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Hideaway is Here! If you like your meal by the slice you'll be thrilled to know that one of the state's iconic pizza restaurants now has a Moore location.

Painting the Town: ServeMoore is teaming up with artists and volunteers to bring some much-needed artistic color to Old Town.

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Destination: Moore An explosion of entertainment, recreational, and shopping options has put Moore on the map for many who used to pass the city by.

Moore Hero: He flew in dozens of dangerous WWII missions over Nazi-occupied France.

Now this Moore resident it getting a hero's recognition.

Moore Monthly Team

From the Editor In April of 2008 the Moore Monthly staff posed a question with our cover story: Can Moore be a Tourist Destination?

So much has changed in the Moore and South Oklahoma City areas over the last eight years since that question was raised that we felt like the summer of 2016 was a perfect time to revisit the idea of Moore becoming a “Destination Location”. We talked to several key people to get an idea of whether the landscape has indeed changed.

Also in the July issue, a photo visit to the City of Moore’s new Happy Tails Dog Park that will set your four-legged friend’s tale to waggin’ in anticipation — along with a special anniversary profile of Oklahoma’s only full-time professional dinner theater, The Yellow Rose Dinner Theater.

And don’t forgot to check out the new “Adult Coloring Book” section of the Moore Monthly where you can put pen, pencil, or crayon to paper and created your own unique masterpiece.

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"Whenever we increase our own quality of life, other people want to be a part of that..."

For years Moore has been a mere afterthought in the minds of many drivers as they speed up and down I-35 on their way to more important stops.

There were the occasional stops for fuel, food or caffeine as drivers targeted Oklahoma City or Norman for recreation and business. But for those who don't live in Moore, there was never any real reason for people to give the four exits between 89th Street and Indian Hills Road any serious consideration.

In April of 2008, the staff of Moore Monthly magazine asked the cover story question, "Can Moore be a tourist destination?" Just over eight years later the landscape has clearly changed since that question was posed. One of the people who had a front-row seat to those changes is Deidre Ebrey, the City of Moore's Economic Director.

Ebrey says that while the city's leadership has always had a primary goal of improving life for its residents, folks outside of the Moore city limits are finally taking notice.

"Whenever we increase our own quality of life, other people want to be a part of that," said Ebrey.

"We certainly understand that, get that and love that. I think that's a tribute to us and what we expect in our community. We've raised the bar and we've met that standard and that makes other people want to come be a part of that."

Raising the bar for Moore means the arrival of businesses like The Warren Theater, HeyDay Entertainment, and Andy Alligator's Fun Park and Water Park. It also includes the slew of new dining and shopping opportunities that have

sprung up over the past eight years. But Moore's enhanced contributions go deeper than these shiny new jewels.

Ebrey added, "Low crime, great shopping opportunities, great amenities, great parks‌ things that are low-cost if not free to do that you might not be able to find elsewhere in the metropolitan area."

HeyDay Entertainment's Brad Little shares Ebrey's "bigger-picture" view and says that his establishment's recent major facilities upgrade is a part of that raising of the bar. Little says HeyDay regularly sees visitors from outside the metro Oklahoma City area.

"We see a whole lot more customers than we did before the remodel, obviously," said Little. "This last spring break we had two families come up from Plano to see their daughter who was going to school up here and they hung out with us twice.

So routinely we see people from Ardmore, Lawton and all the areas south of us."

The same theme holds true right across the street from HeyDay Entertainment for Kyle Allison and Andy Alligator's Fun Park and Water Park. Allison points to an influx of "day-trippers and staycation" tourists who are looking to make the most of their vacation dollars.

"You're seeing a lot more of those residents in rural and southern Oklahoma who are looking for that day or weekend trip," said Allison, "And they're coming into town on Friday, they're coming to the attractions, they're staying in the hotels one or two nights and eating at the restaurants and then heading home on Sunday."

It comes as no surprise that Allison and his team have embraced the "day-trippers and staycationers" and have directed some of their advertising strategy at the Ardmore area.

"Ardmore-to-Oklahoma City and Ardmoreto-Dallas are essentially the same distance," said Allison. "So if someone there is deciding where they're going to go, a lot of those folks don't want to deal with the Dallas traffic, so they're going to come to Oklahoma City. So I know what you're thinking ‘Where are they going to stop before they reach Oklahoma City?' And that's going to be the Moore area."

Little and HeyDay Entertainment are also highly conscious of the families who are visiting from areas south of metropolitan Oklahoma City.

He believes it's critical to catch the attention of those folks before they get further up Interstate 35 "If you divide the state at I-40 and look south we're one of those places where there's not anything like us," said Little.

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"Unless people want to go for a different experience then they're going to go by us as they head up I-35."

Little sees the battle for tourist dollars in the Moore area not so much as a struggle with the Dallas-Fort Worth or Tulsa areas, but something a little more local. Little points to the development taking place along the Memorial Road corridor in the North Oklahoma City/Edmond area as the primary competition.

"It's Cleveland County vs. Oklahoma County if you want to get down to brass tacks," said Little.

"We've got to protect our turf and it's all about the people in the middle and the people north of I-40, getting them to come down to our area and shop, play, and dine here."

Ebrey sees the local competition clearly as well and believes that while city leaders have simply tried to provide great opportunities for its residents, the benefits of what Moore offers are obvious to families trying to stretch their recreational dollars in a struggling economy.

"Families are trying to do as many low-cost or free things as they can so they're gonna hit ‘Movie in the Park' or hit a couple of water parks in the metropolitan area, and Moore is certainly in the mix for those kinds of things," said Ebrey.

Moore is also in the mix when it comes to opportunities for entertainment. We've already talked about the impact that HeyDay Entertainment and the Andy Alligator's complex have had on city tourism. Moore is also home to The Warren Theatre and The Yellow Rose Theater, each offering two completely different entertainment experiences that are attractive to potential visitors from across the state.

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"Yellow Rose Theater is one-of-a-kind and so if you want to go to a dinner theater they are few and far between," said Ebrey. "The level of food, the level of talent is unsurpassed, so even if you're just wanting to go and experience it for the first time you'll come back because of how great the shows are and they change all the time."

Little and Ebrey agree that The Warren Theater offers the same level of excellent service that attracts people from all around the region.

"You have to deliver quality and you just can't go for the quick bang," said Little. "I love the Warren Theatre and everything they stand for and the way they do business."

"There are obviously other movie theaters you can go to, but when you go to the extent that Bill Warren has gone to in order to make his movie theater an experience, people will drive that extra few miles for that experience," said Ebrey. "You can get a full meal, you can get a cocktail, you can enjoy just sitting around and relaxing in the lounge. You can spend a lot more time at The Warren Theater than you could at a typical movie theater."

Both HeyDay and Andy Alligator's are working to offer new experiences to potential customers.

Allison and his team are putting the finishing touches on their new SkyCoaster, a 10-story thrill-ride that will quickly become a landmark that can be seen by drivers all along I-35.

"The closest Skycoaster is in Dallas, so it's a regional draw as a thrill-ride that targets tweens, teens, and adults," said Allison.

"It's going to be the kind of thing where people leave and say,'wow, can you believe that?'..."

"It's a pretty cool attraction, but when you come and ride it, there are plenty of other things to do as well."

HeyDay will be introducing two more new features this fall. Little says he's not quite ready to reveal exactly what they new additions are, but promises that they will

be unlike anything else near Oklahoma City. In fact, they're so new and cutting edge that Little admits to feeling a sharp mixture of nervousness and excitement.

"It's a risk when you mess with something that's working so well." said Little, "But I think the upside of bringing these two things in is so great that it's going to be the kind of thing where people leave and say, ‘Wow, can you believe that?'"

As these new attractions come online and Moore sees the opening of new restaurants and shopping experiences, the expectation is that the city will see more day-trippers and staycationers. That means a need for more hotel space. Fortunately, those hotel rooms will soon be available as the construction of three new hotels finish up. Those three projects will add slightly more than 200 rooms upon completion.

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"I love the fact that all three of the new hotels coming in are national brands, flagship hotels which I think a lot of people will be pleased with," said Ebrey. "They're not the high-end, conferencetype hotels, but that's not what we are. We have great family places for people to come and stay, a great community, and are a place to come and stay if you're going to travel in and around the metro area then this is a great place to call home base."

Allison and the Andy Alligator's staff work with local hotels on package deals for out-oftown visitors, so they pay close attention to the occupancy rates. What they see is encouraging.

"It's interesting that for a while a lot of the hotel occupancy in Moore was driven by the aftermath of the tornadoes, but I think what you see now is that we're sustaining those high occupancy levels because people are coming in and wanting a place to stay where they don't have to go into Oklahoma City," said Allison.

Ebrey has noticed the same trend.

"Those hotels are pretty busy on a normal day, but when Oklahoma City has a conference or Norman has a conference, and they're adding conferences left and right, we get a lot of that overflow and that's additional revenue that we can turn into quality of life improvements for our citizens," said Ebrey.

And revenue is what keeps the City of Moore's wheels turning. Ebrey said the city receives two revenue streams from hotels: sales tax along with a bed tax. And anyone paying any attention at all to city government knows just how important sales tax dollars are.

"Those sales tax dollars are what keeps our infrastructure sound and keeps us able to grow," said Ebrey.

"... if you're going to travel in and around the metro area then this is a great place to call home base...."

"It's unique in Oklahoma that municipalities are funded that way, but that's how they're funded."

It's those dollars that everyone doing business in the Moore area would like to see continue to roll in, especially in such challenging economic times.

Little and Allison are quick to point out that while their businesses are technically within the Norman city limits, they're both geographically closer to Moore and they're both working to be a part of the Moore community when it comes to revenue that benefits the city.

"The thing that people lose sight of — you've got to remember that our employees can be Moore residents," said Little "So the money they're able to make and spend in Moore is because they work here."

"Over 50% of our employees are from Moore.

We're close to Southmoore High School and Moore High School, so there are a lot of those employees who work here," said Allison.

"We also see that a large number of people who come to Andy Alligator's aren't staying in Norman or Oklahoma City, they're staying in Moore."

The connection with Moore is so tangible that Little believes there's one missing piece that could help elevate the area's tourism-appeal to a new level.

"There's not a coordinated marketing effort for all of us here," said Little. "I wonder what it'd be like if we all pooled our resources and contributed to certain publications or we tried to team up say between 4th Street and Indian Hills."

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Dinner Theater Done Right - For Sixteen Years

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“The thing that made the Rat Pack so phenomenal was the chemistry,” said Timothy Vanover, Executive Director and creator of the Yellow Rose Dinner Theater in Moore. “What made people feel good about it was, ‘here are the cool kids on the block and you get in on it for one night.’”

Vanover knows a thing or two about the Rat Pack. In fact, he recreated them in a way. While it’s been decades since the Sands last hosted the famous troop, the Rat Pack has been on stage

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“In the years that we’ve been doing the Rat Pack, we’ve had at least 15 people who have come through that actually saw the Rat Pack when they were in Vegas and they said ‘you guys nailed it, got it dead on.’ Our group has worked together now for so long, they have chemistry, they know what’s going on…and there are never two shows exactly the same. They have as much fun as the old Rat Pack did. These guys have been able to capture that same essence and that’s what makes them so good together,” said Vanover.

2016 marks the twelfth year the Yellow Rose Dinner Theater has been showcasing the Rat Pack and many other performances in their current facility. It’s currently the only dinner theater in the Midwest, drawing visitors to Moore from all over Oklahoma and the country.

“There’s not a state we haven’t had people from,” said Vanover.

Vanover first had the idea for dinner theater in Moore 16 years ago as a way to make use of a large empty room connected to his church, Revival for Christ on 4th Street.

“In this church we had so many people who were actors and singers and dancers and performers,”

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said Vanover. “They were Christians and didn’t want to go to places where it was all alcohol and smoking, but they still wanted to perform. So we started doing the summer dinner theater and we were so excited if we had ten people in the audience. And then we got 40 and 50 and 60 and thought, ‘hey, there’s a niche here that’s not being hit.’ It got big enough that we decided it needed to be its own entity.”

In 2004, with backing from the church, the Yellow Rose Dinner Theater took shape with the goal to become a significant tourist attraction in the Moore area.

