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CRAZY CANINES! MOORE'S COLORFUL WORLD OF CREATIVE DOG GROOMING BY ROB MORRIS

Painters often talk about bringing a “canvas to life” as they try to describe the process of bringing their artistic vision to life. For Moore resident Lori Craig, it doesn’t hurt that the canvas she works on is actually alive. And breathing. And ready to play at any given moment. Craig, who owns Doggie Styles Pet Groomers in Moore, is a wellknown name in the world of creative grooming, the only artistic genre which produces jaw-dropping works of art that will potentially play fetch with you. “I entered my first competition in 2007,” said Craig. “I put a lot of time and effort into a design that was Marlon, the father fish from Finding Nemo…and I ended up losing to a cocker spaniel wearing a t-shirt.” But another creative groomer loved Craig’s Marlon design and encouraged her to stick with it. So she came back and won the competition the following year. Craig went on to become a twotime world champion in the creative grooming category. She became friends with the girl who had beaten her the previous year. Her success in the competitions has taken her and her friend around the world. “I’ve been across the U.S., Scotland, London, and so many other places,” said Craig, “We began an organization called ‘Creative Groomers’ and we travel, teach, and compete.” The seeds of this life were planted by Craig’s grandmother, who was a dog groomer. Craig idolized her, but her parents wouldn’t allow her to have a dog of her own. So when she was 18, she got her first dog,

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a border collie. A couple of bad experiences with groomers led her to the decision to become a groomer herself. “I went to a local school that was just amazing,” said Craig. “It was a 400-hour course and the lady that ran it was into show grooming, so she taught me to do more than just shave a dog. I learned to do clips and styles the right way.” Craig’s entrance into the world of creative grooming came back in the early 2000s when she took her border collie to a Frisbee Dog competition in Dallas. The hotel she stayed in was also hosting a creative grooming competition. “I had never seen anything like that before I walked in,” said Craig. “I was amazed at all of the colors and styles. I came back from Dallas and went out that weekend and bought my first standard poodle.” Standard poodles are the (pardon the pun) gold standard when it comes to creative grooming. It’s almost as if the poodles were created to be creative with. “The coats absorb the color and hold shape perfectly,” said Craig. “you can carve and mold and sculpt and color. And it sucks in the color like a sponge, so it works out really well.” It also helps that standard poodles, a breed known for being quite intelligent, absolutely love the attention that comes with creative grooming. “First of all, they are clown dogs,” said Craig. “They love showing off, and they love getting attention.”

And according to Craig, they also love the attention that goes along with grooming. “I can't keep my dogs off the grooming table,” said Craig “I just look at my grooming table, and they jump on it. The attention that they get out in the public setting is just unbelievable. The dogs actually get a little mopey if they're not colored up because they don't get the attention they do as when they're colored up.” Melissa Wallin, co-owner of Central Bark Pet Grooming in Moore, is another creative groomer who works with standard poodles. Wallin says that dogs thrive on the attention. “It’s true that some dogs don’t really like grooming,” said Wallin, “But that’s not true of poodles. Poodles are used to being groomed every 4 weeks anyway, and they love the attention they get.” Lori Craig

But for Craig and Wallin, the most important message they want everyone to know about creative grooming is that it in no way harms the dogs, physically or emotionally. “My dogs (3 standard poodles) are like family to me,” said Craig. “They are with me at work and home. We go to the dog park all of the time. I love them, and I would never mistreat them in any way.” Craig also uses a product called ‘O Paws,’ which is created specifically for dog fur. “It’s a semi-permanent stain and completely safe in every way,” said Craig. “People kind of freak out when they hear the word “semi-permanent” but you need to keep in mind that dog hair grows quickly. It will be shaved off and go back to normal.” Wallin says people who worry about a negative impact on a dog’s emotions can rest easy.

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“If a dog doesn’t want to be groomed, they let you know pretty quickly,” said Wallin. “Creative grooming isn’t in any way harmful, painful, or embarrassing for dogs. The truly love the attention they get.” Wallin has been working with dogs since she was 13 years old. Back then she washed dogs in her grandmother’s grooming business. After high school, she thought about other careers, but her love for dogs and grooming brought her back to that business.

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“I can’t imagine doing anything else,” said Wallin. “I went to school to be a teacher and realized, ‘I can’t do that.’ So I came back to grooming because I love it.” Over the past five years, she has found herself getting more involved in the world of creative grooming. “Watching Lori Craig is what inspired me to get into carving and coloring,” said Wallin. “She’s so well-known in the world of creative grooming, and I remember thinking, ‘I want to learn to do that.’” Craig is a past champion at the World’s Grooming Competition at the Groom Expo in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It’s the world’s largest creative grooming industry event. You might also call it “The Wonderful World of Colorful Poodles.” It’s a place where you’re likely to see poodles with tribal designs walking past another dog whose hair is dyed in the shape of a Looney Toons character. Thousands of groomers travel from all over the world each year for the event to display their living canvases. Craig has won the highly competitive show twice. But her favorite years were the four years she won “The People’s Choice” competition. “This is where they allow the crowd to choose a favorite,” said Craig. “I’ve won that four times, and it’s really a lot of fun because it means so much that people appreciate your doggies and your work. Your doggies get a cover story and photo session, so that’s fun as well.” This will be Craig’s last year to compete. She and a few other friends are stepping out of the ring this year and plan to get into judging. They hope to improve the world of creative grooming in the years to come. “The rules of creative grooming haven't changed over the last 20 years,” said Craig. “There’s a real need to update things and make changes that will help this continue to be a healthy and popular competition for the dogs.” Wallin hopes to continue to compete. She still relishes her first competition in 2013 with her standard poodle, named “Dexter.” “He was Hairy Potter,” said Wallin. “And then the next one I did with Dexter was with him as a dinosaur.” Wallin says she hasn’t been able to compete as much as she’d like, but she hopes to do so more in the future as the world of creative grooming continues to grow.”

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“I wish there were more grooming competitions closer to Oklahoma,” said Wallin. “I'm so busy it's hard to get out and travel, and you really do have to travel to go to some of these competitions. I’m thinking of going to Atlanta in 2020 to compete in the big pet fair there.” As top-level groomers, Craig and Wallin both stay busy with doggrooming clients, most of whom just have regular sessions for their dogs. But they both say they perform the occasional creative grooming assignments for clients. “Oh, it’s nothing like the competition grooming,” said Wallin. “It takes multiple sessions to groom a poodle for completion, so what we do for clients is things like coloring jobs and adding a little bling to their pets.”

Both groomers say the most important thing about their work is that they love dogs and want them to be happy and healthy. Craig said the bulk of her business is regular grooming and that while her clients love the creative designs she comes up with for her standard poodles, they prefer something a little more grounded for their own pups. Craig likes to jokingly use that as leverage to make sure they take great care of their canine friends. “I have a lot of customers come in and bring their dogs, and they look at my dogs, and they say that is just amazing but please do not do that to my dog,” said Craig. “These days, when people bring their dogs in, and they aren't well-cared-for, I warn them, ‘If you don't start taking care of your dog I'm going to send it home with something really amazing.’”

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Westmoore Class of 2019 Alysa Deziree Adams Brianne Nicole Adams Eryka Taylor Adams Hannah Katherine Adams Madeline Elizabeth Adams Jonathan Christian Addie Rylee Kate Aduddell Thatcher David Aduddell Vanessa Joann Aguilar Katia Jethsaveth Aguilar Gomez Emma Marie Alexander Cameron Scott Allen Connor James Allen Jazmine Dashawne Allen Reagan William Allen Aspen Brielle Alred Madison Marie Altom Levy Alvarado Yoseline Alvarez Matthew Bryan Anderson Carlos Andres Arango Leonardo Daniel Arauz Emily Jane Argenbright Morgan Elizabeth Arguilez Yadzary Daena Aroche Sebastian Bo Arrasmith Deacon Kaleb Ashworth Stacy Andrea Avalos Garin Blake Baker Kevin Nguyen Banh Cierra Rene Baratzadeh Savannah Bessie-Rena Barfield Shelbi Lynn Barnum Miriam Aricela Barraza Sage Noel Barrett Blake Andrew Barton Elizabeth Marie Baxter Jaden Ann Bayless Berita Leanor Agulto Baza Sarah Grace Beard Jared Brendan Becerra Brendon Daniel Becker Nathan Michael Becker John Edward Bennett Lauren Houston Berry Ashleigh Elizabeth Bersche Alyssa Renee Bert Sarah Ashley Birkenholz Riley Walker Bishop Marcus Anderson Blackwood Radford Aujyana Lanecia Bolden Ashton Leigh Bowen Brookelyn Riley Bowen Dominic Frank Bramante Angela Marie Brannum Jared Shane Branson Blair Thomas Brewer Xavier Antonio Brewer Leona Ann Briggs Sydney Lauren Brinkley

Bianca Eloisa Briones Tyler Wayne Britt Brittney Marie Broussard Brock Monroe Brown Isabel Toryn Brown Jack Colton Leslie Brown Kobe Wayne Brown Madison Nealie Brown Michael Wesley Brown Rryel Jaila Brown Savanah Rose Brown Megan Renee Browning Connor Sage Bryant Dan Jones Bui Isabella Tuy Duyen Bui Jenny To Trinh Bui Hadley Savana Dawn Bunton Ernesto Burciaga Kyleigh Luv Burgess Boise Jonathan Andrew Burke Kylie Nicole Burleson Megan Diane Burnett Calvin David Byrd Abbey James Calabrese Olivia Noel Caldwell Malachi Alexander Campbell Brendan Leon Cannon Jordyn Preston Carpenter Madison Faith Carpenter MaryKate Pax Carper Micaela Rene` Carr David Sterling Carroll Kamy Jadawn Carter Marco Dejuan Carter Pablo Castillo Saucedo Ashton Nicole Chamberlain Conner Chance Chambers Ethan Malachi Chavez Arik Robert Cheatle Hao Jia Chen Shirly Chen Kristen Marie Clapp Jacob Tyler Clark Emily Nicole Clarke Kolby Montana Clarkson Rylan Shale Claxton Mallory Elizabeth Claybaugh Sydney Ann Clopton Kierston Marie Clymer Milesha Lasha Coatney Gabriel Aaron Cobb Matthew Marvin Coe Michelle Marie Cole William Anthony Coleman Beanca Saleia Collins Courtney Nicole Conatser Madison Rose Cook Sabria Joyce Cooper Chelsea Dawn Coover Emma Paige Cornell

Tyrece Dorrell Cosby Timothy Wayne Council Steven Daxton Crawford Savion Lamont Crawley Phoebe Odarley Cruickshank Carson Eugene Cunningham Joseph Allen Cunningham Olivia Marie Czarniecki Nevaeh LaShon Daniel Carson Duane Danks Vy Trieu Dao Kale Austin Davis Savannah Louise Davis Kaitlynn Joy Davison Sha'Kyla Kay Dean Mario Avonte DeBerry Brinley Grace DeCarlo Eric Alan Deibler Aldo Alexander Delara Samantha DeLeon Madison Mckenzie Demechko Rachel Elizabeth DeMent Adam Michael DePhillips Dominic Joseph Derr Jamie Taylor Dewbre Brenden Scott DeWitt Brenden Michael Dibiase Jayden Don Dishface Kaylie Michele Dobos Jenna Wah Dunn Gabriela Riley Durao Brooke Lynn Dutcher Kasey Shea Dutton Grace Elizabeth Duvall Jeremiah David Earp Macy Alice Eby Madison Nicole Echols Ashton Blake Ellis Brock Monroe Engles Delicia Sean Epperson Haylee Reann Erickson Adrian Escobedo Rubio Hayden Jacob Estrada Cade Shannon Evans Caden Michael Evans Katelyn Mckenzie Evans Marli Grace Evans Jorge D Exinia Kameron Brooke Farris Ryanne Rene Felix Chase Ray Feuerborn Bayleigh Jo Fink Brooklyn Jade Fink Michael Scott Finney Allison Marie Fisher Lacy Nicole Fisher Aron Christopher Ryan Fitzgerald Tanner Bryce Flatt Luz Daniella Flores Gracie Abbagail Flowers

Keely Shae Floyd Chad Trent Fountain Allison Phillips Fowler Abigail Joy Franke Mckayla Paige Franks Ty Ashton Fullingim Ryan Cole Fulton Ethan Robert Fuqua Yvonne Irene Galvan William Cade Gandy Andrea Garcia Daniela Gil Noah Grayson Glasgow Peyton Elizabeth Glenn Celia Alayne Gonzalez Jasmine Izabela Gonzalez Miguel Angel Gonzalez Payton Mckinley Gordon Layne Christopher Grantham Amanda Nicole Green Erin Michele Greenslade Brieanna Michele Griffin Ethan Lucas Grimes Braydon Christopher Groff Sophia Guerra Job Eduardo Guevara Jennifer Ha Caleb Raymond Haggard Victoria Anne Hall Amaya Areyel Lashaun Hamilton Leah Kathryn Hammons Cory Daniel Hancock Frederick F Handley Jaxon Kade Hansen Makayla Marie Hardin Hunter Austin Hardridge Jaelynn Ann Harjochee Chad Mackenzie Harris Nathan Scott Harris Robin Ann Harris Hunter Alexander Hart Reo Hayashizaki Parker John Hayes Vanessa Jordan Heath Molly Grace Hempel Charles Cooper Hennen John Parker Hennessee Karina Lizeth Hernandez Lane Wyatt Hicks Shey Harrison Hinchliffe Jack Henry Hixson Michael Tang Loc Ho Lynh Nha Hoang Faith June Hodgden Brooklynn Paige Hoehne Katherine Jane Anne Hopkins Allix Inge Huggan Makenzie Lynn Humphrey Helen Huynh Haley Mae Ireland

Ruzlan Islam Jordan Thomas Jack Jacob Wesley Jackson Matthew Xavier Jackson Bradley Dakota Jahnel Allie Nicole Jameson Savannah Leigh Janway Ashleigh Micheale Johnson Zachary Cole Johnson Aric Mykel Jones Brooke Kayelynn Jones Jazmine Laraye Jones Kristian Wade Jones Tamarcus Denzell Jones Emily Nicole Keen Tristen Thomas Kelley Natalia Kianna Kemple Alexis Kay Kennedy Sara Faith Ketch Kennethen Thong Khamnguon Terra Serey Khim Yaeil Kim Reece Michael Kimzey Rylee Elise King Chloe Nicole Kirkland Ryan Scott Knight Seth Colten Kordic Kyle Joseph Krogman Kaysha Mae Lambert Tony Lan Hannah Alexis Landeros Andy Le Devon Tu Le Kenny Nam Hoai Le Nhat Hoang Minh Le Yen Nhi Le Hannah Rechell Lee Seth Garret Lee Julieann Nicole Legg Tate Alexander Leggett Jacquez Tony Lewis Tyler Cole Lewis Hector Rolando Leyva Gracie Elizabeth Likes Kylie Carol Lindsay Seth Matthew Loch Nohely Vivianne Loera Cuellar Jason Daniel Long Derek Rai Loper Michael Mason Love Skyler Brianna Lowe Kaylen Michelle Lowery Morgan Kenzington Luker Lyrik Imani Macias Wyatt Ray Macom Nakayla Trinity Maxine Maloy Nicolas Chandler Manning Jesse Jacob Manuel Aislin Sabrina Marban Edmund Anthony Steele Marek

