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VOL. 14 • NO. 8 • AUGUST 2019
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ALL-AMERICAN SUMMER
The weather may be cooling down, but things are heating up all across the area. Check out our extensive guide for all the important details on events, classes, camps, and parades…from September all the way through December!
Westmoore baseball player Jace Bohrofen spent the summer in elite company, including a trip to the hallowed baseball shrine that is Wrigley Field in Chicago. We talked with Jace about his exciting summer on the diamond with the nation’s best high school talent.
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Rex Daugherty talks about his journey from the high school stage Moore to a prestigious position with a theater group in Washington, D.C. Daugherty shared his experiences while back in the OKC area to direct a Shakespeare in the Park production.
The restaurant business is tough. For a restaurant to stay open and be successful for 25 years is a remarkable feat, but it’s one that Soda Pops has accomplished with flair. We talked with one of the original founders of the local favorite to find out why faithful customers still flock in for their favorite meals.
EDITOR’S NOTE The hot days of August are finally fading into the background and the weather is beginning to hint that brisk fall days are just around the corner. It’s the perfect time to catch our breath, break out the sweaters, and look over the schedule to see what great events are coming our way. In this issue of the Moore Monthly you’ll find an extensive guide to a wide variety of events, camps, and activities that will keep you and your family entertained all the way through December. Also this month, a visit with a pair of Westmoore stars, one a current student who is making a name for himself on the baseball diamond, and the other an alum who has blazed an impressive trail of accomplishments in the difficult world of theater. You’ll also meet the new president superintendent and CEO of Moore Norman Technology Center and find out why many high school students are taking advantage of free classes and training. Hello, September!
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NATIONAL COWBOY AND WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM Saturdays for Kids: Native American Games When: Saturday, September 7 Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon Cost: Free Admission Where: 1700 NE 63rd Street, OKC Test your skills as you play traditional games like Game of Grace, ring toss, and more. Free for children and accompanying adults. Available while supplies last. This program is made possible, in part, with support from the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation.
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NATIONAL COWBOY AND WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM Western Movie Matinee: Annie Oakley (1935) When: Wednesday, September 4 Time: 1:00 p.m. Cost: Free Admission Where: 1700 NE 63rd Street, OKC In this big-budget biopic, a young Barbara Stanwyck plays the famous female sharpshooter who gained worldwide fame in the late 19th century for her marksmanship and mythology. Co-starring Preston Foster and Melvyn Douglas, this rather urban Western provides an interesting look at the Wild West shows that captured imaginations in the decades before Western movies came along. 90 minutes. Ages 8+.
DOGGIE PADDLE When: Thursday, September 5th Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cost: $7.50 per dog (150 dogs maximum) Where: The Station Aquatic Center (700 S. Broadway Ave.) Two dogs are allowed per handler, all handlers must be 16 years old. Dogs must be friendly and you must show proof of rabies vaccination with rabies certificate and have a rabies tag on your dog. City tags will be on sale. Dog owners will not be allowed to swim. Pre-register your dog at www.cityofmoore.com/fun. Moore Pawsabilities volunteer group will be accepting donations for the Moore Animal Welfare & Adoption Center.
When: Saturday, September 17 – October 31st Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost: Call 405-381-9453 for details Photo opportunities for wizards and witches of all ages as they dress up in their Hogwarts robes and get their pictures taken with Luna, a real live Eurasian Eagle Owl. Pictures will be taken in front of a green screen so You’ll be able to hold Luna while standing in front of Hogwarts or in the Great Hall. If you don’t have your own robes, Gryffindor robes can be provided. You can also check out our “Care of Magical Creatures VIP” area where you’ll be able to learn about and interact with all sorts of new and interesting animals. Plenty of butter beer and other magical treats will be available.
ORR FAMILY FARM HOMETOWN HEROES DAY When: Saturday, September 21 Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost: Military members, police, firefighters, and EMT’s receive a $3 discount per ticket Join us to celebrate our first responders on Hometown Heroes Day at the Farm! As a ‘thank you’ to our military members, police, firefighters and EMTs, we would like to invite you to the Farm for FREE and immediate family receives a $3 discount per ticket.
MOORE BIG WHEEL NATIONALS When: Saturday, September 21st Time: Check-In/Registration: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Races start at 6:00 p.m. Ages: Boys and Girls ages 4-8 yrs Cost: Free Where: Central Park Multipurpose Pavilion (700 S. Broadway Ave.) Registration: www.cityofmoore.com/fun. Must be pre-registered before the races start. Get ready to race! 4-8 years old can race for free, but registration is required. We’ll provide a sponsored Big Wheel to each child. No need to bring your own. Free activities for the family.
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FRIDAY NIGHT BYTES When: Friday, September 27th Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Cost: Free to attend Where: Multipurpose Pavilion and Amphitheater at Central Park 700 S. Broadway Ave. Food Truck Festival with Live Music and Fun for the Entire Family! Food Trucks: TBA Band: Banana Seat Enjoy an outdoor music and food truck festival. Live music by Banana Seat along with some of the best food trucks in Oklahoma. What better way to enjoy a Friday night.
ORR FAMILY FARMS CHARACTER DAY When: Saturday, September 28 Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. – 2 p.m. Cost: Regular Admission Join us at the Orr Family Farm for a special day of princesses and superheroes on Character Day! Event attendees are encouraged to participate in Character Day by wearing their favorite superhero or princess costume. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to meet real characters, so save the date and come out to the Farm! Admission includes regular Farm admission for the day.
Cherokee Cultural Celebration When: Saturday, September 24 Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon Cost: Free Admission Where: 1700 NE 63rd Street, OKC In partnership with the Cherokee Heritage Center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the National Cowboy Museum presents a Cherokee Cultural Celebration. Students will experience a variety of activities related to 19th century Cherokee culture and lifestyle. Hands-on participation in Cherokee games such as blow gun shooting, stickball playing, marbles, and chunkey will be presented. Demonstrations in pottery making, basket weaving, and finger weaving will show the unique Cherokee lifestyle of this time period. Other activity stations will introduce children to period toys, the Cherokee language, and storytellers sharing Cherokee lore. Museum galleries are open for self-directed tours. Students are encouraged to visit all stations and earn a prize for their participation. Free admission to celebration and Museum for students and chaperones (1 per 7 students). Suitable for Grades K – 8. Space provided to eat lunch. The event will be held rain or shine. A rain plan is established to allow the students to still enjoy many of the stations. Space limited, reserve a spot for your class now at (405) 478-2250 ext. 241. Register online at: Cherokee Cultural Celebration Registration 10 | MOORE MONTHLY | SEPTEMBER 2019
ORR FAMILY FARM FALL FESTIVITIES FIREWORKS When: Saturdays (weather permitting) October 4 - 26 Time: 9:00 p.m. Cost: Regular admission The entire family will enjoy staying for this beautiful show during cool fall nights. Plus, every show is different! It’s the perfect ending for a fun, fall day at the Farm. All shows are weather permitting for the safety of our guests. Included in regular Farm admission for the day.
ORR FAMILY FARM AFTER DARK When: Saturdays (weather permitting) October 4 - 26 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Cost: Regular admission Join us after the sun goes down for even more Farm adventures. All our fall attractions will be open and illuminated with LED lighting and there will be glowsticks and accessories available for even more fun. Experience new thrills as you speed across the Farm on the zip line in the dark or battle the undead in the cover of night at Zombie Apocalypse Paintball. Explore our fall maze by flashlight or cuddle up with the family and toast marshmallows at a roaring fire pit. Guests can also enjoy a spectacular firework display (weather permitting) at 9 p.m.! Every show is different and it’s the perfect ending for a fun, fall day at the Farm.
CENTRAL PARK FALL ARTS & CRAFTS MARKETPLACE When: Saturday, Oct. 5th Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Where: Central Park Multipurpose Pavilion (700 S. Broadway Ave.). In case of inclement weather event will be moved inside The Station Recreation Center. Fee for Vendor Spaces: $45.00 per covered space under the Pavilion (Limited spaces) $40.00 per 10x10 space in the grass area (No electricity available) $2.00 per table (Tables are limited) Call 793-4332 for application to participate (Only one consultant of any direct sales company). Over 45 vendors selling handmade items, crafts, quilts, yard art, food, farm produce, direct sale products, and other type of crafts. For more information visit www.cityofmoore.com/centralpark or call The Station at 793-4332.
NATIONAL COWBOY AND WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUMKIDS TAKE OVER THE COWBOY: LITTLE BUCKAROOS ROUND-UP/ PEQUEÑO DE VAQUEROS When: Saturday, October 5 Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon Cost: Free Admission Where: 1700 NE 63rd Street, OKC Do you have what it takes to be a cowboy or cowgirl? A caballero o vaquero? Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month and discover the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the heritage and culture of the west. Test your skills at the Little Buckaroos Round-Up. Put on your favorite cowboy gear and join us for stick horse barrel races, roping, and more. Free with Museum admission. Available while supplies last. This program is made possible, in part, with support from the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation. SEPTEMBER 2019 | MOORE MONTHLY | 11
LITTLE RIVER TRAIL OF FEAR PRESENTS: CAMP DEADWOOD When: Friday, October 18th Time: 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Ages: Must be 12 or accompanied by an adult Fee: $5.00 per person Where: Little River Park Tickets: Available Online www.cityofmoore.com/fun or at The Station Tickets are Limited Years ago there was a camp at Little River Park. Mysteriously all the campers and counselors disappeared and the camp was abandoned. On some nights, screams have been heard through this 1/3 mile haunted trail. Only the strong will survive. Come join us Friday night and find out if fear lives in you.
TRAIL OF FEAR – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you are energetic and looking for some fun, then bring your best scare tactics to our Trail of Fears. You must be at least 18 years of age. Call 793-5090 and ask Chris for more information.
MUMMY & SON DANCE When: Friday, October 25th Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Ages: 4-14 years of age Fee: $5.00 per person, $10.00 the day of the dance per person Where: The Station Recreation Center Tickets: Purchase online at cityofmoore.com/fun or at The Station Snacks, dancing, door prizes and tons of ghoulish and ghostly fun! What a great way for Mom and Son to enjoy time together. This is the place to be to celebrate a wonderful and fun day!
ORR FAMILY TRICK “ORR” TREAT AT THE FARM When: Saturday, October 26 Time: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Cost: Regular admission Come out to the Orr Family Farm for our family-friendly Halloween spectacular! Attendees will enjoy the festivities at this favorite fall event. Included in regular Farm admission for the day.
MOORE PRIDE RED RIBBON PARADE When: Saturday, October 26th Time: 10:00 a.m. Fee: No Charge Where: Old Town Moore Celebrating 30+ years, the Moore Red Ribbon Parade has been promoting drug free awareness in the Moore community since 1988. The national theme for 2019 is “Send a Message: Stay Drug Free.” Sponsors and entries are still being sought for the parade. If you’re interested in sponsoring please visit the Moore Pride Red Ribbon Parade’s Facebook page for up-to-date information.
HAUNT OLD TOWN When: Saturday, October 26th Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fee: No Charge Where: Old Town Moore Bring your whole family for this trick or treating event. Inflatables, games, music, food trucks, arts and crafts and lots of candy.
FALL BREAK ART CAMP When: October 18th Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ages: 6 to 12 Fee: $25 Where: The Station Recreation Center Registration: August 1st –October 17th Instructor: Class Minimum: 10 Class Maximum: 25 Create colorful paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and more. You will use watercoolers, paint, crayons, beads, strings, and clay. So much fun and the best part is you get to keep and take home what you make.