Vanover recalls, “I asked the church board, ‘give me three years and I’ll pay you back every dime you’ve ever spent on it. I’ll make it work.’ And they agreed to that. In six months I paid them back and then some.”

The Yellow Rose grew in popularity due to the great line up of shows. Today, the list includes not only the Rat Pack, but Elvis, Louis Armstrong, Motown Greats, Johnny Cash, numerous plays and many more feature shows throughout the year.

“The majority of our talent is Moore talent. That’s also something to be proud of,” said Vanover. “Sixty to 75 percent of our troop lives in Moore or South Oklahoma City…including our chef.”

And speaking of the chef, the theater is just as renowned for its food as for the entertainment.

“That was the first thing I knew I had to do. If I’m going to have a good dinner theater, I’ve gotta have good food,” said Vanover. “So my first hire was a good cook. I’ve had the same chef for 17 years.”

The chef’s work has become legendary, with large portions of brisket, grilled chicken, signature side dishes, fresh baked rolls and of course desserts.

“Desserts are our biggest thing here, people love them,” said Vanover. “Our apple pie recipe, we’ve been offered by three different restaurants to buy that recipe, and we’ve turned all three down…and the money hasn’t been that bad. But we want our customers to know there’s only one place they can get it.”

Despite being such a prominent attraction in Moore, the Yellow Rose is still predominantly attended by folks from other places. Vanover often refers to it as “Moore’s Best-Kept Secret.” So if you’re looking for a great night of entertainment, consider an evening at the Yellow Rose. For about the same price as dinner and a movie, you can get it all in one place, live and in person...and right down the street.

As Vanover puts it, “When Moore people do come, they love this place.

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I’ve mentioned before that one of the biggest surprises for me on this 6-month “seafood as my primary protein source” odyssey is that I’ve absolutely fallen in love with cooking. And by “cooking” I don’t mean opening a can of something or a frozen meal in a box or pouch and then punching some numbers into a microwave.

I’m talking Hell’s Kitchen, The Chew, Chopped kinda stuff, folks — gettin’ down and dirty over the stove and oven with cast iron skillets and spice mixes made from scratch.

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One of the things that has always put me off on cooking is that it didn’t seem to make sense for me — a single dude — to cook for 4-to-8 people when I could easily eat out or pop something in the microwave. Last month I talked about how inexpensive it truly is to cook and eat meals prepared out home versus eating out.

This month I want to talk a bit more about preparing multiple meals ahead of time because that’s what my weekend cooking has become: putting together some delicious

and healthy meals that last me through the week.

Fortunately we have a local seafood expert in DeLancey Miller. Miller refers to himself as “Fishmonger”. Not “a fishmonger” mind you….he’s “THE OKC Fishmonger.” And he’s chock full of chewy and nutritious advice on cooking some tasty seafood.

He shared some of those tips with me as I was putting together what I’ve learned about cooking multiple meals.

Miller gave us his two cents when it comes to the Fishmonger’s favorite seasonings, rubs, and seafood prep: Tip 1 - Don’t use sauces with fish!

Good, fresh fish don’t need to be covered.

Tip 2 - Citrus bases and garlic is my default—It tastes great on any seafood.

Tip 3 - Try soy teriyaki for tuna...

Just do it.

Tip 4 - More dense fish like swordfish steaks should be marinated. Try Italian dressing for starters.

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Tip 5 - Scallops should be cooked with a little oil and butter to energize the sugars. (Fancy, we know) Tip 6 - Try coating tuna with crushed macadamia nuts or wasabi peas. Press them into the tuna then sauté for a powerful taste!

As for pairing specific veggies and seafoods, Miller says it’s all about your preference. But he warns that the biggest mistake people make is overcooking. Hint: If you’re not a big fan of veggies with fish, it’s probably because you’re overcooking them.

No one wants to eat mushy veggies!

When it comes time to cook the seafood, Miller suggests the following guidelines: Bake: 350 degrees is ideal temp for all seafood, for 12–25 minutes depending on fish thickness.

Grill: use tray or aluminum foil boat so seafood won't stick or fall into grill grate. Cook it meat-side down first, then finish skin-side down...The skin will just peel away!

Sauté: Helps to avoid cooking with oils.

Boiling food in a bag: Get a good vacuum seal/food saver bag.

Drop the bag of fish in to boil—It takes about 8-10 minutes to cook.

Then, you can brown it in the broiler. Timesaver tip: add veggies into bag for a ‘one-and-done’ meal prep!

And when it comes to buying seafood, the Fishmonger is all about buying bulk. Check with your local grocery store to see which days of the week are seafood delivery days.

For example, I get most of my fish from a nearby Homeland where their deliveries are on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. I buy the freshest fish and then freeze what I don’t use. Tip: vacuum seal uneaten portions until you’re ready to cook so you keep fish at peak freshness.

Here are some basic tips when you’re preparing multiple meals at one time for later use (or as I like to call ‘meal prepping’) : Tip 1 - There’s NO end-allbe-all list for seafood meal prepping...and that includes THIS one. Figure out what works for you and run with it!

Tip 2 - Don’t be afraid to start small—You don’t have to prep entire meals in order to be effective.

Tip 3 - Experiment with spices and meats— People keep asking me if I’m bored with seafood yet, but I find some new combination of spices or recipes to try every week!

Tip 4 - Make sure you’ve got a good balance of protein, carbs, and veggies. I use the very easy visual cue of a pie chart: 1/4 protein, 1/4 carbs, and 1/2 veggies. It’s really easy to picture a plate divided that way.

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Keep things in the freezer until the night before to ensure your meals don’t go bad!

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The Life and Times of Phillip Shroyer When the land run of 1889 took place, a group of six brothers and cousins came to Oklahoma from Kansas and successfully staked claims, not in the township of Moore, but in the vicinity. The claim of one of the brothers, Franklin Shroyer, was near 44th and May. He later married Gabriella, daughter of a nearby settler. The couple traded their homestead for the one east of Moore that was forever referred to as “Ole Home Place.” Of their first four children, only Philip survived childhood.

Philip grew up working on the family farm due to his father’s ill health. After finishing eighth grade, he spent the next six years helping to support and raise six younger brothers and sisters. He never lost his compassion and concern for these siblings.

In 1918, during World War I, Philip was drafted and sent to Camp Pike, Arkansas, where the flu epidemic raged.

His detail was to find and bury soldiers who had died in their pup tents. Next, he was ordered to the high-casualty fighting on the French front lines. Within hours of reaching the position, the firing suddenly ceased as the armistice was declared.

After a short occupational day, he returned to civilian life, having been gone only six months.

The hundreds of young men returning from war faced disappointment in finding jobs. Phil and T.M. “Mat” Ward attended a five-week automotive school in Kansas City, and Mat came home to a life-long career in auto mechanics.

The Shroyer family received notice that they were conscripted to volunteer several weeks of labor to help the County Commissioners with road improvements and bridges east of Moore, and Phil volunteered. A fellow volunteer took note of his diligence and ability and hired him to build a barn. When the barn was finished, a barn dance was held to celebrate. At that dance, Phil met Dorthea Lunow who, two years later, became his wife for 53 years, until her death.

Phil got a job with the Post Office Department as a mail clerk, traveling by rail between Newton and Kansas City, Kansas.

Upon advice of an uncle who was a rural mail carrier in another town, he took the test to qualify for a carrier route. Eventually, Route 3 in the Moore area became vacant, and he was appointed to the position.

Route 3 consisted of 35 miles of rural roads east of Moore, six days a week. For two years, he delivered mail by buggy and a horse named Dolly, then bought a car to replace the horse. He delivered the eastside route for 12 years, then delivered the 54-mile west side route for another 20.

“Neither rain nor snow nor sleet, etc.” Phil was more than a mail carrier to the people on his route. He delivered their catalog orders of chickens, plants, seeds, clothing and shoes, along with general news. At times, he was their only contact with the outside world for many days.

He began investing in real estate, bought 12 lots on East Main and Turner, and in time built at least three houses that he and various members of his family lived in during his life. He invested in more land, both town lots and farms. His motto was, “You can spend money only once. You can invest it many times.”

He accumulated four farms during his career and built several buildings on city lots. One was an automotive garage on the south half of the 100 block on the east side of South Broadway that eventually became the Howard Motor Company, which had a long history in Moore. A grocery replaced that business and it is now a funeral home.

Phil, like other men of his time, was actively involved in the development and progress of his community. He was one of the men who helped to formulate plans for the new city government in the early 1960s.

He was a meticulous and fastidious man, careful with details and loyal to his commitments. The eulogy of one of his three sons was, “He was a capable, industrious man with high morals, deeply anchored in a faith that was seldom spoken, but consistently lived.”

BY L.T. HADLEY

Shroyer Land Grant, ca. 1889

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

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Senior Living

Drink Up

BY KATHLEEN WILSON, DIRECTOR OF AGING SERVICES INC.

How much water should you drink each day? That is a simple question with no easy answer. Studies have produced varying recommendations over the years, but in truth, your water needs depend on many factors, including your health, how active you are and where you live.

Water is your body’s principal chemical component and makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water.

For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells, and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues.

A lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don’t have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired.

Dehydration can cause serious problems in older adults. Older adults are at the greatest risk of dehydration and its potentially life threatening consequences. People between 85-99 years of age are six times more likely to be hospitalized for dehydration than those aged 60-65 years. Chronic dehydration constitutes a serious problem and is associated with an increased risk of falls, urinary tract infections, dental disease, brochopulmonary disorders, kidney stones, constipation and impaired cognitive function.

Most everyone has heard the advice “Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day.” Although the “8 by 8” rule isn’t supported by hard evidence, it is popular because it’s easy to remember. Just keep in mind that the rule should be reframed as: “Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid a day” because all fluids count toward the daily total. If you are concerned about your fluid intake or have health issues, check with your doctor. A doctor can help you determine the amount of water that’s right for you.

Now that the hotter weather will be arriving it is especially important to think about staying hydrated. If you are having trouble staying hydrated, try these ideas for upping your water intake.

• Make water your beverage of choice. It is just a good idea.

• When you are eating your meals each day, drink in between each bite.

Follow this same routine when you are snacking.

• Try using a small glass or a shot glass to get some water down quickly.

• Look at drinking water in the same way you look at taking your medicine each day and be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day.

• Keep a refillable water bottle with you at all times.

• In the case of water, it is always OK to drink and drive, try to finish a bottle of water while you are running your errands.

• In the morning while you are waiting for your coffee to brew, try chugging a glass of water.

• Place a pitcher on your dinner table to encourage more water drinking.

You can spruce it up by adding cut citrus fruit or cucumber slices.

• If you are fond of sodas, you might want to try seltzer water.

Be sure to get the unsweetened kind.

• Set an alarm every hour or so to remind you to drink a glass of water.

• Always order water first when you’re eating out.

• Keep track: record how many glasses or bottles of water you drink daily.

• If you participate in an exercise program, guzzle a glass as part of your pre and post ritual.

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Senior Living

Higher Temperatures and Hot Weather Can Spell Danger for Older Adults

BY KATHLEEN WILSON, DIRECTOR OF AGING SERVICES INC.

The chances of getting sick in higher temperatures are increased for people who have any of the following conditions: • Hypertension • A weak or damaged heart • Problems with circulation • A previous stroke • Diabetes • Being overweight • Infections or fever Hot weather can cause a lack of energy or a loss of appetite. These are mild signs of heat stress. However, if these signs don’t last a long time, there is no need to be alarmed. Temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit can be very dangerous, especially when paired with high humidity. Oklahoma’s summertime humidity is often very high, as are the temperatures.

There are some specific early warning signs of heat illness that should be looked for and taken seriously.

Remember that heat stress can cause serious physical and mental changes and can even be fatal. The following changes are important signals that your

• Dizziness • Rapid heart beat • Diarrhea • Nausea/vomiting • Throbbing headache • Dry skin/no sweating • Breathing problem • Chest pains • Significant weakness Your body needs time to adjust to hot weather. A sudden increase in temperature, especially in early summer, is particularly dangerous because the body is unprepared for the strain.

