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FROM THE EDITOR The Moore War football game has been recognized as one of the top high school rivalries in the country. The showdown between Moore and Westmoore brings out the passion and competitive spirit that helps define athletics. In this issue we take a close look at the very beginning of that rivalry which was, according to those who participated in the very first Moore War game, a rivalry from the moment the district split into two high schools.

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THE FIRST MOORE WAR

INSTANT RIVALRY: The First Moore War

BY ROB MORRIS Nike had just launched their “Just Do It” marketing campaign. Presidential candidate George H.W. Bush (not “W”) told voters, “Read my lips: no new taxes.” Christian Andreas Doppler invented a new kind of radar that would quickly revolutionize weather forecasting. “The Cosby Show” ruled the television airwaves while Michael Jackson, INXS and Rick Astley dominated the growing MTV music video rotation.

The year was 1988 and Moore High School was the largest high school in the state of Oklahoma with graduating classes often topping the 1,000 student mark and a highly competitive football program. The Moore educational community, feeling many students were missing out on chances to participate in various activities, had decided to open a second high school.

Mark Hunt, who is currently the Westmoore principal, was a teacher and football coach at Moore High School at the time. He remembers the decision to split into two schools very well.

“I think the need to split was definitely there to provide more opportunities for kids to play on teams, be in band, be in vocal music and develop leadership skills,” said Hunt.

While history has proven the decision to split has produced the opportunities administrators had hoped for, at the time there was also a realization that dividing the student body would have an impact on Moore’s athletic program. Ray Goldsby was the athletic director at the time of the split and he remembers the very mixed response by those worried about the consequences on the playing field.

“We had played for a state championship in ’84-’85 and we knew that was going to be hard to maintain with the split,” said Goldsby. “Both sides had valid arguments and

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reasons for either splitting or keeping one high school, so the town was probably split from that standpoint.”

When Westmoore opened it’s doors to students in the fall of 1988 it also, not surprisingly, opened the door to another kind of split in a town united behind their one high school. After years of going to class together, practicing on athletic teams and marching bands together, raising money as members of the booster club together, Moore instantly became a “town divided.”

THE SPLIT Robert Washington was a senior football player at Moore High School in 1988. Washington returned to Moore and has built one of the state’s stronger wrestling programs. He has vivid memories of his last year in high school.

“It was a great time for us,” said Washington. “It was the end of the 80’s and the Class of 1989 was the last class of that decade so we felt like we were the coolest class ever.”

It was also a class that looked a lot different than it had just a year earlier. The familiar faces of some friends were gone, off to the new high school. Their decision to leave did not sit well with the Moore Lions faithful. Washington says he laughs about it now, but at the time it was not all that funny.

“We kinda looked at them as traitors,” said Washington.

“As adults I guess we still kinda look at them that way for leaving and going over to the other side.”

That viewpoint was shared by nearly everyone in the community.

“You had everybody together one year and then the next year the two were split and it was kind of like OU-Texas right out of the gate,” said Hunt. “It has toned down a little

bit, but there were some lines drawn in the sand that first year and it was a fierce rivalry from the get-go by all parties involved: parents, students, faculty.”

Moore Lions head football coach David Snokhous had assembled a young and talented group of coaches at Moore High School. It was up to Goldsby to tag a coach who could quickly get the Jaguars up and running. He chose Wayne Estes, a long-time coach who had won a state championship at Seminole before spending some time coaching football in Texas.

“It was a unique situation at Westmoore,” said Estes. “We had to hire all of our coaches in a short time and then we started from nearly nothing with a group of kids who had mostly played in 8th and 8th grade and maybe a little JV ball. It was a heckuva situation.”

In addition to rounding up players and “coaching ‘em up” to play the game, there were also the logistics of starting up a football program from scratch.

Goldsby said, “We had to have our equipment in place, which made it tough not knowing how many or sizes to get because at that time we didn’t even have the coaches names, so the incoming coaches didn’t really have a say so from that which was a bad deal in hinds sight.”

But somehow Goldsby, Estes and the Jaguar coaching staff managed to pull it all together and field a team that was extremely competitive on the field. After getting blasted 35-0 by Edmond High School, the previous year’s state runner-up, the young Jags pushed 7th-ranked Norman to the limit in a 7-6 loss and then dropped a 14-3 decision to an excellent Del City squad. That set the stage for the first game in what everyone has described as an “instant rivalry.”

THE BUILD-UP “It had been hard to get our kids to focus on anything other than the Westmoore game in the weeks before,” said Hunt. “I think for Moore it was one of those deals where anything less than winning would be total failure.

Because Westmoore was the unknown, they got to go in as the underdog and anything positive they did was going to be spectacular.”

Estes, now well-settled into his role as the Westmoore coach, remembers someone from the Moore community throwing a little fuel on the fire of an already hot rivalry.

“Someone had called over and told our kids that there was a team coming over to play Moore that was impersonating a football team,” said Estes. “So that made our kids pretty mad and they had that ‘We’ll show ‘em!’ attitude as we headed over for the game.

Goldsby remembers the attitude as being very intense, but for the most part believes it was just a healthy rivalry.

“The kids at Westmoore were all excited about the chance to come in and knock off the established power,” said Goldsby. “You had kids now competing against each other that had competed previously with each other so you had different feelings, different animosities, that type of thing. Not anything bad just typical athletic competition.”

With the pages peeling from the calendar and anticipation building for the first ever clash between the two high schools, one the established power and the other fighting to establish an identity, it comes as on surprise that the Oklahoma weather would have a role to play.

WAIT JUST A MINUTE “We knew there was going to be a huge crowd because we had pre-sold tickets for the first time,” said Goldsby. “But Friday morning it started to rain hard and it continued to rain hard all day long.”

The Moore stadium field at the time was natural grass and Goldsby said that while it had excellent drainage, by game time everyone knew the scheduled start time was in jeopardy.

“When the teams showed up,they couldn’t go out and warm up,” said Goldsby. “It was still raining with standing water from curb to curb and just flooded in the end zones. You couldn’t see anything and you couldn’t get any footing or anything else.”

Washington also remembers the weather very well.

“It rained like crazy and there was thunder and lightning,” said Washington. “But the field was flooded like I’d never seen.”

So the decision was made to postpone the game until Saturday evening, which turned out to be one more element in a drama that would elevate this first rivalry game to epic status.

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THE FIRST MOORE WAR THE GAME As bad as the weather was on Saturday, nature delivered a picture-perfect day for the rescheduled game.

Goldsby says, “The field was in excellent condition and the weather was super so it was a perfect day for football.”

Add to the flawless weather this simple, but powerful fact: the very first Moore-Westmoore football was the only high school football game being played on that fall Saturday.

“Everybody plays their high school games on Friday night so what ended up happening was that on Saturday everybody in the metro area, seemed like, came to that game,” said Hunt. “When we came out to play the crowd was just crazy, just crazy and exciting.”

“I was packed and running on to the field was amazing,” said Washington. “You’d never seen anything like that before. We thought we were big time playing on a Saturday because at that time only the colleges played on Saturday.”

Estes said, “It was the largest crowd in high that I ever saw and it was certainly thrilling to be on the sideline in that atmosphere.”

The game itself was a true battle. Nearly everyone agrees that Moore was the dominant team as they moved the ball up and down the field on their first-year rivals. The Lions were having trouble getting the ball into the end zone but were holding a 7-0 lead as time wound down in the fourth quarter.

That’s when, as so often happens in athletic competition, the football gods decided to roll the dice.

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NINE SECONDS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING Ask any coach how important special teams are to football games and they’ll tell you they can make or break you, especially in tight games. Hunt, who coached the Lions special teams, says an injury to one player set the stage for the dramatic ending of the game.

“We had a key kid on our special teams get hurt and we made a coaching error on the punt by not getting that eleventh guy on the field for the play,” said Hunt.

“Westmoore comes in, eleven versus ten, and they blocked the punt.”

The Lions were able to hold the Jaguars on third down.

Estes says that his assistant coaches wanted to go for a first down to keep the drive alive, but he was thinking something else.

“We were deep in their end of the field and I was thinking we at least need to score some points,” said Estes.

So the Jags kicked the field goal and with time running out, the score was now 7-3 in favor of Moore. Westmoore still needed some help to close the gap. They got that help on the ensuing kickoff.

“That same injured player had an impact because we had a sophomore kid go in there to replace him as kick returner,” said Hunt. “He gets hit, bobbles the ball.”

Washington had a close view of the play and can’t forget what he saw.

“Our kick returner just got rocked,” said Washington.

“The ball popped right up into the air and one of their guys just picked it up and took off.”

On the Westmoore sideline, Estes couldn’t believe what he was seeing.

“Talk about luck, the ball went 10 feet in the air on that hit,” said Estes “I’ll never forget the name of our kid who was on the spot: Richie Anderson. He caught the ball in the air and took it into the end zone and we went ahead 10-7. It was just bang-bang, just like that.

Two plays that took a total of nine seconds off of the play clock. Nine seconds that changed everything.

The Lions missed a 37-yard field goal attempt to tie the game and Westmoore had claimed a rivalry win for the ages. For the winners there was elation.

“It was magical,” said Estes. “It felt like a Super Bowl on the sidelines.”

For the Lions, it was a bitter loss. But while such moments create great pain, Washington and Hunt agree that they also bring great opportunities.

“It’s one of those really tough life lessons,” said Washington “I think it helped me become who I am, learning how to survive a painful loss like that.”

“If you don’t learn something from moments like this then it really wasn’t of value at all,” said Hunt. “There’s not much opportunity to teach when you win, but there’s a whole lot of teaching opportunities there when you get your butts kicked.”

Hunt says he’s encouraged that Moore administrators focus on hiring coaches that understand these kinds of principals.

“I think that’s the benefit we have when we get to hire personnel,” said Hunt. “We can hire really good coaches that understand the game but at the same time we can hire men and women of character knowing that when our kids leave they’re gonna have tools that will help them face the challenges of life.

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BY SARAH JENSON & ROB MORRIS The fate of a proposed 34th Street bridge over Interstate 35 now rests in the hands of Moore residents. The $15 million bond proposal to fund the overpass will now be on the November ballot, since city leaders voted to move forward with the project at the August 18 city council meeting.

“We think that with a bridge over 34th Street that we can relieve 20% to up to 30% of the traffic flow.”

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financing options, federal money, or state money. There just isn’t.”

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“For the 15-year bond issue that is going to be on the ballot, the financial impact for the average homeowner with a property valued at $125,000 is about $68 in year one,” Eddy said. “The annual cost goes down after that. In year 15, it is about $20.”

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on 19th Street to help with a continuously increasing traffic flow. He also said the 34th Street overpass would “substantially improve traffic,” recommending that it be completed “sooner rather than later.”

“The traffic study presented to the council looked back to 2006 and called for a need for this bridge to alleviate the traffic on the bridge at 19th Street over the interstate,” said Eddy. “Anybody that drives down there at certain times of the day knows that it can be pretty frustrating.”

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ANSWER CREW - PHYSICAL THERAPY Question: My son recently sprained his ankle while sliding into third during his baseball game. A friend of mine recommended that I take him to physical therapy. What is physical therapy and would my son benefit from it?

Answer: Historically, physical therapy in the United States was developed during World War I and therapists were referred to as reconstruction aides.

This development was in response to the need to treat soldiers’ war injuries. As technology has evolved and medicine has advanced, physical therapy has been molded into what it is now.

Today’s therapists encompass a comprehensive knowledge of the art and a passion for healing. By understanding the person first and how his or her injury is affecting life, physical therapists are able to create an individual treatment plan to restore an individual’s quality of living. Physical therapists are movement specialists and commonly prescribe specific exercises for range of motion, strengthening as well as manual therapy interventions, and patient education. By having extensive education, clinical expertise, and a “hands on” approach, physical therapists have a unique ability to help people with a multitude of movement dysfunctions. When you are under the care of a physical therapist, you have a plan of care that is safe and appropriate. Physical therapists practice their specialties in a wide range of settings: • acute care • rehabilitation hospital • extended care facility /nursing home/skilled nursing facility • outpatient clinics • school/preschool • wellness/prevention/sports/fitness • home health • industrial, workplace, or other occupational environments • local, state, and federal government facilities.

Regardless of the specialty, physical therapists are movement specialists and strive to promote mobility, strength, and functional ability in all patients regardless of their fitness level—from patients in the intensive care units to elite athletes. Therefore, a baseball player who has sustained a sprained ankle is very appropriate for physical therapy. The physical therapist will fully examine the ankle to establish an optimal environment for healing. Therapy will address pain and swelling initially and once appropriate, the beginning stages of strengthening and stretching exercises along with manual therapy to improve joint mobility. The last stage of rehabilitation is to address dynamic stability and function to allow the athlete to return to his sport. With proper rehabilitation, the chances of future injury and possible surgery are eliminated significantly.

If you suspect you may be appropriate for physical therapy, visit with a physical therapist and discuss your rehabilitation options.

