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A gleaming, new medical center now stands on the spot where the 2013 tornado left a twisted and shattered building. Take a look inside the new Norman Regional Moore Medical Center.
A young Moore girl gets up close and personal with a group of alien visitors, representing the touring performance of Cirque de Soleil’s tribute to the James Cameron movie, “Avatar.”
It’s been more than 40 years since this Moore High School baseball team set a national record. Now they’ve gathered to celebrate the coach who helped them establish a mark that still stands today.
All aboard. The Station at Central Park is officially open for business! Check out the ribbon cutting and grand opening photos inside this issue!
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From the Editor Three years have passed since another tornado left a painful scar on our city. In the wake of that tragic day the citizens of Moore have once again done what they do so well: take a deep breath, then rally around each other to restore and rebuild. This month we celebrate the homecoming of a full medical center to the city. The grand opening of the new 4-story Norman Regional Moore Medical Center marks one more milestone in the recovery from the 2013 storm.
And a young Moore girl facing difficult physical challenges gets a visit and some encouragement from a galaxy far, far away! No…not THAT galaxy, but one that is just as amazing! Welcome to the May edition of your Moore Monthly magazine!
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HOMECOMING: New Medical Center Symbolizes Another Big Step BY CARMEN COFFEE Even while surveying the devastated Moore Medical Center in the wake of the May 20, 2013 tornado, the leadership team at Norman Regional Health System were already making plans for a homecoming. This month, three years after that lifealtering day, those plans become a reality. One of the final restorative pieces of a community that has been rebuilding since 2013 will open its doors to the Moore community beginning this month. The Moore Medical Center was destroyed on that fateful day, and now three years later in its wake stands a stunningly modern facility, the Norman Regional Medical Center in Moore. Norman Regional Health Services CEO Richie Splitt says the excitement is hard to contain. “When I visit with folks in the community, I understand their excitement
for this new place,” says Splitt. “They drive by, they see it. They appreciate the outside, and when they walk inside they are going to be doubly excited.” The four-story hospital was specifically designed with the themes of hope and healing. More importantly it gives Moore and Oklahoma City residents a one-of-akind hometown healthcare experience. Splitt said one of the most welcoming aspects for local residents will be seeing the familiar faces as soon as you enter the building. That’s because physicians and staff from the former Moore Medical Center will also be calling Norman Regional on South Telephone Road home. In the wake of the 2013 storm, those Moore Medical Center employees have been on a three-year journey of their own.
Splitt says they were integrated into the Norman Regional system with displaced physicians and staff working in Norman and temporary Moore facilities. When the Norman Regional Medical Center in Moore opens its doors, it will be a true homecoming for those physicians and staff. “I can’t explain how excited I am.” says Splitt. “This has been a three-year process for us, and to see the results of all that hard work, the planning, the involvement from the community, the staff, I can’t even explain it.” The Norman Regional Medical Center will have a grand opening celebration on May 7, 2016, from 9am until noon. The festivities will include an open house building tour, a live country music performance by Kelly Coffey, and the Moore Police and Fire Departments will
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be on hand to give tours of trucks and disaster relief vehicles. This family fun event will also feature a children’s obstacle course, free snow cones, courtesy of Eskimo Sno, and a mini-health fair with numerous giveaways. If it sounds like a jam-packed day, you’re not far from the truth. Splitt says it’s kind of like squeezing a full day’s worth of events into three-hours. “We’re going to have a great time doing that with our community, with our staff and so we’re really looking forward to meeting them face to face and showing them around and showing this beautiful facility off,” says Splitt. “Showing them where their hometown health care provider
is and we’re open and ready for the services to begin.” The former Moore Medical physicians and staff are not the only ones that will get to call Norman Regional Medical Center in Moore home. On March 22, 2016 the MRI magnet from the former Moore Medical Center made its way back to Moore and a new permanent home on South Telephone Road. The massive device was recovered in the debris after the May 20 tornado. “The return of our MRI serves as a small symbol of restoration to our community, patients and staff,” says Splitt. “Like the
rest of the facility it says very clearly, ‘We are back!’ We are eager to show it off during our community-wide grand opening on Saturday, May 7.” After the direct hit from that infamous EF-5 tornado, the Moore Medical Center was declared a complete loss. Miraculously the MRI suite was barely touched and much of the equipment remained intact. The MRI magnet was removed from the destroyed building and placed in a facility in Texas, where it remained during the construction of Norman Regional. “This is something that only happens once or twice in someone’s career,” says
Norman Regional Imaging Supervisor, Donovan Beswick. ‘We’re excited to have this back from the loss of the tornado and be reinstalled here at Norman Regional Moore. It’s very positive,” At the time of the tornado the MRI was less than a year old. The unit includes a wider opening to accommodate larger patients and those that are claustrophobic. Additionally, it features a weight table that can hold up to 500 pounds versus the traditional 350 pounds table weight limit. The magnet will now be housed in a suite at the new $30 million Norman Regional in Moore’s state-of-the-art facility. Norman Regional Moore will also include a fullCity Beat Sponsored by
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“We’re excited to have this back...”– Beswick
A very special piece of art has been installed outside the facility. In honor of all the brave men and women and their courageous actions inside the hospital on May 20, 2013, The Norman Regional Health Foundation commissioned nationally-renowned artist, Brower Hatcher, to create a work of art in their honor. The piece, named Sanctuary, is a three-dimensional configuration based on the Norman Regional Health System’s logo, to symbolize the link between physicians, staff, patients and the community.
“Art helps restore people’s spirit & knits communities back together after a disaster.” – Barnhart
“This inspirational art piece will honor the courage and caring that took place on May 20, 2013 and to inspire hope and healing for the future ,” said Erin Barnhart, Executive Director of the Norman Regional Health Foundation. “Each person experiences art in their own way. Art helps restore people’s spirit and knits communities back together after a disaster. We hope Sanctuary will become a location for reflection, celebration and strength for the Moore community.” MAY 2016 | MOORE MONTHLY | 11
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Brower Hatcher has been the recipient of three National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships and a Guggenheim Fellowship. Hatcher, a current resident of Providence, Rhode Island, completed the installation of Sanctuary on April 22, 2016. Sanctuary will feature over 2,400 crystal connectors that will reflect prismatic light, creating a magical effect, which gives off feelings of hope and healing for those entering Norman Regional Moore. “It’s very upbeat, and I think the idea of hope and healing for the hospital seemed like a perfect fit,” said Hatcher. Additionally, clients can look forward to a more patient-friendly layout in this new facility. Moore Medical Center was very spread out and often times those with health issue were forced to walk all the way across the building to arrive at their appointments. Patient convenience and comfort was a top priority when designing Norman Regional in Moore. “We’ve stacked floors and created opportunities for patients to come in at a single point and get immediately to their destination,” says Splitt. “We’ll have staff to show them the way, but it should be easier to see, easier to find.” Another key design element was to use elements from nature to create a space that emitted feelings of healing and hope. Norman Regional in Moore contains many artfully-crafted stone and wood displays throughout the structure. Prism lighting will also be utilized to create a calming atmosphere as well as bring awareness to key health issues, such as breast cancer and heart health. “The three-year process to restore that hometown healthcare provider in this community has been very rewarding for us,” says Splitt. “When I look across the street and see all those brand new rooftops it gives me a sense of pride to know that we are a part of that. When we open our doors we’ll be back, bigger, better, stronger than ever.”
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A diagnosis of cancer; dealing with heinous side effects; identifying the best treatment options; these are frightening scenarios everyone hope’s to avoid. And not so long ago, for thousands of Oklahomans seeking cancer care every year, treatments were often received in sterile, cold environments. Patients often had to travel to several locations many miles from home to find the latest in medical care. In 1985 a group of local physicians and cancerspecialists set out to do things differently. Their mission: to establish high quality care that was close to home, community-based, and would rival any hospital treatment facility. They brought Oklahoma’s first freestanding cancer treatment center to life, striving to find cures and bring hope to those they serve. This group became Optim Oncology in 2007 and currently serves patients at five metro area locations, including one in Moore, OK. They are affiliated with U.S. Oncology, providing patients with access to a nation-wide network of physicians as well as the latest treatments and clinical trials. Optim Oncology was founded by a group of Oklahoma-born and trained physicians. Unlike most treatment centers they are not hospital-owned. Oncology Liaison Nicole Strange says it gives doctors more independence. “They are their own boss,” says Strange. “This gives them much more autonomy in making decisions for their patients.” Optim takes pride in offering the most advanced technology and treatment options with the most accomplished and recognized physicians and oncologycertified professionals, leading the way. “Each cancer is different for each patient, and so is our approach to treatment,” Strange says. “Our clinical team evaluates the latest advanced and proven treatments to identify a plan that meets each patient’s individual needs.” Optim is serious about their goal to achieve remissions and cures for Oklahoma’s cancer patients. They are the
only Central Oklahoma practice to utilize Calypso’s leading precision radiation guidance technology, which is described as “GPS for the body” to minimize sideeffects of treatment. They also offer the leading options for radiation treatment including IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy), IGRT (Image Guided Radiation Therapy), Tomotherapy and SBRT/SRS Stereotactic Body Radiation therapy/ Stereotactic Radiosurgery. Patients appreciate the nurturing, warm and friendly atmosphere they experience at Optim Oncology. Upon arrival they are welcomed into a relaxed, family-oriented environment. Even before they walk through the door they arrive more relaxed, having forgone a long walk through a hospital corridor or through a far-off parking lot. They are then embraced by a caring and nurturing professional who strives to make them feel comfortable and at ease. They are treated like and become family.
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The groups’ approach seems to be working. Strange recalled a recent conversation that brought the point home. “I was in the chemo room with the oncology nurses and a patient had just finished her final chemo treatment,” says Strange. “She came in to the nurses area, hugged them and told them how afraid she was she first began treatment and how they all made her feel comfortable and relaxed. She said, ‘I left my home and came home (to Optim).’ She considered our office like a second home and our staff like family.” Another patient said it this way: “Thank you for all your professionalism and your warm greetings each day I came in for radiation. Before treatment started, I dreaded the upcoming sad, and depressing days with many tears and unwelcome side effects. Just the opposite has occurred. Your treatment program and your respect for patients has made this part of the journey absolutely wonderful.” There are many other stories and accolades that have been shared by patients and former patients that could be told. The staff at Optim Oncology hopes to significantly add to their file of success stories in the
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All-City Teams BY COLE POLAND
Here’s the 2015-2016 All-City wrestling team. FIRST TEAM 106 Canon Randall (Westmoore) 113 Wes Hardin (Westmoore) 120 Justin Gundlach (Moore) 126 Dalton Duffield (Westmoore) 132 Jacob Blumenthal (Westmoore) 138 Zach Johnson (Westmoore) 145 Ryan Swanson (Westmoore) 152 Trey Painter (Westmoore) 160 William Foster (Westmoore) 170 Deven Brewer (Westmoore) 182 Shane Flandermeyer (Westmoore) 195 Daevon Newton (Westmoore) 220 Jakobe Walker (Southmoore) 285 Brey Walker (Southmoore) SECOND TEAM 106 Dominick Fitzpatrick (Moore) 113 Race George (Moore) 126 Clayton Seleznoff (Moore) 132 Michael Day (Moore) 138 Joseph Smith (Moore) 145 Calvin Smith (Moore) 152 Jared Thompson (Moore) 160 Braeden Martin (Moore) 182 Seth Maxwell (Moore) 220 Jon Martinez (Westmoore) 220 Garrett Sanner (Moore) 285 Jordan Finn (Westmoore)
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Our 2015-2016 All-City swim team features the city athletes who made the State meet. WESTMOORE WOMEN Shelby Gatton Hannah Hall Zoe Mclemore Maggie Russell Kathryn Seeley Ashley Wells Brianna Wells SOUTHMOORE MEN Jacob Barber Zachary Barnhart Nathan Brown Seth Griner Jordan Martin MOORE WOMEN Madison Benedetto Abigale Chandler Amanda Durbin Hannah Garrett Lillian Lawson Krysta McClary Jazzmon Patton Britney Powell MOORE MEN Jaxon Beaty Blake Cooper Cory Lambert Ethan Laybe Corbin Milchesky Dylan Richardson Landon Stevens Jordan Summers
Here’s the 2015-16 mens basketball All-City roster. FIRST TEAM Will Graham (Westmoore) Dakota Foster (Westmoore) Dayne Taylor (Southmoore) Damoriea Vick (Westmoore) Quian Williams (Southmoore) SECOND TEAM Beau Archer (Moore) Quincy Dockins (Moore) Kody Gilliland (Westmoore) James Palmer (Westmoore) Charles Watkins (Moore) HONORABLE MENTION Quindon Lewis (Southmoore) Tinsley Payne (Southmoore) Aaron Spencer (Southmoore) Savon Stanley (Moore) Casey Thompson (Southmoore) Wyatt Whitmarsh (Southmoore) Rae’Quan Wicks (Southmoore)
Here’s the 2015-2016 womens basketball All-City team. FIRST TEAM G Sydney Chastain (Westmoore) G Ashley Gomez (Westmoore) G Jessi Murcer (Westmoore) F Shala Robinson (Moore) G Jamia Sheppard (Southmoore) SECOND TEAM G Haley Eaves (Southmoore) F Alysha Michaelson (Moore) F Whitney Outon (Westmoore) F Kaci Richardson (Westmoore) G Tamera Shaver (Moore) HONORABLE MENTION F Morgan Cooper (Moore) G Kaylea Massey (Moore) F Jayci Stonebraker (Westmoore) F Fortuneit Traylor (Moore) F Alexis Young (Southmoore)
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Eating healthy and staying physically active are two important components of healthy aging. But that may not be all there is to it. A less tangible aspect of healthy aging may be finding a strong sense of purpose. Having a “reason for being” can greatly enhance your life and your well-being. Finding and maintaining purpose in our world these days can be challenging, especially for older adults. There is a strong association between identity and career, and our culture seems to value youth more than wisdom and age. Whether you are an empty nester, starting to consider retirement, a second career, moving or experiencing loss, the autumn years provide ample opportunity to reassess, reprioritize and reset your sense of purpose. Having a purpose or needing a purpose transcends age. A purpose and a positive outlook can give us the motivation needed to accomplish the small goals that are part of everyday living. What constitutes a purpose? Purpose is directly influenced by your values and beliefs.