Remember, it doesn’t take a heat wave to kill you. If you’re feeling hot and uncomfortable, take steps to avoid heat stress. Proper precautions can make you more comfortable, prevent illness and even save your life.

Here are a few things to do to avoid heat stress.

Below are a few ideas that can help you avoid heat stress: • Spend the hottest parts of the day in a cool environment like an airconditioned home, a shopping mall, the senior center, a movie theater or the library.

• Use box fans or oscillating fans to improve air circulation.

• Cool (not cold) baths or showers can provide relief from heat.

• Dress in light colors and in clothes that are lightweight and loose fitting.

Cotton is very comfortable. Wear a hat or use an umbrella for shade.

• Drink cool water often and in reasonable amounts. Avoid caffeinated beverages and alcoholic beverages.

When the weather is hot, your body needs more water and fluids. Don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink.

• Slow down and take it easy.

Physical activity produces body heat.

• Watch what you eat. Avoid hot foods and heavy meals. Use the oven in the cooler parts of the day: before 10:00am or after 7:00pm.

• Watch your salt intake. Do not take salt pills or tablets without your doctor’s permission.

• If you become overheated, place a cool damp cloth on your head or neck.

However, if the heat stress signs still persist call 9-1-1.

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High temperatures and hot weather can be a killer, literally. Unfortunately, all too often the victims are older adults. Heat stress is the burden that hot weather places on the body. It is especially hard on the heart. If the burden is too great, heat can be overwhelming and can result in sickness or even worse, death.

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Moore Resident Honored for World War II Bravery and Service

BY ROB MORRIS

OKLAHOMA CITY — Moore resident Lloyd Mitchell served as a U.S. Army Air Corps navigator in World War II, completing 25 air missions over Nazi-occupied France. Twelve of those missions took place with no fighter protection. On Thursday, June 16, Mitchell was recognized by the Oklahoma Senate and the French government for his distinguished service and heroism during those missions.

Senator Anthony Sykes (R-Moore) presented Mitchell with a citation from the Oklahoma State Senate commending him for his bravery and service to the state and nation. Consul General of France Sujiro Seam presented the Legion of Honor medal on behalf of the French government in honor of Mitchell’s service during World War II. “Lloyd Mitchell is a man of uncommon character and bravery. Because of the service and bravery of Oklahomans like Lloyd Mitchell, America and its allies liberated the world from evil and tyranny. We appreciate his dedication to our state and country, and extend to Mr. Mitchell our utmost thanks and highest regards for his service,” said Sykes.

Mitchell received the Distinguished Flying Cross and many other decorations for his service.

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Activities at The Station FAMILY FUN EVENTS PING PONG MANIA -------------------------------------------------------------------------Play for fun or for competition with Ping-Pong Mania.

Our team will teach you how to play. Bring the whole family out to enjoy a game or two of ping-pong. This is a come-and-go event. There will be random prizes handed out throughout the evening.

WHEN: July 21st, August 17th TIME: 7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: 6+ (Kids 6-11 must be accompanied by an adult) FEE: Free

PARENTS NIGHT OUT -------------------------------------------------------------------------Once a month on a Fridays, parents can enjoy a night on the town alone while their children are having fun in our childcare centers. Depending on the age, the child will either be in the childcare room or the activity room. You can drop them off as early as 6pm but must pick them up before 10pm.

WHEN: July 8th, and August 5th TIME: 6:00 P.M. 10:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room & Child Care Room FOR: Ages 6 months + REGISTRATION PERIOD: Registration begins in Apr. CLASS COST: $25 per child CLASS MAXIMUM: 4 children (6 months - 18 months) 14 children (19 months - 5 years) 22 children (6 years - 11 years) CLASS INSTRUCTOR: The Station Staff

FAMILY GAME NIGHT -------------------------------------------------------------------------This is an event open for families of all ages. There is a variety of family games including board games like Monopoly to card games like Go Fish. More active games like Ping-Pong and Bean Bag Toss may be part of Family Game Night.

WHEN: July 14th TIME: 7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: All Ages (Children 12 and Under must be accompanied by an adult) REGISTRATION PERIOD: No Registration CLASS COST: Free CLASS INSTRUCTOR: The Station Staff

YOUTH & ADULT DANCE CLASSES ADULT SWING DANCING -------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn how to West Coast Swing and the many variations of it. Before you know it, you will be able to scoot across the dance floor like a pro. West Coast Swing (sometimes called “Jitterbug”) is a group of dances that developed with the swing style of jazz music in the 1920s-1940s, with the origins of each dance predating the popular “swing era”. During the swing era, there were hundreds of styles of swing dancing, but those that have survived beyond that era include Lindy Hop, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, and Lindy Charleston.

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WHEN: July 6th - Aug. 24th Wednesday Nights (8 Classes) TIME: 7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: Adults 16+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - July 1st FEE: $60 per session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Bob Gates

HIP HOP/JAZZ DANCE CLASS -------------------------------------------------------------------------This class incorporates clean edits of popular and current music the kids will know and recognize to learn dances and choreography with different elements.

WHEN: Thursdays TIME: 6:15 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 6-12 Years REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - July 1st for 3rd Session June 1st - July 29th for 4th Session FEE: $55 per session

TODDLER & ME DANCE CLASS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Toddler and adult will go through class together to learn the basics of dance. It’s very fun for the little one as well as the adult!

WHEN: Wednesdays TIME: 5:15 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 18 months – 3 Years REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - July 1st for 3rd Session June 1st - July 29th for 4th Session FEE: $55 per session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: TBD

COMBO DANCE CLASS -------------------------------------------------------------------------This is a class where we combine Ballet, Tap and Jazz so the student can get an even mix of the three dance styles. High energy and fun.

WHEN: Wednesdays TIME: 6:15 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 4-8 Years REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - July 1st for 3rd Session June 1st - July 29th for 4th Session FEE: $55 per session

BABY BALLET -------------------------------------------------------------------------Children get to learn the basics of Ballet through music, movement, and balance without the help of mom or dad.

Fun, positive and appropriate for the little ones.

WHEN: Thursdays TIME: 5:15 P.M - 6:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 2-5 Years REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - July 1st for 3rd Session June 1st - July 29th for 4th Session FEE: $55 per session

ART CLASSES ADULT JEWELRY CLASS --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Learn how to make bracelets, necklaces and more using a variety of art. This class will expand your horizons when it comes to the art of making jewelry.

WHEN: July 11th - August 1st, Mondays (4 Classes) TIME: 7:00 P.M. - 8:15 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 16+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - July 8th FEE: $45 per Session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Tara Thompson

YOUTH & ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES SPANISH 4 TODDLERS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn Spanish for beginners. Toddler classes will teach Spanish to the children with parents. Parents will learn how to teach their child at home.

WHEN: July 11th - August 29th, Mondays (8 classes) TIME: 4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: 2–5 Years with Parent REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - July 8th CLASS MINIMUM: 6 toddler CLASS MAXIMUM: 15 toddlers CLASS COST: $75 per Session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Senora Marcula

SPANISH 4 ADULTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn Spanish for beginners. Adult classes will teach the basics of understanding so you will be able to use basic Spanish in the real world.

WHEN: July 11th - August 29th Mondays (8 classes) TIME: 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: Spanish 4 Adults (16+) REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - July 8th Class Minimum: 6 Adults Class Maximum: 20 Adults Class Cost: $75 per Session Class Instructor: Senora Marcula

FAIRY TALES AND FUN -------------------------------------------------------------------------Where children will read and learn about various activities such as drawing, coloring, and singing.

WHEN: July 6th - July 27th Monday and Wednesdays (7 classes) TIME: 3:00 P.M -4:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: 2-5 Yr. Olds REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st- July 1st CLASS COST: $65 per Session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Tara Kirby

ABC & ME -------------------------------------------------------------------------Play games and sing songs to help children learn letters, names and sounds with an adult or parent.

WHEN: August 1st - August 24th Monday and Wednesdays (8 Classes) TIME: 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: 2-5 Yr. Olds with Parents REGISTRATION PERIOD: June 1st - July 29th CLASS COST: $65 per Session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Tara Kirby

DEFENSE CLASSES MARTIAL ARTS - ISSHIN-RYU KARATE SPECIALTY FOR SELF DEFENSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------Isshin-ryu karate is a Japanese martial art targeted toward effective self-defense applications. These techniques are applicable in the street and in the professional fighting ring. Through repetition and conditioning, the student begins to develop speed, power, confidence, and a basic working knowledge of martial arts. Classes will also contain a fitness component targeted toward cardiovascular exercises and fast-twitch muscle development.

WHEN: June 14th - August 9th Tuesday Nights (8 Classes) TIME: 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: Youth & Adults 7+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: Contact Integrity Martial Arts REGISTRATION: http://integrityma.ninja/ CLASS COST: $70 per Session (Each Session includes all 8 classes) CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Integrity

DEFENSE COURSES GUN SAFETY -------------------------------------------------------------------------This course is a must for anyone who chooses to own or carry a handgun for self-defense. You will learn the principles of gun safety tactics and have opportunities to use your acquired skills under the stress of simulated, lethal encounters. There will be no guns or any weapons whatsoever at The Station. This is an informative course with power points and presentations. You will have the option when the class is over to go to the gun range with the instructor. The gun range and cost for the gun range is not included in the fee for the class and is strictly optional.

You must fill out a consent form before meeting at the gun range.

WHEN: August 20th (Firearm Safety) TIME: 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. WHERE: The Station Meeting Room AGES: Adults 18+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: April 1st - June 3rd (Concealed Safety) May 1st - August 19th (Firearm Safety) CLASS COST: $45 CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Will Wilson

AQUATIC AND WATER FITNESS SCHEDULE GROUP SWIM LESSONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Summer swim lessons meet Monday–Thursday for twoweek sessions. A minimum of 3 participants is required.

The Station at Central Park reserves the right to cancel or combine levels to adjust for class size.

SESSION 4: July 18 - 28 (Registration deadline: July 14) SESSION 5: August 1 - 11 (Registration deadline: July 28) FEE: $30 per student per session

PARENT AND CHILD -------------------------------------------------------------------------Parent-guided swim lessons to help children feel comfortable. Students will learn how to ask for permission before entering the water and how to enter and exit the water in a safe manner. Swimmers will explore submerging the mouth, nose, and eyes and gain experience wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket.

TIME: 10 A.M. AGES: 6 months–3 years | maximum 10 swimmers per

PRESCHOOL -------------------------------------------------------------------------Class I: Beginner level class. Students will be introduced to basic water skills, water acclimation, and safety skills and rules all on their own.

TIME: 10 A.M. & 11:20 A.M. AGES: 3 yrs–5 yrs (maximum 6 swimmers per class) Class II: Students will learn basic front crawl stroke/ freestyle, back stroke, how to use a kickboard, jumping in, safety skills and rules.

TIME: 10:40 A.M.

YOUTH --------------------------------------------------------------------------

GROUP EXERCISE OH BABY! H2OH BABY! -------------------------------------------------------------------------You and your baby will love this challenging water workout. This action-packed aqua class lets you exercise in the water with your baby at your side. Mom focuses on aerobic conditioning and muscle strengthening while baby has floating fun! Flotation seats are provided for babies.

AGES: 15 pounds– 24 months *Baby should have good head control. WHEN: Thursdays, July 1–July 14 (No class on July 7) TIME: 11:00 A.M.–11:45 A.M. FEE: $15 per class

WATER FITNESS SCHEDULE SHALLOW WATER FITNESS - Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9:00 A.M. deadline: July 14) DEEP WATER FITNESS - Tuesdays/Wednesdays/ Thursdays at 10:00 A.M. AQUA ZUMBA - Wednesdays at 9 A.M. *Daily Pass: $6 - can be purchased at the front desk *Annual Pass Holders Check-in with Lifeguard at Pool Gate *For more information please call (405) 793-5090

Class I: Students review front crawl stroke/freestyle, backstroke with an emphasis on the kicking, breathing and arm stroke techniques. Safety skills, recovery after falling in deep water and water safety tips.

TIME: 10:40am Class II: Students review and improve on front crawl, learn backstroke, side stroke, breast stroke, and will be introduced to deeper water and safety skills and rules.