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Jose Angel Marquez Kaitlyn Joanne Martens Skylar Alexander Martin Amy Rachel Martinez Aron Martinez Jalon Maverick Martinez Rachel Lauren Masson Rylee Noelle Masters Yosselin Mata Kyle Jacob McBride Benjamin James McCord Madison Michelle McFarland Mason Glen McGilberry Michael Timothy McGruder Brady Alexander McKay Kaitlin Mae McLaughlin Paige Alana McLeod Kelli Linn McLeroy Alejandro Martinez Medina Marcelle Asarewaa Mensah Karima Jewel Merzouk Keman Austin Alan Metzger Alexander John Miles Austin John Miller Brayden Ray Miller Leah Noelle Miller Marcellus Randy Miller Skylar Addison Miller Dylan Paul Mitchell Leonel Rolando Monroy Moreno Colton Anthony Monte Avery Lyn Morris Victoria Ann Morrison Emily Nicole Morton Erianna Nichole Mullenberg Kristen Elizabeth Murcer Corion Donnelle Murray Jarod Anthony Murray Shamiah Shalette Naff Decklin Rick Nagel Angel Adolfo Najera Noah Jeffrey Nation Lauryn Michelle Nelson Madison Taylor Nelson Erin Christina Ng Daniel Tien Danh Ngo Huy Giadiep Ngo John Kiet Ngo Andy Nguyen Cindy Nguyen Dennis Khoi Nguyen Dennis Nguyen Jazmin Renee Nguyen Jimmy Nguyen Joseph Kim Nguyen Katie Anh Lan Nguyen Quyen Thao Nguyen Simon Minhkhoi Nguyen Thomas Duy Khang Nguyen Timmy Quang Vinh Nguyen

Tommy The Nguyen Tony Huu Nguyen Vinh Duc Nguyen Breanna Nicole Niksch Kayla Elaine Nizza Kc Kelechi Nkurumeh Alexis Marie Noble Jenna Brooke Noel Courtney Marie Norrell Katana Meshell Northcutt Joy Nkemdilim Okpoko Nana Akwasi Omari Amoako Ahloria Tyshawn Onaolapo Logan Christopher Oneal Dianna Teresa Ontiveros Kimberly Marlene Ontiveros Reid Nicole Andrea Orozco Donnie Lamar Ortiz Eathan Luiz Ortiz Emberly Cate Ottman Robert Jackson Outlaw Destany Paige Pace Jose Antonio Padilla Nayeli Vanessa Padilla Payton Lewis Parker Jaida Makiah Patrick Harmony Paige Patton Quico Isaiah Pauley Claudia Ann Paylor JonDavid Brummett Peak Tobin Wylie Ray Pearce David Perez Lesley Abigail Perez Anastasia Shania Eileen Peyton Christina Thao Pham Tri Minh Pham Victor Khang Pham Tre Von Alexander Pierre Evelyn Sitlaiy Pintor Ortiz Alexandria Erica Poston Alexis Erin Powell Lorenzo Antonio Prado Cameron Dewayne Proctor Liberty Kate Pryor Cory Allen Pyatt Muhammad Abdullah Qamar Evan Charles Quary Mark Vincent Ramirez Jr. Aaliyah Yvette Ramos Christian Andrew Ray Michael Lee Ray Varela Makena Nicole Reed Quinton Charles Reese Erick Izaiah Rey Halee Marie Richards Elijah John Richardson Michael Floyd Richardson Jacob Christian Riggs Anthony Steven Riley Samuel Jacob Rinck

Sydney Brooke Rinehart Tristen Taylor Robb Andrew James Roberts Dylan Scott Roberts Margarita Donne Robertson Riley Nicole Robertson Yissel Rocha Arendy Michelle Rodriguez Erik Michael Rodriguez Jessica Edith Rodriguez Jesus Zacchaeus Rodriguez Nathaniel Cruz Rodriguez Vanessa Berenice Rodriguez Leslie Rojo-Hernandez Nattalie Yisette Romo Joseph Stephen Ross Zillah Marie Rumbo Chloe Tyler Russell Phillip Emileo Ruth Dontre Lakell Ryan Breanna Nicole Salcido Yamilet Samaniego Gabriel Isaac Sanchez Zane Dale Sandoval Rhaven Rene Sarille Leanna Kate Schein Carly Jane Schmidt Ryan Alan Schuff Katy Brooke Schwarz Charles Joseph Scott Kade Christopher Scroggins Grace Seo Andrew Martin Shackleton Jaden Gabriel Micah Shamas Kerry Marcus Sherman Shaw Frank Samuel Shenold Hayley Brooke Shephard Nevaeh Shea Sheriff Ryan James Sherlock Cheyenne Pearl Sherwood Jaylend Harrison Shields Aliyah Taylor Sianez Logan Daniel Sicking Kilah Brooke Sickler Michelle Siddiqui Jarrett Brian Siegel Kaleb Zane Silk Britney Yange Simo Phillip Stephen Sims Ankira Kyon Singleton Anthony Kenyatta Singleton Jay Kelly Singley Kayla Jade Slebodnik Jessica Ashley Jordan Slingerland Alexis Renae Smith Harleigh Anne Smith Jocelyn Renae Smith Kaegan Brant Smith Kathryn Jane Smith Tiffany Blair Smith

Jada Denise Smitherman Valeria Nicole Sorto Adolfo Sotelo Jr. Connor Eugene Spain Jase Daniel Sparks Judah David Spencer Daria Lynee Srader Andrew Mark Stanley Freedom Leighan Stanwix Tyler Austin Steinmetz Lauren Elizabeth Stewart Morgan Lynn Stinson Jayden Darrick Storie Noah Thomas Stricklin Jaryn Mackenzie Stringfellow Cherokee Rose Sutton Chandler Rick Tarpley Nash Colby Taylor Caston Ryan Thomas Jaycie Rae Thomas Michael Ray Thomas Alyssa Marie Thomason Alexis Ladawn Titsworth Makayla Danielle Tizzio Matthew Charles Tom Jr. Bryan Tran Cuong Ngoc Thanh Tran Ignatius Khuong Tran Jacky Long Tran Thuan Minh Tran Andrew Thien An Trieu Jackson Dante Tull Taylor Marie Turnbow Austin Levi Turner Cody Austin Turner Rylee Grace Tyner Leslie Michelle Valdez Quan Tien Van Tristan Blake Vanderpool Jacob Riley Vanover Damon Michael Vargyas Cathryn Abigail Vaughan Jacob Cole Vaughn Cheryl Mae Villator Norton Michael Vo Jordyn Tien Vu Peter Vu Diamond Sharrell Wade Elizabeth Claire Walde Scotlyn Grace Waldrip Brennan Eric Walker Ellie Renee Walker Samara Jane Warden Haley Marie Washburn Reece Ashley Watson Jacob Michael Weaver MaKenzie Jane Weed Linda Marie Wegner Ashley Nicole Wells Brianna Michelle Wells

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Southmoore Class of 2019 Ashlee Ann Abel Carley Danielle Adkisson Tatyana Alexis Lalaine Alger Cody Ryan Allison Hope Marie Alvarez Adom Essi Amissah Lindsey Michelle Amundsen Jillian D'Nae Ardizzone Taryn Ann Ashley Zackary Robert Ashton Kenya Kaye Atkinson Yasmine Avila Jasmine Raquel Baker Chandee Love Bailey Jorden Renee Ball David A Barroeta Austin Jacob Bartels Elena Baschiera Hannah Michelle Baskin Leila Rose Bassandeh Alexander Nicholas Baumeister Schuerch Haley Katelin Bell Keh Turrah Aunturaja-Imani Bell Christian Paul Beltz Donavan Lee Benton Jacob Brian Berndt Makayla Grace Berndt Corey Michael Blackwell Jessica Rachel Bland Courtney Michelle Blazek Grace Madison Bledsoe Karmyn Raylee Bonner Bradley Austin Boren Farnsworth Shane Allen Boven Johnathon E dward Bowen Spencer Brixston Bowlware Rhoman Alivia Bradshaw Kayla Rae Brannon Collin Mcclain Braverman Whitney Tyler Bridges Selest Irie Brietzke Kari Rae Briggs Michael Steven Bronchetti Annie Joye Brown Daxton A Brown Matthew Garrett Brown Monea Louise Brown Torin Ashlee Brown Makenna Burge

Branden Thomas Burk Makayla Marie Butler Jacob Allen Campbell Asa Canas Benjamin Joel Cantu Matthew Aaron Cantwell Matthew Ryan Card Marissa Rose Cardosi Micaela Joy Cargle Kinzy Hannah Carmack Jacob Thomas Taylor Carpenter Tiffany Anne Carris Maria Isabel Carreon Gerardo Vargas Cervantes Jacob Lee Chairess Roselyn Kay Chama Echo Persephone Chance Jazmin Jade Chandler Bradley Ryan Chaney Dayon Nichele Chattman Heber Elias Chavez Kilee Alyssa Chavez Karina Chavez Mascote Sarah Renae Childress Daniel Choi Kayla Kim Thanh Chung Victor Lee Clements Jasmine Janae Clewis Karsyn Rene Clifton Blake Russell Close Dominique M Clough Violet Elizabeth Cobb Christian Robert Cobianchi Brayden Ray Coleman Brady Allen Conat BayLee Nicole Conner Angelina Cook Jacob Alan Cook Keara Necole Cook Josiah Samuel Cooper Jasmine Jade Cothern Brett Dallas Counts Brianna Grace Cousineau Saul Covarrubias Lauren Ashlee Cowan Reece Camden Cowell Madison Leigh Ann Cox Zakary Ryan Cradduck Ashley Grace Cravens Karl Vance Crisel

Trysta Lorraine Cruz Haley Nichole Curnett Tyler Austin Curry Collin John Dalthorp Alyssa Davis Carson Christopher Davis Jordan Ryan Davis Michaela Lane Davis Miranda LaShea Day Kayla Elizabeth Dean Kaylee Shae Deisering Carlos E Delgado Crystal Dominguez Avery Nicole Dossey Taylor Nicole Dulworth Cooper Mclemore Duncan Dennis Duong Hoang Minh Duong Jacob Bryce Dutton BriAnna Dawn Dye Ashlynn Mackinleigh Edwards Derek James Edwards Jeremy Lane Edwards Kolby James Elam John Thomas Eppley Carmelo Seth Espinoza Zyralynn Felice Fagan Alexis Paige Fanning Brayden Rohn Fenity Donovan Rilee Fields Austin Michael Fisher Kevin Ray Fisher Tristan Jeremiah Fleming Seth Leroy Fleming Jared Scott Foale Mikayla Michele Folsom Samuel Bryce Fossey Jacob Mackay Fox Elias Josue Franco Jennifer Annai Franco Sonia Franco Jerricka Renee Franklin Kelsey MaKayla Franklin Savannah Celine Franklin Madison Renee Fuller Naomi Jane Gaglione Justice Christopher Gayhart Carson Walter Gile Sierra Merisa Kenleigh Godwin Dallas Michael Goodson

Haley Elizabeth Graham Mason Max Gramling Molly Rose Gramling Grady Ross Grandstaff Chesyne Mariah Gray Macayla Renae Gray Trenton Trevel Green Jessica Katelyn Greene Kailee Angel Greene Noah Wyatt Greene Logan Ray Greenlee Olivia Meriann Guerra Sharp McKynlee Gunter Darius Nathaniel Gutierrez Vincent Gutierrez Maria Fernanda Gutierrez Soria Mila Fawn Gwin Teresa Han Ha Ashley McKenna Hall Tristan Allen Hargrove Ethan Kyle Harper Kacia Nikole Harris Jakayla Elizabeth Hawes Adam Warner Hayhurst Mason Harrison Haynes Jaden David Head Trevor Nickolas Hedges Braxton Edward Henson Jennifer Shalin Henson Courtney Dannielle Herman Evelyn C Hernandez Neikelle Blessing Herndon Chase Landon Hibbard Ethan Riley Hibbs Shamar Fonta Hill Ariana Marie Hines Bryce Alexander Holmes Travis Lee Honea Hannah Deane Hood Coby Lee Howe Mason Lance Howell Jordan Blake Howerton Kasia Rae Hoyt Trinity Angelina Hudson Aubrey Katelyn Hulsey Faith Ranae Humphrey Madison Nicole Hutcheson Adriana Maria Ibanez Timothy Eric Ingram Rain Tamara Sesgundo Intia

Taya Ivey Ian Van Jacks Bryant Dwayne Jackson MacKenzie Donn Raiyn Jackson Ruth Arryonna Anaye Ricole Marie James Dillon Wayne Jaronek Adam Michael Johnson Destene Daishaun Johnson Jacob Levi Johnson Lydia Nicole Johnson Natalie Michelle Johnson Terlisha Denise Johnson Tiarra Shaneal Johnson Hannah Noelle Jones Jessica Jones William Wayne Josiah Jones Brandon Kylie Jose Yujin Kang Brandon Jaret Kelley Branden Kelly Hunter Kemp Nena Gabrielle Kidd Katherine Breanne Killman Hannah Noel Knight Maya Komljenovic Sarah Danielle Kozloski Maria Isabella LaBoy Duong Hanh Lam Jessica T Lam Roy Allen Langford Ryan Everett Laronde Brandon James Lassley Kaytlin Ann Lavielle Bruce Anthony Layne Cheyenne Elizabeth Lee Michael Wayne Lee Lincoln Kyle Lehew Payton Jo Lindsey Coleman Robert Little Courtney Ann Long Sarai Lopez Andrew James Lozano Jordan Malik Lucas Amy Luna Myla Hoang Luu Nikale Ja´Nea Maciel Alyssa Makenna Malone Edwin Leonardo Marroquin Joshua Ayers Martin

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Matthew Allen Outon Elijah Jachin Marcellus Owens Ravi B Patel Delano T'A grene Payne Creed Elizabeth Peirce Mikah Jace Pennington Logan Adrian Pesina Dustin Dang Pham Jennifer Nguyen Pham Phuong Minh Phi Gabriela Pineros Castaneda Niles Pisani Makayla Lauren Pitts Matthew Wayne Pitts Mireya Aztiley Ponce Enrique Pool Brandalyn Nicole Porter Abbigail Lavelle Potter Collin Matthew Poulin Caden Garret Powell Peyton Earl Powell Pacey Allan Pratt Tyler Michael Prichard Brayden Marie Puckett Brandon Thomas Pueblo Victoria Elise Purvine Tanner Michael Quick Kevin Joel Ramirez Zachary Evan Ray Gabrielle Marissa Reagan Kaylee Sue Reel Ciara Paige Reichenberger Joseph Stephen Reynolds Tyler Reynolds Patrick James Rhodes Tristyn Haylee Richardson Grace Alexandra Riley Ta´Ne´a L She Roberts Allyssa Rene Robertson Aleciah Dawn Robinson Alexis Joann Rodriguez Marcia Magdalena Rodriguez Marissa Tiffany Rodriguez Haley Addison Rodriquez Preston Tate Rogers Tyler Mitchell Rolke Alexander Xavier Roman Carlos Gabriel Roman Vincent Julian Roman John Michael Romine

Meagan Victoria Rose Rylie Madison Ross Grace Debra Rose Rudkin Jayce Nathaniel Russell Tatyana Deshawn Russell Alex Rene Ryan Sabrina Irene Ryan Michael Ryerson Cindy Karolyn Sanchez Ethan Sanchez Ezekiel James Sandersfield Riley Kaitlin Sandersfield Bryan Sebastian Sanderson Ivan Isaiah Sandoval Kyleigh Shae Sands Preston Blake Satterlee Dylan Ray Scott William Davis Scott Thomas Michael Scrivner Hannah Nicole Seals Jayme M Seargent Jared Dee Sebrant Michaela Kathlene Sebrant Tanner Scott Serowski Hallie Nicole Shaw Madison Kathleen Shay Weldon Sinclair Emily Rose Shinall Z Maxwell Simmons Angelica Lynn Simms Jarius Jannae Dawn Sims Emmanuel Jeyendran Sinnathamby Haley Brooke Skirlock Lauren Victoria Slane Austin Thomas Slate Artlet Dupree Smith Chelsey Ranae Smith Christopher Lane Smith Jasmine Renee Smith Jeremy Mitchell Smith Madison Rene Smith Mya Rodaisha Smith Shelden Dawn Smith Sydney Gail Smith John Hunter Sneden Trenton Sommer Destiny Angelic Soto Johnney William Southerland Alec Corbin Spencer Diamond Nicole Spicer

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A Man for the Times In his poem, “Lincoln, a Man of the People,” Edwin Markham wrote, “When the Norn Mother saw the whirlwind hour approaching…she made a man to meet the mortal need.” This could be said of many pioneer men and women settlers. They did with vigor what their hands found to do. One man of this order was Paul R. Simms, known as P.R. Many stories and historical accounts of Moore include him and his accomplishments. The remarkable thing about him was that he never considered himself remarkable, just an ordinary man who saw something that needed to be done…and did it. Before the 1910 fire that devastated the north side of Main Street, P.R. had bought town lots, constructed a wood frame building and opened the town’s first barber shop on the south side of Main. He later rebuilt it into a two-story block building. He had a barber shop/jewelry store in one side and rented out the other side for business, and the top floor as rooms for itinerates. When the north side of Main burned, he rebuilt Lester Dyer’s Pharmacy on the south with a fire-resistant building of concrete blocks that he made on the site with a steel frame he invented. There are still several older homes in Moore with foundations of these unique concrete blocks. P.R. served a term on the Town Board in 1921 and was the second railroad station-master, after going to Kansas to learn Morse Code. He was also appointed town marshal for a time. In 1931, he resigned to become the town’s first fire chief, a position he held as a volunteer until 1940 when he was placed on partial pay.

