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Just take a drive through Moore, and it is evident that our city is growing like crazy.

This issue will give you an update on all of the continued and future economic development planned for our city. From the stores to the restaurants to other services and businesses, Moore is ripe for change and growth.

It’s February! And that means hearts, and kisses, and Valentine’s Day. So for this issue we are helping you plan your gift buying. We have hit the streets to interview both men and women about the best gifts to buy and what not to buy for Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate relationships. For this issue, we interviewed a couple that has been married for 67 years!

They shared their story and their advice about how they have made their marriage work for so long.

February also means Super Bowl Sunday!

Cole Poland takes a look at what happens behind the scenes of the Super Bowl through the eyes of former NFL player and Super Bowl champion Billy Bajema.

From the Editor Love is in the air, business is booming, and all is well in our great city. All you have to do is drive throughout Moore to see that the city is clearly doing something right when it comes to bringing in new businesses. So in this issue, we will bring you an update on the city’s economic development.

And we can’t talk about February without talking about love and relationships. And to help you out with shopping for your significant other, we have interviewed both men and women about the dos and don’ts of buying gifts for Valentine’s Day. And we also spoke with a very special couple who have been married for 67 years! The Plumlee’s will offer their advice on how to make relationships last, in addition to sharing some of their history together. And make sure to check out the pictures of this wonderful couple.

And among our regular features is a story about how Integrity Martial Arts in Moore is using the skills associated with martial arts to help students improve

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performance in school. We also take a look at a popular trend for pet owners, a pet hotel. The Hairy Paw Inn takes the worry out of planning a vacation when you have a dog. When you take a vacation, your pet can now take a vacation as well!

And we also give you a glimpse of south Oklahoma City’s newest boutique, The Ritzy Gypsy.

So this issue is all about growth, whether it’s in our city or in our personal lives. Growth means change.

And although many of you may not like change, the fact is that change is inevitable. So as we approach February, as we get ready for spring, as we deal with the inconveniences of the growth of our city, and as we deal with any changes in our personal lives, let’s think about the words of Winston Churchill: “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.

From our hearts to yours, have a great Valentine’s Day and a great February,

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While there is a tremendous amount of hand-wringing and concern over the impact of plummeting oil prices across Oklahoma, the city of Moore seems to be holding steady with a varied slate of new businesses and building projects coming to town in 2016. Among the businesses already under construction are three new hotels at I-35 and 12th Street, an At Home store that specializes in home decor, a Hideaway Pizza restaurant, and a Garage Burgers & Beer restaurant.

Projects coming in 2016: • NRHS Moore Medical Center – I-35 & 4th Street • Holiday Inn Express – I-35 & 12th Street • Hampton Inn & Suites – I-35 & 12th Street • Comfort Inn & Suites – I-35 & 12th Street • At Home store – 19th Street • Hideaway Pizza – 19th Street • Garage Burgers & Beer – 19th Street • OnCue – I-35 & 4th Street • 7-Eleven – 4th Street & Telephone Road • Walmart Neighborhood Market – 4th & Santa Fe

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In addition there are several new businesses and restaurants that have opened during the past year that include: • • • • • • • •

Elevation Trampoline Park – I-35 & 12th Street Falcone’s Italian Restaurant – I-35 & 12th Street Zaxby’s – I-35 Access Road near 19th Street Braums’ – Santa Fe & 19th Street Pizza Hudl – Santa Fe & 19th Street Pie Five – 19th Street Pei Wei – 19th Street Sam’s Club – 19th & Broadway

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There are also “neighborhood strip centers” under construction on 4th Street between the Arvest Bank and the CVS store and on the southeast corner of 4th Street and Santa Fe as well as a McDonald’s restaurant slated to begin construction on Eastern across from Moore High School. WinCo Foods has purchased the large block of land directly in front of the new 34 West Apartments, although the Idahobased supermarket chain has declined to comment on their plans for that land.

Deidre Ebrey, the Director of Economic Development for Moore, said the new growth along with rebuilding in the wake of the 2013 tornado is extremely encouraging.

“I think it’s exciting to see the development happening in all the different parts of the city,” said Ebrey. “We’re seeing that the population continues to increase and people are still moving into all areas that are possible to move into in Moore and that’s being reflected in the growth of commerce in all those areas.”

Ebrey also points out that while there is still a lot of construction along the very popular 19th Street Corridor, other parts of the city are getting in on the “new business action.”

“The north side of town is getting some growth with the three new hotels, Elevation Trampoline, and Falcone’s taking over the old Las Fajita’s site,” said Ebrey. “It’s a huge boom that’s going to help with all of the restaurants in that area and a great investment in that side of town.”

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The new At Home store has perhaps the biggest footprint of the newest round of development projects.

Stacey Sullivan, Director of Public Relations for the Dallas-based company, said the Moore store will offer 108,000 square feet of home decor choices.

“Shoppers can expect to find more than 50,000 unique products to help them decorate any room in any style, all at an everyday low price,” said Sullivan. “The store will feature multiple in-store vignettes to suite different styles, giving shoppers an idea of the many ways they can pull a look together.”

Sullivan points out that At Home offers a stunning breadth of products. For example, their stores will carry

600 styles and sizes of rugs compared to around the 60 carried by their big-box competitors. At Home builds their stores with so much space so that they do not need to hold product in warehouses between seasons. Sullivan said this strategy allows At Home to keep prices low for customers.

The store will bring three full-time salaried positions and 22 part-time positions to the Moore area. The three full-time, uncapped bonus-eligible salaried positions include Store Director, Customer Service Manager and Store Operations manager. Interested applicants can learn more at www.athome.com/careers

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Few people are more excited about the opening of a Hideway Pizza restaurant in Moore than Janie Harris, the director of Guest Relations and Marketing for Stillwater-based company. Harris said that since the company opened their Norman location in 2001 she’s been getting calls from fans in Moore asking when their city would get their own place. Harris is delighted to now be able to mark a date on the calendar.

“Early May is the goal for opening the Moore store,” said Harris, “but depending on the weather we just might be able to open a little earlier.”

The Hideaway restaurant in Moore will feature a blend of the chain’s most popular

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items along with some new concepts that have proven popular among in their recent builds.

Harris said, “It will feature a very wide-open design with a lot of glass that allows for some great natural light as well as separate areas of the restaurant that are defined by different pieces of art.”

That familiar art will include the company’s popular “Faces” collage, a collection of photographs featuring customer faces. Harris says the Moore Hideaway will begin creating a “Faces of Moore” collage as soon as they gather enough customer photos. They also have an artist working on a commissioned piece of art reflecting the Moore community that will go in the area around a 12-seat private booth.

Also part of the Moore store’s design: a separate carry-out entrance to make that convenient for our customers.

“They’ll be able to come in that door and not have to worry about winding their way through the restaurant looking for their order,” said Harris.

Harris says Hideaway is currently hiring management positions and will soon be hiring front and back of the house employees.

Those interested in working at the Moore store can go to hideawaypizzajobs.com to apply.

The Future Still Looks Awesome, Too! Ebrey says that while the plunge in oil prices is making many nervous, the near future appears to look promising for Moore. There’s still space available along 19th Street as well as in the new Royal Park development, which continues to be a bit of a mixed blessing for local residents.

“The retailers love the synergy of what’s going on over there,” said Ebrey, “It’s a no-brainer because of all the traffic. I know that people wish things wouldn’t get clogged up in there, but that’s what the retailers want is the traffic.”

There’’s also the possibility that retailers may look to the south and the area surrounding the new 34th Street bridge for future growth, even though that may not happen for a while. Ebrey said retailers like to see concrete action before they make plans to build.

“In my mind what will have to happen first of all is that the 34th Street bridge will have to be under construction and have a time frame for completion for retailers to see that it’s going to happen,” said Ebrey. “Then a lot of the other retail options across on the west side (of I-35) will have to be filled before retailers will push into the new sites.”

Ebrey also understands that some in Moore might wish for a return to the city’s early days without all of the new business. She just hopes those folks will understand that Moore’s remarkable growth spurt is a health trend.

“I just hope that people see the good in things and while it might not be the place where they’d like to eat or shop, somebody will,” said Ebrey. “That’s the point, we want to have a good variety here and we want to have shoppers come from all over. There’s nothing that helps bolster our general fund better than outside sales.”

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So to get to know one of Moore’s up and coming ventures, we asked Moore Vintage Charm to answer a few questions: What are some of the best furniture makeovers you’ve seen or done?

We receive a lot of custom orders, one of our favorites was a dining set that we had the opportunity to paint.

Before we got started the piece was a scratched up wooden, claw-foot table, and we transformed it into a classic country chic style dining set to fit our customers home perfectly!

We were able to use multiple colors and paint techniques on this piece which gave it so much character. We chalk painted the piece, distressed and dark waxed all the beautiful detail, making this old table new again!

What is the biggest trend or most popular type of refurbished pieces?

What are the most popular styles and colors?

The most popular style right now is definitely distressing, while the most popular colors would be teals and turquoises. Dressers being repainted and refurbished into unique buffets or entertainment centers seems to be a super popular trend.

What are some easy projects for someone just starting out in painting furniture?

An easy beginner project would be a wooden frame or even boring side tables that need a little TLC to brighten up your home.

What is a really unique and creative furniture “makeover” idea?

It’s always exciting when we find a dull piece at a garage sale and bring it back to back to life with a fun funky pattern or color. For example, you can take an old coffee table with scratches and water stains, paint it to accent your home, and add some distressing to give it a unique look.

Something unique we have recently repurposed was an old organ. We gutted it, added some custom cut cedar wood, and we turned it into a new multipurpose desk with a hidden compartment.

What should you look for when buying chalk paint?

Not all chalk paints are the same, but most are similar. Look for something affordable. Look for something well mixed. Some paints can be thick or thin; look for something with the consistency you like.

How do you think making old things new affects the look in your home?

The style and color of your furniture can express your personality.

What should you look for when buying refinished furniture?

Look for a nice solid, sealed or protected finish. Chalk paint needs to be sealed to prevent paint scratches, water marks and paint chipping.

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How did you get interested in vintage pieces? in chalk art?

It all began with wanting to redecorate my own home. I wanted to keep my old furniture, but I also wanted new more trendy pieces. We went with an easy affordable paint (chalk paint) that was becoming popular to give old pieces a new look.

Where did you learn your craft?

We simply learned what we liked by trial and error.

Why do you think painting and refurbishing furniture is so popular right now?

I think it started out with people who had furniture pieces they loved but were out dated. People don’t have a lot of money to spend to replace them so they decided to give it a face lift. After it turned out so well and was posted all over social media, it sparked inspiration in other homes and took off like wild fire. It’s something anyone can learn to do and it’s fun!

What are some of the most important things to keep in mind when painting a piece?

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Remember you can always add more, but you cannot take it off once it’s applied. And don’t be afraid to try something new. You would be surprised what colors look great together. Mix and match and come up with a unique piece of your own!

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Married 67 Years: How Hubert and Mary Plumlee Made Their Marriage Work

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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and it is definitely time for love, commitment and relationships. But with the divorce rate so high, it might be time to step back and get some advice from a couple that has been married well over six decades. This year, Hubert and Mary Plumlee will be celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary.

And as part of our Valentine’s Day segment, the Plumlee’s offered their advice for how they were able to make their relationship work for so long.

is 86 years young, and throughout their time together, the Plumlee’s have visited all 50 states and nine foreign countries. The state they found the most beautiful was Montana. But the state whose people they enjoyed the most was Colorado.

They’ve also been to Mexico, Canada, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, Jerusalem, and Egypt. They’ve visited the Sea of Galilea and the Egyptian pyramids. But with each of their adventures, they left their mark and definitely made new friends.

said Hubert. “Ask yourselves what can we do to come to an agreement. You will both have to give a little.”

Hubert and Mary met in October of 1947 by chance.

“Traveling definitely gave us a look at the way other people live,” said Hubert. “It gave us insight into their culture.”

And giving each other some space is important as well.

“We met on a blind date,” said Hubert. “And we’ve been blind ever since! We kind of liked the way the other person was. We dated off and on for a few months, and then we broke up, and then she begged me to come back!”

Of course Mary had a different story, “He kept coming back!”

But just spending time with this couple is inspiring. One secret that works for the Plumlee’s is their belief that couples who pray together stay together. Hubert was a preacher for 42 years and Mary raised the children. This worked well for the Plumlee’s.

“Our spiritual lives were heading in the same direction,” explained Hubert. “And I think that was really important.”

Even during the challenging times, their faith kept them hopeful and positive.

The Plumlee’s also take a vacation together every year. Hubert is 87 years young and Mary

But there was one bit of advice from the Plumlee’s that may be something we can all identify with.