TIME: 10:40 A.M. & 11:20 A.M. Class III: Large emphasis on safety and how to dive. By the end of class students should be able to successfully swim 25 yards of front crawl and demonstrate backstroke, side stroke, and breast stroke.

TIME: 11:20 A.M.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Private and semi-private lessons meet for 30-minute lessons, Monday - Thursday for one-week sessions. Two people must register together for semi-private lessons. No online registration.

SESSION 6: July 18 - 21 (Registration deadline: July 14) SESSION 7: July 25 - 28 (Registration deadline: July 14) SESSION 8: August 1 - 4 (Registration deadline: July 28) Fee: $60/per swimmer

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Calendar of Events & Performances July 2016 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 102nd Annual School of Art and History Faculty Exhibition, Ellen and Richard L. Sandor Photography Gallery. June 14 - December 4, 2016. Offered on the heels of the popular annual student exhibition, the School of Art and Art History Faculty Exhibition features work by University of Oklahoma faculty across multiple art disciplines and media. Anticipated works include photography, printmaking, new media, and sculpture. The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Avenue, Norman, OK.

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

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.

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

CT Clothing Closet, last Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m. 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 and is free for community members.

CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS Visage: Photography from the Permanent Collection, Nancy Johnston Records Gallery. June 14 - September 4, 2016. For professional photographers, the portrait photography remains an aesthetically complicated and insightful investigation of personality and psychology. The portrait is a representation not only of appearance or countenance but also the complexity of human identity. This exhibition explores how photographers have examined individuality through portraiture and, in many cases, shaped the presentation of identity through pose, props, and lighting and compositional choices. Although a variety of sitters are included in the exhibition, particular attention has been given to artists, celebrities, and other public figures, those personalities for whom physical presentation often carries special meaning. The photographs selected for this exhibition display a tacit awareness of the camera’s role in crafting public image. The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Avenue, Norman, OK. Yellow Rose Theater is proud to present The Passenger, July 8 – 30, 2016. Back by popular demand! The Award Recognized Production of the original comedy "The Passenger" returns to The Yellow Rose Dinner Theatre courtesy of Dr. Patti Maness Veterinarian Clinic. The crazy and zany goings on at Talbert Station will have you in stitches while warming your heart with memories of a special place and some really special people. Between ELVIS, a moonshine-running granny, a love-struck librarian, and a stressed out on-time train station manager, it’s sure to tickle your funny bone. This original production is written by award-winning playwright Timothy Vanover and directed by Michael Cooper. Don’t miss your chance to board the train of comedy and love with a 5-star dinner.

We'll see you at Talbert Station. Tickets include dinner and show. Call (405) 793-7779 for tickets.

The Capitol Steps: What to Expect When You’re Electing Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 8 p.m. The Capitol Steps return to OCCC with their unique blend of musical and political comedy and satire, guaranteed to leave both sides of the political spectrum laughing. No matter who or what is in the headlines, you can bet The Capitol Steps will tackle both sides of the political spectrum and all things equally foolish. There’s never a shortage of good material in an election year! For tickets visit the OCCC Performing Arts Center webpage: occc.edu/pas/ or call (405) 682-7576.

City Offices Closed for Independence Day - Mon., July 4 A Celebration in the Heartland, Monday, July 4, 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. at Buck Thomas Park. Reminder: Dogs are not allowed in the park for this event. The City of Moore is excited to conclude this event with a huge Fireworks Show on the 4th at dark. Radio Station to listen to the fireworks music is: 89.9. The festival will feature food vendors, children's tent, inflatable's, happy train, children's sand pit, arts and crafts vendors, wineries, and DWTA helicopter rides ($40.00 per person). There will also be an Open Car, Truck and Bike Show from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For more information visit www.showyourridez.com.

Musical Entertainment: at the South Pavilion 12:00pm - Music 2:00pm - Morris McCann 4:00pm - Drive 7:00pm - Shawna Russell and the Russell Family Band City Council Meetings, Tuesday, July 5 and Monday, July 8, 6:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

Parks Board Meeting, Monday, July 11, 7:00 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

Board of Adjustment Meeting, Tuesday, July 12, 5:30 p.m.

Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

Planning Commission Meeting, Tuesday, July 12, 7:00 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.

Play in the Park, Friday, July 15, 10:00 a.m. at Little River Park Pavilion, 700 Block of SW 4th Street. Free program: Supervised summertime activities for children ages 6 –14 years of age. An adult must accompany children. Games, snacks, arts and crafts at different City of Moore parks.

Kid’s Fishing Derby, Sat., July 30 at 7:30 a.m. at Little River Park. Ages 5-15 years old Must Be Accompanied by An Adult. The City of Moore and Oklahoma Wildlife Department will co-host this event — rain or shine. The Oklahoma Wildlife Department will have a fishing clinic at 8 a.m. covering safety, knot tying, fish ID, fish cleaning, and ethics. Bring your own pole and bait (crawlers, stink bait, shrimp, liver, etc.) You catch it, you keep it. Four fish limit per family. No culling. Pre-register at cityofmoore.com/fun.

CHURCH & SPIRITUAL CONNECTION COMMUNITY CONNECTION Community Breakfast, Saturday, July 9 and 23, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St., Moore. This 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.

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.

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

South OKC Chamber of Commerce Seriously Fun Networking. Thursday, July 7 and July 21 at 3:00 p.m.

Join fellow Chamber members at Bill’s Steakhouse and Saloon, 1013 SW 89th Street, for a great opportunity to meet new members, network with others and make new friends! Open networking begins at 3:00 p.m. and the meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. Join a great group that really concentrates on helping each other grow their businesses.

Call Karen Proctor for any questions at 659-6696.

South OKC Chamber Keys to Work OKC Institute by Newview Oklahoma. Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15. Do you know a student with low vision or blindness?

What are their plans after high school? This summer NewView Oklahoma will be offering an exciting new opportunity for youth, ages 14-21, with low vision or blindness in Oklahoma City! Keys to Work is a brand new summer transition program, which will provide opportunities to learn independent living skills and career prep training.

Participants will learn safe travel, use the newest assistive technology, network with their peers and professionals, and write their own employment transition plan for life after high school! For more info or an application please contact: Corinne Holtz at choltz@newviewoklahoma.org South OKC Chamber of Commerce Dream Team Networking Luncheon. July 13, 12:30 p.m. at Bill’s Steakhouse & Saloon, 1013 SW 89th Street. This lunch networking event will start promptly at 12:30 p.m. and end at 1:30 p.m. Join a great group of people that really concentrates on helping each other grow their businesses. Call Kyra Kaffenberger for any questions at (405) 315-6794.

Moore Chamber of Commerce Networking Lunch.

Tuesday, July 12 at 11:45 a.m. at the Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main. Cost is $10. Visit the Moore Chamber of Commerce website to register: moorechamber.com.

Moore Chamber of Commerce Business Before Hours.

Thursday, July 14 at 8:00 a.m. at Allegiance Credit Union, 12200 S. Western, OKC. South OKC Chamber of Commerce Retro 80’s Party After Hours. Thursday, July 14 at Nabholz, 6400 S. Superior Avenue, from 5 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Ever miss the 'good 'ol days' and wish you could go back to crimped hair, neon clothes and hair bands? We have the event for you! Nabholz will be hosting a Retro 80's Party this month.

The drinks will be flowing so make sure you put this one on your calendar. Also, there will be a prize for the best

...costume, so come prepared! Call (405) 634-1436 or email info@southokc.com for details.

Moore Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast.

Thursday, July 21 at 8:00 a.m. at the Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main. Cost is $8. Visit the Moore Chamber of Commerce website to register: http://www. moorechamber.com/.

Moore Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours.

Thursday, July 21 at 5:00 p.m. at HeyDay Entertainment, 3201 Market Place, Norman. To register visit the Moore Chamber of Commerce website: www.moorechamber.com.

South OKC Chamber of Commerce Fourth Friday Tasting

by Nosh at Catering Creations Restaurant. Friday, July 22, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The end of the month will never be the same. Introducing 4th Fridays Tastings, hosted by Nosh! For just $8 ($6 in advance), you get samplings of appetizers and take and bakes, live music and an electric atmosphere! Pre order your tickets with the cashier.

Contact Cathy Hanselman for more information.

FITNESS AND DANCE CLASSES 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. **Morning Bootcamp is canceled Friday, July 1 and Monday July 4** • Evening 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 information.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo, classes held Monday – Sunday at 117 Skylane Drive in Norman for ages 7 and up. A non-profit organization, all classes are offered in a family friendly environment 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, will be closed on Friday, July 1 and Monday July 4. The Link is normally 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 information, call (405) 735-2527.

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 8 and up. Uniforms available at a discounted rate. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.

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.

Christian Life Center Zumba, Mondays at 7:15 p.m. 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 (7th–12th grade).

Community Dinner at 5:30 p.m. (cost is $1 for dinner), Family Activities & Church School at 6:00 p.m. Menu can be found at 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 1st – 6th grade. Contact director Carissa Taylor at carissa.taylor@ fbcmoore.org to learn more about enrolling your child or to volunteer.

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

Cub Scouts Meetings, Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. Girl Scouts Meetings, Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. LEAP (Learning Enrichment Arts Program), Moore First United Methodist Church, Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 201 W. Main St. Open to kindergarten – 6th grade.

Choir, life skills games, snacks, and help with homework.

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

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, 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) 7947313, Lyn Jacquemot at (405) 326-5554, or ladylyn1941@ gmail.com to register or participate.

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

SENIOR CONNECTION AARP, the fourth Tuesday of every month, 6:00 p.m., Brand Senior Center, 501 East Main Street, Moore. Programs are on subjects of interest to persons 50 years and over.

Potluck dinner follows the program each month. For more information, contact Mary at (405) 826-2315.

Moore Horseshoe Pitching Club, Every Thursday, 6:00 p.m., Fairmoore Park. For more information, contact (405) 237-1171.

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

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

Oklahoma Ducks Unlimited. Volunteering for Ducks Unlimited is a great way to have fun, meet new people and support Ducks Unlimited’s critical waterfowl habitat conservation mission. Whether you want to sell event tickets, gather donations, secure sponsorships, or help put on a successful party and fundraising event, there are many opportunities that will fit your needs to support your local community. For more information about volunteering, please contact Mr. Nathan Johnson, Regional Director for Oklahoma Ducks Unlimited at (405) 315-0093 or Mr. Randall Cole at (479) 220-9735.

Serve Moore. Are you looking for a way to help others?

Serve Moore is looking for volunteers to help with disaster relief and renewal projects. If you would like to volunteer or need volunteer help, visit www.servemoore.com/help to submit a request. You can also visit the Serve Moore headquarters, located inside the Community Renewal Center at 224 S. Chestnut Avenue in Moore. For more information, visit www.servemoore.com or call (405) 735-3060.

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

The Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization, the third Saturday during the months of February, April, June, August, October and December, 11:00 a.m., Sunnylane Family Reception Center, 3900 SE 29th St., Del City.

If you need directions, call (405) 445-7040.

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

Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site, Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m., Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main, (405) 7939069. Call by 1:00 p.m. the day before to request a meal.

Donation for a meal for seniors 60 and above is $2.25.

Required cost for meal for guests under 60 is $5.00.

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

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.

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

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.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

• First 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.

Call (405) 794-7313 for more information.

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Group, Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge, Oklahoma City. Contact Karen Proctor at (405) 692-8700 for meeting times and details.

Divorce Care, First 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.

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

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

Call (405) 799-3130 at least one day in advance.

• “Share-A-Fare” for age 60 and over or disabled. Purchase taxi fare at 40% off.

SERVICE, COMMUNITY CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Meetings, 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.

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

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

Blue Star Mothers of America. Moore City Hall is a donation drop-off for items for our service members overseas.

For needs, see www.bsmok6.org or go to City Hall.

Help Deliver Meals to Moore homebound residents.

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

The Hugs Project, a non-profit organization, puts together care packages for our troops in the Middle East. For more info, 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 info on becoming a volunteer, contact Alex Strout at astrout@regionalfoodbank.org or 600-3186.

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Calendar of Events July 2016 Brand Senior Center For more information on activities and times call (405) 799-3130.

July 1 MCOA Monthly Meeting 10:00 a.m.