No one remembers whether P.R. was a licensed watchmaker or not, but he was a gifted repairman and could fix anything. Most of the time, he was the only barber in town, so was busy. Little girls who were taken for a haircut were treated to Dutch Boy bobs, no matter how much they begged for something else, and they usually ended up in tears; but little boys loved the burr haircuts P.R. gave. As late as 1955, P.R. was still actively building cabinets and room extensions. When he was no longer able to do the strenuous work, he willingly went to give instructions to a homeowner who was attempting some needed carpentry work. Unwilling and unable to be idle, he began to paint. Like everything else he did, he was a fairly passable artist. P.R. Simms was just an ordinary man, doing the same things ordinary men do. His contemporaries probably didn’t consciously think about it, but they sensed there was a man of integrity and honor in their midst, a man who could be depended on to give the last full measure of service. Note: This edition of Sketches of Moore was first published in a previous issue of Moore Monthly.

P.R. was appointed during this time to house and maintain the city’s primitive fire engine. He kept it at his home on SW 1st. During the 1930s, he moved his barber/ jewelry shop to West Main with an open bay next to it to house the old chemical fire unit—to the joy and delight of all the little boys in town, who hung around, hoping there would be a fire so they could see the engine go out. In 1963, a full-time fire department was organized. P.R. retired the old chemical cart several years before and replaced it with a modified Model-T truck equipped with fire-fighting gear. He also retired. When telephones came to Moore, P.R. worked as a lineman, climbing the poles to bring phone lines into Moore homes. He set up a telephone office in his dining room, and his wife, Clara, operated the switchboard. When a fire call came in, P.R. would rush out to fire the shots, grab the fire engine and race to the fire.

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Cybersecurity for Small Business Theft of digital information has become the most commonly reported fraud, surpassing physical theft. Every business that uses the internet is responsible for creating a culture of security that will enhance business and consumer confidence. According to UPS Capital, the financial services division of UPS that provides supply chain financial, insurance, and payment services: · Cyber-attacks cost small businesses between $84,000 and $148,000 · 60% of small businesses go out of business within six months of an attack · 90% of small business don’t use any data protection at all for company and customer information. Cybersecurity for your small business begins with digital security best practices, education, and training. Educate your employees with the same best practices. When new employees join your team and best practices are updated, provide refresher training sessions. 10 Cyber Security Tips for Small Business from the FCC 1. Train employees in security principles Establish appropriate internet use guidelines, basic security practices, and policies for employees, such as requiring strong passwords. Include detailed penalties for violating company cybersecurity policies. Also establish rules of behavior describing how to handle and protect customer information and other vital data. Implement a training program to inform new hires and annual refreshers for all staff. 2. Protect information, computers, and networks from cyber-attacks with updates Keep clean machines. Installing the latest security software, web browser, and operating system are the best defenses against viruses, malware, and other online threats. Set antivirus software to run a scan after each update. Install other key software updates as soon as they are available. 3. Provide firewall security for your internet connection A firewall is a set of related programs that prevent outsiders from accessing data on a private network. Make sure the operating system's firewall is enabled or install free firewall software available online. If employees work from home, ensure that their home system(s) are protected by a firewall. 4. Create a mobile device action plan Mobile devices can create significant security and management challenges, especially if they hold confidential information or can access the corporate network. Require users to passwordprotect their devices, encrypt their data, and install security apps to prevent criminals from stealing information while the phone is on public networks. Be sure to set reporting procedures for lost or stolen equipment. 5. Make backup copies of important business data and information Regularly backup the data on all computers. Critical data includes word processing documents, electronic spreadsheets, databases, financial files, human resources files, and accounts receivable/payable files. Backup data automatically, if possible, or at least weekly and store the copies either offsite or in the cloud.

10. Passwords and authentication Require employees to use unique passwords and change passwords every three months. Consider implementing multi-factor authentication that requires additional information beyond a password to gain entry. Check with your vendors that handle sensitive data, especially financial institutions, to see if they offer multi-factor authentication for your account. What should you do if you become the victim of a breach or attack? · Act immediately. Contact your IT team, legal counsel, and cyber liability insurance agent. · Contain the breach. Take affected systems offline, but don’t turn them off. This will allow your IT team to examine the source of the breach. · Document every step. Authorities will need to know these details. · Communicate clearly. Ensure affected groups are made aware of the issue and the steps being taken. Unfortunately, none of this education and training will help secure your business unless you create a culture of cybersecurity awareness around the office. Broadband and information technology are powerful factors in small businesses reaching new markets and increasing productivity and efficiency. However, businesses need a cybersecurity strategy to protect their own business, their customers, and their data from growing cybersecurity threats.

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6. Control physical access to your computers and create user accounts for each employee Prevent access or use of business computers by unauthorized individuals. Laptops can be particularly easy targets for theft or can be lost, so lock them up when unattended. Make sure a separate user account is created for each employee and require strong passwords. Administrative privileges should only be given to trusted IT staff and key personnel. 7. Secure your Wi-Fi networks If you have a Wi-Fi network for your workplace, make sure it is secure, encrypted, and hidden. To hide your Wi-Fi network, set up your wireless access point or router, so it does not broadcast the network name, known as the Service Set Identifier (SSID). Password protect access to the router. 8. Employ best practices on payment cards Work with banks or processors to ensure the most trusted and validated tools and anti-fraud services are being used. You may also have additional security obligations pursuant to agreements with your bank or processor. Isolate payment systems from other, less secure programs and don't use the same computer to process payments and surf the internet. 9. Limit employee access to data and information, limit authority to install software Do not provide any one employee with access to all data systems. Employees should only be given access to the specific data systems that they need for their jobs, and should not be able to install any software without permission.

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LOCAL KIDS LAUNCH TECH STARTUP The New York Toy Fair, Kickstarter and soon store shelves…Wristworld is taking the toy industry by storm. from Moore, Norman, and Noble have created their own company, a tech-startup called Real Tech. “We asked the question, ‘what would it be like for middle school students to experience a tech startup?’” said Michael Hirsch, Executive Director of Loveworks Leadership. “We answered that question by empowering ten kids to start their own company.” And those kids have since created their first product, an augmented reality wristband toy called Wristworld. Wristworld includes four colored wristbands each corresponding with a different level in the Wristworld universe; allowing players to explore, solve puzzles, fight enemies and ultimately save Wristworld from destruction. The wristbands create holographic game experiences when scanned with the Wristworld mobile app via an Apple or Android device.

For the past nine months, a team from Trifecta Communications has been collaborating with Loveworks Leadership, an area non-profit teaching entrepreneurialism, and leadership skills to middle school students. Through this effort, ten kids

The Wristworld Kickstarter campaign aims to raise $22,000 over the next six weeks with stretch goals to further improve the game if they raise more. The team is barnstorming the metro doing radio and TV interviews, talking with organizations like Leadership Oklahoma and even meeting with the Oklahoma Lt. Governor to make their case for Kickstarter funding. Which all points back to the skills they’re learning through this unique experience. According to Kenna Jackson, Emerging Technology Director for Trifecta Communications,“The Real Tech students are learning such a wide range of skills, including computer coding, 3D modeling, product art design, business management, budgeting, sales, and public speaking. All of this without ever cracking open a textbook; and without ever complaining about the work we challenge them to accomplish. Their education is taking place in the context of building a company they’re personally invested in and developing a technology-based product.”

“Most people have a hard time believing twelve, and thirteenyear-old kids are doing all of this,” said Hirsch. “Our goal is to give them the right resources and opportunities, then see what they can create. In this case, the students rose to the challenge and developed a phenomenal product.”

“While our team brought technical expertise to the table, this project is truly driven by the kids,” said Shelbi Rosa, Art Director for Trifecta Communications. “It’s rewarding to see them grow into roles typically reserved for the adult world...then blow people’s mind with their knowledge.”

In February the team took their product to the New York International Toy Fair to garner interest from the toy industry, a daunting task from the very beginning.

Which brings us back to New York. During the trip, the kidentrepreneurs met with officials from Nintendo to learn more about the video game industry. During the session, Nintendo representatives asked the kids to pitch their product. Afterward, they responded with shock that this sort of thing was happening in Oklahoma and then commented, “you guys are really showing us New Yorkers what Oklahoma can do!”

“Well for starters, no one under the age of 18 is allowed in the New York Toy Fair,” said Aiden Strother, one of the Wristworld team members. “It took a lot of work convincing Toy Fair officials to allow anyone from our team at the event, much less all ten of us. But by the time it was over, they were impressed enough to give us all Toy Fair t-shirts and said they would consider including kids in the process next year. So that’s a win!”

In February I found myself standing on the floor of the largest toy exhibition in the world; the New York International Toy Fair in Manhattan. Hundreds of toy companies were also there, each presenting their latest concepts, making sales deals and providing previews of what we’ll see on shelves this holiday season. Make no mistake, there were incredible toys exhibited throughout the massive event. But I soon discovered our product had a secret weapon, something no one else in the building had… middle school students!

“In April we launched a Kickstarter campaign to finish our product and get it ready for sale in stores,” said Braden Breinholt, a member of the Wristworld team. “We still need to finish some of the levels, develop packaging and manufacture wristbands in large quantities. The Kickstarter funds will help us do all of those things.”

There were other wins too. The kids presented their product to a whos-who of the toy and gaming industries, often with praise and interest in potential collaboration down the line. “It was a bit nerve-racking pitching Wristworld to companies like Apple, Hasbro, Nintendo, and Amazon,” said Katie Sparks, a Wristworld team member. “But they loved it...a representative from Nintendo said we were showing the world what Oklahomans can do. That’s just what we have in mind with our product launch.” In fact, the Wristworld product is scheduled hit store shelves in the third quarter of this year, taking full advantage of relationships made at the Toy Fair. But there is one big hurdle…they have to finish it.

Having participated in Loveworks’ entrepreneurship experiences, afterschool programs, and special events, I’ve seen the power of their program…and I would add to Nintendo’s sentiments. I believe Loveworks is showing the world what kids can do when properly empowered to dream really big dreams. They’re building leaders who will usher Oklahoma into the innovative world of tomorrow. A world I’m excited to see forming today.

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Take Classes Daytime, Evening or Online Learn more: MACU.EDU or 405.691.3800 Mid-America Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: DARWINA MARSHALL, Director of Human Resources, 3500 SW 119th, OKC, OK 73710 , 405-692-3196.

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Eating Well to Be well: Slash sugar and change your life! Sugar that is.

If our primary source of sugar were found naturally such as what is in fruits, it would not be much of a problem. The problem is all the various forms sugars come in added to our food supply – honey, molasses, maple syrup, brown sugar, high fructose corn syrup and of course, granulated sugar – that is hurting our health. All forms of sugar are empty calorie foods meaning they give us calories but little to no vitamins, minerals, or fiber. It is crucial to be able to spot the hidden sugars in food, as this is where many people don’t realize their dietary mistakes lie. Sugar isn’t just found within “sugar” on our food labels. Sugar can be within many other ingredients such as fructose, lactose, sucrose, maltose, glucose, and dextrose. So if you see anything ending in “ose” on labels, be careful because that is also sugar. The instinctive liking for sugar has become widely available in a pure form, so it is relatively new to the human diet. When sugar became convenient, the food manufacturers had a heyday. They quickly learned our liking for it and liberally began adding sugar to various foods to tempt us to eat their products. And boy they were right. We do like our sugar. The average American consumes about 22 teaspoons of sugar daily exceeding the Dietary Guidelines’ recommendation of no more than 12 teaspoons a day on a 2,000 calorie diet.

1. You will lose weight. Ditch sugary foods and watch your weight go down. This one small change makes a big difference in losing and keeping weight off particularly around the abdominal area. Cutting out refined carbohydrates – cookies, cake, pie, pastries, candy, sugary beverages – is a step in the right direction. 2. You will have more energy. Foods containing a lot of added sugar are quickly broken down by the body. Sugar is rapidly absorbed in the bloodstream causing blood sugar levels to rise dramatically and then come crashing down leaving you feeling drained of energy. 3. You will look much healthier. Health never looked so good as it does on people who avoid sugary foods. Your skin will be the biggest benefactor of the result of cutting excess sugar out of your diet. Sugary foods are rapidly digested, and this causes insulin to be released which sends a burst of inflammation into the body. Inflammation breaks down collagen and elastin resulting in wrinkles and sagging skin. 4. You are craving for sugar will significantly decrease. There is no concrete evidence sugar (or any other food for that matter) is addictive, but it does cause a pleasurable reinforcement by activating the dopamine system in the reward area of the brain causing a feeling of well-being. There is no doubt we need to reduce our intake of sugar and start paying any attention to the amount consumed daily and not use it for comfort reasons to deal with daily stress.

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calendar of events, performances & Community announcements

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art - Art Adventures Free and open to kids of all ages Tuesdays at 10:30am Dee Dee and Jon R. Stuart Glassroom Free and open to kids of all ages May 7: Little Alphaprints: ABC by Roger Priddy May 14: Katie Meets the Impressionists by James Mayhew May 21: Perfect Square by Michael Hall May 28: Elmer by David McKee

ministry. For tickets visit the OCCC Performing Arts Center webpage: http://tickets.occc.edu/upcoming-events or call (405) 682-7579.

CHURCH & SPIRITUAL CONNECTION

Fresh Start Community Church Food Pantry, open the third Thursday of each month, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 309 N Eastern Avenue, West Campus-Family Life Center. Canned and dry goods available. Must be a resident of Moore (please bring an ID).

105th Annual OU School of Visual Arts Student Exhibition April 26-May 12 This competitive juried show is held each spring and highlights the diverse works of art created by visual art students from the University of Oklahoma’s School of Visual Arts. Students submit their projects for inclusion in the exhibition with a select few students awarded additional cash prizes. Artist Gerald Clarke, who has shown widely throughout the United States will serve as Guest Juror. One of several honors the students will compete for is the T.G. Mays Purchase Award, distributed to a student whose artwork then becomes part of the museum’s permanent collection. The 105th student exhibition celebrates the very best of OU’s creative spirit while encouraging artistic expression in the next generation of visual artists.

Friday Night Live for Him, Friday, May 17th. Join the Singles of First Moore for dinner with a small charge at 6:30 p.m. in the Leadership Center, followed by a wonderful time of praise & worship and a message from David Edwards. Fellowship and table games to follow until 10:00 pm. Please call 793-2624 for more information or email marji.robison@ firstmoore.com. First Moore is located at 301 NE 27th Street, just off I-35 South in Moore.

Testimony: The Life and Work of David Friedman January 25 – May 26, 2019 Testimony surveys the career of artist David Friedman (1893-1980), from his early days in Berlin to his late career in St. Louis, Missouri. The exhibition includes portraits and landscapes as well as his notable series Because They Were Jews!, a visual diary of his time in the Lodz Ghetto in Poland and his internment at the Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Testimony is both an indictment of the horrors of the Holocaust and an affirmation of survival. Friedman was born in Mährisch Ostrau, Austria (now Ostrava, Czech Republic) but moved to Berlin in 1911, where he studied with German impressionist Lovis Corinth. Following Friedman’s service in the Austro-Hungarian army during World War I, he earned a reputation as a portraitist of politicians and celebrities. In 1938, fearing Nazi threats, he and his family escaped to Prague, where he continued his career until 1941 when the family was deported by the Nazis to Lodz Ghetto in Poland. All of his work from the early years of his career was confiscated and much of it was lost or destroyed. When Lodz was evacuated in 1944, Friedman was separated from his wife and daughter, who were later killed during the Holocaust, and was sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau. He survived the concentration camp, married a fellow survivor, Hildegard Taussig, and left for the new country of Israel in 1949. Six years later, Friedman left for the United States, where he ultimately settled in St. Louis and worked as a commercial artist for the General Outdoor Advertising Company.

