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Fall is officially here! So dust off your costumes, stock up on the candy, and get ready for a spooky good time! Our Fall Events Guide will help you with all of the planning. We have done the search for you so you can have the fun! There is something for everyone, from music to food and frills to thrills! There is the Culture Jam, fall festivals, craft shows, a carnival, and the award winning Trail of Fears presenting Nightmare on 4th Street! Happy Haunting!
OnCue is coming to Moore! With a roller grill, a yogurt bar, fresh foods, milkshake machines, and a variety of coffees, as well as the usual convenient store items, OnCue will be ready to open its doors soon in Moore on I-35 and 4th St. And moms with young kids you will love this…the store will have a drive through for your convenience!
Youth sports have always been popular in Oklahoma, but today’s youth face a different kind of stress. With research showing the dangers associated with putting too much pressure too soon on our kids, some are asking if parents and coaches are squeezing the joy out of the game.
Westmoore senior Alexus Elder is kicking through the glass ceiling! As part of the Westmoore Jaguar’s varsity football team, Elder is teaching others that girls can be competitive in boy’s football.
From the Editor Don’t look now, but ghouls and goblins are amuck in Moore! And what better way to make your fall plans than with your Fall Events Guide! This month’s issue explores all of the fun and spooky activities planned for the Moore area, including the award winning Trail of Fears. This year they are doing Nightmare on 4th Street! Should be a terrifyingly fun time! And don’t forget to sign up for the fall break activities, outlined in our Calendar of Events. You will notice a new format for our calendar this issue. You can now look for the event by category, followed by the dates, times and locations. We hope this change will make it easier as you make your fall plans! Also in this issue, Rob Morris takes a close look at the dangers and problems associated with pushing young athletes too hard, too young. And Cole Poland interviews a young woman from the Westmoore football team who is breaking through the glass ceiling and stereotypes associated with women in football.
And with the holidays just around the corner, you might want to start shopping! Check out the article about a local woodturning artist who is turning some heads. And, as always, Jeff Albertson and Kenna Baker, our fabulous art and design team, have some fun things in store! Make sure to download the DAQRI app and watch the magazine come to life! Change is in the air, so enjoy the fall weather, fall football, and fall activities! And have a scary good time! - Beverly Ferree Editor
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Culture Jam, Tuesday, Oct. 27th, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Moore Community Center, 301 S. Howard, free admission. The Culture Jam is broad in focus and offers a varied line-up of musical entertainment, cultural cooking and tasting, and boasts an international marketplace. • This year the Culture Jam will revolve around the traditional Mexican holiday “Dia de los Muertos” or the “Day of the Dead.” The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. • The Son del Barrio Hispanic Band will highlight the day’s musical performances. • Visitors will also find other international music and dancers as well as international storytellers, cultural food demonstrations, an international fair marketplace and free family fun. • Musical performances begin at noon, food demos are from 1 to p.m., storytelling and crafts will run from 2 to 3 p.m. and there will be a Southmoore student art show in the storytime room from 12 to 3 p.m.
Fall Festival, First Christian Church of Moore, Sunday, October 25th, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. First United Methodist Church Annual Fall Festival & Craft Show, Saturday, October 31st, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Harry Potter Halloween Extravaganza, Saturday, October 31st, 9:00 a.m., Southwest Oklahoma City Public Library.
Halloween Spooktacular, Thursday, October 29th, 4:30 p.m., Southwest Oklahoma City Public Library. Haunt the Library, Saturday, October 31st, 4:00 p.m., Moore Public Library.
Haunt Old Town, Saturday, October 31st, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Old Town Moore. For safe trick or treating and Halloween fun, the streets will be shut down for parents and kids walking in the Old Town area. This event will happen RAIN OR SHINE.
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Moore Community Center Halloween Carnival, Tuesday, October 27th, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Moore Community Center. Free Admission. This annual event is fun for kids of all ages with a haunted room, clowns, face painting, balloon art, games and prizes. The carnival atmosphere will allow kids to move from booth to booth, playing games and collecting candy. There will also be a costume contest with prizes, divided by age groups. For specific costume contest times for each age group, check the city’s website at www.cityofmoore.com or call the Moore Community Center at 793-5090. Mummy and Son Dance, Friday, October 30th, 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Moore Community Center. $5 per person pre-purchased ticket (www. cityofmoore.com/fun or at Moore Community Center) or $10 at the door. Costumes are optional. Pictures will be available at an extra cost. Ghost Dance: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Ghoul Dance: 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Little River Park Trail of Fears Presents Nightmare on 4th Street, Saturday, October 24th, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Little River Park, 700 SW 4th St. Cost is $5 per person. Tickets must be prepurchased at www.cityofmoore.com/fun or at the Moore Community Center. This award winning Trail of Fears is a haunted trail that is about 1/3 guaranteed to scare you and your family! Awesome scary scenes and spooky ghouls and goblins make this a great event for the family. This event is designed for ages 12 and over. Children 11 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. A limited number of tickets are available so purchase tickets early. Volunteers needed. Call Chris at (405) 793-5090 for more information.
Moore Pride Red Ribbon Parade, Saturday, October 31st, 10:00 a.m. The parade route will follow Broadway to Main Street, then Main Street to the Moore High parking lot. The Orr Family Farm (14400 S Western) features hayrides, a pumpkin patch, corn maze and fun fall activities. Some activities may require additional fees like the Zombie Apocalypse Paintball, offered on select days. $10.50 per person plus tax on weekdays, $12.50 per person plus tax on weekends. Kids age 2 and under are FREE. Packages and season passes available. Open September 19th and 26th, 10:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m.; Oct. 1st through 31st, Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; November 7th and 14th, 10:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m. Call (405) 799-3276 for details. Southgate Annual Fall Craft Show, Friday, November 6th, 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 7th, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Southgate Baptist Church, 740 SW 4th St. Start your holiday shopping here! Great crafts and foods available for purchase. If you love arts and crafts, do not miss this fair! Teen Create Spooky Halloween Lumineers, Monday, October 26th, 6:30 p.m., Moore Public Library.
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The steady flow of customers streaming through the doors of the new OnCue Express store at I-240 and Sooner Road is a likely preview of things soon to come in Moore. The Stillwater-based company is hard at work on a new location at the intersection of I-35 and 4th Street. Laura Aufleger, OnCue’s Director of Corporate Projects, says the company is adding new stores and about 100 jobs a year across the state. It wasn’t long before that kind of expansion brought the city of Moore into their sights. “We received a lot of customer requests to please bring our concept to the Moore area and basically we listen.” said Aufleger. “And here we are, and we’re extremely excited to finally be a part of the Moore community.” Aufleger is not only part of the executive leadership team for the Stillwater-based company, she’s also the third-generation representative for this family business. The whole “family business” thing is something the OnCue team takes seriously.
“We really pride ourselves on asking people to come experience the OnCue difference, so being able to go out and keep building and expanding, it’s so great because we’re creating jobs in Oklahoma and it’s fun because we’re Oklahoma-based and it’s important to us,” said Aufleger. OnCue has experienced consistent growth since it began in 2004 as a union of two existing companies. They’ve expanded form 30 locations in 2004 to more than 65 today. The store offers a wide variety of convenience store shopping, something that’s made the chain very popular among Oklahomans. But Aufleger believes the store’s popularity goes far beyond their products. Aufleger said, “You can expect friendly service, that’s something we’re very proud of, and a well-lit, safe location.” The Moore store will be located on the west side of I-35 at the 4th Street exit. That’s a bit of a tricky exit, so OnCue personnel are working hard to make access to the store as convenient as possible.
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“We are working with the City of Moore and ODOT to rebuild that road and so not only will it benefit OnCue and our customers but also anyone in Moore exiting off of that interstate,” said Aufleger. Inside the store, customers will be greeted by a variety of shopping choices, including the chain’s popular roller grill, yogurt bar, milkshake machines, a wide variety of coffee products, fresh food choices, and all of the standard convenience store items. Outside, the pumps will provide choices of top tier fuel, clear products, ethanol, diesel, and compressed natural gas. And here’s a bonus: customers visiting the Moore location will be able to shop without ever leaving their car. Aufleger said, “We’ll actually have a drive-through at this location, so if you’re like me and you have kids in the back it makes it a lot easier to not have to get everyone out of the car.” There’s one last aspect of the OnCue experience that Aufleger is particularly
proud of, something that she takes very personally: the state of the store’s restrooms. “We try to set the standard and raise the bar with our clean restrooms,” said Aufleger. “I travel with a three-year-old and a very small child and you want to be able to go in there and feel it’s clean and it’s bright and it’s safe. That’s important to us.”
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National Seafood Month Comes to Oklahoma City BY KATIE ROBERTS
National Seafood Month is coming to Oklahoma City this October. Oklahomans are joining the celebration of National Seafood Month this October thanks to the efforts of Seafood Nutrition Partnership’s (SNP) locally led campaign in Oklahoma City. SNP is a national nonprofit whose mission is to inspire a healthier America by raising awareness about the health benefits of seafood. According to a 2009 study by the National Institute of Health, Low omega-3 intake contributes to 84,000 deaths each year making omega-3 deficiency a leading dietary contributor to preventable death in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimate 50,000 people already avoid stroke or heart disease each year just by eating seafood as recommended. This grassroots campaign is building a local coalition to help spread awareness about seafood nutrition in Oklahoma City. Seemingly unconnected professionals across Oklahoma are joining together for this common cause. Local coalition members include leaders from the areas of health care and wellness, faith, food service, business and labor industries as well as elected officials, academia, and disease advocacy associations.
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Participation by current coalition members include assisting and attending local events, providing free educational materials relating to the heart-healthy benefits of seafood, and facilitating free Omega-3 testing kits to local residents, among other contributions. Oklahoma City residents are invited to participate in free Omega-3 testing opportunities along with several other free SNP activities and events throughout October. Some events include booths at both the Integris Southwest Men’s Health Expo Oct. 3 and Open Streets Festival Oct. 18, where Oklahomans will have the opportunity to check their healthy heart status through Omega-3 tests. As part of creating a healthier Oklahoma, local residents are also encouraged to take the Healthy Heart Pledge, which will encourage pledging to add seafood in their diets twice per week. The National Seafood Month campaign launch will take place 10a.m. Friday, Oct. 16 at the Chesapeake Finish Line Tower in the Boathouse District, 725 S Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City. For more information about the SNP Oklahoma City coalition contact Katie Roberts at 405-793-3338 or kroberts@ gettrifected.com.
