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Ahhhh, June. The first month of the summer. That magical time when the busy school year schedule is still a freshly fading memory that helps us savor the season’s slower pace. In Oklahoma the first few weeks of June also give us a short time to enjoy pleasant evenings before the blastfurnace heat of summer cranks up and drives us into airconditioned shelter. For those in Moore and South Oklahoma City, the summer offers a wide array of
festivals, camps, and events that can fill those leisure hours with memorable moments. Our Summer Events Guide will help you map out your plans, including the always spectacular Celebration in the Heartland at Buck Thomas Park. To make sure you don’t miss anything this summer, keep this issue of the Moore Monthly handy until September.
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2014 SUMMER EVENTS GUIDE
Summer Nights Concert in the Park Celebration in the Heartland When: July 4th Where: Buck Thomas Park, 1903 12th Street What to expect: Big crowds, great food and crafts, a splendid concert and spectacular fireworks show to cap it all off. Celebration in the Heartland is the biggest event in Moore of the year drawing an estimated 20,000 people to town. “It’s our premiere event of the year as we celebrate our independence,” says Moore’s director of Parks and Recreation, Todd Jensen. “We’ve upped the ante with one of the largest fireworks show in Oklahoma.” The festival features great food vendors, craft vendors, a giant sand pit for kids, and a children’s tent provided by the Moore Public Library. The festival opens at 10:00 a.m. and is capped off with the fireworks show at 10 p.m. This year’s concert will feature Drive, a high energy 5-piece band from Oklahoma City. Drive covers a wide range of music spanning the decades including dance, pop, rock, hip-hop, country and Red Dirt. The popular car, truck and motorcycle show will also be returning to Buck Thomas Park this year. For more information check www.showyourridez.com . For those attending the festival there are some important rules to keep in mind: you cannot bring animals into the park, so leave your dogs at home. While there are some alcoholic beverages served at the festival you cannot bring your own alcoholic beverages with you. For more information about Celebration in the Heartland contact Teresa Smith at 793-4332 or go to the city’s website at www.cityofmoore.com.
When: Friday nights in June Where: Buck Thomas Park, 1903 12th Street What to expect: One of the most popular concert series in the area featuring great regional and local artists. The Summer Nights Concert in the Park series is one of the most popular summer attractions in Moore. The free concerts are sponsored by the Moore Public Library and are scheduled for every Friday night in June at the south pavilion in Buck Thomas Park. This year’s lineups features the returns of some big-time fan favorites.
Friday, June 6 - 7:00 pm • Red Dirt Rangers
With origins that can be traced back to the very core of the “Red Dirt” musical genre, this band from Stillwater has been blazing a trail of music that has taken them from Stillwater to the other side of the world. The Red Dirt Rangers have been performing for 25 years and have been rec-ognized for their impact on many emerging Oklahoma musicians. Music fans can expect a set filled with their most popular songs along with new music from their latest CD, “Lone Chimney.”
Friday, June 13 - 7:00 pm • Rider’s Ford
Another popular band with “Red Dirt” roots that have been flavored by road trips to play in bars and honky-tonks across the state. The band’s first album was the 2010 release “We Rage On.” Grass roots support of that CD helped make them and up-and-coming group among independent country artists. Rider’s Ford has gained a loyal following and now plays some of the largest stages in the Midwest.
Friday, June 20 - 7:00 pm • Nicnos
This Oklahoma City-based band blends their original songs with startlingly fresh and diverse covers of songs like “All Along the Watchtower”, “Hey Yah”, and “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” to produce one of the more energetic and entertaining sets you’ll hear. Members of the four-member and claim influences ranging from The Dave Matthews Band to Nickel Creek. They were voted “Best Pop/ Rock/Alternative Band in Oklahoma” by Live Music Oklahoma and “Who New to Watch” by the Country Music Association.
Friday, June 27 - 7:00pm • Zoom City
One of the most popular cover bands in the state, Zoom City is rooted deeply in the rich tradi-tions of classic rock but they also have the versatility needed to cover the best of current music. The added dimension of a talented horn section helps with a wide-ranging set that includes eve-rything from the Rolling Stones to Santana, from Chicago to Motown, and from the Beatles to the Eagles. Sponsored by Pioneer Library System; The City of Moore; Friends of the Moore Public Library; Oklahoma Arts Council; Tinker Federal Credit Union and Apollo Building.
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2014 SUMMER EVENTS GUIDE
Daddy Daughter Dance When: Saturday, June 14, 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm Where: Moore Community Center, 301 S. Howard What to expect: An evening of fun-filled activities including limbo, hula, and music for Dads and their Daughters ages 4 to 14. Just in time for Father’s Day, the Moore Community Center will become an Island Paradise with the annual Daddy Daughter Dance. The Aloha Dance lasts from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and the Luau Dance runs from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are available for pre-sale for $5.00 per person. Tickets purchased on the day of the dance are $7.00 per person. Pre-order T-shirts are also available for $10.00 each. To Buy Tickets: Moore Community Center or www.cityofmoore.com/fun
Scavenger Hunt at the Parks When: Saturday mornings in June and July (June 13th – July 11th) Where: various Moore Parks What to expect: A fun adventure that will take you through all of the city parks in search of clues. Moore Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite you to go “hunting” in our parks. Each Saturday morning a new list of clues will be found online at our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/mooreparks . Print off the list, grab your camera, family and friends and scavenger our parks to see what you find. At the end of the 5 week hunt, submit your findings to the Community Center and the teams with the correct findings will be entered in a drawing for prizes. You must register your team by June 20th @ cityofmoore.com/fun FOR ALL AGES • FREE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
Play in the Park When: Friday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:30 am Where: Various city parks What to expect: A free program featuring supervised activities for children 6-to-14 years of age. An adult must accompany children. Games, snacks, arts and crafts will be showcased at a different City of Moore park each week.
Old Town Farmer’s Market When: Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Saturdays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Where: Moore Community Center south parking lot, 301 S. Howard The sale of garden related products the Old Town Farmers Market will be every Thursday from 4:00pm - 7:30pm and Saturday from 8:00am - Noon at the Moore Community Center south parking lot. For more information please call 793-5090.
Friday June 6th • Buck Thomas Park South Pavilion 1903 NE 12th Street • 9:30am - 10:30am Friday June 13th • Fairmoore Park Pavilion (Kidsplay) 630 NW 5th Street • 9:30am - 10:30am Friday June 20th • Parmele Park Pavilion and Splash Pad 1308 N. Janeway Ave. • 9:30am - 10:30am Friday June 27th • Apple Valley Park Pavilion and Splash Pad 4401 Melrose Dr. • 9:30am - 10:30am Friday July 11th • Veteran’s Park Pavilion 1900 SE 4h Street • 9:30am - 10:30am Friday July 18th • Little River Park Pavilion 700 Block of SW 4th Street • 9:30am - 10:30am
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2014 SUMMER EVENTS GUIDE
City of Moore Summer Camps When: throughout the summer Where: Various locations What to expect: Week-long experiences that will entertain and challenge children of all ages.
Extreme Animals Camp Monday, June 9, 2014 - 9:00am to Friday, June 13, 2014 - 12:00pm 1. Monday June 9th - Friday June 13th Location: Moore Community Center Cost: $115.00 per person Ages: 6 to 11 years of age Register: www.cityofmoore.com/fun Get ready for a wildly entertaining experience! Get up close and personal with endangered species, creepy crawlies and more! You will also learn about different types of arts and crafts that relate to those species and their habits.
Discovery Camps Come discover your incredible abilities to create, problem solve, and have fun building robots, models, soapbox derby cars and much more. Monday, June 23, 2014 - 9:00am to Friday, June 27, 2014 12:00pm Monday June 23rd - Friday June 27th Moore Community Center Cost: $80.00 Grades: 3rd - 8th grade Register: www.cityofmoore.com/fun
Robotics and Exploring Camps Come discover your incredible abilities to create, problem solve, and have fun building robots, models, soapbox derby cars and more.
2. Monday July 14th - Friday July 18th Location: Moore Community Center Cost: $115.00 per person Ages 6 to 11 years of age
Mon, June 23, 2014 - 9:00am to Fri, June 27, 2014 - 12:00pm Mon June 23 - Fri June 27th Location: Moore Community Center Grades: 3rd - 8th grade Cost: $90.00 per person Register: cityofmoore.com/fun
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When school is out, Mad Science is in. You child can continue to learn even when school is out, and won’t even realize it because We have fun down to a science.
There are a wide selection of 5-day sports camps available during the summer months designed to help boys and girls ages 7-to-18 years of age improve their skills and be more active. Cost is $75 per camper and includes a T-shirt and snacks. Campers will need to bring proper attire for the various camps.
Monday, June 16th - Friday, June 23rd - Science of Sports, Space Crime Solving and Nature Monday, July 7th - Friday, July 11th - Mad Science Camp Moore Community Center Cost: $99.00 per person Ages: 6 to 11 years of age Register: www.cityofmoore.com/fun
Happy Feet Soccer Camps This camp is non-competitive and use fun techniques to train advanced motor skills, dribbling, shooting skills and fitness. Mon, June 16, 2014 - 9:00am to Fri, June 20, 2014 - 10:30am Monday June 16th - Friday June 20th Location: Buck Thomas Park Ages: 4 - 6 years of age Cost: $82.50 per person Register: www.cityofmoore.com/fun
Golf Camp with Southmoore head golf coach Mike McConville June 2–6 @ Earlywine Golf Course Tennis Camp with Moore High School tennis coach Jim Lawson June 23–27 @ Fairmoore Tennis Court. Basketball Camp with Westmoore head coach Scott Hodges June 9–13 @ Moore Community Center Soccer Camp with Hillsdale College head coach Beau Richmond Hillsdale College Volleyball Camp with Hillsdale head coach Jerrod Donahue Moore Community Center
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Orr Family Farm Summer Camps When: June and July Where: Orr Family Farm What to expect: Fun and learning don’t have to stop when school lets out for summer. Orr Family Farms will have two sessions for their annual summer camp in 2014. Session 1: June 17-20 • Session 2: July 15-18 Each session runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. The camp is open to children ages 5-11 years or kindergarten through 6th grade. Cost is $160 per camper. Lunch is provided each day and a special t-shirt is included for each camper with registration. Activities include: Pony Care Instruction • Pony Rides Animal Care Instructions • Petting and Feeding Techniques Learn How to Make Real Butter • Learn How to Fish Milk a Life-Size Fiberglass Cow There will also be instruction time learning about agriculture, history and heritage, plus many fun activities! To register go to: www.orrfamilyfarm.com and look for the Summer Camp link on the home page. You can also call 405-799-FARM (3276) for more information.
Pioneer Library System Summer Reading Programs Summer means many things around the libraries of the Pioneer Library System. A chance to keep up on reading skills, to get a break in the cool air conditioning or to catch up on the latest technology offered through the library as reading keeps evolving. It also means the library’s most diverse and complete set of programs of the year, as talented performers share their knowledge with audiences of all ages. This June and July is no exception, as the Moore Public Library, Southwest Oklahoma CIty Public Library and all of the 11 branch libraries and even a few points beyond take part in the Summer Reading Program. The scope of these programs is significant. Last summer, the attendance at library programs totaled more than 41,000 people. “That’s a lot of friendly faces coming through the door and seeing not just a program, but hopefully everything that our library has to offer,” said Gary Kramer, Public Information Officer for the Pioneer Library System.
Blazers Ice Center Summer Adventure Camp June 2nd - August 15th • 7:30am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday • Children ages 6 to 12. Camp includes: Skating every day from 12pm to 3pm Arts and Crafts Weekly themed activities Movies, games, and plenty of fun Campers must provide their own lunch Skating lessons with coaches For more information contact Cindy at blazersicecentre@gmail.com or call 405-631-3307.
Matt Donovan Hockey Camp July 29th - August 2nd 8:30am - 4pm • Cost: $300 3 Hours of ice each day • Dry land training • Video training Lunch • Camp jersey • Tons of fun Instructors: Matt Donovan of the New York Islanders Paul Phillips, Captain, University of Denver Blake Martin, Captain, University of Oklahoma Tyler Minx, Captain, Odessa Jackalopes
Literary elements Reading is a lifelong endeavor, and the library has several program options for adults this summer, with two geared specifically toward women. Kay Byrd brings a wealth of experience as an image consultant and personal development coach. She has worked with clients around the country, written magazine articles and appeared in television and radio spots giving her tips on helping women find the right look. Now she’ll do so for audiences throughout the library system. “Be Wild for Art” is a Norman-based art studio that specializes in short programs where would-be artists spend time painting and socializing. They’ll take their program on the road for evening events at both the downtown Norman Public Library and Norman Public Library West locations this summer. For a complete listing of the schedule of Summer Reading Program events, visit the Norman Public Library’s website, www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org/norman, or call 701-2600. Also, keep up with the library on Facebook at “Pioneer Library System” or follow on Twitter @mylibrary2go.
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2014 SUMMER EVENTS GUIDE Pop Star Camp Monday-Thursday, June 23-26, 1:00-4:00 pm Minimum: 8 Maximum: 20
Artworks Academy Summer Camps Classes are available for students from 18-months to 18-years old. Summer is a great time to attend dance or musical theatre classes. The short term commitment provides an opportunity to see a child’s passion grow and their talents develop before enrolling them for the school year. For older students summer is a time to further broaden their performing arts training by taking classes not normally offered on a year-round basis.