July 4 Closed for Independence Day July 5 Country Music House Singers 10:00 a.m.

Blood Pressure checks provided by Walgreen’s 10:30 a.m.

July 7 Bill and Roger to Sing 10:00 a.m.

July 12 Wii Bowling 10:00 a.m.

Library 10:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure & Sugar checks provided by Loving Care 10:30 a.m.

July 14 Dignity Memorial “Your Legacy” 10:30 a.m.

July 19 Country Music House Singers 10:00 a.m.

July 20 Fresh Cobbler provided by Village on the Park 11:45 a.m.

July 21 “Benefits of Coffee” provided by ComForCare 10:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure checks provided by Arbor House 10:30 a.m.

July 22 Aging Services Mid-Summer Frolic 9:30 a.m.

Annual Site Party @ McFarland Methodist Church

in Norman (no lunch served today in Moore) July 25 MCOA Board Meeting 10:00 a.m.

July 26 BINGO with Allegiance Credit Union 10:00 a.m.

AARP Monthly Meeting & Potluck Dinner 6:00 p.m.

July 28 “Disaster Preparedness” provided by Nicole from RSVP 10:30 a.m.

Exercise: Mon, Wed & Fri 10:15am Line Dancing Lessons: Wed 12:15pm Wood Carving: Thurs 9:00am -11:00am Other Activities: Dominos, Card Games, Jigsaw Puzzles, Pool, Quilting & Volunteer work is available at the Brand Center.

Moore Council On Aging Bus Service Phone: 405-799-3130 Transportation for seniors within the city of Moore is available for errands or appointments from 8am to 3pm Monday through Friday.

Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site Brand Center Address: 501 E. Main Call 405-793-9069 to make reservations for meals.

A meal for seniors 60 & above is a $2.25 donation. Required cost for guests under 60 is $5.00.

Moore Library

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Children Friday, July 1 @ 10:30 a.m. – Hoop There It Is! Saturday, July 2 @ 11 a.m. – Family Story Time Sunday, July 3 — Library Closed, 4th of July Holiday Monday, July 4 — Library Closed, 4th of July Holiday Tuesday, July 5, 12, 19, 26 @10 a.m. – Preschool Story Time Tuesday, July 5, 19 @ 2 p.m. – Taekwondo for Kids Wednesday, July 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. – Lap Sit Story Time Wednesday, July 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 2 p.m. – Wednesday at the Movies Thursday, July 7, 21 @ 6:30 p.m. – Books, Barks and Buddies Friday, July 8 @ 11 a.m. – Zoomba with the OKC Zoo Monday, July 11, 18, 25 @ 11 a.m. – Build Your Brain!

Tuesday, July 12 @ 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. – The Magic of the Story with Michael Corley Thursday, July 14 @ 6:30 p.m. – Viva GLART Friday, July 15 @ 11 a.m. – Where the Wild Things Are Ballet Saturday, July 16 @ 11 a.m. – Family Story Time Wednesday, July 20 @ 4 p.m. – Sensory Story Time Friday, July 22 @ 11 a.m. – Tween Quidditch Tuesday, July 26 @ 2 p.m. – End of Summer Dance Party

Children Friday, July 1 @ 10 a.m. — Sensory Story Time Sunday, July 3 — Library Closed, 4th of July Holiday Monday, July 4 — Library Closed, 4th of July Holiday Tuesday, July 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 1 p.m. — Come and Go Crafts Tuesday, July 5 @ 4:30 p.m. — Lego Quest Wednesday, July 6, 20 @ 2 p.m. — Super Sports Wednesday Thursday, July 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. — Baby Story Time and Play Monday, July 11, 18, 25 @ 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. — Children’s Story Time and Craft Tuesday, July 12 @ 10 a.m. — Yoga and Wellness for Parents and Children Wednesday, July 13 @ 1 p.m. – Movie Matinée Thursday, July 14 @ 3 p.m. – Mega Sports Day Friday, July 15 @ 2 p.m. – The Magic of the Story, with Michael Corley Tuesday, July 19 @ 2 p.m. – Oklahoma Animals, with the OKC Zoo Tuesday, July 26 @ 6 p.m. – Family Game Night Wednesday, July 27 @ 1 p.m. – Movie Matinée Thursday, July 28 @ 3 p.m. – Kids Olympic Day Friday, July 29 @ 10 a.m. – OKC Thunder Bus visit Saturday, July 30 @ 2 p.m. – Family Play Time/hora de jugar

Teen/Adult Saturday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 9:30 a.m. – Beginner’s Tai Chi Saturday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 10 a.m. – Intermediate Tai Chi Sunday, July 3 — Library Closed, 4th of July Holiday Monday, July 4 — Library Closed, 4th of July Holiday Thursday, July 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 2 p.m. – Afternoon Movie Thursday, July 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 6 p.m. – Zumba Friday, July 8 @ 2 p.m. — Teen Stop Motion Film Making Workshop Saturday, July 9 @ 2 p.m. – Bath Lab 2.0 Monday, July 11 @ 2 p.m. – Teen Get in the Game! Quidditch Monday, July 11, 18, 25 @ 6 p.m. – Beginner’s Yoga Monday, July 11 @ 7 p.m. – Just Write: A Writer’s Group Tuesday, July 12 @ 2 p.m. – Teen Crafternoon Monday, July 18 @ 2 p.m. – Teen Get in the Game! Afternoon of Games Monday, July 18 @ 5:30 p.m. – On the Same Page Book Discussion Monday, July 18 @ 6:30 p.m. – An Exercise in Taste Friday, July 22 @ 2 p.m. – Healthy Vegan Cooking Monday, July 25 @ 2 p.m. – Teen Get in the Game! Life-Sized Pac-Man Tuesday, July 26 @ 2 p.m. – Teen Tech Tuesday: 3D Pens and LittleBits Wednesday, July 27 @ 2 p.m. – Adult Coloring Thursday, July 28 @ 6:30 p.m. – Moore Reads Book Discussion

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Teen/Adult Sunday, July 3 — Library Closed, 4th of July Holiday Monday, July 4 — Library Closed, 4th of July Holiday Tuesday, July 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 6 p.m. — Pilates Tuesday, July 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 7 p.m. — Zumba Monday, July 11 @ 2 p.m. – Not Your Mama’s Hula Hoop, for teens, with Kelsey Philo Monday, July 11 @ 4:30 p.m. – Tai Chi for all ages Tuesday, July 12 @ 2 p.m. – Too Young to Stroke?

Thursday, July 14 @ 6:30 p.m. – Penn Ave. Literary Society Monday, July 18 @ 2 p.m. – Teen Vinyl Creations Monday, July 18 @ 4:30 p.m. – Tai Chi for all ages Saturday, July 23 @ 2 p.m. – Concussion and Sports Training Monday, July 25 @ 2 p.m. – Teen Olympic Medals and Closing Ceremonies

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Athletics Update Sooner Athletic Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll

Sooner Athletic Conference Academic All-Conference Team

OKLAHOMA CITY – 72 Mid-America Christian University studentathletes have earned the Sooner Athletic Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll award, the league announced today (June 8). The number represents a significant jump from the 39 honorees last season.

OKLAHOMA CITY – 30 Mid-America Christian University student-athletes from the sports of Baseball, Men’s Basketball, Men’s Golf, Women’s Basketball, Women’s Golf and Softball have earned a spot on the Sooner Athletic Conference Academic All-Conference team, as presented by Cypress Risk Management.

The SAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll is released once per year and to qualify, student-athletes must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade-point average. The MACU student-athletes that have received this honor are below, designated by sport.

To qualify for this award, student-athletes must be maintaining a minimum 3.25 grade-point average during the previous two semesters and be a regular contributor (letterwinner) on their team.

Cypress Risk Management, based in Omaha, Neb, is an insurance agency that specializes in providing customized solutions for collegiate student health and athletic accident insurance. The organization currently insures over 500,000 students nationwide and is already engaged with several other NAIA conferences in similar type of partnerships.

Baseball: Riley Branum, Blake Conner, Aaron Conway, Wyatt Glasgow, Trey Henley, Daxton Marley, Chevin Noone, Brandon Schoelkopf, Abdiel Quinones Men’s Basketball: Dustin Welch, Nathan Kirbie, Jerrick Massenburge, Jason Nwisienyi, Trey Slate Men’s Golf: Nathan Chadd, Jared McElhany, Jerry Miller, Wilson Prada, David Smith Women’s Golf: Tori Plumley Women’s Basketball: Laramie Ball, D’Shala Culberson, Brianna Kallead, Jamie Lamb, Sarai Rodriguez, Larissa Runyan, Alliyah Spatafora, Kelli Tolar Softball: Taryn Callender, Carly Castaneda, Macie Crites, Marki Dethloff, Taylor Fowble, Taylor Green, Rachel Manning, Tiphani Napier, Carson Osborne, Morgan Wardlow Men’s Soccer: Raphael Bonelle, Martin Carrion, Travis Crane, David Dozal, Jose Dozal, Jonatan Loya, Martin Mata, Tyler McIntosh, Gleydson Neri, Peterson Neri, Darko Nikolic, Jakob O’Meara-Gill, Vinicius Vilela, Josh West.

Women’s Soccer: Zana Bryan, Jamie Carroll, Brianna Jezioro, Rachel Lynn, Alex Macias, Kenady Maynard, Laney McDonald, Cici Mitchell, Taylor Moseley, Allie Summerfield.

The Softball Lady Evangels put a SAC-high 10 on the list, while the Women’s Basketball Lady Evangels were tied for second in the league with eight.

The MACU student-athletes that received this honor are below, grouped by sport.

Cypress Risk Management, based in Omaha, Neb, is an insurance agency that specializes in providing customized solutions for collegiate student health and athletic accident insurance. The organization currently insures over 500,000 students nationwide and is already engaged with several other NAIA conferences in similar type of partnerships.

Baseball Riley Branum Blake Conner Aaron Conway Trey Henley Daxton Marley Chevin Noone Men’s Golf Nathan Chadd Jerry Miller Wilson Prada David Smith

Women’s Basketball Laramie Ball D’Shala Culberson Brianna Kallead Jamie Lamb Sarai Rodriguez Larissa Runyan Alliyah Spatafora Kelli Tolar Men’s Basketball Trey Slate

Softball Taryn Callender Carly Castaneda Macie Crites Marki Dethloff Taylor Fowble Taylor Green Rachel Manning Tiphani Napier Carson Osborne Morgan Wardlow

Women’s Golf Tori Plumley

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Volleyball: Mary Burkhead, Katelynn Caldwell, Laurel Church, Breanna Glover, Melissa Hoppal, Emily Lynch, Jenny Pratt, Larissa Runyan, Jamie Schoenecke, Karlie Wood

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Shock and AWE at the Augmented World Expo San Jose, California is a techie’s dream. Pretty much everyone who’s anyone is there—Silicon Valley, Facebook, Google, Netflix, Apple…It’s a techie’s haven.

During the first week of June, me and Jesse (Trifecta Technologists) traveled to the magical land of Silicon Valley for the Augmented World Expo (AWE) to see what the most innovative companies in the world are doing with Augmented and Virtual Reality.

What is AWE and why is it so awesome? Here’s a little background on the 7-year-old expo: It’s the largest conference that features technology like augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and wearable technology. The 2-day event had nearly 4,000 attendees from over 40 countries, 200 speakers and 200 exhibitors. It featured participating companies including, but not limited to, Unity, Google, Intel, Daqri, and Vuforia. If that’s not enough name-dropping to make your techie mouth drool, we don’t know what is.

As I walked through the doors that escorted us to AWE, I felt like a child stepping into Disney World for the first time. Jesse and I stood there with ours heads on a swivel and our eyes glowing with wild excitement.

It looked like there were miles of brightly lit booths and futuristic technology just waiting for us to try. Once we snapped out of our awestruck stupor we wasted no time charging the closest booths of wonderment.

It was an incredible two days of experiencing games, simulations and toys created by the most brilliant minds of our time. Now there’s no way we have enough room in this article to share EVERYTHING with you, but I’ll highlight a few things so you get an idea of what technological wizardry we were dealing with here.