SEAFOOD FACT SHEET Seafood is the best source for Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA), which are healthy fats essential to human health and development and are especially beneficial in the following areas: • Heart Health • Infant Brain and Eye Health • Adult Mental Health and Longevity
STATISTICS • USDA recommends eating seafood at least twice a week, but only 1 in 10 Americans follow this guideline. • Risk of dying from heart disease in people who eat seafood twice per week is lowered by 36%. • Moms-to-be that eat seafood two or more times a week have better outcomes for their baby’s brain and eye health, and baby’s IQ points are ON AVERAGE 5.8+ points higher. • Older adults who had the highest blood levels of fatty acids found in fish lived, on average, 2.2 years longer. • It is estimated 50,000 people already avoid stroke or heart disease each year just by eating seafood as recommended. 1 • Eating seafood two to three times per week reduces the risk of death from any health-related cause by 17 percent. 2 • Low omega-3 intake contributes to 84,000 deaths each year making omega-3 deficiency a leading dietary contributor to preventable death in the U.S. 3 FDA, Draft Report of Quantitative Risk and Benefit Assessment of Consumption of Commercial Fish, Focusing on Fetal Neurodevelopmental Effects, January 2009, http://www. fda.gov/Food/FoodborneIllnessContaminants/Metals/ucm088794.htm 2 Mozaffarian D, Rimm EB. Fish intake, contaminants, and human health: evaluating the risks and the benefits. JAMA. 2006; 296:1885-99. 3 Danaei G, et al. The preventable causes of death in the United States: comparative risk assessment of dietary, lifestyle, and metabolic risk factors. PLoS Med. 2009 http://www.ncbi. nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19399161 1
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EVENT SPOTLIGHT: The Future Arrives at the Old School Building BY ROB MORRIS
History just might be repeating itself right before your very eyes. There’s a new wave of technology headed toward the general public, something that Trifecta Communications will be demonstrating to the public on October 22, 2015, at the Old School Building in Moore. That technology falls under the heading of “augmented reality” and “virtual reality.” While there are those who believe this technology will fundamentally change the way people interact with all kinds of information in our world, some believe it’s overblown. As a reminder, people have underestimated these kinds of technological changes before. On June 29, 2007, Steve Jobs and Apple introduced the first iPhone to the world. Believe it or not, there were plenty of people who thought the new device would bomb. Check out some of those predictions: “There’s no chance that the iPhone is going to get any significant market share. No chance. It’s a $500 subsidized item. They may make a lot of money. But if you actually take a look at the
1.3 billion phones that get sold, I’d prefer to have our software in 60% or 70% or 80% of them, than I would to have 2% or 3%, which is what Apple might get.” Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO “A stock-market analyst says, “The iPhone has the potential to be even bigger than the iPod.” I think not. An iPod is a divergence device; an iPhone is a convergence device. There’s a big difference between the two. In the high-tech world, divergence devices have been spectacular successes. But convergence devices, for the most part, have been spectacular failures.” Ad Age And then there was the reaction from the general public: “Apparently none of you guys realize how bad of an idea a touch-screen is on a phone. I foresee some pretty obvious and pretty major problems here. I’ll be keeping my Samsung A707, thanks. It’s smaller, it’s got a protected screen, and it’s got proper buttons.” “Im not impressed with the iPhone. As a PDA user and a Windows Mobile user, this thing has nothing on my phone. It
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sure is good at what it was designed for, a phone that entertains and talks… other than that, i dont see much potential. How the hell am I suppose to put appointments on the phone with no stylus or keyboard?!” We all know how Microsoft feels about smartphones and tablets now (care to rethink your original response, Mr. Ballmer?). Even more obvious is the impact the iPhone has had on all of our mobile technology. On October 22, Trifecta Communications will give interested parties a sneak preview into what the company believes will be the next round of “disruptive technology,” something that will change your world forever.
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UNDER PRESSURE: Are Parents & Coaches Squeezing the Joy Out of Youth Sports? BY ROB MORRIS
In an iconic scene from “The Sandlot,” a group of rag-tag youngsters are playing a sandlot baseball game on the 4th of July in 1962. The evening’s big fireworks display gives enough light for the kids to play their only night game of the summer. There’s a moment that resonates with everyone who grew up playing sandlot games of any kind: as Ray Charles croons his spectacular version of “America the Beautiful,” all of the kids playing the game stop to gape at the fireworks. All except one. Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez. “Benny the Jet.” Benny loves baseball so much that even a dazzling fireworks display cannot distract him from working to improve his game. In the movie’s coda, we discover that Benny grows up to star for the Los Angeles Dodgers, while the other eight kids go on to happy lives outside of professional sports. Those whose childhood years unfolded during the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s have no trouble relating to the scene. But changes to youth sports over the past couple of decades have pretty much eradicated “The Sandlot” for today’s children.
THE DEATH OF THE SANDLOT John O’Sullivan is a former NCAA Division I soccer coach who ran headfirst into those changes as his children began to play youth sports. “I was standing on the sideline looking at some of the craziness and thinking, ‘What’s happening here?’” said O’Sullivan. “This really isn’t about the needs and values and priorities of our kids all of a sudden. It’s about the needs and values and priorities of the parents and the coaches.” So in 2012 O’Sullivan began the “Changing the Game Project,” an attempt to put the “play” back into “play ball.” He wrote a #1 bestseller about the topic, started a website (changingthegameproject.com), recorded a wildly popular TED video talk on the subject, and began speaking
internationally about the problems created by the growing trends of specialization and professionalism in youth sports. The response to O’Sullivan’s efforts were widespread and immediate. O’Sullivan said, “What I’ve found is that many parents and many great coaches are frustrated with the current atmosphere around sports, youth sports and high school sports, because we’ve sort of lost sight of what sports used to be about for most kids and we’re so hyper-focused on finding the elite kid at as young an age as possible.” Recent studies at Michigan State and George Washington University have looked at the impact of specialization and professionalism on children who are now participating in organized youth sports as young as 3 or 4 years. They’ve found that while the exploding emphasis on elite and travel teams is good for a very small percentage of young athletes, it’s driving more and more kids away from sports, creating burnout by the time many reach their high school years. It’s a trend that’s taking place even though many of the parents and coaches involved have good intentions when it comes to their kids and players.
MOORE - THE SOFTBALL CAPITAL OF OKLAHOMA If you want to talk about excellence in fast pitch softball in Oklahoma, you’re going to end up talking about Moore Public Schools. The city’s three high schools are fixtures at Oklahoma’s state softball championships for both fast pitch and slow pitch. Moore, Southmoore and Westmoore have trophy cases filled to overflowing with monuments to their dominance. Coaches from all three high schools are quick to say that there are benefits from the rise in travel and elite teams. Moore head fast pitch coach Stephanie Riley said the teams help give players a lot of great experience. “They do a lot of very good things. Instead of having 40 players like we do at
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the high school level, they have 10 to 14, so they get a lot more reps, they get a lot more cuts (at bats), and they have more contact,” said Riley. Westmoore’s Jenny Rollins is the fast pitch coach for the Jaguars. She agrees that the repetitions players get in travel/ elite ball makes a difference. “They come in a little more knowledgable of the game, probably have a better skill set than others,” Rollins said. “They’re more comfortable and they seem to adapt pretty well. Those kinds of things are more positive.” Jason Lingo is the head slow pitch coach at Southmoore and also assists with the fast pitch team. Lingo believes the level of competition girls face on travel/ elite teams is a big asset. “The fact that our girls can travel around the country playing top-notch opponents, individually, all summer long. That just prepares them for the school season,” said Lingo. But the flip side of the travel/elite coin is that these girls, some of whom are 6-to7 years old, can end up playing more than 100 games over the course of the travel ball season. “There are a lot of good things about travel ball until they start playing 150 games in a summer,” said Riley. “Then it’s injuries because they have to play through it because there are only a select few on the team.”
INJURY EPIDEMIC The rise in youth injuries troubles Dr. Steve Jordan, one of the nation’s leading orthopedic surgeons. Dr. Jordan spent more than 20 years as the team physician for the Florida State University football and baseball teams before joining renowned surgeon James Andrews at the Andrews Institute for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Elite athletes from all over the world travel to Gulf Breeze, Florida, to receive care for sports injuries at the Andrews Institute. “We’re seeing kids spend more and more time in one sport and Dr. Andrews’ opinion is that not only are they doing
year-round what they should be doing part of the year, but they’re doing the same thing year-round,” said Dr. Jordan. Dr. Jordan notes that some parents and travel team coaches are pushing children to focus on one sport at earlier and earlier ages. The still-developing bodies of these children can’t cope with the physical demands being placed on them by the always expanding schedules. Jordan said adults should stop and think about how bad mechanics can lead to an injury for a major league player, then consider the impact such improper motions have on the bodies of children. “Coupled with that, the growing physiology with weakness at the growth plate,” said Dr. Jordan. “For example, an adult has a strong ligament but his bones are stronger. A youngster has stronger ligaments, but his bones are weak and growing.” Dr. Jordan said the rising epidemic of injuries is especially acute in sports like baseball and softball, where kids play yearround. He points out that even the best athletes in the world put their sport on the shelf for a time during the off-season. “For the throwing athletes studies have now shown that if you don’t have at least three months off a year from throwing your risk of injury starts to climb significantly,” said Dr. Jordan. “What Dr. Andrews likes to advise is that you should divide the year up. Four months of playing the sport competitively, a couple of months practicing, and then the rest of the time doing something else to work on your overall conditioning or your legs or going from a throwing sport to a running sport.” What kinds of injuries are doctors seeing across the country? The Andrews Institute has studied youth injuries and lists injuries to the elbow, shoulder, and hips as the most common problems they’re seeing. They’re also seeing an alarming rise in torn anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL) among young girls. “It’s because young girls are more prone to due to their physiology for ACL injury,” said Jordan. “So we’ve seen those rise.”
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Under Pressure:
BURNOUT YOUNG As the pressure increases on kids being involved at a younger age, so do the number of young athletes who walk away from the sport when they get to high school. Lingo believes the love for sports is there in kids from the beginning but when parents and coaches turn up the heat it drives away that innate sense of joy and makes everything feel old. “Sometimes for our kids it feels like they’re never starting anew, never starting fresh, because it’s the same grind every day, 365,” said Lingo. “And I don’t want any kid to feel like athletics, growing up, is a grind. I think that’s the opposite of what we want athletics to be for our children.,” Riley is also familiar with the impact of burnout, having seen the trend in players quitting first hand. “We lose a lot of them and honestly it’s between the ages of 7 and 11,” said Riley. “That’s where we lose half of our student population,” Over at Westmoore, Rollins saw the physical and emotional impact on her players when they showed up for fall practice. “I had kids come in from the summer who had played 70 games in a month and half to two months,” said Rollins. “That’s just a lot of wear and tear on a body.” Few people have looked as closely at the trends as O’Conner. He cites numerous studies showing that what younger children like most about sports is having fun and playing with their friends. “Nine out of ten kids in Amanda Busick’s study at George Washington U., when asked why they play, is because sports is fun,” said O’Conner. “They like to be with their friends, they like to learn, they enjoy the excitement.” And what do kids hate about sports? According to O’Conner that’s an easy answer as well, but one that’s not going to please coaches and parents with even the best of intentions: post-game critiques and ride-home criticisms. “Kids know when they did well and they know when they didn’t do well,” said O’Conner. “They’re asking, “Please don’t coach me right now. Please don’t coach me in this moment. Just let it be.”
DOING IT THE RIGHT WAY Chris and Shannon Bradshaw have four children, all of whom have been involved in youth sports since early in their lives. But while Braeden (college student), Rhoman (high school sophomore), Leif (7th grader), and Taitum (5th grader) have been as intensely involved as any kids you’ve ever met, the Bradshaws have managed to navigate the tricky journey through youth sports without experiencing burnout. That’s important because the parents firmly believe sports teaches critical life lessons. “You learn the ups, you learn the downs, and you learn to take disappointment,” Chris said. “Most specifically you learn failure, because that’s gonna happen through life. But if you can handle it in sports, I think that’s the first time you actually get that it will translate into college and into your job, into your marriage, and everything else.” Shannon also pointed out that she and her husband have had the kids play multiple sports while they’re young, waiting until they’re older to choose one to focus on. “We definitely give them a variety of sports to choose from so they can get a taste of everything, and when they get a little older they can focus on that one that they enjoy the best,” said Shannon. For all of the Bradshaw girls, that has turned out to be softball. Braeden was an All State player who went on to play college softball. As a freshman, Rhoman committed to play softball for Oklahoma State. And Taitum is currently playing on an elite travel team and showing signs she’ll follow her sisters into the college ranks. But each of the girls have gained important experiences from the various sports they’ve played. “It was really important because different sports show you different parts of responsibility as far as leadership and independence, being on your own,” said Braeden. “They all play a different role and it shows you a little different bit of everything.” Rhoman said, “With basketball you’ve gotta be up and down the court fast and you’ve gotta be in shape. With softball you’ve gotta be athletic and be able to move left to right in a second.” “You have to be in shape because in basketball you’re running almost every second of the game, and in softball you have to be able to move quickly when the ball is in play, so I’ve learned different ways to play,” said Taitum.