FALL BREAK GIZMO’S, GADGETS, & THANG’S CAMP PRESENTS: SAVING THE EARTH When: October 18th Time: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Ages: 7 to 14 Fee: $25 Where: The Station Recreation Center Registration: August 1st –October 17th Instructor: 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 and action packed into a one 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.
FALL BREAK BASKETBALL CAMP When: October 18th Time: 8:00 a.m .– 12:00 p.m. Ages: 7 to 14 Fee: $25 Where: The Station Recreation Center Registration: August 1st –October 17th 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 a week and learn some new things in the process.
ALL ABOARD KIDS CLUB SPECIAL (FALL BREAK) When: Friday, October 18th Time: 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Where: The Station Recreation Center Ages: 7-12 Class Cost: Free for Passholders & Day PassHolders Class Instructor: The Station Staff Designed especially for Kids 7-12 years of age. Depending on the day, kids can play various sports and games in the gym ranging from basketball, soccer, dodgeball and much more. There will also be days and times where the youngsters can expand their mind by participating in arts and crafts as well having fun playing board games. The only requirements are that you are either a passholder or a day passholder and that children are between the ages of 7 and 12. We hope to see your kiddos come out and enjoy the fun as The Station really is a place for everyone.
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ORR’S GOURD WILD: PUMPKIN FESTIVAL When: Saturday, November 2 Time: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Cost: Regular admission Bring your old pumpkins out to the Farm to smash or use our unsold pumpkins for this pumpkin extravaganza! Guests can take a stroll through pumpkin guts and goo during the bash and destroy pumpkins in unique ways! The event will also feature lots of surprises, regular Farm activities and much more. Fall decorations will be on sale.
Kids Take Over the Cowboy: Create a Tipi When: Saturday, November 2 Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon Cost: Free Admission Where: 1700 NE 63rd Street, OKC The home of many Plains Indians, the tipi was sturdy and portable. Make your own and personalize it with symbols that are meaningful to you. Free with Museum admission. Available while supplies last. This program is made possible, in part, with support from the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation.
NATIONAL COWBOY AND WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM Hearth Basket Workshop When: Saturday, November 16 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Cost: $35 (Museum Members - $30) Where: 1700 NE 63rd Street, OKC Every home needs a hearth basket to hold kindling, magazines or whatever you choose! Led by Basket Weavers Guild of Oklahoma, participants will create their own hearth basket, measuring approximately 20 inches long, 10 inches wide, and 14 inches high (with handle). All supplies provided; lunch is on your own. General Pricing: $35 Museum Members: $30 Register online by November 12 at nationalcowboymuseum.org/event/hearth-basket-workshop.
THANKSGIVING BREAK ART CAMP When: November 25th –November 27th Time: 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Ages: 6 to 12 Fee: $55 Where: The Station Recreation Center Registration: October 1st- November 24th Class Minimum: 10 Class Maximum: 25 Create colorful paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and more. You will use watercoolers, paint, crayons, beads, strings, and clay. So much fun and the best part is you get to keep and take home what you make.
THANKSGIVING BREAK GIZMO’S, GADGETS, & THANG’S CAMP PRESENTS: WACKY SCIENCE When: November 25th – November 27th Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ages: 7 to 14 Fee: $55 Where: The Station Recreation Center Registration: October 1st-November 24th Instructor: Class Minimum: 10 Class Maximum: 25 Science has never been this much fun before. In this camp you will get to create and participate in experiments, make a mess, and get your hands dirty all in the name of Science. Don’t miss out in the action as this camp is sure to fill up fast.
THANKSGIVING BREAK BASKETBALL CAMP When: November 25th & 26th Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ages: 7 to 14 Fee: $55 Where: The Station Recreation Center Registration: August 1st – November 24th 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 a week and learn some new things in the process.
ALL ABOARD KIDS CLUB SPECIAL (THANKSGIVING BREAK) When: November 25th-November 29th Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Where: The Station Recreation Center Ages: 7-12 Class Cost: Free for Passholders & Day Passholders Class Instructor: The Station Staff Designed especially for Kids 7-12 years of age. Depending on the day, kids can play various sports and games in the gym ranging from basketball, soccer, dodgeball and much more. There will also be days and times where the youngsters can expand their mind by participating in arts and crafts as well having fun playing board games. The only requirements are that you are either a passholder or a day passholder and that children are between the ages of 7 and 12. We hope to see your kiddos come out and enjoy the fun as The Station really is a place for everyone. We will not have the All Aboard Kids Club on Thanksgiving Day.
NATIONAL COWBOY AND WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM A Date with the Duke: Donovan’s Reef When: Tuesday, December 3 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Cost: $40 (Museum Members - $35) Where: 1700 NE 63rd Street, OKC In Donovan’s Reef (1963), three World War II Navy veterans – Donovan (John Wayne), Doc Dedham (Jack Warden) and Gilhooley (Lee Marvin) – converge on the French Polynesian island of Haleakaloha and team up to deceive Dedham’s prim daughter Amelia (Elizabeth Allen), who just learned of her father’s existence and his inherited stock from the company of which she is chairman. She hopes to find just cause to reclaim his shares. Dedham’s marriage to an island woman serves to further threaten his share in the company. Sparks and even a few fists fly between Donovan and Amelia before reconciliation and a romantic clinch at the end, in this sweet, sentimental comedy-drama. Register online by November 29th at nationalcowboymuseum.org/date-withduke/DonavansReef
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR When: Saturday, December 7th Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Fee: Free Where: Central Park Amphitheater Pictures with Santa Claus, Christmas carolers and Holiday fireworks sponsored by local businesses. This will be the second year for this event. You do not want to miss this event!
ORR FAMILY FARM BREAKFAST WITH SANTA When: Saturday, December 7 and 14 Time: 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Cost: $17.50+tax per person – Reservations are required and space is limited. Join us at the Orr Family Farm Event Barn to enjoy a pancake breakfast, story time, a Christmas craft and carols with Santa Claus! Make sure to bring your camera for photos with Santa! Admission includes one train ride and carousel ride.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA When: Saturday, December 7th Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Ages: 2 to 8 years of age Fee: $7.50 each person. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Each person must have a ticket to enter the facility. Tickets online: www.cityofmoore.com/fun Where: The Station Recreation Center Breakfast, holiday crafts, and a visit with Santa Claus. What a great way to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year!
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NATIONAL COWBOY AND WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM Kids Take Over the Cowboy: Holidays at the Museum When: Saturday, December 7 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cost: Free to museum members or with museum admission Where: 1700 NE 63rd Street, OKC Celebrate the holidays in Prosperity Junction, a turn-of-the-century frontier town. Make Western inspired ornaments, pine cone birdfeeders, decorations, meet historical Western figures, sample frontier food, or mosey up to the sarsaparilla bar before dropping off your holiday wish list with Santa! Find Howe and Dee the Cowboy Elves to earn your own special badge. This program is made possible, in part, with support from the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation.
CHRISTMAS BREAK ART CAMP When: December 30th- January 3rd (No class on January 1st) Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ages: 6 to 12 Fee: $55 Where: The Station Recreation Center Registration: November 1st- December 22nd 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.
EXTREME ANIMALS CHRISTMAS BREAK CAMP When: January 2nd and January 3rd (No Class January 1st) Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ages: 6 to 12 Fee: $80 Where: The Station Recreation Center Registration: November 1st- January 1st Class Minimum: 10 Class Maximum: 30 Get ready for a wildly entertaining experience! Get up close and personal with endangered species, creepy crawlies and more! You will also learn about different habits and create different types of arts and crafts that relate to those species and their habits.
ALL ABOARD KIDS CLUB SPECIAL (WINTER BREAK) When: December 23rd -January 3rd Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Where: The Station Recreation Center Ages: 7-12 Class Cost: Free for Passholders & Day Pass Holders Class Instructor: The Station Staff
CHRISTMAS BREAK GIZMO’S, GADGETS, & THANG’S CAMP PRESENTS: ROBOTS When: December 30th- January 3rd (No Class January 1st) Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ages: 7 to 14 Fee: $55 Where: The Station Recreation Center Registration: November 1st-December 29th Class Minimum: 10 Class Maximum: 25 Science has never been this much fun before. In this camp you will get to build and create your very own robot that will do multiple things. You might get to assemble a robotic car, plane or pendulum machine. This camp will keep you engaged from beginning to end.
CHRISTMAS BREAK VOLLEYBALL CAMP When: December 30th- January 3rd (No Class January 1st) Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Ages: 7 to 14 Fee: $55 Where: The Station Recreation Center Registration: November 1st-December 29th Class Minimum: 20 Class Maximum: 50 For any young athlete who is looking to improve his or her skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun.
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Designed especially for Kids 7-12 years of age. Depending on the day, kids can play various sports and games in the gym ranging from basketball, soccer, dodgeball and much more. There will also be days and times where the youngsters can expand their mind by participating in arts and crafts as well having fun playing board games. The only requirements are that you are either a passholder or a day passholder and that children are between the ages of 7 and 12. We hope to see your kiddos come out and enjoy the fun as The Station really is a place for everyone. We will not have the All Aboard Kids Club on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
SKETCHES OF MOORE BY L.T. HADLEY
Philip Shroyer Phil got a job with the Post Office department as a mail clerk, traveling by rail between Newton and Kansas City, Kansas. Upon advice of an uncle who was a rural mail carrier in another town, he took the test to qualify for a carrier route. Eventually, Route 3 in the Moore area became vacant and he was appointed to the position. Route 3 consisted of 35 miles of rural roads east of Moore, six days a week. For two years, he delivered mail by buggy with a horse named “Dolly,” then bought a car to replace the horse. He delivered the east-side route for 12 years, then the 54-mile west-side route for another 20. “Neither rain nor snow nor sleet, etc.,” Phil was more than a mail carrier to the people on his route. He delivered their catalog orders of chickens, plants, seeds, clothing and shoes, along with the general news. At times, he was their only contact with the outside world for many days. He began investing in real estate, bought 12 lots on East Main and Turner and, in time, built at least three houses that he and various members of his family lived in during his life. He invested in more land, both town lots and farm. His motto was, “you can spend money only once. You can invest it many times.” He accumulated four farms during his career and built several ordered to the high-casualty fighting on the French front When the land run of 1889 took place, a
lines. Within hours of his reaching the position, the firing suddenly
group of six brothers and cousins came to Oklahoma from Kansas
ceased as the armistice was declared. After a short occupational day,
and successfully staked claims, not in the township of Moore, but
he returned to civilian life, having been gone only six months.
in the vicinity. The claim of one of the brothers, Franklin Shroyer, was near 44th and May. He later married, Gabriella, daughter of a
The hundreds of young men returning from war faced
nearby settler. The couple traded their homestead for the one east
disappointment in finding jobs. Phil and T. M. Ward attended a
of Moore that was forever referred to as “Ole Home Place.” Of their
five-week automotive school in Kansas City. “Mat” Ward came
first four children, only Philip survived childhood.
home to start a life-long career in auto mechanics.
