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October is the perfect month to visit this hidden gem on Western Avenue. It’s the perfect rural escape hidden in the heart of the metro, complete with a zip line, Fall Maze, Zombie Apocalypse Paintball, and overnight facilities in Conestoga wagons and teepees with a level of “glamping” that will blow your mind.
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EDITOR’S NOTE Six years have passed since the May 2013 tornado ripped through our city. One of the businesses devastated by that storm was Orr Family Farms. But instead of falling apart, Dr. Orr and his family have responded by rising from the dead and coming back stronger than ever. October is the perfect time for a closer look at how Orr Family Farms has created an entertainment jewel that’s right in our own backyards. We turn to master makeup artist Paul Snyder for a how-to on Halloween face-painting that will definitely level-up your trick-or-treat game. You’ll also find great trick-or-treat safety tips and a reminder of where to go for some of the best Halloween activities in the Oklahoma City area. This month’s issue of the Moore Monthly is designed to make for a spooky good month of October.
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DEAD AND LOVING IT: Orr Family Farms Delivers October Thrills
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The entrance to Orr Family Farms on Western Avenue seems relatively subdued, but make the turn onto the property for a day or weekend of wideranging fun are rewarded by a stunning discovery. You'll be hard-pressed to find a better spot (or value) for making memories with your friends or your family. From their popular Zombie Apocalypse Paintball ride to the new and wildly successful Conestoga wagon or TeePee "glamping" overnights, 'you'll find something to thrill anyone. Shanain Kemp, the Orr Family Farm General Manager, says the entertainment farm offers a wide variety of activities that will excite every age group. "We have so much 'that's fun for adults and children," said Kemp. "We have our Fall Maze which is great fun for all ages, and we also have our 425foot long zip line that you can ride if 'you're between 70 and 250 pounds, so 'that's a lot of fun for adults as well." With temperatures cooling down for the fall, October is a perfect time to check out all 'that's available at Orr Family Farms. That includes camping out in their new Conestoga wagons or
Teepees. But make no mistake about it, folks. These are your great-grandparents wagons and teepees. The wagons and teepees will sleep from four-to-six depending on the configuration. "The wagons are heated and air-conditioned," said Kemp. "You have plush mattresses, the same as 'you'll find in the finer hotels, and we provide all your bedding and sheets." And 'that's just the start of the "glamping amenities." Overnight guests will also find restrooms and showers, microwaves and minifridges, so they can bring along their food for meals if they like. Orr Family Farms also provides complimentary S' ' mores with a charcoal grill and picnic table or a community fire pit to gather around. The overnight experience debuted last fall and has become so popular that the Farm hosts guests from all over the world. "'It's been extremely popular," said Kemp. "We've had people from Finland, Australia, and Sweden, all kinds of places, who have come out for the experience. We hope all our local friends know that
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this experience is available to them and is practically in their own backyard." That's a big part of the magic of Orr Family Farms: 'it's a unique and unforgettable family-friendly getaway located within the heart of the metro Oklahoma City. The 'farm's history can be traced back to 1977 when veterinarian Glenn Orr and his wife, Shari, moved to Oklahoma City and opened the "Celestial Acres" farm. The farm became one of the top racehorse breeding and training locations in the region. Dr. 'Orr's love for Oklahoma led him to open the Orr Family Farm, a family-friendly educational environment for all ages in 2004. The farm suffered substantial damage on May 20, 2013, when an EF5 tornado roared through the area. But in the wake of that disaster, the farm has been reborn with an evengreater appeal that has made it a family favorite. "The tornado actually ended up helping us rebuild," said Kemp. "'We've become bigger, stronger, and have added more activities after 2013." Among those activities are a mile-long historic train ride, a carousel, animal barnyard, apple cannon blasters, life-sized foosball, and more. And in the fall the Farm adds even more activities like their Fall Maze and the Zombie Apocalypse paintball ride.
"We introduced the Zombie paintball experience four years ago," said Kemp, "And people just love it because you get to ride in a wagon with mounted paintball guns and shoot at live zombies without getting shot back at." The paintball guns fire glow-in-the-dark paintballs so that anti-Zombie warriors can see when their attacks connect with the enemy. 'There's no age limit on the Zombie Apocalypse Paintball ride, but Kemp says there is a size requirement. All riders must be able to reach the gun while sitting on the bench at the same time, so 54" in height is a safe guideline to keep in mind. Tickets are $20 per person. Groups of 15 or more will receive a discounted ticket of $18 per person (plus tax). Those tickets include a Farm pass, which gives access to the Fall Maze, train ride, barnyard, pumpkin patch, pedal cars, giant jumping pillows, super slides, farm fun yard, corn crib, carousel and more. 'You'll find more information on pricing at the 'Farm's website: orrfamilyfarm.com or by calling 405-799-FARM (3276). 'You'll also find plenty of information on the website about all the activities offered at Orr Family Farms, including the Conestoga wagon and Teepee camping experiences. 'You'll want to make sure you check now, especially if 'you're considering a group getaway. "The response has been overwhelming," said Kemp. "We started with the wagons last fall and then have progressively added the teepees and 'it's been popular all through the summer. You can log on to our website and 'you'll find all the available dates and times there."
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HALLOWEEN FACE-PAINTING, HOLLYWOOD-STYLE Paul Snyder is a local artist (who we profiled in the August issue of Moore Monthly magazine) who has created some of the most remarkable life-sized movie figures you’ll find anywhere outside of Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum. He’s also a gifted make-up artist, so we asked Paul if he would create a couple of face-painting tutorials for folks looking to level-up their Halloween costume game. Paul graciously obliged with one fairly easy tutorial (Captain Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies) and one more challenging tutorial (Freddy Krueger from the Nightmare on Elm Street movies). Paul uses everyday cosmetics for his makeup projects along with Mehron FX paints. You can also see more of Paul’s work by following “artbypaul” on Instagram and “Art by Paul Snyder” on Facebook.
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JACK SPARROW STEP 1: Begin by covering your face with a cream foundation, preferably tinted if you have fair skin as Jack Sparrow is tanned and weathered from the sun and being at sea. Use a lightbrown powder or cream to contour your cheek bones and cheek hollows if necessary.
STEP 2 AND 2B: If you don't already have facial hair, you can simply draw it in using either a dark-brown eyebrow pen or using a brush with a pointed tip and dark-brown eyeshadow to make Jack Sparrow's trademark goatee.
STEP 3: Apply black eyeliner to the upper and lower lids. You don't have to worry about it looking a bit messy as Jack Sparrow is a pirate and not to neat to begin with!
STEP 4 (FINAL): Add some reddish-brown blush along the sides of the face and around the cheek hollows to give it a sun-glow look. Put on a dreadlock wig and red bandana and you're ready to sail the high seas!
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FREDDY KRUEGER STEP 1: Use stick-glue to smooth and conceal your eyebrows as they will be covered in face paint.
STEP 2: Use black and red face paint to make the trademark "burnt" marks. Use the red to make the basic shapes, then finish them by adding black/red mix to the top and sides of each burn mark to create a 3D depth effect.Â
STEP 3: Once you've made all of the burn marks on the face (and neck if you desire), take a liquid highlighter and paint the skin around each burn mark to create more of the 3D effect as needed.
STEP 4 (FINAL): Put on an old brown fedora and get ready to scare your friends and family!
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Nominations Are Now Open for the Best of Moore & South OKC The community response to the “BOM Awards” has been overwhelming…and so have your suggestions for making the awards even better. That’s why we’ve put our heads together and come up with a few new wrinkles that should simplify the process and give more businesses a chance to take home some coveted “Bommie” hardware. Here are the rules:
NOMINATIONS The nomination period runs from October 1, 2019 to November 15th, 2019. Anyone can submit a nomination in any category. You can check out the categories here. Businesses must be within the immediate area of Moore and South OKC to be eligible (for the purposes of these awards, South OKC is considered to begin along the I-240 corridor and extend south into Moore). Nominations can be submitted by email (to rob@mooremonthly.com or rebekah@mooremonthly.com) or by posting on the Moore Monthly Facebook or Instagram pages. Any business that is nominated will be eligible for votes. There will only be one round of voting. There will be no limit to the number of nominations in each category. If you’re nominated – you’re in.
VOTING Voting will begin at 12:01 a.m. on December 1, 2019 and end at midnight on January 31, 2020. That’s right – two whole months to make your votes known. You may vote multiple times each day, but our voting system will not allow you to cast consecutive votes within a short time-span.
There will be only one round of voting. WINNERS The top three finishers in each category will be invited to our festive Best of Moore Awards Show in February where the winners will be revealed. The runners-up will also be recognized at the “Bommie’s” so that everyone goes home a winner. A complete list of winners and runners-up will be featured in the March edition of the Moore Monthly along with a photo gallery from the gala event.
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Parks for the People Recreation facilities at the turn of the century were different than those Moore now provides. There were farm ponds for swimming in the summer and skating in the winter. Baseball games were held on vacant lots. Plays, concerts, box suppers and family reunions took place in churches, the school and in the open air. The first movies were shown on the outside of a white building.
The first 80 acres of the Buck Thomas Park, East 12th Street, were acquired in 1973, with the assistance of the outdoor recreation grant from the federal government. Ball fields were built that alternated between football and baseball. Soccer fields, tennis courts, picnic pavilion, playgrounds and walking trails were eventually added as well as skateboard ramps. An additional 22 acres have been added. The city tries to keep up with changes in recreational philosophies.