Charlotte L. Cottrell, PT, MPT R&S Optimal Rehabilitation 1700 S. Broadway Ste B Moore, OK 73160

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SPORTS

Starting Over: All Three High Schools Begin Football Season with New Head Coaches

BY COLE POLAND As last football season ended and the off-season began, Moore seemed pretty set on finding a new coach after finishing 1-9. The Lions haven’t had a winning season in 10 years and last year found them struggling. Southmoore finished 6-4, finding themselves the odd man out after the tiebreakers for the final playoff spot for the district. Westmoore went 103, making a deep run into the postseason before a season-ending semi-final loss to eventual state champion, Jenks. But having said all that, all three teams will start the new season with brand-new head coaches, their first experiences in the role.

In a surprising move, Westmoore made the first move. Billy Langford stepped down from the Jaguars after four seasons.

In March, the school board gave the okay to Adam Gaylor, most recently the defensive coordinator of Broken Arrow.

“Adam has a lot of energy,” says Westmoore athletic facilitator, John Burruss. “We felt like he was the person that would fit our faculty, fit the Westmoore family.”

Gaylor said, “I don’t like to hunt. I don’t like to fish. I love my family and I love football.”

Moore was in need of a new head coach after they relieved Todd Watters of the position at the end of last school year.

Watters coached all of two seasons for the Lions. In June, the Lions named Paul Hix their new head coach. Hix spent the last four seasons as the offensive coordinator at Stillwater.

“We’re going to bring an exciting offense and we’re going to be fun to watch and fun to play,” Hix said. “We’re going to be fun to watch and we’re going to be as competitive as we can be from the get-go. I think this

community is going to come watch us play and, hopefully, they’ll be supportive of us all along the way.”

It’s an excitement filtering down to his players. His offense will be fun to watch but being down on the field for practice gave me a feeling that Hix’s team is committed to him and the new Lions season.

As Moore found its new head coach in June, Southmoore learned it would have to start its own search for a new head coach.

Jeff Brickman took over the SaberCats in 2012, having been the offensive coordinator for Chris Jensen until Jensen left for Oklahoma Baptist. And in a very familiar move, Brickman accepted the offensive coordinator position for Jensen’s OBU Bison. Continuing to promote from within, Southmoore named Jeremy Stark as Brickman’s replacement.

This will be Stark’s fifth year with the program. He spent the last two as the team’s defensive coordinator. So it shouldn’t be too much of a change for the SaberCats as the transition is a familiar one with a familiar face.

“I’m very fortunate to be stepping into the position I’m stepping into,” Stark said.

“Everyone gets a long really well. Everyone works hard and knows their profession, so it’s a really great spot to step into.”

“I don’t like to hunt. I don’t like to fish. I love my family and I love football.”

Adam Gaylor, Westmoore Head Coach

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SPORTS

Cross Country Season Brings Big Changes

BY ROB MORRIS All three city cross country teams are looking to replace key leaders lost to graduation. But the women’s teams at Moore, Southmoore, and Westmoore are also facing one of the biggest overall changes in Oklahoma prep history: they’re moving from a two-mile to a fivekilometer course, a distance change that puts them on equal footing with their male counterparts. It also matches the distance at which college cross country teams compete. Westmoore head coach Laura Clay says the new distance is a welcome change, especially for her top returning runners.

“Savannah Waddell and Elizabeth Riedlinger have really taken hold of the change in distance for the girls, and have had a great attitude about it,” Clay said.

“It’s also really exciting for me to watch these girls take the lead in promoting it among the rest of our girls.”

Moore’s Lori Willis believes the change is great for the sport and says she’s also excited about the challenge the new distance will bring to the women’s side of the competition.

Willis said, “The distance change will definitely throw in a little kink, but I think it will be good for us and I think it’s great for girls in generally to step it up this way, because Oklahoma has been lagging behind a bit in this area by staying at the two-mile distance.”

Both Clay and Willis believe the distance will present some changes in the way teams prepare.

Clay said, “It changes the mileage they put in, but I’m trying to emphasize quality of miles as opposed to quantity of miles. I’m not going to throw them into a lot more miles just so that we can get more miles.”

“We’ve run 5K’s with them before but they’ve been road races, so they’ll have to prepare to run a 5K cross country course and that will be a little different,” said Willis.

Southmoore’s Shanon Atkinson says his feelings are a little mixed on the distance change, but believes it will be positive in the long run. Atkinson is also preparing to adapt workouts to prepare the Lady SaberCats for tougher meets.

Atkinson said, “In the past, on a lot of the courses the girls ran on, they might hit the toughest section of the course just one time, but with the 5K distance now, they may end up going through those sections twice.”

The Lady SaberCat harriers will be paced by Brittany Kelly, who just barely missed out on a trip to the state meet in 2013.

“Brittany missed going to state by one spot,” said Atkinson. “She was the first person out in our regional, so I’m hoping that kind of sticks with her and motivates her in a big way.”

In addition to Kelly, Atkinson is welcoming senior Evelia Gomez to the squad for the first time.

Atkinson said, “Evelia ran track for us last year and showed signs of real potential

n distance races, so I talked her into coming out for cross country this year—and she’s run really strong. She’s actually run better than some of our boys.”The Lady Lions will be led by a trio of returning runners who will provide some stability to this year’s squad.

“Alley Bryant is coming back for us, so we’re excited about that,” said Willis.

“Brandi Whitehouse is another one coming back, who, along with Alley will be a leader on the team and Nasstasja Yargee is a returning senior.”

On the boy’s side of the ledger, the Westmoore Jaguars are returning a strong core group of runners, which should help key another return to the state meet.

Clay said, “Calvin Miller, Garrett Elmore, and Jake Bowen are setting the standard for the boys. And the standard they’re setting is that they’re not going to accept anything less than anyone’s best efforts.”

The Jaguars program has handled the loss of senior leadership in the past by producing a consistent stream of young runners in their elementary and junior high programs.

“When you graduate kids who have always been contributors, your hope is that you have people that will step up and take their place in those leadership roles. So far we’ve been blessed because I’ve got kids willing to step up,” said Clay.

Third-year Lions head coach Stefan Seifried says his men’s squad is beginning to experience a little of that

foundation-building effort, which will come in handy in what looks to be a rebuilding year.

Siefried said, “We’ve got 9 or 10 sophomores and 14 or 15 freshmen this year, whereas three years ago we saw 3 or 4 coming in.”

Senior Cody Larson will be the runner Siefried turns to for leadership in 2014.

“He’s been running in the program for what seems like forever,” said Seifried.“He’s stepped up and taken a little leadership, which helps because the freshmen and sophomores are still just trying to figure it all out.”

The SaberCats also find themselves in rebuilding mode on the men’s side of the roster.

Atkinson said, “On the boys’ side we’re pretty slim. Daniel Pedraza is probably the best returning runner we have this year, so we’re relying on freshmen and sophomores to pull us through.”

For teams with so much youth, Atkinson says it’s important to make sure you give them a taste of success early on.

“We’ve got to make sure we get these kids entered in the right divisions when we go to meets, so that they can experience some success,” he said. “We may have some of the younger kids who are ready to run at the varsity level, but for the most part we’re gonna try and get them some experience at the JV level because we don’t want to crush their confidence two or three weeks into the season.”

“...change will definitely throw in a little kink, but I think it will be good for us...”

Laura Clay, Westmoore Head Coach

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Success In Lights: Local Pageants Crown Four New Titleholders

BY SARAH JENSON Two nights of bright lights, beautiful gowns, and talented young women had a royal finish when four young women were crowned to begin a year of opportunities to represent the South Oklahoma City and Moore-Norman communities.

“I am just so excited,” said the newly crowned Miss Moore-Norman 2015, Savannah Jackson. “I am so invested in this organization.”

A 21-year-old senior at Oklahoma City University, Jackson wowed the judges with a vocal performance. She also competed in a variety of other phases of competition including swimsuit, on-stage question, evening gown, and her favorite, the 10-minute private interview with the judges.

“I like to talk,” she said. “I like getting to know the judges, and that the judges get to know me better. The interview allows me to provide them little pieces of myself, so that they can better understand who I am.”

Twenty-year-old Elizabeth Stolper competed in the same areas of competition the day before, and was crowned Miss South OKC 2015. For the Oklahoma City University junior, one of her favorite parts of the pageant occurs off the stage.

“I love being backstage because you get to see all the girls,” Stopler said. “This organization is all about the people that surround you, and I think that it is great getting to know them.”

The next year will present both Jackson and Stopler with the opportunity to return to the Miss Oklahoma stage in June to compete for the prestigious title. If either were to win, she would then go on to compete for Miss America. Both look

“...it truly changes lives.”

Savannah Jackson, Miss Moore-Norman

forward to spending the next nine months gearing up for the competition.

“Last year was my first year at Miss Oklahoma, and it was amazing,” Jackson said. “I feel like last year was my learning experience, and this year I am ready to take what I learned and put it to the test. I am going to work hard and be diligent.”

Jackson and Stopler will also make a number of appearances in the community during their year’s reign, and both expressed a high level of excitement to represent both communities.

“The appearances are what I am most looking forward to, especially the ones related to my platform,” said Stopler.

Stopler will spend the year promoting her personal platform, Artful Thinking.

“Artful Thinking is an effort to instill the arts in whoever you can, especially our younger generation,” said Stopler. “I continue to work to get the arts back into our education system because art helps to

develop innovative thinkers and a more confident younger generation.”

Jackson has chosen a platform focused on the need for positive mentors for today’s youth.

“My platform is The Mentoring Project,” said Jackson. “I am working to provide mentorships to adolescent girls, while bringing awareness and trying to change the culture of Oklahoma to make mentoring something that we do more, because it truly changes lives.”

Both titleholders will also work to raise awareness and funds for the Children’s Miracle Network.

Two teen titleholders were also crowned at the pageants: Abigail Chitwood, Miss South OKC’s Outstanding Teen 2015, and McKinzie Deaton, Miss MooreNorman’s Outstanding Teen 2015 will go on to compete for the title of Miss Oklahoma’s Outstanding Teen in June.

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SKETCHES OF MOORE

Business on Broadway

BY L.T. HADLEY In the 120 years this town has existed, there have been hundreds of business ventures come and go; some lasting long years and some a short term.

The nature of businesses has changed drastically from livery stables to Internet designers, from little groceries to giant supermarkets. There are two businesses that continuously operated since before the turn of the century. One of them is a drug store, or pharmacy.

Dr. C.C. Nail was one of the first doctors to practice in Moore. He arrived around 1890 and continued to practice for several decades as doctor, surgeon and registered pharmacist. There was no pharmacy in or around the town and very few packaged medicines. As pharmacist, he compounded chemicals and dried plants to manufacture the required medicines. Young boys scoured the roadside trash dumps and backyard heaps for small bottles to be sanitized and used as medicine bottles with cork stoppers.

Around 1906, Dr. Nail sold the pharmacy operation to Herbert Fry,

described as a pharmacist from “back east.” Fry rented a building on the north side of East Main and named the business the Unique Pharmacy.

Before Oklahoma statehood, a local young man, Lester Dyer, attended OU, daily walking the railroad tracks to and from OU. In 1906, he was a member of the first graduating class from OU School of Pharmacy. In 1907, he and his father, Sam, purchased the Unique after the death of Herbert Fry. As Oklahoma was entering into a new “era” of time as a state, the Dyers renamed their pharmacy The Era Drug. Lester bought his father’s share and operated it for over 40 years under that name. At that time, men of his profession were called pharmaceutical chemists, compounding medicines from raw materials.

The fire that burned all the north side of Main Street in 1910 destroyed the pharmacy. Lester and his father borrowed money to build a concreteblock building on the south side of Main.

A friend, P.R. Simms, built the building,

Lester Dyer and Family

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and the Moore Rexall Drug operated out of it until it was temporarily moved to the corner of Main and Broadway for a year, then moved to the Sooner Shopping Center, where it opened July 4, 1962.

Often no doctor was available, especially during the war years when doctors were called to active duty; so pharmacists were called upon for diagnoses and treatment of various diseases and often set bones and sewed up wounds. Lester Dyer’s knowledge of human anatomy and human nature were of inestimable value to Moore.

Mr. Dyer retired in 1946 and sold the pharmacy, or drug store, to Frank Lett and Charlie Percival. Lett and Percival shared ownership and operation of the Era Drug, along with Lett’s son, Bob, for 14 years.

Harold Thompson bought the drug store in 1960 and renamed it Moore Rexall Drug. He hired a young OU graduate named Ken Sisson as pharmacist. Within four years, Sisson bought the business and was the

pharmacist for 20 years. He said that the typewriter being used for labeling prescriptions was a 1917 vintage Remington. He also found medical and pharmaceutical reference books dating back to 1880, along with a supply of apothecary bottles and generic glasses for people who couldn’t afford an optometrist.

Sisson hired a teenager, Michael Payne, to work in the store.

Michael became interested in pharmacy, and when he graduated high school, went on to OU to get his degree in pharmacy. He bought the Moore Rexall Drug in 1984 and operated it at its location on North Broadway.

Whether long term or short term, various business industries have greatly enhanced the standard of living of the town that is now a city, providing goods and supplies, services and employment for Moore’s citizenry.

SENIOR LIVING

September Is A Great Month To “Fall Proof ” Your Home

BY JOYCE CLARK, CEO OF ACHIEVIS SENIOR LIVING Senior living communities have been a popular choice for people who have a history of falling down because typically the building has design features that help reduce fall risk.