It is deeply personal and can take various forms. When you hear the word purpose, you may feel a purpose must be a grand and glorious goal, something that could have universal impact. But that’s not necessarily the case, so it’s important to let go of preconceived ideas about what it should be. Your purpose doesn’t have to be something of huge importance. The value of your impact on others and on the world has nothing to do with its scale. Your purpose could indeed be something grand and complicated or could be something as simple as sharing a warm smile with total strangers wherever you go. In your pre-retirement life, your purpose might have been very career driven. But that may no longer be an option due to your retirement. Experts will tell us all, both old and young, that our jobs should not be our sole purpose at any age. While the benefits may be evident, the process is daunting at any age. For starters, a purpose doesn’t just appear. It is a process. Now that work and family responsibilities are abated, you have a more relaxed setting
to explore what really matters to you. A purpose often will reveal itself to you. Try to enjoy the journey and think as you go along. Remember that each person’s purpose is different. In addition to time, seniors have numerous advantages that younger folks do not. With the wisdom and life experiences, seniors generally have more patience and are less afraid to make mistakes. Try these three steps to start finding your purpose: 1. What do you love to do that you would do even if you did not get paid? 2. What do friends and family say you are good at? 3. What is the one thing you want to experience or accomplish before you die? Another idea for a starting point is to think about your former career. Were there aspects of your employment that you loved but the other demands of your position limited your ability to explore them? You have your own personal strengths and talents and these
can help you find what you enjoy and guide your purpose. Pick something that seems fun or useful and start working on it. Choosing something and moving forward is more important than choosing the right thing. You can always practice something else later if this doesn’t work out. Too often we wait until we find just the “right thing” which means we end up finding nothing at all. Purpose comes with practice. Your autumn years offer an excellent time to decide what values will guide you through this new stage of life. Taking time to become self-aware is important to your happiness and well-being. Doing something that you love does not have to be big or expensive. It can be as simple as being in the here and now. Enjoying things that are right in front of us like a beautiful Oklahoma sunset, a good meal at the Brand Senior Center or playing with your grandchildren. Enjoy the gift that is today.
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Senior Living Keeping Your Mind Healthy Slows Dementia or Alzheimer’s Many studies have found that physical, mental and psychological activities can slow dementia and potentially cause brain regeneration. Those leading a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to suffer from dementia, whereas the reverse is true for those who lead an active lifestyle for as long as possible. Physical Activities A Mayo Clinic review found that no single lifestyle choice has as much impact on aging and Alzheimer’s disease as exercise. Healthier lifestyle, increased oxygen levels, larger muscle mass all “pump up the brain.” Try these activities to stay active: • walking • gardening • yoga • swimming • aerobics • martial arts Psychological Activities We have frequently heard that a healthy body needs a balanced diet, and the same can be said of the mind. As we age, we often lose loved ones and have stressful medical situations or changes that can inflict negative moods. Chronic stress can double or even quadruple your risk of dementia! So if you are glum, stressed or burdened in any way, try one or more of these activities: spiritual programs (e.g., Bible studies or groups) counseling programs group activities regular out-of-the-home activities (movies, concerts, etc.) meeting new people Mental Activities The best preventative step that you can take to decrease your risk of dementia is mental stimulation. The more complex the activity, the better the stimulation. For example; while you are waiting in the doctor’s office, think of your trip there. What roads did you take? Which stop lights did you have to stop at? Name a song you heard on the radio? A variety of stimulation can help as well. Activities requiring organization or communication as well as multi-tasking are good. Keep your mind sharp with some of these activities:: • crossword or word search puzzles • memorization activities • games such as cards or dominoes • art or other classes • writing your own memoirs The term “use it or lose it” applies to your brain just as it does to your vacation benefits. Take some time for yourself with some fun and healthy activities so that you can remember and enjoy your golden years!
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Sketches of Moore Philip Shroyer BY L.T. HADLEY
When the land run of 1889 took place, a group of six brothers and cousins came to Oklahoma from Kansas and successfully staked claims, not in the township of Moore, but in the vicinity. The claim of one of the brothers, Franklin Shroyer, was near 44th and May. He later married, Gabriella, daughter of a nearby settler. The couple traded their homestead for the one east of Moore that was forever referred to as “Ole Home Place.” Of their first four children, only Philip survived childhood. Philip grew up working on the family farm because of his father’s ill health. After finishing eighth grade, he spent the next six years helping to support and raise six younger brothers and sisters. He never lost his compassion and concern for these siblings. In 1918, during World War I, Philip was drafted and sent to Camp Pike, Arkansas, where the flu epidemic raged. His detail was to find and bury soldiers who died in their pup tents. Next, he was ordered to the high-casualty fighting on the French front lines. Within hours of his reaching the position, the firing suddenly ceased as the armistice was declared. After a short occupational day,
he returned to civilian life, having been gone only six months. The hundreds of young men returning from war faced disappointment in finding jobs. Phil and T. M. Ward attended a five-week automotive school in Kansas City. “Mat” Ward came home to start a life-long career in auto mechanics. The Shroyer family received notice that they were conscripted to volunteer several weeks of labor to help the county commissioners with road improvements and bridges east of Moore, and Phil volunteered. A fellow volunteer took note of his diligence and ability and hired him to build a barn. When the barn was finished, a barn dance was held to celebrate. At that dance, Phil met Dorthea Lunow, who became his wife two years later, and remained so for 53 years, until her death. Phil got a job with the Post Office department as a mail clerk, traveling by rail between Newton and Kansas City, Kansas. Upon advice of an uncle who was a rural mail carrier in another town, he took the test to qualify for a carrier route. Eventually, Route 3 in the Moore area became vacant and he was appointed to the position.
Route 3 consisted of 35 miles of rural roads east of Moore, six days a week. For two years, he delivered mail by buggy with a horse named “Dolly,” then bought a car to replace the horse. He delivered the east-side route for 12 years, then the 54-mile west-side route for another 20. “Neither rain nor snow nor sleet, etc.,” Phil was more than a mail carrier to the people on his route. He delivered their catalog orders of chickens, plants, seeds, clothing and shoes, along with the general news. At times, he was their only contact with the outside world for many days. He began investing in real estate, bought 12 lots on East Main and Turner and, in time, built at least three houses that he and various members of his family lived in during his life. He invested in more land, both town lots and farm. His motto was, “you can spend money only once. You can invest it many times.” He accumulated four farms during his career and built several buildings on city lots. One was an automotive garage on the south half of the 100 block on the east side of South Broadway that eventually became the Howard Motor Company that had a long history in Moore. A grocery replaced that business, and it
is now a funeral home. Phil, like other men of his time, was actively involved in the development and progress of his community. He was one of the men who helped to formulate plans for the new city government in the early 1960s. Phil Shroyer was a meticulous and fastidious man, careful with details and loyal to his commitments. The eulogy by one of his three sons was, “He was a capable, industrious man with high morals, deeply anchored in a faith that was seldom spoken, but consistently lived.”
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Moore Girl Meets Out-Of-This-World Visitors Moore’s Emily Mahoney got an out-ofthis-world surprise this week as artists from the new Cirque du Soleil touring show TORUK - The First Flight paid her a visit at The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital. The show is inspired by James Cameron’s record-shattering movie “Avatar.” TORUK – The First Flight is a mythical tale set thousands of years before the events depicted in the film.
great “Ittofelt see the kids smile... -Ohm
Mahoney is one of a number of patients in The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital’s Complex Care Unit and Pediatric Medical Rehabilitation Unit who got to meet and interact with many of the artists who were dressed as Na’vi characters from the show. The group brought ears and clown noses for the patients, and took pictures with the patients and
staff. Mahoney is a patient at the Hospital and loved meeting the Na’vi characters. The Moore girl couldn’t get enough of pulling the Na’vi characters’ tails. Lisanna Ohm is an artist in the TORUK production. She said meeting the patients was such a rewarding experience. “It felt great to see the kids smile, look at our costumes and our make-up, and to just be wide-eyed with excitement,” said Ohm. “They were pulling our tails and touching our costumes and it was so nice to come and brighten their day.” During her visit, one of the things Ohm said impressed her most was how welcoming The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital felt. “Just to know they have this great facility here is comforting in a way because I know they’re going through a lot,” said Ohm. “It’s nice to see that all the nurses, therapists, doctors and staff are so caring and really have a connection with the kids.”
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Activities at The Station FAMILY FUN EVENTS PING PONG MANIA -------------------------------------------------------------------------Whether you want to play just for fun or have a more competitive game, this is for you. Our team will also have a tutorial of how to play. Bring the whole family out and enjoy agame or two of ping pong. This event is come and go as you please. There will be random prizes handed out throughout the evening. WHEN: July 21st, August 17th TIME: 7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: 6+ Kids 6-11 must be accompanied by an adult) FEE: Free
PARENTS NIGHT OUT -------------------------------------------------------------------------Once a month on a Fridays, parents can enjoy a night on the town alone while their children are having fun and maybe learning a thing or two in the meantime. Depending on the age, the child will either be in the childcare room or the activity room. You can drop them off as early as 6pm but most pick them up before 10pm. WHEN: May 6th, June 3rd, July 8th, and August 5th TIME: 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room & Child Care Room FOR: Ages 6 months + REGISTRATION PERIOD: Registration begins in Apr. CLASS COST: $25 per child CLASS MAXIMUM: 4 children (6 months - 18 months) 14 children (19 months - 5 years) 22 children (6 years - 11 years) CLASS INSTRUCTOR: The Station Staff
FAMILY GAME NIGHT -------------------------------------------------------------------------Open for families of all ages with a variety of different family games from board games like Monopoly to card games like Go Fish. Also more active games like Ping Pong and Bean Bag Toss may be part of Family Game Night. WHEN: June 16th, July 14th TIME: 7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: All Ages (Children 12 and Under must be accompanied by an adult) REGISTRATION PERIOD: No Registration free to come CLASS COST: Free CLASS INSTRUCTOR: The Station Staff
YOUTH & ADULT DANCE CLASSES ADULT SWING DANCING -------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn how to West Coast Swing and the many variations of it. Before you know it you will be able to scoot across the dance floor like a pro. West Coast Swing (sometimes called “Jitterbug”) is a group of dances that developed with the swing style of jazz music in the 1920s-1940s, with the origins of each dance predating the popular “swing era”. During the swing era, there were hundreds of styles of swing dancing, but those that have survived beyond that era include: Lindy Hop, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, and Lindy Charleston.
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WHEN: July 6th - Aug. 24th Wednesday Nights (8 Classes) TIME: 7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: Adults 16+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - July 1st FEE: $60 per session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Bob Gates
HIP HOP/JAZZ DANCE CLASS -------------------------------------------------------------------------This uses popular AND current music the kids will know and recognize to learn dances and choreography with different elements. Age appropriate music that is clean and not derogatory is used in this class. WHEN: May 5th - May 26th Thursday Nights (4 Classes) 1st Session June 2nd-June 23rd Thursday Nights (4 Classes) 2nd Session TIME: 6:15 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 6-12 Years REGISTRATION PERIOD: March 21st - April 29th for 1st Session April 1st - May 27th for 2nd Session May 1st - July 1st for 3rd Session June 1st - July 29th for 4th Session FEE: $55 per session
TODDLER & ME DANCE CLASS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Toddler and adult will go through class together to learn the basics of dance. Very fun for the little one as well as the adult. WHEN: May 4th - May 25th Every Wednesday (4 Classes) 1st Session June 1st - June 22nd Every Wednesday (4 Classes) 2nd Session TIME: 5:15 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: Adults 18 months to 3 Years REGISTRATION PERIOD: March 21st - April 29th for 1st Session April 1st - May 27th for 2nd Session May 1st - July 1st for 3rd Session June 1st - July 29th for 4th Session FEE: $55 per session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: TBD
COMBO DANCE CLASS -------------------------------------------------------------------------This is a class where we combine Ballet, Tap, and Jazz throughout the class so the student can get an even mix of the 3 styles of dance. High energy and fun. WHEN: May 4th - May 25th Wed. Nights (4 Classes) 1st Session June 1st - June 22nd Wed. Nights (4 Classes) 2nd Session TIME: 6:15 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 4-8 Years REGISTRATION PERIOD: March 21st - April 29th for 1st Session April 1st - May 27th for 2nd Session May 1st - July 1st for 3rd Session June 1st - July 29th for 4th Session FEE: $55 per session
BABY BALLET -------------------------------------------------------------------------Without mom and dad, the child gets to learn the basics of Ballet through music, movement, and balance. Fun, positive, and appropriate for the little ones.