Philip grew up working on the family farm because of his
The Shroyer family received notice that they were conscripted to
father’s ill health. After finishing eighth grade, he spent the next six
volunteer several weeks of labor to help the county commissioners
years helping to support and raise six younger brothers and sisters.
with road improvements and bridges east of Moore, and Phil
He never lost his compassion and concern for these siblings.
volunteered. A fellow volunteer took note of his diligence and ability and hired him to build a barn. When the barn was finished,
In 1918, during World War I, Philip was drafted and sent to
a barn dance was held to celebrate. At that dance, Phil met Dorthea
Camp Pike, Arkansas, where the flu epidemic raged. His detail was
Lunow, who became his wife two years later, and remained so for 53
to find and bury soldiers who died in their pup tents. Next, he was
years, until her death.
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buildings on city lots. One was an automotive garage on the south half of the 100 block on the east side of South Broadway that eventually became the Howard Motor Company that had a long history in Moore. A grocery replaced that business, and it is now a funeral home. Phil, like other men of his time, was actively involved in the development and progress of his community. He was one of the men who helped to formulate plans for the new city government in the early 1960s. Phil Shroyer was a meticulous and fastidious man, careful with details and loyal to his commitments. The eulogy by one of his three sons was, “He was a capable, industrious man with high morals, deeply anchored in a faith that was seldom spoken, but consistently lived.” From the Moore Monthly archives.
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10 Benefits of Mapping & Improving Your Sales Process Sales are key to the health of any company. Slow or inconsistent sales present a true threat to the very existence of your business. Regardless of the size of your salesforce, it is important to provide your sales reps with a well-defined sales process to ensure your business grows and thrives. Sales processes may include anywhere from three to ten steps, depending on your product or service and who you are selling to. It should mirror the process that your customers actually use when buying, also known as the buyer’s journey. Let’s talk about the reasons you need a standardized sales process: 1. More effective use of time Having a defined process of specific chain-effect steps gives you a more accurate understanding of what is and isn’t working in your sales efforts. Defining what actions cause prospects to continue in the sales process makes it easy for you to identify the right actions and get rid of ineffective practices, like chasing unqualified or not-ready-now leads, and those activities that yield no or little results. 2. Always stay on course. A sales process is often called a “roadmap”. Following a roadmap does not mean that a salesperson will be given specific instructions in how sell. Instead, a sales process will serve as a GPS system with clear steps and milestones. Knowing what each step entails helps salespeople understand where they are in the process, when it is time to move to the next step, and when to adjust course. 3. Utilize your sales talents in every step. Having a sales process does not replace creativity! You can use your gut instincts and creative talents to get from one stage to the next. A sales process does not dictate how to develop rapport and trust, how to structure your sales pitch, what to write in a sales email, or how to draft in a proposal. That is up to your sales talent and skills! The sales process simply gives you miles stones to aim for. 4. Step into your customer’s shoes. Often companies create a sale process that reflects the way they want to sell, not the way their customers want to buy. An effective sales process should be adaptable to suit different selling situations and customer needs. Designing a sales process with your customer in mind will entail asking the following questions: • What are my main customer groups? • How do they differ in terms of their buying patterns? • How differently do I sell to new customers versus repeat business? • What are my customers’ expectations in each sales stage and what can I do to meet them? 5. Find the cause of stalled sales. Adopting a sales process allows sales professionals to be able to identify the root cause of stalled sales. By following a set of steps, you are able to analyze whether or not your actions were sufficient, how many of them you actually needed, and what proved to be a misstep or a waste of time. This means that if you work with a sales process you can tell not only what was and wasn’t achieved; but also, how it was or wasn’t achieved. 6. Get more qualified leads. Adopting a clearly defined sales process will help your sales team to tackle its biggest pain: identifying qualified prospects and filtering out low-potential leads. More than 70% of all B2B (business to business) sales cycles take between 4-12 months to close. Identifying qualified leads earlier in the process will not only help to make your sales cycle shorter and more targeted, but it will also help your sales team maximize their efforts.
7. Improve forecasting and revenue. Having a clear picture of where your sales people are in the sales process helps sales managers come up with more accurate sales forecasting. Since a sales process is a set of repeatable steps, it gives a more consistent picture of how many deals your team closes from a given number of leads. This allows you to predict your win rates and set quotas with more accuracy. 8. Never miss a follow-up. One of the most important aspects of winning a sale is a timely follow-up phone call, visit, or email. During a sales interaction, sales reps may forget to follow up with potential customers. This alone may send an entire sale down the drain. Follow-ups keep the desire to buy alive. A standardized sales process will always remind you when to follow up with a prospect and keep a healthy sales pipeline. 9. Offer a better customer experience. A sales rep may push a customer too quickly into the next stages of a sale before they are actually ready. This can not only damage the relationship, but simply break the deal. A well-designed sales process, that focuses on the customer, can turn a haphazard and often pushy sale into a smooth sailing customer experience. Based on your customer’s buying behaviors and expectations, a sales process will offer the strategically timed steps that sell value, enhance trust, and create a stronger bond with a potential. 10. Onboard sales rookies with ease. If, instead of formal training, your new salespeople are asked to learn the sales ropes by shadowing their colleagues, you need a sales process! A defined sales process makes it easy to train rookies and coach your sales team. Not only will it offer concrete sales steps for them to follow, but it will also highlight what behaviors and skills are required for each stage of a sale, what outcomes are expected at each step, and what individual strengths should be utilized at different sale stages. CONCLUSION A defined sales process can help you do the right things often and avoid making repeat mistakes. Adopting a long-term sales process will help your team: • create and maintain long-lasting customer relationships, • ensure higher customer lifetime value, • reduce customer retention costs, • get more referrals, • increase sales revenue. For a sales manager, following a standardized sales process allows you to concentrate on the things that matter most: planning, distributing leads, prioritizing tasks, managing your team’s time and workload better, as well as making more accurate sales forecasts. A good sales process is adaptable! It needs to be revised and adjusted regularly to make sure it reflects the current state of the market, your customers’ changing needs, your team skills, and your business specifics. It should always remain a work in progress.
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FALL MOVIE PREVIEW Here we go: a look at movies headed to theaters during the in-between months of September and October. You now…the “no man’s land” of not being enough of an event movie to debut during the summer or holiday season. Between September-to-October and January-to-March, it’s hard to figure out which is the preferred movie dumping ground for Hollywood these days. But the truth is some really great movies had made their first appearance during these so-called “off periods.” Here’s a look at 10 movies with the most potential on tap for the next two months (dates are subject to change based on the whims of Hollywood suits)
SEPTEMBER 6 IT CHAPTER TWO Directed by: Andy Muschietti Written by: Gary Dauberman, Jason Fuchs Starring: Bill Skarsgård, Finn Wolfhard, Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Sophia Lillis, Bill Hader If clowns terrify you, steer clear of this Stephen King-based horror tale. You’ve never seen a scarier clown than Pennywise! It’s been 27 years since the Losers Club fought their battle with Pennywise. Now the monster has
returned to terrorize the town of Derry and children are disappearing. The now-grown kids must conquer their fears and challenge a much-stronger and deadlier Pennywise, who is determined to get revenge on the Losers.
SEPTEMBER 13 THE GOLDFINCH Directed by: John Crowley Written by: Peter Straughn Starring: Ansel Elgort, Finn Wolfhard, Nicole Kidman, Sarah Paulson Theo Decker (Ansel Elgort) was just 13 when his mother was killed in a terrorist bombing at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The one tangible connection he still has to that tragedy is a painting of a goldfinch chained to its perch. Decker has been living with his friend Andy Barbour (Finn Wolfhard) and his wealthy family since the bombing and has turned to a life of crime. Based on the 2013 novel by the same name, The Goldfinch is a story of grief, guilt, redemption, and love.
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The continuing saga of the Crawley family moves from the small screen to movie theaters. It’s possible you might not need to bingewatch the television series to make sense of the movie. Possible, but more likely that you’ll need to consume the entire series in order to truly appreciate the historical period drama that takes us inside the life of the wealthy Crawley family as they prepare to host the King and Queen in 1927. Downtown Abbey fans are salivating at the thought of this story. RAMBO: LAST BLOOD Directed by: Andrew Grunberg Written by: Matthew Cirulnick, David Morrell Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Paz Vega, Oscar Jaenada And you thought Rocky wouldn’t stay down! Here comes the fifth movie in the Rambo franchise. Stallone’s PTSD-driven Vietnam vet has been searching for peace since 1982’s “First Blood.” It’s been 11 years since we’ve seen Rambo, who went to war with the Burmese army, pirates, and mercenaries to save a group of missionaries who’ve been taken
hostage. This time around Rambo travels to Mexico to save a friend’s daughter who has been kidnapped by a Mexican cartel. Expect explosions and death. Lots of explosions and death. AD ASTRA Directed by: James Gray Written by: James Gray, Ethan Gross Starring: Brad Pitt, Liv Tyler, Ruth Negga, Tommy Lee Jones There’s something out on the outer edge of our solar system that could threaten the very survival of all life on earth. Or it might simply change the nature of human existence as we know it. It’s up to astronaut Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) to go out there and find his longlost father, Clifford McBride (Tommy Lee Jones) in hopes of figuring out the truth. Writer/director James Gray is promising a film that features “the most realistic depiction of space travel that’s ever been put in a movie.”
SEPTEMBER 27 21 BRIDGES Directed by: Brian Kirk Written by: Adam Mervis Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Sienna Miller, Taylor Kitsch, J.K. Simmons, Keith David
The entire city of New York is on edge as officers search for two cop killers. Andre Davis (Chadwick Boseman), an NYPD detective with a shaky background, is dropped into the middle of the Manhattan manhunt and uncovers an unexpected and wide-ranging conspiracy. Davis shuts down all 21 bridges leading into and out of the NYC island as the lines begin to blur between who he’s chasing and who might be chasing him.
OCTOBER 4 JOKER Directed by: Todd Phillips Written by: Todd Phillips, Scott Silver Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz It’s not often you get a standalone villain’s origin story in the world of superheroes. DC and Warner Brothers are getting more and more desperate for any slice of the billiondollar superhero pie Marvel/Disney have been dining on these past few years. That means they’re willing to take some risks…and so we have Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, a failed stand-up comic who goes insane. The previews have been unnerving as the tone of the movie seems to be a lot more “Taxi Driver” or “Falling Down” than it does “Batman” or “Superman.” Whether or not this is a good thing remains to be seen
OCTOBER 11 GEMINI MAN Directed by: Ang Lee Written by: David Benioff, Billy Ray Starring: Will Smith, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Clive Owen Yeah, we’ve seen the story of an aging hitman facing off against a young and hungry newcomer…but we’ve never seen a science fiction version of the story directed by Ang Lee. This time the twist is that the old Henry Brogan (Will Smith) is being hunted by a younger version of himself, presumably a clone. This is actually a script that’s been around in one version or another for about 20 years with a rotating list of stars attached, including Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson, Clint
Eastwood, and Sean Connery. Nobody does “Awwww, hell no!” better than Smith.
OCTOBER 18 MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL Directed by: Joachim Ronning Written by: Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster Starring: Angelina Jolie, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) and her razorsharp cheekbones are back for another dark fantasy-land trip that should turn fairytale tropes on their heads. The original film flipped the “Sleeping Beauty” legend and gave a tragic backstory to explain the apparently evil leanings of the villainl The unique and unexpected bond between the sorceress, Maleficent, and her goddaughter Aurora is tested by her impending marriage and some serious questions about the intentions of the groom’s family.
ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP Directed by: Ruben Fleischer Written by: Dave Callaham, Rhett Reese Starring: Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Rosaria Dawson, Luke Wilson, Dan Ackroyd, Bill Murray Between the first “Zombieland” and “Shaun of the Dead” it’s hard to decide which is the best zombie comedy or all time. Yeah. There’s now apparently a “zombie comedy” film genre. The gang’s all back from the first Zombieland adventure: Wichita (Emma Stone), Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), Tallahasee (Woody Harrelson), and colon-challenged Columbus ( Jesse Eisenberg). They’re joined this time around by Alburquerque (Luke Wilson), Nevada (Rosaria Dawson), and even Bill Murray, who we thought was killed off in the original movie. This time around our heroes are forced to deal with evolved zombies and the growing pains of their post-apocalypse family.
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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).
CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS City Council Meeting, Monday, September 3 at 6:30 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore Parks Board Meeting, Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. Board of Adjustment Meeting, Tuesday, September 10, 5:30 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. Planning Commission Meeting, Tuesday, September 10, 7:00 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. City Council Meeting, Monday, September 16, at 6:30 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.
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. City of Moore Bedlam Blood Drive, Thursday, September 5th from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Moore Community Center, 301 S. Howard Avenue. Donors will receive a free Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit and you could win Whataburger for a year! For questions or to schedule an appointment call the Oklahoma Blood Institute at 877-340-8777 or visit obi.org. Doggie Paddle, Thursday, September 5th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at The Station Aquatic Center, 700 S. Broadway Avenue. The cost is $7.50 per dog (150 dogs maximum). Two dogs are allowed per handler, all handlers must be 16 years old. Dogs must be friendly and you must show proof of rabies vaccination with rabies certificate and have a rabies tag on your dog. City tags will be on sale. Dog owners will not be allowed to swim. Pre-register your dog at www.cityofmoore.com/fun. Moore Pawsabilities volunteer group will be accepting donations for the Moore Animal Welfare & Adoption Center. Moore Chamber of Commerce – Closed on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. South OKC Chamber of Commerce – Closed on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. Moore Chamber of Commerce Live Trivia Night, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., HeyDay Entertainment, 3201 Market Place, Norman. Think you know it all? Put your knowledge to the test and prove it at HeyDay Trivia Night. ½ priced domestics and discounted appetizers while you play. Call 405794-3400 for details. Moore Chamber of Commerce Networking Luncheon, Tuesday, September 10, 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main St. Join us on the second Tuesday of the month for great food and an opportunity to grow your business knowledge, share new ideas and connect with our business community. Each attendee is given the opportunity to present information regarding their business to all in attendance. So bring your best sales pitch - make it innovative and memborable. Cost: $10 Registration, RSVP required. Contact Kim Brown at 405-794-3400 for more information or email kbrown@moorechamber.com. Moore Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, Tuesday, September 10, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m, Home Creations, 2252 N. Broadway Avenue. This event is a business networking opportunity for Moore Chamber of Commerce Members. Attendees can make meaningful connections that can result in successful business leads. Food and beverages are served. Contact Kim Brown at 405-794-3400 for more information or email kbrown@moorechamber.com. Moore Chamber of Commerce Morning Buzz, Friday, September 13, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at Holiday Inn Express, 613 NW 8th Street. The Morning Buzz is a breakfast series which aims to connect businesses by facilitating the exchange of ideas and strategies for business growth and success through connections. For more information contact Kim Brown at 405-794-3400 for more information or email kbrown@ moorechamber.com. Moore Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn: Brain Food/Finance, TTuesday, September 17, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Moore Chamber
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of Commerce, 305 W. Main Street. The Chamber “Lunch n’ Learn” Series is an innovative and creative program as noted. Chamber members who are experts in their fields are invited to share their expertise with other Chamber members over the lunch hour. Each lunch will focus on topics related to professional and personal development. $10 registration, RSVP required. For more information contact Kim Brown at 405-794-3400 for more information or email kbrown@moorechamber.com. South OKC Chamber of Commerce Presents Small Business Training by Community Action Agency, Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 17 – October 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Metro Technology Center, 1700 Springlake Drive, OKC. Starting your own business? Already own one? Enroll now in the upcoming Small Business Training presented by the Community Action Agency. Each session will be presented by a professional expert. Business Consultant - Writing a business plan, Legal Attorney - Obtaining a business license and legal issues, Banker - Opening a business account and collecting funds, Accountant - Bookkeeping and business taxes, Marketing Consultant - Determining your target audience and advertising, Social Media - How to engage your target audience, Insurance - Determine type of insurance your business needs, Small Business Assistance - Qualifying for a small business loan, HR 101 & Networking. $30 for nine sessions. For more information call 405-232-0199. Beats & Bites Music & Food Truck Festival, Saturday, August 10, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Riverwind Casino, 1544 State Highway 9, Norman. Headliner for August 10th is John Michael Montgomery. Each month, May through August, the COOP Ale Works Beats & Bites Festival brings you an amazing combo: dozens of the metro’s best food trucks and great live music. Bouncy inflatables for the kids. Vendors with the coolest merchandise. A beer garden! Plus free, live outdoor concerts from some of the best acts around. So whether you like big burgers, burstin’ burritos, Greek, Asian, Italian or just sweet treats, all the delicious possibilities mean it’s never too early to plan a family foodie adventure to the COOP Ale Works Beats & Bites Festival. Moore Chamber of Commerce Business Before Hours, Tuesday, September 24th, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., Orr Family Farm, 14400 S. Western Avenue. This event is a business networking opportunity for Moore Chamber of Commerce Members. Attendees can make meaningful connections that can result in successful business leads. Food and beverages are served. Contact Kim Brown at 405-794-3400 for more information or email kbrown@moorechamber.com. South OKC Chamber of Commerce Instant Connections, Tuesday, September 24, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Southwest OKC Public Library, 2201 SW 134th Street. This ninety-minute networking event is in a roundtable format and will allow attendees to share information about their respective businesses. Attendees are allowed ninety seconds at each table to share information and then move to a new audience and repeat the process. The session is free; but a $10 no-show fee applies to any cancellations after September 20, 2019. Instant Connections is limited to the first 36 respondents and is a membersonly event. For more information call 405-634-1436 or email lizcromwell@southokc.com. Moore Chamber of Commerce Annual Event, Friday, September 27, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Riverwind Showplace Theatre, 1544 West Hwy 9, Norman. The Moore Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce our premier event for 2019. Corporate tables: Platinum Table (seating for 10) $1500, Gold Table (seating for 8) $1000, Silver Table (seating for 4) $500, Individual tickets $75. Golden Tickets: By purchasing a Golden Ticket, you will l have a chance to pick a live auction item during the Annual Event on Friday, September 27th. The Chamber will only sell 100 Golden Tickets. If you purchase a Golden Ticket, you must be present for the drawing that will be held right before the live auction starts. For $100, if your Golden Ticket is drawn, you get the live auction item your choice. Please come by the Chamber Office at 305 W. Main Street to purchase your Golden Ticket. You can purchase more than one Golden Ticket. A list of live auction items will be available upon request. Our goal is to showcase as many Chamber members as possible, and there are a variety of ways you can participate in this event. Because this is a great networking
event, we invite you to attend either as an individual or by purchasing a Corporate Table. For more information contact Kim Brown at 405-794-3400 for more information or email kbrown@moorechamber.com. Live Family Music Festival, Saturday, September 29, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Newcastle Casino, 1-44, Exit 107, Newcastle. Free outdoor concert that’s open to all ages. Food and refreshment will be available for purchase. Lineup for this concert will include Stars, Jason Young Band, and Deep Blue Something. Gates will open at 1 p.m., open to all ages, and each attendee will receive $10 in bonus play. For more information call 405-387-6013.
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• 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 information. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo, classes held Monday – Sunday at 117 Skylane Drive in Norman for ages 7 and up. A non-profit organization, all classes are offered in a family friendly environment. Fees are $20 per month for an individual or $40 per month for a family. Discount uniforms are available. For more information, call (405) 465-1925 or send an email to fiftyonefiftybjj@yahoo.com. Adult Salsa Classes, every Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Adelante Dance Studio (Inside Moore Old School) 201 N. Broadway, Suite 201. $10 per class or $35 a month. Call (405)586-0201 for more information. First Moore Baptist Church of Moore Community Life/ Recreation Center, The Link is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday open 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Two basketball courts and racquetball courts, fitness center and walking/running track. For more information, call (405) 7352527. Karate, First Moore Baptist Church, every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The classes are free for anyone ages 8 and up. Uniforms available at a discounted rate. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. Morning Fitness, First Moore Baptist Church, every Monday at 9:00 a.m. Ages 40 and up preferred. The class is $2. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.
KIDS’ CORNER Afterschool Matters, First Moore Baptist Church, Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. This program helps students work towards academic success. Available to 1st – 6th grade. Contact director Carissa Taylor at carissa.taylor@fbcmoore.org to learn more about enrolling your child or to volunteer. LOGOS Children and Youth Program, Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. through November 21, First Christian Church, 629 NW 12th Street (enter through the west side of building). LOGOS is open to all children from 1st through 12th grade. LOGOS offers worship skills, recreation,
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS & PERFORMANCES AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • JULY 2019 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.
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. • 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. 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.
SENIOR CONNECTION 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. 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) 793-4478 or Sgt. Jeremy Lewis at (405) 793-4448.
TRANSPORTATION:
• Metro Transit will provide van service for age 60 and older on Tuesdays and Thursdays from the Moore area to Oklahoma City for medical appointments. Call Jackie at (405) 297-2583. • Moore Council on Aging Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the city of Moore for errands or appointments. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Call (405) 799-3130 at least one day in advance. • “Share-A-Fare” for age 60 and over or disabled. Purchase taxi fare at 40% off.
SERVICE CLUBS, COMMUNITY CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Meetings, every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., 207 SW 1st St., Moore. Open for all veterans. Call (405) 794-5446 for more information. DAR SEEKS MEMBERS: The Daughters of the American Revolution is a lineage based, non-profit, 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. South Oklahoma City Rotary Club, every Friday, 12:00 p.m., Southwest Integris Cancer Center, SW 44th St. and S. Western, Oklahoma City. A civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community. VFW Bruce January Post 8706, the second Thursday of every month, 7:00 p.m., Lynlee Mae Event Center, 501 W. Main St., Moore. All veterans welcome. Call Mike Eaton at (405) 8314405 or go to www.vfwpost8706.org for more information. VFW Bruce January Post 8706 Auxiliary will have its first meeting at the Lynlee Mae Chapel, 507 E. Main St. Meeting time is 7:00 p.m. For the institution of the VFW Auxiliary and
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election of officers, Joyce Caldwell, Department President will be at the meeting. For more information call Judith Lewis at 405-300-9244 or email flowergirl9806@gmail.com WOMEN: Moms Club of Moore, the second Thursday of the month, Westmoore Community Church. Go to momsclubsofmoore.com for more information.
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. 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 servemoore.com or call (405) 735-3060.
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The restaurant business is hard. Notoriously hard. So when a locally owned and operated place like Soda Pop’s celebrates 25-years of business, it’s something that’s worth cheering about…and asking, “How the heck are yah pullin’ this off?” Dorothy Mize is one of the original owners of Soda Pop’s. The building is now surrounded by convenience stores, strip
malls, and banks. But she remembers when there wasn’t much else near their new restaurant. “Right behind us was this big peacock farm,” said Mize. “We sure miss the sounds of the peacocks, but we’ve seen a lot of changes over the years.”