Official parklands were accumulated in different ways. The first parkland acquisition was Lot 26 on the original town site plat. Though not developed as a park for years, the south part served as the high-school stadium until the new school stadium was built in the mid-sixties. The north end was a place for church and family gatherings and picnics. After the water system was installed in 1927, a small concrete wading pool was built, about 20 feet long, from 10 inches deep on the west to 18 inches on the east. Local ladies acted as lifeguards each afternoon during summer. This lot now holds the library, community center and the local health department office.
Some of the platted parks that have been developed or partially furnished are Greenbriar on N.W. 6th, with a tennis court, playground and half basketball court; Apple Valley on Melrose Drive with a playground, splash pad and walking trail; Westmoore Trails on Lonnie Lane with new playground equipment and a one-third mile walking trail; Cottonwood Park on S.W. 2nd with a playground and half basketball court; and Madison Place Park with new playground equipment. Harrington Park is in the planning stage. Development has begun on a 30-acre nature park west of Telephone Road and north of S.W. 34th Street, which will contain walking trails, picnic areas, a pond and other nature features. This adds up to 266 acres of a great variety of recreational possibilities, all designed to increase and enhance the health, welfare and enjoyment of the people of Moore and their friends. Try them, you’ll like them. From the Moore Monthly archives.
Some park sites were acquired by dedication on development plats. At some time in the process of establishing plat requirements, it became mandatory for certain portions to be dedicated as parklands. Most of these have been small areas designated as neighborhood parks. Some have been developed; some have not.
Fifty-two acres on S.W. 4th Street were donated by a developer and, through several years, now contain a onemile walking trail, two ponds, benches, a playground area and picnic tables. New playground equipment was planned for 2008 [and was installed that year]. The trail was partially financed by a recreation trail grant.
J.D. Estates, at S.E. 4th and Bryant, was dedicated by the developer in 1979. As a result of several improvement projects, it now contains a nine-mile, paved walking trail, a covered bridge, a colorful play area and picnic pavilion, plus the creek and trees. Later, the Veterans Memorial was moved to this park and the park renamed “Veterans’ Memorial Park.” The furnishings of the memorial are incomparable.
The playground site for the Kiwanis Park was a gift from the Brand family, who later added three acres for the Brand/ Kiwanis Senior Center. The park contains a playground and 1.5-mile walking trail. Eighteen acres of Fairmoore Park on N.W. 5th Street were purchased in 1966. Over the years, it has been developed to provide a swimming pool, picnic areas, tennis courts, ball fields, pavilions and a Kidsplay playground.
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How do I Lead my Team Through Massive Organizational Change? Franklin Covey presents “The Change Model” to visually portray the four zones of change, to assist leaders in understanding where they and their team members are in regards to change. The “X” axis represents results. The “Y” axis represents time. This model allows leaders to understand the challenges and potential pitfalls and provides tools to coach team players through the four zones of change. 1. Zone of Status Quo – A steady state of businessas-usual exemplifies this zone. Team members feel comfortable and in control. However, the zone of status quo is temporary – change is happening all of the time. You can determine some changes, some are determined for you by others, and some change is unexpected. Choosing to remain in the zone of status quo is not an option.
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them how far they have come. Then help them look forward to what’s next. Imagine it, plan it, do it. A study in the Harvard Business Review stated that around 75% of corporate change initiatives fail to meet their objectives primarily due to mismanaged change. This mismanaged change is also the most critical factor cited when boards fire their CEO. The Top Six Reasons Why Changes Fail: 1. Poor Change Managers – Even if they are experts in other areas, leaders who are unskilled at managing change may fail to adapt and fail to empower their team members. 2. Lack of Vision – Lack of a clear, correct, and compelling vision from leaders and managers. 3. One-way Communication – Unclear or oneway communication from managers or leaders to employees, even if it seems frequent. 4. Chaos – Too many changes at once, overload, lack of focus, or people are working against each other. 5. Silent Revolt – A failure to capture people’s hearts and minds may drive employees to disengage and work against the change. 6. No Accountability – No objective measurement or accountability for each individual, whether a leader, manager or employee. Five Elements Necessary for Successful Change: 1. Vision: Vision involves understanding what is changing and why, as well as creating a clear picture of success that can be easily communicated to others. 2. Communication: Clear, two-way dialogue between you and your team about the Vision. Communication involves sharing the Vision, allowing team members to share concerns and ideas, and receiving confirmation back from the team that clarifies the Vision. 3. Alignment: Alignment involves clarifying roles and responsibilities to unify the team and ensure everyone is working towards the Vision. Teams should also understand how their contribution helps to move the organization forward. 4. Engagement: Engagement involves people being interested in and excited about making the change happen. They use their creativity and best efforts to fill their roles and motivate and support each other. 5. Accountability: Accountability involves people knowing what is expected of them through specific, visible, measurable results, and what exactly is under their control. In summary, change is happening all of the time. Choosing to remain in the zone of status quo is not an option. The change model helps leaders and teams not to fear change but to embrace it. The change model also provides leaders with the tools to manage the process of change, so that team members and organization arrives at the zone of better performance!
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Wounded and Weary: The Peanut Butter Falcon Delivers Sweet Story Directed by: Tyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz Written by: Tyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz Starring: Shia LeBeouf, Dakota Johnson, Zack Gottsagen, Thomas Haden Church, Bruce Dern In an era when computer-generated superhero movies, crude comedies, and gory horror movies dominate the box office, along comes the very sweet and remarkable “The Peanut Butter Falcon” to remind movie-goers that movie magic exists in small stories, too. Zak (Zack Gottsagen) is young man with Down Syndrome who is living in a home after being abandoned by his family. His one dream in live is to go to the professional wrestling school of his idol, the Saltwater Redneck (Thomas Haden Church). His roommate, Carl (Bruce Dern), helps him slip away one night and Zak is off on a very Mark Twainesque journey that is gently strange and surreal. He is quickly paired with an unlikely ally named Tyler (Shia LeBeouf ), who is carrying a tragic burden that seems to keep him on the razor’s edge of despair. Tyler has run afoul of a vindictive shrimp fisherman, so he abandons the road and heads cross country to safer ground. With Zak in tow the pair wind their way through beautifully-shot deltas, forests, and beaches as they try to elude capture, catch fish, and find God. Complicating matters is Eleanor (Dakota Johnson) a kind nursing
home staff member with her own tragic history. Eleanor is tasked with finding Zak so that he can be transferred to a more secure (and more impersonal) facility. The remarkable thing about this enchanting story is that it’s first feature film for the writing/directing team of Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz. Nilson is actually a wellknown hand model (I swear I’m not making this up) and Schwarz has a fairly long list of shorts and documentary work to his credit as a writer, editor, director, and cinematographer. They haven’t delivered a flawless movie, but they have created something so sweet and sentimental that it goes down like an ice-cold glass of sweet tea on a hot Southern summer afternoon. The film was shot along the North Carolina coast, Nilson’s home, and you can see the affection Nilson has for the state. The scenes of Tyler and Zak trekking through forests, swimming across streams, and piloting their homemade raft through the delta are warm and inviting. The story is also sweet and smooth, in spite of a couple of minor bumps.
become the very thing that binds them together. The Peanut Butter Falcon plays like a modern-day Mark Twain story, reminding us that the greatest adventures in life don’t necessarily involve Infinity Gauntlets with world-changing potential. They’re about the human heart and the powerful healing effects of acceptance, love, and treating each other with respect and grace.
The actors carry the rest of the burden with all three main players letting the pain of their personal tragedies simmer just beneath the surface. Nilson and Schwartz wisely keep the story from veering into wildly emotional moments and are content to let the wounds of these three mismatched and weary travelers
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BY ROB MORRIS
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Out of Africa: Top Ten National Award Sends Two Lewis Jeweler Sales Reps Overseas deeply impacted by the difference De Beers is making in the local communities. “The imagery of diamond mines has changed so much over the past ten years,” said Rogers. “There used to be this image that they really didn’t care about anything except diamonds and profit.” “It used to be that most of the kids there were having to move out of the country to get a job,” said Gomez, “But now De Beers is helping out and then hiring these kids, so it’s fascinating to see the impact they’re having on their communities as they come back home.” Gomez and Rogers were able to tour the “John Wayne Mine” in Botswana, one of the largest and most productive diamond mines in the world. They say the scale of the operation is mind-boggling.
When it comes to selling diamonds, you can officially list Lewis Jewelers’ Heather Gomez and Maggie Rogers in the “Big-Time” category. Exactly how “Big-Time” are they? Over the past summer, they were honored as two of the Top Ten Forevermark Diamond sales representatives from across the nation. It’s a stunning accomplishment when you consider that there are around 400 jewelry stores nationwide with multiple representatives who are selling Forevermark Diamonds. That means these ladies are good at what they do. It’s also essential when you understand precisely what Forevermark Diamonds are about. It’s a diamond brand from the 130-year-old De Beers Group of Companies. Forevermark Diamonds are promised to be not only among the most beautifully cut diamonds in the world; they are also guaranteed to be responsibly sourced. “De Beers is such a great company to work with,” said Gomez. “Not only are they responsibly mining diamonds, but they are also funneling some of the profits from their company into building hospitals and schools for the local communities in South Africa. They’ve even created a refuge for endangered rhinoceros.”
