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VOL. 12 • NO. 1 • JANUARY 2017
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The Future of Moore’s History
La La Land
The Lion King
Turning Things Around
Local leaders are making big plans to preserve the city’s rich history for current and future generations to enjoy.
Breathing life back into the movie musical, Damien Chazelle weaves together some big-screen magic featuring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling.
Autism and cerebral palsy aren’t holding back Moore High School’s Aaron McCadden from racking up an impressive list of junior year accomplishments.
After more than 10 years of losing seasons, the Moore Lions took a big step forward under Coach Paul Hix’s leadership this year. His talks about how his team is embracing the challenges of being a perennial underdog.
From the Editor Well, hello there, 2017. We’re awfully glad to see you… especially since there’s no presidential election to get worked up over this year.
You’ll also meet a young man who is not letting autism and cerebral palsy hold him back from a remarkable list of high school achievements.
But there is plenty to get excited about, especially the City of Moore’s plans to turn an area of Old Town into an interactive historical park. Inside this issue of the Moore Monthly you’ll get all the details on the big dreams that are on the table for this project.
And don’t miss our review of La La Land, especially if you love movie musicals. This bittersweet gem has plenty of song and dance sparks along with remarkable heart.
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE CITY OF MOORE
MOORE HISTORY TIMELINE U.S. Department of Interior surveyed central Oklahoma (Indian Territory)
The railroad completed a line across Indian Territory. Henry Applegate moved to the area
The Oklahoma land run took place, settling Moore
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THE FUTURE HISTORY OF OUR
The railroad tracks that run through Moore are, for many of the city’s residents and visitors, a symbol of frustration and delay. But for those who are paying attention they are a clarion call to remember, to the city’s history. City Councilman Mark Hamm is one of those people who’s listening to the voices of the past, and he has a passion for helping the rest of the community recognize Moore's birth is tied inextricably to the railroad. “The train depot was the hub of the town in the early days,” said Hamm. “That’s where people arrived and departed from the town, where they got their mail. It was another gathering place for meeting, sitting around and telling stories.” Those stories are something Hamm wants to keep alive for future generations. That’s why he’s putting in a lot of work on the idea of developing an interactive historical city park, to be located in Old Town Moore. The proposed park is a part of the .25% sales tax extension approved by voters in November of 2016. It would feature a wide, multiuse path for walking, biking, and jogging. The trail would also connect to the Central Park trail and feature benches, shade trees, and shade structures. “Along that path, we would have parts of Moore’s history so that you could walk along this trail and learn about the history of Moore and what it was like back in 1889 compared to 2016 or 2017,” said Hamm.
By Rob Morris
Elizabeth Jones, Moore’s Community Development Director, thinks the park is a splendid idea. She says it seems that the city has sometimes struggled with its identity and a walkthrough history park may help.
"We have a history and we need to tell it," said Hamm. Jones also points out that the emphasis on history and building a park in Old Town fits-in with the city’s comprehensive plans to breathe vitality and life into the city’s central district. “Through the comprehensive planning process Old Town has been identified as probably one of the most important parts of Moore,” said Jones. “Everybody across the city loves it and wants to see it become something better than it is today. I think this kind of park with a historical element and interactive nature will draw a lot of people to Old Town.” City leaders are negotiating with the Burlington Northern Railroad company for access in hopes of building a linear park along the right-of-way near the tracks running through Old Town. Assistant City Manager Todd Jenson says that while residents won’t see much happening right now in regards to the project, there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes. Part of that work is the development of a speculative layout of the park that is based on the city reaching an agreement with the railroad for right-of-way access.
Moore was officially incorporated as a town. Henry Applegate became the first town chairman of the board (mayor). Moore’s first census counted 100 people.
Somebody workin' on the railroad, all the live long day.
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“It’s tough to do design work until you actually get the land, so what we have now are conceptual, speculative and best case kinds of plans,” said Jenson. “That project is contingent on what, if any land, we get donated from the railroad along the right-of-way, so there will be a park in Old Town because do have land that the city owns now. But if we get some land donated from the railroad it will be a much more extensive park.”
railroad crossing on Main Street. The original depot was purchased by Gene Williams Chevrolet back in the 1970’s. The current owners are using the building as offices for a used car lot at Shields Boulevard and Janeway Avenue.
impossible. Hamm says the building is pretty worn and may not survive a move.
“We’d love to be able to buy it and move it back,” said Hamm, “But there are a lot of things that would have to happen to make that possible.”
“We’d love to have this depot back as a centerpiece where we could refurbish it and fill it with artifacts and photos so that people could see our story,” said Hamm. “But if we can’t get the original we could build a replica with a meeting space that could be used for weddings, receptions, meetings, and things like that.”
Hamm says the centerpiece of the proposed park would be a railroad depot that, contingent upon reaching an agreement with Burlington Northern Railroad, would be located near the
For starters, the asking price for the depot would need to be reasonable enough for the city to afford it. But even if the price is right, attempting to move the old depot might be
The city has already acquired another key piece of history: the old Jury homestead, which is the first structure built in Moore. 85-year-old Jenny January knows the
MOORE CIRCA LATE 1800'S
Fire destroyed Moore. Interurban Trolley Line was extended from Oklahoma City to Moore.
WWI Began
Moore’s first volunteer fire department was formed
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“We’d love to be able to buy it and move it back” --Hamm
OG&E brought electricity to Moore
Census counted 378 residents in Moore
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THE OLD
JURY HOMESTEAD The Great Depression began Fire destroys Moore’s school
A new school was built, today referred to as Old School
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Census counted 499 residents of Moore
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WWII began
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Census counted 1,700 residents in Moore. Moore’s first neighborhood housing additions were built
Interstate 35 opened.
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793-PAWS (7297) property well and even remembers the stories about how W.G. Jury acquired it back during the time of the Land Run. “He bought the property from the man who was sitting on it and built the house to confirm that it was his,” said January. “The house is pretty rickety now, but W.G. built it, then married and raised his family there.” January loves the idea of the house becoming a part of a display for Moore’s residents to explore. She’s spent 82-years in Moore, and while she sees a lot of positives in
the city’s recent growth, she worries that future generations will lose touch with the important stories of the past.
“It’s really important that we remember who we were because it helps us understand who we are now and who we can be in the future,” said January. The longtime Moore resident hopes the park helps city residents maintain that delicate
balance between becoming an overlysophisticated big city and familiar small town. “I remember the days when I would go to the store, and everybody knew everybody,” said January. “It’s not like that now. I go to Walmart to buy groceries, and I can shop and never see a single person I know except maybe the cashier.” Hamm also hopes to find a way to keep Moore tethered to its history in a healthy way, even as the city continues to grow.
Moore incorporated as a city
Moore was labeled the fastest growing city in the southwest United States
Census Counted 18,000 residents in Moore
1962
1963
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SCHOOLHOUSE NEAR MOORE Census counted 34,500 residents in Moore
Somebody had a bad hair day
An F5 tornado struck Moore
Census counted 41,000 residents in Moore
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE CITY OF MOORE
“Moore hasn’t always been $300,000 homes,” said Hamm. “It was 400-square foot cabins that were built by the people who came here during the Land Run of 1889, and I don’t want us to forget that. I don’t want us to forget where we came from.” City leaders believe a “legacy trail” park would be the first step in strengthening that link with Moore’s rich, yet often-ignored past. Jenson says that plans for the park will be solidified sometime in 2017. “We’ve been in contact with the railroad and they’re doing their due diligence,” said Jenson.