Yang Yi from LVLuo touted a biking experience with the DK2 Rift. This

experience involved a spin bike with the attached headset, which created the sensation of biking down a path near what looked like the Grand Canyon. I used the actual bike handles to control the experience and could look anywhere around the virtual Grand Canyon by turning my head. But, to be honest, I could only handle the simulation for about 25 seconds before I got nauseous. Otherwise, it was pretty freaking cool experience.

Another VR company called Midas Touch had one of my favorite exhibits. They used the HTC Vive as the VR headset and used a camera from Leap Motion to capture hand movements within the Virtual Reality experience. The combination of the VR helmet with the motion tracker created a crazy realistic experience! I was standing in a backyard facing a doghouse.

I was told by the person running the demo to clap my hands twice.

When I did, my hands showed up 3-dimensionally in the experience and seemed to be perfectly insync with my hands in real time.

A large, fluffy dog jumped out of the doghouse and ran towards me.

I was able to pet the dog and he licked my face. I could pick him up, scratch his ears, and if he wandered off, I simply clapped twice and he came right back.

In real life, however, I was sitting in a chair with a mask attached to my face, looking ridiculous as I performed these gestures in mid air. Pros: The HTC Vive was a more comfortable headset to wear than the DK2 Oculus Rift, and the visuals were much smoother. I was in the experience for about 5 minutes, but I never experience nausea.

SwapBots hosted one of the more memorable AR booths. Participants could build robots out of plastic blocks that each depicted a body part (they were mostly animal features). Each “bot” consisted of 3 sections: top (head), middle (body), and bottom (feet). There were tons of pieces to choose from, so you

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can bet there were some weird combinations. My bot had an eagle’s head, a robot’s body and octopus’s tentacles. Using the SwapBots AR app, I scanned my bot and the creature came to life onscreen. The coolest part was that participants were able to battle each other’s bots in the app! This just may be the next generation’s “Legos” if I dare say so myself.

But of all the demos at the expo, I’m shocked to report that the most disappointing one for me was the HoloLens by Microsoft. The field of view was very limited, the motion sensing hand gestures were faulty, and the load time to recognize a target image was way too long. All of these issues are problematic for a self-proclaimed ‘leader of the tech industry’ to have.

One thing that I found curious was that the Daqri Smart Helmet was not available to demo despite the helmet being in production for several years. I guess it’s not ready for an audience yet.

It would be impossible to describe each demo Jesse and I experienced during the AWE expo, but a few more worth mentioning include a wearable subwoofer, a 3D printable body-scan, and a concussion-detecting microchip for athletes. Sound crazy, strange or mindboggling? They’re worth a Google, that’s for sure.

The trip to AWE was definitely worthwhile. We arrived bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and left with a confident sense of what to expect from the tech industry for both recreational and business purposes.

If you have yet to experience AR or VR, you can expect to do so in the near future as the technology is quickly increasing in functionality and in popularity. As for us Tech Headz, we’re back on the grind with a renewed sense of wonderment and notebooks filled with ideas.

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Movie Guide - July 2016

JULY 1 The BFG A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children.

The Legend of Tarzan Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.

Our Kind of Traitor A couple find themselves lured into a Russian oligarch's plans to defect are soon positioned between the Russian Mafia and the British Secret Service, neither of whom they can trust.

have to put their quarrels behind when they find out that an adorable white bunny named Snowball is building an army of abandoned pets determined to take revenge on all happy-owned pets and their owners.

Captain Fantastic

A super-powered boy helps a wheelchair-bound policeman in his attempt to bring down a mob kingpin.

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In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, challenging his idea of what it means to be a parent.

Star Trek Beyond

JULY 15

Ice Age: Collision Course

Ghostbusters

JULY 8

30 years after Ghostbusters took the world by storm, the beloved franchise makes its long-awaited return. Director Paul Feig brings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by some of the funniest actors working today.

The Secret Life of Pets

The Infiltrator

Taking place in a Manhattan apartment building, Max's life as a favorite pet is turned upside down, when his owner brings home a sloppy mongrel named Duke. They

Phantom Boy

A U.S. Customs official uncovers a money laundering scheme involving Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.

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The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.

Scrat's epic pursuit of the elusive acorn catapults him outside of Earth, where he accidentally sets off a series of cosmic events that transform and threaten the planet. To save themselves from peril, Manny, Sid, Diego and the rest of the herd leave their home to embark on a quest full of thrills and spills, highs and lows, laughter and adventure while traveling to exotic new lands and encountering a host of colorful new characters.

JULY 29 Jason Bourne Jason Bourne, now remembering who he truly is, tries to uncover hidden truths about his past.

Bad Moms When three overworked and underappreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun and comedic self-indulgence.

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

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Taste: Hideaway Pizza

BY DONNA WALKER

Hideaway Pizza has a long history of success serving up tasty, cheesy pizza with varied and unique flavor combinations. They’ve been doing so since 1957 when the original Campus Hideaway opened in Stillwater. Combine their track record with the way our community supports local businesses, and it comes as no surprise that since opening in May, the Moore Hideaway has become the company’s top producing store out of 17 locations!

According to Guest Relations Director Janie Harris, Moore’s Hideaway Pizza is doing 25% more business than their next busiest location. She said the response in Moore has been phenomenal, especially at dinner.

This legendary pizza joint is as well known for the fun, quirky names given to their menu items as it is for the delicious food itself. And, the company’s Oklahoma roots are evident everywhere…from their menu items to the custom collages adorning the walls. Case in point, among the most popular pizzas found at the local favorite, are the Big Country, the Boz, the Sooner Schooner and the Tulsa Hurricane.

“The most popular pizza in the world is Pepperoni, and our pepperoni is fantastic!” claimed Harris. “Our Big Country, ATW, Capone, Paradise Pie and The Boz are all favorites, and the Hideaway Special, where you get a different topping on every slice, is famous as well!”

Hideaway offers a diverse menu filled with salads, appetizers, sandwiches, and gourmet pasta dishes, including their new homemade lasagna! In addition, they offer three different crusts including original thin, hand-tossed and a gluten-free crust that Harris says has earned rave reviews.

“There is something for everyone, and we make sure it is all delicious” Harris said.

“We’re best known for our World Famous Fried Mushrooms, and for our pizza! You can’t come to Hideaway and not get one or the other…. Or both.”

On top of offering all the long-standing favorites, Hideaway regularly tweaks and reinvents their menu. They recently brought back their meatball hero sandwich, returned to using large meatballs on the Mama Mia Meatball pizza, and now make their famous lasagna from scratch. In addition, they recently improved upon their Cheesy Garlic Bread appetizer to include a different type of bread, with a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses topped with a parmesan-herb mixture.

While it’s the food that draws diners to Hideaway, the atmosphere also keeps them coming back. The young, colorful, and energetic staff, along with the kites and art, all make this a place to come to relax.

“For many people, it is a nostalgic place to dine, and we try to continue providing the historic images for those who ate at the original location in college. We hang historic art and collages in our stores that focus on the local community and it becomes their go-to place when people come into town, or for special occasions or just for going out to eat pizza on a Friday night” Harris added.

Located at 835 SW 19th Street, Hideaway is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. They offer daily lunch specials perfect for business people and families alike.

For more information call 604-0777 or visit www.hideawaypizza.com.

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Moore Entrepreneurs I Plan to Sell my Business, What Should I Consider, in Order to Maximize Value?

When you consider selling your business, it is similar to selling your home. There are things you must do before putting it “on the market” to ensure that you make the best impression on potential buyers.

You can consider selling your business “as is”, but this increases the risk taken by a potential buyer and will decrease the sales price significantly. In this article, we will take the first approach and look at what needs to be done to prepare for the sale of your business.

Learn how businesses in your industry or category are valued. Different industries use different multiples. Some use multiplies of profit, some revenues, and others cash flow. By visiting with a commercial business broker, you can obtain some benchmark metrics and find a helpful starting point for determining the value of your business.

You might choose to meet with more than one broker to get a second or third opinion on how best to measure the value of your business.

Make sure the business isn’t dependent on you. Build a management team that can run the business without you.

The sale becomes more enticing to a buyer when they see a well-trained, processoriented leadership team that knows how to run the business without much oversight.

Maintain accurate & reliable financial records. Before attempting to sell your business, review your financial statements from the past three years. Your records should readily present a clear and accurate picture of the financial health and profitability of your company. Consider having your financial statements reviewed by an independent CPA firm. If your company is greater than $5 million in sales, consider having an independent CPA firm provide audited financial statements.

you can credibly show three years of meaningful growth before and after the sale will help to maximize price.

• What is your growth plan for the next three years?

• What is your present market share compared to your competition?

• Is your business outperforming the overall economy?

• Is your business recession proof?

• Do you have an experienced sales force, a marketing and sales pipeline, high customer retention rates and customer loyalty?

Get a 360-degree business review. Reach out to your support system – accountants, lawyers, suppliers – ask them where they see your company’s vulnerabilities? You want to do your own due diligence before a buyer does, and address any gaping holes.

Accountants will help you minimize capital

gains and provide tax planning. Attorneys will help you establish a confidentially agreement so that would-be buyers can’t use or divulge information they gather during the due-diligence process.

Buyers do not like surprises. Make sure your records are accurate and easy to interpret. If you have skeletons in your company’s closet, clean them up in advance or make them known to the buyer up front. When you take this step-by-step approach to selling your business, you increase your chances of a smooth sales process with a fair sales price.

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Create a strong sales culture and growth plan. For privately held companies, sales revenues are usually the first figure that a prospective buyer will look at when considering the acquisition of your company. Making sure

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Ask the Tax Guy! Dear Tax Guy: Are there things from a purely financial POV that will help folks with the changing environment in medical insurance?

A ‘feeling like the changing environment is actually a steam roller’ reader Dear ‘Steam Rolled” Reader: Healthcare touches us in our most vulnerable, irrational aspects. Yet, in dealing in with it, we must be our most cold-blooded, rational selves.

Health insurance, like other types of insurance, is, in essence, risk management.

What is risk management? One way of looking at it would to be realize that before the recent spate of earthquakes in Oklahoma, hardly one in 100,000 homeowners felt the need to take out insurance covering home damage caused

by earthquakes! People did not perceive the need to insure themselves against this risk. Insurance is spreading the risk among a large( r ) group of people to spread the costs amongst each other. Some years, you have an event, others don’t. They pay in premiums that you use in covering yourself.

Other years, you pay in premiums that you don’t use, others get reimbursed for their event.

People instinctively get this in regards to house insurance, auto insurance, etc. Yet, we typically refer to our system as health care, rather than health care AND health insurance. Yet, to me, if we are to traverse this landscape, we should acknowledge the distinction. In one of the Harvard Medical School alumni newsletters in the 1930s, it was advised that if someone wanted to make money, they should NOT go into medicine. Doctors got ‘paid’ in

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eggs, produce, if they got paid at all.

Most health ‘events’ occurred at home, including child birth and the death of aged parents with the doctor in attendance at critical moments.

As we have moved from an agrarian society to an urbanized, technological society, many tasks that we used to do ourselves have been assumed by others.

This isn’t right or wrong, but, I think, there needs to be an understanding of how we got here to understand some of what is happening. That may be just me; I’ve always wanted to understand not just the What, but also the Why. Prior to World War II, health insurance was a rarity, an outlier, if you will. During World War II, employers, unable to raise wages because of government-imposed wage and price controls, offered ‘benefits’ to entice scarce workers. Among these benefits was health insurance to help pay for health care. Thus began the modern worker’s expectation of employer-provided coverage ending in the Affordable Care Act’s provision that employers with fifty or more workers MUST provide health insurance or pay a penalty.

Health care was ‘primitive’ by today’s standards, thus, employers were purchasing insurance on our behalf for fairly constrained choices and consequences. If you got heart

failure, the symptoms would be managed, but you would die. Today, we keep really sick people alive for significant periods of time. We replace their hearts, livers, etc.

This has costs. I read somewhere recently that 20 percent of the population accounts for 80 percent of health care spending.

In many ways, we got ‘spoiled’ by the old system. Cheap co-pays, etc. The cost of the insurance was being covered by our employer, etc. But, the ground shifted.

