Orr Family Farm: Popular Attraction Rises from the Storm Rubble
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The transition from the hot, dry days of summer to the brisk, cool weather of fall is always welcome in Oklahoma. But this year the onset of autumn brings with it a special feel as our community continues to rebuild and recover from the events of May. In this issue you’ll find more stories of restoration and hope as old favorites like the Orr Family Farm reopen their doors to the public and hundreds of volunteers team up to create a new playground for the students of Briarwood Elementary School. You’ll also get a chance to browse through our best photos from the pomp and pageantry of the state’s best high school football rivalries. And we’re especially excited to introduce you to three young women from our community whose passion for the internet’s hottest social website is going to be harnessed to provide you with a guide map to a whole new world of crafts, recipes and interests that are among the most “Pinteresting” things you’ll ever see. We hope you enjoy the October issue of your Moore Monthly magazine.
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MEET THE PINOKIES | 13
Just mention the “Pinterest” website and you’re liable to see people get jittery with excitement. It’s the fastest-growing social site on the internet and we’ve found 3 Pinterest fanatics who are going to help you make the most of the vast amounts of information found there.
DAIRY QUEEN RETURNING TO MOORE | 27 Your cravings for Dilly Bars and Blizzards will soon have a destination as a local businessman gets set to bring Dairy Queen back to the metro OKC area.
PITCHING IN TO HELP KIDS PLAY | 32
Hundreds of volunteers gather to install a brand-new playground for the students of Briarwood Elementary School...and the most impressive part is that the complex was built in just one day.
BEST OF MOORE & SOUTH OKC | 34
After the stunning response to last year’s inaugural contest we’re expanding the list and the voting for your favorite restaurants, businesses, and more.
ORR FAMILY FARM: ON THE COMEBACK TRAIL | 47
Devastated by the May 20 tornado, this favorite, family-friendly attraction is rising from the debris with a host of new improvements along with all the familiar and beloved attractions.
THE SWEET SMELL OF....NOTHING | 49
If you’ve noticed the absence of an offensive odor on the south side of Moore
68 in recent months, it’s all because the new wastewater treatment plant is online and keeping the water (and air) fresh.
THE SPECTACULAR FALL RIVALRIES | 58 Nothing says “fall” like high school football rivalries and Moore has three weeks of gridiron showdowns to enjoy. You’ll also enjoy our extensive photo galleries from the “Moore War”, the “Southwest Showdown”, and the Battle of the Big Cats.”
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and to improve themselves and their growing community. This month’s trip into the past shines a light on the birth and impact of “The Farm Women’s Club.”
CINEMANIACS | 43 & 44
The roar of high-speed racing versus quiet and touching romance? Our film critics, Caleb Masters and Emily Matthews, take you from one extreme end of the movie spectrum to the other as they speed between the real-life drama of “Rush” and the gentle musings of “The Spectacular Now.”
There’s a whole lot of action going on this fall and our annual list of events is designed to help you and your family get the most out of the festivals, parades, and other activities that will unfold in the coming month.
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Surviving the loss of a job is a task that many Oklahomans are having to face in the turmoil of the current economy. Some of those who’ve been caught up in the “reduction of work force” consider tackling a new line of work that involves buying a “franchise” business to run. Good idea? Bad idea? Our Answer Crew business expert helps you navigate the maze. Plus, dependable advice on gardening, fitness and healthy eating.
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In the early days of Moore’s history a small group of women gathered with a vision to add more quality to their life
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At a point in life when most people were retiring, Bob Burleson was strolling into a Briarwood classroom as a substitute teacher. Not only did he survive the May 20 tornado, but his work with Moore students has now convinced him to teach full-time. The art and craft of sewing is embraced by thousands in the Moore/South OKC area and those folks need a resource for sewing materials. In this month’s “Shop” feature we’ll give you a look at one of the best sources in town. And if you’re craving a gourmet burger, S&B’s Burger Joint has got just what you’re looking for in the October “Taste.”
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What parent hasn’t had to deal with a picky eater? It’s an especially difficult task in this age of tasty, but nutritionally empty fast food and snacks. This month our dietician reveals some ways you can get your young “food snob” to dive into fresh veggies and fruits.
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THE AMERICAN FALLEN WARRIOR TOUR MAKES A SPECIAL STOP IN MOORE by Christiaan Patterson
The American Fallen Warrior Tour made a special stop in Moore on Sunday, September 8, escorted by the Moore Police Department. The AFWMF is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for a planned memorial to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the armed forces since the Gulf War. This tour across America is also to help launch a brand-new mission: GoldStar 11. GoldStar11 and the AFWMF are working to build a $30 million memorial in Kansas City, MO, to honor fallen heroes. Unlike the WWII memorial in Washington, D.C., which took 60 years to be constructed, this mission is complete it much sooner. Due to the extended period of time, many WWII veterans were never able to see the memorial. But AFWMF wants to make sure this memorial is built now to enable families and veterans since the Gulf War to visit. “This is a very exciting time,” said Tonya Evans, founder/CEO of the American Fallen Warrior Memorial Foundation. “This tour will be a physical manifestation of our total team effort to fund and build a national memorial befitting our fallen warriors.” Thanks to Home Depot, the tour was able to set up in the parking lot on SW 19th St. Once it was ready for visitors, the public was welcome to meet Gold Star families, those families who have lost a son or daughter in conflict. In addition, on tour with AFWMF were Nathan Osmond, nephew to Donny and Marie Osmond, and Diana Nagy, who gave a free concert encouraging guests to donate to the cause. Another special guest traveling with the crew was Scott Schrimpe, a NYC fireman, who shared his miraculous story of survival in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. “We were in the north tower of the World Trade Center searching for people when it collapsed. All six of my crew were killed, and I survived by pushing a car off of me,” Schrimpe said. The tour brought two artifacts for everyone to see and touch: the Star 11 and UT6. Both are cement blocks removed from the slurry wall of the World Trade Centers in NYC. Plans are to place both blocks under the two beams that will be part of the memorial in Kansas City. Tours started on August 31 and ended on Gold Star Mother’s Day, September 29. In addition to the stop here in Moore, the AFWMF made stops in the following cities: • Fort Meyers, FL • Atlanta, GA • Nashville, TN • Shepherdsville, KY • Indianapolis, IN • Chicago, IL • St. Louis, MO • Amarillo, TX • Junction City, KS • Topeka, KS • Kansas City, KS • Lawrence, KS • Salt Lake City, UT • Provo, UT. The goal is to raise 30 million dollars for construction of this new memorial. Every dollar counts and will go toward building a memorial to honor those who have given everything for this country. If you would like to donate, please visit www.afwmf.org. 8 | MOORE MONTHLY | OCTOBER 2013
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Gardener As a backyard gardener, what activities would you recommend to keep me busy during the fall and winter?
Depending upon factors such as health, mobility and time allotted to gardening, you have several options: 1. Preserve your harvest by drying, freezing or canning your produce 2. Find good recipes or create your own for your produce
3. Harvest green tomatoes to make relish or make fried green tomatoes.
To ripen them indoors, wrap them in newspaper and put in a dark, dry place 4. Take down vines or plants no longer producing; clean up the garden. 5. Transplant some seedlings to pots and take indoors.
6. Review your garden log for successes and failures; create a plan for next
growing season.
Continue obtaining garden education through computer searches,
subscribing to magazines like Organic Gardening or Mother Earth News, attending workshops, or networking with other gardeners. Mother Earth
News Fair has scheduled an important event in Lawrence, Kansas, in October. Plus, there are several harvest festivals throughout the country.
Besides these, consider the many do-it-yourself (DIY) projects that are
relatively easy to do, e.g., cold frames, decorative plant boxes, etc. Help with these is available at your local library or at stores such as Home Depot.
Now is the time to clear your arable areas of debris and rake the soil,
leaving furrows. About the middle of October, broadcast cover crop seeds. These will germinate quickly and grow throughout the winter enriching the soil, thwarting weeds, and preventing erosion. My choice
for cover crop seeds is a mix of hairy vetch and annual rye grass. The
legumes will fix nitrogen into the soil, while roots of the rye grass break
up hard pan, allowing for greater aeration. Besides its value to the soil, the crops are aesthetically pleasing during the winter as they provide
a vibrant green carpet. You can purchase cover crop seeds locally at
Ellison’s Feed and Seed store in Norman or through seed and plant catalogs. Of course, there are other methods of amending your soil by incorporating
animal fertilizers, which are available free. Horse manure can be found at
the Horseshoeing school south on I-35 from Norman, or worm castings at the bait factory in Purcell.
By being creative, you can accomplish many projects that will help give
you an early start on the next growing season.
Resources: Ellison Feed and Seed store, free seed and plant catalogs, your
local public library.
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Meet “The PinOkies”:
Diving Into Pinterest with Oklahoma Flair by Rob Morris
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ou’re about the meet three women from our local community who are, quite frankly, obsessed. But this is a good kind of obsession, the kind that can brighten up a home or make the faces of your family and friends light up with smiles as they experience a new dish you’ve prepared. We’re calling them “The PinOkies.” And their obsession is with the pinboard-style social website called Pinterest. Angie O’Keefe runs an investment business near Southwest 104th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. A few years ago she stumbled across Pinterest as she watched a friend of her aunt who was completely absorbed in her cell phone.
“We were wondering, ‘Who is she texting.’ But it turned out she was looking at Pinterest,” says Angie. “It turned out that she was finding all of these great ideas for my niece from Pinterest, so I checked it out and I was hooked.” Ashley Miller and Stephanie Courtney were actually ahead of the curve when it comes to Pinterest. They were both introduced to the website shortly after it made it’s debut. “I remember that when it started you couldn’t just join. You had to be invited. I had a friend who did that to I checked it out and was immediately hooked,” says Stephanie. Ashley says, “There was a staff member who was on the cutting edge of social media and she’s the one who introduced me to Pinterest when it first started, so I’ve been using it for a few years now.” Ashley initially used Pinterest in her role as the Children’s Department Manager at the Moore Public Library, finding crafts and decorating ideas. Courtney says that as a self-proclaimed “recipe hoarder” it was the vast amounts of new cooking ideas that grabbed her attention. For Angie, finding great ideas for meals and home projects was just the beginning of her Pinterest journey. Angie says, “I was finding all of these great ideas but I didn’t really understand the concept of ‘pinning’ things. Once I discovered that I found out how you could really make the site work for you.”
THE POWER OF PINTEREST All three of the PinOkies agree that this is the thing that makes Pinterest such a powerful tool: connecting with others while sharing some of the most creative and unique ideas you’ll find anywhere else. “There’s so much material and a tremendous variety of things you can find now. Of course there’s a huge resource of crafts and recipes, but there are also a lot of organizational tools that you can find,” says Stephanie. Ashley says, “I use it for pretty much everything, not just recipes. I’m really big on the whole home DIY (do-it-yourself ) thing right now. There are a ton of ideas for home, for remedies like “how to get rid of mosquito bites” and all sorts of crazy, cool stuff.” “It seems like any time I get ready to do anything I look on Pinterest first,” says Angie. “Cooking meals, working on events for Women of the South, projects around the house. There’s something for anything you can imagine.” “HEY! LET’S MAKE A PINTEREST SHOW!” So you’ve got this explosion of interest in...ahem... Pinterest. You’ve got three bright and talented young women who love the website so much they’re using it and talking about it daily. It’s only logical to put them in front of a camera to help others learn how they can use Pinterest in thousands of different ways. You’ll find the shows posted on TheMooreDaily. com website. They will be quick vignettes, lasting about 5 minutes each, and a new show will be posted on the website every Friday.
And while they’re thrilled to help spread the Gospel According to Pinterest, they want to be sure everyone understands that they’re really no different than anyone else trying to figure out how to make a recipe or do-it-yourself project work. “I love that people can get a chance to see us work through these projects and even mess them up,” says Angie. “You don’t have to be perfect.” Ashley says, “Sometimes I think Pinterest can be like this fantasy-land where everything is beautiful, perfect, and amazing. I’m hoping that people will see this as a ‘real version’ of it all where we can share the
things that worked well and the things that didn’t go quite so well.” “It’s so much fun being able to show the good and the bad,” said Stephanie. “Sometimes the things I try from Pinterest don’t end up looking like the picture and I think that can help give people the freedom to take some chances of their own.”