WHEN: May 5th - May 26th Every Thur. (4 Classes) 1st Session June 2nd - June 23rd Every Thur. (4 Classes) 2nd Session TIME: 5:15 P.M - 6:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 2-5 Yr Olds REGISTRATION PERIOD: March 21st - April 29th for 1st Session April 1st - May 27th for 2nd Session May 1st - July 1st for 3rd Session June 1st - July 29th for 4th Session FEE: $55 per session
ART CLASSES PAINTING CLASS 4 ADULTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Adults use different styles from oil to water to paint a variety of different items and subjects. Each class will vary. Calm and relaxing class to learn the basics of form, light, and shadow. WHEN: May 2nd - May 23rd (4 Classes) Mon. Nights TIME: 5:45 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 16+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: March 21st - April 30th FEE: $48 per Session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Will Wilson
ADULT DRAWING CLASS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Where Adults will learn how to use various types of media including charcoal, pencil, pastel and ink. Subjects will include still life, landscape, perspective, and portraits. WHEN: June 6th - June 27th (4 Classes) Monday Nights TIME: 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 16+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: Apr. 1st - June 3rd FEE: $45 per Session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Donna Barnard
ADULT JEWELRY CLASS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn how to make bracelets, necklaces, and much more using a variety of art to make and create various jewelry.This class will expand your horizons when it comes to the art of making jewelry. WHEN: July 11th - August 1st (4 Classes) Monday Nights TIME: 7:00 P.M. - 8:15 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 16+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - July 8th FEE: $45 per Session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Tara Thompson
CARTOON ART 4 ADULTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Ever thought it would be fun to draw your favorite cartoon characters? Now you have the chance to make the fiercest batman or your favorite marvel character. Learn new and exciting techniques in this fun filled class. WHEN: May 5th - May 26th (4 Classes) Thursday Nights TIME: 7:30 P.M. - 8:45 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 16+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: April 1st - June 3rd FEE: $48 CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Tara Thompson
YOUTH ART CLASSES
Class Minimum: 6 Adults Class Maximum: 20 Adults Class Cost: $75 per Session Class Instructor: Senora Marcula
BEADS & STRINGS --------------------------------------------------------------------------
PERSONAL FINANCE CLASSES --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Adults use different styles from oil to water to paint a variety of different items and subjects. Each class will vary. Calm and relaxing class to learn the basics of form, light, and shadow. WHEN: Beads & Strings (2-5YR Olds): June 6th - June 29th (8 Classes) Monday and Wednesday Nights. Strings (6-12YR Olds): April 18th - May 4th (6 Classes) Monday and Wednesday Nights. TIME: 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Ages 2-5 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Ages 6-12 WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 3-5 Yr Olds; 6-12 Yr Olds; REGISTRATION PERIOD: April 1st June 3rd for 1st Session FEE: $65 per session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Tara Kirby-(2-5YR), Tara Thompson-(6-12YR)
YOUTH ARTS AND CRAFTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------A class where kids get to use their imagination in a variety of differernt ways using an assortment of arts and crafts. This class will be so much fun the kids will wish it never ends. WHEN: May 2nd - May 25th (8 Classes) (2-5 Yr Olds) Monday and Wednesday Nights. May 2nd - May 25th Every Monday and Wed. (8 Classes) (6-12 Yr Olds) Session 1. TIME: 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. (2-5 Yr Olds) 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. (6-12 Yr Olds) WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room AGES: 2-5 Yr. Olds; 6-12 Yr. Olds REGISTRATION PERIOD: March 21st - April 29th FEE: $65 per Session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Tara Kirby (2-5 Yr Olds), Tara Thompson (6-12 Yr Olds)
YOUTH & ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES SPANISH 4 TODDLERS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn Spanish for beginners. Toddlers classes will teach Spanish to the children. WHEN: July 11th - August 29th, Mondays (8 classes) TIME: 4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: Spanish 4 Toddlers (2 to 5 Yr Olds w/Parent) REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - July 8th CLASS MINIMUM: Spanish 4 Kids: 6 toddler CLASS MAXIMUM: Spanish 4 Kids: 15 toddlers CLASS COST: $75 per Session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Senora Marcula
SPANISH 4 ADULTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn Spanish for beginners. Adult classes will teach the basics of understanding and being able to use basic Spanish in the real world. WHEN: July 11th - August 29th, Mondays (8 classes) TIME: 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: Spanish 4 Adults (16+) REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st - July 8th
Learn how to better budget your own money and make your money last for the future. Learn things from how to balance your checking account to smart ways to invest and save. Great class includes topics on social security, investing, retirement, taxes. Topics vary each week. WHEN: May 2nd - How to Properly Manage Personal Checking Account May 9th - Budgeting Success Tips May 16th - Smart Money = Success May 23rd - Taxes 101 June 1st - Family Finance
FAIRY TALES AND FUN -------------------------------------------------------------------------Where children will read and learn about various activities such as drawing, coloring, and singing. WHEN: July 6th - July 27th Monday and Wednesdays (7 classes) TIME: 3:00 P.M -4:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: 2-5 Yr. Olds REGISTRATION PERIOD: May 1st- July 1st CLASS COST: $65 per Session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Tara Kirby
ABC & ME -------------------------------------------------------------------------Play games and sing songs to help children learn letters, names, and sounds with an adult or parent. WHEN: August 1st - August 24th Monday and Wednesdays (8 Classes) TIME: 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: 2-5 Yr. Olds with Parents REGISTRATION PERIOD: June 1st - July 29th CLASS COST: $65 per Session CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Tara Kirby
DEFENSE CLASSES MARTIAL ARTS - ADVANCED COMMUNITY SELF DEFENSE --------------------------------------------------------------------------
MARTIAL ARTS - ISSHIN-RYU KARATE SPECIALTY FOR SELF DEFENSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------Isshin-ryu karate is a Japanese martial art targeted toward effective self-defense applications. These techniques are applicable in the street and in the professional fighting ring. Through repetition and conditioning, the student begins to develop speed, power, confidence, and a basic working knowledge of martial arts. Classes will also contain a fitness component targeted toward cardiovascular exercises and fast-twitch muscle development. WHEN: June 14th - August 9th Tuesday Nights (8 Classes) TIME: 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: Youth & Adults 7+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: Contact Integrity Martial Arts REGISTRATION: http://integrityma.ninja/ CLASS COST: $70 per Session (Each Session includes all 8 classes) CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Integrity
DEFENSE COURSES GUN SAFETY -------------------------------------------------------------------------You will understand the principles of tactics and have multiple opportunities to use your acquired skills under the stress of simulated, lethal encounters. This course is a must for anyone who chooses to own or carry a handgun for self defense. There will be no guns or any weapons whatsoever at The Station. This course is an informative course with power points and presentations. You will have the option when the class is over to go to the Gun Range with the Instructor. The Gun Range and cost for the Gun Range is not included in the fee for the class and is strictly optional. The Instructor will have you fill out a consent form before meeting at the range if you so choose. WHEN: May 7th (Hunters Safety) June 4th (Concealed Safety) August 20th (Firearm Safety) TIME: 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. WHERE: The Station Meeting Room AGES: Adults 18+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: March 21st - May 6th (Hunter’s Safety) April 1st - June 3rd (Concealed Safety) May 1st - August 19th (Firearm Safety) CLASS COST: $45 CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Will Wilson
Covers basic grips, grabs, and common releases. In addition, basic martial arts techniques from stances, kicks, punches, and blocks will be presented. This will also involve basic ground techniques, appropriate reactions, and targets. Legal implications of self-defense will also be discussed. Throughout each class, the instructor will provide exercises that target physical fitness and fasttwitch muscle development. WHEN: May 2nd - June 7th Tuesday Night (6 Classes) TIME: 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. WHERE: The Station Recreation Center Activity Room FOR: Youth & Adults 7+ REGISTRATION PERIOD: Contact Integrity Martial Arts REGISTRATION: http://integrityma.ninja/ CLASS COST: $70 per Session (Each Session includes all 6 classes) CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Integrity
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Calendar of Events & Performances May 2016 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
CHURCH & SPIRITUAL CONNECTION
102nd Annual School of Art and History Student Exhibition, Nancy Johnston Records Gallery. April 22 - May 15, 2016. This competitive juried show is held each spring and highlights the diverse works of art created by art and art history students from the University of Oklahoma. Multiple awards with cash prizes are presented to students, including the top award, the T.G. Mays Purchase Award, which is offered to a student whose artwork becomes a part of the museum’s permanent collection. The Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art, 555 Elm Avenue, Norman, OK.
Community Breakfast, Saturday, May 14 and 28, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St., Moore. The free meal is aimed at helping families and seniors make ends meet on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Contact Richelle Leibold at (405) 794-6671.
Yellow Rose Theater is proud to present “The Arizona Kid.” April 22 - May 14, 2016. This crowd favorite is the Yellow Rose Theater’s longest running and most awardwinning production By the crack of a .45 and the sound of a sawed off shot gun, we’ll take you back to the old west, all the action, romance and adventure awaits you at Boot Heel and the world famous Dusty Rose. This original play brings to life the old west with the all the heart and soul of your favorite western with a message you never forget! Great dinner, outstanding show all in one ticket price. Call NOW 405-793-7779 before it sells out! 1005 SW 4th St., Moore. Max Jobrani - Live in OKC Saturday, May 7, 2016. For the first time ever Maz visits OKC for one special night of comedy benefiting PACI.ORG. MAZ JOBRANI is a founding member of The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour which first aired on Comedy Central. He has had two Showtime specials, Brown and Friendly and most recently, I Come In Peace. He performs stand-up live around the world. With over 50 guest star appearances, Maz can regularly be seen on television’s most popular shows. Guest stars include CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, TRUE BLOOD, and SHAMELESS. He is a regular panelist on NPR’s WAIT WAIT DON’T TELL ME. His LA Times Best Selling Book, I’M NOT A TERRORIST BUT I’VE PLAYED ONE ON TV, was published by Simon & Schuster, and hit shelves in February 2015. For tickets visit the OCCC Performing Arts Center webpage: http://www.occc.edu/pas/ or call 405-682-7576.
Fresh Start Community Church Food Pantry, open every second and fourth Thursday of each month, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 309 N Eastern Avenue, West Campus-Family Life Center. Canned and dry goods are available. Must be a resident of Moore (please bring an ID). Soul Food Community Dinner, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. Food, fun, fellowship and friends. See menu at www.moorechurch.com. CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS Parks Board Meeting, Tuesday, May 3, 7:00 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. City Council Meetings, Mondays, May 2 and 16, 6:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. Board of Adjustment Meeting, Tuesday, May 10, 5:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. Planning Commission Meeting, Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. 9th Annual BikeMoore, Saturday, May 21, 9:30 a.m. Start and finish at City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Route options: 6.3 miles or 1 mile. Contact Community Development to register at 405-793-5054. Food Truck Fridays, May 20 and May 27, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Multi-purpose pavilion at Central Park. Food trucks featuring Mexican, BBQ, hot dogs and burgers. COMMUNITY CONNECTION
National Theatre Live - A Streetcar Named Desire Sunday, May 15 at 6 p.m. The fastest-selling production in the Young Vic’s history, Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece A Streetcar Named Desire will be broadcast live from their London home by National Theatre Live. With Gillian Anderson (The X-Files, The Fall) as Blanche DuBois, Ben Foster (Lone Survivor, Kill Your Darlings) as Stanley and Vanessa Kirby (BBC’s Great Expectations, Three Sisters at the Young Vic) as Stella. This captured live event is presented in partnership with CityRep. The screening is in HD. Student/Children Tickets Only Available by Calling the Box Office at (405) 682-7579. The Byron Berline Band Tuesday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. Presented by: OCCC & OKnStyle. Join three-time national fiddle champion Byron Berline and his band (John Hickman, Jim Fish, Richard Sharp, Greg Burgess and Steve Short), for an exciting evening of world-class Traditional Bluegrass and Western swing music. For tickets visit occc.edu/pas/ or call 405-682-7576.
