VOL. 17 • NO. 10 • OCTOBER 2021
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FALL EVENTS GUIDE: For the second year in a row, the COVID pandemic is having an impact on our favorite fall events, but there are still plenty of great activities and events to get you through the season.
CITY BOND ELECTION Local residents will have the chance to vote on two important general obligation bonds in November. One that would accelerate some much-needed repairs to residential streets and another that would replace the crowded and out-of-date animal shelter.
TASTE LOCAL CORNISH SMOKEHOUSE: If you're looking for woodsmoked BBQ with a few spicy twists (including French Toast!), you'll want to check out this popular southside joint.
SPORTS IS THIS HEAVEN? Westmoore alum Kyle Tyler's journey through the minor leagues finally brought him to The Show this year. We talked with Tyler about his promotion to the Los Angeles Angels and his MLB pitching debut.
4 Letter from the Editor 12 Boomtown
Health & Wellness Is Both Personal and Professional
16 Chamber Spotlight
Meet the Moore Chamber's Leadership Mloore Class of 2022
17 Senior Living
The Importance of the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program of 2022
18 Brand Senior Center Activities 22 Business Building Blocks Assessment Center and VA Benefits
28 Heroes of Moore: Veteran's Spotlight
Jahnny Paxson
29 Heroes of Moore: 1st Responder Spotlight
Lt. Derek Dean
30 Calendar of Events
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35 Moore Healthy
Oklahoma Man Experiences Miracle Recovery After Heart Attack, Seizure
36 Ask a Dietician
The Pear is the Perfect Fall Fruit
40 Children's Book Review Amari and the Night Brothers
41 Pioneer System Library Calendar 42 The Station Schedule 44 Class Acts Haylee Cantero is Embracing the Magic of Middle School
48 Sports Calendar 50 Sports Photos 52 Parting Shots
Letter from the Editor Ah, yes. That blissful moment when the temperatures drop into the 70's during the day, the 50's at night, and you can feel the crispness in the air as the leaves begin to change. Fall is here, friends, and with it comes a list of events that we'e come to look forward to with great anticipation. Yes, the pandemic is still curtailing some of our favorites, but this fall sees Eleanor, Age 2 the return of Haunt Old Town! And THAT'S something to get excited about. In this issue you'll also see a brief recap of the two important ballot propositions city residents will be voting on in November. We hope you'll take your time to educate yourself on what these ballots are all about and head out to the polls to vote next month.
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