PINTEREST BECOMES AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART With the growing passion for Pinterest, it was only natural that it would attract the attention of An Affair of the Heart (AAOTH), one of the largest and most popular arts and crafts shows in the Southwest. AAOTH’s Steve Harris says the vendors who appear at their shows have embraced Pinterest. “They use Pinterest to show their products,’ says Harris. “But they also look at Pinterest as a way to get ideas about what to create, especially the kinds of things that might be beyond the ability of the public to make on their own.” Harris says it was this Pinterest connection that made it an easy decision for An Affair of the Heart to sign on as the sponsor for “The PinOkies.” “Pinterest is virtual and An Affair of the Heart is live,” says Harris, “It sparks our interest because the website feeds the passion for arts and crafts among Pinterest users. But when it comes time for one of our AAOTH shows, Pinterest users are ready to see, touch and handle the home decor, jewelry, clothing and other handmade items. As the late Gayle Dyer says, our shows are like “The Super Bowl for Women.” With 5 AAOTH shows set for the next 12 months (2 in OKC, 2 in Tulsa and their first show in San Antonio next June) Pinterest users will have plenty of opportunities to indulge their passions in person. The Pinokies Coverage Sponsored by An Affair of the Heart
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PUMPKINS OFFER PLENTY OF FUN FOR FALL ANGIE O’KEEFE
http://pinterest.com/angieok/boards/ As the president of Women of the South, some of my committee chairs call me to discuss upcoming events and meetings. We are currently trying to do team building activities each month. My membership chair (FYI a retired Westmoore teacher) asked if I thought it would be okay if we decorate pumpkins for our October membership meeting activity. Her idea was to decorate them and then auction them off for funding some of our scholarships programs. I, of course, loved the idea. She asked if I had some ideas of things we could do as far as decorating the pumpkins. That was all she needed to say! I pulled out my IPad, opened my Pinterest app, and showed her ideas that I had pinned just waiting for someone to ask that very question. From scary to cute to fancy décor, hand painted, drilled, blinged-out, glued buttons, glittered, mummy-fied, washitaped, mod-podged, colored, polka-dotted, spray-painted, carved, bedazzled, duct-taped and even monogrammed pumpkins—I found it all and even more on Pinterest. I haven’t informed the membership—yet—that we are doing it, so if they are reading this article…. Get ready because we are going to have some fun! I promise to take pictures of our pumpkins and start a new Women of the South Pinterest board. I am really excited about the drilling pumpkins mainly because I am thinking it would be hard to mess it up, but when women and power tools get together…. anything can happen!
STEPHANIE COURTNEY
http://pinterest.com/stephrcourtney/boards/ It is one of my favorite times of the year—fall! How can the change of seasons not be fun? It means crisp air, autumn colors, cinnamon, caramel, apple cider, PSLs, pumpkin butter, pumpkin cake, and more! I feel like fall is when I really kick into gear on new recipes, as Thanksgiving and Christmas are fast approaching. Fall is also when the Junior League of Norman starts a new session, which means many committee meetings to prepare for our volunteering and events, which means opportunities to make a new Pinterest dish or drink! And don’t let yourself get painted into the “pumpkin is just for pies” corner. I am not sure that there are many ingredients more interesting and fun to play with for breakfast, drinks, and desserts than pumpkin! How about some “Browned Butter Pumpkin Spice Krispie Treats,” “Pumpkin Crumbly Bread,” “Pumpkin Snickerdoodles,” or “Penne with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce.” Yes, there are pumpkin-and-pasta recipes to be found on Pinterest. Get ready, KitchenAid mixer!
ASHLEY MILLER
http://pinterest.com/a4miller/boards/ One of the things I love most about Oklahoma is that we get the seasons, and fall has to be my absolute favorite! The leaves, the crisp weather, and of course, the start of the holidays all make this the best time of year. Right now I have Halloween on my mind, and that means fun crafts at the library. I’ve been pinning away for the last few weeks, looking at crafts and decorations that are easy and low cost. Last night I came across a genius idea of how to use a pumpkin as flower vase. What’s great is that this can be an inside or outside decoration and it transitions from October to November. Now, that’s a lot of bang for your buck! Simply cut the top, scoop out the insides, place an old soup can inside, and fill with water. Finally, choose your favorite flowers and put them on display in your new “fall-tastic” vase. Oh, and of course, whatever you do, do not throw away the seeds. There are tons of roasted pumpkin seed recipes on Pinterest right now. The traditional way I grew up with is to lay the cleaned seeds on a baking sheet with salt and then bake them at 350 degrees for about 15–20 minutes. If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, check out my page: I’ve pinned several recipes that will take your seeds from tasty snack to gourmet nosh. Cinnamon maple pumpkin seeds, anyone? OCTOBER 2013 | MOORE MONTHLY | 15
A “Pintroduction”
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hen it comes to getting social in today’s world Facebook and Twitter tower over just about everything as a means of getting and staying connected with family, friends and the world at large. But while the massive shadow of Facebook and Twitter cast covers everybody with an internet connection or a smart phone, the four-year-old website called “Pinterest” has actually become the fastest-growing social network in the world. Simply put, Pinterest is a place where you can discover new ways to cook, build, do or buy things. Recipes, decorating and craft ideas, fashion, health and hobbies are just the tip of the growing iceberg of information floating beneath the surface. Pinterest can be accessed on the web or on tablets and smartphones using the Pinterest app. It has become so wildly popular that when we featured it as the cover story on last December’s issue of Moore Monthly magazine as a way to energize the holidays, the magazines flew off of racks so quickly we were challenged to keep up with the demand.
WHAT IF I WANT TO LIMIT ACCESS TO MY BOARD? Just use the “secret board” option when you create your board. This board is only visible to you and to those you invite to it. This is a great way to do things like pin wedding dresses for you and your friends to talk about without freaking out your boyfriend (just an example...we know that most men don’t get freaked out over stuff like this). HOW DO I PIN THINGS? Now you’re ready to rock and pin! As you look through the pins of people you follow or search through the category list you’re going to come across images that you want to pin yourself. When you see an image you want to pin, simply hover your cursor over it and then click the red “Pin It’ button that appears in the upper left-hand corner. You’ll need to designate which board to pin it to and add a description. You’ll also find that many websites now offer their own “Pin It” button to make the job easier for you.
So...here’s a Pinterest primer for those just discovering the website: WHERE DO I FIND PINTEREST? The website is simple: pinterest.com. You’ll also find excellent Pinterest mobile apps for Apple and Android. HOW DO I GET STARTED? When you first go to the page you’ll be asked to sign up in one of two ways: with your existing Facebook account or by using an email. Either process is very simple to follow. OK, I’VE SIGNED UP. WHAT NOW? Two things: You’ll need to find some boards to follow. Pinterest will suggest some to you, but you can also look through the categories to choose your first 5 boards. The first 5 are just to get you going. There’s no limit to the number or variety of boards you can choose. And then you’ll get an email asking your to verify your email account. Once you verify, the next screen you’ll see is your home feed that features the most recent “pins” from the people/boards you follow. WHAT ELSE CAN I DO TO MAKE THE SITE PERSONAL? A link to your personal account is in the upper right hand corner of the page. Clicking on that link will allow you to add a picture to help identify you (it doesn’t necessarily have to be a photo of you). You can also update basic information including opting out of email notifications and connecting or disconnecting your Facebook or Twitter accounts to Pinterest. CAN I CREATE MY OWN BOARDS? You betcha! In fact you’ll want to create your own boards to collect and organize the things you’re interested in. Just click on “Your Boards” in the upper righthand drop-down menu, then click “Create a Board.” You’ll need to name your board, add a description and put it in a category. Once that’s done you can start pinning items to your board. You can also invite others to pin to your board using the “Edit Board” connection at the top. Keep in mind that you’ll need to follow the user or enter their email address in order to allow them to pin to your board. 16 | MOORE MONTHLY | OCTOBER 2013
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MOORE ATHLETES THUNDER UP WITH RUSSELL WESTBROO By Rob Morris
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook is one of the biggest names in basketball these days. His explosive play on the court, combined with a quirky sense of Uerkel-based fashion off the court, have made him one of the more intriguing professional athletes in the world. And a group of high-school stars from Moore recently got to spend a little time with Westbrook, compliments of BancFirst. BancFirst invited 116 high-school basketball players and 104 coaches from 45 BancFirst communities across Oklahoma to the Devon Auditorium for a question-andanswer session with Westbrook. Bob Barry, Jr., sports director for KFOR, moderated the session. Four students and coaches attended from Moore. Those attending from Westmoore High School were Andrea Guziec, Ashley Gomez, Scott Hodges, and Tripp Fuller. Those attending from Moore High School were Justin Beam, Stuart Payne, Rhonda Fields, and Amanda Patterson. Russell discussed his workout routines, gave advice to the students wanting to play at higher levels, gave advice to coaches about how to get the best out of their players, talked about his regrets, disclosed what his first purchase was after he signed his contract (a house for his mom), talked at length about his fashion decisions, and everything in between. A recurring theme in his answers was the importance of education, focus, and family. He told the crowd about graduating high school with a 3.9 GPA, how his father taught him the importance of focusing on achieving his goals, and how he takes classes every summer with the intention of finishing his college degree. After the question-and-answer session ended, the participants had the opportunity to meet and have a photo taken with Russell. “This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for these kids and coaches to get advice from a current top NBA player,” remarked BancFirst Moore president, Craig Turner. “There were students from rival schools sitting side by side; players from all over the state were sharing this experience together. That sense of community is exactly what BancFirst stands for. 18 | MOORE MONTHLY | OCTOBER 2013
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ANSWERCREW Question for a
Business Professional I have lost my job in the midst of a “Reduction in Force” by my employer. I am only 48 years old and had spent my entire working life with my prior employer. I was given a substantial lump sum payment upon leaving. I do not have a college degree but had worked my way into a supervisory position. I have no marketable technical skills. I have considered retraining programs at the tech centers but have decided against it. I have been considering buying a franchise since franchises supposedly provide a “turn-key” solution. I have management skills but only about half the franchise fee. Do you think this is a good idea?
Possibly, but there are several criteria to consider and research. First, you want to make sure that the transaction that you are contemplating is indeed a franchise. Many businesses that think of themselves as successful consider expansion via the duplication of their business model for others. The process of selling franchises is tightly controlled by the US Federal Trade Commission, which requires that the franchisor prepare standardized a Franchise Disclosure Document that must be presented to each potential franchisee and signed by the potential franchisee. This is a rigorous and expensive process and may need to be supplemented by state disclosures, depending upon the state of your residence or the state where the franchise would be located. You may want to learn more about the franchising process from the perspective of the franchisor to be fully informed. I have found a good summary of the process at www.ryanswansonlaw.com/documents/Articles/U_S_Franchising.pdf. Second, you really need an informed guide to navigate the process. There are now thousands of franchise opportunities in every imaginable business sector. There are specialists in the market place who can help you understand the process and alternatives. These are referred to as franchise brokers, but not all their processes are the same? One thing that should be certain of is that the services of the franchise broker should be no cost to you. These brokers are effectively independent agents compensated by the franchisor ( company selling the franchise). You next question is, undoubtedly, If these folks are independent sales agents for the franchisors, who is then protecting my interests? You need someone on your team who can understand all the legal issues—an experienced business contracts attorney.
“business brokers” who also are franchise brokers. While the disciplines are similar, they are not the same, so be aware of the expertise of your broker. Frankly, I like the business model that has been created by some national franchise brokers who focus first and foremost on assisting you, the buyer, to understand and assess your own strengths, weaknesses, values, needs, and goals and help you make a good decision. This business model puts the focus in the right place, with the first priority being the “matching” process as to that the franchising model fits the buyer, and only then moving on to a discussion of franchising alternatives. This model is followed by firms like The Entrepreneur’s Source. Third, how will you finance the franchise acquisition and start-up? Remember that everyone with whom you are dealing (franchisor, the franchise broker, and any potential financing source) is expecting that you will be providing substantial personal equity to the transaction, “skin in the game.” If these folks can’t satisfy themselves that any transaction can be financed, this investigative stage may be very short. Do not be offended if the broker wants to obtain and understand your personal financial statement very soon after you meet. These financing alternatives will vary dramatically depending on the franchise model, from large amounts related to the franchise fees and construction of a retail business, to far smaller franchise fees where only the franchise fee and inventory are involved. The larger franchisors who are well established, and whose franchise costs are substantial, have their own relationships and systems set up to assist with temporary (called bridge financing) or permanent financing. The US Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 7A loan program does cover loans for financing franchise purchases and establishment of your business as long as the franchisor is on the SBA’s approved franchise list. (Note: the SBA is not a lender but provides government guarantees on a portion of the loan made by a commercial bank, so you will need to approach your commercial bank about a loan with an SBA guarantee.) The Business Development Center at Moore Norman Technology is available to assist you with any issue or problem if you are an existing small-business owner or someone contemplating self-employment. Greg Kieson Coordinator of Business Development Moore Norman Technology Center
While the franchise brokers are unregulated, remember that any person or firm that wants to continue in business for any period of time must deliver value and create a positive reputation in the community or state. Tenure, a long list of satisfied customers, and a clean report from the Better Business Bureau of the state are mandatory. Because of the lack of regulation as to credentials, you may find OCTOBER 2013 | MOORE MONTHLY | 21
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What are the tax-saving areas most people will overlook when it comes to storm recovery and the impact on personal or small business finances?