Six Week Summer Classes June 23rd - July 31st Mommy and Me (18-months to 2-years) Creative Movements (2 years) PreDance (3 to 5 years) PreDance (3 to 5 years) Tap for Mini Dance Company Hip Hop (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade) Hip Hop (3rd to 6th Grade) Hip Hop (6th to 12th Grade) Pom (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade) Pom (3rd to 6th Grade) Pom (6th to 12th Grade) Tap (3rd to 6th Grade) Tap (6th to 12th Grade) Leaps and Turns (3rd to 6th Grade) Leaps and Turns (6th to 12th Grade) Lyrical (6th to 12th Grade) Tap Choreography (6th to 12th)
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All classes with grade requirements are based on the grade student will be entering for the 2014-2015 school year. Enrollment in agebased classes is determined on how old child will be on the first day of class. For more details on six week classes check out www.artworksacademy.com or call 405-3971824.
Summer Camps Pop Star Camp (Kindergarten to 3rd grade) Monday-Thursday, June 23-26, 1:00-4:00 pm Minimum: 8 Maximum: 20 Cost: Tuition is $120. A $20.00 non-refundable deposit is due upon enrollment to hold your child’s spot. The session charge listed, once you enroll, is your remaining balance. The balance is due by the first day of the camp. Students enrolling in two or more camps or classes will receive a 10% discount off of each camp or class. Families will receive a sibling discount of 10% for each additional family member enrolled.
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Cost: Tuition is $120. A $20.00 non-refundable deposit is due upon enrollment to hold your child’s spot. The session charge listed, once you enroll, is your remaining balance. The balance is due by the first day of the camp. Students enrolling in two or more camps or classes will receive a 10% discount off of each camp or class. Families will receive a sibling discount of 10% for each additional family member enrolled.
Girls of America Dance Camp (5-11 years) Monday-Thursday, June 30-July 3, 1:00-4:00 pm Minimum: 8 Maximum: 20 Cost: Tuition is $120. A $20.00 non-refundable deposit is due upon enrollment to hold your child’s spot. The session charge listed, once you enroll, is your remaining balance. The balance is due by the first day of the camp. Students enrolling in two or more camps or classes will receive a 10% discount off of each camp or class. Families will receive a sibling discount of 10% for each additional family member enrolled.
The Science of Dance (7-12 years) Monday-Thursday, July 7-10, 1:00-4:00 pm Minimum: 8 Maximum: 20 Cost: Tuition is $120. A $20.00 non-refundable deposit is due upon enrollment to hold your child’s spot. The session charge listed, once you enroll, is your remaining balance. The balance is due by the first day of the camp. Students enrolling in two or more camps or classes will receive a 10% discount off of each camp or class. Families will receive a sibling discount of 10% for each additional family member enrolled.
Snow Queen Dance Camp (3-9 years) Monday-Thursday, July 14-17, 3:00-5:00 pm Minimum: 5 Maximum: 20 Cost: Tuition is $95. A $20.00 non-refundable deposit is due upon enrollment to hold your child’s spot. The session charge listed, once you enroll, is your remaining balance. The balance is due by the first day of the camp. Students enrolling in two or more camps or classes will receive a 10% discount off of each camp or class. Families will receive a sibling discount of 10% for each additional family member enrolled.
Disney’s The Aristocrats KIDS (Kindergarten-8th grade) Monday-Friday, July 21-August 1, 1:00-4:00 pm Cost: Tuition is $250. A $20.00 non-refundable deposit is due upon enrollment to hold your child’s spot. The session charge listed, once you enroll, is your remaining balance. The balance is due by the first day of the camp. Students enrolling in two or more camps or classes will receive a 10% discount off of each camp or class. Families will receive a sibling discount of 10% for each additional family member enrolled. Performances: Performances for Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS will be August 1-2, 2014. Per-formance times and number of performances will be announced once enrollment is finalized. The K-3rd grade campers and the 4th-8th grade campers will be in different performances.
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2014 SUMMER EVENTS GUIDE
Warren Theatre Summer Kids Series The Warren Theatre is extending an invitation for kids to enjoy special features during the summer months with its Summer Kids Series 2014. All shows begin at 10:00 a.m. on the designated days. Ticket prices are $2.00 for everyone, but you can buy a season pass for $15. A special kid-pack concession combo will be available for $6.00. Here’s a look at this summer’s movie line-up:
Andy Alligator’s Water Park Take a refreshing break from the Oklahoma heat with a visit to Oklahoma’s newest family fun destination. Andy Alligator’s Water Park is perfect for a day of wet fun, birthday parties, and group outings. Challenge your friends on the Mat Racer, chill in the Lazy River, or get a gator-zillion gallons of water dumped on you at the giant play structure. The park also has cabanas available for rental. Season passes are available for individuals and for individuals plus one guest. For more information call 405-321-7275 or visit www.andyalligators.com/water-park/.
Water Park Hours May 25th - August 16th Sunday Monday - Saturday Fridays (in June & July)
12pm - 6pm 11am - 7pm 11am - 8pm
Alvin & The Chipmunks June 3 & 5 How to Train Your Dragon June 10 & 12 Epic June 17 & 19 Madagascar 3 June 24 & 26 Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 July 1 & 3 Rise of the Guardians July 8 & 10 Turbo July 15 & 17 Escape from Planet Earth July 22 & 24 Despicable Me 2 July 29 & 31
Blazer’s Ice Center Programs SUMMER PUBLIC SKATE PASS $59.99 Skate all Summer June 1st – August 31st • Unlimited Skating
SUMMER HOCKEY PASS $99 Skate all Summer June 1st – August 31st • Unlimited Stick & Pucks & Drop In’s
BLACKOUT NIGHT Every Friday night Blazers Ice Centre will be having Blackout Night. All lights will be out, music turned up and lazers on! When: 7:30-10pm Cost: $10
LEARN TO SKATE Tuesdays, 6:45 pm to 7:15 pm • Saturdays, 11:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: 3300 Market Place Dr., Norman, OK 73072
Andy Alligator’s Fun Park If you’re looking for some hot summer fun you need look no further than Andy Alligator’s Fun Park. The park features Speedway Go-Karts, Bumper Cars, the Frog Hopper ride, The Rock climbing challenge, 3-level Kidz Zone play area, Bayou Blaster Bumper Boats, Battling Cages, Mini Bowling, Gator Golf, Water Wars, and a game room. You can also arrange for a birthday party or group outing with special group pricing. For more information call 405-321-7275 or visit www.andyalligators.com.
Fun Park Hours Sunday - Thursday: Friday: Saturday:
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Location: 3300 Market Place Dr., Norman, OK 73072
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Heyday Entertainment Center This family entertainment center features a little something for every member of the family, from laser-tag and mini-golf to some of the best pizza in the area. You’ll also find a video game arcade and indoor ropes course. The 7,000 square foot laser-tag arena features two levels, bridges, ramps, and plenty of pillars, arches and passageways that are enhanced with futuristic lighting and swirling fog. The mini-golf course runs 18-holes long and features plenty of elevation changes, water hazards and even some sand traps. When all of that action gets your appetite charged up you can head over to Double Dave’s pizza parlor to satisfy your hunger cravings. HeyDay is available for group outings and birthday parties. There’s also a great list of specials and passes available including Unlimited Laser Tag and Ropes Course. For details on group prices and all of the specials call 405-310-3500 or visit the website at www.heydayfamilyfun.com.
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Miles4Smiles Ride
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Moore War 5K Run Mark your calendars and dust off your running shoes for the 6th Annual Moore War 5k. This year’s run is set for Saturday, August 23, 2014. The race will begin at 7:30 am at Moore High School. The run will help raise scholarship money for Moore and Westmoore students. You can register by going to www.signmeup.com/100610.
The Oklahoma Baptist Children’s Home is sponsoring their 14th annual bike ride on Saturday, June 14th. Registration for all distances begins at 6:00 a.m. at Emmaus Baptist Church, located directly north of the Children’s Home Campus at 16301 South Western Avenue. The ride is designed for all levels of cyclists with a 56-mile endurance course, a 44-mile medium course, a 27mile course, and a short 10.5-mile fun course. A Campus Walk will also take place for those who prefer to keep their feet on the ground instead on the pedals. Pre-registration cost is $25 per individual (includes a T-shirt and lunch), $35 per tandem (includes 2 T-shirts and 2 lunches), and $15 for children 12 and under. There is no additional charge for late registration but T-shirts are not guaranteed. For more information visit www.miles4smilesokc.com or call 405-691-7781.
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SPORTS
2014 Slow Pitch Softball State Champions BY COLE POLAND On the final day of the season, the city of Moore brought its best of the three schools to Shawnee for the all-day slow pitch softball state tournament. The Moore Lions entered ranked fourth. The Westmoore Jaguars entered at the number-three spot. The SaberCats, the reigning 2013 fast pitch softball state champs, entered the tournament as the top seed with a chance to turn a pair on the title. “It means a lot, especially to my seniors,” said head coach Jason Lingo. It means a lot to be able to complete the softball sweep for both the fall and spring seasons, a feat accomplished only one other time, in 2007-2008 by Moore. After the Cats’ regional championship at home, I overheard a parent and Lingo talking about the past. Talking about how six years ago they didn’t know if they were going to be able to get the field ready for the inaugural season of Southmoore softball. Talking about walking the field with squinted eyes looking for rocks and throwing them over the fence. That was a long time ago. And today they find themselves at the top in the state.
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“[It’s] very meaningful to me because I’ve always wanted to,” said senior Carley Strawn. “It’s exciting because we’ve never won a state title in slow pitch, and it just feels good to be a state champion,” senior Katelyn Brown said. The SaberCats opened up the day at the Ballfields at Firelake in Shawnee with an opening round game against Broken Arrow. The Cats’ offense came prepared as they tallied 19 hits and 2 home runs, courtesy of senior Rachel Copus and freshman Lindsey Stoekel, in the 12-5 win. Moving into the semi-finals, the Cats faced the Muskogee Roughers, who knocked out Moore in the first round. Early on, the game went back and forth. Muskogee wrested control in the top of the fifth, putting up four runs to lead 10-5. The inning put together by the Roughers could have sunk the Cats. They would answer back with a huge eight-run inning with another pair of homers from Copus and Stoekel. The Cats’ defense would hold on for a 13-12 win over Muskogee to advance to the title game. In the title game, Southmoore played Tahlequah, who beat Westmoore in the semi-finals. The Tigers’ offense was
nearly as potent as the Cats’, entering the game with the Tigers landing 29 hits in their first two games against the Cats’ 34 hits. The Tigers outscored their two opponents 26-3. The Cats outscored their first two opponents 25-17. After the first inning, the SabertCats led 5-1 and there was no slowing down. The Tigers would score seven runs, but the Cats did not allow them to put together any sort of a rally. Southmoore beat Tahlequah 14-7 for the softball title. On the day, the Southmoore defense allowed a few extra base runners, giving up four errors and eight walks, but the defense held tightly when needed. Eight might seem high but that number was over three games while the Cats’ offensive patience earned them twelve walks over those three games. As a team, they hit .509 on 55108 and slugged .796. Just to give you a very little bit of perspective, the Colorado Rockies lead the MLB in slugging so far this season with .488. For the 2013-2014 softball season, the Southmoore SaberCats reign with twin titles in fast pitch and slow pitch.
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Hope. Heart. Home. Healing. Moore Strong BY RICHIE SPLITT VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, MOORE MEDICAL CENTER & HEALTHPLEX Now, a year since the EF-5 tornado ripped through our town, changing lives and the landscape forever, the community has had an opportunity to look back and see the incredible progress we’ve made. Some of the things about the community that have stood out the most to me over the past year are the strength, sense of hope, heart, hometown spirit, and the signs of healing that make Moore Strong. After Moore Medical Center was destroyed by the tornado, I saw these same things exhibited within the Norman Regional Health System. Here are just a few examples from last month: HOPE: The Norman Regional Health Foundation has announced a call for professional artists for an exterior, inspirational work of art for our new healthcare facility. The commissioned work will serve as an iconic entry point to the new facility and a transitional connection to the main entrance’s atrium. The artwork will not necessarily be a memorial; rather it will serve
as a visual representation of hope, innovation, strength, protection, and endurance in the wake of the communal loss and devastation of the tornado. The Moore Medical Art for Healing project will coincide with building construction of the new facility, slated to open in the fall of 2016. HEART: On May 19, the American flag was proudly raised for the first time in 364 days at the site of Moore Medical Center. An American flag had flown at MMC every day since the opening of the facility in 2005 until May 20, 2013. Following the tornado, an alert was issued to the city of Moore for the flag recovery. Several days later, a call was received that a resident living across the highway from the destroyed hospital discovered the flag while working on debris removal from the tornado. Having seen the flag flying prominently over the medical center’s campus for many years, he knew exactly where the flag had come from. The flag was recovered, verified and taken for preservation. A new flag was proudly raised by the VFW at a flag presentation ceremony on May 19 outside the
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temporary Emergency Services building on the site of the former Moore Medical Center. We are proud to fly the American flag again at our facility and dedicate the new flag to the heroic actions of those in our community, state, and nation in the aftermath of the storm. These people showed tremendous heart while facing unimaginable loss and destruction.