“We agreed after we started our family, that whoever left the other would have to take the children with them! That kept us together,” said Hubert. “Then after the children were grown and gone, we agreed that whoever left the other would have to pay for the Visa, and that kept us together!”

And Hubert also advised that you know something about the family you’re marrying into.

“You need to know about the in-laws before you marry into the family,” said Hubert. “That’s important.”

“You have to let her do her thing,” Hubert said.

“And you have to let him do his thing. And you have to talk about it too. You have to communicate.”

So what will Hubert be giving Mary for Valentine’s Day? “Russell Stover chocolates,” said Hubert. “Every year I give her a box of Russell Stover chocolates because I know she loves them.”

So what is their advice for young couples as they begin their lives together?

“Stay faithful and go to church together,” advised Mary.

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Sketches of Moore

Resting in Peace

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Along the paths through the American West are sheltered the “end of the trail” for thousands of pioneers and settlers who fell from disease, starvation, warring tribes and the American equivalent of the highwayman. The forgiving land keeps its secrets of pain and sorrow, of unfulfilled dreams and plans. Moore, like many other communities along those paths, lent the use of their cemeteries to travelers. The westward-bound pioneers usually left only a small wooden cross with a name and date, which the elements soon destroyed.

As early as 1890, Moore had a cemetery.

A homesteader named Chestnut set aside a four-acre tract on his 160-acre claim for a cemetery. It was a private property and not platted. However, people, and not just the travelers, used it without asking, choosing a place and burying their dead.

Chestnut sold the cemetery to J.W. Payne in 1913. Payne began laying out plots and selling them; trying to trace down names, dates, and locations—a nearly impossible task. Officially, it was a private cemetery, but people considered it public property and continued to make use of it, unofficially.

Albert A. Smith, an 1890-vintage resident related the following incident that took place at a board meeting he attended in 1919. The chairman was G.S. Meloy, and the other two members were K.W. Payne and John Godwin. Two irate women appeared and demanded that the town board do something about the deplorable condition of the cemetery.

Smith said that Payne rose majestically to his feet and said, “That cemetery is my private property. I’d sell the whole thing for $5.00 if anybody would buy it.” Without a word, Meloy rose to his feet, drew out his wallet, selected a five-dollar bill and handed it to Payne. Payne silently placed it in his wallet and then both men sat down to resume board business. The next day, they went to the county court house and signed the transfer to make the cemetery the property of the Town of Moore.

Albert Smith was appointed cemetery sexton and he served for the next 55 years, until his death. He also served on the Cleveland County Election Board, so he used an old election record book for keeping cemetery records, plus envelopes, scraps of paper,

receipts, etc. In 1922, four more acres were added to the cemetery. Through the years, more land has been purchased and the cemetery now contains 22.5 acres.

Early in the century, another private cemetery came into use. A different family named Smith, who lived at South telephone Road and 34th Street, had a son who died during a great flood in the area. Unable to get to the cemetery, they buried the son on their land and fenced off a part for a private family cemetery.

People began using that cemetery, also, and finally records were kept of who and where and when.

During the 1930s, a cemetery board was established for it, and a perpetual care account begun.

During the mid-’60s, the City Council was petitioned to assume ownership of both the property and the perpetual care account in return for maintenance of the cemetery. This transaction was approved and the Smith cemetery became property of Moore.

The size has been enlarged and now contains two acres, though there are no spaces left for sale. During the last few years, many improvements have been made to both locations.

Cemeteries should not be fearful or gloomy places.

They are perfectly natural places, since death is as

much a part of life as birth. They contain worlds of historical information. People drive all over the country, searching out large and small cemeteries to get information for family records. These can be peaceful places, places of quiet beauty and serenity, separate from the hectic pace of everyday life. The poet Thomas Gray described it as “Far from the madding crowd’s ignoble strife.” But like that or not, cemeteries are here to stay, and Moore has two beautiful, well-maintained ones.

Note: This edition of Sketches of Moore was first published in a previous issue of Moore Monthly.

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Senior Living

Know Your Medications and Use Them Safely and Wisely Modern medicine has made our lives better in many ways. It has helped older adults live longer, healthier lives. People who are 65 years of age and older need to be careful when taking new medicine and when taking multiple medicines for various ailments.

People refer to the pills they take as “medicine” or drugs”.

Both these words refer to medicines you get from a pharmacists with a doctor’s prescription; pills, liquids or creams you buy without a prescription; and vitamins or dietary supplements. Medicines you get without a doctor’s prescription are called over the counter medicines. Mixing medicines can cause problems so be sure to let your doctor know about all the medicines you are taking. It is smart idea to keep an updated list of medicines you are taking with you at all times.

When you get a prescription filled you may be given a choice of generic or brand name medicine. The generic version works the same and is often less expensive.

Not all medicines/drugs are available in generic form.

When your doctor decides to give you a new prescription, be sure to tell the doctor about all the medicines you are currently taking. Remind your doctor if you have any allergies or prior history of trouble taking certain medicines. Be sure you know the right way to take the new medicine before you start using it. Ask questions if necessary such as: • What is the name of the new prescription and why are you taking it?

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• How many times a day should you take the medicine and at what time should you take it?

• Should you take the medicine before, after or between meals? Are there any foods you should avoid when taking the new medicine?

• If the direction states “use as needed”, ask your doctor for further information as to how to use the new medicine correctly.

• When should you stop taking the medicines?

• What should you do if you miss a dose?

• What side effects can you expect?

• What should you do if you have a problem?

Your pharmacist is an important member of your health care team. Your pharmacist can answer many questions about your medicines whether they are prescription or over the counter. Use the same pharmacy to have all your prescriptions filled so that all your records are in the same location.

When you have a new prescription filled: • Make sure you read and understand the name of the medicine and all the directions on the label.

• Check that you can open the container without assistance.

• Tell the pharmacist if you have trouble swallowing pills.

Do not chew, break, or crush tablets without first asking if the medicine will still work right.

• Read the label on your medicine BEFORE you leave the pharmacy. If there are any problems or questions, you can solve them while you are still at the pharmacy.

Now it is up to you to take the medicine safely.

• Keep your medicine list updated with a copy in your wallet.

• Take your medicine in the exact amount and at the time your doctor prescribes.

• Call your doctor right away if you have any problems with your new medicine.

• Use a memory aid to take your medicines on time.

Use a system that will work to remind you to take your medicines.

• Don’t skip doses or take half doses to save money.

• Avoid mixing alcohol and medicine.

• Take your medicine until it is finished or until your doctor says it’s okay to stop.

• Don’t ever take some other person’s prescription.

• Avoid taking your medicine in the dark.

• Check expiration dates and properly dispose of outdated medicine.

• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Medicines that are strong enough to cure you are also strong enough to hurt you. Learn to be a smart consumer of medicines.

Photo by Bill Silvermintz

Senior Living

When Life Gives You Lemons….

BY KATHLEEN WILSON, AGING SERVICES INC.

We have all heard the phrase, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”

Making lemonade is only one of a multitude of things you can do with lemons. Lemons are a favorite fruit all around the world. They can be used for cleaning, aromatherapy, and in cooking everything from soups to desserts.

Lemons are also widely recognized for their many health benefits.

• Your liver loves lemons. The lemon is a great stimulant to the liver and is a dissolvent of uric acid and other poisons.

Lemons help liquefy bile. Fresh lemon juice added to a large glass of water is a wonderful detoxifier.

cell division in cancer cells. Lemons contain vitamin C, citric acid, flavonoids, B-complex vitamins, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and more heart beneficial potassium than apples or grapes.

• The citric acid in lemon juice can help to dissolve gallstones, calcium deposits and kidney stones.

Here are some additional unexpected ways to use lemons:

Here are just a few things to consider about lemons:

• Vitamin C in lemons helps to neutralize free radicals linked to aging and other types of diseases.

• Lemons are alkalizing for the human body. Lemons are acidic to begin with, but they are alkaline forming in body fluids and they help to restore balance to the body’s pH.

• Lemons have powerful antibacterial properties. Experiments have found the juice of lemons can destroy the bacteria of diseases.

• Lemons are a rich source of vitamin C, providing 64% of the recommended daily intake in a 3.5 ounce serving.

Lemons also contain flavonoids that work against infections like the cold and the flu.

• Lemons contain 22 anti-cancer compounds, including naturally occurring limonene - oil which slows or halts the growth of cancer tumors in animals and flavonal glycosides that stop

• Freshen the air – Simmer a half dozen lemon slices and a handful of cloves in a pan of water.

This will eliminate odors in your home and leave a lemony fresh odor in the air.

• Polish Copper – Dip half a lemon in a small dish of course ground salt. Rub it over tarnished copper – Voila, it will look like new!

• Make whites even whiter – Fill a large pot with water, add a few lemon slices, and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat, add linens, and let it soak for up to

an hour. Remove the linens and launder as usual.

• Remove stubborn stains. – Soak soiled areas in lemon juice for about an hour. This works really well on berry, coffee and tea stains.

• Prevent fruit from oxidizing - When the flesh of some fruits such as apples and avocados are exposed to air, they turn an unattractive brown color. You can slow this oxidation process by squeezing lemon juice over the fruit.

So a little lemon in your life is not such a bad thing after all.

A final closing thought, a lemon tree produces fruit all year round. A single tree can produce between 500-600 pounds of lemons in a year. That will make a lot of lemonade.

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A Battle of the Sexes: Advice for Valentine’s Day Listen up men! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we have put together some ideas so that you won’t make the mistake of buying a lame gift. Okay, maybe that was a little sexist, but traditionally it is the men that wait until the last minute and find themselves in WalMart fighting over the last bunch of flowers. It’s okay to admit it. We already know. But what we have found is that men and women alike have some very specific ideas about what makes a good AND a bad Valentine’s gift. So before you go shopping, maybe take a look at the advice from the opposite sex as you prepare to capture your significant other’s heart.

What Women Want and Don’t Want So here we go men. The consensus from women is that they definitely want a gift that you put some thought into. They love the traditional gift ideas (flowers, chocolates, etc.), but they don’t want it as a last minute thought. In simple terms, do not wait until Valentine’s Day and bring them a box of candy, a lame stuffed animal, and Walmart roses. If you send your heartthrob a bouquet of flowers to their place of business, that’s different. There is thought and preparation that goes into that.

Especially since everyone in the office will be able to see how romantic and sweet you are. But definitely plan ahead of time. Your woman will know. One word of advice. Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, so if you plan to send flowers to her work place, make sure you plan for them to be delivered on the Friday before Valentine’s Day. Do not wait until the Monday. That will for sure get you in the doghouse.

Here’s some advice from some of the women of Moore as you plan what to do for Valentine’s Day: “Don’t buy something like lingerie that is personal,” said Taylor Fisher.

“Let the woman pick that out herself.

At the least, get a stuffed animal and flowers. But something amazing would be to add jewelry around the neck of the stuffed animal.”

Alicia Penaloza agreed, “No lingerie. Roses and chocolates are always nice.”

But if you’re insistent on buying lingerie, just know you’re in a catch 22 situation. If you buy something too large, she will wonder if you see her bigger than she is. If you buy it too small and it doesn’t fit, she will for sure be embarrassed.

And avoid anything that tells her she needs to lose weight.

“The worst would be a gym membership, a weight loss program, or plane tickets to see your inlaws!” said Penny Clark. “The best is anything with the word diamond in it or a romantic, home cooked meal, a clean house, soft music, and one flower per year with a note attached.”

Cathy Stinson had a similar idea, “My personal favorite was our 26th anniversary. Instead of exchanging cards, we each wrote a list of 26 things that we loved about each other. That could easily be used for Valentine’s Day.” And the one idea that was suggested by several women? A massage!

“You can’t go wrong with a massage or a day at the spa,” said Terri Hestand.

Jenny Hulin suggested, “The best gifts are roses, candy, a puppy, and a massage!”

Whitney Randall said, “The good gifts are ones that have some sentimental value and show that the person took the time to plan something.”

Lyndi Harris had a great idea, “My favorite gifts are just to spend time together. We actually schedule our teeth cleanings on Valentine’s Day just so we can spend that day together!”

“The best gifts are the sentimental gifts that really come from the heart rather than something expensive,” said Tiffany Feese. “Last year, I was taken on a scavenger hunt, which was really special and fun. The worst gifts are practical things, like a laptop case. Don’t get her something she would buy for herself.”

But perhaps the best advice came from Stephanie Hart, “The best things are specific and personal, like movie or concert tickets. It’s more about spending time together and making memories.”

What Men Want and Don’t Want

BY BEVERLY FERREE

bucket list, like salsa dancing lessons or skydiving or petting a kangaroo!”

What could men live without on Valentine’s Day? “No gushy, sentimental items,” said Dylan Hestand. “No hearts.

And definitely no stuffed animals.”

But 55-year-old Rodger Goracke had some more experienced advice, “Absolutely no gym memberships,” he said. “Maybe beer and a gift card to Hooters would be nice!”