I’m just getting into fitness. What kind of diet should I be on?
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The tax-saving areas most people will overlook will be that you have to have documentation and numbers to use on your tax returns. It is frustrating on both sides, but when you prepare your return and if it is ever audited or reviewed by the Internal Revenue Service, they require “substantiation” (proof ) for deductions or losses claimed. If you will be taking a casualty loss, you must have documentation on the items that you are claiming. If everything was lost, including your receipts, you can spend the next half-year or so before April 15, 2014, rebuilding your documentation. If you go to the places you bought things and explain your circumstances, they may be able to help you with duplicate receipts. However, if you received “qualified disaster relief payments,” you will not have to report those payments as income, even if those payments were used to replace lost personal items. Those payments may be either outright grants or loans. Most likely, the people who made the grant or loan will have already told you whether the payments were taxable or not. To the extent that you received insurance or other reimbursement for the same items, you may have taxable income. If you do end up taking casualty losses, you can either take those on your 2013 income tax return, or file an amended 2012 income tax return to receive an expedited refund. Remember, all tax situations are fact-dependent and situation-sensitive.
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There are some general rules to follow. For most of us, the word “fitness” conjures up images of sweating bodies surrounded by heavy weights and treadmills, but that’s only part of the picture. The truth is, that’s the easy part. Nutrition can be much trickier to get right, and is arguably more important than the exercise component of fitness. But there are some general rules that should help you figure things out. The first and most crucial rule is this: forget about fad diets. Every year brings different diets to the forefront, each of which promises to be the cure for everything that ails us. Low carb/ketogenic, low fat, low protein, nothing red or white, nothing but broccoli on Tuesdays, etc. Always a gimmick—and rarely a very healthy approach. True, sometimes they may work, but anyone will lose weight eating nothing but green beans and grapefruit. Extreme calorie restriction will burn a fair amount of fat. It will also waste away a lot of muscle, which will only lower your metabolism and make it that much easier to regain any fat you may have lost on the diet. Which leads to the second rule: don’t think of diet as a temporary change in eating habits; think of it as the way you will eat from now on. Like it or not, you can’t eat only half a rice cake and a grape for six weeks of the year, then eat McDonalds and Twinkies the other forty-six weeks and think you’re going to keep slim and healthy. It’s not a temporary diet we need; it’s a long-term change in eating habits. Eating healthy can be a difficult change for many of us raised on junk and fast food, but it gets much easier as healthy eating becomes a habit and you start to feel better. After two or three weeks of eating real food, you won’t want a Big Mac anymore, and your body won’t either. So what does it mean to eat healthy? That’s rule number three: stay away from processed food. Generally, this means shopping on the edges of the grocery store, where the meat, dairy, and produce are kept. Meat, fruit, and vegetables should form the bulk of your diet. All of those bags and boxes in the middle aisles contain only over-salted, nutrient-depleted, and high-calorie foods. For the calories in one cupcake, you could have several pieces of fruit for dessert and be much more satisfied, and get more vitamins, minerals, and fiber to boot. Of course, how much you eat will affect whether you lose or gain weight, but initially it’s the “what,” not the “how much,” that you should focus on. Switch to real, whole foods, and your calories are practically guaranteed to drop. It’s much harder to overeat on lean meat and vegetables than it is on chips and ice cream. And besides, you are literally made of the food you eat. Wouldn’t you rather be made of the good stuff ?
Alex Warren Flex Gym 631 NW 7th St Moore, OK 73160 (405) 912-4994
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NEW BUSINESSES COMING TO TOWN by Christiaan Patterson
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he tornado on May 20 didn’t seem to stop new businesses from coming into town. If anything, Moore can expect more new stores and restaurants along
SW 19th St. One such business coming to town, with a parade of confetti from
residents, is the triumphant return of Dairy Queen.
“Well, we are bringing Dairy Queen back to Moore for the first time in 15 years,” said
Sarah Jones, co-owner of Moore DQ. “At first I was a little bit nervous but then I got excited to see how everyone else was so excited about it. To be able to give the community what they want and to make a difference—it will make my day, every day.”
The brand-new DQ will be a 1.9 million-dollar project with the chill-and-grill style
concept. It will be the first DQ in the OKC metro since 1999. The Jones family, who also
brought back Schlotzsky’s to the area, is thrilled to have partnered with the Fritts family and purchased the land. The aim is to open by December 31, 2013.
“To be able to partner up and purchase the land from them and build our business was
just a great synergy that we will never forget,” said David Jones, co-owner of Moore DQ. “We are deeply appreciative to Jason [Fritts] and his fine family.”
Another business getting ready to open, this one in November, is Firehouse Subs at 1301
S. I-35 service road. This establishment started 18 years ago by a family of entrepreneurs of both firemen and police officers. Now, with over 600 locations throughout the United States, Moore is proud to welcome Firehouse Subs to the family.
“We feel good about coming to Moore,” said Jim Costello, district manager of Firehouse
Subs. “Moore is growing quickly, and with everything that’s gone on in the last few months, we are excited to be a part of the rebirth.”
Once the building was constructed, it took about seven weeks to complete the outside
look of Firehouse Subs. This new 2,000 sq. ft. building faces I-35 and is just south of the
Warren Theater. The owner is excited to open the doors to a new community and offer a unique food experience.
“I’m excited,” said Alicia Hughes, owner of Moore location. “I think it’s a good growth
opportunity. The food is great, and we can do great things in the community with fire safety.” Making its way up to Moore is Old School Bagel, which is set to open this October. This
new café atmosphere will bring a different style and flavor to the bagel world as well as more choices for breakfast or lunch. Old School Bagel will be located in the shopping center off the west I-35 service road and south of 19th St. near Baked and Alfredo’s.
“I’m very excited about coming to Moore and have had several inquiries about our opening
date,” Jason Atchison, owner of Old School Bagel, said. “We’re shooting for October 15
at the absolute latest for our grand opening. We’re looking forward to embracing the community of Moore as well as bringing them a great New York-style bagel.”
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The Farm Women’s Club by L.T. Hadley
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fter the long, hard years of helping get homes and farms established eased up, women began wanting to add more quality of life; to be more useful and friendly, and to explore ways to improve themselves and their community. In June of 1916, a small group of Cleveland County ladies began meeting. Encouraged by Mrs. Carl Williams, “Good Cheer” editor for the Farmer Stockman Magazine, they formed the Farm Women’s Club. They found that a small group of women in the Moore area were also meeting for the purpose of aiding others. Mrs. Williams encouraged them to organize, and a meeting was planned on a Saturday at the County Court House. Many farm families had made their weekly trip to town, and two of the husbands went up and down Main Street advising other farmers, “Send your wife to the meeting.” Fifty women attended and by 1917, the Federation of Cleveland County Farm Women was organized. Early club dues were ten cents a year. Clubs formed all over Oklahoma as women became aware of an opportunity to become better homemakers with information and guidance available through the county agent’s offices. Seven Oklahoma Counties created a position of home demonstration agent. Cleveland County women petitioned for one. It did not go well, as the commissioners and excise board did not favor spending funds for a position. The ladies kept trying. Two from each club took food, linens, and dishes, set up a table in the farm agent’s office, invited the excise board and commissioners, and a visiting road machinery salesman to a delectable meal. Nothing was said of why the meal was furnished, but upon finishing it, the machinery salesman said, “I don’t know what these ladies want from you, but I think you should give it to them.” They all agreed, but it was a long time before a permanent demonstration agent position was funded. The ladies had to raise funds to help each year. One fundraiser was unique. Most women had no transportation, so they walked to the meetings. One club asked each member to bring a chicken to sell. Observers were surprised to see a lady walking 28 | MOORE MONTHLY | OCTOBER 2013
down the road with a chicken under her arm or a lady on a horse with a chicken strapped behind her. When the pressure cooker was invented, one was donated to one woman from each club. Mrs. Puckett’s husband gave her club a butchered calf, and the agent showed them the newest canning method. Each lady took home a jar of canned beef. With either the help of the agent or on their own, women explored ideas for better homemaking, child care, sewing, nutritious meals and hygiene. Byproducts were increased self-assurance, healthier meals, wider scope of friendship, and awareness of their abilities and responsibility to influence other lives for good. With growing confidence, they entered cooking, canning, quilting, and needlework in the county and state fairs with wonderful results. During the wars, they knitted for the Red Cross, made surgical dressings and comfort kits for the troops, and took Red Cross nursing courses. The general intent of the clubs was not just to improve the lives of their families, but also to aid in the health, welfare, and benefit of others. Thirty-six different clubs have operated in the
county. Eight still exist, all established before 1936. Moore women have been involved mostly in Clothier, Corn, and New Hope. Some earlier members were Hattie Montgomery, Alice Kenney, Ada Polk, and Julia Gabrish; though there have been many members from both farm and town. The name of the organization changed from Farm Women’s Club to the Home Extension Council. During the past 54 years, three women have served as county home demonstrations agents: Johnnie Russell, Louise Perkinson and the present agent, Susan Moffat. It would be impossible to estimate the benefits the community and its families derived from this area of its growth and development: healthier meals and food preparation, a spirit of cooperation and helpfulness, greater self-confidence and inspiration, better childcare. Before television, exploding advertising, and communications systems beyond all expectations, these women had to search out ways to help elevate the standard of living for their families and succeeding generations.
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Tinker Federal Credit Union Making a Complete Comeback by Christiaan Patterson As one of the first buildings to make a complete comeback after the tornado, Tinker Federal Credit Union is proud to reconstruct its walls from the ground up. Located off the I-35 service road and S.W. 4th St., TFCU is quickly coming together, thanks to a dedicated crew. “Well, I think they are coming along fabulous. As you can see, we are the only building around right now that is in the rebuilding mode. Of course, with construction you can never count on dates or anything like that, but certainly it’s going wonderful, and we have a great crew working on it,” said Jan Davis, assistant VP of Moore TFCU. On May 20, the tornado ripped through the city and made no exception for TFCU. Moments before the impact, employees and customers took shelter inside. As the winds swirled and time seemed to make a complete stop, the people inside held on. Thankfully, not a single person was killed. Within days of the tornado, the bank was already drawing up plans to rebuild. It didn’t take long before TFCU was ready to rebuild and start laying foundation on the same site. “We certainly want to come back. Moore is so proud of its ability to recover from these things, and we like being a part of that. We’re excited to be one of the first ones just to pour the foundation and get started on the rebuild,” said Matt Stratton, senior VP of marketing at TFCU. Construction crews have been working long hours, taking advantage of the sunny weather and the break from the rain. So far, the new bank vault was one of the first items to go into the reconstruction of the building. Surrounding the vault, crews erected a steel frame on the outside that will help to reinforce the bank. The building is progressing and employees are anxious to get back to work and start serving the residents of Moore once again. “We miss them—we’re so sorry that they have been inconvenienced. I know they have to go to all different kinds of places to get their business done. We can’t wait to see them again. We can’t wait to be back in Moore so we can help them with their accounts and take care of their business,” Davis said. So long as the weather cooperates and doesn’t rain on any parade, TFCU is looking to reopen its doors and welcome back customers toward the beginning of 2014. Meanwhile, customers of TFCU can continue banking at any other locations in Oklahoma City until it returns to Moore. “They can still find us, even though we are scattered throughout the metro. We are still here to help them,” said Davis.
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Hundreds Rally to Build Briarwood Playground in a Day by Christiaan Patterson
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s the kids of Briarwood Elementary began a new school year and settled into the temporary home at Emmaus Baptist Church, one thing was still missing: a playground. Thanks to some generous hearts outside the community, and many within, the students of Briarwood received a well-crafted and fun playground where they can just be kids. Kaboom, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building playgrounds for all children in the country, received a donation from Nike. After the tornado, Nike dedicated half a million dollars for the area to help rebuild playgrounds at schools and parks. It was this gesture that began the planning for Briarwood. “In the aftermath of the tornado on May 20, 2013, we had a funding opportunity with Nike, who dedicated $500,000 to build playgrounds in Moore and Oklahoma City. Kaboom was contacted to help make that happen,” Chappy Rago, Kaboom project manager, said. On a single Saturday while many people tuned into the football games, a large group of volunteers descended on Emmaus Baptist Church. Some 250 people gave their time, hearts, and sweat to lay more than 190 cubic yards of mulching, and mix 15,000 pounds of concrete by hand. Volunteers came from every walk of life: from college students to retirees, and even teachers. The collaboration of hard work on a weekend meant that the playground would be ready for students come Monday morning.