Parks Board Meeting, Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

The Passenger May 10th-25th, Yellow Rose Theater, Back by popular demand! The award recognized production of the original comedy "The Passenger" returns to the Yellow Rose Dinner Theater courtesy of Dr. Patti Maness Veterinarian Clinic. All the crazy and zany goings-on at Talbert Station will have you in stitches while warming your heart with memories of a special place and some really special people. Between ELVIS, a moonshine-running granny, a lovestruck librarian, and a stressed-out on time train station manager, it's sure to tickle your funny bone. This original production is written by award-winning playwright Timothy Vanover, and directed by Michael Cooper. Call now for tickets: 405-793-7779. OCCC VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER THEATER International First Lady of Piano: Teresa Walters Thursday, May 2, 7:30 p.m. Teresa Walters is described as ‘The International First Lady of Piano’ by The New York Times because her mesmerizing performances on today’s international stages earn worldwide praise. She is known for her commitment to music as the ultimate universal language and her vision of music as

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CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Board of Adjustment Meeting, Saturday, May 4, 5:30 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. City Council Meeting, Monday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore

Planning Commission Meeting, Tuesday, May 14, 7:00 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. City Council Meeting, Monday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. Moore Economic Development Authority Meeting, Monday, May 20, 6:30 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. City Wide Garage Sale, May 2 – 5. You may purchase or make your own signs. Do not post signs on telephone poles or private property. Remove signs within 48 hrs after your sale is over. No permits required, must live within the Moore city limits. Register at cityofmoore.com or call 793-5000. The Farmers Market at Central Park, Open May 4th – August 31st. Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Vendors selling gardenrelated products (fruits, vegetables, salsa, plants, wine, baked goods, goat soap and much more. Come to the Multipurpose Pavilion and support local vendors. Vendor applications are available at cityofmoore.com/departments/ parks-recreation/the-farmers-market-at-central-park. RailFest, Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Central Park, 700 S. Broadway Ave. Model train show, model railroad vendors, farmers market, and free miniature train rides. Viewing area to watch trains on the BNSF Mainline. The fun continues that night with a concert, food trucks, train rides and more! Fun for all ages! Times for events: Model Train Show: 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Model Clinics: 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Family Activities: Barrel Train: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. / 6 p.m.– 9 p.m., The Farmers Market at Central Park: 8 a.m.–Noon, Playground: All Day, Food Trucks: 6 p.m.–9 p.m. (Taco Addict, Blue J’s Rollin Grill, Mission In-Pasta-Bowl, I Don’t Know I Don’t Care, City Ice-N-Moore), Music Festival: Band: Blackwater Bridge 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Fee: $5.00 for the Train Show, Modeling Clinics Only (Children 8 and under are free). All other activities including the concert are free.

S. Broadway. Come join us every other Friday for Lunch at Central Park. We will have Food Trucks in the park serving Mexican, BBQ, hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches, and desserts. There will be music playing during lunch as well. Take an hour away from work and join us at Central Park for Food Truck Friday. Food trucks for May 31st: Let’s Do Greek, Coit’s Food Truck, Taco Addict, Saucee Sicilian. (Food trucks are subject to change). Check our Facebook page each week for the list of participating food trucks.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Adopt-A-Pet, Moore Animal Shelter, S-I35 Service Road. Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., closed on holidays. For additional information call (405) 793-5190. Big Trash Pick Up, Moore residents will be allowed two FREE big trash pick-ups a year and one free voucher to the city landfill for each physical address in Moore. Call (405) 793-5070 to schedule your trash pick-up. CT Clothing Closet, last Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., CrossTimbers United Methodist Church, 3004 S. Sunnylane, Moore. CrossTimbers UMC Clothing Closet is a place where those in need can find men’s, women’s and children’s clothing along with shoes and accessories. All sizes are available and are free for community members. Neighborhood Watch Program, Moore Police Dept. is starting a Neighborhood Watch Program. If you’re interested in helping your neighborhood reduce crime, contact Sgt. Jeremy Lewis, (405) 793-4448. Eggs n’ Issues – Understanding the State Budget, Wednesday, May 1, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at the Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main. Speaker: Jennifer Lepard, Executive Director of the State Chamber Research Foundation. Breakfast catered by Boomerang Diner. $10 registration, RSVP required. Contact Kim Brown at 405794-3400 for more information or email kbrown@moorechamber.com. Lender Matchmaking, Thursday, May 2, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at The Station at Central Park, 700 S. Broadway. The Moore Chamber of Commerce and the City of Moore have worked together to bring the US Small Business Administration and SCORE's Small Business Lender/Borrower Matchmaking & Resource Event to Moore. This is a onestop forum for business owners and entrepreneurs to pitch financing needs to multiple lenders in scheduled, one-onone 15 minutes sessions. Access business advisory services of invited resource organizations such as SBA, SCORE, Small Business Development Center, Women's Business Center, Moore Norman Technology Center, Moore Public Library and the Moore Chamber of Commerce. Representatives from 10 banks, certified development companies and alternative lending sources will be on hand to meet with existing and start-up business owners to discuss funding for: Business Start-ups; Working Capital; Business Expansions; Refinance; Business Modernization and Commercial Real Estate. Must RSVP to schedule a time. Contact Kim Brown at 405-794-3400 for more information or email kbrown@ moorechamber.com. Moore Chamber of Commerce Business Before Hours, Tuesday, April 2, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Physical Therapy Central, 620 S. Santa Fe. This event is a business networking opportunity for Moore Chamber of Commerce Members. Attendees can make meaningful connections that can result in successful business leads. Food and beverages are served. Contact Kim Brown at 405-794-3400 for more information or email kbrown@moorechamber.com.

Movie in the Park, Friday, May 17, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Central Park Multipurpose Pavilion and Amphitheater, 700 S. Broadway. Free showing of Incredibles 2 (Rated PG). Bring the whole family for a nighttime movie under the stars! Activities start at 7:00 p.m., movie starts at dusk (approximately 9:00 p.m.).

Moore Chamber of Commerce Live Trivia Night, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., HeyDay Entertainment, 3201 Market Place, Norman. Think you know it all? Put your knowledge to the test and prove it at HeyDay Trivia Night. ½ priced domestics and discounted appetizers while you play. Call 405-794-3400 for details.

Food Truck Fridays, beginning on May 31st, Fridays at 11:00 a.m. at the Central Park Multipurpose Pavilion, 700

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9:00 a.m., Frontier State Bank, 5100 S. I-35, 4th Floor of Loan Center. Join us for coffee and conversation with Ward 4 Councilman Todd Stone and City Manager Craig Freeman. City Manager Freeman is new to this role and will be eager to answer any questions that you may have. Hope you can join us! For More information contact Liz Cromwell at 405634-1436 or email lizcromwell@southokc.com. Moore Chamber of Commerce Morning Buzz, Saturday, May 4, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., The Foster Recreation Center, 614 NE 4th Street, OKC. For more information call 405-2972211. Annual South OKC Chamber Golf Tournament, Monday, May 6, 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Hidden Trails Country Club, 6501 S. Country Club Drive, OKC. The South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce invites you to play in our annual Golf Tournament on May 6, 2019. Now is the time to sign up your team! The entry fee is $800 and your team receives a tee box sign, mulligans, a special player gift, and a chance to win door prizes. There will also be dinner and presentation of awards following the Tournament. This event is open to members and non-members. Registration: 10:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. Shotgun Start: Noon. Dinner & Awards Reception following tournament. For more information call 405-634-1436 or email angelafusselman@southokc.com. Moore Chamber Business Before Hours, Thursday, May 9, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., Moore Public Library, 225 S. Howard. This free event is a business networking opportunity for Moore Chamber of Commerce Members. Attendees can make meaningful connections that can result in successful business leads. Food and beverages are served. Check out the Chamber Calendar for the location of the next one! For more information contact Kim Brown at 405-794-3400 for more information or email kbrown@moorechamber.com. Moore Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament, Monday, May 13, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., BelMar Golf Club, 1025 E. Indian Hills Rd., Norman. The Chamber's annual Golf Tournament has come around again - but BIGGER than ever! It will be a full day of fun with a buffet lunch and 19th hole treats, 18-holes of golf, prizes, added games and opportunities to win, and MORE! Get out of the office and make connections on the course. Golf package includes golfer registrations, lunch, and 19th hole, 4 drink tickets, 2 mulligans per player. CLUB RULES: No denim allowed and collared shirts are required. Deadline to register: May 6 by 5:00 p.m. For more information contact Kim Brown at 405794-3400 for more information or email kbrown@moorechamber.com. Moore Chamber of Commerce Networking Luncheon, Tuesday, May 14, 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main. Join us on the second Tuesday of the month for great food and an opportunity to grow your business knowledge, share new ideas and connect with our business community. Each attendee is given the opportunity to present information regarding their business to all in attendance. So bring your best sales pitch - make it innovative and memorable. Cost: $10. RSVP required. For more information contact Kim Brown at 405-794-3400 for more information or email kbrown@moorechamber.com. Moore Chamber of Commerce Tuesday After Hours, May 14, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Forth Thunder Harley-Davidson, 500 SW 11th St. This free event is a business networking opportunity for Moore Chamber of Commerce Members. Attendees can make meaningful connections that can result in successful business leads. Food and beverages are served. Contact Kim Brown at 405-794-3400 for more information or email kbrown@moorechamber.com. Military Appreciation Luncheon, May 23, 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., The Station at Central Park, 700 S. Broadway. This luncheon will celebrate outstanding active duty and retired military personnel. Join us to honor our men and women

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us, everyone is welcome. Growing up in today’s world is tough. Youth and children must be able to face this reality and live with purpose, hope, faith and joy. We believe passionately that these qualities of life are uniquely found in a relationship with Jesus Christ. First Christian’s LOGOS ministry exists to foster this relationship. The components of the LOGOS ministry follow the example of the early Christians as outlined in Acts 2:42. They include Bible Study, Worship Skills, Recreation and Family time. For more information contact Melissa Fallon at melissa@fccmoore.org or visit www.fccmoore.org/ministry/logos.

Moore Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, Thursday, May 30, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Lynlee Mae Chapel, 507 E. Main. This event is a business networking opportunity for Moore Chamber of Commerce Members. Attendees can make meaningful connections that can result in successful business leads. Food and beverages are served. Contact Kim Brown at 405-794-3400 for more information or email kbrown@moorechamber.com.

Cub Scouts Meetings, Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St.

FITNESS AND DANCE CLASSES

Bootcamps: • Morning Bootcamp is available at First Moore Baptist Church every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. Ages 13 and up. The class is $2. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. • Evening Bootcamp is available at First Moore Baptist Church every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Ages 13 and up. The class is $2. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo, classes held Monday – Sunday at 117 Skylane Drive in Norman for ages 7 and up. A non-profit organization, all classes are offered in a family friendly environment. Fees are $20 per month for an individual or $40 per month for a family. Discount uniforms are available. For more information, call (405) 465-1925 or send an email to fiftyonefiftybjj@yahoo.com. Adult Salsa Classes, every Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Adelante Dance Studio (Inside Moore Old School) 201 N. Broadway, Suite 201. $10 per class or $35 a month. Call (405)586-0201 for more information. First Moore Baptist Church of Moore Community Life/ Recreation Center, The Link is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday open 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Two basketball courts and racquetball courts, fitness center and walking/running track. For more information, call (405) 735-2527. Karate, First Moore Baptist Church, every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The classes are free for anyone ages 8 and up. Uniforms available at a discounted rate. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. Morning Fitness, First Moore Baptist Church, every Monday at 9:00 a.m. Ages 40 and up preferred. The class is $2. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.

KIDS’ CORNER

Afterschool Matters, First Moore Baptist Church, Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. This program helps students work towards academic success. Available to 1st – 6th grade. Contact director Carissa Taylor at carissa. taylor@fbcmoore.org to learn more about enrolling your child or to volunteer. LOGOS Children and Youth Program, Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. through November 21, First Christian Church, 629 NW 12th Street (enter through the west side of building). LOGOS is open to all children from 1st through 12th grade. LOGOS offers worship skills, recreation, bible study and fellowship to all children and adults. LOGOS spring semester is underway and starts at 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm every Wednesday through April 5th. Please come join

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Boy Scouts Meetings, Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St.

Girl Scouts Meetings, Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. YMCA Before and After School Care, Moore Community Center. Call (405) 378-0420 for participating schools and more information.

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buddy who will call every day to check on you. Sign up with Sgt. Lewis, Moore Police Dept., (405) 793-4448. Project Return Home for Alzheimer’s Patients in Moore, For information about enrolling a loved one, contact Virginia Guild at (405) 793-4478 or Sgt. Jeremy Lewis at (405) 793-4448. Transportation: • Metro Transit will provide van service for age 60 and older on Tuesdays and Thursdays from the Moore area to Oklahoma City for medical appointments. Call Jackie at (405) 297-2583. • Moore Council on Aging. Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the city of Moore for errands or appointments. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Call (405) 799-3130 at least one day in advance. • “Share-A-Fare” for age 60 and over or disabled. Purchase taxi fare at 40% off.

SERVICE CLUBS, COMMUNITY CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

American Legion Meetings, every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., 207 SW 1st St., Moore. Open for all veterans. Call (405) 794-5446 for more information.

Southern Hills School of Fine Arts, 8601 S. Penn, Oklahoma City. Enrolling children and adults for private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums, strings, brass and woodwinds. Call Sarah Gee at (405) 735-6387.

Malcolm Hunter Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, the second Wednesday of each month, Hillcrest Presbyterian Church, 6600 S. Penn, at 1:00 p.m. For more information, contact Pat Towns at (405) 376-5653.

RECOVERY AND SUPPORT GROUPS

Moore Horseshoe Pitching Club, every Thursday, 6:00 p.m., Fairmoore Park. For more information, contact (405) 237-1171.

• Faith Crossing Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery, Mondays, 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City. • First Moore Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery, Thursday nights, 6:30 p.m., First Moore Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. Support and help for those struggling with addiction. • Fresh Start Community Church Celebrate Recovery 12 Step Program, Tuesday nights, 6:30 p.m., 309 N Eastern. Call (405) 794-7313 for more information. Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Group, Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge, Oklahoma City. Contact Karen Proctor at (405) 692-8700 for meeting times and details. Divorce Care, First Moore Baptist Church, Wednesday nights, 6:15 p.m., 301 NE 27th Street. Support group for those going through a divorce. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. Grief Share Support Group, First Moore Baptist Church, every Monday night at 6:30 p.m., 301 N.E. 27th Street. Support group for individuals and family members struggling with life events such as death, divorce, and disappointments and learning healthy ways to cope with life. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. Grief Share Support Group, Fresh Start Community Church, every Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., 309 N. Eastern, Moore, Fresh Start Community Church Fireside Room. We offer help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Please contact the office at (405) 794-7313, Lyn Jacquemot at (405) 3265554, or ladylyn1941@gmail.com to register or participate. HOPE Addictions Recovery, every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Beth Haven Baptist Church, 12400 S. Call Pastor Rick Carter at (405) 691-6990 for information. Survivors of Suicide (SoS), every Monday night at 6:30 p.m., First Moore Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street. For more information please contact the church office at 405793-2600.