Adopt-A-Pet. Moore Animal Shelter, S-I35 Service Road. Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., closed on holidays. For additional information call (405) 793-5190. Big Trash Pick Up. Moore residents will be allowed two FREE big trash pick-ups a year and one free voucher to the city landfill for each physical address in Moore. Call (405) 793-5070 to schedule your trash pick-up. CT Clothing Closet, last Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., CrossTimbers United Methodist Church, 3004 S. Sunnylane, Moore. CrossTimbers UMC Clothing Closet is a place where those in need can find men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, along with shoes and accessories. All sizes are available for free for community members. Neighborhood Watch Program. If interested in helping your neighborhood reduce crime, contact Sgt. Jeremy Lewis, (405) 793-4448.
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South OKC Chamber of Commerce Cinco De Mayo Celebration at The Crossroads. Sunday, May 1 at Plaza Mayor at The Crossroads, Southwest Parking Lot, 7000 Crossroads Boulevard.. The South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce will be selling beverages at Cinco de Mayo held at Plaza Mayor at the Crossroads. This event will feature international recording artists, food, drinks, vendors, and kids activities. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Angela at (405) 634-1436 or angelafusselman@southokc.com. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Kristi Cole at (405) 631-4422 or kcole@crossroadsmallokc.com. South OKC Chamber Golf Tournament Monday, May 2 at Hidden Trails Country Club, 6501 S. Country Club Drive, OKC. The South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce invites you to play in our annual Golf Tournament. Now is the time to sign up your team! The entry fee is $800 and your team receives a tee box sign, mulligans, a special player gift, and a chance to win door prizes. Lunch is sponsored by Moore Norman Technology Center. There will also be dinner and presentation of awards following the Tournament. This event is open to members and non-members. To sign up for a team call 405-634-1436. South OKC Chamber of Commerce Seriously Fun Networking. Thursday, May 5. Join fellow Chamber members at Victoria’s The Pasta Shop, 3000 SW 104th Street for a great opportunity to meet new members, network with others and make new friends! Open networking begins at 3:00 p.m. and the meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. A great group that really concentrates on helping each other grow their businesses. Call Karen Proctor for any questions at 659-6696. Drawing for Construction Trades at Metro Tech, Tuesday, May 10, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Learn how to read construction drawings. Review the components of a blueprint, scales used for constructions, abbreviations, symbols and keynotes. You may even bring a project to develop in class! 4901 S. Bryant Ave, OKC. For information contact Abigail at 405-595-2242. South OKC Chamber of Commerce Seriously Fun Networking. Thursday, May 19. Join fellow Chamber members at Victoria’s The Pasta Shop, 3000 SW 104th Street for a great opportunity to meet new members, network with others and make new friends! Open networking begins at 3:00 p.m. and the meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. A great group that really concentrates on helping each other grow their businesses. Call Karen Proctor for any questions at 659-6696. South OKC Chamber of Commerce Fourth Friday Tasting by Nosh at Catering Creations Restaurant. Friday, May 27, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The end of the month will never be the same. Introducing 4th Fridays Tastings, hosted by Nosh! For just $8 ($6 in advance), you get samplings of appetizers and take and bakes, live music and an electric atmosphere! Pre order your tickets with the cashier! Contact Cathy Hanselman for more information.
FITNESS AND DANCE CLASSES Bootcamps: • Morning Bootcamp is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. Ages 13 and up. The class is $2. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. • Afternoon Bootcamp is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Ages 13 and up. The class is $2. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo, classes held Monday through Sunday at 117 Skylane Drive in Norman for ages 7 and up. A non-profit organization, all classes are offered in a family friendly environment at the small fee of $20 per month for an individual or $40 per month for a family. Discount uniforms are available. For more information, call (405) 465-1925 or send an email to fiftyonefiftybjj@yahoo.com. First Baptist Church of Moore Community Life/Recreation Center, open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday open 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Two basketball courts and racquetball courts, fitness center, and walking/running track. For more information, call (405) 735-2527. Karate, First Baptist Church Moore, every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The classes are free for anyone ages eight and up. Uniforms available at a discounted rate. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. Morning Fitness, First Baptist Church Moore, every Monday at 9:00 a.m. Ages 40 and up preferred. The class is $2. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. Pickleball, First Baptist Church Moore, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00 a.m. Ages 10 and up. The class is free. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. Senior Exercise, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10:15 a.m., Brand Senior Center. Tai Chi, First Baptist Church, Moore, every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. for ages 13 and up. The class is free. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. Christian Life Center Zumba, Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at the Christian Life Center located at 201 W. Main St. $3 fee per class. KIDS’ CORNER Agape: First Church Moore, Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m., 201 W. Main. Homework and Hangout for Youth (7–12 grades). Community Dinner at 5:30 p.m (cost is $1 for dinner), Family Activities & Church School at 6:00 p.m. Menu can be found at www.moorechurch.com.
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Afterschool Matters, First Baptist Church Moore, Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This program helps students work towards academic success. Available to first through sixth graders. Contact director Carissa Taylor at carissa.taylor@fbcmoore.org to learn more about enrolling your child or to volunteer. Boy Scouts Meetings, Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St.
GriefShare Support Group, Fresh Start Community Church, meets every Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Fresh Start Community Church, 309 N. Eastern, Moore, Fresh Start Community Church Fireside Room. We offer help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Please contact the office at (405) 794-7313, Lyn Jacquemot at (405)326-5554, or ladylyn1941@gmail.com to register or participate.
Children’s Chimes, Moore First United Methodist Church, Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., 201 W. Main St., children 4th - 6th grades will learn to read music.
HOPE Addictions Recovery, every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Beth Haven Baptist Church, 12400 S. Call Pastor Rick Carter at (405) 691-6990 for information.
Cub Scouts Meetings, Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St.
SENIOR CONNECTION
Girl Scouts Meetings, Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. LEAP (Learning Enrichment Arts Program), Moore First United Methodist Church, Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 201 W. Main St. Open to children attending kindergarten through 6th grade. Choir, life skills games, snacks, and help with homework. YMCA Before and After School Care, Moore Community Center. Call (405) 378-0420 for participating schools and more information. MUSIC/ARTS Southern Hills School of Fine Arts, 8601 S. Penn, Oklahoma City. Enrolling children and adults for private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums, strings, brass and woodwinds. Call Sarah Gee at (405) 735-6387. RECOVERY AND SUPPORT GROUPS
AARP, meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month, 6:00 p.m. at the Brand Senior Center, 501 East Main Street, Moore. Programs are on subjects of interest to persons 50 years and over. Potluck dinner follows the program each month. For more information, contact Mary at (405) 826-2315. Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site, Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m., Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main, (405) 793-9069. Call by 1:00 p.m. the day before to request a meal. Donation for a meal for seniors 60 and above is $2.25. Required cost for meal for guests under 60 is $5.00. P.A.L.S. Program for Seniors. Seniors will be assigned to a buddy who will call every day to check on you. Sign up with Sgt. Lewis, Moore Police Dept., (405) 793-4448. Project Return Home for Alzheimer’s patients in Moore. For information about enrolling a loved one, contact Virginia Guild at (405) 793-4478 or Sgt. Jeremy Lewis at (405) 793-4448.
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.
items, and cleaning. The Moore Food Resource Center is located at 2635 N. Shields. For more information on becoming a volunteer, contact Alex Strout at astrout@ regionalfoodbank.org or 600-3186.
Moore Rotary Club, meets Wednesdays at Moore Chamber of Commerce. Civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community.
Oklahoma Ducks Unlimited. Volunteering for Ducks Unlimited is a great way to have fun, meet new people and support Ducks Unlimited’s critical waterfowl habitat conservation mission. Whether you want to sell event tickets, gather donations, secure sponsorships, or help put on a successful party and fundraising event, there are many opportunities that will fit your needs to support your local community! For more information about volunteering, please contact Mr. Nathan Johnson, Regional Director for Oklahoma Ducks Unlimited at (405) 315-0093 or Mr. Randall Cole at (479) 220-9735.
Moore Toastmasters, meets every Thursday, 7:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St., Moore. Become the speaker and leader that you want to be. Join our group as we practice Toastmasters’ proven learn-by-doing program. The Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization, meets on the third Saturday during the months of February, April, June, August, October and December,11:00 a.m., Sunnylane Family Reception Center, 3900 SE 29th St., Del City. If you need directions, call (405) 445-7040. South Oklahoma City Rotary Club, meets every Friday, 12:00 p.m., Southwest Integris Cancer Center, SW 44th St. and S. Western, Oklahoma City. Civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community.
Serve Moore. Are you looking for a way to help others? Serve Moore is looking for volunteers to help with disaster relief and renewal projects. If you would like to volunteer or need volunteer help, visit www. servemoore.com/help to submit a request. You can also visit the Serve Moore headquarters, located inside the Community Renewal Center at 224 S. Chestnut Avenue in Moore. For more information, visit servemoore.com or call (405) 735-3060.
VFW Bruce January Post 8706, Thursday, November 12th, 7:00 p.m., meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of every month, Lynlee Mae Event Center, 501 W. Main St., Moore. All veterans welcome. Call Mike Eaton at (405) 831-4405 or go to www.vfwpost8706.org for more information.
To keep up with the events and opportunities that are being added throughout the month just log on to TheMooreDaily.com and click on the Calendar link at the top of the home page. You’ll find an updated calendar for this month and the rest of the year.
Women: Moms Club of Moore, meets the second Thursday of the month, Westmoore Community Church. Go to www.momsclubsofmoore.com for more information. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Celebrate Recovery: • Faith Crossing Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery, Mondays, 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City. • First Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery, Thursday nights, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. Support and help for those struggling with addiction. • Fresh Start Community Church Celebrate Recovery 12 Step Program, Tuesday nights, 6:30 p.m., 309 N Eastern, 794-7313. Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Group, Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge, Oklahoma City. Contact Karen Proctor at 792-8700 for meeting times and details. Divorce Care, First Baptist Church, Wednesday nights, 6:15 p.m., First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street. Support group for those going through a divorce. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. Grief Share Support Group, First Baptist Church, meets every Monday night at 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 301 N.E. 27th Street. Support group for individuals and family members struggling with life events such as death, divorce, and disappointments and learning healthy ways to cope with life. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information.
Transportation: • Metro Transit will provide van service for age 60 and older on Tuesday and Thursday from the Moore area to Oklahoma City medical appointments. Call Jackie at (405) 297-2583. • Moore Council on Aging. Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the city of Moore for errands or appointments. 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call (405) 799-3130 at least one day in advance. • “Share-A-Fare” for age 60 and over or disabled. Purchase taxi fare at 40% off.
American Cancer Society seeks volunteers who would like to help drive patients to their cancer treatment and/or volunteer with our local Relay for Life event. For more information visit www.relayforlife.org/ mooreok or contact Mel Rogers at (405) 841-5817 or mel.rogers@cancer.org. Blue Star Mothers of America. Moore City Hall is a donation drop-off for items for our service members overseas. For needs, see www.bsmok6.org or go to City Hall.
COMMUNITY CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Meetings, meets every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., 207 SW 1st St., Moore. Open for all veterans. Call (405) 794-5446 for more information. Malcolm Hunter Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, meets the second Wednesday of each month at Hillcrest Presbyterian Church, 6600 S. Penn, at 1:00 p.m. For more information, contact Pat Towns at (405) 376-5653. Moore Horseshoe Pitching Club League Every Thursday 7:00pm at Fairmoore Park from March 1st to November 1st. contact Sherman @ (405) 630-6513
Help Deliver Meals to Moore homebound residents. Volunteer drivers needed. Call Darlene Carrell, (405) 793-9069, Brand Center. The Hugs Project, a non-profit organization, puts together care packages for our troops in the Middle East. For more information, call (405) 651-8359 or TheHugsProject@cox.net. Moore Food Resource Center, a part of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, allows volunteers to help fight hunger in Moore. Volunteers at the Moore Food Resource Center will assist with a variety of tasks, including serving as client shopper helpers, assisting with loading and unloading vehicles, sorting and shelving food
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Calendar of Events May 2016 Brand Senior Center For more information on activities and times call (405) 799-3130.
