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FROM THE EDITOR It‘s hard to believe that we are already three months into 2015. But with the start of March comes many exciting things like the kickoff of spring, warmer weather, St. Patrick’s Day, and the much-anticipated spring break for the youngsters. For us here at TheMooreDaily.com and Moore Monthly, March also means the much-anticipated announcement of the winners of the 2015 Best of Moore and South OKC Awards. Looking over the list of both finalists and winners featured in this month’s magazine, we are proud to be a part of such a great community blessed with continuous economic growth and development. Congratulations are in order to all who took part in this year’s competition, and many thanks to all of you who took the time vote. March also means the start of spring sports. Make sure to check out Sports Director Cole Poland’s spring previews for Moore, Westmoore and Southmoore. Inside each article, you will find what to expect when it comes to tennis, golf, soccer and track and field this spring. Happy Reading! - Sarah Jensen Editor
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2015 Best of Moore & South Oklahoma City
WINNERS A year of ongoing economic growth and enthusiasm for community in Moore and South OKC has been reflective in the outpouring of support for the Best of Moore and South OKC awards. Thousand of votes have poured into TheMooreDaily.com for this year’s contest. The highly anticipated awards were created to give local residents a chance to vote for their favorite restaurants, entertainment hotspots, retailers and even everyday service providers. In just its third year, the Best of Moore and South OKC is already becoming a major community event, and we are excited to spotlight some of the greatest area businesses. This year, over 40,000 residents voiced their opinions in 50 diverse categories during the six week finals. Take a look at the winners you have selected as the Best of Moore and South OKC for 2015.
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Best Asian Winner: Lemon Grass Asian Bistro
Best Car Dealership Winner: Fowler Toyota
Best Auto Repair Winner: Christian Brothers Automotive
Best Chicken Winner: Chick-fil-A
Finalists: Dot Wo GoGo Sushi Express & Grill Himalayas Pho Lan Asian Bistro
Finalists: Bob Moore Ford Bob Moore Nissan David Stanley Chevrolet Eskridge Honda
Finalists: Beneficial Automotive Maintenance Firestone Complete Auto Care OKC Auto Works – Auto Mechanic Shop RW Automotive
Finalists: Chicken Express KFC Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
Best Bakery/Cupcakes/Cookies Winner: The Blue Bean Coffee Company
Best Child Care/Private School Winner: St. John’s Lutheran Church & School
Finalists: Baked Cakes and Gourmet Desserts Eileen’s Colossal Cookies Flying Cupcake Johnnie’s Sweet Creations
Best Bank Winner: First Fidelity Bank
Finalists: All About Kids Play Street Child Care Primrose School of Southwest Oklahoma City Westmore Child Development Center
Best Children’s Party Spot Winner: City of Moore Parks
Finalists: Arvest Bank BancFirst Bank MidFirst Bank Republic Bank & Trust
Finalists: Andy Alligator’s Fun Park and Water Park HeyDay Entertainment Jump Zone Orr Family Farm
Best BBQ Winner: GFF Foods
Best Credit Union Winner: Tinker Federal Credit Union
Best Burger Winner: The Garage
Best Dance Studio Winner: All That Dance Studios
Finalists: Dale’s BBQ House Earl’s Rib Palace Swadley’s BBQ Van’s Pig Stand
Finalists: Allegiance Credit Union Communication Federal Credit Union FAA Credit Union Oklahoma Educators Credit Union
Finalists: Five Guys Burgers and Fries Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers S&B Burger Joint Smashburger
Finalists: ArtWorks Academy of Performing Arts The Dancecenter Top Hat Talent
Best Breakfast Spot Winner: Sunny Side Up Restaurant
Best Dental Care Winner: Moore Smiles Family Dentistry
Finalists: IHOP Restaurant Jimmy’s Egg Old School Bagel Café J R’s Pancake House
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Finalists: Christian H. Pilgrim, DDS Dental Depot – Moore Perfect Smiles Family Dentistry Homsey Family Dentistry
Best Donut Shop Winner: Delight Donuts, 4th & Telephone Rd
Best Gift Shop Winner: Showplace Market
Best Entertainment
Best Grocery Store Winner: GFF Foods
Finalists: Daylight Donuts, 19th & Santa Fe Donut Palace, 809 NW 12th Street Homemade Donuts, 27th & Santa Fe Good Morning Donuts, 819 SE 4th Street
Winner: OCCC Visual & Performing Arts Center
Finalists: Becky’s Gift Shoppe Kaye’s Gift Shop The General Store Warehouse Antique Mall
Finalists: Andy Alligator’s Fun Park and Water Park City of Moore Parks HeyDay Entertainment Jump Zone Orr Family Farm
Finalists: Aldi Crest Foods Homeland Grocery Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market
Best Emergency Medical
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Winner: Moore Medical Center Emergency Services Finalists: Access Medical Center – Moore Access Medical Center – South Western Integris Southwest Medical Center Moore Express Urgent Care
Winner: Randall’s Temperature Control Specialists Finalists: Ellis Heat & Air First Time Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Reeves & Hindman Heat & Air Services Waggoners’ Heating & Air Conditioning
Best Eye Care Winner: Eye Care Oklahoma
Best Hair Design Winner: Plush Salon & Spa
Finalists: LensCrafters Massengale Eye Care Moore Eye Care Center Dr. Jon Painter Eye Care
Best Fitness Center Winner: Earlywine YMCA Finalists: Anytime Fitness LA Fitness Planet Fitness Fit W/Vic
Finalists: LE Salon Salon Inferno Studio 7 Family Hair Care Tangles Hair Studio by Alicia
Best Home Builder Winner: Evans Fine Homes Finalists: Marvin Haworth Homes Mashburn Faires Homes McBride Builds Meek Construction
Best Florist Winner: A New Beginning Florist
Best Home Furnishings Winner: Hemispheres
Finalists: Broadway Florist Capitol Hill Florist Howard Brothers Florist Sunshine & Roses Florists
Finalists: Fabric, Trims & More Hoffmans Furniture Silverleaf Furniture Warehouse Antique Mall
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Best Hotel Winner: Spring Hill Suites
Winner: John M. Ireland Funeral Home & Chapel Finalists: Moore Funeral & Cremation Resthaven Funeral Home and Memory Gardens Vondel L. Smith Mortuary
Finalists: Best Western Moore Candlewood Suites Hampton Inn La Quinta Inn & Suites
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Best Insurance Agent Winner: Virginia Freeman Shelter Insurance
Best Medical Spa/ Skin care Winner: DermaCare Oklahoma
Best Italian Winner: Famiglia di Luigi’s Bistro
Best Mexican Winner: Alfredo’s Mexican Café
Best Jeweler Winner: Diamond Dee-Lite Jewelry
Best Oil Change Winner: Hibdon Tires Plus
Finalists: Chad Cobble Insurance Agency Doyle-Crow & Associates Jim Evans State Farm Insurance Terry Cavnar State Farm Insurance
Finalists: Bella Vista Italian Kitchen Fontana Italian Restaurant Johnny Carino’s Italian Restaurant Oliveto Italian Bistro
Finalists: Huntington Fine Jewelers Journey Jewelers Lewis Jewelers
Best Kids Clothing Winner: Once Upon A Child Finalists: Justice JCPenney Peek-a-BooTique Target
Best Local Restaurant (Non-Chain) Winner: Two Olives Café
Finalists: A Blazing Tan Ageless Aesthetics Skin Care Longevity Spa The Bronze Tanning Salon
Finalists: Chelino’s Mexican Restaurant Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant Ricky’s Mexican Restaurant Ted’s Café Escondido
Finalists: Beneficial Automotive Maintenance Christian Brothers Automotive Express Oil Change, 19th Street Firestone Complete Auto Care
Best Orthodontist Winner: Elassal Orthodontics Finalists: Farrow Orthodontics Kelly Klontz Orthodontics
Best Outdoor Living Winner: Marcum’s Nursery
Finalists: Fontana Italian Restaurant Harry Bear’s All American Grill Royal Bavaria Restaurant TeaLicious Bakery & Takery
Finalists: Excellence Irrigation Green Okie Outdoor Living S & S Pools, LLC Garden Ponds & Aquariums Unlimited
Best Local Retailer (Non-Chain) Winner: Party Moore
Best Pizza Winner: Eagle One Pizza
Finalists: The Boutique Kids Clothing To The Nines The Stitching Post Warehouse Antique Mall
Finalists: All American Pizza Little King Pizza Marco’s Pizza Sandro’s Pizza
Best Lunch Spot Winner: Two Olives Café
Best Place to Watch the Game Winner: Okie Tonk Café
Finalists: McAlister’s Deli – Moore Oliveto Italian Bistro Panera Bread Schlotzsky’s Deli
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Finalists: Applebee’s Buffalo Wild Wings Harry Bear’s All American Grill Louie’s Grill & Bar
Best Plumber Winner: Brandon’s Plumbing
Best Special Occasion Spot Winner: Yellow Rose Dinner Theater
Best Physical Therapy Center
Best Storm Shelter Winner: Ground Zero Storm Shelters
Finalists: Gordon’s Plumbing Honey Do Construction Company Mac’s Plumbing & 24-Hour Rooter Will Rogers Plumbing Winner: Moore Medical Physical Therapy & Rehab Finalists: Cutting Edge Physical Therapy Jim Thorpe Rehab Physical Therapy R & S Optimal Rehab Therapy in Motion
Finalists: Charleston’s Restaurant Hollie’s Flatiron Steakhouse Royal Bavaria Warren Theatre
Finalists: Kustom Krete Storm Shelter OZ Saferooms Tech Shelter from the Storm Smart Shelters
Best Sandwich/Sub Winner: Firehouse Subs
Best Veterinarian Winner: Brookwood Animal Clinic
Best Senior Living Winner: Chateau on the Green
Best Wine Store Winner: Moore Liquor
Finalists: City Bites Jersey Mike’s McAlister’s Deli – Moore Schlotzsky’s
Finalists: Boyer Veterinarian Clinic Eastmoor Animal Clinic Ranchwood Veterinary Hospital Scroggins Animal Hospital
Finalists: Legend at Rivendell Assisted Living & Memory Care Meadow Lake Assisted Living Sommerset Assisted Living and Memory Care Village on the Park
Finalists: Cheers Wine & Spirits Quicker Liquor The Wine Gallery Riverwalk Wine & Spirits
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Westmoore Jaguar Paves Way for Special Needs Students at the Oklahoma Capitol BY SARAH JENSEN
“My favorite bill was the no texting and driving bill...” Madison Madory
Hundreds of students from across Oklahoma fill the State Capitol each year to take part in the Oklahoma Senate High School Page Program. But this session is opening new doors as Madison Madory takes on the role, marking it as one of the first sessions to have a special needs student serving as a page. “She is just a ball of joy,” said Shortey. “She has always got a smile on her face. She always makes you feel good, and she is always an encouragement.” A junior at Westmoore High School, Madison is paving the way for other special needs students after gracing the hallways of the State Capitol with her kind spirit and warm smile. And not for a moment has Madison’s disability held her back, and that’s why Senator Shortey never had any concern having Madison in the role. “There has never been a doubt in my mind that Madison wouldn’t be a blessing to everybody,” said Oklahoma
Senator Ralph Shortey. “Everyone here just loves her.” In fact, Senator Shortey has known Madison since she was just a baby. He watched her grow up at their church, and was excited to ask her to join him at the State Capitol as one of his pages for this legislative session. “I felt great when he asked me,” said Madison Madory. Serving for one week of the session, Madison worked side by side with Senator Shortey. “My favorite part was delivering packages and running papers,” said Madison Madory. “And getting to see Senator Shortey everyday.” Madison also got to participate in a mock legislative session with other pages. Sitting in Senator Shortey’s seat on the Senate floor, Madison acted as a senator listening as other pages presented and debated legislation, and even voted on the bills. “My favorite bill was the no texting and driving bill,” said Madison Madory.
And throughout it all Madison’s parents were by her side. “I had no doubt that she could try this, and would enjoy it,” said Madison’s mom Angela Madory. “I thought that the walking may be a lot for her, but she has not complained one time. In fact, every night when we get home she is ready to get her clothes out and get ready for the next day.” Madison’s success at the State Capitol is not out of the ordinary. She has excelled throughout her life often defying the odds. “I have been impressed with Madison since the day that she was born,” said Angela Madory. “She has done things that we were told she would never do.” And Angela hopes that Madison’s story will encourage others to not define people by their disabilities. “I just hope that other people see that you don’t have to say no just because you have a disability. It would have been very easy for people to say
no to Senator Shortey,” said Angela Madory. “So I hope that Madison shows others with disabilities that they could do this too, and that they have no limitations.” Madison already has big plans for after high school graduation. She hopes to attend college, and said that she is now interested in being involved with state government. A new idea for a young woman with a bright future born from a unique opportunity to serve in a role not typically made available to her. “We are just really grateful for this opportunity,” said Angela Madory. “And I am excited to see what the future holds because she has enjoyed it so much. Who knows what the future will be and what doors this will open.”