Chris said playing multiple sports also gives his kids more than just a chance to use different muscles and skills. “It kind of gets them to see different sets of people and see different types of coaching, so again it’s just a part of life lessons that I think sports are real important with,” Chris said. For high school coaches, allowing kids to experience different sports can also help relieve the pressure they feel when they’re limited to just one sport with a college scholarship on the line. Lingo said, “Until a kid really gets a love for a game and really wants to do it year-round, I think that let ‘em do everything, see what they like, and let them find their niche in life.” “That shouldn’t be what the game’s about,” said Rollins, “It’s about the money we’ve spent and the time we’ve put in and all these things that have happened and what we want the outcome to be instead of the kid and the kid enjoying what they’re doing.” Riley said she’s had a number of conversations with well-meaning parents who just can’t seem to help themselves when it comes to pressuring their kids. “I’ve toed up to many a parent and said, ‘You’ve gotta back off. You’ve got to have fun with this. If you’re not having fun your kid’s gonna stop having fun’,” said Riley.
to kids from 5-to-14 years old. He believes high school kids are better able to handle the pressure. “The 18-year-old, the 16-year-old, they get it,” said O’Conner, “But you can’t tell a 9-year-old that winning is more important than getting you in this game. It doesn’t work. It doesn’t make sense to them.” What kind of advice does the man who started a national movement to put fun back in the game have for parents who just can’t seem to shake the need to push their youngest children to improve? Simply say these words after a game: “I love watching you play.” And leave it at that. O’Conner said, “What you’re basically saying to them is that, ‘My love for you is not based upon on whether you win or lose, based upon how you played or how you perform. My love for you is unconditional.’”
BENNY “THE JET” VS THE FIREWORKS
WORDS OF ADVICE Dr. Jordan hopes parents choose to keep their kids involved in organized sports. He believes the positives can be embraced while safety is maintained. “Number one, what we like to say is, ‘Make sure we all keep it fun,’” said Dr. Jordan. “You know, we want all kids to succeed and achieve and to learn from organized sports, to do so without getting so-called “burned out.” O’Conner also wants to help parents embrace all of the good things about competitive sports but convince them to lighten up a bit, especially when it comes
“Not every kid has to be an all-star in the pros, and studies have shown that only about the top two percent of them are,” said Lingo. “So why are we forcing all the other, the other 98 percent of the kids to work like they’re going to be in the All Star game?” Those are words that would make sense to everyone in the 4th of July scene we started with. Every community has at least one Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez, an athlete with sublime skills and a deeplyembedded love of the game. But coaches from each high school in Moore will tell you that this community is overflowing with thousands of kids who just want to swing a bat and run the bases with their friends without feeling the weight of the world pressing down on them.
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Under Pressure: Professionalism vs Specialization The growing backlash against “elite” or travel teams for children as young as six years old centers around the concepts of “professionalism” and “specialization.” While the two terms have some areas in common, they are distinctly different. Keep in mind, we’re not talking about teenagers here, but children between the ages of six and twelve years old. Professionalism • Paid coaches (not a second or side job coaching six year olds IS their job) • Accept only top players • Constant travel to tournaments • Significant budgets for uniforms, equipment, and travel • Training facilities, including indoor batting cages and practice areas • Multi-hour practices that rival high schools in length • Ultra-competitive - focus on achievement, won-loss records, and winning tournaments Specialization Focus on one sport, year-round, to the exclusion of all other activities • Emphasis on personal skill over team • Stated goals of earning a college scholarship, becoming an elite athlete • Private skills and conditioning coaching
The Tiger Woods Effect In 1978, American television viewers let loose a massive college “AWWWWW!” over an adorable and precocious four year old with a huge smile and a silky-smooth golf swing. That was the year Tiger Woods appeared on the “Mike Douglas Show” and “The Tonight Show.” Biographers note that Wood’s father, Earl, introduced him to golf at nine months. By the age of three, Tiger was playing regular rounds, scoring 50 for nine holes. Woods added psychological training at age six, listening to subliminal tapes intended to boost his confidence. As Woods grew and achieved success, thousands of fathers embraced the belief that if they started their children early in a sport, kept them focused on that sport with lots of training and competition, then their child would inevitably grow up to be “the next Tiger Woods.”
Malcolm Gladwell’s “10,000-Hour Rule” “The key to achieving world class expertise in any skill is, to a large extent, a matter of practicing the correct way for a total of around 10,000 hours.” Gladwell’s 10,000-Hour Rule was unveiled in his 2008 book, “The Outliers.” Gladwell, a journalist for the Washington Post, studied the lives of extremely successful people in business, music, and sports to determine how they had achieved worldclass status. He determined that 10,000-hours of “deliberate practice” had more to do with their success than any other factor. That rule was quickly embraced by parents and youth sport coaches everywhere. The problem is that recent studies have pretty much debunked Gladwell’s non-scientific conclusions. A 2014 Princeton study concluded that: • In games, practice made for a 26% difference • In music, it was a 21% difference • In sports, an 18% difference • In education, a 4% difference • In professions, just a 1% difference Even Gladwell himself has said that the rule doesn’t apply to sports, stating, “Practice is a sufficient condition for success…the point is simply that natural ability requires a huge investment of time in order to be made manifest.” Still, you constantly hear youth coaches preaching the “10,000-hour rule” to parents as they recruit six year olds to their programs.
Resources for Parents www.changingthegameproject.org Website run by John O’Sullivan with a wide variety of resources for parents and youth coaches designed to help put the fun back in youth sports. www.andrewsinstitute.com/ InjuryPrevention/STOPSportsInjuries Website run by the renowned orthopedic surgeons from the Andrews Institute features an extensive list of common injuries and how to prevent them, covering every sport and activity from baseball to dance.
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Sketches of Moore
Moore’s Original Social Network BY L.T. HADLEY
Although early settlers in the town of Moore worked hard to make a living for their families, they made time in their busy lives for recreation, entertainment, and culture. Many came from other other towns and states and realized the value of social activities to draw a community together and provide interest to lighten lives. Many had unique talents and abilities that needed a way of expression. Town residents and families from surrounding homesteads began early to socialize. Man is a social creature who needs friends and to be a part of his surroundings. Hard work and heavy responsibilities do not blot out that need, especially when it can be satisfied with little expense and only a little effort. Many men in their youth had played instruments, so it wasn’t long before the town had a budding band. A bandstand was erected over the town well in the middle of Main and Broadway, and band
concerts held. Families sat on quilts to enjoy the musical social, whatever it sounded like. One picture of the early 1900s shows a band composed of four trombones, two cornets, a bass drum and a tuba, and the musicians even had on coats with gold braid. Young boys entertained themselves with tops, marbles, foot races, and wrestling and, if one was lucky, a horse. Girls had jumping ropes, jacks, hopscotch, and homemade paper dolls. These kinds of entertainment did not go out of style for another 50 years. People enjoyed taffy pulls, quilting bees, and fiddling contests. Town picnics were a Fourth of July tradition, complete with fried chicken and ice cream. A pleasant grove near the location of the present park on S.W. 4th Street, unofficially called “Dreessen’s Grove,” was the place families or classes from churches or school met for picnics and outings. The men played
horseshoes, and the women sat and fanned faces hot from cooking for the picnic. When ice was available, ice cream socials blossomed. Citizens raised funds for town projects by holding box or pie supers, where ladies prepared decorated boxes with either a meal or pie inside, and the men and boys bid on them, usually in order to eat with some particular girl or lady. The trick was to be sure which box that particular lady had prepared. J.W. Payne built Moore’s first twostory building on the northwest corner of Main and Broadway. He had a grocery downstairs, but the upstairs boasted a hall for plays, vocal and instrumental concerts, and “literaries,” where people gave dramatic recitations or “spoke” poems, such as “Abou ben Adham,” “The Last Hymn,” “The Boy on the Burning Deck,” “Jakes Squirrel” and “The Preacher and the Bear.” Ball games— baseball and football— were among the earliest entertainments.
Everybody played ball! There are pictures of various teams through the years, one of which shows a famous ball player, Pepper Martin, who came to play with the Moore team for a while. Fun, entertainment, pleasure—the people of Moore in earlier times made their own. Times may have been hard, but these families loved life: enjoying the good and coping with the not-so-good. Note: This edition of Sketches of Moore was first published in a previous issue of Moore Monthly.
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Senior Living
Veteran Benefits Help Pay For Senior Living Care Veterans and seniors deserve the best living environment and personal care there is to offer. At Featherstone of Moore, we put the heart into senior living. This is reflected in the attention and optimal care we give to our residents and their families. You are not just a tenant to us here at Featherstone. You are Family! Our community offers a wealth of quality supportive services that help people maintain the greatest level of independence possible. Services are affordable and tailored with each individual resident in mind. Some of our amenities include: • Affordable studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments equipped with private baths and kitchenettes. • Laundry and housekeeping services. • Home cooked meals that provide balanced nutrition and special diet needs. • Scheduled exercise and fitness programs. • Activities that include outings and varied entertainment. • Cable television, paid utilities, and free wi-fi. • Around-the-clock caring staff. • Helping hand with personal care and medication administration. • Plus much more! ARE YOU MISSING OUT ON HARD-EARNED VETERAN’S BENEFITS? At Featherstone we work with veterans to get unclaimed financial reimbursement they are entitled to receive. Many veterans don’t know about the Aid and Attendance benefit, which pays most of their affordable rent at Featherstone. Veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible if they have a regular need for the aid and attendance of a caregiver or if they are homebound. The monthly benefits can be quite substantial. The veteran or spouse is paid directly. Payments are not sent to the residential community. The following chart lists the maximum benefit amount:
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AID & ATTENDANCE MAXIMUM BENEFIT Monthly Annually Veteran Alone $1,758.00 $21.096 Married Veteran $2,085.00 $25,020 Surviving Spouse $1,130.00 $13,560 Elderly veterans and surviving spouses whose incomes are above the congressionallymandated legal limit for a VA pension may still be eligible for monthly Aid & Attendance benefits if they have high expenses for care that are not reimbursed by insurance or other sources. Best of all, if the veteran qualifies, Aid & Attendance funds are provided in addition to monthly pension and Social Security benefits. To qualify for the Aid and Attendance benefit, the veteran must have served 90 days or more of active duty, with one of those days during wartime. Wartime eligibility dates include: QUALIFYING DATES World War I World War II Korea Vietnam Middle East
May 9, 1916 – November 11,1918 December 7, 1941 – December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 – January 31,1955 August 20, 1964 – May 7, 1975 August 20, 1990 - Present
To be eligible, the person must also need some type of assistance. Qualifying services include things such as housekeeping, driving, mobility, cooking, bathing or grooming. Featherstone of Moore helps residents get their much deserved Aid and Attendance benefits. Payments are retroactive to the application date but can take months to get processed so it’s important to act soon. Call Featherstone for a tour or more information (405) 799-9919. You will love our move-in special! We are conveniently located across the Street from Moore High School at 301 N. Eastern Ave.