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Moore Rotary Club, Wednesdays at Moore Chamber of Commerce. Moore Rotary Club is a civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community. Moore Toastmasters, every Thursday, 7:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St., Moore. Become the speaker and leader that you want to be. Join our group as we practice Toastmasters’ proven learn-by-doing program. The Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization, the third Saturday during the months of February, April, June, August, October and December, 11:00 a.m., Sunnylane Family Reception Center, 3900 SE 29th St., Del City. If you need directions, call (405) 445-7040. South Oklahoma City Rotary Club, every Friday, 12:00 p.m., Southwest Integris Cancer Center, SW 44th St. and S. Western, Oklahoma City. A civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community. VFW Bruce January Post 8706, the second Thursday of every month, 7:00 p.m., Lynlee Mae Event Center, 501 W. Main St., Moore. All veterans welcome. Call Mike Eaton at (405) 831-4405 or go to www.vfwpost8706.org for more information. VFW Bruce January Post 8706 Auxiliary will have its first meeting at the Lynlee Mae Chapel, 507 E. Main St. Meeting time is 7:00 p.m. For the institution of the VFW Auxiliary and election of officers, Joyce Caldwell, Department President will be at the meeting. For more information call Judith Lewis at 405-300-9244 or email flowergirl9806@ gmail.com Women: Moms Club of Moore, the second Thursday of the month, Westmoore Community Church. Go to www.momsclubsofmoore.com for more information.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site, Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m., Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main, (405) 7939069. Call by 1:00 p.m. the day before to request a meal. Donation for a meal for seniors 60 and above is $2.25. Required cost for meal for guests under 60 is $5.00.

Volunteer for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, January 2 - January 28. Volunteer jobs include: sorting and processing produce, organizing the warehouse, stocking shelves, checking clients out, and more. For more information call 600-3188 or email MRom@regionalfoodbank.org, The food bank is located at 2635 N. Shields Blvd.

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like to help drive patients to their cancer treatment and/ or volunteer with our local Relay for Life event. For more information visit www.relayforlife.org/mooreok or contact Mel Rogers at (405) 841-5817 or mel.rogers@cancer.org. Blue Star Mothers of America. Moore City Hall is a donation drop-off for items for our service members overseas. For needs, see www.bsmok6.org or go to City Hall. Help Deliver Meals to Moore homebound residents. Volunteer drivers needed. Call Darlene Carrell, (405)7939069, Brand Center. The Hugs Project, a non-profit organization, puts together care packages for our troops in the Middle East. For more information, call (405) 651-8359 or TheHugsProject@cox. net. Moore Food Resource Center, a part of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, allows volunteers to help fight hunger in Moore. Volunteers at the Moore Food Resource Center will assist with a variety of tasks, including serving as client shopper helpers, assisting with loading and unloading vehicles, sorting and shelving food items and cleaning. The Moore Food Resource Center is located at 2635 N. Shields. For more information on becoming a volunteer, contact Alex Strout at astrout@regionalfoodbank.org or (405) 600-3186. Oklahoma Ducks Unlimited. Volunteering for Ducks Unlimited is a great way to have fun, meet new people and support Ducks Unlimited’s critical waterfowl habitat conservation mission. Whether you want to sell event tickets, gather donations, secure sponsorships or help put on a successful party and fundraising event, there are many opportunities that will fit your needs to support your local community. For more information about volunteering, please contact Mr. Nathan Johnson, Regional Director for Oklahoma Ducks Unlimited at (405) 315-0093 or Mr. Randall Cole at (479) 220-9735. Serve Moore. Are you looking for a way to help others? Serve Moore is looking for volunteers to help with disaster relief and renewal projects. If you would like to volunteer or need volunteer help, visit www.servemoore.com/help to submit a request. You can also visit the Serve Moore headquarters located inside the Community Renewal Center at 224 S. Chestnut Avenue in Moore. For more information, visit www.servemoore.com or call (405) 735-3060. To keep up with the events and opportunities that are being added throughout the month, log on to mooremonthly.com and click on the Calendar link at the top of the home page. You’ll find an updated calendar for this month and the rest of the year.

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MORE MOORE BY ROB MORRIS

Westmoore Claims Second Consecutive Speech & Debate State Title Ask anyone involved in any type of high school competition: State championships are hard to come by. It doesn’t matter if you’re talking about sports or academics. And that’s what makes Westmoore’s back-to-back Oklahoma State Speech & Debate state titles so very impressive. Billy Ellis is the architect of the Jaguar’s two-year title run. He came to Westmoore after a two-year stint at Muldrow High School, where his speech and debate teams won two state titles. Ellis says the road to success is paved with hard work and discipline.

Moore Public School students performed well overall as Moore High took fourth-place in the team standings. Moore High’s Caleb Lawson won an individual state title in Domestic Extemp, and Southmoore’s Lauren Hazlip took home an individual championship in Prose. Other MPS students who placed in the top four were: Seabury/Norbury (MHS) - 2nd Place in Cross Ex Debate Lawson/Smith (MHS) - 3rd Place in Cross Ex Debate Sowah/Dozier (SHS) - 2nd Place in Dramatic Interp

“We practice pretty much yearround,” said Ellis. “Our season starts in September and ends with the National Tournament in June, so we’re typically practicing four-days a week from 3:30-to-6 p.m., even over holidays and breaks.” Students participate in 15 categories and events: Cross Examination Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Foreign Extemporaneous, Domestic Extemporaneous, Original Oratory, Standard Oratory, Prose, Poetry, Monologue, Humorous Interpretation, Dramatic Interpretation, Humorous Duet, Dramatic Duet, and Public Forum.

Other Westmoore students finishing in the top four were: Seth Kordic - 2nd place in Foreign Extemp Teegin Groves - 3rd Place in Foreign Extemp Cameron Smith - 4th Place in Domestic Extemp Laura Harmon - 3rd Place in Original Oratory Brooklyn Kaffenberger - 2nd Place in Standard Oratory Destiny Ryan - 4th Place in Standard Oratory Kama Wyatt - 2nd Place in Prose Cecilia Alali - 3rd Place in Prose Joy Okpoko - 4th Place in Poetry Weston Tomlinson - 2nd Place in Humorous Interp Lauren Berry - 4th Place in Humorous Interp Malachi Campbell - 3rd Place in Dramatic Interp Siamyra Wilson - 4th Place in Dramatic Interp Berry/Campbell - 3rd Place in Humorous Duet Okpoko/Davis - 4th Place in Humorous Duet

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Cecilia Alali, sophomore state champion in Standard Oratory, has found her voice as a member of the team. She said that speech gives you a voice and allows you to tell the extraordinary stories of people who might not otherwise be heard. “My piece this year was about the Rwandan Genocide,” said Alali, “It’s something that hit home for me because my mom has friends that were directly impacted by that event. There are so many people who’ve gone through horrific things, and I think we have to learn from those past events so that we can empower the future.” State poetry champion, Jacob Martin has been involved with the team since his freshman year. He got involved with his friends and quickly discovered the skills he was acquiring would serve him well long after high school. “I've learned that basically speech and debate is the best thing you can do in life,” said Martin. “It's kind of amazing. It really allows you just to be yourself, to be who you want to be.”

Westmoore’s individual champions for 2019 were: Siamyra Wilson - Original Oratory Cecilia Alali - Standard Oratory Jacob Martin - Poetry Evan Howell - Humorous Interpretation Cecilia Alali - Dramatic Interpretation

“You learn that a lot of hard work goes into being successful,” said Kordick. “And then there’s so much teamwork. I’ve always had the drive to be good at something, and when I found debate, I realized that this was something and my teammates were people I could invest in.”

Ellis said that the next stop for the Jaguar Speech and Debate team is the Tournament of Champions in Dallas, followed by a trip to Omaha, Nebraska for the National Tournament. “This year we’re taking 14 to Nationals,” said Ellis. “That’s a school record and more than any school in the state of Oklahoma. We hope to do really well and bring home some National hardware.” Senior Siamyra Wilson, state champion in Original Oratory, said no matter how things go at Nationals being a part of the Westmoore Speech & Debate team has set her up for success in life. “The biggest lesson I've learned is to give everything I have,” said Wilson. “If I’m going to be successful, I can't hold back, I have to really give everything that I have to give.” Seth Kordick is another senior member of the team. He finished in the top 60 at Nationals in 2018 and is hoping his passion for public forum debate and politics serves him well in this year’s competition and in life after high school.

The team’s youngest state champion is freshman Evan Howell. Howell said that he came across a letter inviting him to check out the team and decided to get involved after his day pointed out how good he was at arguing. For Howell the somewhat surprising thing was that he veered away from debate and into humorous interpretation, winning the state title with a piece called, “Thomas Brady’s First Day of Kindergarten.” “I think portraying a wide variety of emotions and characters is something that I really like to do,” said Howell. “Becoming somebody that you're not is really a challenge and fun.” Ellis points out that while every member of the speech and debate team has an experience that is unique to their personality and path in life, everyone shares in a long list of valuable skills that can change their lives for the better. “It doesn’t matter if you’re a waiter at Outback or teaching a group of people,” said Ellis, “Communication is the foundation of pretty much everything you can do as a job. It’s a key part of life, along with leadership and learning teamwork. I don’t know of many things better at teaching those qualities than being a part of a speech and debate team.”

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Johnnie’s Sweet Creations Delivers Baked Magic 8603 S. Western Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In his chemical technology class in school, Bruce was reminded that baking is all about chemistry. That’s when things began to click. “That’s when I started loving baking. It kind of gave me a whole new light on it. I really started looking at how everything worked together…it was amazing to me.” There have been several other career stops that helped Bruce learn his trade. He worked in the bakery at Skaggs Albertsons and honed his bread making skills at Ingrid’s kitchen. It was during his stint at Greenhaws Grocery in Midwest City and later at Associated Wholesale Grocers where he met and worked alongside Johnnie Poirot. And seven years ago, when Johnnie fell ill, she turned to her long-time friend Bruce and his brother Ron and offered to sell the bakery to them. Bruce brought his brother out last year when he retired.

Take 600 pounds of powdered sugar; add 300 pounds of shortening, equal parts artistry and talent and a heaping amount of experience and passion. The result is nothing short of confectionary deliciousness that leads you to Johnnie’s Sweet Creations. Since 2012, Bruce Heikes and his crew have combined these ingredients and added in all the flavors and magic that make them the experts in custom cakes and cookies. Every week they mix up 4 or more 80-pound bowls of buttercream icing to top off their buttery iced sugar cookies and scrumptious, moist cakes. And, each week Johnnie’s sells on average 150 or more cakes as well as thousands of cookies. Bruce’s baking talents came to light when he was a teenager employed by a bakery near Hershey Pennsylvania. He spent his summer months and weekends working at G. Memmi and Sons Italian Bread Bakery. It was here that he fell in love with baking and discovered his passion for making bread. 38 | MOORE MONTHLY | MAY 2019

Still, Johnnie’s is a family business. It is common to find Bruce skillfully swirling on a delicate meringue atop one of their in-house pies or one of his twin daughters Ashley or Amber decorating sugar cookies or superhero birthday cupcakes. All of Bruce’s kids have worked at the bakery at some point including sons Justin and David and his other daughters Tabitha and Kimberly. Even his wife Angie, a nurse at a local senior living residence gets in on the action, especially during the holidays when orders come in fast and furious. Cookie lovers will discover dozens of types of cookies to enjoy. The iced sugar cookies are the most popular ones while traditional Florentine Lace cookies offer a more unique option. Another option, the Ranger cookie, is made of coconut, pecans, brown sugar, and corn flakes. This crunchy and unique cookie is fast becoming a favorite. Another popular cookie choice is the thumbprint cookie. “Everyone knows what it is, but nobody makes theme anymore. It’s one of our top sellers with or without pecans. We make them with buttercream or chocolate fudge icing. We’ve also done them with fruit fillings, and

do a chocolate thumbprint with peanut butter frosting. Everyone loves them.” Johnnie’s has become known for their butter pecan brownies too. Bruce made the delicious brownies at home for years, and his family encouraged him to offer them at that bakery. They are overflowing with pecans, made with real cream cheese and butter, and like everything else here, they are made from scratch. The bread and butter of the bakery are the cakes. Bruce and his staff are skilled artisans in their craft. They’ve created everything from simple birthday cakes to multi-level, amazing customer wedding cakes. Many of the cakes they’ve done would rival any done by the Cake Boss’s Buddy Valastro. “The one we did that I would say was over the top was when the people with Love’s Country Stores signed an agreement for a Sleep Inn Hotel to be located adjacent to some of their locations. They wanted a cake that was a replica of one of their stores and the hotel. We did a Love’s store with a gas station with a little hose coming out, tiny cars and a road that led to the Sleep In. “ He said the call was a massive project that took days to complete, cost about $1500 and sat atop a covered 6 foot by 8-foot piece of wood. “The guy loved it. He said it was amazing. And, other than the tiny cars, everything was edible.” Another one of Bruce’s most memorable cakes appealed to his love for science fiction. He created and delivered a Star Trek-themed wedding cake. The guests greeted him dressed in their favorite characters from all the Star Trek franchises and various shows. “It was hilarious. I saw Captain Kirk and a Klingon and more! They just loved the cake. When you can do something like that and add that into their theme, then you’re a hero. You’re their hero.”

Bruce relishes the moments when he sees his customers smile because of the personalized cakes he puts together just for them. He recalled the time a lady requested something special for her father who was turning 80 years old. He was a lumberjack, so Bruce designed a tree stump cake complete with his birth date in a heart similar to when someone carves their initials on the side of a tree. “It just made me feel so good to see that smile on his face. I could have given them that cake for free, and I still would have been happy for the smile on his face.” ‘It’s all about making people happy. Very seldom do I get to see someone eating our products, but when you have someone who comes back and tells you how wonderful your product was and how much they loved it…it’s priceless. “ Wedding cakes are a huge facet of their business with dozens of flavors available for the cakes and fillings. They can even add in different flavors and make each tier a different cake. Other than the traditional white, chocolate or marble cakes, brides can choose German Chocolate, Italian Crème, Carrot Cake, Lemon Marble, Strawberry Marble or different combinations. Filling flavors can include any fruit filling you can think of, cream cheese, and white, chocolate or strawberry mousse. If someone has a special request, if Bruce can find a way to do it, he will do it. “It’s their special day, and I want it to be just exactly what they want.” Whether a wedding calls for an elegant, more traditional style or a more simplistic approach, Johnnie’s can do it all. Bruce said one of the most popular trends right now is the so-called “naked cake.” This type of cake is just barely iced, so much so that the cake actually shows through. Other popular options right now are cakes with a simple combing treatment of the icing or the “Betty Crocker” style cake with uneven spatula work. Whatever a bride desires, Johnnie’s will work to make it happen. Brides can come in for a free consultation and tasting, with 4 kinds of cakes, fillings, and icings. A $50 deposit is all it takes to place your order and reserve your wedding date. The balance is due 3 weeks prior to the big day. For nearly 20 years Johnnie’s Sweet Creations has been making celebrations memorable and a little sweeter with beautiful, handdecorated cakes, cookies and brownies. They continue to thrive with a large number of repeat customers. If you haven’t tried out Johnnie’s, chances are, once you do, you’ll become one too. Johnnie’s is located at 8603 S. Western and are open MondayFriday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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by dale spoonemore

From Seed to Spoon: Counter Attack! Right around May, growing food in Oklahoma takes on a whole new dynamic. If you thought the bugs were terrible in April just wait until you see what starts attacking your food in May. Thankfully, nature has engineered a variety of ways to counteract these bugs, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re able to manage them without the use of pesticide in our garden. Check out our free mobile app that makes it easy to identify and manage the most common garden pests organically. You can learn more by visiting our website seedtospoon.net or searching From Seed to Spoon in the App Store. Apart from the influx of insects, May is one of the best months for growing in Oklahoma. Most plants (greens, tomatoes, root crops) should have already been in the ground by now, but many heat-loving crops welcome the warm weather and can be started in May. Cucumbers are really easy to grow and love our warm summers. They are a voracious plant that does best when trellised or allowed to grow up a vertical structure. We build simple trellises out of t-posts and arched cattle panels that we get from Tractor Supply. The biggest pest you will face with cucumbers is the cucumber beetle which looks like a yellow striped ladybug. These can be controlled with homemade traps- check out our app for more info and how to build these.

Squash also thrives in May and can be started directly from seed. We also grow our squash vertically to help with squash bug prevention. You can also wrap the base of your plants in aluminum foil to help prevent squash vine borers. One squash plant will provide an enormous amount of squash as long as you can keep the squash bugs away. Once these squash bugs become established, they can be hard to manage. Check the undersides of leaves daily for little brown eggs and remove them with tape.