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Moore High School Cheer Team Brings Home National Title BY RANDI MATTOX The Moore High School Cheer Team recently took first place at the 2015 National Cheerleader Association (NCA) Senior and Junior High School National Championship in Dallas, Texas. The team competed in the Large Intermediate Coed Division and ranked highest with a score of 86.70 out of 90. The team also won Best Use of Stunts and Superior Showmanship. Taylor Fisher said they began preparing for nationals after state. “We started little by little practicing stunts and figuring out what would work best for everyone,” said Fisher. “ We went large, which means our junior varsity and varsity went together.” Abigail Vinyard said that they worked hard in practice to perfect the routine.
“At practice we would do our full out routine and then we walked through the routine doing anything that we missed,” Vinyard said. “We divided our routine off into sections and nit-picked every little thing.” After months of preparation, the team travelled to Dallas to compete in the twoday tournament. The team performed in front of the judges once each day. The first day was worth 25% of the overall score, and the second day was worth 75%. Fisher said that “the nerves” went away after the team successfully completed the first stunt. “When we moved into the first stunt, everyone was really nervous,” said Fisher. “But once they
hit the stunt, we were really excited and it just makes us want to hit everything else.” Moore High School Cheer was the only team in the Large Intermediate Coed Division to have no deductions on their final performance score. It was because of their perfect performance that junior varsity captain, Mackenzie Duffy, said they all knew they would rank high in the competition. “We all knew because of how good we hit our routine,” Duffy said. “We didn’t officially know, but we all had that gut feeling that we won nationals.” Vinyard said that becoming an NCA national champion is an indescribable feeling. “You’re excited. You’re sad that it’s over. But you’re happy that you won,” said
Vinyard. “I was just flabbergasted when they called out second place.” Fisher said that the team demonstrated good sportsmanship when the second place team was recognized. “We didn’t jump up and scream,” said Fisher. “We just ducked our heads and held in our excitement. But when they called first place we jumped, we screamed, we cried, we hit the floor. You name it, we did it.” For varsity captain Gabby Johnston, winning nationals means leaving behind a legacy.
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Lions Line Up for New Season BY COLE POLAND
The spring sports seasons begins this month with the Moore Lions looking forward to the sunshine. On the soccer field, the Lady Lions return four seniors who will go on to play in college. Chloe Hull, an East Central signee, feels confident with the work they’ve already put into the preseason. “We’ve been working hard every single day,” Hull says. “We’ve been doing a ton of fitness just to make sure we’re ready to play the full game.” The men bring in a new head coach, Mike Fadum, who comes over from Crooked Oak. Senior Kevin Chissoe feels the team is in a great place with each other and Fadum. “The chemistry we have together is working really well,” Chissoe says. On the golf course, the mens team looks to make it back to the State tournament with all five of last year’s hitters coming back. “Our team goal every year is to qualify for the state tournament as a team,” says head coach Ryan Dukes. “We hope to get back there once again this year and improve on our performance from last year with a higher finish and lower score.” On the track, the Lions return men and women who qualified for the State meet last season. The men won the 6A Academic championship and return their highest finisher from last year, Clarence Simpkins, who finished third in the 300 hurdles. The women bring back three of their four legs from the fourth place finishers in the 4x400 relay. The Lions tennis teams are young. With not a single senior, head coach Jim Lawson is confident about his teams ability to learn and get better. Junior Mercedes Troupe is one of veterans helping lead the women. “I’ve been playing for a while but I learn new things everyday,” Troupe says. “It’s fun working with freshman because I get to teach them what I already know.” “I’m feeling really good about the season,” says sophomore Michael Pham. “I’m just playing the game and hoping to get better right now.”
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Jags Step Up for Spring BY COLE POLAND
Now it’s time to look at the spring seasons of the Westmoore Jaguars. On the track and in the field, the Jags have athletes who can compete with the State’s best. Both the men and women’s distance runners have a good shot at bringing home a gold medal. Both teams finished highly in the fall’s cross country season and return a high number of runners from last spring. “I really think our 4x800 has a pretty good chance at State,” says senior Savannah Waddell. Returning for the men is senior Cassius Hill, a fourth place finisher at long jump at State last year and a Pitt State signee for both track and football. He’s a part of a close group of guys who’ve been competing alongside each other for a long time, making this season something worth looking forward to for everybody. “It’s a really good family environment,” Hill says. “Everybody just just has fun. Track practice is real hard but we make it fun.” The tennis team spends their afternoons on courts of Earlywine Park with expectations of qualifying more players for State. “Last year wasn’t our year,” says senior Beau Lanier, “but I’m planning on at least making it to the finals of the State tournament, personally, and I want the best for my team.” Lanier made State last year with his partner Josh Noel in No. 1 doubles, the only Jaguars to qualify on either the mens or womens side. The women feature a new addition to the team, freshman Raquell Tipton. “I’m expecting to play the best that I can,” Tipton says. “I played all summer. I was at the top of my game all summer.” Also at Earlywine, the men and women of the Jaguar golf teams hit the course. Both teams fell just short of qualifying for State last year and with only Vi Hoang qualifying as an individual for the womens tournament. The women sound confident about their chances as a team this year. “We have a really good season coming up,” says senior Lanie Singley. “We have a lot of good girls that are really working hard and that are trying to make it this year.” The men are trying to get back to State, having been the only city team last year to miss the tournament. “We’re just trying to get in the hunt with all these other schools,” says senior Blaine Brewer, “and try to go as far as we can.” On the soccer pitch, the both squads return a large core of players from last season, but it begins with preseason workouts. “We have fitness every single day,” says senior Becca Randolph. “It’s going to pay off. It’s going to be good because we’re getting in shape finally.” The men return eight seniors to a team learning to play under new head coach James Press. “It’s a bit different for us going from having the same style for three years to changing it up on our last one,” says senior Austin Kelly. It’s a new style they’re learning but it’s a style they welcome. “It’s kind of something we’ve been waiting for,” Kelly says, “being able to attack more and actually score.”
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Cats Prep in Preseason BY COLE POLAND
You might see some hardware if you look ahead to the spring seasons of the Southmoore SaberCats. We’ll start on the tennis courts at Earlywine Park with last year’s State runner-up, senior Jordan Henry. She came up short against Bishop Kelley’s Madison Westby but she’s playing for the University of Southern California now, leaving Henry with the clear chance to take this year’s crown. “I’m just really excited to start working hard again,” Henry says. “High school season’s my favorite kind of tennis and I just want to have more fun than I have every other year.” The men have a tough hill to climb but feel they can surprise people this season. “We’d really like to go out and place as a guys team,” senior Stockton Duvall says, “because I don’t think that’s ever been done in Southmoore history.” On the track, the Cats add some new talent to their returning strength. Senior Darius Joseph is out to compete this year, his first for the school. He joins a team with all the physical needs in place. “I hope that it all just comes down to mental focus,” Joseph says. “How hard are you going to go for it? That’s one thing you can never teach an athlete. I hope they want a State ring before they leave just like I do.” The time and effort put in by the women offer an encouraging outlook for their upcoming season. “Our girls are working really hard,” says senior Bailey Pavlik. “They’ve been putting in a lot of work these last couple weeks. A bunch of our girls will go to State, hopefully, this year and show them what all we’ve been doing.” Both soccer teams return strong classes with tight knit group of players who feel confident in their chemistry. “I’m pretty proud of how we’re doing so far,” senior Jaclyn Purvine says. “We have really good communication between us so there’s no drama. We all mesh really well.” “We have a bunch of seniors,” says one of those seniors, Martin Romero. “I think we have seven starting this year so we’re going to have a pretty strong senior class.” On the golf course, the women look to get back to the State tournament. They were the only city team to qualify last season They’ve got some holes to fill but feel capable with their team. “We’re doing really good just practicing and getting along really well,” says junior Ashlea Mahan. “We have a lot of chemistry,” says junior newcomer Lauren York, ‘and that’s really important with the team.” The men return four of their five shooters to a team who finished eighth at last season’s State meet. “We’re all just more mature,” says junior Bryce Fanning. “We’ve grown a lot in the game and I fell like every single one of our players have took a step up in their game and we’re really confident in what we do.” “We had a lot of good players last in the entire 6A (class),” says senior Lance Gregory. “The 2014 class was really good. Me and my teammates, we’re all highcaliber players now. We all know how to play. We all now how to score. We’re going to make a run at State this year. I think we’re probably top five.” “It’s all about the ring,” Fanning says. “That’s what we’re going for.”
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Two city parks in Moore are getting a big makeover. As temperatures begin to warm up this spring, more than $100,000 in new playground equipment will be installed at both Greenbriar Park on Northwest 6th Street and Cottonwood Park on Southwest 2nd Street. “The play value will be significantly greater than what is there,” said Assistant City Manager Todd Jenson. Today, both parks have playground equipment that is about 15 years old. And both parks have only a set of swings and a slide to offer children, which is not a lot to play on. However, that will soon as change as construction on the two new playgrounds begins. “I think that it will draw children to the park with their parents and grandparents,” said Jenson. “It will be a neat amenity to the area, and it should bring much value to the neighborhood.” Not only will the new playgrounds be much bigger, they will also host a number of new amenities like more slides, climbing walls, and a side playground for younger children. And on top of the fun new amenities, each park will play host to its own theme. Greenbriar Park will boast a dinosaur theme, and Cottonwood Park will take on a construction theme. Both themes will be exhibited in the design of the playgrounds. Overall, the new playgrounds will be a significant upgrade for both neighborhoods. “It creates a nice attractive place for kids and friends to gather, play and enjoy fellowship,” said Jenson. Funded by the sales tax for park improvements approved by voters in 2012, the new equipment will upgrade two of the city’s oldest parks making a both playgrounds a great new place for children to get out and play. “It adds value to the neighborhood, but in a sense it adds value to the community one park at a time,” said Jenson. Crews will be onsite within 60 to 90 days to install the new playgrounds. The installation is slated to take about two weeks, and the new parks will be open to the public in mid to late May, just in time for summer.
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Aging And Your Eyes
SENIOR MOMENT
BY KATHLEEN WILSON, DIRECTOR OF AGING SERVICES INC. Advancing age can bring changes that affect your eyesight. Some changes are more serious than others. There are steps you can take to protect your vision. The most important thing you can do is have regular eye exams by an eye care professional on an annual basis to identify problems early. An ophthalmologist or optometrist should check your eyes regularly. People who are age 65 or older should have an eye exam every year. During this exam, your eye care professional should put drops in your eyes that will dilate or widen your pupils so that your inner eye can be examined. This is the only way to detect common eye diseases that do not have early signs or symptoms. If you wear glasses, your prescription should be checked annually as well. See your eye care professional immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: • Suddenly cannot see or everything looks dim • See flashes of light • Have eye pain • Experience double vision • Have redness or swelling of your eye or eyelid Protect your eyes from too much sunlight by wearing sunglasses that block ultraviolet/UV radiation. You can also protect your eyes by wearing a hat with a wide brim when you are outside. The following common eye problems can be easily treated. However, sometimes they can be signs of serious issues. Presbyopia is a slow loss of the ability to see close objects or small print. It is normal for this to occur as you get older. Presbyopia can cause headaches or strained, tired eyes. Reading glasses frequently fix this problem. Floaters – are tiny specks or cobwebs that seem to float across your field of vision. Floaters can be a normal part of aging. But sometimes they are a sign of a more serious problem such as retinal detachment. If you see lots of new floaters or flashes of light, see your eye care professional immediately. This is a medical emergency. Tearing or having too many tears can come from being sensitive to light, wind or temperature changes. It can also be caused by dry eyes. Using eye drops and wearing sunglasses may help. Tearing can also be a sign of an infection or a blocked tear duct.
Eye Lid Problems can include red or swollen eye lids, itching, tearing and crusting during sleep. These problems may be caused by a condition known as blepharitis. This can be treated with warm compresses and gentle eyelid scrubs. Some eye conditions and disorders can lead to vision loss and blindness. These conditions have few to no symptoms early on. Regular annual eye exams are your best protection to find these problems early and help you keep your eyesight. Cataracts are cloudy areas in the eye’s lens that cause blurred or hazy vision. Cataract surgery can restore good vision. It is a safe and common treatment. Corneal Diseases and Conditions can cause redness, watery eyes, pain, vision problems or a halo effect that makes things appear to have an aura of light. These can be common in older people. Treatment may be as simple as changing your eyeglass prescription or using eye drops. Dry Eyes happen when tear glands don’t work well. You may feel itching, burning or have some vision loss. Dry eyes are common among older people especially women. Special eye drops or ointments can treat this problem. Glaucoma comes from too much fluid pressure inside the eye. If left untreated it can lead to blindness. There are no early symptoms, but glaucoma can be treated. It is especially important to be checked if you have a family history of glaucoma. Retinal Disorders are a leading cause of blindness in the U.S.A. These can include age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment. There are treatments for these disorders. They should be considered a medical emergency and you should see your eye care professional immediately if you suspect you have one of these conditions. Low Vision means you cannot fix your eyesight with glasses, contact lenses, medicine or surgery. Low vision affects some people as they grow older. If you’re having trouble seeing well enough to do everyday tasks such as reading and cooking, ask your eye care professional to test you for low vision. There are special tools and aids that can help. Sometimes changes as simple as replacing the type of lighting in a room can help. Take good care of your eyesight. It is one of your most precious senses.