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Senior Living
Take Charge of Your Health by Becoming Your Own Advocate BY KATHLEEN WILSON, AGING SERVICES INC.
Regular medical checkups coupled with open, honest communications with your physician are important to your health. But sometimes you can feel more confused about your health after you leave the doctor’s office than before you ever went. It is important to be responsible for your own personal health. No one knows more about how you are feeling than you. Only you know when you are experiencing discomfort or something abnormal. Knowing how to effectively communicate this information to your physician and to other health care providers can help you get on the right track to feeling better, faster. There are many demands on physicians from increased patient loads to higher insurance expectations. Physicians are busier now than ever before. Their time with you is limited to less than 20 minutes for an average office visit, so make sure to use your limited time wisely. Here are a few tips to help prepare you for your next doctor’s visit:
• Get a designated notebook for your medical information. Write down all of your questions and concerns that you want to address during your visit. Prioritize your reasons for seeing the doctor with your most urgent items at the top of the list. You and your doctor can decide together which concerns need to be addressed during the visit to ensure you have adequate time. If you have numerous concerns, a follow-up visit may be necessary. • Keep questions and other notes in your notebook for your visit. Write down the doctor’s answer to your questions. Bring the notebook to each visit, and always take good notes. • Your notebook can also serve as a journal. Write down the date and time you begin feeling any type of symptoms, where the symptoms originated, how long they lasted, and what you were doing when they occurred. This can be especially helpful if you have started on a new medication as you can keep track of possible side effects. Journaling can also
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be useful in tracking other changes or progress made in your health. • Keep a list in your notebook of your current medications, the dosage, and how often and why you are taking the medication. You will need to review this list with your physician. You also need to list any homeopathic medications, over the counter medications, or home remedies you might be taking. • Speak up, ask questions, and share all information with your doctor. Your doctor can make better health care decisions if he or she has all of the appropriate information. Let your doctor know if you have been feeling depressed, stressed, or if you are experiencing increased anxiety. All of these factors can affect your health. • Understand your treatment plan. Follow up at the end of the visit and get clarification on any questions or instructions that you did not fully understand. Summarize the visit by repeating what you have written down in you notebook to make sure you
are clear on all directions. This is especially important when taking a new medication. You might want to bring someone along with you to help capture all of the information. At the end of the visit, make sure you understand your treatment plan and what your role is for improving your health. In between visits, make sure you are documenting any changes, good or bad, in your notebook. This is especially true if a new medication or different dosage has been added. This will be important information to have and share at your next visit. Physicians can make better decisions regarding your health if they have all the information. Personal health is up to the individual, so know what medications you are taking and why, ask questions, get answers, and be an advocate for your health.
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Community Announcements GENERAL Adopt-A-Pet. Call Moore Animal Shelter, (405) 793-5190, 3900 S. I-35 Service Rd. 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. Afterschool Matters, an after-school program from FBC Moore that helps students work towards academic success. Available to first through sixth graders every Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Contact director Carissa Taylor at carissa.taylor@fbcmoore.org to learn more about enrolling your child or to volunteer. American Legion. Every Wednesday of the month, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., 207 SW 1st Street. For information, call Preston Simms (405) 550-8516. 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. Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Group, Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge, Oklahoma City. Contact Karen Proctor at (405) 692-8700. First Church Moore, 201 W. Main. Every Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. 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. Free Community Breakfast, 201 W. Main. On the second and fourth Saturday of every month a free continental breakfast will be served from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Contact Richelle Leibold at (405) 794-6671.
The Hugs Project, a non-profit organization, puts together care packages for our troops in the Middle East. For more info call (405) 651-8359 or TheHugsProject@cox.net. Moore Food Resource Center, a part of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, allows volunteers to help fight hunger in Moore. Volunteers at the Moore Food Resource Center will assist with a variety of tasks, including serving as client shopper helpers, assisting with loading and unloading vehicles, sorting and shelving food items, and cleaning. The Moore Food Resource Center is located at 2635 N. Shields. For more information on becoming a volunteer, contact Alex Strout at astrout@ regionalfoodbank.org or 600-3186. Oklahoma Ducks Unlimited. Volunteering for Ducks Unlimited is a great way to have fun, meet new people and support Ducks Unlimited’s critical waterfowl habitat conservation mis-sion. Whether you want to sell event tickets, gather donations, secure sponsorships, or help put on a successful party and fundraising event, there are many opportunities that will fit your needs to support your local community! For more information about volunteering, please contact Mr. Nathan Johnson, Regional Director for Oklahoma Ducks Unlimited at (405) 315-0093 or Mr. Randall Cole at (479) 220-9735. Serve Moore. Are you looking for a way to help others? Serve Moore is looking for volunteers to help with disaster relief and renewal projects. If you would like to volunteer or need volunteer help, visit www. servemoore.com/help to submit a request. You can also visit the Serve Moore headquarters, located inside the Community Renewal Center at 224 S. Chestnut Avenue in Moore. For more information, visit www. servemoore.com or call (405) 735-3060. SENIORS
Fresh Start Community Church Food Pantry, 309 N Eastern Avenue, West Campus-Family Life Center. Open the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Canned and dry goods available. Must be a resident of Moore (please bring an ID).
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.
Fresh Start Community Church Grief Share Support Group. Every Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Fresh Start Community Church Fireside Room. Please contact the office at (405) 794-7313, Lyn Jacquemot at (405) 326-5554, or ladylyn1941@gmail. com to register or participate.
Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site. Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main, (405) 793-9069. Open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Meal offered at 11:30 a.m. 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.
Neighborhood Watch Program. Moore Police Dept. is starting a Neighborhood Watch Program. If interested in helping your neighborhood reduce crime, contact Sgt. Jeremy Lewis, (405) 793-4448.
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.
YMCA Before and After School Care, Moore Community Center. Call (405) 378-0420 for participating schools and more information.
Project Return Home for Alzheimer’s patients in Moore. For information about enrolling a loved one, contact Virginia Guild at (405)793-4478 or Sgt. Jeremy Lewis at (405) 793-4448.
VOLUNTEERS
Types of 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. • “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 vi-sit www.relayforlife. org/mooreok or contact Mel Rogers at (405) 841-5817 or mel.rogers@ cancer.org. Blue Star Mothers of America. Moore City Hall is a donation drop-off for items for our service members overseas. For needs, see www. bsmok6.org or go to City Hall. Help Deliver Meals to Moore homebound residents. Volunteer drivers needed. Call Darlene Carrell, (405) 793-9069, Brand Center.
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CLUBS AARP meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 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 info, contact Mary at 826-2315.
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. Every Thursday, 6:00 p.m. at Fairmoore Park. For more information, contact (405) 237-1171. Moore Old Town Association meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at First United Methodist Church. For further information, contact Janie Milum at cjmilum@sbcglobal.net. Moore Rotary Club. Noon, Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main Street, Moore. The Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization meets at 11:00 a.m. the third Saturday during the months of February, April, June, August, October and December. Meeting location is the Sunnylane Family Reception Center, 3900 SE 29th St., Del City. If you need directions, call (405) 445-7040. South OKC Rotary Club. Meets Fridays, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Southwest Integris Cancer Center, SW 44th and Southwestern. Civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community. VFW Bruce January Post 8706. Meet monthly on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Lynlee Mae Event Center, 501 W. Main in Moore. All veterans are welcome. For more information, contact Mike Eaton at (405) 831-4405 or visit the post’s website at www.vfwpost8706.org. Women: Moms Club of Moore meets the second Thursday of the month at Westmoore Community Church, momsclubsofmoore.com. FITNESS Bootcamps: • Morning Bootcamp is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Monday, Wednes-day 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 in-formation. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo Classes held Monday – Sunday at 117 Skylane Drive in Norman for ages 7 and up. A non-profit organization, all classes are offered in a family friendly environment at the small fee of $20 per month for an individual or $40 per month for a family. Discount uniforms are available. For more information, call 465-1925 or send an email to fiftyonefiftybjj@yahoo.com. First Baptist Church of Moore Community Life/Recreation Center. Two basketball courts and racquetball courts, fitness center, and walking/running track. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday open 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday and Friday open 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday open 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Call (405) 735-2527. Karate is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., 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 is available at 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 is available at 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 at the Brand Senior Center is at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tai Chi is available at 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. Zumba: • Moore Community Center Zumba Classes Fee is $15 dollars a month per person, Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. Instructor: Ritchel Schultz. For more information call (405) 793-5090. • Christian Life Center Zumba. $3 fee per class. Monday night at 7:15 p.m. at the Christian Life Center located at 201 W. Main St. MUSIC/ARTS Sooner Sensation Show Chorus, Sweet Adelines. Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. at Fresh Start Church, 309 N. Eastern. Info: (405) 436-5828 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/SUPPORT Beth Haven Baptist Church, 12400 S. Western hosts a HOPE Addictions Recovery meeting every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Call Pastor Rick Carter at (405) 691-6990 for information. Celebrate Recovery: • First Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery. Support and help for those struggling with addiction. Meets weekly on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street. Call (405) 793-2600 for more information. • Fresh Start Community Church Celebrate Recovery, 12-Step Program will meet on Tuesday nights, 6:30 p.m. at 309 N Eastern, 794-7313.
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SW OKC Public Library Note: Monday, October 12th, library closed for staff development training day. Banned Book Movie Night Overview: • Thursday, October 1st, and Friday, October 2nd, 6:30 p.m., at the library, 2201 SW 134th St. • This program is part of Banned Books Week, the national book community’s celebration of the freedom to read, launched in 1982 by the American Library Association. • Either teens or adults may attend the movies. • The schedule features movies based on the following novels: • Wednesday, Sept. 30th, “To Kill a Mockingbird” • Thursday, Oct. 1st, “The Outsiders” • Friday, Oct. 2nd, “Twilight” • Attendees may bring blankets, pillows, snacks and drinks, and there will be free popcorn provided while supplies last. • Registration is requested for each separate movie in advance. • For more information, visit the library, call (405) 979-2200, or go online to www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org/sokc. CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT Afterschool Kids • Farm Animals, Thursday, October 1st, 4:30 p.m. • Mad Science, Thursday, October 22nd, 4:30 p.m. Baby Story Time and Play, Thursdays, Oct. 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th, 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Children’s Story Time and Craft, Mondays, October 5th, 19th, and 26th, 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Halloween Spooktacular, Thursday, October 29th, 4:30 p.m.
Homeschool Science, Thursday, October 8th, 2:00 p.m. Lego Quest, Tuesday, October 6th, 4:30 p.m. Life-Sized Candy Land, Friday, October 23rd, 5:00 p.m. Minecraft Creative, Friday, October 2nd and 16th, 5:00 p.m. Minecraft Survival, Monday, Oct 26th, 5:00 p.m. and 6:10 p.m. Sensory Story Time, Friday, Oct 2nd, 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Touch, Learn and Create, Wednesday, October 21st, 10:00 a.m. TweenScene, Tuesdays, October 13th and 27th, 4:30 p.m. TEEN/ADULT DEPARTMENT Author A.G. Howard Presentation, Tuesday, Oct 13th, 7:00 p.m. “Banned Book” Movie Night, Thursday, October 1st, 6:30 p.m. “Banned Book” Movie Night, Friday, October 2nd, 5:00 p.m. Harry Potter Halloween Extravaganza, Saturday, October 31st, 9:00 a.m. Literary Society, Thursday, October 8th, 6:30 p.m. Pilates, Mondays, October 5th, 19th, and 26th, 6:00 p.m. Robots: The Next Step, October 30th, 6:00 p.m. Sew a Rag Quilt Workshop, October 27th and 28th, 6:30 p.m. Teen Stop Motion Animation Camp, Wednesday, October 14th, 6:00 p.m.; Thursday, October 15th, 6:00 p.m.; Friday, October 16th, 2:00 p.m. Zumba, Monday, Oct. 5th, 19th, and 26th, 7:00 p.m.