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“It’s been a great place for the kids to have a wonderful year of learning, but when they come outside, other than a couple soccer balls and grass, there is nothing for them to play on. That’s something they had at Briarwood that they are missing,” Robin Dziedzic, Briarwood teacher and volunteer, said. Some of the volunteers gave up college football day to lend their own hands for those who are still in need. One volunteer wanted to help make sure her little brother at Briarwood got a chance to play and have fun during recess. Despite the heat, it was important to her that these kids have some escape. “One afternoon of sweat from all these people will make a lot of kids happy,” said Robin Dziedzic, Briarwood teacher and volunteer. “I feel really happy that I got to go to their pep rally yesterday for the park, and they were really excited about it. It just made me feel good doing all of this for the kids and to help them out,” Shedrick Parham, college student and volunteer, said. “It’s going to be so fun for them. You know, it’s hard labor, but it’s fun,” said Tiffany Carris, volunteer. The playground was completed and opened for the kids at Briarwood. It’s encouraging to have not only a place for these students to enjoy themselves but to see such a continued outpour of people who just want to help. Thanks to Kaboom and Nike for a gift that will make a huge difference for these students.
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Bigger & Better: Best of Moore & South OKC Returns By Rob Morris
When we kicked off the inaugural “Best of Moore & South OKC” contest last year we were pretty sure local residents would be excited for the chance to share their pride in local establishments. But the actual response was overwhelming. Our Facebook page, email and website (TheMooreDaily.com) was flooded with nominations, votes and comments. So this year we decided to expand the process to make sure everyone had a chance to participate. Here’s how you can participate...beginning with nominations for your favorites in 41 categories: STEP ONE: NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN Help us compile a complete list of participants by nominating your favorites in any or all of our 41 categories simply by commenting on our Facebook page or by emailing rob@mooremonthly.com. You can make multiple nominations and THIS IS IMPORTANT: your nomination will also serve as a vote in narrowing down the field to our five finalists. So nominate early and often. STEP TWO: ANNOUNCING THE FINALISTS We’ll reveal the five finalists in each of the 41 categories on November 16th. STEP THREE: FINAL VOTING Once the finalists have been determined voters will be able to cast their ballots for their favorite in each of the 41 categories beginning on December 16th and ending at 11:59 p.m. on January 31st. All voting will be done on our website. (TheMooreDaily.com) STEP FOUR: WINNERS ANNOUNCED We’ll be revealing the winners of the “Best of Moore & South OKC” contest later in February at a special dinner that we promise will be loaded with fun and festitivies. The winners will also be revealed in the March edition of the Moore Monthly.
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GENERAL *MOORE POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS MOVED. MPD’s offices have moved to 224 S. Chestnut Ave., behind the Library, just north of the Community Center. YMCA Before and After School Care. Moore Community Center; call 378-0420 for participating schools and more information. Big Trash Pick Up. Moore residents will be allowed two FREE big trash pick-ups a year and one free voucher to the City landfill for each physical address in Moore. Call 793-5070 to schedule your trash pick-up. Neighborhood Watch Program. Moore Police Dept. is starting a Neighborhood Watch Program. If interested in helping your neighborhood reduce crime, contact Jeremy Lewis, 793-4448. Adopt A Pet. Call Moore Animal Shelter, 7935190; 3900 S. I-35 Service Rd. Open M–F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 12 noon. First Church Moore, 201 W. Main. Every Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. SONderful Wednesdays for Youth (7–12 grades). Free Community Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Family Activities & Church School at 6 p.m. Afterschool Matters, an after-school program from FBC Moore that helps students who need academic success. Available for 1st through 6th graders every Tuesday from 3:00-6:00 pm. Contact Director Carissa Taylor at carissa.taylor@ fbcmoore.org to learn more about enrolling your child or to volunteer. Fresh Start Community Church Food Pantry 309 Eastern Avenue, West Campus-Family Life Center. Open the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Canned and dry goods available. Must be a resident of Moore. (Please bring an ID). Jennifer Ashford-Roberson Lymphoma Fund. Donations requested to help this lifelong Moore resident battling stage 4 follicular non-Hodgkin's
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lymphoma for six years. Donations will help fund a bone marrow transplant and can be dropped off at the Bank of Oklahoma location at Crest Foods in Moore. Oklahoma Home and Community EducationRobinson Group 11 a.m. 201 W. Indian Hills Rd, Moore. Contact Phyllis Embrey 895-6630. Dementia/Alzheimers Support Group Village on the Park 1515 Kingsgate OKC 3:00 p.m. Contact Karen Proctor at 692-8700. American Legion. Every Wednesday of the month. 12-4 p.m. Second and fourth Wednesday. 207 SW 1st Street. For information, call Preston Simms 5508516. Fall Break Camps. Mad Science, Extreme Animals and Basketball camps are back! For two days during fall break. Registration is open until October 11th. Fees are: $50 for basketball and mad science; and $60 for extreme animals. Register at the Moore Community Center. Merry Heart Guidance Center. Free guidance counseling for those affected by May storms. Open to Adults, Teens and Children. 626 NW 7th St. Moore. Contact center at 703-8451.
VOLUNTEERS The Hugs Project. non-profit organization puts together care packages for our troops in Middle East. For more info call 651-8359 or please email TheHugsProject@cox.net. Blue Star Mothers of America. Moore City Hall is a donation drop-off for items for our service members overseas. For needs, see www.bsmok6.org or go to City Hall. Help Deliver Meals. to Moore homebound residents. Volunteer drivers needed. Call Darlene Carrell, 7939069, Brand Ctr. Living Faith Church. 825 NW 24th, feeding program called the “Father’s Business.” About 100 families are provided food every Tues. Call Pastor Jimmy Milligan, 794-3161; or email to pastorjimmy@tfb-okc.com
Serve Moore. Need help cleaning up or repairing your property after the tornado? Serve Moore is here to help get you back on your feet. Located at 200 S. Howard Ave. in Moore. Call for services or to volunteer. 735-3060. Tuesday – Saturday 9am- 6pm
SENIORS Moore Senior Citizen nutrition site. Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main, 793-9069. Open 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon.–Fri. Meal offered at 11:30. Call by 1 p.m. day before to request a meal. Donation for a meal for seniors 60& above: $2.25. Required cost for meal for guests under 60: $5.00 P.A.L.S. Program for Seniors. Seniors will be assigned to a buddy who will call every day to check on you. Sign up with Officer Lewis, Moore Police Dept., 793-4448. Moore Council on Aging. Seniors may have transportation anywhere in city of Moore for errands or appointments. 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Mon.– Fri. Call 7993130 at least one day in advance.
New Types of Transportation: *Metro Transit will provide van service for age 60 and older on Tue. and Thu. from the Moore area to OKC medical appointments. Call Jackie at 297-2583. *”Share-A-Fare” Age 60 and over or disabled to purchase taxi fare at a 40% off. Project Return Home For Alzheimer’s patients in Moore. For information about enrolling a loved one, contact Virginia Guild at 793-4478 or Sgt. Jeremy Lewis at 793-4448.
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CLUBS AARP meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m. at the Brand Senior Center, 501 East Main St., Moore. Programs are on subjects of interest to persons 50 years and over. Potluck dinner follows the program each month. Moore Old Town Association meets 4th Tue. every month at First United Methodist Church. For further information contact Janie Milum at: cjmilum@ sbcglobal.net Malcolm Hunter Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Moore, OK meets 2nd Wed. of each month at Hillcrest Presbyterian Church, 6600 S. Penn, at 1 p.m. Contact Pat Towns,376-5653. Moore Rotary Club. Wed, at Belmar Golf Club, 1025 E. Indian Hills Road. Civic orga nization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community. The Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization meets at 11am the 3rd Saturday during the months of: February, April, June, August, October, and December. Meeting location is the Sunny Lane Family Reception Center, 3900 SE 29th St, Del City. If you need directions call 405-445-7040 . South OKC Rotary Club. Fridays, 12 to 1 p.m. at Southwest Integris Cancer Center, SW 44th & Southwestern. Civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community. Moore Horseshoe Club. Every Thursday 6 p.m. at Fairmoore Park. Contact Johnny Vanderburg at 237-1171
WOMEN Zumba avalible just for women at First Baptist Church Moore. Come experience a high energy workout that’s a lot of fun! Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Call 405-793-2600 for more information.
South OKC Women’s Connection. This club meets every 3rd Wednesday at noon at Southern Hills Baptist Church, 8601 S. Penn, OKC. Call Joyce, 6928792, for more information. Nursery provided!
Zumba. $3 fee per class. Monday and Thursday nights, 7:15 p.m. at the Christian Life Center located at 201 W. Main St.
Moms Club of Moore meets 2nd Thursday of month at Westmoore Community Church. www. momsclubsofmoore.com
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FITNESS First Baptist Church of Moore. FBC Moore Community Life/Recreation Ctr. Two basketball courts & racquetball courts, fitness center, walking/ running track. Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 735-2527. Tai Chi is avalible at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. The cost is $2 per class. Call 405-793-2600 for more information. Karate is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday 9:0012:00. The classes are free for anyone ages 8 years old and up with uniforms availble at a discounted rate. Call 405-793-2600 for more information. Zumba with Crystal. Weekly Zumba classes at First Christian Church, 629 NW 12th. Cost is $4 for 1 class or $15 for a 5-class punch card. For more information contact Crystal Nelson at 405-626-8711, by email at zumba_with_crystal@yahoo.com or at the website crystalnelson.zumba.com. Brand Senior Center. Senior Exercise at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Moore Community Center Step Aerobics Onehour class will be available every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10:15. Cost is $20. Instructor: Angie Ceyler. For more information contact Whitney at 793-5090 or email at wWathen@ cityofmoore.com. Moore Community Center Zumba Classes. Fee is $15 dollars a month per person, Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Instructor: Ritchel Schultz. For more information call 405-793-5090. Body Fit Strength Training. Tues. & Thurs. from 9 to 9:50 a.m. at Fresh Start Community Church, 309 N Eastern, 794-7313.
Southern Hills School of Fine Arts, 8601 S. Penn, OKC 73159. Enrolling children and adults for private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums, strings, brass and woodwinds. Call David Allen at 405-589-3618 or www.http://myshbc. com/arts. Sooner Sensation Show Chorus, Sweet Adelines. Mon. 7 p.m. at Fresh Start Church. 309 N Eastern. Call 436-5828 for more information. Also FREE voice lessons on Mondays.
RECOVERY/SUPPORT Fresh Start Community Church Celebrate Recovery, 12-Step Program will meet on Tuesday nights, 6:30 p.m. at 309 N Eastern, 7947313. Beth Haven Baptist Church. 12400 S. Western is having an Addiction Recovery Program every Friday at 7 p.m. Call Pastor Rick, 691-6990 for information. The OK Chapter of the Scleroderma Foundation, monthly support group meetings, third Tuesday of every month at the Moore Chamber of Commerce (I-35 & Main St.) 6:30 p.m. Call 694-1098 for more information. First Baptist Church Grief Share. Support group for individuals and family members struggling with life events such as death, divorce, disappointments; and learning healthy ways to cope with life. Meets weekly on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street. First Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery. Support and help for those struggling with addiction. Meets weekly on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist, 301 NE 27th Street.
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OCTOBER 1 • TUESDAY Parks Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. 301 N. Broadway.
OCTOBER 4 • FRIDAY Tie One on for Cancer. 1k fun run, 5k run & 5k dog run at Lake Hefner Stars and Stripes Park to encourage and support cancer survivors of all ages through the LIVESTRONG program at the YMCA. Registration is $25 for fun run/ $40 5k run and $55 5k dog run. OCTOBER 5 • SATURDAY Hometown Heroes Day. Orr Family Farms will offer 20% off admission for military and first responders with valid ID. Open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. OCTOBER 7 • MONDAY City Council Meeting at Moore City Hall at 6:30 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000
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OCTOBER 17• THURSDAY Jazz & Blues Night at Royal Bavaria Restaurant from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy a night of music in the Royal Bavaria Beer Garden with an outdoor misting system to help keep you cool. For just $17 you’ll also find an all you can eat buffet and plenty of our great handcrafted beer. For more info call 405-7997666 or visit www.royal-bavaria.com. Fall Break Camps. Mad Science, Basketball and Extreme Animals. Moore Community Center 9 a.m.-noon. Fees are: $50 for basketball and mad science; and $60 for extreme animals. OCTOBER 18• FRIDAY Weather Round Up. Orr Family Farms. Learn about weather safety, enter to win a storm shelter, on hand activities for the kids and meet local storm chasers and their vehicles. Open from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fall Break Camps. Mad Science, Basketball and Extreme Animals. Moore Community Center 9 a.m.-noon. Fees are: $50 for basketball and mad science; and $60 for extreme animals.