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A Man for the Times BY L.T. HADLEY In his poem “Lincoln, a Man of the People,” Edwin Markham wrote, “When the Norn Mother saw the whirlwind hour approaching…she made a man to meet the mortal need.” This could be said of many pioneer men and women settlers. They did with vigor what their hands found to do. One man of this order was Paul R. Simms, known as P.R. Many stories and historical accounts of Moore include him and his accomplishments. The remarkable thing about him was that he never considered himself remarkable, just an ordinary man who saw something that needed to be done…and did it. Before the 1910 fire that devastated the north side of Main Street, P.R. had bought town lots, constructed a wood frame building and opened the town’s first barber shop on the south side of Main. He later rebuilt it into a two-story block building. He had a barber shop/jewelry store in one side and rented out the other side for business and the top floor as rooms for itinerates. When the north side of Main burned, he rebuilt Lester Dyer’s Pharmacy on the south with a fire-resistant building of concrete blocks that he made on the site with a steel frame he invented. There are still several older homes in Moore with foundations of these unique concrete blocks. P.R. served a term on the town board in 1921 and was the second railroad stationmaster, after going to Kansas to learn Morse Code. He was also appointed town marshal for a time. In 1931, he resigned to become the town’s first fire chief, a position he held as a volunteer until 1940, when he was placed on partial pay. He was appointed during this time to house and maintain the city’s primitive fire engine. He kept it at his home on S.W. 1st. During the 1930s, he moved his barber/ jewelry shop to West Main with an open bay next to it to house the old chemical fire unit to the joy and delight of all the little boys in town who hung around, hoping there would be a fire so they could see the engine go out. In 1963, a full-time fire department was organized. He retired the old chemical cart several years before and replaced it with a modified Model-T truck equipped with fire-fighting gear. He also retired.
When telephones came to Moore, P.R. worked as a lineman, climbing the poles to bring phone lines into Moore homes. He set up a telephone office in his dining room and his wife, Clara, operated the switchboard. When a fire call came in, P.R. would rush out to fire the shots, grab the fire engine and race to the fire. No one remembers whether P.R. was a licensed watchmaker or not, but he was a gifted repairman and could fix anything. Most of the time, he was the only barber in town, so was busy. Little girls who were taken for a haircut were treated to Dutch boy bobs, no matter how much they begged, and they usually ended up in tears; but little boys loved the burr haircuts P.R. gave. As late as 1955, P.R. was still actively building cabinets and room extensions. When he was no longer able to do the strenuous work, he willingly went to give instructions to a homeowner who was attempting some needed carpentry work. Unwilling and unable to be idle, he began to paint. Like everything he did, he was a fairly passable artist. P.R. Simms was just an ordinary man, doing the same things ordinary men do. His contemporaries probably didn’t consciously think about it, but they sensed there was a man of integrity and honor in their midst, a man who could be depended on to give the last full measure of service.
Note: This edition of Sketches of Moore was first published in the January 2008 edition of Moore Monthly.
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The City of Moore has a variety of camps already slated for those upcoming summer days. Whether your child is interested in sharping their sports skills, exploring extreme animals, or even learning some awesome science experiments, there is a little bit of something for everyone this summer. Register now as spots will fill up quickly. Below is a list of youth summer camps:
Summer Sports Camps
Happy Feet Soccer Camp
Registration: March 16th- July 25th www.cityofmoore.com/fun When: Week long camps starting May 26th through July 31st Time: 9:00a.m.-Noon Where: Location varies Age: 7-18 (boys and girls) Fee: $75 per camper (includes T-shirt)
Registration: March 16th- July 25th www.cityofmoore.com/fun When: Camp I: Mon June 15th- Wed June 17th Camp II: Mon July 13th- Wed July 15th Where: Buck Thomas Park Time: 9:00 a.m.-Noon Age: 4-6 Fee: $68 per session
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Registration: March 16th- July 25th www.cityofmoore.com/fun When: Check website for exact dates Time: 9:00 a.m.-Noon Where: Moore Community Center Age: 6-11 Fee: $100
Registration: March 16th- July 25th www.cityofmoore.com/fun When: Wednesday, July 29th-Friday, July 31st (Overnight; Fishing Derby on Sat Aug 1st) Where: Moore Community Center and Little River Park Time: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. w/Friday night campout at Little River Park Fee: $100 (includes T-shirt)
Extreme Animals Registration: March 16th- July 25th www.cityofmoore.com/fun When: Camp I: June 22nd-26th Camp II: July 20th-24th Where: Moore Community Center Time: 9:00 a.m.-Noon Age: 7-12 Fee: $115 per camper (includes T-shirt)
Abrakadoodle OKC Art Camp Registration: March 16th- July 25th www.cityofmoore.com/fun When: July 6th- July 10th Where: Moore Community Center Time: 9 a.m.-Noon Age: 7-14 Fee: $90 Maximum: 15 for the class
Tippi Toes Princess Dance Camp Registration: March 16th- July 25th www.cityofmoore.com/fun When: Tuesday, July 28th- Thursday, July 30th Where: Moore Community Center Time: 9:00 a.m.-Noon Age: 3-7 (must be potty trained)
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS GENERAL YMCA Before and After School Care, Moore Community Center; call 378-0420 for participating schools and more info. 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 pick-up. Neighborhood Watch Program. Moore Police Dept. is starting a Neighborhood Watch Program. If interested in helping your neighborhood reduce crime, contact Sgt. Jeremy Lewis, 793-4448. Adopt A Pet. Call Moore Animal Shelter, 793-5190; 3900 S. I-35 Service Rd. Open M–F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Closed on Holidays. First Church Moore, 201 W. Main. Every Wednesday, 4 p.m. Homework and Hangout 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 CampusFamily 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) Free Community Breakfast, 201 W. Main. On the second and fourth Saturday of every month a free continental breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Contact Richelle Leibold at 405-794-6671. Oklahoma Home and Community Education-Robinson Group, 11 a.m. 201 W. 32 | MOORE MONTHLY | MARCH 2015
Indian Hills Rd., Moore. Contact Phyllis Embrey, 895-6630. Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Group, Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge, OKC, 3 p.m. Contact Karen Proctor at 692-8700. American Legion. Every Wednesday of the month, 12–4 p.m. 207 SW 1st Street. For information, call Preston Simms 550-8516. Fresh Start Community Church Grief Share Support Group. Every Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Fresh Start Community Church Fireside Room. Please contact Office at 405 794-7313 or Lyn Jacquemot at 405 326-5554 or ladylyn1941@gmail.com to register or participate.
VOLUNTEERS The Hugs Project, non-profit organization puts together care packages for our troops in the Middle East. For 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. Moore Food Resource Center, a part of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, allows volunteers to help fight hunger in Moore. Volunteers at the Moore Food Resource Center will assist with a variety of tasks, including: serving as client shopper helpers, assisting with loading and unloading vehicles, sorting and shelving food items, and cleaning. The Moore Food Resource Center is located at 2635 N. Shields. For more information on becoming a volunteer, contact Clay Diers at cdiers@regionalfoodbank.org or 405-600-3186. 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 224 S Chestnut Ave. in Moore. Call for services or to volunteer, 735-3060. Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
SENIORS Moore Senior Citizen nutrition site. Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main, 793-9069. Open 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Mon.–Fri. Meal offered at 11:30. Call by 1 p.m. 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 P.A.L.S. Program for Seniors. Seniors will be assigned to a buddy who will call every day to check on you. Sign up with Sgt. Lewis, Moore Police Dept., 793-4448. Moore Council on Aging. Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the City of Moore for errands or appointments. 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Mon.–Fri. Call 799-3130 at least one day in advance. 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 AARP meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m. at the Brand Senior Center, 501 East Main St., Moore. Programs are on subjects of interest to persons 50 years and over. Potluck dinner follows the program each month. Moore Old Town Association meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at First United Methodist Church. For further information contact Janie Milum at: cjmilum@sbcglobal.net
CLUBS & CLASSES Malcolm Hunter Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Moore, OK, meets second Wednesday of each month at Hillcrest Presbyterian Church, 6600 S. Penn, at 1 p.m. Call: Pat Towns, 376-5653.
fitness center, walking/running track. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Friday: Open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday: Open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call 735-2527.
Moore Community Center Zumba Classes Fee is $15 dollars a month per person, Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. Instructor: Ritchel Schultz. For more information call 405-793-5090.
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 Thursday at 6 p.m. for ages 13 and up. The class is free. Call 405-7932600 for more information.
Zumba. $3 fee per class. Monday night at 7:15 p.m. at the Christian Life Center located at 201 W. Main St.
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 for directions/info.
Karate is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. The classes are free for anyone ages eight and up. Uniforms available at a discounted rate. Call 405-793-2600 for more info.
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 in our community. Moore Horseshoe Club. Every Thursday, 6 p.m. at Fairmoore Park. Contact Johnny Vanderburg 237-1171 VFW Bruce January Post 8706. Meet monthly on the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Lynlee Mae Event Center, 501 W. Main in Moore. All veterans are welcome. For more information contact Mike Eaton at 405-831-4405 or visit www.vfwpost8706.org.
WOMEN 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 Comm. Church. momsclubsofmoore.com
FITNESS First Baptist Church of Moore. FBC Moore Community Life/Recreation Center. Two basketball courts and racquetball courts,
Morning Fitness is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Monday at 9 a.m. Ages 40 and up preferred. The class is $2. Call 405-793-2600 for more information. Morning Bootcamp is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Ages 13 and up. The class is $2. Call 405-793-2600 for more information. Afternoon Bootcamp is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. Ages 13 and up. The class is $2. Call 405-793-2600 for more information. Pickleball is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m. Ages 10 and up. The class is free. Call 405-793-2600 for more information. Zumba with Crystal happens at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday 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 405-626-8711; zumba_with_ crystal@yahoo.com or at the website crystalnelson.zumba.com. Senior Exercise at the Brand Senior Center is at 10:15 a.m. on Mon, Wed, Fri.
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. Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Fresh Start Church. 309 N Eastern. Call 436-5828 for more info.
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 hosts a HOPE Addictions Recovery meeting every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Call Pastor Rick Carter: 691-6990 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 Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street. Contact Joyce Erwin at 826-6749 for info. 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. Call Joel at 202-8741 for more information.