“We hope to hear from them early in 2017 to see what direction they’ll send us. Once we get that kind of direction and clarity, then we really can begin to put some plans together for the actual park.” For Hamm and other lovers of Moore’s history, construction on the park can’t come soon enough. They believe it’s an effective and powerful way to invite residents to take a walk back through time. “We have a history and we need to tell it,” said Hamm. “There’s nothing wrong with new things, we all want them. But we can’t forget
Moore’s population estimated at 50,000 residents.
those people who were here before us, that helped make Moore what it is today. They have value, so let’s always tell their story.” In the meantime, you can find out more about Moore’s history on the new HistoryOfMoore.com website. The site features a selection of historic photographs along with two historical documentaries, one about the city’s history and the other about the history of the Old School Building. It also allows visitors to upload their own historical photos and share their personal history in Moore.
Second major the construction of new fire & tornado struck Moore police stations.
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Census counted 55,000 residents in Moore
City of Moore completes new fire station and administrative offices on Fritts Farm in Moore
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Sketches of Moore
Law & Order: MPD The most eloquent, carefully worded law that can be written is of no value unless it contains a penalty for breaking it and some enforcement of the penalty. The ancient quote, “Laws are not made for the lawabiding, but for the law breakers,” is as true now as when it was first penned. County-appointed sheriffs, marshals and constables handled early law enforcement in Moore. Some of these officials lived in or around Moore. Some were honorary positions commissioned by the county but without pay. These were citizens who were concerned with protecting their homes, families and town. According to some letters and newspaper items, early residents complained that on Saturday nights, “cowboys from across the river” invaded Moore because there were several saloons. Women and children stayed inside and hid. Eventually, the town trustees passed a law making saloons illegal, which restored some order. However, law-
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lessness was more than a few wild cowboys. One marshal was famous for breaking up cattle, chicken and tire-theft rings. In the 1920s, he tracked down a tire ring and restored 218 tires to the rightful owners. On another occasion, the commissioned, nonpaid marshal tracked a man for seven days and nights, clear to Wanette, and recovered $400 worth of stolen goods. It was said that marshal “always got his man.” In 1900, Moore got its first constable, Forbes Hoel. No record is found of the next few years, but W.H. Petty was appointed marshal in 1919, then Earl Howard, then E. Wynd and, in 1923, P.R. Simms was the last marshal until the position was reappointed in 1931 with E.R. Garland. In 1915, the town trustees were forced to reduce the speed limit through Moore to 15 mph, as higher speeds were endangering chickens, cows, pigs and children who might be on the dirt road that would be paved in 1927 and become highway 77.
In the early ’40s the law enforcement officer was called “night watchman,” and Roland Wheeler, Bill Estes, Jess Jack and Lynn Marvel held the position. When the Moore Town Code was recodified in 1950, it provided for a police department. In 1955, Lynn Marvel became the first full-time law enforcement officer. In 1958, he was made police chief. The second full-time policeman, Jim Ward, was hired in 1961. During the ’40s and ’50s, a volunteer police department was formed with many town residents serving. When Moore became a city in 1963, the population growth required more officers and the volunteer department began phasing out as the number of regular employees increased. From 1965, there was a succession of police chiefs and the department grew with each budget season. Some chiefs rose through the ranks and some were new to the department, depending upon the philosophy of the council at the time. Some
chiefs were Lyle Powell, Hank Schmidt, Mike Kovaciach, Guy Parks, Bill Henslee, Jerre Brown, Don Tiffin, Richard Mills and Bruce Storm. The department itself has increased to include all the components in every police department: traffic, detective, crime scene investigation, juvenile officer, SWAT team, K-9 and administrative services. The current chief is Ted Williams, a 30-year veteran of the department. There are 81 department employees, including 72 officers and four motorcycle patrolmen. It is irritating to get a speeding ticket, but the irritation should not be directed at the officer whose job it is to make city streets safe. Among the things Moore has to be thankful for are the men and women who have dedicated their lives to the enforcement of the laws that are designated to make our lives and property safe, prosperous and more pleasant.
Note: This edition of Sketches of Moore was first published in the December 2007 edition of Moore Monthly.
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Senior Living
January is a Great Month to “Fall Proof” Your Home Senior living communities have been a popular choice for people who have a history of falling down because typically the building has design features that help reduce fall risk. Minimum thresholds, walk-in showers, handrails, contrasting colors, low-pile flooring, and non-glare lighting are examples of possible senior living building amenities that help to lower fall incidents. As people age they experience physical and lifestyle changes that can also lead to falls. The effects and interactions of medications may be different than the past. Prescription and overthe-counter medications can cause dizziness or light-headedness that lead to falls. It is a good idea to show a complete list of all medications, herbs, and remedies to your physician at each visit to help maintain safety and good health. Some other general tips to reduce fall risk are: • Have your eyes and vision examined annually. • Stay physically active. Exercise helps to prevent falls, especially activities that enhance balance and coordination. A lot of exercise and stretching can be done from or using a sturdy chair for balance. • Wear shoes with non-slip soles. Socks: slipping risk. • Wear pants and clothing that are properly hemmed and don’t bunch up or drag on the ground. • Take your time moving from a lying or sitting position to standing. • Use the arms of sturdy furniture to steady yourself when you sit down, reach, or stand up. • Use a reacher to retrieve items from the floor without bending over and from high shelves without using a footstool. You can use a reacher to wipe up spills while seated or standing. • Keep a telephone by your bed and in other easy to reach locations. • Take a pause before going up or down stairs.
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FLOORS AND FURNITURE • Clean up clutter. Move newspapers, furniture, plants, and electrical cords out of traffic areas. • Store clothing, towels, and household items where you can safely reach them. • Eliminate uneven floor surfaces. Replace high doorway thresholds between rooms with low ones, or remove them. • Replace thick carpets with dense, low-pile carpet or leave the floors uncovered. • Arrange furniture to have plenty of room to walk freely. • Secure carpets to the floor and stairs. Remove throw rugs. Use non-slip rugs or attach rugs to the floor with doublesided tape. • Put non-slip tape strips on steps, bathtub, and floors. BATHROOM • Use a shower chair/bench. • Rinse all soap from tub / shower before getting out. • Install adjustable height shower heads. • Mount grab bars with secure reinforcement at the toilet, bath and shower walls. • Secure bath mats with non-slip, double-sided rug tape. • Use a night-light to help you get to the bathroom safely. BEDROOM • Sit in a sturdy armchair to dress and undress. • Use a long-handled shoehorn to put on shoes without bending over. • Use a dressing stick to pull on pants or skirts, take off socks, and reach clothes that are hung up high. • Place a portable commode near your bed. KITCHEN • Keep clean pans on the stove or in a countertop rack instead of hanging or putting them in a cabinet. • Store plates, bowls, cups, and other frequently used items in an easily accessible drawer or shelf. • Sit in a sturdy chair when you cut vegetables or do other kitchen tasks. • Install slide-out shelving or a lazy susan. • Use a wheeled cart for extra storage and to help move heavy items. For example, use it to move a dish from the refrigerator to the oven. • Keep the floor dry. Have paper towels and a reacher handy for cleanup.
STAIRWAYS • Check that handrails are securely fastened. • Install handrails on both sides of steps. • Put non-slip tape on steps. LIGHTING • Place nightlights in hallways, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and stairways. • Install light switches at the top and bottom of stairs. • Place a lamp near your bed. Touch on/off lamps are easier to use. • Add lighting to dark spaces, entrances, and walkways. • Keep a flashlight by your bed and in other easy to find locations in case the power goes out. • Use light bulbs that have the highest wattage recommended for the fixture. People who are prone to fall should wear an emergency call pendant or keep someone in the house who can help if needed. Assisted living communities provide access to staff 24 hour a day. They can escort you while you walk, help you transfer from place to place, and be of service afterwards if you should fall. Call Featherstone Assisted Living Community of Moore at 799-9919 for more tips and helpful information.