OCTOBER 10 • THURSDAY Jazz & Blues Night at Royal Bavaria Restaurant from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy a night of music in the Royal Bavaria Beer Garden with an outdoor misting system to help keep you cool. For just $17 you’ll also find an all you can eat buffet and plenty of our great handcrafted beer. For more info call 405-7997666 or check out the website at www.royalbavaria.com.
Join the Singles of FBC Moore for “Friday Night Live for HIM” Friday, September 20th. There’s a dinner for a small charge at 6:30 p.m. in our Atrium, followed by a wonderful time of Praise & Worship with Jami Smith and a message from our special guest speaker, David Edwards. Recreation and table games to follow until 10:00 p.m. Please call 793-2624 for more information and reservations, or e-mail marji.robison@ fbcmoore.org. First Baptist is located at 301 NE 27th Street, just off I-35 South in Moore.
OCTOBER 12 • SATURDAY Bob Ross Painting: Landscape Painting Class. Fee is $50 and canvas must be purchased before the class and paper towels. Location at the Moore Community Center from 1-5 p.m.
OCTOBER 19 • SATURDAY Weather Round Up. Orr Family Farms. Learn about weather safety, enter to win a storm shelter, on hand activities for the kids and meet local storm chasers and their vehicles. Open from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
OCTOBER 14 • MONDAY City Council Meeting at Moore City Hall at 6:30 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000
Girls of Grace. First Baptist Church at 301 NE 27th St. Moore, OK. 9 a.m. – 4:30- p.m. Tickets are: Gold circle $64 and VIP $94. Call 1-888-483-0018 for more info and ticketing.
OCTOBER 21 • MONDAY City Council Meeting at Moore City Hall at 6:30 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000 OCTOBER 24 • THURSDAY Jazz & Blues Night at Royal Bavaria Restaurant from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy a night of music in the Royal Bavaria Beer Garden with an outdoor misting system to help keep you cool. For just $17 you’ll also find an all you can eat buffet and plenty of our great handcrafted beer. For more info call 405-7997666 or visit www.royal-bavaria.com. OCTOBER 25 • FRIDAY Mummy and Son Dance. 6-9:30 pm at the Moore Community Center. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased in advance. OCTOBER 26 • SATURDAY Rotary Club of Moore Pancake Breakfast at the Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main Street, from 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. Cost is $5 per person. Children under 5 years of age are free with adult. Annual Fall Craft & Food Festival. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Christian Life Center located at 201 W. Main St. in Moore. Haunt Old Town. Free family activities with the Moore Community Center and library in Old Town Moore. OKCE Metro Food Trucks will be on hand so bring some cash and enjoy some great food! 4-7 p.m. Trail of Fears Haunted Trail. At Little River Park. Jack-O-Lantern contest at 7 p.m. This is designed for kids 12 and older. Kids 11 and under must be with parent. Trail starts at 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased in advance. OCTOBER 31 • THURSDAY Jazz & Blues Night at Royal Bavaria Restaurant from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy a night of music in the Royal Bavaria Beer Garden with an outdoor misting system to help keep you cool. For just $17 you’ll also find an all you can eat buffet and plenty of our great handcrafted beer. For more info call 405-7997666 or visit www.royal-bavaria.com.
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OCTOBER 3 • THURSDAY Jazz & Blues Night at Royal Bavaria Restaurant from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy a night of music in the Royal Bavaria Beer Garden with an outdoor misting system to help keep you cool. For just $17 you’ll also find an all you can eat buffet and plenty of our great handcrafted beer. For more info call 405-7997666 or check out the website at www.royalbavaria.com.
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MOORE MONTHLY | OCT 2013 • LIBRARY EVENTS
LIBRARY EVENTS
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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING Tuesday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. Story Time Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m. Books, Barks and Buddies Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m. YourTutor Wednesday, Oct. 2 Library closed, PLS staff training day Thursday, Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m. YourTutor Saturday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m. Read, Create and Play Tuesday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. Story Time Tuesday, Oct. 8, 4:30 p.m. Lilly Open House for First Graders Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m. YourTutor Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. Baby Story Time Thursday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. Make and Take Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m. YourTutor Tuesday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. Story Time Tuesday, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m. YourTutor Tuesday, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m. Books, Barks and Buddies Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. Baby Story Time Thursday, Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m. YourTutor Saturday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m. Read, Create and Play Tuesday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. Story Time Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m. YourTutor Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. Baby Story Time Thursday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. Make and Take Thursday, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. YourTutor Tuesday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. Story Time Tuesday, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m. YourTutor Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. Baby Story Time Thursday, Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m. YourTutor TEENS AND ADULTS Tuesday, Oct. 1, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 Thursday, Oct. 3, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 6 p.m.
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Computer Basics Library closed, Pioneer Library System staff training day Zumba Internet Basics Zumba Operation Photo Rescue Operation Photo Rescue Email Basics DIY Repurposed Maps Zumba On the Same Page Book Discussion Group Intro to Twitter Zumba Moore Reads Book Group UFOs in Oklahoma: the Truth Is Out There Zumba
CHILDREN’S DEPT. Wednesday, Oct. 2 Library closed, PLS staff training day Thursday, Oct. 3, at 10 and 10:30 a.m. Baby Story Time Thursday, Oct. 3, 4:30 p.m. After School Kids (ASK) Friday, Oct. 4, 4:30 p.m. Lilly Open House Monday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m. Children’s Story Time Thursday, Oct. 10, at 10 and 10:30 a.m. Baby Story Time Thursday, Oct. 10, 4:30 p.m. After School Kids (ASK) Monday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. Children’s Story Time Thursday, Oct. 17, at 10 and 10:30 a.m. Baby Story Time Thursday, Oct. 17, 4:30 p.m. After School Kids (ASK) Monday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. Children’s Story Time Thursday, Oct. 24, at 10 and 10:30 a.m. Baby Story Time Thursday, Oct. 24, 4:30 p.m. After School Kids (ASK) Monday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. Children’s Story Time Tuesday, Oct. 29, 4:30 p.m. Book and Movie (BAM) Thursday, Oct. 31, at 10 and 10:30 a.m. Baby Story Time Thursday, Oct. 31, 4:30 p.m. After School Kids (ASK) TEENS AND ADULTS Wednesday, Oct. 2 Library closed, Pioneer Library System staff training day Saturday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m. ACT prep resources featuring Learn-A-Test Monday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m. Pilates Tuesday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. Computer Basics Wednesday, Oct. 9, 4 p.m. Lego Quest Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m. Penn Ave. Literary Society Saturday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m. Novelist, Finding Your New Favorite Book Monday, Oct. 14, 6 p.m. Pilates Tuesday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m. Resume Reboot Thursday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m. ACT prep resources featuring Learn-A-Test Thursday, Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m. Prepare Your Garden and Yard for Winter Monday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m. Pilates Wednesday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m. Business Connections Book Group Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4 p.m. Lego Quest Friday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m. Lawn of the Dead Monday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m. Pilates
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Zumba Fitness at Moore Community Center $15 a month per person. Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m., Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Instructor: Ritchel Schultz For more information call 405-793-5090. Step Aerobics A one-hour fitness class that will include 30 minutes of aerobic conditioning and Reebok step, etc., and 25 minutes of strength training and toning, and a 5-minute cool down. The class will also include an introduction to a free online website that will provide tracking and tips on weight loss and improving fitness levels. Monday & Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.- - 6:30 p.m., Saturday 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m., $20 a month.
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BRAND SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES For more information on other activities and times, call 793-9069. 10-1 10-3 10-4 10-8 10-10 10-15 10-17 10-22 10-24 10-29
10:00-11:20 Country Music Houses Singers // BP & Sugar Checks Provided by Rambling Oaks 10:00-11:00 Wii Bowling 10:00 MCOA Monthly Meeting 10:00 Library 10:00 Last Chance Band // BP & Sugar Checks provided by Loving Care 10:00-12:00 Walgreen’s Flu Clinic 10:00 Rudy & Mary to sing 10:00 Country Music House Singers 12:15 AARP Board Meeting 10:30-11:00 Complete Diabetes Care/ Preventing Infections 5:00pm AARP Board Meeting 10:30-11:00 Adult Day Care Service 10:00 BINGO with Allegiance Credit Union
Exercise: Mon, Wed, & Fri 10:15 Line Dancing Lessons Wed 12:15 Wood Carving Thurs 9:00-11:00, Oil Painting Thurs 1:00 Dominos, Card games, Jig-Saw puzzles, Pool, Quilting, & Volunteer work to assist the homebound or work is available at the Brand Center Moore Council On Aging Bus Service: 799-3130 Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the city of Moore for errands or appointments 8am to 3pm, Monday through Friday Moore Senior Citizen Nutrition Site Brand Center 501 E. Main Reservations for meals: 793-9069 Donation for a meal for seniors 60& above: $2.25 Required cost for meal for guests under 60: $5.00
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MOORE MONTHLY | OCT 2013 • CITY & BRAND CENTER
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MOVIE REVIEW By Luke Small
RUSH REVIEW: RON HOWARD TAKES A VICTORY LAP By Caleb Masters
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t’s been a few years since director Ron Howard has delivered a truly memorable movie to the big screen, but “Rush” looks like a return to the genre that made him the Oscar-caliber director of legends. Like “Apollo 13” and “A Beautiful Mind” that came before it, “Rush” is looking to deliver a heightened form of historical drama that gives the history more emotional appeal and excitement. Does this formula-one action drama deliver the thrills and suspense or does Ron Howard need to keep the brakes on his directorial career? “Rush” puts us in the passenger seat of Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl), a driver who has mastered the craft of racing and is unquestionably the best according to everyone except playboy racer James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth). The story takes a deeper look at each of these drivers to explore what it is that compels them to compete in a sport that puts their lives on the line with every race. The movie begins early in their careers when they first meet and then follows them throughout the years as a dangerous and dynamic rivalry develops that will push each of them even further in his lust for victory. The plot of this movie is very straightforward, and rightly so, based on the historical context. This story isn’t driven by complex storytelling, ridiculous special effects, or some contrived plot device, but sticks to the characters and their stories to deliver the dramatic impact. The movie opens with a flash forward that is both brief and vague enough to tease the exciting events to come, but the movie otherwise sticks to good, old-fashioned storytelling. The heart of this movie is driven by the rivalry between Lauda and Hunt. The movie never fails to capture the spite, hate, and “bromance” the two develop throughout their careers. Their relationship starts as a playful tease, but quickly becomes resentful, and eventually turns venomous before it finally bears fruit. This dynamic needed a strong duo to succeed, and Hemsworth and Bruhl both deliver the best performances of their careers. Hunt is a playboy driven by the need for victory, success, and championing over his competitors; while Lauda is driven by his skill and the sense of duty he believes in. Each actor captures these core motivations and delivers them both above and beneath the surface. These characters are also impressively written, with enough rich history and dimension that you’d believe these people were the real deal. The thing that I found most interesting about these characters was the exploration of the ideas and goals that pushed them over the line into obsession. James Hunt was definitely the more interesting side of the coin, as he was a man who raced simply because he had nothing else to live for. The movie takes a look at this character in both the brightest and darkest moments in his family. The worse his personal life became, the more driven he became to win the grand prix. Lauda delivers some very different motivations that pushed him over the line into obsession as he felt he was simply doing what he was good at. He considered himself the best and almost considered it his duty to show the world his skill as the best. The further he gets into the grand
prix, the more involved he gets with a woman, and at one point goes so far as to say that “happiness is the enemy of my victory” in one of the most touching scenes of the movie. Obsession runs deep in this film and when it’s all said and done, it created a dynamic experience that is one of the best I’ve had this year. The Ron Howard we all know and love has finally come back to reclaim his title of master director with his best movie since 2008’s “Frost/Nixon.” Like a master of pottery, he molds the foundation of the true story into something unique and far more suspenseful than most directors could ever deliver. Even though he knows how to turn in those adrenaline-filled moments during the climax, his greatest strength still lies in his ability to build tension throughout the movie. Despite the fact that this is a historical drama, Howard creates moments where the history looks like it has been thrown out the window in favor of suspense. The movie never veers too far away from the major beats of reality, but it definitely felt like the movie could go anywhere at any point. To top it all off, Ron Howard still knows how to give us loud and tasty eye candy during the most intense moments of the race. The well-shot and well-edited racing sequences were the sweet icing on top of the already perfectly baked cake of “Rush.” I’d say that “Rush” is a great way to kick off the fall season. It delivers some great character work, an exciting retelling of an already incredible story, and leaves all of the flash in the back seat in favor of something more meaningful and engaging. This is a movie for a pretty wide market, but I’d say “Rush” is best suited for fans of history, racing, or tales of obsession. With that said, I think that all will enjoy the exciting tale that “Rush” puts together just in time for the first lap of Oscar season.