“..this is where the healing begins!” HOME: Exactly one year after the tornado destroyed the hospital, we took a monumental and exciting step forward by breaking ground on the new Moore Medical Center facility. The new $29 million dollar health complex will be built on the site of the former MMC. The state-of-the-art facility will serve the city’s current needs and also be primed and ready for the growth that will happen in the future. The new facility has also been
designed with safety in mind and will be built using modern-day safety features including a tornado-safe room for both patients and staff to use during severe weather situations. The physicians, staff, and volunteers of Norman Regional Health System are looking forward to building a modern facility back home at the site of our former hospital, dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of our community. HEALING: We continue to serve the emergency needs of the community with our temporary Emergency Services facility, which has seen well over 6,000 patients since opening in December 2013. In addition, we are excited about bringing our rehabilitation services back to the community with the recent opening of physical therapy services in the same location. The groundwork has been laid, and we are bringing high-quality and trusted healthcare services back to Moore. We are Moore Strong—and this is where the healing begins!
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Southmoore Special Olympian Finds His Voice BY SARAH JENSEN
A young man of very few words, Alex Aberle comes to life the moment a microphone is placed in his hand. The Southmoore junior’s talent and love for singing is expressed in every note. “It is just natural,” said Michelle Batson. “It just rolls right off of his tongue.”For Aberle, singing is more than just something he does for fun. Music is his passion. “I had choir for many years,” he said. Aberle is truly a natural-born performer who evokes emotion in almost every audience. His longtime teacher, Michelle Batson, says his talents extend far beyond singing. He can play the guitar, cello, piano, and even the electrical guitar. However, every time he sings, it brings tears to her eyes because music allows Aberle to truly express himself, giving him an outlet to communicate with the world. “He doesn’t do a lot of speaking,” said Batson. “So to hear him sing and be so clear, it just brings tears to your eyes.”
Aberle has sung at various Southmoore sporting events, but recently got to debut his talents to a new audience. He sang the national anthem at the opening ceremony for the Oklahoma Special Olympics Summer Games in front of thousands of people on May 14 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
“Music has given him a voice.” “It is very exciting,” said Batson. “We have gone for years and listened to nonspecial athletes sing. For him to get to sing in front of his peers—it is awesome.” An exciting opportunity for Aberle as the Oklahoma Special Olympics Organization has never really had an athlete with his abilities be able to sing the national anthem to kick off the threeday event. Aberle also took the field as an athlete at the games. Participating
in events ranging from track and field to the softball throw, Aberle achieved his ultimate goal winning a gold medal, a moment of success that is not a new experience for Aberle. “I am real excited for him,” said Batson. “He has come a long way from when I got him as a sixth-grade student.” With more than just his ability to sing, Aberle has left his mark at Southmoore. Whether he is in the classroom, helping out in one of his favorite places the library, or singing in front of an audience, Aberle excels. “The kids at school love him,” said Batson. “He is just a great kid.” A great kid blessed with the gift of music, a gift that provides him with a talent to inspire the world. “I have heard him sing for the 10 years I have worked him,” said Batson. “It still makes me cry every time because it gives him a voice. Music has given him a voice.”
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A new assisted living community is opening its doors in Moore. The existing senior living community known as Heartland Plaza is undergoing many upgrades and a name change. New management is announcing Featherstone Assisted Living will now be operating at the cozy residence located across the street from Moore High School. The distinctive building has a “mall” type of interior where office and recreation spaces appear to be in a quaint town setting. The residence will soon be completely remodeled and features a cathedral ceiling that showers the area with sunlight and lavish space. Apartment floor plans vary from a cozy studio to a spacious two-bedroom apartment. Every apartment has a kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator. Apartments also feature large closets, ceiling fans, emergency call system, cable television, heating and airconditioning controls, and walk-in showers. Aroundthe-clock oversight and personal care assistance is provided by a trained and certified staff. The homelike atmosphere of assisted living is proving to be a popular choice for seniors who want to live in a place where they can receive assistance with activities of daily living, yet age with dignity and grace. For people who don’t need 24 hour skilled nursing care, assisted living is a cost-effective alternative to the more institutional setting of a nursing facility.
Kiri Parker is the assistant director at Featherstone. She stated that services are available to provide additional support to residents as their needs increase over time. “This enables people to move in while they are still quite independent and to focus on enjoying the things in life which make them happy”. “We are attracting seniors who are ready to let someone else help out with chores and personal care,” said Parker.
Featherstone Assisted Living residents dine in a restaurant-style setting and have a complimentary beverage and snack bar open 24 hours a day. Weekly housekeeping and laundry service includes changing bed linens and washing personal items. Assistance with bathing, dressing, incontinence, and medication administration are some of the offered services. Apartment reservations are being accepted on a firstcome basis. For more information, call 405.799.9919.
The affordable and simple monthly rates include all services and amenities. Residents have several floor plans to choose from and monthly rates start at $2,095. Leases can be canceled with a 30-day notice. Residents are free from property taxes, home insurance, home and lawn maintenance, and all utility bills except for telephone service. Many residents receive Veteran Aid and Attendance benefits which pays much of their rent. The transition to assisted living is attracting new residents to Featherstone. By leasing an apartment now, they receive great rewards, such as: • Prime choice of location in the residence • 50% off one month’s rent • Guaranteed re-opening rates for at least 12 months • Three shaves and haircuts for gentlemen, and three complimentary sets and shampoos for ladies • Four complimentary guest meals
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SKETCHES OF MOORE
Bedroom City BY L.T. HADLEY During much of its history, Moore has been described as a “bedroom city,” often accompanied by a smirk that inferred that Moore was just a place where people stayed all night while doing the important things of life somewhere else. Jobs are important, education is important, the availability of materials and supplies is important. But these are all dependent upon having a place to live, a place to go to at the end of the day for the blessing of peace and rest. In the earliest years, Moore was fairly self-contained, mainly because the expectations of the residents were simple: the main concerns were food, shelter from the elements and a way to make a living. In fact, by the end of the first day after the settlement, there was a shack where bacon, sugar and coffee could be bought and horses rented. But there were also people camping in tents and the beginning of a few houses. The building lots were 25 feet wide by 125 long. Many people took only one and built a small one-room house that served as kitchen, living area and bedroom; but it met the needs. Most of the floors were dirt, pounded solid, with earth mounded on the outside to keep rainwater out.
By the turn of the century, times were better, and the homes were improving with several rooms, glass windows and wooden floors. But they were still the headquarters for living, even for those who went to the other towns for employment. There were a few grand houses in Moore. Dr. Nail lived in a house at North Broadway and Second Street with several upstairs rooms. The grounds were beautifully kept and the cedar trees he planted lasted through the 1980s. The Nails had no children, but schoolteachers and high-school students boarded with them. Banker Smith’s house at South Broadway and Second was two storied and had a basement with a furnace as big as a small locomotive that warmed the house and a small greenhouse attached on the south side. It was a famous landmark for years, but was principally the home and castle of a family. In 1930, Mel Dyer built the first brick house in Moore for his wife, Sally. It is located on the corner of West Main and Classen. They raised their daughter there and it was Sally’s home for 70 years, until she died within a few months of
100 years of age. Through all the activities of the family, this was their refuge from the elements and from the noise and confusion of the world. At time went on, housing styles changed: bungalows, ranch style houses, split levels, duplexes, apartments, mobile home parks, houses of brick and stone and wood, cottages and grand manors, but all had the same purpose—a home, a place to stay all night. Moore has expanded into a metropolis with every imaginable business, and there continue to be houses built. There is no stigma to being a “bedroom city,” no reason for the smirks. It simply means homes, places to raise and nurture children, an environment for being refreshed and energized for the day ahead. It is a place to go into at night, shut the world out, kneel beside the bed and be thankful for the wonderful gift of freedom that permits us to have a home of our own.
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Berry Family’s Commitment to Moore Helps Make Central Park Possible BY SARAH JENSEN A plot of land with a colorful history is set to become the site for the new Moore Central Park. “It has seen buffalo, Native Americans, cattle trails, and the rail,” said principal architect Anthony McDermid. “The tracks that border the property were here in 1886, and brought the settlers in 1889 to Oklahoma City. So there is a remarkable history here.” It’s history that also includes the legacy of its longtime owner, Dr. Curtis Berry and his family.
“This is a new day for Moore..” “We spent lots of time here,” said Becky Berry Marshall. “Daddy raised registered angus. We rode horses. I learned how to drive in the pasture. We had a good time here.”
Originally, the Berry family farm spanned more than 163 acres in between 4th Street and 19th Streets with its original western boundary being Telephone Road and its eastern boundary the railroad tracks. Other portions of the farm were sold and developed over time, but his daughters Becky Berry Marshall and Suzanne Berry Crabtree held onto this highly desired piece of land, waiting for the right project to come along. “It wasn’t a matter of money,” said Marshall. “I wanted to use the land for something that was just perfect for this land. When the city of Moore told me that it was going to be a city park, I knew this was what the land was meant to be.” For the Berry family, the 50-acre park at 4th and Broadway that will feature a community recreation center, aquatic facility, amphitheater, and walking trails truly represents community. A project that the Berry family says also represents Dr. Curtis Berry and his dedication to give back.
“He was a country doctor,” said Crabtree. “He loved his patients and his people, and he would love this.” As their family farm was developed into prosperous economic and residential areas for the city, the Berry family watched the once small town grow into a thriving city. A city the family desired to remain connected to because of its deep roots in the area. “Mother was born in Moore,” said Marshall. “Her uncle, Dr. Tom Nail, lived here.” The Berry Family is proud that the new park will find its home and benefit so many people on a plot of land that played such an influential role in the history of their family, allowing them to continue to be a part of the city’s continued growth. “Moore has been through horrendous devastation,” said Marshall. “I believe that this is going to be the star that is going to brighten everybody and help them forget. It is right in the path of what happened, and to me,
it is going to be the shining star of the new beginning.” City leaders and dignitaries broke ground on the highly anticipated Central Park project May 9. Construction has already begun on the project with the new park set to open in summer, 2015. “This project will be a lot more than the sum of all its parts,” said McDermid. “This is a new day for Moore. This is the citizens of Moore saying to the world that we have taxed ourselves to change the quality of life of Moore and the identity of Moore forever.”
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SENIOR MOMENT
Moore’s Brand Senior Center Expanded BY KATHLEEN WILSON DIRECTOR OF AGING SERVICES INC. The Brand Senior Center, located at 501 East Main Street, has recently been expanded. “We are excited to have the expansion of the Brand Senior Center completed and open, serving our seniors,” said Todd Jenson, director of the City of Moore Parks and Recreation Department. “The 2,500 square foot expansion will allow us to better serve our seniors as well as expand the programming we offer our growing senior population. I want to also thank the citizens of Moore for approving the 2012 quartercent park sales tax that helped fund the Brand Senior Center expansion. Their approval of the sales tax allowed this needed project to occur.” The expansion includes the addition of a large room for three pool tables, a computer lab, a room for domino games, and an area used by quilters and crafters. These additional spaces will allow for even more activities at the already busy senior center. On just about any day of the week, you can find over a 100 senior adults there taking advantage of all the opportunities available at this lovely facility. Increasing recreational opportunities for seniors was one of the objectives identified in Moore’s Vision 20/20 planning process. “The Moore Vision 20/20 is a statement of the City of
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Moore’s long-term goals as determined through an exhaustive citizen-input process in 2006,” said Elizabeth Jones, director of Community Development for the City of Moore. “At that time the community recognized the importance of providing adequate recreation and social service opportunities for the elderly. As the city has grown in size, it seemed to be the right time to expand the Brand Senior Center, being a strategy to meet the city’s goal of supporting Moore’s elderly population.” The Center is operated by the City of Moore in conjunction with the Moore Council on Aging. Every day the Brand Center offers a wide variety of activities. The Center programing includes a weekly exercise group, frequently scheduled musical entertainment, a quilting and crafts group, health and wellness checks, programs on healthy eating for older adults, and educational presentations on topics of special interest to senior adults. There are opportunities to play pool, dominos, Wii bowling, assorted card games, and Bingo. It is always a fun and festive environment at the Center. And it is great place to meet new friends and see old ones. Moore Council on Aging operates a public transportation program for senior adults 60 years and older with a bus equipped
with a wheelchair lift. The bus is available for services within the city limits of Moore from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is a suggested donation of $1.00 per roundtrip. The bus picks up folks from their homes and brings them to the Brand Center, and it can be used for transportation to area banks, shopping, doctor appointments, and other locations within the city of Moore. Twenty-four hour notice is required for all rides. Call 799-3130 to arrange a ride. Aging Services Inc. provides lunch at 11:30 a.m. each day at the Center for those who are at least 60 years of age and their spouses. The meal is offered at no charge, but there is a suggested donation of $2.25 per meal. The menus are printed each week in the Norman Transcript and the Moore American. To arrange for lunch, you need to reserve your meal the day before by calling 793-9069 before 1 p.m. Aging Services is always looking for volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in Moore. The daily delivery routes take about one hour to run. Call Darlene at 793-9069 if you can help. So, if you are looking for a good and rewarding time, the Brand Senior Center is the place to be. Be sure to stop by and check out the new space. See you there!
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MHS Students Create Colorful Plaza Towers Memorial BY ROB MORRIS The weathered gray surface of the sidewalks outside Central Junior High, the temporary home of Plaza Towers elementary, were transformed into brilliant swirls and blocks of color today by seven students from Moore High School. Under the direction of teacher Debra Detamore, the young artists used every color of the rainbow to create beautiful chalk memorials honoring each of the seven Plaza Towers students who lost their lives in last year’s tornado. The project began when Plaza Towers principal Amy Simpson emailed Detamore to see if she’d be interested in helping out. “We were honored to be able to help out with this and support the memorial they’re having today,” said Detamore.