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The Aging Services Inc. Respite Voucher Program Helps Caregivers Maintain Their Health and Wellness Kathleen Wilson, Director of Aging Services Inc.
Caregivers are selfless by nature, giving their time and talent to preserve the independence and promote the health of another. But all too often, caregivers do not take very good care of themselves. Over 50% of caregivers report that their health has deteriorated since becoming a caregiver. Many caregivers report that they don’t see their own doctor as often as they should, and over 50% of all caregivers do not see their doctor at all. Many caregivers have bad eating habits and don’t take the time to exercise. One in three caregivers report symptoms of depression and 30% of caregivers are more likely to die before the person they are providing care to passes. It is very important for caregivers to take care of their own health and wellness. They need to extend their selflessness to themselves. There are a number of things caregivers can do to improve their own health: • Make being and staying well a priority. You can’t be a good caregiver if you yourself are sick. • Exercise and move more, even if it is only for a short period of time. • Attend a support group. You learn a lot from peers. • Be aware of the symptoms of stress such as anxiety, sleeplessness, depression and short temperedness. • See your doctor annually and anytime you feel ill. • Find ways to de-stress. Get together with a friend, try journaling, deep breathing exercises, or reading. • Get enough sleep. • Eat more vegetables. • Take a break (also called respite). Aging Services can help you with this.
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Calendar of Events & Performances ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Photo/Synthesis, Nancy Johnston Records Gallery. January 26 - April 2, 2017. An exhibition of photography by Will Wilson (U.S., Navajo; b. 1969) extends the body of portraiture of Native Americans in Oklahoma, while shifting preconceptions about the historical narrative within which the Native community is often presented. The title refers to both the use of photography as a medium and the synthesis of Edward S. Curtis’s original work into the construction of a body of photography that extends and empowers Native representation from the historic into the present. This exhibition is an extension of Wilson’s ongoing Critical Indigenous Photography Exchange, which began in 2012.The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Avenue, Norman, OK. National Theatre Live - Les Liaisons Dangereuses Sunday, January 15, at 6:00 p.m. Following the hugely successful broadcasts of Coriolanus and King Lear, National Theatre Live brings the Donmar Warehouse’s highly anticipated new production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses to cinemas - broadcast live from the Donmar’s London home. In 1782, Choderlos de Laclos’ novel of sex, intrigue and betrayal in pre-revolutionary France scandalized the world. Two hundred years later, Christopher Hampton's irresistible adaptation swept the board, winning the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Play. Josie Rourke’s revival now marks the play’s thirty year anniversary. For tickets visit the OCCC Performing Arts Center webpage: http://tickets.occc.edu/ upcoming-events or call (405) 682-7576. Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters Saturday, January 21, at 8:00 p.m. Considered one of the best vocalists of all time, Karen Carpenter captured the attention of a generation with the surprisingly deep material of her unabashedly catchy pop music. Singer and playwright Lisa Rock has compiled a moving tribute to the music and life of Carpenter, and brings it to the stage with her 6-piece backing band. Dedicated to recreating the true sound of The Carpenters, Rock and her band showcase some of the most memorable songs of the 70s including “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” and of course “Close to You. For tickets visit the OCCC Performing Arts Center webpage: tickets. occc.edu/upcoming-events or call (405) 682-7576. Koresh Dance Company, Tuesday, January 24, at 7:30 p.m. Koresh Dance Company, founded in 1991 by Israeliborn choreographer and artistic director Ronen (Roni) Koresh, is known for its engaging performance and technically superb dancers. The Koresh Dance Company strives to be an artistic force by creating innovative and emotional dance performances for audiences around the nation and breaking through boundaries of traditional choreography. For tickets visit the OCCC Performing Arts Center webpage: http://tickets.occc.edu/upcomingevents or call (405) 682-7576.
Soul Food Community Dinner, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. Food, fun, fellowship and friends. See menu at www.moorechurch.com. CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS City Council Meetings, Monday, January 2 and Monday, January 16, 6:30 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway. Parks Board Meeting, Tuesday, January 3, 7:00 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. Board of Adjustment Meeting, Tuesday, January 10, 5:30 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. Planning Commission Meeting, Tuesday, January 13, 7:00 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.
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. Oklahoma City, OK. Coat, Hat, and Glove Drive at Drew Waters Allstate, December 5 - January 3. The Drew Waters Allstate office and Filmore Elementary School have partnered to collect winter gear for students. Donations can be dropped off at SW 59th St or at the South OKC Chamber of Commerce. The donations will be given to students when they return from Christmas break. For more information call Drew Waters at 632-8006.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION Adopt-A-Pet, Moore Animal Shelter, S-I35 Service Road. Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., closed on holidays. For additional information call (405) 793-5190. Big Trash Pick Up, Moore residents will be allowed two FREE big trash pick-ups a year and one free voucher to the city landfill for each physical address in Moore. Call (405) 793-5070 to schedule your trash pick-up. CT Clothing Closet, last Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., CrossTimbers United Methodist Church, 3004 S. Sunnylane, Moore. CrossTimbers UMC Clothing Closet is a place where those in need can find men’s, women’s and children’s clothing along with shoes and accessories. All sizes are available and are free for community members. Neighborhood Watch Program, Moore Police Dept. is starting a Neighborhood Watch Program. If you’re interested in helping your neighborhood reduce crime, contact Sgt. Jeremy Lewis, (405) 793-4448. Moore Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast, Thursday, January 19, at 8:00 a.m. at the Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main. Cost is $8. Visit http://www. moorechamber.com to register. Moore Chamber of Commerce Closed, Mon. Jan. 16. Moore Chamber of Commerce Networking Lunch, Tuesday, January 10, at 11:45 a.m. at the Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main. Cost is $10. Visit http://www. moorechamber.com/ to register. Moore Chamber of Commerce Business Before Hours, Thursday, January 12, at 8:00 a.m. at the Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main. Cost is $810. Visit http:// www.moorechamber.com/ to register.
CHURCH & SPIRITUAL CONNECTION Fresh Start Community Church Food Pantry, open the third Thursday of each month, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 309 N Eastern Avenue, West Campus-Family Life Center. Canned and dry goods available. Must be a resident of Moore (please bring an ID).
South OKC Chamber of Commerce Closed, Monday, January 16.
Moore Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues: New Bill Review, Wednesday, January 18, at 8:00 a.m. at Verizon Wireless at 610 SW 19th St. South OKC Chamber of Commerce Closed for the Holidays, Friday, December 23 - Sunday, January 1.
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South OKC Chamber of Commerce Fourth Friday Tasting by Nosh at Catering Creations Restaurant, Friday, January 27, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The end of the month will never be the same. Introducing 4th Fridays Tastings, hosted by Nosh. For just $8 ($6 in advance), you get samplings of appetizers and take and bakes, live music and an electric atmosphere. Pre-order your tickets with the cashier. Contact Cathy Hanselman for more information. Moore Healthy Heart Walkers Club at Integers Southwest Medical Center, Wednesday, January 18, at 7:30 a.m. at Integris Southwest Medical Center at 4200 South Douglas, Suite B-10. Free admission, call INTEGRIS HealthLine at 951-2277 to register. FITNESS AND DANCE CLASSES Bootcamps: • Morning Bootcamp is available at First Moore Baptist Church every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. Ages 13 and up. The class is $2. Call 793-2600 for more information. • Evening Bootcamp is available at First Moore Baptist Church every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Ages 13 and up. The class is $2. Call 793-2600 for more info. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo, classes held Monday – Sunday at 117 Skylane Drive in Norman for ages 7 and up. A non-profit organization, all classes are offered in a family friendly environment. Fees are $20 per month for an individual or $40 per month for a family. Discount uniforms are available. For more information, call (405) 465-1925 or email to fiftyonefiftybjj@yahoo.com. Adult Salsa Classes, every Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Adelante Dance Studio (Inside Moore Old School) 201 N. Broadway, Suite 201. $10 per class or $35 a month. Call (405)586-0201 for more information. First Moore Baptist Church of Moore Community Life/ Recreation Center, The Link is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday open 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Two basketball courts and racquetball courts, fitness center and walking/running track. For more information, call (405) 735-2527.