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So women, here are some ideas from the minds of men. First, they want time alone with you. How sweet is that! So a candlelight dinner at home with a romantic movie might be a sure bet to steal his heart.

Several men also said cologne is a good gift if you select a scent you would like for them to wear.

There were some differences in responses based on age, but men were, for the most part, well, men.

They all seemed to have the same ideas. And what was the one idea that men repeated? Video games!

“A Playstation game is a perfect gift,” said David Valencia.

“Or an iWatch,” added his brother, Andres Valencia.

So, pretty much, anything technological or game oriented.

Perhaps the best advice came from Gavin Hart, “Any genuine gift shows some level of thought and time, and I greatly appreciate someone that would spend any amount of time thinking about me. So I would say the best gift would be spending quality time with my wife. And chocolate. Definitely chocolate.”

Danny Sanders agreed that time together is the perfect gift, “An experience type gift is the best, like tickets to a show, a play, or a concert.

Maybe something from a shared

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Calendar of Events & Performances ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Galileo’s World: An Artful Observation of the Cosmos, Now through April 3rd, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm, Norman.

Yellow Rose Theater presents Martin & Lewis, February 11th through March 5th. Call (405) 793-7779 for information and tickets.

CHURCH & SPIRITUAL CONNECTION Community Breakfast, Saturdays, February 13th and 27th, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St., Moore. The free meal is aimed at helping families and seniors make ends meet on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Contact Richelle Leibold at (405) 794-6671.

Fresh Start Community Church Food Pantry, open every second and fourth Thursday of each month, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 309 N Eastern Avenue, West Campus-Family Life Center. Canned and dry goods available. Must be a resident of Moore (please bring an ID).

Soul Food Community Dinner, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. Food, fun, fellowship and friends. See menu at www.moorechurch.com.

CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS Board of Adjustment Meeting, Tuesday, February 9th, 5:30 p.m.

City Council Meetings, Monday, February 1st and 16th, 6:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway.

Mayoral and City Council Primary Election, Tuesday, February 9th, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Moore Economic Development Authority Meeting, Tuesday, February 16th, 6:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

Parks Board Meeting, Tuesday, February 2nd, 7:00 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

Planning Commission Meeting, Tuesday, February 9th, 7:00 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION Adopt-A-Pet. Moore Animal Shelter, S-I35 Service Road. Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., closed on holidays. For additional information call (405) 793-5190.

Big Trash Pick Up. Moore residents will be allowed two FREE big trash pick-ups a year and one free voucher to the city landfill for each physical address in Moore. Call (405) 793-5070 to schedule your trash pick-up.

Business After Hours, Thursday, February 18th, 5:00 p.m., Lynlee Mae Events Center, 507 E. Main St. Business Before Hours, Thursday, February 11th, Yellow Rose Theatre, 1005 SW 4th St. CT Clothing Closet, last Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., CrossTimbers United Methodist Church, 3004 S. Sunnylane, Moore. CrossTimbers UMC Clothing Closet is a place where those in need can find men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, along with shoes and accessories. All sizes are available for free for community members.

Moore Community Center, Normal Hours of Operation: • Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• Sunday: Closed Neighborhood Watch Program. Moore Police Dept. is starting a Neighborhood Watch Program. If interested in helping your neighborhood reduce crime, contact Sgt. Jeremy Lewis, (405) 793-4448.

Networking Breakfast, Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main St., Moore. Cost is $10. RSVP at www. moorechamber.com.

Networking Lunch, Tuesday, February 9th, 11:45 a.m., Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main St., Moore.

Cost is $10. RSVP at www.moorechamber.com.

Old Town Farmers’ Market, Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday mornings 8:00 to noon, Moore Community Center south parking lot, 301 S. Howard, Moore.

FITNESS AND DANCE CLASSES Baby Ballet & Tiny Toes, Moore Community Center, Wednesdays, 5:45 p.m., and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., ages 2 and 3. For more information about the classes, go to tippietoesdance.corn/oklahoma-city.

Ballet, Tap, and Jazz Dance Classes, Moore Community Center.

• Ages 3 and 4, Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m.; Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 4:45 p.m.

• Ages 5 and 6, Thursdays, 6:15 p.m.

• Ages 7 and 9, Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m.

• For more information about the classes, go to tippietoesdance.com/oklahoma-city.

Bootcamps: • Morning Bootcamp is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. Ages 13 and up. The class is $2. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.

• Afternoon Bootcamp is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Ages 13 and up. The class is $2.

Call (405) 793-2600 for more info.

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo, classes held Monday through Sunday at 117 Skylane Drive in Norman for ages 7 and up. A non-profit organization, all classes are offered in a family friendly environment at the small fee of $20 per month for an individual or $40 per month for a family. Discount uniforms are available. For more information, call (405) 465-1925 or send an email to fiftyonefiftybjj@yahoo.com.

First Baptist Church of Moore Community Life/ Recreation Center, open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday open 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Two basketball courts and racquetball courts, fitness center, and walking/running track. For more info, call (405) 735-2527.

Hip Hop Dance Class, Moore Community Center, Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., ages 4+ to 10 years.

Karate, First Baptist Church Moore, every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The classes are free for anyone ages eight and up. Uniforms available at a discounted rate.

Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.

Moore Community Center Open Gym: • 15 & under (school ID recommended), Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• 16 & up (must have ID), Monday through Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

• Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Hours are subject to change without notice. Gym may be closed at any time due to special events, league play, or other activities.

Morning Fitness, First Baptist Church Moore, every Monday at 9:00 a.m. Ages 40 and up preferred. The class is $2. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.

Pickleball, First Baptist Church Moore, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00 a.m. Ages 10 and up. The class is free. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.

Senior Exercise, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10:15 a.m., Brand Senior Center.

Tai Chi, First Baptist Church, Moore, every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. for ages 13 and up. The class is free.

Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.

Tippi Toes Dance Class, Moore Community Center, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights, 4:45 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., and 7:00 p.m., ages 18 months to 12 years. $30 registration fee and $50 per month.

For more information, call Tracy at (405) 361-3620.

Toddler & Me, Moore Community Center, Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, 5:45 p.m., ages 18 months to 3 years. For more information about the classes, go totippietoesdance.corn/oklahoma-city.

Zumba: • Moore Community Center Zumba Classes, Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. Fee is $15 dollars a month per person or $5 per class. Instructor: Ritchel Schultz. For more information call (405) 793-5090 or register online at www.cityofmoore.com/fun, or stop by in person at the Moore Community Center.

• Christian Life Center Zumba, Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at the Christian Life Center located at 201 W. Main St. $3 fee per class.

KIDS’ CORNER Agape: First Church Moore, Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m., 201 W. Main. Homework and Hangout for Youth (7–12 grades). Community Dinner at 5:30 p.m (cost is $1 for dinner), Family Activities & Church School at 6:00 p.m. Menu can be found at www.moorechurch.com.

Afterschool Matters, First Baptist Church Moore, Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This program helps students work towards academic success.

Available to first through sixth graders. Contact director Carissa Taylor at carissa.taylor@fbcmoore. org to learn more about enrolling your child or to volunteer.

Boy Scouts Meetings, Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. Children’s Chimes, Moore First United Methodist Church, Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., 201 W. Main St., children 4th through 6th grades will learn to read music.

Cub Scouts Meetings, Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. Girl Scouts Meetings, Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. LEAP (Learning Enrichment Arts Program), Moore First United Methodist Church, Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 201 W. Main St. Open to children attending kindergarten through 6th grade. Choir, life skills games, snacks, and help with homework.

YMCA Before and After School Care, Moore Community Center. Call (405) 378-0420 for participating schools and more information.

MUSIC/ARTS Southern Hills School of Fine Arts, 8601 S. Penn, Oklahoma City. Enrolling children and adults for private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums, strings, brass and woodwinds. Call Sarah Gee at (405) 735-6387.

February 2016 RECOVERY AND SUPPORT GROUPS Celebrate Recovery: • Faith Crossing Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery, Mondays, 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City.

• First Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery, Thursday nights, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.

Support and help for those struggling with addiction.

• Fresh Start Community Church Celebrate Recovery 12 Step Program, Tuesday nights, 6:30 p.m., 309 N Eastern, 794-7313.

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Group, Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge, Oklahoma City. Contact Karen Proctor at (405) 792-8700 for meeting times and details.

Divorce Care, First Baptist Church, Wednesday nights, 6:15 p.m., First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street.

Support group for those going through a divorce. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.

Grief Share Support Group, First Baptist Church, meets every Monday night at 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 301 N.E. 27th Street. Support group for individuals and family members struggling with life events such as death, divorce, and disappointments and learning healthy ways to cope with life. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.

GriefShare Support Group, Fresh Start Community Church, meets every Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Fresh Start Community Church, 309 N. Eastern, Moore, Fresh Start Community Church Fireside Room.

We offer help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Please contact the office at (405) 794-7313, Lyn Jacquemot at (405)326-5554, or ladylyn1941@gmail.com to register or participate.

HOPE Addictions Recovery, every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Beth Haven Baptist Church, 12400 S. Call Pastor Rick Carter at (405) 691-6990 for information.

SENIOR CONNECTION AARP, meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month, 6:00 p.m. at the Brand Senior Center, 501 East Main Street, Moore. Programs are on subjects of interest to persons 50 years and over. Potluck dinner follows the program each month. For more information, contact Mary at (405) 826-2315.

Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site, Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m., Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main, (405) 793-9069. Call by 1:00 p.m. the day before to request a meal. Donation for a meal for seniors 60 and above is $2.25. Required cost for meal for guests under 60 is $5.00.

P.A.L.S. Program for Seniors. Seniors will be assigned to a buddy who will call every day to check on you.

Sign up with Sgt. Lewis, Moore Police Dept., (405) 793-4448.

Project Return Home for Alzheimer’s patients in Moore. For information about enrolling a loved one, contact Virginia Guild at (405) 793-4478 or Sgt. Jeremy Lewis at (405) 793-4448.

Transportation: • Metro Transit will provide van service for age 60 and older on Tuesday and Thursday from the Moore area to Oklahoma City medical appointments. Call Jackie at (405) 297-2583.

• Moore Council on Aging. Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the city of Moore for errands or appointments. 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call (405) 799-3130 at least one day in advance.

• “Share-A-Fare” for age 60 and over or disabled.

Purchase taxi fare at 40% off.

VFW Bruce January Post 8706, Thursday, November 12th, 7:00 p.m., meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of every month, Lynlee Mae Event Center, 501 W. Main St., Moore. All veterans welcome. Call Mike Eaton at (405) 831-4405 or go to vfwpost8706.org for more information.

Women: Moms Club of Moore, meets the second Thursday of the month, Westmoore Community Church. Go to www.momsclubsofmoore.com for more information.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

SERVICE AND COMMUNITY CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

American Cancer Society seeks volunteers who would like to help drive patients to their cancer treatment and/or volunteer with our local Relay for Life event. For more information visit www.relayforlife.org/mooreok or contact Mel Rogers at (405) 841-5817 or mel.rogers@cancer.org.

American Legion Meetings, meets every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., 207 SW 1st St., Moore.

Open for all veterans. Call (405) 794-5446 for more information.

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.

Malcolm Hunter Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, meets the second Wednesday of each month at Hillcrest Presbyterian Church, 6600 S. Penn, at 1:00 p.m. For more information, contact Pat Towns at (405) 376-5653.

Help Deliver Meals to Moore homebound residents.

Volunteer drivers needed. Call Darlene Carrell, (405) 793-9069, Brand Center.

Moore Horseshoe Pitching Club, meets Every Thursday, 6:00 p.m. at Fairmoore Park.

For more information, contact (405) 237-1171.

Moore Old Town Association, meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at First United Methodist Church. For further information, contact Janie Milum at cjmilum@sbcglobal.net.

Moore Rotary Club, meets Wednesdays at Moore Chamber of Commerce. Civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community.

Moore Toastmasters, meets every Thursday, 7:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St., Moore. Become the speaker and leader that you want to be. Join our group as we practice Toastmasters’ proven learn-by-doing program.

The Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization, meets on the third Saturday during the months of February, April, June, August, October and December,11:00 a.m., Sunnylane Family Reception Center, 3900 SE 29th St., Del City. If you need directions, call (405) 445-7040.

South Oklahoma City Rotary Club, meets every Friday, 12:00 p.m., Southwest Integris Cancer Center, SW 44th St. and S. Western, Oklahoma City. Civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community.

Moore Pawsabilities has opportunities for volunteers who want to actively participate in helping the Moore Animal Shelter. Come join the Friends of the Moore Animal Shelter to find out more!

Meeting: Thursday, Feb 18, 2016 Time: 6:30 pm til 8 pm Moore Library Storybook Room Email if attending or for more info: moorepawsabilities123@gmail.com

The Hugs Project, a non-profit organization, puts together care packages for our troops in the Middle East. For more information, call (405) 651-8359 or TheHugsProject@cox.net.