Each year, De Beers honors the top ten sales representatives from across the country with a special trip. This isn’t the first year that Lewis Jewelers has placed someone in the top ten. “A few years ago two of our girls went to Los Angeles to attend the Oscars,” said Gomez, “And last year a couple of us went to New York City. But this year’s trip to South African and Botswana was by far the biggest trip we’ve experienced.” Both Gomez and Rogers say people seem surprised that a jewelry store in Moore, Oklahoma does so well when competing with stores from much larger cities. Rogers said, “They’re like, ‘How do you sell diamonds in Moore, Oklahoma?” The answer, they both agree, is really pretty simple. “People get married around here, too, just like they do everywhere else,” said Gomez, “And our management does a great job of teaching and equipping us to understand our products.”
Rogers says not only was De Beers’ investment in the community impressive; she was moved by the way the company is changing the lives of South Africans.
“We also take the approach that understanding our products helps us serve our customers,” said Rogers. “At the end of the day, it’s not about how many we sell. It’s about taking care of our clients and when we do that it all works out.”
“They’ve made it possible for kids growing up there to go to school and get degrees,” said Rogers. “So now these kids are coming back as brilliant engineers, living in the communities where they grew up and raising their families there. It’s amazing to see this firsthand.”
That “working out” landed Gomez and Rogers in South Africa for the trip of a lifetime. They were able to tour De Beers local diamond operations and see how the Forevermark Diamonds are mined and prepared firsthand. As much as they enjoyed learning about the details of the diamond industry, both were
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“You actually have to drive to go into or out of the mine,” said Rogers, “And it takes like an hour to get from the bottom up to the top because you drive all around the outside of it.” They also visited one of the hospitals built by De Beers, where they heard the story of one of the area’s first full-time, resident doctors. “The local residents had never had a full-time, resident doctor,” said Gomez, “So this gentleman, who was born and raised there, got an education via De Beers and came back to run this hospital. It was incredible to see people in the waiting room, getting their health care, and not having to worry about these kinds of things anymore.” Gomez pointed out that the hospital also took care of her when she got sick on the trip. “They gave me medication and treated me for my illness, and I didn’t have to pay a dime,” said Gomez. The Lewis Jewelers reps also had a chance to meet with South Africa’s First Lady and go on a couple of safari’s, a thrill for Rogers who is deeply interested in photography (her photos accompany this article). “You were just feet away from lions with no protection around you,” said Rogers, “It was kind of surreal to be able to take pictures of those animals.” As much fun as it was to experience that part of Africa, Rogers and Gomez both say it was a chance to see the De Beers operation and the way the company was taking responsibility for the people and country around them that will stick with them. “It helps me to know that selling diamonds on this side of the planet is actually helping people on the other side by making their lives better,” said Gomez.
“We’ll probably never have another chance to see those kinds of things,” said Rogers. “It truly changed my perspective on what we do.”
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A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY presents fresh arrangements of music from the 30+ years of the FINAL FANTASY catalogue for a variety of chamber ensembles. The programs feature string quartets, piano and guitar solos, duos, trios and other mixed groups of instrumentalists to produce an immediate and personal encounter with the extraordinary FINAL FANTASY musical themes, characters, and settings. VIP tickets (Seats in Rows A and B) include a post-concert meetand-greet session with pianist Benyamin Nuss and conductor Eric Roth. For tickets visit the OCCC Performing Arts Center webpage: http://tickets. occc.edu/upcoming-events or call (405) 682-7579. National Theatre Live: All About Eve Sunday, October 6, 2:00 p.m. All About Eve tells the story of legend Margo Channing, a true star of the theatre. The spotlight is hers, always has been. But now there’s young, beautiful Eve. Her biggest fan. Adapted by Ivo van Hove from the 1950 Twentieth Century Fox film by Joseph L Mankiewicz and the play “The Wisdom of Eve” by Mary Orr. The National Theater Live version stars Gillian Anderson (X-Files, NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire), and Lily James (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again). Captured live from the West End in London. National Theatre Live is co-presented by OCCC and CityRep Theatre. For tickets visit the OCCC Performing Arts Center webpage: http://tickets.occc.edu/upcoming-events or call (405) 682-7579. Michael McHale Thursday, October 10, 7:30 p.m. Belfast-born Michael McHale has established himself as one of Ireland’s leading pianists. He has developed an international career as a solo recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician. McHale studied at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Cambridge University and the Royal Academy of Music. For tickets visit the OCCC Performing Arts Center webpage: http://tickets.occc.edu/upcoming-events or call (405) 682-7579. Michael McHale Thursday, October 10, 7:30 p.m. Belfast-born Michael McHale has established himself as one of Ireland’s leading pianists. He has developed an international career as a solo recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician. McHale studied at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Cambridge University and the Royal Academy of Music. For tickets visit the OCCC Performing Arts Center webpage: http://tickets.occc.edu/upcoming-events or call (405) 682-7579. Bandstand Friday, October 25, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 8:00 p.m. From three-time Tony® winner and Hamilton choreographer, Andy Blankenbuehler, comes an inspiring new American musical that explodes with infectious music and high-octane, heart-stopping dancing. It’s 1945, and six soldiers return from war to a changed nation. When NBC announces a national competition to find the nation’s next great musical superstars, they form a band unlike any the nation has ever seen. Along the way, they discover the power of music to face the impossible, find their voice, and finally feel like they have a place to call home. “The show defies you not to be moved” (Time Out New York). 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 CampusFamily Life Center. Canned and dry goods available. Must be a resident of Moore (please bring an ID).
CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS Parks Board Meeting, Tuesday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. City Council Meeting, Monday, October 7 at 6:30 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. Board of Adjustment Meeting, Tuesday, October 8, 5:30 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. Planning Commission Meeting, Tuesday, October 8, 7:00 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. City Council Meeting, Monday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.
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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 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. Boy Scouts Meetings, Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. Cub Scouts Meetings, Tuesdays, 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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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. DAR SEEKS MEMBERS: The Daughters of the American Revolution is a lineage based, nonprofit, non-political women’s Service Organization, whose motto is “God, Home, and Country”. We promote Historic Preservation, Education and Patriotism. DAR was founded October 11, 1890. ANY woman, 18 years of age or older regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible for membership. For more information please contact us at: www.DAR.org 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 Betty Worley at 405-691-9161. Moore Horseshoe Pitching Club, every Thursday, 6:00 p.m., Fairmoore Park. For more information, contact (405) 237-1171. 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.
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 405-793-2600.
WOMEN: Moms Club of Moore, the second Thursday of the month, Westmoore Community Church. Go to momsclubsofmoore.com for more information.
P.A.L.S. Program for Seniors, Seniors are assigned to a 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) 7934478 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.
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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 servemoore.com or call (405) 735-3060.
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.
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.
Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site, Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m., Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main, (405) 793-9069. 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.
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.
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 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
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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.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 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. American Cancer Society seeks volunteers who would 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, 793-9069, Brand Center.
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 July and the rest of the year.
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TASTE LOCAL
Taste: Crockstar Dinner Club 920 SW 104th St, Oklahoma City www.crockstardinnerclub.com 405-203-2723
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meals that do not require refrigeration. They also have an extensive lineup of freezer meals which are on a monthly rotation. “Our store is the only place you can pick up the freezer meals because obviously, we have to keep those refrigerated,” said Cramer. “We are constantly introducing new recipes to the freezer meal lineup, so you can expect to see some different recipes along with your familiar favorites each month.” The September lineup of freezer meals included BBQ Porkchops, Buttery Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Mississippi River Roast, and Italian Meatballs. The regular pantry lineup features Caribbean Jerk Chicken, Firecracker Shrimp Fajitas, Savory Ranch Chicken, and Southern Style Pork Chops among its 35 recipes. We live in what seems to be an increasingly busy world, with conflicting schedules and demanding deadlines that cause families to drift apart. That’s what led Brittany Cramer to create Crockstar Dinner Club. “Honestly, I just wanted to find a way to make bringing dinnertime as effortless and easy as possible,” said Cramer. “It’s all about helping families provide a home-cooked meal without all the effort and energy in the kitchen.” The Crockstar Dinner Club concept is delightfully simple in its use of crockpot cooking: you provide the protein (beef, chicken, etc.) and they provide the rest of the
ingredients for a meal that you can drop in your crockpot and enjoy. “That protein can be a type of meat or veggie,” said Cramer. “So, it doesn’t matter if you’re a vegetarian or you eat meat. The recipes work for everyone.” Cramer and her Operations Manager, Tracy Bingham, work hard to make sure all their ingredients are fresh and hand-prepared at their Southwest 104th location. “The recipes are completely prepared in our kitchen here at the store,” said Cramer. “They’re sealed here and then put out front.” Crockstar Dinner Club has about 35 pantry meals that are available at all times. These are
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Cramer says the starting place for anyone looking to save time in the kitchen and bring the family together for a delightful homecooked meal begins with Crockstar’s website. “You can go to our website and look over the recipes,” said Cramer, “Then you can purchase your meals online and either come back our store to pick your order up or have it delivered to your door.” Crockstar’s primary location is over in the Westmoore High School area, at 104 SW 19th Street in South Oklahoma City. But they have sites where you can pick up the pantry meals across the Oklahoma City area including Moore (Showplace Market), Norman (Ole Stables Marketplace),
Oklahoma City (The Market at Quail Springs), Warr Acres (Feathered Nest Market), Edmond (Serendipity), and Yukon (Mainstreet Market Place). Keep in mind; you can only pick up the freezer meals at the 104 SW 19th Street location. Pantry meals are available at all other locations. Cramer says the idea for Crockstar Dinner club was born out of her own frustration with cooking. “I was a stay-at-home mother of three and pregnant with my fourth,” said Cramer. “I never hated cooking, but at the end of the day you’re exhausted and just didn’t want to cook.” In her search for an answer to the problem, Cramer pulled out her crockpot, a wedding gift she’d never really used. She quickly realized that she’d found a solution not just for herself, but for anyone struggling with a busy schedule that leaves them too tired to cook a healthy meal for their family. “The best thing about a crockpot is that your meal is finished before you leave for work,” said Cramer. “You can put your ingredients in your crockpot, set the timer and then when you get home it’s done and waiting for you.” That lightbulb moment happened threeyears ago. It turned into a home-based side business for Cramer but quickly became so popular that she found herself unable to keep up with the orders.
