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Tired of the Same Old New Years Resolution If you’re Female or Male, over 30 and have tried and failed at multiple diets. These are the facts you must know Diets can cause more harm than good Your metabolism isn’t static. The human body is an amazing machine and it will adapt to what is thrown at it. Once calorie restriction starts, the body adjusts and so from then on you won’t be able to ever eat more food without gaining the weight back. Have you ever heard of yo-yo diets? This is a common mistake people make when trying to lose weight by eating less and less food. It will work for a short period of time but your body’s metabolism will adjust and once it does you will have to continue decreasing your calories to see and feel changes. Sometimes you will even be eating very little and still gaining weight. This is not a long term solution. Metabolic adaptation will take over and you will get stuck. Reducing calories is required to lose fat but it must be done realistically and in a safe manner. On the other hand, feed your body appropriately and your metabolism will adjust and allow you to eat more food and still burn fat from your body. Yes, you can eat more food and lose fat from your body. Dieting is research proven. Proven not to work. 95% of people that diet and exercise more, regain the weight and 66% will become even fatter. If your doctor recommends you to drastically cut your calories remove an entire food group or both from your daily food consumption you need to ask why and if it is safe. In the doctors quest to keep clients they will sometimes do what is best for them over the patient. Another great thing about eating enough food for your energy level is that it will help to improve bodily functions, improve sleep, balance out your hormones and balance out cholesterol and blood pressure.
Endless cardio is not a necessity Come January, gyms across the country will come flooded with gym-goers with their new year’s resolutions in tow. The aisles of cardio equipment are always the most popular tool people use to get back in shape. Fortunately, cardio is one of the least efficient methods of reshaping your body. It can actually make your body store more fat in the long run. I used fortunately because if you are like most people you not only dislike doing cardio but you also do not have the time. With proper strength training you can save yourself hours every week avoiding the crowded gyms to do things that your family or your career demands of you. Also, focusing on calories burned during your cardio session is not a sound long term approach. Increasing your muscle mass will assist in burning calories for you even at rest. Some will say that your heart needs to work differently for cardiovascular health. Your heart is a muscle. You give your heart a need to pump more blood and oxygen, your heart will work harder, it doesn’t care if you are walking on a treadmill, strength training or even riding a bike. Strength training trumps cardio for fat loss!
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Lengthy workouts are a recipe for failure When you embark on your 2014 resolutions make it attainable. Do not set yourself up for failure. Are you really going to jump off the couch and commit to hours of exercise every day? You’ve been eating excess amounts of food for years now and all of a sudden you’re going to make a 360 in your nutrition. Can you do these methods for the rest of your life? Many people mistake the duration of their exercise program for intensity. Intensity trumps duration for fat loss. So you have a choice, you can either exercise for 3-4 hours a week at a low intensity or only 1 hour a week at a higher intensity and lose more fat in the process. You have a busy life. Life will get in the way and make it difficult to keep up with a crazy workout routine. Keeping it simple and efficient is one of the greatest keys to success.
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EDITOR’S NOTE The holiday season can bring out the best and worst of us all and there aren’t many things that can spark a change in attitude from “Buddy the Elf ” to “The Grinch” than sitting in traffic. The current shopping and dining boom along the 19th Street corridor have sparked complaints from some that there are just too many danged cars on the road. We tackle the question of 19th Street traffic head-on in this issue and offer some conclusions and driving tips that might provide some illumination. You’ll also get a look at the plans for the new Moore Medical Center that is going to replace the old building that was destroyed by the May 20 tornado. And we’ll recap the Top 10 News and Sports Stories of 2013 as decided by the visitors to TheMooreDaily.com website. There are a few surprises among these lists…so make sure you check it out.
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13 8 NEW FEATURES HOORAY OR HUMBUG? | 13 Some say the boom in business along 19th Street is bringing too much traffic to the area. We take a semi-scientific look at drive-time along the busy thoroughfare and weigh the cost of increased traffic with the availability of new shopping and dining opportunities.
NEW MOORE MEDICAL CENTER | 50 The Norman Regional Healthcare Authority has revealed the designs for the new Moore Medical Center which will become Moore’s tallest building.
THE PIPELINE | 31 A new office, retail and housing development near 19th Street could help change the complexion of southwest Moore and bring with it another burst of construction and growth.
PHOTO RESCUE EVENT | 67 They were once gone with the wind, but volunteers have rescued and restored thousands of photos sent flying by the May tornado. Now they’re trying to reunite those pictures with their owners.
ALL CITY TEAMS | 32, 53, 64 Meet the best of Moore’s softball, volleyball and cross country athletes as we introduce you to the 2013 All City Teams.
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Wiped out by the tornado on May 20th, Veterans Memorial Park gets a huge boost as executives from the Coca-Cola Company travel to Moore to present a $100,000 check to the city to help rebuild the park.
December brings with it three of the coolest events in the city: the Moore Fire Department’s Santa Express - benefiting children in the area, the Gingerbread House contest at the Moore Public Library - benefiting Aging Services of Cleveland County, and The Yellow Rose Theater’s “Sharon L. Vanover Memorial Dinner” benefiting families in need of some Christmas magic.
REGULAR FEATURES ANSWER CREW | 11, 21, 22, 27, 46, 49 Buying a house can be an emotional experience on par with a marriage, so how do you know for sure when you’ve found “The One?” Our Answer Crew experts dig into the home-owner relationship this month. You’ll also get advice on the best way to choose a gym, how military conflicts and world events impact your pocketbook, and how to choose the best time to germinate your seeds.
SHOP & TASTE | 68, 69 This month we take you inside two brand new Moore businesses: Hemispheres Furniture for a look at some “unique treasures from around the world” and Pho Lan Asian Bistro, where you’ll find highly addictive Vietnamese food.
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Law and order can be hard to come by, especially in the early days of Moore. L. T. Hadley gives us a look at the lawmen who helped bring control to the young prairie city.
The holiday season can be a difficult time for seasoned citizens and this month you’ll get 10 ways to help beat the blues.
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Our three Pinterest-loving ladies have dived into the Pinterest website and come up with some nifty holiday ideas for you to enjoy. They also invite you to share your best ideas in the months ahead.
It’s been compared to “Schindler’s List” because of the heart-wrenching nature of the story. This month critic Caleb Masters reviews “12 Years a Slave” and weighs the Oscar-chances for this powerful look at slavery in the early days of our country’s history.
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Moore’s Veterans Park Receives $100K Award from Coca-Cola by Christiaan Patterson
“’Thank you’ is not enough, but sometimes it’s the only words that you have,” said Todd Jenson, director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Moore. “So thanks to all the people that voted, supported, volunteered and put stuff up on Facebook and Twitter in not only Oklahoma, but the country, and even the world. Thank you for all the support, prayers, love and everything you did to make this happen.” Jenson couldn’t express more gratitude to those in the community and stretching across the world. All this effort finally paid off after a long summer of voting, rallying, and supporting Veterans Memorial Park to be Coca-Cola’s officially named America’s Favorite Park. “Each year we recognize one park in the United States with a $100,000 grant for the development of that park,” said Mark Rahiya, chief regional sales officer for CocaCola. “This great city’s resiliency, particularly after the devastating tornado—and the way the community got behind so many things—is incredible.” Veteran’s Memorial Park was nominated to participate in the contest in early summer. Up against 12,000 other parks around the country, the word quickly spread through social media and word of mouth. The park’s ranking skyrocketed up the list as thousands of people faithfully cast their votes each day and logged their workouts. The time started to run out as Veterans Park teetered back and forth for the #1 spot. In one last pull of efforts, people tightened the belt and sent the park 8 | MOORE MONTHLY | DECEMBER 2013
surging to the winning slot with more than a 60,000 vote lead. Coca-Cola set up in the park and offered free lunch and, of course, Coke, to those who came out and supported. As the morning went on, veterans of all ages and branches were delighted to see the amount of love and support heaped upon the damaged park. One hometown hero, who has spent the last 30 years defending freedom, was recognized for all the time and effort he and those around him put in to make this win a reality. “I’m honored to be even thought about being a part of this—and to be recognized was, wow, just an honor,” said Aaron Sloan, MSGT of the 45th Infantry Brigade. For Sloan, this celebration had an even deeper meaning as it also reunited the park with its longlost wooden friends. The soldier statues, carved out of the trees that once stood where the park was created, represent each war since WWI to the present. Sloan was asked to be the model and stand for all veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, still being fought. Once the statues came back, Sloan was flooded with messages of excitement from friends, family, and co-workers who were excited to see the soldiers standing tall once more. “You know,” he said, “I can’t even tell you how many texts, how many emails that I got saying ‘Hey you’re back!’ I know that sound a little egotistical, but people
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were driving by, taking pictures and sending me texts letting me know that ‘you’re back, the boys are back, they’re back on duty!’” Thanks to supporters from the community, state, country and around the world, Veterans Memorial Park will stand even stronger than it did before. With over $600,000 in damages to be covered, the grant from Coke will be put to good use in rebuilding the playground.
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or many residents of Moore, a drive down 19th Street is likely to cause one of two possible responses: celebration or grumbling. It all depends on your perspective. On the positive side, the retail and restaurant boom along the city’s busiest corridor has opened up a wealth of new shopping and dining choices that continues to draw business to Moore. That growth brings with it more jobs and an increase in the city’s sales tax revenues, which in turn help provide better services for residents of Moore. But it also creates heavier traffic, and for some that means the drive along the busy roadway is becoming an increasingly frustrating experience. Just ask someone how they feel about navigating 19th Street near the I-35 interchange, and you’re likely to hear complaints like this one from OKCTalks.com forum that deals with Moore: “Traffic gets so backed up that it can take 20 minutes to go from Kohl’s on the west side to JC Penney’s on the east.”
So we went in search of answers to the question of whether or not traffic is really all that bad. And when you need answers about traffic, the smart place to start is with one of those ubër smart civil engineering types. In this case, that guy is Michael Hofener, a traffic engineer with a company called Traffic Engineering Consultants. Here’s the best part: Michael’s not only a traffic engineer, he’s also a resident of Moore and finds himself driving the 19th Street corridor regularly during his week of work and play. He and his company have also been working with the City of Moore since around 2007 in an attempt to be proactive with traffic issues as the area has grown. Hofener said, “The amount of growth we’ve seen along the 19th Street corridor has been very significant over the past five years and especially during the last two years.” According to Hofener’s numbers, the 19th Street bridge that crosses the I-35 junction carries up to 34,000 cars a day. Normal traffic for a four-lane bridge that size is around 24,000 to 28,000. It doesn’t take a math genius to figure out that the bridge takes 6,000to-10,000 more vehicles a day over what would be considered normal. For those who lament that traffic in the area is horrible, this would appear to give them ammunition for their complaints. “At this point it’s operating very efficiently, and we’re moving a lot of traffic through the corridor in a very effective way,” Hofener said. In fact, we conducted our own non-scientific research by recording the time it took us to drive along the busiest stretch of 19th Street during the months of October and November. Our goal: come up with an average of how long it takes to cover the distance between Bryant and Santa Fe during various traffic situations. The 50 drives
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were conducted at speeds no greater than the posted limits and most took place during the busiest times of the day: morning rush, lunchtime, and evening rush. Here’s a look at the results: Santa Fe to Bryant - Eastbound 19th Street 25 trips Average drive time: 5 minutes, 37 seconds. Longest trip: 6:31 Bryant to Santa Fe - Westbound 19th Street 25 trips Average drive time: 5 minutes, 5 seconds Longest trip: 5:23 Again, this was not exactly conducted under the strictest of scientific conditions. It was simply a driver with a stopwatch recording the time from stoplight to stoplight under normal conditions. For some, a six-minute drive along that stretch of roadway is, at worst, a minor inconvenience. For others it is unbearable, and possibly even unacceptable. Hofener says the timing and the traffic is not all that different from most of the major retail areas in other parts of the metropolitan Oklahoma City area, but adds that while the length of the drive may not be all that bad, he still believes it’s important to listen to the voices who don’t like the situation. “You know the old saying, ‘Perception is reality,’” he said. “The goal of the City of Moore and our company—our duty if you will—is to improve safety and efficiency for the traveling public. So if the reality for some people is that traffic on 19th is a hardship, then we need to do something about that.” What Traffic Engineering Consultants and the City of Moore do is regularly study and monitor traffic patterns with the goal of keeping things moving as efficiently as possible. To that end they have implemented five specific timing patterns that operate at various times throughout the day as well as during the weekends. They also have a special timing plan for the holiday season, especially Black Friday. But with no room to expand the roadway, Hofener says the best thing drivers can do is to make peace with the truth that there will be times when the traffic feels slow to them. “We all live in this community and we’re all fighting for time in one way or another and signal timing is no different,” Hofener said. “If you have a little bit of patience and a little bit of understanding, it can go a long way.” The other aspect of traffic along the 19th Street corridor has to do with the growth of shopping and dining opportunities in the area. Deidre Ebrey, the City of Moore’s director of Economic Development and Marketing, says it can be a difficult situation because you can’t have the kind of growth Moore has experienced without an increase in traffic. “I understand people’s frustration with the traffic, I absolutely do,” Ebrey said. “But there’s really not another option. The traffic is caused by the consumer. The consumers are necessary for the city to supply the services to the residential community.” Ebrey explains that in the state of Oklahoma, municipalities are funded by sales tax dollars. That means in order for the City of Moore to keep up with needs like sewers, water, public safety and roads, then the only choice is to add retail. “Think about the things you appreciate about the community and understand that those things are paid for by retail sales,” Ebrey said. “When I see something I love about this community, I can immediately point to a retailer and think it’s because of them being here and our citizens shopping there that we’re able to have this, that, or the other.”