There are a host of other plants that can be planted in May here as well. Check out the full list and see planting dates customized for where you live in our free app. You can also see daily photos and videos from our garden on our YouTube channel or social media pages. We also have events running throughout the year and classes including tours of our garden. Learn more at seedtospoon.net.

Watermelon also loves our summers and can be started directly from Seed in May. Although you can grow the really big watermelons here in Oklahoma, we prefer to grow the smaller ones that take less time to produce, create more melons, and have a higher chance of success. You can also grow the smaller ones vertically and allow them to hang from the arch or trellis. Watermelon takes up a lot of space so we usually grow them in the corners of our gardens. We planted beans all throughout April, and in May we begin to switch to southern peas (black-eyed peas). We will continue planting new rounds every couple weeks throughout May.

Photos Courtesy of Dale Spoonmoore

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Appointments are available at Norman Regional Moore Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Friday: 8 am. to noon. To make an appointment, call 405-793-2229.

May is a month to celebrate mothers whether they are our own mothers, ourselves or women who are like a mother to us. May 12 to 18 is National Women’s Health Week. There is no better time than now to support women as they take control of their health and commit to a healthier life. I asked several physicians for their top health tips for women and mothers. MAMMOGRAMS FOR MOM Women who are 40 to 49 years old should speak with their doctor about when to start mammography screening and how often to repeat them. Norman Regional has made getting a mammogram easy with two convenient locations in Moore and Norman. Our Norman Regional Moore facility offers screening mammography using advanced breast tomosynthesis, often called 3D mammography. This technology is a specific type of breast imaging that uses low-dose x-rays to detect cancer early – when it is most treatable. “Providing state-of-the-art 3D mammography at Norman Regional Moore is a great step forward for convenience as well as prevention,” said John Chace, MD, medical director of the Breast Care Center. Appointments are available at Norman Regional Moore Mondays through Thursdays. No physician referral is required for screening mammograms. Exams do require an appointment. To make an appointment at the Moore or Norman location, call 405-307-2290. YEARLY CHECKUP An annual physical such as a well-woman visit is one of the best ways to catch health problems or simply provide peace of

CARING FOR AN AGING MOM About ten percent of women ages 45 to 56 are members of the Sandwich Generation, those caring for both young children and aging parents. These women often make doctors’ appointments for both their children and their parents. Our team recommends using your healthcare provider’s patient portal system to make appointments easier. The portal can also enable you to look up labs, request a medication refill and more. “Remember to take time for you as well,” said John Cherry, DO, medical director of Care for Women - Moore. “I see many women caring for all members of their family – their children, their parents, their spouse,” Dr. Cherry said. “When you are flying on an airplane the attendant's instructions are to ‘put your own oxygen mask on first,’ and that same message applies to those taking care of others. You need to be healthy and help yourself before you can help others.” Appointments are available at Norman Regional Moore Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Friday: 8 am. to noon. To make an appointment, call (405) 793-2229. For more information, please visit MooreCareforWomen.com or NormanRegional.com. This month we honor the important, and loving women and mother’s in our lives. Let’s encourage them to care for themselves with preventative well-woman visits, mammography screenings, increased physical activity, healthier and more balanced diets and a greater focus on positive mental health. Norman Regional will be right there with them as they take these vital steps toward living a healthier life.

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“A well-woman visit is important for a woman’s health,” said Marilyn Appiah, DO. “I encourage all adult women to schedule their well-woman visit. Once you’ve completed this year’s visit, ask your doctor’s office to schedule next year’s as well. Get it on your calendar and crossed off your to-do list.”

Getting Us All to a Healthier Place

mind. A well-woman appointment with your doctor or nurse is an important way to stay healthy. It includes a full checkup and focuses on preventive care. You may get tests or screenings, protective shots and counseling to help you make informed decisions about your health. Most insurance plans cover wellwoman visits.

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Moore Healthy by Nichole Hudson, RDN

HEALTHY MOORE: Full of Fiber

Dietary fiber is an edible portion of a plant that is indigestible and can be beneficial to our diet. There are two types of dietary fiber: Soluble and Insoluble. Fiber promotes many health benefits and protects against many chronic illnesses. . Soluble Fiber: Soluble fiber is a type of fiber that mixes with water to form a gel-like substance. This gel-like substance coats the inside of the intestines and provides many health benefits. Soluble fiber is known to delay gastric emptying which helps us to feel full longer. This type of fiber is also good for lowering cholesterol by binding to it in the intestines and reducing cholesterol absorption. Soluble fiber helps control diabetes by delaying the absorption of glucose. Sources: Soluble fiber is found in foods such as oats, seeds, beans, peas, barley, flax, chia, and some fruits and vegetables. . Insoluble Fiber: Insoluble fiber is responsible for adding bulk to stools and decrease intestinal transit time. Insoluble fiber is shown to reduce constipation. This type of fiber is also known to reduce the risk of colon cancer. Sources: Insoluble fiber is found in foods such as bran, whole grain products, the skins of fruits and some vegetables such as dark, leafy greens. There are many health benefits associated with increased fiber intake. Aids in weight loss: Fiber helps you stay full longer by adding bulk to your foods without adding additional calories. Reduce heart disease: Some studies show that fiber may help reduce the development of heart disease by lowing LDL, the bad cholesterol in our body. Reduce the development of Diverticulitis: Fiber helps to reduce the pressure within the colon which helps prevent the development of diverticulosis. Already have diverticulosis? High fiber intake also decreases the inflammation or flare-up of the diverticulosis. While currently, the average person only consumes approximately 15 grams of fiber a day, it is recommended to strive to get 25-35 grams of fiber/day. So next time you sit down for a meal, opt for a bowl of oatmeal in the morning for breakfast with your coffee and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pass on the steamed vegetables. For nutritional counseling, Norman Regional Health System offers the guidance of registered dietitians. Those interested can schedule an appointment for an assessment with a referral from their family physician. 44 | MOORE MONTHLY | MAY 2019

library schedules

Moore Public Library

Southwest OKC Public Library

Children Wednesday, May 1 – Lapsit Story Time Saturday, May 4 – Families Explore: Communities Tuesday, May 7 – Movies With Mom Wednesday, May 8 – Lapsit Story Time Thursday, May 9 – Pre-K Play Monday, May 13 – Kid’s Club Tuesday, May 14 – Preschool Story Time Wednesday, May 15 – Lapsit Story Time Wednesday, May 15 – Sensory Play Time Thursday, May 16 – Story Time at the Boxcar Saturday, May 18 – Families Explore: Communities Tuesday, May 21 – Preschool Story Time Wednesday, May 22 – Lapsit Story Time Wednesday, May 22 – Lapsit Story Time Thursday, May 23 – Pre-K Play Tuesday, May 28 – Preschool Story Time Friday, May 31 – Summer Learning Kickoff and Parade

Children 10 and 10:45 a.m. 11 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 and 10:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 10 and 10:45 a.m. 4 p.m. 2 p.m. 11 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 and 10:45 a.m. 10 and 10:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.

Teen/Adult Wednesday, May 1 – Community Job Fair Thursday, May 2 – Zumba Monday, May 6 – Beginner’s Yoga Tuesday, May 7 – Meet Us at the Barre II: BarreFlow Thursday, May 9 – Babysitting 101: Practical Skills for Babysitters Thursday, May 9 – Zumba Monday, May 13 – Beginner’s Yoga Wednesday, May 15 – Healthier Choices, Healthier You Thursday, May 16 – Zumba Monday, May 20 – Beginner’s Yoga Tuesday, May 21 – Coffee Roasting and Tasting 101 Wednesday, May 22 – Healthier Choices, Healthier You Thursday, May 23 – Zumba Wednesday, May 29 – Healthier Choices, Healthier You Thursday, May 30 – Zumba Friday, May 31 – Line Dance Your Way to the Stars

9 a.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 6 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 2 – Baby Lapsit Friday, May 3 – Preschool Story Time Saturday, May 4 – Families Explore: Yoga Monday, May 6 – Little Movers Monday, May 6 – Early Explorers Thursday, May 9 – Baby Lapsit Friday, May 10 – Preschool Story Time Saturday, May 11 – Families Explore: Yoga Monday, May 13 – Little Movers Monday, May 13 – Early Explorers Thursday, May 16 – Baby Lapsit Friday, May 17 – Preschool Story Time Saturday, May 18 – Families Explore: Yoga Monday, May 20 – Little Movers Monday, May 20 – Early Explorers Thursday, May 23 – Baby Lapsit Friday, May 24 – Preschool Story Time Saturday, May 25 – Families Explore: Yoga Thursday, May 30 – Baby Lapsit Friday, May 31 – Summer Learning Kickoff

10 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Teen/Adult Thursday, May 2 – Mother’s Day Greeting Card Class Monday, May 6 – Tai Chi for Health Thursday, May 9 – Ukulele for Beginners Thursday, May 9 – Penn Avenue Literary Society Friday, May 10 – Mother’s Day Make and Take Monday, May 13 – Tai Chi for Health Tuesday, May 14 – Consent: A Community Conversation Saturday, May 18 – SOKC Friends of the Library Burger Day at Johnnie’s Saturday, May 18 – TRTL: Teens Reading Terrific Literature Monday, May 20 – Tai Chi for Health Tuesday, May 21 – Library Night at Pub W Tuesday, May 21 – Healthy Cooking with the Food for Thought Institute Thursday, May 23 – Raising Chickens in the City Friday, May 24 – Introduction to Tango Dance Monday, May 27 – Tai Chi for Health Thursday, May 30 – Making Finnish Bread for Adults

6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. All day 11 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

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book review

One Cool Friend Author: Toni Buzzeo Illustrator: David Small Publisher: New York: Dial Books for Young Readers Reviewer: Darrie Breathwit, Children’s Library Associate, Moore Public Library

“One Cool Friend” is a hilarious read aloud for all ages. A proper young boy named Elliot and his dad visit the aquarium on Family Fun Day. Elliot doesn’t like crowds but is polite and doesn’t want to disappoint his dad. Elliot discovers he relates to the penguins at the aquarium and the adventures begin with a series of misunderstandings. Author Toni Buzzeo’s inventive and lyrical story is enhanced by David Small’s pen ink and watercolor illustrations, garnering the book a Caldecott Honor award. The book includes a link to an Activity Kit including coloring sheets, teaching guide, and a reader’s theater script. Encouraging children to join in the fun and create their own adventure. The book is available in print, CD, eBook, CD book kit and audio on Hoopla. “One Cool Friend” is AR book level 3.1 and worth 0.5 points, with an interest level for all ages. Children enjoy adventure stories involving animals, and this book will inspire curious minds. If you enjoy “One Cool Friend” you may enjoy other titles by Toni Busseo like “Stay Close To Mama” or “Just Like My Papa.” You will find “One Cool Friend” and other great reads in the Moore Public Library Children’s Department. For more book recommendations stop by the children’s desk at your local library or call 405-793-4347. For more information on library events or materials visit www. pioneerlibrarysystem.org or download the Pioneer Library System Connect App.

Hell Is Empty Author: Craig Johnson Reviewed by: Zach Kastens, Adult and Teen Information Services, Moore Public Library The seventh full-length novel in Craig Johnson’s popular “Longmire” series (the basis for the Longmire television show on A&E and Netflix) follows Sheriff Walt Longmire as he tracks escaped serial murderer Raynaud Shade through Cloud Peak Wilderness area in the middle of a devastating blizzard. When Raynaud Shade stages a daring escape with a group of convicts, it’s up to Walt to find him and bring him to justice. Shade had promised to lead law enforcement to the remains of a young boy he murdered somewhere on the mountain ten year earlier. As a blizzard sweeps through the Bighorn Mountains, Walt faces his own demons and must survive a gauntlet designed to push himself past the limits of his own experience. Johnson takes great pains to put Walt’s ascension up the mountain, guided by fellow Vietnam vet and Indian hermit Virgil, in conversation with Dante’s descent through hell in Inferno. Every step of the journey takes Walt to the center of hell itself – the peak of the mountain, a confrontation with the psychotic boy-killer, the eye of a freezing tempest, and the remains of a child crying out for justice. Fans of Longmire won’t want to skip this installment, though its more literary elements might turn off anyone looking for a popcorn text. But anybody looking to explore their own dark corners and engage with a heart-pounding story of metaphysical suspense will stumble away from this one with a lot to think about. You can find physical, digital, and audio versions of “Hell is Empty” at your local library. I recommend digital—the annotations can be a wild read by themselves. 46 | MOORE MONTHLY | MAY 2019

byte-size tech by rob morris

Bite Size Tech:

Smart Phones and Family Organization Families have hectic schedules, but when you mix in children’s participation in sports life can quickly get out of control. The challenge of keeping the details of family life straight between work, home, and sports can be overwhelming. Recently, U.S. Cellular offered some excellent tips on how parents can use their smart phones to stay on top of their game. “Apps can help busy parents stay organized, communicate effectively with teammates and coaches, and manage all of the logistics that accompany kids’ sports teams,” said Jeff Heeley, Director of Sales for U.S. Cellular in Oklahoma.

so there’s no chance of miscommunication or children left behind. · Get there hassle-free. When you’re rushing to a practice or a game, every minute counts. So count on apps like Waze, which uses GPS technology to provide the fastest routes, real-time traffic updates and detours around construction zones and traffic jams. Waze also makes it easy to find away games and important stops, like gas stations, along the way.

Consider these tips as an Ultimate Survival Guide for parents of kids participating in sports:

· Share photos efficiently. Share the photos from the championship game win, as well as the muddy ones from that game in a downpour. Free, user-friendly tools like Dropbox, Shutterfly and SmugMug can help all families view and exchange photos.

· Manage game and practice schedules. Games and practices can change throughout the season. Apps like TeamSnap allow coaches to update game schedules and inform families of schedule changes in real-time. Parents can confirm their children’s availability and access at-a-glance game rosters. In addition to easy-to-view schedules, TeamSnap offers calendar syncing, messaging and payment features, and the ability to share photos with teammates.

· Coordinate the family calendar. Do you feel like your life is one big math problem? Julia has soccer practice from 4:00-6:30 in one part of town, Emma has basketball practice from 3:30-5:00 in another part of town and Scott has a tennis lesson from 4:00-5:00 somewhere else. Calendar apps like Cozi allow families to track and color code activities by family member and view a shared calendar to see who needs to be where, when.

· Sign-up to bring food. Avoid 20 people bringing cases of water and nobody bringing actual food with Signup Genius – a free online tool that keeps everyone on track. The organizer can specify items needed, and all families can post what they’re bringing to avoid duplicates and confirm everything is covered.

· Handle the finances. It may be uncomfortable trying to divvy up the cost of a coach’s gift, collect for team jerseys or split the dinner bill at a team event. Apps like Venmo make it hassle-free to make payments and collect funds. The app offers easy (and secure) transfers from one account to another.

· Elevate team communications. Use a game-changing app like GroupMe to send group messages to your team’s families across multiple platforms. This app makes it easy to remind parents about practices, game times, schedule changes and team outings. It’s an effective and secure way to communicate and make sure everyone is in the loop about important updates.

· Get what you need with ease. It never fails – you’re traveling to an out-of-state tournament or meet, and you need to find the local grocery store for snacks, cases of water and other game-day necessities. Instacart to the rescue! Harried parents can shop online from multiple stores and an Instacart personal shopper will pick up your order and deliver it right to your hotel room in as little as an hour. Delivery charges range from $3.99 to $5.99, depending on the number of items needed and stores involved in the assignment.