“I was surprised at how many people wanted this,” said Cramer. “So we opened the store about two-and-a-half years ago, and that has allowed us to expand what we offer.” How popular is Crockstar Dinner Club? Cramer has a map posted in the back of the store showing every location to which they’ve shipped meals. Nearly every state in the U.S. has a pin it it. And the orders just keep coming in. “I like to think of what we’re doing is helping people change their lives for the better,” said Cramer. “We have a great, high-quality product, yes. But what we offer helps families enjoy a homecooked meal without all the stress and cleanup you normally get with that. I like to picture families gathered around the table, enjoying their company over a delicious meal.” Crockstar Dinner Club offers meals for almost every diet, including Keto and Gluten-Free options. Prices for the pantry meals range from $6 to $8 per meal, and if you buy 15 meals, you get the 16th meal free. You can check out the October menu at crockstardinnerclub.com or drop by the store at 104 SW 104th Street.
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From Seed to Spoon: October is About Much More Than Pumpkins! October in Oklahoma is a beautiful time with amazing weather! Hopefully by now all your pumpkins are ready to be harvested and you can be festive for the fall holidays as well! Keep in mind when you carve your pumpkins for Halloween that you can save the seeds to make roasted pumpkin seeds. All you need to do is season clean, dry seeds and lay them flat on a baking sheet in the oven for 30-45 minutes. Not only do they taste great, but they have amazing health benefits! Check out our app for more recipes and ways to prepare your foods that you are growing in your garden! Don’t forget to use put all your leftover pumpkins into your compost as well! Here in central Oklahoma, our average first fall frost date is late in October. Make sure to be keeping a close eye on the weather. When a frost is predicted, you will want to make sure that you harvest everything from your warm season plants because they will most likely be dying off. You can help to extend your growing seasons by adding row covers on top of your garden beds. Check out our YouTube channel at youtube.com/ fromseedtospoon to watch how we added covers on top of our wooden raised beds. When we have a frost predicted, we typically have the issue of an overabundance of food! We start to preserve it quickly so it doesn’t go bad! One of our favorite things to make is pesto with our herbs that we have collected. Pesto can be frozen and preserved for longer-term storage. Another way we preserve our herbs is by adding the chopped herbs to ice cube trays and filling them with oil. We freeze these and pull them out anytime we want to already have oil and herbs all ready to go! We’ve also been preserving a lot of our abundant peppers not only by freezing, but by drying them as well and creating our own homemade crushed red pepper. This way we have peppers all winter long! Check out all the ways that we preserve our food we grow in our free app! We will be harvesting a lot of sweet potatoes this month! We always plant all types of potatoes in Smart Pots to make harvesting much easier. By having fabric sides, we can dig through the dirt easily or simply dump the contents into a wheelbarrow for a scavenger hunt! Sweet potatoes taste so incredible! Our favorite way to eat these is to saute them with chopped carrots in a cast iron skillet then roast in the oven. You can make them even tastier by adding in some cinnamon basil! There are so many nutrients in all of these! Check out the health benefits to each plant in our free app!
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Be sure to visit the www.seedtospoon.net for gardening blogs, videos, tips, and information on the SeedtoSpoon app for iOS, Android, and web browsers.
Fall is the best time to plant your garlic! Garlic is one of our favorite things to grow and eat! We add it to almost every meal for both its flavor and its nutrients. When planted in the fall, garlic will go dormant through the winter, and then will come back in the spring to be harvested in the summer-time! Check out more info about how to grow garlic in our free app! If you have beds that you are not planning on using over the winter, a great way to keep the soil fresh and full of nutrients is to plant a cover crop in them. Our favorite and easiest cover crop to plant is peas. This will help to fertilize your soil for free and protect your soil over the winter until you plant again!
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Say Boo to the Flu! Join Norman Regional and Moore Pediatrics for a free family flu clinic Saturday, November 2, 9 a.m. to noon (while supplies last). This walk-in clinic will offer free flu shots for both adults and children (ages 6 months and up). Presented by: Norman Regional Health Foundation Free Family Flu Clinic Saturday, November 2 // 9 a.m. – Noon* Norman Regional Moore Conference Center 700 S. Telephone Road *While supplies last.
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Experts Predict Bad Flu Season, Get Vaccinated Soon
The best way to protect yourself is with the flu vaccine, and the earlier you get it – the better. That’s because it takes two to four weeks to become effective. Not only does the flu vaccine reduce your risk of contracting the flu, but it also lessens the severity of the symptoms if you do get it. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC recommend getting the flu shot by the end of October to prepare for peak flu season, which is usually in February. That way you’ll have time to build up your immunity and be protected for the entire flu season. The CDC recommends everyone over six months old be vaccinated against the flu, especially expectant mothers and those over 65. Flu vaccination is especially important for people over 65 because they are at high risk of developing serious complications from the flu. FluMist, the nasal spray kids usually prefer, is also an option. Norman Regional Health System and the Norman Regional Health Foundation are hosting our annual “Say Boo to the Flu” event. It will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 2 at Norman Regional Moore Conference Center, 700 S. Telephone Road. This walk-in clinic will offer free flu shots for both adults and children (six months and up), while supplies last. The flu vaccine is the best protection you can get from the flu – but it’s not the only one. Here’s a few other ways to protect yourself: • Stay at least three feet away from anyone who’s coughing or sneezing • Stock up on antibacterial wipes and clean communal surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches and fridge handles – at least once a day • Keep your hands away from your face, especially from your nose and mouth
What if, despite your best efforts, you still manage to come down with the flu? • Know the symptoms - fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people also may have vomiting and diarrhea. You can also be infected with flu and have respiratory symptoms without a fever. • As soon as you suspect you may have it, call your primary care doctor for an appointment • If your physician prescribes antiviral drugs, take them. They can make illness milder and shorten the time you are sick. They may also prevent serious flu complications. • Studies show that flu antiviral drugs work best when they are started within two days of getting sick, but starting them later can still be helpful, especially if the sick person has a high risk factor or is very sick from flu. • Stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone (without a fever-reducing medicine) except to get medical care or for other necessities.
Norman Regional Health System has 15 primary care locations across south central Oklahoma, six of which are in Moore or south Oklahoma City near Moore. All six locations strive to offer same-day or nextday appointments, while some also accept walk-in patients. Call us at 405-515-5000 to find the right provider for you and your family.
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The CDC says this year’s flu season could be a bad one. That’s because flu season in the Southern Hemisphere can be an indication of what what’s to come in the Northern Hemisphere. The recent flu season in Australia, where winter just ended, was particularly bad, killing more than 200 people and infecting more than 100,000.
• Wash your hands often • Get adequate sleep so your immune system is at its strongest
Getting Us All to a Healthier Place
According to the calendar, the first official day of Fall is Sept. 23. But, to me, Fall doesn’t really start until mid-October when the temperatures finally drop and the colorful leaves start to blanket the ground. It’s a fantastic time of year. Football is in full swing, the smell of pumpkin spice fills the air and Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas are on the horizon. The only thing I don’t like about Fall is the flu, especially this year.
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Be Mindful of the Foods We Eat This Time of the Year a-free-cookie” that is always so hard to refuse. Before going somewhere that I know I’ll be tempted, I try to eat a high protein snack. Then I load my plate with the “good” stuff before touching the sweets. Go for veggie & fruit trays, meat & cheese, deviled eggs … you know, the “FOOD” food. I eat (& drink) slowly at parties, trying my best to focus on the people and the conversations more so than the spread of great free food.
As we wave goodbye to the summer warmth and anticipate the inevitable cold creeping up in the not-so-distant future, many of us love the opportunity to ditch the swimsuits and cover up in headto-toe clothing (black for me, thanks). Some of us use this covered-up season as an excuse to eat that extra slice of pecan pie at every holiday meal (no one will notice, right?), while others blame the cold for not exercising for a solid three months. Don’t get me wrong; fall and winter are magical seasons and while no holiday should go un-celebrated, we have
to be mindful of the foods we eat and our activity level during this time of the year. With peppermint bark to my left and homemade, extra gooey, no-bake cookies to my right; here are a few tips to fight the urge to eat every holiday treat in sight and a few creative ways to keep you moving during this time of the year: • Be prepared. For me, it’s easier to refuse treats that I know are coming (eating out, holiday party, family meals, etc.), than the blindsided “do-you-want-
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• BYO. By this I mean bring your own. Many social events involve a potluck style meal, so if you are contributing make sure it’s a) tipped towards the healthy side of the scale and b) something you’ll actually enjoy eating. My main go-to is either a cooked vegetable side dish (glazed steamed carrots, roasted brussel sprouts or asparagus) or a veggie tray with a greek yogurt ranch dip (1 packet of ranch powder and 16 oz of plain greek yogurt- delicious!). While making your own veggie tray may be a little more time-consuming than simply buying one, you can customize it with whatever vegetables you want and it is easier on the wallet! • Summer WILL come again. We all know that we will have to wear a swimsuit once again in a few short months, so why not cut out the agony of showing some skin and keep it movin’ during the colder months. Join a gym! Try a yoga or a kickboxing class! Invest in a jump rope or a hula hoop or some light weights and dance in your house to your favorite tunes (perhaps some Justin Timberlake?). Try doing 10 pushups or 10 crunches during commercial breaks.