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One thing that hasn’t changed is the loyalty of their customers. Mize and manager Joe Allen chuckle when they think about the parade of faces they’ve seen come through Soda Pop’s doors over the years. “We’ve seen toddlers who came in with their moms and dads,” said Allen. “Now those toddlers are all grown up and bringing their own kids in to eat.” “It’s fun to see so many of those folks come back in as adults and parents now,” said Mize. “We consider ourselves so blessed and fortunate that we have these longtime customers who continue to come in and compliment on us on our food.” And it’s that Soda Pop’s food that has not only kept customer’s loyal over 25 years, it also brings in new customers who are surprised by the menu. “We still have folks come in for the first time and tells us they had no idea we were here,” said Mize. Allen said is because the Soda Pop’s staff works hard to make sure they’re serving fresh food based on simple, but great recipes. “Everything we make is pretty much madeto-order,” said Allen. “This isn’t fast food.
Not even close. We do have a drive-through window, but we make everything fresh.” Mize notes that their longtime customers aren’t the only ones who love Soda Pop’s chicken fried steak, chicken fried chicken, and burgers. Younger folks swear by the menu as well. “We have our older crowd that has been with us forever,” said Mize, “But the millennials come in all the time as well. I think it’s mostly that we cook everything to order, so it’s cooked, especially for every customer.” Allen says the Soda Pop’s menu features a lot of classics, but often they’ll try something new that will eventually become part of the regular menu. One of those early experiments has become a Soda Pop’s classic: The Indian Taco. “A lot of places have Indian Tacos,” said Allen. “We created ours back in the day, and it went over so well we had to add it to the menu immediately. It’s still one of our more popular items.” The menu also features sandwiches, salads, desserts, and Soda Pop’s own fried potato chips.
Mize says the décor of the restaurant is another thing that makes Soda Pop’s so special. It’s been that way since the doors opened back in 1994. “My father-in-law, Dick Jones, is the one who built this building,” said Mize. “He had another restaurant that was sold and wanted to open a restaurant of his own. He, my husband, and I were all into collecting antiques, and a lot of that was old soda bottles and memorabilia associated with old soft drinks. So we just naturally used all of that to decorate.” Mize bought out her husband’s share of the restaurant when they divorced and still participates in the daily running of the business. She’s delighted that the antique “soda pop” theme still resonates with customers and takes particular joy in the Christmas season. “We go all out at Christmas,” said Mize. “We have a lot of wonderful antique Coca-Cola Christmas items that you can’t see anywhere else, and we put those out. A lot of folks come in to eat with us during the holidays so that they can see these things that you never see any more.” But in the end, Mize and Allen say it’s the food and staff that has kept Soda Pop’s humming along for 25-years. “I hope that folks know we’re a friendly, familyoriented restaurant,” said Mize. “Our food is as
close to homemade as we can make it and our staff is our foundation.” Allen has been working with Soda Pop’s since he was 22-years-old. He says Mize and the staff are the reason he has stuck around all these years. “She’s pretty humble and won’t take as much of the credit as she should,” said Allen. “And we have someone at every position who has been with us for a long, long time, so it’s easy to communicate our traditions and values. That includes our other manager, Jeremy Cottrell.” “It’s pretty amazing to be here still 25 years later,” said Mize. I never thought about this when we first started, but I take a lot of pride in the fact that we’re still here and our customers are still faithful to us.”
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BY DALE & CARRIE SPOONMOORE
Photo Credit: Dale and Carrie Spoonmoore
From Seed to Spoon: Step Up to Planting in September! September is a great time to start growing food! The heat should fade away by the end of the month, and it'll start being nice enough to be outdoors again. In September, we are beginning to plant many more things directly from seed and transplanting new plants outdoors. The climate is different in every location, so make sure to check your specific dates where you live using our FREE iOS and Android app!
In September, we are continuing to plant root crops such as carrots, beets, turnips, and radishes into the ground. You will be amazed by how much better these root crops taste when you harvest them during the cool months! Make sure to keep these seeds moist during germination, or you'll have issues with them sprouting. We like to keep drip irrigation on these areas to make sure that they stay moist during this time.Â
September is a busy time in our garden! We start the month by cleaning out the garden beds of summer crops and planting new rounds for the cool season! We do a lot of preservation of food during this time since a lot of these plants will be giving us their last rounds of harvest. Peppers can be super easy to preserve by simply dicing them up (seeds and all!) and freezing. We saute these frozen peppers with onions and garlic whenever preparing something to which we want to add a little spice. So tasty and so easy! Check out our blog post for info on how to preserve these for yourself. You'll find it in our free app under the "more" section in a plant or on our garden blog section in the main menu. We also have our blog posts on our website at seedtospoon.net.
We also plant a lot of greens during the fall season! These greens tend to sweeten up during the cold temperatures and taste incredible! We like to simply sprinkle seeds into our garden beds and then thin them down to proper spacing as they grow. This gives us food to munch on ("microgreens") as they are growing as well. Check out videos of how we do this on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/ fromseedtospoon.
Fall is a great time to start transplanting herbs out into your garden! Kitchen favorites such as rosemary, oregano, thyme, sage, and chives are easy to grow and add into your diet! Herbs like these are incredibly healthy and provide an easy way to add beneficial nutrients into your diet. There are countless health benefits to including these into your diet. Check out the health benefits for each plant in our free app! Herbs are not only delicious and nutritious but can benefit your other plants in the garden by repelling pests. Check out the list of companion plants and what plants like to be planted together in our free app! We like to plant these herbs into Smart Pots so we can move them around as desired.Â
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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.
September is a great month for getting out into the garden, and we hope you will join us in growing some of your food this season! Check out all of the foods that you can get started growing today for your fall garden in our free iOS and Android app! Also, check out our website at seedtospoon.net for more info and to read more!
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Keeping Your Mental Health in Mind this Fall
Here’s some great information from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: • Ask - Research shows that people having suicidal thoughts feel relief when someone asks how they’re doing in a caring way. Experts say acknowledging those thoughts and discussing them may actually help reduce those troubling thoughts. • Keep Them Safe - Several studies have shown that when lethal means are made less available or less deadly, suicide rates by that method decline. • Be There - Experts say people are more likely to feel less depressed, less suicidal, less overwhelmed and more hopeful after speaking to someone who listens without judgment. • Help Them Stay Connected - Studies indicate that helping someone at risk of suicide create a network of resources and people for support can help them take positive action. It can also reduce feelings of hopelessness. • Follow Up – According to researchers, brief, low-cost intervention and supportive, ongoing contact may be an important part of suicide prevention, especially after they’ve been discharged from hospitals or other care services. Norman Regional Health System is hosting a series of events in September to help change the conversations surrounding this heartbreaking topic. During one event, “Grow Through What You Go Through,” psychiatrist Dr. Rachel Dalthorp and other behavioral professionals will discuss women’s mental health issues. “Mental illness is the same as severe weather,” said Dr. Dalthorp. “There are warning signs, we know the signs and symptoms, we can see them in others, and we feel them ourselves. If there is a threat of a tornado, we watch the weather forecasters for hours on end, we all talk about it, we make plans to leave work, and we call to check on the
“Grow Through What You Go Through” begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at Norman Regional Moore, 700 S. Telephone Rd. The cost is $40 to cover the flower arrangements. Reservations can be made at NormanRegional.com/GrowThrough. One challenge mental health professionals have is addressing the needs of a group researchers call a “forgotten population” – senior citizens. In 2017, the highest suicide rate among all Americans was in adults between the ages of 45 and 54. But the second highest rate occurred in those 85 years or older. Experts say part of the problem is loneliness and isolation. Research has also shown that bereavement is disproportionately experienced by older adults and can often trigger physical or mental health illnesses such as major depression and complicated grief. Health issues associated with aging may also be a factor. Dr. Farhan Jawed, Medical Director of Norman Regional’s Behavioral Medicine Services, took part in a social media video to discuss mental health issues affecting senior citizens and the services available at Norman Regional’s Senior Counseling Center to help them. “There are two main challenges that I feel older adults have,” said Dr. Jawed. “The first one is their ability to recognize that they need appropriate help and the second is their ability to get to that appropriate help. Fortunately, at Norman Regional we have an intensive outpatient counseling center where we provide individual counseling, group counseling sessions and psychotropic medicine management for these older adults,” said Dr. Jawed. The Senior Counseling Center offers outpatient services during the day which allows patients to return to their homes in the afternoon. Transportation is also available in vehicles with wheelchair lifts. Lunch is included. If you or someone you know could benefit from this Senior Counseling program, just call 405-912-3495.
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Did you know Oklahoma has the 13th-highest suicide rate in the country? According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, every 12 hours an Oklahoman takes their own life; making suicide the second leading cause of death for Oklahomans ages 1534. Those are sobering statistics. The organization behind National Suicide Prevention Month is working to change the conversation and get the word out about how we can all promote hope and healing.
whereabouts of our loved ones. Public and personal investments in our severe weather warning system, shelters and awareness campaigns save lives every year. Why can’t we do this for mental health?” said Dr. Dalthorp. During this event providers will discuss the importance of self-care while participants create floral arrangements. Local business Southern Charm is leading the floral centerpiece making.
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Mental health issues, and especially suicide, are extremely difficult to talk about. Yet millions of Americans struggle with mental health issues every day. September is National Suicide Prevention Month. All month long mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors and community members will strive to unite their efforts to help prevent suicide.
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Q: I’VE HEARD ABOUT ‘BLUE LIGHT’ BEING HARMFUL, BUT HOW CAN IT AFFECT MY DIET? A: Blue light is a high wavelength of visible light that penetrates deep into the eye. Too much exposure to blue light can damage light sensitive cells in the retina. Blue light is everywhere, including sunlight, artificial lighting, and digital screens. Eyes are not very good at blocking it. Interestingly, the sky looks blue because of it. It contributes to digital eye strain. During the day the blue light in sunlight boosts our attention, memory, energy levels, reaction times, and overall mood.
Blue light affects the circadian rhythm. Exposure of light suppresses production of melatonin. Blue light wakes you up and stimulates you, during the day. It also starts the production of cortisol (stress hormone) and ghrelin (nicknamed the “hunger” hormone). Unbalanced hormone levels can contribute to fatigue. The majority of the exposure of artificial blue light occurs at night. Too much exposure at night from your phone, table, or computer can make it difficult to fall asleep. Depression, obesity, and diabetes have been linked to night time exposure to blue light. A healthy, well balanced diet, exercise, and good sleep habits are vital for positive outcome on long term health status. Weight gain has been linked to blue light
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exposure at night. With increased stress and hunger hormones and inability to fall asleep one is more likely to consume a “midnight snack”. These are usually caloric dense foods with little to no nutrient values. How can you reduce exposure to blue light? Many devices have nighttime setting that minimize blue light exposure automatically in the evening. Computers have “night light” settings. There are blue light blocking glasses that decrease the amount of blue light your eyes are exposed to. You can have this tint added to your prescription lenses or purchase separate non-prescription blue light glasses. Replacing fluorescent lights with incandescent bulbs can also decrease the amount of blue light you’re exposed to.