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Ebrey also points out that if Moore wasn’t attracting the new shops and restaurants, city residents would be forced to drive elsewhere to shop and eat, taking their sales tax dollars with them. Now they’re shopping at home, and the growing number of retail and culinary options are bringing in residents from outside the area. “I’m not an especially optimistic person, but I just choose to look at this as a glass half full instead of a half-empty situation,” she said. “I love the fact that I can get all of my needs taken care of within a few minutes of my house, and that outweighs the frustration of not being able to zoom down 19th Street without stopping.” Hofener agrees with the idea of keeping an optimistic mindset. He says there are plenty of communities across the state that would love to be wrestling with this kind of issue. “This is a good problem to have. This is a result of significant growth in the area, and the economic results of this are very, very good,” he said. As for the upcoming holiday season and the expected increase in traffic due to shoppers flocking to the area, Ebrey and Hofener offer a couple of tips that can help make your trip through the 19th Street corridor more pleasant. “Try to find alternate routes that can get you to your destination if it’s during a peak time of day,” said Hofener. “It can not only help you with your travel time potentially and maybe the level of relief and frustration you’re feeling.” One of those alternate routes that can make a world of difference is using Telephone Road instead of the southbound I-35 access road. There’s a traffic light at the intersection of Southwest 11th Street and Telephone Road (between the Warren Theatre and Fort Thunder Harley Davidson) that can make your trip move a lot smoother. Ebrey said, “Trying to turn onto Telephone Road can be problematic, but if you go to the light, it’s safe, and you’re guaranteed to get a green light for turning, a protected turn.” In the meantime, the City of Moore and its traffic engineers are ready and willing to listen to your complaints. “It’s our job to listen to the public—that’s who we’re serving,” said Hofener. “They are our eyes and ears on the road, so every complaint needs some attention at some level and deserves to be addressed. We respect that and understand that fully.” “If you do not believe we’re doing our best to help meet your needs, then don’t go to Facebook, go to the city council meetings and talk about it; learn about and be a part of helping rectify the situation that has made you unhappy,” Ebrey said. 14 | MOORE MONTHLY | DECEMBER 2013
THE ONE PLACE YOU DON’T WANT TO BE While the east-to-west flow of vehicles along 19th Street can seem slow there is one place near the I-35/19th Street crossing motorists would do well to avoid, especially at peak travel times. If you’ve ever found yourself at the stop sign on the southbound access road on the west side of Interstate 35…you know exactly what we’re talking about. Drivers unlucky enough to pull up to that intersection during the evening rush hour can easily find themselves in a line of traffic hoping for a gap in the steady stream of cars exiting the busy interstate. Those gaps are few and far between. And don’t even get us started on Black Friday or other holiday rush hours. Traffic engineer Michael Hofener says the smart thing to do is to simply avoid the area by using Telephone Road. That may seem a little illogical, especially if you’re leaving someplace like Louie’s or Oliveto Italian Bistro and headed toward 19th Street. But the people who study traffic patterns for a living say you’ll end up saving time if you’ll just head back toward 11th Street and use the traffic light on Telephone Road (between the Warren Theatre and Fort Thunder Harley Davidson) for a nice safe and protected left-hand turn.
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THE PINOKIES: Having a Very Pinteresty Holiday ANGIE O’KEEFE http://pinterest.com/angieok/boards/ At Affair of the Heart back in October, a lady spoke with me about the Pinokies show. She said, “So you ladies test out the things on Pinterest and then you tell us how to do it and what not to do?” “So you take the trial and error and we all benefit.” I said, EXACTLY! Her response was “WHAT A GREAT IDEA!” We couldn’t agree more! It doesn’t always look like the picture or turn out exactly how we planned. But you have seen that with a little bit of trial and error and a 5 minute show you can create masterpieces. Whether it be a recipe or a craft or a fancy carved pumpkin we hope you have learned a thing or two from our show. We love the responses that we have received from just the few episodes. Soon you will be able to visit the Pinokies website and post ideas that you would like for us to try. Who knows, but your idea may just get you a guest spot on an upcoming show. Let us know if you tried something we showed you and it turned out fabulous or maybe not so good! Bottom line is, we would love to hear from you. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Pinokies New Year!
STEPHANIE COURTNEY http://pinterest.com/stephrcourtney/boards/ Tis’ the season to be cooking, cleaning, shopping, stocking, and having parties! Out of all the recipes and pins I have, the Christmas season is what I have the most inspirational ideas for! It started in early November when I ordered greenery and wreaths from the Junior League of Norman’s new member class and then we have the official Team Courtney kickoff the weekend of Thanksgiving when my husband and I go cut down our tree at the Goddard Tree Farm in Norman. I made the Epson salt wine bottles last year, so we’ll pull those out again and I think this year I will be hoping on the ‘elf on a shelf’ train because surprising my husband with fun messages like what I have pinned will be so fun! Like many pinners, this is my favorite time of the year. I not only love buying gifts for others, but I also enjoy wrapping them in unique ways. Pinterest has given me some new ideas on wrapping paper, ribbon and tags. My “the reason for the season” board will show you all that I have found some fun free printable labels that I will be using this year. I hope to create and contribute drinks and dishes using lots of hot chocolate and peppermint at our Christmas parties. You all know that I will be baking and cooking up a storm in my kitcen and I cannot wait to share my trial-anderror projects on our next PinOkies fiming. Happy Pinning!
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ASHLEY MILLER http://pinterest.com/a4miller/boards/ Mmmm, the smell of evergreen is in the air! We have decided to stick with tradition this year, and put up a real tree. Heck, we’re even going to cut it down ourselves! Steph told us all about a great little tree farm in Norman, and since this is our first Christmas in the new house we figured we better do it right. This past weekend I hung up fresh garland just to get in the mood, and man did it do the trick. I’ve already started playing my favorite Pandora station, Harry Connick Jr. Holiday… let the caroling begin! So with Christmas on my mind, I of course turned to Pinterest for some pin-spiration. I came to the same conclusion I do every time, which is that I love two things: food and Pottery Barn. You might think those two don’t go together, but luckily for me they do! I discovered there is a whole world of rustic dried fruit holiday decorations. Dried apples, oranges, cinnamon sticks, cranberriesyou name it you can use it! Drying fruit is also incredibly easy and inexpensive, so double points for me. First you’ll want to heat your oven to 200 degrees. Slice your fruit thinly and gently press the slices between paper towels to remove excess juice. Next you’ll want to lay the pieces on a wire rack (place a foil-lined baking sheet underneath to catch drips) and place in the oven. Depending on your fruit and the thickness of the slices it can take anywhere from three to five hours. Check them every 30 or 45 minutes to turn and make sure they aren’t getting too brown. Once you’ve dried your fruit you can string a piece of twine through the center for a simple ornament or string several types of fruit together for a beautiful wreath. For more ideas on how to decorate using dried fruit visit my Pinterest board: a4miller/holiday-inspiration/. Happy pinning!
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City Offers One Last Chance for Help With Storm Debris Removal by Christiaan Patterson
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new lot-maintenance program created by the city is designed to help property owners still needing to clear or maintain lots in the disaster area. Residents are slowly beginning to move back into brand-new houses surrounded with vacant lots, some of which have not been maintained or cleared. “Working those neighborhoods day in and day out, there is a concern about the condition of the vacant lots,” city manager Steve Eddy said. “They’re not manageable by property owners and may still have broken up concrete or debris lying around.” These steps the city is taking are similar to the way debris was removed following the tornado. The city is asking property owners to come in and sign a right-of-entry form, which will allow the city to remove the debris from about 200 to 300 lots. City officials are looking for the most cost-effective bidder for a contract to clear lots. The process will make the homeowner responsible for the price of demolition on either the lot or home; however, the city will haul the debris away free of charge. “Our goal is to recoup as much of the expense as possible, but our objective is to have those neighborhoods and lots mowed or maintained,” Eddy said. “We felt we needed to offer a program to energize property owners to get those lots where they can manage them.” Residents who own these lots may not be too excited about this program, especially since it does mandate the lots be maintained. Despite the mandate, the city is willing to foot the bill to have concrete or other debris carried off. Come spring, if lots are not cleared, Moore code enforcement will be out and about checking on lots. If the property is still not taken care of, the owner will have to take care of it at his or her own expense. “We don’t have a choice,” Eddy said. “We have got to keep the subdivisions that were impacted by the tornado energized. We want to continue issuing build permits at the rate we are today, and if we don’t maintain those vacant lots, it’s not going to happen.” Property owners can come into city hall and beginning December 15, 2013, until February 1, 2014, to sign a right-of-entry form and pay the contracted price.
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ANSWERCREW Question for an Real Estate Professional When looking for a home how do you know when you’ve found “The One?” When a home fits the vast majority of your wants and needs. Buying a home is a lot like falling in love—you’ll just know it when you see it.When you set out on your House Hunting Adventure, the best course of action is to make a list prioritizing your wants and needs. Is it location that is most important to you? Is there a certain school for the kids? Do you want something close to your work? Or down the street or around the corner from elderly parents? Or is it the floor plan with the bonus room upstairs, or is it the overall monthly payment? Whatever are your most important criteria should be prioritized before the house hunting process begins. Once you’ve looked at a few homes (or sometimes several homes), and you think you’ve found The One, here’s a few qualifying questions to ask yourself: Is the location ideal? Look at the house next door; is it too close? If privacy is a key factor in your home purchase decision, then a larger lot may be a better fit for you. If the location can shave 15 minutes off your commute to work or is within walking distance to the elementary school, or is close to your favorite restaurants, shops, and movie theater, then you may have found The One. What about the curb appeal of the home? If you instantly fall in love with the home at first sight and can’t wait to get out of the car to go inside, that’s a strong indication you’ve found The One. But if you’re an avid gardener and the home is a blank canvas void of any vegetation but you’re okay with adding your personal touch to the landscaping, you may have found The One. If the landscaping is currently overgrown, and you don’t enjoy yard work and gardening, then this home might not be The One. The floor plan has to work with your lifestyle. Is the master bedroom downstairs, and the secondary bedrooms upstairs? If you’ve got a new baby or a couple of small children, you may want to be closer to them. On the other hand, if your children are teenagers, they (and you) may want as much space between as possible. If the floor plan is ideal for your lifestyle, then you may have found The One.
If you find yourself wanting to come back to the house just as soon as you’ve left, it’s a good indication you’ve found The One. If you drive past it, if you tell your family, friends, and coworkers about it, you’ve probable found The One. If you research the history of sales in the area, and you check out market trends, you’ve probably found The One. If you talk, act, and feel like the home is yours even before the offer is written, then it is probably The One! 1. So you’ve found a few flaws. Now what? If you’re set on having a large backyard but you’re finding homes with smaller backyards, this might be a deal breaker until you decipher exactly why you need a large backyard. Do you currently spend a lot of time in your backyard? Do you have small children? Or a large dog? Or do you want a large backyard for a garden or a pool? If the yard isn’t what you wanted, can you compromise? 2. Last but not least, if the overall sales price is right, and the monthly payments fit into your budget, and you love everything else about the home, then congratulations—you’ve definitely found The One! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from the Prime Realty Family to yours!
Kathy Griffith, Broker BNI, ePRO, GRI, SRS Prime Realty, Inc. 1530 SW 89th, A1 Oklahoma City OK 73159 405-759-3570
Can you visualize your furniture in the home? Most people don’t want to downsize their furniture just because the house doesn’t fit. If you’re placing your heirloom dining table and china cabinet in the large dining room and deciding which wall your king-sized bed will be on, you may have found The One. If you’re visualizing where the Christmas tree will sit, and the wreath hung, you may have found The One.
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ANSWERCREW Question for a
Business Owner
I keep reading about social and economic issues in various parts of the world, including entire countries on the brink of economic collapse and those where there is military conflict. All of this is troubling, and I clearly see the impact in fluctuating gas prices at the pump. I understand that there are a myriad of other factors that impact prices we pay for goods, but I am confused. Can you help me make sense of all of this? This is a complicated subject, but I’ll try. This discussion will necessitate
moving from our usual focus on business and business finance to economics and personal finance.
The world is becoming a “smaller” place with instant communications, speedy
travel between continents, the integration of world trade and economies, and even the consolidation of sovereign interests in order to maximize global interests and advantage (e.g., the European Union).
Governments in developing countries are under pressure from their
of the commodity at a future date, futures traders will “bid up” the future price
to ensure their needs are met. Because commodity suppliers tend to price their
goods at the current market value, the price impact to consumers is immediate, even though the inventory consumers are buying was purchased or produced at a lower price. This practice is called replacement costing. 3. Domestic and inter-governmental policies
Governmental policies can also have a substantial impact on the prices
citizens to raise living standards, which would require development of local
consumers pay. For one example, direct subsidies or price supports. Few
manufactured products, and local labor and services that can be applied
supports from the government for decades, a policy designed to provide farmers
resources, especially those not previously fully exploited such as raw materials, worldwide (such as call centers).
For purposes of this discussion, we will divide these global dynamics into
three areas: 1. 2.
3.
Supply and demand
Speculative forces
Domestic and inter-governmental policies
1. Supply and Demand
In an uncontrolled environment, it is possible for supply and demand to set
prices for goods and services based on the market forces of “bid and ask.” In
reality, however, there are influences that alter the natural market forces and
“urbanites” know that the price of milk to the farmer has been under price a fair return on their investments.
Another example is the duties and tariffs applied to imported goods. The US
government, as a member of the World Trade Organization, negotiates trade agreements with many nations in the attempt to promote exports and balance
trade. There are, however, numerous instances where our government has given
advantages to certain domestic industries (like steel) that are considered “basic” to protect them from aggressive foreign competition. It does that by enacting
duties that must be paid on imported goods to raise the price to a level that competes fairly with the domestic produced goods. And this increases the price of goods to you.
A third example is the government promotes and provides incentives to
cause artificial prices. They can be a result of natural disasters (e.g., recent
certain industries to encourage the development of long-term manufacturing
Examples of manmade factors are (a) supply or price fixing by groups that
provided to producers of ethanol, an alternative to hydro-carbons, or gasoline.