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EVENTS
Moore Public Library CHILDREN’S DEPT. Seussical Story Time Spectacular 10 a.m. – Tues, March 3 Books, Barks and Buddies 6:30 p.m. - Tues, March 3, 17
VITA Tax Assistance 5:30 p.m. – Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18, 25 9 a.m. – Saturday, March 7, 14, 21, 28 Zumba 6 p.m. – Thursday, March 5, 19, 26
SW OKC Public Library CHILDREN’S DEPT. Children’s Story Time and Craft 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Mon, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
TLC (Touch, Learn and Create) 10 a.m. – Wed, March 18 OKC Zoo’s Egg-cellent Babies 4:30 p.m. – Fri, March 20
Dr. Seuss’ 11th Birthday Celebration 4:30 p.m. – Mon, March 2
Tween Scene Origami Madness 4:30 p.m. – Tues, March 24
Lego Quest 4:30 p.m. – Tues, March 3
Easter Program 4:30 p.m. – Thur, March 26
Teen Tech Week: Stop-Motion Movie Making 3:30 p.m. – Wednesday, March 11
Baby Story Time 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. – Thur, March 5, 12, 19, 26
TEENS AND ADULTS
Starting Right with Genealogy Research 10 a.m. – Thursday, March 12
After School Kids 4:30 p.m. – Thur, March 5, 19
Teen Tech Week: Techcessories 3:30 p.m. – Thursday, March 12
Sensory Story Time 10 a.m. – Fri, March 6
Open for Business Book Club 6:30 p.m. – Thursday, March 12
Learning Express Test Prep, ACT, SAT 3 p.m. – Sat, March 7
OKC Zoo’s Egg-cellent Babies 2 p.m. – Tues, March 17
On the Same Page Book Discussion 5:30 p.m. - Monday, March 16
Minecraft Club 5 p.m. – Mon, March 9, 23
Caddisflies, Damselflies and Mayflies, Oh My! 2 p.m. – Thur, March 19
Lego Mindstorm Robots 9 a.m. - Saturday, March 21
Tween Scene We Do Legos 4:30 p.m. – Tues, March 10
Sensory Story Time 10 a.m. – Fri, March 20
Low-Water Gardening and Plant Swap 10 a.m. – Saturday, March 21
Afternoon Story Time 2 p.m. – Wed, March 11
Families Reading Together with Art 6 p.m. – Thur, March 26
Genealogy Assistance 1 p.m. – Thursday, March 26
Minecraft Club for Homeschoolers 2 p.m. – Thur, March 12
Business Connections Book Discussion Group 11 a.m. – Wed, March 25
TEENS AND ADULTS
Moore Reads Book Discussion 6:30 p.m. - Thursday, March 26
Grow a Learner with Art, Part 1 – Painting 6 p.m. – Thur, March 12
Steampunk Jewelry 6 p.m. – Tues, March 31
Lapsit Story Time 10 and 10:45 a.m. - Wed, March 4, 11, 18, 25 Read, Create and Play 11 a.m. - Sat, March 7, 21 Story Time 10 a.m. - Tues, March 10, 17, 24 Make and Take 10 a.m. - Thur, March 12, 26 Spring Break Movie 2 p.m. – Mon, March 16 2 p.m. – Wed, March 18 2 p.m. – Fri, March 20
Beginner’s Yoga 6 p.m. – Monday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Teen Space Architects Youth Studio Project 6 p.m. – Tuesday, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
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Teen Tech Week: Lego Mindstorms 3:30 p.m. – Monday, March 9 Teen Tech Week: Hour of Code 3:30 p.m. – Tuesday, March 10
Donuts and Documentaries 9:30 a.m. – Friday, March 27
After School Technology Club 5 p.m. – Fri, March 13, 27 Goodnight Story Time 6 p.m. - Tues, March 17
Pilates 6 p.m. – Mon, March 2, 9, 16, 23 Zumba 7 p.m. – Mond, March 2, 9, 16, 23 Breastfeeding Tips and Tricks 6:30 p.m. – Tues, March 10 Penn Ave. Literacy Society 6:30 p.m. – Thurs, March 12 Teen Movie Night 5 p.m. – Wed, March 18 Baby Food Basics 6:30 p.m. – Tues, March 24
City of Moore Parks & Recreation MOORE COMMUNITY CENTER Normal Hours of Operation Mon - Thur: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun: Closed Open Gym 15 & under (school ID recommended) Monday - Friday: 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. 16 & up (must have ID) Monday - Wednesday: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Sat: 10am-5:30pm 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 a month per person or $5 per class. Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m., Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. Instructor, Ritchel Schultz. For more information, call 405-793-5090. 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 information. Schedule is as follows: Tuesday 5:30 p.m.: Toddler & Me (ages 15 months-3 years) Tuesday 6:15 p.m.: Tippi Toes I (ages 3-4) Thursday 5:30 p.m.: Baby Ballet (ages 2-3) Thursday 6:15 p.m.: Tippi Toes II (ages 5-7) Thursday 7:00 p.m.: Hip Hop/Jazz (ages 7-10)
Brand Senior Center
For more info on activities and times, call 793-9069.
March 3 10:00 a.m. March 5 10:00 a.m. March 6 10:00 a.m. March 10 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. March 12 10:30 a.m. March 17 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. March 18 11:45 a.m. March 19 10:00 a.m. March 24 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. March 26 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. March 30 10:00 a.m. March 31 10:00 a.m.
Country Music House Singers 10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Checks provided by Walgreens Wii Bowling MCOA Monthly Meeting Last Chance Band Library Blood Pressure and Sugar Checks provided by Loving Care Estate Planning Country Music House Singers St. Patrick’s Day Party provided by MCOA AARP Board Meeting Fresh Cobbler provided by Village on the Park Rachel to sing Library AARP Monthly Meeting & Potluck Dinner Ship Health Insurance “Medicare Changes” Blood Pressure Checks provided by Arbor House BINGO with Scott MCOA Board Meeting BINGO provided by Allegiance Credit Union
Exercise: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:15 a.m. Wednesday 12:15 p.m. Thursday 9-11 a.m. Thursday 1 p.m.
Exercise Line Dancing Lessons Wood Carving Oil Painting
Dominos, Card Games, Jig-Saw puzzles, Pool, Quilting, and volunteer work to assist the homebound is available at the Brand Center daily. Moore Council On Aging Bus Service: 799-3130 Seniors may have transportation anywhere 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. Re-quired cost for meal for guests under 60, $5.00
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - MARCH 2015 MARCH 1 • SUNDAY MARCH 2 • MONDAY City Council Meeting. 6:30pm, Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore, OK 73160 Support Group Celebrate Recovery. 6:308:30 p.m., 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Faith Crossing Baptist Church West Moore/South OKC, Cleveland County Free Beginner Yoga Series. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Moore Public Library 225 S. Howard Ave. 5 Loaves Lunch. 12:25-1:10 p.m. Moore First United Methodist Church. 201 West Main Street. Serving lunch to high school students to help ease the traffic/drive and expense of going out to lunch. Transportation from Moore High School is available outside the auditorium doors. MARCH 3 • TUESDAY Parks Board Meeting. Moore City Hall at 7:00 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000. Cancer Support Group. 6:30 pm. First United Methodist Church, 201 W Main St. Call Richelle Leibold at 794-6671. MARCH 4 • WEDNESDAY Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance. 6:00-8:30 p.m. Moore Public Library. 225 S. Howard Ave. The Moore Public Library is partnering with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program to provide tax help for local residents. Soul Food Community Dinner. 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Moore First United Methodist Church. 201 West Main Street. Free dinner each Wednesday to feed your appetite for food, fun and friends.Menu of the day for Wednesdays are found on moorechurch. com Free to community members. 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 St. Call 794-6671 for more info. MARCH 5 • THURSDAY Martin and Lewis’s Hotel Of Love. Nick Amstutz and Christian Brothers Automotive in Cooperation with the Yellow Rose Dinner Theatre and VanKnight Productions are proud to present our newest show “Martin and Lewis’s Hotel Of Love.” Don’t miss one of the most hilarious outrageous shows of the year! Join us as we pay tribute to one of the most popular comedy duo’s of all time. CALL 405-793-7779 Today for Tickets and reservations all tickets include Dinner and Show!
students to help ease the traffic/drive and expense of going out to lunch. Transportation from Moore High School is available outside the auditorium doors.
at 405-831-4405 or www.vfwpost8706.org.
MARCH 10 • TUESDAY Planning Commission Meeting. Moore City Hall at 7:00 p.m.,
Dance Featuring “The Killin’ Time Band.” 7:00-9:30 p.m. 8251 E. Reno. Playing your fa-vorite country, old rock n’ roll, blues, and jazz music. Call (405) 737-7611 for more info.
Cancer Support Group. 6:30 pm. First United Methodist Church, 201 W Main St. Call Richelle Leibold at 794-6671.
MARCH 6 • FRIDAY Martin and Lewis’s Hotel Of Love. CALL 405-793-7779 Today for Tickets
MARCH 11 • WEDNESDAY ‘Active Shooter: Homicide in the Workplace’ Workshop. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oklaho-ma City, Oklahoma. Learn how to respond to aggression in the workplace and thus maintain a positive work environment at an upcoming workshop offered by OCCC’s Professional Devel-opment Institute’s (PDI). Covering varying levels of violence from bullying to intimidation to fighting, this workshop will empower participants to deal with as well as lessen instances of work disorder and hostility.
S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon. Southwest Integris Cancer Center. SW 44th and S. Western.
Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance. 6:00-8:30 p.m. Moore Public Library. 225 S. Howard Ave.
MARCH 7 • SATURDAY Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance. 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Moore Public Library. 225 S. Howard Ave.
Soul Food Community Dinner. 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Moore First United Methodist Church. 201 West Main Street.
Dance Featuring “The Killin’ Time Band.” 7:00-9:30 p.m. 8251 E. Reno. Playing your favorite country, old rock n’ roll, blues, and jazz music. Call (405) 737-7611 for info.
Martin and Lewis’s Hotel Of Love. CALL 405-793-7779 Today for Tickets MARCH 8 • SUNDAY MARCH 9 • MONDAY Support Group. Celebrate Recovery 6:30-8:30pm, 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Faith Crossing Baptist Church West Moore/South OKC, Cleveland County Free Beginner Yoga Series. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Moore Public Library 225 S. Howard Ave. 5 Loaves Lunch. 12:25-1:10 p.m. Moore First United Methodist Church. 201 West Main Street. Serving lunch to high school
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‘Active Shooter: Homicide in the Workplace’ Workshop. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
MARCH 13 • FRIDAY ‘Active Shooter: Homicide in the Workplace’ Workshop. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon. Southwest Integris Cancer Center. SW 44th and S. Western MARCH 14 • SATURDAY Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance. 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Moore Public Library. 225 S. Howard Ave. The Moore Public Library is partnering with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program to provide tax help for local residents. Come Saturday Morning Breakfast. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Moore First United Methodist Church. 201 West Main Street. Free breakfast provided the Moore First united Methodist Church. MARCH 15 • SUNDAY
American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12–4 p.m. at 207 SW 1st St. in Moore. Call for more information 794-5446.
MARCH 16 • MONDAY City Council Meeting. 6:30pm, Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore, OK 73160
Moore Rotary Club. Noon, Belmar Golf Club 1025 E. Indian Hills Rd.
Moore Economic Development Authority Meeting. 6:30pm, Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broad-way, Moore, OK 73160
Community Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Free meal for residents at First Church of Moore, 301 W. Main St. Call 794-6671 for more info. MARCH 12 • THURSDAY VFW Bruce January Post 8706 Monthly Meeting. Join us on the second Thursday of every month at the Lynlee Mae Event Center, 501 W. Main in Moore. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. and all veterans are welcome. For more information call Mike Eaton
Support Group. Celebrate Recovery 6:30-8:30pm, 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Faith Crossing Baptist Church West Moore/South OKC, Cleveland County Free Beginner Yoga Series. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Moore Public Library 225 S. Howard Ave.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS - MARCH 2015 MARCH 17 • TUESDAY City Council Meeting. 6:30pm, Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore, OK 73160
MARCH 21 • SATURDAY Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance. 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Moore Public Library. 225 S. Howard Ave.
Moore Economic Development Authority Meeting. 6:30pm, Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broad-way, Moore, OK 73160
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Cancer Support Group. 6:30 pm. First United Methodist Church, 201 W Main St. Call Richelle Leibold at 794-6671.
MARCH 23 • MONDAY Support Group. Celebrate Recovery 6:30-8:30pm, 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Faith Crossing Baptist Church West Moore/South OKC, Cleveland County
MARCH 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. 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 info. Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance. 6:00-8:30 p.m. Moore Public Library. 225 S. Howard Ave. Soul Food Community Dinner. 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Moore First United Methodist Church. 201 West Main Street. Free dinner each Wednesday to feed your appetite for food, fun and friends.Menu of the day for Wednesdays are found on moorechurch. com Free to community members. MARCH 19 • THURSDAY Dance Featuring “The Killin’ Time Band.” 7:00-9:30 p.m. 8251 E. Reno. Playing your fa-vorite country, old rock n’ roll, blues, and jazz music. Call (405) 737-7611 for more info. MARCH 20 • FRIDAY S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon. Southwest Integris Cancer Center. SW 44th and S. Western. Friday Night Live for Him. 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church Moore. 301 NE 27th. A community-wide event for singles.
Free Beginner Yoga Series. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Moore Public Library 225 S. Howard 5 Loaves Lunch. 12:25-1:10 p.m. Moore First United Methodist Church. 201 West Main Street. MARCH 24 • TUESDAY Caregiver Support Group. 3:00pm at Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge. Being a caregiver is the hardest job there is! We will meet the 4th Tuesday of each month. There will be an educational topic followed by open discussion with other caregivers. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact Karen Proctor at 405692-8700 or email kproctor@retliv.com Cancer Support Group. 6:30 pm. First United Methodist Church, 201 W Main St. Call Richelle Leibold at 794-6671. Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group. 3:00pm at Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge. For more information contact Karen Proctor at 405-692-8700 or email kproctor@retliv.com MARCH 25 • WEDNESDAY Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance. 6:00-8:30 p.m. Moore Public Library. 225 S. Howard Ave. The Moore Public Library is partnering with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program to provide tax help for local residents. Soul Food Community Dinner. 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Moore First United Methodist Church. 201 West Main Street.