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BY ROB MORRIS
Rex Daugherty Finds Fulfillment and Success on Stage As a former Jaguar cross country team member, Daugherty also has fond memories of Coach Laura Clay. “Coach Clay was fantastic,” said Daugherty. “It’s funny, the guys definitely goofed off more than the girls did. The girls were like always winning state championships and we were struggling to keep up.” After high school, Daugherty received his Bachelor of Arts in Theater from Oklahoma Baptist University. At that time there wasn’t a whole lot of work to choose from in terms of local theater. “You kind of had to pick left or right on the highway and go,” said Daugherty. “So I went east to New York first, and then bounced around the country doing some regional work before I ended up in Washington, D.C.”
The life of those who love acting and the stage is not an easy one. It requires a near-magical combination of skill, passion, dedication, timing, and luck to make a living in the dramatic arts. Rex Daugherty, a 2001 graduate of Westmoore High School, is one of those people fortunate enough to have found his place in that world. Daugherty is a Washington, D.C.-based theatre artist who currently serves as the Artistic Director of Solas Nua, an awards-winning Irish contemporary arts organization. He was in Oklahoma City this summer directing a production for the Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park. “I actually worked for Shakespeare in the Park between college semesters,” said Daugherty, “So it was a real thrill for me to get to come back and direct ‘The Book of Will’ by Lauren Gunderson.” The Book of Will explores the little-known fact from the history of Shakespeare that his plays were largely unpublished at the time. “Most people don’t know that during that time it was very expensive to publish something,” said Daugherty, “And many playwrights didn’t own the rights to their own plays. After his death a few actors and his company started to notice pirated versions of his plays with incorrect lines such as the famous line from Hamlet being performed as, ‘To be or not to be. That’s the point.’ So, they started thinking, ‘Maybe we should capture these so that we don’t lose the originals.’” For Daugherty, the chance to come back to Oklahoma and direct such a unique and entertaining view of Shakespeare was a win all the way around.
“There are plenty of Easter eggs for Shakespeare fans,” said Daughtery, “But it’s also written in contemporary vernacular and sounds a lot like the movie, ‘Shakespeare in Love’, so it’s very accessible by any audience.” This is Daugherty’s third trip back to Oklahoma for a production. One of those was a production of “Richard the Third” while another was a show called “The OKC Dead.” “We took over four floors of the Civic Center and it was a giant zombie hunt,” said Daugherty, “It was an immersive zombie experience that has now been done in four or five different cities, including Atlanta and D.C. It’s a unique theater experience because the audience isn’t just watching a show, you’re actually an active participant.” For Daugherty the road to stage success began back at Westmoore where he was deeply involved in theater, speech, student council, and cross country. “I was the student council president and my friend Ron Patel was the class president,” said Daugherty. “We used to call each other ‘Mr. President’ and our vehicles were called ‘Air Force One.’” Daugherty has some fond memories of his first high school vehicle: a minivan. “I drove it until 1999 when the May 3rd tornado destroyed our home,” said Daugherty. “ After that I just drove random trucks that were available because my dad had a mobile home business and I was able to get access to them.”
Daugherty has remained in the area with his wife, Lee, who is a schoolteacher, and their son, Beckett. While most people tend to think of the nation’s capital as primarily a political center, Daugherty said there is a tremendous amount of professional theater being done there. “Not many people know that D.C. is the second largest theater in the United States,” said Daugherty. “There are more productions there than any other place except Manhattan.” Daugherty said his initial start was primarily as an actor, since there are so many more of those jobs available. But his interests quickly spread beyond that. “I started directing,” said Daugherty, “I was selfproducing some of my own work. Over the years I've written a few shows that are that are being done around the country. It’s nice to sort of send that off and see what life has beyond its original production because you may write it one way, but somebody else may get a different take on it.” His current “main gig” is as the Artistic Director for Solas Nua, which is an Irish term meaning “new light.” The company does contemporary Irish work, including film, theater, literature, visual arts, dance, and music.
“In Washington there are plenty of people who are really interested in it and you know there are Irish cultural hubs all over the United States,” said Daugherty. “I wouldn’t be surprised if we found an Irish heritage population in Oklahoma City!” It also helps that Ireland has not only a rich history of literature and drama, but continues to produce some exciting new works. “Of course, we do James Joyce and W.B. Yeats,” said Daugherty, “But Ireland has a history of great writers and a lot of the great writers of the last 50 years have been Irish, so there’s a lot to draw on.” Sola Nua’s most recent production was called “Silent” and won the Olivier Award (London’s equivalent of the Tony Awards) in 2016. They’ve also recently staged a production based on Frederick Douglas’s trip to Ireland that was staged on a floating platform overlooking Douglas’ home. “That show was a huge success,” said Daugherty. “it was up for six Helen Hayes Awards and the Washingto Post listed it as one of the best shows of the year.” The health of theater across the country that has Daugherty excited right now. That includes the theater scene in the Oklahoma City area. “Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park and Lyric Theater are doing fantastic work here,” said Daugherty. “I am so excited to be back in my hometown and see that things are growing and thriving.” Daugherty has some words of encouragement for those looking to make their living in the world of theater and dramatic arts. “If you’re really passionate about it, get training,” said Daugherty. “It’s a craft and you need to study it. If you find out that it’s not the life for you, it’s ok to change your mind. You’re not locked into it. But you do need to treat it like a profession if you intend to get into it.”
“It’s a big multidisciplinary company and I just run the theater wing,” said Daugherty. “I’m starting my fifth season programming for them as a producer, part-time actor, director, and sometimes writer.” While the idea of Irish theater might seem a bit narrow for some people, Daugherty said the company has been successful in attracting and maintaining an audience.
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THE STATION SCHEDULE • AUGUST 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
ACTIVITIES & CLASSES Raising Plants 101 When: September 3rd - September 24th Tuesday Nights (4 Classes) Time: 7:00 P.M -8:30 P.M Ages: 15+ Fee: $45 per Session Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Registration: June 1st-September 2nd Have you ever wanted to have a garden or green house? You will learn what it takes to have health plants. You will be equipped with the basic skills that of growing plants. 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. Beads & Strings When: September 3rd - 24th Monday & Tuesday Nights (7 Classes) Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ages: 3 – 12 Yrs. Old Fee: $65 per session Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Registration: August 1 - September 2nd
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
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
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
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cost for a recital. Recitals will be the end of February.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
Registration: August 1st- November 10th
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
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.
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
In this class you will create, make, mold and build different things using beads and string. Youth Clay Works & Crafts When: September 30th - October 22nd Monday & Tuesday Nights (8 Classes) Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Ages: 3 – 12 Yrs. Old Fee: $55 Registration: July 1st- September 29th
In this class you will create, make, mold and build different things using clay as your base
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
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) 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 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. 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
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
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. Adult Swing Dancing When: September 4th- October 23rd Wednesday Nights (8 Classes) Time: 7:30 P.M -9:00 P.M. Ages: Adults 15+ Fee: $55 per Session or $ 8 per Class Where: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room Registration: July 1st- September 3rd Learn how to Swing Dance and the many variations of swing dancing and before you know it you will be able to scoot across the dance floor like a pro. Spanish 4 Kids When: September 4th- October 24th Every Wednesday & Thursday (16 Classes) 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: July 1st-September 3rd for September Classes 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: September 4th - October 23rd Every Wednesday (8 Classes) 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: July 1st- September 3rd for September Classes October 1st- January 5th for January Classes Learn Spanish for beginners. Adult classes will teach the basics of understanding and being able to use basic Spanish in the real world.
Continuation Spanish 4 Adults When: September 5th- October 24th Every Wednesday (8 Classes) 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: May 1st-September 4th for September Classes October 1st-January 5th for January Classes 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. 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: September 26th, 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: September 6th, 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 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.
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Fee: $450 per team Where: The Station Recreation Center Sign-ups: June 26th - August 11th Registration Type: Online-Coach Registers Team Team Minimum: 4 Team Maximum: 16 Adult Fall Co-Ed Indoor Volleyball When: Coaches Meeting August 12th 6:30PM. Games: Tuesday nights starting August 20th Time: 6:00PM-10:00PM. League runs 7 weeks + Tournament Ages: Men 18 Years and Older Fee: $275 per team Where: The Station Recreation Center Sign-ups: June 26th - August 11th Registration Type: Online-Coach Registers Team Team Minimum: 4 Team Maximum: 16 Must have 2 women playing at all times
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 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
ADULT LEAGUES Adult Men’s Fall Basketball When: Coaches Meeting August 12th 7:30PM. Games: Monday nights starting August 19th Time: 6:00PM-10:00PM. League runs 7 weeks + Tournament Ages: Men 18 Years and Older
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BOOK REVIEW
What the Night Sings Author: Vesper Stamper Publisher: Penguin Random House Reviewer: A.J. Soliven, Adult and Teen Information Services, Moore Public Library Gerta had a normal life: she played the viola every day, walked home from choir practice with her papa and admired the beautiful dresses in her stepmother’s closet. All of this changed during the course of World War II when everyone and everything in her life was gone. Little did Gerta know all of this happened because she was Jewish. It’s been two years of living in a concentration camp and the war is over. Gerta has to start life over as a survivor with no family and possessions to go home to. In what seems like the end to living a hard life, survivors are faced with health issues and continued bigotry as refugees. In the displaced persons camp where she is sent, Gerta Meets Lev, a fellow teen survivor who has faith in beginning a new life for himself. The journey to a new life sets forth as survivors make their trek from all over Europe to Palestine. Gerta is unsure with post-war devastation taking its toll. This story illustrates what life is like after World War II and the feelings of grief and devastation when everything you had was stripped from you. It also goes over the hardships Gerta endured living life in a concentration camp. With a newfound Jewish identity, she never knew she had, and a return to the life of music she thought was gone, Gerta must choose how to build a new future. You can find “What the Night Sings” at your local library in print, digital, and audio formats.
Hair Love Author: Matthew A. Cherry Illustrator: Vashti Harrison Publisher: Kokila; First Edition (May 14, 2019) Reviewer: Elaine Harrod, Children’s Library Assistant, Moore Public Library “Hair Love” by Matthew A. Cherry, is a beautifully illustrated picture book with an equally beautiful story about a father and daughter and the experience of the dad learning how to fix his daughter’s hair. The author shares how he was inspired by many viral videos that capture how black fathers connect with their daughters over hair. He even started a Kickstarter to raise the money to produce a short film to recreate the book, “Hair Love.” The short film idea was picked up by Sony and will be out late 2019. Kids will love reading about the special relationship between the father and daughter as they share laughs, trials, and the triumph of learning how to create her superhero hairdo! When Mommy arrives home, she is so happy to see everyone, and she is so proud of Zuri’s dad! Vashti Harrison uses a digital process to create the vibrant illustrations for Hair Love. To take a look at how she creates her art, visit her website at https://www.vashtiharrison.com/tutorials. The Pioneer Library System also has some of her other books. Harrison wrote and illustrated, Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History. You will find Hair Love and other great reads in the Moore Public Library Children’s Department. For more book recommendations stop by the children’s desk at your local library or call 405793-4347. For more information on library events or materials visit www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org or download the Pioneer Library System Connect App.
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LIBRARY SCHEDULES • JULY 2019
Moore Public Library
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Sunday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Sept. 2 – Library closed, Labor Day Tuesday, Sept. 3 – Preschool Story Time 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4 – Lapsit Story Time 10 and 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 – Families Explore: Pets 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9 – Kids Club: Animals 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 – Music Time with Jennifer Voss 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 – Lapsit Story Time 10 and 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 – Preschool Story Time 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 – Lapsit Story Time 10 and 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 – Sensory Play Time 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 – Story Time at The Boxcar Coffee 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 – Lilly Open House 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 – Preschool Story Time 10 a.m.