[Employers changed (in some ways due to the same dynamics driving our current topic) from employer-paid pensions to 401(k)s.] Employers had to deal with large premium increases. They countered with opting for plans that offered less benefits and higher deductibles and co-pays. This was the genesis, if you will, to lifetime limits, exclusion if you had a ‘pre-existing’ condition. Health insurance companies, the government, employers were trying to manage health care costs that were being reimbursed by insurance.

(Editor’s Note: Mr. Rush, as usual, has meandered on, not answering the question in the space we allot him in each month’s issue. We had to cut his response in half, and will wrap this up in next month’s issue.

We appreciate your forbearance.)

Mike Rush, CPA 405.833.0780 Mrush11@cox.net

Maggie McClure and Shane Henry: A Journey Through Darkness and Light

BY ROB MORRIS

McClure said, “Even though my music isn’t necessarily faith-based or Christian, I am a Christian myself and I hope that’s reflected through my music and touches peoples’ hearts.”

McClure released “Time Moves On” in 2014 and is preparing to start work on her next album, while Henry’s new album, “Light and Dark” will be released in October of this year. The pair has collaborated on a number of songs, turning the challenges they’ve faced into musical messages of encouragement.

“L.A. can really be a dark and lonely place in a lot of ways,” said Henry.

“We got really lucky in that we found a great family of friends, but you can certainly see a huge array of light and darkness in that city.”

McClure agrees that the struggle to follow their dream is a difficult one, but there have been remarkable highlights that help keep them moving forward.

One of those moments came in New York City during the Christmas season.

“The real wow moment was playing in Madison Square Garden,” said McClure. “We have so many

Christmas music has always meant a lot to the couple. They released a Christmas EP last year that picked up some good traction, so they’re working on a few more Christmas songs this year.

“It’s kind of fun to see the momentum that came out of sort of coincidence of just a love for holiday music, now seeing to see if we can create something that sticks,” said Henry.

Henry and McClure have also caught the attention of television and movie producers, supplying songs for different television shows and movies. They both recently wrapped up a performance in the upcoming movie, “Cowgirl’s Story” in which McClure acted and sang one of her songs. Acting isn’t something that she planned on pursuing, but she’s willing to explore the area.

McClure said, “I’ve been getting a little more into acting because opportunities have come to me in that area, singing on shows, so I have an agent now and I’m going out for more auditions in the acting area.”

The couple have signed with a new

booking agency, Skyline Music in Los Angeles, and are eagerly looking forward to the future…which involves more touring.

“Definitely looking to be on the road for the release of this record in the fall,” said Henry. “We’ve just got to get out there and win ‘em over one by one. You’ve just got to get out on the road and play.”

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“We’ve never been chasing this for fortune and fame,” said Henry.

“It’s always been about positively impacting people and leaving positive footprints in the sand of music.”

days that are hard, so it was great to have that Christmas in New York moment. Our parents got to come, too, so that made it even more special, to be able to share that with them.”

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Though their careers are still young, the up-and-down musical road has been long for Oklahoma natives Maggie McClure and Shane Henry. The husband and wife team has been splitting time between Los Angeles and their home state as they pursue the passion of creating music that inspires and uplifts.

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Shop: The Sparkle Shack/Jenny's Thrift

BY DONNA WALKER

Whether you’re a throwback who delights in the music and fashion of the 60s era, or your home’s decor looks like Granny once lived there, there’s a shop in town just for you.

The Sparkle Shack and Jenny’s Thrift offer all things rare, vintage and sparkly. This unique shop is located in an older home & neighboring barn-like building at 1324 SW 89, in what once housed a photography studio.

Owners Paul and Jenny Billigmeier met when they both worked for the U.S. Postal Service. By day they delivered mail but during their free time, they got creative designing jewelry and other crafts.

Their business venture began when they started selling their one-of-a-kind wearables at local craft shows. They made rings, necklaces and other pieces from vintage silverware. The couple’s jewelry became a hit and it all grew from there.

Today, those silver creations are the cornerstone of their business. Some of the most unique and popular jewelry the Billigmeier’s create include rarities like mermaid tail necklaces, leather/silver cuff bracelets, spoon rings and key chains. Customers can also have custom pieces made from their own silverware pieces.

Besides having a creative side, the couple shares a deep devotion for antiques. Nearly three years ago their passions merged, and the two shops came to be.

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The Sparkle Shack, named after a Persian cat named “Sparkle”, is full of vintage furniture, china, art and more. Shoppers will find an array of collectibles from more than 14 vendors. From retro board games and dolls to circa 1950 sofas and Victorian iron heaters, you will find hundreds of uncommon pieces at fair prices.

“We started offering vintage clothing because I freaking LOVE it. I love the styles, and the fabrics.

You just can’t find this stuff at the mall! I love the fancy stuff and the poufy prom dresses as well as clothing from other decades like the 40s and the 80s.

I mean, who doesn’t love to find a great pair of acid wash jeans and a retro rock t-shirt?”, said Jenny.

Enjoy repurposing? Many of the Billigmeier’s customers purposely search for old pieces in need of a little TLC that can be repurposed and reinvented.

Jenny loves to assist with customers’ projects and enjoys seeing the before and after photos. It’s one of the things she loves most about the business.

The thrift shop has attracted many fellow vintage clothing enthusiasts including a stylist from America’s Top Model. Jenny said one of the industry’s go-to vintage stylists inquired about what fashion might be available in various shades of red. In the end, the stylist purchased several items during her visit to Jenny’s Thrift.

“I just love seeing everyone’s projects and what they come up with. I love that every day is different—all the weird, unique stuff that people bring in.”

One of Jenny’s more recent finds could definitely be considered “weird.” She recently acquired a “time machine”. The prop is a hand-made, indescribable machine made of a mix of household items like a “molded” chair, colored light bulbs and old radio parts. It is truly a sight to see. If that’s not intriguing enough to warrant a visit here, perhaps the magician’s guillotine and trunk of major magic tricks will.

Jenny’s Thrift, residing in the “barn”, also houses some furniture but mainly includes retro music and vintage clothing.

The next time you feel the need to stroll down memory lane, step into The Sparkle Shack and Jenny’s Thrift. You will enjoy reliving many a childhood memory as you shop and hum along to a Pablo Cruz song in the background.

The Sparkle Shack/Jenny’s Thrift is open Mondays 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 6.p.m. They are closed on Sundays. For more information visit them on Facebook or call 703-0223.

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Four New Coaches Take The Reins In Moore It’s not unusual to lose a coach or two each year in a district the size of Moore Public Schools. But this year Athletic Director Brian Fitzgerald found himself tasked with the challenge of replacing five high school coaches at once.

Fortunately Fitzgerald and the site facilitators at Moore, Southmoore, and Westmoore were able to fill four of the positions by the June MPS school board meeting.

“It’s been pretty time-consuming but rewarding in getting these candidates in place,” Fitzgerald said.

The new coaches and their positions are:

The Moore High School volleyball coaching position is still open as of June 23rd.

Fitzgerald said finding a lot of factors made finding this many quality coaching candidates a real challenge this year.

“It’s very difficult considering the state’s budget crisis and the open teaching positions and trying to mesh those two things while finding a candidate that fits,” said Fitzgerald. “There may be a candidate that fits and is a good coach but they don’t necessarily fit what we need. So it’s been difficult but we think we’ve found great people that are going to take over and do a great job.”

Rod Richardson — Head Coach, Moore Varsity Baseball Jake Deviney — Head Coach, Westmoore Cross Country Tommy Washington — Head Coach, Southmoore Varsity Baseball Tim Stogsdill — Head Coach, Southmoore Varsity Basketball

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BY ROB MORRIS

We were able to talk to Tommy Washington and Jake Deviney about taking the reigns at their respective schools.

Deviney began his coaching career in Mesquite, Texas before moving to Paul’s Valley. He began the cross country program there, but has had a chance to work alongside retiring Hall of Fame Coach Laura Clay.

“Coach Clay is awesome and I’ve loved working with her,” said Deviney. “I’ve had a good opportunity to mesh my ideas, which have been very successful at Paul’s Valley, with the ideas that Coach Clay does. So it’s now a kind of hybrid of the two things and I’m really excited and looking forward to what happens.”

Washington began his coaching career 8 years ago as the head baseball coach and assistant football coach at Southeast High School in Oklahoma City.

He moved to Southmoore the next year where he has been an assistant baseball coach. While at Southmoore he also coached

football, serving as head coach for Highland West and then head coach of the Southmoore freshman football team.

“Last couple of years we’ve been hovering around .500 and this past year once I took over after the little dilemma we had, we finished 28-15.” said Washington, “I like to think that we’re going to be fundamentally sound and very competitive and get to a place where we host a regional tournament.”

Rod Richardson comes to Moore from Putnam City North where he has been head football coach for the last two years. Prior to that he was the school’s head baseball coach for five years.

Tim Stogsdill is leaving the head basketball coaching position at Del City High School to move to Southmoore. Prior to that he was head basketball coach at Putnam City West for five years and Tecumseh High School for three years.

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Moore @ Your Library Kid Book Review THE POUT-POUT FISH Author: Deborah Diesen Illustrator: Dan Hanna Reviewer: Cassandra Watts, Children’s Library Associate, Southwest Oklahoma City Public Library

“Deep in the water where the fish hang out lives a glum gloomy swimmer with an ever present pout.”

Poor, Mr. Fish! He thinks he is doomed to live a life of sadness because of his sad looking face.

Can the other sea animals convince Mr. Fish there is more to life than pouting? Or is he going to spread his dreary wearies all over the place and make the ocean a sad, sad place? Not to worry, friends. This story has a happy ending!

With the help of parents to do some of the tongue twisters and new animal words, the book is suited for preschool to third grade. The Accelerated Reader level is 3.0 and is worth 0.5 point. Mr. Fish’s adventures also continue in “The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big, Big Dark” and “The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School.”

The Pout-Pout Fish is a New York Times best seller and received Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year in 2009. The book is full of rhymes, fun words and beautiful pictures. It is a great read-aloud and is bound to be a classic!

Teen Book Review ME BEFORE YOU Author: Jojo Moyes Genre: Romance Pages: 369 Publisher: Pamela Dorman Books/Viking Reviewer: Molly Dettmann, Information Services, Moore Public Library

Louisa Clark, 26-year-old former tea house worker, is in need of a job and a change of focus. Still living at home in a small box room, she’s just been laid off and has been dating her runningobsessed boyfriend for the last 7 years, adding to her growing lack of purpose and ambition. With a strong eccentric taste in fashion and unique personality, Louisa is usually the butt of the joke among her family and friends. Content living a dull life in her small town, her only future hope revolves around the potential of employment opportunities.

Or so she thinks.

Will Traynor was a 30-something business mogul who had the world at his fingertips. From weekend adventures skydiving to nights out with pretty women, he lived his life to the fullest.

That is until a motorcycle accident left him a depressed quadriplegic.

Confined to a chair and the help of constant caregivers, nurses, and family, Will wants nothing more than to end his seemingly miserable life.

When Lou is hired as Will’s daytime caregiver, she is faced with a man who has lost his desire to live. However, it does not take long until Lou’s colorful personality and witty humor shine bright and with a mixture of thoughtful conversation and limited adventures they both grow to care about each other. Lou gives Will something to look forward to each day, and Will pushes Lou to live the life she has been too afraid to live.

Unfortunately, Lou only has six months to convince Will there is something to live for, as he plans to commit assisted

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suicide at the end of her contract. Can she convince him? Will their love be enough to get him to change his mind about his intentions?

This novel is both heartwarming and heart-wrenching. Lou is a sweet and spunky character that readers will be charmed by and Will is snarky, deep, and well-meaning. Their chemistry sparks from their first encounter and will have you hooked until the last page. You will be laughing one minute, and running for your tissue box the next. For readers who love to love, and don’t mind shedding a tear or two, “Me Before You” is not to be missed.

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Now Open!

700 S. Telephone Rd. // Moore, Oklahoma Norman Regional Moore is now open and welcoming patients!

The building offers: • 24/7 Emergency Room

• Lab Services

• Physical Therapy

• Physician Offices

• Diagnostic Imaging

• Inspirations: Adult Counseling (Coming in August)

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Norman Regional Moore Update This story sponsored by

BY RICHIE SPLITT, NORMAN REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM INTERIM CEO

Norman Regional Moore features a full-service emergency room that includes two critical care/trauma rooms, and a special fast-track area for patients with minor illnesses and injuries. Our Diagnostic Imaging department is also home to the latest in technology 64-slice CT Scanner.