Minimum thresholds, walk-in showers, handrails, contrasting colors, low-pile flooring, and non-glare lighting are examples of possible senior living building amenities that help to lower fall incidents.

As people age they experience physical and lifestyle changes that can also lead to falls.

The effects and interactions of medications may be different than the past.

Prescription and over-thecounter medications can cause dizziness or light-headedness that lead to falls. It is a good idea to show a complete list of all medications, herbs, and remedies to your physician at each visit to help maintain safety and good health. Some other general tips to reduce fall risk are: • Have your eyes and vision examined annually.

• Stay physically active.

Exercise helps to prevent falls, especially activities that enhance balance and coordination. A lot of exercise and stretching can be done from or using a sturdy chair for balance.

• Wear shoes with non-slip soles. Socks can be a slipping risk.

• Wear pants and clothing that are properly hemmed and don’t bunch up or drag on the ground.

• Take your time moving from a lying or sitting position to standing.

• Use the arms of sturdy furniture to steady yourself when you sit down, reach, or stand up.

• Use a reacher to retrieve items from the floor without bending over and from high shelves without using a footstool. You can use a reacher to wipe up spills while seated or standing.

• Keep a telephone by your bed and in other easy to reach locations.

• Take a pause before going up or down stairs.

FLOORS AND FURNITURE • Clean up clutter. Move newspapers, furniture, plants, and electrical cords out of traffic areas.

• Store clothing, towels, and household items where you can safely reach them.

• Eliminate uneven floor surfaces. Replace

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• Use a shower chair/bench.

• Rinse all soap from tub / shower before getting out.

• Install adjustable height shower heads.

• Mount grab bars with secure reinforcement at the toilet, bath and shower walls.

• Secure bath mats with non-slip, doublesided rug tape.

• Install a night-light to help you get to the bathroom safely.

• Keep clean pans on the stove or in a countertop rack instead of hanging or putting them in a cabinet.

• Store plates, bowls, cups, and other frequently used items in an easily accessible drawer or shelf.

• Sit in a sturdy chair when you cut vegetables or do other kitchen tasks.

• Install slide-out shelving or a lazy susan.

• Use a wheeled cart for extra storage and to help move heavy items. For example, use it to move a dish from the refrigerator to the oven.

• Keep the floor dry. Have paper towels and a reacher handy for cleanup.

STAIRWAYS • Check that handrails are securely fastened.

• Install handrails on both sides of steps.

• Put non-slip tape on steps.

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high doorway thresholds between rooms with low, beveled ones, or remove them.

• Replace thick carpets with dense, lowpile carpet or leave the floors uncovered.

• Arrange furniture to give you plenty of room to walk freely.

• Secure carpets to the floor and stairs.

Remove throw rugs. Use non-slip rugs or attach rugs to the floor with doublesided tape.

• Put non-slip tape strips on steps, bathtub, and floors.

BEDROOM • Sit in a sturdy armchair to dress and undress.

• Use a long-handled shoehorn to put on shoes without bending over.

• Use a dressing stick to pull on pants or skirts, take off socks, and reach clothes that are hung up high.

• Place a portable commode or a plastic urinal near your bed.

• Place nightlights in hallways, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and stairways.

• Install light switches at the top and bottom of stairs.

• Place a lamp near your bed.

Touch on/off lamps are easier to use.

• Add lighting to dark spaces, entrances, and walkways.

• Keep a flashlight by your bed and in other easy to find locations in case the power goes out.

• Use light bulbs that have the highest wattage recommended for the fixture.

People who are prone to fall should wear an emergency call pendant or keep someone in the house who can help if needed. Assisted living communities provide access to staff 24 hour a day. They can escort you while you walk, help you transfer from place to place, and be of service afterwards if you should fall. Call Featherstone Assisted Living Community of Moore at 799-9919 for more tips and helpful information.

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SENIOR MOMENT

The ADvantage Long Term Care Program

BY KATHLEEN WILSON, DIRECTOR OF AGING SERVICES INC. The ADvantage Program is Oklahoma’s Medicaid Waiver program. For those who qualify, the ADvantage Program can help an individual to stay as independent as possible for as long as possible. The ADvantage Program is administered by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Aging Services Division.

The program is designed to help senior adults ages 65 and older as well as adults with physical disabilities ages 21 and older. The program allows participants to receive services while remaining in their own homes. Some of the services available through the ADvantage Program include the following: • case management • home delivered meals • personal care • skilled nursing • prescription assistance • specialized medical equipment and medical / incontinence supplies.

With the ADvantage Program, you will still need the help and support of family and friends.

The ADvantage Program does not provide for

24-hour care. The program managers make certain that you can safely remain in your home. For many participants, the ADvantage Program is an excellent alternative to other long-term care options such as a nursing home or a skilled nursing facility.

After you have been approved for the ADvantage Program, you will be given the opportunity to choose a Medicaid contracted agency that will provide you with case management services. You and your assigned case manager will coordinate a care plan that will specifically meet your unique needs.

The ADvantage case manager develops and monitors the customized plan of care to assist eligible individuals. The program’s goal is to give participants an opportunity to remain living at home with a combination of formal and informal assistance. The ADvantage case manager meets with the individual and/or family members in the home to assess, develop, and then monitor services on a regular and ongoing basis each month.

In order to qualify for the ADvantage Program, you must meet both financial and

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medical guidelines and qualifications. Financial qualifications are determined by a case worker at the local Oklahoma Department of Human Services Center. To meet the medical guidelines, you must be at a nursing home level of care, which is determined by a nurse at the local Oklahoma Department of Human Services office.

If you have questions about the ADvantage Program or you want to apply, call the ADvantage Care Line at 1-800-435-4711.

If you live in Moore, you may visit your local OKDHS office, which is located at 507 North Shields Blvd. The phone number is (405) 912-2000 or call toll free 1-877-207-7317.

The office is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

You can also contact any agency that provides ADvantage Case Management Services. Aging Services Inc. is an ADvantage Case Management provider. Our staff of four full-time case managers has over 80 years of combined experience in case management, working with the ADvantage and Eldercare Programs.

Our staff is willing to go the extra mile in service to our clients.

Jay Vache, Advantage Case Management supervisor at Aging Services Inc. said, “When a person is faced with the possibility of premature institutionalization to a nursing home, the ADvantage Program is worth considering. In many cases, ADvantage providers can partner with families that may be struggling to provide a loved one hands-on care due to their own physical limitations and or working a full-time job. Once a care plan is staffed, it can offer families greater quality time with their loved ones. ADvantage Case Managers provide, at a minimum, monthly oversight to ensure the care plan is fully staffed and meeting the Advantage member’s needs.

The plan can be modified to meet all changing needs as they may occur.”

If you would like to speak with Jay and learn more about the ADvantage Program, he may be reached at Aging Services Inc., (405) 321-3200.

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EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Big Wheel Nationals September 2

Moore Community Center Check-in 4:30 p.m.

Races begin 6 p.m.

Little kids + Big Wheels= the Ultimate “Kid Trike” Race!

Time again for the city of Moore’s annual Big Wheel Nationals. Local businesses and organizations have customized their trikes in the most imaginative ways possible and on Saturday, September 20, kids from all across the area will gather to race those snappy three-wheelers to determine the kings and queens of Big Wheeldom.

And yes…we checked….there is such a thing as “Big Wheeldom.”

Here are the pertinent details about the event: The race is for kids four to eight years of age.

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places for each race division.

There is no fee to race, but registration is required!

Only the sponsored Big Wheels will be allowed to race. No need to bring your own. To pre-register for the 2014 Big Wheel Nationals, just go to www.cityofmoore/fun and locate Big Wheel Nationals in the events section.

Moore Roar

September 3, 6 p.m.

First Baptist Moore Call it a “city-wide pep rally” for all three high schools; mix in some light-hearted, but intense; competitions between the Lions, Jaguars, SaberCats; sprinkle in some food trucks and a concert…and you’ve got the second Moore Roar event.

Among the events to be enjoyed at this year’s Moore Roar are a Chalk War competition between the art departments from each school as well as a lineman weigh-in, drum line competition, car bash, dunk tank, inflatables, car show, mascot challenge, and ESPN-style quarterback competition.

This event will happen at First Baptist Moore, 301 NE 27th. Parking will be on the west side of the building. The event itself will take place on the east and north side of the building. The Derek Minor concert and a few other competitions will be inside the atrium.

All in attendance will be required to register to be able to eat at the food trucks.

The only charge for this event will be the car bash/dunk tanks. The funds collected from these two venues will be sent to the Moore Public Schools.

Otherwise, this is a free event for all Moore public high schools, junior high schools, and all faculty, staff, and parents of the public school system.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Group, Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsgate, OKC, 3 p.m. Contact Karen Proctor at 692-8700.

American Legion. Every Wednesday of the month, 12–4 p.m. 207 SW 1st Street. For info, call Preston Simms 550-8516.

GENERAL YMCA Before and After School Care, Moore Community Center; call 378-0420 for participating schools and more information.

Moore Poets and Writers! Come to Norman Galaxy of Writers’ free meeting, April 12, 10 to noon, and hear a three-member panel of wellknown published poets answer your questions about poetry. Lutheran University Center, 914 Elm; park in rear off College St. For more information, call Kathleen at 310-6512.

Big Trash Pick Up. Moore residents will be allowed two FREE big trash pick-ups a year and one free voucher to the city landfill for each physical address in Moore. Call 793-5070 to schedule your trash pick-up.

Neighborhood Watch Program. Moore Police Dept. is starting a Neighborhood Watch Program. If interested in helping your neighborhood reduce crime, contact Jeremy Lewis, 793-4448.

Adopt A Pet. Call Moore Animal Shelter, 793-5190; 3900 S. I-35 Service Rd. Open M–F 8 am-5 pm, Sat. 8 am-12 noon.

First Church Moore, 201 W. Main. Every Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. SONderful Wednesdays for Youth (7–12 grades). Free Community Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Family Activities & Church School at 6 p.m.

Afterschool Matters, an after-school program from FBC Moore that helps students toward academic success. Available to first- through sixth-graders every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m.

Contact director Carissa Taylor at carissa.taylor@fbcmoore.org to learn more about enrolling your child or to volunteer.

Fresh Start Community Church Food Pantry 309 N Eastern Avenue, West Campus-Family Life Center. Open the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 5 to 6 p.m.

Canned and dry goods available. Must be a resident of Moore. (Please bring an ID.) Oklahoma Home and Community EducationRobinson Group, 11 a.m. 201 W. Indian Hills Rd., Moore. Contact Phyllis Embrey, 895-6630.

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SENIORS Moore Senior Citizen nutrition site. Brand Senior Center, 501 E. Main, 793-9069. Open 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Mon.–Fri. Meal offered at 11:30.

Call by 1 p.m. the day before to request a meal. Donation for a meal for seniors 60 and above, $2.25. Required cost for meal for guests under 60, $5.00 P.A.L.S. Program for Seniors. Seniors will be assigned to a buddy who will call every day to check on you. Sign up with Officer Lewis, Moore Police Dept., 793-4448.

VOLUNTEERS The Hugs Project, non-profit organization puts together care packages for our troops in the Middle East. For more info call 651-8359 or TheHugsProject@cox.net.

Blue Star Mothers of America. Moore City Hall is a donation drop-off for items for our service members overseas. For needs, see www.bsmok6.org or go to City Hall.

Help Deliver Meals to Moore homebound residents. Volunteer drivers needed. Call Darlene Carrell, 793-9069, Brand Center.

Living Faith Church, 825 NW 24th, feeding program called the “Father’s Business.” About 100 families are provided food every Tuesday.

Call Pastor Jimmy Milligan, 794-3161; or email to pastorjimmy@tfb-okc.com Serve Moore. Need help cleaning up or repairing your property after the tornado? Serve Moore is here to help get you back on your feet. Located at 200 S. Howard Ave. in Moore.

Call for services or to volunteer, 735-3060.

Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Moore Council on Aging. Seniors may have transportation anywhere in city of Moore for errands or appointments. 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Mon.– Fri. Call 799-3130 at least one day in advance.

New Types of Transportation: *Metro Transit will provide van service for age 60 and older on Tuesday and Thursday from the Moore area to OKC medical appointments. Call Jackie at 297-2583. *“Share-A-Fare” Age 60 and over or disabled to purchase taxi fare at 40% off.

Project Return Home For Alzheimer’s patients in Moore. For information about enrolling a loved one, contact Virginia Guild at 793-4478 or Sgt. Jeremy Lewis at 793-4448.

CLUBS & CLASSES WOMEN

ONGOING CLUBS & CLASSES AARP meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m. at the Brand Senior Center, 501 East Main St., Moore. Programs are on subjects of interest to persons 50 years and over. Potluck dinner follows the program each month.

Zumba available just for women at First Baptist Church Moore. Come experience a highenergy workout that’s a lot of fun! Classes every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Call 405-793-2600 for more information.

Moore Community Center Boot Camp. Onehour class will be available every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10:15. Cost is $20/month or $5/class. Instructor: Angie Ceyler. For more information contact Whitney at 793-5090 or wwathen@ cityofmoore.com.