Karate, First Moore Baptist Church, every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The classes are free for anyone ages 8 and up. Uniforms available at a discounted rate. Call (405) 7932600 for more information. Morning Fitness, First Moore Baptist Church, every Monday at 9:00 a.m. Ages 40 and up preferred. The class is $2. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. Christian Life Center Zumba, Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at the Christian Life Center located at 201 W. Main St. $3 fee per class. KIDS’ CORNER Agape: First United Methodist Church Moore, Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m., 201 W. Main. Homework and Hangout for Youth (7th–12th grade). Community Dinner at 5:30 p.m. (cost is $1 for dinner), Family Activities & Church School at 6:00 p.m. Menu can be found at moorechurch.com. 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. Boy Scouts Meetings, Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. Children’s Chimes, Moore First United Methodist Church, Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., 201 W. Main St., children 4th – 6th grade will learn to read music. 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. LEAP (Learning Enrichment Arts Program), Moore First United Methodist Church, Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., 201 W. Main St. Open to kindergarten – 6th grade. Choir, life skills games, snacks and help with homework. YMCA Before and After School Care, Moore Community Center. Call (405) 378-0420 for participating schools and more information. MUSIC/ARTS Southern Hills School of Fine Arts, 8601 S. Penn, Oklahoma City. Enrolling children and adults for private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums, strings, brass and woodwinds. Call Sarah Gee at (405) 735-6387. RECOVERY AND SUPPORT GROUPS Celebrate Recovery: • Faith Crossing Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery, Mondays, 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City. • First Moore Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery, Thursday nights, 6:30 p.m., First Moore Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. Support and help for those struggling with addiction.
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• Fresh Start Community Church Celebrate Recovery 12 Step Program, Tuesday nights, 6:30 p.m., 309 N Eastern. Call (405) 794-7313 for more information. Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Group, Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge, Oklahoma City. Contact Karen Proctor at (405) 692-8700 for meeting times and details. Divorce Care, First Moore Baptist Church, Wednesday nights, 6:15 p.m., 301 NE 27th Street. Support group for those going through a divorce. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. Grief Share Support Group, First Moore Baptist Church, every Monday night at 6:30 p.m., 301 N.E. 27th Street. Support group for individuals and family members struggling with life events such as death, divorce, and disappointments and learning healthy ways to cope with life. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. Grief Share Support Group, Fresh Start Community Church, every Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., 309 N. Eastern, Moore, Fresh Start Community Church Fireside Room. We offer help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Please contact the office at (405) 794-7313, Lyn Jacquemot at (405) 326-5554, or ladylyn1941@gmail.com to register or participate. HOPE Addictions Recovery, every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Beth Haven Baptist Church, 12400 S. Call Pastor Rick Carter at (405) 691-6990 for information. SENIOR CONNECTION AARP, the fourth Tuesday of every month, 6:00 p.m., Brand Senior Center, 501 East Main Street, Moore. Programs are on subjects of interest to persons 50 years and over. Potluck dinner follows the program each month. For more information, contact Mary at (405) 826-2315. Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site, Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m., Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main, (405) 7939069. Call by 1:00 p.m. the day before to request a meal. Donation for a meal for seniors 60 and above is $2.25. Required cost for meal for guests under 60 is $5.00. 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.
SERVICE, COMMUNITY CLUBS & 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. Malcolm Hunter Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, the second Wednesday of each month, Hillcrest Presbyterian Church, 6600 S. Penn, at 1:00 p.m. For more information, contact Pat Towns at (405) 376-5653. Moore Horseshoe Pitching Club, every Thursday, 6:00 p.m., Fairmoore Park. For more information, contact (405) 237-1171. Moore Old Town Association, the fourth Tuesday of every month, First United Methodist Church. For more info, contact Janie Milum at cjmilum@sbcglobal.net. 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-bydoing program. The Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization, the third Saturday during the months of February, April, June, August, October and December, 11:00 a.m., Sunnylane Family Reception Center, 3900 SE 29th St., Del City. If you need directions, call (405) 445-7040. South Oklahoma City Rotary Club, every Friday, 12:00 p.m., Southwest Integris Cancer Center, SW 44th St. and S. Western, Oklahoma City. A civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community. VFW Bruce January Post 8706, the second Thursday of every month, 7:00 p.m., Lynlee Mae Event Center, 501 W. Main St., Moore. All veterans welcome. Call Mike Eaton at 831-4405 or go to vfwpost8706.org for more info. Women: Moms Club of Moore, the second Thursday of the month, Westmoore Community Church. Go to www.momsclubsofmoore.com for more information. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Project Return Home for Alzheimer’s Patients in Moore, For information about enrolling a loved one, contact Virginia Guild at (405) 793-4478 or Sgt. Jeremy Lewis at (405) 793-4448.
Transportation: • Metro Transit will provide van service for age 60 and older on Tuesdays and Thursdays from the Moore area to Oklahoma City for medical appointments. Call Jackie at (405) 297-2583. • Moore Council on Aging. Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the city of Moore for errands or appointments. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Call (405) 799-3130 at least one day in advance. • “Share-A-Fare” for age 60 and over or disabled. Purchase taxi fare at 40% off.
Blue Star Mothers of America. Moore City Hall is a donation drop-off for items for our service members overseas. For needs, see www.bsmok6.org or go to City Hall. Help Deliver Meals to Moore homebound residents. Volunteer drivers needed. Call Darlene Carrell, (405)793-9069, Brand Center. The Hugs Project, a non-profit organization, puts together care packages for our troops in the Middle East. For more information, call (405) 651-8359 or TheHugsProject@cox.net. Moore Food Resource Center, a part of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, allows volunteers to help fight hunger in Moore. Volunteers at the Moore Food Resource Center will assist with a variety of tasks, including serving as client shopper helpers, assisting with loading and unloading vehicles, sorting and shelving food items and cleaning. The Moore Food Resource Center is located at 2635 N. Shields. For more information on becoming a volunteer, contact Alex Strout at astrout@regionalfoodbank.org or (405) 600-3186. Oklahoma Ducks Unlimited. Volunteering for Ducks Unlimited is a great way to have fun, meet new people and support Ducks Unlimited’s critical waterfowl habitat conservation mission. Whether you want to sell event tickets, gather donations, secure sponsorships or help put on a successful party and fundraising event, there are many opportunities that will fit your needs to support your local community. For more information about volunteering, please contact Mr. Nathan Johnson, Regional Director for Oklahoma Ducks Unlimited at (405) 315-0093 or Mr. Randall Cole at (479) 220-9735. Serve Moore. Are you looking for a way to help others? Serve Moore is looking for volunteers to help with disaster relief and renewal projects. If you would like to volunteer or need volunteer help, visit www.servemoore. com/help to submit a request. You can also visit the Serve Moore headquarters located inside the Community Renewal Center at 224 S. Chestnut Avenue in Moore. For more information, visit www.servemoore.com or call (405) 735-3060. To keep up with the events and opportunities that are being added throughout the month, log on to mooremonthly.com and click on the Calendar link at the top of the home page. You’ll find an updated calendar for this month and the rest of the year.
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.