American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12–4 p.m. at 207 SW 1st St. in Moore. Call for more information (405) 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 St. Call 794-6671 for more info. MARCH 26 • THURSDAY Dance Featuring “The Killin’ Time Band.” 7:00-9:30 p.m. 8251 E. Reno. Playing your favorite country, old rock n’ roll, blues, and jazz music. Call (405) 737-7611 for info. Chamber Orchestra Kremlin Concert. 7:30 p.m. Oklahoma City Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center. 7777 South May Avenue. OCCC presents Chamber Orchestra Kremlin. Founded in 1991, this outstanding orchestra, conducted by Maestro Misha Rachlevsky, is comprised of some of Russia’s finest young string players and has earned national and international recognition as one of Russia’s leading ensembles. MARCH 27 • FRIDAY S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon. Southwest Integris Cancer Center. SW 44th and S. Western. MARCH 28 • SATURDAY Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance. 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Moore Public Library. 225 S. Howard Ave. Come Saturday Morning Breakfast. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Moore First united Methodist Church. 201 West Main Street. Free breakfast provided by the Moore First United Methodist Church. Alive at 25 Free Youth Driver Awareness Class. 8:00 a.m. Moore Norman Technology Center. Corner of SW 134th Street and South Penn Avenue
CT Clothing Closet. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CrossTimbers UMC. 3004 S. Sunnylane. Cross-Timbers UMC Clothing Closet is a place for those in need in the community can find mens, women’s, kids and infants clothes, shoes and accessories. All sizes available and all are free! MARCH 29 • SUNDAY MARCH 30 • MONDAY Support Group. Celebrate Recovery 6:30-8:30pm, 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Faith Crossing Baptist Church West Moore/South OKC, Cleveland County Free Beginner Yoga Series. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Moore Public Library 225 S. Howard 5 Loaves Lunch. 12:25-1:10 p.m. Moore First United Methodist Church. 201 West Main Street. Serving lunch to high school students to help ease the traffic/drive and expense of going out to lunch. Transportation from Moore High School is available outside the auditorium doors. Mary Chapin Carpenter. 7:30 p.m. OCCC Visual Performing Arts Center Theater. 7777 South May Avenue MARCH 31 • TUESDAY Cancer Support Group. 6:30 pm. First United Methodist Church, 201 W Main St. Call Richelle Leibold at 794-6671.
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Event Spotlight BY RANDI MATTOX
Women of Compassion’s Cups for Kindness Saturday, April 11 10 am to 1 pm Historic Skirvin Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City One act of kindness can make a huge difference in someone’s life. But hundreds of acts of compassion focused on one target at one time can move mountains. And that’s the result of an organization of 100 plus women who come together once a year for one common goal. “Women of Compassion is a group of women who care about children in Oklahoma,” said Shonda Flowers, the Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children (OBHC) Development Representative. Women of Compassion is a ministry of OBHC, the largest residential non-profit child care in the state of Oklahoma, which has been serving the needs of children and adolescent mothers since 1903. At the inaugural Women of Compassion meeting last spring, over one hundred women collectively donated more than $100,000 that directly benefited the eight OBHC campuses and pregnancy centers. “Under this huge umbrella of Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, we have the four homes, plus we have the four Hope Pregnancy Centers,” said Flowers. The OBHC homes are residential living facilities for children. Flowers said that the OBHC homes provide support for adolescents who do not have parental figures in their lives. “Our residential care services enable children of all ages to grow up in a caring, stable, Christian environment,” said Flowers. “It could be that their parents are in prison. It could be that their parents died. For one reason or another, it is when parents are not able to take care of their children.” The OBHC Hope Pregnancy Centers provide support systems for mothers and unborn children. Flowers said the OBHC Hope Pregnancy Centers help young mothers make life-affirming choices. “For those who choose to parent, Hope offers parenting education for moms and dads and has the opportunity to share the love of Christ with them as they prepare to parent their child,” Flowers said. “We try to help guide them along and ultimately choose life. That is our goal.” At the annual Women of Compassion event, each of the OBHC facilities proposes a project and the women vote to determine which one will be funded. The winning project receives about $50,000 or half of the money raised by each member’s annual contribution of $1,000.
The other $50,000 is divided amongst the other OHBC facilities to help with annual operating costs. Flowers said Women of Compassion is unique because it does not require a year-long commitment. “You don’t have to attend any monthly meetings. You’re not organizing events. Women of Compassion is not a big time requirement,” said Flowers. “They will come to our one event and hear different submissions. Then they vote on how the money will be used.” Flowers said that Women of Compassion is also unique because it allows women to be a part of a project that is bigger than what they could afford individually. “One thousand dollars is a lot of money,” said Flowers. “But when 100 women come together, you then have $100,000, which can make an even bigger impact.” This was evident with last year’s Women of Compassion donation to the Oklahoma City OBHC home located at 16301 South Western. Their proposal to install six storm shelters and a security camera system received the most votes, a generous donation that now provides the children living at that OBHC home with increased security, protection, and peace of mind. “The two tornados that came through in 2013 came within one mile of that campus,” said Flowers. “So it has just given a sense of security knowing there is shelter there if something were to happen.” The Women of Compassion motto is “One meeting. One vote. One act of compassion.” And this group of women is making great change by enabling the OHBC facilities to enhance their services and provide more opportunities to serve more people. In a single day, these women come together and create an impact on thousands of lives in Oklahoma. This year’s Women of Compassion event “Cups for Kindness” will be held on April 11 at the historic Skirvin Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature guest speaker Allison Allen and musical entertainment by Marcy Priest. Women of Compassion is open to women of all ages and denominations. Women who cannot attend the event can vote through an absentee ballot. To join Women of Compassion or for more information on the upcoming event, call Flowers at (505) 463-5561.
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Swing Into Spring BY KATIE LENHART Spring Break is almost here, and the Pin Pals have all the latest DIY trends to get your vacation—or “staycation”—off to the right start. Whether you’re planning on traveling to an exotic location or lounging at home, these three ideas will help you look and feel great as you soak up the sun this Spring Break! Get Your Bikini Bod If you’re anything like me, you’ve already abandoned your New Years’ fitness resolution. No worries—we have some easy beginning steps to help you on your way to getting your Spring Break body! • Get motivated! Inspire yourself to get off the couch and get active! The hardest part of exercising is having the motivation to work out. I know you love binge watching the newest Netflix show, but you’ll appreciate it even more once you’re relaxing after your workout. • Drink water! Drinking water hydrates and detoxes your body in a way that nothing else can. It’s time to put down that Starbucks drink and pick up a nice refreshing bottle of H2O—your body will thank you. • Find a friend! Team up with someone who has the same fitness goals as you do. Keeping each other accountable will help on days when you don’t feel like working out or eating healthy. Incorporate these healthy habits into your lifestyle and you’ll be able to pull off your favorite swimming suit in no time! The Pin Pals have even more fitness tips ready for you every Friday—tune in to see which exercises they demonstrate! Create Crafty Cover-ups Time to amplify your Spring Break style! Cover-ups are a cute, comfortable way to relax on the beach, on a boat, or in your backyard without exposing too much skin to the sun’s harmful rays. This Spring Break, the Pin Pals can help you make your own unique cover-up that reflects your personal style by using materials you have at home. Angela and Ashley will teach you how to make a comfy cover-up out of anything from an oversized tank top a scarf, or even a bed sheet, using only a pair of scissors! Don’t believe me? Stay tuned for tutorials at PinPals.tv. Blend Sweet Smoothies After all this work, you’ve earned a sweet treat! Smoothies are the ultimate fruity, feel-good drink. Pinterest is full of smoothie recipes, from gluten-free mixes to protein-rich blends. Here, we’ve included three easy (and healthy!) smoothie recipes guaranteed to quench your thirst and make you feel great. • Classic Strawberry Banana Your go-to. Frozen strawberries, bananas, ice, and yogurt or milk of your choice. • Tangy Pineapple Blueberry Your new obsession. Fresh pineapple, frozen blueberries, orange juice, ice, and vanilla yogurt or milk. • Savory Cherry Almond Your fragrant fix. Dark cherries, ½ tsp. almond extract, ice, almond milk, and vanilla yogurt. Looking for more frozen treats? The Pin Pals have searched all of Pinterest for only the best recipes for you. Watch Angela and Ashley mix fruit, yogurt, and other ingredients to make the most refreshing spring smoothies of the season!
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Signing Day: City Athletes Takin’ It to the Next Level BY COLE POLAND
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Southmoore High School:
BASEBALL Blake Brewster (University of Oklahoma) Dylan Grove (University of Oklahoma)
SOFTBALL Reagan Aguirre (Northern OK College) Shelby Baker (Univ of Arts & Sciences of OK) Macenzi McKeever (Murray State College) Hunter Strickland (Northern OK College) Danielle Swoyer (St. Gregory’s University)
BASKETBALL Kyeria Hannah (Missouri State University) Serithia Hawkins (University of Houston) Alyssa Jones (Midwestern State Univ (KS))
FOOTBALL Devonte Cooper (Tabor College (KS)) Tyeson Neals (Northeastern OK A&M) SOCCER Chloe Hull (East Central University) Vanessa McGee (Rose State College) Mikah Stroh (Southwestern OK State Univ) Brittney Stephens (Mid-America Christian) SOFTBALL Demi Dobbs (Rose State College) Kristen Prieto (University of Tulsa) SWIMMING Anthony Dack (Lindenwood College (IL)) VOLLEYBALL Emily Lynch (Mid-America Christian Univ)
SOCCER Jasmine Juarez (Northwestern State (LA)) Becca Randolph (Adams State Univ (CO)) Austin Kelly (York College (NE)) Abe Young (Rogers State College) FOOTBALL John delMoral (Northeastern OK A&M) Dahu Green (University of Oklahoma) Rhett Hall (Oklahoma Baptist University) Cassius Hill (Pitt State University (KS)) Bryson Lee (Oklahoma Baptist University) Nathan Mata (Sterling College (KS)) Tez Miles (Northeastern OK A&M) Stephan Robinson (Northeastern OK A&M) Jacob Unsicker (Southern Nazarene Univ
FOOTBALL Keaton Bell (East Central University) Reece Gilbert (Oklahoma Baptist University) Bobby Henry (Arizona Western College) Darius Joseph (Missouri State University) GOLF John-Crawford Counts (Louisiana-Monroe) SOCCER Martin Romero (Oklahoma Baptist University) SOFTBALL Madison Hussey (Independence College (KS)) TENNIS Jordan Henry (Abilene Christian Univ (TX)) VOLLEYBALL Cassidy Wilson (York College (NE))
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Moore High School FFA and Special Olympians Partner for Livestock Show BY SARAH JENSEN The Moore High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) students and Special Olympics students recently paired up for an event that provided a unique opportunity for all. “It was amazing,” said MHS FFA President Rylee Plummer. The event provided the chance for Special Olympians to become the champions of another arena for one night. From pigs to goats to sheep, each became a true showman in the ring. “I was very impressed,” said Plummer. “They have put countless hours into this and it really paid of because they were precise showmen in the ring today.” The idea for the showing was born with one of the Special Olympians. “Last year, we had one of the students come to a show and she showed a goat,” said special education teacher Nikki Worthley. “Afterwards, the agriculture teachers said that we should do this next year.”
The special education teachers jumped on the opportunity to give the students the chance to be a part of another program at Moore High School. “Our kids get really excited about doing things with their buddies and having new experiences,” said Worthley. “It gives them a lot of confidence. We have been talking about this for months and it has just been a really good experience for them.” But the experience was about more than just a showing. The FFA students gave the Special Olympians an inside look at the day-to-day work that goes into preparing an animal for a showing. “For several months, these students have come out to the farm and worked super hard with their FFA buddies,” said Plummer. “And it is amazing to see how much they persevere and the resilience that they have.” “It has been amazing just seeing these kids come out here, work with their
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animals and to see how much they love it,” said MHS FFA Public Relations Chairman Quaid Kennan. “It is an exciting part of the day for them when they come out there. They are pumped and ready to get out and work with their animals.” Special Olympian Gage Jones took to the ring with a sheep named Smokey. “It was pretty cool,” said Jones. He worked with his FFA buddy to learn both how to show and how to care for the animals. “We have been walking them around and training them and stuff like that,” said Jones. And through the process special bonds were formed. As the final awards of ribbons and personalized blue jackets were presented, pride could be seen among all involved. “I worked with Nate,” said Kennan. “His face when he got his award was great. He just looked at the sky like yes I actually did
it. It was just awesome. And he was talking throughout the day the day that he was going to be grand champion. And I told him yes… he was going to be the grand champion.” These special experiences allowed the showing to grow from simply an event into an experience that all look forward to being a part of again next year. “I am just thankful for this day,” said Kennan. “This was an amazing start and I just hope that it gets bigger and bigger each year. I just hope that we can introduce more high schools and even county schools so that we can get it going for our county and Moore Public Schools especially.” “They are just some of the greatest people you will ever meet,” said Plummer. “It was just an amazing experience.” City Beat Sponsored by
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ANSWER CREW - BUSINESS A professional Sales Trainer recently told me that in order to be successful at sales, it is critical to understand the psychology behind the sale and why people buy from you. Any idea what he meant by that? Yes, the Sales Trainer was referring to some universal truths about the sales process. If you think about it in terms of why you buy a product or service from someone, it becomes clear. These seven qualities represent the psychology behind the sale. • I know the salesperson. People do business with people they know. One of the best ways to get to know people is through effective networking through local chambers of commerce, trade associations, etc. Get actively involved in groups like this so you get to know people in your community. But don’t merely be a name on a list. Be active. Help out. Get involved. • I like them. It’s hard to like someone who doesn’t listen and tries to force their sales pitch on you. Think about how you want to be treated as a customer and then behave that way with your potential clients. Be likeable, add value, focus on giving rather than taking, be authentic, take a genuine interest in the other person, ask good, open-ended questions, and – most importantly – be an active listener. You can learn much more about what your potential customer really needs if you listen, rather than talk. And make it a point to remember people’s two favorite words – their first and last name. • I trust them. Trust is earned. How do you inspire trust? Do you have a reputation of doing what you say you will do, within the time frame and price you promised? Are you honest enough to tell the client that what you have to offer is really not what they need? • I believe they can help me. If a salesperson leaves a customer with the sense that they simply want to close the deal and take the money, the customer does not feel helped. They feel taken advantage of. Do you, as a salesperson, genuinely want to help your customer? Do they know that? • I have a need. People generally buy based on emotion and then rationalize the purchase – decide they need it – for one of two reasons: 1) to alleviate pain, discomfort or frustration, or 2) to fulfill a dream, desire, aspiration, or vision. Of the two, moving to remove pain is the strongest inducement to buy. To determine a potential customer’s needs, conduct a thorough needs-analysis, ask meaningful, open-ended questions; listen carefully so that you may gain clarity about what need they are trying to fulfill. Then express that need back to your customer so that they know you “get it”. • They have a competitive advantage – Your product or service should offer an advantage which is measurably better than your competition. This may be the product itself, your delivery system, your price, or one of many other things. If you succeed at the first five points in this list, your ability to establish strong, mutually-beneficial relationships could be your advantage. Whatever it is, that advantage becomes the reason why your potential customers buy from you and you alone. • They ask for the order – Some people really do forget to ask for the order! When you get buying signals, test close, and then close and write up the order. Follow up after the performance and make sure all is well and the client is happy. Master these seven points and your sales success will grow significantly!