Also, the physicians and the staffs of Moore Care for Women, Family

Medicine Moore, and Moore Pediatrics have all returned home to their new offices.

A satellite clinic also opened for the Norman Heart and Vascular Associates physician group. For more information on our clinics, you can visit www.NormanRegionalMoore.com If you have driven by and seen the new Norman Regional Moore, you can understand why we are so excited about this new building—especially in the evening when the Sanctuary's crystals are illuminated. We are very proud to continue providing the highest quality care to the community of Moore.

It's good to be home.

Where the Healing Begins

We are off to a great start. Our staff, physicians and volunteers have been eagerly awaiting the chance to serve the community from our beautiful new building. Their hard work of getting everything ready to open for the Moore community paid off. In Norman Regional Moore's first week of operation our Laboratory Services, Physical Therapy, Imaging and the

Emergency Department served more than 1,000 patients! Our coffee shop Daily Grind located in the facilities' atrium is also open and proudly serving Starbucks® coffee, specialty drinks, and a variety of sandwiches, soups and desserts.

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We are open! Our new permanent facility, Norman Regional Moore, is open and now accepting patients. On Monday, June 6, 2016, we opened the doors to patients and made a smooth transition from our temporary accommodations to our new permanent state-of-the-art medical facility.

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Performing Arts Summer Camps Non-audition summer camps now enrolling!

One, two and three-week camps for PreK-6th grade in Musical Theatre, Improv, Acting, Dance and more!

May 31 - July 29, 2016

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Moore Healthy: Summer Snacking

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SARAH BARNES, MS, RD/LD

Summertime brings great outdoor cooking and gatherings with friends and family. Outdoor fun brings a perfect opportunity to take advantage of all of the fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season to help you reach your daily-recommended amount of five servings. This may seem like a lot but can easily be done by adding fruit to your snacks and throwing on some fresh vegetables when you fire up the grill. Here is a list of some fruits and veggies that are best during the summer season.

Berries- Berries are great added to yogurt or fruit smoothies.

Melons (Cantaloupe, Honey Dew, Watermelon)- Melons are perfect to slice up and take to a gathering or grab as a snack.

Peaches/Nectarines- Peaches offer a good source of vitamin C and can be excellent fresh or frozen. They taste great with Greek yogurt or low-fat cottage cheese.

Beets- Beets are a wonderful source of vitamin A and antioxidants and are delicious in fresh salads.

Spinach- Using fresh, crisp spinach for a salad will provide you with a good source of magnesium, folic acid, antioxidants, and vitamins A, C, E & K. Bell Peppers- Bell Peppers make for a great afternoon snack or can be thrown on the grill and provide lots of vitamins A & C. Tomatoes- Tomatoes are delicious cooked and made into a sauce, cut up and added to any salad, or sliced up and grilled. They provide Vitamin A, Lycopene, and antioxidants.

Zucchini and Yellow Squash- Both zucchini and squash are excellent vegetables for grilling to complement any meal.

With the summer heat here, we sometimes prefer to have a cold snack to keep us cool, leading us to venture towards the higher calorie snacks such as ice cream and frozen shakes. Before reaching for the sugary sweets, try some of these delicious lower calorie cool snack ideas that can help keep your summertime figure!

1) Put Greek yogurt in the freezer to help satisfy an ice cream craving. It is lower in calories and adds protein to your snack.

2) Do you have extra fresh fruit? Try blending this up with a little almond milk and freezing it in popsicle trays for a healthy, cool snack.

3) Not craving a cool snack? Try three cups of air-popped popcorn to satisfy your crunchy snack craving.

4) Hummus also makes a great snack and tastes wonderful with some fresh carrots or bell peppers.

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.

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Meek Construction Converting Aging Golf Course to Neighborhood

BY ROB MORRIS

Lakeside Golf Course has been a familiar site along North Eastern Avenue in Moore since it opened in 1959. But the course has seen a steady decline since the 1999 tornado. Tony Meek, President of Meek Construction, has partnered with Four Par Properties LLC to turn the aging course and surrounding land into a new subdivision.

When finished, the project will feature 285 homes and a duplex community for retirees 65 and older. Home prices will range from $220K to $300k depending on what customers want. Meek said he and his partners are excited about taking advantage of the course’s ponds and green space.

“We’re keeping every pond they have, and there are four or five ponds,” said Meek. “That’s the biggest thing about the

golf course. With that we’ll have a massive common area, probably more common area than any other neighborhood in town. We’ll have walking trails between all those ponds with waterfront lots and fishing.”

Meek said the homes will not be starter homes but will include features that are considered to be upgrades in most starter home communities. Among those features will be a focus on energy efficient appliances to help homeowners keep utility costs low.

“I’ve always told people that you can pay off your house but you can’t pay off your utility bills, so let’s focus on energy efficiency,” said Meek. “If it costs you a little bit more money, so be it. In the long run it’s a better lifestyle for you to have lower utility bills.”

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The new subdivision groundbreaking took place June 16. The development is scheduled to unfold over four phases with the first phase already underway.

According to Meek, 102 lots will be ready for sale in about nine months, but the project will take approximately four to five years to complete.

While some parts of the state are pulling back any new building due to the struggling oil and gas industry, Meek believes the timing on this project is just about right.

“We think that we’re getting to the bottom of the oil & gas trend right now and we’ve got nine months to get it ready,” said Meek. “From what I know and from folks in the oil and gas industry, we’re projecting a good third and fourth quarter to start climbing back up.”

Meek said his company is aiming to hit a sweet spot with this development, trying to bridge the gap between entrylevel production builders and custom homes to give customers more flexibility at a bargain price.

“We want customers to be able to come in and feel like they can get more bang for their buck, have a nicer home,” said Meek, “Even though they’re still picking a certain plan from a builder, they really have control over how their house will look.”

The new neighborhood will be in the Moore school district with the northern border bumping right up to the boundary between Moore and Oklahoma City.

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MOVIE REVIEW

Seeing is Not Necessarily Believing, But It’s Still Entertaining

BY ROB MORRIS

© PHOTO COURTESY OF LIONSGATE

Directed by: Jon M. Chu Written by: Ed Solomon Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Daniel Radcliffe, Dave Franco, Lizzy Caplan, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine Part of the allure of magic is that “How the heck did they do that???” feeling you get after the illusion is performed. Keeping the secret behind the trick, no matter how large or small the scale, is what makes magic so very entertaining. And that was part of the fascinating appeal of the first “Now You See Me” movie back in 2013. The movie featured a Robin Hood-esque band of magicians dubbed “The Four Horsemen” who were hell-bent on using spectacular magic tricks to inflict revenge on those who had contributed to the death of a magician decades earlier. It also came with a twist ending that, while not exactly a total surprise, was pretty satisfying.

In “Now You See Me 2” the Four Horsemen are back, but this time they’re the target. The presumptive

bad guy is Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman), one of the magical quartet’s largest enemies from the first movie.

Even though he’s behind bars Bradley somehow manipulates the Horsemen into a disastrous public performance that leaves them on the run from the FBI. Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo) is the group’s shadow-leader, directing them from behind the scenes while sneakily working for the FBI as the lead investigator into the Four Horsemen.

His leadership is being challenged by Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), a master illusionist still reeking of arrogance from the first movie. Merritt McKinney (Woody Harrelson) is back as the comic relief and talented hypnotist, while Jack Wilder (Dave Franco) fills the role of the young apprentice magician whose expertise is card trick. Lula (Lizzy Caplan) conveniently shows up to replace the departed Henley Reeves (Isla Fisher) who opted not to return for the sequel.

As is true in nearly every sequel ever made, the action is bigger and, in this case, the magic tricks are even more epic. As a result, “Now You See

Me 2” is nearly as entertaining as the first movie. The storyline is suitably convoluted with a nice twist at the end. But somehow this movie doesn’t quite seem to pick up the dramatic momentum of its forerunner. Perhaps it’s because of the casting of Daniel Radcliffe as a grown-up Harry Potter.

No, wait…that’s not right. Let me try again…

Perhaps it’s because the casting of Daniel Radcliffe as the BIG bad guy, Walter Mabry, the presumed dead partner in a software company that’s about to out-Facebook Mark Zuckerberg. Radcliffe has a twist of his own buried in his history, but it’s just so distracting to see the actor who WAS Harry Potter (You’re a wizard, Harry!) portraying a homicidal villain (You’re a megalomaniac, Harry!).

But the biggest problem is that director John M. Chu and writer Ed Solomon can’t quite seem to make up their mind about revealing the “how” behind the spectacular illusions performed by the Four Horseman.

It feels as though they want to let the audience in on the trick a la the big “Ocean’s 11” heist scene pulled off so well by Steven Soderbergh, George Clooney, Matt Damon, and company.

The problem is that the explanations of the illusions ring hollow and fall short of explaining some of the staggering CGI-moments that take place on-screen.

You may or may not remember the uproar created back in the late 1990’s by the Fox television series, “Breaking the Magician’s Code: Magic’s Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed.” The great thing about that show was that when the masked magician revealed how it was possible to make a tank disappear in front of a live audience, the big reveal actually made sense. The explanations in “Now You See Me 2” leave you more with a feeling of being lied to than, “Oh, that’s how they did it!”

It’s best to just “pay no attention to the man behind the curtain” and enjoy the ride.

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Parting Shots

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Parting Shots

Moore Chamber of Commerce ribbon cuttings

TSET — The Moore Chamber of Commerce welcomed TSET Healthy Living Program Cleveland County to the community with a ribbon cutting on June 2. The office is located at 226 W. Gray Avenue in Norman.

RODAN + FIELDS—The Moore Chamber of Commerce welcomed Cindy Woods with Rodan + Fields to the community with a ribbon cutting on June 2. For more information about Rodan + Fields, visit Cindy's website at cindylwood.myrandf.com.

BACK TO YOU — The Moore Chamber of Commerce welcomed Back to You Marketing to the community with a ribbon cutting on June 2. For more information about Back to You Marketing, visit their website at www.BackToYouMarketing.com.

COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES — The Moore Chamber of Commerce welcomed Community Health Charities to the community with a ribbon cutting on June 2. For more info about Community Health Charities, visit their website: healthcharities.org.

MASTER THREADS — The Moore Chamber of Commerce welcomed Master Threads, LLC to the community with a ribbon cutting on June 2.

For more information about Master Threads, LLC, visit their website at www.masterthreads.us.

OKLAHOMA MOON BOUNCE — The Moore Chamber of Commerce welcomed Oklahoma Moon Bounce to the community with a ribbon cutting on June 2. For more info about Oklahoma Moon Bounce, visit their website at oklahomamoonbounce.com.

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AT HOME — The Moore Chamber of Commerce welcomed At Home to the community with a ribbon cutting on June 3. The store is located at 621 SW 19th Street in Moore.

FREESTYLE CREATIVE — The Moore Chamber of Commerce celebrated the rebranding of Freestyle Creative with a ribbon cutting on May 20, 2016.

The office is located at 2200 N. Broadway in Moore.

CROSS TIMBERS — The Moore Chamber of Commerce welcomed Cross Timbers Apartment Homes to the community with a ribbon cutting on May 26th. The complex is located within the Moore Public School District at 10700 S. May Avenue in Oklahoma City.

HIGHLANDS — The Moore Chamber of Commerce welcomed Highlands at Legend at Rivendell to the community with a ribbon cutting on June 2. The center is located within Legend at Rivendell at 13200 S. May Avenue, Oklahoma City.

THE GARAGE — The Moore Chamber of Commerce welcomed The Garage Burgers & Brews to the community with a ribbon cutting on May 24, 2016. The restaurant is located at 2060 S. Service Road in Moore.

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Parting Shots

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Movie in the Park

Summer Reading Kickoff

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Parting Shots

The Station Water Park Opens

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Moore Dog Park Opens

Ugly Truck Contest

Lobo & Shabazz

Fish!

Mushu!

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