· Coordinate complicated carpools effectively. Organizing carpools is easy with apps like Carpool Kids or GoKid where users sign up for carpool shifts. The latest apps show real-time updates about which kids are riding in which cars

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the station schedule

*This is a partial schedule of classes, camps, and activities available through Moore Parks and Recreation. For a full schedule please visit: cityofmoore.com/departments/parks-recreation/ events-and-programs or centralpark.cityofmoore. com/activities-programs

ACTIVITIES & CLASSES SPRING ADULT TOURNAMENTS Adult Co-Ed Dodgeball Tournament WHEN: Coaches Meeting: May 21st, 6:00 p.m. TIME: Tournament, May 25th Start time of Tournament is TBD COST: $45 per Team AGES: Men & Women 15 years & older WHERE: The Station Recreation Center SIGN-UPS: May 1st – May 17th REGISTRATION TYPE: Online, Coach registers team TEAM MINIMUM: 4 TEAM MINIMUM: 24 FORMAT: 5-on-5, Double Elimination Tournament Co-Ed must have 2 women on court at all times. Adult Sand Volleyball Tournament WHEN: Coaches Meeting: May 14th, 7:00 p.m. TIME: Tournament, May 18th Start time of Tournament is TBD COST: $45 per Team AGES: Men & Women 15 years & older WHERE: Buck Thomas Sand Volleyball Court SIGN-UPS: May 1st – May 10th REGISTRATION TYPE: Online, Coach r egisters team TEAM MINIMUM: 4 TEAM MINIMUM: 16 FORMAT: 4-on-4, Double Elimination Tournament Co-Ed must have 2 women on court at all times. ADULT SUMMER LEAGUES Adult Men’s Basketball WHEN: Coaches Meeting May 28th, 6 p.m. GAMES: Monday nights starting June 4th League runs 7 weeks + Tournament TIME: June 3rd-August 5th AGES: Men 18 Years and older COST: $450 per team WHERE: The Station Recreation Center SIGN-UPS: April 16th-May 24th REGISTRATION TYPE: Online - Coach registers team TEAM MAXIMUM: 16 Adult Co-Ed Kickball WHEN: Coaches Meeting May 2nd, 6:30 p.m. GAMES: Thursday nights starting May 9th League runs 6 weeks + Tournament TIME: May 9th-June 27th AGES: Men and Women 16 Years and older COST: $150 per team WHERE: Buck Thomas Park SIGN-UPS: March 1st–April 26th REGISTRATION TYPE: Online - Coach

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registers team TEAM MAXIMUM: 12 Must have 10 players playing (5 Men and 5 Women) Adult Co-Ed Indoor Volleyball WHEN: Coaches Meeting May 28th, 7 p.m. GAMES: Tuesday nights starting June 4th League runs 7 weeks + Tournament TIME: June 4th-July 16th AGES: Men & Women 15 Years and Older COST: $275 per team WHERE: The Station Recreation Center SIGN-UPS: April 16th-May 24th REGISTRATION TYPE: Online - Coach registers team TEAM MINIMUM: 4 TEAM MAXIMUM: 16 Must have 2 Women playing at all times Adult Co-Ed Sand Volleyball WHEN: Coaches Meeting May 2nd, 6 p.m. GAMES: Thursday nights starting May 9th League runs 6 weeks + Tournament TIME: May 9th-June 27th AGES: Men & Women 15 Years and Older COST: $160 per team WHERE: Buck Thomas Park SIGN-UPS: March 1st-April 26th REGISTRATION TYPE: Online - Coach registers team TEAM MAXIMUM: 8 Must Have 2 Men and 2 Women playing at all times0 Youth Sports Performance A CLASS FULL OF ATHLETES LOOKING TO BE BETTER Sports performance classes are designed to help athletes gain an edge over the competition. These classes will help athletes enhance their balance, coordination, speed, agility, flexibility, and over-all performance on and off the field of play. Sports performance classes will help those who want to be a better all-around athlete for any sport by making movements more efficient and by working on joint stability along with all other facets of athleticism. Athletes will not only perform better while playing but sports conditioning has been proven to prevent or decrease injuries and create a more well-rounded athlete. JACOB’S MISSION STATEMENT “My mission is to assist all athletes in reaching their training goals by educating them in practicing intelligent training and recovery strategies that will not only improve performance but also decrease injury risk. Intelligent training is based on training principles that are science based and enhanced by practical experience. Sound recovery principals are important for not only keeping the athlete healthy but to be able to perform optimally out on the field.” ABOUT THE COACH Jacob Behara has been a strength and conditioning coach for several years and comes to Moore from Kansas. He has worked in professional baseball, with the Royals and Astros, Division I collegiate athletes, youth sports teams, and individual athletes. His main goal, when working with athletes of all

ages, is to develop a complete athlete that is able to compete at his or her sport optimally. Jacob is passionate about creating an environment, in which athletes have fun while working hard to grow and develop their skills. Jacob graduated from OSU in 2014 with his Masters in Health & Human Performance and in 2012 received his Bachelors in Nutrition Sciences. Jacob is currently working on becoming a registered dietitian as well. He is a NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, a USTFCCCA strength and conditioning coach, a sports performance coach level 1 through USA Weightlifting, and holds a certification in Reflexive Performance Reset. FEE: $50 for 1 month / $40 for Annual Passholders/Moore Students Private One-on-One, group, and team sessions available. Ask about a team discount. WHEN: Ages 8-12, Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. / Ages 13(+) Thursday 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Group Exercise room #2 or outdoors INSTRUCTOR: Jacob Behara M.S. CSCS Fundamentals Boot Camp When: Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays Where: Buck Thomas Park (1901 NE 12th Street) Sign-up: By the last Friday of every month Time: 5:30 a.m. In the event of bad weather: Boot camp will be moved to the Moore Community Center Ages: 16+ Fee: $40/month (12 classes) for Station passholders. $50/month for non-passholders. *Sign up for 3 months $100 for Station passholders and $125 for non-passholders. Instructor: Stacia Becher, CPT The City of Moore is happy to offer the Fitness in the Park series. Join us for group fitness classes all while enjoying our beautiful parks. We will begin the series by offering a fun and challenging boot camp at Buck Thomas Park. The “Fun”damentals boot camp will push you to your limits by focusing on fun drills, including plyometrics and agilities, and challenging intervals of strength training and cardio. “Fun”damentals boot camp is for anyone who is looking to lose weight, get stronger, build muscle, or train for your next 5k. All fitness levels are encouraged to join in on the fun. Weekly Nutritional Informational Classes When: Tuesday Time: 5:30 p.m. Where: Group Exercise Room 2 (last Tuesday of the month - in the kitchen/meeting room 2) Fee: $50/month (available to members and non-members) Instructor: Angelica Martinez MS, RDN, LD Minimum of 8 participants Nutrition is the key component to living a healthy lifestyle. During this in-depth informational class, a registered dietician will help you navigate this complicated aspect of living a healthy life and being the best you. You will learn how your body reacts to foods, the best way to fuel your body, how you can use nutri-

tion to lose weight, become stronger, or just feel better. The registered dietician will help you learn how to shop for healthy foods at supermarkets and farmer’s markets, how to meal prep, give you some recipe ideas, and walk you through a cooking demonstration. This class is ideal for anyone who is beginning a healthy lifestyle or for those who have been working out for years. Nutritional Basics Monthly Class When: 3rd Wednesday evening of each month Time: 6:00 p.m. Where: The Station meeting room #2 Fee: $30 per class (available to members and non-members Have you ever wondered how many calories you should be consuming, or what the differences between a micronutrients and macronutrients are? Are you curious as to how nutrition will play a role in losing weight or helping control diabetes? This class can answer all of those questions and more! Join a registered dietician and learn the basics about nutrition. In this informative class, you will learn the foundations of a healthy diet, gain some insight into how you can change what you are eating to help meet your goals, and get a few delicious recipes to help start your journey off on the right foot. Adult Morning Painting & Drawing Class August 12th - September 23rd Monday Mornings (6 Classes) No Class on September 2nd-Labor Day Time: 10:00 A.M - 12:00 P.M. Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Ages: 15+ Registration Period: May 1st-August 11th for August Classes Fee: $70 per session Description: Use several drawing media and various techniques in this class. All supplies included. Class taught by a certified art instructor Adult Drawing July 10th-July 31st Monday Nights (4 Classes) Time: 6:45 P.M - 8:15 P.M. Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Ages: 15+ Registration Period: April 1st - July 9th for July Fee: $60 per session Description: Use several drawing media and various techniques in this class. All supplies included. Class taught by a certified art instructor. Adult 3D Art When: June 3rd - June 24th Monday Nights (4 Classes) Time: 6:45 P.M -8:15 P.M for March Classes. 7:30P.M.-8:45 P.M. for June Classes

the station schedule

Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Ages: 15+ Registration Period: March 1st - June 2nd for June Classes Fee: $50 per session Description: Use several drawing media and watercolor. All supplies included. Class taught by a certified art instructor: Use several drawing media and watercolor. All supplies included. Class taught by a certified art instructor Beginning Drawing 4 Adults May 7th - May 28th Tuesday Nights (4 Classes) Time: 7:00 P.M - 8:00 P.M. for March Classes 7:45 P.M. - 8:45 P.M. for May Classes Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Ages: 15+ Registration Period: March 1st-May 27th for May Classes Fee: $50 per session Description: A Class for Adults who have always been interested in drawing but have never felt like they could do it. This class will give you the skills and confidence in your ability to draw. This class is for beginners and it is a “Draw what you see class” in which the artist is the one creates the images in which they draw. Beads & Strings September 3rd - 24th Monday & Tuesday Nights (7 Classes) Time: 3-5 Year Olds (4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.) 6-12 Year Olds (5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.) Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Ages: 3-5 and 6-12 year olds Registration Period: May 1st - September 2nd Fee: $60 per Session Description: In this class you will create, make, mold and build different art using beads and string. Youth Arts & Crafts When: August 5th-August 27th Monday and Tuesday Nights (8 Classes) Time: 3-5 Year Olds (4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.) 6-12 Year Olds (5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.) Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Ages: 3-5 and 6-12 year olds Registration Period: May 1st - August 26th For August Classes Fee: $60 per Session Description: A class where kids get to use their imagination in a variety of different ways, making a variety of projects they get to take home. Adult Swing Dancing WHEN: September 4th - October 23rd Wednesday Nights (8 Classes) TIME: 7:30 P.M - 9:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: Adults 15+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: July 1st -

September 4th for September & October Classes FEE: $60 per session or $8 per class DESCRIPTION: Learn how to Swing Dance and the many variations of Swing Dancing and before you know it you will be able to scoot across the dance floor like a pro.

Guitar Lessons WHEN: July 11th-August 29th TIME: 7:30 P.M. - 8:45 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 12+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - July 10th FEE: $70 per session DESCRIPTION: Ever thought about learning how to play guitar but just never got around to it? Well now is your opportunity to do so. Learn how to count music, read music, and even play some songs in this class. It is recommended to bring a guitar but it is not a requirement. Grill Master 101 When: June 4th – June 25th July 9th – July 30th Time: 6:30 P.M. – 7:45 P.M. Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Ages: 15+ Registration Period: March 1st – July 8th Fee: $50 per session Description:Summer Time brings Sun, Fun, and BBQ. Ever wanted to show off for your friends and family by being the very best grill master known around town? Now you can. In this class you will learn how to prepare and grill your favorite meats. All foods and supplies are included in the price. All you will need is to bring an open mind and an appetite. Don’t miss out on this fun Summer Class and join today. FitKids Day/Time: Wednesday at 5:00pm (55 minutes) Duration: 8 weeks Location: The Station Basketball Gym-Court 4 Age: 7 years to 12 years Cost: $25 for passholders; $50 for non-passholders Description: This 55 minute class is packed with entertaining music, foundational fitness moves, and fun games. Fit Kids will get your child moving and learning the importance of making healthy choices all while having fun! For ages 7 to 12 years. Participants will receive a certificate, water bottle, and a Kids Fit T-Shirt when completing the session. Parents are welcome to stay.

EDUCATION CLASSES SPANISH 4 ADULTS

SPANISH 4 KIDS

DESCRIPTION: Learn Spanish for beginners. Adult classes will

DESCRIPTION: Spanish for beginners. Children will learn basic

teach the basics of understanding and being able to use basic Spanish in the real world.

WHEN: April 30th - June 25th Every Monday Night (8 Classes) No Classes May 28th (Memorial Day), September 5th - October 24th Every Wednesday (8 Classes) TIME: 6:15 P.M. - 7:15 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 14+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: March 1st - April 29th July 1st - September 4th COST: $65 per session INSTRUCTOR: Rocie Petchprom

CONTINUATION SPANISH 4 ADULTS DESCRIPTION: For anyone who has completed Spanish 4 Adults at the Station or is interested in refreshing their Spanish. This class is not for beginners but is for those who are past the beginner step but are not quite at the intermediate level. This class will continue to teach the basics of understanding and being able to use basic Spanish in the real world. This class will also use more conversation and further enhance your Spanish vocabulary. WHEN: May 1st - June 26th Tuesdays (8 Classes) No Classes May 28th (Memorial Day) September 6th - October 25th Thursdays (8 Classes) TIME: 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 15+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: March 1st - April 30th for May & June classes, May 1st - September 6th for September & October classes COST: $55 per session INSTRUCTOR: Rocie Petchprom

TO REGISTER: www.cityofmoore.com/fun For more information call Moore Parks & Recreation at (405) 793-5090

Spanish speaking skills.

WHEN: April 30th - June 26th Every Monday & Tuesday (16 Classes) No Classes May 28th & 29th (Memorial Day) September 5th - October 25th Every Wednesday & Thursday (16 Classes) TIME: 5:15 P.M. - 6:15 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 6-13 year olds REGISTRATION PERIOD: March 1st - April 29th,

July 1st - September 4th COST: $85 per session

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SIGN LANGUAGE DESCRIPTION: Sign Language is a system of communication using visual gestures and signs. In this class you will learn the basics of how to use and interpret sign language. WHEN: July 17th - August 28th Tuesday Evenings (7 Classes) TIME: 6:45 P.M. - 7:45 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 18+ COST: $55 per session REGISTRATION PERIOD: April 1st - July 9th INSTRUCTOR: Torie Sangi

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Today’s Athletes, Tomorrow’s Leader’s MHS Sophomores Earn Their Place in the National Honor Society It’s tough enough performing as a cheerleader at every football game, pep rally, and competition. Now imagine doing all of that all while maintaining a pristine academic record as a sophomore. It’s a pretty impressive feat for one student to accomplish. But this year five sophomore members of the Moore High School cheer squad pulled off the remarkable feat. Sophomores Kyra Clavey, Julia Gundlach, Briley Middleton, Macy Motah, and Mia Motah were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) on April 11th. NHS requires its members to obtain a 3.0 GPA or higher, and meet standards for service, leadership, and character.

The girls lean on each other for support during stressful times in school. They have a Snapchat group text dedicated to helping each other with their assignments. “If we need help with homework, we’ll send an example or the question we’re stuck on,” said Macy.

Like any family, the girls have their ups and downs. All the girls challenge themselves in school with advanced classes. Luckily, they share a lot of the same classes and can

Cheerleading is not an easy sport. Performance routines require physical strength and stamina. Meeting the physical demands of cheer takes long practices and many hours of afterschool time, which most students spend doing homework. Julia is a member of a competitive cheer team as well and admitted it can be challenging to carve time out of her day for schoolwork.

Even with impeccable time management skills, the girls still struggle to stay on top of their school and sleep schedules. “It’s hard sometimes, I’ve had plenty of times where I’ve stayed up until one doing homework, which is insane,” said Mia.

“We may have our drama here and there, but when it comes down to it we’re there for each other,” Julia explained. Briley talked about how her teammates have shaped her into a better person. “They’ve honestly helped me with my attitude, and to stay really positive,” she said. “They help me understand there are other people with the same feelings that I have. It’s also taught me not to be very selfish.”

So, how did the girls accomplish such a demanding task?

“I do extra homework during class if I have breaks, in between practices, and any little bit of free time I have,” Julia said.

Mia added, “We really support each other, and it’s cool because we’re all so close. We’ve been going through life together, and we’re all like sisters so I can come to them for anything

study together. Briley described her relationship with her teammates as “a big family.” The girls lean on each other for emotional support, help in school, and boy problems. The squad met during their fourth-grade year at Heritage Trails Elementary. Their close friendship helps them to cope with the stress of cheer and school. “We’ve learned our personalities,” Kyra said. “We know how we all act in situations.”