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Moore Norman Technology Center
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SHOW GUIDE The Moore Daily offers you several different locally produced TV style shows
New episode every week. Sponsored by An Affair of the Heart. TheMooreDaily.com showcases The Pin Pals: Local Women on a Mission to Help You Master the Web’s Hottest Site.
New episode every month. Sponsored by Beneficial Automotive Maintenance (BAM). TheMooreDaily.com sports reporter Cole Poland hosts this monthly interview show featuring athletes from Moore and South OKC.
New episode every month. Sponsored by First United Bank Each month on “Library Connections,” your hosts at the Pioneer Library System share resources and events you and your family can use to explore life’s pathway. Whether you’re looking for a great program to help your children grow and learn, searching for your next favorite book, interested in honing a new skill or learning a new technology, or trying to find a fun event to attend with friends or family, your local library can help. Check out this month’s episode of “Library Connections” at www. pioneerlibrarysystem.org or at www.themooredaily.com.
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ANSWER CREW - GARDENING QUESTION: To be, or not to be a gardener ANSWER: This comes under the heading of commitment. What are you ready to invest in time, energy and money to become a successful gardener? It is imperative to have the proper soil, because it is the foundation for your future garden. The soil must be amended for plant growth and production. If this doesn’t happen, you will tell your garden friends that you have a black thumb. This can be avoided by introducing compost, manures, coffee grounds and cover crops to improve soil structure. The first three are free while you will have to invest in cover crop seeds which is like money in the bank. Saving leftover organic material from the kitchen may be unsightly, check out Gardener’s Supply Co. to locate colorful containers that sit on your sink bench. One morning, while driving to Purcell to obtain worm castings (FREE), I saw the horseshoeing school and thought that they might have manure. On the way home, I stopped and asked for manure. There was a silence until they understood my request and pointed me to the piles of aged horse manure. It seems that I was the first person to make that request The manure is FREE. If you want worm castings, be there very early since the workers begin their shift around 2:30 a.m. At 6:30 a.m., they are probably eating lunch. Bring your containers and a shovel. Directions: The off-color building that houses the Bait Factory is located on Canadian in Purcell across from the mortuary. By the middle of October, cover crop seeds should be sown in order to beat the first freeze. While they are advertised in seed catalogs, Ellisons Feed and Seed store in Norman carries a nice variety. My choice is Austrian pea and annual rye grass. The pea is a legume that fixes nitrogen in the soil while the rye grass puts down roots to break up the hardpan. Besides working diligently to improve the soil throughout the winter, above ground, they are aesthetically pleasing. Generally, the weather in this part of the State is conducive to planting gardens which become very productive. However, there are concerns about drought coming from Global Warming. We have indications of this in our lakes. Water is a valuable commodity, so keep your rain barrels full. Another concern is to garden organically. Bob Rodale started the organic revolution some decades ago cautioning farmers and gardeners that chemicals were destroying the land. Many acres have been depleted of valuable texture that is needed to grow nutritious crops. You can get a head start on the growing season by starting seeds indoors. In this way, you choose those plants you want in the quantity needed for your family. FREE seeds can be obtained through WinterSown.org Resources: Ellisons Feed and Seed store, Norman Your public library Local garden workshops FREE seed catalogs
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Moore Landmark to Come Down BY SARAH JENSEN
It stands as one of the first things that thousands of motorists see as they drive south on Interstate 35 into Moore each day. Boasting the city’s seal, for some the water tower located at 400 N. Telephone Road has been an identifying factor for the community amongst miles of retail and residential homes since it was erected in the early 1960s. “I understand that it was put up in 1961, so it has been there for a good long time,” said Moore City Manager Steve Eddy. “It is definitely a bit of a landmark over there.” But the water tower has not been used in the city’s water system for a number of years. In fact, it has not been used since the 1980s. And over the last couple of years the water tower has begun to show its age proving to be in definite need of a facelift that bears an expensive price tag. “The tower needs to be repainted if it is going to stay up,” said Eddy. “The estimates to completely repaint the tower would cost in the range of $100,000 to $170,000. And frankly, we do not want to spend that amount of money if it is not a benefit to our system.” However, discussions about how to move forward with the decaying landmark came to a head when the cell phone
carrier with antennas on the top of the tower came to the city with some requests. “AT&T came to us some months ago, and wanted to know if they could increase the term of their lease and make some improvements to the tower,” said Eddy. “At that time, we began to decide just what to do with the tower.” The decision of the future of the water tower was further influenced by another communications company who came to the city with a proposition that would include taking down the water tower. “Branch Communications, LLC came to us about the possibility of erecting the small tower and selling the space to cell phone carriers for their antennas,” said Eddy. “They said if we take the tower down that they would be willing to do a ground lease with the city.” And the Moore City Council recently voted 5-1 to move forward with that proposition to take down the water tower and to negotiate a lease for the ground space to a communications company planning to put up a 150foot monopole tower on the site. However, not every city council member was in favor of removing the landmark. Mark Hamm voted to save the water tower, calling it one
of few landmarks Moore has currently. But the remainder of the council seemed to weigh potential costs to the city over saving the non-functioning water tower. “We believe that it will be significantly less expense to take the tower down, rather than repaint the structure,” said Eddy. “We think it will cost about a third of the price to have company come in and remove the water tower.” But these changes are not likely to happen overnight. The city is still collecting bids for all elements of the project, while also negotiating ground leases with Branch Communications, LLC. And while it will be a shocking change to the landscape, Eddy believes it will eventually fade into the landscape. “It is a tall tower, and it will be the first thing people see as it is going up,” said Eddy. “But if you think about it from the standpoint of driving past it everyday, it will likely fade into the landscape.” City Beat Sponsored by
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MOVIE GUIDE • MARCH 2015
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CHAPPIE After being kidnapped by two criminals during birth, Chappie becomes the adopted son in a strange and dysfunctional family. Chappie is preternaturally gifted, one of a kind, a prodigy. He also happens to be a robot.
CINDERELLA A live-action retelling of the classic fairy tale about a servant step-daughter who wins the heart of a prince.
GET HARD When millionaire James King is nailed for fraud and bound for San Quentin, he turns to Darnell Lewis to prep him to go behind bars.
THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is the expansionist dream of Sonny (Dev Patel), and it’s making more claims on his time than he has available.
INSURGENT Beatrice Prior must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart with the help from others on her side.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS A hard-working small business owner and his two associates travel to Europe to close the most important deal of their lives.
THE GUNMAN A former Special Forces soldier and military contractor suffering from PTSD tries to reconnect with his long time love, but first must go on the run across Europe to clear his name.
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HOME When Oh, a lovable misfit from another planet, lands on Earth and finds himself on the run from his own people, he forms an unlikely friendship with an adventurous girl named Tip who is on a quest of her own. Editor’s Note: Each month our Movie Guide provides a listing of top films expected at the Warren. Dates are subject to change.
“JUPITER ASCENDING”: Tonight We’re Gonna Make a Movie Like It’s 1999 BY ROB MORRIS Starring: Mila Kunis, Channing Tatum, Eddie Redmayne, Sean Bean Directed by: Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski In 1999 two movies captures the imaginations of movie-goers in profound way. One of those was “The Sixth Sense”, written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The other was “The Matrix” by Andy and Laurence Wachowski. Shymalan’s first movie caught audiences completely by surprise with the didn’t-seethat-coming ending: Bruce Willis’ character is dead the entire film, he just doesn’t know he’s dead. Shymalan spent the first couple of follow-ups trying to reproduce that magic, falling just short with “Unbreakable”, then slowly sliding completely off the rails with “Signs” and “The Village.” His career path since then: a graveyard spiral. There was much more hope for The Wachowski’s as they explored the splendidly-realized world of Neo, Morpheus, Trinity, and Agent Smith in the Matrix sequels. But by the time “The Matrix: Revolutions” ground to a muddled end the shine was off of their star. They followed up the Matrix Trilogy with “V for Vendetta”, “Speed Racer”, and “Cloud Atlas.” During that time period, Laurence became “Lana” and the Wachowski Brothers
became “The Waschowskis” but their career trajectory seems to be on the same sliding path as their 1999-soulmate. That preamble may bring a little more appreciation to the Wachowski’s latest effort, “Jupiter Ascending” than the majority of the internet has been willing to extend. Critics are savagely dismantling the new scifi flick using some of the most colorful language and metaphors since “Battlefield: Earth.” Don’t be fooled. “Jupiter Ascending” isn’t as bad as everyone’s making it out to be. Sure the acting is a bit wooden at time. Yeah, yeah…the script is somewhat muddled. And the sparks between the romantic leads felt a bit soggy for the most part. But while “Jupiter” is missing some of the old Matrix-magic we keep hoping to experience again it still manages to deliver a sumptuous viewing experience with some great action sequences. Here are the basics: humans didn’t begin on earth, but rather “out there” somewhere else in the universe. And the species has been around for Lord-knows-how-long. So long, in fact, that they’ve evolved to the
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point where they can extend their lifespans for tens of thousands of years. Naturally that means they’ve evolved to the point where there is no more war, hate, or any other negative activity. Wait…scratch that. They’re every bit as nasty and vicious as ISIS. And to make matters worse, it’s all about business on a truly universal scale. These families own entire planets, raising “crops” of people who are destined to become products. It is into this universe that Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis) is born on a relatively newlyseeded planet called “Earth.” Turns out that Jupiter is actually the matriarch of the Abraxas family reborn. While she’s just getting by cleaning the homes of the rich and famous with her earthly birth-mother, the various members of the her space clan are seeking her with marginally-disguised, nefarious intent. Coming to Jupiter’s aid is Caine Wise (Channing Tatum), a geneticallymanipulated and disgraced soldier sent to collect Jupiter by one of her astral siblings. When Caine discovers who she is his
protective nature takes over and he enlists his former battlefield commander Stinger Apini (Sean Bean) in an effort to restore her to royal status. Balem Abrasax (Eddie Redmayne) is the nastiest of the bad guys. The bottom line: nobody does visuals like The Wachowskis and they deliver a visually spectacular experience once again. There are a few moments when the action sequences start to disorient a little, but overall they’ve created and sustained an entire universe. But in spite of the amazing visuals unfolding onscreen the movie ends up feeling very much like something you’ve seen before. And that’s because you HAVE seen it before: it’s almost a beat-for-beat retelling of the Matrix with Jupiter filling the Neo role. That doesn’t mean the movie’s not worth seeing. It is. Just don’t go in expecting to recapture that feeling of awe you felt when you saw Neo fly into the camera at the end of “The Matrix.” This one doesn’t quite soar that high and that’s not good news for The Wachowskis.