South OKC Women’s Connection. This club meets every 3rd Wednesday at noon at Southern Hills Baptist Church, 8601 S. Penn, OKC. Call Joyce, 692-8792, for more information.

Nursery provided!

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.

Moms Club of Moore meets every second Thursday of the month at Westmoore Community Church. www.momsclubsofmoore.com

Body Fit Strength Training. Tuesday & Thursday from 9 to 9:50 a.m. at Fresh Start Community Church, 309 N Eastern, 794-7313.

Zumba. $3 fee per class. Monday and Thursday nights, 7:15 p.m. at the Christian Life Center located at 201 W. Main St.

MUSIC/ARTS

Moore Old Town Association meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at First United Methodist Church. For further information contact Janie Milum at: cjmilum@sbcglobal.net Malcolm Hunter Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, meets second Wednesday of each month at Hillcrest Presbyterian Church, 6600 S. Penn, at 1 p.m. Contact Pat Towns, 376-5653.

Moore Rotary Club. Wednesdays at Belmar Golf Club, 1025 E. Indian Hills Road. Civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering in our community.

The Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization meets at 11 a.m. the third Saturday during the months of: February, April, June, August, October, and December. Meeting location is the Sunnylane Family Reception Center, 3900 SE 29th St, Del City. Call 405-445-7040.

South OKC Rotary Club. Fridays, 12 to 1 p.m. at Southwest Integris Cancer Center, SW 44th and Southwestern. Civic organization dedicated to contributing and volunteering.

Moore Horseshoe Club. Every Thursday, 6 p.m. at Fairmoore Park. Contact Johnny Vanderburg at 237-1171.

Southern Hills School of Fine Arts, 8601 S. Penn, OKC 73159. Enrolling children and adults for private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums, strings, brass and woodwinds. Call David Allen at 589-3618.

FITNESS First Baptist Church of Moore. FBC Moore Community Life/Recreation Center. Two basketball courts and racquetball courts, fitness center, walking/running track. Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 735-2527.

Tai Chi is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday at 6 p.m. The cost is $2 per class. Call 405-793-2600 for more information.

Karate is available at First Baptist Church Moore every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday 9–noon. The classes are free for anyone ages eight and up. Uniforms available at a discounted rate. Call 793-2600 for more info.

Zumba with Crystal. 7:15 pm. Tuesday and Thursday Zumba classes at First Christian Church, 629 NW 12th. Cost is $4 for one class or $15 for a five-class punch card. For more information contact Crystal Forinash at 405626-8711; zumba_with_crystal@yahoo.com or at the website crystalnelson.zumba.com.

Brand Senior Center. Senior Exercise at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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, 794-7313.

Beth Haven Baptist Church, 12400 S. Western is having an Addiction Recovery meeting every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Call Pastor Rick, 691-6990 for information.

First Baptist Church Grief Share. Support group for individuals and family members struggling with life events such as death, divorce, disappointments; and learning healthy ways to cope with life. Meets weekly on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street.

First Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery.

Support and help for those struggling with addiction. Meets weekly on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th.

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LIBRARY EVENTS

CHILDREN’S DEPT. LIBRARY CLOSED LABOR DAY - Mon, Sept. 1 Story Time 10 am - Tues, Sept. 2, 16, 30 Books, Barks and Buddies - 6:30 pm – Tues, Sept. 2, 16, 30 Lapsit Story Time - 10 and 10:45 am - Wed, Sept. 3, 17 Music Together - 11am – Saturday, September 6 Sensory Story Time - 10 am – Friday, September 19 Touch a Truck (at Cleveland County Fairgrounds) 9:30 am – Saturday, September 27

CHILDREN’S DEPT. LIBRARY CLOSED LABOR DAY - Mon. Sept. 1 Tween Lego Quest 4:30 p.m. - Tues, Sept. 2 Story Time 10 am – Monday, September 8, 15, 22, 29 Baby Story & Play Time 10 am & 10:30 am – Thursday, September 4, 11, 18, 25 Library Closed, 4th of July holiday - Fri, July 4 TLC (Touch, Learn and Create) 10 am – Wednesday, September 17

TEENS AND ADULTS

Touch a Truck (at Cleveland County Fairgrounds) 9:30 am – Saturday, September 27

LIBRARY CLOSED - LABOR DAY - Monday, Sept. 1

TEENS AND ADULTS

Zumba 6 pm - Thursday, September 4, 11, 18

LIBRARY CLOSED - LABOR DAY Monday, September 1

Open for Business Book Discussion Group 6:30 pm - Thursday, September 11

Pilates - 6 pm - Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29

On the Same Page Book Discussion Group 5:30 pm - Monday, September 15 Computer Basics 9:30 am - Tuesday, September 16 Basic Microsoft Word 9:30 am - Friday, September 19

Zumba - 7 pm – Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 Penn Ave. Literary Society 6:30 pm – Thursday, September 11 Back to School Computer Series: Using Bamboo Dirt 7 pm - Tuesday, September 2

Lego Mindstorm Robots 10:00 am - Saturday, September 20

Back to School Computer Series: Databases for School Success 7 pm - Tuesday, September 9

Hobbit Day 6:00 pm - Monday, September 22

Adult and Teen Game Night 6:30 pm – Tuesday, September 16

Intermediate Microsoft Word 2010 9:30 am - Tuesday, September 23

Back to School Computer Series: Study Break 7 pm - Tuesday, September 16

Basic Microsoft Excel 6:30 am - Thursday, September 25

Business Connections Book Discussion Group 11 am – Wednesday, September 24

MOOC Mania: Free, Online, and Awesome!

6:30 pm - Monday, September 29 Facebook for Beginners 9:30 am - Tuesday, September 30

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Concrete Planters 11 am – Saturday, September 27 Lego Storystarter 4:30 pm – Tuesday, September 30

MOORE PARKS & BRAND CENTER

MOORE COMMUNITY CENTER Normal Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 9pm Friday: 8 am - 5 pm Saturday: 10 am - 6pm Sunday: Closed Open Gym 15 & under (school ID recommended) Monday - Friday: 2:30 pm - 5 pm 16 & up (must have ID) Monday - Wednesday: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Saturday: 10 am - 5:30 pm Hours are subject to change without notice. Gym may be closed at any time due to special events, league play, or other activities.

Zumba Fitness at Moore Community Center, $15 a month per person or $5 per class. Tues-days at 6:15 p.m., Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. Instructor, Ritchel Schultz. For more information, call 405-793-5090.

Tippi Toes at Moore Community Center High energy dance classes for ages 15 months to ten years. Mini shows will be held in the fall with a spring recital in May. Tuition is $50/ month and registration is $30, which includes a t-shirt. Visit www.tippitoesdance.com or call 361-3620 for information.

Schedule is as follows: Tuesday 5:30 p.m.: Toddler & Me (ages 15 months-3 years) Tuesday 6:15 p.m.: Tippi Toes I (ages 3-4) Thursday 5:30 p.m.: Baby Ballet (ages 2-3) Thursday 6:15 p.m.: Tippi Toes II (ages 5-7)

For more information on other activities and times, call 793-9069.

September 1 September 2 September 4 September 5 September 9

September 11 September 16

September 17

September 19 September 23 September 25 September 29 September 30

Closed for Labor Day 10:00 am Country Music House Singers 10:00 am Wii Bowling 10:00 am MCOA Monthly Meeting 10:00 am Last Chance Band 10:00 am Library 10:30 am BP & Sugar Checks provided by Loving Care 9:00 am Visiting Nurses Flu Clinic 10:00 am Country Music House Singers 12:15 pm AARP Board Meeting 10:30 am Hearts @ Home BP checks 11:45 am Fresh Cobbler from Village on the Park 11:45 am Candy Guessing Game 5:00 pm AARP Monthly Meeting & Potluck Dinner 10:30 am “Scams�

10:00 am MCOA Board Meeting 10:00 am BINGO provided by Allegiance Credit Union

Exercise: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:15 a.m. Exercise Wed 12:15 p.m.

Line Dancing Lessons Thurs 9-11 a.m.

Wood Carving Thurs 1 p.m.

Oil Painting, Dominos, Card games, Jig-Saw

puzzles, Pool, Quilting, & Volunteer work to

assist the home-bound or work is available

at the Brand Center Moore Council On Aging Bus Service: 799-3130 Seniors may have transportation any-where in the city of Moore for errands or appointments 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.,Mon-Fri. 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

Thursday 7:00 p.m.: Hip Hop/Jazz (ages 7-10)

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 1 • MONDAY City offices closed for Labor Day. Toby Keith Foundation “Kones for the Korral” Ice Cream Festival at Chatenay Square. In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, The Toby Keith Foundation and Chatenay Square are hosting the 2nd Annual Kones for the Korral all-youcan-eat ice cream festival. The proceed from the event will benefit OK Kids Korral,a cost-free home for children battling cancer. The event features over a dozen different flavors of ice cream from Braum’s, Blue Bell and Freddy’s, water slides, pony rides, inflatables, face painting made in OK vendors, a farmers market and more.

Kones for the Korral will take place on Monday, September 1st from 10am-6pm at Chatenay Square on the corner of SW 104th and Pennsylvania. Tickets are $8 per adult and $3 for children 3-12. Check out www.tobykeithfoundation.org for details.

Remember it’s all about having fun and celebrating our little ones!

SEPTEMBER 2 • TUESDAY MHSAA Lion’s Pride Golf Tournament.

The Moore High School Alumni Association is hosting the Lions Pride Golf Tournament at Belmar Golf Club, Tuesday, September 2.

Shotgun start at 8 am, scramble format. All golfers invited! Proceeds will benefit current MHS students. Go to http://www.moorealumni.com/lions-pride-golf-tourney. html for more information and to sign up!

City Council Meeting at Moore City Hall at 6:30 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000.

Cancer Support Group, 6:30 pm. First United Methodist Church, 201 W Main St. Call Richelle Leibold at 794-6671.

SEPTEMBER 3 • WEDNESDAY American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12–4 p.m. at 207 SW 1st St. in Moore.

Call for more info: 794-5446.

Moore Rotary Club. Noon, Belmar Golf Club 1025 E. Indian Hills Rd.

Community Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Free meal for residents at First Church of Moore, 301 W. Main St. Call 794-6671 for more info.

Moore Roar. - This is the second year for this community-focused event which seeks to bring together students, staff and parents from all three high schools. The evening will feature a Chalk War competition between the Art Departments from each school as well as a lineman weighin, drum line competition, car bash, dunk tank, inflatables, car show, mascot challenge, and ESPN-style quarterback competition. For more information contact Shelley Rappé at 735-2521.

Community Development Block Grant Committee Meeting at Moore City Hall at 5:30 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000. The City of Moore has received an additional funding of $25.9 million for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). CDBG-DR funds support a broad range of community projects to address unmet long term recovery needs in the 2013 disaster area. The City of Moore is seeking citizen input for eligible activities for these funds. The Public Hearing is open to all residents of Moore and any persons or organizations desiring to speak on this matter will be afforded an opportunity to be heard. For more information on how to participate visit www.cityofmoore.com or call Jared Jakubowski at 405-793-5053.

SEPTEMBER 4 • THURSDAY Old Town Farmer’s Market in the Moore Community Center south parking lot from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Moore City Hall at 7:00 p.m., 301 N. Broadway. For more information call 793-5090.

SEPTEMBER 5 • FRIDAY S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon.

Southwest Integris Cancer Center. SW 44th and S. Western.

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SEPTEMBER 6 • SATURDAY Old Town Farmer’s Market in the Moore Community Center south parking lot from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Moore City Hall at 7:00 p.m., 301 N. Broadway. For more information call 793-5090.

SEPTEMBER 8 • MONDAY Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group 3:00pm at Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge. For more information contact Karen Proctor at 405-692-8700 or email kproctor@retliv.com Moore Public Schools Board Meeting All regular meetings are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Public Comment may be made under COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT at all regular meetings. Public Comment (COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT) is not available at special meetings. Please check “Agendas” under SCHOOL BOARD to find out if any special school board meetings have been called. For more information and to confirm the location of each month’s meeting go to the MPS website at www.mooreschools.com or call 735-4200.

Parks Board Meeting at Moore City Hall at 7:00 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000.

SEPTEMBER 9 • TUESDAY Planning Commission Meeting at Moore City Hall at 7:00 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000.

Cancer Support Group, 6:30 pm. First United Methodist Church, 201 W Main St. Call Richelle Leibold at 794-6671.

SEPTEMBER 10 • WEDNESDAY American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12–4 p.m. at 207 SW 1st St. in Moore.

Call for info: 794-5446.

Moore Rotary Club. Noon, Belmar Golf Club 1025 E. Indian Hills Rd. Community Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Free meal for residents at First Church of Moore, 301 W. Main St. Call 794-6671 for info.

Moore Police Department Hiring at Moore High School Field House, 5:00 p.m., 300 N. Eastern (on the east side of the football stadium). The Moore Police Department will be holding a written and physical test for the position of police officer. Bring a photo ID and $15 for the written test. The physical test will be first and consist of 1 1/2 mile run in 15 min 20 sec. 300 meter sprint in 68 seconds, 15 pushups and 26 sit ups. You do not need to sign up in advance for the test.