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Oklahoma City Community College 2016-2017 Performing Arts Series Presents
Saturday January 21, 2017 8:00 pm
Koresh Dance Company 25th Anniversary, Classic Koresh Tuesday January 24, 2017 7:30 pm
Carrie Newcomer - CD Release Concert (Bruce Owen Theater)
Friday January 27, 2017 7:30 pm
OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater 7777 South May Avenue • www.occc.edu/pas tickets.occc.edu • Box Office 405-682-7579
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Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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“La La Land” is for the Dreamers BY ROB MORRIS
Directed by: Damien Chapelle Written by: Damien Chapelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, J.K. Simmons It’s far from perfect, but “La La Land” is easily one of the best movies of 2016. Written and directed by Damien Chazelle (“Whiplash”), “La La Land” breathes life back into the nearly forgotten big-screen musical by staging its song-and-dance numbers in real life situations instead of carefully constructed sets. The opening number sets a high bar with a magnificent long, single-camera shot that captures the vocals and choreography brilliantly. That opening number also gives us a quick introduction to Mia (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress who works as a barista at Warner Brothers studios, and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a jazz pianist, struggling to get by playing uninspiring and cheesy playlists while dreaming of opening a jazz club. While Mia and Sebastian don't have a "meet cute" moment at the outset of their story, it’s obvious the couple is destined for musical romance, liberally seasoned with a dash of comedy. After their brief (and angry) introduction during the movie’s opening number, fate continues to throw Mia and Sebastian together until the sparks inevitably fly. Chazelle stages their tentative first romantic steps with a scintillating sunset duet on a mountain road with a stunning sunset view of Los Angeles shimmering in the background. The effect of setting all of the musical numbers in the real world settings is also a brilliant way to keep the audience guessing as to whether or not Mia and Sebastian will find a happy ending at the end of the last song. It’s here Chazelle 38 | MOORE MONTHLY | JANUARY 2017
rises to the occasion, surprising the audience with a poignant sequence that grants a bittersweet glimpse at two decidedly different resolutions of Mia and Sebastian’s romantic journey. Neither Stone nor Gosling showcase top-shelf musical talent, but they more than compensate for any musical shortcomings by imbuing their characters with such rich and believable depth that any lack of vocal range is quickly forgotten. While the musical numbers are not particularly memorable, Chazelle and company stage them with such creativity that you hardly notice. Some things, such as lighting and costume design, are front and center. But the camera work, set design, and creative staging of each scene constantly surprises and enhances the story. It may not please those who long for traditional movie musicals, but “La La Land” succeeds in doing something that Rob Marshall’s much-loved 2002 musical “Chicago” was unable to do. It moves the song-and-dance genre into the modern movie era, reminding us that while life can be both magical and heartbreaking, filled with realized dreams and painful regrets. It’s an emotion perfectly captured when Mia breaks into song during a critical movie audition, singing, “Here’s to the ones who dream, foolish as they may seem. Here’s to the hearts that break. Here’s to the messes we make.” Dreams realized and lost, are a part of life for everyone. Sometimes all we can do is smile and embrace both. Or as Chazelle believes, we can also break into song and dance.
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Coloring books have never really gone out of style with kids, but these days adults are getting back into the “stay between the lines” action! This month’s coloring book page is just begging for some color and we’d like for YOU to breath some life into it with your own artistic vision. And here’s the best part about it: If you create your own “Moore Monthly Coloring Book Page Masterpiece” you can submit it to us and you’ll have a chance to win a $10 gift card to the Warren!
Here's how to play: 1. Grab your favorite set of crayons, pens, pencils, brushes, or whatever! 2. Color the coloring book page of the January Moore Monthly magazine in your own unique fashion. 3. Take a photo of your work and email it to us at: rob@mooremonthly.com no later than January 31, 2017. Make sure you tell us your age!
Our team of judges will look over all of the entries and choose the winners in these categories: Best Coloring Book Page by a Child (age 12 and under) PRIZE: $10 gift card to the Warren
Best Coloring Book Page by a Teen (age 13 to 19) PRIZE: $10 gift card to the Warren
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Moore Entrepreneurs I intend to launch a new venture, what can I do to better understand if it will work? 1. Focus first on solving a problem. If you cannot clearly state the problem your product or service solves, you probably don’t have a successful idea. 2. Once you have settled on an idea, conduct market research. Interview people in your target market. The most important part of market research is the questions that you ask, how you ask them and how well you listen to the answers. Face-to-face interviews will elicit the most thorough, honest responses. Ask openended questions that will elicit quantitative (measurable) as well as qualitative (descriptive) information. Make sure you understand your customers and confirm that your solution solves a real problem. 3. Your market research should also explore the competition. Does your idea already exist in the same way you were going to create it? If a similar solution exists, how will yours be different?
4. Stay open-minded. Many entrepreneurs are so locked onto their own idea that they fail to hear what the market is telling them. If market research shows that your idea doesn’t solve a real problem or doesn’t solve the problem better than potential competitors, you likely need a new idea. 5. Test your idea using Business Model Canvas, the Lean Canvas, a simple document, or sticky notes. Conduct a SWOT analysis of your idea to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to gain a better idea of the likelihood for success. 6. Determine potential market(s) and market size. Who are your target buyers as well as their buyer personas? If you do not have quantitative or qualitative information about your market, find it through the local chamber of commerce or business development office. Understanding how many people need your idea – and what they are willing to pay for it – will help you determine whether your concept is viable in that market. What types of companies do your potential clients work for? What is
their job title? How will your product make their lives better? How can you find them? 7. Pitch your solution to 20 potential customers after you have chosen a problem. An ideal pitch tells the problem and how your solution solves it. It also describes what your product will not do and potentially tests pricing. Remember to be flexible. Adjust as you learn more about your market. 8. Identify any market barriers and the preliminary distribution channels. Before launch, you need to know who is actually going to produce the first set of products or services, as well as whether they can do so within your budget. Can you produce the actual product yourself, or do you have a partner who can?
10. What will it take to break even or make a profit? Some ideas take a lot of upfront investment while others do not. If yours does, it is a good idea to plan for how you will handle your finances and daily needs while you are waiting for your product or service to gain traction. The above steps will help to assess the business opportunity, identify risks, and determine how well it fits into your market, and whether or not you should move forward.
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9. Identify market trends & competitors. According to potential customers, who are the competitors? Why are these competitors successful? What do they do best? Where do they need to improve? What are other potential substitutes for your product/ service?
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Ask the Tax Guy! It’s a New Year and a new President. What kind of tax changes can we expect to see? What about Obama Care? A Wondering What’s Down the Road Reader Dear Wondering: Great questions. Trying to predict taxes and legislation in this environment is like predicting who was going to be our next President before the election. But, I’ll give it a shot, based on my readings from various sources. With these guesses will also come a bit of my personal bias, if you will. What will life be like for my children, their children? One of several issues that deeply concerns me is our extreme indebtedness on multiple levels: government, business and personal. The old adage about, "If you find yourself in a hole to stop digging?" We don’t seem to be heeding it. Tax cuts may temporarily help rev up business, but they are being paid for by borrowing (Treasuries). Politicians pay attention to us. We want what we want it when we want it. Credit used to be a fairly rare
occurrence. But, as we ramped up our lifestyle (homes, cars, etc.) businesses began to extend credit in order to make the sale. Credit, put bluntly, is when we spend more than we make. The more loans and credit we have, the less ‘wiggle’ room there is when we hit a bump in the road like economic slowdown, illness, loss of job, etc. Our economy is more and more dependent on consumer spending. I remember being alarmed when consumer spending hit 50% of GDP (Gross Domestic Product). We are now up to 70%. Granted, that is a simplistic statistic that can be disputed, refuted and argued until the cows come home, but the underlying trend continues: our economy depends on people buying more and more. Why am I bringing this up in this article? I recently read where the Dallas Fire and Police Pension, being underfunded, had experienced a run on the fund when retirees, allowed to elect monthly payments or a lumpsum payout, elected to get their money out of the fund, rather than trust the fund to be there in years to come. This made an already
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troubled situation worse. It looks like the county real estate taxes will have to be raised to pay the promised benefits. It also looks like the amount that county real estate taxes go up will not be trivial. We are beginning to see cracks in our economic, financial lives. Remember, when we ask politicians to give us something, it has to be paid for – eventually. Having wasted this month’s column on my personal bias, I promise to address possible changes in next month’s column.