Japanese earthquakes) or manmade.
control large amounts of supply, such as the OPEC oil cartel or the diamond cartel headed by DeBeers and (b) restrictions on supply such as the civil strife
in the Middle East and North Africa, or the constant attacks on Nigeria’s pipeline by insurgents in the oil-rich Niger Delta. 2. Speculative Forces
When there are products such as oil that have limited production areas far
from the consumer, and where oligopolies (only a few suppliers or a cartel), an
entire new industry has emerged in trading of “futures” (the right to take delivery
of the product at some future date.) This segment attempts to ensure that its supply of the commodity will be sufficient at a specific future date to meet their
needs (example: Southwest Airlines buys future positions for delivery of jet fuel). When an event occurs (natural or manmade) that may disrupt delivery
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capacity in the USA. A good example of this practice has been the subsidies
However, there may be an unwanted secondary impact of these decisions. In the case of ethanol, the most abundant stock feed used in ethanol is corn. Over
the last year, the ethanol industry has consumed increasing amounts of corn, causing supply concerns, thus driving up food prices. Happy Holidays!! Greg Kieson
Coordinator of Business Development
Moore Norman Technology Center
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The Top 10 Sports Stories of 2013 DALTON DUFFIELD WINS STATE WRESTLING TITLE Westmoore’s Dalton Duffield picked an impressive way to cap off his freshman year of wrestling in 2013 by winning a 6A state championship in the 106 pound category. Duffield defeated Edmond North’s Jordan Prince 4-2 in the finals of the tournament to claim the title. That makes him the first freshman to ever win a state title for Westmoore.
THUNDER SCRIMMAGE AT WESTMOORE H.S. Thousands of fans packed the Westmoore High School gymnasium for the 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder Blue-White scrimmage. The NBA team held their annual intra-squad scrimmage in Moore to show their support for the city as it continues to recover from the deadly May storms. The Thunder also announced plans to rebuild the outdoor basketball courts at Briarwood, Plaza Towers and Highland East. CITY FOOTBALL RIVALRIES: WESTMOORE WINS CITY CHAMPIONSHIP The Westmoore Jaguars claimed the 2013 City Football championship with wins over Moore and Southmoore in September’s big rivalry games. In the Moore War game the Jags topped the Moore Lions 37-6 for their 13th straight win in the series. Westmoore followed up with a solid 31-13 victory over the Southmoore SaberCats to bring home the championship.
SOUTHMOORE WINS FIRST SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP The Lady SaberCats picked the right time to get their first fast pitch win over their crosstown rivals, the Moore Lady Lions. The two teams faced off in the 2013 6A state championship game with Southmoore coming out on top 3-1 behind another strong pitching performance by senior Katelyn Brown. Brown also hit a 2-run homer to lead the Lady Cats at the plate.
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HOUSTON BLOGGER TAKES CHEAP SHOT AT KELSEY SELF Kelsey Self Williams is a graduate of Westmoore High School and the choreographer for the pom squad at Southmoore. She was also a member of the Thunder Girls dance team for the past three years. Houston blogger, “Claire Crawford”, a blogger for CBS Houston, sparked a controversy when she called the Thunder dancer “too chunky” to be a member of the squad. Crawford was fired in the wake of the controversy.
SOUTHMOORE BAND GETS INVITATION TO LONDON An invitation from the Queen of England has been extended to the Southmoore High School marching band requesting that they participate in the 2016 London New Year’s Day Parade. The annual parade features more than 10,000 performers from around the world. The invitation was presented to Southmoore by Deputy Lord Lieutenant Roger Bramble.
MOORE RETURNS TO STATE SOFTBALL FINAL For the second consecutive year the Moore Lady Lions fought their way into the 6A state fast pitch finals. Unfortunately the Lady Lions came up short against Southmoore in the championship game, losing 3-1 to their crosstown rivals. Moore rolled into the finals with wins over Sand Springs and Mustang. OSSAA SETS NEW 6A FOOTBALL DISTRICTS It’s one of the biggest changes to Oklahoma high school football in decades. Beginning with the 2014 season Class 6A football will be divided into two 16team divisions. Each division will have it’s own postseason and champion. Moore, Southmoore and Westmoore will all play in Division I, the larger grouping. The changes will also result in the creation of two eight-team districts. Westmoore is in one district while Moore and Southmoore are in the second district.
WESTMOORE WINS NATIONAL POM TITLE The Westmoore Varsity Pom Squad picked up their sixth national championship at the 2013 Universal Dance Association (UDA) National Dance Team Championships in February. The squad won their title in the Small Varsity Jazz category and took 2nd plance in the Small Varsity Hip Hop division. Four members of the squad were named as All-Americans.
HOMETOWN HEROES: 6 STUDENT ATHLETES In the wake of the May tornadoes student-athletes from all three Moore high schools rallied to help their teammates, classmates and communities in a number of different ways. From helping transport victims in the immediate aftermath of the storms to raising money and collecting goods to be distributed across the devastated area, these six athletes represent the spirit of community and service displayed by so many of their peers during that challenging time. DECEMBER 2013 | MOORE MONTHLY | 25
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ANSWERCREW Question for a Gardener When will I be able to germinate seeds for the next growing season? First, determine when the last freeze will be, which, in central
To give your transplants a hearty boost, include the following
weeks from that time, around late January or early February.
• One tablespoon of Epsom Salt
Oklahoma, is usually mid-April. Then count back six to eight Start the seeds indoors using flats that will hold germinating
mix. The use of a bacteria-free medium is essential to the success of this process.
in the hole:
• A half cup of crushed egg shells • A strip of banana peel
• Some compost or worm castings.
I have used APS units (Accelerated Propagation System
Fill the hole with water and let it sit for about ten minutes before
years with a high rate of germination. These units are like a
deep so that the soil reaches just under the first leaves and pack in
from Gardener’s Supply Co., www.gardeners.com) for many miniature greenhouse.
The bottom portion is a reservoir, which holds water and/or a mild
placing the tender seedling in the opening. With tomatoes, place
firmly, leaving no air pockets. Leave a shallow trough around the plant for future watering.
solution of fish emulsion. Into this, a platform fits with a wick that
Even though the seedling is small at this point, plan on it be-
vidual openings for the plant germination mix. A seed is placed in
attached. Be sure to identify each plant to determine its growth
absorbs water to keep the seeds moist. The next section has indieach opening (24) and pressed down for good seed-to-soil contact. Over the unit is a plastic dome, which acts to maintain the
humidity. Now the entire unit is set on a heating pad (I buy them
coming very large. It will need the support of a cage plus a stake
and productivity. Water the new transplant to establish a strong foundation for a lengthy growing season.
at garage sales.) Optimum heat of the soil should be about 85°F.
Be sure to mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 11, 2014, for
days, sometimes sooner.
starting at 10 a.m.
If you are starting tomato seeds, expect to see seedlings in 7 to 10
the spring Seed and Plant Exchange at the Norman public library
When the seedlings reach a height of two inches or so, transplant
Resources
punched in the bottom that will allow water to reach the roots.
Your public library
each one to an individual pot. I use Styrofoam cups with holes
The cups are placed in a container that holds water and set close under fluorescent lights. A regular shop light is sufficient.
After a couple of weeks, you can transfer the seedlings to a real
greenhouse. This environment encourages rapid growth. The seedlings will need additional water occasionally.
Magazines: Organic Gardening and Mother Earth News Garden workshops
Marcum’s Nursery and Tree Farm Dr. Norm Park, Consultant
Norm Park, Ed.D., Expert Gardener normpark@ymail.com
Mature seedlings (eight to ten inches tall) will be ready to trans-
plant to the ground sometimes even by the last week of March depending upon the weather, which can be fickle. A quick freeze
can demolish your garden overnight. If cold nights are predicted, cover the plants with cloches or other containers and wait until conditions are better.
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S K E TC H E S
Law and Order by L.T. Hadley
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he most eloquent, carefully worded law that can be written is of no value unless it contains a penalty for breaking it and some enforcement of the penalty. The ancient quote, “Laws are not made for the law-abiding, but for the law breakers,” is as true now as when it was first penned. County-appointed sheriffs, marshals and constables handled early law enforcement in Moore. Some of these officials lived in or around Moore. Some were honorary positions commissioned by the county but without pay. These were citizens who were concerned with protecting their homes, families and town. According to some letters and newspaper items, early residents complained that on Saturday nights, “cowboys from across the river” invaded Moore because there were several saloons. Women and children stayed inside and hid. Eventually, the town trustees passed a law making saloons illegal, which restored some order. However, lawlessness was more than a few wild cowboys. One marshal was famous for breaking up cattle, chicken and tire theft rings. In the 1920’s he tracked down a tire ring and restored 218 tires to the rightful owners. On another occasion, the commissioned, non-paid marshal tracked a man for seven days and nights, clear to Wanette, and recovered $400 worth of stolen goods. It was said that marshal “always got his man.” In 1900, Moore got its first constable, Forbes Hoel. No record is found of the next few years, but W.H. Petty was appointed marshal in 1919, then Earl Howard, then E. Wynd and, in 1923, P.R. Simms was the last
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Marshal until the position was reappointed in 1931 with E.R. Garland. In 1915, the town trustees were forced to reduce the speed limit through Moore to 15 mph, as higher speeds were endangering chickens, cows, pigs and children who might
be on the dirt road that would be paved in 1927 and become highway 77. In the early 40’s the law enforcement officer was called “night watchman,” and Roland Wheeler, Bill Estes, Jess Jack and Lynn Marvel held the position. When the Moore Town Code was recodified in 1950, it provided for a Police Department.
In 1955, Lynn Marvel became the first full-time law enforcement officer. In 1958, he was made Police Chief. The second fulltime policeman, Jim Ward, was hired in 1961. During the 40’s and 50’s a Volunteer Police Department was formed with many town residents serving. When Moore became a city in 1963, the population growth required more officers and the Volunteer Department began phasing out as regular employees increased. From 1965, there was a succession of Police Chiefs and the department grew with each budget season. Some chiefs rose through the ranks and some were new to the department, depending upon the philosophy of the council at the time. Some chiefs were Lyle Powell, Hank Schmidt, Mike Kovaciach, Guy Parks, Bill Henslee, Jerre Brown, Don Tiffin, Richard Mills and Bruce Storm. The department itself has increased to include all the components in every Police Department: traffic, detective, crime scene investigation, juvenile officer, SWAT team, K-9 and administrative services. The current chief is Ted Williams, a 30-year veteran of the department. There are 81 department employees, including 72 officers and four motorcycle patrolmen. It is irritating to get a speeding ticket, but the irritation should not be directed at the officer whose job it is to make city streets safe. Among the things Moore has to be thankful for are the men and women who have dedicated their lives to the enforcement of the laws that are designated to make our lives and property safe, prosperous and more pleasant.
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“The Pipeline” Looks to Pump Even More Life into Southwest Moore by Christiaan Patterson
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he city council approved a new development that would bring a new, urban feel to the area. Thanks to a software company coming back, this project will likely bring this city into the future with its structure and
overall aesthetics. “It’s called The Pipeline at Fritts Farm,” said Jason Fritts, co-owner of Fritts Farm. “We are basically doing this because one major user is coming into town, and they are going to build between 40- and 52,000 square feet of office space.” The Pipeline will be located directly behind Target and Home Depot, south of 19th St. and border the natural gas pipeline, which divides the property. This will not be an ordinary project. A three-story, 52,000-square foot office building capable of holding light retailers on the first level will be the first stage of this development. “The look is important to us from an architectural standpoint,” Fritts said. “We would really like to have that old downtown feel or urban look. So the architectural
Considering that the first building was destroyed, and now in light of the recent disaster, Computer RX, like many other companies, is not gambling with Mother Nature. “The 3500-square foot warehouse will be a fully FEMA-rated storm shelter, so every employee will fit in there,” said Amy Nolen, accounting and purchasing director. “It’s rated for an EF5 tornado but, hopefully, we won’t have to test it out.” Groundbreaking for this new building could be early next year, but employees are antsy and thrilled to be moving back. “I’m really excited. I wish it was tomorrow,” she said. “Every time we drive through Moore, we just keep thinking, ‘When we are there, we can go do this and eat here every day. I can even go shopping at Target on my way home.’ It’s just so exciting.” One concern that most residents and businesses have is the traffic congestion on 19th Street. For this issue, Fritts Farm has created a plan to alleviate further backups
elements are important as we have done the drawings and can envision office space, light retail, and possibly some residential loft space.” Computer RX, a pharmacy software company, is the main reason for this new development. Having been in Moore before 1999, the business suffered a setback when it was wiped out in the May 3rd tornado. Afterwards, the company found another area on 12th St to reopen business. Within a few years, Computer RX moved out of Moore to a site on Portland Avenue in South OKC. Now growth has brought the company back into Moore with a brand-new building.
by bringing traffic down Fritts Blvd. With help from the city, the plan is to extend 25th St. and connect it to Fritts Farm with a roundabout. Those plans are not set in stone, however. The company is working towards that end. Currently the project is facing a small delay regarding the construction of the pond in the projected area. As soon as an agreement can be met with surrounding retailers, Fritts Farm will begin work. Besides the new office building, the development includes other two-story retail spaces, a walking trail, and the potential for residential loft space. The projected beginning of construction is before the end of 2013.
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2013 ALL CITY VOLLEYBALL FIRST TEAM Kayla Bracket SHS Anna Fitzpatrick WHS Megan Holmes MHS Aria Lewis MHS Kassidy Muse SHS Sydney Meget SHS Amy Serowski SHS Kelsey Taylor WHS
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BEST OF MOORE & SOUTH OKC - FIRST ROUND VOTING UNDERWAY by Rob Morris The nominees are in and during the month of December two very important events will take place in the voting for the Best of Moore & South OKC awards: 1. Your votes will determine the FIVE FINALISTS in each category. 2. Voting will begin to determine the FINAL WINNER in each category. The five finalists will be determined by voting on our website. Voters must cast their votes on our website and can vote up until midnight, December 15th, 2013. Votes will be tabulated and the five top finishers will be announced on Dec. 16th. Once the five finalists are officially announced, the final round of voting will begin on December 16th. Voters must cast their votes on our website and can vote up until midnight, January 31st, 2014. Winners will be announced at a special dinner held in their honor in February.