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MOVIE REVIEW By Luke Small
QUIETLY, SPECTACULAR ROMANCE IS PERFECT FALL GETAWAY By Emily Matthews Funny, romantic, dramatic, this film stands apart. The Spectacular Now is an independent release from 21 Laps Entertainment, Andrew Lauren Productions, and Global Produce. Directed by James Pondsoldt, screenplay written by Michael H. Weber and Scott Neustadter, book written by Tim Tharp. Starring Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Brie Larson, Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Coming of age. This tends to be a pretty popular theme in the entertainment industry, usually because it makes for a great story that we can all somewhat relate to. But this film has taken what could have easily been a bland and predicable plot, and gave it a feel that stood out as more personal, and completely unexpected. This feel was fueled by, first off, some amazing acting. Miles Teller, who we know from his previous role in Project X, plays this film’s male lead, Sutter Keely, who is all about “living in the now.” We all know someone like Sutter and Teller plays this role so naturally it’s hard to tell if he is really having to do any acting at all. He is the popular guy at his high school, and just so happens to be an alcoholic. After being dumped by his girlfriend Cassidy, played by Brie Larson (21 Jump Street, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World), Sutter meets the cute Aimee Finecky, played by the lovely Shailene Woodley, who we know from her role in the hit TV show, The Secret Life of the American Teenager. Despite that shows cheesy acting, Woodley gives a remarkable performance in this film, portraying a much more, believable and realistic, American Teenager. Fully embodying both the “girl next door” type, but with a much more believable performance. Of course, a romance begins to bud between Sutter and Aimee, and just when it seems like the film is feeding its audience a cute romantic comedy, the deeper story begins to unfold. Now, I won’t give away the complexity of this story, but let’s just say, you will be more than mildly entertained with this film. I give the acting a superior rating, but let’s be honest, the performances would be nothing if there wasn’t some good writing in the mix. The book that this film was based off of was actually written by an Oklahoma writer, by the name of Tim Tharp, who actually currently teaches English courses at Rose State. The story was also originally set in Oklahoma. But after being adapted for film, it takes place in Georgia. Besides these impressive elements, the film is also shot beautifully. Shot on 35mm film, the color and texture visible is just lovely. Along side some great cinematography by Jess Hall, who is known for features like Hot Fuzz and 30 Minutes or Less. Great acting, great writing, and beautiful imagery are what make this film my current favorite. So go see it before it leaves town, then go buy the book and support your local Oklahoma writers.
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Orr Family Farm Rises from the Storm Rubble by Christiaan Patterson
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rr Family Farms was badly damaged when the destructive tornado came through on May 20. For the months following, no word on the outcome or fate of the farm was heard. Finally, the family announced a day for the media to come in and see the reconstruction and improvements made since the tornado. “The Eagle Pavilion, where we have birthday parties and such things, was badly damaged. We were able to strip it down and put up new trusses. The post inside was all that was standing [after the tornado],” said Dr. Glen Orr, owner of Orr Family Farms. Most of the buildings were heavily damaged. The giant jumping pillows (which are being replaced), the Amazin’ Maze and the 1974 carousel were completely destroyed. Currently the carousel is being restored by a company in Kansas and will make its return to the farm. Despite the damage caused, none of the family members seeking shelter were injured, and the animals were safe. “All the animals that we had on the farm were safe. We did not lose any. We did have five ponies in training that were lost but they were not here on the farm when the tornado struck,” said Shanain Kemp, director of Orr Family Farms. Within the last few months, thousands of volunteers have chipped in some time and effort to help get the old farm back to its original glory. People who came removed debris and trash scattered throughout the area. The family was grateful for the help. It made coming back much quicker. Having this kind of damage gave owners a chance to reevaluate the design and make things different. Many of the buildings were revamped, expanded and given new names. One key attraction not coming back is the Amazin’ Maze. Instead, the area is being transformed into a fun yard with more activities. “We chose not to build the Amazin’ Maze back. Instead, we are going to do some fun improvements and add what we
call the Farm Fun Yard. It’ll have that farm theme with some tractor trikes that they can ride and a giant chess and checkers set they can use,” said Kemp. Families trekking toward the farm for some entertainment will notice some drastic improvements and changes to the area. These are the changes: • The “Main Barn” has been expanded to an Event Barn with catering. • The Sweet Shoppe is now “The Grill” with hamburgers. • Mining for Gems is Panning for Gems. • The Amazin’ Maze has been replaced with the Farm Fun Yard featuring a giant chess set, miniature tractors and tetherball. • Ticket Booth is renamed the Admissions Building. If you want to take the family out to the farm during the harvest season, here are the events going on that you may want to look for: • Fall Field Trips: September 30–November 15. Arrival times at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. Children take a train ride through the farm and learn all about the different animals and pumpkin patch life cycle. • Pink Pumpkins for the Cure: October 1–31. Purchase a pink, glittery pumpkin, and all proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Fund of Central and Western Oklahoma. • Hometown Heroes Day: October 5. Open 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Military and first responders receive 20 percent admission discount with valid ID. • Weather Round Up: October 18–19. Open 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Learn about weather safety, activities with the National Weather Service, and meet local chasers and chase vehicles. •Trick-Orr-Treating and Costume Contest: October 26, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Contest is for kids 12 and under. For more information, visit www.orrfamilyfarms.com.
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New Wastewater Facility Delivers Breath of Fresh Air by Christiaan Patterson
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“As far as the treatment plant itself,
the main core of the treatment...it’s completed and operational,” said Robert Pistole, project manager for the city of
Moore’s water department. “As of today
day. Upgrades to the plant started back
in 2004 with two new sewer lift stations,
to $50 million for the improvements and
there,” Pistole said.
The first phase of construction for the
plant finished in 2010, and the final phase
square miles of land for development.
for the city, and that includes a three-
water holding basin should be finished
wastewater treatment capacity by nine
treatment process. The UV process is
which allowed the city to open up two
The new plant will increase the city’s million gallons a day, doubling the current space.
The city allocated five million dollars
for the project in recent years for the
We’ve got one storm holding basin that’s
to the plant and replaced older, smaller
left to construct.”
existing plant. Funds are available for up
decision makers] wanted the best bang
new additions.
we’re probably 95% complete. Almost all
of the structure is complete at this time.
growing. Looking into the future, the city
wastewater plant. New lines were added ones that were not capable of current
Moore decided to use only the best
phase, state-of-the-art UV disinfecting
highly successful at killing water-logged
pathogens that can cause sickness in
humans. This is one of the preferred ways for assuring water is treated above basic
is nearly complete. Currently, a storm-
in the next three to six months. The next
time you take a drive down the Interstate, breathe in fresh air and smile, as the city
of Moore included odor control into the water treatment plant’s design.
requirements.
“It’s not the most inexpensive. It’s one
of the most expensive treatments, and
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Emergency Services Ready to Return to Moore by Richie Splitt
M
any of our employees who worked at
Moore Medical Center Emergency Services, the name
Medical Center, you will find signs and handouts in
Moore Medical Center are eager to
of the new temporary ED, will also have outpatient lab
their waiting rooms informing you of the latest updates.
return to the community. While they
and diagnostic imaging services. This gives our patients
We’ve also placed these “Rebuilding” signs and fliers
are treating patients at our other hospitals—Norman
another close option in the Moore community for testing.
in our emergency departments at Norman Regional
Regional and the HealthPlex— there’s no place like
After having firsthand knowledge of the destructive
Hospital, 901 N. Porter, and The HealthPlex, 3300
force of the weather in Oklahoma, we also will have a
HealthPlex Parkway, and at Moore’s City Hall, 301 N.
This November, our Emergency Services team will
storm shelter area in the temporary ED for staff and
Broadway. You can also find this information on our web
be back in Moore. Norman Regional Health System
patients. This was a key aspect of our plans, and our team
site at NormanRegional.com or the Moore Chamber of
is opening a temporary emergency department on
told all bidders on this project how important this was
Commerce’s web site at www.moorechamber.com.
the site of the original Moore Medical Center. This
to us.
home!
Next time you are at a high-school football game in
emergency department, or ED, will function the same
The building is modular, or temporary, and will serve
Moore, you may also see one of two videos we produced
as the former hospital’s ED. It will be open twenty-four
the community until our permanent facility can be built
with the help of Trifecta Media. These spots focus on
hours a day, seven days a week. It will have a Fast Track
and opened in Moore.
how we will be back to the Moore community. I hope
option for minor injuries and illnesses. It will be like any
In other news, we’ve launched an educational
next time you’re at a home game, you get to see them.
other emergency department and ready to handle your
campaign to keep our patients informed of the progress
Norman Regional and Moore Medical Center will be
healthcare needs.
we are making. If your doctor had a practice at Moore
back, for you, for us—and for Moore.
Former (and future) site of Moore Medical Center
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Emergency Services, Arriving This Fall Moore residents can soon seek emergency care at a free-standing emergency department to be placed where Moore Medical Center once stood. The Health System plans to open an emergency department in November to patients in the Moore area. It will be located on the southwest corner of the property at Telephone Road and 4th Street. The building is a modular or temporary one, but on the inside it will look and function exactly as any other emergency department. Services will include: • A trauma area
• Isolation room
• CT
• Triage area
• X-ray
• Six treatment rooms
• Ultrasound
• Lab
• Seven Fast Track rooms for minor illnesses and injuries
In addition to emergency services, the building will also have outpatient laboratory and imaging available. It was also important for Norman Regional leadership to provide a storm shelter area for patients and staff and that will be incorporated into the plans. This freestanding emergency department will serve the emergency needs of the area, until a permanent structure can be built. Norman Regional looks forward to reopening in Moore.
Where the Healing Begins®
NormanRegional.com/Moore NORMAN REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM Norman Regional Hospital Moore Medical Center Norman Regional HealthPlex
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C I T I Z E N SPOTLIGHT
Bob Burleson Briarwood Elementary by Emily Matthews
U
sually when you step into a 5th
grade math teachers class room who has walked the earth for 57
years, you assume he has been teaching that
subject for many years. But Bob Burleson, a 5th grade math teacher at Briarwood Elementary, has quite a different story.
Burleson graduated from Moore High
School in 1974 and has been married to his
wife, Linda, for 31 years. They have a son, daughter, and three grandchildren and they all reside in the Moore area.
Bob Burleson contributes a great deal to the Moore community as a devoted teacher
Having worked for Tinker Air Force Base
campus. He was teaching a special education
ever hit this town, and the journey that led
Burleson decided to go back to school, to
recalls the nerve-racking event, as he saw
restroom, trying to protect students, is a
around aircraft for 35 years, at the age of 55 become a teacher.
Burleson says, “I think God put it on my
heart and put me on a journey that was really kind of odd.”
Trying to get done as quick as he could,
Burleson decided to sit through 17+ hours
of classes at OCCC and UCO per semester, along side much younger students.
Burleson says, “It was stressful at times to
class in a portable classroom.
Burleson
with his own eyes, the tornado approaching.
“I’ve never seen anything, I hope I never
school,” says Burleson.
in any way that he can as things begin to feel
across the field, it was coming right for the Burleson got back inside and proceeded
to hunker down in a restroom with 16 or so “It came through.
form UCO in December of 2012. Burleson
was
fulfilling
a
an
airplane
sitting
on
top
of
us…
All of the students and teachers still alive,
once the tornado had passed; they began to emerge from the rubble.
“It’s a Godly divine miracle, I cannot
long-term
believe that we did not lose anybody in that
Elementary when the May 20th tornado
This new teacher has experienced one of
substitute teaching position at Briarwood
rolled through, devastated the schools
like they are back to normal.
Never quite heard
It took the roof off,” says Burleson.
the heavy course load, Burleson graduated
and he will continue to help all of his students
students and began to pray loudly.
at you like ‘what is this guy doing, you want After the stress of going back to school, and
Bob Burleson contributes a great deal to
the Moore community as a devoted teacher
the noise in my lifetime… I heard
to be a teacher?’”
unique one.
see anything like it again, but it was coming
be sitting at tables with group work whenever you’re a gray haired guy and they’re looking
him to experience it in an elementary school
school that day,” says Burleson.