Moore Food Resource Center, a part of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, allows volunteers to help fight hunger in Moore. Volunteers at the Moore Food Resource Center will assist with a variety of tasks, including serving as client shopper helpers, assisting with loading and unloading vehicles, sorting and shelving food items, and cleaning. The Moore Food Resource Center is located at 2635 N. Shields. For more information on becoming a volunteer, contact Alex Strout at astrout@regionalfoodbank.org or 600-3186.

Oklahoma Ducks Unlimited. Volunteering for Ducks Unlimited is a great way to have fun, meet new people and support Ducks Unlimited’s critical waterfowl habitat conservation mission. Whether you want to sell event tickets, gather donations, secure sponsorships, or help put on a successful party and fundraising event, there are many opportunities that will fit your needs to support your local community!

For more information about volunteering, please contact Mr. Nathan Johnson, Regional Director for Oklahoma Ducks Unlimited at (405) 315-0093 or Mr. Randall Cole at (479) 220-9735.

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Serve Moore. Are you looking for a way to help others? Serve Moore is looking for volunteers to help with disaster relief and renewal projects. If you would like to volunteer or need volunteer help, visit www.servemoore.com/help to submit a request or call (405) 735-3060.

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Moore Public Library CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT Barks, Barks and Buddies, Tuesdays, Feb 2nd & 16th, 6:30 p.m.

Family Play Time/Hora de Jugar en Familia, Tuesday, February 9th, 6:30 p.m.

Lapsit Story Time, Wednesdays, February 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th, 10:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Pete the Cat’s Groovy Party, Monday, February 15th, 2:00 p.m.

Pre-K Create and Play, Thursday, February 11th and 25th, 10:00 a.m.

Preschool Story Time, February 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd, 10:00 a.m.

Read, Create and Play, Saturday, February 6th and 20th, 11:00 a.m.

Sensory Story Time, Friday, February 19th, 10:00 a.m.

Tween Scene, Tuesdays, February 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd, 4:30 p.m.

TEEN/ADULT DEPARTMENT Adult Coloring, Monday, February 15th, 2:00 p.m.

Beginner’s Yoga, Mondays, February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th, 6:00 p.m.

College Ready: Choosing Your College, Monday, February 1st, 6:00 p.m.

College Ready: Dorm Room Dining, Monday, February 15th, 6:00 p.m.

College Ready: What Degree is Right for You, Monday, February 8th, 6:00 p.m.

Identifying and Preventing Elder Financial Abuse, Wednesday, February 17th, 6:30 p.m.

Just Write: A Writer’s Group, Monday, February 8th, 7:00 p.m.

Make a T-Shirt Quilt: Part 1, Wednesday, February 10th, 10:00 a.m.

Part 2, Thursday, February 11th, 10:00 a.m.

Moore Reads: Book Discussion, Thu, Feb 25th, 6:30 p.m.

Teen Afternoon of Art, Thursday, February 18th, 3:00 p.m.

VITA Tax Preparation: Wednesdays, February 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th, 6:00 p.m.

Saturdays, February 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, 10:00 a.m.

Zumba, Thursdays, Feb 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th, 6:00 p.m.

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SW OKC Public Library CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT Afterschool Kids (ASK), Pizza, Thursday, Feb18th, 4:30 p.m.

Afterschool Kids (ASK), Valentine’s Day, Thursday, February 4th, 4:30 p.m.

Baby Story Time and Play, Thursdays, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Bilingual Story Time and Art, Saturday, Feb 27th, 2:00 p.m.

Children’s Story Time and Craft, Mondays, February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th, 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Children’s Tai Chi, Mondays, February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th, 4:30 p.m.

Frozen/Ice Age Winter Party, Thursday, February 25th, 4:30 p.m.

Homeschool Science, Thursday, February 11th, 2:00 p.m.

Lego Quest, Tuesday, February 2nd, 4:30 p.m.

Minecraft Creative, Fridays, February 5th and 19th, 5:00 p.m.

Minecraft Survival, Fridays, February 12th and 26th, 5:00 p.m.

Sensory Story Time, Friday, February 5th, 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Touch, Learn and Create (TLC): Teddy Bears, Wednesday, February 17th, 10:00 a.m.

TweenScene: Valentine’s Craft and Snack, Tuesday, February 9th, 4:30 p.m.

TweenScene: Paper Crafting, Tuesday, February 23rd, 4:30 p.m.

TEEN/ADULT DEPARTMENT DIY: Coffee Roasting, Tuesday, February 2nd, 6:30 p.m.

DIY: Home Brewing and Soda Syrup, Tuesday, February 23rd, 6:30 p.m.

Penn Ave. Literary Society, Thursday, February 11th, 6:30 p.m.

Pilates, Wednesday, February 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th, 6:00 p.m.

Teen Makey Makey Madness, Tuesday, February 16th, 5:30 p.m.

Vision Board Class, Thursday, February 11th, 6:00 p.m.

Writing Series: Voice, Tuesday, February 9th, 7:00 p.m.

Zumba, Wednesdays, February 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th, 7:00 p.m.

City of Moore Parks & Recreation Moore Community Center Normal Hours of Operation Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday: Closed OPEN GYM • 15 & under (school ID recommended), Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• 16 & up (must have ID), Monday through Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

• Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Hours are subject to change without notice. Gym may be closed at any time due to special events, league play, or other activities.

Baby Ballet & Tiny Toes, Moore Community Center, Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., ages 2 and 3. For more information about the classes, go to tippietoesdance.com/oklahoma-city.

Ballet, Tap, and Jazz, Moore Community Center.

• Ages 3 and 4, Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m.; Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 4:45 p.m.

• Ages 5 and 6, Thursdays, 6:15 p.m.

• For more information about the classes, go to tippietoesdance.com/oklahoma-city.

Hip Hop, Moore Community Center, Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., ages 5 to 10 years.

FITNESS AND DANCE CLASSES

Toddler & Me, Moore Community Center, Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, 5:45 p.m., ages 18 months to 3 years. For more information about the classes, go to tippietoesdance. com/oklahoma-city.

Tippi Toes, Moore Community Center, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights, 4:45 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., and 7:00 p.m., ages 18 months to 12 years. $30 registration fee and $15 per month. For more information, call Tracy at (405) 361-3620.

Zumba Fitness, Moore Community Center, Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. Fee is $15 a month per person or $5 per class. Instructor is Ritchel Schultz. For more information call (405) 793-5090 or register online at www.cityofmoore.com/fun or at Moore Community Center.

Brand Senior Center For more information on activities and times, call (405) 793-9069.

Note: Closed February 15th for Presidents’ Day

February 2nd Country Music House Singers 10:00 a.m.

Blood Pressure Checks 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Provided by Walgreens February 4th Comfort Care Home Care 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

February 5th MCOA Monthly Meeting 10:00 a.m.

U-Got Trivia with Dana 11:00 a.m.

BINGO with Eileen 12:15 p.m.

February 9th Wii Bowling 10:00 a.m.

Library 10:00 a.m.

Blood Pressure & Sugar Checks 10:30 a.m. Provided by Loving Care February 11th Dan Demoss to Sing 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

February 12th Visiting Angels Doing Nails 10:00 a.m.-11 a.m.

Valentine’s Day Party 12:30 p.m.

February 15th February 16th February 17th February 23rd

February 25th February 29th

Closed for Presidents’ Day Country Music House Singers Fresh Cobbler Library BINGO with Allegiance Credit AARP Monthly Meeting & Potluck Dinner OK Family Health Fair MCOA Monthly Board Meeting

10:00 a.m.

11:45 a.m. Provided by Village on the Park 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES: Bus Service, Moore Council on Aging: Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the city of Moore for errands or appointments, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Exercise: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10:15 a.m.

Games and Activities: Dominos, card games, jig-saw puzzles, Pool, quilting, and volunteer work to assist the homebound or work is available at the Brand Center.

Line Dancing Lessons: Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m.

Nutrition: Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site, Brand Center, 501 E. Main. Reservations for meals call (405) 793-9069. Donation for a meal for seniors 60 and older is $2.25. Cost for guests under 60 $5.00.

Wood Carving: Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m

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Sports Schedule - February 2016

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Basketball 2/2 at Norman North, 6 p.m.

2/5 vs Edmond North, 6 p.m.

2/9 at Deer Creek, 6 p.m.

2/12 BATTLE OF THE BIG CATS at Southmoore, 6 p.m.

2/13 vs. Mustang, 4 p.m.

2/16 at Edmond Memorial, 6 p.m.

2/19 MOORE WAR at Home, 6 p.m.

2/25-27 Regionals, Sites TBA

Basketball 2/2 at Edmond Santa Fe, 6 p.m.

2/5 vs. Stillwater, 6 p.m.

2/9 at Edmond North, 6 p.m.

2/12 vs. Edmond Memorial, 6 p.m.

2/16 SOUTHWEST SHOWDOWN at Home, 6 p.m.

2/19 MOORE WAR at Moore, 6 p.m.

2/25-27 Regionals, Sites TBA

Basketball 2/2 vs. Edmond Memorial, 6 p.m.

2/5 vs. Norman, 6 p.m.

2/9 at Mustang, 6 p.m.

2/12 BATTLE OF THE BIG CATS at Home, 6 p.m.

2/16 SOUTHWEST SHOWDOWN at Westmoore, 6 p.m.

2/19 vs. Edmond Memorial, 6 p.m.

2/25-27 Regionals, Sites TBA

Swimming 2/5-6 Regionals, Site TBA 2/19-20 State at Jenks

Swimming 2/5-6 Regionals, Site TBA 2/19-20 State at Jenks

Wrestling 2/2 vs. Norman North, 7 p.m.

2/4 at Tuttle, 7 p.m.

2/12-13 Dual State at Firelake Arena (Shawnee) 2/19-20 Regionals, Site TBA 2/26-27 State at OKC Fairgrounds

Wrestling 2/4 at Stillwater, 5 p.m.

2/19-20 Regionals at Home 2/26-27 State at OKC Fairgrounds

Swimming 2/5-6 Regionals, Site TBA 2/19-20 State at Jenks Wrestling 2/2 vs. Putnam City West, 7 p.m.

2/4 vs. Midwest City, 7 p.m.

2/11 at U.S. Grant, 7 p.m.

2/19-20 Regionals, Site TBA 2/26-27 State at OKC Fairgrounds

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Little River Park to Get Tribute Sculpture Little River Park will be getting an inspiring artistic addition to the park in 2016 in the form of a tribute sculpture that is being donated by 7-Eleven. Jim Brown, 7-Eleven Stores President and CEO, joined city leaders to make the announcement this week.

“In the spirit of the City of Moore and in the spirit of the innocence of the children and the compelling lessons they’ve learned here about community we’ve worked with city leadership to erect a tribute to the City of Moore at the entrance of this park,” said Brown.

The tribute will be a life-sized representation of children playing in a sand box and will stand near the park entrance. The sculpture hasn’t been officially named as of yet, but Brown says the bronze sculpture will reflect the strength and future of the Moore community.

Brown said, “We’ve commissioned a bronze that reflects the innocence of youth while at the same time telling a story about the dreams, the plans,

and the building that in many ways help define the qualities of the people who live right here in Moore.”

7-Eleven’s Vice President of Strategic Planning, Paul Rottler, pointed out that the work of art fits in with the work the city has been doing in rebuilding the park after the 2013 tornado.

“This park has been going through a sort of renaissance itself after the storm the city decided to come through and not just bring it back to what it was but actually make the park a centerpiece,” said Rottler, “So we wanted to capture the spirit of the things that Jim was talking about and so we went into this wanting it to be a natural part of the park setting. We wanted it to fit perfectly with the park and all the things that are going on and fit perfectly in the community.”

Architect Sean Branson says the idea for children playing in a sandbox came from an approach that was more about fitting in with the natural atmosphere of the park. His team decided to use

two trees that survived the 2013 storm to frame the tribute area.

“The sculpture of children playing will be placed in a sandbox setting and we have interaction between the sculpture and the visitors to the park,” said Branson. “We have places around the tribute area where people can sit and reflect.”

Branson says the sculpture will be well-lit at night and also approachable and interactive.

The choice of children as the subjects of the sculpture was an easy one according to Brown, as well as being a reflection of Moore’s attitude of “Always Being Ready for What’s Next.”

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Work on the tribute is expected to begin sometime in the next few months. The newly-rebuilt 7-Eleven store at the corner of 4th Street and Telephone Road is scheduled to open in February. The store will be one of the company’s concept stores that feature a very open design a wide selection of new products alongside old customer favorites.

This includes fresh smoothies, frozen yogurt, hot prepared foods and an expanded selection of iced coffee and cappuccinos.”