Categories and nominees: 1. BBQ Billy Sim’s Earl’s Dale’s GFF Foods Rib Crib Swadley’s Van’s 2. MEXICAN Abuelita’s Alfredo’s Chelino’s Las Fajita’s Ricky’s Qdoba Super Mercados Morelos Ted’s 3. BURGER 5 Guys Boom-a-Rang Diner Dan’s Old Time Diner Earl’s Rib Freddy’s The Garage Harry Bear’s S&B Burger Joint Smashburger Soda Pop’s 4. ASIAN China House Dot Wo GoGo Sushi Hibachi Buffet Lemongrass Bistro Panda Express Pho Lan Asian Bistro Volcano Sushi
Greek Taverna Hummus Jubilee Market Panera Bread Sandro’s Schlotzsky’s Soda Pop’s Stuffed Olive Subway Tealicious Two Olives 7. SPECIAL OCCASION SPOT Charleston’s Hollie’s Hummus Johnny Carino’s Oliveto Royal Bavaria Two Olives Venue 104 Warren Theatre Yellow Rose Theater 8. ITALIAN Bella Vista Fontana Johnny Carino’s Oliveto Sandro’s 9. CHICKEN Buffalo Wild Wings Chicken Express Chick-Fil-A Raising Cane’s Slim Chicken’s Smashburger Wing Stop
5. BAKERY/CUPCAKES Baked Flying Cupcakes Johnnie’s Sweet Creations Super Mercado Morelos
10. SANDWICH/SUB City Bites Jersey Mike’s Jimmy John’s McAlisters Pickerman’s Quizno’s Schlotzky’s Subway
6. LUNCH SPOT Fit Body Nutrition GoGo Sushi
11. PIZZA All American Eagle One
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Marco’s Mazzio’s Old Chicago Oliveto Papa John’s Papa Murphy’s Pizza Hut Sandro’s 12. NON-CHAIN RESTAURANT Bent River Boomerang Grill Dale’s BBQ Fontana’s Harry Bear’s Hollie’s Hummus Jubilee Market Mediterranean Grill Royal Bavaria Sandro’s Soda Pop’s Tealicious Two Olives Venue 104 13. ENTERTAINMENT Andy Alligator’s Fun Park/Water Park HeyDay Entertainment Center Jump Zone Moore Public Library Orr Family Farm Warren Theatre Yellow Rose Theater
HeyDay Entertainment Center Hollie’s Hooters Louie’s Old Chicago 16. FLORIST All 4 You A New Beginning Broadway Florist Bruce’s Flowers Capitol Hill Howard Brothers Sunshine and Roses 17. AUTO REPAIR Beneficial Automotive Maintenance Christian Brothers Firestone Fishers Tire & Auto Flair Body Works Hi-Tech Auto Ken’s Tire & Auto 18. OIL CHANGE Beneficial Automotive Maintenance Big-O Tires Express Oil Change Firestone Hibdon Tires Plus Ken’s Tire & Auto Moore Tire & Lube
14. CHILDRENS PARTY SPOT Andy Alligator’s Fun Park/Water Park Blazers Ice Centre City of Moore Parks Earlywine YMCA HeyDay Entertainment Center Jump Zone Orr Family Farm
19. CAR DEALERSHIP Blazer Motors Eskridge Honda Fowler Toyota GTO Motors Hudiburg Nissan The Key Bob Moore Cadillac Bob Moore Ford Bob Moore Nissan David Stanley Dodge
15. WATCH THE GAME Applebee’s Buffalo Wild Wings Chili’s Cross-Eyed Moose Harry Bear’s
20. KIDS CLOTHING The Boutique Gordmans Justice Once Upon a Child Target
21. GIFT SHOP Fan Outfitter’s The General Store Hallmark Jubilee Market Kaye’s Gifts Mardel’s Party Moore Showplace Market 22. WINE STORE East Moore Liquor Moore Liquor Quicker Liquor River Walk Wine & Spirits Wine Gallery 23. HAIR DESIGN Diva Kuttups L.E. Salon ManXscape Ashley Marie Mason The Pit Stop Platinum Salon Plush Salon and Spa Rhonda’s Hair Design & Skin Care Salon Inferno Salon Prodigy Sport Clips TK Hair Design Transformations Salon 24. DENTAL CARE Dental Depot Dental Expressions Dental Innovations Dr. Mark Shirley Freeman Family Dentistry Dr. Paul Heath Homesy Family Dentistry Jennifer Jenkins Moore Smiles Dr. Christian Pilgrim George Safley Smile Zone 25. EYE CARE Eye Care Oklahoma Dr. Lance Ledbetter Massengale’s Moore Eye Care Dr. Jon Painter Dr. Gary Wade 26. EMERGENCY MEDICAL Immediate Care Integris Southwest Medical Center Moore Medical Center
Moore Express Urgent Care OCOM (Oklahoma Center for Orthopaedic Multi-Specialty Surgery) St. Anthony’s Healthplex South 27. ORTHOPEDICS/REHAB Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation OCOM (Oklahoma Center for Orthopaedic Multi-Specialty Surgery) OSSO Orthopedics & Sports Medicine My Personal Trainer R & S Rehab Optimal Rehabilitation Southwest Orthopedic and Reconstructive Specialists 28. SENIOR LIVING Chateau on the Green Grace Pointe Living Heartland Plaza Retirement Center Meadowlake Retirement Center Rambling Oaks Courtyard Assisted Living Community Village on the Park 29. FITNESS CENTER Crossfit Alter Anytime Fitness Earlywine YMCA Fit for Her Fitness 19 LA Fitness My Personal Trainer OKC Fit Body Boot Camp Planet Fitness Ruthless: Extreme Gym Shape Fitness 30. BANK Arvest BancFirst Bank of America First American Bank First Fidelity FNB Community Bank Mid-First Bank Republic Bank 31. CREDIT UNION Allegiance Credit Union Communication Federal Credit Union
FAA Credit Union Oklahoma Educators Credit Union Tinker Federal Credit Union
Al’s Bicycles Dick’s Sporting Goods Golf USA Soccer USA Walmart
32. JEWELRY CJ’s Jewelers Diamond Dee-Lite Lewis Jewelers Huntington Jewelers
39. HOME BUILDER Elite Quality Homes Evans Fine Homes FY Homes & Shelters Marvin Hayworth Homes Mashburn Faires McBride Construction & Roofing Meek Construction R & R Homes Ron Walters Homes
33. DAY CARE/CHILD CARE Apple Jack’s Learning Center Creative Kids Learning Center Earlywine YMCA First Baptist Church Playstreet Hourly Child Care Primrose School Westmore Child Development Center 34. FUNERAL SERVICES John Ireland Funeral Home & Chapel Moore Funeral & Cremation Resthaven Funeral Home and Memory Gardens Vondel Smith & Sons Mortuary 35. INSURANCE AGENT Terry Cavnar State Farm Insurance Chad Cobble Insurance Agency Jim Evans State Farm Insurance Ginny Freeman Shelter Insurance Michael Gregory Farmers Insurance Don Vande Farmers Insurance Rita Wallenberg State Farm Insurance 36. NON-CHAIN RETAILER Moore Liquor Showplace Market Sooner State Pawn Southern Fried Vintage Warehouse Antique Market 37. DEPARTMENT STORE Gordmans JC Penney Kohl’s Target Walmart
40. DANCE STUDIO A Step Above School of Dance All That Dance Studios Applause Studios Connie’s School of Dance The Dancecenter Studio of Performing Arts Earlywine YMCA Top Hat Talent Performing Arts Studio 41. HOTEL Best Western Candlewood Suites Days Inn Econolodge Fairfield Inn LaQuinta Inn Super 8 Spring Hill Suites 42. HIGH SPORTS RIVARLY GAME Battle of the Big Cats Basketball Moore War Baseball Moore War Basketball Moore War Football Moore War Softball Southwest Showdown Basketball Southwest Showdown Football Southwest Showdown Soccer
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GENERAL *MOORE POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS MOVED. MPD’s offices have moved to 224 S. Chestnut Ave., behind the Library, just north of the Community Center. YMCA Before and After School Care. Moore Community Center; call 378-0420 for participating schools and more information. 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 793-5070 to schedule your trash pick-up. Neighborhood Watch Program. Moore Police Dept. is starting a Neighborhood Watch Program. If interested in helping your neighborhood reduce crime, contact Jeremy Lewis, 793-4448. Adopt A Pet. Call Moore Animal Shelter, 7935190; 3900 S. I-35 Service Rd. Open M–F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 12 noon. First Church Moore, 201 W. Main. Every Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. SONderful Wednesdays for Youth (7–12 grades). Free Community Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Family Activities & Church School at 6 p.m. Afterschool Matters, an after-school program from FBC Moore that helps students who need academic success. Available for 1st through 6th graders every Tuesday from 3:00-6:00 pm. Contact Director Carissa Taylor at carissa.taylor@ fbcmoore.org to learn more about enrolling your child or to volunteer. Fresh Start Community Church Food Pantry 309 Eastern Avenue, West Campus-Family Life Center. Open the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Canned and dry goods available. Must be a resident of Moore. (Please bring an ID). Oklahoma Home and Community EducationRobinson Group 11 a.m. 201 W. Indian Hills Rd, Moore. Contact Phyllis Embrey 895-6630.
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Dementia/Alzheimers Support Group Village on the Park 1515 Kingsgate OKC 3:00 p.m. Contact Karen Proctor at 692-8700. American Legion. Every Wednesday of the month. 12-4 p.m. Second and fourth Wednesday. 207 SW 1st Street. For information, call Preston Simms 550-8516.
P.A.L.S. Program for Seniors. Seniors will be assigned to a buddy who will call every day to check on you. Sign up with Officer Lewis, Moore Police Dept., 793-4448. Moore Council on Aging. Seniors may have transportation anywhere in city of Moore for errands or appointments. 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Mon.– Fri. Call 7993130 at least one day in advance.
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The Hugs Project. non-profit organization puts together care packages for our troops in Middle East. For more info call 651-8359 or email TheHugsProject@cox.net.
*Metro Transit will provide van service for age 60 and older on Tue. and Thu. from the Moore area to OKC medical appointments. Call Jackie at 297-2583.
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 Ctr. Living Faith Church. 825 NW 24th, feeding program called the “Father’s Business.” About 100 families are provided food every Tues. Call Pastor Jimmy Milligan, 794-3161; or email to pastorjimmy@tfb-okc.com Serve Moore. Need help cleaning up or repairing your property after the tornado? Serve Moore is here to help get you back on your feet. Located at 200 S. Howard Ave. in Moore. Call for services or to volunteer. 735-3060. Tues - Sat 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Santa Express. Want to help a child this Christmas? Donate any unwrapped new toy to the Moore Fire Department or participating business by December 13. All donations stay local. Call station 1 at 793-5110 for more details.
SENIORS Moore Senior Citizen nutrition site. Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main, 793-9069. Open 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon.–Fri. Meal offered at 11:30. Call by 1 p.m. day before to request a meal. Donation for a meal for seniors 60& above: $2.25. Required cost for meal for guests under 60: $5.00
*”Share-A-Fare” Age 60 and over or disabled to purchase taxi fare at a 40% off. Project Return Home For Alzheimer’s patients in Moore. For information about enrolling a loved one, contact Virginia Guild at 793-4478 or Sgt. Jeremy Lewis at 793-4448.
ONGOING CLUBS & CLASSES CLUBS AARP meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m. at the Brand Senior Center, 501 East Main St., Moore. Programs are on subjects of interest to persons 50 years and over. Potluck dinner follows the program each month. Moore Old Town Association meets 4th Tue. every month at First United Methodist Church. For further information contact Janie Milum at: cjmilum@sbcglobal.net Malcolm Hunter Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Moore, OK meets 2nd Wed. of each month at Hillcrest Presbyterian Church, 6600 S. Penn, at 1 p.m. Contact Pat Towns, 376-5653. Moore Rotary Club. Wed, at Belmar Golf Club, 1025 E. Indian Hills Road. Civic orga nization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community.
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South OKC Rotary Club. Fridays, 12 to 1 p.m. at Southwest Integris Cancer Center, SW 44th & Southwestern. Civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community. Moore Horseshoe Club. Every Thursday 6 p.m. at Fairmoore Park. Contact Johnny Vanderburg 237-1171
WOMEN Zumba avalible just for women at First Baptist Church Moore. Come experience a high energy workout that’s a lot of fun! Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Call 405-793-2600 for more information. South OKC Women’s Connection. This club meets every 3rd Wednesday at noon at Southern Hills Baptist Church, 8601 S. Penn, OKC. Call Joyce, 692-8792, for more information. Nursery provided! Moms Club of Moore meets 2nd Thursday of month at Westmoore Community Church. www. momsclubsofmoore.com
FITNESS First Baptist Church of Moore. FBC Moore Community Life/Recreation Ctr. Two basketball courts & racquetball courts, fitness center, walking/ running track. Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 735-2527. Tai Chi is avalible at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. The cost is $2 per class. Call 405-793-2600 for more information. Karate is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday 9:0012:00. The classes are free for anyone ages 8 years old and up with uniforms availble at a discounted rate. Call 405-793-2600 for more information.
Zumba with Crystal. 7:15 pm. Tuesday & Thursday Zumba classes at First Christian Church, 629 NW 12th. Cost is $4 for 1 class or $15 for a 5-class punch card. For more information contact Crystal Forinash at 405-626-8711, by email at zumba_with_crystal@ yahoo.com or at the website crystalnelson.zumba.com.
RECOVERY/SUPPORT
Brand Senior Center. Senior Exercise at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Beth Haven Baptist Church. 12400 S. Western is having an Addiction Recovery Program every Friday at 7 p.m. Call Pastor Rick, 691-6990 for information.