Teen/Adult Sunday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Sept. 2 – Library closed, Labor Day Tuesday, Sept. 3 – ESL Class 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 – ESL Class 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 – Zumba 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9 – Girls Who Code 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9 – Beginner’s Yoga 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 – ESL Class 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 – Budgeting for Baby 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 – ESL Class 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 – Zumba 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 – Military Resource Fair 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16 – Girls Who Code 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16 – Beginner’s Yoga 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 – ESL Class 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 – Teen DIY Club 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 – Real Estate Investing 101 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 – ESL Class 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 – Monarchs, Milkweed and Moore 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 – Zumba 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 – Writers’ Workshop 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23 – Girls Who Code 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23 – Beginner’s Yoga 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 – ESL Class 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 – ESL Class 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 – Zumba 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 – Girls Who Code 4 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Sept. 2 – Library closed, Labor Day Thursday, Sept. 5 – Baby Lapsit (ages 18 months and under) Thursday, Sept. 5 – Tween STEAM (ages 8 to 11) Friday, Sept. 6 – Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 6) Friday, Sept. 6 – Games with Grandparents Monday, Sept. 9 – Little Movers Story Time (ages 18-36 months) Monday, Sept. 9 – Early Explorers (ages 1-4) Tuesday, Sept. 10 – STEAM Club Jr. (ages 5 to 7) Thursday, Sept. 12 – Baby Lapsit (ages 18 months and under) Friday, Sept. 13 – Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 6) Friday, Sept. 13 – Kids Who Code (ages 8 to 11) Saturday, Sept. 14 – Families Explore: Wind Energy Monday, Sept. 16 – Little Movers Story Time (ages 18-36 months) Monday, Sept. 16 – Early Explorers (ages 1-4) Monday, Sept. 16 – POW: Play on Words! (for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades) Wednesday, Sept. 18 – Touch, Learn, Create: Dinosaurs Thursday, Sept. 19 – Baby Lapsit (ages 18 months and under) Thursday, Sept. 19 – Tween STEAM (ages 8 to 11) Friday, Sept. 20 – Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 6) Friday, Sept. 20 – Kids Who Code (ages 8 to 11) Monday, Sept. 23 – Little Movers Story Time (ages 18-36 months) Monday, Sept. 23 – Early Explorers (ages 1-4) Monday, Sept. 23 – POW: Play on Words! (for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades) Tuesday, Sept. 24 – STEAM Club Jr. (ages 5 to 7) Thursday, Sept. 26 – Baby Lapsit (ages 18 months and under) Friday, Sept. 27 – Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 6) Friday, Sept. 27 – Kids Who Code (ages 8 to 11) Saturday, Sept. 28 – Library Music Connection (ages 3 to 7) Monday, Sept. 30 – Little Movers Story Time (ages 18-36 months) Monday, Sept. 30 – Early Explorers (ages 1-4) Monday, Sept. 30 – POW: Play on Words! (for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades)
10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 5 p.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 2 and 5 p.m. 11 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 2 and 5 p.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 2 and 5 p.m. 11 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Teen/Adult Sunday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Sept. 2 – Library closed, Labor Day Wednesday, Sept. 4 – ESL Conversation Class Thursday, Sept. 5 – Teen STEAM (ages 12-18) Saturday, Sept. 7 – Oklahoma Romance Writers Guild Meeting Monday, Sept. 9 – International Short Films Tuesday, Sept. 10 – Networking for Success Wednesday, Sept. 11 – ESL Conversation Class Thursday, Sept. 12 – Penn Avenue Literary Society Saturday, Sept. 14 – D&D Adventures for Teens Monday, Sept. 16 – Ukulele for Beginners Tuesday, Sept. 17 – Families Talk: Healthy Relationships Wednesday, Sept. 18 – ESL Conversation Class Saturday, Sept. 21 – Teens Reading Terrific Literature (TRTL) Book Discussion Saturday, Sept. 21 – Friends of the Library Burger Day at Johnnie’s Tuesday, Sept. 24 – Deeper Than a Handshake Tuesday, Sept. 24 – Fall British Bake-Off Challenge Wednesday, Sept. 25 – ESL Conversation Class Thursday, Sept. 26 – Beginning to Knit: Make & Take Bookmarks Saturday, Sept. 28 – D&D Adventures for Teens
9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 9 a.m. 11 a.m. All day 1:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 9 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 1 p.m.
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SPORTS
All-American Summer: Westmoore’s Bohrofen Samples Big League Life By Rob Morris The PDP League is a partnership between USA Baseball and Major League Baseball. Essentially it works in ways similar to how spring training works for major league players. “It was three weeks of some really great coaching,” said Bohrofen, “But it was also a chance to get to talk to and pick the brains of some big-league players like Derek Jeter, Barry Larkin, and Chipper Jones. It was really cool to see what they had to say about how they grew up playing the game and the things they might have done differently.”
When we last saw Jaguar baseball star Jace Bohrofen he was enjoying a primo spring season. Bohrofen ended up hitting .479 with 66 RBI for the Jags as a junior with 12 home runs, 18 doubles, 8 triples, and 15 stolen bases. Those kinds of numbers will attract the attention of college and pro scouts, which is what led to a busy, busy summer for Bohrofen. “I started out in Phoenix at the Perfect Games national showcase,” said Bohrofen. “You go through a pro-style workout and you might get to play two games.” The showcase is filled with various professional scouts and gave Bohrofen a chance to test his skills against the best high school players from across the country. If you do well you qualify for the Perfect Game AllAmerican Game, held in San Diego at the end of July. “I was fortunate enough that I did make the game in San Diego,” said Bohrofen. “And that was just the start of the summer. I flew directly from Phoenix to Florida to participate in the first-ever PDP (Player Developmental Pipeline) League.”
The entire month of June for Bohrofen was spent focused nearly exclusively on baseball. While he admits that he missed spending time with his friends back in Moore, he said that his love for baseball made the month a great experience. And when he did finally make it back to his hometown it wasn’t long before he got some more great news. “On the Fourth of July I found out that I had made the Under Armour All-American Game,” said Bohrofen. “This was one of the goals that I had set for myself for this summer and so it was really great to get that phone call from the guys at the Baseball Factory who run the game.” The game was played at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, one of baseball’s hallowed shrines. Bohrofen said it’s hard to explain just how great an experience it was to play on the Chicago Cubs’ home field. “There’s so much rich history in that park,” said Bohrofen, “So many great players who have played there and are playing there today. Just walking out onto the field and seeing the ivy on the walls was really inspiring. It was definitely my favorite part of the summer.” After the Wrigley Field All-American trip Bohrofen managed to get about a week back in Moore before he was off on his next summer adventure: the Area Code games in California.
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“The Area code games are eight teams sponsored by Major League Baseball,” said Bohrofen. “Like White Sox, the Brewers, the Royals and other teams. You might get to play five games in five days so you just played games with a lot of scouts there just watching and evaluating you.” Bohrofen said one of the best things about the Area Code games was that he got to reconnect with a lot of fellow Oklahoma players. “People get caught up in the talent from California, Florida, and Texas,” said Bohrofen, “So it seems like Oklahoma can be a little underrated at times. So, it’s great to be out there with the other Oklahoma kids and show them how great we can be. The final stop of the whirlwind summer for Bohrofen was at PetCo Field in San Diego, home of the Padres, for the Perfect Games national showcase. In between the Area Code games and the Perfect Games showcase Bohrofen and some of the other players had a chance to sightsee around San Diego a bit. The Jaguar star said the highlight of the trip for him was spending time visiting children at a local hospital. “We went to the Rady Children’s Hospital,” said Bohrofen. “That was really something special that I’ll never forget because you get to spend time with these kids who are going through so much. It helps you to know how fortunate you are and how blessed we are that we get to play the game we love while they’re in the hospital fighting the fights of their lives.” Bohrofen said the summer has meant a lot to him on so many different levels. He has improved as a player thanks to the coaching he’s had as well as having the chance to face some of the best high school pitchers in the country. He also said that he’s learned a lot about the mental aspect of the game. “Baseball is about 90 percent mental,” said Bohrofen. “What goes on between your ears
is so much bigger than what goes on outside in the game, so if you can get better and improve the mental aspect of your game then you can really go far.” As he settles into the routine of his senior year at Westmoore, Bohrofen said his goals are really pretty simple. “We obviously want to win a state baseball championship at Westmoore,” said Bohrofen. “We’ve come close twice now and I think we want to really focus on doing what it takes to get that trophy this spring.” But there are also things off the baseball field that are important to Borhofen and who he is becoming as a young man, not just an athlete. “Trying to be a better person in life is one of the things that really motivates me,” said Bohrofen. “My relationship with Christ is at the center of that and gets me going in the morning.” Bohrofen said he’s also hoping to just enjoy the life of a normal high school senior, which includes not playing football for a change. “It’s gonna be different being in the stands during football games this year,” said Bohrofen, “I’m looking forward to bonding with my friends during Moore War with all the screaming and yelling.”
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@Guthrie @Denton, TX Moore High School Meet @CCS Meet (Norman)
FOOTBALL Sep 6 Sep 12 Sep 19 Sep 27
Westmoore: Moore War (Visitor) Yukon @Norman Southmoore: Battle of the Big Cats (Home)
Washington Mustang @Norman North @Putna City Edmond North @COAC Tournament Lawton @Tahlequah/NSU Tournament @Carl Albert
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CLASS ACTS • STAFF REPORT
CLASS ACTS: Brian Ruttman Takes the Reins at Moore Norman Technology Center
Economic growth is a priority for the Oklahoma economy, and new Superintendent/ CEO Brian Ruttman is excited about the role Moore Norman Technology Center will play in developing a workforce to help drive that growth. "The opportunity to lead Moore Norman is a true honor," said Ruttman, "Especially at a time when Oklahomans are recognizing the vital role of CareerTech in our state's economy and quality of life."