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“Children are impressionable and they pay attention to what we do,” said Brown. “The children of the City of Moore have a great real life example, so they can’t help but be better people because of the example of this community and how they come together and I think the children of this city have a brighter future because of that.”

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Integrity Martial Arts Helps Students Improve in School

BY BEVERLY FERREE

Martial Arts has been around for more than 2,000 years, but if you think it’s just about learning to fight, you might want to look again, especially at Integrity Martial Arts. Not only is Integrity focused on teaching the skills of martial arts, but they are also dedicated to making their students better learners in and out of the classroom.

To understand the goal of the instructors at Integrity, all you need to do is take a look at their mission statement. While it is evident that teaching martial arts is the purpose for their school, it goes deeper than that. They also promote self-esteem, confidence, leadership, and self-defense.

And in more recent years, the skills learned through martial arts have also been linked to improved performance in school. And there is also mounting evidence that martial arts instruction benefits students with ADD and ADHD and those who might be experiencing discipline or selfesteem problems.

Martial arts classes help students develop skills both mentally and physically, but the students at Integrity also benefit when the instructors help them set individual goals and then revisit those goals every three months.

are currently making plans to offer another community self-defense class.

“We sit down with our students and their parents to make a plan, and we send that plan home with the parents,” explained Listen. “And if the students don’t follow the plan, we can sit down and discuss why they are not meeting the goals.”

“Come in and try it out before you ever sign up,” said Bamper. “Make sure this is where you want to train.”

One reason martial arts is a good supplement to any treatment for ADD and ADHD is the effects of martial arts on the body.

“The students learn to move their bodies in different ways and it engages their minds in different ways, and this helps the students learn to focus,” said Listen.

And research supports this.

When Integrity Martial Arts first opened their business, they took all of their experience and all of the research to heart.

With over 38 years of experience among them, owners Kevin Listen (3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo), Dan Bamper (1st degree black belt in taekwondo and 1st degree black belt in Isshin-ryu karate), and Bridgette Crocker (instructor in training) decided it was time to start their own school. But from the onset, it was never about making money.

Their primary focus, and the purpose for starting the school, was and still is about their students.

“We do get a lot of calls from parents about kids experiencing problems at school,” said Listen. “Sometimes it’s discipline problems and sometimes the student just has problems focusing in school. So we meet with the students one-on-one before they ever jump into a class so that we can identify their needs and help acclimate them to the program.”

“Research cited in psychology and psychiatry journals link martial arts to improved physical and cognitive development,” said Bamper. “And as part of our community outreach efforts, we are in touch with school counselors and other counselors in private practice about the benefits of martial arts.”

But children are not the only ones that benefit.

“I have seen adults improve their confidence in addition to the physical benefits,” said Bamper. “Martial arts can help you lose weight, it decreases back pain, increases flexibility, increases energy, and I have also heard some older students say it helped them increase their focus at work.”

In the future, Integrity Martial Arts will also be looking into the possibility of offering need-based scholarships, and they

But if you’re not sure that martial arts classes are for you or your child, there are no worries.

The instructors at Integrity encourage you to call them or visit their school, and they welcome your questions. They want this to be a good fit for you and your child.

And there’s nothing like first-hand knowledge to make you a believer. Just ask Crocker.

“When my son was six years old, he really struggled with issues of confidence,” said Crocker. “We received a lot of referrals from friends who advised us to get him involved in martial arts, and within weeks we saw a difference. Within months, he became a star student in his martial arts class, and he began to perform better and focus better in school.”

If you’re interested in learning more about what Integrity Martial Arts has to offer, you can contact them at (405) 201-3985 or visit their website at www.integrityma.ninja.

They are located at 1991 Tower Drive in Moore, just off of 19th Street, and right next door to Van’s Pig Stand.

“I have seen adults improve their confidence in addition to the physical benefits... Martial arts can help you lose weight, it decreases back pain, increases flexibility, increases energy, and I have also heard some older students say it helped them increase their focus at work.”

Dan Bamper

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Bajema Talks Super Bowl Graduating from Westmoore High School in 2001, Billy Bajema was a three-sport star for the Jaguars. He went onto play football at Oklahoma State University (2001-2004) and was drafted to the NFL in 2005 by the San Francisco 49ers. In 2013, he won Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans as a tight end for the Baltimore Ravens.

Now, Bajema owns Pie Five Pizza, located on Fritts Farm on 19th St. I sat down with him to talk about his playing days. My questions are in bold.

What was it like playing in the Super Bowl?

It’s a combination of just trying to stay focused like it’s a normal game but at the same time you’re just surrounded with so much craziness and excitement. It’s all over the news, more media than you’ve ever been around.

As a player, all week long you’re kind of caught in between taking in all the excitement and enjoying the moment and just trying to stay focused on preparing your body and your mind and everything to play your best. It was definitely an amazing experience, one I’d dreamed about since I was a kid and I’ll never forget.

Did the week feel any different than a normal week to you?

It felt a lot different because that week you’re practicing in a whole different location. There’s media day. There’s New Orleans, just a whole, crazy town. And then, middle of the week, all of my family came in. My wife’s there.

My kids are there. My parents are there. My in-laws. Just so much going on and everybody wants your attention and everybody wants to do things but you’re really just wanting to make sure

that you’re ready to play the game.

You try to balance having fun and doing all the things that you have the opportunity to do but at the same time, you’re wanting to just treat it like it’s a regular week but it’s almost impossible. It’s really a cool feeling.

I think what’s most gratifying about that week is just the whole lifetime of practicing and working hard and dreaming about getting to that moment and then actually getting to do it, it’s like the reward of a lot of hard work.

I remember watching that game from the time I was 6 or 7 years old and wondering what it’d be like to be on that sideline when the National Anthem’s playing before the game. It was a really cool feeling getting to be there.

That dream of wanting to play in the Super Bowl is a very common thing but actually getting that dream to payoff is an uncommon thing.

How does having experienced that payoff affect you today?

I remember writing down my goals and dreams to play in college and to someday play in the NFL. Then, actually going out and running and jumping and working out hard, really going through some sweat and pain and everything when nobody’s watching. All those times. That’s what was cool about it and those are things that don’t have to apply to football. It applies to everything.

No matter what you want to do, to get to the highest level of anything, it requires that exact same mentality and work ethic.

Looking back on my career now that it’s over with, it’s fun to think about. It’s fun to look back.

I definitely was fortunate. Before that season I didn’t even know if I’d get a chance to play an eighth season in the league. I got picked

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BY COLE POLAND

up in training camp and ended up being on the right team, getting to contribute and be a part of it. It made me grateful for the opportunity and thankful to God. When you look back on the three phases of your football life, high school, college, pro, which one do you look back on most fondly?

I really enjoyed all three of them.

And I’ll even take it back a step further to pee wee. I don’t think it gets any more fun than that.

Really at every level, whether it’s pee wee or high school, it’s like that Vince Lombardi speech. The best you ever feel is when you’re just exhausted on the field and you know left it all out there and were victorious. That’s the best feeling.

I wouldn’t trade any of it. I loved my time at OSU. We had some good seasons there. That was a blast. They’re all different.

In high school, you’re with your high school buddies. In college, it’s kind of the same but it’s maybe even better because you’re still that tight knit group but it’s a bigger stage and it’s fun.

In the NFL, it changes a little bit. It’s grown men and it’s more of a business but then, on the field, it doesn’t really change. It’s still just playing football.

There are a lot of kids going through the transition of high school to college. Have you been able to share some of your experiences to help them through the process?

A lot of kids, you face different responsibilities and everything for the first time. It’s like freedom.

“Mom and dad aren’t watching over me. I can do whatever.”

Having faith kind of kept me grounded. To be able to manage your time and have goals set and know what you want to do and be.

College was fun but at the same time, those are some important years that are going to set you up for whatever you want to be in life.

So you want to take advantage of it and be smart about it and make sure that it’s not all about just getting away and going off the deep end. Make sure you’re prepared for that transition and make the most of it.

How do you feel about the sports scene in Moore?

I think it’s great. I grew up in Moore. I grew up playing football and baseball here and basketball over at Revivals for Christ gym and went to Apple Creek and Red Oak and Brink Junior High and Westmoore. It’s a great sports community. There’s always really good teams between Moore and Westmoore and Southmoore.

There’s always some solid football teams. It’s just a great place to grow up. From the time you’re a kid through junior high and high school, there’s definitely a passion and excitement around sports. It’s fun to still be a part of. It’s fun to keep up with them.

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Movie Guide - February 2016

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Hail, Caesar!

Deadpool

Race

Ben-Hur

A Hollywood fixer in the 1950s works to keep the studio’s stars in line.

A former Special Forces operative turned mercenary is subjected to a rogue experi-ment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers and adopts the alter ego Deadpool.

Jesse Owens’ quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy.

A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him.

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Jane Austen’s classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England is faced with a new challenge -- an army of undead zombies.

Zoolander 2 Derek and Hansel are modelling again when an opposing company attempts to take them out from the business.

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Shut In A heart-pounding thriller about a widowed child psychologist who lives in an isolat-ed existence in rural New England. Caught in a deadly winter storm, she must find a way to rescue a young boy before he disappears forever.

The Witch A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic and possession.

Editor’s Note: Each month our Movie Guide provides a listing of top films expected at the Warren. Dates are subject to change.

Ask the Tax Guy! Dear Tax Guy, This issue seems to be a focus on health. Are there any monetary and financial benefits for me to get healthy?

A What’s in It for Me? Reader

Dear What?

If you have been reading my columns even cursorily, you know I am going to find the closest soapbox at some point in this column, so let me get on it right now.

As I am aging, I am realizing more and more that the various ‘aspects’ of our lives are just that: aspects. I have read that modern life is about compartmentalization, which can create a false impression that one aspect of your life does not impact other parts. When I worked as a tax collector for the state, over time I realized that if a business taxpayer owed us, they probably owed other taxing authorities, too. Further conversations would usually reveal that they owed suppliers, they were behind on their personal bills, etc. They would be stressed out, not eating well, not exercising, not sleeping. They would feel bad and try to feel good by ‘indulging’ themselves with a nice truck/car, meals out, etc. In other words, they were out of control in multiple areas of their lives. Their relationships were under great stress, they might even look for shortcuts.

That same dynamic can work in your behalf. As you focus on your physical health, and discipline yourself in that regard, you may find yourself rethinking other aspects of your life. It can be reinforcing in other words. I am not saying you have to fix everything right now. But, as the old Chinese saying goes: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

Financial benefits of a healthier lifestyle can be both immediate and long term.

Reducing unhealthy food consumption can save grocery, dining dollars now and medical out-of-pocket costs later. Physical wellness can help stave off the sense that spending money will make you feel better. You may be able to cut down on your impulse spending.

Well employees contribute to a stronger bottom line for employers, plus if you have a workplace in which more than one employee is working on getting well, you can leverage the tribalism, the social affinity that marks our species. You could use these facts to see if you could get your employer to sponsor gym memberships for you and your co-workers. There are even circumstances where, if the arrangements have been set up properly, the benefit would be a deductible expense to the employer and tax-free to you and your co-workers. Even if not tax-free income, knowing that your employer wants the best for you can be quite uplifting.

The above is not meant to an exhaustive listing of financial and/or tax benefits, but an encouragement to help you realize that ‘fitness’ can extend beyond the physical. Here’s to hoping that your 2016 begins with a single step to a better life for you and yours.

Mike Rush, CPA 405.833.0780 Mrush11@cox.net

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Moore Entrepreneurs How Do I Leverage LinkedIn to strengthen my direct Business to Business Sales?

With all of the social media platforms available today, sometimes it’s difficult to know which are most effective for

nonprofit interests. Advanced search is the single most

LinkedIn to research service providers before calling them

powerful technique for directly finding targets. The best leads

directly). The fact that someone looked at your profile is a

will come from people with whom you are already connected

good excuse to reach out with a connection request.

at a first, second, or third level.

Once you create a highly specific and targeted search, you

• Get past the gatekeeper with InMail – InMail is LinkedIn’s internal email system and allows you to send

generating leads. If, like most small business professionals,

can save the search – creating a way to stay active in your

an email to any LinkedIn user without requiring an

you are short on time, it is best to focus your efforts on one

prospecting, while maintaining consistency in order to have

introduction. Basically, it ensures your email gets through

platform. According to insidesales.com, the top social media

a steady pipeline of sales. You can also set up alerts with your

to their inbox and is one of the major benefits to a paid

platform for effectively generating business-to-business leads

saved searches, and LinkedIn will email you updates to the

LinkedIn account.

is LinkedIn.

saved search on a weekly basis. Leverage contacts in your

LinkedIn is responsible for more than 80% of a business’s social media leads, with all of the other social media platforms put together amounting to only 19.67%.