Anything you need to do to keep yourself from sitting for hours on end … DO IT! It will pay off more than you think. These are just a few ideas of what I do to not gain the extra pounds from October-February. Stop putting stress on yourself when March comes around to lose the “holiday” weight all over again. Food is wonderful, but overeating and splurging on tons of extra sweets do not contribute to a healthy you. There is no denying that it is tough to change habits, but eating better and increasing exercise will do wonders. 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.
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THE STATION SCHEDULE • OCTOBER 2019
*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-andprograms or centralpark.cityofmoore.com/ activities-programs
FALL BREAK CAMPS Art Camp When: October 18th TIME: 8:00 a.m.–Noon Where: The Station Recreation Center Ages: 6–12 year olds Registration: August 1st–October 17th Fee: $25 Class Minimum: 10 Class Maximum: 25 Create colorful paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and more. You will use watercolors, paint, crayons, beads, strings, and clay. So much fun and the best part is you get to keep and take home what you make. Basketball Camp When: October 18th TIME: 8:00 a.m.–Noon Where: The Station Recreation Center Ages: 7–14 years old Registration: August 1st–October 17th Fee: $25 Class Minimum: 20 Class Maximum: 150 For any young athlete who is looking to improve his or her skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun. What better way than by getting to play basketball for 2-days and learn some new things in the process. Gizmo’s, Gadgets, & Thangs Camp: Saving the Earth When: October 18th Time: 12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Where: The Station Recreation Center Ages: 7–14 year olds Registration: August 1st–October 17th Fee: $25 Class Minimum: 10 Class Maximum: 25 Science has never been this much fun before. In this camp you will learn how to make bags out of T-shirts, make crafts from recycled projects, talk and learn more about how trash hurts the environment and how to help the environment and improve animal habitats. This is a fun filled camp action packed 2-day camp that is also very educational. Don’t miss out on this awesome chance to learn new and exciting things while also having a blast.
CLASSES Adult Drawing Class When: October 7th- October 28th Monday Nights (4 Classes) January 14th-February 4th Tuesday Nights (4 Classes)
Time: 6:45 P.M. -8:30 P.M. for October Classes 6:30 P.M-8:15 P.M. for January Classes Ages: 15+ Fee: $60 per Session Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Registration: August 1st- October 6th for October Classes October 1st- January 13th for January Classes Use several drawing media and various techniques in this class. All supplies included. Class taught by certified art instructor. The Ins and Outs of Drawing When: October 8th - October 29th Tuesday Nights (4 Classes) Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Age: 13+ Fee: $60 Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Registration: August 1st – October 7th Instructor: Maria Villegas To draw is to create the illusion of a 3D object on a 2D surface and anyone can learn to do it! Over this four week course, students will learn to train their eyes and draw different objects and shapes from life. This course is perfect for anyone who hopes to practice the fundamentals of drawing. Discovering Textiles Description: In this introductory When: November 5th- November 26th Tuesday Nights (4 Classes) Time: 6:45 P.M -8:15P.M Age: 13+ Fee: $60 Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Registration: August 1st – November 4th Instructor: Maria Villegas In this introductory weaving class, students will build their own loom and practice different weaving techniques. By the end of 4 weeks, students will design their own pattern and take home their very own handmade textile! Build Your Own Pinhole Camera When: December 2nd and 9th Monday Nights (2 Classes) Time: 6:45 P.M -8:15 P.M Age: 13+ FEE: $60 Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Registration: October 1st – December 1st Instructor: Maria Villegas This two week intensive gives students the chance to build their own camera out of simple everyday items. Learn about how photographs are made and even develop your own film after a fun day of taking pictures.
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Holiday Youth Arts & Crafts When: November 11th-December 17th Monday & Tuesday Nights (12 Classes) Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm Ages: 3 - 12 Yr. Olds Fee: $65 per Session Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Registration: September 1st-November 10th 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. But the best thing about this class is that it is Holiday themed and everything you make and create will have something to do with the Holidays. Holiday Arts and Crafts 4 Adults When: November 11th-December 16th Monday Nights (6 Classes) Time: 6:45 P.M -8:15 P.M. Ages: 15+ Fee: $65 per Session Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Registration: August 1st- November 10th A class adults get to use their imagination in a variety of different ways, making a variety of projects they get to take home. Whatever you make is Holiday themed and everything made and created will have something to do with the holidays. Combo Dance Class When: October 23rd - November 13th Wednesday Nights (4 Classes) November 20th - December 18th Wednesday Nights (4 Classes) (No Class Nov. 27th) January 8th - January 29th Wednesday Nights (4 Classes) February 5th - February 26th Wednesday Nights (4 Classes) Time: 6:30 P.M -7:15 P.M. Ages: 4-8 Years Fee: $50 per Session Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Registration: September 1st- October 22nd for November Classes September 1st- November 19th for December Classes October 1st- January 7th t for January Classes October 1st- February 4th for February Classes This is a class where we combine Ballet, Tap, and Jazz throughout the class so the student can get an even mix of the 3 styles of dance. High energy and fun. All Classes will then get practice sessions included in the cost for a recital. Recitals will be the end of February.
Hip Hop/Jazz Dance Class When: October 24th - November 14th Thursday Nights (4 Classes) November 21st -December 19th Thursday Nights (4 Classes) (No Class Nov. 28th) January 9th- January 30th Thursday Nights (4 Classes) February 6th - February 27th Thursday Nights (4 Classes) Time: 6:30 P.M -7:15 P.M. Ages: 4-8 Years Fee: $50 per Session Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Registration: September 1st-October 23rd for October Classes September 1st- November 20th for November Classes October 1st-January 8th for January Classes October 1st – February 5th for February Classes This uses popular and current music the kids will know and recognize to learn dances and choreography with different elements. Age appropriate music that is clean and not derogatory. All classes will then get practice sessions included in the cost for a recital. Recitals will be the end of February. Baby Ballet When: October 24th - November 14th Thursday Nights (4 Classes) November 21st - December 19th Thursday Nights (4 Classes) (No Class Nov. 28th) January 9th - January 30th Thursday Nights (4 Classes) February 6th - February 27th Thursday Nights (4 Classes) Time: 5:30 P.M -6:15 P.M. Ages: 3-5 Years Fee: $50 per session Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Registration: September 1st- October 23rd for November Classes September 1st- November 20th for December Classes October 1st-January 8th for January Classes October 1st- February 5th for February Classes Without mom and dad, the child gets to learn the basics of Ballet through music, movement, and balance. Fun, positive, and appropriate for the little ones. All classes will get practice sessions included in the cost for a recital. Recitals will be at the end of February at a date to be determined. Toddler Dance Class When: October 23rd - November 13th Wednesday Nights (4 Classes) November 20th - December 18th Wednesday Nights (4 Classes) (No Class Nov. 27th) January 8th -January 29th Wednesday Nights (4 Classes)
AGES: 18+ COST: $55 per session REGISTRATION PERIOD: April 1st - July 9th INSTRUCTOR: Torie Sangi
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
February 5th - February 26th Wednesday Nights (4 Classes) Time: 5:30 P.M -6:15 P.M. Ages: 18 months-3 Years Fee: $50 per Session Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Registration: September 1st-October 22nd for October Classes September 1st- November 19th for December Classes October 1st- January 7th for January Classes October 1st- February 4th for February Classes
Learn Spanish for beginners. Adult classes will teach the basics of understanding and being able to use basic Spanish in the real world.
Toddler will learn the basics of dance all while having fun and making new friends in the process. All classes will get practice sessions included in the cost for a recital. Recitals will be the end of February.
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.