The students are part of Detamore’s advanced art program at Moore High School. They’ve been taking art for at least two years. Senior Kaitlyn Mendoza is one of those students. She’s been drawing since she was a very young child and has taken art classes since junior high. Mendoza said, “We only had about two days to prepare, so we each chose a student and then began to sketch out the names and designs.”
“Art does have power..”
As Mendoza and her fellow students worked on their art in the hot Oklahoma sun on Tuesday bringing those designs to life, they focused on the impact they could have on Plaza Towers students, staff and families. “It is sad to know what happened,” said Mendoza, “but I like to think of this as something special to remember them by in a happy way by creating art that helps show who they were.” Detamore believes the project will have a two-way impact. “The impact on my students is to see that as artists we can have an input into our community,” Detamore said. “I want the community to see that these high-school
teenagers can have a positive impact on the community and help out and support things.” As students filed past the seven colorful chalk memorials later Tuesday afternoon, it was easy to see the wonder and appreciation on their young faces. It was an affirmation of everything artists hope for when they create something new. “Art does have power, and I want them to be able to see that,” said Detamore.
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LIFE
Moore Family Remembers Forgotten Victim at One-Year Memorial BY SARAH JENSEN On May 20, 2013… life changed forever for the people of Moore. One-year later, the community came together to remember all that was lost and to honor those who gave so much over the last year to help restore and rebuild. “It is important that we remember, that we reflect, and that we do not forget,” said Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin at the Remembrance Ceremony. “There are still Oklahomans that are recovering, that are healing, that are suffering.” For the Begay family, the one-year anniversary brought back so much emotion along with the pain and trauma of May 20, 2013. “One of my biggest regrets is that I didn’t try harder,” said Greg Begay. “That I didn’t get there to get her out, even if she didn’t want to. I could have picked her up and taken her. However, by the time the tornado was upon
me and other members of our family it was too late to get her out.” Greg Begay’s mother, 90-year-old Kathryn Begay, took shelter from the storm inside her home on SW 12th Street, about 100 yards from Plaza Towers Elementary School. Kathryn refused to leave her home. “We were going to come get her,” said Greg Begay. “However, she told us no. She felt like she had missed the previous tornados, even May 3rd by a mile or so. I feel that she felt that she was immune. She missed it before, and she would miss it again.” In the direct path of the tornado, this time Kathryn’s home would take a direct hit. The EF 5 tornado left only a pile of rubble where her home since 1977 once stood, trapping Kathryn inside. “The home was gone,” said Greg Begay. “The roof was gone, and the walls were gone. My son and son-in-law found her. She was
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in the kitchen area, in her wheelchair. A tree had fallen in the area, and she had suffered traumatic head injuries.” However, the tornado with all its fury was no match for Kathryn’s strength. She would spend the next two months in numerous hospitals and rehabilitation facilities fighting back from the storm that had taken so much. “She was incredibly strong,” said Greg Begay. “It looked like she was going to recover. She was beginning to heal. She was slowly becoming herself when she had a stroke, and it became clear that her injuries were going to take her. She fought and showed courage and strength to us even then that I am very proud of.” Kathryn Begay would pass away from her injuries 74 days after the storm, becoming the 25th life lost. Often a forgotten victim of the storm, Kathryn left behind an inspiring legacy of courage and strength.
“She was just a strong, independent, godfearing lady,” said her granddaughter Amber McQuerry. “She had an amazing faith that I could only strive for. She was incredible.” One-year later, the Moore Remembrance Ceremony honored all 25 victims. Moore Firefighters rang the bell once for every life lost but never forgotten. One more step toward recovery for both the Begay family and the Moore community. “It is part of the remembering that there was this tragic event, but because of it we all came together,” said Amber McQuerry. “ Our family is stronger than ever, and this is all part of the healing.”
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Group, Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsgate, OKC, 3 p.m. Contact Karen Proctor at 692-8700.
GENERAL
American Legion. Every Wednesday of the month, 12–4 p.m. 207 SW 1st Street. For information, call Preston Simms 550-8516. Moore Poets and Writers! Come to Norman Galaxy of Writers’ free meeting, April 12, 10 to noon, and hear a three-member panel of wellknown published poets answer your questions about poetry. Lutheran University Center, 914 Elm; park in rear off College St. For more information, call Kathleen at 310-6512.
SENIORS
YMCA Before and After School Care, Moore Community Center; call 378-0420 for participating schools and more information.
Moore Senior Citizen nutrition site. Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main, 793-9069. Open 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Mon.–Fri. Meal offered at 11:30. Call by 1 p.m. the day before to request a meal. Donation for a meal for seniors 60 and above, $2.25. Required cost for meal for guests under 60, $5.00
Big Trash Pick Up. Moore residents will be allowed two FREE big trash pick-ups a year and one free voucher to the city landfill for each physical address in Moore. Call 793-5070 to schedule your trash pick-up. Neighborhood Watch Program. Moore Police Dept. is starting a Neighborhood Watch Program. If interested in helping your neighborhood reduce crime, contact Jeremy Lewis, 793-4448. Adopt A Pet. Call Moore Animal Shelter, 793-5190; 3900 S. I-35 Service Rd. Open M–F 8 am-5 pm, Sat. 8 am-12 noon. First Church Moore, 201 W. Main. Every Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. SONderful Wednesdays for Youth (7–12 grades). Free Community Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Family Activities & Church School at 6 p.m. Afterschool Matters, an after-school program from FBC Moore that helps students toward academic success. Available to first- through sixth-graders every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. Contact director Carissa Taylor at carissa.taylor@fbcmoore.org to learn more about enrolling your child or to volunteer. Fresh Start Community Church Food Pantry 309 N Eastern Avenue, West Campus-Family Life Center. Open the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. Canned and dry goods available. Must be a resident of Moore. (Please bring an ID.) Oklahoma Home and Community EducationRobinson Group, 11 a.m. 201 W. Indian Hills Rd., Moore. Contact Phyllis Embrey, 895-6630. 36 | MOORE MONTHLY | JUNE 2014
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VOLUNTEERS The Hugs Project, non-profit organization puts together care packages for our troops in the Middle East. For more info call 651-8359 or TheHugsProject@cox.net. Blue Star Mothers of America. Moore City Hall is a donation drop-off for items for our service members overseas. For needs, see www.bsmok6.org or go to City Hall. Help Deliver Meals to Moore homebound residents. Volunteer drivers needed. Call Darlene Carrell, 793-9069, Brand Center. Living Faith Church, 825 NW 24th, feeding program called the “Father’s Business.” About 100 families are provided food every Tuesday. Call Pastor Jimmy Milligan, 794-3161; or email to pastorjimmy@tfb-okc.com Serve Moore. Need help cleaning up or repairing your property after the tornado? Serve Moore is here to help get you back on your feet. Located at 200 S. Howard Ave. in Moore. Call for services or to volunteer, 735-3060. Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
P.A.L.S. Program for Seniors. Seniors will be assigned to a buddy who will call every day to check on you. Sign up with Officer Lewis, Moore Police Dept., 793-4448. Moore Council on Aging. Seniors may have transportation anywhere in city of Moore for errands or appointments. 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Mon.– Fri. Call 799-3130 at least one day in advance. New Types of Transportation: *Metro Transit will provide van service for age 60 and older on Tuesday and Thursday from the Moore area to OKC medical appointments. Call Jackie at 297-2583. *“Share-A-Fare” Age 60 and over or disabled to purchase taxi fare at 40% off. Project Return Home For Alzheimer’s patients in Moore. For information about enrolling a loved one, contact Virginia Guild at 793-4478 or Sgt. Jeremy Lewis at 793-4448.
CLUBS & CLASSES ONGOING CLUBS & CLASSES AARP meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m. at the Brand Senior Center, 501 East Main St., Moore. Programs are on subjects of interest to persons 50 years and over. Potluck dinner follows the program each month.
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South OKC Women’s Connection. This club meets every 3rd Wednesday at noon at Southern Hills Baptist Church, 8601 S. Penn, OKC. Call Joyce, 692-8792, for more information. Nursery provided! Moms Club of Moore meets every second Thursday of the month at Westmoore Community Church. www.momsclubsofmoore.com
Moore Old Town Association meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at First United Methodist Church. For further information contact Janie Milum at: cjmilum@sbcglobal.net
FITNESS
Malcolm Hunter Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, meets second Wednesday of each month at Hillcrest Presbyterian Church, 6600 S. Penn, at 1 p.m. Contact Pat Towns, 376-5653.
First Baptist Church of Moore. FBC Moore Community Life/Recreation Center. Two basketball courts and racquetball courts, fitness center, walking/running track. Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 735-2527.
Moore Rotary Club. Wednesdays at Belmar Golf Club, 1025 E. Indian Hills Road. Civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community.
Tai Chi is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday at 6 p.m. The cost is $2 per class. Call 405-793-2600 for more info.
The Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization meets at 11 a.m. the third Saturday during the months of: February, April, June, August, October, and December. Meeting location is the Sunnylane Family Reception Center, 3900 SE 29th St, Del City. Call 405-445-7040. South OKC Rotary Club. Fridays, 12 to 1 p.m. at Southwest Integris Cancer Center, SW 44th and Southwestern. Civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering. Moore Horseshoe Club. Every Thursday, 6 p.m. at Fairmoore Park. Contact Johnny Vanderburg at 237-1171
Zumba available just for women at First Baptist Church Moore. Come experience a highenergy workout that’s a lot of fun! Classes every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Call 405-793-2600 for more information.
MUSIC/ARTS Southern Hills School of Fine Arts, 8601 S. Penn, OKC 73159. Enrolling children and adults for private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums, strings, brass and woodwinds. Call David Allen at 589-3618. Sooner Sensation Show Chorus, Sweet Adelines. Mon. 7 p.m. at Fresh Start Church. 309 N Eastern. Call 436-5828 for more information. Also FREE voice lessons on Mondays.
Karate is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday 9–noon. The classes are free for anyone ages eight and up. Uniforms available at a discounted rate. Call 405-793-2600 for more info. Zumba with Crystal. 7:15 pm. Tuesday and Thursday Zumba classes at First Christian Church, 629 NW 12th. Cost is $4 for one class or $15 for a five-class punch card. For more information contact Crystal Forinash at 405626-8711; zumba_with_crystal@yahoo.com or at the website crystalnelson.zumba.com. Brand Senior Center. Senior Exercise at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Moore Community Center Boot Camp. Onehour class will be available every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10:15. Cost is $20/month or $5/class. Instructor: Angie Ceyler. For more information contact Whitney: 793-5090 or wWathen@cityofmoore.com.
WOMEN
Zumba. $3 fee per class. Monday and Thursday nights, 7:15 p.m. at the Christian Life Center located at 201 W. Main St.
Moore Community Center Zumba Classes. Fee is $15 dollars a month per person, Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Instructor: Ritchel Schultz. For more information call 405-793-5090. Body Fit Strength Training. Tuesday & Thursday from 9 to 9:50 a.m. at Fresh Start Community Church, 309 N Eastern, 794-7313.