Below are five tips for strengthening your business-tobusiness sales using LinkedIn:

network as an introduction or referral to target contacts.

• Search Groups. There are over two million groups on LinkedIn. Narrow your group search according to

• Export a spreadsheet of your LinkedIn connections with full names, companies, and job titles. You can import this into your CRM and conduct campaigns, where appropriate.

LinkedIn is a powerful tool to help your business grow.

relationship level, category, and language. Join groups that

However, you need to work it intentionally on a consistent

are highly relevant to your target audience (nearly an exact

basis by adding value to the new relationships you hope to

• Use LinkedIn’s advance search feature to find your

match), and select groups that are “very active” according

develop and strengthening those that already exist. Thirty

prospects. The advanced search gives you a precise way of

to their rating. LinkedIn allows you to be a member of 50

minutes a day working LinkedIn will produce much better

identifying the exact type of people you are targeting.

groups; however, it is about quality of fit, not quantity. Be

results than infrequently spending large blocks of time on it.

From the LinkedIn header menu, click the Search People

active in the groups you join, answer questions and pose

icon, and the Advanced option. The most powerful aspect of

some as well, join in the discussions, and establish yourself as

the Advanced People Search is the center column, in which

a subject matter expert.

you can filter your search by location, current company and industry, past company, school, profile language, and

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• Look at who has viewed your LinkedIn profile and reach out to those where applicable (potential clients often use

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Cleveland County Aging Services Teams with Rotary to Bridge Funding Gaps And two people will be going on a cruise as a result!

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To accomplish this, the two Rotary Clubs are holding a raffle for a $2,500 cruise voucher for two.

“100% of the ticket sales will go to Cleveland County Aging Services,” says Moore Rotary Club President-Elect Angela Barbour. “Both clubs will be paying for the cruise voucher from their general budgets to make this possible.”

The two Rotary clubs are recommending a $35 donation for one entry and $50 donation for two entries. Raffle tickets will be available from February 1 through April 1. The drawing will take place at 6:00pm at Hey Day Family Entertainment (3201 Market Place, Norman) on April 5th and the general public is invited to attend.

Aging Services, Inc. exists to enhance the lives and dignity of Cleveland County senior adults by providing programs, services and referrals that assist and promote healthy independent living.

The raffle funds will help the agency bridge funding gaps to maintain their current service levels for seniors.

To participate in the raffle, contact Angela Barbour at 405-292-4787 or email at angela@tribute.care or purchase a ticket directly from a Moore or Cross Timbers Rotarian.

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Moore Pawsabilities Help Animals in Need

The Moore Animal Shelter can use all of the support it can get, and when it does need help, Moore Pawsabilities is there. Moore Pawsabilities is a volunteer group that was started about three years ago to help fill the needs of the Moore Animal Shelter, and they are now the go to organization for donations and fundraisers and to promote adoptions.

Moore Pawsabilities’ Vice-President Terri Owens, who is also the funding coordinator, stresses the need for volunteers and donations.

Moore Pawsabilities is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to raise money for the shelter, and sometimes they get help in the most rewarding ways.

“Last year we raised $1,250 in three days at Moore High School,” said Owen. “And we also held a district wide Special Education Valentine’s Dance last February. The kids brought in all kinds of items to donate...dawn dishwashing soap, blankets, puppy pads, beds…all kinds of items for the Moore Shelter.”

For those of you who want to donate, Owen encourages you to drop items off at the Moore Animal Shelter.

“They are in need of bleach, dog bones, and all items you might think

the shelter could use,” said Owen.

“And they are always in need of Dawn Dishwashing Liquid. They use Dawn to wash the dogs when they are brought to the shelter. Dawn kills fleas immediately.”

Other items they need include Scotchbrite Pads, SOS Pads, paper towels, six-foot rope slip leads, medium and large dog collars, deodorizing wipes for dogs, quart and gallon size Ziploc bags, Glad Forceflex Kitchen Trashbags with Febreze, Oinkies Pig Skin Twists, large rolled rawhides, peanut butter, and easy cheese (squirt cheese).

But donations are not the only thing Moore Pawsabilities is responsible for.

“We also promote adoption,” said Owen. “We do fundraising. We are very involved. And we also go to the shelter and walk the dogs and socialize with them.”

And Moore Pawsabilities needs volunteers to help at the shelter. They currently have a membership of more than 50 people, but what they need are more active volunteers.

“If you’re interested in helping, please go to the animal shelter and fill out an application,” said Owen. “But you must have a tetanus shot to volunteer.”

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Southmoore High School currently has a class that comes during the day to volunteer, and they get credit for their volunteer work.

“So high school students remember that you can include this volunteer work on your resumes and college applications,” said Owen. “And it’s a great place to volunteer. I have volunteered in other shelters before.

By far, Moore’s shelter is the best, especially the volunteers.”

Moore Pawsabilities is a local organization started by and run by people from Moore.

“Through the donations and fundraisers, we have purchased outdoor kennels so the dogs can also go outside,” said Owen. “We’ve paid for treatment for animals that are hurt. And that’s in addition to the donations.”

Moore Pawsabilities has a great group of leaders that make this program work so well. It is headed by president June Myers, vice-president and funding coordinator Terri Owen, treasurer Bonita Deakins, secretary Sherri King, and member at-large Lori Knighton.

On February 13th, Moore Pawsabilities will be hosting an adoption event at the Moore Animal Shelter from

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8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. And on Saturday, February 27th, they will be hosting a vaccination clinic for shots and microchipping from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

If you want to help, what the program needs most are volunteers to walk the dogs and play and socialize with the animals. You can also drop by all donations, including financial donations, to the Moore Animal Shelter. If you want to learn more about Moore Pawsabilities, you can go to their page on Facebook.

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Favorite Romantic Comedies WIN A VALENTINE’S DAY GETAWAY PACKAGE February is home of what is allegedly the most romantic holiday of the year, so it’s the perfect month to address our Five Favorite Rom-Com’s. My personal list veers off the beaten path with a couple of choices. For instance, my friends insist that there’s no way “Groundhog Day” should be considered a romantic comedy. While it may not be a traditional rom-com, it IS the story of a man who discovers love is the answer to life’s greatest questions. That is why I always stop and watch “Groundhog Day” when I come across it while channel surfing, a key requirement to crack the “Favorite” list. The other requirements remain the same: Do you own the movie (dvd or digital)? And/or does the movie evoke significant emotions for you?

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Groundhog Day (1993) Director: Harold Ramis Starring: Bill Murray, Andie McDowell, Chris Elliot Best line: “You want a prediction about the weather, you’re asking the wrong Phil. I’ll give you a winter prediction: It’s gonna be cold, it’s gonna be grey, and it’s gonna last you for the rest of your life.”

There are those who insist that this Bill Murray comedy classic isn’t about romance. Don’t listen to those fools! This mix of comedy, romance, and sci-fi/fantasy revolves around Murray’s self-centered weatherman who finds humility and love after he’s forced to relieve the same day over and over again. The movie gives Murray a chance to just be Murray while it explores the great question, “What would you do with eternity if you were suddenly immortal?” Murray brilliantly captures the progression from confusion to arrogance to despair to enlightenment as he comes to understand that life’s greatest treasure is unconditional love.

Serendipity (2001) Director: Peter Chelsom Starring: John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Jeremy Piven, Bridget Moynahan, John Corbett Best line: “If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.”

John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale star as two people who seem to destined to be together, but for some reason just can’t quite connect. Granted, “Serendipity” isn’t a great movie…but the chemistry between the leading couple and their determination to find that magical love connection is more than enough to keep the story moving forward. Jeremy Piven, Cusack’s longtime movie sidekick, brings a welcome balance to the cast and director Peter Chelsom does a fantastic job of capturing the romantic magic of New York City.

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SERENDIPTY Amelie (2001) Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet Starring: Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz Best line: “Luck is like the Tour de France. You wait, and it flashes past you. You have to catch it while you can.”

This foreign film tells the story of a shy waitress who finds her own life changed when she decides to better the lives of those around her. Audrey Tautou is perfectly cast as the lonely title character who was raised in a hyper-overprotective home. Although she’s terrified of developing any romantic attachments, her active imagination and mischievous personality slowly lead to adventures outside her protective shell. The movie was a critical and box office success, winning the French and British equivalent of the Academy Awards and is still the highest-grossing French film released in the U.S. Dan in Real Life (2007) Director: Peter Hedges Starring: Steve Carrell, Juliette Binoche, Alison Pill, Diane Wiest, Emily Blunt Best line: “You know that feeling in your heart?

When your heart is just pounding, like it’s actually outside your ribs. Exposed, vulnerable, but wonderful and awful, and heartsick, and alive, all at the same time?”

Dan Burns (Carrell) is a widower whose overprotective parenting is driving his 3 daughters crazy. A weekend family gathering at a seaside home ends up pushing Dan way, way out of his the comfort zone he has created in the wake of his wife’s death.

A man who lives his life in absolutely control of his emotions and environment, Dan finds both spiraling out of control as he struggles with a growing attraction to his brother’s new girlfriend and the determination of his daughters to grow up.

Next Stop Wonderland (1998) Directed by: Brand Anderson Starring: Hope Davis, Alan Gelfant, Philip Seymour Hoffman Best Line: “Actually it’s ‘A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.”

An understated tale of two people, unlucky in love, and how fate conspires to bring them together. Erin (Hope Davis) is a nurse who has been abandoned by her activist boyfriend. Alan (Alan Gelfant) is a plumber studying at night to be a marine biologist.

They are perfect for each other, so naturally they continually cross paths with each other without ever actually meeting. Neither knows that they’re destined to meet on the train to Wonderland station, a suburb of Boston.

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The Hateful Eight: Tarantino at His Best If the board game Clue and John Wayne had a baby…it would look a lot like acclaimed writer and director Quentin Tarantino’s new film “The Hateful Eight.” You are in for another round of Tarantino’s witty humor and bloody violence with his eighth film “The Hateful Eight” that brings audiences (and cult-like followers) one of the best cinematic experiences of the year.

Set in post-Civil War Wyoming, “The Hateful Eight” follows the story of a bounty hunter named John “The Hangman” Ruth (Kurt Russell) on his quest to deliver his infamous prisoner Daisy Domergue (Jennifer Jason-Leigh) who is worth $10,000 to Red Rock. While attempting to beat the impending blizzard in their stagecoach, they encounter Major Marquis Warren (Samuel L. Jackson), a former Union soldier and pen pal to President Abraham Lincoln and Chris Mannix (Walton Goggins) who claims to be the new sheriff of Red Rock. “The Hangman” reluctantly gives Warren and Mannix a ride.

The group decides to take shelter at Minnie’s Haberdashery until the blizzard passes. Upon their arrival, the group is greeted by a British hangman named Oswaldo Mobray (Tim Roth), a quiet cowboy named Joe Cage (Michael Madsen), a Confederate general (Bruce Dern), and a Mexican named Bob (Demián Bichir) who claims to be looking after the place while Minnie is visiting her family.

This all seems fine and dandy.

But there is one problem. “One of them fellas is not what he says he is.” As the eight strangers get cozy at Minnie’s Haberdashery for the night, it becomes clear that someone is working as Domergue’s

accomplice. “The Hateful Eight” is a mystery game and the audience is playing. To win, you must know the answer to the question: Who is helping Domergue?

“The Hateful Eight” is filled with Tarantino-all stars. Six of the eight characters have previously worked on a Tarantino film. Bichir and Jason-Leigh were both new to the Tarantino set. However, the entire cast of “The Hateful Eight” was exceptional. It seems as though Tarantino pulls the best performances out of his actors.

It was exciting to see actors from old Tarantino films make an appearance, including Samual L. Jackson and Tim Roth. But it was equally exciting to see how the new actors fit into the mix. Nominated for a Golden Globe Award, it is fair to say that Jason-Leigh had the best performance of the film as Domergue. With every new scene, I was shocked by how perfectly she portrayed a disgruntled murderer while remaining completely un-phased by the fact that she was going to be hanged as soon as the blizzard passed.

Also noteworthy was Jackson’s performance as Warren. Jackson has an outstanding ability to intrigue you by simply standing in one place and talking for five minutes. It was an Oscar-worthy performance.

Perhaps the best thing about “The Hateful Eight” is the story. Tarantino’s writing was phenomenal. After watching the mystery unfold, it is clear to see all of the little details that Tarantino planted throughout the film that serve to tell the whole story. It is an impossible mystery to solve, which makes it more entertaining. And the Tarantino-twist that is revealed towards the end will completely

shock you. You will never see it coming. Do not leave the theatre during the film if you want to understand the mystery! Go to the bathroom before, because every scene matters. Not surprisingly, the screenplay is nominated for a Golden Globe Award.

Along side his writing, Tarantino’s directing of the film is incredible.