SEPTEMBER 11 • THURSDAY Old Town Farmer’s Market SEPTEMBER 12 • FRIDAY S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon. Southwest Integris Cancer Center.

SW 44th and S. Western.

SEPTEMBER 13 • SATURDAY Old Town Farmer’s Market in the Moore Community Center south parking lot from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Moore City Hall at 7:00 p.m., 301 N. Broadway. For more information call 793-5090.

SEPTEMBER 15 • MONDAY American Business Association, Redbud Chapter Meeting at Denny’s Restaurant, I-240 and South Pennsylvania at 6 p.m. Redbud Chapter is a group of diverse professional people helping each other to grow and advance in their careers. Meetings are 3rd Monday of each month. Membership is open to both women and men and visitors are always welcome; no reservation is necessary. Serving Moore and South OKC Metro area. For more information contact Karen Solodon at 405-799-4887 or email ABWA.Redbud@gmail.com.

City Council Meeting at Moore City Hall at 6:30 p.m., 301 N. Broadway, 793-5000.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 16 • TUESDAY Cancer Support Group, 6:30 pm. First United Methodist Church, 201 W Main St. Call Richelle Leibold at 794-6671.

Diabetes Support Group, 6:00 pm. Norman Regional Hospital Education Center, 901 N. Porter. Diabetes Support Group for anyone in the community who is interested in learning more about diabetes information and/or management needs.

No registration required and all sessions are free For more information contact Cheryl Bost at 405-307-5730 or email getfoodsmart@nrh-ok.com.

SEPTEMBER 17 • WEDNESDAY American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12–4 p.m. at 207 SW 1st St. in Moore.

Call for more information 794-5446.

Moore Rotary Club. Noon, Belmar Golf Club 1025 E. Indian Hills Rd. Community Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Free meal for residents at First Church of Moore, 301 W. Main St. Call 794-6671 for more info.

SEPTEMBER 18 • THURSDAY 50th Apollyras Anniversary Weekend presented by the Moore High School Alumni Association. Events will begin on Thursday, September 18, a fun night on Friday, September 19, and a lunch and concert on Saturday, September 20. Please send an email to contact@moorealumni.com for more information and to be placed on the invite list.

Old Town Farmer’s Market in the Moore Community Center south parking lot from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Moore City Hall at 7:00 p.m., 301 N. Broadway. For more information call 793-5090.

SEPTEMBER 19 • FRIDAY S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon.

Southwest Integris Cancer Center. SW 44th and S. Western.

Friday Night Live for Him Returns!!

Join the Singles of FBC Moore for “Friday Night Live for HIM” Friday, September 19th. There’s a dinner for a small charge at 6:30 p.m. in our Atrium (optional), followed by a wonderful time of Praise & Worship 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.

SEPTEMBER 20 • SATURDAY “Bringing the Pieces to Peace” Blended Families Conference at First Baptist Church in Moore, 301 NE 27th Street. Oneday conference designed for step-parents, those considering remarriage with children, those divorced with children, grandparents with step-grandchildren, professionals and ministry leaders. The conference cost is $15 per person or $30 per couple and includes lunch. Childcare will also be provided: 1-3 kids for $5, 4+ kids for $10. The conference will b led by Carri and Gordon Taylor. 8:30 a.m. checkin, 9:00 a.m. start. For more information contact Juli Harman at 793-2620 or email juli.harman@fbcmoore.org.

OKC ASAP Walk & Roll for a Cure supporting Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia Disorder. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. followed by Team Pictures at 9:00 a.m. The walk starts at 9:30 a.m. You can register online at asap.myetap.org/OKC_walk/. For more information contact Amber Barnes at 405-971-4420 or email OKsupportgroup@asap.org.

Old Town Farmer’s Market Old Town Moore Big Wheel Nationals Join the Old Town Moore Association, Moore Parks and Recreation and area businesses for the Old Town Moore Big Wheel Nationals! The Old Town Association is looking for businesses in Moore to sponsor and decorate a Big Wheel so area children

can race them on September 20th. For more info visit www.cityofmoore.com/fun.

SEPTEMBER 22 • MONDAY Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group 3:00pm at Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge. For more information contact Karen Proctor at 405-692-8700 or email kproctor@retliv.com SEPTEMBER 23 • TUESDAY Caregiver Support Group 3:00pm at Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge. Being a caregiver is the hardest job there is! We will meet the 4th Tuesday of each month.

There will be an educational topic followed by open discussion with other caregivers.

Refreshments will be served. For more information contact Karen Proctor at 405692-8700 or email kproctor@retliv.com Cancer Support Group, 6:30 pm. First United Methodist Church, 201 W Main St. Call Richelle Leibold at 794-6671.

SEPTEMBER 24 • WEDNESDAY American Legion. Open for all veterans from 12–4 p.m. at 207 SW 1st St. in Moore.

Call for more info: 794-5446.

Moore Rotary Club. Noon, Belmar Golf Club 1025 E. Indian Hills Rd. Community Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Free meal for residents at First Church of Moore, 301 W. Main St. Call 794-6671 for more info.

SEPTEMBER 25 • THURSDAY MOMS Club 15 Year Celebration MOMS Club of Moore’s 15th anniversary open house will bring together area stayat-home moms from 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, September 25, at the Southwest Oklahoma City Library, 2201 SW 134th St. The open house celebrates the founding of Moore’s chapter of International MOMS Club in 1999. The club – Moms Offering Moms Support – is the city’s oldest organization for stay-at-home mothers and their children. The local club covers anyone who

resides in the Moore Public School district.

The free potluck offers mothers a chance to learn more about the club and get acquainted with area moms and members.

Children will enjoy crafts, snacks and time to play in the library. The club focuses on daytime support and activities for mothers and their children, including those with home-based businesses and those who work outside the home but are available for time with their children during the day. For more information about MOMS Club of Moore visit our web site at momsclubofmoore.com or e-mail us at momsclubmoore@yahoo.com.

Old Town Farmer’s Market in the Moore Community Center south parking lot from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Moore City Hall at 7:00 p.m., 301 N. Broadway. For more information call 793-5090.

SEPTEMBER 26 • FRIDAY S. OKC Rotary Club. Meeting is at noon.

Southwest Integris Cancer Center. SW 44th and S. Western.

SEPTEMBER 27 • SATURDAY Old Town Farmer’s Market in the Moore Community Center south parking lot from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Moore City Hall at 7:00 p.m., 301 N. Broadway. For more information call 793-5090.

= Music = Theater = City/Chamber = Family = Group = Education = Fund Raiser/ Volunteer

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STATE FAIR of OKLAHOMA

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201 N Broadway | O ld S c hool Building

895-6373

www.t woolivesc af e.com

R E S TAU R A N T H O U R S : Monday-Fr iday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm S at urday 10:30 am to 3:00 pm C losed on S unday

C AT ER I N G :

Weddings, Receptions, Bir thday s, Baby S howers and more!

Two Event Rooms that wil l hold up to 200 people.

Great lunc h items to suit al l tastes!

f or c ater ing c al l: 417-1783 Voted Best of Moore & South OKC Best Lunch Spot AND Best Non-Chain Restaurant

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2014 Fall Break Camps Fall Break is going to be here before you know it and the City of Moore will be offering the following special camps during the October 16-17 school break.

Basketball Camp

For any young athlete, who is looking to improve his or her skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun. Learn offense and defensive skills and game like scenarios.

When: Thursday, October 16th & Friday, October 17th Where: Moore Community Center Time: 9am-Noon • Ages: 7 to 16 years • Fee: $60 per person Instructor: Scott Hodges (Head Coach Westmoore’s

Men’s Basketball)

Mad Science Camp

When school is out, Mad Science is in. Your child can continue to learn even when school is out, and won’t even realize it because “We have fun down to a science.”

When: Thursday, October 16th & Friday, October 17th Where: Moore Community Center Time: 9am-Noon • Ages: 6 to 11 years • Fee: $60 per person

Extreme Animals

Get ready for a wildly entertaining experience! Get up close and personal with endangered species, creepy crawlies and more! You will also learn about different types of arts and crafts that relate to those species and their habitats.

When: Thursday, October 16th & Friday, October 17th Where: Moore Community Center Time: 9am-Noon Ages: 6 to 11 years (only 30 spots available) • Fee: $60

Happy Feet Soccer Camp

When: Thursday, October 16th & Friday, October 17th Where: Moore Community Center Time: 9am-Noon • Ages: 4 to 6 years • Fee: $33 As kids get older and their skill level improves kids will begin learning to skillfully perform some of the most difficult moves in soccer and work extensively on striking the ball to score. Happy Feet camps are non-competitive and use fun techniques to train advanced motor skills, dynamic dribbling, shooting skills and fitness.

Discovery Camp

Pinewood derby car creation and race for prizes.

The campers will sand, shape, and paint their cars.

Then they will put their master piece together and race for the Discovery Camp Championship and prizes.

When: Thursday, October 16th & Friday, October 17th Where: Moore Community Center Time: 9am – Noon Ages: 6 to 11 years (only 15 spots available) • Fee: $40.00

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PIN PALS

“It’s Football Time in Oklahoma!”

BY KATIE ROBERTS Football is in full swing and we’ve caught the tailgating bug. This month the Pin Pals are all about tailgate-friendly food and festive football decorations. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Sooner or a Poke, Ashley and Angela and some great recipes and crafts for your watch parties.

Football season brings out my inner cheerleader. I usually spend my Saturdays at a tailgate on campus with a group of people who enjoy yelling at the television screen as much as I do. Being a good football fan is hard work and I often need food to fuel my passion. A grill is prime for cookouts but I don’t have one. So, when I’m outside with no access to a kitchen I need to get creative with food options.

Angela has a trick to make portable Frito chili pie. You literally make it in the Frito bag! Cut the bag length-wise and pour in the toppings. I like to load mine up with cheese, onions and jalapenos (You can even make it a meat lovers with sausage and bacon). If you have access to an outlet you can use a crockpot to cook the chili and keep it warm. Grab a plastic spoon and you’re good to go. It’s super easy, not messy and can be taken with you. I’ve been eating Frito chili pie the wrong way for too many football seasons.

Every season I see cool koozies on game days and have noticed custom koozies are in style. I usually buy a bulk pack of cheap koozies to share with fellow tailgaters, but the problem is our drinks often get confused. Angela is going to help with the confused koozie conundrum by showing us how to make unique koozies. I have seen homemade koozies made from fake turf, burlap and even socks. You’ll have to watch this month’s shows to find out what material Angela uses!

I don’t tailgate every game day. Sometimes the kick-off is too early or the weather isn’t ideal. When I’m not on campus I have tailgate parties at home. One perk is that I have access to the kitchen, which my friends translate as full-blown party platters. If your guy friends are anything like mine, they like to eat and they eat a lot. Ashley found a buffalo chicken dip recipe that she describes as a “magnet for guys.” She tested it first on her fiancé, then his friends. Now every time she hosts the motley crew they ask her to make the “best buffalo chicken dip.” It’s super easy to make. You can put it together the night before, keep it in fridge, then add cheese and bake the next day. I like my food spicy so I’ll be using a more spicy buffalo sauce and might even mix some cut jalapenos into the dip.

An at-home tailgate wouldn’t be complete without a house decorated into a shrine of your favorite football team. I feel like many football memorabilia and décor have a more masculine touch. I like my house to be festive but I still want it to be cute. Ashley is bringing a feminine touch to this season’s decorations with a wreath. She’s a Sooner fan, so the episode will feature crimson and cream. You can change the colors and letters to feature the team of your choice.

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SPORTS

Football Preview 2014

BY COLE POLAND The brand-new football season is finally here and all the clichés start getting thrown around. Like the one about a whole new ballgame, and the one about one day at a time, and the one about sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. But here’s the thing about clichés— they’re right. They’re boring, but correct.

With the new season come three new head coaches at all three high schools.

Moore’s Paul Hix comes from Stillwater.

Westmoore’s Adam Gaylor comes from Broken Arrow. Southmoore’s Jeremy Stark comes from the SaberCats’ own sideline.

At the senior school, Hix brings a highpowered offense that averaged over 350 yards per game last season as the offensive coordinator for the Pioneers. He also brings an attitude and enthusiasm that has bled over into his players practically as soon as he came on board in early in the summer.

The Lions finished only 1-9 last season, but this year there is a different feeling at

their practices, an excitement throughout the entire team that wasn’t there in previous seasons. It really does feel like a new chapter is beginning on the east side.

Westmoore’s deep playoff run in the last postseason is a very high bar to live up to, but with the offensive weapons the Jaguars return, they should have very little trouble putting up points. Senior quarterback Bryson Lee looks to make a lot of connections with his receivers, senior and Louisville commit Dahu Green and junior and OU commit Deshawn Lookout.

They do have to find a replacement in the backfield for Kieron Hardrick, the graduate who accounted for a third of their offense.

On the defensive side, Gaylor brings his playbook from the Tigers, who only lost to Jenks and Union last season and beat the Jaguars. He’ll call his own schemes from the sideline in order to keep his meticulous finger on the pulse of his defense. His players took the summer to learn the new defense and now feel very comfortable in

it, and look forward to running it in games soon enough.