RECOVERY/SUPPORT Fresh Start Community Church Celebrate Recovery, 12-Step Program will meet on Tuesday nights, 6:30 p.m. at 309 N Eastern, 794-7313. Beth Haven Baptist Church, 12400 S. Western is having an Addiction Recovery meeting every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Call Pastor Rick, 691-6990 for information. First Baptist Church Grief Share. Support group for individuals and family members struggling with life events such as death, divorce, disappointments; and learning healthy ways to cope with life. Meets weekly on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street. First Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery. Support and help for those struggling with addiction. Meets weekly on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street. Submit
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LIBRARY EVENTS
CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT Story Time at Parmele Park 10 am Monday, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Story Time 10 am – Tuesday, June 3, 10, 24 Zoo 2 U with Extreme Animals 2 pm and 6:30 pm – Tues, June 3 Lapsit Story Time 10:30 am – Weds, June 4, 11, 18, 25 Wednesday at the Movies 2 pm – Wednesday, June 4, 11, 18, 25 Books, Barks and Buddies 6:30 pm – Thursday, June 5 and 19 Family Story Time 11 am – Saturday, June 7, 21 Music Mix with the Dino O’Dell Duo 2pm and 6:30 pm– Tuesday, June 10 Make and Take 10 am – Thursday, June 12 and 26 Grow a Learner with Art, Part 1 10 am – Tuesday, June 17 Physics Fun House 2 pm and 6:30 pm – Tuesday, June 17 The Magic of Doc Rogers, the Mind Bender 2 pm and 6:30 pm – Tuesday, June 24
TEENS AND ADULTS The Science of Baking with Brenda Hill 6:30 pm –Monday, June 2 Computer Basics • 9:30 am – Tuesday, June 3 Teen Trash to Fashion • 2 pm – Thursday, June 5 Zumba • 6 pm – Thursday, June 5, 12, 19, 26 Summer Nights: Music in the Park, featuring the Red Dirt Rangers 7 pm – Friday, June 6 Leather Face Mummy Style • 2 pm – Mon, June 9 Paint and Perk with Wild for Art 6:30 pm – Monday, June 9 Email Basics • 9:30 am –Tuesday, June 10 Open for Business Book Discussion 6:30 pm – Thursday, June 12 Summer Nights: Music in the Park, featuring Rider’s Ford 7 pm – Friday, June 13 Call Me Mabee, with the Mabee-Gerrer Museum • June 16, 2 p.m – Monday Advanced Email 9:30 am – Tuesday, June 17 On the Same Page Book Discussion 5:30 pm – Monday, June 16 Lego Mindstorm Robots 2 pm – Thursday, June 19 Summer Nights: Music in the Park, featuring Nicnos 7 pm – Friday, June 20 Elements of Style with Kay Byrd 2 pm – Saturday, June 21 Catching Fire 2 pm – Monday, June 23 The Science of Sherlock Holmes 7 pm – Monday, June 23 Twitter for Beginners 9:30 am – Tuesday, June 24 Moore Reads Book Discussion 6:30 pm – Thursday, June 26 Summer Nights: Music in the Park, feat. Zoom City 7 pm – Friday, June 27 High School Musical Sing-Along Movie for Teens 2 pm – Monday, June 30
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CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT Story Time 10 am – Monday, June 2, 9, 16 Terrifically Scientific Tuesdays! 2 pm – Tuesday, June 3, 10, 17, 24 Children’s Movie 2 pm – Weds, June 4, 11, 18, 25 Baby Story Time 10 am and 10:30 am – Thursday, June 5, 12, 19, 26 Zoo 2 U with Extreme Animals 2 pm - Friday, June 6 Music Mix with the Dino O’Dell Duo 2 pm – Friday, June 13 TLC (Touch, Learn and Create) 10 am – Wednesday, June 1 Grow a Learner with Art, Part 1 10:30 am – Wednesday, June 25 Techy Thursday 1 pm – Thursday, June 26
TEENS AND ADULTS Cup Wars 2 pm - Monday, June 2 Pilates 6 pm - Monday, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Zumba 7 p.m. – Monday, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Shred Day with MidCon Data 11 am – Friday, June 6 It’s Elementary, Dear Watson 6 pm – Friday, June 6 Call Me Mabee, with the Mabee-Gerrer Museum 2 pm - Monday, June 9 Terrariums for Adults and Families 6:30 pm – Tuesday, June 10 Penn Ave. Literary Society 6:30 pm – Thursday, June 12 Elements of Style with Kay Byrd 2 pm – Saturday, June 14 Leather Face Mummy Style for teens 2 pm – Monday, June 16 Science in a Pickle 6:30 pm – Tuesday, June 17 Hogwarts Potions 101 2 pm – Friday, June 20 Science of Catapults 2 pm – Monday, June 23 Paint and Perk with Wild for Art 6:30 pm – Tuesday, June 24 Business Decisions Book Discussion Group 11 am – Wednesday, June 25 Franny K Stein Program 2 pm – Friday, June 27 Surviving the Zombie Pandemic 2 pm – Monday, June 30
MOORE PARKS & BRAND CENTER
MOORE COMMUNITY CENTER Normal Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 9pm • Friday: 8 am - 5 pm Saturday: 10 am - 6pm • Sunday: Closed Open Gym • 15 & under (school ID recommended) Mon - Fri: 2:30 pm - 5 pm 16 & up (must have ID) Mon - Wed: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm • Sat: 10 am - 5:30 pm Hours are subject to change without notice. Gym may be closed at any time due to special events, league play, or other activities. Zumba Fitness at Moore Community Center, $15/month per person or $5class. Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m., Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Instructor, Ritchel Schultz. For more information, call 405-793-5090. Boot Camp at Moore Community Center A one-hour fitness class that will include thirty minutes of aerobic conditioning, 25 minutes of strength training and toning, and a five-minute cool down. The class will also include an introduction to a free online website that will provide tracking and tips on weight loss and improving fitness levels. Instructor, Angie Ceyler. Monday & Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Saturday 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m., $20 a month. Happy Feet Classes Buck Thomas Park. 1901 NE 12th Happy Feet Classes are half-hour long sessions that include structured soccer activities with a ball and other fun props. Classes are non-competitive and incorporate songs and games to stress basic motor skills & introductory soccer touches. Children who wish to continue their soccer education will be invited to play for a team coached by their local Happy Feet certified coach. Classes will be held every Tuesday starting May 6. Visit www.cityofmoore.com/fun to register. Prices and times: 8 weeks - $60 - May 6th - June 24th 2-3 yrs old 10:30 am • 4-5 yrs old 11:00 am Tippi Toes at Moore Community Center High energy dance classes for ages 15 months to ten years. Mini shows will be held in the fall with a spring recital in May. Tuition is $50 per month and registration is $30, which includes a t-shirt. Visit www.tippitoesdance.com or call 361-3620 for info. Schedule is as follows: Tues 5:30 p.m.: Toddler & Me (ages 15 months-3 years) Tues 6:15 p.m.: Tippi Toes I (ages 3-4) Thurs 5:30 p.m.: Baby Ballet (ages 2-3) Thurs 6:15 p.m.: Tippi Toes II (ages 5-7) Thurs 7:00 p.m.: Hip Hop / Jazz (ages 7-10)
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For more information on other activities and times, call 793-9069. June 3 10:00 am Country Music House Singers June 5 10:00 am Wii Bowling June 6 10:00 am MCOA Monthly Meeting June 10 10:00 am Last Chance Band 10:00 am Library 10:30 am BP & Sugar checks (provided by Loving Care) June 12 10:30 am OG&E “Smart Hours” June 13 12:30 pm Father’s Day program June 17 10:00 am Country Music House Singers 12:15 pm AARP Board Meeting June 18 11:45 am Cobbler provided by Village on the Park June 19 10:30 am “Fall Prevention” June 24 10:00 am BINGO with Allegiance Credit Union/ 10:00 am Library 11:00 am Health Education 5:00 pm AARP Monthly Meeting & Potluck Dinner June 27 11:00 pm Rudy to Sing June 30 10:00pm MCOA Board Meeting Exercise: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:15 a.m. Wed 12:15 p.m. Thurs 9-11 a.m. Thurs 1 p.m.
Exercise Line Dancing Lessons Wood Carving Oil Painting, Dominos, Card games, Jig-Saw puzzles, Pool, Quilting, & Volunteer work to assist the home-bound or work at the Brand Center
Moore Council On Aging Bus Service: 799-3130 Seniors may have transportation any-where in the city of Moore for errands or appointments 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site Brand Center 501 E. Main. Reservations for meals: 793-9069. Donation for a meal for seniors 60 and above, $2.25. Required cost for meal for guests under 60, $5.00
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Look what these new home buyers said...
In January this year, Billy and Annette Walker moved into their new home built by Evans Fine Homes in the Brentwood Addition of north Moore. Above, the Walkers in their home with their granddaughter Jaida.
was just so fine-tuned, the craftsmanship ‘ Everything crisp and clean. Just didn’t see any flaws whatsoever.
On a scale up to 10, this builder would be 10-plus! Just a great, great experience with this builder. Having Judy as a salesperson was a real plus. – Annette Walker
‘ The builder, Aaron Evans, didn’t hem-haw around about
our special requests. It was like: ‘This is what you want, this is what you get.’ – Billy Walker
Fine Homes
Integrity Built Into Every Home Now building in Brentwood Addition and in Sonoma Lakes in east Moore. For locations and floor plans, call:
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUNE 2 • MONDAY City Council Meeting at Moore City Hall at 6:30 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000.
JUNE 10 • TUESDAY Planning Commission Meeting at City Hall at 7:00 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000.
JUNE 3 • TUESDAY Parks Board Meeting at Moore City Hall at 7:00 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000.
JUNE 11 • WEDNESDAY American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12–4 p.m. at 207 SW 1st St. in Moore. Call for more information 794-5446.
JUNE 4 • WEDNESDAY American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12–4 p.m. at 207 SW 1st St. in Moore. Call for more information 794-5446. Moore Rotary Club. Noon, Belmar Golf Club 1025 E. Indian Hills Rd. Community Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Free meal for residents at First Church of Moore, 301 W. Main Call 794-6671 for more info. JUNE 6 • FRIDAY Yellow Rose Theater. “Motown Greats” The most popular show of the year returns! Starring Michael Andreaus, James Morris, Tasha Sanders and The Andreaus 5. All the great MOTOWN music you love preformed live on our stage! The Temptations, The music of the Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Jackson 5 and a special tribute to Michael Jackson, just a few of the great MOTOWN you’ll experience during this awesome live show. This will be your only time this year to see Motown Greats so make your reservation today!! Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing, 793-7779. S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon. Southwest Integris Cancer Center. SW 44th and S. Western. JUNE 7 • SATURDAY Yellow Rose Theater. “Motown Greats” The most popular show of the year returns! Starring Michael Andreaus, James Morris, Tasha Sanders and The Andreaus 5. All the great MOTOWN music you love preformed live on our stage! The Temptations, The music of the Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Jackson 5 and a special tribute to Michael Jackson, just a few of the great MOTOWN you’ll experience during this awesome live show. This will be your only time this year to see Motown Greats so make your reservation today!! Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing, 793-7779. 42 | MOORE MONTHLY | JUNE 2014
Moore Rotary Club. Noon, Belmar Golf Club 1025 E. Indian Hills Rd. Community Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Free meal for residents at First Church of Moore, 301 W. Main St. Call 794-6671 for more information. JUNE 13 • FRIDAY Yellow Rose Theater. “Motown Greats” The most popular show of the year returns! Starring Michael Andreaus, James Morris, Tasha Sanders and The Andreaus 5. All the great MOTOWN music you love preformed live on our stage! The Temptations, The music of the Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Jackson 5 and a special tribute to Michael Jackson, just a few of the great MOTOWN you’ll experience during this awesome live show. This will be your only time this year to see Motown Greats so make your reservation today!! Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing, 793-7779. S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon. Southwest Integris Cancer Center. SW 44th and S. Western. JUNE 14 • SATURDAY Yellow Rose Theater. “Motown Greats” The most popular show of the year returns! Starring Michael Andreaus, James Morris, Tasha Sanders and The Andreaus 5. All the great MOTOWN music you love preformed live on our stage! The Temptations, The music of the Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Jackson 5 and a special tribute to Michael Jackson, just a few of the great MOTOWN you’ll experience during this awesome live show. This will be your only time this year to see Motown Greats so make your reservation today!! Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing, 793-7779. JUNE 16 • MONDAY City Council Meeting at Moore City Hall at 6:30 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000.
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JUNE 18 • WEDNESDAY American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12–4 p.m. at 207 SW 1st St. in Moore. Call for more information 794-5446.
JUNE 25 • WEDNESDAY American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12–4 p.m. at 207 SW 1st St. in Moore. Call for more information 794-5446.
Moore Rotary Club. Noon, Belmar Golf Club 1025 E. Indian Hills Rd.
Moore Rotary Club. Noon, Belmar Golf Club 1025 E. Indian Hills Rd.
Community Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Free meal for residents at First Church of Moore, 301 W. Main St. Call 794-6671 for more information.
Community Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Free meal for residents at First Church of Moore, 301 W. Main St. Call 794-6671 for more information.
JUNE 20 • FRIDAY Yellow Rose Theater. “Motown Greats” The most popular show of the year returns! Starring Michael Andreaus, James Morris, Tasha Sanders and The Andreaus 5. All the great MOTOWN music you love preformed live on our stage! The Temptations, The music of the Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Jackson 5 and a special tribute to Michael Jackson, just a few of the great MOTOWN you’ll experience during this awesome live show. This will be your only time this year to see Motown Greats so make your reservation today!! Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing, 793-7779.
JUNE 27 • FRIDAY Yellow Rose Theater. “Motown Greats” The most popular show of the year returns! Starring Michael Andreaus, James Morris, Tasha Sanders and The Andreaus 5. All the great MOTOWN music you love preformed live on our stage! The Temptations, The music of the Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Jackson 5 and a special tribute to Michael Jackson, just a few of the great MOTOWN you’ll experience during this awesome live show. This will be your only time this year to see Motown Greats so make your reservation today!! Seating is at 6:30 with dinner following. Reservations required. Call for ticket pricing, 793-7779.
S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon. Southwest Integris Cancer Center. SW 44th and S. Western.
S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon. Southwest Integris Cancer Center. SW 44th and S. Western.
JUNE 21 • SATURDAY Moore High School Reunion for Class of 1921-1958 Alumni will be gathering at the Moore Community Center, 301 S. Howard, for an afternoon and evening of festivities. Doors open at 1 p.m. for Visitation. Banquet begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information call Norman Bewley at 405-517-6323
JUNE 28 • SATURDAY Yellow Rose Theater. “Motown Greats”
Yellow Rose Theater. “Motown Greats” Exploring Nature - Lilliputian Nature Hike Little River Park Free from 10 am - Noon. “Have you read the book ‘Gulliver’sTravels’ If so, you’re invited to come along on the guided nature hike --which explores the miniature / under-your-feet natural world that is seldom seen and appreciated. Bring your Imagination. Come for the fun. Stay for the education.” Please come even if you haven’t read the book it will be a great adventure for you and your children!
= Music = Theater = City/Chamber = Family = Group = Education = Fund Raiser/ Volunteer
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Education Camps Extreme Animals Camp: June 9th – 13th July 14th - 18th Discovery Camp: June 23rd – 27th Mad Science Camp: June 16th - 20th July 7th - 11th Abrakadoodle Art Camps: See website for dates & times All education camps are held at the Moore Community Center
Fitness Classes ZUMBA
Tuesday – 6:15 pm to 7:15 Saturday – 10:15 am - 11:15 $20 per Month or $5/class
Boot Camp
Mon & Wed 5:30 pm - 6:30 Saturday • 10:15 am - 11:15 $20 per Month or $5/Class Classes are held at the Moore Community Center at 301 S Howard Ave.