Moore Public Library Note: Monday, October 12th, library closed for staff development training day. Moore library to host free computer classes in October, Computer Training Center of the library, 225 S. Howard Ave. Registration is required in advance of each class and may be completed at the library, by calling (405) 793-4349, or online at www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org/moore. • Facebook for Beginners, Tuesday, October 6th, 9:30 a.m.; a basic introduction to Facebook. Intermediate computer skills are recommended. • Basic Microsoft Excel 2010, Thursday, October 15th, 9:30 a.m.; an introduction to the spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel 2010. Students will create a simple worksheet. Intermediate computer skills are recommended. • Basic Microsoft Word 2010, Tuesday, October 20th, 9:30 a.m.; the basics of word processing software Microsoft Word 2010, including how to open and save a document and manipulate document text. • Intermediate Microsoft Word 2010, Tuesday, October 27th, 9:30 a.m.; with intermediate skills on the program, including cutting and pasting. Basic Microsoft Word 2010 or equivalent is a prerequisite. CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT Books, Barks and Buddies, Tues, October 6th & 20th, 6:30pm Cuddle Up and Read, Thursday, October 15th, 6:00 p.m. Fall Break Movies, Thursday, October 15th, 10:00 a.m. Fall Movie Breaks, Friday October 16th, 10:00 a.m. Haunt the Library, Saturday, October 31st, 4:00 p.m. Lapsit Story Time, Wednesdays, October 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th, 10:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Music Together, Sat. Oct 3rd & 17th, 11:00 am Pre-K Create and Play, Thu, Oct 8th and 22nd, 10:00 a.m.
Sensory Story Time, Friday, October 16th, 10:00 a.m. Sing-along Slumber Party with Monty Harper, Thu, Oct 15th, 2:00pm Story Time, Tues, October 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th, 10:00am Tween Scene: Art, Tuesdays, October 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, 4:30 a.m. TEEN/ADULT DEPARTMENT Ballroom Dance, Friday, October 16th, 6:00 p.m. Basic Microsoft Excel 2010, Thursday, October 15th, and Tuesday, October 20th, 9:30 a.m. Beginner’s Sewing: Let’s Make an Apron, Wednesday, October 28th, 9:00 a.m. Facebook for Beginners, Tuesday, October 6th, 9:30 a.m. History of Belly Dance, Sunday, October 18th, 2:00 p.m. Introduction to Belly Dance, Sunday, October 25th, 2:00 p.m. Just Write: A Writer’s Group, Wednesday, Oct 14th, 7:00 p.m. Lego Mindstorm Robots, Saturday October 17th, 1:00 p.m. Moore Reads, Thursday, October 29th, 6:30 p.m. On the Same Page Book Discussion, Mon, Oct19th, 5:30 p.m. Open for Business Book Discussion, Thu, Oct 8th, 6:00 p.m. Paranormal Oklahoma History, Mon, Oct 5th, 7:00 p.m. Senior Driving Safety Seminar, Thursday, Oct 8th, 10:00 a.m. Stress Relief Adult Coloring Hour, Mon, Oct 19th, 5:30 p.m. Teen Create Spooky Halloween Lumineers, Monday, October 26th, 6:30 p.m. Teen Robots! The Next Step, Friday, October 9th, 6:00 p.m. Tai Chi, Sat, Oct 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st, 10:00 a.m. Teen Create with K’Nex, Thursday, October 15th, and Friday, October 16th, 2:00 p.m. Zumba, Thursdays, October 1st ,8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th, 6:00 p.m.
City of Moore Parks & Recreation Moore Community Center Normal Hours of Operation Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fri: 8am - 5pm • Sat: 10am to 6pm • Sunday: Closed OPEN GYM • 15 & under (school ID recommended), Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. • 16 & up (must have ID), Monday through Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. • Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Hours are subject to change without notice. Gym may be closed at any time due to special events, league play, or other activities.
• Fall Break Basketball Camp: Friday, October 16, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sign-ups are September 1st through October 9th. Sign up online at www.cityofmoore.com/fun and Moore Community Center. • Fall Break Extreme Animals Camp: Thursday and Friday, October 15th and 16th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sign-up between September 1st through October 10th online at www.cityofmoore.com/fun or at the Moore Community Center. • Fall Break Mad Science Camp: Thursday and Friday, October 15th and 16th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sign-up between September 1st through October 10th online at www.cityofmoore. com/fun or at the Moore Community Center
WINTER YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE SIGN-UPS • League will feature boys and girls divisions. • Play begins December 4th and 5th with games on Friday nights and Saturdays. • Ages: 7-12 years (age determination is September 1, 2015) • Register online at www.cityofmoore.com/fun or register in person from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Moore Community Center between Sept 26th and Oct 3rd. • Must bring birth certificate and proof of residency to sign-ups. • Fee: $60 for Moore residents, $70 for non-Moore residents
FITNESS AND DANCE CLASSES Baby Ballet & Tiny Toes, ages 2 and 3, Thursdays, 5:30 a.m. Ballet, Tap, and Jazz • Ages 3 and 4, Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m.; Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 4:45 p.m. • Ages 5 and 6, Thursdays, 6:15 p.m. Hip Hop • Ages 4 to 6, Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. • Ages 7 to 10, Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Tippi Toes • Ages 15 months to 10 years • Moore Community Center high-energy dance classes • Mini shows will be held in the fall & a spring recital in May. • Tuition is $50 per month and registration is $30, which includes a t-shirt. • Visit www.tippitoesdance.com or call 361-3620 for info. Toddler & Me, ages 18 months to 3 years, Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, 5:45 p.m. Zumba Fitness, Moore Community Center, Tuesdays at 6:16 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. Fee is $15 a month per person or $5 per class. Instructor is Ritchel Schultz. For more information call (405) 793-5090.
FALL BREAK CAMP REGISTRATION OPENS The City of Moore Fall Break Camps are extremely popular and spots are limited, so now’s the time to sign up. • Fall Break Archery Camp: Friday and Saturday, October 15th and 16th, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Moore Community Center. Open to ages 8 to 17. Fee is $60. Only 50 spots are available. Students will learn the basic skills and safety instruction for shooting archery, including how to hold, aim, draw and shoot a bow. This camp will introduce or build on students current knowledge/skills of archery. Instructors are certified in NASP Basic Archery. Instructors are Kalyn Putt, Anthony Putt, and Ed Fowlkes.
Brand Senior Center For more info on activities and times, call 793-9069.
October 1st 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Flu Clinic Visiting Nurses 10:00 a.m. Wii Bowling 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure & Sugar checks with Unity October 2nd 10:00 a.m. MCOA Monthly Meeting October 6th 10:00 a.m. Country Music House Singers October 8th 10:30 a.m. SHIP speaking on Medicare October 9th 11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. U-Trivia with Dana October 13th 10:00 a.m. Last Chance Band 10:00 a.m. Library 10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure & Sugar checks by Loving Care October 15th 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Rachel to sing 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure checks by Arbor House October 20th 10:00 a.m. Country Music House Singers October 21st 11:45 a.m. Fresh Cobbler provided by Village on the Park October 22nd 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure checks by Meeker Nursing 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Brett with Cleveland County Sheriff Office speaking on Phone Fraud October 26th 10:00 a.m. MCOA Board October 27th 10:00 a.m. BINGO with Allegiance Credit Union 10:00 a.m. Library 6:00 p.m. AARP Monthly Meeting & Potluck Dinner October 29th 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Walgreen’s Flu Clinic October 30th 12:30 p.m. Halloween Party MONTHLY ACTIVITIES: Exercise: Mon, Wed and Fri, 10:15 a.m. Line Dancing Lessons: Wed, 12:15 p.m. Wood Carving: Thu, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Oil Painting: Thu, 1:00 p.m. - Dominos, card games, jig-saw puzzles, pool, quilting and volunteer work to assist the homebound is available at the Brand Center daily. Moore Council on Aging Bus Service: (405) 799-3130. Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the city of Moore for errands or appointments from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site: Brand Center, 501 E. Main. Call (405) 793-9069 for reservations for meals. Donation for a meal for seniors 60 and above is $2.25. Required cost for guests under 60 is $5.00.
Calendar of Events - October 2015 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Nightmare on 4th Street, Saturday, October 24th, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Little River Park, 700 SW 4th St. Cost is $5 per person. Tickets must be prepurchased at www.cityofmoore.com/fun or at the Moore Community Center. The event is designed for ages 12 and over. Children 11 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers needed. Call Chris at (405) 793-5090 for more information. Yellow Rose Theater presents The Rat Pack, Friday and Saturday nights, October 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd and 24th. Call (405) 793-7779 for information and tickets. CHURCH & SPIRITUAL CONNECTION Bible Study: Making Sense of the Bible, Tuesdays, October 6th and 13th, 10:00 a.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St., Moore. Celebrate Recovery, Mondays, October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and November 2nd, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Faith Crossing Baptist Church, 13701 S. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City. Community Breakfast, Saturdays, October 10th and 24th, 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 Sat. of each month. Fall Festival, Sunday, October 25th, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., First Christian Church of Moore. Friday Night Live for Him, October 16th, 6:30 p.m., First Moore Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th St., Moore. Dinner for a small charge, starts at 6:30 p.m. (optional), followed by a wonderful time of praise and worship. Recreation and table games to follow until 10:00 p.m. Call (405)793-2624 for more information or email marji.robison@firstmoore.com. GriefShare Support Group, Wednesdays, October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and November 4th, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Fresh Start Community Church, 309 N. Eastern, Moore. We offer help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Soul Food Community Dinner, Wednesdays, October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and November 4th, 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. Women’s Bible Study: Esther. Fridays, October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and November 6th, 10:00 a.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St., Moore. CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS City Council Meetings, Monday, October 5th, 19th and November 2nd, 6:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.
Moore Economic Development Authority Meeting, Monday, October 19th, 6:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. Moore Police Department, Testing for New Applicants, Saturday, October 10th. • Physical testing for the position of Police Officer will be conducted on October 10th at 9:00 a.m. at the Southmoore High School field house, located at 2901 S. Santa Fe in Moore. Bring a photo ID for physical testing. • Upon successful completion of the physical test, applicants will progress to the written examination. Written exams will be held at 1:00 p.m. on October 10th. Bring a photo ID and $15 dollars to the written exam.
Old Town Farmers’ Market, Thursdays and Saturdays, October 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 29th, 31st and November 5th and 7th, 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Moore Community Center south parking lot, 301 S. Howard, Moore. KIDS’ CORNER After School Arts Program, Wednesdays, October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and November 4th, 4:00 p.m., Southern Hills United Methodist Church, 8200 S. Penn Ave., Oklahoma City. Open to children attending preschool to 8th grade to play, do homework, or participate in art activities. Register online at shumcokc.org or call (405) 681-5515.
Parks Board Meeting, Tuesday, October 6th and November 3rd, 7:00 p.m., Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.
Boy Scouts Meetings, Mondays, October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and November 2nd, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St.