Over at Southmoore, Stark filled the head coaching role after Jeff Brickman took the offensive coordinator job at Oklahoma Baptist, following his Southmoore predecessor, Chris Jensen.

The SaberCats just missed out on the playoffs last season and look to get back to the state tournament. They return their entire defensive line for Stark’s defense, so the transition should be a smooth one that generates a lot of confidence. Offensively, sophomore Conner Uselton gets back under center this fall after spending his freshman year there. And to keep with the clichés, the only good thing about a freshman is that he’ll be a sophomore next year.

A major change with this new season is the division of class 6A. Now, instead of four 8-team districts, there are two 8-team districts. The top four teams from each district will still advance to state.

Since districts are filled with the largest 16

schools, there are no more “gimmes.” Each week will weigh a little heavier since there is a much smaller likelihood of blowouts.

Southmoore begins the season September 4 at home against Edmond Memorial, while Moore and Westmoore open the season, as always, with Moore War, September 5.

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BY SARAH JENSON A source of pride for so many, the iconic Moore Lion statue is roaring back to life.

“I am just really proud to see this project come together,” said Moore High School Class of 1966 graduate Linda Howeth.

The Moore High School Class of 1966 purchased the fiberglass lion statue as its senior class gift. Howeth was a part of the committee, headed by class president Gary Darnell, charged with the task of finding the perfect item to reflect their time at Moore High School.

“We wanted to give something that was big, and that would make a splash,” said Howeth.

While most classes before had chosen bricks or a plaque for the wall, the Class of 1966 was looking in a different direction.

The committee knew that it was only a matter of years until the construction would be complete and Moore High School would relocate to its current location on Eastern Avenue.

“We wanted something that could be utilized in the new high school building,” said Howeth. “An item that would be easy to move, but not forgotten in the transition.”

After looking through catalogs, they reached a final decision to purchase a statue of their beloved mascot, the lion, to carry on the legacy and tradition of the school to future students.

“We purposely chose a lion that showcased ferocity,” said Howeth. “We didn’t want a cartoon-like figure. Instead, we wanted to show our fighting spirit.”

An expense venture at the time, the lion statue cost $400. Howeth said she remembers her class working to hold a number of fundraisers including a powder-puff football game, a dance, and other activities to raise the needed funds.

They did it. The lion arrived before graduation finding a home in the center of the courtyard at the old Moore High School, now Central Junior High.

“Once we received the statue, he was set in a raised brick flowerbed in the center of the school’s courtyard,” said Howeth.

“Throughout the day, you could look out and see the statue. It was just a big source of pride for our class.”

When Moore High School transitioned to its new building, the statue went along finding a new home in the school’s gym.

“I remember going to pep rallies when my children attended Moore High School in the early 1990s, and he was still there in the gym,” said Howeth. “The athletes would bring him out, and parade him around. It meant a lot to see something that was around when I was in school still being valued.”

However, in the years that would follow the beloved statue began to feel its age. Due to wear and tear, Moore Public Schools put the statue up for sale at its annual auction, and the Old School Business Center purchased the lion to put on display inside the original Moore High School building located at 201 N. Broadway.

For years now, he has taken watch over the historic hallways without his grandeur and ferocity. A special piece of Moore history was still missing a key element of his being, its teeth.

“It was sad to see something that meant so much to our class in this state of being,” said Howeth.

So the group came together calling on Moore High School alumni to donate $500 to replace the lion’s teeth and begin the restoration of the statue. The funds came in, and after about five hours of work the beloved lion had found his spirit and roar.

“It has been a lot of fun to see the transformation,” said Howeth. “It makes us all so proud to see him restored. Even if he is still a little faded, he will be ferocious once again.”

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Kid Book Review I FALL DOWN Author: Vicki Cobb Illustrator: Julia Gorton Publisher: Harper Collins Reviewer: Raquel Crain, Children’s Services assistant, Moore Public Library This is an excellent book to begin the school year with, especially if you’re already thinking of science projects or science in general. I Fall Down is an interactive book that encourages parents and their children to read and make discoveries together with questions such as, “Do some things fall faster than others?”

Be prepared to experiment with different objects to see whether a penny or a key falls to the floor first. This may lead to other dropping races and will give children the opportunity to observe and discover if there is a winner and why.

The illustrations are colorful and detailed and show examples of everyday objects that children will be familiar with and able to find throughout their homes for the activities found in this book. Get ready to have fun with this book and to learn a lot about gravity, weight, and speed.

I Fall Down is geared for children in kindergarten through third grade with an Accelerated Reader level of 2.9 and is worth 0.5 AR points. You may find I Fall Down and other interactive science-themed books in the Moore Public Library children’s department.

Please feel free to visit the Children’s Desk or call us at 405-793-4347 with any questions.

Adult Book Review LANDLINE Author: Rainbow Rowell Genre: Adult Fiction Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Pages: 320 Reviewer: Molly Dettmann, Information Services, Moore Public Library Rainbow Rowell, best known for her Young Adult hits Fangirl and Eleanor & Park, comes out with her latest work Landline, a novel filled with heart, nostalgia, and a magic phone.

Georgie McCool is a TV writer living in L.A. with her husband, Neal, and two children. While her career is on the brink of taking off, her marriage is falling apart. She knows Neal is unhappy living in L.A., and the growing rift in her marriage to Neal opens further when she chooses to stay home for Christmas to work on her new show—instead of visiting Neal’s family in Omaha—with her writing partner, Seth, one of Neal’s least favorite parts of Georgie’s life.

With her family gone and Georgie feeling as though she really has done it this time, she starts spending time at home in her old bedroom, where in a moment of desperation, she decides to call Neal from her old yellow landline phone, only to find out the Neal she called is from 1998, when they were dating in college.

The book goes back and forth between flashbacks to Georgie’s college life, friendship with Seth, meeting Neal, and falling in love with him to present-day Georgie looking back at these moments and trying to decide between warning Neal with what he is getting himself into or doing something to save their marriage now. This book does

a very good job of painting a picture of marriage and the effort it takes to make it work when love just is not enough.

This book is funny and heartwarming. While it is a work of adult fiction, fans of Rowell’s YA stories will still feel emotions from Landline. With a colorful cast of characters, from Georgie’s hilarious mom with an obsession with her show pugs, to her younger sister with a crush that requires constant pizza deliveries, and her writing partner, Seth, who makes things even more complicated as Georgie tries to figure things out, there’s somebody for every reader to relate to in this enjoyable, though at times introspective, story.

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MOVIE GUIDE

SEPTEMBER 5 THE IDENTICAL The path of a musical family from the Be Bop 1950s through the Glam Rock 1970s.

FRONTERA A former Arizona sheriff’s wife is killed while riding on their ranch property. It would appear a Mexican man illegally crossing into the US is at fault. As the former and the current sheriff search for answers, lives are changed forever.

SEPTEMBER 12 NO GOOD DEED Terri (Taraji P. Henson) is a devoted wife and mother of two, living an ideal suburban life in Atlanta when Colin (Idris Elba), a charming but dangerous escaped convict, shows up at her door claiming car trouble. Terri offers her phone to help him but soon learns that no good deed goes unpunished.

DOLPHIN TALE 2 The team of people who saved Winter’s life reassemble in the wake of her surrogate mother’s passing in order to find her a companion so she can remain at the Clearwater Marine Hospital.

THE DROP Bob Saginowski finds himself at the center of a robbery gone awry and entwined in an investigation that digs deep into the neighborhood’s past where friends, families, and foes all work together to make a living no matter the cost.

SEPTEMBER 19 THE MAZE RUNNER A married couple wake up to discover that the sex tape they made the evening before has gone missing, leading to a frantic search for its whereabouts.

Thomas is deposited in a community of boys after his memory is erased, soon learning they’re all trapped in a maze that will require him to join forces.

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THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU When their father passes away, four grown siblings are forced to return to their childhood home and live under the same roof together for a week, along with their over-sharing mother and an assortment of spouses, exes and might-have-beens.

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A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES Private investigator Matthew Scudder is hired by a drug kingpin to find out who kidnapped and murdered his wife.

THE BOXTROLLS A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator. Based on the children’s novel ‘Here Be Monsters’ by Alan Snow.

THE SKELETON TWINS After ten years of estrangement, twins Maggie and Milo coincidentally cheat death on the same day, prompting them to reunite and confront how their lives went so wrong. As the twins’ reunion reinvigorates them both, they realize that the key to fixing their lives just may lie in fixing their relationship.

THE EQUALIZER A former black ops commando who faked his death for a quiet life in Boston comes out of his retirement to rescue a young girl and finds himself face to face with Russian gangsters.

LAGGIES A woman stuck in permanent adolescence lies to her fiancé about going on a retreat and spends the time hanging out with friends instead.

Editor’s Note: Each month our Movie Guide provides a listing of top films expected at the Warren. Dates are subject to change.

MOVIE REVIEW

FOUR FOR FALL: Four Fall Movies You Don’t Wanna Miss

BY ROB MORRIS

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The Equalizer

Starring: Denzel Washington, Chloë Grace Moretz Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller Director: Antoine Fuqua Description: Robert McCall (Washington) is a former Black Ops commando. He faked his own death in hopes of putting his violent and mysterious past behind him. But when he meets Teri (Moretz), a young girl being manipulated by vicious Russian gangsters, McCall realizes his quiet retirement in Boston has come to an end.

Why see it? Nobody does the “slow boil up to exploding into action” character better than Denzel. If you enjoyed “Man on Fire” or “The Book of Eli,” then this will be right in your sweet spot. Sure, this is another Hollywood attempt to turn an old television series into a movie franchise. But the prospect of watching Denzel rip apart a gang of Russian mobsters has escapist delight written all over it. And don’t forget the fact that it’s directed by Antoine Fuqua, who has proven he can handle fights, car chases, explosions, and more with “Training Day,” “Shooter,” and “Olympus Has Fallen.”

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This is Where I Leave You

Starring: Justin Bateman, Tina Fey, Jane Fonda, Adam Driver, Rose Byrne Genre: Comedy Director: Shawn Levy Description: A father’s unexpected death draws four combative adult siblings back to their childhood home, where they discover that their dad’s dying wish was for them to spend one week together under the same roof.

Why see it? Nobody puts the function in dysfunction like Jason Bateman and Tina Fey, not to mention Jane Fonda stealing scenes in the hilarious previews. The movie is based on the hilarious, best-selling novel by Jonathan Tropper, and the ensemble cast looks to be spoton perfect. Sure, the characters all seem to fit that “dysfunctional Jewish family finds peace” story template that could produce lame clichés galore. But Bateman, Fey, and Fonda seem to be bringing their A-game to the effort.

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Gone Girl

Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller Director: David Fincher Description: Nick Dunne (Affleck) reports that his wife, Amy (Pike) has gone missing on their fifth wedding anniversary. As pressure from the police and media increase, the picture of the couple’s blissful marriage begins to dissolve into questions about Nick’s deceptive and strange behavior. Soon everyone is asking the same question: Did Nick Dunne kill his beautiful wife?

Why see it? Two words: David Fincher. The man behind the camera for “Seven,”“Fight Club,” “Zodiac,” “The Social Network,” and “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” has our attention from the get-go. Sure, Ben Affleck took some much-deserved flack for stinkers like “Gigli,” “Jersey Girl,” and “Daredevil”…but he has certainly redeemed himself over the past five years. Oh, and let’s not forget - this is another movie based on a massively best-selling novel and it’s almost always fun to watch good literature turned into a good film. (Shut up, Twilight fans…we’re NOT talking about sparkly vampires.)

4

Birdman

Starring: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton Genre: Comedy, Drama Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Description: A washed-up actor (Keaton), who once played an iconic superhero, must find a way to set aside his massive ego and family troubles in an effort to reclaim his past glory.

Why see it? Okay, maybe you weren’t around for Michael Keaton’s glory in the ’80s. His performances in movies like “Night Shift,” “Beetlejuice,” and “Mr. Mom” were the stuff of comedic legend. So to draw the conclusion that “Birdman” is somehow autobiographical is… well, let’s just say you don’t have to be Stephen Hawking to understand that this is a very personal film for Keaton. The whole world wants him to succeed. How else would we ever get “Beetlejuice 2”????

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BY RICHIE SPLITT VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, MOORE MEDICAL CENTER & HEALTHPLEX As I’ve said many times, we are delighted to be back in Moore! Not only are our physicians and staff grateful to be providing the highest quality healthcare in Moore, but also our community has demonstrated enthusiasm and support by making use of outpatient services offered at our temporary locations on the former site of Moore Medical Center.

The Moore Emergency Services staff has cared from more than 14,000 patients since opening in early December 2013. In that time the on-site radiology department has performed more than 8,400 studies and— since opening the new Physical Therapy building—two additional therapists have been added to keep up with patient demand.

“Everyone is thrilled to be back in Moore,” said Sara Merchant, coordinator of clinical rehab. “Former patients have stopped by to

simply visit, and many have returned for additional therapy. They often tell us it feels like they are coming home to be with family, and that’s exactly how it feels for us!”

The Moore Physical Therapy facility is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offers services such as orthopedic/sports and neurological rehab; balance and gait training; vestibular disorder therapy; bariatric consultations; geriatric and pediatric therapies; and a wide variety of options to consider for pre-natal care. We are also one of the few providers in the state offering lymphedema management services and will be adding speech therapy services in the future.