Moore Community Center Step Aerobics Onehour class will be available every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10:15. Cost is $20. Instructor: Angie Ceyler. For more information contact Whitney at 793-5090 or email at wWathen@ cityofmoore.com. Moore Community Center Zumba Classes. Fee is $15 dollars a month per person, Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Instructor: Ritchel Schultz. For more information call 405-793-5090. Body Fit Strength Training. Tues. & Thurs. from 9 to 9:50 a.m. at Fresh Start Community Church, 309 N Eastern, 794-7313. Zumba. $3 fee per class. Monday and Thursday nights, 7:15 p.m. at the Christian Life Center located at 201 W. Main St.
MUSIC/ARTS Southern Hills School of Fine Arts, 8601 S. Penn, OKC 73159. Enrolling children and adults for private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums, strings, brass and woodwinds. Call David Allen at 405-5893618 or www.http://myshbc.com/arts.
Fresh Start Community Church Celebrate Recovery, 12-Step Program will meet on Tuesday nights, 6:30 p.m. at 309 N Eastern, 794-7313.
The OK Chapter of the Scleroderma Foundation, monthly support group meetings, third Tuesday of every month at the Moore Chamber of Commerce (I-35 & Main St.) 6:30 p.m. Call 694-1098 for more information. First Baptist Church Grief Share. Support group for individuals and family members struggling with life events such as death, divorce, disappointments; and learning healthy ways to cope with life. Meets weekly on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street. First Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery. Support and help for those struggling with addiction. Meets weekly on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street. Holiday Mail for Heroes. Support your troops overseas and away from their families by sending cards or care packages. Deadline is December 6th, Send all mail to: Holiday Mail for Heroes P.O. Box 5456 Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456
Sooner Sensation Show Chorus, Sweet Adelines. Mon. 7 p.m. at Fresh Start Church. 309 N Eastern. Call 436-5828 for more information. Also FREE voice lessons on Mondays.
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DECEMBER 2 • MONDAY City Council Meeting at Moore City Hall at 6:30 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000 DECEMBER 3 • TUESDAY Business After Hours. Community Hospital, 31000 SW 89th St. 4-6 p.m. Join the S. OKC chamber for networking, hot cocoa and door prizes, Parks Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. 301 N. Broadway. DECEMBER 4 • WEDNESDAY American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12-4pm at 207 SW 1st St. in Moore. Call for more information 794-5446. Community Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Free meal for residents at First Church of Moore. 301 W. Main St. Call 794-6671 for more information. DECEMBER 5 • THURSDAY Yellow Rose Theater. “Home For Christmas.” Dinner and a holiday show that will get you into the Holiday spirit! Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing. 793-7779. Take Shelter Oklahoma. Sign the petition to shelter Oklahoma schools. 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at the Oklahoma City Farmers Market, 311 S. Klein Ave. Karaoke, Chili Cook-off, Dancing and see the “Stars Band.” DECEMBER 6 • FRIDAY S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon. Southwest Integris Cancer Center. SW 44th and S. Western. Yellow Rose Theater. “Home For Christmas.” Dinner and a holiday show that will get you into the Holiday spirit! Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing. 793-7779. Christmas in Old Town. 5 p.m.: First United Methodist Church hosts Community Dinner 5 p.m.-7 p.m.: Gingerbread House Contest 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Holiday Gala at Moore Public Library 6 p.m.: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall 6:00-8:30 p.m.: Santa Express Toy Drive at Community Center Carriage Rides
DECEMBER 7 • SATURDAY Yellow Rose Theater. “Home For Christmas.” Dinner and a holiday show that will get you into the Holiday spirit! Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing. 793-7779. Pearl Harbor Day DECEMBER 8 • SUNDAY Yellow Rose Theater. “Home For Christmas.” Dinner and a holiday show that will get you into the Holiday spirit! Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing. 793-7779. DECEMBER 9 • MONDAY School Board Meeting. 6 p.m. Check www. mooreschools.com for location. Crafting Holiday Cheer. 7 p.m. Moore Public Library. 225 S. Howard Ave. More Info call 793-5100. DECEMBER 11 • WEDNESDAY Ribbon Cutting. Christoph’s Fine Framing. Enjoy the opening of a brand new business! 1011 a.m. OG&E Services Reception Hall, S. OKC Chamber of Commerce, 701 SW 74th St. For more information, email info@southokc.com American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12-4pm at 207 SW 1st St. in Moore. Call for more information 794-5446. Community Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Free meal for residents at First Church of Moore. 301 W. Main St. Call 794-6671 for more information. DECEMBER 12 • THURSDAY Yellow Rose Theater. “Home For Christmas.” Dinner and a holiday show that will get you into the Holiday spirit! Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing. 793-7779. DECEMBER 13 • FRIDAY Yellow Rose Theater. “Home For Christmas.” Dinner and a holiday show that will get you into the Holiday spirit! Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing. 793-7779. DECEMBER 14 • SATURDAY S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon. Southwest Integris Cancer Center. SW 44th and S. Western. Yellow Rose Theater. “Home For Christmas.” Dinner and a holiday show that will get you into the Holiday spirit! Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing. 793-7779.
DECEMBER 15 • SUNDAY Yellow Rose Theater. “Home For Christmas.” Dinner and a holiday show that will get you into the Holiday spirit! Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing. 793-7779. DECEMBER 16 • MONDAY City Council Meeting at Moore City Hall at 6:30 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000 DECEMBER 18 • WEDNESDAY American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12-4pm at 207 SW 1st St. in Moore. Call for more information 794-5446 DECEMBER 19 • THURSDAY Yellow Rose Theater. “Home For Christmas.” Dinner and a holiday show that will get you into the Holiday spirit! Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing. 793-7779. DECEMBER 20 • FRIDAY S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon. Southwest Integris Cancer Center. SW 44th and S. Western. Yellow Rose Theater. “Home For Christmas.” Dinner and a holiday show that will get you into the Holiday spirit! Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing. 793-7779. DECEMBER 21• SATURDAY Yellow Rose Theater. “Home For Christmas.” Dinner and a holiday show that will get you into the Holiday spirit! Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing. 793-7779. Cross Timbers Clothing Closet. 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Clothing for those needing clothing in the community. 3004 S. Sunnylane. Call Chris Dodson 708-8353 for more information. DECEMBER 22 • SUNDAY Yellow Rose Theater. “Home For Christmas.” Dinner and a holiday show that will get you into the Holiday spirit! Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing. 793-7779. DECEMBER 24 • TUESDAY Christmas Eve. DECEMBER 25 • WEDNESDAY Christmas Day. DECEMBER 31 • TUESDAY New Years Eve.
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DECEMBER 1 • SUNDAY Yellow Rose Theater. “Home For Christmas.” Dinner and a holiday show that will get you into the Holiday spirit! Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing. 793-7779.
MOORE MONTHLY | DEC 2013 • LIBRARY EVENTS
LIBRARY EVENTS
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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING Tuesday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 Tuesday, Dec. 31, 10 a.m.
Story Time Books, Barks and Buddies Baby Story Time Read, Create and Play! Story Time Baby Story Time Make and Take Story Time Books, Barks and Buddies Baby Story Time Read, Create and Play! Library closed Story Time
TEENS AND ADULTS Tuesday, Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 9:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 Thursday, Dec. 26, 6 p.m.
Computer Basics Zumba Internet Basics Part 1 Holiday Gala Crafting Holiday Cheer for adults Email Basics Zumba Open for Business Book Discussion Group Basic Microsoft Excel Part 1 On the Same Page Book Discussion Group Tolkien Father Christmas Letters Facebook for Beginners Zumba Introduction to Twitter Moore Reads Book Discussion Group Library closed Zumba
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CHILDREN’S DEPT. Monday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.
Children’s Story Time
Thursday, Dec. 5, 10 and 10:30 a.m.
Baby Story Time
Monday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.
Children’s Story Time
Thursday, Dec. 12, 10 and 10:30 a.m.
Baby Story Time
Saturday, Dec. 14, 1:30 p.m.
Children’s Christmas Celebration
Monday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m.
Children’s Story Time
Thursday, Dec. 19, 10 and 10:30 a.m.
Baby Story Time
Thursday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m.
Make and Take
Monday, Dec. 23, 10 a.m.
Children’s Story Time
Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 Library closed Thursday, Dec. 26, 10 and 10:30 a.m.
Baby Story Time
Monday, Dec. 30, 10 a.m.
Children’s Story Time
TEENS AND ADULTS Monday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m.
Pilates
Monday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m.
Zumba
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6 p.m.
Counted Cross Stitch for teens
Thursday, Dec. 5, 6 p.m.
Beginning Blogging
Thursday, Dec. 5, 6 p.m.
Board Game Exhibition
Friday, Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m.
Holiday Cookie Recipe Swap
Monday, Dec. 9, 6 p.m.
Pilates
Monday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m.
Zumba
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m.
Databases for Your Business
Thursday, Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m.
Penn Ave. Literary Society
Monday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m.
Pilates
Monday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m.
Zumba
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m.
Scratch: Let’s Teach our
Kids to Code! Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 Library closed Monday, Dec. 30, 6 p.m.
Pilates
Monday, Dec. 30, 7 p.m.
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Zumba Fitness at Moore Community Center $15 a month per person. Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m., Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Instructor: Ritchel Schultz For more information call 405-793-5090. Step Aerobics A one-hour fitness class that will include 30 minutes of aerobic conditioning and Reebok step, etc., and 25 minutes of strength training and toning, and a 5-minute cool down. The class will also include an introduction to a free online website that will provide tracking and tips on weight loss and improving fitness levels. Monday & Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.- - 6:30 p.m., Saturday 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m., $20 a month.
BRAND SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES For more information on other activities and times, call 793-9069. Dec. 3 10:00am Country Music House Singers 10:00am BP checks provided by Rambling Oaks Dec. 5 10:00am Wii Bowling Dec. 10 10:00am Last Chance Band 10:00am Library 10:30am BP & Sugar Checks Dec. 12 10:00am Christmas Singing with Gary Parks Dec. 13 11:00am Heartland Hospice Managing Stress thru the Holidays Dec. 17 10:00am Country Music House Singers Dec. 18 11:45am Cobbler provided by Village on the Park Dec. 19 10:30am Tips on Holiday Shopping Dec. 23 11:00am Mary & Rudy to sing Dec. 24 Meal Site Closed for Christmas Holiday Activities only Dec. 25 Closed for Christmas Holiday Dec. 26 10:30am Oklahoma Strong Stress Management Dec. 31 10:00am BINGO with Allegiance Credit Union
Exercise: Mon, Wed, & Fri 10:15 Line Dancing Lessons Wed 12:15 Wood Carving Thurs Thurs 9:00-11:00 Oil Painting Thurs 1:00 Dominos, Card games, Jig-Saw puzzles, Pool, Quilting, & Volunteer work to assist the homebound or work is available at the Brand Center. Moore Council On Aging Bus Service: 799-3130 Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the city of Moore for errands or appointments 8am to 3pm, Monday through Friday Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site Brand Center 501 E. Main Reservations for meals: 793-9069 Donation for a meal for seniors 60& above: $2.25 Required cost for meal for guests under 60: $5.00
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12 YEARS A SLAVE by Caleb Masters “12 Years a Slave” has been one of the year’s most anticipated movies for cinephiles because of its high-profile cast, new take on a familiar subject matter, and Steve McQueen’s first film following his critical hit and cult breakout, “Shame.” The movie looks to present American slavery in a new light by telling the story from an enslaved African American’s perspective, which is something Hollywood has, up to this point, mostly avoided. Does this movie bring a new spin to get to the core of the darkest days of American history or is this movie just using controversy to get to the biggest awards at this year’s Oscars? “12 Years a Slave” is set in 1841 in the years leading up to the Civil War. The movie follows Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free man with a family living in New York, who has a talent for playing the violin. Solomon is offered a job and travels to Washington D.C. where he is kidnapped and then sold into slavery. Solomon’s name is changed to Platt and he is passed from slave owner to slave owner until he eventually ends up in the hands of Edwin Epps (Michael Fassbender), a cruel and relentless slave owner. Through his journey, Solomon must learn how to survive and find the hope he needs to believe that he can still return to his home and family. “Twelve Years a Slave” is both a magnificently brutal introspection of the greatest sins in American history and an incredible and heartbreaking story of one man’s journey to return to his family. The movie doesn’t shy away from the darkness of the time and presents the issue as dirty, gritty, and detestable. People in this movie are beaten, raped, and flogged, which makes this movie increasingly difficult to watch. Despite this difficulty, the movie is a breath of fresh air with its high-brow tone and down-to-earth and accessible story telling style. There hasn’t been a story about slavery from the perspective of a slave to cross the big screen, at least not in recent memory. This movie isn’t just a movie trying to be political for the sake of attention—it’s a story from a perspective we’ve heard very little about. What was life like for the slaves who lived before the Civil War and the days of the Thirteenth Amendment? What did the world look like when you were discounted as a few dollars short of a pack mule? We’ve seen plenty of movies detailing the stories about those who liberated slaves and fought for equality, but we’ve never witnessed the story of the slave fighting for his own liberation. Director Steve McQueen navigates these touchy waters by keeping the story human first, commentary second. This is a movie that is first and foremost about Solomon Northup and his courageous and trying journey. Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor turns in an excellent lead performance as a man who has lost absolutely everything, including his own dignity—yet finds ways to persevere through his circumstances to find hope in the most unlikely places. Perhaps the movie’s most powerful moments are when Solomon is by himself working or writing a letter. Little is ever said, but the raw emotion on his face is enough to paint the status of this man’s heart and mind.