Adult Wilderness Education Class When: October 30th - December 18th Wednesday Nights (8 Classes) January 8th – February 26th Time: 7:30 P.M.-9:00 P.M. Ages: Adults 18+ Fee: $60 per Session Where: The Station Recreation Center Registration: August 1st-October 29th This Wilderness Education class is focused on helping adults develop an understanding and appreciation of the natural world, connecting with others, and growing their self-awareness and selfappreciation. They will learn basic skills that are need for camping and hiking trips. Spanish 4 Kids When: January 6th- February 27th Every Monday & Thursdays (16 Classes) Time: 5:15 P.M -6:15 P.M. for September Classes 4:00 P.M-5:00 P.M. for January Classes Ages: 6-13YR Fee: $90 per Session Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Registration: October 1st- January 5th for January Classes Learn Spanish for beginners. Kid classes will teach Spanish to the children with parents and the parents will learn how to teach their child at home. Spanish 4 Adults When: January 6th - February 24th Every Monday (8 Classes) Time: 6:15 P.M -7:15 P.M. for September Classes 5:15 P.M.-6:15 P.M. for January Classes Ages: 15+ Fee: $70 per Session Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Registration: October 1st- January 5th for January Classes
Continuation Spanish 4 Adults When: January 6th-Febuary 24th Every Monday (8 Classes) Time: 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Ages: 15+ Fee: $70 per Session Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Registration: October 1st-January 5th for January Classes
Guitar Lessons When: October 29th- December 17th Tuesday Nights (8 Classes) Time: 7:30 P.M -8:45 P.M. Ages: 12Yr+ Fee: $55 per Session Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Registration: August 1st-October 28th 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. Family Game Night When: November 21st, December 19th, January 23rd Time: 7:30 P.M -9:30 P.M. Ages: Anyone-Children 6 & Under must be accompanied by an Adult. Fee: Free Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Registration: No Registration Instructor: The Station Staff Open for families of all ages with a variety of different family games from board games like Monopoly to card games like Go Fish. Also more active games like Ping Pong. Ping Pong Mania When: October 24th, February 20th, March 26th Time: 7:30 P.M -9:30 P.M. Ages: Anyone- Kids 6 & Under accompanied by an adult Fee: Free Where: The Station Recreation Center
City of Moore
TO REGISTER: www.cityofmoore.com/fun For more information call Moore Parks & Recreation at (405) 793-5090
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Registration: No Registration Instructor: The Station Staff Free to come. Whether you want to play just for fun or have a more competitive game, this is for you. Our team will also have a tutorial of how to play. Halloween Arts Spectacular When: October 31st Time: 5:30 P.M -7:30 P.M. Ages: Anyone-Children 6 & Under must be accompanied by an Adult. Fee: Free Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Registration: No Registration Wear your favorite Halloween Costume and come and draw, paint, and create and have fun all while celebrating Halloween. There will be Candy and Treats plus tons of Fun. A certified Art Instructor will be present and will have activities for everyone. Parents Night Out When: October 4th, November 1st, December 6th, January 3rd, February 7th and March 6th Time: 6:00 P.M -10:00 P.M. Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room & Child Watch Room Ages: 3 Years-11 Years Old Fee: $15 per child Registration: August 1st- Day before Parent’s Night Out Day for The Month. Instructor: The Station Staff
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Ages: Boys & Girls 7/8, 9/10 & 11/12; Age Determination Date: December 1st, 2019 Fee: $70 Resident, $80 Non-Resident, $20 Late Fee after September 29th Where: The Station Recreation Center & Moore Community Center Sign-ups: August 30th – September 29th Registration Type: Online www. cityofmoore.com/fun Birth Certificates Due: November 21st by 5PM Practices Begin: October 28th Practice Bid Sheet Due: October 25th at 8AM Ages: Boys & Girls 7/8, 9/10 & 11/12; Age Determination Date: December 1st, 2019 Fee: $70 Resident, $80 Non-Resident, $20 Late Fee after September 29th Where: The Station Recreation Center & Moore Community Center Sign-ups: August 30th – September 29th Registration Type: Online www. cityofmoore.com/fun Birth Certificates Due: November 21st by 5PM Practices Begin: October 28th Practice Bid Sheet Due: October 25th at 8AM
Once a month on a Friday, parents can enjoy a night on the town while their children are having fun and learning. Depending on the age, the child will either be in the Child Watch Room or the Activity Room. Check in as at 6 P.M. and you must pick your child up by 10 P.M. If you wish to check them in later or pick them up earlier you may do so. Dinner will be provided (pizza). If your child has a food allergy this will be accommodated but please let us know. For ages 3-6 you will check your child in the Child Watch Room and the Activity Room for ages 7-11.
YOUTH LEAGUES Youth Winter Basketball When: Coaches Meeting: October 21st 6PM. Game Season Starts on December 6th and December 7th Time: Games are on Fridays and/or Saturdays. Game Times are TBD. 7 Game Season
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BOOK REVIEW
The Haunting of Hill House Author: Shirley Jackson Reviewer: Abby Curry, Moore Public Library October is a month that reminds us of all things eerie and unknown. The feeling you get when walking into a dark basement, or when a chilly breeze whispers across your neck. October reminds us that there are good reasons to be afraid of the dark. And what better way to celebrate this Spooktacular month than to cozy up with a creepy read? “The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson fits the bill perfectly. Some may have seen the series adaptation on Netflix, but the book is a completely different animal. Filled with classic horror themes and gothic ambiance, “The Haunting of Hill House” is a creeping psychological mystery that leaves the reader wondering what is real and what is not. The story takes place at the forbidding manor called Hill House and follows four main characters: Eleanor, a sensitive and introspective young woman, Theodora, a boisterous artist, Luke, the heir to Hill House, and Dr. Montague, the supernatural investigator who invited them all to Hill House to study paranormal events. Dear Reader, you can imagine things do not go as well as planned. If you are a fan of slow-burning horror that is less gruesome and more cerebral, this haunted house tale may be the one for you! So, make yourself a cup of tea, light a few candles, and don’t worry about that thing standing behind you.
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LIBRARY SCHEDULES • OCTOBER 2019
Moore Public Library
Southwest OKC Public Library
Children Tuesday, Oct. 1 - STEM Pals Tuesday, Oct. 1 – Preschool Story Time Wednesday, Oct. 2 – Lapsit Story Time Saturday, Oct. 5 - Touch a Truck, Cleveland County Fairgrounds Tuesday, Oct. 8 – Preschool Story Time Wednesday, Oct. 9 – Lapsit Story Time Thursday, Oct. 10 - Pre-K Play Saturday, Oct. 12 - Beginners Chess Tournament Monday, Oct. 14 – Kids Club: Pumpkins Tuesday, Oct. 15 – Preschool Story Time Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Lapsit Story Time Wednesday, Oct. 16 - Sensory Play Time Thursday, Oct. 17 – Story Time at the Boxcar Café Friday, Oct. 18 – Game On! Saturday, Oct. 19 – Families Explore: Spooky Secrets Lock Box Tuesday, Oct. 22 – Preschool Story Time Wednesday, Oct. 23 – Lapsit Story Time Thursday, Oct. 24 – Pre-K Play Saturday, Oct. 26 – Haunt the Library Monday, Oct. 28 – Tween Scene: Spooky Spectacular Tuesday, Oct. 29 – Halloween Story Time Wednesday, Oct. 30 – Lapsit Story Time
Children 4 p.m. 10 a.m. 10 and 10:45 a.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 and 10:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 10 and 10:45 a.m. 4 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 11 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 and 10:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 10 and 10:45 a.m.
Teen/Adult Tuesday, Oct. 1 - The Pathway to Home Ownership Thursday, Oct. 3 - Zumba Saturday, Oct. 5 - Touch a Truck, Cleveland County Fairgrounds Saturday, Oct. 5 - The Wonders of Lavendar Monday, Oct. 7 – Girls Who Code Monday, Oct. 7 – Beginner’s Yoga Tuesday, Oct. 8 - The Pathway to Home Ownership Thursday, Oct. 10 - Zumba Saturday, Oct. 12 - Beginners Chess Tournament Sunday, Oct. 13 - D&D Dungeon Crawl Monday, Oct. 14 – Girls Who Code Monday, Oct. 14 – Beginner’s Yoga Tuesday, Oct. 15 - The Pathway to Home Ownership Wednesday, Oct. 16 - Managing Your Diabetes Wednesday, Oct. 16 - Pumpkin Planters Thursday, Oct. 17 – Book Discussion Group Thursday, Oct. 17 - Zumba Friday, Oct. 18 – Game On! Sunday, Oct. 20 – Writers’ Workshop Monday, Oct. 21 – Girls Who Code Monday, Oct. 21 – Beginner’s Yoga Tuesday, Oct. 22 – Boost Your Business with ReferenceUSA Tuesday, Oct. 22 – Teen DIY Club Wednesday, Oct. 23 - Managing Your Diabetes Thursday, Oct. 24 - Zumba Monday, Oct. 28 – Girls Who Code Monday, Oct. 28 – Beginner’s Yoga Wednesday, Oct. 30 - Managing Your Diabetes Thursday, Oct. 31 - Zumba
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Saturday, Oct. 5 - Touch a Truck, Cleveland County Fairgrounds Thursday, Oct. 3 – Baby Lapsit (ages 18 months and under) Thursday, Oct. 3 – Tween STEAM (ages 8 to 11) Friday, Oct. 4 – Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 6) Monday, Oct. 7 – Little Movers Story Time (ages 18-36 months) Monday, Oct. 7 – Early Explorers (ages 1-4) Tuesday, Oct. 8 – STEAM Club Jr. (ages 5 to 7) Thursday, Oct. 10 – Baby Lapsit (ages 18 months and under) Thursday, Oct. 10 – Tween STEAM (ages 8 to 11) Friday, Oct. 11 – Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 6) Friday, Oct. 11 – Mad Science (ages 8 to 11) Monday, Oct. 14 – Little Movers Story Time (ages 18-36 months) Monday, Oct. 14 – Early Explorers (ages 1-4) Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Touch, Learn, Create: Pumpkins Thursday, Oct. 17 – Baby Lapsit (ages 18 months and under) Thursday, Oct. 17 – Tween STEAM (ages 8 to 11) Friday, Oct. 18 – Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 6) Friday, Oct. 18 – Mad Science (ages 8 to 11) Monday, Oct. 21 – Little Movers Story Time (ages 18-36 months) Monday, Oct. 21 – Early Explorers (ages 1-4) Tuesday, Oct. 22 – STEAM Club Jr. (ages 5 to 7) Thursday, Oct. 24 – Baby Lapsit (ages 18 months and under) Thursday, Oct. 24 – Tween STEAM (ages 8 to 11) Thursday, Oct. 24 – Teen Special Effects Makeup Friday, Oct. 25 – Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 6) Friday, Oct. 25 – Mad Science (ages 8 to 11) Monday, Oct. 28 – Little Movers Story Time (ages 18-36 months) Monday, Oct. 28 – Early Explorers (ages 1-4) Monday, Oct. 28 – Critter Fest Thursday, Oct. 31 – Baby Lapsit (ages 18 months and under) Teen/Adult Tuesday, Oct. 1 – Basic Car Maintenance Thursday, Oct. 3 – The Art of the Collage Thursday, Oct. 3 – Preserve Your Herbs: Herb Drying Techniques Saturday, Oct. 5 - Touch a Truck, Cleveland County Fairgrounds Saturday, Oct. 5 – Oklahoma Romance Writers Guild Meeting Thursday, Oct. 17 – Q and A with a Veterinarian Saturday, Oct. 19 – Friends of the Library Burger Day at Johnnie’s Saturday, Oct. 19 – OTTER: Pet Toys for Animal Shelters Thursday, Oct. 24 – Community Conversation: Incarceration Reform Tuesday, Oct. 29 – Mushroom Hunting in Oklahoma Wednesday, Oct. 30 – How to Communicate Like a Boss
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BYTE-SIZE TECH BY ROB MORRIS
Byte Size Tech:
Protecting Yourself in a High-Tech World – Part One
Score for sample password "John 3:16" Courtesy of passwordmeter.com
If you’ve spent any significant amount of time online over the past few years, chances are high that your personal information has been stolen by someone with nefarious intentions. Whether it’s a Nigerian prince who wants your help getting a massive amount of money out of his country or the robocalls warning that you’re about to be arrested because of an unpaid IRS debt, criminals are always working on new ways to separate you from your hardearned money. Over the next two months (heading into the Christmas shopping season) I’d like to take a look at some things you can do to help protect yourself. The biggest thing you can do is rethink your passwords. I have one friend whose password, I kid you not, is actually “Password.” The sheer stupidity of something like this can only be communicated by the image of a someone walking down the sketchiest street in your city lobbing wads of their lifesavings (in cash) into the air. It’s almost as bad as “123456” or “abcdefg.” Other really, really, really stupid ideas for passwords: • Any variation of your name, your kids’ names, your pet’s name. • Your phone number. • Your birthdate. • Using the same password for all of your accounts.