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Snip-Its Trims Its Way Into the Moore Salon Scene.
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BY DONNA WALKER
Parents, remember the days when getting your child’s hair cut meant bribing them with sweet treats in an attempt to get them to sit still at your local salon or barber? Even worse, older folks may recall when their mama dragged out a mixing bowl and pair of sewing scissors and accosted you in an attempt to style your hair for free. It was during a similar experience as Tricia Thompson took her kids to get haircuts when the spark of an idea led her to the Snip-It’s franchise. “Years ago, taking my children to get their haircuts was troublesome. We had difficulty finding a service that met their needs while making it an enjoyable experience. I opened Snip-It’s because there were no salons that specialized in working with children,” explained Thompson. “I had been looking for a business that kept me busy but had the flexibility to stay involved with my children and spend time with my family," said Thompson. "Snip-it’s fulfilled my passion and integrated a new concept into Oklahoma City where I opened my first store.” It was in 1995 when the Snip-its franchise first changed the dynamic of children’s hair care by turning what had traditionally been considered as an unpleasant experience into a fun-filled adventure. Tricia introduced South Oklahoma City to Snip-Its in 2006, when she opened a location off I-240 and Pennsylvania. Ten years after introducing thousands of families to the Snip-it’s concept, Thompson moved her business to Moore. Snip-it’s features memorable branding, their own cast of cartoon characters, interactive play stations and more. It’s all about the “experience” here. The fun begins the minute you enter the salon when the welcome area greets you with bright colors and whimsical details. Time flies in the waiting area as children are entertained by movies, toys, and playtime.
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“Snip-it’s provides a kid-friendly atmosphere with many pieces to keep children engaged and happy,” said Thompson. “Each cutting station even has a computer with tons of educational games."
“I love hearing feedback from customers," said Thompson. "Some clients have been visiting the same stylist since their very first haircut. Families have built close relationships with a multitude of our long-time stylists.”
After their haircuts, kids are allowed to go to the "magic box" to select a prize. First-time haircutters receive a Certificate of Courage and Bravery, along with a “keepsake” lock of hair in a framed photograph.
“I love seeing the many familiar faces day to day but also enjoy welcoming new families as we work to provide them with a great salon experience," said Thompson. "The most gratifying part is seeing a child leave Snip-it’s happy and confident with their new haircut.”
Snip-Its is all about community and giving. They participate in the “Locks of Love” program, which makes it easy to donate hair to children who have cancer. Snip-it’s makes the process simple by packaging the hair and sending it to the foundation for their customers. While a fun atmosphere is important in creating a positive experience for each child, it’s only half of the equation. Having a kid-friendly, professionally trained staff is just as crucial. It’s all about the right people with the right training. “Over the years, I have learned that the people make or break the experience for children, said Thompson. "I’ve been lucky to have a handful of employees who have been on this journey with me from day one. When it comes down to it, our stylists are very special people with a tremendous amount of patience, dedication and love for children.” Each Snip-it’s employee is specially trained to work with children of all ages and walks of life, including those with special needs. Thompson has a large clientele with sensory limitations such as autism, and the staff is well equipped to address any needs a child requires. Thompson and her stylists have built relationships that have turned into many long-term clients, which makes the staff a second family of sorts as they watch children grow through the years.
Snip-It’s also offers various party packages including princess, rock star and spa parties. In addition, they offer their own product line formulated especially for children. The salon-quality products are all-natural, tear-free and gentle on sensitive skin. For a uniquely positive hair style experience for you and your children, visit Snip-Its at 1301 S I-35 Service Road, Suite 108 at River Walk North in Moore. Cuts start at only $15.99 and walk-ins are welcome. Salon hours are MonFriday 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-6pm and Sun 11am-5pm. Thompson joined the business world armed with a marketing degree from Oklahoma State University, the support of her husband of 21 years and her two children. Thompson has lived in Oklahoma throughout her life and is dedicated to the community. She enjoy supporting local restaurants and businesses in the area.
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Children's Book Review
Pax Author: Sara Pennypacker Illustrator: Jon Klassen Publisher: Balzer + Bray Reviewer: Pat Younts, Children’s Library Assistant, Moore Public Library.
Meanwhile, Pax is loyally waiting in the forest for Peter’s return, and has a few adventures of his own, having never been in the wild. He meets other foxes and animals of the forest who change his understanding of the world.
This is a story of a boy named Peter and his relationship with a fox named Pax that he found and raised from a kit.
Told alternately from the points of view of Pax and Peter, the opening chapter brings tears in its sadness and heartbreak, which sets the reader on a journey with Peter and Pax and the dramatic changes they face as they realize that love, as well as war, requires sacrifice.
When Peter’s dad enlists in the army, he insists that Pax must be returned to the wild. Peter is sent to live with his grandfather 300 miles away, but soon comes to the decision that this is not where he should be and strikes out on his own to reunite with his beloved fox.
Adult Book Review
At the Water’s Edge Author: Sara Gruen Pages: 354 Publisher: Spiegel & Grau Reviewer: A.J. Soliven, Information Services, Moore Public Library Maddie Hyde and her husband Ellis are used to living the lush life as socialites during World War II. Along with their best friend, Hank, the three are completely oblivious to the harsh realities of what is going on in the world. Ellis’ father is a colonel in the army and is ashamed that his son is not serving in the war due to being colorblind. After an embarrassing and drunken night at a New Year’s Eve party, Ellis’ father cuts him and Maddie off financially. With little money left and no place to stay, Ellis strikes up an outrageous plan with Hank. Maddie has no choice but to go along with Hank and Ellis’ plans to hunt a Loch Ness monster in the Scottish Highlands. The plan is to get in good graces with Ellis’ father who supposedly found evidence of the monster
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during his visit to Scotland. Maddie’s sheltered world comes to a halt as they embark on the journey. The trip to Scotland brings Maddie into a state of despair as their ship sails through warfare and the sight of dying soldiers as they reach Scotland. Upon setting foot in the village, Maddie is left staying at a local inn while Hank and Ellis hunt for the Loch Ness monster. As days turn into weeks, Maddie befriends two women who help run the inn. The inn’s owner, however, is an elusive man Maddie can’t seem to figure out. Maddie’s new friendships and experiences make her realize there’s more to life than reputation and wealth. She begins to question the life she lives and must overcome her inner demons to discover what she truly wants in life. “At the Water’s Edge” takes you to Scenic Scotland during WWII. This book combines the harsh realities of life along with some fairytales.
For this and other stories to touch all the emotions of your heart, contact the librarians at the Moore Public Library.