Sports Camps Golf Camp: June 2nd - 6th Basketball Camp: June 9th - 13th Soccer Camp: June 16th - 20th Tennis Camp: June 23rd - 27th Volleyball Camp: July 7th - 11th Mad Science Camp: July 7th – July 11th Happy Feet Soccer Camp: June 16th – 20th
PLAY IN THE PARK Children 6-14 years old can join the parks department every Friday starting june 6th at 9:30 am for free games & activities. This is a great way to meet your neighbors and make new friends this summer! June 6 - Buck Thomas park • 1903 NE 12th St June 13 - Fairmoore Park • 630 NE 5th St June 20 - Parmele Park • 1308 N Janeway Ave June 27 - Apple Valley Park • 4401 Melrose Dr July 11 - Veterans memorial Park • 1900 SE 4th St July 18 - Little River Park • 700 SW 4th St Children must be accompanied by a guardian.
www.cityofmoore.com/fun is your source for summer fun
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A Celebration in the Heartland
July 4th at Buck Thomas Park 1903 NE 12th St. 10 am - 10 pm
Car, Truck & Bike Show Arts & Crafts Food Vendors Family Friendly Activities
Musical Entertainment at 7 p.m. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Dogs & outside alcohol are not allowed in the park on July 4th for the safety of all in attendance. Vendor information and other details are available online www.cityofmoore.com • 405-793-5090 JUNE 2014 | MOORE MONTHLY | 45
PIN PALS
Tasty Summer Ideas ANGELA O’KEEFE http://pinterest.com/angieok/boards/ So, when I think of the month of June, I think picnics, weddings, barbeques, and hot weather. There just aren’t many things better than a picnic on an early June day. Here is an easy idea your family will love. I call it “picnic on a stick.” Get all the favorite things they like for a perfect sandwich--bread, lunch meat, cheese, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and a bag of skewers. Cut all the ingredients and put them on the skewers. The kids can do these too! Best of all, you don’t need utensils, which is an added bonus on any picnic. If you want something sweet for dessert, you can do the same thing with some watermelon, strawberries, pineapples, and cantaloupe on the skewers. Tune into pinpals.tv for some more great summer ideas.
ASHLEY MILLER http://pinterest.com/a4miller/boards/ Summer is here, and for me that means fresh and flavorful salads! I must admit that I am an avid salad eater, so when I come across something new I get pretty excited. I mean we can’t all be lucky to have a bikini ready body… some of us have to work at it! The great this is Pinterest is full of amazing recipes and with the warm weather I’ve seen tons of deliciously healthy food. I found a chickpea, avocado and feta salad from twopeasandtheirpod.com that sounded heavenly (mostly because my love of avocado knows no bounds). I’ll eat them in just about anything- on a burger, an omelet, or just plain like an apple! Avocados are great substitutes for high fat dressings and toppings. Add avocado to your next sandwich and you really won’t miss the mayo, promise! So, back to this super simple and tasty salad. All you have to do is gather, chop, and mix the following in a bowl: • • • • • • •
1 can of chickpeas 2 avocados (pitted and chopped) 1/3 cup of cilantro (chopped) 2 tablespoons of green onion 1/3 cup of feta cheese Juice of 1-2 limes Salt and pepper (to taste)
And voila! A perfectly healthy summer salad that’s great for a snack or side at your next poolside get-together. For this recipe and more Pinpals pins visit our website at pinpals.tv
“Make sure to watch the Pin Pals show every week at www.pinpals.tv New episodes every Friday!”
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Moore Athletes Cap Spring with Strong Finish BY COLE POLAND With the end of the school year comes the end of the spring sports and the city’s athletes played it all. Leading the season was slow pitch softball. This season featured a lot to be excited about, like the stat line of Westmoore’s Destinie Lookout, an OU signee, or Moore’s top-to-bottom lineup of hitters. But the crown rests solely on the Southmoore SaberCats. The Cats won the fast pitch title last fall and had a great chance to win the twin titles. They opened the Championship day with an easy win over Broken Arrow then charged back with a thrilling win over Muskogee in the semifinals. And in the finals, the SaberCats controlled the field in every aspect. They beat Tahlequah 14-8 to win the Slow Pitch State Championship, their second State softball title in the school year.
The golf seasons wrapped up with both the men and women of Southmoore making their respective State tournaments. The women finished 12th at the Ponca City Country Club while the men finished eighth at Karsten Creek Golf Club. The Moore men also made the State tournament, finishing 10th. Westmoore’s Vi Hoang individually qualified for the women’s tournament, finishing 56th. In soccer, the men and women of Southmoore made the state tournament but would go out in the first round, both to Norman North, the eventual state champions. The Westmoore men also qualified for the state tournament but went out in the first round to Norman. The tennis championships wrapped up at the Oklahoma City Tennis Center. Westmoore’s Joshua Noel and Beau Lanier
made the number-one doubles bracket, winning one of their first three matches, being eliminated on the tournament’s final day. On the women’s side, Moore’s Taylor Factor and Patricia Truong earned a spot in the number-one doubles bracket. They played deep into the tournament, placing eighth. Southmoore’s Jordan Henry entered the tournament as the numberone seed in the state. She would cruise through her first three matches, placing her in the title match. Henry placed second in the state. In track, the city was well represented at the state meet in Yukon. Westmoore’s Calvin Miller took home a pair of silver medals, one in the 800-meter run and the other in the 4x800-meter relay, along with Trey Taylor, Jake Bowen, and Garrett Elmore. An athlete from each school
ran in the women’s 400-meter dash. Southmoore’s Bailey Pavlik finished fourth, ahead of Moore’s Ashlei Laster (sixth) and Westmoore’s Lauren Haynes (seventh). When it was time to hand out Academic State Champion trophies, the Moore Lion men claimed their title, holding a 3.91 GPA. The Westmoore Jaguars baseball team slugged their way through their regional tournament, earning a place in the state tournament at L. Dale Mitchell Park in Norman. After winning a tight first round game over Broken Arrow 3-0, the Jaguars would finish the season in the semi-finals, losing to Bishop Kelley 5-2. Congratulations to the men and women of Moore, Westmoore, and Southmoore on seasons well played.
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Kid Book Review THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY Author: Sheila Burnford, Illustrator: Carl Burger Publisher: Yearling, a division of Random House, Inc. Reviewer: Heather Brady, Children’s Services assistant, Moore Public Library Join a Siamese cat, a Labrador retriever and an elderly English bull terrier on an amazing adventure to find their way home through the Canadian wilderness! After their owners go on vacation and leave their three pets with friends, these adventurous animals decide to set out and try to find their family. Relying on the help of strangers and on each other to get home, they experience everything from hunger to encounters with bears and porcupines. This is a heartwarming story that involves everything from pain and conflict to joy and reconciliation. In 1993, The Incredible Journey was adapted into a movie called “Homeward Bound.” If you enjoy animal adventure stories like this one, you might also like The Familiars series by Adam Jay Epstein or the Warriors series by Erin Hunter. Come by the Moore Public Library and check out these great books and others like them.
Adult Book Review THE ROSIE PROJECT By Graeme Simsion Pages: 304 Publisher: Simon and Schuster Reviewer: Brenda Johnson, Information Services Manager, Moore Public Library
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Don Tillman has Asperger’s syndrome, is socially inept, can count his friends on one hand, is a university professor in genetics, cooks the same meal every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and is looking for a wife. True to his scientific background, Don develops a questionnaire to make his search for a wife more focused and less time consuming. Questions on the survey cover food, smoking, body mass, punctuality, alcohol consumption and more. He is looking for a meat-eating non-smoker who exercises, is always on time, and is a good cook. Then he meets Rosie, who flunks the survey and should be eliminated on sight, but is irresistible. Rosie Jarman has her own project: using DNA to find her biological father from her mother’s medical school graduating class. Rosie’s mother died in a car accident when Rosie was a child, and now Rosie is convinced that her true father is a mystery. Don is the perfect partner for this project. He has access to DNA testing equipment, is experienced in collecting samples, and incredibly intelligent. The project leads Don to a class reunion, a trip to New York, and memorizing The Bartender’s Guide. Don can learn to do anything
from a book. He also learns ballroom dancing when he invites his top questionnaire candidate to a faculty gala. In the end, Don has to examine his life and goals and decide if he needs to let emotion into his life. Writing a book that is genuinely funny must be incredibly hard because there are very few of them. The Rosie Project is funny. If you enjoy television’s “The Big Bang Theory,” you will enjoy this book. Don is Sheldon in depth. His inner dialogue about trying to fit in socially is very touching and seems right on target. Luckily, his friends are psychology professors and give him instructions on how to dress and how to be less honest in his social comments. The Rosie Project is a novel set in Australia, but the setting is not central to the plot and is not obvious. The book has been made into a movie in Australia and will become a movie in the United States. It has all the ingredients for a blockbuster romantic comedy. The Rosie Project is available from Moore Public Library in regular print.
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Stars and Stripes Makes Emotional Return to Moore Medical Center BY SARAH JENSEN A symbol of sacrifice, courage, and honor was returned home to the Moore Medical Center. Veterans unveiled the American flag that flew over the facility for last time on May 20, 2013, in a special ceremony one day before the anniversary of the storm. “It is very difficult to keep all the emotions inside and present this in a proper manner,” said Moore VFW post commander, Chris Rogers. The medical center suffered a direct hit, severely damaged by the
tornado’s fury. Not long after the storm passed, the staff discovered it had taken the beloved flag flown outside the facility since its opening in 2005. They would call on the community to return the flag if found. A resident living across the highway from the hospital was working on debris removal from his home when he discovered the flag in his backyard. He knew it belonged to the hospital after seeing it fly so prominently over the facility for so
many years, a sign of hope amid so much devastation. “Once the hospital notified us that they had found the flag, they asked us if we would be willing to come over and dedicate the flag so that it could stay on display for the community to see,” Rogers said. Over the last year, veterans worked to verify and restore the flag. “It was just a huge, tremendous moment of pride to be able to do this for the community,” he said.
The restored flag was unveiled and dedicated by members of the Moore VFW during the ceremony on May 19, and then a new flag that was previously flown over America’s military headquarters in Fallujah, Iraq, was raised in its place. Both flags are set to serve as a continual reminder of those who serve our great nation as well as those who served the community on May 20, 2013. “This will be a prominent reminder to all of not only the
devastation that happened, but more importantly, the rebuilding,” said Rogers. “A reminder of the folks that came from far and abroad— from overseas, from foreign countries—to our community to help us restore and rebuild.” The restored flag will go on permanent display inside the new Moore Medical Center to tell a story of hope and recovery to future patients and visitors.
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ANSWER CREW Question for a Gardener How can I use my available acreage more efficiently and effectively? This is a very good question. Many gardeners are faced with this situation. Here is where you must become very creative and seek sources that can assist. Historically, crops have been grown on a horizontal plane, which consumes most of the land. Crops like beets, lettuce or spinach grow low to the ground. But others—including cucumbers, cantaloupe, tomatoes. and peppers—can be trained to grow vertically. When I plant a tomato, it is surrounded with a tomato cage plus a sturdy stake, since it will reach up to about six feet and at least three feet wide. I use bamboo stakes, which are attached to the cage with yarn (bought cheap at a garage sale). As the tomato plant matures, it may need an additional stake since it will become very heavy with fruit. In lieu of cages, consider using wooden poles to make teepees or tripods over a row of plants. Erect the tripod s at each end and place a pole across the top. Tie cords to the pole, letting them hang down to the ground. Train the plant up the cord by tying it at intervals onto the cord. For cucumbers and other climbers, pieces of chain-link fencing leaning against each other over the plants can help them grow tall. Some plants grow successfully next to a high fence. Japanese gardeners build a three-foot diameter cylindrical cage from rebar. It stands roughly six feet high. They put compost inside the cage, watering frequently. They plant tomatoes around the outside perimeter, tying stems to the rebar when needed.
Try growing some borage, too. Involving more people to enjoy working in the soil has encouraged Oklahoma Master Gardeners and Cooperative Extension agents to sponsor a Junior Master Gardener program during the summer. What a great way to introduce youngsters to the joys of gardening. A fine program is developing for the Fall Seed and Plant Exchange to be held on Thursday, October 2, at the Norman public library. Expect to learn more about the values of cover crops and horticultural therapy. Valuable resources: Your local public library Retail feed and seed stores Garden literature including books, magazines and other media Featured garden workshops
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For efficiency, develop a plan to grow crops in succession. Early lettuce, spinach, and radishes will be harvested in late spring. Warm weather crops of tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant can follow. If you have raised beds, the main plants are grown down the center, which leaves considerable area unused. I sow bush beans around them interspersed with flowers like marigolds and zinnias. This is a real win-win situation. The beans are legumes that improve the soil with nitrogen, plus they provide delicious bush beans for your meals. You might wish to check out a garden resource book at the public library focusing on square-foot gardening. It recommends that you make a square foot grid over a raised bed. In each grid, you sow a different plant. This makes gardening more efficient. While Oklahoma environment is challenging for gardeners, we can be thankful for the long growing season, one of the five longest in the United States. Now is the time to start planning for a fall garden. This topic will be covered in another article. Among my favorite garden resource books is Louise Riotte’s Carrots Love Tomatoes. She informs us about those plants that complement each other and other plants that are harmful. I always sow certain flowers among the vegetable plants for their aroma, which deters bugs and their beauty that attracts beneficials. Popular flowers are marigolds, zinnias and nasturtiums.