Score for sample password "J0hNtHrEe:0SiX_T33n" Courtesy of passwordmeter.com
When it comes to your password, you should always choose something that’s as complex and random as each site will allow. Some sites permit you to use special characters (@#%& - no, I’m not cussing. Those are special characters). Some do not. Some sites offer you a suggested password. Unfortunately, a lot of people opt not to use them because they are too long and complex to remember. Here are two options for you when it comes to creating and using a series of passwords(. You can use a password testing website like howsecureismypassword.net or passwordmeter.com to test the strength of your password):
Turn something you know into a complex password. For example, I have a number of favorite Bible verses. John 3:16, for example. Using passwordmeter.com I get the following results: John 3:16 – just the fact that I used a capitalized “J”, a space, non-sequential numbers, and a colon gets me an 84% rating. It’s nice, but it could be stronger. A lot stronger. Let’s play around with the verse reference a little bit and see what happens. J0hNtHrEe:0SiX_T33n – would you look at that! A 100%! This is a password that a hacker is never going to guess and even their password-busting software programs are going to find pretty much impossible to crack. A couple of key things about this: it substitutes numbers for letters in a few places, uses a couple of special characters, and avoids the use of consecutive uppercase or lowercase letters. The only deduction is for using consecutive “Ee” in “tHrEe” and “33” in place of the “ee” in sixteen. I can tweak the password once more to resolve this issue. J0hNtHrE3:0SiX_T3En – this gives me a near-perfect score with a 1-point deduction for the repeat use of “E” and “3.” I can live with that! You can use this technique with just about anything that’s easy for you to remember. Your favorite movie (adding your favorite character, possibly) becomes an unbreakable password when you scramble it up like this: Th3-@VeNg3R4:+H0r – 100% (repeat characters get a couple of points deducted) M@RwHy)_P0qPiN@ – 100% (again…repeat characters cost you one point) +HeL1oNkInG-$iMB@ – 100% (tagged two points for using “n & N”)
up with a great password that’s easier for you to remember, you still need to do one more thing. Use different passwords for all your accounts, especially social media and any site which contains financial info (banks, credit cards, insurance, shopping sites, etc.). This is really tough because most of us have a LOT of different accounts these days. That means memorizing a half-dozen to dozens of passwords can be impossible. The answer is really quite simple: use a password manager app or create a spreadsheet with your passwords. This second layer of password security is the kind of thing that adds an impenetrable layer of protection. You might be thinking, “What a pain in the tuckus!” Trust me, while it is a pain to set up initially, it’s a lot less painful than spending a week on the phone with your bank and credit card companies trying to clean up the mess left behind after your accounts get hacked and your finances are in shambles. Here are a couple of options for password managers (and no, I don’t get a commission for mentioning these): LastPass (inexpensive) Cost: $3/month (but there is a robust free version that will work for most people) Mac, Windows, iOS and Android Features: Synch passwords across devices, unlimited passwords, password generator, note storage, one-to-one sharing, and a “challenge” to test your own security situations. Dashlane (full-featured) Cost: $60/year Mac, Windows, iOS and Android Features: high-end, versatile, and powerful. Unlimited password synchronization, Dark Web monitoring with personalized alerts, VPN, secure note storage, twofactor authentication, unlimited sharing allows the change of hundreds of passwords with a single click.
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SPORTS
Grace, Grit and Gratitude: Katelyn Brown Relishes Writing Next Chapter in Softball Story By Rob Morris "I thought, 'I'll just play outfielder, second base, whatever,' instead of really attacking and getting after it," said Brown. "I really regret not taking advantage of having such a great player ahead of me and learning from her. That was a really big teaching moment for me." Brown learned her lesson by her junior year, throwing herself into improving her game, working in her rise ball, and getting in great shape. She ended up having outstanding junior and senior years and is now working to impart her hard-earned wisdom and pitching skills to the players at Oklahoma Christian University. "I originally wanted to teach and coach at the high school level," said Brown, "Then as I got into my junior and senior year I started thinking about going the college route and working on my master's degree." East Central University in Ada offered Brown a chance to coach as a graduate assistant in 2018 and work on her master's degree there. Brown was all set to make the move to Ada until Coach Oklahoma Christian's head coach, Shanon Hays, and assistant Shalee Cordell came calling.
Six years have passed since Katelyn Brown helped lead Southmoore High School to their first fast-pitch state championship. Brown was the lone senior on that historymaking Sabercat team and is remembered for her tenacity and leadership. Her stats from the 2019 season are extraordinary. Brown allowed just seven earned runs over the course of the season. That's right. Seven earned runs over an entire season. She pitched 18 shutouts and struck out more than 200 batters and was in the circle for the team's 3-1 win over crosstown rival Moore in the 6A state championship game.
Brown headed off to Southern Nazarene University for college and found herself facing some significant internal challenges. "My freshman and sophomore year I was pitching behind Kayla Wyatt," said Brown. "She's a phenomenal pitcher and an awesome person that I just love, but it was a real struggle for me because I was used to being the number one." Brown admits that, as a freshman, she didn't make the best decision on how to play in that situation. As a result, she ended up frustrated at her play, which was significantly below the excellence she had come to expect from herself.
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"I wasn't fully living in Ada yet, but I already had my apartment and was ready to go," said Brown. "And this just kind of fell into my lap. I talked to my parents about it and prayed about it and ended up feeling that this was the better fit for me." Now in her second season of coaching at OC, Brown is settling into the role of coaching. She admits there are still times she finds herself missing being on the field and competing. "I loved playing the game," said Brown. "I made friendships that will last forever, it was a really great experience, and I wish I were still there, but it's ok." Looking back on her Sabercat experience, Brown says she has come to appreciate her
time at Southmoore on a deeply profound level. "I still love Coach Lingo and Coach Small and I'm grateful for the way they pushed me," said Brown. "They were ok with us having fun and being kids and I miss that, but they pushed me and that's part of the reason I was as successful as I was at the college level." Hard work is what it takes to be successful in high school and Brown wants younger players to know that if they hope to play at the next level they need to be ready to pay the price. "I know how it feels, that you don't always want to practice," said Brown. "I was the same way and my dad would remind me, 'Do you really want to play or not?' So I would tell younger players to respect those who are pushing you hard even when it's hard to do at the moment. If you really love the game and want to play at the next level, you can never practice too much." Off the field, Brown also thinks it's essential to pay attention and appreciate the friendships developed as you go through high school and college. "The girls that will be in my wedding are from college," said Brown, "But the friends in high school are important, too. You really meet your best friends because you're all going through the same struggle together and you're doing life every day together. So obviously, you're gonna become best friends with some of those girls."