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Moore Children Library closed: Jan. 1 Preschool Story Time : 10 a.m. - Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Barks, Books and Buddies: 6:30 p.m. - Jan. 3, 17 Lapsit Story Time: 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. - Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25 Viva GLARt! Grow a Learner Through Art: 11 a.m. - Jan. 7, 11 Kids Club: 4:30 p.m. - Jan. 9 Pre-K Play: 10 a.m. - Jan. 12, 26 Library closed: Jan. 16 Sensory Story Time: 4 p.m. - Jan. 18 Read, Create and Play: 11 a.m. - Jan. 21 Tween Scene: 4:30 p.m. – Jan. 23
Teen/Adult Library closed: Jan. 1 Beginner’s Yoga: 6 p.m. - Jan. 2, 9, 23, 30 Zumba: 6 p.m. - Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26 Beginner’s Tai Chi: 9 a.m. - Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 Intermediate Tai Chi: 10 a.m. - Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 Library closed: Jan. 16 Teens Build with Keva Planks: 3 p.m. - Jan. 19 Coffee Roasting: 1 p.m. - 1 p.m. Teens Game On!: 3 p.m. - Jan. 26 Healthy Eating on a Budget: 2 p.m - Jan. 27
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The Lion King By Jamison Keefover Moore High School junior Aaron McCadden relishes his place as manager of the Lions football and basketball teams because it gives him a chance play a vital role in the teams’ successes. It also helps others see that his autism and cerebral palsy don’t limit his ability to contribute to the world. “I was hoping to play football at first, but I couldn’t,” said Aaron. “So during the summer of my freshman year I went to a booster meeting to talk about the importance of football to the school, and I ended up being a manager.” Lions head coach Paul Hix said that when Aaron’s mother talked to him about her son becoming a manager and he jumped at the idea. “It’s been great having Aaron working with us,” said Hix. “He has such a great and funny personality that brings a lot of fun to the team.” Hix said he got a quick introduction to Aaron’s sense of humor during his very first conversation with about the football manager’s duties. “He asked, ‘What time do I need to be there, Coach?’ ” and I told him we started workouts at around 6:30 a.m. and he’d probably need to be here around 6:15.” said Hix. “He said, ‘Well, normally I sleep until about nine, so I don’t know if that’s gonna work.’ ”But it did work and it helped Aaron make the transition from a tentative and shy freshman to a robust junior who is involved in numerous activities around the campus. “I consider that being part of all these things one of the best parts of being at Moore High School,” said Aaron. “You get to help the teams and also go to a lot of different places for games and tournaments.” Aaron says that the level of acceptance and encouragement at Moore High School has gone far beyond his involvement with the athletic program. “The first day I came to MHS I met a lot of really nice people that became good friends,” said Aaron. “That gave me a feeling of confidence, that I could be successful in high school.”
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“Fo any parent of a child, with or without disabilities, it’s tough watching them make that transition from junior high to high school,” said Cheryl. “For a child with special needs, you worry about them being picked on, being accepted and all of those things.”
Cheryl said, “For him to be able to be part of the football and basketball teams, to be a part of the Lion King, all of these things have brought him full circle to being out of his shell, feeling like he’s a regular part of the school.” Cheryl said the way the Moore High School community has embraced Aaron, and other special needs students has encouraged her to push to create more opportunities for those students. She hopes to help start a program similar to Southmoore’s “SuperCats” cheerleading squad. “I’m really hoping that this has opened the door, not just for Aaron, but also for other kids coming into this school,” said Cheryl. “They all deserve a chance to be put in the limelight.”
“The model in our house is: you have a disability, the disability does not have you,” said Cheryl, “So do not let the disability define who you are. You are Aaron. You are not cerebral palsy and autism.” For Aaron, who loves spending time with his family talking about school and all the other facets of his busy life, he understands that he has a chance to pay forward the great things he’s experienced this year. “Being a Moore Lion means you get to help people to believe in themselves and build confidence in the future,” said Aaron.
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Not only has Aaron been accepted, but he has also excelled in numerous areas, including being named to the school’s National Honor Society and being crowned as Moore High School’s “Lion King” earlier this fall. McCadden was invited to participate in the pageant by senior Madilynn Grimes, a member of the high school pom squad. The Lion King pageant features male students dancing to highlight their talent. Aaron was the first special needs student to be invited to participate and the student body responded by enthusiastically embracing him.
In the meantime, Aaron is working hard at his classes and spending time volunteering for community activities. He has recently spent time volunteering at the Moore Food Resource Center and wrapping gifts at Ally’s House. Cheryl says it’s important for her son to realize that even though he battles autism and cerebral palsy, there are others who have more or even worse things to face.
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To a Happy & Healthy 2017!
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One way we can help you on your road to recovery is outpatient therapy and Norman Regional Moore offers several different kinds of therapy to lessen pain, increase movement and help you live a more active life. At Norman Regional Moore we offer physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy all in one convenient location, just off Telephone Road and Fourth Street in Moore.
We treat children with a variety of diagnoses including, but not limited to, the following: • Childhood Apraxia of Speech • Articulation Disorders • Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder • Auditory/Processing Disorder • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Development Disorder • Cerebral Palsy • Cleft Lip/Palate • Cognitive Delays • Congenital Anomalies • Down Syndrome • Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implants • Increased or Decreased Muscle Tone • Oral Motor/Feeding & Swallowing Disorders • Prematurity • Seizure Disorder The therapists at Norman Regional Moore can even provide a free screening to see if your child has a need for these services. Give them a call today at (405) 912-3055.
Norman Regional Hospital off Robinson Street and Porter Avenue in Norman, has a unit dedicated to the care of weight loss surgery patients. Norman Regional is a 2017 Women’s Choice Award™ winner in the category of America’s Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery. Norman Regional Hospital is also a MBSAQIP Accredited Center. This designation lets patients know that Norman Regional has demonstrated compliance with the American College of Surgeons and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery standards and is dedicated to high quality care for metabolic and surgery patients. In addition, the insurance plan HealthChoice now covers weight loss or bariatric surgery. Two expert physicians perform weight loss surgeries at Norman Regional. They are Drs. Ronnie Keith, (405) 360-7100, http://www.drkwellness. com, and Lana Nelson., (405) 735-2049, http:// www.journeyclinic.com. So when it comes to helping you down a new path in life, Norman Regional Moore and Norman Regional Health System continues to serve you and your loved ones with the top quality healthcare you’ve come to know and expect since 1946. For more than 70 years Norman Regional is where the healing begins.
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New this year, Norman Regional Moore has added pediatric speech and language therapy. These therapy services are available for ages newborn to 18 years old.
Another area many people make resolutions about is losing weight. For some who have struggled constantly over the years with their weight, weight loss or bariatric surgery may be an option.
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It’s the New Year and many of us will be writing down our resolutions for 2017. As a healthcare organization focused on the wellbeing of the communities we serve, Norman Regional is happy to help you live a healthier life in the coming year.
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A superfood is defined as a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being. The term “superfood” is not FDA regulated and is more of a marketing phrase to advertise foods believed to benefit ones health. Superfoods don’t have their own food group on MyPlate and there are no set criteria to determine what is and what isn’t a superfood. However, many of the foods that are labeled as a superfood are nutrient-dense foods with health benefits that have been scientifically
studied to reduce your risk for developing cancer, lower blood pressure, and lower cholesterol. Even though these foods reduce the risk for several diseases, they do not cure any disease on their own. It’s important to remember to fill you plate with nutrient rich foods rather than focusing on if the label promises special benefits. Here are a list of a few “Superfoods” that are nutrient dense and have proven health benefits.
Berries Superfoods such are blueberries, strawberries and raspberries are great sources of Vitamin C, folate, fiber and potassium. These are proven to prevent cancer and encourage heart and brain health.
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Dark green leafy veggies These vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins A, K, C and folate. Vitamin K plays a major role in bone health and processes clotting factor, which is important for wound healing. Vitamin A helps maintain the immune system.