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JUNE 2014 MOVIE GUIDE JUNE 6
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EDGE OF TOMORROW A soldier fighting in a war with aliens finds himself caught in a time loop of his last day in the battle, though he becomes more skilled along the way.
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 Hiccup and Toothless discover a secret ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace. Now, Hiccup and Toothless must unite to stand up for what they believe while recognizing that only together do they have the power to change the future of both men and dragons.
THE FAULT IN OUR STARS Hazel and Gus are two teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them on a journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous given that Hazel’s other constant companion is an oxygen tank, Gus jokes about his prosthetic leg, and they met and fell in love at a cancer support group.
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22 JUMP STREET After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college.
TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION An automobile mechanic and his daughter make a discovery that brings down the Autobots and Decepticons - and a paranoid government official - on them..
THINK LIKE A MAN 2 All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.
Editor’s Note: Each month our Movie Guide provides a listing of top films expected at the Warren. Dates are subject to change.
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MOVIE REVIEW
Godzilla: Familiar Giant, Radioactive Lizard Makes a Spectacular Return BY ROB MORRIS 15 years pass before the cause of that initial accident raises its big, electrical, and ugly head once again: it’s a giant MUTO (Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organism). The beast goes on a rampage before making a beeline for San Francisco. Serizawa recognizes that humans have no weapons that can stop the rampaging MUTO but he theorizes that there’s something out there that can restore the balance. Something big. Something that’s coming. Cue Godzilla…and the battle between MUTO and giant lizard is on. What’s good about the movie: this computer-generated version of Godzilla is absolutely spectacular. When he finally makes his appearance against the backdrop of the Golden Gate bridge it is an awesome image. Edwards does a splendid job of orchestrating the multiple battles that leave massive devastation. If you thought the damage left by the battle between the Avengers and the
alien invasion in New York City was bad… wait until you get a load of San Francisco. Also great are Cranston and Watanabe. The bring a gravity and emotion to their roles that help them rise above the old “man in rubber suit” protagonists. What’s not so good: the biggest problem is that Godzilla feels like a supporting character in a movie bearing his name. While Edwards is to be commended for the way his slow reveal of Godzilla builds an appreciation for his massive power, we end up seeing more of the lizard’s enemies than the hero-monster himself. Then there’s Ford Brody (Aaron TaylorJohnson) as the son of Joe, an explosives expert trying desperately to reach his wife (Elizabeth Olsen) and son who are in San Francisco. It’s not that Taylor-Johnson and Olsen do a bad job of portraying the angst of characters caught up in events as much as it is that we’re never really given a good reason to care more about them than the giant monsters.
Luckily the success of “Godzilla” has guaranteed a sequel so it won’t be too long before the giant lizard lumbers back onto the scene, presumably for anoth er battle with a foe too large for mankind to handle without his help.
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Giant monster fans have reason to rejoice this summer because one of the legends of the genre makes a promising return to the only screen big enough to hold him. Gareth Edward’s version of Godzilla is more than enough to wash away the bitter taste left by the 1998 version which found the giant lizard stalking the canyons of New York City. Helping elevate the 2014 Godzilla is Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Ken Watanabe (Inception). Cranston plays Joe Brody, an engineer overseeing a nuclear plant in Japan during a tragic incident that kills his wife. When the government calls the incident an accident and closes the site, Brody smells coverup and goes on a crusade to prove that there’s something bigger behind it all. Watanabe plays Dr. Ishiro Serizawa, a scientist who stumbles across the cause of that accident and makes the ill-considered choice, as scientists often do in these movies, to get up-close and personal with the subject of his discovery.
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At the beginning of Southmoore’s tennis season, head coach Kelly Johnson had her team write down goals on an index card, which she then stashed away in a cabinet until the end of the year. “My goal was to place top four,” said junior Jordan Henry. “It was kind of funny when I handed (the card) back to her and it said ‘Place top four,” said Coach Johnson. “I looked at it and I was like, ‘Job well done.’” Job well done because Henry finished the season with a 30-2 overall record, earning the top seed and finishing second at the 6A State tournament. Henry came in behind Bishop Kelley’s Madison Westby, a now four-time state champion and University of Southern California commit. A week before, at the regional tournament, Henry beat Westby to win the regional championship, handing Westby the only loss of her four-year career. “She was dominating that match,” said Johnson of Henry’s regional championship win. “The fact that Jordan Henry beat her. . . . She’s going to go off to USC and she’s going to have however many wins she’s got, dash one.” Only Southmoore’s Jordan Henry can say she beat the four-time state champ. And Henry’s just a junior. She’s got another year left to move her game forward, as she did this past offseason. Last season, Henry played doubles. There is a bit of a transition game-wise, but Henry
says it only made her a better singles player. “I hate coming up to the net, so playing doubles really helps you become accustomed to it.” “She doesn’t need as much coaching on the court during a match. She can see when things are working and she can see when things need to change up,” Coach Johnson said about a mentality shift she noticed in Henry. “She’s really enhanced that part of her game. She’s strong. She hits the ball hard. She serves well. But she changes it up—and not a lot of girls in high school can do that.” The growth of Henry’s ability became more than just play on the court; but the mental aspect also. She’s the only one out there. Tennis is not a team sport. It’s one on one. But Henry didn’t take that approach to the rest of the players at Southmoore. She wasn’t out there just looking to win individual titles. “Some of (the best) girls don’t even go to practice with their teams. They just go to drills with their coaches,’ said Johnson. “Jordan was at every practice. She worked hard with our team. She is a team member. She will always be a team member.” The maturity of Henry already puts in her a great position for next year, and there’s nothing between her and next season’s gold medal. “I want to take it next season,” Henry said. “I want to place first. Obviously, that’s the goal.” She’s paved her own road back to the medal stand and now there’s nothing to keep her from the top of the podium.
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Paying It Forward: Moore Police Serve in Arkansas Tornado Recovery BY SARAH JENSEN Nearly one year after working through the devastation of the May 20 tornado in their own city, the Moore Police Department gave back. The officers traveled close to 350 miles to provide a helping hand to an Arkansas community in need. “Their town is a lot smaller than our city,” said Sergeant Jeremy Lewis. “However, the damage was just as bad in the area that it hit.” Sergeant Lewis was a part of the group of officers that traveled to Vilonia, Arkansas, to pay forward an act of goodwill born in the days after the May 20 tornado here in Moore. “When we had our tornado, we had a sheriff ’s department out of Louisiana come about a week after,” said Lewis. “They set up a trailer just outside of our police department and provided meals for a couple of days for the officers.” The meals meant so much to the Moore Police Department that they decided to form their own team of officers that would render the same kind of aid if a disaster were to hit in a nearby state. The call to action came from the town of Vilonia. “A middle school they were rebuilding
from the previous storm was destroyed again,” Lewis said. “A lot of their businesses were destroyed, along with a new subdivision, placing their town in pretty rough financial shape.” For just over two days, the officers gave back. From steak burgers to gumbo, they provided a warm meal, a comforting conversation, and a place of refuge for those involved in the recovery.” “We just tried to get them away from being in the disaster area, because I know how that helped our guys,” Lewis said. For Sergeant Lewis and the other officers, seeing the damage first hand brought back so many memories of what they had been through. However, he said it also made them appreciate just how far the recovery process had come for Moore in the last year. “It felt good,” he said, “to know where we are in our rebuilding process and that we could help them. The town of about 3,800 people was hit by its second tornado in three years on April 27. The storm killed 16 people and destroyed hundreds of businesses and homes.
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I’m just getting into lifting weights. Should I lift heavy weight, or stick with light? What kind of lifting routine you should pursue depends on your goals. Both heavy and light weights have their uses. A balanced lifting program will often incorporate both. However, heavy weights should form the basis of your program. That might be counter to what you often hear from trainers and fitness magazines. For a long time, doing a lot of repetitions with light weight has been the go-to plan in gyms. It has been prescribed for everything from getting big to slimming down. And it does have its place. Light weight serves great for warm-ups, cool downs, and times when you need to take it easy because of overwork, stress, or recovering from an injury. However, lifting heavy weights will help with almost every goal. Strength should form the basis of your routine, because it will make you more functional and allow you to pursue your other fitness goals more efficiently. If you want to get bigger, being stronger will allow you to do more work and add volume to your workout. If you want to slim down, the added muscle will raise your metabolism but won’t be enough to make you bulky (that comes from volume, not heavy weight). If you want to be more functional and move better, strength will help you. Getting stronger will help you in all these ways, and the best way to get stronger is to lift heavy weights. Oftentimes women in particular don’t want to lift heavy because they’re afraid of getting bulky. Fear no more, because bulky muscles come more from testosterone than from lifting heavy. The heavily-muscled women you see in bodybuilding magazines aren’t just lifting weights, they have hormones and steroids to help them along. Lifting heavy weights will add some muscle, yes, but women simply don’t produce enough testosterone to worry about getting too bulky. Beyond the visible benefits of lifting heavy, there are also other practical benefits to keep in mind. Whether it is helping a friend move or carrying a child around, everyone has to lift things from time to time. Lifting heavy weights will make that a lot easier. Moving that dresser won’t feel like such a chore after you’ve deadlifted twice its weight the day before. Your body will simply be more functional, because you will be stronger. It should go without saying that you should only go as heavy as you are capable of. Lifting heavy isn’t dangerous, but it becomes dangerous if you use poor form, or go heavier than your muscles and joints can support. If you have injuries, bad joints, or a bad back, you may have to dial it back a bit. If you have any doubt, consult a doctor or physiotherapist. The benefits of heavy lifting are manifold, but be smart about pursuing them. Now, none of this means you have to lift as heavy as you can on every lift forever and always. You can get away with doing just one or two heavy lifts per workout, as long as you choose the proper lifts. Choose compound movements like the squat, deadlift, bench press, and overhead press to begin your workouts. They work multiple large muscle groups, and are all functional movements. Do these exercises heavy and you can do more moderate weights on the rest of your routine while still getting the benefits of heavy lifting. Just for reference, heavy is a weight you can lift for 1-6 repetitions. Moderate is 6-12, and light is 12 or above. This may sound like a push for heavy weights, and it is, but it is also a call for moderation. Lifting light weights can help you reach your goals, just don’t let it overtake your whole routine. Lifting light is easy and good for the ego, but you won’t get the results you want as quickly as you want them unless you pursue strength.
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Question about Insurance
Dear Tax Guy:
Preventive or Preventative--Do You Say “Potato” or “Potahto?”
OK – I just finished filing (ugh!) my 2013 income tax returns. It sucked. I owed money – what can I do this year to make April 15, 2015, less horrible? Joe Taxpayer
Under the new laws all ACA-compliant plans must provide certain care deemed as preventive (a.k.a. preventative) with no cost to you! This is great news for those that are on Bronze level plans where you essentially pay for
Hey, Joe:
everything up front until you reach your deductible. Everything that is, except for preventive care.
Get ahead of the curve. What do I mean by that? Are you self-employed, an independent contractor, working contract labor? The people you work for will
There are three tiers of preventive care. Tier one are those items that apply
not withhold taxes. You might have to pay estimated income taxes throughout
to all adult individuals. Tier two benefits are those that apply just to women
the year. If you switch jobs, that can change your tax situation. Be proactive.
directly. And tier three is for those items that are needed for children specifically.
Sometimes, it seems to me that people treat taxes like a leper. Only when they
Anyone interested in all the preventive benefits should visit healthcare.gov; but I
have to actually address it, do they. That is when they fire up Turbo Tax, or take
will highlight some of them for good measure:
their paperwork to their tax preparer. If you send in a little money at a time (like an employer does with your income tax withholdings), it is much more
Tier one: Colorectal Cancer Screening, Depression Screening, HIV
manageable than owing a bunch of money that you don’t have because you spent
Screening, Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling, Cholesterol Screening,
it. Understand the relationship between your income and your income taxes.
Diabetes Screening, and Immunization Vaccines.
Create a record keeping system. The more complicated your tax situation, the
Tier two: Breast Cancer Genetic Test Counseling, Breast Cancer
more organized you need to be. Challenge yourself to be proactive about your
Mammography
tax life, your financial life. If you ignore your car, it might stop working. If you
Contraception, Cervical Cancer Screening, Osteoporosis Screening, and Well-
ignore your tax life, it, too, can stop working. Then come frustration, anger, and
woman Visits.
Screenings,
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support
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Counseling,
that feeling of impotence that causes us to just stuff all tax stuff into a box in the back of the garage.
Tier three: Developmental Screenings, Autism Screening, Hearing Screening, Immunization Vaccines, Lead Screening, Vision Screening, and Behavioral
Learn what tax situations apply to you. Are you young with children? Child
Assessments.
Tax Credit, Dependent Care Credit. Are you over age 70 ½ with an IRA? Remember you need to take a Required Minimum Distribution. Do you have college age children? Education Credits. As a professional tax preparer, I still find the tax code to be daunting, but, you can learn the basics as they apply to you. Remember, your tax preparer may prepare your return, but you are responsible for it. Good luck.