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S E N IOR MOM E N T Ways to Minimize Your Risks of Tripping or Falling by Kathleen Wilson Director of Aging Services Inc.
There are several little precautions you can take to minimize your risks of tripping and falling. Give these simple tips a try and you’ll be less likely to trip or fall. Carpets and Rugs—Don’t use throw rugs if you can avoid it. Throw rugs are the cause of many falls. If your carpet is torn or stretched out, make it a priority to get repairs conducted. Shoes—Wear sturdy, well-fitting shoes at all times. Select shoes with nonskid soles. While house shoes are very comfortable, they do not fit very well and they are not sturdy. Stairs—If you have stairs in your home, make sure the steps are very sturdy. Get any broken or sagging steps repaired. It is best to have rails that are secured to both sides of the stairwell. Rails should run from the top step to the bottom to the stairwell. Pathways—Make sure the pathway floors in your home are free of clutter. Pets—you have pets, be careful if they are near your feet when you are walking. Use extra care when getting up and sitting down. Your pet loves you and wants to be near you, but don’t let it cause you to trip and fall. Lighting—It is important to keep your home well lit. Use nightlights so you will be able to see your way around if you get up in the middle of the night.
Telephone—If possible, get a cordless phone and keep it close at hand. If you don’t have a cordless phone, when the phone rings, take your time getting up to answer it. Don’t hurry. If it is important, they will call you again. If you have an answering machine, set it to not pick up until after a high number of rings so you’ll have plenty of time to catch the call first. Adaptive Equipment—Be sure you are comfortable using adaptive equipment such as canes and walkers. Let your doctor know if you are not sure how to use the equipment or if it feels awkward. Physical therapists and other healthcare professionals can help you learn how to use the equipment safely and appropriately, which will help to minimize your chances of falling. Don’t hurry—Try not to get in a hurry. Take your time. It doesn’t matter how fast you go so long as you keep going. It is always best to take your time and use care. Keeping these tips in mind, do a survey of your home. Do you have situations around your home that are potential trip/fall hazards? If so, do what you can to remove the hazards. Ask your friends or family to help eliminate the hazards you need help with, or hire a reputable contractor to conduct the repairs. Trips and falls can break our bones, and we all want to avoid that. Eliminate any trip/fall hazards in your home before it’s too late.
Rise Slowly—Take your time when getting up after sitting or lying down. There is nothing wrong with taking it slow and easy. Spills—If something spills on the floor, clean it up quickly. Wet floors are frequently the cause of falls and slips. Medications—Many medications or interaction of medications can interfere with your balance and stability. Educate yourself on the side effects of your medications. Use extreme care if you feel unstable. Also be careful when your medications are changed, as side effects may result from the change.
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MOORE@YOURLIBRARY ADULT BOOK REVIEW
Joyland
By Stephen King Pages: 283 Publisher: Titan Books Reviewer: Brenda Johnson, Information Services manager, Moore Public Library
KID BOOK REVIEW
Hide and Squeak
By Heather Vogel Frederick Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Reading Level: Toddler/Preschool Picture Book Reviewer: Heather Brady, Children’s Services, Moore Public Library Hide and Squeak by Heather Vogel Frederick is an adorable picture book about a father mouse and his rambunctious baby mouse who wants to play hide-and-seek instead of going to bed. It is a delightful little book that is told in a story format. You will fall in love with baby mouse and his antics to avoid going to bed! There are plenty of creative illustrations with just a few words on each page. This book is playful and would be perfect to read to a group or oneon-one with your child. For parents interested in working on their children’s pre-reading skills, this book assists with phonological awareness (sound making), vocabulary and storytelling. For more great book suggestions, please come by the Moore Public Library and ask our helpful Children’s Department librarians which books would help with your child’s pre-reading skills. 56 | MOORE MONTHLY | OCTOBER 2013
Joyland is one of Stephen King’s short, nostalgic, coming-of-age novels in the Hard Case Crime series. This one takes place in 1973, when Devin Jones gets a summer job at a small, family-owned amusement park on the North Carolina coast. Dumped by his college sweetheart, Dev leaves his home state of Maine to join other college students in the business of selling fun. Joyland is the type of amusement park that doesn’t exist much anymore. Its carnival rides and games are forced out of business by the slick, corporate theme parks. At Joyland, all employees do every job and spend at least some time running all the rides and games, including the Ferris wheel, the shooting gallery, and wearing the fur. “Wearing the fur” is carnival code for dressing as Howie the Happy Hound mascot. Dev finds he has a natural talent for wearing the fur and gets to do it often during the hot, humid summer. Dev, along with his friends and co-workers Tom and Erin, learns to use lots of words and phrases in the carny lingo, like greenies for new workers, conys for customers, points for pretty girls, and more. The friends all live in Mrs. Shoplaw’s boarding house near the beach. When Dev first moves in, Mrs. Shoplaw tells him about the ghost in the Funhouse. A young woman was murdered and her body was discovered inside the ride. Now, her ghost is seen wearing the blue skirt, white blouse, and blue Alice band she was wearing when she died. Police believe they have a picture of the murderer because he and the girl were seen together in the park and photographed by the Hollywood Girls, employees who roam the Park snapping and selling pictures to customers. But, Linda Gray’s killer has never been found. Joyland has year-round employees too, like Lane the Ferris wheel expert, who wears a derby hat and has a gift for rhyming chatter and come-ons. Rozzie, whose professional name is Fortuna, is the fortune teller, who disguises her Brooklyn accent with a heavy Russian one whenever she is in costume. She has seen the ghost of Linda Gray, and she has seen Devin’s future as well. In his future are two children, a boy and a girl, one with a red hat and one with a dog. One will live and one will die. When the summer ends, Devin decides not to go back to college and works full time preparing the park for winter. When he meets a woman, her son, and their dog, he is on his way to losing his virginity, facing a killer, and solving a mystery so some ghosts can rest. Joyland demonstrates King’s power as a writer. In a few pages, he creates characters, builds suspense, develops gripping action, writes sexy, funny, scary, poignant, and more. As part of the Hard Case Crime series, the book contains sex scenes and adult language. Joyland is available from the Moore Public Library in regular print and in audio on CD-rom.
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MOORE WAR 2013 Westmoore 37 Moore 6 Westmoore senior running back Kieron Hardrick scores 3 touchdowns as the Jaguars pull away from the Lions to win one of the state’s oldest high school rivalry games.
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SOUTHWEST SHOWDOWN 2013 Westmoore 31 Southmoore 13 The Jaguars gets some big-time revenge for last year’s double-overtime loss by shutting down the SaberCat offense on their way to a 2-0 record.
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BATTLE OF THE BIG CATS 2013 Southmoore 58 Moore 14 Helped by a series of Lion miscues, including a fumble on the opening kickoff, the SaberCats explode for 38 points in the first half on their way to an easy rivalry win.
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BIG WHEEL NATIONALS
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WARREN MOVIE GUIDE
OCTOBER 4 GRAVITY A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in space. RUNNER RUNNER When a poor college student who cracks an online poker game goes bust, he arranges a face-to-face with the man he thinks cheated him, a sly offshore entrepreneur.
OCTOBER 11 CAPTAIN PHILLIPS The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years. MACHETE KILLS The U.S. government recruits Machete to battle his way through Mexico in order to take down an arms dealer who looks to launch a weapon into space. THE FIFTH ESTATE A dramatic thriller based on real events, The Fifth Estate reveals the quest to expose the deceptions and corruptions of power that turned an Internet upstart into the 21st century’s most fiercely debated organization.
Editor’s Note: Each month our Warren Movie Guide provides a listing of the top films expected at the Warren. Dates are subject to change.
Be the first to see the latest films coming to the Warren.
OCTOBER 18 CARRIE A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White, a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother, who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.
SEPTEMBER 27 ESCAPE PLAN When a structural-security authority finds himself incarcerated in a prison he designed, he has to put his skills to escape and find out who framed him. 12 YEARS A SLAVE In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. ALL IS LOST After a collision with a shipping container at sea, a resourceful sailor finds himself, despite all efforts to the contrary, staring his mortality in the face.
OCTOBER 25 THE COUNSELOR A lawyer finds himself in over his head when he gets involved in drug trafficking.
For video reviews and trailers of the latest films, visit TheMooreDailly.com entertainment page, or scan this QR code
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Calendar Events Sponsored by Resthaven of OKC
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Fall Event Guide 2013 This is your complete guide to fun activities taking place in Moore through the fall. Much like our summer event guide, it’s full of family-oriented events and activities you can enjoy right in your own town. Halloween - Thursday, October 31st It’s the spookiest holiday of the year, and October will see plenty of fun activities surrounding Halloween. The City of Moore has set Thursday, October 31st, as the official day for trick-or-treating, but you’ll find lots to do in the week leading up to Halloween. Here are some handy Halloween tips to help make the day safe for everyone: • Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible. • Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. • Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you. • Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat. • Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. Always WALK and don’t run from house to house. • Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation. • Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible. • Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses. • Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe. • Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls. • Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers. • Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. • Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes. Expecting trick-or-treaters or party guests?
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• Provide healthier treats for trick-or-treaters such as low-calorie treats and drinks. For party guests, offer a variety of fruits, vegetables, and cheeses. • Use party games and trick-or-treat time as an opportunity for kids to get their daily dose of 60 minutes of physical activity. • Be sure walking areas and stairs are well-lit and free of obstacles that could result in falls. • Keep candle-lit jack-o’lanterns and luminaries away from doorsteps, walkways, landings, and curtains. Place them on sturdy tables, keep them out of the reach of pets and small children, and never leave them unattended. • Remind drivers to watch out for trick-or-treaters and to drive safely. EVENTS LEADING UP TO HALLOWEEN Mummy Son Dance When: Friday, October 25th Ghost Dance: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ghoul Dance: 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Where: Moore Community Center Cost: $5 per person. Mothers and their sons need to make plans to attend the Moore Parks and Recreation Mummy & Son Dance on October 26th. The Moore Community Center will be decorated for a howling good time as attendees dance, play games and visit our Haunted House. This event is open to boys ages 4–14 and their mothers (or female guardian). Tickets will be available to purchase at the Community Center and include snacks and a graveyard full of fun. Rotary Pancake Breakfast When: Oct. 26th, 7:30–10 a.m. Where: Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main Street Cost: $5.00 at the door, children under five free The Rotary Pancake Breakfast kicks off the day with all the pancakes and sausage you can eat. Proceeds benefit the Moore Rotary Club, which uses the funding to benefit various causes in the community.
Red Ribbon Parade When: Oct. 26th, 10 a.m. to noon Where: The parade route starts on 5th Street between Broadway and 1-35. It will travel south down Broadway to Main Street and then east on Main to the parking lot at Moore High School. Cost: Free This year’s theme is “Moore Strong/Drug Free” and is one of the biggest events of the year in Moore with more than one hundred parade entries and thousands of people in attendance. Groups wishing to perform in front of the grandstand must limit their performance to 30 seconds or less. If your organization would like to have an entry in the parade, contact Gail Steelman at 735-4297 or Valerie Marshall at 794-2115. Deadline for entries is October 18th. Haunt Old Town When: Oct. 26th, 4 to 7p.m. Where: Old Town Moore Cost: Free The biggest trick-or-treat extravaganza in the area takes place in Old Town Moore, where kids will have the opportunity to fill their candy bags as they walk to the various areas of Old Town. This popular event continues to grow each year, and 2013 is no exception. First and foremost, there will be lots of candy. Kids can find candy at each participating Old Town business in addition to expanded “trunk-or-treat” in which members of Moore’s First United Methodist Church will have their car trunks decorated and full of candy at various points throughout Old Town. New this year will be the addition of some of the state’s best food trucks, so bring along some cash and get in line for some of the tastiest mobile cuisine in Oklahoma. There will be several fun stations throughout Old Town with attractions like free inflatables, bouncy castles, etc. John Ireland Funeral Home will have its famous Halloween display for all to see and Extreme Animals will also be on hand with some of their unique critters.