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SPORTS CALENDAR OCTOBER 2019
MOORE CROSS COUNTRY October 4 October 9 October 20 October 27 FOOTBALL October 5 October 11 October 18 October 26 SOFTBALL October 4-6 October 12-14 VOLLEYBALL October 2 October 4 October 9 October 15-16
WESTMOORE at Oklahoma Baptist University COAC@Deer Creek Regional Meet@TBA State Meet@Edmond Santa Fe at Edmond North Union at PC North Owasso (Senior Night) Regionals@TBA State@Fire Lake at Edmond North OKC Storm Regionals@TBA State@TBA
CROSS COUNTRY October 9 October 20 October 27
SOUTHMOORE COAC@Deer Creek Regional Meet@TBA State Meet@Edmond Santa Fe
CROSS COUNTRY October 9 October 20 October 27 Santa Fe
FOOTBALL October 5 October 12 October 18 October 26
at Broken Arrow Yukon (Homecoming) Santa Fe @Norman
FOOTBALL October 5 October 12 October 19 October 26
Mustang at Owasso Edmond North @Union
SOFTBALL October 4-6 October 12-14
Regionals@TBA State@Fire Lake
SOFTBALL October 3-5 October 12-14
Regionals@TBA State@Fire Lake
VOLLEYBALL September 4 October 9 October 15-16
Edmond North Regionals@TBA State@TBA
VOLLEYBALL October 2 October 4 October 9 October 15-16
@Deer Creek @Stillwater Regionals@TBA State@TBA
COAC@Deer Creek Regional Meet@TBA State Meet@Edmond
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SENIOR LIVING BY TAMMY C. VAUGHN, AGING SERVICES INC.
Some of The Best Things About Growing Old More Time for Loved Ones: Retirement isn’t inherently joyful or relaxing – it’s how that time is used that makes it special. One of the best parts of retirement is spending time with family, friends and other loved ones.
Guaranteed Minimum Income, Medicare and Social Security: In an article about the history of aging, we discussed how, before the 20th century, seniors without the means to support themselves were forced to move into what were referred to as “poorhouses” or workhouses.” This was the lot of seniors who were not independently wealthy or who did not have family members who could take care of them. While poverty is still a big problem among seniors, safety-net programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security mean that American seniors should have a guaranteed minimum income and health insurance even if they aren’t wealthy and don’t have children who can support them. President Franklin Roosevelt in 1935 described the importance of Social Security and similar safety-net programs that he helped to enact, “We can never insure one-hundred percent of the population against one-hundred percent of the hazards and vicissitudes of life. But we have tried to frame a law which will give some measure of protection to the average citizen and to his family against the loss of a job and against poverty-ridden old age.”
Opportunity to Pursue Your Dreams: Victorian novelist George Elliot wrote, “It’s never too late to be what you might have become.” The time gained during retirement is an excellent opportunity to pursue dreams and passions that you might have put on hold. For instance, you can learn a new language, take that trip you’ve always dreamed of, or write the novel in your head that’s been waiting to get out.
Like all phases of life, our senior years can come with their challenges. However, the difficult and unpleasant aspects of aging should not overshadow all the wonderful parts of growing old. Here are a few for us to think about. A Happier Outlook: It may surprise some, but studies show that seniors are among the happiest groups of people, and that they are significantly more happy than their middle-aged counterparts. The augthor of a study on the subject, Dr. Saverio Stranges, says, “This could be due to better coping abilities. Older people tend to have internal mechanisms to deal better with hardship or negative circumstances than those who are younger.” Another reason seniors may also be happier is because age means that they are more comfortable being themselves. Grandchildren: American writer Gore Vidal once joked, “Never have children, only grandchildren.” Grandparents often get to experience the joys of little children without the diaper changes and sleepless nights. Grandparents love their grandchildren, and this love lightens their own heart while simultaneously benefiting the grandchildren who receive this love. Dr. Karl Pillemer, who studies aging and intergenerational relationships, is a firm believer in the importance of the relationship between children and their grandparents. He notes that, “Research shows children need four to six involved, caring adults in their lives to fully develop emotionally and socially” and that “the grandparent/grandchild relationship is second
Ability to Participate in Civics and Volunteering: Growing old provides a sense of broader perspective, and it often makes people inclined to focus much of their efforts and energy towards bettering society and creating a better world for future generations. In addition to spending time with loved ones and pursuing passions and personal dreams, retired seniors have more time to be civically and politically involved, and they do just that. For example, people over aged 65 vote at a higher rate than any other age group according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. They also volunteer at a high rate. Wisdom: A Smithsonian Magazine article described a number of recent studies demonstrating the emotional and intellectual benefits of aging. One study described in the article showed that seniors have better control over their emotions than other age groups. Researchers had participants of all ages playing a gambling game “designed to induce regret” and found “unlike 20-somethings, those in their 60s didn’t agonize over losing, and they were less likely to try to redeem their loss by later taking big risks.” Better Socials Skills and More Empathy: In another study participants were asked to give advice to hypothetical authors of “Dear Abby” letters. The findings indicated that seniors have superior empathetic and social abilities. The study said: “Subjects in their 60s were better than younger ones at imagining different points of view, thinking of multiple resolutions and suggesting compromises.” While seniors may have acquired better social skills
Senior Discounts: As trivial as senior discounts may seem, there must have been a time you envied them. The discounts offered to seniors can help people save money in a period when income tends to be fixed and limited. These discounts also provide a great incentive for seniors to make the most of their retirement, for the discounts are often for the exact types of services that help seniors stay engaged and active, such as dining, medication, entertainment and transportation. Sense of Accomplishment: Older people often have a healthy sense of pride that comes from their accomplishments. These accomplishments needn’t be great feats. John Lennon’s lyric, “A working class hero is something to be,” puts it well. Seemingly ordinary achievements like raising a healthy and happy child, being happily married, serving in defense of the nation, or retiring from a job in good standing after years of dedicated service, can be the foundation of a pleasant contentment in old age. Enjoy your age!
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Moore Dentistry and Braces 1530 SW 119th St, #108 www.mooredentistryandbraces.com 405-735-5733
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
for people who struggle with anxiety over their visits to the dentist. "Let's face it," said Dr. Beebe, "Very few people actually look forward to going to the dentist. But for some people, it can be traumatizing. That's one of the reasons we offer sedation for those folks who would like that option." Dr. Beebe says she and her all-female staff are especially excited about being able to offer Invisalign to patients. Invisalign braces are sturdy, but thin, clear aligners made of a flexible plastic that are virtually invisible. They are FDA approved and do not contain any BPA, BPS, latex, or gluten. The process includes screening and 3D scans to make sure each patient is a good candidate for the teeth-straightening treatment. "We do a lot of braces, and the 3-D scanner is really fabulous for that," said Dr. Beebe. "You don't have to get any of the oldstyle impressions using that gooey material which can make you gag. It's a scan of your teeth that allows us to see your teeth on a computer screen immediately. Then we can actually see a video that shows how your teeth were before and where they will move to what the end smile will be." For nearly everyone, the quest for a healthy and beautiful smile requires some assistance from a dental professional. Dr. Rachelle Beebe, the owner of Moore Dentistry and Braces, says that she and her team offer a patient-friendly approach to helping each individual achieve that goal.
options for Invisalign orthodontic treatment, teeth whitening, veneers, athletic guards, cosmetic crowns, crowns and bridges, dental implants, and dentures. You'll find all those services offered in a setting that feels more like a spa than a dental office and featuring the latest equipment.
Dr. Beebe works with technicians at the Invisalign lab to make sure every patient's products are the very best and produce the desired results. The new technology means that patients can begin treatment with their Invisalign devices within a few weeks.
"We very much want to take care of people with the highest level of care and compassion," said Dr. Beebe. "That's why we listen to what people want and make a joint decision as to how we accomplish their goals."
"Not only is this a new practice, but all of the equipment is also new," said Dr. Beebe. "Our chairs have heaters and massagers in them, which the patients really enjoy."
The extensive range of treatments offered by Dr. Beebe at Moore Dentistry and Braces is all part of her philosophy: focusing on families.
That enjoyment fits Dr. Beebe's mission of providing comprehensive, state-of-the-art dental treatment while making patients feel right at home.
"We love Moore and South Oklahoma City because of the families we get to help here," said Dr. Beebe. "That's the whole reason I went into dentistry in the first place because I get to see the mom, the dad, and the kids. We're able to provide the care that the whole family needs, so we'll have families all come in for their dental care."
Dr. Beebe spent eight years as a dental hygienist before returning to school to get her dental degree. She also spent some time teaching dental hygiene at the college level. All of that experience has taught her to partner with patients on their dental care. "I'm an educator, not a dictator," said Dr. Beebe. "I'm going to do my best to make sure that every patient has all the information they need to make a decision about their care." The options for care provided by Dr. Beebe and the staff at Moore Dentistry and Braces is extensive. Patients will find
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"Quality dental work in a positive atmosphere," said Dr. Beebe. "That's what we want for our patients, that level of comfort in knowing that each of them individually is the focus of our practice." As a part of that desire to provide a positive experience to each patient, Moore Dentistry and Braces also offers sedation
It also helps that Moore Dentistry and Braces can offer such a wide variety of dental services in a single location that is convenient for everyone.
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"What we hear from our patients is that they don't want to go to multiple locations," said Dr. Beebe. "They want to go to one place. We have one family that has like seven kids, and they come in for everything, from cleanings to orthodontic checks, all here at one location."
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It doesn't get much better for photography opportunities than September in Moore! This month's photos feature: The City of Moore's annual Doggie Paddle event , which brought out the watery best in our four-legged friends; Taste of Moore, back for another pre-Moore War feast; the ribbon cutting for an updated Westmoor Park; Southmoore and Westmoore students participating in the messy Young Life Crudfest; and a visit by Representative Kendra Horn to check out the latest technological projects from Trifecta Communications. For more photos of this event and others, visit our website at MooreMonthly.com
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