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HEART OF GIVING: In this season where gratitude is celebrated, we take a look at how Moore Public Schools and Simple Modern are making a remarkable difference in our community and around the world through their giving.
SOONER FLIGHT ACADEMY Augmented reality brings home the experience of aviation education in a powerful way, allowing students a close-up look at aircraft without ever leaving their school or home.
TASTE LOCAL NOSH: Weathering a pandemic has been a major challenge for this unique restaurant and catering company. But owner Kim Torres says Nosh has managed to adapt and grow through these past difficult months.
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Southmoore's Sydney Borchardt is breathing easier these days thanks to a cutting edge surgery which helps her live with scoliosis. She has also been honored as one of two National Ambassador's for Shriners Hospitals for Children.
4 Letter from the Editor 12 Boomtown
Giving Thanks is Good for the Mind, Body, and Soul
16 Brand Senior Center Activities 19 Senior Living
34 Children's Book Review
Bear Grylls Adventures: The Jungle Challenge
37 Moore Healthy
Collaboration Creates OU College of Nursing at Norman Regional
36 Ask a Dietician
The Most Versatile Vegetable - But Make It Sweet
Caring for the Caregiver
22 Business Building Blocks
Business Startup Training & Support
26 Heroes of Moore: Veteran's Spotlight Aaron Whitlow
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40 The Station Schedule 41 Moore FFA Adds Industrial
28 Calendar of Events 33 Pioneer System Library Calendar
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite seasons. And it's not just for the abundance of great food and pecan pie (don't get me started on the issue of which pie rules supreme during the holidays...my mind is made up). November is a great time to take stock of the many blessings we have, even in the midst of difficult times. There are so many stories of generosity to tell in Moore. But this month we settled on two of the more remarkable: a collaboration that is tackling the growing issue of teen homelessness in Moore and a company with a world-wide impact, based here in Moore, that is has committed to generous giving as a core value of their business. We are grateful for these stories along with all the others that are unfolding in our community right now. Happy Thanksgiving!
Laser to Print Shop Arsenal
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The Fast and the Serious: Zach Oliva Races to Battle Pediatric Cancer
1st Responder Spotlight Dustin Davis
Letter from the Editor
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