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BEST OF MOORE & SOUTH OKC FINALISTS Congratulations to the finalists in this year’s Best of Moore & South OKC Awards! Voting for the winners is open until midnight on January 31 on the MooreMonthly.com website. Just look for the “BEST OF MOORE AND SOUTH OKC” website tab on our homepage. Then make your selections and click on the “Submit” button at the bottom of the page. Best of luck to all of our finalists! BEST MASSAGE THERAPY/ MASSAGE THERAPIST Absolutely Heaven Massage & Day Spa A Balanced Body Massage Therapy Clinic Infinity Massage Longevity Massage and Laser Spas Massage Envy BEST COFFEE SHOP All About Cha The Blue Bean Coffee Company Cafe Bella Sunny Side Up Wholly Grounds Coffee BEST HOME MAINTENANCE & REMODELING 1st Oklahoma Homes Floor World (Formerly Fowler Floors) Honey Do Construction Kustom Krete Concrete Myers, LLC BEST ASIAN DINING Dot Wo GoGo Sushi Lemongrass Asian Bistro Pho Lan Asian Bistro Volcano Sushi
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Sports Schedule
MOORE
WESTMOORE
SOUTHMOORE
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL
January 6-8
January 3
@ Norman North
January 7-9
Weatherford
Tournament @
January 5-7
Lady Jag
@ Bartlesville
January 13
@ Stillwater
Tournament
January 7-9
Girls Tournament
January 17
vs Edmond
January 13
@ Putnam City
vs Edmond
Boys Tournament
Memorial
Memorial
January 10
vs Edmond North
January 19-21
Tournament
January 17
@ Stillwater
January 13
@ Mustang
vs John Noble
January 19-21
Boys Tournament
January 17
@ Norman
January 24
vs Mustang
@ Deer Creek
January 19-21
Tournament
January 27
vs Norman
January 19-21
Girls Tournament
@ John Nobles
January 31
@ Deer Creek
@ Carl Albert
January 27
vs Deer Creek
January 27
vs Mustang
January 31
vs Norman North
January 31
vs Edmond North
SWIMMING
SWIMMING
January 12
@ Edmond
January 14
vs Casady
SWIMMING
January 21
@ Conference
January 10
January 26
@ Stillwater
January 12
WRESTLING January 6-7
Tournament
January 10
vs Putnam City
vs Putnam City
January 12
@ Edmond
@ Edmond
January 14
vs Casady
January 14
vs Casady
January 21
@ Conference
January 21
vs Conference
January 26
@ Stillwater
January 26
@ Stillwater WRESTLING
@ Jenks January 13-14
Tournament
WRESTLING
January 5
January 3
vs Del City
January 17
@ Edmond North
January 6-7
@ Geary
January 6
January 20
Tournament
January 12
Moore City
@ Shawnee
@ Yukon
Tournament vs
@ Westmoore
Putman City and Mustang Tournament
Championship
January 6-7
January 13-14
@ Jenks
Tournament
Tournament
@ Southmoore
January 12
City Duals
January 19
January 13-14
Tournament
Districts
@ Mustang
@ COAC
January 26
vs Edmond North
January 17
District Duals
January 27-28
@ Chickasha
January 20-21
Tournament
@ Chickasha January 20-21
Tournament
@ Edmond January 20-21
Tournament
@ Owasso January 26
vs Stillwater
January 27-28
Tournament
@ Chickasha
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Lions Look to Continue Turnaround in Off-Season BY ROB MORRIS
From the outside looking in, the Moore Lions football team’s 5-5 record for the 2016 season might not look all that great. But for MHS head coach Paul Hix, it represents a significant step forward. The Lions haven’t had a winning season since 2004 and haven’t won more than two games in a season since 2007. “I think that from the very beginning, from day one, we’ve taken steps,” said Hix, “And they were certainly small steps in the beginning so that they translate to wins.”
“We weren’t going to sit around and feel sorry for ourselves about what we didn’t have or what we couldn’t do,” said Hix, “But instead we were going to look at every advantage we thought we could find and focus on the areas we knew we could control.” The changes began to take hold over the summer and bear fruit during the 2016 season. The Lions’ 5-5 record had the team in the race for a playoff spot going into the last game of the season. They fell to eventual 6A state runner-up, Norman North in that game, and missed the playoffs.
While those changes didn’t immediately show up as wins during Hix’s first two seasons as the Lion’s head coach, the view from the inside of the program was that they were making progress as the players bought into the new mindset.
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“I’m a big believer in the biblical principle of seed time and harvest,” said Hix. “We’ve planted some good seed and it just takes time.” For Hix, it’s still about simply working on the things they can control. “I want to see our off-season and our summer program and our junior high and our 7-on-7 all continue to be consistent every year so that everyone knows what to expect,” said Hix. “If you do that you just keep building and building and hopefully growing higher and higher in the hierarchy of 6A football.”
The former Stillwater offensive coordinator took over the moribund Lions program in 2014 and began working on the team’s mindset by getting them to focus on the things they could control. “We can’t control our talent, we can’t control our schedule, and we can’t control our opponents talent,” said Hix. “There’s just a small window of things we can focus on that we have direct control over and that’s what we do. We just bear down on those few simple things we know we can do every single day and to the best of our ability and hope that we can make up the difference in some of the areas where we may lack.”
For 2017, Hix and the Lions will be working to build on this success of the previous year, continuing to strengthen the culture of Moore Lions football.
“I was heartbroken in the days after our last loss which eliminated us from the playoffs,” said Hix. “But I’m not down now and I’m really proud of my coaches and players, especially those who stuck around when there was no guarantee that we were ever going to be in that situation where we were fighting for our playoff life deep into the season and putting together more wins than we’ve had in ten or so years.”
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Movie Guide - January 2017
Hidden Figures, Opens January 6th.
Patriots Day, Opens January 13th.
Split, Opens January 20th.
Gold, Opens January 27th.
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Underworld: Blood Wars Vampire death dealer Selene (Kate Beckinsale) must fend off brutal attacks from those who betrayed her. With her two allies she must stop the eternal war even if it means she has to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Live by Night It's the Roaring `20s and Prohibition hasn't stopped the flow of booze in an underground network of gangster-run speakeasies. But even among criminals there are rules, and Joe Coughlin, the son of the Boston Police superintendent, breaks a big one: crossing a powerful mob boss by stealing his money.
The Founder The true story of how Ray Kroc (Michael Keaton) maneuvered himself into a position to buy the 1950s burger operation of Mac and Dick McDonald and create a billion-dollar fast food empire.
Gold A prospector (Matthew McConaughey) draws the attention of the FBI and the Indonesian military after finding gold in the jungles of Borneo.
Amityville: The Awakening When some footage dating back to 1976 is discovered, the case of the haunted house in Amityville is reopened. A woman soon leads a team of journalists, clergymen, and paranormal researchers into the house, but she may have opened the door to the unreal that she will never be able to close. Hidden Figures Three brilliant African-American women at NASA serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. A stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence and turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world.
Patriots Day In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, police Sgt. Tommy Saunders (Mark Wahlberg) joins courageous survivors, first responders and other investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the suspects.
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Split A man has evidenced 23 personalities to his trusted psychiatrist, but there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all the others. Compelled to abduct three teenage girls, the man reaches a war for survival among all of those contained within him as well as everyone around him.
Editor’s Note: Each month our Movie Guide provides a listing of top films expected at the Moore Warren. Dates are subject to change.
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Parting Shots
Polar Plunge Freezing temperatures? No problem for the folks who took the Polar Plunge at Andy Alligator’s Water Park. The brave souls ended up raising more than $1,000 for the Oklahoma Special Olympics programs.
Breakfast with Santa A huge crowd turned out for a chance to eat breakfast with the most popular elf on the planet.
Here's to you Blue! Norman Regional Health System CEO Richie Splitt presents a donation to the Moore Police Department.
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Eddy Retirement Family, friends, and coworkers packed The Station’s main meeting room to give retiring city manager Steve Eddy a royal send-off.
SuperCat Slam The Southmoore Special Olympians continued their dominance over a teacher’s team in this year’s basketball extravaganza, which also serves as a major fundraiser for the program.
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