Planning Commission Meeting, Tuesday, October 13th, 7:00 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway.
Chik-fil-A Kids’ Club, Tuesday, October 6th, 5:007:00. Join the adventure of Chick-fil-A Kid’s Club! Kids will participate in a variety of fun activities, crafts and games while learning values such as kindness and generosity. To learn more and sign up, visit chick-fil-akidsclub.com. We, along with the Chick-fil-A Cow, hope to see you there!
COMMUNITY CONNECTION Business After Hours, Thursday, October 29th, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., First United Bank, 2101 S. I-35 Frontage Rd. Business Before Hours, Thursday, October 8th, 8:00 a.m., location to be announced (go to www. moorechamber.com for location and event details). Cleveland County Master Gardener Monthly Meeting, Friday, October 9th, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 601 E. Robinson, Norman. CT Clothing Closet, Saturday, October 31st, 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. Fall Festival, Sunday, October 25th, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., First Christian Church of Moore. Moore Pride Red Ribbon Parade, Saturday, October 31st, 10:00 a.m. The parade route will follow Broadway to Main Street, then Main Street to the Moore High parking lot. Networking Breakfast, Thu, October 22nd, 8:00 a.m., Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main St., Moore. Cost is $10. RSVP at moorechamber.com. Networking Lunch, Tuesday, October 13th, 11:45 a.m., Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main St., Moore. Cost is $10. RSVP at moorechamber.com. Oklahoma Blood Institute Community Blood Drive, Monday, October 5th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Chapel of Moore Funeral and Cremation. Sponsored by Moore Involved and Moore Rotary Club. Call Angela Barbour at (405) 292-4787 to schedule your appointment.
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Children’s Chimes, Wednesdays, October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and November 4th, 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. Children 4th through 6th grades will learn to read music. Cub Scouts Meetings, Tuesdays, October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th and November 3rd, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. Fall Break Basketball Camp, Friday, October 16th, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sign-up September 1st October 9th online at www.cityofmoore.com/fun and at the Moore Community Center. The camp is for ages 7 to 16 years. The fee is $25.00. Fall Break Extreme Animals Camp, Thursday, October 15th and Friday, October 16th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sign-up September 1st - October 10th online at www.cityofmoore.com/fun or at the Moore Community Center. The camp is for ages 6 to 11 years. The fee is $60.00. Fall Break Mad Science Camp, Thursday, October 15th and Friday, October 16th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sign-up September 1st - October 10th online at www.cityofmoore.com/fun or at the Moore Community Center. The camp is for ages 6 to 11 years. The fee is $60.00. Girl Scouts Meetings, Tuesdays, October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th and November 3rd, 7:00 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. LEAP (Learning Enrichment Arts Program), Wednesdays, October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and November 4th, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Moore First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St. Open to children attending kindergarten through 6th grade. Choir, life skills games, snacks, and help with homework.
Mummy and Son Dance, Friday, October 30th, 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Moore Community Center. $5 per person pre-purchased ticket (www.cityofmoore. com/fun or at Moore Community Center) or $10 at the door. Costumes are optional. Pictures will be available at an extra cost. Ghost Dance: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Ghoul Dance: 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Haunt Old Town, Saturday, October 31st, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Old Town Moore. For safe trick or treating and Halloween fun, the streets will be shut down for parents and kids walking in the Old Town area. This event will happen RAIN OR SHINE. SENIOR CONNECTION Senior Center Bean Dinner, Saturday, October 17th, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Brand Senior Center. The menu includes beans, cornbread, coleslaw, dessert and drinks all for only $4.00 for and $2.00 for children 12 and under. Proceeds from the ticket sales to benefit the Moore Council on Aging and the Brand Senior Center. For more information or to purchase a ticket contact the Brand Senior Center at (405) 799-3130. SERVICE CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Meetings, Wednesdays, October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and November 4th, 207 SW 1st St., Moore. Open for all veterans from noon to 4:00 p.m. Call (405) 794-5446 for more information. Liberty Republican Women Meeting, Monday, October 12th, 7:00 p.m., Western Sizzlin’, 12th St., Moore. Guest speaker State Rep Paul Wesselhoft. Moore Rotary Club Meetings, Wednesdays, October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and November 4th, Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main St., Moore. Moore Toastmasters, Thursdays, October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and November 5th, 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. Redbud Chapter of American Business Women’s Association, Monday, October 12th, 6:00 p.m., Denny’s Restaurant, I-240 and S. Penn., Oklahoma City. The ABWA Mission is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for growth through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. South Oklahoma City Rotary Club, Fridays, October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and November 6th, noon, Southwest Integris Cancer Center, SW 44th St. and S. Western, Oklahoma City. VFW Bruce January Post 8706, Thursday, October 8th, 7:00 p.m., Lynlee Mae Event Center, 501 W. Main St., Moore. All veterans welcome. Call Mike Eaton at (405) 831-4405 or go to www.vfwpost8706.org for more information.
NEW! CENTRAL PARK Opening Early 2016 • RECREATION CENTER with 2 FULL SIZE BASKETBALL COURTS • AQUATIC PARK • AMPHITHEATER • PAVILION/FARMERS MARKET • WALKING TRAIL • PLAYGROUND
700 S. Broadway, Moore For more information, contact Moore Parks & Recreation at (405) 793-5090 or visit www.cityofmoore.com/centralpark
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Cross Country Oct. 3 Moore Open at Draper Lake, TBA Oct. 8 at Oklahoma Baptist University, 8 a.m. Oct. 10 Moore Meet at Draper Lake, TBA Oct. 13 COAC Meet at Norman, TBA Oct. 24 REGIONALS Oct. 31 STATE
Cross Country Oct. 2 at Edmond Santa Fe, 10 a.m. Oct. 13 COAC Meet at Norman, TBA Oct. 24 REGIONALS Oct. 31 STATE
Cross Country Oct. 2 at Edmond Santa Fe, 10 a.m. Oct. 8 at Oklahoma Baptist University, 8 a.m. Oct. 13 COAC Meet at Norman, TBA Oct. 24 REGIONALS Oct. 31 STATE
Fast Pitch Oct. 5 vs. Washington at Bethel, TBD Oct. 7-10 REGIONALS Oct. 15-17 STATE Football Oct. 2 at Edmond North, 7 p.m. Oct. 8 vs. Owasso, 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Putnam City North, 7 p.m. Oct. 23 vs. Tulsa Union, 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at Norman North, 7 p.m. Volleyball Oct. 1 vs. Putnam City, 6 p.m. Oct. 8 REGIONALS Oct. 16-17 STATE
Fast Pitch Oct. 1 SOUTHWEST SHOWDOWN at Westmoore, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7-10 REGIONALS Oct. 15-17 STATE Football Oct. 2 vs. Edmond Santa Fe, 7 p.m. Oct. 9 vs. Jenks, 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Broken Arrow, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 vs. Edmond Memorial, 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at Yukon, 7 p.m. Volleyball Oct. 8 REGIONALS Oct. 16-17 STATE
Fast Pitch Oct. 1 SOUTHWEST SHOWDOWN at Westmoore, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5 vs. Chickasha, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 7-10 REGIONALS Oct. 15-17 STATE Football Oct. 1 vs. Owasso, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Union, 7 p.m. Oct. 15 vs. Mustang, 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Edmond North, 7 p.m. Oct. 30 vs. Putnam City North, 7 p.m. Volleyball Oct. 1 at Bixby, 6 p.m. Oct. 5 at Deer Creek, 6 p.m. Oct. 8 REGIONALS Oct. 16-17 STATE
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Former Moore High Debater Getting National Attention BY BEVERLY FERREE
Moore High School’s speech and debate team is well known state wide for its talent, but now, thanks to 2014 Moore High School graduate Brittany Plange, one of their own is getting national attention. Plange and her partner, Natasha Sebunya, are both debaters for the University of Oklahoma’s nationally recognized team. And Plange credits Moore High School debate coach Ishmael Kissinger and the Moore speech & debate team for her success. “When I was at Moore, I decided that I needed to join the debate team because I love arguing. But what I learned was a lot more than just how to win an argument,” explained Plange. “I learned to question, to seek the truth, and how to communicate with people I don’t agree with. And that was something Coach Kissinger taught me.” Those skills will be especially important for Plange who eventually plans to be a diplomat or have a career in foreign policy. The national attention came at the Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA) tournament. Plange, a freshman, and Sebunya, a sophomore, won the Novice Breakout National Championship by debating the topic of legalized prostitution. While at Moore, Plange competed in both mock trial as a student attorney and in speech & debate. Her events included Lincoln-Douglas debate, public forum debate, and original oratory. During her junior year, Plange finished 4th in the state in original oratory. During her senior year, Plange placed first in original oratory at the National Forensic League District Tournament in Norman, qualifying for the national tournament. At OU, Plange is also very active. She is co-president of Students for Social Justice, is in the Arabic Club, and, of course, is on the OU debate team. She is majoring in international area studies with a focus on the Middle East, and her major is in African-American studies. But all of this success began with the Moore High School debate team and her mentor, Mr. Kissinger. “When I was at Moore I felt really out of place, but I was lucky enough to find the debate team. I learned more in that room from my teammates and Coach Kissinger about life, school, and myself than probably anywhere else.”
“...I learned more in that room from my teammates and Coach Kissinger about life, school, and myself than probably anywhere else.” Brittany Plange
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Movie Guide - September 2015
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The Martian
Pan
The Last Witch Hunter
During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.
The story of an orphan who is spirited away to the magical Neverland. There, he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny -- to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.
The last witch hunter is all that stands between humanity and the combined forces of the most horrifying witches in history.
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
OCTOBER 16 Goosebumps
The Walk The story of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit’s attempt to cross the Twin Tow-ers of the World Trade Center in 1974.
A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R.L. Stine after the writer’s imaginary demons are set free on the town of Greendale, Maryland.
Sicario
Bridge of Spies
An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by an elected government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico.
An American lawyer is recruited by the CIA during the Cold War to help rescue a pilot detained in the Soviet Union.
Crimson Peak In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider.
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Rock the Kasbah A down-on-his-luck music manager discovers a teenage girl with an extraordinary voice while on a music tour in Afghanistan and takes her to Kabul to compete on the popular television show, Afghan Star.
Steve Jobs Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveil-ing of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter.
Three scouts, on the eve of their last camp-out, discover the true meaning of friend-ship when they attempt to save their town from a zombie outbreak.
Our Brand is Crisis A feature film based on the documentary “Our Brand Is Crisis”, which focuses on the use of American political campaign strategies in South America. Editor’s Note: Each month our Movie Guide provides a listing of top films expected at the Warren. Dates are subject to change.