One of the important features that distinguish Norman Regional’s physical therapy services from others is one-on-one

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care. As a patient under our care, you will receive continuously directed treatment by a licensed professional therapist; working as a team to achieve your therapy goals.

“It is a fun environment,” said Merchant.

“Patients enjoy coming in to work with us just as much as we enjoy working with them!”

Providing outstanding physical therapy service is but one factor that contributed to a recent recognition, the 2014 Women’s Choice Award. That’s right, female healthcare consumers found Norman Regional Health System to be one of America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics in 2014. To be considered for the award, hospitals had to provide comprehensive orthopedic services and a minimum number of arthroscopy, joint replacement, spine surgeries, and onsite MRI and physical therapy services. Each qualifying

hospital was judged on patient experience scores (most recommended and the overall patient experience). This notable recognition as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics is the only national honor that focuses on female patient satisfaction assessments. The Women’s Choice Award affirms our efforts to provide safe, quality care and a great patient experience, and we are honored to be highly celebrated by women as the most recommended healthcare provider for orthopedics.

This truly is where the healing begins.

One of America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics Norman Regional was given a Women’s Choice Award® and named one of 2014 America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics. The America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics scoring process is unique in that it is the ONLY national list that focuses on female patient satisfaction. The best hospitals for orthopedics is determined first by identifying hospitals that provided comprehensive orthopedic services and provided a minimum number of arthroscopy, joint replacement and spine surgery services, as well as onsite MRI and physical therapy. Those full service hospitals were then judged on their HCAHPS results for patient recommendations and post-operative recovery, measures that are very important to women in choosing a hospital.

Norman Regional is committed to quality from pre-admission education and consultations to our expert surgeons and recovery team. Norman Regional’s HealthPlex hospital on Tecumseh Road is your premier source for orthopedic care. Our surgeons offer minimally invasive surgery for common problems such as shoulder, ankle and foot injuries. Our minimally invasive surgeries also include Total Joint replacement for the knee and hip.

For more information about our Orthopedic Services visit NormanRegional.com/Ortho.

Orthopedic & Spine Institute NORMAN REGIONAL HEALTHPLEX 3300 HealthPlex Parkway Norman, OK 73072

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Moore Sept. 5 Sept. 11 Sept. 18

Sept. 26

Moore War (Home) at Edmond Santa Fe vs. Norman (Homecoming) Battle of the Big Cats (Away)

Westmoore Sept. 5 Sept. 12

Sept. 19 Sept. 25

vs. PC West at Bixby Tournament vs. Choctaw vs. Norman at Carl Albert Tournament at Lawton Ike at Mustang COAC Tournament (at Yukon) vs. PC North at Edmond North at Tuttle at Westmoore

Moore Sept. 2 Sept. 5-6 Sept. 9 Sept. 11 Sept. 16 Sept. 22 Sept. 26-27 Sept. 30

at Mustang at Muskogee Tournament vs. Deer Creek at Norman at Edmond Santa Fe vs. Carl Albert at Norman Tournament at Stillwater

Moore War (Away) SouthWest Showdown (Home) vs. Norman North vs. Norman

Moore Sept. 4 Sept. 5-6 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 12-13 Sept. 16 Sept. 18 Sept. 19-20

Sept. 22 Sept. 23 Sept. 29 Sept. 30 Westmoore Sept. 4-6 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 11 Sept. 13 Sept. 16 Sept. 18 Sept. 19-20 Sept. 22 Sept. 23 Sept. 25 Sept. 30

at OU Tournament at Broken Arrow vs. Enid at Cache vs. Broken Arrow vs. Owasso at Stillwater Conference Tournament at Enid vs. Ponca City at Southmoore vs. Moore

Westmoore Sept. 2 Sept. 4 Sept. 9 Sept. 11 Sept. 16 Sept. 18 Sept. 22 Sept. 23 Sept. 26-27 Sept. 30

vs. Enid at Yukon at Edmond Memorial vs. Edmond North vs. Norman at Southmoore vs. Carl Albert vs. Stillwater at Stillwater Tournament vs. Mount St. Mary

Southmoore Sept. 4 vs. Edmond Memorial Sept. 12 SouthWest Showdown

(Away) Sept. 19 at Edmond Santa Fe Sept. 26 Battle of the Big Cats

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CROSS COUNTRY Moore Sept. 4 Sept. 6 Sept. 12 Sept. 16 Sept. 20 Sept. 23

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Lakeside GC (G) Duncan (B) Norman (G) Elgin (B) OBU (B/G) Tecumseh (B)

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Southmoore Sept. 5 at PC West Sept. 12 at Norman Sept. 19 at Edmond Santa Fe

Southmoore Sept. 4 vs. Edmond Santa Fe Sept. 8 vs. Lawton Sept. 9 at Putnam City Sept. 12 vs. US Grant Sept. 15 at Yukon Sept. 18 at Norman North Sept. 19-20 COAC Tournament

(at Yukon) Sept. 22 vs. Edmond Memorial Sept. 25 vs. Westmoore Sept. 26-27 at Chickasha Tournament Sept. 29 vs. Mustang

Southmoore Sept. 5-6 at Edmond Santa Fe Tournament Sept. 11 vs. Edmond Memorial Sept. 12-13 SHS Varsity Tournament

(hosting only) Sept. 16 vs. Norman North Sept. 18 vs. Westmoore Sept. 22 vs. Bishop McGuinness Sept. 23 at Edmond North Sept. 25 vs Broken Arrow Sept. 26-27 at Stillwater Tournament Sept. 29 at Edmond Santa Fe Sept. 30 vs. Mustang

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ANSWER CREW Question for an Accountant

Question about Insurance

Dear Tax Guy: I am so mad. The IRS keeps stealing from me and my business by charging me penalties, and interest and interest on interest. I was late paying my payroll taxes, and now they are just hammering me. What can I do? —A Disgruntled Employer Dear Employer: It can be extremely frustrating to deal with the IRS when you are behind. A lot of people have an automatic fear of the “Big, Bad IRS” taking away their homes or their cars if they owe money. It is true that statutes and regulations allow the IRS to exercise collection procedures that can include levying your bank account (serving a notice on your bank to give the IRS the money that is in the account) and seizure and subsequent sale of assets. However, normally these actions take place pretty far down the road. If you are in a situation like that, depending on the amount you owe, I would recommend that you contact a seasoned professional who can walk you through contacting the IRS and working out a payment plan or other arrangements. I have seen the advertisements on TV for firms that appear to promise you that you can pay the IRS pennies on the dollar. Number one, realize that almost every one of these firms (including local firms specializing in these types of cases) will typically ask for $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 up front as a nonrefundable retainer. Having met with a representative of one of these firms with a client of mine (he had told me he was going to “interview” them and I asked if I could sit in on the meeting), I can tell you that the sales pitch was always in the positive, but when we showed them my client’s financials, their representative admitted that my client would not be able to pay “pennies on the dollar” and would have to pay all the penalties.

Employers can be tempted to “borrow” from the IRS when cash flow is tight.

I have heard employers tell me that they are angry that they have to send “their” money to the IRS. This is in many ways tantamount to being angry that you have to wait for the tide to turn before you can sail out of a bay. These are the tax laws; they were an existing fact when you went into business. A business is a business; it should be run like a business, being hardnosed about the realities in which we operate. The business should be given a fighting chance to make it.

Too many times, I see business owners strip cash out of their business to support “lifestyle”— new cars, vacations, eating out in restaurants, arguing rightfully that it is theirs to do with what they want. But to me, if you starve your business of the “oxygen” it needs, if you have no cash reserves, then you are setting yourself up for hard choices. In Alaska, when fishing crews come in after the season, if there were eight guys on the crew, after selling their catch and taking out expenses, the take will be split nine ways—the eight guys and the boat. Without the boat, the fish cannot be caught. If you continue to run your business close to the bone, you will be less able to weather financial shocks.

Mike Rush, CPA 405 833-0780 Mrush11@cox.net

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Do I have to pay my subsidy back if I misjudged my income?

Essentially the IRS will require anyone that took an Advance Premium Tax Credit to file an additional form with their taxes in 2015.

One form, 1095-A, is what they call an information return which is like a W-2. Basically it will calculate what was given by the government in subsidy dollars to the individuals, will use another form, 8962, to calculate if the subsidy you received was equal to, lesser, or greater than what the actual amount should have been.

If you received too much money in advance subsidies, you will have a tax payment owed to the IRS. They will deduct this from any refund owed to you before issuing the refund. Or they will add it to any additional taxes owed to them. However, there is what is called a “repayment cap.”

These caps are based on where your household falls in terms of the federal poverty guidelines.

What is yet to be known is how or whether the IRS, or any other branch of the federal government, will reconcile the secondary subsidy levels known as the “cost sharing subsidy.” The cost sharing subsidy, reduces your deductible, co-pays, and out-of-pocket maximums to a lower amount based on your reported income. If you used your coverage through the year and had only a $500 deductible, and then after filing your taxes should have had a $5000 deductible, will you have to pay in additional money? That answer is still pending.

Here is a chart of the advance premium tax credit repayment caps based on where your household falls in the federal poverty level:

Christopher L. Crow, PLCS chris@doylecrow.com Doyle-Crow & Associates 108 SE 3rd St., Moore, OK 73160

CLASS ACTS

Moore Represented Well with Six Girls on Thunder Dance Squad

BY COLE POLAND During the TV timeout, when you stand up in the cramped aisle to stretch as the players take a shot of water, the Thunder Girls will run out to perform. On the new team for the upcoming season this winter, six dancers are from Moore.

The three high schools of Moore, Westmoore, and Southmoore earned six of the twenty spots on the Thunder Girls roster. In other words, one school system produced more than a quarter of the team.

“Moore is a very competitive place to dance at,” said Sarah, Southmoore class of 2012.

“The fact that we have such representation on this team means a lot—and it says a lot for the dance schools in Moore.”

“No matter where you went, a lot of girls were in dance and they still are,” Bailee, Westmoore class of 2010, said. “They leave

the studios and go to pom. Then they leave pom and try out for teams like this.”

The women are very proud of the fact they get to dance but even more so of the fact they get to dance at home.

“We have all college teams and all highschool teams, and the dance studios are really, really talented in Oklahoma,” said Kayle, also of Westmoore class of 2010.

“Being able to come out of high school and dance longer,” Katie, the lone Moore Lion (class of 2013) said, “you really can’t find that much unless you travel for it, so it’s really nice to stay in my home town and do what I love.”

Of the six dancers, Westmoore fills three spots, all class of 2010.

“It was really exciting because a lot of them I was on pom with in high school,”

said Chelsie, Westmoore class of 2010. “We danced together for a long time, worked together, grew, got really talented. It’s pretty amazing, though, that I graduated with them and was so close with them and now we’re reunited.”

Sarah enters her second year on the squad that will feature a fellow SaberCat. Vivi graduated only a few short months ago. In the span of a summer, she goes from the Southside gym to center stage at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.

“Knowing that I’m one of the younger ones that made it is just a big accomplishment already, but it’s just a huge transformation as well,” Vivi said. “Stepping out of high school—and I’m now definitely stepping into a different adulthood— because I’m on a new squad with a whole

bunch of new older girls, and they’re all so nice and caring.”

Vivi’s excited about the season with a new team with whom she feels very comfortable already. But she’s not the only one.

“They are just so talented, have great teamwork, a great coach,” said Chelsie. “I just really wanted to be a part of that.”

But this isn’t the first time Moore has produced more than one dancer on the team. Last year, local dancers held five spots. Getting to show off the talent of this city to the entire state highlights the skill in Moore.

“I think it’s really exciting that they get to see how important dance really is to us, and that we went after our dreams, and that Moore really is making a statement,” Chelsie said.

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SHOP MOORE

BY LUKE SMALL

Becky’s Gift Shoppe Let’s face it: owning a business is often unsuccessful. Must-have products, great customer service, and hard work don’t necessarily lead to success. From the 10seat restaurants to the multi-national corporations, any business can reach a point where it has to close. Which is why the success of 13-year-old Becky’s Gift Shoppe is so remarkable. What is it about this boutique shop, tucked inside a shopping center at SW 84th and Western, that has made it such success for such a long time?

In a word: passion. A brief conversation with Owner Becky Killman and her mother Hazel Koehler will reveal to you they care so much about the customers that have made their business what it is today.

8423 S Western Ave, OKC 73139 • 405-631-1008 www.facebook.com/beckysgiftshoppe

“My main goal here, when I opened, was I wanted a store that has nice things where everybody can afford to shop,” Killman said.

The idea is that customers are more than just dollar signs, more than just a means to a financial end, but actually people worthy of investment. This is why when we interviewed the mother-daughter team, they were special ordering items for one of their loyal customers. At times, the duo said, they will open the store after hours for a customer who is in desperate need of a last-minute gift. Oh, and in case that wasn’t impressive enough, Killman and Koehler will gift wrap your item for free. Yeah, really.

“I’ve made a lot of friends over the thirteen years,” Killman said of her loyal customers.