May 1 Music Lesson w/Kay 12:15 p.m. May 2 Country Music House Singers 10:00 a.m. BP checks by Walgreens 10:30 a.m. May 4 Mustang Ramblers 10:00 a.m. May 5 MCOA Monthly Meeting 10:00 a.m. U-Got Trivia 11:10 a.m. May 10 Wii Bowling & Library 10:00 a.m. BP & Sugar checks provided by Loving Care 10:30 a.m. May 11 Donna with Visiting Nurse “Nail Care” 10:00 a.m. May 12 “Benefits of Chocolate” provided by ComFor Care 10:30 a.m. May 17 Country Music House Singers 10:00 a.m. May 18 Fresh Cobbler provided by Village on the Park 11:45 a.m. May 19 BP checks provided by Arbor House 10:30 a.m. “Senior Safety”provided by Okla. Co. Sheriff Dept. May 20 U-Got Trivia 11:10 a.m. BINGO with Eileen 12:15 p.m. May 23 MCOA Board Meeting 10:00 a.m. Music Lesson w/Kay 12:15 p.m. May 24 Library 10:00 a.m. AARP Monthly Meeting & Potluck Dinner 6:00 p.m. May 26 Southeastern Okla. Family Service Inc. 10:40 a.m. May 30 Closed for Memorial Day May 31 BINGO with Allegiance Credit Union 10:00 a.m. Exercise: Mon, Wed, & Fri 10:15 Line Dancing Lessons: Wed 12:15 Wood Carving Thurs 9:00-11:00, Dominos, Card games, Jig-Saw puzzles, Pool, Quilting, & Volunteer work to assist the homebound or work is available at the Brand Center. Moore Council On Aging Bus Service: 799-3130 Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the city of Moore for errands or appointments 8am to 3pm, Monday through Friday Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site Brand Center 501 E. Main Reservations for meals: 793-9069 Donation for a meal for seniors 60& above: $2.25 Required cost for guests Under 60: $5.00
Moore Library
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CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT Tuesday, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 — 10 a.m. Preschool Story Time Tuesday, May 3, 17 — 6:30 p.m. – Barks, Books and Buddies Saturday, May 7 — 11 a.m. – Read, Create and Play Wednesday, May 4, 11, 18, 25, 10 a.m. – Lapsit Story Time Friday, May 20, 10 a.m. – Sensory Story Time Tuesday, April 19, 10 a.m. – Oklahoma Animals Thursday, April 28, 10 a.m. – Pre-K Create and Play Friday, May 27, 7 p.m. – Movie in the Park, at Central Park
CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT Monday, May 2, 9, 16, 23 — 10 and 11 a.m. Children’s Story Time and Craft Tuesday, May 3 — 4:30 p.m. Lego Quest, Futuristic Theme Thursday, May 5, 12, 19, 26 — 10 and 11 a.m. Baby Story Time and Play Thursday, May 5 — 4:30 p.m. Afterschool Kids (ASK), Cinco de Mayo Friday, May 6 — 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sensory Story Time Tuesday, May 10 — 4:30 p.m. Tweenscene, Mystery Engineering Projects Saturday, May 28 — 2 p.m. Family Play Time/la hora de sugar May 29-30 – Library Closed
ADULT / TEEN DEPARTMENT Monday, May 2, 9, 16, 23 — 6 p.m. – Beginners Yoga Wednesday, May 4 — 10 a.m. – Community Job Fair Thursday, May 5, 12, 19, 26 — 6 p.m. – Zumba Saturday, May 7 — 9 a.m. – Free Comic Book Day 2016 Saturday, May 7, 14, 21, 28 — 9:30 a.m. – Beginner’s Tai Chi Saturday, May 7, 14, 21, 28 — 10 a.m. – Intermediate Tai Chi Monday, May 9 — 7 p.m. – Just Write: A Writers’ Group Tuesday, May 10 — 6 p.m. – Gluten-Free Cooking Monday, May 16 — 5:30 p.m. On the Same Page Book Discussion Tuesday, May 24 — 6 p.m. – Being Wise About Credit Wednesday, May 25 — 2 p.m. – Adult Coloring: May Flowers Wednesday, May 25 — 4 p.m. – Diabetic-Friendly Cooking Thursday, May 26 — 6:30 p.m. Moore Reads Book Discussion Sunday-Monday, May 29-30 – Library Closed
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ADULT / TEEN DEPARTMENT Monday, May 2, 9, 16, 23 — 4:30 p.m. Tai Chi for All Ages Wednesday, May 4, 11, 18, 25 — 6 p.m. – Pilates Wednesday, May 4, 11, 18, 25 — 7 p.m. – Zumba Saturday, May 7 — 10 a.m. One-Day Writers’ Conference Tuesday, May 10 — 6:30 p.m. Beginning Embroidery for Adults Thursday, May 12 — 6:30 p.m. Penn Ave. Literary Society Tuesday, May 17 — 6:30 p.m. DIY Canning and Preserving May 29-30 – Library Closed
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Sports Schedule - May 2016
Postseason May 2 Womens Tennis Regional Tournaments May 2 Mens Golf Regional Tournaments May 2-13 Soccer State Tournament May 4-5 Women Golf State Tournament May 4-7 Baseball Regional Tournaments May 5 Slow Pitch State Tournament May 6-7 Womens Tennis State Tournament May 7 Track Regional Meet May 9 Mens Tennis Regional Tournaments May 9-10 Mens Golf State Tournament May 12-14 Baseball State Tournament May 13-13 Mens Tennis State Tournament May 13-14 Track State Meet at Moore Schools Stadium MACU Softball May 6-7 Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament MACU Baseball May 6-9 Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament
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2016 MACU Golf Classic
The Mid-America Christian University baseball season thus far has been highlighted by a no-hitter thrown by junior pitcher Junior Obeso on Apr. 9. Obeso no-hit the Central Christian College Tigers in a 13-0 romp. It was only the second no-hitter since the Evangels became an NAIA program and the first since 2009. Obeso was sharp throughout, never letting the ball out of the infield and striking out eight with no walks in his seven innings of work. Obeso leads the pitching staff with five wins on the season and Colt Pickens leads the team in batting average (.367). Jerry McNew has slugged a team-high seven home runs along with a team-leading 38 RBIs. The Evangels, under first-year head coach Adrian Savedra, are currently one game behind St. Gregory’s University for a spot in the Sooner Athletic Conference postseason tournament.
Tuesday, May 10 at Lincoln West Golf Course. Contact ccleveland@macu.edu to put a team in or be a sponsor.
MACU Summer Camps:
Volleyball Camp with MACU Head Volleyball Coach Mike Freeman and OU Head Volleyball Coach Santiago Restrepo Registration: mfreeman@macu.edu Age 11-14 Years Old: June 13-14 Price: $125 Morning and Afternoon Sessions. Limited to 20 spots Age 11-14 Years Old: June 16-17 Cost: $125 Morning and Afternoon Sessions. Limited to 20 spots
MACU Softball Update: Under the guidance of fifth-year head coach and Hall of Famer Robert Wakefield, the Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels are tracking toward their third straight winning season with a 25-17 record overall. Since starting the season 1-6, the Lady Evangels are 24-11 and are currently fifth in the Sooner Athletic Conference with a 10-10 league mark. The Lady Evangels were 4-2 this past week, including a sweep of Southwestern Assemblies of God University that featured Tiphani Napier driving in a school single-game record (as an NAIA school) seven runs to power a 10-1 win in the second game. Cassidy Hart is pacing the Lady Evangels’ offensive attack, leading the team in batting average (.381), runs (32), hits (53), doubles (15), RBIs (29) and slugging percentage (.583). Marki Dethloff has a team-high five homers on the season. On the mound, Macie Crites leads the staff in wins (11), ERA (1.79) and strikeouts (69). Morgan Wardlow also has double-digit wins (10) with a 2.95 ERA.
Soccer with MACU Co-Head Soccer Coaches Zach Bice and Evan Dresel Registration: zbice@macu.edu Women’s ID Camp: June 13-14 The camp will start at 10:00am on the 13th and end at 5:00pm on the 14th. It is an overnight camp. Cost: $120 Men’s ID Camp: June 16-17 The camp will start at 10:00am on the 16th and end at 5:00pm on the 17th. It is an overnight camp. Cost: $120 Youth Soccer Camp: June 20-24 9:00am - Noon each day Cost: $120
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OKSeafood Slimdown Chapter Two: What Happens in Vegas DOES NOT Stay in Vegas It’s been more than 50 years since Elvis gyrated his way through “Viva Las Vegas” on the big screen. I remember seeing that movie at a Saturday afternoon matinee as a young fella…and wondering about the allure of Vegas. I got my chance to check out Vegas in an up close and personal way this past month as my boss and I traveled there to check out the National Association of Broadcasters convention.
managed to steer clear of most of the trouble. Our first night in town we ate at The Seafood Shack, located at the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino. They had a fantastic selection of seafood, including a Lobster Mac & Cheese that looked incredible…but I settled on the Herb & Parmesan Crusted Tilapia. I had a chance to chat with the chef about this oven-baked dish because it was absolutely stunning. Gotta figure out a home-cooked version of this.
Now I’m not a gambler, so I spent absolutely no time at the slot machines or the poker tables. The REAL challenge for me was staying on track with my commitment to eat seafood as my primary protein source for the three days we were in Vegas. I don’t mind tellin’ yah, kids — THAT is a BIG challenge. The city is filled with buffets….and those buffets are filled with all sorts of culinary delights…. and our schedule was so busy it was very, very, very tempting to just give in and execute a swan dive directly into the scalloped potatoes and pasta.
Eating for the rest of the trip was centered around shrimp salads with a light chipotle ranch dressing and sushi. My trainer, Kenny O’Neal, pointed out that while the seafood part of sushi is fantastic…I need to be careful with all of that rice. Sushi eaters also need to take sodium levels into account because those can add up pretty quickly.
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Bottom line, though: when it came to eating I was able to remain faithful to my seafood pledge…so BIG win there. There was one really big problem, however. I know that they say, “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!” But for me, this problem followed me home
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and will be an issue for at least a few weeks: I managed to “tweak” my back while in Vegas. Nothing major, but enough to throw me off track on my workout routine. Now for a lot of folks, myself included, something like this could end up derailing the entire “lifestyle change” effort. Pain and rehab can lead to emotional eating and the next thing you know you wake up with an empty bag of Oreos clutched in your hand amid a room filled with empty fast food containers. Not this time, baby! Here’s what’s keeping me on the straight and narrow, friends: I’m not doing this alone. I have a group that I workout with every morning at 5:30 a.m., along with a trainer who’s pushing us to be our best. I can’t do the same workout they can, but I can be there and ride the stationary bike like a madman while they work out….and they are a HUGE encouragement to me. I’m also fortunate in that my co-workers and
friends have committed to helping me on this journey…and THEY continue to do that as I rehab this back injury. So here’s the takeaway from this setback: 1 - Setbacks will happen. This includes injuries. Do not let those things derail you. Stay the course. 2 - Don’t do this alone. I don’t mind getting little biblical on you here for some ancient wisdom: “And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” That’s Ecclesiastes 4:12… and it’s essentially saying one person fighting a battle alone can be easily overcome, but two people can win. And THREE people….well that’s definitely the ticket. Sponsored by
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Tech Heads: How to Animate a Pixar Movie...Frame by Frame Everyday, people sit in a movie theater and watch a 2-hour animated film and then afterwards they just walk out and talk about how it either “sucked” or “was freaking awesome!” Most people don’t realize how much time and effort is contributed to the making of it. Here is a pretty reliable fact; there are 400-500 people who work on an animated full-length movie. 99% of them have one specific job. We’re about to break down what goes into making an animated film and share how it ties into what the two of us do here in Moore at Trifecta. First things first, lets come up with a story that’s good enough to have 500 people work on it and spend a couple years creating it. After a slim chance it making the first cut, a few people need to make sketches to show what the heck we are talking about and basically what we envisioned it looking like. After it being approved, many talented artists draw out these ideas and sketches. From characters to settings, everything created must be top of the line work. After that’s, approved, modelers come into the picture. They digitally sculpt, build and create the characters, environments and everything else, all in 3D. Now the riggers take stage building the bones, joints, muscle, fat, all the way to how the face wrinkles for the characters and objects. Once this highly detailed and strenuous process is completed, we have the folks that texture the 3D work. They paint every single thing created in the previous steps, oh, and it has to look flawless. They give the movie its color and life. Next we have people layout how the movie will be set up, a rough version of how the final product will be except without movement. Once everyone agrees, the animators take charge. They move every limb on the character from the arms to the eyes. Making it look as flawless as possible, this is a very tedious process and takes a lot of time and talent. The crowd department is next; these guys bring hundreds to thousands of characters to life and make them all animate at once. Like a real crowd does, they create base animations and then randomize them throughout each scene to make it seem
like they are all unique. Now it’s handed off to the Effects group. Effects add all of the smoke, footprints, coloring, lasers, explosions and much more to the already existing scene. Then the matte department adds backgrounds, skies, and any fillers
brightness, direction, shape, fade and so much more. This part can take quite some time, ultimately leading to the cleanup crew. They remove anything that isn’t supposed to be there whether it’s an accident or a change of heart. Grainy dots are removed
that need to give the scenes depth. Now we can add lighting, taking it from obviously fake to super realistic! In fact, lighting is one of the most important pieces to this puzzle. You have to make the light identical to how it would look as if it were really there. You need to involve intensity, color,
and sometimes blemishes that someone decided they don’t like anymore…lots and lots of corrections. Almost done here… but I feel like something is missing… OH YES! The Audio, unless it is a silent film (which aren’t too hot now-a-days) we have ourselves an audio team. Sound effects,
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music, dialogue, and background voices are added in. They match it up frame by frame and sync everything flawlessly. With all of that, all you have to do now is render the entire movie. Generally a movie will be rendered out at 29.97 frames per second. Lets make it 30 frames just to make things easier. A highly detailed frame can take anywhere from 1 to 10 minutes a piece. We are assuming that this is on a REALLY expensive computer that’s super powerful. There are approximately 90 minutes in a full length animated film. That’s about 5,400 seconds, or 162,000 frames. Lets take the average of 1 to 10 minutes per frame, making it 5 minutes each. That is 810,000 total minutes of render time, which is about 563 days. That’s if nothing goes wrong, they find no hiccups in the final product and also not counting all the work that goes into making this masterpiece. All in all it takes about 3 years of day-to-day non-stop work to finish an animated film. Finding Nemo took 3 years from start of concept to finishing the render…roughly 400-500 people. Now think about all that, and watch another animated movie. My guess is that that you’ll have a lot more respect for these time consuming films. Here at Trifecta, we spend our days doing those same exact things, just on a smaller scale. The concepts, modeling, rigging, animating, lighting, we do all of it…just the two of us. All of the unique things you see in the Moore Monthly and around town have this same process behind it. February’s cover is a good example. Those Lego characters were 3D modeled, textured, rigged, and animated! We had to set the scene, create the right lighting and make sure there were no flaws so we could create the perfect cover. We may not have a staff of 400 people, but we sure do have the heart and determination of them!