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EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Orr Family Farm When: Throughout October Where: Orr Family Farm, 14400 S. Western Cost: Varied Open for Fall Festivities Oct 1st - Nov 2 Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Nov 9th and 16th open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Orr’s fall festivities include a sprawling corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides and these special events: “Pink Pumpkins for the Cure” from October 1st - 31st. Purchase beautiful pink pumpkins adorned with hot pink, light pink, glitter, glitz and more during the month of October and proceeds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Central and Western Oklahoma. Hometown Heroes Day - October 5th from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Military and first responders receive 20% admission discount with valid ID. Weather Round Up - October 18th - 19th from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Learn about severe weather safety, win prizes and enter a drawing for a storm shelter! Children can experience hands-on activities from the National Weather Center and other partner, meet local storm chasers and check out storm chasing vehicles. Trick-Orr-Treating and Costume Contest - October 26th from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Visit the Orr Family Farm for a non-scary Halloween spectacular! Wear your costumers and Trick-Orr-Treat around the Farm, plus enter the costume contest. Prizes will be given for the top three best costumes, ages 12 and under. Fun for the whole family! First United Methodist Church Annual Fall Craft & Food Fair When: Saturday, October 26th, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: First United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main in Moore - located in the Christian Life Center and Fellowship Hall. Local vendors and church craft groups will be selling hand-crafted and hand-painted items. Don’t miss the food bar, offering delicious cinnamon rolls and coffee in the morning and sandwiches, chips and dessert in the afternoon. Southgate Fall Fun Festival Date: Thursday, October 31st Time: 6:30– 8:30 p.m. Where: Southgate Baptist Church, 740 SW 4th Free to the public. It’s a safe holiday alternative celebration for children of all ages featuring games, candy, moon bounces and all sorts of fun. Trail of Fears When: Tuesday, October 26th, 8:00 - 11 p.m. Where: Little River Park Cost: $5 per person. Trail Of Fears at Little River Park is Moore’s creepiest outdoor haunted attraction. When the night falls, these woods turn into a 1/3 of a mile of winding haunted trail with creatures lurking around every corner. This event is designed for adults and children ages 12 and older. Children 11 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult. There will also be a Movie in the Park. Bring your best carved pumpkin for the Jack-O-Lantern contest at 7 p.m. and you can show them off by lighting up the trail with them afterwards.
foods available for purchase. If you love crafts, this is an annual event you won’t want to miss. FALL ACTIVITY CAMPS Basketball Camp: October 17th - 18th (Thursday and Friday) 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. At Moore Community Center with Scott Hodges (WHS Men’s Basketball Head Coach) Fee: $50 per person Mad Science Camp: October 17th - 18th (Thursday and Friday) 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. When school is out, Mad Science is in! A fun journey into the world of detection, spy science and forensics. At the Moore Community Center Fee: $50 per person Fall Break Extreme Animals Camp: October 17th - 18th (Thursday and Friday) 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. One of the most popular camps available. A wildly entertaining experience where you can get up close and personal with endangered species, creepy crawly critters and much more. Fee: $60
Genesis Church Block Party When: Saturday, Oct 19th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Genesis Church Parking Lot, 623 N. Broadway Cost: Free You’ll find a fair-like atmosphere with plenty of carnival rides, carnival games, tasty food and great prizes. Come enjoy a fantastic night of family fun for everyone. Southgate Annual Craft Fair Date: November 8th & 9th Time: Friday, 1–8 p.m. and Sat, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Where: Southgate Baptist Church, 740 SW 4th Don’t let this craft show pass you by. Get ready for the holiday season with the many crafts and
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SHOP&TASTE By Luke Small
FUN TO SEW CREATIVE SEWING CENTER 2300 N. Broadway • Moore, OK 73160 • 794-6900
It was before the years started ticking over into the 2000s that
feet to one of Fun to Sew’s sewing classes. During certain months,
Pam Gosnell decided to turn her hobby into a business. An avid
the creative sewing center offers classes once a week. But a fair
dressmaker, Gosnell knew she could pass along her love for sewing
warning, if you still think sewing requires a pedal and head full of
and embroidery to others.
gray hairs, you are in for a surprise. (Of course, Gosnell displays an
“Sewing was an escape, a really good place to go and relax and do something creative,” she said. Over 20 years and three locations later, Gosnell is still educating at Fun to Sew Creative Sewing Center. Her latest location, just south
old PFAFF pedal machine to remind you that, as hard as it seems to you now, it was once harder.) “The machines have robotics so they will stitch out a design without you laying hands on it,” Gosnell said.
of 27th Street along Broadway, offers an ideal spot right off the
A machine that does the tough stuff for you may have sounded
highway. But it has also allowed Gosnell’s business to spread out.
like blasphemy 150 years ago, but it’s important to remember
The store, at a generous 5300 square feet, doubles the sewing
that the old-time pedal machines were the original technological
center’s previous location and allows for liberated browsing.
breakthrough. Gosnell said the technology now changes so rapidly,
About her long-time customers, Gosnell said, “When they come in this store, they’re really impressed because it’s so big, and we’re offering more services.”
it’s hard to keep up. She admits it is hard to get the younger generation interested in sewing, mostly because the perception is that grandma will just do
Those services include all types of merchandise, like beautiful
it for you. But Gosnell’s business has its successes with a younger
embroidered items or quilts, for veteran sewers to add to their
demographic. Gosnell’s own grandson works at the business and
collection. As one of the few quilt and fabric stores on the south side
has himself begun quilting. It is a reminder that the classics seem
of the metro, Fun to Sew offers up enough thread and fabric to keep
to have a way of hanging around long after the prognosticators
you busy. And don’t forget the machines, too, exclusively provided
assume they will die off.
by 150-year-old sewing machine manufacturer PFAFF. But perhaps you are new to the sewing hobby and are looking to get started on the right foot. Well, the first thing is to move your
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You can hang onto the classics of embroidery, quilting, and sewing by attending one of Fun to Sew’s classes. Visit funtosewok.com and you can see its calendar of classes.
SHOP&TASTE By Luke Small
S & B’S BURGER JOINT 7745 South Walker • Oklahoma City, OK • 631-0783 Who would have thought that when S & B’s owners,
size, S & B’s has smothered fries, which Neel said are big
Bryan Neel and Shannon Roper, decided to open up the
sellers. Add to that a collection of tacos and salads––and
coolest new burger joint in Oklahoma City, they would have
you won’t have any problem finding something you like. But I
to deal with a New York City problem? The two innovative
would be remiss if I didn’t mention the pies. And, by the way,
restaurateurs wanted to name their restaurant simply the
they are homemade as well. You might have to fight someone
Burger Joint, but discovered a burger place in New York City
off for a slice, though, because they go fast.
had naming rights.
It is certainly an experience going to S & B’s, but even
“We had to make it our own. Our initials were the very
more than an experience, it is a chance for you, the customer,
first thing we thought of and we went with it,” said co-owner
to expand your horizons. As Neel puts it, “Build your taste
Bryan Neel.
buds.” I could not have said it better myself.
Several years later, it is pretty special that S & B’s has become part of the lexicon of the Oklahoma City metro. For the uninitiated, it is common to hear a group of friends say, “Hey, let’s go to S & B’s!” And on the south side of Oklahoma City and into Moore, that phrase is becoming more common since the duo opened a location at I-240 and south Walker in 2012. “We care about our product. We put a lot of love into all the recipes,” Neel said. Neel said Roper’s been the magic behind the recipes, making everything fresh, including making all of their sauces in house. But the reason customers have been busting down the doors is the unique burger flavors these two daredevils-ofthe-kitchen have come up with. “There are some wild and crazy concoctions. We do different flares on burgers and we do it over-the-top good,” Neel said. One look at S & B’s menu and you will see that Neel and Roper have taken crazy to another level. I mean, who hasn’t heard of peanut butter and bacon on a burger? Or perhaps everyone has tried a burger with miso-soy glaze? And I assume every burger joint is doing a Korean BBQ patty topped with house-made kimchee? Yeah, right. The guys at S & B’s have covered the globe in creating their burger selections––everything from a very tasty el Mexicano (topped with salsa and avocado cream) to the Frenchman with a french onion sauce. “Everybody has their own favorite,” Neel said. When asked what he considers especially good items or customer favorites, Neel jokingly said, “The menu.” It is a testament to S & B’s strengths that their whole menu appeals to a wide variety of customers. Outside the burgers, which are available as sliders or full-
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H E A LT H Y M O O R E
Suggestions for Picky Eaters Courtney Berry, Dietetic Intern Q: I have a child who is a “picky eater” and is unwilling to try new foods. I am concerned that he is not getting the nutrition that he needs. Any suggestions to help him try new foods or have any secrets to hide nutritious ingredients in meals? A: This is a great question since it can be challenging getting some children to try new foods. Kids (ages 2 to 6 years) have a natural preference for sweetsalty foods and distaste for sour-bitter foods. As a result, kids tend to eat only certain foods they like and are reluctant to try other foods-called the “food-jag phase”. The best method to get kids to try new foods is to allow them to be involved in the selection and preparation of meals. A few ways to encourage picky-eaters include: • Allowing them to help choose fresh vegetables and fruits while grocery shopping • Assisting in meal preparation (depending on their age and fine motor skills) by slicing, chopping, stirring, mixing, using cookie cutters to form foods into shapes and measuring foods • Having them look up information about foods (i.e. where certain foods come from, how they are grown, different foods from countries, interesting facts about certain foods, and brainstorming ways to prepare new foods) • Encouraging them to try at least one or two bites of a food to see if they like it-some kids assume they do not like a certain food based on appearance and peer influence • Cooking meals that smell, look, and taste good to stimulate interest in trying new foods
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• Choosing to use descriptive sensory qualities of food, such as “kiwis are sweet like strawberries” or “celery is crunchy like carrots.” • Offering a food they like at mealtime along with several other food options to choose from (offer 2 to 3 additional food options for them to choose and saying “would you like to try broccoli, peas or both?”) • Dressing up plain vegetables and fruits (i.e. cooked broccoli with low-fat cheese or apple slices thinly spread with natural peanut-butter) • Make family meal time enjoyable by setting a positive, calm environment without distractions. Also be a good role-model for your children by eating healthy food choices • Do not force your child to eat if they are not hungry-it is important for them to learn their satiety or “fullness” cues You could also puree or blend certain foods (i.e. vegetables) in a food processor and add them to a main meal (i.e. meatloaf or soup) to ensure kids are receiving vital nutrients. If you are concerned that your child is not eating enough nutrient-rich foods, ask your child’s doctor if PediaSure® would be an appropriate supplement to add to their diet. Above all, be patient with children and do not make a big deal about their current food preferences-most kids grow out of the “food-jag” phase once their taste buds mature. 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.
PA R T I N G S H O T S
ABRAKADOODLE
A colorful gathering in Old Town Moore as Abrakadoodle celebrates their opening with a ribbon cutting.
THE BOUTIQUE
Old Town gets another new business as The Boutique opens it’s doors with a ribbon cutting.
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PA R T I N G S H O T S
GRACE POINTE LIVING CENTER
The new Grace Pointe Living Center celebrates their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
HOUSEWEAR
A big turnout for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Housewear store in Moore.
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MOORE WAR RUN
This year’s 5K featured the largest field in the history of the Moore War Run as hundreds of runners gathered to help support scholarships for all three Moore high schools.
THE NINES
Moore Chamber of Commerce members gather with the owners of The Nines for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the new clothing store’s opening.
MPS FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT
The annual Moore Public Schools Foundation golf tournament was held at Earlywine Golf Course and featured a very competitive day of scramble golf.
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OCTOBER 2013
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES MOORE
WESTMOORE
SOUTHMOORE
Moore High School
Westmoore High School
Southmoore High School
SOFTBALL 10/1 10/3 10/9-11 10/14-18 VOLLEYBALL 10/1 10/3 10/10-12 10/18-19 FOOTBALL 10/3 10/11 10/17 10/24 11/1
Westmoore at Southmoore Regional Tournaments State Tournament
Putnam City (Senior Night) at Yukon Regional Tournaments State Tournament
PC North (Homecoming) at Lawton Ike Yukon at Edmond North Norman North
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SOFTBALL 10/1 10/9-11 10/14-18
at Moore Regional Tournaments State Tournament
VOLLEYBALL 10/1 10/8 10/10-12 10/18-19
at Norman PC North (Senior Night) Regional Tournaments State Tournament
FOOTBALL 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 10/31
Muskogee (Homecoming) at Putnam City Jenks at Sapulpa Tulsa Edison
SOFTBALL 10/1 10/3 10/7 10/9-11 10/14-18
at Western Heights (w/PC West) Moore at Chickasha Regional Tournaments State Tournament
VOLLEYBALL 10/1 10/8 10/10-12 10/18-19
Edmond Santa Fe at Broken Arrow Regional Tournaments State Tournament
FOOTBALL 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1
at PC West Lawton at Norman Edmond Memorial (Sr Night) at Choctaw
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