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Unique is an appropriate descriptor for the store. Unlike some boutique shops who specialize in a certain item like clothing or jewelry, Becky’s specializes in selling those hard-to-find, special gift items. Specialty lotions, candle melts, and baby clothes are just small examples. Becky’s even sells marquee letter lights that can serve as a night-light or a creative vintage-style item for a photo shoot. Silicone kitchen lids are available, designed to limit plastic waste.

Each item in Becky’s keeps fulfilling that unique theme.

“We work really hard to have products that aren’t just everywhere,” said Koehler.

Even with the uniqueness, Killman still tries to keep the prices around the store

reasonable. As mother of two kids, she knows keeping prices reasonable will bring families in.

“We opened this store so I could stay at home with my kids. I raised my kids here,” she said.

That family inspiration has motivated Killman and Koehler for the thirteen years the business has been opened. And it is that motivation that colors Becky’s with a sense of passion and dedication. You can bet the next thirteen years will be a chance for Becky’s to spread its passion to many more customers.

TASTE MOORE

Del Taco A little less than a year ago, Del Taco settled in among the plethora of eating establishments along the SW 19th Street food corridor. With so many quality cities in Oklahoma and so many restaurants already in Moore, why choose Moore as the site of the first Del Taco in Oklahoma?

“We felt the people of Moore would support us, embrace us, and that’s just what they did,” said Del Taco Area Director Jack Curry. “They’re very, very nice. They’ve been very helpful. The people here are great. We’re very happy to be here in Moore.”

With no less than a dozen other eating establishments within a mile serving Mexican food and/or hamburgers, how does Del Taco distinguish itself from its many competitors?

BY SEAN DONNELL

770 SW 19th St • Moore, OK 73160 • 405-790-1252 “It’s a fresh taste. It’s very good.”

Fresh indeed. While one may assume one fast does not equal fresh, Del Taco takes pride in that they grate their own cheese, make their own pico sauce, and slow cook their beans three and a half hours every day—the way quality beans should be made.

“We have a little bit better quality just because we are fresh, and we take great pride in that.”

At Del Taco, you will not find a taco, burrito or hamburger baking under a heat lamp until your order frees it from fast-food purgatory. Del Taco also takes “pride in making our orders to order. We don’t have anything sitting around. When somebody

walks in and orders a taco, it gets made right then,” Jack said.

Del Taco not only serves delicious Mexican food—tacos and burritos—but hamburgers and french fries, too. “We appeal to a wide variety of guests…the whole family can come and get their choice of what they really want.” Among Jack’s favorite menu items are the “beef burrito and the Double-Del hamburger.”

Working for a company with a topquality product with wide appeal puts a smile on Jack’s face each work day. His pride in Del Taco runs almost eight years deep.

He said he was “very fortunate” to be introduced to and eventually become a part of the Del Taco brand, the Del

Taco family. “I really love coming to work every day.”

When asked about the future of Del Taco in Oklahoma, Jack’s chest swelled, “We’re growing. We’re set to open another store in Edmond in early September.” He pointed to a nearby table and said, “We have people sitting in that booth there looking for more sites. We came to Oklahoma to build.”

That’s good news for the Oklahoma job market and Oklahoma taste buds.

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Sandi Patty September 16, 2014, 7:30 P.M. OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater Tickets: $45 and $35.

Purchase online at www.occc.edu/tickets • Box Office: 405-682-7579 Oklahoma City Community College 7777 South May Avenue

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ANSWER CREW - BUSINESS OWNER Question for a Business Owner Q. I know that I need to be better at marketing my business, but how can I (cost effectively) reach more potential customers?

A. Clearly understand your strategic advantages and weaknesses as compared with your competitors’ and “play to your strengths.”

Know the demographics of your target customer and understand how they shop and communicate • Social Media • Clubs and Associations Be visible in the community in which you market: • Volunteer to host events in your store.

• Network and take advantage of your chamber of commerce activities.

• Ensure that all your acquaintances (from all sources: church, civic, etc.) know about your business.

Share leads: TIPS Clubs really do work if the membership is large and diverse.

Build your list of customers and use it to keep them informed of your innovations.

• Always find out how your new customer found you.

• Have special events for your best customers—appreciation nights and the like.

Be keenly aware of events affecting your industry and react quickly. Speed to market is everything.

Look for non-traditional consumers and outlets for your product /service– think outside the box.

Increase your existing product line with items and services that your target customer demographic currently buys from others.

Advertise wisely. When you are designing ads, remember that people are motivated by practicality and need (you happened to catch them when they were looking for your

products). But more often, they are motivated by greed, fear, security, recognition, problem solutions and ways to save time, money and effort. Make sure you focus there as you design ads and ad campaigns.

• Don’t put your entire marketing effort into a single medium; diversify (not all your eggs in one basket).

• Take advantage of cross-promotional opportunities with businesses with which you have synergy but are not direct competitors (example: retail pet supply store and a dog wash).

• Select sponsorships to increase your brand awareness.

• Targeted mailings (you must know your demographic well).

• Once you establish a strategy, someone— you—must execute it.

• Shameless self-promotion. You need to be your own public relations firm. Develop press releases for events in your business or those held at your place of business.

Customer satisfaction is the real key long term. You need to provide better customer service than your competitors.

If you want to brush up on marketing strategy, here are some recommendations: Overview at a High Level The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Ries and Jack Trout. Marketing Strategies for Small Business by Richard F. Gerson. Both of these are available at the Moore Norman Business Development Center for your use.

Greg Kieson

Coordinator of Business Development Moore Norman Technology Center

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ANSWER CREW - GARDENING QUESTION: Can gardening be considered an investment?

ANSWER: Absolutely! Time and energy expended in gardening can pay handsome dividends. It’s all in your perspective.

For example, if you establish a flower garden around your home, property values increase. Besides, the flowers are aesthetically pleasing. The addition of roses, perennials, and annuals improve the landscape and help to prevent erosion.

A vegetable garden provides produce and attracts beneficials like hummingbirds, bees, and other flying insects whose assistance in propagation is difficult to measure. Since our favorite honeybees are in short supply, you might consider buying a mason bee house. These bees are peaceful, non-aggressive pollinators.

The houses are featured in the Gardener’s Supply Co. catalog (free).

Remember to plant flowers and herbs (especially peppermint) among the vegetables to help ward off bad bugs. My favorite such bug-thwarting flowers are marigolds, zinnias and nasturtiums. They grow compatibly with each other and surrounding vegetables.

To further improve the efficiency of your garden, consider incorporating raised beds filled with organic plant medium like compost, grass clippings, manure, and worm castings. Now that the bridge between Purcell and Lexington is open again, you can wend your way to the worm factory in Purcell to obtain free castings.

Building raised beds from free lumber is a reality. Be creative and locate construction sites where lumber is being discarded. The last lumber I found came after the Norman tornado at a curb waiting to be carted away. Set your beds in specific areas where they will receive at least six hours of sun every day.

Time is of the essence. Invest in cover crop seeds to be broadcast in midOctober. This year, I bought a general mix of clover, hairy vetch and annual rye from Territorial Seed Co. (free catalog). Before planting, rake the area and leave the furrows where seeds will sit. Then, tamp them down with the front part of the rake and water well. Seeds germinate rapidly and will grow throughout the winter. These annual grasses provide a pretty, green carpet that shows nicely even under snow. Benefits to the soil are priceless!

Reminder: Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 2, 2014, (10 to noon) when the Fall Seed and Plant Exchange will take place at the Norman public library. A special presentation will focus on horticultural therapy. We will also discuss the benefits of cover crops and learn from each other what successes we’ve had. There will be an ample supply of free seed packets plus refreshments.

Norm Park, expert gardener Resources: Ellison’s Feed and Seed, Norman Gardener’s Supply Co. www.gardeners.com. (free catalog) Territorial Seed Co. www.territorialseed.com. (free catalog) Gardening workshops

Norm Park, Ed.D., normpark@ymail.com

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HEALTHY MOORE

Be Mindful of the Foods We Eat This Time of the Year SARAH RAKOWSKI, UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA DIETETIC INTERN As we wave goodbye to the summer warmth and anticipate the inevitable cold creeping up in the not-so-distant future, many of us love the opportunity to ditch the swimsuits and cover up in head-totoe clothing (black for me, thanks). Some of us use this covered-up season as an excuse to eat that extra slice of pecan pie at every holiday meal (no one will notice, right?), while others blame the cold for not exercising for a solid three months. Don’t get me wrong; fall and winter are magical seasons and while no holiday should go un-celebrated, we have to be mindful of the foods we eat and our activity level during this time of the year.

With peppermint bark to my left and homemade, extra gooey, no-bake cookies to my right; here are a few tips to fight the urge to eat every holiday treat in sight and a few creative ways to keep you moving during this time of the year:

• Be prepared. For me, it’s easier to refuse treats that I know are coming (eating out, holiday party, family meals, etc.), than the blindsided “do-you-want-afree-cookie” that is always so hard to refuse.

Before going somewhere that I know I’ll be tempted, I try to eat a high protein snack.

Then I load my plate with the “good” stuff before touching the sweets. Go for veggie & fruit trays, meat & cheese, deviled eggs … you know, the “FOOD” food. I eat (& drink) slowly at parties, trying my best to focus on the people and the conversations more so than the spread of great free food.

• BYO. By this I mean bring your own.

Many social events involve a potluck style meal, so if you are contributing make sure it’s a) tipped towards the healthy side of the scale and b) something you’ll actually enjoy eating. My main go-to is either a cooked vegetable side dish (glazed steamed carrots, roasted brussel sprouts

or asparagus) or a veggie tray with a greek yogurt ranch dip (1 packet of ranch powder and 16 oz of plain greek yogurtdelicious!). While making your own veggie tray may be a little more time-consuming than simply buying one, you can customize it with whatever vegetables you want and it is easier on the wallet!

• Summer WILL come again. We all know that we will have to wear a swimsuit once again in a few short months, so why not cut out the agony of showing some skin and keep it movin’ during the colder months. Join a gym! Try a yoga or a kickboxing class! Invest in a jump rope or a hula hoop or some light weights and dance in your house to your favorite tunes (perhaps some Justin Timberlake?).

Try doing 10 pushups or 10 crunches during commercial breaks.

Anything you need to do to keep yourself from sitting for hours

on end … DO IT! It will pay off more than you think.

These are just a few ideas of what I do to not gain the extra pounds from OctoberFebruary. Stop putting stress on yourself when March comes around to lose the “holiday” weight all over again. Food is wonderful, but over eating and splurging on tons of extra sweets do not contribute to a healthy you. There is no denying that it is tough to change habits, but eating better and increasing exercise will do wonders.

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.

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LIFESTYLE

Toby Keith, Tricia Covel Honored with Door Opener Award

BY RANDI MATTOX On Thursday, September 4, Toby Keith and Tricia Covel will be recognized as two of the five outstanding Oklahomans and one Kansan to receive a Door Opener Award for their “Lifetime of contributions made toward helping others in society maximize their potential and achieve their dreams” at the 2014 Door Opener Awards Gala dinner and silent auction, benefitting ASTEC (Advanced Science and Technology Education Charter) Schools.

Keith and Covel are receiving their awards for the numerous ways they have helped others through their connections in the music industry.

For example, through their non-profit Toby Keith Foundation, they opened OK Kids Korral, a cost-free lodging facility for the families with children undergoing cancer treatment. In addition to this, Covel has brought much-needed attention to women golfers, while raising money for the Toby Keith Foundation at the annual Schooner Fall Classic collegiate golf tournament at Belmar Golf Club.

Furthermore, Keith has participated in 200 USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tours. And last year, Keith and Covel’s Oklahoma Twister Relief Project concert resulted in $2 million in proceeds to assist the Moore tornado victims through the recovery process.

The Door Opener Award’s name originated from a line by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee.” From providing assistance to the families of sick children to recognizing women golfers, and from raising money for tornado victims to using music as a means of bringing joy to America’s armed forces abroad, it is evident that Keith and Covel have made a profound difference in the lives of many people, just by opening the door.

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PARTING SHOTS

CITY OF MOORE FISHING DERBY Hundreds of residents of all ages turned out to tackle the city’s annual Fishing Derby. This year the event returned to Tom Strouhal Little River Park after a year away due to tornado damage.

OSU INSECT ADVENTURE They’re creepy. They’re crawly. And naturally they’re fascinating. Youngsters got a chance to see a wide variety of insects up-close-and-personal, including a unique insect “petting zoo.”

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Police officers and firefighters from the City of Moore welcomed the community to their annual National Night Out festival in August. This year’s event featured a “drunk-driving simulator,” free bicycle helmets, free snacks, and a wide variety of police and fire vehicles.

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PARTING SHOTS PLAZA TOWERS PLAYGROUND BUILD Hundreds of volunteers joined together with Nike, Kaboom, and Kevin Durant to help build a playground at the new Plaza Towers Elementary School in just around six hours.

SHREK THE MUSICAL Local students took to the stage as The Sooner Theatre hosted Shrek The Musical recently. SHS students Boston Cervantes (Shrek) and Lauren Kysela (Blind Mice) were joined by WHS student Madelynne Wall (Ugly Duckling) for six soldout performances. SOKC resident Jacob Livesay split time in the featured role of Pinocchio.

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