her attention to getting women to vote by helping establish the League of Women voters. Catt commissioned the plaque to honor Larch-Miller.

The Shawnee News Herald obituary included comments about the flower garden at the Larch-Miller home. The description reminds one of Monet’s famous garden in France. Scissors were provided in a designated place in the garden so that neighborhood children could cut flowers to take to their homes. Dedicating a park to her recognized the impact of the life of Aloysius Larch-Miller.

Each spring as the redbuds at the entrance burst into bloom, they can remind us of this exceptional Shawnee woman who had a quest to enrich the lives of all women. She would be pleased to know that in 2013 in Oklahoma, women voters accounted for 53 percent of the voters according to an Oklahoma News Report on September 26, 2014. Her legacy lives on. www.shawneeoutlook.com

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Healing Diabetes in Indian Country by: Mindy Wood

The method of healing disease with natural food may be new to the medical community, but it isn’t news to Native Americans who understand the ancient wisdom of their ancestors. These hunters and gatherers enjoyed healthy food the way Mother Nature intended for centuries until settlers introduced other foods and cooking methods into their daily diets.

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) advocate a plant-based diet as a way to treat the symptoms of diabetes. Many Native Americans who have opted for this vegan diet have gone completely off their medication, shedding weight and gaining vitality.

Dr. Neal Barnard established PCRM and is a nutrition researcher, author, and health advocate who believes in food as medicine. In the documentary, “Healing Diabetes in Indian Country” he said, “Food isn’t just calories, but foods act like medicines. Foods really do bring down cholesterol; foods really do help you lose weight, (and) foods really do bring blood sugars down. They can replace, in many cases, what medicines are doing. So when a person embraces a plant-based diet, they really do get the power to heal.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control, diabetes is the 4th leading cause of death among Native Americans and Alaska Natives. However, according to the National Diabetes Statistic 2014 report, approximately 9.3 percent of the U.S. population has been diagnosed with the disease. The CDC also estimated that 1 in 3 U.S. adults will develop diabetes by 2050.

Dr. Barnard teamed up with Betti Delrow, program manager for the Navajo Nation Special Diabetes Project in Window Rock, Arizona. They explored the plant side of the ancestral diet, what Native Americans call “The Three Sisters” which represents corn, beans, and squash and the integral role of plant foods in the ancestral diet.

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PCRM strongly advocates a strictly vegan diet, no fish, animal products, or animal by-products, with remarkable results in patients. However, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Diabetes Specialist and Certified Dietician, Rochelle Plummer, and Betty Nicholson, LPN and Diabetes Coordinator say that you do not have to exclude meat to achieve the same results.

“I don’t personally think (vegan) is necessary, but I do believe it’s important to watch your portions of meat. A lot of Americans think half their plate needs to be protein, when really only a quarter of your plate does. I think with the proper portions, a regular diet is fine and ok for your health,” said Plummer.

Nicholson, who is not a vegan, is a diabetic who struggled with the disease for years until she changed her diet and her lifestyle. “Betty is a great example of how food can be used to heal the body.

She was on three diabetic medicines for many years but is now officially off her medicines and uses food and exercise to control her blood sugar,” said Plummer. “It is possible; it can be done.”

Nicholson said, “I started counting my carbs. I started eating more fruits and vegetables; very few fatty foods, few if ever fried foods and an overall healthier diet.”

Plummer said the Native American diet has changed a lot over the years, and the loss of cultural practices have impacted overall health. “The Native Americans were used to hunting and gathering, so they got a lot of physical activity when they hunted, and they gathered. They had many crops that they

knew how to grow.”

Because the Potawatomi lived in the Michigan and Great Lakes area, they consumed fish.

“They had all those healthy omega three fatty acids and that’s great for your health. That’s something that’s good for heart health, and that has a lot to do with complications of diabetes as well,” said Plummer.

CPN is proactive about prevention of the disease with coordinated efforts from several departments. One of those collaborative efforts includes a community garden started this fall.

Rows of green leafy vegetables and legumes line a small acreage, but a larger spring garden will be located near the aviary. They plan to involve their communities in the care and harvesting of the garden, especially the elderly and the youth. Cultural ceremonies will be included in the garden activities throughout the year.

“One thing we’re trying to do with this is, the youth don’t realize food doesn’t come from a grocery store. They don’t realize all that entails to get the food there,” said Nicholson. Plummer said younger kids tend to be picky eaters. “Sometimes if they see where food comes from and help grow and produce it, they’re more likely to try it.”

Vegan or not, plant-based recipes based on ancestral diets are full of color, flavor, and texture. You can see several of them at PCRM.org when you look for “Food for Life, Recipes and Resources.”

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NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 8TH-23RD The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is partnering with the Shawnee branch of the Pioneer Library System to promote literacy. The title and theme for this year’s regional event is From Authors to Artists. The exhibit features art created by Oklahoma artists and inspired by literature or poetry or art made from books.