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City Archery Teams On Point in State Tournaments BY CARMEN COFFEE
In this particular part of the country, there’s one thing synonymous with the word sports: “football.” However, in the past few years another powerhouse movement is making quite a bit of noise in the city of Moore. Say it with me friends: “archery!”
“Archery develops
self-esteem in kids who struggle finding something they are good at.
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- Edgar Fowlkes
This past season four teams from Moore won medals in their respective state archery tournaments. In a clean sweep of the elementary school level competition, Houchin El-ementary took first, Wayland Bonds took second, and South Lake Elementary took third. Wayland Bonds has been here before. They’ve been the state elementary archery champions for the past three years. Moore West Junior High took first in the middle school division, which is even more impressive when you consider that this is only the second year the school has made archery available. Much of the students’ success can be attributed to physical education teachers
like Duane Smith of Moore West and Edgar Fowlkes of Houchin Elementary. Smith and Fowlkes also serve as volunteer coaches. Smith says he’s passionate about helping students reach their individual potential. “I can assure you that all of the teams that have performed at a high level in this sport have coaches and administrators that that understand the benefits archery offers to the kids in their programs,” says Smith. “All of these archery instructors offer countless hours outside the school day for kids to have opportunities for additional practice and individual instruction.” Despite the success of the archery programs in these schools, it still remains one of the few sports where coaches do not receive supplemental compensations. That doesn’t seem to bother Fowlkes, who said the rewards greatly out weigh an extra paycheck. “At the end of the day I coach these kids because of what they get out of the program,” said Fowlkes. “No amount of money can compensate the reward I get from seeing the-se kids put their mind to something and work hard to achieve it.” Archery season begins the first week of October and inter-school meets take place in November, December and January. Smith and Fowlkes both agreed that time needs to be spent pouring into their kids and the program. “We shoot over Thanksgiving break, Christmas break and Spring break,” said Fowlkes. “During the season we shoot anywhere from 10 to 13 hours a week
outside of school hours. You challenge the kids to have a positive mental attitude and believe in every shot they take. With a little luck you come out on top or somewhere close.” The State Meet was held in February and this year’s National Archery Meet, held in Louisville, Kentucky, takes place May 12-14. Coach Smith said his team doesn’t take their recent state dominance for granted and are working hard to improve as they pre-pare for Nationals. Smith said, “I believe that what every program in any sport has to have, first and fore-most to be successful to the degree that the Moore schools have been in archery, is dedication and passion from the people leading the programs.” In addition to learning a new sport, Houchin’s Fowlkes said students participating in ar-chery also learn valuable life skills. “Archery is the most challenging thing you will do in school,” said Fowlkes. “It will teach you more about life than you can imagine: don’t give up, listen to your coach, concentrate on form and practice, practice, practice.” Coaches, teachers and parents all bear witness to how this sport has improved the con-fidence and self-esteem of so many students. Fowlkes said that archery also helps meet the needs of students who love to compete but aren’t necessarily athletic. “A student’s size, speed, strength or gender does not matter when it comes to shooting,” said Fowlkes. “Archery develops self-esteem
in kids who struggle finding something they are good at. We teach discipline not only while shooting on the line but getting reading done and keeping grades up in the classroom.” We congratulate all the elementary and middle school division students on their suc-cessful season and we look forward to cheering on one more team this upcoming fall.
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Movie Guide - May 2016
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Captain America: Civil War
Snowden
Angry Birds
X-Men: Apocalypse
Political interference in the Avengers’ activities causes a rift between former allies Captain America and Iron Man.
CIA employee Edward Snowden leaks thousands of classified documents to the press.
Find out why the birds are so angry. When an island populated by happy, flightless birds is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to three unlikely outcasts - Red, Chuck and Bomb - to figure out what the pigs are up to.
With the emergence of the world’s first mutant, Apocalypse, the X-Men must unite to defeat his extinction level plan.
The Lobster In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or are transformed into beasts and sent off into The Woods.
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
Alice returns to the whimsical world of Wonderland and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter.
After a sorority moves in next door, which is even more debaucherous than the fra-ternity before it, Mac and Kelly have to ask for help from their former enemy, Teddy.
Editor’s Note: Each month our Movie Guide provides a listing of top films expected at the Moore Warren. Dates are subject to change.
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Ask the Tax Guy! How Do I Navigate the Continuing Oil & Gas Price Crisis? This month’s Tax Guy column is a continuation of the issue addressed by Oil Patch Reader, but looked at from the perspective of a business owner in the environment of low oil prices and rising unemployment trends in their community. Business owners have a particularly intricate path to tread in the best of times. In tough times, it is even more so. Competing constituencies pull from multiple directions: Employees — for whom employers feel responsible, knowing that other families are depending on their paycheck. Customers — who are probably just as stressed out as the business owner. Vendors, government tax authorities, their own families, themselves. As the familiar old saying goes, “When you are up to your rear end in alligators, it may be hard to remember your initial objective was to drain the swamp.” I have great admiration for entrepreneurs, especially the small-business owners. The failure rate is high, the sheer chutzpah required to start a business and believe that you will NOT be (according to Bloomberg News) one of the 8 out of 10 new businesses that will fail in the first eighteen months, the stamina required to get up every morning and reinvent the wheel and yet not communicate that stress to your customer: youse guys and gals are a special breed. Sometimes, we need to remind ourselves that what we are doing is not easy; that we are not alone; that failure is an event, not a description; that struggle is baked into the cake of business. This next may have been said in a previous column, but, when fishing crews ‘cash out’ at the end of the fishing season in Alaska, the boat has an equal share in the profits. That share is used to perform maintenance, make repairs, assure that the boat will be there for the next season. Do you have an emergency fund (operating capital as it used to be called in olden times) for the business to draw on? Do you take all of the profits as salary or draws and leave the business engine with fumes instead of a steady source of funds to carry on your mission? Do you pay your taxes on time? This is paramount. Many businesses go out of business due to failure to pay the taxes. Plus, paying on time relieves the bottom line of non-deductible penalties and interest. They can be substantial and cannot be deducted on your tax return. Thus you pay the penalty and income tax on the penalty! Sometimes when we encounter problems, our initial response may be to ‘turtle up.’ But, in several decades of working for the government and now, on the other side, dealing with the government and other vendors for my clients, being proactive can reap dividends. Be upfront – do a budget for your business, analyze your cash flow situation (your accountant can show you how to do this). Another old saying: Work smarter, not harder. As small business owners, you probably laughed when you read that. You know that you have to do both. But, the intent, I believe, was to convey the idea that we need to keep thinking and not merely repeat the same actions over and over. Maybe you need to allocate more money, not less, to advertising and marketing. Maybe you can figure out how your product or service or business can be of service to your community in hard times. The older I get, the more I begin to understand, narrative (the stories we tell each other and ourselves) is what creates bonds that will last. Good luck.
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Moore Entrepreneurs My company is relatively small, how would I benefit from documenting my processes and how would I go about it? Efficiency, productivity, and accuracy are among many aspects of a business that improve when clear processes are in place. Your current employees may be extremely well-versed in your business’s processes, so the need for documentation may seem minimal. But what happens if an employee leaves for an extended vacation, gets promoted, or takes a job with another company? With well-documented processes, tasks can still be reliably and accurately completed by an employee who steps into a vacated position. Simply put, process documents act as “directions” on how to do a job. In the day-to-day functions of a business, process documentation improves communication. Successful businesses have a very clear idea of each team member’s role, what they are supposed to do, and how they are supposed to do it. This facilitates a smooth functioning of a team with no confusion or duplication of effort. It also documents the work methods of experienced employees, their lessons learned, and best practices to ensure quality products and services. Documenting the “current state” of processes also provides a foundation for analysis and continuous improvement. The benefits of documenting business processes are countless, but beginning the documentation can be daunting. However, it is really quite simple. First, identify the four (4) to six (6) vital processes that drive your business. Consider the areas that would suffer if processes weren’t followed properly, such as accounting, production, sales, and vendor relations. Create a draft of current processes by recording the process steps. Use simple words, short sentences, and good grammar. Avoid acronyms and abbreviations. Use position titles responsible for certain tasks, not employees’ names, and refer to other process documents, as needed, or create links if you keep your documents online. A standard template for all processes will further improve consistency within the organization. Use revision dates and number for the documents and update revision numbers anytime a change is made. Establish a single standardized, controlled repository for your documents. This will make it easier and more efficient to retrieve your documents and provide access to those who need it. Electronic versions are favorable to hardcopies because electronic version will always reflect the most current version. Hardcopies can become out-of-date and might cause confusion. You might even consider documenting your processes on video. In addition to being engaging, video documentation could prove helpful in illustrating how a process actually works.
There are numerous tools designed to help you through process documentation. Do some research before you get started to find the system that works best for you. Smart Draw (Smartdraw.com) and Visio (Microsoft.office.com/ Visio) are two good, user-friendly programs which allow you to flow chart the process steps, to use a template for standardization and to add detailed process steps within the document, if necessary. The return on the time you invest (ROI) in this project is very high and will allow you to scale up your company and build capacity for yourself. This will also allow you to work on the business versus being the hub of the wheel everyone comes to for questions. Above all, well-documented processes will allow you to maintain a high level of quality throughout your business and keep your customers’ experience positive as your business grows.