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Norman Regional Is Where the Healing Begins BY RICHIE SPLITT, VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, NORMAN REGIONAL MOORE & HEALTHPLEX
Spring is upon us and with the new season comes exciting developments with the construction of the new Norman Regional Moore. The building’s foundation has been poured and the walls for the conference space area are now visible. When completed, this space will also serve as a tornado-safe area for both patients and staff to use during severe weather. Eighteen foot columns are visible and the second floor decking is in place. Another exciting feature of the new Norman Regional Moore facility will be the Art for Healing project commissioned through the Norman Regional Health Foundation. Brower Hatcher of Mid-Ocean Studio, located in Providence, R.I., is the artist selected to create the artwork named “Sanctuary.” The Art for Healing committee, which was comprised of representatives of the Moore community, the city government, Norman Regional Health System, the Norman Regional Foundation board, donors and a professional art juror, selected Hatcher’s design from more than 100 art proposals submitted for the project. Sanctuary was designed as a healing chamber in a three dimensional configuration of the Norman Regional Health System logo. With more than 2,000 crystal connectors,
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Sanctuary’s prismatic light will have the effect of inducing feelings of hope and healing for the Moore community. The individual steel rods represent doctors, nurses, medical staff, volunteers and residents of Moore. Like these rods, we are all strong individually. We are connected by strength of knowledge, caring, compassion and dedication as represented by the connecting hardware. As strong as we are individually, we are that much stronger collectively as we come together to make a unified whole. The crystals work together with sunshine to form rainbows. These rainbows represent promise. We promise that we will welcome all patients. The rainbows also signify that the storm is over and the time has come to move forward. These elements all combine to form a sanctuary. It represents protection and safety as well as a view of the outside where endless possibilities exist. All of these components are grounded in the Norman Regional Health System as represented by the base structure. Sanctuary isn’t intended to be a memorial but rather a landmark acting as a symbol reflecting the community and health system’s strength in rebuilding and moving forward
from the tornado that destroyed much of Moore including Moore Medical Center on May 20, 2013. The sculpture will be located near the main exterior entry point of the facility. The artwork’s construction will coincide with the medical facility’s construction offering a beacon of hope and healing for the future. Meanwhile, as construction continues on the new facility we continue to offer the quality healthcare you’ve come to know and expect from us all from the convenience of our temporary buildings. The emergency department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, offering full service emergency care. In addition, outpatient diagnostic imaging, laboratory and physical therapy services are also available onsite. Whether it is through the excellent personal service offered by our compassionate physicians and staff, the state-of-the-art medical facility or the healing through art – Norman Regional is where the healing begins.
We Love Your Heart From the latest in technologies and procedures to community outreach and education, Norman Regional doesn’t skip a beat when it comes to your heart care. The HealthPlex Heart Hospital offers cardiac care services ranging from a Chest Pain Center Emergency Department, to heart catheterization and interventional procedures, to open heart surgery. Norman Regional’s HealthPlex hospital is currently the only in the Oklahoma City metro to receive Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC).
Our team is on the leading edge of technology. First in the state to bring new treatment options to patients, such as a new procedure that uses a crown to sand away plaque without damaging healthy tissue in blood vessels. But you don’t have to step into our hospital to feel the love, Norman Regional is out in our community as well. We sponsor the Heart of a Sooner Survivor Walk and 5K for heart disease, partner with the American Heart Association to provide CPR student training kits to Norman Public Schools and CPR Anytime Kits in the community.
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ANSWER CREW - PHYSICAL THERAPY My 12-year-old son has been complaining of pain in his throwing shoulder for the past couple of weeks since starting baseball practice. I recall his having pain toward the end of the season last year, but he seemed to be fine during the four weeks of winter break. Baseball is his life and he plays pretty much throughout the year on a competitive team. Should I be concerned? —Worried Mom In short, yes, you should be concerned. Healthy tissue does not hurt. Although your son is young and perhaps in good shape for his age, it does not exclude him from the possibilities of experiencing an injury due to overuse. According to an article by DiFiori, et al. in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine (2014), up to 68% of children between the ages of 6 and18 experience overuse injury with some sports such as competitive running. In addition, 45.9% of all injuries in children are related to overuse injury as opposed to acute injuries. It is important to not ignore the aches and pains children report to parents and coaches because they may negatively affect future participation and long-term health. Participation in youth sports has many benefits, such as providing opportunity for socialization, developing leadership and teamwork skills, improving self-esteem, and promoting health and fitness. However, the increasing highly competitive nature of youth sports has facilitated extensive training, sports specialization, and competition in large numbers of events at young ages. As a result, overuse injury and burn out have become common. As a physical therapist, I have seen a plethora of young athletes who are referred for generalized pain such as shoulder, knee, or back pain due to their sports. In collecting their history, I’m amazed to hear the amount of training they endure in order to compete at their desired level. Treating such athletes is somewhat challenging due to recommendations of rest or encouraging alternate movement patterns to reduce and eliminate the pain. Ultimately prevention is ideal. Below are a few tips to avoid overuse injuries: • Limit the weekly and yearly competition/training. • Diversify in sports participation. • Abide by sport-specific movement limitations (i.e., pitch counts). Also consider the number of warm-up drills and pitches required before competition. • Modify training based on the athlete’s age, growth rate, readiness for sport, and past injury history. • Develop smart preseason/off-season conditioning programs that allow for rest but does not promote inactivity. • Participate in neuromuscular and core training regimens. • Ensure that equipment fits properly, especially in growing athletes. • Educate in proper technique and mechanics in regards to sportsspecific activities and exercise. If you suspect your young athlete is experiencing an overuse injury, you may contact a physical therapist without a referral for consultation and treatment. A skilled therapist is an expert in diagnosing movement pattern pathologies. We can help with rehabilitating your athlete as well as recommending ideas for preventative measures.
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Chamber Orchestra
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March 26, 7:30 P.M. Tickets: $15–$45
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Purchase online at tickets.occc.edu or call the box office at 405-682-7579. Oklahoma City Community College • 7777 South May Avenue • www.occc.edu/pas Presenting sponsor:
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Baseball March 5-7 COAC Tournament March 9 BATTLE OF THE BIG CATS at Moore March 10 BATTLE OF THE BIG CATS at SHS March 12 vs. Norman March 19-21 Edmond Memorial Festival March 23 vs. US Grant (DH) March 26-28 Broken Arrow Tournament March 30 vs. Mustang March 31 at Mustang
Baseball March 5-7 COAC Tournament March 9 at Putnam City West March 10 vs. Putnam City West March 13 vs. Edmond Santa Fe March 15-18 Best of the West Tournament (AZ) March 23 vs. Edmond North March 24 at Edmond North March 28 at Tuttle March 30 vs. Edmond Memorial March 31 at Edmond Memorial
Baseball March 5-7 COAC Tournament March 9 BATTLE OF THE BIG CATS at Moore March 10 BATTLE OF THE BIG CATS at SHS March 12 vs. Edmond North March 15-18 Best of the West Tournament (AZ) March 23 vs. Choctaw March 24 at Choctaw March 26 at Duncan March 30 vs. Yukon March 31 at Yukon
Golf – Men March 23 at The Greens Country Club March 30 at Meadowlake Golf Course
Golf – Men March 3-6 at Waterchase Golf Club (TX) March 23 at Jimmie Austin Golf Course (OU) March 30 at The Trails Golf Club
Golf - Men March 23 at Jimmie Austin Golf Course (OU) Golf - Women March 10 at Earlywine Golf Course March 23 at Westwood Golf Course March 31 at Fairfax Golf Club Soccer March 3 MOORE WAR at Westmoore March 10 at Bishop McGuinness March 24 vs. Yukon March 27-28 Stillwater Cup (Women only) March 27-28 SaberCat Classic (Men only) Softball March 2 vs. Putnam City West March 3 vs. Putnam City March 5 at Putnam City North March 9 vs. Norman March 10 at Norman North March 12-13 Tulsa Union Tournament March 23 vs. Norman North March 24 MOORE WAR at Moore March 26 vs. Washington March 27-28 Big Cat Classic March 30 vs. Putnam City North March 31 at Dale Tennis March 2 at Earlywine Tennis Center March 10 at Ponca City March 27 at Cameron University Track March 12 at Norman March 13 at Duncan March 24 at Putnam City March 27 at Norman
Golf – Women March 10 at Jimmie Austin – Seminole March 25 at Westwood Golf Course March 31 at Emerald Falls Golf Club Soccer March 3 MOORE WAR at Westmoore March 6 vs. Norman March 12 SOUTHWEST SHOWDOWN at SHS March 26-28 Mustang Bronco Cup March 31 VS. Norman North Softball March 2 vs. Putnam City March 3 at Norman North March 5 at Norman March 9 at Putnam City North March 10 SOUTHWEST SHOWDOWN at WHS March 12-13 Putnam City North Tournament March 23 vs. Putnam City West March 24 MOORE WAR at Moore March 26 vs. Newcastle March 27-28 Big Cat Classic March 30 at Putnam City Tennis March 2 at Earlywine Tennis Center March 10 at Ponca City Track March 12 at Norman March 27 at Norman
Golf – Women March 5 at Lakeside Golf Course March 23 at Westwood Golf Course March 31 at Fairfax Golf Club Soccer March 6 at Stillwater March 10 at Yukon March 12 SOUTHWEST SHOWDOWN at SHS March 27-28 SaberCat Classic Softball March 2 vs. Norman March 5 vs. Putnam City March 9 at Blanchard March 10 SOUTHWEST SHOWDOWN at WHS March 12-13 Tulsa Union Tournament March 23 at Putnam City North March 26 at Purcell March 27-28 Big Cat Classic March 30 at Putnam City West (DH) March 31 at Norman North Tennis March 2 at Earlywine Tennis Center March 10 at Ponca City March 24 at Deer Creek (Men only) March 26 at Deer Creek (Women only) Track March 6 at Edmond Santa Fe (Women only) March 12 at Norman March 27 at Norman
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NRHS Unveils Symbol of Healing to People of Moore BY ROB MORRIS
There’s another encouraging sign of healing for residents of Moore as the structure of the Norman Regional Moore Medical Center begins to take shape. As the steel and concrete skeleton of the building goes up, another structure is coming to life out of sight of the public. This week the Norman Regional Health Foundation announced it has selected Brower Hatcher of Mid-Ocean Studio in Providence, Rhode Island, to create a unique piece of artwork that will stand in front of the new medical center building. The heart of the sculpture, which is titled “Sanctuary,” is a rainbow. Hatcher is using a truss compression design that he originated to connect hundreds of rods and 2,000 Swarovski crystals to scatter light inside a large, open pyramid structure. The design also utilized the Norman Regional Health System logo, which symbolizes the links between physicians, staff, patients, and community as the sculpture’s foundation. The artwork’s construction will coincide with building construction of the new, state-of-the-art, $29 million healthcare facility and will serve as a visual symbol of hope and healing. The artwork will be located near the main exterior entry point of the facility.
“Research has shown that the creative process and art itself can be healing—especially when coping with challenging conditions,” said Richie Splitt, vice president and chief administrative officer of Norman Regional Moore. “We believe this art project will serve as a very public symbol of strength while inspiring hope and healing for our community.” Hatcher has built about 50 public art projects throughout the United States. He is also a recipient of three National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and an honorary Ph.D. from the State University of New York. “I am particularly interested in building works which have an effect on people that bring about a state of well-being,” said Hatcher, “So, it’s a healing effect.” The sunlight pouring through the crystals inside the structure will generate an experience unlike anything else found anywhere in Oklahoma. Hatcher said, “Those crystals will take the sunlight and convert it essentially into prismatic rainbows. So presumably when you’re in there, you’ll be bathed in rainbows.” Deidre Ebrey, Moore’s director of Economic Development, served on the committee that chose Hatcher’s
over more than 100 other submissions. She says the artist has captured something special about Moore. “They came and heard our stories several times and then they went back and prepared a piece that resonated with them of what we said and what we told them,” Ebrey said. “And that was heart-breaking, it was uplifting, it was healing, it was incredible.” “The Norman Regional Health Foundation has commissioned this art piece as an investment in the emotional healing of our community,” said Erin Barnhart, executive director, Norman Regional Health Foundation. “Sanctuary will serve as a visible symbol of hope and healing and will provide the community with a beautiful landmark of its resiliency.” Ebrey also believes the structure does more than generate thousands of rainbows in the sunlight. She says it also reflects and reveals something about the City of Moore and its residents. “The fact that you can see through it, I think, speaks to our transparency on how vulnerable we were, and the whole world watched our tragedy, and then the whole world watched as we recovered,” she said.
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Jags Dance to More National Titles BY RANDI MATTOX What do you get when you combine extreme talent, focus, hard work, and motivation? Well for the nationally recognized Westmoore Pom Team it means another year as national dance champions. On February 1st, the Westmoore Pom Team made high school dance team history when they won first place in the Small Varsity Jazz and HipHop categories at the National Dance Team Championship (NDTC) at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. These are the same two categories the Westmoore Pom Team won last year, making them only the second dance team in 30 years to win the twin titles two years in a row. The competition began with a preliminary round. The team advanced straight to finals with their jazz routine, but had to compete in the semifinal round with their hip hop routine before taking it to finals. When the awards ceremony came around, Kendra Stone said the team was excited and nervous. “We were all just sitting there, hand in hand, hoping for the best but trying not to get our hopes too high,” said Stone. Team captain, Jenae Michaud, said she was shocked when the team won both categories. “We couldn’t believe it,” said Michaud. “We were hoping that maybe we could pull one off, but we never thought that we would be able to get two again. So it was amazing and we were just shocked.” Michaud said it was rewarding to come back to school after winning NDTC. “It is definitely awesome. It is a confidence boost because we are walking around with our jackets. It is good that people know what we do and that we work hard and it pays off.”