With the exception of the opening scene, the entire movie takes place at Minnie’s Haberdashery. Trust me…that is a lot of story to be told in one room! And the impressive thing is that you are completely entertained the entire time. Until you watch the film, it is hard to believe that a story taking place in one room could hold your attention for three hours, but it definitely does.

“The Hateful Eight” displays one of Tarantino’s most beloved and controversial traits: political INcorrectness. Fair warning. If you hated all of Tarantino’s previous films, you’re not going to start liking them now. The same rules apply to “The Hateful Eight” as they do any Tarantino film. Blood and guts are rampant. The N word is used more often than not in reference to Jackson’s character. And JasonLeigh suffers more beatings than any male character in the film.

Tarantino is committed to telling the story the way it would actually happen in that time period, which is good for some viewers and bad for others.

I personally enjoy the experience of watching a Tarantino film, because of his controversial film tactics. Where other directors would show the entire fight scene right up to the head being blown off and then cut away, Tarantino shows a close-up of the brain splattering

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on the floor. It’s elements like the brain blowing up on screen that make Tarantino films more than just a movie, but rather an experience. Just don’t expect to have an appetite when it’s over.

Tarantino’s attention to detail was also expressed by his decision to film the entire movie on Ultra Panavision 70mm film. If “The Hateful Eight” wasn’t already a hit with the western fans, it is now.

The Ultra Panavision 70mm film completely transports you to the glory days of western films, and for three hours you do not exist in the world of technology and gadgets, you are watching a good ol’ 1940’s Hollywood western film.

The only flaw with “The Hateful Eight” is that the film progresses rather quickly just as you start to gather enough information to solve the mystery. The pace of the beginning doesn’t quite match the pace towards the end. But with that said, the ending scenes are the best. The fight scenes have a perfect balance of action and humor.

“The Hateful Eight” is a mystery.

It is also a western. It is also a comedy. And it is also action packed.

It is everything you would expect from Tarantino and then some. If you are a Tarantino newcomer, you will be completely overwhelmed with how impressive every aspect of the film is. If you are an avid Tarantino fan, there is no way you will be disappointed by this movie.

In fact, it might become one of your favorites. “The Hateful Eight” is one of Tarantino’s best films yet and definitely tops the chart of the best movies of 2015.

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Be Sweet to Your Heart

February is Heart Month and there’s no better time to be sweet to your heart.

Norman Regional offers a variety of ways to pamper your ‘one-and-only’ heart!

• Cheaper than a dozen roses and healthier than a box of chocolates, Norman Regional offers $50 heart scans, no doctor’s note required. Call (405) 307-2290 to schedule yours or your sweetheart’s.

• The Norman Regional HealthPlex is home to both the HealthPlex Heart Hospital and the nationally-accredited Chest Pain Center.

• Make it a date at our free heart fair from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 23 at the Norman Regional Education Center, 901 N. Porter Ave. Learn about heart health, get a blood pressure check and more.

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Our dedicated staff and physicians can’t wait to serve the community of Moore in our new permanent facility when we open this spring. In addition to the fullservice state-of-the-art emergency room, outpatient imaging, laboratory and physical therapy services, several Norman Regional physicians who had offices at the former Moore Medical Center will be returning home with offices in the new facility – including Moore Care for Women, Family Medicine Moore, Moore Pediatrics, and a satellite clinic for the Norman Heart and Vascular Associates.

We want everyone in the community to join us for the opening celebration of Norman Regional Moore.

This family-friendly event will offer community members an opportunity to see and tour our beautiful new facility, meet our staff, and learn more about the top-notch services offered by our integrated health system. Keep an eye out for more information about the opening celebration in the upcoming months.

In the meantime, our temporary on-site facility continues to provide lifesaving care in our temporary buildings. Services include 24-hour emergency room services, outpatient diagnostic imaging and laboratory services, as well as physical therapy.

recipes, fitness, tobacco cessation, food demonstrations, heart risk assessment, a physician panel and much more. Norman Regional is offering everyone who signs up for the event a free lipid profile blood test. This test must be completed by Thursday, February 18 at one of our lab locations in order for results to be available in time for the event. For more information on the Healthy Heart Fair, contact (405) 307-3176 or register online at https://normanregional.gosignmeup.com/ Public/Course/Browse Whether it is prevention, treatment or recovery, Norman Regional Health System is where the healing begins.

This February, in honor of American Heart Month, we encourage everyone to be sweet to your heart.

Join our outstanding staff for the Healthy Heart Fair Tuesday, February 23, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Norman Regional Hospital Education Center, 901 N. Porter in Norman. Participants at this free event will learn about heart disease and prevention.

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Los Lobos and Ballet Folklorico Mexicano to Perform at OCCC

BY BEVERLY FERREE

The Grammy Award winning band Los Lobos and Ballet Folklorico Mexicano will be celebrating Mexican-American culture as they come together for a performance combining song, dance, music, and film. Join them on Tuesday, February 16th, at 7:30 p.m. at Oklahoma City Community College for this noteworthy performance as they celebrate the achievements and contributions of Mexican-Americans throughout our country’s history.

Los Lobos debuted their first album, Just Another Band from East L.A., more than three decades ago.

Their music has been influenced by a variety of genres, from rock, TexMex, and country to folk, R&B, and blues. They first gained international notoriety when their cover of Ritchie Valen’s “La Bamba” topped the charts in several countries, including the U.S. Most recently, in 2015, they were nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Founded in 1967, Ballet Folklorico is a Mexican folkloric ballet ensemble that has gained fame in both the U.S. and Mexico. They perform in traditional costumes that reflect the Mexican culture.

The word folklorico is a term for traditional Latin American dances that capture folk culture with ballet characteristics.

For the event at OCCC, Los Lobos and Ballet Folklorico Mexicano will be performing together as they combine the live music of Los Lobos with the precise choreography of Ballet Folkloric.

For more information, visit the OCCC website or contact the Oklahoma City Community College Cultural Programs.

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Eric Franklin Living the Dream When Eric Franklin graduated from Moore High School in 2004, he had big plans to pursue his dream of being an actor. But, as is the case for many of us, his dream got sidetracked. Then there was the stint as a professional wrestler. Then came his attempt at a film company, followed by some commercials. That led to a writing career, two books and a third in the works to be exact. And with that, his ultimate goal will be to star in the movie production of his book. And he’s only 30. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Let’s go back to the beginning.

Born and raised in San Antonio, Eric’s family moved to Moore in October of 2000 when his parents moved from Kelly Air Force base to Tinker. He attended Moore High School, where he got involved with the drama program under the tutelage of Kay Baugus. He turned down a drama scholarship offer to attend Oklahoma State and moved to Virginia for a while to help out family. But once he returned to Moore, he got right back into performance. Only this time, it was wrestling.

Franklin loved wrestling, so when he returned to Oklahoma he contacted a local wrestling federation, got his license from the Oklahoma Boxing Commission, and began wrestling under the name E-Bone. After some injuries, Franklin moved on to the next adventure and once again pursued acting.

“After wrestling, I went to Austin and got an agent and tried to get into acting,” explained Franklin. “And I actually got close to being cast a few times!”

His first close call was with the first “The Expendables” movie, where he was third in line to be cast as a pirate captain.

“Then I got close again,” said Franklin. “I was in the running to be cast in “Breaking Bad,” but I lost the part because I was told I didn’t know how to act like a meth head!”

And that led to the next adventure, which ultimately led to his writing career.

“Four of my friends and I created a film company called Dead Broke Films,” said Franklin. “We did our own skits and shot some commercials. We even entered a commercial in a Doritos contest and placed 9th out of thousands of entries.”

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Franklin usually acted in the skits, but his colleagues encouraged him to start writing as well.

“That was the first time I thought that I might actually have some skill in writing,” said Franklin.

After writing scripts, one of Franklin’s friends suggested he write a story about a detective who is trying to find a little girl’s killer. Franklin ran with the idea, and the result is his first book, “From the Heart: From the Case Files of Andrew Mason.”

The story is about a little girl who is murdered and her heart goes to a man who needed a transplant,” said Franklin. “From there, the man starts seeing visions of the girl’s last day on earth. And he decides to help the police try to find her killer.”

So far, Franklin has received great feedback for his book.

“My brother has this habit of trying to guess the end of books and movies,” said Franklin.

“And he actually said that he was not able to correctly guess how my book would end.”

Franklin has written a second book, “Swimming with Angels,” that is ready for editing, and he is currently working on a third book, “Dinner with the Devil.” But his focus as of now is promoting his first book.

“After writing my first book, since I didn’t know where to start or how to find a literary agent, I self-published,” explained Franklin.

“Both Barnes & Noble and Amazon picked up my book for their online stores.”

You can purchase Franklin’s book, “From the Heart,” online through Barnes & Noble or Amazon. You can also visit the book’s Facebook page by searching for the book’s title to learn more about ordering Franklin’s book.

Franklin lives in Moore with his wife Karmen, his children Tabitha, Mikel, and Glenn, and of course we can’t forget his dogs, Chloe and Cammie.

And for any of you aspiring authors out there, Franklin does have some advice.

“Stay true to your heart,” encouraged Franklin. “That is what will drive people to read your book, and that is how your readers will learn who you are.”

The Hairy Paw Inn is Happy to Watch Your Pups If you’re like many dog owners, leaving town for any reason can be a challenge, especially if you can’t take your four-legged family member with you.

And that’s where the newest concept in doggie care comes to the rescue. The Hairy Paw Inn in Moore is one solution to your woes. A dog hotel and daycare facility, The Hairy Paw Inn is now open and taking reservations.

When Wendy and Chuck Musgrove first decided to open a business, they knew it had to be centered around animals. So when the perfect location for their new adventure opened up, they jumped at the chance to start building The Hairy Paw Inn. “We bought this place with the purpose and intent of remodeling it and turning it into a dog resort or dog hotel,” said Wendy. “This building used to be a dog kennel, and then it was a boarding and grooming facility. But we wanted to do something more than have a boarding kennel.”

So they completely remodeled the building.

“We did not want chain link runs and dogs being stuck in cages and kennels all day long,” explained Wendy. “We wanted something that our housedogs would be comfortable in. For most of us, our pets are in the house or on the couch, and they are not used to

being thrown into a cold kennel and never interacted with. We wanted to have something comfortable for our pets, our family members. If you can’t take your dogs on vacation, send them on their own vacation!”

And a vacation it is! These are not typical kenneltype rooms.

“The dogs have their own individual rooms,” said Wendy. “The rooms are not chain-linked, they have elevated beds, and we interact with the dogs multiple times day.”

And The Hairy Paw Inn will also start offering doggie day care in the spring.

“You can bring your dog to us during the day and pick them up in the evening,” said Wendy. “When you’re tired at night and your dog wants to play, well this gives the dog an opportunity to run off their energy during the day. So when you come home tired they come home tired as well.”

The Musgroves have been involved with dogs for 30 years. They have trained dogs, rescued dogs, and they have some big awards with their prize show dog, Barkley.

“Chuck and I firsts moved to Oklahoma, we got our first dog,” said Wendy. “And that’s when we started our journey into dog shows.”

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They not only started a journey, they left their mark when their dog Barkley was crowned the #1 Bloodhound in the nation, the #3 hound overall, and #22 over all dogs in 2002.

The Musgroves now have three dogs at home, and they live right behind The Hairy Paw Inn. “We are also installing cameras so that we can watch the animals at any time,” said Wendy.

And the Musgroves love the business they chose to open.

“We just want to give back to the community that has given us so much,” said Wendy. “And that includes giving shelter to rescue dogs and finding them homes.”

And if you’re still need convincing, you might want to check the reviews posted on Facebook. Five stars from the customers of The Hairy Paw Inn. If you want more information or need to make a reservation, you can contact The Hairy Paw Inn at (405) 793-PAWS (7297), hairypawinn@ yahoo.com, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ thehairypawinnnn. And make sure to check on Facebook for updates.

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The Ritzy Gypsy Offers Unique Shopping Experience

If the catchy name The Ritzy Gypsy doesn’t capture your attention, a visit to Courtney Fisher’s new boutique in south Oklahoma City certainly will. Located at 8013 S. Western, just south of I-240 on the west side, The Ritzy Gypsy offers a unique alternative to the big department stores and malls. It’s worth the visit if you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience.

For those of you who are thinking the name The Ritzy Gypsy sounds familiar, you may remember it from The Showplace Market or Facebook. Fisher has quite a following, and it looks like that will continue with her new boutique. A journalism major with a degree from the University of Oklahoma and a background in pharmaceutical sales, Fisher decided that after her son was born in 2007 it was time to try something new.

“I started by refurbishing furniture,” said Fisher. “And then I opened up a booth at Showplace Market in Moore. And after my brother and my husband talked me into doing a Facebook page for my business, a lot of people became interested in the jewelry I was selling and business was booming. But I was juggling too many things, working from my home and selling out of the booth, that when the opportunity arose to open my own boutique, I decided it was time to do it.”