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Ruttman's father was a superintendent at the Caddo-Kiowa Career Tech Center, so he substantially grew up in the CareerTech system. After getting his undergraduate degree at Oklahoma City University followed by a graduate degree at the University of Central Oklahoma, Ruttman spent the last 16 years of his life working at Metro Technology Centers. "I actually went there to get some experience in marketing for my undergraduate studies," said Ruttman. "I loved it so much I just stayed and worked my way up from intern to associate superintendent at Metro technology centers." Ruttman is stepping into the role of the Superintendent and CEO following Jane Bowen's retirement in August. He has spent the past few months working alongside Bowen getting to know the community. "It's just been a great transition," said Ruttman. "I couldn't thank Jane any more for how easy she's made this transition and not we're ready to get to work and move forward." Moore Norman Technology Center (MNTC) is one of 29 schools within the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technical Education. Serving the communities of Norman, Moore, and South Oklahoma City, MNTC provides career and technical education to high school and adult students, as well as business and industry training and certification to area companies. The school was established in 1972. Voters recently approved a $60 million bond that will help with campus improvements, renovations, and the construction of safe rooms on campus. "We're about probably two years out from fully completing those projects," said Ruttman, "But it is making more Norman one of the premier facilities, not just in the state of Oklahoma, but in the country for career technical education." MNTC is on the cutting edge of the move toward career technical education. Ruttman
said students will find training for a wide variety of career paths available to them at MNTC. "We have everything from health careers to technical trades," said Ruttman. "We're also looking to expand in our health careers area potentially." Among the potential expansions is a partnership with the Dean McGee Eye Institute, something that has been established in Oklahoma City and would be a great addition to the Moore-Norman area. There are also opportunities to work with the expanding aerospace industry in Oklahoma. "Aerospace is the second largest industry in the state at 44 billion dollars a year," said Ruttman. "It's second only to oil and gas. We have a great opportunity to partner with the aerospace industry to do something special for our students and give them a wonderful career path." For current high school students and their parents who are trying to figure out whether or not their path includes a college degree, Ruttman says that Moore Norman Technology Center is an excellent option. "That could mean coming out of high school making 60 to 70 thousand dollars a year in that industry with no college," said Ruttman. "You can continue on into higher education from there, and the growth potential is exponential above that. So, it's a great pathway to either go to the full workforce or go to develop into that next level." MNTC currently offers STEM programs that can be a pathway to aerospace engineering. Adding an aerospace component could help create a direct path into jobs like aviation maintenance mechanic. "Most people are sending their workforce out of state for more advanced training," said Ruttman. "We would like to reverse that model. Tinker's going to be hiring about 1200 employees as they ramp up their workforce in
the near future and we'd love for those jobs to be filled by Oklahomans." Ruttman also wants high school students and their parents to know that if you attend a Moore or Norman public, private, or charter school, you can attend Moore Norman Technology Center free until after you graduate. "I encourage students to take advantage of this while they're in high school," said Ruttman. "We hear every day about a skills gap that's out there, whether it's in the health care industry or as an electrician or a welder. You can acquire a skill that will allow you to work a higher-paying job, even if your long-term plan is to get a college degree." Ruttman points to the experience of his own son and daughter as prime examples of how well this works. They attended career tech schools and received certifications that opened the doors to jobs that pay much better than waiting tables or delivering pizza. Ruttman's son works as an emergency room technician and is paying his way through college. "It's all about determining what your interests are," said Ruttman, "Let's find a pathway that fits you. There are skilled trades that need people to fill those roles. So you could get your journeyman's license as an electrician, for example, as a way to become a lifelong learner and get on the path to even further career goals." Ruttman also pointed out that MNTC can offer assessments and services that will help students chose a career path. "We try and find you a program here that fits," said Ruttman. "Sometimes we may direct you back to higher education based on where you want to be, but we want people to find their passion so they can have a great educational experience and be gainfully employed so they can provide for themselves and their families." If you're interested in finding out more about Moore Norman Technology Center, Ruttman
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suggests you visit with your school counselor. They can connect you with the MNTC team. "We're not right for every student, but for the right student they will thrive here and then move on to higher education or gainful employment at the end," said Ruttman.
1. Nominate a student who you believe is going above and beyond to make a difference. a. Elementary through high school students are eligible. b. Must live within the coverage area of the Moore Public School District. c. Home school and private school students are also eligible (who live within the MPS district). 2. Email their name, grade and why you believe they’re a Class Act to rob@mooremonthly.com 3. Moore Monthly staff will review all submissions and select one student who especially stands out as a Class Act. 4. The winning student for each quarter will be announced and awarded a Class Acts certificate and a $100 gift card at their school. 5. For questions or additional info, email Rob Morris at rob@mooremonthly.com
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Ways to Connect with your Grandchildren
Sometimes outdoor fun is appropriate, but other times call for the comfort of indoor activities. Visiting a museum with your grandchildren can be an excellent way to form new bonds over an appreciation of art and culture. Some museums have programs just for kids or days when admission is reduced or free for them. There are countless ways to enjoy a museum with your grandkids. Remember, their minds are like sponges and chances are they’ll absorb so much more than you realize. Kids look forward to spending time at Grandma’s and Grandpa’s house. To prepare for a visit, it’s a good idea to have some ideas up your sleeve. Just think: the things you do together might someday become part of their most treasured memories of childhood. But how long has it been since you were thinking up things to do with your own kids? Do kids these days like to do the same things? What if you hear those dreaded words, “I’m bored!”? If you are spending time with grandchildren, you may need an action plan. The good news is, ids still love to do many of the same things: explore, discover, spend time outdoors, play board games with a worthy opponent, and learn cool things about the world around them. Here are five ways you can connect. Each is designed to help you get the most out of your time with your grandchildren.
Get Back to Nature: Fly a kite in the nearest park. Bring a picnic lunch and toss a Frisbee. Play catch.
Blow giant soap bubbles. Make a game of searching for animals and birds. When it gets dark, collect fireflies and put them in a jar.
Plan the Ultimate Treasure Hunt: If it’s been a while since you participated in a treasure hunt, here’s the basic gist: Kids read clues – one clue leads to the location of the next clue. If you have more than one grandchild, have them take turns reading the clues. Many grandkids mean you’ll need to have many treasures at the end. If kids are too young to read well, read the clues for them. The clues can be written as rhymed riddles, such as, “You don’t have to search very long or far, this is where you keep the car.” Puns add to all the fun, too. Ideas for treasures: A literal “treasure,” like a sack of coins; Dollar store toys; Jellybeans
Spark Their Inner Entrepreneur with a Garage Sale: Kids love it when they feel like they are in charge. Let them have free reign with planning a garage sale. There are several stages to this classic activity. Sorting through your things together, choosing what to sell. Deciding on prices. Tagging the items. Setting up a cash box. Planning the display. Making posters. Hanging signs around the neighborhood. Deciding together how low you’ll go on certain big-ticket items. Setup on the day of the sale. Donating the unsold items together. These five ideas for bonding with your grandkids are just a taste of what you can do. Now that you’ve got an idea of what can work, your own ideas are sure to start flowing. Just remember: kids are adaptable and open-minded. Whatever you have planned, the most important outcome is that you’re spending time together doing fun things!
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Make it a Date (For Lunch!): Kids these days watch the adults in their lives eating out all the time. One way to make your grandchildren feel special is to make a luncheon date with them. They’ll be honored that you are doing something “grownup” together. For extra points, let them order whatever they want.
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Jason Barrett is the pharmacist-in-charge and co-owner of Meds & Moore, which opened for business in July. He is joined by Leah Asgari, a Family Nurse Practitioner who oversees the clinic side of the business. Barrett and Asgari say they’re thrilled to offer such an innovative approach to health care in Moore. “The driving force behind this for me is finding a way to make lives better,” said Barrett. “I’ve worked on the other side of the fence in a corporate structure for a long time and I’ve been looking for a way to make things better for our patients, whether it’s the experience, the overall care, or just the cost of care.” For Barrett, that better experience includes all the normal services customers would expect from a pharmacy while adding features like free delivery, compounding, and virtual access to over 17,000 products including everything from knee braces to vitamins. Barrett and Asgeri also stress that the presence of a clinic under the same roof gives patients access to a level of convenience and efficient care they won’t find elsewhere. “We are a full family practice offering primary care, sick visits, urgent care visits,” said Asgari. “Walk-ins are welcome. This is a true collaboration where we get to focus on providing care for the patient and having a compounding-capable pharmacy under the same roof. So, you don’t have to run from place-to-place to get care. It’s all right here.” Virtual Care is one of the unique offerings patients will find at Meds & Moore. It offers a level of convenience for those who, for whatever reason, just can’t come to the clinic.
A unique pharmacy and clinic is now open in Moore, offering a truly personalized health care option for residents who’ve longed for such a business on the east side of Moore. Meds & Moore Pharmacy features a full-service pharmacy that can handle every need from simple prescriptions to complex compounding. You’ll also find a clinic under the same roof which offers full family practice including primary care, sick visits, urgent care, and virtual visits for patients who wish to see a nurse practitioner from home or work.
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“For things like the flu or something where you’re at home hugging the toilet and you don’t want to go sit in a doctor’s waiting room full of people and then go sit in another waiting room at a pharmacy, we can take care of everything without you ever having to leave your house,” said Barrett. Access to Meds & Moore Virtual Care is simple. Just go to the website at mylocalpharmacyhome.com/moore-pharmacy and click on the “Virtual Clinic” link in the menu bar. You’ll be directed to a page where you can fill out the necessary consent forms and schedule an appointment. Asgari says the website is HIPPA-compliant and that all of your important medical information is completely secure.
“Once you get the forms filled out and emailed back to us just set up your appointment,” said Asgari. “You’ll need WiFi access, a smartphone, tablet, or computer with camera and microphone. From there you’ll get a link to a website that is essentially my own virtual waiting room and when I log on our video chat begins.” The convenience for patients using virtual care extends to the filling and free delivery of prescriptions. Barrett says providing such innovative care is a priority for Meds & Moore, but he and his team are also very aware that some patients like the old-fashioned, hands-on touch. “While we do offer the virtual care option we also take a great deal of pride in our ability to be very hands-on and personal,” said Barrett. “Because we are capable of doing complex compounding we can offer a level of personalized care you won’t be able to find at major chain stores.” Barrett says that most major chains will do simple compounding, typically a two-ingredient process. But the more extensive and complicated compounding require a more complex and precise process that Meds & Moore offers. “Let’s say you’re prescribed a medication that is available commercially only in 25, 50, or 100 milligrams,” said Barrett, “But your dosage is 73.2 milligrams. That’s going to be really difficult to find anywhere else. Your doctor and send us that prescription and we can fill it down to the microgram.” But there’s more to compounding than just dosage. Barrett says Meds & Moore is also able to create specialized delivery for drugs based on a specific patient’s need. “What if you have a GI issue and you’re unable to absorb medications taken by mouth,” said Barrett. “You would need a prescription in topical form that can be absorbed through the skin and into the blood stream. We can do that. We can also make the medication in the form of a lollipop for children. The options are endless and can be developed to meet the need of each patient.” Patients include those beloved fur-babies. That’s right, Barrett said Meds & Moore can deliver compound prescriptions for your precious pets, something that a lot of pet owners may not be aware of.
“We can do prescriptions for your pets that are flavored and appealing to them so that you’re not trying to force them to swallow a large pill,” said Barrett. “All you need to do is bring us the prescription from your veterinarian and we can get to work on it.” On the clinic side of the business, Asgari says that Meds & Moore provides personalized treatment plans for most primary care needs. “Chronic disease management, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, depression,” said Asgari, “Down to simpler things like acne, allergies, strep throat, the flu or cold. We can manage anything within our scope up unto the point where, if it becomes more specialized, we would refer out to specialty provider which is what any provider would do.” Barrett and Asgari hope their approach of combining a pharmacy and clinic with innovative access to health care will appeal to a wide variety of patients. “We’re trying to be innovative and fresh and cater to all crowds and ages,” said Asgari. “From the younger folks who love technology to the older folks who like the personal touch of being able to sit down with the pharmacist or nurse practitioner and talk through things.” “We’ll work with you if our hours don’t work for you,” said Barrett. “We offer free delivery. We’ll bring it to your house or your work. Just let us know. And if there’s something outside of those hours where it’s just really needed I’ll be happy to come up here and help any way that I can.”
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As summer winds down Moore residents were treated to a series of events that all add up to "Super Summer Fun!" The City of Moore's annual Fishing Derby drew a great crowd of catfish-loving families. The National Night Out even moved to the Moore Warren parking lot this year and was a great opportunity for residents to get to know local police officers, fire fighters, sheriffs, state troopers, and EMT's. And the 2019 edition of the Moore War Run featured the biggest turnout in the history of the event! For more photos of this event and others, visit our website at MooreMonthly.com
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