The girls are extremely involved in other programs at the school. All five recently ran for officer positions in the junior class and NHS. They have big dreams and a lot of ambition. Macy wants to be an orthodontist, and Mia hopes to become an engineer. Kyra hopes to attend OU, and Julia plans on attending college but has not decided which one. Briley hopes to attend OBU and then eventually OSU to become a counselor. The squad will make an excellent addition to NHS. When asked what she was most excited for coming into the program. Kyra said, “I’m looking forward to helping people.” Through working hard in school and cheer, the girls have grown into truly amazing people who will go on to do great

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things. Their determination to succeed along with the support system they have found in each other will take them anywhere they wish to go. In the words of Briley, “After a stressful day, you always have your teammates.”

a. Elementary through high school students are eligible. b. Must live within the coverage area of the Moore Public School District. c. Home school and private school students are also eligible (who live within the MPS district). 2. Email their name, grade and why you believe they’re a Class Act to rob@mooremonthly.com 3. Moore Monthly staff will review all submissions and select one student who especially stands out as a Class Act. 4. The winning student for each quarter will be announced and awarded a Class Acts certificate and a $100 gift card at their school. 5. For questions or additional info, email Rob Morris at rob@mooremonthly.com

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SPORTS BY ROB MORRIS

Ballpark Bailey’s: Westmoore and Moore Send a Pair of Winners to College Softball Teams BAILEY WHITMORE WESTMOORE HIGH SCHOOL As Westmoore alum Bailey Whitmore plays out the last few weeks of her college softball career, she has her eyes set on a third national championship as an Oklahoma City University Star. “Things are looking really good for us,” said Whitmore. “I think we'll definitely make it to the World Series again and I think we have a good chance of winning again. I've got my fingers crossed.” The Stars hold a 44-6 overall record as of April 24th and are ranked 2nd in the NAIA. Five of their six losses have come to the number-one-ranked team in the country, USAO. That includes a pair of losses in mid-April. But while those losses are hard to stomach, Whitmore says a broken wrist during her freshman year has been even more challenging. “It was so hard emotionally,” said Whitmore. “Every month I would cry because I couldn’t get out of my cast and I hate sitting out games.” OCU ended up winning the NAIA World Series that year, a bittersweet thing for Whitmore. She took a great deal of pleasure in the team victory, but still struggled with not being able to play a significant role in the success. “I did get to bunt during the championship because I was in a soft cast at that point,” said Whitmore. “But I couldn’t swing away or play the field.” Continuing problems with the wrist limited her play during her sophomore year and led to a switch from catcher to first base, and then later to third. The team won another World Series title that year and then finished fourth last year. Now that she’s a senior, Whitmore said she’s just focusing on relishing each and every moment of her college career. She’s also paying close attention to the lessons she has learned since coming to OCU. “I remember the transition from high school to college was really hard at first,” said Whitmore. “In high school, I could get by with my classes pretty easily. Once I got to college, I was like, oh gosh I really have to study, and I really have to do this work. It was pretty shocking.” She also realized that she would have to step up her game on the field as well to keep up with the higher level of play. “I felt really prepared when I got here,” said Whitmore, “But at the same time, I was amazed at how good all the other girls were. I knew I was going to have to work hard to keep up and that kind of competition definitely makes you a better player.” Her plans after college include coaching and ultimately teaching. She will finish with a criminal justice degree but has 54 | MOORE MONTHLY | MAY 2019

decided that she’s too much of a “softy” for law enforcement and worries about the high level of burnout in social work. Whitmore has accepted a coaching position at Edmond North after college and plans to finish up her teaching certification.

While she clearly relishes her collegiate playing situation, McKittrick wants to make it clear that it doesn’t diminish the love and appreciation she has for Coach Stephanie Riley and her time at Moore.

“I’ll be coaching and giving individual lessons,” said Whitmore. “Then I’ll probably get a part-time job while I work on my certification. I hope to be teaching and coaching fulltime within a year or so.”

“I learned the family part of being on a softball team at Moore,” said McKittrick. “Coach Riley preached family atmosphere, and that was such an important part of my time as a Moore Lion, something I’ll never forget.”

In the meantime, Whitmore watches her final days as a college softball player wind down with appreciation that extends all the way back to her days at Westmoore.

She also appreciates the on-field lessons she brought with her from high school to UCO.

“What I remember most about Westmoore is all the friendships,” said Whitmore. “Sidney Ramsey and I are still the best friends, and we talk all the time. And it’s really fun to have still that connection to Coach Rollins, who I still talk to a lot.” BAILEY MCKITTRICK MOORE HIGH SCHOOL As former Moore Lion Bailey McKittrick reaches the end of her freshman year at the University of Central Oklahoma, she finds herself feeling grateful just for being back on the field. “After I signed in November of 2017 I had to deal with a back injury,” said McKittrick. “I ended up having back surgery last summer before I came to school at UCO and didn’t get to play softball until I actually got to campus.” A summer of hard work and physical therapy got McKittrick part of the way back. But even in April, she admits that she’s still not playing at 100% “I worked my way back into the rotation with a few innings early on,” said McKittrick. “And then slowly got back to the point where I can pitch a full game, but I don’t feel like I’ve hit full strength yet.” When she does hit Maximum-McKittrick level, that is going to spell out really bad news for opposing hitters. McKittrick is currently sporting a 1.99 ERA and a splashy 19-2 won-lost record. She leads the Bronchos in innings pitched with 126.2 innings and 85 strikeouts. That’s not bad for a pitcher not playing at full strength. “I was the ‘game 2’ pitcher for a while,” said McKittrick, “But now coach has me at the ‘game 1’ spot, so I’m just going to try and do whatever they ask me to do.” McKittrick says it helps that she genuinely loves her coaches and teammates. “This team is incredible,” said McKittrick. “I’ve never played for a team like this or been coached like this, and it’s incredible.”

“Playing 6A ball at Moore High School really did help prepare me for this,” said McKittrick. “We played against the best competition in the state. But the competition here is definitely better, and the intensity level is ramped up three times as high, so you have to work hard to play at this level.” Another challenging part of the move to college is work in the classroom. McKittrick said it’s been a tough adjustment. “You actually have to study,” said McKittrick. “You can’t just wing it like you did in high school.” It’s helped that McKittrick and her teammates spend time working on the mental toughness aspect of the sport as well as on-field skills. “We listen to Brian Cain a lot,” said McKittrick. “That really helps a lot with mental conditioning, which is important at this level of competition.” As the season winds down in April, the Bronchos are sporting a 38-4 record and a number-1 regional ranking. They have high hopes for the post-season this year. “We’re just taking everything one game at a time right now,” said McKittrick. “Obviously we want to win the conference championship and the go out and bring home a national championship. We just need to stay focused.

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SPORTS CALENDAR APRIL 2019

MOORE BASEBALL May 2-5

State Regionals TBD State Championship @Bixby and ONEOK Field, Tulsa

May 9-11

SOFTBALL May 1

SOCCER May 3 May 7 May 10-11

State Quarterfinals State Semifinals State Championship

TENNIS May 3-4

May 6 May 10-11

GOLF May 6-7

May 6-7

TRACK May 4 May 10-11

Slow Pitch State Tournament@ Ballfields at Fire Lake

Girls State Championships Tournament @ OKC Tennis Center Boys Regionals@ Kickingbird, Edmond Boys State Tennis Tournament@ OKC Tennis Center

Boys State Golf Tournament @Rose Creek Golf Course, Edmond Girls State Golf Tournament @Earlywine Golf Course, OKC

State Regionals@ TBD State Championship @Moore High School

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BASEBALL May 2-5

State Regionals TBD State Championship @Bixby and ONEOK Field, Tulsa

May 9-11

SOFTBALL May 1

SOCCER May 3 May 7 May 10-11

State Quarterfinals State Semifinals State Championship

TENNIS May 3-4

May 6 May 10-11

GOLF May 6-7

May 6-7

TRACK May 4 May 10-11

Slow Pitch State Tournament@ Ballfields at Fire Lake

Girls State Championships Tournament @ OKC Tennis Center Boys Regionals@ Kickingbird, Edmond Boys State Tennis Tournament@ OKC Tennis Center

Boys State Golf Tournament @Rose Creek Golf Course, Edmond Girls State Golf Tournament @Earlywine Golf Course, OKC

State Regionals@ TBD State Championship @Moore High School

State Regionals TBD State Championship @Bixby and ONEOK Field, Tulsa

May 9-11

SOFTBALL May 1

SOCCER May 3 May 7 May 10-11

State Quarterfinals State Semifinals State Championship

TENNIS May 3-4

May 6

May 10-11

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May 6-7

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Slow Pitch State Tournament@ Ballfields at Fire Lake

Girls State Championships Tournament @ OKC Tennis Center Boys Regionals@ Kickingbird, Edmond Boys State Tennis Tournament@ OKC Tennis Center

Boys State Golf Tournament @Rose Creek Golf Course, Edmond Girls State Golf Tournament @Earlywine Golf Course, OKC

State Regionals@ TBD State Championship @Moore High School

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shop local by donna walker

SHOP LOCAL: Orr Family Farm Adds Unique “Conestoga Wagon” Camping Experience 14400 S Western Ave

Orr had a friend who offered camping at his park, but it only provided a basic mattress pad and porta-potties. He decided to take the idea to the next level. The Conestoga wagons are equipped with deluxe mattresses made at the Serta plant here in Oklahoma City. They are the same mattresses used by Marriott Hotels. “We have something very unique in this entire part of North America, not just in the United States but also in Canada. That is, we have these beautiful air-conditioned Conestoga wagons.”

Families have enjoyed pony rides, traveling by train, corn mazes and a myriad of farm festivities at the 108-acre Orr Family Farm since their opening back in 2004. This familyfriendly destination is located in the heart of the Moore and South Oklahoma City areas and offers rides, activities, educational opportunities, event venues, and tasty treats. Kids and kids-at-heart enjoy feeding the baby animals, breezing down the super slides and bouncing on the giant jumping pillows. Every year visitors will find something new and different as the Orrs are continually adding new attractions. Last year they added "gaga ball" and human foosball. You never know what will be added next, when inspiration will strike or where their ideas will come from. Their latest innovation came to owner Dr. Glenn Orr while he was sleeping. “It just came to me in the middle of the night one night! I woke up thinking of it," said Orr. Orr saw a similar idea online, but decided to kick it up a notch.” “I want our guests to have a lasting memory. We hope that they will enjoy making it a tradition to come to the farm because we always add something new every year. This year is the Conestoga Wagons. I can’t tell you what it’s going to be next year but it will something special.”

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Those who love to camp and self-proclaimed “glampers” have an entirely new way to experience the magical fun of Orr Family Farm. The exciting new additions to the farm are the Conestoga wagons. Patterned after the pioneer wagons of days gone by, 13 wagons accommodating up to 88 people are available for rental 365 days a year. There is also space provided for nature lovers to pitch their own tent. There are two onsite campgrounds, with the biggest one designed for large groups. This area offers eight wagons with four sets of bunk beds and deluxe mattresses. They were created for those who want to enjoy the full camping experience with clean restrooms nearby, hand-washing tubs, and direct lake access For those looking for a more homey experience, the smaller camp area offers a true “glamping” experience. There are three wagons with a king-size bed and bunk bed and two wagons that sleep six, with an additional set of bunk beds. These wagons include deluxe bedding, heating, and air conditioning, a mini-fridge, and a microwave. Only a few steps away, guests will find private tiled restrooms with showers, a hospitality room with free hot cocoa and coffee, vending machines and a washer and dryer. Campers can also enjoy a charcoal grill, picnic tables and fire pit perfect for roasting marshmallows! If all these amenities aren’t enough to entice families to experience the farm’s new camping options, the Orr’s have one more fantastic feature up their sleeve that truly ups the “glam” factor…the Michael Phelps Signature Series Swim spa.

The Doctor discovered the swim spa at the state fair and decided to bring it to the farm. He knew it the addition would elevate the camping experience and was something not available anywhere else. “I was at the state fair, and I thought it would be nice to add a spa. It was the biggest one they had. I thought now there’s something very unique. We’re the only one in the U.S. with the Michael Phelps spa.,” he said. “And of course, that’s something we try to do is to have something right here in the suburbs of OKC with more things for people to do.” Until recently, Orr Family Farm was only open during select seasons, closing in late fall and during the hot, midsummer months. That has all changed. Now there is, even more, to love about this unique “agri-tainment” park. That’s because not only can you delight in all the attractions by day, but now you can experience the park by night and enjoy the park year round. In fact, there are 20 different activities campers can enjoy during their stay when the park itself is closed. The first campers to try out the Conestoga wagons did so late last fall. According to Orr, the response has been excellent, and guests love the new additions to the farm. He said they have even had some groups camp when we had a cold snap during the winter and that they thoroughly enjoyed the experience. To learn more about Orr Family Farm and their unique new camping options visit www.orrfamilycarm.com or call 799-FARM. Orr Family Farm is located at 14400 S. Western.

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Arrival of Storm, a Good Thing for Moore Fire Department

The newest member of the Moore Fire Department is a three-year-old named “Storm.” That’s not at all awkward because Storm is a Belgian Malinois search and rescue dog. Moore firefighter Tyler Barry is Storm’s handler. He says the team’s new member will be a great asset. “Everybody knows the history of Moore and the storms we’ve face,” said Barry, “So we’re really glad to have this asset available to us, while we hope we never have to use it.” Assistant Fire Chief Greb Herbster said Storm is a gamechanger for the department. The dog will help make search and rescue operations a much more efficient operation in the future. “It’s tough going through the aftermath of a storm and clearing buildings,” said Herbster. “These dogs are able to go clear a structure within 20-to-30 seconds compared to our guys spending 30 minutes or longer trying to dig through and find out if anyone's trapped in there. So just the capability the dog brings that allows us to get so much more done in a short amount of time with limited amount of resources.”

ing. Barry says he and Storm will be putting in a lot of hard work as they constantly train. “Every Wednesday for about 5 to 6 hours for the entire working life of the dog,” said Barry. “So that can be 8 to 10 years that you're going to be on a task force with a dog and that's just the time that you're putting in with the team.” Barry also said that while Storm is hard-working and eager to please, folks need to understand that a search and rescue dog lives a much different life than a regular pet. “This dog has a pretty strict schedule and diet that it lives by,” said Barry. “When I'm off he's off. When I wake up and report to the station at 7 a.m. so to storm. And then he comes home with me at 7 a.m. the next day just like I do he works a regular schedule just like I do.”

Storm was presented to the Moore Fire Department by trainers from GroundZero Emergency Training Center in Tuttle. The Center was opened by Barry and Betty Switzer in the wake of the 2013 tornado as a non-profit tasked with training search and rescue dogs that could be donated to fire departments and other emergency teams across the country. GroundZero’s chief handler, Todd Frazier, said one of their scouts came across Storm and thought he would be a perfect fit for the program. “We had a handler up in Utah who found Storm,” said Frazier. “He called and told us that Storm had all the qualities that it takes to be a great disaster dog, so we brought him down and get him in the program.” Belgian Malinois look at lot like German Shepherds. Like that breed, they are also extremely smart, loyal, and hard-workMAY 2019 | MOORE MONTHLY | 63

parting shots by rob morris

The new Urban Air Indoor Adventure Park opened in Moore this past month. The 60,000 square foot facility features a multi-level indoor go-cart track, ropes course, climbing walls, Urban Warrior Course, trampoline areas, dodgeball courts, and much, much more.

SUPERCAT DANCE

The Southmoore SuperCats hosted their 11th Annual Spring Fling Dance at the Southmoore gym in March...and some of the OKC Thunder dance team showed up to help celebrate!

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Moore High School alum, Rylee Plummer, received a Charles and Donna Jeffries Endowed Scholarship and a Walter Sitlington Scholarship in recognition of her academic achievements at Oklahoma State University. Plummer is a first year veterinary student and the daughter of Kim Plummer of Moore and Ronald Plummer of Sulpher.

STUDENT PAGES

Two Moore Public School students served as Senate pages for State Senator Darrell Weaver, of Moore, this past April. Westmoore High School junior, Hunter Kysela served from April 8-11. Hunter is the son of Joe Kysela and Tiffanie Moseley. Moore High School junior, Lexie Drake served from March 25-28. Lexie is the daughter of Joseph and Julie Drake.

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