But this wasn’t a recent dream of Fisher’s.

“As kids some girls want to be a princess,” said Fisher. “But from the time I was very young, I wanted to own a boutique!”

So where did she come up with that catchy name for her business?

“My husband actually came up with the name,” said Fisher. “I told him that I knew I wanted the word gypsy in the name.

When I first started refurbishing furniture, I always thought it would be so interesting to know where the furniture came from, who owned it, what steps it had traveled through, just the story of the furniture.

And that’s when I came up with the word gypsy. My husband thought to add ritzy and it just fit!”

And for you OU football fans, the last name Fisher might also ring a bell.

Fisher’s husband Ryan Fisher played for OU from 1996-2000, finishing his career

at OU as a defensive tackle for the national championship team in 2000.

So how is business going for Fisher since she opened her new boutique this past November?

“It’s going better than I ever thought it would,” said Fisher. “I have been so humbled. I remember vividly when one customer drove in from Tuttle just to see my store! I said you drove all that way just for me! And she said yes! I’ve followed you on Facebook and I wanted to see what it’s all about. That was just so humbling for me.”

Fisher’s store offers a variety of women’s clothing, accessories, shoes, children’s clothes (mainly girl’s clothing, sizes newborn to 12), and some home décor items. And more recently she has added plus size clothing (1X to 3X). But the thing that she prides herself most on is her prices.

“I had so many of my customers ask me if I was going to raise my prices now that I have a new place,” said Fisher. “I said absolutely not! Some people might be offended if someone told them their store was inexpensive or cheap, but for me it’s a compliment! For me a home run is when someone comes into my store and buys a shirt they absolutely love and they don’t regret buying it.”

Fisher is also very proud of offering her customers unique choices that they won’t find in other stores.

“If I see an item at another boutique, I don’t buy it,” explained Fisher. “I try to not have things that anyone else has. If I see another boutique post something, I don’t buy it for my store.”

From the moment you walk into The Ritzy Gypsy, it is evident that customer service, friendliness, and quality options are important to Fisher. It’s definitely worth a visit.

For more information about all of the great things The Ritzy Gypsy has to offer, you can visit them online at theritzygypsy.com, on their Facebook page at TheRitzyGypsy, or in person at 8013 S. Western.

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Falcone’s Offers a Taste of New York When you first walk into the new Falcone’s located in the old Las Fajitas building in Moore at 1409 N. Moore Ave., it looks like you’re walking into a sports bar. But once you have a chance to taste the food and specifically the pizza, it feels like you’re in a pizza joint in the middle of New York City. And that’s exactly what owner J.P. Wilson was hoping for.

When the original Falcone’s on North May in Oklahoma City was available for purchase, Wilson bought it and restored the restaurant to its original intent, including the recipes from Danny Falcone. And with those recipes came authentic New York style pizza and authentic Italian dishes. And just like in those pizza joints in the middle of New York City, you can purchase pizza by the slice at Falcone’s. One of those fold it over, dripping with cheese, large slices of pizza that fills you up but that you can’t get enough of.

“This is as authentic as you can get,” said Wilson. “In fact, I have customers from New York and New Jersey come in here because they say it’s as close to east coast, New York style pizza and pasta as you can get in Oklahoma.”

Everything is made fresh every day, including the dough, the pizza sauce, and all of the pasta.

“We also shred our cheese fresh every morning and the meatballs are handmade fresh every day and are the size of baseballs,” said Wilson. “Our lasagna is made fresh every morning. All of our pastas are handmade here as well. Our signature dessert is our regular and chocolate covered cannoli, which are also made here fresh.”

The restaurant currently sells beer and liquor, and they will be adding a full bar soon. There are several televisions, all of which had some type of sporting event showing.

“When the Thunder play, we will always have those games playing,” said Wilson. “It can get exciting in here.”

And there is also a back room that can be reserved for special occasions.

“We’ve had everything from a bachelor party to a baby shower in that room,” said Wilson. “We even had one woman reserve it for her Christmas party so she wouldn’t have to cook!”

As far as the food goes, I can tell you that the pizza is definitely New York style. The slices are large, the crust is thin, the cheese is fresh and delicious, and the sauce is tasty but not overwhelming.

We also sampled the meatball sandwich, which is my personal favorite. The meatballs are moist and the sauce is plentiful. They also spoiled us with a taste of their garlic knots, also very good.

But their signature dessert, their chocolate covered cannoli, was the highlight. Leave your diet in the car when you visit Falcone’s because you don’t want to leave without tasting their cannoli.

So if you’re up for an authentic east coast, New York style pizza and pasta experience, you can’t do any better than Falcone’s.

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Moore @ Your Library Kid Book Review THE HERO’S GUIDE TO SAVING YOUR KINGDOM Author: Christopher Healy Publisher: Walden Pond Press Reviewer: Pat Younts, Children’s Services Assistant, Moore Public Library

Here are some famous names I bet you’ve never heard of: Prince Liam, Prince Frederic, Prince Duncan and Prince Gustav.

Maybe you’ve never heard of these famous heroes because of some of the old bards who didn’t do their job very well and named them all Prince Charming. Prince Liam saved Sleeping Beauty (also known as Briar Rose), Prince Frederic chased after Cinderella, Prince Duncan woke Snow White, and Prince Gustav rescued Rapunzel. Now you know who I mean, don’t you?

What you may not know is that “happily ever after” did not occur immediately. For various reasons, each of these princes were cast out of their castles, and through their own misadventures and calamities met up to form quite the team to take on bandits, trolls, and, in particular, the very witch who had kidnapped Rapunzel in the first place and now has Cinderella.

Thankfully, princesses are not helpless creatures and have the wisdom to figure out how to help themselves, because princes do not possess the skills to be heroes in the traditional sense. After stumbling (almost literally) upon an evil plot, these princes must pool their talents to overcome their limitations in order to save

their kingdoms and become the heroes most people thought they could never be.

Filled with laugh-out-loud antics and witticism, readers who love adventure mixed with humor will enjoy following the adventures of these characters learning that sometimes we have to look beyond the obvious to find our heroes. Middle grade students who enjoy fantasy mixed with the comedy of the “wimpy kids” and “dork” books will enjoy the witty text, as well as the illustrations by Todd Harris.

“The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom” is the first in the “Hero’s Guide” series. Librarians at the Moore Public Library are ready to help you find these and other books that will tickle your funny bone, take you on adventures, or meet unlikely heroes. Stop by or give us a call at (405) 793-4347. For other library events and information visit www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

Adult Book Review ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE Author: Anthony Doerr Publisher: Scribner Reviewer: Julie Kreft, Public Services Assistant, Moore Public Library

In Paris, France Marie Laure grows up amid the intricate and fascinating world of the Museum of Natural History, where her father is a master locksmith. When she loses her sight, her father teachers her to “see” again with patience and ingenuity, guiding her through their neighborhoods until she can guide herself, buying her expensive books in braille, creating elaborate puzzles for her to solve, giving her tools to bring light into her dark world.

At the same time, Werner Pfennig is struggling to survive in an orphan home in the dusty and poverty-stricken coal mining camp of Zollverein, Germany. At eight years old, he lives his days protecting and caring for his six-year-old sister, Jutta, trying to bring magic, knowledge and beauty to her world when they are surrounded by so much hunger, despair and ugliness.

And so begins the story of two very different people in the years before and during the German occupation of France during World War II. Marie Laure becomes a teenage girl, displaced to her uncle’s home near the coast after the fall of Paris. Werner finds a place among a brutal school to train Hitler’s Youth and then

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among the Nazi army. Both pulled along by the devastating war machine that is ripping across Europe. By chance, or possibly destiny, their lives intersect in ways that will have profound consequences.

Told from the point to view of both characters, this rich and majestic novel tells the story of two very different people among insurmountable obstacles. It is heartbreaking and heroic, intoxicating and invigorating, a heart-warming and deeply human tale that brings life to one of the most difficult times in human history. It is clearly deeply researched and historically accurate but also extremely lyrical and beautiful, reading at times like a lovely poem instead of a novel about the horrors of war. This novel and these characters will stay in the reader’s heart long after the last line is read. And re-read.

“All the Light We Cannot See” was a National Book Award finalist in 2014. The Pioneer Library System carries this title in many formats including large print, compact disc, audio MP3 and eBook.

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A New Year, A Healthier New You TARA RICE, OUHSC DIETETIC INTERN

With so many diet plans, detoxes, health claims and cleanses, it can be difficult to distinguish what is healthy and what isn’t. Until a decade ago, few people other than those with celiac disease, an autoimmune digestive disorder, paid attention to which foods contain gluten. According to Mintel, a market research firm, the gluten-free food and beverage market has grown to be a million dollar industry, increasing 44% from 2011 to 2013. While those with celiac disease must consume gluten-free products, some people are choosing to avoid gluten because they believe it is healthier, despite any scientific research proving this theory. Even the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken note of the trend, establishing new labeling laws for gluten-free products that took effect in August 2014.

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye that helps food maintain their shape and texture. Gluten is found in many types of food, beverages, and other products. For example, gluten can be found in pasta, bread, cereal, salad dressing, soup, food coloring, medicines, and even lip balm. It is important for people with celiac disease to avoid gluten. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder where the consumption of gluten causes an immune response that attacks the villi of the small intestine. Celiac disease is hereditary and can develop at any age. Symptoms of this condition include bloating, gas, abdominal pain, fatigue, constipation or diarrhea, and delayed growth. Left untreated, celiac disease can lead to the development of additional health problems, such as type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, anemia, neurological conditions like epilepsy, and intestinal cancers. The only treatment for celiac disease is a 100% gluten-free diet. While some critics state the gluten-free industry is just a trend, celiac disease is a medical condition that requires this special diet and should be taken seriously.

According to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, only an estimated 1 in 133 Americans, or about 1% of the population, has celiac disease. So should those of us that do not have celiac disease go on a gluten-free diet? Even though it is called a “diet,� avoiding gluten does not guarantee weight loss. In fact, some of the gluten-free products contain more sugar and calories in the place of gluten. There are no scientifically proven health benefits of gluten-free products, and on average these products were more expensive than the gluten-containing versions. Also, gluten is found in many wholegrain foods that contain fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Consuming whole grains can help protect against heart disease, and the fiber is beneficial for digestive health and satiety. In conclusion, removing gluten from your diet may not help with your weight loss goals and can possibly even hinder them. Instead, focus on eating a healthy, balanced diet full of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean meats. Exercising regularly will help maintain a healthy lifestyle.

There are also a number of people who experience gastrointestinal bloating, cramping, and discomfort after eating gluten-containing foods and may have non-celiac gluten sensitivity. At this time, research is inconclusive on whether or not gluten is the definite cause of their symptoms. If you feel this applies to you, speak with your doctor or a registered dietitian to discuss what the best option is for you.

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. For further information contact 405.307.5730.

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Parting Shots

(L-R: Frank Appl of the Son’s of the American Revolution with Craig Price and Chuck Thompson of Republic Bank) Republic Bank & Trust receives a citation from the Sons of the American Revolution for the Bank’s proper display and etiquette for flying the American Flag.

Oklahoma Education Technology Trust Representatives check-in on a $65,000 grant at Fisher Elementary in Moore and Santa Fe South High School in Oklahoma City. In particular, the grant provided 60 iPad Airs for student work at Fisher Elementary.

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Parting Shots

The Moore Chamber of Commerce welcomed Liberty Tax to the community with a ribbon cutting on January 7. The office is located at 1412 N. Eastern Avenue in Moore.

The Moore Chamber of Commerce welcomed Elliott Electric Supply to the community with a ribbon cutting on January 5.

The store is located at 2101 S. Eastern Avenue in Moore.

The Moore Chamber of Commerce welcomed Cornertsone Veterinary Hospital with a ribbon cutting on December 11.

The clinic is located at 8809 S. Sooner Road, Suite A, Oklahoma City.

The Moore Chamber of Commerce welcomed Subway with a ribbon cutting on December 9. The store is located at 1924 S. Santa Fe, Suite A.

The Moore Chamber of Commerce welcomed Zaxby’s to the community with a ribbon cutting on December 14. The new store is located at 2750 S. Service Rd. in Moore.

The Moore Chamber of Commerce welcomed Pizza Hudl with a ribbon cutting on December 9. The store is located at 1924 S. Santa Fe, Suite B.

The Moore Chamber of Commerce welcomed Falcone’s Pizzeria with a ribbon cutting on December 9. The store is 1409 N. Moore Avenue.

The Moore Chamber of Commerce welcomed Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen to the community with a ribbon cutting on December 17. The store is located at 750 SW 19th Street in Moore.

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The Blue Bean Coffee Co. celebrates their 10th Anniversary

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