The supporting cast in this movie is equally notable with heavyweights like Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Giamatti, and Paul Dano all playing roles of various sizes. They all deliver in spades with Fassbender playing borderline insane and abusive slave owner to perfection by being as despicable as possible. The production of this movie is great all around, but even more than the unique direction, the acting shines through as its greatest strength. Direction of this movie borders somewhere between mainstream and highbrow artistic. The presentation is very accessible and easy to follow, but McQueen manages to sneak in plenty of his own stylistic flourishes that reveal plenty of creativity and ambiguity. Themes of dehumanization, oppression, and separation run thick in the heart of “Twelve Years a Slave,” and McQueen masterfully crafts them into his visual storytelling with ease. The story may be violent, but it’s a pretty straightforward viewing experience, which is something that McQueen has not been known for with movies like “Shame.” Much like what Spielberg’s “Schiendler’s List” did for stories about the Holocaust, “12 Years a Slave” has set a new bar as the definitive story on slavery, thanks to its boldly unflinching use of violence, focus on Northup’s experience, and direction that has an eye for the big questions lurking beneath the history of slavery. It asks the essential questions that nobody at the time asked: What defines human, and what is human worth? This is a movie that film lovers simply must see before the year is over. It isn’t an easy watch and it’s not one that should be taken lightly, but the movie is emotional, challenging, and sure to leave you chewing on ideas and questions as you leave the theater. This will be a film that will be remembered, and one you surely won’t want to miss before the Academy rolls out the red carpet next spring.
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ANSWERCREW Question for an Adjuster Can I still recover funds from my insurance claim even though it’s six months old and I’ve received partial payment on my claim? The short answer is “yes”. As long as you have not received policy limits on each individu-
al coverage in your policy, you should still be able to receive more
money on documented losses. There are some statute limitations, and each policy is different, but typically you have about two years to continue collecting funds.
There are three main ways to capture these funds: 1) Make sure you create a thorough inventory list that accounts for
everything in your home. Many insurers from the recent tornado have, to date, paid only a percentage of your policy limit or a small
advance amount until that list is done. Use pictures and list the items from receipts from purchases since the tornado.
2) Make sure to apply to receive your depreciation when your home rebuild is complete. Also, turn in any additional repairs that are
found that were not originally discovered by the insurance company. 3) Keep track of your expenses that you incurred. For example, if your rental home is farther from your work than your home that was
damaged, you can receive reimbursement for the extra mileage. You
can turn in receipts for the laundromat, lawn mowing, pet care, in-
creased utility costs, etc., for payment from your insurance company. If you are having a difficult time getting the insurance company to
work with you, the Oklahoma Insurance Department is a resource that can try and help you come to a resolution.
Many people find the insurance claim process long and tedious.
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ANSWERCREW Question for a Fitness Expert How do I choose which gym to join? With the proliferation of gyms nowadays, choosing the right one can be the hardest part about getting started on the path towards fitness. There are giant, globe-spanning chains, regional chains, and smaller, hole-in-the-wall gyms, all competing for your membership. The trick is deciding which one suits your needs and gives you the most value for your money. The marketing and the sales pitches are no help because they will tell you whatever they think will convince you. Instead, here are a few things you should consider when choosing your new gym. First and foremost is the atmosphere. Are the other members similar to you, with similar goals and workout styles? This will make a big difference where your adherence to your exercise plan is concerned. A serious bodybuilder is not going to feel at home among a group of weekend cardio warriors. By the same token, someone dipping their toe into the fitness world for the first time isn’t going to fit in among the hardcore, take-no-prisoners lifters in some gyms. Chances are, if you like the members and have a similar mindset, you’ll fit in just fine. For the most part, hardcore gyms are found among the hole-in-the-wall, locally owned gyms; whereas the chains typically cater to a more general clientele. Both can provide good equipment and good workouts—it’s more a matter of what you can get away with. The hole-in-the-wall will generally let you do what you want, so long as it doesn’t disturb the rest of the gym. Chains have more rules and regulations aimed at reducing discomfort among the less advanced lifters. Basically, if you want to deadlift heavy weight and will need to slam the weights down loudly, make sure the gym allows it. If you want to go about your workout without hearing any grunting, make sure it’s that sort of gym. Hand in hand with the atmosphere is the equipment. The sort of workout you can expect to get is often limited by the type of equipment your gym has, so bear in mind your fitness routine when looking at gyms. If you’re mainly interested in cardio, make sure they have plenty of treadmills, elliptical trainers, step mills, etc. If you like to use machines, go through their selection and make sure you can hit every body part you need to. If you’re into free weights, make sure they have the barbells and plates and dumbbells you’ll need. For people who like Olympic lifting, this will also mean bumper plates and suitable flooring. In all cases, make sure the equipment is well maintained. If you see several “out of order” signs on equipment, that doesn’t bode well. If there is a lot of rust or the cables seem frayed, steer clear, because tetanus is a terrible way to get in shape. You don’t want to get injured because your gym couldn’t be bothered to update or repair equipment. Cleanliness is a huge part of being well maintained. Dirty equipment is often in disrepair, and a good way to spread infections. You’re trying to get in shape, not get staph. The floors should be neat (though don’t expect spotless, especially in gyms that allow chalk). A good rule of thumb is to always use the restroom when you’re being shown around a gym for
the first time. This way, you can make sure there are paper towels, toilet paper, and above all, hand soap. If there’s no hand soap, where is all the nastiness on people’s hands going? That’s right, all over the equipment you’re going to be using. If they have multiple restrooms, check a couple of them. Don’t discount a gym just because one of the fifteen restrooms is out of paper towels. Lastly, see if they have a ready supply of disinfectant and paper towels for members to clean up after themselves. Staff can’t wipe everything down each time someone uses it, so it’s usually up to members to clean up their own biohazards. Another thing to look for is how busy the gym is. If possible, visit during the time of day you’ll be using it so you can gauge how packed it will be. A gym could be extremely nice, and have everything you’re looking for, but if it’s so busy you can’t use any of the equipment without waiting half an hour, there’s no point in joining. Be especially wary of this situation in gyms that have very low prices. They usually make money on the volume of memberships, so there will always be a ton of people. Join at your own risk. You may have to pay a little more to be able to get a decent workout. And that brings us to the last point: price. It’s a good idea to check the prices of all the gyms in your area to get an idea of how much is reasonable. Any really cheap ones are probably the volume monsters mentioned above. Any super expensive ones will usually offer very attentive staff—sometimes cloyingly attentive staff, intent on selling you training or bottles of water, or renting you a sweat towel. You get what you pay for, but sometimes you end up paying extra for no real gain, so be careful, especially where contracts are concerned. While truly good gyms don’t need contracts, most places require them now. But don’t be afraid to haggle. Often you can get around prices or contract length if you just hold your ground. Though they may claim they have to charge a certain amount (corporate gyms are especially bad about claiming this), the truth is they will almost always haggle down to whatever price they think they can realistically get from you. Their hands aren’t as tied as they would have you believe. If the price is too high, ask for cheaper. Tell them you know someone paying X amount, and you’ll probably get that price. If they won’t budge, there’s no shame in just walking away. Be reasonable, but don’t get taken advantage of because you didn’t want to argue. Ultimately, how satisfied you are with your gym will impact your ability to attain your goals. If you hate going to the gym because you hate the atmosphere, or it’s too dirty, or too busy, you’re not likely to go. But if you find a gym that has everything you need, people you like, is clean and not too busy, jump on it with both feet. A good gym is hard to find.
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New Moore Medical Center Plans Revealed by Rob Morris
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leek, elegant and tall are the first words that jump to mind when looking at the Norman Regional Hospital Authority’s plans for the new Moore Medical Center. The public got their first glimpse of those plans in late October. The new $24 million dollar healthcare facility, described as “exceptionally modern” by NRHA members, will be constructed on the site where Moore Medical Center once stood. The Health System is scheduled to break ground on the building in Spring of 2014 with a tentative opening set for Fall of 2016. Among the services to be offered at the facility are: Emergency Services with 24 hour availability. Diagnostic Imaging with MRI, CT, Ultrasound. Available for both emergency department patients and outpatients. Physical Medicine Services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Laboratory Services which will support the emergency department and outpatients as well as serving as a draw station to support physician offices. Physical Offices. The new facility will have up to 80,000 square feet of medical office space to accommodate both the displaced Moore Medical Center physicians and the other physicians and specialists. Community Education and Meeting Space to accommodate 50 to 100 people. This space will provide medical education, health screenings, and general meeting space to the community. A Wellness/Lifestyle Center for the pursuit of healthy lifestyles, proper diet, and exercise. Other possible amenities might include a gift shop and food service. There is also a remembrance/ memorial element planned such as a wall or garden
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to honor and remember the heroism that took place in Moore on May 20, 2013. The new Moore Medical Center will also be constructed with safety in mind. It will be a reinforced structure and built using the most up-to-date safety features available. It will also have a tornado-safe zone for both patients and staff to use during severe weather situations. “Norman Regional is proud and excited to return to Moore,” said David Whitaker, President and Chief Executive Officer at Norman Regional Health System. “The community of Moore deserves a state-of-theart facility and that is what we plan to build. While we are not rebuilding exactly what was destroyed, our plans allow for additional services and amenities to be added later so that the building can grow along with its community.” Richie Splitt, Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Moore Medical Center and the HealthPlex, said the hope is that the building will be the tallest and most recognizable in Moore. There is room for future growth and the addition of services, for example a women’s center or outpatient surgery. The area north of the new building is designated for possible expansion as the city grows and may possibly include another tower at some point, Splitt said. “This will be an exceptionally modern facility,” Splitt said. “Our team is ready to return to Moore and they will have one of the sleekest and newest buildings in which to serve our patients and families.” Norman Regional Health System is also currently constructing a temporary, free-standing Emergency Department with outpatient lab and imaging where Moore Medical Center once stood. It will be open for patients in early December. A temporary Physical
Medicine building is also planned for the site. It will offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy and is scheduled to be installed in 2014. Norman Regional had owned and operated the former Moore Medical Center for more than six years before it was destroyed during an EF-5 tornado on May 20, 2013. “Our commitment to the Moore community is strong,” Whitaker said. “We have been in Moore since 2007, and our health system was able to operate a hospital in Moore since that time. An unfortunate tragedy took that facility, but we will be back soon and stronger than ever.” Due to the preparation and courage of those inside the building, no patients, staff, or visitors were injured inside the hospital on May 20. The building was declared a total loss and demolished in June of 2013. Immediately after the tornado, employees from Moore Medical Center were found positions elsewhere within the Health System. The physician offices and clinics were also quickly relocated to temporary spaces, most of which are in Norman and south Oklahoma City. The Norman Regional Master Facility Planning Committee was charged with the creation of a new facility and plan for the Health System. It took input from several key stakeholders including Moore Medical Center physicians, employees, and volunteers. A Moore Advisory Committee was also formed from city leaders, business owners, and citizens. The Health System also conducted a community survey about healthcare in Moore. To keep up-to-date with the latest news about the rebuilding process, please visit www.NormanRegional.com/Moore.
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SENIOR MOMENT How Seniors Can Beat the Holiday Blues by Kathleen Wilson, Director of Aging Services Inc.
The Holiday Season—that time from Thanksgiving through New
8. If you drink, don’t let the holidays become a reason for over
Year’s. It is supposed to be happy times filled with get-togethers with
indulging and hangovers. This will exacerbate your depression and
and joy, a time to remind us all of the brilliant, wonderful things life
not drink alcohol.
friends, neighbors, and family. The holidays are a time of celebration has bestowed upon us.
anxiety. Alcohol is a depressant and people with depression should 9. Give yourself a break. Create time for yourself to do the things
But for some people, this special time of year turns out to be a time
YOU love and enjoy. Do the things that you need to do for your
anxiety. The demands on us during the holidays can be enormous.
you down and gives you a better perspective on what is important
when joy is replaced by sadness, love by anger, and contentment by
And now we must figure a way to find some extra money in the
already thin economy and low bank account balance for gift buying.
physical and mental wellness. Participate in any activity that calms in your life.
10. If you find yourself feeling blue, try to remember you still have
It can cause you to lose sleep, eat poorly, and stop whatever exercise
choices. The sky is partly sunny, not overcast. the glass is half full, not
moves us closer and closer to the Holiday Blues. Add to that the
revel in the bounty, the health, and the hope that is part of your life
you were doing before the holidays arrived. All this change of lifestyle
situation of living alone, without your lifelong spouse, and you may be primed for the Holiday Blues.
So if you find yourself feeling a little blue this year, try these tips to
half empty. Try to keep your perspective positive and remember to every day. You have the strength and courage to face each day with hope and determination.
If none of these tips helps you to beat your holiday blues, you might
fight the Holiday Blues.
consider seeking some professional help. There are many services in
you cranky, irritable and depressed.
these services are covered by Medicare. Depression is not a natural
1. Be reasonable about your schedule. Don’t overdo. That can make 2. Decide what your priorities are and stick to them.
3. Remember that holidays do not automatically take away feelings
of aloneness, sadness, frustration anger and fear.
4. Be careful about resentments related to holidays past. Declare
an amnesty with those with whom you’ve had past issues. And don’t
our community that can help you deal with depression, and many of
part of aging, and you do not have to live with the blues. Seek out
the help that is available to you. If you need referrals to services, contact the Aging Services Inc. main office at (405) 321-3200 for further assistance.
allow relatives to “laundry list” their grievances with you, either!
5. Don’t expect the holidays to be just as they were when
you were younger. They NEVER are. You have changed, and so have the times.
6. If you are feeling under scheduled with holiday activities, think
about volunteering to serve dinner at a homeless shelter or one of the other special volunteer opportunities available during the holiday season.
7. Plan low-cost fun holiday activities such as going window
shopping, attending community holiday events, or touring neighborhoods that have lots of holiday decorations.
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ADULT BOOK REVIEW
Book, Line, and Sinker Author: Jenn McKinlay Pages: 292 Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime Reviewer: Brenda Johnson, Information Services manager, Moore Public Library Lindsay Norris has a wonderful job; she’s the director of a small public library in
the beach town of Briar Creek, Connecticut. It’s been a year since she moved from the big university life and her two-timing, live-in, professor boyfriend at Yale to this cozy town where she’s dating a handsome and romantic tour boat captain.