Dear Tax Guy, By the way how have your columns have been going lately, it doesn’t matter what question I ask, so fire away. - A what the heck were they (Moore Monthly) thinking when they let you write a column Reader Dear Reader: Agreed. Hopefully, buried in my rantings and pompousness are actual useful facts that you and others can use. As seems to happen throughout our history as a race, as I am aging, I am getting reflective. As stated in my last column about IRA’s, I am advising clients to establish IRAs, 401(k)s, other investment vehicles. I realized a few years ago that I will be long dead when the younger ones need them, when they start taking distributions. Number one, I felt old. Second thing, I realized that for a conscientious tax advisor, legacy matters; lessons learned seem important, thus my attempt to ‘teach’ in these columns. Having justified myself (another common trait of the human race), let’s get on to the latest soapbox sermon. I was in tax class recently, and the instructor spent hours covering LLCs, their formation, their uses and their limitations. Like I have said repeatedly, I perceive the times we are living in as bureaucratic and legalistic (at least the form of it, not the substance, that is the same from generation to generation, hence our foibles and our triumphs). For the most part, most of us live our day to day lives without having to deal with these bureaucracies and our day to day actions reflect this. Then something happens and the structures we thought were in place to deal with things work – or they don’t. One can start up an LLC on a whim. Go down to the Oklahoma Secretary of State office in the state Capitol building, stand in line, fill out a very simple form, pay your money and walk out with an LLC. We then operate our business and we are protected, right? After all, that is what the initials L L C stand for – Limited Liability Company. When you find out a client has an LLC, you ask how is it set up to be taxed. They look at you like you have asked: What is the nature of reality? In past columns, I have posited that communication between a taxpayer and their accountant/tax preparer is necessary, and that this take place long before April 15. Particularly for businesses. The instructor, an attorney/CPA, formerly with the IRS, was clear that under stress, the imperfections could come back to haunt you. And, that is when you need protection the most. Unfortunately, it takes money and time and intentionality to set these structures up. If the bank account is not set up in the LLC name; if no Operating Agreement has been drafted; if an Operating Agreement has been drafted, but not followed; if you fail to file a simple Annual Certificate. Something bad happens and you are sued or pursued by a government agency. They establish to the court’s satisfaction (remember, legal systems are based on form, not substance, even though they purport to consider substance along with form) that you have not followed the bureaucratic requirements, and your personal assets are at play. For most of us, we do not have sufficient assets to make this a viable strategy for opposing counsel. But, get some deep pockets, and watch your (not so) carefully laid plans go awry. At times, I feel like my job is consider the possible negative consequences and advise my clients accordingly.
Mike Rush, CPA Mrush11@cox.net Tel: 405.833.0780
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Answer Crew - Business I need to improve my elevator pitch. What do you recommend? An elevator pitch is a conversation, or an ice breaker, that will (hopefully) lead into a deeper dialogue about what you and your company can offer. A good elevator pitch should last no longer than a short elevator ride of 20-30 seconds—hence the name—and focuses on what you are doing now. It should be simple enough that someone could reel it off at any time and memorable enough that people will listen. To improve, or create, an elevator speech, follow these tips: Answer the right question. The typical starting point for giving your elevator pitch is the question, “What do you do?” Don’t answer that question, at least not directly. Instead, assume you have been asked the question, “Tell me what you do for your customers.” That’s what they really want to know, and it’s the best way to show what you do vs. describing how you do it. Be conversational. The goal is not to talk at someone but with someone. Pause after the first few sentences for the other person to comment or ask questions. A successful pitch occurs when the other person relaxes and says, “Interesting. Tell me more.” Use simple, everyday language. The goal is to have the listener understand your company. Avoid jargon and industry-specific terms. A good exercise when you think you have the perfect elevator speech is to re-read and cross out every word that sounds remotely like a buzz word and replace it with a more simple, direct word. Start with an introduction of the company and then talk about what it can mean for the listener. Avoid starting the conversation with bragging points or product features -- “We are the leading provider with 54 offices in 29 countries.” Reserve that information for the end of the elevator speech, after the customer is interested in the conversation. Provide relevant examples. Have at least two or three different examples of current or past customers and what you achieved for them in quantifiable terms. Choose one example that would be the most meaningful to the listener. This will bring your value proposition to life and make it real. Practice, practice and then practice some more. Test it on someone who is not intimate with the company and will give your honest feedback. Remember the goal is to make someone else understand your company. Make eye contact, smile, be energetic and be engaged. Pull them in with your words, as well as your physical reaction and emotions as you tell your story. This is where practice pays. Follow the golden rule. An easy way to test your elevator speech is to put yourself in the customer’s shoes. Would you enjoy talking to someone if they used the same approach about a different company, or would you push the button for the closest floor? Better yet, recall when this has happened to you and be determined not to repeat the same mistake. Make your elevator speech evolve. Modify the speech based on feedback, verbal and nonverbal, and engagement. If the listener’s eyes glaze over or they walk away, your elevator speech needs work. Evaluate if it was the introduction, explanation, example, or delivery and continue to modify your speech. You will see and feel when your customer is engaged and know that you have created a great elevator speech. Henry Dumas Small Business Management Coordinator Moore Norman Technology Center 405-809-3540 www.mntc.edu
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Jaguar Football Kicks Through Glass Ceiling BY COLE POLAND
“It’s also a lot of fun because it challenges me more and I like that. I like having the challenge.”” Brittany Plange
It is not groundbreaking for a girl to play football, but it is hard to overstate just how incredible it is when it happens. Westmoore senior kicker Alexus Elder is on the Jaguars varsity football team. She’s yet to see the field in a game, but she has kicked for the junior varsity. “I was pretty happy about that,” Elder said. When she looks ahead to the rest of the season, Elder hopes she’s put herself in a position to kick in more games. But she knows, just like everybody else out there, she has to earn her spot. “I know that if I don’t get in,” she said, “it’s nothing hurtful. It’s the game.” Elder loves the challenge of being out there and competing. She’s always wanted to play, but it’s never quite worked out for her. She figured since it’s her senior year, why not? She’s very athletic, having played soccer and lacrosse. She’s a part of the team, and that’s what she enjoys most. But she can be a part of a team in just about any extracurricular activity. Why football? “(I)t’s so different from everything I have done,” she said, “and every other sport that’s out there. That just kind of drew me to it.” It’s a tough transition for her, getting acclimated to the week-in and week-out of football. The boys run more and lift more, but the physicality of the game is not wholly foreign. Lacrosse is not a passive game, to say the least. Soccer has zero inactivity. She’s been playing some sort of ball her whole life, so moving onto the football field is just her latest challenge. “It’s also a lot of fun because it challenges me more and I like that. I like having the challenge.” She gets to be a part of the team, but being on special teams is, well, special to her. “We’re kind of like a weird, awkward family together,” she said. “I’m the only girl. The kickers, the rest of them are boys so they kind of act like boys, of course.” It’s not lost on her the fact she’s a woman playing a man’s sport. In a year when the National Football League names Sarah Thomas as the league’s first female official and the Arizona Cardinals name Jen Welter as the league’s first female assistant coach, it’s less and less of a wild idea for a football role to be filled with the same chromosome. Still, though, especially here in Moore, it isn’t something you see every season. There’s a ceiling being broken and it’s a big deal, but Elder didn’t go out to break barriers. “(I) try to put my best self forward all the time and try to be the best that there is.” If there’s any pressure on her, it’s not because she’s a girl playing football. It’s because she just wants to play.
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Favorite Horror Films
BY ROB MORRIS
We’re going off the beaten path again with our third list of titles that are not necessarily a “Best of…” list of movies. The criteria for consideration is simple: Has a movie somehow impacted your life in such a way that you’ve watched the complete movie more than once? If you come across the movie while channel-surfing, do you stop and watch all or part of it? Do you own the movie (dvd or digital)? And/or does the movie evoke significant emotions for you? Here are my top five films in the horror genre (not necessarily in order):
THE SHINING (1980) Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Scatman Crothers, Danny Lloyd Best line: “Heeeeere’s Johnny!” All work and no play makes Jack Torrance ( Jack Nicholson) a murderous fiend in Kubrick’s adaptation of the Stephen King novel. When Torrance takes his wife (Shelley Duvall) and son (Danny Lloyd) along for a winter-in-residence job at a very, very remote Colorado mountain hotel, you know things are not going to go well. Turns out a previous caretaker went bananas and slaughtered his family. No chance of that happening again, right? Here’s the thing: little Danny has a special gift, called “shining,” that really makes things complicated. And then there’s an appearance by Scatman Crothers that nearly steals the show.
HALLOWEEN (1978) Director: John Carpenter Starring: Donald Pleasance, Jamie Lee Curtis, P.J. Soles Best line: “Death has come to your little town, sheriff.” Six year old Michael Myers stabbed his sister to death in 1963. After sitting in a mental institution for 15 years, he escapes and returns to the small town of Haddonfield to continue his deadly ways. Today’s generation of horror fans, over-sensated by the constant regurgitation of torture porn and found-footage entries that dominate the genre today, cannot appreciate Carpenter’s exquisite timing designed to produce maximum tension. Never mind those crazy kids…this is a true horror classic that set the standard for unstoppable monsters for decades to come.
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ALIEN (1979) Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt Best line: “Ash, are you kidding? This thing bled acid. Who knows what it’s going to do when it’s dead. ” Now a lot of you are gonna insist that this is more science fiction than horror. Please allow me to retort: a group of people in a dark, confined space that’s filled with all sorts of nooks, corners, and ventilation shafts, being picked off one-at-a-time by a nightmare of a monster. That’s a horror movie whether it’s set in a hotel, a city, or a spaceship. The alien creature is definitely something that goes “bump in the night” in terrifying ways. Ridley Scott is in top form here and Sigourney Weaver’s performance as the ship’s first officer, “Ripley,” was so strong that the character has become an icon. The design of the alien, imagined by H.R. Giger as a blend of biological and mechanical elements, also sent movie-monster creation spinning in new directions. THE THING (1982) Director: John Carpenter Starring: Kirk Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David Best line: “I dunno what the hell’s in there, but it’s weird and pissed off, whatever it is.” Yes, John Carpenter makes another appearance with a remake of the 1951 classic, “The Thing From Another World.” The movie begins with the arrival of an Alaskan malamute to an American research station in the Antarctic. On the heels of the dog comes a Norwegian crew bent on killing the dog, but an explosion kills them first. Little do the Americans know but the dog is actually a shape-shifting alien with deadly intentions. It also featured another strong special effects job by Stan Winston. ARMY OF DARKNESS (1992) Directed by: Sam Raimi Starring: Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz, Marcus Gilbert Best Line: “Alright you primitive screwheads, listen up! You see this? This... is my boomstick! The twelve-gauge doublebarreled Remington. S-Mart’s top of the line. You can find this in the sporting goods department. That’s right, this sweet baby was made in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Retails for about a hundred and nine, ninety five. It’s got a walnut stock, cobalt blue steel, and a hair trigger. That’s right. Shop smart. Shop S-Mart. You got that?.” Part-comedy, part-horror, “Army of Darkness” is the third installment of Sam Ramie’s Evil Dead franchise. Bruce Campbell plays “Ash Williams,” a man sucked through a time portal back to the year 1300 A.D. There he faces off against the evil Deadites as he tries to find a way back to the year 1992. Campbell’s portrayal of Ash endeared him to legions of horror fans and secured legendary status for the actor. Raimi’s unique directing style caught the eye of Sony executives and he ended up directing the first two Spiderman films with great success. The biggest lesson from the movie, though, is simply, “Shop smart. Shop S-Mart.” This story sponsored by
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Moore Medical Center Update
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If you’ve driven by the new Norman Regional Moore construction site on Telephone Road, you’ve seen that construction is moving along rapidly. The $29 million dollar, state-of-the-art healthcare facility is scheduled to open to patients in mid-2016 and will feature an emergency room, physician offices, outpatient imaging, laboratory services, physical therapy services and more. Norman Regional now offers several ways for you to see the facility in greater detail, including by drone and phone! We recently commissioned a drone to fly over Norman Regional Moore to document and video its construction. You can see the footage on our web site at NormanRegionalMoore.com You can also view Norman Regional Moore in a whole new way through your phone. By downloading the free app from DAQRI, you can view the future building in 4D detail. The “augmented reality” app brings the building to life easily on your smart phone or tablet. Simply launch the DAQRI app, point your device’s camera at the picture below and enjoy!