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Summer Movie Preview: Your Guide to Cinematic Nirvana (or Despair, Possibly) BY ROB MORRIS © PHOTO COURTESY OF WARRNER BROS. INC
By now movie-goers are fully aware that between the beginning of May and the end of August they’re going to face a deluge of comic book movies, sequels, comedies (both romantic and crude), and a rehashing of ideas that the studio suits and accountants figure will drum up the biggest box office return. Some of these offerings will be good, but most will simply follow the formula for success established by previous summer blockbusters. For kids this is the best time of the movie-going year. For more discerning viewers…well, it can be a painful journey. Still, every summer has a way of revealing a hidden gem or two along the way. With that in mind, here’s my opinion on possible hits and misses form Summer 2016:
THE ACTION SEQUELS: CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR May 6th Director: Anthony and Joe Russo Starring: Chris Evans, Robert Downey, Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Elizabeth Olsen We’re betting this will be just what comic book movie fans need to wash away the taste of “Batman vs Superman.” Marvel has proven they know how to do superhero and a storyline that fractures the Avengers, pitting
Captain America against Iron Man is to good to pass up on. Rating: Hit +
X-MEN: APOCALYPSE May 27th Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Olivia Munn, Sophie Turner
INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE June 24th Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Joey King, Brent Spiner
JASON BOURNE July 29th
SUICIDE SQUAD
Director: Paul Greengrass Starring: Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander You had me at “Matt Damon.” Rating: Hit +
It’s been 20 years since Will Smith first uttered, “Ohhhhh, hell naawww!” and blasted MECHANIC: RESURRECTION August 26th the mother ship into oblivion. Turns out the Director: Dennis Gansel Yet another “imminent world destruction” first invasion was small potatoes. In the words Starring: Jason Statham, Jessica Alba, comic book movie. Granted, Bryan Singer has of Randy Quaid’s drunken pilot, “Hello, boys! Tommy Lee Jones managed to breathe life back into the X-Men I’m baaacckk!” Smith isn’t returning, but Jeff after Fox nearly destroyed the franchise…but Goldblum will get plenty of help from Liam Jason Statham is sort of a poor man’s it’s still kinda hard to get excited about this Hemsworth. Just don’t expect much Jason Bourne, but he’s pretty entertaining one, even though we get to see Dr. X lose scientific logic. in his own way. Still, this looks like a byhis hair. Rating: Afternoon matinee worthy the-numbers “force a former killer out of Rating: Meh retirement by kidnapping the love of his STAR TREK BEYOND July 22nd life” storyline. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: Director: Justin Lin Rating: Afternoon matinee worthy OUT OF THE SHADOWS June 3rd Starring: Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, Director: Dave Green Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, Zachary Quinto Starring: Megan Fox, Stephen Amell, Will Arnett, and some Reptiles Not much is known about the plot, but WARCRAFT June 10th everyone knows that JJ Abrams has yielded Director: Duncan Jones Somehow the 2014 reboot of the oncethe director’s chair to Justin Lin (Fast & Starring: Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, popular earned $493 million and thus Furious, Fast Five, Fast & Furious 6). Here’s Callan Mulvey doomed us to the inevitable sequel. Only hoping that Lin brings a little more action Megan Fox and Will Arnett fans need apply. and lot less lens flares to the Enterprise and If this movie doesn’t somehow come Rating: I’d rather you put a pencil up my her crew. close to capturing the allure of the World of nose and kick it than see this movie Rating: You’ve peaked my interest Warcraft game atmosphere you can expect to
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THE LEGEND OF TARZAN July 1st Director: David Yates Starring: Alexander Skarsgard, Margot Robbie, Samuel L. Jackson, Christoph Waltz Tarzan movies have been around since 1918, but they rarely measure up to the Edgar Rice Burrough’s novel. Perhaps this first live action attempt at the King of the Jungle will be up to the task. Rating: You’ve peaked my interest
SUICIDE SQUAD August 5th Director: David Ayer Starring: Ben Affleck, Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Will Smith, Jai Courtney Warner Brothers fell flat with “Batman vs Superman.” A lot of folks think they just might redeem themselves with this tale of supervillains who are recruited to execute dangerous black ops in exchange for clemency. Yeah, this sounds like a sound government plan. Rating: Hit +
COMEDIES: NEIGHBORS 2: SORORITY RISING May 20th Director: Nicholas Stoller Starring: Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, Chloe Grace Moretz, Dave Franco Seth Rogen survived having a crude fraternity move in next door, but can he overcome an even more debauched sorority? It’s like those people who made the “Porky’s” movies back in the 80’s have been resurrected and are dragging comedies to crude new lows. Rating: I’d rather you put a pencil up my nose and kick it than see this movie
POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING June 3rd Director: Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccon Starring: Andy Samberg, Will Arnett, Imogene Poots The movie storyline reads like The Onion meets Justin Bieber. With cameos by Snoop Dogg, Adam Levine, Carrie Underwood, Seal, Pink, and more this could be the sneaky, sneaky comedy hit of the summer. Rating: You’ve peaked my interest
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE June 17th Director: Rawson Marshall and Thurber Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Aaron Paul, Amy Ryan, Megan Park Dwayne Johnson is becoming this generation’s Arnold Schwarzenneger, swinging back and forth between comedy and action films (can you picture him as Governor Rock?). Kevin Hart is the master of freak-out-face. This looks like a pretty amusing mismatched buddy movie. Rating: You’ve peaked my interest
GHOSTBUSTERS July 15th Director: Paul Feig Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver I managed to set aside my feelings of movie blasphemy on this reboot…but then I saw the trailer. As much as I think the cast is scary talented, this movie fills me with the wrong kind of dread. Rating: A sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach
SAUSAGE PARTY August 12 Director: Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon Starring: (voices of ) Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Paul Ruud, James Franco, Kristen Wiig, Salma Hayek This animated 3-D film is rated-R and was passed over by multiple studios for 8 years because they were scared of it’s content. I’m pretty sure this movie will set new lows for crudity and vulgarity. Rating: I’d rather you put a pencil up my nose and kick it than see this movie
FOR THE KIDS: FINDING DORY June 17 Director: Andrew Stanton, Angus MacLane Starring: (voices of ) Ellen Degeneres, Albert Brooks, Idris Elba, Kate McKinnon, Bill Hader Everybody’s favorite forgetful blue tang fish is back for a family reunion. Looks like another Pixar win! Rating: Hit +
giant brotherhood because he refuses to eat boys and girls. Rating: Hit +
PETE’S DRAGON August 12th Director: David Lowery Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford, Karl Urban, Oakes Fegley This is the second cartoon-to-live-action remake of a Disney classic this year. Jon Favreau’s “Jungle Book” has the look of a hit. The trailer for “Pete’s Dragon” shows the same kind of promise, albeit a bit scarier than the original. Rating: You’ve peaked my interest
ANGRY BIRDS May 20th Director: Clay Virtis, Feral Reilly Starring: (voices of ) Peter Dinklage, Kate McKinnon, Jason Sudeikis Seriously? A movie based on a smartphone game??? This smells of a soulless Hollywood suits meeting where someone says, “Who needs creativity? Millions of people own this game!” Rating: I’d rather you put a pencil up my nose and kick it than see this movie
OFF THE BEATEN PATH: THE NICE GUYS May 20th Director: Shane Black Starring: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe Nobody understands action like Shane Black, so expect this tale of a 1970’s era private eye investigating the death of a porn star to turn your classic action movie tropes on their heads. Rating: Hit +
NOW YOU SEE ME 2 June 10th Director: Jon M. Chu Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Lizzy Caplan, Mark Ruffalo, Morgan Freeman, Woody Harrelson The Four Horsemen are back with another round of spectacular magic tricks in an attempt to escape being framed by a techmagnate. Sure there’s a lot of missing logic in these films, but they’re still a lot of fun. Rating: You’ve peaked my interest
ME BEFORE YOU June 3rd Director: Thea Shamrock Starring: Emilia Clark, Sam Claflin, Matthew Lewis Emilia Clark takes a break from being the Queen of Dragons on “A Game of Thrones” for this slow-paced romantic tale of a smalltown girl who bonds with a recentlyparalyzed man. Get ready for another unorthodox and tear-jerking love story. Rating: You’ve peaked my interest
LA LA LAND July 15th Director: Damien Chapelle Starring: Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, J.K. Simmons She’s an aspiring actress. He’s a jazz pianist. Stone and Gosling had great chemistry in “Crazy Stupid Love.” Here’s betting they reignite that magic again. Rating: Hit + SNOWDEN May 13th Director: Oliver Stone Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Scott Eastwood You know Oliver Stone loves this kind of controversy: CIA employee leaks thousands of classified documents to the press, then flees to Europe. But for every “Platoon” and “Natural Born Killers”, Stone has also delivered duds like “Alexander” and “W.” So there’s a 50-50 shot with his latest effort as well. Rating: Afternoon matinee worthy THE LOBSTER May 13th Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Colin Farrell, Jaqueline Abrahams, Roger Ashton-Griffiths, Jessica Barden Strangest storyline of the year award: set in the future, people are taken to a hotel and given 45 days to find a romantic partner. If they don’t they’re transformed into beasts and sent to live in “The Woods.” Don’t say you’re not intrigued. Rating: You’ve peaked my interest
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THE BFG July 1st Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Rebecca Hall, Mark Rylance, Bill Hader Based on a story by Roald Dahl, it looks like Steven Spielberg is returning to ETterritory with this tale of a young girl who meets a giant who’s been kicked out of the
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Lions Honor Former Coach, John Schwartz Sitting next to longtime Moore Lions baseball coach John Schwartz is very much like sitting amidst a king in his court. Everybody around comes up to him to share whatever they have to give. Most of the time it’s a story. Of course, sometimes those stories are disputed. It all depends on who you ask. For example, Schwartz remembers when someone fell down rounding third base one time, but that same someone can’t quite seem to recall who fell. Another time, after a particularly notso-well-played away game, Schwartz was driving the bus back home. After he cut a corner a little too sharply, wiping out the stop sign, he stopped the bus, turned towards his team behind him, and said, “That’s the best contact we made all day.”
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For his career, Schwartz holds a 858211 record and two State titles. He’s also a member of five different Halls of Fame, and a three-time National Coach of the Year. “When I came to Moore,” Schwartz said, “they had won three ballgames in three years.” He turned the program around and in 1971 went 50-11, a national record for single season wins. “The guys bought in to what we tried to do and they worked hard,” said Schwartz. On April 15, 2016, he was honored at the baseball City Championship round robin at Moore High School by the Moore baseball program with a new award, the John Schwartz Leadership Award. That day was declared John Schwartz Day by Moore mayor Glenn Lewis.
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These days Schwartz doesn’t get around as well as he used to, but his mind is as sharp as ever. He remembered everybody who came up to shake his hand again and tell an old story. His play-ers who were able to make it there did not have a hard time expressing just how much he meant to them. “It means a great deal,” Schwartz said. “Somebody asked me one time, ‘Coach, who’s your favorite player?’” He turned and swept his arm across the room, showing off all the men and women helped raise before finishing the story. “And I said, ‘Hey, you’re looking at them.”’
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Join Norman Regional Health System to celebrate our new facility Norman Regional Moore! Activities include: • Building tours • Touch-a-Truck with EMSSTAT, the Moore Fire and Police Departments, and the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office • Live music and performance by country artist Kellie Coffey • Family fun including bounce houses, giveaways and prize drawings Enter to win an Atlas Safe Room valued at $3,995! Thank you, Atlas Safe Rooms, for generously donating this prize. Visit Norman Regional’s web site for official rules and details.
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Music, Facility Tours, and Fun for Kids Mark Open House for New Facility
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BY RICHIE SPLITT, INTERIM PRESIDENT AND CEO NORMAN REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Great news – construction is almost complete and we are getting ready to open our doors at the new Norman Regional Moore! Our dedicated staff, physicians and volunteers can’t wait to show off the new $32 million dollar facility. We invite everyone to join Norman Regional Health System as we celebrate this milestone of hope and healing with a free, community event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 7, 2016. The free open house will feature facility tours, a dedication of flags ceremony, Touch-a-Truck with EMSSTAT, Moore Police and Moore Fire Departments, and the Cleveland County Sheriff ’s Office, bounce houses, children’s obstacle courses and free Eskimo Sno. In addition, attendees will be able to watch a live performance by award winning
country music artist and Moore native Kellie Coffey and enter to win a safe room donated by Atlas Safe Room. The new four-story medical facility features a variety of services including a twenty-four seven Emergency Department that includes a fast track area for minor illness and injuries, Physical Therapy services, Diagnostic Imaging including MRI, CT, Ultrasound and X-ray, Laboratory Services, physician offices including Family Medicine, Pediatrics, OBGYN, and Cardiology, and conference space that doubles as a safe area for patients staff. Norman Regional Moore is not only a uniquely modern building but also a tribute to the resiliency of the people of Moore. And as proud as we are of this new state-of-the-art facility the most
important thing has always been and always will be the people, those in the community Norman Regional Moore serves and our staff and volunteers. The same outstanding team members who are dedicated to providing lifesaving care at all Norman Regional facilities can also be found at Norman Regional Moore. This is where the healing begins.
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Performing Arts Summer Camps Non-audition summer camps now enrolling!
One, two and three-week camps for PreK-6th grade in Musical Theatre, Improv, Acting, Dance and more! May 31 - July 29, 2016
(405) 321-9600
www.soonertheatre.com
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Moore Healthy
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Enjoy Your Vacation the Healthy Way! BY AMELIA LEBUS, DIETETIC INTERN, THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Question: Summer is usually when we go on a lot of vacations, what are some tips for maintaining a healthy weight while I am away? This is a great question! A lot of people think that when they go on vacation, there is no way they can stick to their healthy lifestyle. This is a common misconception because sticking to a healthy lifestyle is all about will power and planning. Here are some tips that you might find helpful to keep you on track! • If ordering at a restaurant, ask for a to go box and put half your meal in the container. This ensures that you wont over eat! • Instead of getting fries at a restaurant, ask for their fresh veggies or a side salad. • Look for options with low sodium or with reduced calories, if provided. • Make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day. • If available, pick up your own groceries and keep those in the place where you are staying. This puts you in charge of what is being served and the amount of portions being offered! • If weather permits, talk a daily walk to get a little physical activity in on your vacation! Most important tip that I have is to go and enjoy your vacation! Relax while you are able to! For nutritional counseling, Norman Regional Health System offers the guidance of registered dietitians. Those interested can schedule an appointment for an assessment with a referral from their family physician. For further information contact 405.307.5730.
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Builders Association of South Central Oklahoma BY CARMEN COFFEE
The Builders Association of South Central Oklahoma (BASCO) has been part of the Oklahoma community since 1949. This group specializes in both commercial and residential building for Cleveland, Garvin, Grady and McClain Counties. BASCO currently has approximately 325 members comprised of builders, remodelers, and developers. In addition to being dedicated to the growth of our state, BASCO also supplies first-time and seasoned property owners with information, resources and education on the repair, renovation and building process including: • Making Your Move to a New Home Now • Choosing Your Builder • How to Choose a Remodeler Who’s On the Level • How to Find a Professional Remodeler • How to Understand Your Remodeling Agreement • How to Live With Your Remodeling Project To see the Builders Association of South Central Oklahoma’s work in action, make sure you mark your calendars for the 2016 Festival of Homes, on June 3-5 and 10-12. Throughout the weekend, homes will be open from 1pm-7pm. The Festival of Homes provides a great opportunity for homeowners to experience the latest in home design and technology. BASCO in collaboration with the Moore Home Builders Association will be participating in the event by showcasing two feature homes. “The Festival of Homes is the perfect opportunity for new home buyers to see and experience the quality of participating home builders along with the latest in home design and technology. As you walk through the different homes, you realize and experience these differences,” says Dana Kelso, Executive Director of the Builders Association of South Central Oklahoma Inc.