She’s made friends with her staff, an assortment of personalities ranging from a
children’s librarian who loves to dress as a pirate, to the old-timer who hates noise and change. She hosts successful Crafternoons at the library, combining crafts with
KID BOOK REVIEW
Why is the Snow White? Title: Why is the Snow White? Author: Heinz Janisch Illustrator: Silke Leffler Publisher: NorthSouth Books Inc. Reviewer: Raquel Crain, Moore Public Library When a daughter asks her father “Why is the Snow White?”, a beautiful,
spontaneous fairy tale unfolds. The father weaves an amazing story by using colors and different types of flowers to illuminate his fairy tale.
Throughout the story, as Father Snow takes you to each flower and asks
them to share their color for snow, the reader begins to visualize how different snow would look if it were colored.
Finally, the white snowdrop flower allows Father Snow to take its color,
and because of this, Father Snow decides he will not cover this particular flower with snow as he does the other flowers who didn’t want to share
their color. The most memorable line in the book happens when the daughter says to her father, “I will tell you a story tomorrow about why the snow is white.”
The possibilities are endless with this story of winter and snow. Check it
out at the library and curl up for a timeless fairy tale.
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book discussion.
Among local legends in Briar Creek is one about Captain Kidd burying treasure
on a nearby island. Trudi Hargrave, the town’s pushy tourism director, is found dead
on the island after she launches a campaign to make Briar Creek a treasure-hunting tourist attraction. The chief suspect in the murder is library board president and
town historian, Milton Duffy, who was overheard at the library threatening Trudie. Lindsay is drawn into the case, and her tenacity and research skills prove valuable in not only solving the recent murder, but also the long-unsolved family murder that has haunted the town for years.
There’s plenty of suspense and physical danger along the way to solving the
mystery, with Lindsay escaping an explosion, fire, and being tossed into the ocean with her legs bound with duct tape. She also has to deal with the return of her ex-boyfriend and the realization that she loves her new town, new job, and new boyfriend.
Book, Line, and Sinker is number three in Jenn McKinlay’s Library Lover’s
Mystery Series. I haven’t read the first two, but that didn’t keep me from enjoying this fast-paced book about the int eresting people librarians get to meet. I have
no evidence that Jenn McKinlay is a librarian, but she surely has created a very believable librarian in Lindsay Norris. McKinlay has another mystery series about
the Cupcake Bakery and is developing a series called the London Hat Shop Mysteries. They all sound just as charming as this one.
If you like “Murder, She Wrote,” and cozy mysteries that take place in a small-
town atmosphere, give this series a try. It is available in regular print and large print at Moore Public Library.
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The Top News Stories of 2013 by Christiaan Patterson
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ecember is a time to reflect on the past year and prepare for a new adventure once that ball drops in Time Square. Two thousand thirteen has been a mix of emotions and experiences for the city of Moore and South OKC. From tragedy to rising again, the people of this community continue to push forward. Let’s take a look back on some of the biggest stories of our city in 2013.
struck in Moore. It started with a Facebook post asking for donations to take to Moore. Within a couple days, the Connecticut town had donated supplies that filled a trailer and the back of a truck. Without question, four guys, still suffering their own pain, left their town and drove straight through to our city in peril. Lost and needing directions to First Baptist Church, they were directed to a dropoff site and greeted with open hearts and tears. But this wasn’t the end for these gentle souls. Upon their return, their town rallied and got even more donations together, including musical instruments for the choir room at Highland East Jr. High. Trip #2 brought a crowd of volunteers and warm hugs that brought hope to Moore. It was beyond words that townspeople who had experienced their own horrific nightmare just five months earlier could reach out to another community as they did. The people of Newtown brought more than just supplies. They passed along the torch of the true human spirit.
May 20, 2013 The stories of that day and the weeks following were numerous, inspiring, heartbreaking, and sometimes beyond words. Those stories of miraculous survival and pure, heart-wrenching pain to the outpourings from other communities, states—and even the world,—shone a light of hope into the disaster. No matter what happened after the tornado, this community was never alone. One key message that remained true throughout every story of the disaster was Moore is like the phoenix. This community rises from the ashes and rebuilds with more strength, resiliency, and love than ever before.
Toby Keith Benefit Concert After the tornado, Toby Keith decided to host a benefit concert with an all-star lineup. People could get tickets for $25 and thus raise money for United Way of Central Oklahoma. The celebrities included Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood, Ronnie Dunn, Sammy Hagar, Willie Nelson, Wade Hayes, and Carrie Underwood.
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Fans and supporters of the cause were able to spend the day at the OU stadium cheering, screaming, and smiling for their favorite artists. Of all the outstanding artists who graced the stage, when Garth Brooks stepped out and strummed his guitar, the crowds exploded with shrieks loud enough to shatter glass. Later in the night, Toby Keith gave a show in true Toby fashion, complete with a Red Solo cup. All in all, the concert raised $2 million for disaster relief.
Randy Terrill Found Guilty The end of the line came for former state representative Randy Terrill as he was found guilty for political bribery. In 2010, Terrill allegedly bribed then State Senator Debbie Leftwich with an $80,000-a-year job in the medical examiner’s office in exchange for not running for re-election. Terrill was sentenced to one year in prison and levied a $5,000 fine. Leftwich awaits trial at a later date.
New Business Opening in Moore The city council approved development of a project called The Pipeline that is sure to up the ante for appearance as the city progresses. This development, just south of 19th St., is being designed to welcome back Computer RX to Moore. Along with the three-story, 50,000-sq. ft. office building, the area will have other retail offices, possible residential loft space, a pond, and a walking trail. Plans to connect 25th St. and Fritts Blvd. with a roundabout meant to relieve traffic congestion on 19th St. are also in the works. Many restaurants opened in Moore during 2013 to bring residents a wider selection of food. They include • • •
Smash Burger Jimmy John’s Bent River
• Oliveto’s • Sandro’s Pizza • Pho Lan. Many more are expected to open in 2014, including the new Van’s Pig Stand and, of course, the much-anticipated Dairy Queen.
The announcement of Susan Pierce’s retirement came in March, when she said it was time to step down after a 40-year career in the Moore Public School District. Dr. Pierce lived most of her life in Moore, growing up with a deep love and admiration for the city. After working as a teacher and principal, Pierce started in the administrative side of the district before the 1999 tornado. Ironically, the end of her career was marked by the May 20, 2013, tornado. When her career officially ended on June 30, Dr. Robert Romines took up the reigns and is continuing to drive the district forward. Wayland Bonds Elementary Named Blue Ribbon School
Veterans Memorial Park Named America’s Favorite Park A wave of support and love descended upon Veterans Memorial Park right after the tornado demolished it. Within a few weeks, an anonymous email about the Coca-Cola contest sparked a fire of rallying that catapulted the park into the running for America’s Favorite Park. When the contest ended on July 15, the park had and unofficial lead of more than 60,000 votes for the #1 park in America. It took Coke some time to tally up the votes, but in November, company officials came to present the City of Moore with a $100,000 grant. This grant will go toward rebuilding the playground. Thanks to all the generous supporters who voted every day to ensure that Veterans Memorial Park got what it deserved.
At the end of September, Wayland Bonds Elementary School was one of six Oklahoma schools recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Only 286 schools nationwide received this distinct honor. There are two ways a school can earn such an honor. Wayland Bonds Elementary received it by demonstrating excellent academics, as tracked through five years of test scores.
Moore Teacher’s Aide Sentenced Tiffany Lynne Huffman, the Southmoore teacher’s assistant arrested in April of 2012, and charged with sending inappropriate pictures to three 16-year-old students, will not spend any time behind bars. Huffman will be required to register as a sex offender; is prohibited from working with children; and has certain restrictions on the use of electronic devices. If Huffman violates any part of the agreement, she will be subject to jail time for any of the remaining sentence.
Susan Pierce Retires and Robert Romines Is Named New Superintendent
City of Moore Unveils Parks Master Plan After voters approved the new central park in November of 2012, the city released the architects’ rendering of the 50-acre park. Some of the new amenities will be a larger community center, indoor pool, water park, splash pad and gardens. A farmers’ market will be located at the west side of the park with room to grow in the future. The park will also have an outdoor amphitheater that can fit about 2,000 people. Construction for this central park should begin spring of 2014.
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Tornado-Damaged Jeep Named “Stomper” Gets a Vivid Makeover by Christiaan Patterson “That was one of the coolest things,” Bryan Hutton said, “afterwards seeing all the people recovered and out of the debris. Then seeing the outpour of support and people coming to help get your pictures out of the rubble—that was awesome and I was floored by it. Little did I know that a week later, that was going to descend on me.” Bryan Hutton got a welcome home like no other, not for himself; but for his Jeep, Stomper. As a police escort halted traffic, a semi-truck and a line of about 100 Jeeps, cruised into his neighborhood to drop off the old friend. “I think it’s a little easier to build a jeep than it is to rebuild a house. But this is what it was all about after the storm—the community,” Hutton said. Before the tornado struck in May, Hutton knew his mother’s house was going to be completely destroyed. In a last-minute effort to make sure he could get out, he switched his Jeep into four-wheel drive and ran to the storm shelter. Moments later the tornado leveled the house, leaving the bright orange Jeep banged and bruised, but ready to go under the rubble. Bryan got into the Jeep
and it started right up. Bryan soon found himself driving through what was left of the neighborhood and pulling out survivors with the help of Stomper. “Some people said I did something great,” he said, “but every time we pulled someone out, they just joined right in, you know. I didn’t do anything different. I just had a better tool that day, a Jeep that started after all that.” It didn’t take long for Bryan Hutton’s story to spread throughout the community. About a week later, the story made its way to Lance Kenyon, a fellow Jeep owner. Inspired by the heroics of Stomper and its owner, Kenyon contacted some companies he knew down in Arizona about helping out and the possibility of rebuilding. Without hesitation, AIRAID jumped on it. and headed to Moore to pick up Stomper. “I had him [someone from AIRAID] stay here for about three days, and after learning and meeting Bryan, we helped him find his family’s belongings as well as break down the house. After those three days, they packed up the Jeep and headed back to Arizona,” Kenyon said.
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For the past five months, Stomper has been receiving a sea of love and helping hands from multiple companies all over the country. Before the volunteers knew it, donated OEM parts from a dealership in Tennessee came in, and 50 other sponsors dedicated to turning the rugged, orange mess into a masterpiece also helped. Before Stomper left for its trip back home, an artist airbrushed an image of a tornado with a filmstrip, detailing what Stomper did on May 20. Once dried, Stomper was ready to head back home and caught a donated ride from MagnaFlow Exhaust Products. “It’s kind of ironic that an intake company, which is AIRAID, came and picked it up—and an exhaust company, MagnaFlow, dropped it back off,” Kenyon said. Now that Stomper is back in Moore, it will sure be a sight to see driving down the road. “I think it’s a little easier to build a Jeep than it is to rebuild a house,” Hutton said. “But this is what it was all about after the storm—the community. It’s unreal. I’ve never had a celebrity vehicle.”
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1ST TEAM Ashytyn DeRoin WHS Savannah Wadell WHS Elizabeth DiSalvatore WHS Elizabeth Redlinger WHS Sydney Chastain WHS Savannah Cottom WHS Alley Bryant MHS
1ST TEAM Gaven Kanske SHS Garrett Elmore WHS Cody Byars SHS Calvin Miller WHS Patrick Johnson WHS Jake Bowen WHS Trey Taylor WHS
2ND TEAM Jasmine Juarez WHS Brittany Kelley SHS Kayla Moore SHS Taylor Hollon SHS Ashley Grive MHS Kaytlyn Garey SHS Kylie Moak SHS Brandi Whitehouse MHS
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HONORABLE MENTION Shelby Moak SHS Madison Gise SHS Nasstasja Yargee MHS Brittani Williams MHS Alex Johnson MHS Tam Dang MHS
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HONORABLE MENTION Daniel Pedraza SHS Hunter Meget SHS Trevor Davis SHS Brayden Haddox MHS Clayton Seleznorr MHS Andrew Weatherford MHS Alex Tirado MHS
WARREN MOVIE GUIDE DECEMBER 6 OUT OF THE FURNACE When Rodney Baze mysteriously disappears and law enforcement fails to follow through, his older brother, Russell, takes matters into his own hands to find justice. INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS A week in the life of a young singer as he navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961.
DECEMBER 13 THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug. TYLER PERRY’S A MADEA CHRISTMAS Madea dispenses her unique form of holiday spirit on rural town when she’s coaxed into helping a friend pay her daughter a surprise visit in the country for Christmas.
DECEMBER 20 ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES With the 70s behind him, San Diego’s top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York’s first 24-hour news channel by storm.
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DECEMBER 20 AMERICAN HUSTLE A con man, Irving Rosenfeld, along with his seductive British partner Sydney Prosser is forced to work for a wild FBI agent Richie DiMaso. DiMaso pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS 3D See and feel what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, in a story where an underdog dino triumphs to become a hero for the ages.
DECEMBER 27 THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY A day-dreamer escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action. When his job along with that of his co-worker are threatened, he takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined. AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY A look at the lives of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose paths have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Oklahoma house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them. 47 RONIN A band of samurai set out to avenge the death and dishonor of their master at the hands of a ruthless shogun.
Editor’s Note: Each month our Warren Movie Guide provides a listing of top films expected at the Warren. Dates are subject to change.
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EVENT SPOTLIGHT
DECEMBER EVENTS IN MOORE Moore has plenty of activities going on this December to keep you in the holiday spirit. Here is what you have to look forward to:
Santa Express The Santa Express brings toys and cheer to local families in need this season. Started by the Moore Fire Department, this nonprofit organization takes donations all year long with fundraising, and some giving a portion of their own pay, in preparation for this joyous event. Money raised goes to purchase ageappropriate gifts for kids five to fourteen years old. Some of the gifts are interactive and educational gifts as well as games, toys, and clothing. All this is made possible with the help of the Moore schools counselors, who provide the names of those children in need.