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BY LUKE SMALL
GolfTec 1619 I-35 Service Road Moore • 405-225-3494 Golf is one of the most enjoyable sports in the world––and one of the most frustrating. Even accomplished athletes in other sports will find the golf swing difficult to master. There are nuance and technique to golf that make it almost mysteriously arduous, like Mt. Kilimanjaro that only a select few can climb. If that’s the case, then the coaches at Golf Tec in Moore are your experienced sherpas helping you accomplish the seemingly impossible task––have a good round of golf. “We’re helping them understand that this game is not tough. They can do it and they just need coaching, just like any other sport,” said Max Matthes, certified personal coach at Golf Tec, a technology-drenched teaching academy of sorts where the coaches say many of the problems with your game can be identified and corrected. Whether the game will ever seem easy, that may just depend on the golfer. “They say perception is reality, but not in the golf swing,” David Lisle, franchise owner of Moore’s Golf Tec, said. A 38-year-veteran of the golf business, David and his wife, Cheryl, came to Golf Tec from Westwood Golf Course in Norman. What he
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means is golfers think they are following correct technique, but oftentimes they need to see it to really learn it. Golf Tec in Moore has the seeing part in spades. High-speed cameras are placed behind and to the side of golfers, providing a comprehensive look at their swing. Coaches can control the two camera angles and even draw lines to show proper angles for a good golf swing. Monitors attached to the player help track ball flight and shot shape. You can feel as though you’re on the course in a room the size of school classroom. “We could tear apart a tour pro [swing] if he was to walk in here. The equipment allows us to be that precise,” Matthes said. Golf Tec believes in sequential lessons and repetitive practice, as the best way to improve the golfer’s game. Matthes compared it to playing the piano; you have to practice repeatedly to get it right. That’s why the company offers packages of lessons to help the golfer improve his or her swing over time. Golf Tec can also analyze your swing and fit you to clubs that match you. It is in these moments when Golf Tec feels like part pro shop, part science lab. David and Cheryl decided it was time to join
Golf Tec and open their own franchise just recently. The new franchise shop, located between 4th and 19th streets on the Interstate service road, opened only about two months ago. But the business they are bringing to the Moore area boasts impressive credentials that date back to its founding in 1995. Back then, the Lisles were skeptical of this new company, believing the concept might last for a while before being bought up by some other larger company. But instead, “[Golf Tec] learned from their mistakes. They got bigger, they got better,” David said. Today, Golf Tec boasts 140 facilities across the country and estimates that around 20 percent of all golf lessons given in the U.S. each year are given by their coaches. With those types of statistics, the coaches at the Moore location say success stories happen often. “When [customers] come in and they highfive you because they just had the best round of their lives—that’s what’s cool,” David said. The Lisles hope those “high-five” moments happen more and more in, well, Moore, Oklahoma, as Golf Tec continues to grow.
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BY LUKE SMALL
Old School Bagel Cafe
“No New York in the name, but the bagels are the same,” is the saying that greets customers as they walk into Old School Bagel, the newest spot for breakfast along I-35, just south of 19th street in Moore. New York is serious about its bagels, crafting a process that goes back generations. That same attention to process and quality has been transferred from the Big Apple all the way to Oklahoma, where owner Jason Atchison is, sort of, reintroducing the area to his prized bagels. “The only thing I don’t have that New York has is the water,” he said about the quality of his bagels. New Yorkers have claimed for years that their water helps give their food a distinct flavor. But we can forgive Jason for not flying to New York City and scooping up water from the Hudson because his process is pretty much exactly like the famous bagel shops do it in new York City. The dough is made fresh every day by bakers who come in at the ridiculous time of two in the morning. I guess sleep is overrated. The bagels are boiled before they are baked in keeping with the traditional, New-York-style process. “It’s not a real bagel unless it’s boiled before
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it’s baked,” Jason said confidently. Jason said the boiling process gives the bagel its distinct hard exterior and soft interior; it helps distinguish it from other types of bread products. Jason has owned another Old School Bagel in Norman for the last three years, but recently he said his customers in Moore and south Oklahoma City have been clamoring for a location closer to their homes. And why wouldn’t they be with all the unique flavors Old School Bagel has to offer? Jalapeño cheddar is Jason’s personal favorite, but you can also get onion, poppyseed, french toast, blueberry, or even cranberry orange-walnut. Combine your favorite bagel with one of nine different cream cheese spreads and you have a winning breakfast. But Old School Bagel is not just for breakfast. “People I don’t think realize how dynamic the bagel is and what you can do with it,” Jason said. What Jason is doing with it is taking turkey, ham, salami, and provolone with a pile of onions and calling it the Mile High Club. But, of course, you could try a variety of other sandwiches like the Italian, the Bricktown, or the Old Smokey.
But instead of sitting between two slices of bread, Jason does these sandwiches on his signature bagels, which means you don’t have to miss out on the good eats if you already had breakfast. Old School Bagel also prides itself on remembering people’s orders and their faces, creating a report Jason said leads to many repeat customers. “You still want to have that person greet you and make you feel at home,” he said. So you don’t have to travel to New York to get a great bagel. In fact, a great breakfast is just a few minutes away in Moore, at Old School Bagel.
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ANSWER CREW Question for a Business Owner Before I embark on my quest to become a government contractor, can you provide some tips on the most frequent errors that novices make in trying to enter this sector? The Top 10 Mistakes of Government Contractors 10) Have a catcher before you pitch Don’t go through all the work of making phone calls, scheduling meetings, getting passes onbase, making it back to the contracting office, breaking out your presentation, and telling the contracting officer or technical office how great your product is if you haven’t received your DUNS Number and registered in SAM. This is the government’s first question. **See appended instructions. 9) Phone ringer Some office workers are taught to answer other people’s phones, some are encouraged not to. Some people turn their ringers off and some don’t. And some turn on voicemail and some do not. The point is: Don’t just call and let the phone ring, because if you d, whoever answers it is not going to be happy. In fact, unless you have a very good reason to call the contracting officer, save yourself the trouble. They don’t care what you’re selling. Find another way to get in the door. 8) URLs If you don’t have a website, how is the contracting officer going to learn anything about your business? How is he or she going to know you exist? Don’t buy Yellowpage advertising. Contracting officers have Internet connections and use it to conduct market research. Make yourself findable. 7) Marketing Books Speaking of worthless advertising—Marketing books are it. People sell these advertisements in the promise that they are going to get it into the hands of 20,000 federal contracting officers and they do. And these books go in the trash or junk drawer. Contract officers don’t have time to sort through 200 pages of advertisements to find out who sells the Lista workbenches. They Google it in five seconds. And find it on the websites of companies who advertise what they sell. 6) Proposal Templates If you don’t have a proposal template, you don’t have a proposal. If you do have a proposal, then you have a proposal template. All I know is this: if you don’t have a proposal, you can’t win a contract. There are five sections in the most complex billion dollar contracts. 1) Executive Summary 2) Technical Proposal 3) Management Proposal 4) Staffing Proposal 5) Past Performance Proposal 6) Quality Control You should have a proposal 75 to 85% ready if you want to get a government contract.
5) Not Going Hard Are you serious about it, or do you just like the thought of getting a contract? Or do you not really like the thought of getting a contract, but “kinda” like the idea of increasing cash flow? Haphazardly submitting a proposal and making a few phone calls that don’t get answered; then saying, “It’s too hard” or “It’s their fault”—and then complaining about it—is just an excuse for not trying. Think of the time that you were most successful in your life. Remember the work you put into that? Now that’s success and that’s how you get stuff done. So be honest with yourself and if it’s a nice idea or a “to-do someday” on your calendar, treat it as such. If you want it, go get it and get the whole company involved. It could be more than an increase of cash flow; it can be something to bring the people working for your company more aligned with its mission and goals. 4) Consulting This is touchy…. Because it could be great OR It could be a huge waste of money. Most often the latter. Consultants. You can easily spend $2,000 or $10,000 getting one thing done. You can have somebody register your business or you can get a GSA contract. My suggestion, unless you are a developed company in business over two years with profits or unless you really want it and hit a roadblock, don’t hire consultants. Sure, it will make your life easier but they are like attorneys—it’s retainer and then hourly rate. If you’re budget is $2,200, it will be used. If your budget is $3,200 it will be used, etc. 3) Unlearn Russian Because you see a solicitation on FedBizOpps for $1M and the response is tomorrow, don’t act like somebody just gave you the winning lottery ticket numbers and the drawing is tomorrow at 5 p.m. If you have done this, don’t feel bad. We all do. It’s exciting when you see a business opportunity that you could perform for $10M. Don’t get emotional. Be well positioned for that opportunity. You will know when you’re ready. If you’re selling supplies or products, you will be ready much faster than companies that sell services. Companies that sell services have many logistical concerns with providing their services. There are also many considerations with employees that provide the labor and support other customers. Construction companies are good at logistics since it’s fundamental to their business. Government construction contracts can be installing parameter fences, which doesn’t require large technical skills, or it could be constructing a building, which requires a certified foreman who will need to be onsite at all times. These are quite different scenarios and need to receive the due attention during the planning phase. 2) Vendor booths Networking is important, don’t get me wrong. I chose this one as #2, and I don’t know if it’s because I have 5,000 business cards in the bottom of a shoebox, held together by one of those giant medal clips that I got at a business fair and never used, or because I see people at these things having frivolous conversations that I’ve never heard of resulting in anything other than time away from the office.
But if you are tight on cash, attend the vendor fair; don’t buy a booth. Leave that for the large defense contractors, which bid the spots up in excess of $10K. It’s not worth it for your small business. With that said, if you want a large company to buy your company, attend these all day. They are like spying events, where large companies find out who is encroaching in their space with new and innovative products and manufacturing techniques and then buy them. 1) Non-responsiveness Section L & M for non-commercial contracts. Clauses 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 for commercial contracts are the instructions to offerors and the evaluation criteria that contracting officers will use to award the contract. If you’re interested in getting government contracts, know how these sections work. They tell you what your company needs to do in order to be deemed responsive, and once deemed responsive, the methodology they will follow in order to award the contract. I look at this like trying to put together your kids’ toys without using the instructions. Just do it, guys, it will make your life easier. ** Instructions New business entry, as opposed to a the old CCR and needs migration. • Ensure you are on www.sam.gov and no other page. Companies have tried to imitate the official government page in order to sell you services. • Create a user account by choosing an ID and password. This just allows you to use the full site. Entering your business as an entity comes after this step. • Obtain a FREE DUNS number from Dun and Bradstreet by going to http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform • Before returning to SAM to begin your new entity record, gather your information such as your banking information, taxpayer identification number, sales per year average for past three years, total number of staff (full and part time), relevant NAICS codes, and pointof-contact information including phone numbers, addresses and emails. • Go back to sam.gov and begin a new entity record • Remember that your company is an “entity” in SAM. • Each page must be completed in sequence and then saved by clicking SAVE on every page to continue to the next page. • Continue into the SBA information pages. Overlooking this reduces your exposure to government buyers. • Select the option for making your name, address, and contact information viewable by the public so prime contractors and others can find your company. NOTE: If you were in CCR and need to migrate to SAM, please see PTAC counselor. If done right, the process can be fairly painless, but you should take advantage of the experience PTACs have had with countless migrations over the past year.
Greg Kieson Coordinator of Business Development Moore Norman Technology Center
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HEALTHY MOORE
Summertime Nutrition BY BRENT WILSON UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA DIETETIC INTERN As the weather heats up, it’s also time to ramp up your nutrition. More sunshine allows us to enjoy the outdoors with friends and families. Barbecues and cook-outs are always fun, but it’s important that we incorporate proper nutrition into those meals, too. Here are some ideas for making your next barbecue both delicious and healthy. • Choose lean sources of protein like chicken, fish, or turkey when grilling. These will help cut down on fat and extra calories. Your heart and waist will thank you. • Enjoy fresh fruit like watermelon, cantaloupe, and cherries. These fruits are in season during the summer and their high fiber content will help you feel satisfied.
• Add whole grains to your meal by choosing hotdog and hamburger buns that are 100% whole wheat. These will provide extra fiber and healthy nutrients. • Drink lots of water! As the temperature rises it is even more important to drink water. Aim for 8 glasses, 64 ounces, a day. Try incorporating these tips into your summer cook-out. They will help you eat a more balanced meal, resulting in better health. Now get out there and get cooking! 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.
• Incorporate more vegetables into your cook-out. Summer squash, bell peppers and sweet corn are all in season during the summer and they are high in vitamins and minerals. They go great on the grill, too.
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EARTH DAY RECYCLE EVENT The City of Moore’s popular recycling center was busier than normal as Moore residents participated in the 2014 Earth Day Recycling Event. Visitors to the recycling center received regular and mini-sized trash cans.
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NEW PARMELE PARK The entire student body of Kelley Elementary helped celebrate the ribbon cutting at the new Parmele Park.
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APACHE CORPORATION TREE DONATION Representatives from the Apache Corporation returned to Moore in May to celebrate their donation of 4,000 trees for Little River Park and other parts of the city. Apache previously donated $500,000 to help build a storm shelter for a new Moore elementary school.
VETERAN’S PARK CELEBRATION Veteran’s Park was packed with families on May 20 to celebrate the park’s official reopening. Radio station KJ-103 provided live concert entertainment and children had a chance to enjoy the brand-new playground, a huge bubble machine, and inflatables.
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