NOVEMBER 21ST eatingwell.com Makes: 6 servings, about 2/3 cup each Serving Size: about 2/3 cup each Active Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour INGREDIENTS 12 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 3 cups) 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 2 large ears fresh corn, husked 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 2 small summer squash or zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 scallions, finely chopped PREPARATION Place beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook until the beans are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cut corn kernels from the cobs: Hold an ear by its stem end in a deep bowl. Use a small sharp knife to cut off the kernels, letting them fall into the bowl. Then scrape down the cob with a small spoon, scraping the “milk” and remaining corn pulp into the bowl. (Discard the cobs.) When the beans are done, drain, reserving the cooking liquid. Heat oil and butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the corn and “milk.” Stir to coat well, then add squash (or zucchini), the beans and 2 tablespoons of the bean- cooking liquid. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn and squash are tender, 8 to 12 minutes. Add more bean-cooking liquid if necessary to keep the mixture from sticking to the pan. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Sprinkle with scallions and serve immediately.

NUTRITION Per serving: 128 calories; 7 g fat (2 g sat, 4 g mono); 5 mg cholesterol; 15 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 3 g protein; 3 g fiber; 300 mg sodium; 330 mg potassium Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (27% daily value) Carbohydrate Servings: 1 Carbohydrate Servings Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat

Downtown Block Party features artists and live music in downtown shops along Main and Bell Streets. Businesses stay open after hours and welcome you to enjoy local talent from the art community.

NOVEMBER 22ND Shawnee Public Library invites tweens and teens to learn how to bake an apple pie. Kids ages 9 through 11 will make an apple pie and take it with them to bake. The program is limited to the first 25 participants.

Class starts at 10:30 AM. Contact Mary Sims for more information at 405-275-6353.

NOVEMBER 22ND-23RD The Garland Arts and Crafts Show is back at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. A showcase of handmade items, booths are filled with art, crafts, custom furniture, seasonal items, collectibles, decorative items, and unique, one-of-a-kind merchandise. From jewelry to clothing, the Garland Arts & Craft Show features something for everyone.

Hundreds of vendors from the surrounding area make this annual show an amazing shopping experience, with items including quilts, baby items, embroidery, purses, candles and more.

NOVEMBER 26TH-29TH All Shawnee public schools closed for Thanksgiving.

DECEMBER 4TH The Shawnee Christmas Parade. Businesses, churches, and civic organizations parade their floats for a hopeful win by judges. Don’t miss your chance to see Santa Claus! From 4 PM to 9 PM.

DECEMBER 6TH You can see Santa downtown at Neal’s Home Furnishings located at 23 E. Main from 10 AM to 4 PM.

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Larry Sparks who has worn many hats as pastor, and occasionally a missionary. Pastor of Blackburn Chapel Baptist Church. Educated at OBU and SWBT Seminary, Sparks managed supermarkets for Pratt’s as a great practical teacher.

He and Vickie reside in Bethel Acres where they make time for their seventeen grandchildren, poetry, and football.

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We sat down at the restaurant to enjoy a meal and on the menu for me was the story of Mike McCormick, retiring Editor of the Shawnee News-Star after 47 years. Sipping tea and forking through the fried rice gave way to the story of a trusted Shawnee staple who, with wife, Pat, have made a marked difference in their community.

Mike made the short migration from Oklahoma City to attend St. Gregory’s on scholarship. Being a journalist major placed him in a part-time job at the News-Star. As a reporter he covered everything from crimes to commerce, politics to pavement repairs, and he stuck with it. Mike has loyally served the newspaper through three owners and six publishers.

He shyly but firmly credits his wife, Pat, for the encouragement and leadership. They form a team that collectively has influenced many of us in Shawnee.

Nowhere is this greater reflected than in their daughter Meghan’s life. She managed to have the ink of the industry on her fingertips early on also. Mike’s eyes nearly changed colors when talking about Pat and Meghan, a proud father and husband.

I have served for nearly ten years on the Editorial Board under the solid leadership of Mike McCormick.

He is always prepared, tough when needed; patient to listen and more than any other attribute, trusted. I don’t think I am alone in saying that on particular issues, candidates and politics, I would wait to see what Mike had to say in his column. I trusted his judgment and knew he was aware of insight I was not privy to.

Besides the paper, Mike poured himself unselfishly into the community through the Salvation Army, Expo Center, and many other organizations, including his church. The untold story is he didn’t have

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to do these things, but he did and genuinely enjoyed them. Retirement will not place a period on these, just a comma.

I suppose the outdoor McCormick, would be the unchained melody of freedom from the tie, desk and phone. He is an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer who really is a contrast bundled up in coat, cap and boots headed for the field and streams of joy. I saw him once ready for a bird hunt, and he was certainly a “Bass Pro” look alike.

Retirement means Eufaula stints and pursuant of other events on the greens or the garden. Mike confessed the greatest void will be the News-Star family. That was indeed the cover story on his face as he voiced how dear they were to him. I am just as certain they will miss the trusted, stick-to-it leader, who they and I call … friend.

Happy retirement, Mike McCormick.

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