With the help of the Moore, Oklahoma City, and Lawton School Districts, the Yellow Rose Theater will provide a night to remember for over 800 families who truly need some Christmas magic. Families are treated to dinner and a show provided by the theater. Each child receives three gifts, carefully wrapped and ready for joy. Here is how you can help! Until December 17, you can donate toys for children ages 1 month to 18 years old. Monetary donations can also be accepted. One hundred percent of the donations goes toward these families. The Yellow Rose Theater is located at 1005 SW 4th St.
Gingerbread House Contest
On December 6, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Moore Community Center, you can drop off an unwrapped toy or monetary donation. While you’re there, enjoy some cocoa, snacks, bouncers for the kids, and games. If you can’t make it the event, you can drop off an unwrapped toy to any Moore firehouse before December 13. Only suggestion on toy donations is to avoid stuffed animals. Remember, 100% of everything raised goes directly to those who need it most in Moore.
Sharon L. Vanover Memorial Dinner During the Christmas in Old Town event, holiday go-getters have a wonderful opportunity to judge the best houses created by students at Platt College, library patrons, and some from the public. This year, come out to the Moore Public Library at 225 S. Howard from 5 p.m. to7 p.m. on December 6 and see for yourself the amazing edible creations!
This has become a tradition of love and giving from the heart as the Yellow Rose Theater Celebrates its 6th annual event. The event began in memory of Sharon Vanover, whose spirit and love for the season was out of this world. This incredible Vanover family carries on her tradition of giving by working all year long to bring about four amazing nights to families.
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In addition to the judging, there will be gingerbread men to decorate for both kids and kids at heart, plus silent auctions with gingerbread men up for bid. Money raised from these auctions will benefit the Aging Services of Cleveland County Assistance Fund.
Thousands of Photos Gathered for Reunion with Storm Victims by Christiaan Patterson “This is an irreplaceable service they are providing.” After the tornado, Moore resident John Alan Pugsley and his wife believed the years of memories they’d documented with a camera were gone for good. However, thanks to local Photo Rescue volunteers, at least seven precious moments frozen in time were found. “It’s been a blessing. We found numerous photos that we have lost, and some of them were irreplaceable. We are so grateful they were able to perform this process for us,” Pugsley said. Earlier in November at Suburban Baptist Church, the local Photo Rescue volunteers began the process of reuniting pictures with families. The event started at 10 a.m. and went on until 6 p.m. Some of the families who lost their photos when the tornado came through Moore and South OKC attended the first event. “It’s hard to count how many pictures have come in to us,” said Angela Madory, public relations coordinator for OK Photo Rescue. “Thousands. Boxes. It’s truly unlimited. We expect to see more photos over the next two years as people find out about us and bring what they find, but people are still returning photos, and we are glad about that.” Those who attended the event searched through pictures either online or from a photo bank. Newly discovered photos are still being photocopied and categorized based on the location where they were found. Those photos will be numbered and placed in a database with all the other images When photos began coming into collection sites, most were covered with debris or even stuck together. Each photo was cleaned with a used dryer sheet, which gently pulls off the mud and other particles. If photos were stuck together, they were submerged in water and taken apart. “Photos were found as far as 60 miles away because that’s where the debris cloud took them,” Madory said. “Once the photo is dried and cleaned, we number and categorize it as to where it was found. It’s also scanned online, so later it can be restored.”
Since the tornado, volunteers from the OK Photo Rescue and those wanting to help have done neighborhood sweeps of the ground, picking up any pieces of photos that could be found. Many local businesses set up drop-off sites to help get the word out to the public. Even after six months, the work is far from over, as pictures continue to make their way into the hands of those who can reunite them with families. “We just want to get the photos and memories that were lost back to the people. We are still the local team,” she said, “and are doing what we said we were going to do.” Plans are being set into motion for more events in the near future to get the thousands of pictures back into the hands of owners. If you lost photos, you don’t have to wait until another event. Visit www.candid.com/tornado.
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SHOP&TASTE By Luke Small
HEMISPHERES 640 SW 19th Street • Moore, OK • 794-0290 Looking outside your window at passing cars and street lights, you might be tempted to think the days of old-world European are over. Perhaps there may be the one businessman whose office looks like it was stolen from Christopher Columbus in the 1500’s, but for the most part, people have embraced contemporary. One stroll through the big storeroom at Hemispheres off 19th street in Moore and you will find that old-world is alive and well. “We call them unique treasures from all around the world,” said Store Manager Melissa Moore about the furniture and home accents at the newest furniture store in Moore. Ironically named after the brand’s sixth and newest store, Moore is proud to be a part of a business venture from well-known Hobby Lobby owners David and Barbara Green. “They had a vision to open a home furnishing store unlike any other,” said Moore. One walk through the doors at Hemispheres and you will understand what Moore is taking about. To your immediate left and right reside wall accent paintings and framed art running nearly floor to ceiling. If you didn’t know any better, you would swear you’ve been teleported to the Louvre in Paris, where floor to celling paintings are the norm. In the middle of the store, you will find all types of furniture for living rooms, dining rooms, offices, and even outdoor patio––those fountains are really intriguing. Initially, your eye is drawn to the big pieces of furniture and the huge mirrors that you assume could fill a floor plan. But Moore said there is a great variety of smaller pieces too, anything to fill your home with all the pleasures of European decor. Hemispheres opened in August this year and Moore said the community has been really supportive, despite the difficulties in the spring. “We’re really honored to be part of the rebuilding process for all the tornado victims. We’ve had a really overwhelming welcome from the residents of Moore since [the tornado],” she said. One reason for the customer support has to be what Moore calls Hemispheres’ “no pressure environment.” “We are not a commission-based store. So when the customer walks in, they know they’re free to shop without us being right on top of them.” It is certainly freeing to know you can shop hassle free and also know that a friendly staff person is available whenever you need. The Green’s vision for a unique furniture store seems to be paying off in Moore. And with customer service and fine furnishings still aplenty, Hemispheres should still be taking customers back time to get something totally new for their home. 68 | MOORE MONTHLY | DECEMBER 2013
SHOP&TASTE By Luke Small
PHO LAN ASIAN BISTRO 711 SW 19th Street Suite 102 • Moore, OK • 759-7774 The colder the weather gets, the more you are going to start craving Pho— that is, if you have once had the pleasure of eat this addicting Vietnamese noodle soup. On a cold day, almost nothing warms you up like rice noodles, vegetables, and slices of fresh meat, all cooked when beef broth is poured over it. Is your mouth watering right now? “There’s not a whole lot of first-timers,” said Fred Galarza, about people eating Pho. That is good news for Fred and his wife, Julie, owners of the newest place to get your Pho fix, Pho Lan Asian Bistro on SW 19th Street. But for some Moore residents, Fred and Julie’s restaurant may feel very familiar. The two used to own a Pho place near the Warren Theatre, which they sold two years ago. But the couple had a desire to get back in the restaurant business, so they opened up Pho Lan in August. “We are trying to go a step above what we did before,” Julie said. The restaurant is aptly named after Julie’s mother, Lan, and their logo features a modern-looking orchid, which is what Lan means in Vietnamese. Julie’s father, Chef David, is one of the cooks in the back, making this restaurant a wonderful family affair. That familial, comforting atmosphere among the staff translates very well to the guests. “As busy as we are, we try to make everyone feel like they’re the only ones here,” Fred said. “Customer service is a very important aspect in our business,” said Julie. Customers are greeted by a modern, contemporary design as soon as they walk through the door. “We want to be affordable, but in an upscale feel,” Julie said. The inviting atmosphere entices guests to think “outside the book” when ordering. I mean, after all, you are in a Pho restaurant, so you might as well go all out. There are about 20 different combinations for Pho, including a build-yourown variety. But if you are a little nervous about expanding your taste buds, Pho Lan has you covered with an extensive menu of fried rice and stir-fry dishes. Try a stir-fry with udon noodles or lo mein, served with your choice of meats. “We do everything fresh. Everything is prepared in small batches. Everything is prepared to order,” Fred said. This time around, Fred and Julie want to bring more authentic Vietnamese recipes to Moore. Julie said the old restaurant was a bit more westernized, but the couple wants Pho Lan to be more traditional while still being accommodating. “Our menu is very extensive. We make it to where there is steak on the menu, fried rice, stir fry udon, and lo mein,” Julie said. Authenticity with a contemporary feel should keep Pho Lan serving steaming-hot bowls of Pho for a long time.
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HEALTHY MOORE
Avoiding Weight Gain During the Holidays Rachel Hart, University of Oklahoma Dietetic Intern While the onset of colder weather and seasonal change brings holiday parties, gift exchanges, and great food, it can also bear unwanted weight gain. December is typically notorious for its pattern of eating more, exercising less, and consequently packing on pounds. Wouldn’t it be nice to avoid making New Year’s resolutions involving weight loss and getting back into shape? This article discusses what steps you can take to prevent dreaded holiday weight gain and still enjoy the festivities that the holiday season brings! To start, the good news is that holiday favorites can fit into your meal plan with good planning and moderation. Trying to lose weight during the holiday may be an unrealistic goal and may be better assessed after the festivities have died down. Instead, focus on maintaining your current weight through food moderation and physical activity. Here are some tips to help you balance calorie intake and energy output in order to maintain weight during this time of festivity: • Eat small, lower-calorie, and satisfying meals before the celebration. If you arrive starving, you are more likely to overeat and consume too many calories for the day. Some good choices for meals include homemade vegetable, tomato, or bean soups, salads with light dressing or vinaigrette, lean protein such as sliced turkey, chicken, or ham, tuna with low fat mayo, low fat cheese, fruits and vegetables, low fat or skim milk, and plain Greek yogurt with nuts or dried fruit. • Once at the celebration, choose your food wisely and watch portion sizes. Scan the buffet before you grab a plate and decide what you would like to eat. If you find that you want to sample many of the items, make sure to limit your portion sizes to accommodate the increase in items. Watch added fat and calories from foods like butter, cheese, and gravy. Instead, try to fill half of your plate with vegetables or other lower fat or lower calorie options, such as lean meats and whole grains. In addition, remember that conversation is calorie-free. You are more likely to eat less if you mingle with friends and relatives before or even during the meal!
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• Allow yourself to have dessert in order to satisfy your sweet tooth and get the entire holiday experience. When eating desserts, take smaller portions and limit added toppings such as whipped cream or high sugar sauces. Remember that fresh fruit is always a great option for dessert and adds needed vitamins and minerals to your holiday diet! • Watch alcoholic beverages and sugary non-alcoholic beverages. Consume them in moderation if consuming at all. These choices can quickly add up in calories and lead to drinking your calories instead of eating them. Better choices include light beers, light wine spritzers, light juices, and sparkling water or regular water. • Maintain your physical activity during the holidays. If you’re not a member of a gym or are away from home, walking is a great exercise that can be done almost anywhere, is low impact on joints, and is free. Weight bearing exercises and stretching are also important to strengthen the body and maintain flexibility. Here are some ideas for easy physical activity during the holidays: o Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator. o Play actively with your kids, grandkids or pets. o After dinner, take a walk with your family. o Catch up with housework: wash the windows, vacuum or sweep. Even incorporating 10 minutes of physical activity can help boost your metabolism and work off rich holiday foods. For nutritional counseling, Norman Regional Health System offers the guidance of registered dietitians. Those interested can schedule an appointment for an assessment with a referral from their family physician.
PARTING SHOTS
Business After Hours
A very special Business After Hours took place in November as members of the Moore and South OKC Chambers of Commerce gathered at Frontier State Bank for an evening of fine food and conversation as well as a chance to check out the bank’s new building project.
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DENIM AND DIAMONDS
South OKC Chamber Southern Stampede Auction Denim & Diamonds Auction on November 8, 2013 at the Westminster Event Center. 72 | MOORE MONTHLY | DECEMBER 2013
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Photos from Business After Hours at First American Bank on Thursday Oct. 24th
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SPORTS SCHEDULES • DECEMBER 2013
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BASKETBALL
Moore High School Dec. 3 at Southeast Dec. 5 Norman North Dec. 10 at Lawton (Tri-Meet vs Lawton/Ardmore) Dec. 13-14 at Rogers, Arkansas Tournament Dec. 17 at Del City Dec. 21 at Norman Tournament
Moore High School - Boys Dec. 3 at Midwest City Dec. 10 Southmoore Dec. 12-14 at Tahlequah Invitational Dec. 17 Del City
Westmoore High Dec. 10 Dec. 13-14 Dec. 17
School at Del City Mid-America Nationals at Enid Edmond Memorial
Southmoore High School Dec. 5 Norman Dec. 6 Del City Tournament Dec. 10 at Edmond North Dec. 13-14 Mid-America Nationals at Enid Dec. 20-21 at Kansas City Tournament SWIMMING Moore High School Dec. 7 Joe Stocker Invitational at OCCC Dec. 13 at Lawton (Cameron University) Westmoore High School Dec. 7 Joe Stocker Invitational at OCCC Dec. 13 at Lawton (Cameron University) Southmoore High School Dec. 7 Joe Stocker Invitational at OCCC Dec. 13 at Lawton (Cameron University)
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Moore High School - Girls Dec. 3 at Midwest City Dec. 10 Southmoore Dec. 12-14 at Okemah Invitational Dec. 17 Del City Westmoore High Dec. 3 Dec. 5-7 Dec. 10 Dec. 17
School - Boys at Norman at Durant Lion Classic Norman North at Midwest City
Westmoore High Dec. 3 Dec. 5-7 Dec. 10 Dec. 17
School - Girls at Norman at Durant Lion Classic Norman North at Midwest City
Southmoore High School - Boys Dec. 3 Del City Dec. 10 at Moore Dec. 17 at Norman North Southmoore High School - Girls Dec. 3 Del City Dec. 6-8 at Bixby Tournament Dec. 10 at Moore Dec. 17 at Norman North
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