The featured show homes will have something for everyone, as they will highlight the top trends in home building design, functionality and energy saving efficiency. The first show home is located in Highland Village, 3208 Terrace Park Trail. This home will be built by Stonewall Homes, developed by Don Wells. The second feature show home is in St. James Park, 2506 Birmingham Dr, and is a home from 1st Oklahoma Homes, which was developed by St. James, LLC. “I feel honored that my peers would allow me to build the Feature Home for BASCO and I hope that the home is well received. All of the guys are putting forth special effort and are excited to display their work,” says BASCO President, Pete Jackson. Both Stonewall Homes and 1st Oklahoma Homes have donated their time to construct these homes and the developers have made donations to BASCO to assist with the construction costs. The 2016 Festival of Homes also marks an opportunity to contribute back to our communities. Proceeds from the sale of the Festival show homes will go towards funding the BASCO student chapter at the University of Oklahoma and providing scholarships to students that are interested in pursuing a career in the construction industry at Mid-America Vo-Tech and Moore Norman Technology Center. “BASCO has formed a student chapter with the University of Oklahoma. We help with educational lunch and learns with our builder members and students, job site visits, mentoring-internship programs and job placement upon graduation,” says Kelso. For more information on BASCO visit basco-ok.com or call (405) 360-4161.
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4H O M3E S to Visit & Tour!
Presented by Builders Association of South Central Oklahoma
June 3-5th & June 10-12th, 2016 Homes open daily 1-7
Featured Festival SHOW HOMES!
BASCO’s FEATURED FESTIVAL SHOW HOME -
2506 Birmingham Drive in the St. James Park addition - built by First Oklahoma Homes, Inc.
BASCO’s FEATURED FESTIVAL SHOW HOME -
3208 Terrace Park Trail in Highland Village addition - built by Stonewall Homes.
MOORE’s FEATURED FESTIVAL SHOW HOME -
2008 NE 25th Street in the Siena Ridge addition in Moore - built by Affinity Homes.
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EVENT SPOTLIGHT:
City of Moore Summer Camps The best part of summer is when children feel like they’re playing, but are actually learning and expanding their horizons. For the summer of 2016 local children will have a great selection of camps to choose from as the City of Moore presents opportunities to learn everything from creating art and cartoons to polishing sports skills to using science to solve crimes. Space is limited on these classes.
Summer Arts And Crafts Camp June Youth Arts and Crafts Camp When: June 6th - 10th Where: The Station Recreation Center Activities Room Time: 9am - Noon Ages: 6 to 11yrs Fee: $85.00 w/T-shirt Registration Type: Online Instructor: Donna Barnard Create colorful paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and more. You will use watercolors, paint, crayons, beads, strings, and clay. So much fun and the best part is you get to keep and take home what you make. June Arts and Crafts Camp 4 Teens When: June 6th - 10th Where: The Station Recreation Center Activities Room Time: 1pm - 4pm Ages: 12 to 17yrs Fee: $85.00 w/T-shirt Registration Type: Online Instructor: Donna Barnard Create colorful paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and more. You will use watercolors, paint, crayons, beads, strings and clay. So much fun and the best part is you get to keep and take home what you make. July Cartoons & Clay Art Camp When: July 11th - July 15th Where: The Station Recreation Center Activities Room Time: 9am - Noon Ages: 7 to 11yrs Fee: $85.00 w/T-shirt
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Registration Type: Online Explore painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture in this exciting camp exclusively for teenagers. All supplies and snack included, plus receive a T-shirt. Class taught by a certified art instructor.
Summer Educational Camps Summer Gizmo’s, Gadgets, & Thang’s Camp Presents: CSI When: June 20th - June 24th Where: The Station at Central Park Time: 1pm - 4pm Ages: 7 to 14yrs Fee: $85.00 w/T-shirt Registration Type: Online Registration Time: May 16th - June 13th Instructor: Julie Robinson Ever watched the show CSI and thought: “I would love to do that” In this camp you will get your chance to be your own science detective and lab technician. You will get to figure out who the murder is by learning how to use science and math to unveil clues that will help you solve the crime. Summer Gizmo’s, Gadgets, & Thang’s Camp Presents: Outdoor Camp When: July 25th - July 30th Where: The Station at Central Park Time: 9am - Noon, July 25th - 28th and 6pm - 8pm July 29th - Optional campout overnight on the 29th, Must be accompanied by an adult. Ages: 6 to 12yrs Fee: $85.00 w/T-shirt Registration: Online Instructor: Julie Robinson Learn the ins and outs of the outdoors by doing nature hikes, learning about insects, and how to make a fishing pole out of nature. These will be a few of the activities that you will learn in this fun filled week spent outdoors. Top is all off with a campout overnight at Little River Park.
Extreme Animals June Summer Camp: When: June 20th - 24th Where: The Station at Central Park Time: 9am - Noon Ages: 6 to 12 yrs Fee: $115.00 w/T-shirt Registration Type: Online Instructor: Extreme Animal Staff Get ready for a wildly entertaining experience! Get up close and personal with endangered species, creepy crawlies and more! You will also learn about different habits and create different types of arts and crafts that relate to those species and their habits. Extreme Animals July Summer Camp: When: July 18th - 22nd Where: The Station at Central Park Time: 9am - Noon Ages: 6 to 12 yrs Fee: $115.00 w/T-shirt Registration Type: Online Instructor: Extreme Animals Staff Get ready for a wildly entertaining experience! Get up close and personal with endangered species, creepy crawlies and more! You will also learn about different habits and create different types of arts and crafts that relate to those species and their habits.
Summer Sports Camps Camps are Monday-Friday from 9am - Noon Ages 7 - 13yrs - Boys and Girls Fee: $75.00 Each Camper will receive a T-shirt in Week Camps and Snacks will be provided Golf Camp When: May 31st - June 3rd Where: Earlywine Golf Course Mike McConville - Southmoore’s Golf Head Coach Basketball Camp When: June 6th - 10th Where: The Station at Central Park Scott Hodges Westmoore’s Men’s Basketball Head Coach
1. Offensive Skills Camp: This camp is for any person looking to enhance their skills on the offensive side of the ball. The camp will go over different kinds of dibbling skills, passing, shooting and offensive skills. When: Thursday July 7th Time: 8am - Noon Where: The Station at Central Park 2. Shooting Camp: This camp is to improve your shooting from anywhere in the gym. This camp will focus on jump shots and low posts moves. Emphasis will be placed on shooting form and the proper way to make layups. When: Monday August 1st Time: 8am - Noon Where: The Station at Central Park
Soccer Camp When: July 6th - 10th Where: Moore High School Lorie Witherspoon Moore High School Soccer Coach Tennis Camp When: June 15th - 19th Where: Buck Thomas Tennis Courts Jim Lawson - Moore High School Tennis Coach Volleyball Camp When: June 20th - 23rd Where: The Station at Central Park Janet Brannon - Southmoore Volleyball Coach
Fun and fitness in a family atmosphere!
All N 1 Sports Camp When: August 8th - 12th Where: The Station at Central Park Variation of Different Sports to be played every day throughout the week Athena Mathis - Apple Creek P.E. Teacher One Day Basketball Camps Cost: $25.00 per person Instructor: Scott Hodges Westmoore Men’s Basketball Coach
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Shop Local The Dusty Paw BY DONNA MATHIS-WALKER
Location: 825 SE 4th Street in Moore Hours: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday It was a crossroads of sorts that led Linda Ardray to open one of Moore’s newest and most unique businesses, The Dusty Paw. She says her deep love of animals, entrepreneurial spirit, creative sewing skills and devotion to the community are what led her to this place. Her healthy pet food pantry and boutique came to life on the intersection of these passions. Prior to running her own retail store, Ardray worked in the medical field as a MRI technologist for a local hospital. While the idea of running her own business was a seed planted by her accountant father many years before, the idea to put her creative talents to work came from her barrel-racing friend Kim Booth. “She convinced me to open a booth at various barrel races,” says Ardray. “I started with country home décor, but saw that the barrel racers all brought their dogs with them, so that was my ‘ah ha’ moment.” Her “ah ha” moment turned into a profit made from the collars, leashes, harnesses and pet attire she created. And the business took off! When she decided to open a storefront, Ardray knew where she wanted to be. Ardray grew up in Del City and moved to Moore in 1983. But it was after seeing Moore come together and rally after the 2013 tornado that it won her heart
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and became her home town, as well as home to her new business venture. While there are many pet boutiques to be found in the metro area, The Dusty Paw is not your everyday pet supply store. The store reflects Ardray’s love for all things “country” with a flair not found elsewhere. With a washtub display for Fido’s bathing needs and other fanciful country-themed décor, the “cutesy” fluff might fool you. But Ardray researches the products she carries and that includes some top-of-the-line healthy pet food. Some of the pet food lines she offers include Acana, Orijen, NutriSource, and Earthborne. When she opened The Dusty Paw, it was Ardray’s goal to simplify shopping for pet owners. She also wanted to provide healthy pet food and treat options, safe toys and gourmet dog biscuits. While the food and supplies are the main thrust of her business, the unique “biscuit bar” has become quite popular among her clientele. ”The biscuit bar, paws down, is the biggest (seller),” Ardray says. “It offers several flavors of dog biscuits sold by weight.” The dog biscuit bar consists of biscuits made of human-grade ingredients in a bakery. Flavors include: bacon, oats and apple with cinnamon, roasted peanut, pumpkin, chicken with garlic, cranberry and cheddar cheese.
You will also find custom attire, LOCAL leashes and other items that can be personalized for your favorite furry friend. When Ardray envisioned The Dusty Paw she pictured a warm, inviting and personable store where pet lovers can find all they need for their beloved family member. She hoped for a store that even “spoiled” pets like her own miniature Australian Shepherd, “Cheyenne”, and cat, “Stormy.” The Dusty Paw is located at 825 SE 4th Street in Moore, OK. Store hours are Monday-Friday from 11:00 am to 7 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You can reach The Dusty Paw by calling 609-9974.
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Moore @ Your Library Kid Book Review WHEN SPRING COMES Author: Kevin Henkes Illustrator: Laura Dronzek Publisher: Greenwillow Reviewer: Darrie Breathwit, Library Associate, Moore Public Library
Curious about the seasons, especially Spring? “When Spring Comes” is the book for you. Explore the season with a lyrical book by award winning author, Kevin Henkes. The book contrasts the difference between the chill of winter and the warmth of spring with lines like, “Before Spring comes, the trees look like black sticks against the sky. But if you wait, Spring will bring leaves and Blossoms.” Gray skies turn blue, white fluffy clouds float by as baby kittens and bunnies play in the soft green grass. Bright yellow flowers welcome the sun; children fly kites, ride bikes and blow bubbles. The winter cold is just a memory with spring in its glory, “Spring is finally here to stay, you might think you are done waiting, but you are not… Now you have to wait for…” Do you think you have the answer? Check out the book to find out. Henkes’ poetic style and Dronzek’s vivid, creative acrylic paintings pull the reader into the story and are certain to bring happiness to readers of all ages.
“When Spring Comes” is an excellent readaloud for children ages 2-5, or for children ages 6-8 who want to read on it on their own. Children who enjoy this book might also enjoy Henkes’ “Birds,” “Waiting,” and “My Garden.” To find more about the author, visit www. kevinhenkes.com. You can check out “When Spring Comes,” as well as similar books, from the Moore Public Library. Please feel free to visit the Children’s desk or call us at 405-793-4347 with any questions.
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Adult Book Review HOW TO BE DRAWN Author: Terrance Hayes Publisher: Penguin Poets Reviewer: Grace Pistilli, Library Associate, Southwest Oklahoma City Library
Terrance Hayes, winner of the National Book Award in 2010 and recipient of the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship, stuns again with his fifth poetry collection, “How To Be Drawn.” Hayes receives inspiration from a variety of personal, cultural and political sources. He has a background in visual art which is evident in “How to Be Drawn” as his poems come alive with charts, maps, song lyrics and even a police report. He pays tribute to some of his favorite classical and contemporary artists, including Walt Whitman and Jenny Holzer. Hayes describes natural and political events with the same unwavering attention to detail. Even while dealing with heavy subjects, Hayes never takes himself too seriously. Many of his poems have a musical quality or element. Hayes offers perspective on what it means to be a person of color in our current political environment. In his poem “What it Look Like,” Hayes challenges his readers to “Never mistake what it looks like/ for what it is.” This collection spends a lot of time exploring the space between who we are and how other people see us. The poetry in “How to Be Drawn” is vibrantly alive, at times personal and at times existential. It is easy to recognize why
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Terrance Hayes is one of the most innovative and exciting voices in American poetry today. Suggested reading or read-alikes to this book include “The Best American Poetry 2015,” edited by Sherman Alexie; “Migration: New and Selected Poems” by W.S. Merwin and “Ellington Was Not a Street” by Ntozake Shange.
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Parting Shots Ribbon Cuttings with the Moore Chamber of Commerce
Mud Dawgs
Southwind Hills
Groovy Grill
OSSPT
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The General Store Broadway Florist & Baked
Brown O’Haver Broadway Florist
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Parting Shots Ribbon Cutting of The Station at Central Park
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