As always, we are committed to providing the highest quality healthcare to the community of Moore. Beginning October 1, EMSSTAT will take to the streets of our great community, providing life-saving paramedic-level ambulance services. Additionally, we invite you to join Norman Regional and Moore Pediatrics in helping to protect your family from the flu this year with our free family flu clinic Saturday, October 31, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at our temporary Moore Physical Therapy building located at 700 S. Telephone Road (north of Warren Theater). This free walk-in service will provide both adult and pediatric flu shots (ages three and older) while supplies last. Make sure to mark your calendar and join us in saying ‘boo’ to the flu. This is where the healing begins.
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Moore Healthy
The “Tricks” of Treats of Halloween MICHELLE CHAN, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA DIETETIC INTERN
Halloween is perhaps the best time of the year for children. Usually children may not have control of their consumption of candies, so here are some tips to keep in mind when choosing your treats for the children: • Are low-fat or non fat candies healthier? Low-fat or non-fat candies are not necessary healthier. Manufacturers are most likely to increase the sugar contents of the candies; they may also add hydrogenated oil to enhance the favor as the fats are cut down. • Are “bite-sizes” better? Bite-size candies are not always better. Remember, it is very important to pay attention to the nutrition label per serving size. Even though some bite-size candies are small, they are calorically dense, which means they contain refined sugars, hydrogenated fats and other saturated fats. • Are sugar-free candies the best? When the label says the candies are sugar free candies, it does not mean they have lower calories. These sugar-free candies probably have the same amount of fat compared to the regular candies, so parents still have to pay attention to the serving sizes of these candies for their children. • Are dried fruit and nuts are the best option? Dried food and nuts can be caloric dense if they are coated with sugar or chocolate. There is not much variation of nutrition values between roasted and raw nuts. Either roasted or raw is a good option for treats, as long as they are not coated with sugar or chocolate. • Is dark chocolate is better? Some studies claim that dark chocolate is healthier for the heart than milk chocolate. However, depending on what ingredients are in the dark chocolate mix, it still can be high in fat and be caloric dense. Here are several tips to plan a healthier Halloween: • Read the nutrition label before picking your candies. Look for some candies that are lower in calories and sugar. • Pay attention to the serving size. • Control the amount of candy your child eats at one time. It is a good idea to divide the candy into several bags so that kids will not eat it all at one time. • Consider making your own candies or snacks for Halloween treats. There are tons of healthier versions of homemade treat recipes available online. • Consider putting non-candy items in treat bags, such as jump ropes, yo-yos, stickers and pin buttons. • Ask your kids to help decorate the house for Halloween. You want your kids to stay active and move their bodies. It is never too hard to have a healthy Halloween, as long as parents are willing to implement some healthy tips into practice. Remember, staying active and eating a moderate amount of candy is the key! 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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Woodturning Artist Turns Heads With His Talent
BY BEVERLY FERREE
The second I walked into Jesse Horn’s shop, I realized that I wasn’t dealing with someone whose hobby was woodwork. I was in the presence of an artist. Hidden away in the middle of Moore is a wood-working shop where Horn designs and makes incredible pieces of art, ranging from wine bottle stoppers and ink pens to elaborate carving boards and handmade rocking horses. The pieces are exquisite, and considering the high-end quality, very affordable. Horn’s business is called, simply, The Turning Post. Appropriately named considering he is a master at woodturning. Horn began woodturning about 12 years ago in 2002 and fell in love with the art. Horn is a program analyst for the FAA who was responsible for developing and instructing a 24 month course for new hire examiners, and he was looking for something to make for his graduates to thank them, as he said, “for putting up with me!” And that’s when he found woodturning. It didn’t take him long to realize that he had a gift, and he’s been at it ever since. “It is a stress reliever,” said Horn. “But mostly the work is very gratifying.” Horn makes a variety of items that can be found for sale on his website, theturningpost.com, and many of his pieces have stories behind them. Horn is 64 | MOORE MONTHLY | OCTOBER 2015
retired military. He served in the army, and much of his work illustrates his connection to the military. Specifically, Horn makes ink pens that pay respect to the military. The military pens are called bullet pens, which are made with 30/30 casings and shotgun shells. As a way to give back to his community, Horn is donating 10 percent of all profits through November from the sale of these pens to a program called The Soldier’s Home, located in Norman, OK. “When I was in the army, we donated 50 cents from each check, which was worth more back then, to a place called The Soldier’s Home, which is essentially a nursing home for veterans who cannot afford services on their own. So I decided to do that again through the sale of my pens.” Horn also makes elegant pink acrylic pens with Swarovski crystals and donates 10 percent of the profit from those sells to the Breast Cancer Foundation. “My wife’s family, on her dad’s side, has seen a lot of deaths due to breast cancer,” Horn said. “This is just my way of helping.” As I looked around the shop, there was one piece in particular that caught my eye, and it happened to be Horn’s pride piece. A rocking horse made of maple and Brazilian cherry wood. Most notable on
the horse is the saddle, the 3 dimension mane and tail and the inlayed reins and cinch. Using a skill called segmenting, Horn is able to put different pieces of wood together to make his art. Horn explained segmenting through my favorite piece of art. “This bowl, for example, has 274 pieces of wood that have been segmented together,” explained Horn. “The wood is padauk wood from Africa and walnut, with inlays of turquoise.” Horn also uses segmenting to make unique pepper mills, which come with either a 25 year warranty or lifetime warranty on the mechanisms, depending on the piece. Horn also uses a specific skill called dovetail to make his art. This is the skill of using woodworking joinery instead of nails to make his cedar and hope chests. With the holidays just around the corner, taking a look at The Turning Post may be exactly where you need to go for that special one-of-a-kind gift for your special someone. You can see pictures of Horn’s work and order online at theturningpost.com.
Taste Moore
Building a More Perfect Union
BY ROB MORRIS
There’s a hidden gem of a lunch site to be found in Moore. It sits in plain view of drivers who pass by daily, unaware of the tasty treats to be found inside. It’s “The Union Restaurant and Bakery” which shares a location with Platt College at 201 N. Eastern. Sitting right across the street from Moore High School, The Union features a compact but varied lunch menu ranging from salads to wraps to burgers, all prepared fresh daily. Kenny Haumpy manages the restaurant and says the entire experience is geared to deliver a tasty, but quick lunch experience. ““We set the menu up for lunch specifically to deliver quality food in a timely manner,” said Haumpy. If you’re thinking to yourself, “Hey, isn’t that where Cafe Broccato used to be?” you’d be dead right. Management decided to rebrand the restaurant to meet modern needs. The decor now features light colors and clean lines to match the simple, yet delicious menu and new appliances have been brought into the kitchen to keep up with the demand for the new menu items. And the demand has been growing as people find out about the new name, look, and menu. Haumpy says so far customers are really digging into the burgers and the Oklahoma wrap with enthusiasm.
“It varies from day to day which gets ordered more,” said Haumpy. “But they’re both popular.” The Oklahoma Wrap features turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and cheese, covered with freshlymade basil ranch dressing, and bundled up in a house-made sun-dried tomato tortilla.” It’s a seriously appetizing wrap that comes at a very affordable price. Haumpy said, “When it came to pricing the menu, we concentrated on balancing high quality with a really good price, something that even the high school students would be able to afford.” The staff at The Union also takes great pride in producing all of their products in-house. That includes all of the treats you’ll find in the dessert case: cupcakes, cookies, pastries and pies. “We are also a bakery,” said Haumpy. “We do custom cakes, birthday cakes, wedding cakes, and things like that. We do catering as well.” If you love freshly-baked bread, you can pick some up at The Union daily on the following schedule: Monday - white bread and white rolls; Tuesday wheat bread; Wednesday - asiago bios; and Thursday - baguettes. You’ll also want to check out Platt College’s “Edible Adventures” program. It’s a selection of hands-on cooking classes that take novice chefs through the
basics of fine cuisine, sushi, chocolate specialities, and much more. “You get to see how it’s made and our executive chef will coach you through it and show you how to do it and help you make it,” said Haumpy. You can find out more by checking out the Edible Adventures link on at plattcollege.edu or you can drop by The Union and pick up a brochure. The Union is open from 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Moore @ Your Library Kid Book Review A DRAGON’S GUIDE TO THE CARE AND FEEDING OF HUMANS Author: Laurence Yep and Joanne Ryder Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers Reviewer: Amber Colley, Children’s Services Assistant, Moore Public Library
“Without any warning, I heard a key scraping against the lock; then the door jerked open. The little creature stepped inside. She was the scrawniest of specimen, dressed all in black. Her very curly every-which-way hair was light brown. Putting a fist on her hip, she studied me, her glance flicking from the tip of my tail to my glorious head. ‘Are you really a dragon?’” This first in a new series by an award winning husband and wife team, “A Dragon’s Guide to the Care and Feeding of Humans” is full of warm humor and addresses familial themes of loss and loneliness. Miss Drake is in mourning for her dear pet, Fluffy. She is interrupted when Fluffy’s niece, Winnie, shows up unannounced and proclaims that Fluffy, better known to Winnie as Aunt Amelia, has left Miss Drake to her in her will and claims that Miss Drake was Aunt Amelia’s pet dragon. Although these two characters seem at odds in the beginning of their story, they soon forge a bond that is strengthened by a magical mishap involving a notebook, a dangerous magical creature, and a spell casting competition. Fans of “How to Train Your Dragon” will love this new perspective from the dragon’s point-of-view, with each chapter featuring a new “pet” human training tip. This book is a must-read for fans of dragons and fantasy. “A Dragon’s Guide to the Care and Feeding of Humans” is geared toward children in 4th -6th grade with an Accelerated Reader level of 5.6 (fifth grade/sixth month) and is worth 5 AR points. You may find this series and other dragon-filled books in the Moore Public Library children’s department. Please feel free to visit the Children’s Desk or call us at 405-793-4347 with any questions. For other library events and information, visit www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org/moore.
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Moore @ Your Library Adult Book Review THE HEART GOES LAST Author: Margaret Atwood Genre: Dystopia/ Sci-fi/ Contemporary Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Reviewer: Michael Pierson, Information Services, Moore Public Library
If you had the chance to live a life of luxury and comfort, but you had to serve time in prison in order to do so, would you do it? Margaret Atwood’s new novel “The Heart Goes Last” asks this question. Charmaine and Stan are homeless, living in their car in a country whose failed economy has turned it into a squalid, crime-ridden society. There are no jobs. There is no law and order. But in the darkness there is a ray of light: Positron. It is a closed off society where for one month inhabitants live luxuriously and comfortably, but the next month they have to live in a prison that serves the comfortable population. Month after month, the prisoners switch with the civilians. What kinds of relationships are created and destroyed in this oscillating lifestyle? What kind of toll does the constant switch from dirt-poor to filthy rich have on a marriage? This oscillating lifestyle can either be better than the alternative of living on the streets, or it could all be a prison. Atwood explores the society of Positron not with the expected musings on our role in society, but rather she explores the individual human condition. In a world where one month you are living in survival mode and the next month you are living carefree, the two ways of living can mix and combine, creating characters that are unpredictable, primitive, and complicated. Essentially, Atwood crafts a microcosm of a society without a middle class, only the lowly servant class and the cozy upper class. Like Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale,” she brilliantly creates a frightening and strange world that is oddly familiar with our own. At times humorous and at times frightening, the characters feel real. “The Heart Goes Last” has a release date of Sept. 29, but you can reserve a copy at your local library right now.
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