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In a world dominated by supercenters and chain grocery stores, it is often hard to find a local store that caters to the needs of the customers that walk its aisles each week. However, GFF Foods is doing just that, and has been since 1988. “We truly are the closest thing to a ma and pa store there is left,” said general manager Charlie Bert. Located at 1219 N. Santa Fe Avenue in Moore, the locally owned and operated grocery store is truly focused on the customer and the experience they have when they grab a shopping cart and begin checking off the items on their weekly grocery list. “We are freshness, quality, service, and a smile,” said Bert. “We truly go out of our way to give the customer what they want. We even take requests from customers and order certain products that they can’t find at other stores but want. It is kind of a never tell a customer no policy, as long their requests are within reason.” In fact, GFF Foods carries more than 30,000 items on its shelves. That number is much higher than most local stores, and they do it to provide a better variety and
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selection for their customers. It also allows them to carry unique and Oklahoma made products that are hard for big box stores to keep as part of their inventory. “If someone wants a certain kind of pickle, flavor of chips, brand of barbeque sauce, or really any product and we can find it, then we will carry it,” said Bert. “That is what makes us kind of unique because most stores are unable to carry a certain product wanted by only one or two customers.” And you don’t have to worry about GFF Foods ever running out of a product when you need it. Its staff prides themselves on their ability to effectively control it ordering to ensure the shelves are never left empty. “We work really hard to never be out of anything,” said Bert. “If we run out of something, we can easily go and pick it up from another warehouse to ensure it is there for our customers. And if there is a new kind of soda or potato chip on the market, we usually have it on the shelf first because our order and approval processes are quick unlike bigger corporations.” With great products priced affordably lining its shelves, GFF Foods also works to carry-on that high quality in its other
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departments by pairing it with a high level of customer service. Its produce department boasts great looking fruits and vegetables at unbeatable prices. And the store still has both a butcher and bakery onsite. And both departments are serving up fresh products at unbeatable prices. “All of our meat is fresh-cut and ground daily in the store. That is definitely something that people like,” said Bert. “We also have a professional cake decorator onstaff who prepares made to order cakes. And there is no doubt in my mind that we have the cheapest cakes in town.” And if customers come to GFF Foods hungry, they are unlikely to leave that way. One of the best parts of GFF Foods is the barbeque they are serving up at a stand in the front of the store. It is both the price and the taste of their ribs that will keep you coming back for more. “We have the best price on a slab of ribs around,” said Bert. “And a lot of people say that we have the best barbeque of any place out there.” And while the great selection, quality products, and affordable prices are enticing, the customer service the store provides
stands alone. All together, GFF Foods management staff has over 150 years of grocery store experience. Open 24 hours a day, its employees work hard to greet every customer that walks through the door with a smile. They continue that level of customer service with the fastest checkout in town and full-service carryout. “Customers really never have to wait in a long line, and a lot of my employees have been here for more than 25 years,” said Bert. “We have a lot of people who have been here a long time, people who live and work in the Moore community.” A great store equipped with great employees who work daily to pass every deal onto the customer. GFF Foods is a living example of its mission of freshness, quality, great service, and it’s all done with a smile. A mission set to keep the store a community staple for at least another 27 years.
TASTE MOORE
BY SARAH JENSEN
Homemade Donuts
2712 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Moore, OK • 405-912-9994
Nestled into the shopping center at the corner of NW 27th Street and Santa Fe Avenue is a donut shop serving up an irresistible flavor. Homemade Donuts opened its doors in March of 2006, and has been cooking up tasty treats for the community ever since. “I just love making donuts,” said owner Hyun Kim. And their love for donuts is shown in the products that fill their cases each morning. Working in the business for almost ten years, the Kims have perfected the donut in a way that keeps their customers coming back for more. The great taste paired with an amazing variety of breakfast goodies makes almost everyday a sellout for Homemade Donuts. “We have everything from cake donuts to traditional glazed and chocolate to apple fritters,” said Hyun Kim. In fact, Homemade Donuts menu is large. Donut lovers can find cake donuts in a variety of flavors like chocolate, blueberry, and applesauce. They also have traditional yeast donuts in a variety of ways including glazed or with chocolate, maple or strawberry icing. Other items in the case each morning include apple fritters, long johns, twists, cinnamon rolls, crème filled donuts, and even donut holes. And the options go far beyond just donuts. For those who prefer something a little more savory in the morning, Homemade Donuts has a wide variety of sausage rolls on the menu. From jalapeno to traditional, they are sure to make your taste buds happy. And that’s because no matter what you choose out of the display case, it is guaranteed to be fresh. The Kims cook all of the donuts each morning before they open their doors at 5 a.m. “We just really like owning and operating our business in Moore,” said Kim. “When a friend sold me this location almost ten years ago, I knew that it was a great location. And I love coming to work everyday because all of the people are so friendly,” Open seven days a week, the Kim family’s passion for their business is shown from the moment its customers walk through the doors of Homemade Donuts. Always greeted with a smile, their efficient service gets patrons in and out quickly. And it only takes one bite of a traditional yeast donut with chocolate icing to get customers hooked by the great, melt in your mouth taste. It is no doubt that Homemade Donuts is a local treasure that is sure to be serving up a great breakfast to the Moore community for many years to come.
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Moore @ Your Library Kid Book Review WANDERVILLE Author: Wendy McClure Publisher: Razorbill: a division of Penguin Young Readers Group Reviewer: Dee Dee Corn, Children’s Services Assistant, Moore Public Library Jack, Frances and Harold are on an adventure. It’s not an adventure they would have chosen. Jack worked with his older brother in a factory and, after a factory fire where his brother dies, his parents are no longer able to afford to keep him. His parents send him west to Kansas on an orphan train. On that train, Jack meets Frances and her little brother, Harold, and they become friends. After hearing the terrible rumors about their destination and their future, the trio decide to escape and jump off the train. In the middle of the night somewhere in Kansas the kids meet another orphan, Alexander, and he introduces them to his imaginary town called Wanderville, where “all children in need of freedom are accepted.” Alexander, Jack, Frances and Harold are Wanderville’s very first citizens. This historical fiction novel is the first in a series that is reminiscent of the Boxcar children. Can these orphan’s survive on their own? This fast-paced story based on the
real life problems facing children on orphan trains at the turn of the century is a must-read. Readers will cheer at the courage, resourcefulness and creativity of the four characters. Kids today will also be able to relate to the issues of sadness, fear, hopefulness, friendships and endurance of their historical counterparts. “Wanderville” is geared for children in grades 3rd through 6th with an Accelerated Reader level of 4.8 and is worth 5.0 AR points. You may find “Wanderville,” the sequel “Wanderville: On Track for Treasure” and other orphan train-themed books in the Moore Public Library Children’s Department. Visit www.wendymcclure.net/wanderville/ for more information about the Wanderville books and for history about orphan trains. This website includes a wonderful video with Wendy McClure about the research she did on orphan trains, as well as background information that makes “Wanderville” a highly recommendable read.
Adult Book Review THE SILKWORM (CORMORAN STRIKE NOVELS, #2) by Robert Galbraith Pages: 455 Publisher: Mulholland Books Reviewer: Shannon Harris, Information Services Librarian, Moore Public Library “The Silkworm” follows private investigator and former military man Cormoran Strike as he investigates the disappearance of author Owen Quine, a selfcentered bloke thought to be off sulking somewhere. Quine’s wife wants Strike to find Owen and bring him home. Strike discovers that just before disappearing, Quine finished a novel that defames nearly every person he knows. When Quine is found brutally murdered, Strike and his assistant Robin Ellacott must use the author’s last novel to sort through the long list of suspects to find the killer, and must do so before the killer strikes again. This is an engrossing crime novel written by a master novelist that will keep you cringing and turning the page at the same time. The characters are very well developed, and keep you just as absorbed as the plot of the novel. The murder and crime scene are described
quite graphically, so this novel would not be for those who are squeamish. “The Silkworm” is the second mystery novel in the Cormoran Strike series, and is a New York Times Best Seller. It is written by Robert Galbraith, a pseudonym for J.K. Rowling, of the Harry Potter series fame. Fans of Ms. Rowling will enjoy new writing by her, but be warned that the Cormoran Strike novels are written for adults, and are not similar in any way to the Harry Potter series. Pioneer Library System offers The Silkworm in regular print, large print, compact disc, downloadable eBook, and downloadable mp3 audiobook.
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Healthy Moore “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle” for National Nutrition Month® BY SARAH BARNES, MS, RD/LD National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign in March that is created annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). National Nutrition Month® focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits. The theme for 2015 National Nutrition Month® is “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle,” which encourages people to adopt a healthy lifestyle to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, reduce the risk of chronic disease, and promote overall health. Here are a few focus points to help with adopting a healthy lifestyle: • Consuming fewer calories. This can simply be done by making a few small changes to your everyday routine. For example, o Trading sugar-sweetened beverages for water. o Cutting restaurant portions in half and taking home leftovers. o Focusing on healthy cooking methods such as grilling, baking, and broiling. • Making informed food choices. Deciphering food labels and nutrition claims on products can be confusing. For example, when a product is marked fat free, another ingredient is typically added to replace the removed ingredient. Be cautions with claims on the front of packages and become familiar with the Nutrition Facts label to see what other nutrients are in the product. Making the right food and nutrition choices is necessary for biting into a healthy lifestyle. • Incorporating daily activity. This is often an overlooked area but it plays a crucial role in adapting a healthy lifestyle. Regular activity helps to maintain a healthy weight, strengthen bones and muscles, and reduces risk of chronic illness. Research shows that incorporating activity in 10+ minute increments with a total goal of 150+ minutes of activity per week is beneficial for our health. Tips of increasing activity include o Take a 15-minute walk on your lunch break. PHYSICAL THERAPY o Register for a local 5k or fitness challenge. o Use an activity monitor to help assess movement throughout the day. o Get a friend or family member involved to help with accountability.
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Working towards a healthy lifestyle requires a lifelong commitment of healthful lifestyle behaviors like these discussed above. The second Wednesday of each March is celebrated as “National Dietitian Nutritionist Day” to commemorate the dedication of registered dietitian nutritionists as the leading advocates for advancing the nutritional status of Americans and people around the world. This year Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day will be celebrated on March 11. 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 physicians. For further information, contact 405.307.5730.
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PARTING SHOTS
Taco Bueno breaks ground on a new location in Moore. The new restaurant will be located at the southeast corner of the intersection of 19th Street and Interstate 35. Set to open on April 28, 2015, Taco Bueno will add at least 30 jobs to the community.
RIBBON CUTTING: The Moore Chamber of Commerce welcomed Brixton Chiropractic to the community with a ribbon cutting on February 17. Located at 6401 N. Interstate Drive, Suite 148 in Norman, the new office is providing chiropractic and acupuncture care, along with therapeutic massage.
RIBBON CUTTING: The Moore Chamber of Commerce welcomed Vapor World to the community with a ribbon cutting on February 2. The new store is located at 2311 S. I-35 Frontage Road in Moore.
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RIBBON CUTTING: The Moore Chamber of Commerce officially opened The Union Restaurant & Bakery at Platt College on February 12. Located at 201N. Eastern, the new restaurant will serve soups, salads, and sandwiches as well as fresh breads, pastries and baked goods Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
RIBBON CUTTING: The South OKC Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed Serenity Massage and Aesthetics to the community with a ribbon cutting on February 5. Dr. Tyler Pertree and his new Serenity Massage and Aesthetics Clinic is located at 8013 South Western Avenue, Suite 13.
RIBBON CUTTING: The South OKC Chamber of Commerce welcomed the latest Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market to South Oklahoma City on January 28 with an official ribbon cutting. The new store is located at 4900 South Sooner Road.
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PARTING SHOTS
Southmoore High School Receives Technology Grant. Oklahoma Educational Technology Trust representatives recently visited Southmoore to see how students and teachers are using the new technology provided by the $65,000 grant to enhance classroom learning.
SUPERCATS Southmoore High School Super Cats take to the court to perform at halftime of the Southwest Showdown. The 13-member team is Oklahoma’s only public high school special needs cheer squad. Go SaberCats!
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BOWLING WITH MY HOMIES Moore Chamber of Commerce Hosts Bowling Tournament. Local business and community members laced up their bowling shoes and took to the lanes at HeyDay Entertainment Center. Republic Bank & Trust and Moore Monthly’s very own Elaine hoisting a first place team trophy.
HIKE TIME Moore Monthly’s Brent and Jeff at the base of Zoroaster Formation, Grand Canyon, Arizona. Photo by Bill Hensley.
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